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Remembering Prof. Amar Nath Dwivedi, a towering figure in Indian English literature and education

Prof. Dwivedi's journey, from a rural village to significant academic achievements, reflects his resilience and determination.

Will it be Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Here’s what each needs to win the US election

While there is no clear favourite to win, there are several critical factors that will driving voters’ decisions on Election Day.

Driving home after party and avoiding arrest: “Do driving apps help people break road rules?

Some drivers who use these apps are looking at and touching their screens more than they otherwise would. This can distract drivers and increase their risk of crashing.

Elon Musk’s posts see ‘sudden boost’—is he tweaking X’s algorithm ahead of the US election?

Research shows tech billionaire Elon Musk's posts were getting much higher views, retweets and likes in comparison to other prominent political accounts on the platform.

Albanese promises changes to HELP repayment arrangements to ease cost of living

The minimum threshold for repayments to start would be lifted by more than $10,000 a year, from about $54,000 in 2024-25 to $67.000 in 2025-26.

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

One recent study reveals even small improvements in fitness were linked to improved teen mental health.

Inflation is sinking ever lower. Now that it’s official what’s the RBA going to do?

The rate in the September quarter dropped to 2.8%, putting it for the first time within the Reserve Bank’s target range of two-point-something since the March quarter of 2020.

Can’t buy me love? China’s aid and the question of influence

China understands national interest as being advanced by favourable outcomes, by reducing the possibility of unfavourable outcomes — and by reducing the space for disagreement or dissent.

Urgent need for social cohesion in Fiji, says report

The discussion was chaired by the University of the South Pacific’s associate professor in Pacific journalism, Dr Shailendra Singh, a member of the editorial board of the National Security Defence Review (NSDR).

Inquiry warns distrustful public wouldn’t accept COVID measures in future pandemic

The inquiry examined the health and economic responses; while it did not directly delve into the state responses, it did cover the federal-state interface.

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15 illegal Indian migrants deported from Australia

The group includes 10 men and one woman from Punjab, while the remaining deportees are from Haryana, Uttarakhand and Telangana.

Indian-Australian become largest overseas-born Aussies taking over England

Overseas-born individuals now make up 32 per cent of the country’s estimated population of 27.6 million—approaching the historic peak of 32.4 per cent recorded in 1891.

‘King Khan’ charged over alleged unexplained wealth in Fiji as drug investigations widens

The restraining order also covered a $400,000 property, cash held in a local bank, and four vehicles.
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