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How Australian education shaped Nikhil Mittal’s rise to ‘dessert’ empire in India

Nikhil’s experience in Australia gave him the technical expertise and global perspective needed to revolutionise bakery culture in India.

Perth’s new Indian Consul General Kajari Biswas kicks off mission to boost WA–India trade

Biswas, an Indian Foreign Service officer from the 2008 batch, previously served as Director of the Policy, Planning & Research Division at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

PM Rabuka urges Fijian-Australians to help shape Fiji’s future

Prime Minsiter Rabuka invited ideas and investment from the community, encouraging them to remain connected and involved in the nation's development.

Three arrested after $333 million drug-stuffed mosaic tiles seized in Sydney and Melbourne

Forensic analysis revealed the tiles were impregnated with approximately 360kg of methamphetamine.

Victorian MPs visit Delhi’s Akshardham, praise message of peace and harmony in Hindu tradition

The MPs were warmly received and taken on an immersive tour of the spiritual complex.

World’s most expensive student visa? Australia just raised cost again—here’s how much to pay

With this latest increase, Australia now charges the highest student visa fees globally, surpassing those of the US, UK, and Canada.

How Australia & India’s new “sonar AI” will expose the deepest secrets of enemy subs

This project is the latest milestone in increasing maritime domain awareness cooperation between Australia and India.

Australian and Fijian troops train side by side in powerful display of Vuvale mateship

Prime Minister Rabuka and his delegation observed Fijian troops training as part of Talisman Sabre 2025, the ADF’s largest multinational military exercise.

Are you underestimating snow season at Mt Buller? Victoria Police issue dire warning!

Officers have already carried out 50 rescues on Mt Hotham, many involving stranded motorists caught out by sudden weather changes and icy roads.

Jealous ex-girlfriend Sharanjit Kaur jailed for high-speed road rage chase that killed innocent driver

The fatal crash unfolded after Kaur saw a recent photograph of her partner—referred to in court as "Mr R"—with his wife and family at an Indian restaurant.

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Elephants in the room: What Audrey Truschke couldn’t see on the 4,300-year-old Pashupati Seal

The figure on the seal is seated in what Dr Lavanya Vemsani — a specialist in Hindu traditions — has identified as Mulabandhasana, a demanding yogic posture achievable only by accomplished practitioners.

“We will engage in good faith”: Prime Minister outlines policy stance on tax changes and national security

Responding to Coalition proposals on sex discrimination law, he said his priority was practical policy outcomes rather than “culture wars”.

Melbourne shaped India’s premium chocolate brand, says entrepreneur Vimal Sharma

“Restaurants gave me the rigor, Melbourne shaped my perspective, and India gave me the ambition to create Smoor.”
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