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Low-effort, low-accuracy India coverage of ‘New York Times,’ benchmark for Western media

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Activist narratives are often expanded and amplified as they are passed up the journalistic food chain from initial reports to the New York Times.

Radical Islamist organisation PFI banned by Indian government

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"PFI and its associates or affiliates or fronts have been working covertly to increase the radicalisation of one community by promoting a sense of insecurity in the country, which is substantiated by the fact that some PFI cadres have joined international terrorist organisations."

Are women as successful as men in securing a patent for their invention?

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A study of 309,544 patent applications found inventing is still a man’s world.

Bollywood-style Optus-hackers demand $1.5 million ransom, makes 10,000 records public

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The information includes dates of birth, passport and driver licence numbers, and also personal addresses.

From science fiction to reality, NASA hits an asteroid’s moon to deflect it!

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The mission’s one-way trip confirmed NASA can successfully navigate a spacecraft to intentionally collide with an asteroid to deflect it, a technique known as kinetic impact.

From China to Chennai: Apple begins making the iPhone 14 in India

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Apple is planning to sell India-produced iPhone 14s locally as well as export them to international markets.

Reserve Bank of Australia records loss of $37 billion but what it means for us

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The important question is: how can the Reserve Bank of Australia make a loss when it is printing money?

State-sponsored visas making it hard for Indian international graduates to get permanent residency?

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"It is a big blow to the aspirations of Indian international students who nurture the ambition of calling Australia home."

Submission made to NSW Govt for awareness campaign about difference in Swastika and Nazi symbol Hakenkreuz

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"The Nazi symbol is called the Hakenkreuz (“Hooked cross”), and should never be confused with Swastika."

Are you feeling the pinch of rent crisis in Australia?

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Nationwide, advertised rents climbed 8.2% in the year to June, and by almost 18% over the five years to June on CoreLogic’s data.

Celebrated Barista Mithilesh Vazalwar in Melbourne to give tough run in World Coffee Championship

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Mithilesh Wazalvar is the Founder and CEO of Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters.

Indian Foundations of Modern Science and its global significance

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There is more agreement about the many achievements of Indian medical sciences. For example, The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Melbourne, Australia has a prominent display of a statue of Suśruta (600 BCE) with the caption “Father of Surgery”

Remote control: why Auckland’s local election is neither local nor democratic

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The 21 subordinate local boards have no rating or regulatory powers.

India and Australia to participate in Quad’s counter-terrorism and disinformation exercise

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The next in-person meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held in New Delhi in early 2023.

Power of Voting: Who will win the forthcoming 2022 Fiji elections?

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Fiji has witnessed four constitutions (1970, 1990, 1997 and 2013) and four political upheavals, two in 1987, one each in 2000 and 2006.

‘Toxic masculinity’: what does it mean, where did it come from – and is the term useful or harmful?

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The term “toxic masculinity” was obscure in the 1990s and early 2000s. But since around 2015, it has become pervasive in discussions of men and gender.

India issues urgent advisory for Indian nationals and students in Canada

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India says there "has been a sharp increase in incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities in Canada."

Indian restaurant Delhi ‘O’ Delhi wins NSW Awards for Excellence

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"Last Valentines I was so excited to see that one of our regular had come with his girlfriend to celebrate valentine’s day. I remember when this same gentleman used to come as a child with his parents and order of the kid’s menu!"

Indian Court orders Amazon to stop selling Pakistan-made Rooh Afza

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The global e-commerce website Amazon has been ordered by India's Delhi High Court to remove the listings after the Indian company Hamdard National Foundation,...

Ever heard of Australia’s ocean forest that is twice the size of India?

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Hidden underwater are huge kelp and seaweed forests, stretching much further than researchers previously realised.

Gold with Kangaroo imprint valued AUD100k seized at Indian airport

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The Customs search resulted in the recovery of concealed Gold - 27 gold coins and 3 gold bars - weighing 1,140 gms.

Optus hit by cyberattack, customers’ information compromised

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Following a cyberattack, Optus is investigating the possible unauthorised access of current and former customers’ information.

ICC announces major changes in playing conditions including Striker’s right to play the ball

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An incoming batter will now be required to be ready to take strike within two minutes in Tests and ODIs

Qantas decides not to serve vegetarian meal on some flights

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Qantas passengers would only have one meal option, such as a chicken pie or a zucchini and onion frittata.

Will Labor easily win in Victoria?

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The Victorian election will be held on November 26.

Victoria removes mandatory face masks requirement on public transport or taxis

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However, the requirement to wear face masks will remain in some circumstances – like visiting a hospital, care facility or any other indoor space.

Indian festival of Onam celebrated in NSW Parliament with traditional colours of Kerala Sari

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Onam being celebrated in the oldest Parliament of Australia speaks a lot about the values of multicultural Australia.

Indian-Australian Prof. Chennupati Jagadish elected to prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering

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Prof. Jagadish was elected by his peers for his pioneering work in applying nanotechnology to semiconductor optoelectronic sources and detectors.

Women who suffer domestic violence fare much worse financially after separating from their partner: new data

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It’s the first time in Australia that we have specific data on what happens financially to these women.

International students’ academic cheating scandal exposed at major Australian universities

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The company advertises “Australian thesis writing” services with C grade papers costing just AU$30 per 250 words, AU$40 for “B Grade Pro” and AU$60 for “A Grade PhD.”

One in every four people added to Australia since 2016 Census is from India

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Over a million people arrived in Australia since the 2016 Census and of these 230,000 are from India, 137,000 are from China, and 71,000 are from Nepal.

Indian Australian pest controller just lucky to be alive in freak accident

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The ambulance, fire trucks and police were at the scene of the accident within some time, however, it took almost 40 minutes to get Suresh safely out of his work truck.

From curry nights to ‘coal kills’ dresses: Are Australian politicians driven by social media influence

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Memes and selfies might help us relate to our political leaders, but they don’t help solve the issues that matter most.

India helps Australian accounting firms save $50,000 per employee, here’s how

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The outsourced skilled labour in India is 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than in Australia.

Sita Ram Goel: First Hindu intellectual who dared to tell decolonised history of India

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He was a genuinely apolitical scholar whose overarching concern was Sanatana Dharma and its civilisational integrity.

Are Australian schools ‘falling short’ on quality and equity?

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Every year, between 5% and 9% of Australian students do not meet year-level expectations in literacy or numeracy.

Why September 17 should be celebrated as Hyderabad State Liberation Day

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“The Nizam's Government lifted the 5-year-old ban on the Communists & efforts are being made for an Ittehad-Communist alliance to make common cause against India.” 

Netizens laugh as Australian alumni with Master’s in environment study doesn’t know if Cheetah’s roar or meow

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The Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav stood out for his tweets and ignorance of cheetahs.

Why ‘ardent defenders’ of free speech and diversity often seek to silence through Cancel Culture

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Cancel culture is often conflated with adjacent phenomena such as outrage culture, boycotts and backlashes.

40 youths from Punjab to face deportation for blocking police officer’s car

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Constable Sarbjit Sangha said the group of Punjabi youth, mostly students and visitors, indulged in lawlessness and can face deportation.

Freedom is not something that comes for free, one has to fight for it

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If we turn into a relaxed zone, feeling thinking that it is our innate right, then we are far from understanding the philosophy of 'freedom'. Every citizen of India must commit to keeping it intact.

5,700 people take pledge in 70 Australian citizenship ceremonies nationwide

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“Our nation has been built on successive waves of migration, making us one of the world’s most successful multicultural countries."

Ads are coming to Netflix soon, here’s what we can expect

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Netflix has announced that original movie programming may stay free of ads for a limited period upon release.

Yoga has significant mental health benefits for men: Psychologist Melissa O’Shea

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Dr Melissa O'Shea practices yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya and explores yoga as a complementary approach to improve mental health.

Australian university offers second chance to ‘seriously failing’ students, but is it right?

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Some lecturers fear that such a strategy on the university's part will compromise their rigorous academic standards just to keep fee-paying domestic and international students.

‘It’s not my bottom’ claims Bollywood star Ranveer Singh after Indian law comes biting

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He told police officers that one of the pictures in which his private parts were allegedly visible was morphed.

The Marshall Islands mini-state plot and the price of sovereignty in the Pacific

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A Chinese couple’s audacious plot to set up a mini-state in the Republic of the Marshall Islands by allegedly bribing members of parliament and officials was deeply disturbing.

“If I can do it, all the mums and women out there can, too!”: Urmi Talukdar

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The venue is “The Granville Centre” and the event is free beginning at 11 am and finishing at 9 pm this coming Sunday (18th September 2022). 

India’s newest tech unicorn opens headquarters in Australia

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LeadSquared a $1 billion Software as a Service (SaaS) platform with headquarter and global training hub in Melbourne will bring new job opportunities for local university graduates.

‘No wife-No entry,’ Indian tourists detained by Australian Border Force

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Later officials conceded in the court that the decision to cancel the Indian tourists' visas was affected by a “jurisdictional error.

Why is Australia failing on electric vehicles?

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All states already offer incentives for electric vehicle buyers, including rebates, registration discounts and road tax exemptions.

Dr Ekta Sharma awarded fellowship by Australian government to solve AI space satellite challenges

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She has designed efficient AI models and codes for satellite and radio communications for the Australian Department of Defence.

Qantas non-stop flights between Australia and southern India started today

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Now travel between Australia and 11 new destinations in India can be booked on Qantas codeshare flights operated by IndiGo (6E), with more routes to follow in the coming months.

Pandemic leave payment to stay indefinitely however limited to three every six months: PM Albanese

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"One can only make three claims over a period of six months, except for some extraordinary cases."

What parents should and shouldn’t say when talking to their child about NAPLAN results

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NAPLAN is a nationwide test of literacy and numeracy that all students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are expected to take.

Goddess Laxmi coins launched for Diwali by Australia’s leading bullion specialist

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"To celebrate Indian people, culture, and accomplishments, we wanted to create something specifically for this flourishing community which we hope will be well received."

Indian doctor runs 45 minutes in peak traffic to perform emergency surgery

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Dr Govind Nandakumar wrote on his Instagram page: "Sometimes you got to do what you got to do!"

Will making nursing degrees cheaper or ‘free’ help attract more students?

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For high-profile occupations like nursing, student demand usually mirrors the labour market.

International students Nidhi and Ruxmi drowned in mysterious accident

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Nidhi and Ruxmi have come to Australia about four months ago to study nursing.

Indian-origin talents shine in the Global Australian Award 2022

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Dr Sonu Bhaskar won the Australian Global Talent and Anuradha Gupta is the Asia Impact Awaree in the 2022 Global Australian Awards.

India’s Reliance Industries planning largest green energy project in Australia

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To cater to a low-carbon economy, Reliance has also hired 2500 scientists, engineers, and professionals.

If your landlord wants to increase your rent, here are your rights

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In every state and territory there are limits on when and how often your landlord can raise the rent.

Who will get the $800 million Kohinoor diamond back: India, Pakistan, or Afghanistan?

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India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have all stated earlier that they would make "all possible efforts" to arrange the return of the $800 million Kohinoor diamond.

Sophie Cunningham’s pandemic novel admits literature can’t save us – but treasures it for trying

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Do books and stories really matter when a deadly disease is sweeping the globe?

An all-women team of Jodi McKay and Ravneet Pawha to lead Australia India Business Council

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"We are excited about the opportunities for Australia and the role of AIBC as the voice for business and an advocate for strengthening economic, social and cultural ties.”

When Queen Elizabeth II ducked to avoid an accident in Fiji

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Queen Elizabeth had to duck to avoid an accident in Fiji as the driver of the van failed to slow down or stop when approaching a concrete roof area at the entrance to the hospital.

When Australian Prime Minister was sued by deported Indian international student, find out why

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The case of Mool Chand was sensationally reported in Australian newspapers and was the first such case of its kind involving an Indian in Australia. 

Indian-origin Devika Bulchandani appointed Global CEO of advertising giant Ogilvy 

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With her appointment, Amritsar-born and Mumbai-educated Devika Bulchandani will join a growing group of Indian-origin business leaders at the helm of multinational corporations.

Virat Kohli smashes much-anticipated 71st international ton, dedicates it to Anushka and daughter Vamika

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Asia Cup 2022: He scored the highest individual score by an Indian player in T20 international cricket.

16 visits over 57 years: reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II’s long relationship with Australia

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The Queen's visits to Australia – from her first in 1954 through to her last in 2011 – offer a snapshot of the changing relationship Australians have had with their sovereign and with the monarchy.

UK’s longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II has died

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Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

A rare glimpse into Indo-Persian history and culture through new exhibition of Cadry’s exquisite carpets

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The highlight of the exhibition for the visitors would be an antique Persian Dorokhsh carpet believed to have been created for a royal palace.

From online to on/off field, how Pakistan targets and terrorises opponents

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Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan's batter Asif Ali lost cool after dismissal, hurled bat at Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad in a furious spat, earlier online targeting of Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh happened

Indian Navy’s medical specialists onboard INS Satpura organise free medical camp in Fiji

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India's INS Satpura is the first in four years to visit Fiji as a part of the operational deployment in the Pacific Region.

How did rodents colonise Australia 8 million years ago?

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Today, we have more than 60 species of native rodents found nowhere else in the world.

‘Indian intellectuals’ poisoning its reputation globally in pursuit of hate towards Modi government

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In several specific incidences, the data presented by international critics as evidence of the declining quality of Indian democracy shows signs of intentional deception.

Australia Alludu organises spectacular Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Melbourne

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The event attracted hundreds of devotees to witness a majestic five-foot eco-friendly idol of Ganesh that was specially made in Hyderabad, India.

Will ‘prioritising’ visa issues solve Australia’s teacher shortage?

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Australian federal government projects a shortfall of more than 4,000 high school teachers by 2025.

Brisbane celebrates a power-packed Ganesh Utsav in style with Australian cricketer Daniel Kearney

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Australian cricketer Daniel Kearney graced the prize distribution ceremony where Brisbane Dhol Tasha Pathak's performance was a key highlight.

Did alleged bullying and harassment contribute to tragic death of Aishwarya Venkatachalam?

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Witnesses said that they found Aishwarya 'crying her eyes out' in a nearby car park about 30 minutes before she fell from the 11th floor of her Sydney office.  

Unprecedented transformation in pace and scale makes India destination to invest: Deepak Bagla

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We are at one of the most exciting points in the history of #australia #india economic relationship.

UN report on Xinjiang abuses leaves no room for plausible deniability

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Multiple reports over the past five years have documented human rights abuses by China in the far-western province.

Sumit Sopori wins ‘Brokerage of the Year’ at Insurance Business Awards Australia 2022

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The award recognises the achievements, leadership, innovation, and excellence in the insurance profession.

Cutting COVID isolation and mask mandates will mean more damage to business and health in the long run

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Allowing increased transmission will impact the economy by resulting in higher numbers of people affected by long COVID.

Sky is the limit for Indian space-tech startup with record $51 million funding

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The $51 million funding to Skyroot Aerospace makes it the highest funding round ever in India’s space technology sector by far.

Why are courts often reluctant to depart from precedent?

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Every litigation, when it comes on to the court, has some rules and precedents to be considered by the Hon judges and law professionals.

Australia India Chamber of Commerce celebrates Indian Independence day with glitter and glamour

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“It’s wonderful to see so much energy in the Australia-India relationship. This event was a celebration of a special milestone for India but also for our close bilateral relationship.”

Creative skills too should take centre stage at the Australian jobs summit

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Developing creative skills requires a sophisticated approach to education and training.

India becomes World’s Fifth Biggest Economy

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The United Kingdom (UK) was 5th and has now slipped to 6th place as the people grapple with the increasing cost-of-living and an unstable socio-political environment.

PM Modi commissions India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, unveils new Naval Ensign

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Till now the identity of slavery remained on the flag of the Indian Navy. But from today onwards, inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji, the new Navy flag will fly in the sea and in the sky.

Two-year extra post-study work rights for international students plus permanent migration places increased to 195,000

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No change in work hours for international students till next year June (2023) following feedback from stakeholders.

Three Indian-Australians awarded Eureka Prize in Science 2022

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Prof. Veena Sahajwalla, Prof. Sumeet Walia and Dr Arunima Malik, have been awarded Australian Museum's Eureka Prize in Science 2022.

Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan to be the next CEO of Starbucks

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Narasimhan holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, University of Pune, India.

Indian International students Anna and Ishu riding the boat of successful entrepreneurs through ‘Burger Road’

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Ishu and Anna's Burger Road is ready to upsize and expand in all states and territories.

Indian Australian singer Nirvair Singh killed in a road accident

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Nirvair had moved to Australia for work and continued pursuing his passion for Punjabi music by giving hits such as the song Tere Bina from the album 'My Turn'.

Australian school teaching Sanskrit for 37 years to help overall brain development

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"The primary children love translating Sanskrit to English and often describe it as putting the pieces of a puzzle together.”

State and Territory nominated visa places for ​2022-23  announced, check who got what

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Victoria got the highest number of skilled nominated visas and NSW has the highest skilled work regional visa places.

Opening 10 new oil and gas sites is a win for fossil fuel companies – but a staggering loss for the rest of Australia

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Putting gas in competition with renewable energy will end badly for the fossil fuel industry.

More than half of baby boomers have a long-term health condition, reveals 2021 Census data

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51.5 per cent of people living in lone-person households had a long-term health condition compared to 29.4 per cent of those living in other types of homes.

How do I find out what my superannuation fund invests in?

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For a non-expert who doesn’t know what to look for, the level of detail can be mind-boggling.
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