AAERI… The understated “external factors” in the just released Australian India strategy are the deciders… and without post-study-settle pathway “quality education” is not attractive for Indian students… 2035 is too far… we need a 2020 and 2025 strategy! 18 Jul 201818 Jul 2018 Just released Australian government commissioned report recommends prioritising certain chosen sectors. This report identifies 10 sectors in an evolving Indian market where Australia has competitive advantages. These in turn are…
attacks… With the possibility of a BJP led Government in India later this week, Australia needs to strategise considering RSS’s perspective on OZ, mouthed in 2010. 14 May 201415 May 2014 Public memory is short, Media moves on, Diplomats find ways to make the right noises, I somehow am still stuck in lessons from 2009-2010 with regards to India-Australia relationship. "Australians…
attacks… British PM Cameron attempts “spinning”. India Visit fails Education agenda of PSW, Equivalence and Security! 22 Feb 201322 Feb 2013 English bowlers are beginning to excel as spinners and some believe that Mudhsuden Singh Panesar, known as Monty Panesar is currently the best spinner in the world. It appears that even the UK…
AAERI… Anuj Bidwe Killing: Indian Media commentary misses out where it matters… 7 Jan 20127 Jan 2012 BRITISH MEDIA INFORMS: Anuj had originally wanted to study in Australia but Subhash persuaded him not to because he was worried about a spate of racist attacks on Indians in 2009. …
attacks… With the killing of an Indian student “also” in Canada: Is it hate-crimes on an increase… jury is still out. 5 Jan 20125 Jan 2012 Manchester Police's terming Anuj Bidwe killing as a Hate-Crime; the news was certainly worrying and then came the news of the killing of Alok Gupta in Canada. We have had…
attacks… Following Anuj Bidve killing: UK universities reassure Indian students… 5 Jan 2012 London: Universities UK, the representative body of varsities in the UK, today sought to reassure Indian and other international students that the country is "safe and tolerant" with low levels…
attacks… Mr Mallya, please donot make me and other Indians appear UGLY? 5 Feb 20115 Feb 2011 As I walked into a departmental store in Kolkata’s City Centre, a poster of Kingfisher Beer informs that to be a proud Indian, one must forget the Ugly Aussie. Obviously…
attacks… A crook-Ed tale indeed: Only bollywood and incorrect picturisation of the Indian student issues in Oz. 8 Oct 20108 Oct 2010 I am a movie buff but have never been as eager for a movie release as was this day. CROOK was in the newspapers for a year as a story linked to…
attacks… Indian message to Australia: “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” and random thoughts on the Australian Elections. 10 Sep 2010 Indian expectations from the new Aussie Government… This is being penned from Sydney where I have been keenly observing the dynamics of the Australian politics over the last few weeks.…
AAERI… Ozzie Immigration re-registers Indian eVisa student agents 5 May 201010 May 2010 You are possibly aware that two months ago, DIAC(Department of Immigration And Citizenship) announced that it was terminating the earlier access agreement and requiring all education agents to submit fresh…
AAERI… Red Herrings… indeed: Summarising last 8 months of Indian-OZ tussle 19 Mar 201023 Mar 2010 ”The whole racism issue has really coloured this debate in an unhealthy way, because when our media either seizes on that, or the Australian media in turn respond critically, we…
attacks… OZZIE INDIANS: STOP, PAUSE, THINK AND REFLECT 8 Mar 201010 Mar 2010 On 5th March 2010 Australian Prime Minister’s reaction on the murder of the toddler of Indian origin was immediate and sincere. . “The death of any little child causes everyone…
attacks… Now when FISA attacks my initiative… I detail what I‘d rather avoid. 23 Feb 201023 Feb 2010 This blog results due to claims made by FISA spokesperson in Herald Sun about a visit that I had organised for a group of Indian journalists on behalf of the…
attacks… America is America and Australia is Australia… Folly of the first, ignored; while of the other, hyped up. 20 Feb 201022 Feb 2010 “Wo Katal Bhi Karte Hai To Charcha Nahi Hoti Ham Aah! Bhi Bharte Hai To Ho Jate Hai Badnaam” . We can imagine several well meaning Aussies almost reciting this…
attacks… The “IRRESPONSIBLE” must take blame for the death of these “OZ-BOUND” students. 16 Feb 201016 Feb 2010 Many Indian parents believed the over-hyped media coverage on the Australian attacks and persuaded young students bound for “elite and safe” Universities to drop their plans over the last nine…
attacks… Australian Government was indeed warned years ago!!! 24 Jan 201010 Feb 2010 Way back in 2006 at a major presentation at the Town Hall in Melbourne and followed up in print in 2008... These are in public space but alerts have been…
attacks… Is this 2012 for Australian Education in India 13 Jan 2010 Is this 2012 for Australian Education in India!If it is left to Indian Media, it will be and they may seem victorious. However, the Indian Australians are not prepared to…
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