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…
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… 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…
australia… Indians are Indeed being SINGLED OUT in Australia… 3 Mar 20105 Mar 2010 Australian Foreign Minister, Mr Stephen Smith, addressed the students at DELHI UNIVERSITY’S prestigious St Stephens College this morning and emphasized that 1)Australia wants Indian students to keep coming to Australia…
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…
FISA… Appreciating Indian Diplomats, Exposing FISA and Dissecting inaccurate Outlook. 5 Feb 201010 Feb 2010 “Ambassador” reminds Indians of the outdated technology even shunned by the politicians now. “Diplomat” reminds my friend Bubbly of a liquid that comes in a bottle. “High Commission”er reminds many…
australia… Time for some from us to say SORRY to Australia. Be brave and do it. 3 Feb 2010 As the investigations by the police and detectives dug deeper into the various attacks, only a minority could be ascribed to “hate crimes”. Bulk of them were opportunistic and some…