Australia moots safe housing, transport for Indian studentsSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - John Brumby, the premier of Australian state of Victoria, Friday proposed to give separate transportation and safe housing for Indian students studying in Australia. Union Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, after a meeting with a nine-member delegation led by Brumby, said: "It is a proposal by the Australian government.
'Australia to compensate students facing racist attacks'August 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Australian government would ensure that student victims of racist attacks either get a seat in a different college or are refunded the entire college fee, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard said here Monday. Gillard, who is on a five-day visit to India, was interacting with students of the Lady Shri Ram College.
Australian Immigration Minister assures quality education to Indian studentsJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Chris Evans on Tuesday assured quality education to Indian students, following apprehensions over slump in migration after the racial attacks Down Under. Evens, who is currently on a visit to India said this while speaking to media after meeting with Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Australia to counsel Indian students on 'Dos and Don'ts' in higer studiesJuly 8th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Australian authorities will counsel Indian students on the "dos and don'ts" to be kept in mind while pursuing higher studies Down Under following the spate of attacks on students there, Australian High Commissioner John McCarthy announced Wednesday. McCarthy assured the Andhra Pradesh government that his country would take all steps to protect Indian students.
Australian authorities propose 24-hr helpline for Indian studentsJune 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Australian authorities on Tuesday proposed to launch a 24-hr helpline for Indian students, following Indian Government's request to the Australian authorities to provide safety and security to Indian students in Australia. In a meeting between Minister for Overseas Indian affairs Vayalar Ravi and Australian Education Secretary Lisa Paul in the capital, Paul said that Australia is committed to have a helpline for Indian students to lodge their complaints and to seek other support.
Protests continue over racial attacks on Indian students in AustraliaJune 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Protests continued in India over racist attacks on Indian students in Australia, as activists under the banner of Non-Aligned Students and Youth Movement (NAYSM) staged a mass demonstration in the national capital on Thursday. "We are holding this demonstration and later we will be going to Australian High Commission to submit a memorandum to condemn the racial attacks on Indian students in Australia," said Subash Chaudhary, Chairman of NAYSM.
Indian media stoked feelings of outrage: Australian envoyJune 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australia's image in India has been damaged after attacks on Indian students, Canberra's envoy to New Delhi John McCarthy has said, adding that "India's voracious 24-hour cable news channels helped stoke the wave of fear and outrage among Indians in both countries". "It's done damage.
Protest held against racial attacks on Indian students in AustraliaJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The growing resentment against ongoing racial attacks on Indian students in Australia was witnessed on Thursday when a group of youngsters demonstrated near the Australian Embassy. The protest demonstration was organised by the youth wing of Congress party.
Elements of racism possible in attacks: Australian envoyJune 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australia Thursday admitted that some of the attacks on Indian students in that country may have elements of racism. I think all attacks probably have different motivations.
Australian varsities join government to condemn attacks on Indian studentsJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian universities Wednesday joined their government in condemning the attacks on Indian students in that country. Glen Withers, the chief executive of Universities Australia - a body representing 38 universities, expressed regret at the attacks on Indian students.
India is in constant touch with Australia, says Shashi TharoorJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor today said that India is in constant touch with Australia in the wake of attacks on Indian students there. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Tharoor said that the issue has been taken up at the highest levels and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had a telephonic conversation with his Australian counterpart conveying India's serious concern over the issue.
Assaults on Indian students a problem: Australian ministerMay 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has termed the attacks on Indian students a "problem" and assured that the government would do everything to prevent further assaults. "We have a particular current problem with Indian students," Smith told Network Ten.
Australia has assured protection to Indian students: KrishnaMay 29th, 2009 BANGALORE - The Australian government Friday assured India it will protect Indian students from racial attacks in Melbourne and bring the culprits of recent attacks to justice, Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said here.
India calls Australian envoy over attacks on Indian studentsMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI/MELBOURNE - The Indian external affairs ministry Friday called Australian High Commissioner John McCarthy and conveyed its concerns over the allegedly racist attacks on Indian students in Melbourne, the second largest city of Australia. N. Ravi, secretary (east) in the ministry, met the Australian envoy and sought assurance about the safety of Indian students in Australia.
New Delhi condemns attacks on Indian students in AustraliaMay 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Condemning allegedly racist attacks on Indian students in Melbourne, the government Wednesday said it will impress upon the Australian authorities that such attacks should not be permitted and the culprits should be brought to justice. "I have been appalled by the attack on our students in Melbourne.
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