Amit Menghani
Indian born, raised in Dubai (UAE), Amit has graduated with a Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering from RMIT, Melbourne in 2009. He came to Australia in 2005 and since then he has been very well recognised and awarded with LEAD (Leadership) award in 2006 and 2008, Cross Cultural Leadership Award in 2008 and was honored with International Student Community Service Award in 2008, and has been asked to write for numerous number of publications including Australia-India: A growing Partnership 2009. Amit is also the President of Federation of Indian Students of Australia a non-profit, student body that provides representation, empowerment and integration opportunities to the Students especially Indian Students. Amit was also the founder of the Taal Foundation Entertainment Group and the Asia Pacific Media Club. Today he encourages young people, especially students, to foster innovation against any social prejudice, as he believes that unless and until every individual participates in selection of the system and stands-up for his/her rights, peace cannot be achieved.
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We need to face up to the reality of race based crime
What really defines these three aspects of our society: Its race or colour? Peace or violence? Street crime or racial…... Read more
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
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