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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Some sensible thoughts to stop us losing to boozing
How old were you when you first had a few drinks? There’s a good chance that by the time you turned…
Five sparky ideas from a revolutionary talkfest
If the weekend of provocative public talks TEDxSydney accepted your application to be part of their 800-strong…
Are you and your vitamins meant to be friends forever?
If you are anything like me, the ever-growing vitamin and mineral section of the pharmacy or supermarket…
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From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more
