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Oz attacks 'racial outbursts' by anti-socials

Press Trust of India, Saturday June 27, 2009, Chennai

Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi told reporters in Chennai that the attacks were actually "racial outbursts" by certain anti-social elements who robbed the students who were not staying in hostels or accommodations provided by the institutions. "They were attacked especially during late night while they were coming back from their work", he said. "There is no discrimination from the society. There are many nationalities in Australia."

Hindu priest's kin attacked in Ireland

Press Trust of India, Saturday June 27, 2009, London

Northern Ireland Police have beefed up security at the Indian Community Centre in North Belfast after family of a Hindu priest came under racial attack from a gang of youths. Though the family said they are frightened after the June 15 attack on them, they have decided to stay back at the centre following assurances from the police.

Aus varsity to study reasons for attacks

Press Trust of India, Friday June 26, 2009, Melbourne

In the wake of a spate of assaults on Indian students in Melbourne, an Australian university on Friday announced a $16,000 study to find "motivations" behind attacks against international students. "There is an urgent need to establish the motivations behind these attacks so that the police, the government and the education providers can respond appropriately," said Linda Rosenman.

Govt assures SC over attacks on Indians

NDTV Correspondent, Friday June 26, 2009, New Delhi

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the Indian government has taken all possible steps to prevent Indians from being attacked in Australia and is addressing the situation will all earnestness. In an affidavit filed on Friday, the Centre also told the court that the Australian government is planning to amend their law.

Racist attacks unacceptable: Rudd

Natasha Jog, Wednesday June 24, 2009, Canberra

Australia has hit headlines recently for numerous attacks on Indian students. But in an exclusive interview to NDTV, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says it's unfair to term the entire community racists. Speaking to NDTV's Natasha Jog, Rudd says Australia welcomes India's contribution to their culture, especially "with our food."

Assaults unacceptable: Rudd

NDTV Correspondent, Wednesday June 24, 2009, Melbourne

A day after news broke on the attack on two more Indians in Australia, the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told NDTV that no attack was acceptable to the government. On Tuesday, two more attacks were reported against Indians in Melbourne . While a student from Hyderabad was mugged, an Indian taxi driver was attacked by passengers.

'Racial prejudice rampant in Oz'

Press Trust of India, Wednesday June 24, 2009, Melbourne

In the backdrop of increasing attacks on Indian students in Australia, a new survey has said that 85 per cent Australians feel that racial discrimination is rampant in the country with one in five of them being a victim of verbal abuse.

Hyderabadi student’s Australian nightmare

Uma Sudhir, Tuesday June 23, 2009, Hyderabad

Two more Indians have been attacked in Australia in two separate incidents; one of them is a 20-year-old student from Hyderabad. With incidents like these, the Australian dream is turning sour for many parents and aspiring students.

Amend laws to protect Indians: India to Oz

Press Trust of India, Tuesday June 23, 2009, New Delhi

In the backdrop of racist attacks on Indian students Down Under, India has asked Australia to set up some kind of regulatory mechanism to keep an eye on agents of universities whom students contact and ensure proper wage for students who does part-time jobs there.

Indians highest visa rule breachers in Oz

Press Trust of India, Tuesday June 23, 2009, Melbourne

Indian students have been placed in the high risk group for visa breaches in Australia along with Bangladeshis and Cambodians, a development that may result in tightening of immigration rules for them.