Author: TGI News Service
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Darwin hosts largest citizenship ceremony
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Australian city of Darwin saw the largest citizenship ceremony conducted in the city when 270 people take the pledge to become Australians. They gathered at the Darwin Entertainment Centre to be conferred as citizens by Lord Mayor Katrina Fong Lim today (15 April). The new citizens are from 39 countries…
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Road crash risk lowest among Asians – study
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A new research has found the road crash injury risk in New Zealand’s Auckland is lowest among Aucklanders of Asian descent. The University of Auckland report “Social and Geographical Differences in Road Traffic Injury in the Auckland Region†is commissioned by Auckland Transport. The research looks at the background of…
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Canada launches online tool for new migrants
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Canada has launched a new guide and web tool to help newcomers settle and integrate in the country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s new publication, Welcome to Canada, will assist immigrants in preparing to come to Canada and to help them navigate their way during their first months. “The new edition…
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How to save a marriage
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It used to be that marriage was considered a cherished institution by the majority of people. But something has happened in recent years, and the idea of marriage isn’t held in the same high regard by nearly as many people. That would certainly be one explanation for the higher divorce…
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Murdoch calls Australia’s visa restrictions “racist”
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Australia-born media owner Rupert Murdoch has strongly condemned Australia’s new 457-visa rules for foreign workers. Rupert says the language the government uses is “disgraceful and racist,†referring to 457-class laws that guide how employers should hire skilled staff, reported Agence France-Presse. The 21 percent growth in the number of 457…
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Novartis loses court appeal, cancer drug to stay cheap
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Poor cancer patients in India would welcome Indian apex court’s decision, dismissing Novartis’ appeal for a patent for its anti-cancer drug, Gleevec. The Supreme Court judgement, delivered by Justice Aftab Alam and Justice Ranjana Desai, has called for a strict interpretation of section 3(d). India’s  Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) has…
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New Saudi law to affect Indians
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Saudi Arabia’s attempts to secure employment for locals is likely to affect Indian workers – the largest group of foreign nationals working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Kingdom’s attempt to protect jobs for its nationals is driven by this high unemployment rate. The Kingdom has a very high unemployment…
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Seminar to explore impact of printing on religion
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As the internet has changed the way religion is interpreted in recent times, another technology had a similar impact on religion in the 19th century – printing press. The press made religious literature easily accessible, and opened gateways to religious knowledge which untill then was the reserve of the learned.…
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NZ airport charges to increase
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Airline passenger security charges paid by airlines for departing passengers are set to increase in New Zealand. The international charge will rise by $3.98 to $11.98 (GST inclusive) and the domestic charge rise by $0.90 to $4.60 (GST inclusive) per departing passenger from 1 June 2013. These increases come after…
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Sydney to launch cultural policy
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“Imagine borrowing musical instruments at the library; evening childcare so parents can have a night out; or unsold theatre tickets going to high school students,†says Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore. Clover is keen on improving the Australian city’s cultural landscape, and is seeking ideas from people who live, work and…
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How to win back your boyfriend
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Seema tried Roy’s number three times since morning, but there was no response. As she tried to ring him again, she saw a text message. “It’s over!” The fight they had the night before was about Seema’s night out with her male friends. Wouldn’t it be great if all relationships…
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Be gentle on your skin this Holi
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As the Hindu festival of colours comes closer, people are getting ready to paint the town red, green, yellow, blue and many imaginable colours. While these colours look beautiful and add ‘colour’ to the celebration, your skin begs to be protected. What makes it worse for your skin is the…
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Sonakshi Sinha’s Weight Loss Plan
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Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who lost over 30kgs for her debut film Dabangg opposite actor Salman Khan, is set to shedding few more pounds. “First, I had to lose weight for my debut in Dabangg. Now I’ve to get into even better shape for Joker and Race 2,” the 23-year…
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Akshay Kumar calls for support for sports
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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is appealing for support for sporting talent in the country. And he is not referring to cricket. “I want something else to come out of this country,” says Akshay Kumar. “I just want it to happen.” Akshay wants to lead by example. His support for martial…
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Paulini to become Aussie
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Fijian-born singer Paulini is taking up Australian citizenship tomorrow at a special ceremony in Canberra coinciding with Australia’s Harmony Day. “Australian citizens come from across the globe and my story is no different,†says Paulini. “I moved here from Fiji when I was four-years-old.†“I am so excited to be…
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Our dreams for Aotearoa
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‘Our Dream for Aoteaora’ is the theme of the Race Relations Day celebrations organised by Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) on the 21st of March. The one day event in New Zealand’s Auckland will explore the implications for migrants of the current review of NZ’s constitutional arrangements, abuse of employment…
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NZ watchdog clears Penguin, Random merger
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The merger of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA (owner of Random House) and Pearson PLC (owner of Penguin) to form Penguin Random House has been cleared by New Zealand’s Commerce Commission. The jointly owned entity will take over the consumer book publishing businesses of the two companies. Consumer books exclude…
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UK, NZ, OZ to share visa office in Singapore
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Australian and New Zealand clients in Singapore will receive better access to immigration services through a new, first-of-a-kind visa centre from 25 March. Both countries’ immigration departments today announced details of the first Five Country Conference (FCC) shared visa application centre (VAC) there. Australia and New Zealand will share the…
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Australia Immigration to meet overstayers
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Australia’s immigration officials will be visiting smaller cities in New South Wales, speaking to people who do not have a valid Australian visa and discuss with them any issues they might be facing. Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) officers will visit south-west NSW from 18 to 21 March and…
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Must have iOS Apps for Indians
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With the growing popularity of iPads among Indians, there’s plethora of iPad Apps that are specifically designed for Indians. The Global Indian magazine prepares a list of best iPad Apps for Indians, many of which are free. Note, we will avoid the most popular iPhone apps like Facebook, Twitter, Facebook…