Category: Events
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Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha elections
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The ‘FiveFortyFive.com’ is a “single-subject website” focusing on the Indian general elections founded by six Columbia journalism school students.
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Sai temple opens in Auckland
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After many months’ hard-work by the members of Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of New Zealand, the brand new Sai Baba Temple in Auckland was inaugurated on Thursday 6 February 2014. The four-day long opening celebrations began with a Ganesh puja at 8.30am on 6 February, and continued till the evening…
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Acrylic art works by a Pune based artist
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Pune based artist Rahul Phulkar is currently showcasing his recent works at a gallery in SoBo.
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Filmmaker Rohit Gupta honored by the Limca Book of Records
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Acclaimed filmmaker Rohit Gupta has been honored by India’s prestigious Limca Book of Records for his award-winning feature film Life! Camera! Action…
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Of human figures and landscapes
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Delhi-based artist Vikash Kalra will be displaying his recent work this weekend in Mumbai.
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Indian-origin scientist gets US funding for cancer research
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An Indian-origin scientist researching in the field of cancer will be receiving a $17 million fund from the US medical science funding body, said an official statement Tuesday.
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NZ parliament celebrates Diwali
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Members of the Indian community from around New Zealand gathered at Parliament last night to celebrate the Diwali. The festival of lights will be celebrated around the world on 13 November this year. Ethnic Affairs Minister, Judith Collins, welcomed 250 guests, including the prime minister, John Key, community leaders and those…
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Fiji gets ready to celebrate Diwali
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Fiji is offering a cultural experience as it is set to celebrate the annual Indian Diwali Festival of Lights from 19 October  to 12 November this year at RB Patel Jetpoint Martintar in Nadi. A highlight of the Festival will be the ornate light and candle decorations, Indian sweets and…
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Volunteers sweat out for Auckland Diwali festival
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Nearly 120 volunteers applied to help Auckland celebrate Diwali this year; just 39 were selected. The oldest is 60 years old, the youngest only 16. Some of these volunteers will lend their experience gained from their volunteering work last year at the one of the world’s largest sporting events –…
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Aftab to lead Chicago India Day Parade
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Move over politicians! Bollywood seems to take over almost every public platform where Indians throng, and the latest addition is India’s forthcoming independence day parade. The platform is Chicago. Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani will lead the India Day Parade on 18 Aug, in celebration of 66 years of India’s independence.…
