Category: Lifestyle
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NZ Sai Sansthan describes media reports as false
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A New Zealand temple group has described media reports of a promise to provide shelter to Indian students as “false claim”. Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of NZ Inc has denied any claims of promising to offer accommodation to Indian students who wish to study here. Earlier, some Indian media, including…
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Diabetes among Indians set to boost pharma sales
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Diabetes among Indians is on the rise, as evident from the expected growth of market for diabetes products in India and China. The low awareness about diabetes, and a growing number of diabetic Indians are attracting big firms like Roche, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk and Lilly to India, says a new report.…
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US gurdwara shooting: don’t assume hate crime – Sikh body
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A Sikh body is urging its members to show restraint and not  jump to conclusions, following a shooting incident in a gurdwara in Wisonsin in the United States on Sunday afternoon. A gunman killed and injured many worshippers before he was shot dead by the police in a three-hour battle.…
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India Independence Day celebrations in Auckland
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Unity in diversity will be the theme of Auckland’s celebrations of India Independence Day this year. Organised by Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust, the 66th India Independence Day will showcase the cultural diversity of the country of 1.3 billion people. The largest democracy in the world gained its independence from the…
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Experience the life of a refugee with iPhone App
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“Every minute eight people are forced to flee war, persecution or terror. If conflict threatened your family, what would you do if each choice you have to make could be a matter of life or death?” That’s the question every refugee faces, and now, you can experience the life as…
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Prem Watsa raises stake in BlackBerry
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Samsung Galaxy, iPhone and Android-based smartphones have reduced the popularity of once-market-leader BlackBerry, but an Indian is showing faith in the troubled smartphone. Prem Watsa, known as Warren Buffett of Canada, has raised his stake in Research In Motion (RIM), the Canadian maker of BlackBerry, indicating a belief that there’s…
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Helen Clark criticizes Indian cigarette company
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While a new law restricting cigarette displays in New Zealand shops came into effect this weekend, in another corner of the world, a former New Zealnd prime minister was presenting a business award to an Indian cigarette company. India’s largest cigarette manufacturer received an award from Helen Clark, a former…
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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.…
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Ramadan – a month of fast and feast
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Today marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan – the beginning of fasting for millions of Muslims around the world. The Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed during this ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Its a month of introspection, a month to practice humility and in multi-cultural…
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Indian teen charged for prank
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An Indian teenager has pleaded guilty to pointing a laser at aeroplanes and police helicopter in New Zealand earlier this year. Eighteen year old Pravikash Chandra, who faces four charges of endangering transport will be sentenced as soon as the Auckland judge receives expert information about the laser used. Pravikash was…
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NZ employer fined for injury
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A sawmill in New Zealand’s Kawerau was fined $20,000 after an employee sustained multiple fractures when he became trapped in a conveyor belt. Sequal Lumber Limited Partnership was also ordered to pay reparations of $8,000 following the accident on 4 September last year. The Whakatane District Court heard that an…
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NRIs set to celebrate Raksha Bandhan
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From a custom-designed envelope by DuPont to send rakhis from India, to a special rakhi bazaar in India and multi-cultural performances in New Zealand, this year’s Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan promises to be vibrant. This year, Raksha Bandhan is on 2 August but the preparations are well under way.…
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Photo competition with world’s biggest prize money
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A grand prize of US$120,000 and overall prize money of US$389,000 has been announced for the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) in Dubai. The awards, established last year by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, to raise interest in photography, are open to submissions…
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Charity suggests a national database of children
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New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the wellbeing of children under five is asking the government to consider a national child health database to record all the health care a child receives from birth, including GP visits, well child contacts, immunisations, specialist care and hospital admissions. Such a…
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India gets ready for super-expensive custom cars
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A young entrepreneur from India’s capital city of New Delhi is dreaming big. How big? In a car market where a mid-range BMW costs Rs 5000,000 (US$90,000), and a Jaguar Rs 30 million (US$540,000), he is planning to make a car that’s going to cost Rs 150 million (US$2.7 million)…
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New Zealander finalist at Miss Pakistan World title
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A Pakistan-born and New Zealand-bred girl is taking part in Miss Pakistan World contest next month. This will be the first time New Zealand will be represented at the controversial beauty pageant which is now in its 10th year. Over the years, the participants and organisers of Miss Pakistan World…
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Auckland mayor gets Samoan title
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Auckland’s mayor, Len Brown, has been bestowed the title of Taua’aletoa in recognition of his service to the Samoan communities in Auckland and in the Pacific. The mayor, or Pulenuu, is currently on visit to to Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Island, leading Auckland Council’s first trade delegation to foster…
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In case of quake, drop, cover, hold
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The morning after a magnitude 7 earthquake rocked New Zealand, the country has launched a new website to make New Zealand earthquake hazard information easier to find. Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain says last night’s earthquake was “a timely reminder for New Zealanders to be earthquake prepared,” while the ministry…
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Winter cold maybe more harmful than you think
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Winter is here in full swing, and with it comes the cold and flu. People usually either take flu vaccinations, or just bear the onslaught of cold and fever, hoping that it would go away as usual. However, there is a prominence of Whooping Cough in New Zealand, which can…
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Diet and exercise: how to get the right balance
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Dieting and exercise are usually cited as two key things for weight loss. Neither dieting nor exercise comes easily for most people keen to lose weight. And finding the right balance between diet and exercise almost seems impossible. However, here are some tips to achieve that elusive balance between exercise…