Category: Editor recommends
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Riteish sings in Marathi for Kyaa Super Kool
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Bollywood star Riteish Deshmukh probably believes that he’s already proved his acting excellence. He’s taken to singing – that too in his first language – Marathi. The latest Bollywood entertainer Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum launches Riteish as a singer as well as lyricist in the “UP Bihar Lootne” track.…
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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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NZ students protest outside PM’s conference
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Many groups from New Zealand’s education sector protested against education budget cuts by the National-led government in Auckland. New Zealand students marched from Auckland’s Britomart to SkyCity Convention Centre, where Prime Minister is attending the National Party Conference. The ‘Show and Tell’ protest was an opportunity for a range of…
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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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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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Rajesh Khanna no more
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“I hate tears,” he may have said if he could see the mourners outside his house. The dialogue from the Bollywood film Amar Prem will remain immortal while the mortal behind it has progressed to his heavenly abode. Rajesh Khanna had been battling health issues since April this year. He…
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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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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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Detaining refugees is ineffective – expert
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New Zealand Government’s proposed group detention policy appears to be following the failed policies of Australia, says an international authority on detained asylum seekers. Professor Derrick Silove  is in New Zealand to warn New Zealand politicians they have a lot to learn from failures across the Tasman. “Instead of providing rehabilitation…
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Gangs of Wasseypur take on Teri Meri Kahaani
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The Friday will see two Bollywood movies clashing for box office collection – Teri Meri Kahaani and Gangs of Wasseypur. While Kunal Kapoor arranged a major premier for his Teri Meri Kahaani in London where it is expected to receive strong reception among big NRI population in the UK, Anurag…
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Auckland gets ready to reduce waste by 30%
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Auckland will come under a uniform dispsoer-pays system for refuse collection as the council has decided to extend the disposer-pays region wide and introduce wheelie bins across the region. Currently, only certain regions of Auckland (West Auckland and North Shore) have disposer-pays system for rubbish collection. Following public submissions, Auckland…
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Asian charity gets mayoral funding
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The youth wing of Shakti Legal Advocacy and Family Social Services has secured a funding of $32,000 from the Auckland Mayoress’ Fund for Youth. The fund makes grants from money raised from the annual Westpac Mayoress’ Charity Gala Ball. The inaugural ball in November 2011 raised $170,000, and in its…
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Aucklanders get first peek into new electric trains
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What’s common among New Delhi, Heathrow and Auckland? The sleek new electric trains. Auckland is set to get brand new electric trains supplied by the company that’s made trains for rail networks in New Delhi and Heathrow. The Spanish manufacturer of the units, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA (CAF),…
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Australia lowers pass mark for skilled migrants
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In an desperate attempt to increase the number of skilled professionals migrating to Australia, the immigration department has lowered the threshhold for skilled migrants. From July 1, the pass mark for points tested skilled migrants who complete an expression of interest (EOI) through SkillSelect is being lowered from 65 points…
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How to get a job in Australia
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Lure of high-paying jobs in Australia in a range of sectors, from mining to information technology, is attracting skilled professionals from neighbouring countries like New Zealand as well as from far away destinations like the UK, Ireland, America, Canada and India. The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has forced migrants from…