‘Lifestyle’ Archives
NZ Sai Sansthan describes media reports as false
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 [Read More]
Diabetes among Indians set to boost pharma sales
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 [Read More]
US gurdwara shooting: don’t assume hate crime – Sikh body
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 [Read More]
India Independence Day celebrations in Auckland
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 [Read More]
Experience the life of a refugee with iPhone App
“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 [Read More]
Prem Watsa raises stake in BlackBerry
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 [Read More]
Helen Clark criticizes Indian cigarette company
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 [Read More]
Aftab to lead Chicago India Day Parade
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 [Read More]
Ramadan – a month of fast and feast
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 [Read More]
Indian teen charged for prank
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 [Read More]
