‘Relationships’ Archives
How to save a marriage
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 [Read More]
How to win back your boyfriend
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. [Read More]
Virginity cream draws criticism in India
A vaginal tightening cream is serving an unintended purpose in India – rekindling debate about sexuality in a society of contradiction. The oxymoron? The second-most populated country in the world puts social taboos on public discussion or display of sexual [Read More]
Asian charity gets mayoral funding
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 [Read More]
Rotorua to host first meet of Maori Indians
Maoris – the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, and Indians (not to be confused with Red Indians or American Indians) have a common thread – they both have lived in a country during the British colonisation period. As migration of Indians to New [Read More]
OPINION: What if my child succeeds?
Educationalist Shalini Nambiar enquires into how we are making ‘bricks in the wall’ with our next generation: I still get tears in my eyes when I recall what I went through when I was in school for almost 6 years. I, as a child was extremely shy and a feeling of [Read More]
India continues to kill her daughters
On Monday morning, India woke up to the shocking news of a three-month old baby fighting for her life in the government hospital in Bangalore. On Wednesday, India hung its head in shame as doctors lost the battle to save baby Afreen who was beaten up, burnt and tortured by [Read More]
Plans for cultural resthome for Indians
Indian community is showing strong interest for a cultural care centre for elderly in Auckland. Many Indian business owners, community leaders and politicians attended a recent meeting to discuss plans for a resthome for South Asians. There are an estimated 100,000 south [Read More]
Campaign to lure Asians to gambling criticised
A community group is protesting as a government organisation tries to lure more Asians to buy lotteries – a mild form of gambling. New Zealand Lotteries Commission, a Crown entity, is launching a marketing initiative to attract more Asians to buy lottery tickets. But [Read More]
Pets used as pawns in domestic violence
As many as 33% women surveyed in New Zealand stayed in violent relationships because they feared their pets would be killed or tortured. Of these, one quarter said their children had witnessed violence against animals. ‘Pets as Pawns’ study underlines the strong link [Read More]
