‘Editor recommends’ Archives
Job cuts cause NRIs to return home
With unemployment rising and pay-packages shrinking in many parts of the western world, global Indians are choosing to return to their homeland in search of a prosperous life. According to latest figures released by a recruitment industry firm, Indian companies are hiring [Read More]
Delhi Metro becomes world’s first Metro to earn carbon credits
The metro network in India’s capital city of Delhi has become the world’s first train system to earn carbon credit. The network, run by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), has earned Rs 47 crore of carbon credits annually for the next seven years. The [Read More]
Indian taxi driver’s murderer sentenced in China
In a historic first, a man accused of murder in New Zealand, went to a trial in China, and has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment by a Chinese court. The successful prosecution of an Auckland taxi driver’s murderer by Chinese authorities has strengthened links [Read More]
Illegal Malaysian workers arrested in Perth
Australian authorities have arrested seven Malaysian workers illegally working in Perth. Compliance officers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) detained these illegal workers in the Perth northern suburb of Yanchep. The five men and two women – all [Read More]
Eid celebrated in New Zealand Parliament
Members of the Muslim community gathered at Parliament on Tuesday 6 September to celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid ul-Fitr (Eid). The Minister for Ethnic Affairs, Hekia Parata, hosted the celebrations in the Banquet Hall at Parliament and was joined by the Minister of [Read More]
Phuket Island celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
Phuket, southern island of Thailand, celebrated Hindu festival of Ganesh-Chaturthi with fanfare and the Governor Tri Augkaradacha participated, according to reports. Complete with conch-blowing, fruits and flowers offerings, decorated Lord Ganesh statue and women dressed-up [Read More]
Poonam Pandey does it again
While Team India performs abysmally on their England tour, sensational model Poonam Pandey is trying her best to motivate the Indian cricketers in her own special way. The 19-year model, who stole limelight during the cricket world cup by her public comments to go nude if [Read More]
Domestic violence against Indian women concerning
Think twice before marrying your daughter to an NRI! That’s the message that comes across through numerous domestic violence cases that come to light from Indian families in New Zealand. And the reported cases only scratch the surface, since many women suffer silently [Read More]
Man threatens his Indian neighbours with machete
An unemployed man living on social welfare benefit has been sentenced in a New Zealand court for damaging the paintwork on two cars belonging to his Indian neighbours. The 34-year old New Plymouth man, Zane McGovern, will have to pay $3407 to his Indian neighbours for [Read More]
Call NZ Ambulance in your language
New Zealand’s Ambulance service is now able to offer a more user-friendly service to people who don’t speak English. The emergency service’s three call centres around New Zealand have access to Language Line, an interpretation service offered by the [Read More]
