Author: TGI News Service

  • Zee Jaipur Literature Festival opens

    One of the key events in India’s literary calendar, the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2018  (#ZEEJLF) will open tomorrow and continue its legacy as a diverse and equitable platform for literary and artistic expression across languages, religions, countries, politics and genres. The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival programme boasts of a…

  • NZ traders welcome India’s new GST regime

    India is a tremendous area of potential growth for New Zealand trade, believes Glenn Coldham, Head of Customs in NZ for DHL Global Forwarding. “We are very encouraged by moves to bring forward an FTA between our two countries to reduce barriers to trade including duty.” Glenn was speaking in…

  • Film: Exploring the Indian Diaspora

    What does it mean to be a diasporic Indian? Shuchi Kothari, Associate Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Auckland, explores this in three short films which will be shown at the Auckland Art Gallery on 12 November. Dr Kothari is an Indian New Zealander from Ahmedabad, Gujarat,…

  • NZ launches Welcoming Communities programme

      Talk to any visitor to New Zealand and the first things they are likely to comment on are the beautiful scenery and the friendly locals. Kiwis are seen as friendly, hospitable and inclusive – qualities highlighted in a new programme launched in New Zealaland: ‘Welcoming Communities’ or Te Waharoa ki ngā…

  • How technology can help girl education in India

    Can hackathons make education more accessible for girls in India? While India takes pride in its IITs and IIMs, a large number of girls quietly drop out from education school-level onwards. Want to change that? Here’s your chance with ‘Hack4Her’ – a unique hackathon organised by Women’s Education Project India,…

  • India-US step up cooperation to combat terrorism

      On his maiden visit to India in his current capacity, the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two discussed stepping up effective cooperation to combat terrorism in all its forms and promoting regional stability and security. The India Prime Minister noted the firm…

  • JLF’s US edition gets great reception

    Typically this time of the year, Boulder (USA) witnesses an odyssey of autumn colors with the cottonwoods, aspen and maples trees decorating the side walks with golden leaves. This time, however, it is witnessing a display of culture and literature with 70 eminent authors around the world descending for the…

  • Spicy performances come to NZ as part of Diwali Celebrations

    International performers, the Kalika Kala Kendra dance group, will bring centuries-old traditions to life on the main stage at the 2017 Auckland Diwali Festival, being held in Auckland’s central city next month. This is the 16th year of the Auckland Diwali Festival, which will take place at Aotea Square and Queen…

  • Mahendra Sharma to lead Waitakere Indian Association

    Mahendra Sharma has been appointed president of the Waitakere Indian Association at the association’s recent AGM meeting on 10 September in Auckland. All of the association’s new and existing Board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise and energy to the table, says says Sharma. “We are very…

  • Indian students earn NZ Excellence Awards

      As many as 31 talented young university students from India have received a 2017 New Zealand Excellence Award, Education New Zealand (ENZ) announced today. The students are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate study in New Zealand in the fields of business, design or STEM related programmes (Science, Technology, Engineering and…

  • Indian Night set for Alexandra Park

    Continuing with its international cuisine theme on race nights, Auckland’s Alexandra Park is hosting Indian Night on 24 March. “We’re slowly getting around the globe with the different evenings proving really popular. Tickets are also selling well for our Indian Night but we’ve still got availability,” says Joel Reichardt, Sales…

  • NZ Gets Pickled with 20 Years of Indian Ink

    Kiwis have patronized and praised the now-legendary play Krishnan’s Dairy. And now Indian Ink Theatre Company has chosen to share the highly acclaimed The Pickle King with audiences across New Zealand, in this, their 20th anniversary year. From 4 May – 9 September, ten centres throughout Aotearoa will experience the artistry and magic…

  • Indian students in NZ need compassion

    The ejection of 41 international students, who now have deportation orders against them after the Immigration Minister has coldly rejected their appeals, is further evidence of a Government that is heartless and out of touch, says Labour’s Immigration Spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway. Some of these Indian students are taking refuge in…

  • Key Does ‘Big Sell’ for More Indian Students

    The Prime Minister is doing the “big sell” for more foreign students to prop up under-funded public education and private education businesses, says New Zealand First. “Unsuspecting students from overseas are being used. “Prime Minister John Key met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington and couldn’t help himself marketing…

  • Indian performers to visit schools

    From Mumbai to Morrinsville – top Indian performers will visit New Zealand schools for public Diwali festivals and will also take to the road and visit schools in Tauranga and Waikato. Folk-dance group Mudra Creation, from Mumbai, and a puppet troupe led by master puppeteer Mahipat Kavi, from Gujarat, are…

  • Indian Students Exploited by Employers

    New Zealand First says Kiwi employers and new immigrant employers are exploiting thousands of Indian ‘students’ flooding into New Zealand. “They are too afraid to speak out as their purpose in migrating to New Zealand is to gain permanent residence. Study is just a pathway they can use,” says Leader…

  • India’s largest lit fest ends on a high

    The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival, advertised as the world’s largest free literary festival, attracted 2,45,000 footfalls over the five days ending 25 January – the highest ever in the festival’s eight-year history. The over-crowded festival compromised the quality of experience for many visitors who had to either share crowded standing space,…

  • Have heart, will donate: football club shows way for organ donation

    Have heart, will donate: football club shows way for organ donation

    While Brazil gets ready to host the biggest sporting event in the world – FIFA 2014, one the country’s biggest football clubs is in news for a different reason. Sport Club Recife, one of the top teams in the north-east of Brazil, has channelized Brazilians’ love for football to a…

  • Top Must-Have Android Apps for Indians

    Indians around the world use many Android apps either to stay in touch with what’s happening in India, or to take care of personal matters like banking, messaging, phone calls and so on. The Global Indian profiles some of these best Android apps for Indians living abroad. Music Saavn: This…

  • Can my dog, cat migrate to NZ from India?

    Can my dog, cat migrate to NZ from India?

     You are not allowed to import a dog or cat directly from India into New Zealand or Australia. Find out a way to get around this restriction. R. Swaminathan received permanent resident visa for New Zealand. As he packed his bags in Bangalore, and prepared to wind down his set…