Author: TGI News Service
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Indian sporting heroes honoured
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He was born weak. Weak in muscles that is. Ayush Bhatnagar was diagnosed with congenital myopathy – a muscle disorder in babies that causes difficulty in breathing; these children usually lag behind other babies in meeting normal developmental milestones such as turning over or sitting up. Ayush was not one…
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Diaspora key to doing business with India – report
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A new report identifies the value of building connections with Indian businesspeople in New Zealand, so that Kiwi exporters can explore full potential of Indian market. “The growing, well-educated and well-connected Indian diaspora in New Zealand provides a valuable resource for building sustainable businesses, as well as cultural and social links between the…
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The Queen: fund-raising event for women victims
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A youth theatre group has put together a play which will also be a charity fund-raiser to support migrant and minority communities of New Zealand. The Queen is a dance drama organised by a South East Asian youth group to raise funds for Shakti Ethnic Family Services for promoting the well-being of…
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Immigrants can cause export-led recovery – bank
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Ethnic businesses, with their overseas ties, are expected to play a critical role in economic recovery, according to findings of an extensive survey by a leading New Zealand bank. Ethnic businesses are doing business with some of New Zealand’s key export markets, revealed the findings on ethnic businesses released by…
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Finalists for ethnic diversity in workplaces announced
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Immigration New Zealand is one of the three finalists for the Excellence in Ethnic Diversity Award at the 2012 gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards. New Zealand Police and Unitec Institute of Technology are the other two finalists for the Ethnic Diversity award which is sponsored by the Office of Ethnic Affairs,…
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New iPhone to be taller, skinnier
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If you are keen to buy iPhone wait. The new iPhone 5 will be smarter. The next iPhone is pegged to be skinnier and taller, according to a report. While it is still unclear whether the next iPhone will be called iPhone 5, iPhone 4G or iPhone 6, the Apple…
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eBay to hire 1000 staff in India
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In what could be seen as a good news for IT skilled staff, eBay Inc.  announced plans to hire up to 1,000 technologists over the next three years. The world’s largest online marketplace is expected to set up a development centre in India’s software city of Bangalore, which will house technologists…
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Samsung hires Indians to take on Apple
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From exporting dried Korean fish to China in 1938 to threatening iPhone’s dominance in the smartphones market in 2011, Samsung has built a global presence by keeping with times. To do that, the management of a global company needs to be able to spot trends early and respond quickly. South…
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SAARC countries to trade power
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SAARC members are planning to trade electricity with one another, with plans underway to develop a robust cross-country power grid, says a report by energy expert GBI Research. India and Sri Lanka are also planning to set up 200km submarine cables to deliver 1,000MW of electricity. “Import and export of…
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Recession fueling racism – report
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The ongoing economic crisis is resulting in diminished economic opportunities and welfare cuts for vulnerable groups, and is pushing them into poverty, which breeds negative feelings on both sides of the social divide, says an activist organisation. Immigrants and some historical minorities are perceived as a burden to society, says…
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Australia to launch online service for potential migrants
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Skilled migrants interested in working in Australia will be able connect with potential employers with a new online service being launched on 1 July this year. This is part of the significant reforms to the skilled migration programme which will also streamline the pathway to permanent residence for people already working…
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New Zealand seeks power to detain asylum seekers
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A country with a good track record of implementing positive refugee policy is set to become more stern towards asylum-seekers – a proposed move that is already attracting criticism. New Zealand faces an ongoing risk of a mass arrival of illegal migrants, says a policy statement in the Immigration Amendment…
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Unregistered migration agent fined
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An Australian citizen has been fined $12,000 by a Perth court for providing immigration assistance while not a registered migration agent. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) says the sentence sends a strong warning that illegal operators in the migration industry will not be tolerated. Pacita Boynes, who was…
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OPINION: What if my child succeeds?
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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…
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Sponsored child embarks on brighter future
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A LinkedIn search for her name brings up a profile that describes Esther as senior associate at Ernst & Young, a global professional services firm. This may not strike as a major achievement for a 25-year old until you learn that Esther could have been one of the millions of…
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Guinean family gets relief from deportation
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A Guinean family, which has been facing a threat of deportation, has received temporary relief, as the Canadian government has stayed their deportation. Keita Mansare had expressed fear that her daughters would to be forced to marry and may be subjected to genital mutilation in their home country of Guinea,…
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Citizenship scam hits New Zealand
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New Zealand migrants are being targetted by a phone-calling scam offering citizenship on the payment of documentation fees via Western Union. The caller introduces himself as being from the non-existent “Asian Minority Group of Internal Affairs in Wellington†and appears to be targeting migrants from Nepal and Bhutan. New Zealand…
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Why is junk food bad for you
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The success of junk food business has drawn a lot of attention to the industry and the food itself. Many denounce junk food due to its ill effect on consumers and the health of the world. Not only is junk food confirmed to be bad for the physical condition owing…
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IPL attracts 14m online views
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) website recorded 13.7 million views, as against 8.8 million views last year in the first week of the tournament, including the opening ceremony. New Delhi and Bangalore lead the viewership with 14% each, with Mumbai coming in a close second at 13%. This leap reflects…
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California to outlaw religious discrimination
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California is working on a bill which it hopes will remove religious discrimination faced by Sikhs, Muslims and other ethnic groups in employment. California Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada revealed plans to pass a bill to protect Sikhs and others from job discrimination. Speaking at a press conference at the West Sacramento Sikh…