Author: TGI News Service
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Employer ordered to pay $75000 to Sikh employee
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A Sikh employee has won a religious discrimination lawsuit against his former employer, AutoZone, who harassed and then fired him for using Sikh articles of faith. A federal court has ordered the Fortune 500 auto parts company to pay Frank MahoneyBurroughs, $75,000 in damages plus attorneys’ fees. A religious charity,…
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India continues to kill her daughters
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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…
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Indian hospital provides remote care for rural areas
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Nearly 70% of India’s population lives in rural areas, but 80% of its doctors are in urban areas. Rural patients often travel many kilometres for medical treatment. That is, if they can afford travel and cost of healthcare. Enter technology. In a small village -Â Chitradurga – in Karnataka, Â patients visiting…
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Plans for cultural resthome for Indians
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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 Asians in New Zealand, of which, 5295 are of 65…
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Sunny Leone to set silver screen on fire
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Porn movie actor Sunny Leone is taking her Bollywood debut very seriously, and has started taking Hindi language classes, according to Indian media reports. The Indo-Canadian actor was little known in India until her entry in India’s most popular reality show – Bigg Boss. While she did not win the…
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Indians now 1% of US population
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The legacy of generations of migration is showing signs – the Indian ethnic group in the United States of America now comprises 1% of population. Most of this growth has come in the last decade – the 3-million-strong Indian community grew by 70% during the last 10 years alone. Indians…
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Auckland sets out to woo China
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Auckland’s mayor is leading his first trade delegation, and with his sights firmly focused on Asia, his is set his sails for China. Len Brown’s overdue visit to China next week is expected open doors for Auckland businesses to one of New Zealand’s most important trading partners. The mayor is…
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Bollywood: From violence to love to violence
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Let’s face it. Dishoom-Dishoom has always been an important chapter of the Bollywood story, but in an ordered way. Every single hero has, at some point or the other, done his share because, after all, poetic justice had to be played out. The horrible, mean, cruel and devious villain forever…
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Refugee doctor retires after 38 years
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An Auckland doctor, known for his dedicated service to migrants and refugees, has set his stethoscope aside after 38 years of practice. Dr Nagalingam Rasalingam, 75, and his partner, Freddy Abeysekera have sold their Glen Innes practice, Line Road Medical Centre, to East Tamaki Health Care. The 6000-patient, very low cost access…
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Employers should be encouraged to hire migrants – Sir Ray
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Describing new migrants as those offering “possibilities of business opportunities,” a leading pharmaceutical scientist in New Zealand has suggested that employers should be given an incentive to hire new migrants. Talking to a diverse group of 200 attendees at the EthnicA Conference in Auckland, Sir Ray Avery said, “All of…
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Canada to return older visa forms
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In a major announcement that’s likely to impact about 300,000 visa applicants, the immigration department of Canada is planning  to return nearly all applications submitted before 27 February 2008. The proposed drastic measure will “create a fast immigration system that creates jobs and promotes Canada’s long term prosperity. The move will…
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Campaign to lure Asians to gambling criticised
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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 Problem Gambling Foundation is concerned. The…
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676 people executed in 2011
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Even as the number of countries using execution as punishment has decreased, those using capital punishment are doing so at an alarmingly high rate, says an international organisation. First, the good news. Only 10% of the countries in the world, 20 out of 198, carried out executions last year. Â The…
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Hatch a plan for your retirement nest egg
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It’s nearly Easter and what better time for taking steps to sort out your retirement nest egg. No matter your age, it’s never too soon (or too late) to hatch a money plan that will help you to enjoy the lifestyle you want in retirement. Life expectancy has risen as…
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Flu shots safe for pregnant women – expert
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As the winter approaches in Australia and New Zealand, health professionals are recommending flu shots for new and expectant mums. The safety of flu vaccination during pregnancy is well established and should be routine, according to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The College says…
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Tax changes to affect many Kiwis on 1 April
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Changes to student Loan, KiwiSaver and Working-for-Families scheme are likely to affect thousands of New Zealanders on 1 April. A number of these changes take effect from 1 April 2012 for student loan borrowers, KiwiSaver members and people receiving Working for Families Tax Credits. The changes to student loans are designed to…
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New Zealand to increase cigarette export to Australia
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While fewer New Zealanders are smokers today than a decade ago, a cigarette manufacturer in New Zealand has attracted criticism for its plan to increase production of cigarettes for exports across the ditch. Imperial Tobacco’s Petone factory near New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington will quadruple its cigarette production with a two-year…
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Pets used as pawns in domestic violence
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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 between animal cruelty and domestic and family…
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Experience the world in a day in Auckland
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Amidst news report of job losses and employment discrimination against Asians in New Zealand, the country’s largest city is hosting a cultural festival in an ethnically diverse suburb. This Sunday 1 April, War Memorial Park in Mt Roskill, will host an extravaganza of ethnic food, live performances and a wide…
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Delhi slumdwellers’ story features in Paris
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Most common form of migration is moving to another country. Migration within a country is less talked about, but throws more questions. A documentary that looks at the issues of internal migration has been selected to feature in the the European Independent Film Festival that begins in Paris next week.…