Category: Lifestyle
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Congestion charge for Auckland roads?
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Auckland roads have two problems – traffic congestion, and lack of enough money to maintain and upgrade roads. Authorities are considering an option that will kill two birds with one stone. A congestion charge is one of the options being considered by a panel to solve Auckland’s road congestion, while…
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NZ relaxes visitors visa norms for Chinese
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New Zealand has announced a range of initiatives to make it easier for Chinese tourists to get visitor visa to New Zealand, and explore the beautiful landscape. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and Air New Zealand have reached an agreement to make it easier for high-value Chinese tourists to visit New…
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How to save a marriage
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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 the higher divorce…
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Novartis loses court appeal, cancer drug to stay cheap
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Poor cancer patients in India would welcome Indian apex court’s decision, dismissing Novartis’ appeal for a patent for its anti-cancer drug, Gleevec. The Supreme Court judgement, delivered by Justice Aftab Alam and Justice Ranjana Desai, has called for a strict interpretation of section 3(d). India’s  Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) has…
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Seminar to explore impact of printing on religion
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As the internet has changed the way religion is interpreted in recent times, another technology had a similar impact on religion in the 19th century – printing press. The press made religious literature easily accessible, and opened gateways to religious knowledge which untill then was the reserve of the learned.…
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NZ airport charges to increase
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Airline passenger security charges paid by airlines for departing passengers are set to increase in New Zealand. The international charge will rise by $3.98 to $11.98 (GST inclusive) and the domestic charge rise by $0.90 to $4.60 (GST inclusive) per departing passenger from 1 June 2013. These increases come after…
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Sydney to launch cultural policy
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“Imagine borrowing musical instruments at the library; evening childcare so parents can have a night out; or unsold theatre tickets going to high school students,†says Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore. Clover is keen on improving the Australian city’s cultural landscape, and is seeking ideas from people who live, work and…
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How to win back your boyfriend
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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. Wouldn’t it be great if all relationships…
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Be gentle on your skin this Holi
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As the Hindu festival of colours comes closer, people are getting ready to paint the town red, green, yellow, blue and many imaginable colours. While these colours look beautiful and add ‘colour’ to the celebration, your skin begs to be protected. What makes it worse for your skin is the…
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Sonakshi Sinha’s Weight Loss Plan
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Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who lost over 30kgs for her debut film Dabangg opposite actor Salman Khan, is set to shedding few more pounds. “First, I had to lose weight for my debut in Dabangg. Now I’ve to get into even better shape for Joker and Race 2,” the 23-year…
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Paulini to become Aussie
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Fijian-born singer Paulini is taking up Australian citizenship tomorrow at a special ceremony in Canberra coinciding with Australia’s Harmony Day. “Australian citizens come from across the globe and my story is no different,†says Paulini. “I moved here from Fiji when I was four-years-old.†“I am so excited to be…
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NZ watchdog clears Penguin, Random merger
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The merger of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA (owner of Random House) and Pearson PLC (owner of Penguin) to form Penguin Random House has been cleared by New Zealand’s Commerce Commission. The jointly owned entity will take over the consumer book publishing businesses of the two companies. Consumer books exclude…
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Must have iOS Apps for Indians
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With the growing popularity of iPads among Indians, there’s plethora of iPad Apps that are specifically designed for Indians. The Global Indian magazine prepares a list of best iPad Apps for Indians, many of which are free. Note, we will avoid the most popular iPhone apps like Facebook, Twitter, Facebook…
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Watch your salt
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Too much salt in daily food can lead to high blood pressure which increases the risk of stroke, says a nutrition expert. A high salt intake is also a risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease, and stomach cancer, and may also be a contributor to osteoporosis, warns nutritionist Nivedita…
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Five guaranteed ways to lower cholesterol
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How to lower cholesterol is one of the major concerns for Indians living abroad, especially those keen to lose weight. In fact, high cholesterol is one of the common health issues for NRIs and Indians worldwide. The problem is also common among Americans. According to a media release by Proctor…
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Growing obesity pushing up diabetes in India
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Healthcare companies love India. It is the second diabetes capital of the world after China, with the treatment market growing at a double-digit year-on-year growth rate, presenting both domestic and Multinational Companies (MNCs) with promising opportunities, states a new report by healthcare experts GBI Research. India’s 2011 diabetic population was…
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How to keep teenagers safe on net
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A consumer advocate is warning that fraudsters maybe “mining” people’s personal data today and use it months or years later for fraud. Parents need to know their kids may be risking their identity and future credit rating by posting volumes of personal information to open forums and other sites, a…
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Elderly care for Indians opens in Auckland
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New Zealand’s first culturally appropriate rest home for South Asian communities has opened in Auckland. Aarshirvaad, an elderly care centre for Indians, has become a reality after persistent efforts by community members. The rest home was opened in January 2013, following an MoU  signed on 29 November 2012,  between Bupa Care Services…
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Life is too short for negative feelings – Hrithik
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Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is very optimistic about 2013. The Bollywood heartthrob opened India’s 2012 box office with the international box office success film Agneepath, which garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences alike and set the precedence and benchmark for 2012. Hrithik enters 2013 with heightened anticipation for another…