Category: News
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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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.…
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Aucklanders face 3.6% rate increase
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While hundreds of Kiwis are facing the prospect of job losses, and Ports of Auckland workers’ standoff continues, Aucklanders will have to shell out more for their rates. Auckland Council has announced a 3.6% rate increase for 2012-13, as New Zealand continues to battle a recession. Last year, Aucklanders paid…
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Over 70,000 run in Auckland’s Round the Bays
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New Zealand’s largest fun run marking the 40th anniversary attracted an estimated 70,000 walkers, runners and wheelchair athletes; the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays attracted a large crowd to complete the 8.4km journey from Quay Street to St Heliers Bay at varying paces. First to cross the finish line in 28…
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Why St Patrick’s is not just Irish
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Watching Irish teenagers buying green hats and balloons for St Patrick’s Day is an amazing feeling here in Alberta – the western province of Canada which has a history of immigrant Irishmen coming to work and build a life for their children and for future generations. Looking at these teenagers…