Category: News
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Ayesha Takia angry with Kingfisher
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Ayesha Takia has alleged that a Kingfisher Airline staff mistreated her sister and even tore her boarding pass. The Bollywood actor says that her sister, Natasha Takia, was mistreated by the Vijay Mallya-owned airline at Delhi airport “The worst airline, Kingfisher!” Ayesha tweeted. “Shockingly bad airport staff behaviour at Delhi airport…
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New Zealand closer to building Sai temple
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The devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba have come a step closer to building a temple of their beloved deity in Auckland, thanks to the untiring efforts of the Shirdi Sai Sanstan New Zealand. Hundreds of Sai devotees gathered at at 12-18 Princes Street, Onehunga, to witness the sod-turning (bhumi-poojan) ceremony…
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42000 Aucklanders to run for a cause
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On the morning of Sunday 18 March over 42,000 runners will line up at Auckland’s Quay Street, ready to run 8.4km distance to St Heliers Bay, as part of the Ports of Auckland Round The Bays Race. Entries are flooding in, says says the event spokesperson Sandra King. “We expect to…
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Opinion: lies, limelight and citizenship
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Who will you trust more – the politicians, the bureaucrats or the media? And who would you turn to, when these three pillars of trust come together to overshadow one of the most sentimental events in your life? In an unexpected turn of events, an access-to-information request filed by the…
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Can I wear turban to work?
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Your request to wear the turban (and follow other religious practices) “can be reasonably accommodated” by the employer, says NZ Human Rights Commission. Also taking heed of vegetarian staff, the commission says that employers “should try to provide alternative food and drink, such as vegetarian and/or vegan options, so that…
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OPINION: Honour killings, open immigration and women – a paradox
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The latest incident of a Muslim teenager forcibly married off by her father came as a shock to the mainstream society in New Zealand. While such incidents are not rare in conservative countries like Pakistan, it is not what one would expect in the capital city of a western country.…
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Ethnic women are doubly disadvantaged – activist
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While the number of women in leadership roles in businesses is very low in New Zealand, many women face further disadvantage if they are from a minority group, says a women’s rights advocate. The number of females at board level of NZSX top 100 companies is just over 9%, according…
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Islam badly misunderstood – Kiwi MP
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Islam has been badly misunderstood, says a New Zealand MP, but adds that the country has come a long way of managing race relations and as a nation has been very accommodating of all religions and races. Speaking to a cross-section of the Auckland community at the 23rd Annual Religious…
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Zindagi… gets most Filmfare awards
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Farhan Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara swept seven Filmfare awards, including the best film at the 57th Annual Filmfare Awards in Mumbai. However, the coveted best actor and best actress awards were not destined for the Zindagi team. Vidya Balan won Best Actor (Female) for The Dirty Picture and Ranbir Kapoor received the Best…
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Leander: the only Indian standing tall in Australia
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What were the odds that the Bryan brothers’ 23-match winning streak will be interrupted by a pair that was defeated by the American twins in a tuning event earlier in the month, that the Bryans will be defeated in two straight sets by a pair that was teaming up only…
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Teenagers face racism in New Zealand – study
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Teenagers from ethnic and minority groups face many instances of discrimination based on race, a recent study has found. The survey of more than 9000 randomly selected secondary school students in New Zealand revealed that there were significant ethnic differences in the prevalence of ethnic discrimination. More than half of…
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Agneepath is director’s movie
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Here’s the spoiler – the original movie is not comparable to the remake. If you watch the remake with the image of the original movie, you will not be able to enjoy the new movie. The basic story theme remains the same – an idealistic school teacher is killed by an…
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New Zealand to send Maori delegation to India
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A Maori organisation is preparing to send a delegation to India to study and share ancient traditions and culture. The recently established Maori Research Institute will lead a Maori delegation to India to attend the Fourth International Conference of the Elders of Ancient Traditions and Cultures to be held from…
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Internet may help cancer patients in recovery
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Cancer patients face barriers to recovery in sparsely populated countries, and a researcher is looking to the internet to help build online support groups. A recently published research has identified barriers to physical activity for cancer patients which may slow their path to recovery. A New Zealand group has recently…
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New Zealand school successfully uses Sankrit to teach English
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A mainstream school in New Zealand is teaching India’s ancient language, Sanskrit, to it pupils to build their foundation for the English language. Auckland-based Ficino School is New Zealand’s only mainstream school to not only teach the Indian language but also to be strongly influenced by Indian cultural and philosophical…
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Blind Indian to compete in 243km race
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Think about the level of physical endurance you would need to complete a 243km race through mountains and rivers. Now imagine running, cycling and kayaking that distance blind-folded. Now we are talking about mental endurance. Meet 27-year old Neelusha Memon, who is almost blind and yet determined to compete with…
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Indian classical music comes to New Zealand
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New Zealanders are in for a treat of an extravagenza of Indian classical music this summer. Returning to New Zealand by popular demand is Prasanta Bhanja, a classical musician performing on sitar in Rotorua. He will be joined by his wife, Tulu Bhanja,  on tamboura in what is going to be a…
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Beware of bad credit traps for migrants
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Australia Day is the time when thousands of new Australians are welcomed into the country’s dynamic multi-cultural society, but a national credit repairer says the road to financial success in Australia can be a harsh one for new migrants. Busy with starting a new life in the new country, many…
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New Zealand gets ready for Chinese New Year
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This year, New Zealand completes 40 years of its trade relationship with the Asian dragon – China, and keeping with the tradition, New Zealand politicians will be celebrating the Chinese New Year in the parliament. The Wellington event to bring in the Chinese Year of the Dragon will be hosted…
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Over 13,700 immigrants to get Australian citizenship
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While 26 January resonates with the Indian Republic Day for many overseas Indians, it also holds a special meaning for Indians in Australia. As many as 13,700 migrants in Australia, including Indians, will receive their citizenship on the Australia Day – 26 January. Â But it is not just new citizens…