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Armed home invasion

Three of the seven occupants of the

burgled house in Papatoetoe (From
Left): Gursewak Singh, Dilraj Singh,
and Jagdeep Singh (Pic: IWK Picture)

SANDEEP SINGH a burglary and not robbery, which is definitely

their prerogative, though raising some concern

A
group of international students are
living in fear after being robbed at
knifepoint in the middle of the night in
their South Auckland home.
Seven students had been living in a close
huddle in one single bedroom in their three-
bedroom house in Papatoetoe, South Auckland,
since last Saturday, July 8, when they were
woken up to a rude shock of two knife-wielding
men appearing inside the property.
Two armed offenders barged into the home
at around 4 a.m. (one had entered through a
window and the other gained entry by getting
the main door forcefully opened), threatened
residents of the property with a knife and
escaped with items worth of $15-20,000
including mobiles, laptops, electronic items,
branded jackets and shoes in three bags.
The incident has left the resident of the
property a group of international students
completely shocked and scared without much
emotional support at the hand.
However, the police is treating this incident as
in the community.
What happened?
J agdeep Singh, 22, was asleep in his room
when he was woken by some unfamiliar
noise in his bedroom only to find an armed
intruder trying to use a lighter to find an electric
switch for the room.
Moments later, he found a knife being placed
around his neck with a stern warning from the
masked intruder to remain silent and cooperate.
The offender forced him to wake up another
student sleeping along with him in the same
bedroom and then to open the main door of the
house to allow his fellow accomplice inside
the property.
The second intruder who was taller and more
heavily built walked straightaway to the nearby
kitchen to grab a big chopping knife to scare the
occupants of the property.
From there on, the offenders collected
mobiles laptops and expensive clothing from
drawers of different rooms without waking the
remaining students.
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in South Auckland leaves students IN shocK

minutes inside the property with a knife bank notification warning that or threatening to use arm can be scary for its
placed on one of the men in the property their bank cards have been used victims, the effect on international students can
while the other swung wildly threatening 4-5 times in one BP station in be slightly more devastating purely because of
three other students in the scene. Manurewa a short while ago. the fact of students being on their own without
Three other unsuspecting students out Assuming that this was a the much emotional support of family and
of the total seven were asleep in their critical piece of information and friends in the new country.
rooms. much-needed clue that could The brazenness in this instance where
Stunned by the brazenness of the knife- help some immediate arrests offenders have remained in the property
wielding offenders, students immediately and recovery of their stolen for almost 30-40 minutes, opportunistically
called the police, which arrived within items, students were hopeful choosing branded jackets and shoes from the

"
five minutes of the call pretty much
of some immediate follow-up drawer as if on a shopping spree in a mall
when they were on the phone talking to
action by the police staff on demonstrates their absolute lack of fear and
the operator. the scene. respect for the law and any consequences
Living in perpetual fear In this regard, they were arising from their indulgence in such acts.

We have been living in fear since
Saturday night.
We are too scared as we do not know
when another armed intruder might appear
inside our property, said Jagdeep Singh, one
of the occupants living in the property.
As soon as night sets in we huddle together
in one bedroom as everyone is too scared.
We are even scared of going to the washroom
or kitchen alone in the night, said Lovepreet
Singh, 21, another resident in the property.
Fearing safety of their children in an overseas
country some of the parents back in India have
asked their children to return to India.
Our parents are asking us to return
immediately. But we cannot go as we have
taken a lot of loans from banks to finance our
studies, said another exasperated roommate
Loveleen Dhillon, 21.
But we are seriously thinking to change
the house as you never know that you are
continuously stalked, Mr Dhillon said.
Police action
disappointed to be only
told casually that they
would look into it later
Apparently, (apparently suggesting that NZ Police did
offenders remained for not have the technology and resources to
chase offenders).
30-40 minutes inside the However, The Indian Weekenders enquiry
property with a knife to police was returned with an assurance that
Police did take follow up actions on the night.
placed on one of the men
Information regarding bank cards was given
in the property while to police and followed up on the night of the
the other swung wildly incident and CCTV footage has been obtained
threatening three other as a result, Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin
McNaughton told The Indian Weekender.
students in the scene Police attended at the address on the night
of the burglary and have made a number
of enquiries since the offence, Sergeant
In fact, the first police car had arrived when McNaughton further added.
the residents were on the phone with the
police operator.
Concern for the community
A
It was followed by few more police cars s though the news of rising incidents of
and a crime investigation team arriving at the aggravated robberies and assaults on the
scene shortly. small business owners within the community
However, despite this initial prompt response was not enough, this news of brazen invasion
which police is calling as burglary (not even
from the police there seems to remain some
This should be a major concern for law
enforcement agencies, authorities and policy
makers beyond the Kiwi-Indian community.
Another area of concern, particularly for the
Kiwi-Indian community is the apparent gap
in offering adequate compassion and empathy
to the victims of robbery or burglary as police
prefer to call this incident.
While victims in this instance continue
to reiterate that no adequate victim support
services were offered to them by the police
The Indian Weekender had been told by the
police that Victim Support was offered to the
occupants on the night and again since.
It seems that there is a clear gap
in expectation.
To be fair to the police, it could be a
possibility of language or cultural barrier
resulting in a communication gap when offering
victim support.
But still that gap needs to be eventually
addressed, and it needs to be ensured that
victims have adequate support.
This is a gap that ethnic liaison officers have

T
he initial police action was quick and sharp
with a police car arriving at the scene
within minutes of reporting of the incident.
room for improvement for the police.
Students were able to inform the police
present on the scene that they have received
an aggravated burglary) in the middle of the to fulfil without any excuse, every time.
night in a home is a matter of concern for The current gap in the expectations of ethnic
the community. communities and the police response needs to
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Shiv Sharan Singh: Ghazal writing is in my blood

SWATI SHARMA with something eternal. My mind and How did you come up with that

A
uckland-based Kiwi-Indian
ghazal writer Shiv Sharan
Singh Bhagirath, fondly
known as Shiv Bhagirath has recently
been inducted into the Indoz Hall of
Fame by Indoz Punjabi Sahit Sabha
Brisbane, Australia.
Mr Bhagirath, who arrived in New
Zealand from Jalandhar, Punjab
in 1989, has earned recognition
and respect for his work in Hindi
and Urdu speaking community in
Auckland.
So far, He has published his books
in Urdu/Hindi (Gharaunda Pyaar
Ka) and a Punjabi (Satrang) book.
He is also a regular writer for Urdu
Hindi Cultural Association of New
Zealands community magazine.
An electronics engineer by
profession, Mr Bhagirath has also
served as Board of Trustees Chairman
at Fairburn Primary School and
Otahuhu College for nearly 20 years.
Recently, The Indian Weekender met
up with him to find out more about
his work and life. Here are a few
excepts from the interview:
IWK: Tell us about the honour
that you have recently received
in Brisbane.
Shiv Bhagirath: I became the
eighth inductee into Indozs Hall of
Fame on June 8, 2017. I received
this award for my work in Hindi
and Urdu ghazal writing. I feel very
humble and thankful to be honoured
with this recognition.
IWK: How and when did you
start writing and what inspired
you to write ghazals?
SB: There are two types of ghazal
writers. One is those who are
naturally born. And second is those
who study to become a writer. Then
these writers also write two types of
poetry. First is what relates to the
visible world and the other one is that
relates to the invisible (un-drisht)
world.
I am one of those natural born
writers who write about the invisible
world. Ghazal writing is in my blood
as I come from a family of ghazal
writers where my grandfather, father
and brother were all ghazal writers.
IWK: When did you realise that
you had that writer in you?
SB: I started writing from very
young age as it was in the family
only. Whenever I read my ghazals to
my father, he always said "tawazun
ghat hai" meaning it lacks balancing/
focus. And I spent next 28 years of
my life finding that focus/balance.
But later, on his deathbed, my father
told me that the tawazun was always
there from day one.
So, it was an awakening and
realisation for me and when now
wherever I go and sing my ghazals, I
feel as if I am singing it to my father.
IWK: When you first arrived in
New Zealand, did you take up
writing as a full-time profes-
sion?
SB: Ghazal writing is like samadhi or
meditation and for me the definition
of meditation is immersing ones self
soul are emotionally wedded with creation?
SB: At that time, I was in Auckland. I
ghazal writing. You dont need time,
was fortunate enough to get a chance
place and comfort to write ghazal.
to present that writing to Manmeets
Many of my ghazals were written
father in Brisbane. When I met him
while I was doing something else.
I realised that our griefs and worries
And so I write on whatever piece of
are nothing compared to what their
paper I find.
family had to go through.
After coming here, I worked
As a shayar, I felt that as if
as an electronics engineer. The
someone very close to me, my love
highest achievement of my career
as an engineer was that I installed was burned. And I wrote what I felt
the navigational light at the Power at that time.
Centre 2 at the runway 1 of Auckland Ajj meri awaaz de tukde tukde
Airport in 1993. hogaye,
I have worked in various fields. Khambaan de parwaaz de tukde
I am a professional truck driver. I tukde ho gaye
also have the pilot license to fly a ik paagal jehi teeli jali,
helicopter. I have diploma in finance. janooni bhambarh mach geya,
I graduated from Guru Nanak Dev cheesan cheekaan ubhriyaan,
sog maatam mach gaya
University and was topper in Public
ik sajjar rutt sawer nu,
Administration, Political Science and
ik ghupp haner dass geya,
English in 1981.
duniyaa de ron dhon ch
IWK: How many ghazals have mera yaar moya khapp geya
you written so far? Manmeet jehe pukhraaj de tukde
SB: I havent counted them yet. But tukde ho gaye
I have A3 sized scrapbooks at my Ajj meri awaaz de tukde tukde ho
house filled with ghazals. I can say gaye
they would have nearly 1500 ghazals. Khambaan de parwaaz de
It is a count for only those that are tukde tukde ho gaye
numbered. But there are several
IWK: What would be your sug-
unnumbered writings too which I
gestion to aspiring writers?
would write on the backside of phone SB: My belief is to not give others
bill or any other piece of paper, for something that you would never take
which I dont have any count. when given to you. To all those who
IWK: You are known for a are already writing or want to write,
special dedication that you I want to say, whatever you write just
presented to Manmeet Alisher, think if you would be comfortable
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14-year-old arrested for
assault on pizza delivery man
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
W during weekend
aitemata Police on Tuesday, July 11,
has arrested and charged a 14-year-
old male with aggravated robbery
following a violent assault on a pizza delivery
worker on Sunday evening, July 09.
The youth will appear in the Waitakere Youth
Court Tuesday, July 18.
Police is making further enquiries and cannot
rule out the possibility of further charges being
laid. The 47-year-old victim remains in North
Shore Hospital in a stable condition. The victim
was identified as Mansoor Khan, a Pakistani
resident living in New Zealand for several
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back of his head. The victim lost consciousness
and fell to the ground. He was found about 15
minutes later by a member of the public with a
serious head injury. The offender or offenders
took off with $20 and the pizza.
Police and Ambulance were called, and the
victim was taken to Waitakere Hospital but was
later transferred to Auckland Hospital.
Police staff is absolutely disgusted by
this offending. An innocent member of our
community was just doing his job when he was
struck over the head and left there unconscious.
This could have been far more serious had a
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Three aggravated
robberies in Hamilton
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
H
amilton Police is investigating three
aggravated robberies during the
weekend which they believe are
linked.
The first incident happened on Saturday,
8 July at around 2.30 p.m. at the Holland
Superette in Fairfield. Two males have entered
the shop and demanded cigarettes.
The offenders had their faces covered, and
one was armed with a knife. The pair stole a
large quantity of cigarettes and fled in a silver
car. The first offender was described as a
teenage male, slim build and slightly taller than
55 in height. He was wearing a black hoodie public to be vigilante with vehicle security in
and had his face covered. the Claudelands and Fairfield areas.
The second offender was also a teenage male, Please make sure you secure your vehicle
a similar height to the first offender and of solid and if you see any suspicious activity report it
build. He was wearing a white cloth over his to Police immediately, Police has appealed to
face, black hoodie and black gumboots. This the community.
offender was carrying a knife that is described While none of the victims suffered physical
as silver and about the length of a marker pen. injuries in these incidents it would have been
On Sunday, 9 July at about 8.00am a blue a very frightening situation for all of them.
vehicle pulled up outside the Jalaram Superette, This type of behaviour is not acceptable, and
Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands. Three offenders we are committed to finding these offenders
entered the shop armed with a crowbar and and holding them to account for their actions,
stole a large quantity of cigarettes and cash. Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders said.
They then left in the same vehicle. Police would like to hear from anyone who
The third incident occurred on Monday, July may recognise the people pictured in the CCTV
10, when three offenders smashed their way images and their whereabouts. Police has also
into a McDonalds restaurant on Greenwood
Street, Hamilton at around 3 a.m. A quantity of
asked anyone who has been offered cheap
cigarettes in recent days to get in touch.
cash was stolen by the offenders. Information can be shared with Hamilton
Stolen vehicles were used in all three Police on 07 858 6200 or anonymously via
incidents. Given this Police are asking the Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
 The Indian Weekender Friday, July 14, 2017 NEW ZEALAND 7

HUMM FM SURGES AHEAD FOR THE SECOND

CONSECUTIVE LISTENERSHIP RATINGS SURVEY
IWK BUREAU With an increase

F
or the second time this year, in their market share
Humm 106.2 FM is number one to 2.2%, the station is
in The GFK Radio survey. The growing stronger by
overall cumulative audience Mon-Sun the day. Roshila says, We like to keep our heads
[12am-12am] has increased from the Keeping in mind down and keep striving for better. At Humm
last survey to this one, from 47.9 (000) that these figures are FM we dont believe in dwelling on our past
to 56.8 (000). just a sample survey, successes, we let our work speak for itself.
This phenomenal jump in listenership meaning that the actual Thats our teams motto and we stand by it. We
has cemented Humm FMs position as listenership figures are, however, happy at the positive trend of the
the number one Indian Radio Station in may well be double of numbers and its encouraging for all of us, here
Auckland.
what has come out of at Humm FM.
Humm FMs managing director,
Roshila Prasad, is ecstatic with the the survey. The survey Humm FM promised to be a new tune for
results saying, Its the result of a lot does not have a pure the Auckland airways when it launched. It has
of hard work by the entire team, to Kiwi-Indian sample. delivered, and continues to deliver this to New
get the station here. While we have On future plans, Zealands Indian audience.
been continually working on new
programming initiatives, we always keep the
community in the core of our programming. Its
the love of the community that reflects through the
survey results.
Working for the community

H umm FM has been working for the

community supporting many community
events, in addition to numerous celebrity events.
2016 saw Humm FM organising a Christmas
radiothon for charity. Plus, an initiative with
Canteen, which was well appreciated by the
community, has been a great success.
Community engagement is our number one
priority, as we are for the community, by the
community, says Roshila.
Keeping abreast with technology

H umm FM it keeps advancing its

technology and improving the audiences
experience. The latest addition is the Humm
FM mobile app, giving its listeners direct
interaction with the RJ playing on-air. The
latest statistics put the average number of NZ
users at around 10,000. That many people get
to take part in contests directly. For marketers,
getting that opportunity to engage with their
audience is pure gold.
National Reach

N eedless to say, Humm FM online

streaming, also increases the audience
reach. With over 50,000 online listeners,
approx. 80% come from New Zealand. The
digital reach of Humm FM, makes them an
attractive option for National clients.
Social Engagement

N o media house can survive today without

social engagement. Humm FM and its
RJs are all very adept to the changing phases
of social media. With more than 250,000 likes,
the majority of which come from NZ. The RJs
say, that as soon as they go live on air, they are
flooded with song requests via Facebook and
the mobile app. This says a lot of the stations
ability to keep close to, and interact with its
listening audience.
Roshila says, We have worked on a lot of
events in the past years, from Auckland Citys
2016 Santa Parade to the Holi event this year
and many other music and dance shows. Almost
all events promoted by Humm FM are hits.
Meaning Humm FM has become the number
one destination for event promoters.
Customer Service is key

Like in any industry, customer service is

the key to success, Roshila says. We do
not overpromise and under deliver, we exceed
our clients expectations and Im proud of
our sales and marketing team, who work day
and night to get the wheels moving. With a
small but strong, efficient team, Humm FM
has made significant headway in the market in
recent years.
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Women in Canterbury hail citys Ashburton has its M6.4 quake
first-ever Teeyan da Mela own mosque now
GAURAV SHARMA
T
he first-ever Teeyan da Mela concluded
in Christchurch last weekend with more
than 200 women who attended the
event hailing it a great success. Overjoyed
with the response was Nitika Bhullar, one of
the main organisers, who said, The highlight
of the evening was our mutiyar punjabi di
competition similar to Miss India contests
during which over 30 participants were judged
on their dressing sense and cultural knowledge.
A young woman named Manjinder Kaur won
the contest.
Ms Nimi Bedi, a noted immigration advisor
and one of the judges of the contest, added, I
have shifted to Christchurch just over a year
back after living in Auckland for decades. And
I must say, for a first-time effort, the Teeyan
da Mela of Christchurch was second to none.
Women of all age groups enjoyed the evening
thoroughly.
The evening also saw a turban tying
competition for older ladies, the response for
which was so great that later the younger ones
also pitched in, informed the event organisers.
A fancy dress competition for children,
Kaikoura quake claims hit $1.8b
A
ccording to a recent report by the
Insurance Council of New Zealand,
the total value of insurance claims for
the M7.8 Kaikoura earthquake has reached
a staggering $1.84 billion. This has made the
Kaikoura earthquake the second-largest claims
event in Earthquake Commission (EQC)s
history. Private insurers, acting as agents for
the EQC have received 31,000 claims for
residential properties amounting to over $460
News-in-brief
from South Island
now the fourth Masjid in the South Island.
giddha and bollywood dance performances,
were part of the event as well.
Most notable cultural performance though,
was the bhangra traditionally performed by
males being choreographed and performed by
an all-women group.
National List MP Jo Hayes was the chief
guest of the evening.
Going by the response from the community,
we will definitely make it an annual affair now.
A day for all women to gather and celebrate our
womanhood. This is what teeyan or teej is all
about, Ms Bhullar said.
million, and over 12,000 claims for commercial
loss totalling $1.36 billion. Insurance Council
Chief Executive Mr Tim Grafton assured that
most people will receive settlement offers
by the end of this year, adding, In terms of
residential building settlements, 29 per cent had
been fully or partially settled by end of May. In
dollar terms, over $278 million of commercial
material damage claims have been partially or
fully settled by the same time period.
A
part from the joy that Eid and Ramadan
brings, the Muslim community in the
wider Canterbury region had another
great reason to celebrate last month with the
much-awaited opening of Ashburton Masjid,
just 85 km South of Christchurch. This is
Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch, already
have one each.
Interestingly, and a testimony to how all
religions co-exist peacefully in New Zealand,
the Ashburton Masjid is located at 139
Archibald Street in Ashburton, the site of the
old Tinwald Methodist Church. Apart from
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Fiji, Muslims
in Ashburton hail from Egypt, Algeria, Egypt,
Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Singapore, and
Palestine; with the total number exceeding 70.
Led by the Ashburton Muslim Association
(AMAN), which was incorporated last year,
the Muslim community across New Zealand
under the leadership of the Federation of
Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ),
raised over 50 percent of the purchase price to
have early possession of the building well in
time for last months Eid. AMAN is hopeful of
raising the rest of the money almost $200,000
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Why international students in low-level

courses are being portrayed negatively
SANDEEP SINGH is most acute.
Low-level courses create

T
he great debate on
immigration
I in
Zealand is getting murkier
day by day in this election year.
New
It is reaching a stage where it is
increasingly becoming difficult to
say if political rhetoric is shaping
social attitudes or conversely social
attitudes are driving craziness in the
political rhetoric.
The recent spat between the New
Zealand First and the Green Party
leaders about having more racist
approach to immigration, on
Sunday, July 9, around the official
launching of the election campaign
in Nelson is evidence of election
rhetoric getting wackier.
This election special issue of The
Indian Weekender will seek to un-
complicate views of all political
parties on immigration debate
for the benefit of the Kiwi-Indian
community.
In this regard, a major question
that seems to quietly prevail within
the wider Indian community in NZ is
the public disdain toward the low-
level education courses (read level
5-7 courses) and as a consequence
disdain toward international students
pursuing those courses.
Currently, there is a lot of anxiety
within the community about the way
international students pursuing low-
level courses are being portrayed in
the public discourse.
Despite all political parties
claiming to abstain from indulging in
generating any prejudiced overtones
in the immigration debate, evidence
suggest that attitudes toward
immigration and immigrants take a
negative turn every time a political
party throws a jibe on the value
immigrants bring to this country.
International students are one such
constituency of temporary migrants
who come to this country following
some dreams and promises, which,
for many include getting a fair
chance at the pathway to residency
including others and have received
much attention for all the wrong
reasons in this election year.
From being held responsible
for taking away jobs of the local
population, to be held responsible for
the apparent lack of regulation within
the private tertiary education industry
skills that matter to NZ
ndependent Tertiary Education
New Zealand (ITENZ), which
represents Private Tertiary Education
Institutes that are largely responsible
for running low-level courses, denies
that these courses and the students
trained in these courses are of low-
value to the NZ economy.
Speaking to The Indian Weekender,
the Chair of ITENZ Christine Clark
says, People undertaking lower
level courses in NZ are not the
highly qualified taxi drivers that
in NZ, to sharing the burden of being
we hear about, these taxi drivers
held responsible for creating pressure
are the ones who have studied at
on general infrastructure like housing
post graduate level and now cannot
and public transport, especially in
get employment in a qualification-
the Auckland, international students
related field.
are increasingly unwelcome in
The low-level courses are those
this country.
courses that NZ and many other
In this context, international
countries desperately need graduates
students arriving in New Zealand to
from such as the hospitality and
pursue level 5-7 courses are receiving
healthcare graduates.
a lot of flak.
I believe that the original
Earlier, when the Labour Party
criticism of low-level was incorrect
had announced its immigration
and the politicians meant low
policy calling for cutting 25-30000
quality, and we all agree that low
international students, then also the
quality is not wanted nor needed by
target was on students studying these
anyone, including the students, Ms
low-level courses.
Clark said.
Against this backdrop, there is a
The so-called low-level courses
need to look into some specific skills
are training chefs, baristas, builders,
and areas of employment where these
the horticultural people, farmers and
courses provide trained workforce in
the caregivers. These are the areas
NZ economy.
where skill shortage in NZ economy
Chefs train by completing a full-
time Level 3 and 4 NZ Certificate in
Cookery.
International students are required
to complete a two-year Diploma in
Professional Chef Practice.
According to MBIE projections,
the number of chefs grew at 1.2 per
cent annually between 2006 and
2013, and employment is expected to
grow strongly until 2025.
However, there are not enough
chefs in NZ to fill these jobs.
Veteran chef Simon Gault has
recently criticised how immigration
policies are further exacerbating the
problem of shortage of chefs in NZ.
Earlier, prominent Indian
restaurateur Sidharth and Chand
Sahrawat, the owners of modern
Indian restaurant Cassia, which was
named Aucklands best restaurant
by Metro magazine for the second
year running and the famous award-
winning fine dining restaurant Sidart,
have highlighted the problem of
acute shortage of trained chefs in NZ.
For this purpose, low-level
courses can train and prepare trained
workforce, if regulated appropriately.
In this regard, while a Labour
immigration policy, which is seeking
to drastically cut the numbers of
students in low-level courses, would
further reduce the number of chefs
being trained in NZ.
Whereas, under the current
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National-led government,
those chefs earning more than
only we will need extra 1,000 caregivers
each year between now and 2026 to National-led Government backs our
$49,000 would be eligible to remain
permanently in the country.
According to the Restaurant
cater for an ageing population and
in our case an increase in rest home
residents from 38,000 to 52,000.
international education export industry
Labours policy would stop issuing student visas for
Associations 2013 Hospitality While our rest homes do courses below a bachelors degree, targeting a reduction
Industry Remuneration Survey, everything they can to employ local of 15,000 to 22,000 international students.
incomes range between $27,000 and New Zealanders, we cant meet all This is a quarter of the sector and could cost New
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
$55,000. our labour needs from Kiwis alone. Zealand as much as a billion dollars a year and thousands
Sous chefs with average earning We have to employ migrants. National Party List MP
of jobs.

more than $49,000 are a relatively
experienced position requiring a
few years of work experience in the
industry.
Similarly, aged care industry is also
reeling under the pressure of shortage
of skilled workforce an area that
international students trained in low-
level courses can easily fill in.
Simon Wallace, the Chief Executive
Officer of New Zealand Aged Care
Association (NZACA), affirms that
locally trained international students
could be a good source of a skilled
workforce for their industry, which is
struggling with the skilled workforce
shortage. The NZACA membership
Our rest homes also value
our migrant workforce, many of
whom come from India as they
are great workers. We have some
internationally qualified Indian
nurses who work as caregivers in
our sector because their overseas
qualifications are not recognised
by New Zealand authorities, Mr
Wallace said.
Given such a shortage of skilled
workforce, which can be easily
trained locally onshore according
to the industry requirements from
these so-called low-level education
courses.
Instead of tapping this available
M
ore people are coming to New Zealand to
study. And its easy to see why - we have a
world class international education sector.
The National-led Government backs our international
education export industry. This is a sector that has been a
key part of diversifying our economy.
International education is worth $4.5 billion to
the New Zealand economy each year, and supports
33,000 jobs. Last year, we granted just over 72,500
international student visas for tertiary institutions.
International education is an important part of our
knowledge-based economy, and our approach is to work
with the industry to steadily improve outcomes, rather
than threatening large parts of it.
Where Labours immigration policy would target so-
called low level education, we recognise the value of
this part of the sector.
It would also detriment our private education providers
who train our engineering technologists, technicians,
caregivers and chefs. These are in fact Level 5 and 6
courses, not low level, and are skills that New Zealand
actually needs.
The National-led Government is committed to ensuring
our immigration policies support our growing economy,
not stall it. And targeting international students would put
a vital part of our economy at risk.
Every industry has its challenges, and export education
is no different. The Government is working hard to drive
out poor performance in the sector and ensure we provide
a great quality product to students.
We want to ensure that all international students feel
welcome, enjoy a high quality education, and are valued
for their contribution to New Zealand.

NZ First will revamp international education industry

represents about 600 rest homes
across the country or approximately
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the sector.
The sector has estimated that
human and financial resource for the
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current political climate seems to of the world and thus came under the scanner of the
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ew Zealand First is the only party that has held
the government to account when the Indian
students were exploited by the unscrupulous,
dodgy agents.
The Indian students come here to explore the great
opportunities offered by this country. They invest a decent
amount of money in their education, work hard to support
themselves while they study here in New Zealand. .
Through no fault of their own, these students were
duped of their rights by dodgy agents on both sides
from the country.
The government was quick to deport the students but
did nothing to stop this exploitation from happening in
the future. NZ First has firmly held its position and asked
the ruling government to answer for the dire steps taken
and why they did not put an enquiry against the dodgy
immigration agents and education providers.
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Labour will give students Lets not treat international students

certainty the course being a direct pathway
to residency.
as mere customers, says NZPP
We are simply not prepared as possible but with little regard for be it an apprenticeship, diploma or
to let the exploitative end of the the products it is selling. degree, which will benefit them and
Michael Wood Of course the big secret of the New Zealand.
international education sector Anil Sharma
Labour Party MP education export sector is that If they need visa extensions to
continue to fester. We dont do the
for Mt Roskill List candidate New Zealand isnt generally first finish these courses then we will
students any favours, it damages our NZPP choice destination of study for most make that happen.

L
international reputation, and many

abour has a positive view
of students who come to
New Zealand to further their
education. The export education
sector in New Zealand was created
under the fourth Labour government
while Phil Goff was the Education
Minister, and makes an important
economic contribution to our country.
To ensure that the sector continues
to make a positive contribution, we
need to make sure that every student
who comes here has access to high
quality and relevant education. The
international market is competitive,
and word of low quality courses
and disappointed students will
quickly damage our reputation. The
Australian international education
sector still suffers from the student
abuse scandal of 5-6 years ago.
While many providers do offer
good quality courses, it is a sad
reality that a minority have been
milking the system. It is well
known that these operators charge
high fees, offering low quality sub-
degree courses which may be of
dubious benefit to the student. Many
students are attracted here based
not on the quality of the course
but by unscrupulous agents who
make misleading statements about
good providers are tarnished in the
process. The last point is important
by re-focusing our system on high-
quality and higher level courses,
we will provide opportunities
for education providers who are
operating to the highest standards.
Labour will continue to issue
However, one of these industries
visas for lower level (below Level
7) courses, but we will insist that the
courses are independently accredited
by NZQA to be high quality. Who
could argue with that? We will also
make it clearer that student visas
are for the purpose of study, and
not a back door route to permanent
residency.
Importantly, we will give students
certainty. Students currently in New
Zealand will be able to carry on
under the existing rules, and students
considering study in New Zealand
will be able to apply under a clear
set of new rules. These students will
have greater certainty that the course
they enrol in will be of high quality,
and relevant.
Students who travel to New
Zealand to study should be treated
with respect and receive a high
quality education. That is exactly
what Labours policy will achieve.
F
or years we basked in the
international praise of our
post-Global Financial Crisis
Rock star Economy. And rightly so:
smart investment by our government
and the development of critical export
industries allowed us to get out the
other end without too much drama.
the government encouraged to grow
was the education export sector. And
while figures show there are over
130,000 international students in
New Zealand, the government has
been very reluctant to regulate this
sector to ensure quality and integrity.
The Chief Executive of Education
New Zealand (ENZ), boasts about
the growth of the sector and the
positive impact it is having on New
Zealand. However the results are
anything but. There is no certification
of the overseas or New Zealand
based Education Consultants
who recruit these students and
sell the New Zealand dream to
them. There is no real minimum
standard or certification of courses
offered by New Zealand education
providers. And the government
body responsible for overseeing this
industry is more concerned with
getting as many people to study here
students. The UK, USA, Australia, We can then firm up the regulation
Europe are all above New Zealand
of the industry, the quality of the
on the preferred place to study.
courses and programmes being
However, through carefully crafted
offered to ensure future students will
and purposely misleading sales
come here with a clear understanding
tactics that allude to studying in New
of what they are getting and where
Zealand as a pathway to permanent
it could lead them. As part of this
residence, New Zealand is able to
New Zealand Peoples Party will
recruit a lot of students.
remove Education Consultants
It is the firm belief of the New
from the industry and instead require
Zealand Peoples Party that while
students and education providers to
the New Zealand Government isnt
use Licensed Immigration Advisors.
directly involved in the choice
Families put themselves into massive
of institution or course a student
debt so their children can study in
chooses to attend, the government
New Zealand, so lets stop treating
sets the policy and regulations,
them like customers and start treating
which govern the industry and as
them like fellow humans.
such the buck should stop with them.
Ask any New Zealander and they
When Education Consultants and
would say we are a fair and honest
others deliberately commit fraud, the
country. And abroad too, New
Government should do everything it
Zealanders have a solid reputation
can to hold those involved to account
for being honest and kind, albeit a
and fix the gaps in the system that
little hard to understand. The other
allowed it to happen. The students,
parties in this election seem to be
however, shouldnt be punished for
in the camp of either tightening and
the crimes of others and industry
flaws. shrinking the industry or allowing
it to carry on growing but with little
It is a policy of the New Zealand
regard for integrity or quality.
Peoples Party to stand by every
We dont see it as an either/or
international student currently in the
situation. New Zealand can quite
county and honour the commitments
easily have a world class, highly
we made to them, whether we
desirable education export industry
intended to make them or not. We
will give every student the chance that continues to grow and contribute
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Labour is for quality, not Yes to international students,

substandard education
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Labour candidate for
Maungakiekie
no to education trafficking
students who have fallen into hardship and are
of dollars in student fees, travel expenses and
unable to feed themselves; a girl who slept living costs only to get a low-quality education.
on park benches because she didnt realise Denise Roche We dont have any issues with the so-
how expensive New Zealand is and ran out of called low-level education courses if they
Green Party List MP
money. Ten students sharing a small, cold flat, Immigration spokesperson provide value to the person getting them and

I
forced into jobs that pay under the table just

came to New Zealand as an international
student. I didnt come here with the
intention of staying on and settling in New
Zealand, but thats how life worked out for me.
I got an excellent education, a job straight after
university and the rest, as they say, is history.
Many international students come to New
Zealand for a good education, a decent job
and the opportunity to settle in a beautiful
country. Theres nothing wrong with that. In
fact, the Labour Party has always supported
export education. Done well, the international
education experience is beneficial to students
and lucrative for New Zealand.
However, for too many international
students their migration experience is fraught
with anxiety and broken dreams. Too many end
up with a substandard qualification that doesnt
get them a decent job in New Zealand or back
home. Many families take on significant debt
to give their children the opportunity to study
in New Zealand.
I have spoken to many students who were
sold a picture of New Zealand by offshore
education agents that was completely different
to the reality they experienced when they
arrived in New Zealand. I have heard so many
stories ofinternational student life that areso
different to what I experienced. Students
who work one day a week and work six days;
to survive.
In recent years there has been a substantial
increase in low-level study and reports of
sham courses being used as a route to work
and eventual residency. Many international
students dont realise that these courses are
substandard till they get to New Zealand and
then its too late. Allowing this to continue is
unfair and treats international students as cash
cows.
Labour will require courses to be high-
quality, and disincentivise study in low level
courses. Substandard education is unfair on
international students and damages New
Zealands reputation internationally.
There is no change proposed forhigh quality
lower-level coursesor for students studying
at the Bachelor level or higher. Also, the
changeswill not affect students who are already
here; they will only apply to new students.
The Labour Party grew out of a Labour
movement born in social injustice. The Labour
Partys identity is mired in fighting injustice to
create a fairer New Zealand. Export education
is the fifth largest export sector. However, thats
no excuse to turn a blind eye to the injustices
within the industry that exploit international
students. Labour will address these because its
the right thing to do.
T
he Green Party has a proud record of
standing up for the rights of international
students and other migrants in New
Zealand. One of my proudest moments as an
MP was standing in solidarity with the Indian
international students when they took sanctuary
at Unity Church. We want international students
to have a quality education, be well looked
after and then have opportunities to contribute
to New Zealand after they finish their course
of study.
What we do have a problem with are
education courses which are clearly
fronts for what migrant unions call
Education Trafficking.
This term includes education providers who
abuse students by using them as indentured
labour for horticulture with the education
component only a thinly veiled attempt at
masking the reality of exploitation. This
includes some education advisors based in
India who trick students by selling a false
vision of New Zealand and do unethical,
illegal things like make misleading or false
statements in the application. And last, but not
proactive in investigating and shutting down
least - education providers who often dont
provide a quality education that they promise.
These rogue providers sometimes just outright
fabricate results to make themselves look good
and when they inevitably get closed down it
is the students who pay the price. Too many
international students pay tens of thousands
if the courses are through reputable education
providers. Hospitality, restaurant management
and IT are vital to the future prosperity of
New Zealand as a tourism destination and as
part of embracing a tech-savvy future. But
they need to be done with tertiary education
providers who will deliver on the education that
theyre promising.
The Green Party has engaged with
international students and their advocates in
the migrant union movement extensively on
international student rights. Weve worked
with the Migrant Workers Alliance and the
Union of Migrant Workers to develop solutions
to address the problems international students
face. One of the solutions is to require tertiary
institutions to develop a code of practise for
education advisors they employ - this will
ensure that we can hold them accountable.
Another is to require tertiary institutions to
develop a code of conduct for student welfare
to ensure that international students are being
well looked after. We also need to properly fund
services that assist international students such
as the Labour Inspectorate so they can be more
exploitation.
Overall, the Green Party is proud to support
international students. We want New Zealand
to live up to our reputation of a fair-go and
ensure that the experience is a win-win for both
students and the country.

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 The Indian Weekender Friday, July 14, 2017 VERDICT 2017
OPINION/EDITORIAL
- SPECIAL FEATURE 13

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

VOTING IN THIS GENERAL ELECTION?
SANDEEP SINGH election, you will need to check

V
that you are enrolled and your
oting is one of the most
details are up to date.
crucial aspects of any
An enrolment update pack was
election process in a
sent in the mail to all enrolled
democracy and New Zealand goes voters at the end of June. If you
to vote on Saturday, September 23 to didnt get one, it means you need
elect its next government. to enrol or update your details.
By voting, New Zealanders can For more information go to www.
have their say on the issues that elections.org.nz or call 0800 36
affect them and their families, friends Have you enrolled with 76 56.
and wider acquaintances.

Indeed, voting is important.
However, voting is not merely
a manifestation of ones right
to elect the government. It is an
administrative process which
requires lots of preparation from the
Electoral Commission and, on an
equal scale, awareness on the part of
the voters.
For many in Kiwi-Indian
community, the fact that one can vote
before the election day (September
23), could be a revelation. Advance
voting is an opportunity for voters
to cast their vote if they are ready to
vote before the election day.
Voters dont need a reason to
vote in advance, for many, it is a
convenient option if they know they
will be away or working on election
day. This year advance voting begins
on Monday, September 11.
In this regard, The Indian
Weekender strives to coalesce
together all relevant things related to
voting in this general election.
Who is eligible to vote?
You must enrol if you are 18
years or older, and are a New
Zealand citizen or permanent
resident, and have lived in New
Zealand for more than one year
continuously at some time in
your life.
For the purposes of enrolling
to vote, a permanent resident is
someone who does not have to
leave New Zealand by a set date.
It is a legal requirement to
be registered on the Electoral
"
electoral commission? What do your two votes
You must be enrolled before you
mean?
can vote. Each voter gets two votes. The
You can enrol right up until first vote is for the political party
midnight on 22 September, but the voter chooses. This is called
you cant enrol on Election Day
the party vote and largely decides
itself. the total number of seats each
Itll be quicker and easier to vote political party gets in Parliament.
Advance voting is if you enrol by August 23. The second vote is to choose the
If you enrol by August 23, MP the voter wants to represent
an opportunity for youll get an EasyVote card and the area they live in. This is
voters to cast their information pack in the mail that called the electorate vote. The
vote if they are will give you all the information candidate who gets the most
you need to vote. votes in each electorate wins.
ready to vote before
Having your EasyVote card with
the election day
you when you go to a voting
place will make voting quicker.
If you enrol after August 23, you
will need to cast a special vote,
which takes a bit longer.
Why updating your details
Roll. However, voting is not Brought to you by the Electoral
compulsory in New Zealand.
is so important? Commission.
To be able to vote in this years

Raj Singh
Candidate for
Manukau East

Raj is the founder and Principal of a South Auckland based

law firm who wants to share his professional success by giving
his community a voice and representing them in Parliament
through his work with the Green Party.
He is passionate about policy, law, effective communication
and leadership, education and immigration.
Raj often offers legal education seminars to communities.

*Conditions apply
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 14 VERDICT 2017 - SPECIAL FEATURE Friday, July 14, 2017 The Indian Weekender

Ladies Night showcases Punjabi culture

"
in a fun-filled eve
SWATI SHARMA

B
eautiful women dressed
up in their best attires,
bright colours, charkha, Organised by
madhaniyaan, chajj and more the
rich Punjabi culture was at display
Woman Care Trust
at Ladies Cultural Night held at based in Auckland,
Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland it had everything
on Saturday, July 8. you would look
Organised by Woman Care Trust Photos courtesy: Savi B Creations

based in Auckland, it had everything for in a fun-filled

you would look for in a fun-filled
evening. A packed venue with about
1500 women was evident of the fact
how popular these cultural events
have become recently.
The event kicked off with
prayers, followed by spectacular
performances by various dance
groups. Women of every age were
present at the event for some me-
time. Dressed up in cultural outfits
such as suit, lehngaa, laaccha,
ghagra, and adorned with vintage-
style jewellery such as nath, tikka,
jhumke, taweeti, borla the women
were excited to be a part of an event
where they could be carefree and
enjoy without any worries and stress.
The gidha performed by the
group of senior ladies aka golden
girls garnered much applause from
the audience. Another funny act by
Chindo Mindo Natak Company was
also a hit with the ladies. Several
other performances made members
of audience leave their seats and hit
the dance floor.
Baljit Dheil, Chairperson of
Woman Care Trust thanked everyone
evening
who attended the event for their
support.
It has just been three years since
this organisation was formed and
you have shown immense support
for it. At Woman Care Trust, we aim
to make the lives of women better
by providing free support to Indian
women and other new immigrants
to settle in New Zealand, Ms Dheil
said.
The event ended with most-
awaited performance of the night -
open DJ by Suraj Channa.
It is one night I really look forward
to as I absolutely love dancing but I
am a bit shy too. And here we can just
dance freely and comfortably. About
these ladies nights, I like the fact that
we all can get dressed, can wear our
best clothes and accessories. It feels
like a big huge Punjabi wedding
which I really miss here in New
Zealand, said Gagandeep Kaur, one
of the participant at the event.

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 The Indian Weekender Friday, July 14, 2017 NEW ZEALAND 15

Four Kiwi-Indians participate in Mongol

Rally 2017 in the UK
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

R
aj Srivastav, the popular
face from Humm FM,
the Bollywood radio
station in Auckland along with
his three friends is all set to start
the worlds most adventurous
rally in the United Kingdom.
Stretched over 50 days, the rally
is said to be a ride of a lifetime
where all teams go through the
most difficult situations crossing
20 countries. Mongol Rally 2017 route map

The rally starts on Sunday, July 16 from

the Goodwood Circuit near Chichester, West
Sussex, close to the south coast of England.
The rally will go through the most treacherous
and unknown hidden paths of Central Asia
called the Old Soviet with a little support from
the hostile nature and environment.
The rally is called Honk Honk Old Monk.
The rule of the rally states that each of the
teams will have four members driving one
small car which is at least ten years old and the
engine has to be below 1.2 cc and is barely in a
good driving condition. The car will be driven
approximately 16,095 kilometres crossing 20
countries in 35-50 days to reach the destination
at Ulaan Bataar in Mongolia, China. Ulan Ude
in Russia is the finishing line.
The rally moves from France into Belgium
then east toward Germany, Czech Republic,
Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and requires
crossing the Caspian Sea from Baku, Azerbaijan
into Turkmenbashi, and Turkmenistan.
The challenges for the team and individuals
will be different, especially when crossing
different countries and their road rules and
culture, etc. But at the end, people are always
sweet and welcoming to visitors like us.
Basically, its the politics that keeps us people
apart in these different countries, Raj told The
Indian Weekender.
Rajs team comprises himself, and fellow
Aucklanders Sid Chopra, Sunny Singh and
Arvind Roy. The team aims to raise funds from
the rally and donate it to Starship Foundation
New Zealand and the project Cool Earth.
This is a rally and not a race. There is no
prize for reaching first, its just the experience
and adventure of accomplishing the task
with limited resources and under unfriendly
circumstances that kick the adrenaline in us,
Raj added.
Fans and followers can track the teams on
the website honkhonkoldmonk.com, and the
teams will also share their experiences on their
social media pages, personal profiles and also
via blogs on the rally website.
Website: www.honkhonkoldmonk.com;
www.facebook.com/honkhonkoldmonk
 Thought of the week
If you don't go af ter what you want, you'll
never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is
always no. If you don't step for ward, you're
always in the same place. Nora Roberts
Editorial
This week in politics:
Auckland Weather forecast for the week 14 -July 20

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu

What Kiwi-Indians
need to know
W
Cloudy Mainly Cloud Occasional Rain, Rain with Showers
hile winter has taken the nation in its grip this week, the heat being generated in local with fine, increasing rain easing to little with north-
politics would be offering some distraction if not relief from this chilling cold weather. a few chance Light winds developing showers wind westerlies
The race to elections later in September this year is accelerating with all political showers shower.
parties competing to attract the attention of distracted voters.
Distracted voters are those who are not loyal to any particular political party, often remaining
indecisive about their electoral choices till the very last minute before actual voting, and carrying 13 13 15 15 15 16 16
their votes from party to party every election. Many in the Kiwi-Indian community could arguably 7 6 9 9 9 9 11
be positioned as distracted voters or fence-sitters. The bold comment by Green Party MP Barry
Coates on Thursday, July 13, that since a Labour-NZ First Government would be unacceptable
to the Greens, therefore potentially implying that they can send the nation back to another poll This week in New Zealands history
just before Christmas this year was perfectly suited to attract the attention of these distracted
voters. 14 July 1853 : New Zealand's first general election begins
F
Probably, not many people howsoever distracted would warm up to the idea of another election or such a symbolic moment,
immediately after September, thus necessitating a quick follow up on developments around the the events of 14 July offered
election and possibly attaching more premiums on their vote. little drama the first member
For the next couple of months, political parties would remain busy in gaining the attention of New Zealands inaugural
of those seemingly distracted voters to bolster their own fate on September 23, when the nation Parliament, Hugh Carleton, was
goes to the polls. In this endeavour, all political parties have done their bit this week to attract elected unopposed at Russell in the
the quantum of attention in order that reflects their respective situation in the latest One News Bay of Islands.
Colmar Brunton poll.
New Zealand First and the Green Party are both up two points on the May poll after the Budget, 15 July 1915 : First
to 11 per cent apiece. National is maintaining its comfortable lead over others at 47 per cent,
Gallipoli wounded
though not able to form the government on its own and with allies. The Labour Party is down by
arrive home
T
3 per cent to almost reaching a historic low of 27 per cent.
he first large group of
Buoyed by their respective rise in the polls, NZ First and the Greens have made the most of
Gallipoli wounded to return to New Zealand arrived in Wellington on the Willochra as
noise this week, for a major part by brick bating with each other, probably as a part of a carefully
part of a draft of around 300 men.
calibrated strategy. The week had begun with Green co-leader Metiria Turei accusing NZ First
The ship arrived at about midnight on the 14th and anchored in the harbour..
of practising a divisive and racist form of politics in hurling brickbats at each other at their
campaign launch in Nelson.
Expectedly, Winston Peters hit back with a veiled threat through a statement saying there will 18 July 1855: New Zealand's first postage stamps
be consequences for the Green Party. go on sale
This bickering went worse after Mr Coates major gaffe on Thursday stating that the Green
Party would prefer a new election than any inferior deal from a possible Labour-NZ First coalition. T hese adhesive, non-perforated stamps for prepaid postage were the famous Chalon Head
design, showing Queen Victoria in her coronation robes.
New Zealand issued its first postage stamps 15 years after they had appeared in Britain. The
Apparently, Mr Coates has already received a telling off from the Green Party co-leader James
Shaw signalling the party was not in the mood to reflect what a small minority of experts would three stamps in the Full-face Queen set one penny (1d), twopence (2d) and one shilling (1s)
argue as a demonstration of stealth in Green politics. Despite a major backlash from all mainstream were printed in Britain. Other values were added later.
political analysts it can be argued to some extent that Barry Coates gaffe was a demonstration of
stealth in Green politics, if that was meant to be the intention at all, in the first place, which will
be required from them before the voters can trust their ability to govern the nation. Indian Weekender : Volume 9 Issue 17
However, if the party chooses to backtrack from Mr Coates gaffe, which it seems it has already
done, then it would be a signal to voters that the party is still not ready to come out of its image of Publisher: Kiwi Media Publishing Limited
being just a cosmopolitan political party that is seeking a social change through progressive ideas. Managing Editor: Bhav Dhillon | bhav@indianweekender.co.nz
This election is a direct battle for a political change and not merely some social change. Content Editor: Sandeep Singh | sandeep@indianweekender.co.nz
Putting it differently, stealth and swagger is a valuable commodity, especially for the smaller
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political parties to be treated with respect by the major political parties. It is not for a reason
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that Winston Peters New Zealand First, commands an undivided attention across the political
spectrum of the country. The leader of the party demonstrates ample amount of stealth and Chief ReporterSouth Island: Gaurav Sharma
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the two bigger political parties have continued their efforts to attract the attention of distracted
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voters. The National Party is basking in the glory of the governments recent announcement of
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The Labour Party has called this Nationals ghost houses stating that this is a just a list of Views expressed in the publication are not necessarily of the publisher and the publisher
ghost houses from a government that has made an art form out of promising houses but never is not responsible for advertisers claims as appearing in the publication
building them.
Meanwhile, on the other hand, the Labour Party has sought to reject the governments earlier Views expressed in the articles are solely of the authors and do not in any way represent
proposed budget tax cut plan with its own Families Package. the views of the team at the Indian Weekender
While Nationals budget tax cut plan promises a minimum $26 gain every week to 2.2 million
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workers from next year, Labour is taking away this cut saying, now is not the time for tax cuts.
Instead, Labour is promising to use Nationals proposed $1.5 billion funds for lower and Printed at Horton Media, Auckland
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is a promise of a $60 a week payment per baby to nearly 60,000 families for at least three years.
This ought to be enough information for the Kiwi-Indian community to mull over and digest
this weekend.
 The Indian Weekender Friday, July 14, 2017 OPINION/EDITORIAL 17

India-China: Dangerous brinkmanship

TARUN BASU government and recent posturing over territorial and

P
rime Minister Narendra Modi
said very proudly during a
visit to Russia last month
that not a single bullet had been fired
along the border between India and
China for 40 years.
It is true that we have a border
dispute with China. But in the last
40 years, not a single bullet has been
fired because of border dispute,
Modi said in a panel discussion
at the St. Petersburg International
Economic Forum. Modi spoke in
the context of an inter-connected
and inter-dependent world where,
he said, countries may have some
disputes but that should not stop
them from moving ahead in areas of
collaboration, like India and China
were doing.
In December 1996, when then state
President and Communist Party of
China (CPC) General Secretary Jiang
Zemin visited Pakistan after a trip
to India, he made a very significant
statement before the Pakistan
National Assembly. Speaking to
Pakistani lawmakers, Jiang advised
Pakistan to adopt the India-China
template in their dealings with New
Delhi and not let contentious issues
come in the way of the development
of their relationship on other fronts,
particularly trade and business, and
people-to-people ties.
If certain issues cannot be
resolved for the time being, they may
be shelved temporarily so that they
will not affect the normal state-to-
state relations, Jiang said.
The inexorable rise of
strongman Xi Jinping
coincided with muscular
projections of Chinese
authority and power
on issues that it
considered were core
to its strategic and
foundational principles
tranquility being maintained on the
border through a series of agreements,
China and India had managed to
keep the peace between them, despite
a disputed border of over 4,000 km.
disputes and differences over Tibet
or Arunachal Pradesh were kept on a
slow track of protracted negotiations
while the two neighbours fast-
tracked their trade and economic
relationships to a level that made
them critical elements of each others
growth story.
But the inexorable rise of
strongman Xi Jinping coincided with
muscular projections of Chinese
authority and power on issues that
it considered were core to its
strategic and foundational principles,
whether it be the South China Sea,
Tibet, or the Belt and Road project
that stood to seal Chinas role as a
global mercantile power.
military to become geostrategic issues.
one of the strongest Suddenly, says Shivshankar
leaders of the Menon, former Indian National
Peoples Republic Security Adviser and former envoy
in recent times, it is to Beijing, the old modus vivendi
clear that China has in India-China ties, that worked
moved much beyond to enhance areas of common
previous supremo interest while seeking to balance
Deng Xiaopings rival sensitivities on their strategic
dictum of Lie low, concerns, has broken down and there
bide your time. is an urgent need to find a new modus
China thinks its vivendi.
time is now and There is little doubt that Chinas
whatever it does will aim is to contain Indias rising power
be in consonance through strategic linkages with the
and pursuit of this countrys neighbours, particularly
Chinese dream to Pakistan. It seeks to browbeat New
become one of the Delhi in the hope that the latter will
worlds pre-eminent back down and defer to Beijings
economic, military growing might.
and political powers But India too has been unusually
in what Xi terms the tough and unrelenting in its stances,
17
great rejuvenation of the Chinese whether on the CPEC, Arunachal
nation. Pradesh or Sikkim, and both have
In line with this political ended up staring down at each
philosophy, China is flexing its other, while underlining that they
muscle, reasserting sovereignty and were a different country from the
expanding its arc of influence much one that fought a war in 1962. Who
beyond the South China Sea, to ends up blinking first will determine
South Asia, Africa and even to Latin how this regional rivalry between
America. But even as its Belt and the worlds two most populous
Road connectivity project becomes and aspirational nations plays out.
a tool to project Chinese economic But there is also a danger of the
and cultural power, it has become situation spiralling out of control
uncompromising on issues that it if the brinkmanship continues. The
earlier preferred to lie low on, with position an unpredictable US takes
the latest being the row with India might determine strategic equations
over disputed Bhutanese territory in Asia in the coming years.
north of Sikkim.
Chinas bellicose position, coupled Tarun Basu is President, Society

Pakistan may not have paid heed Indian officials have often called it a As Xi moves to establish complete with a sharp escalation of threatening for Policy Studies. He can be
contacted at tarun.basu@
to Jiangs advise, but with peace and managed relationship where border authority over all organs of party, rhetoric, is consistent with its spsindia.in

Indias cold-chain sector: A thriving

area for investment
DEBDEEP CHAKRABORTY for fruits and vegetables stood at 4.58 per cent

T
he cold chain sector in India
suffered years of neglect resulting in
inadequate capacity addition but the
present National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
government has managed to turn it around with
investor-friendly policies.
World Food India 2017, the flagship summit
being hosted by Government of India, will
showcase the might, the potential and the
opportunities in the sector.
The cold chain sector has been a much
neglected sector for many years, under
previous governments. The details were even
highlighted in a study submitted in March
2015 -- Assessment of Quantitative Harvest
and Post-Harvest Losses of Major Crops and
Commodities in India by the Indian Council
for Agriculture Research (ICAR)-Central
Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and
Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana. However,
the Ministry of Food Processing Industry, led
by Harsimrat Kaur Badal, chose to accept
the report as an opportunity, and commenced
working on the gaps the report had highlighted.
This report, commissioned in 2012, had
estimated that the annual value of harvest
and post-harvest losses of major agricultural
produces at national level was Rs 92,651 crore.
The amount was arrived at using production
data of 2012-13 at 2014 wholesale prices.
Further, it was found that cumulative wastage
to 15.88 per cent, followed by fisheries (marine)
at 10.52 per cent, oil seeds (3.08 percent to 9.96
per cent), pulses (6.36 per cent to 8.41 per cent),
poultry (6.74 per cent), cereals (4.65 per cent to
5.99 per cent), fisheries-inland (5.23 per cent),
meat (2.71 percent) and milk (0.92 percent).
One of the biggest causes of post-harvest
losses in India was the inadequate cold-chain
infrastructure. While the production of high
nutrition products like fruits, vegetables, meat
and poultry has gone up considerably over the
years, what is lacking are the means to safely
handle and move these perishable products to
the market.
In 2015, the National Centre for Cold-chain
Development conducted a study to evaluate
pan-India consumption of perishable food
items, demand, current status and gaps in cold
chain infrastructure. The overall idea behind the
study was to make available facts and figures
that would be useful for shaping policies in the
future in this regard. Besides, the government
has been making interventions in several key
areas based on the findings of the study.
As per the study, the total cold storage space
created in the country added up to 31.82 million
tonnes while the gap in cold storage space, both
bulk and hub, was assessed at 3.28 million
tonnes. The increase in production of perishable
food items without a corresponding increase
in cold chain infrastructure had resulted in a
situation in the country where there was a
demand supply mismatch, ultimately causing
massive food loss, price fluctuations and
inflation.
The present NDA government at the Centre,
under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, is determined to reduce wastage of
agricultural produce and drastically bring
down post-harvest losses. With this objective,
the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
(MoFPI) is engaged in implementing various
Central Sector Schemes.
These include the Scheme for Development
of Infrastructure for Food Processing having
components of mega food parks, integrated
cold chain, value addition and preservation
infrastructure and modernisation of abattoirs
and the Scheme for Quality Assurance, Codex
Standards, Research and Development, along
with other promotional activities.
As of March 2017, the MoFPI was assisting
135 integrated cold chain projects under its
Central Sector Scheme for Integrated Cold
Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure,of
which, 97 have already achieved completion
and commenced commercial operations. In
addition, the government has approved taking
up 100 new integrated cold chain projects in
2016-17 for financial assistance, for which a
total of 308 integrated cold chain proposals
from all over the country have been received
against the Expression of Interest. Once all
the 135 cold chain projects being assisted by
the MoFPI are completed and commence
operations, a substantial cold chain capacity
would be available.
The World Food India 2017, being organised
by MoFPI at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi
from November 3 to 5, will showcase the
growth potential and investment opportunities
in the cold chain sector as well as other areas in
the food processing industry.
(Debdeep Chakraborty is a senior
columnist and analyst. The views
expressed are personal)
 FIJI
India State ministry officials
18
to boost agriculture in Fiji N
A
delegation from the State
of Haryana, India, is in the
country to help the country
in the agriculture sector.
The Haryana State officials are
interested in helping the Fijian
Government in areas of potato, sugar
cane, dairy and vegetable farming on
a larger scale.
The delegation consists of
Agriculture State Minister of
Haryana Om Prakash Dhankar,
officials of the Ministry, and public
representatives from Haryana.
The delegation met their Fijian
counterparts from the Ministry
of Agriculture.
Assistant Minister for Agriculture
Viam Pillay, and Permanent Secretary
for Agriculture Jitendra Singh, met
the delegation yesterday at the Indian
High Commission in Suva.
Agriculture State Minister of
Haryana Mr Dhankar during the
meeting said that the Haryana state
was looking forward to working
with the Fijian Government in the
agriculture field.
Fiji and India have a long
French President invites Fiji PM for special Paris Summit
P
rime Minister Voreqe
Bainimarama has been
invited to a special summit
of global leaders by the President of
France, Emmanuel Macron in Paris
in December.
Mr Bainimarama announced this
during the launch of the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG)
exhibition at the Fiji Museum in
Suva last week.
He was in Kadavu last Friday when
he received a call from Mr Macron
and gave the heads-up and sought
his support for the announcement
he made last weekend of a special
summit which will be held in Paris
on December 12.
The summit is to mark the second
anniversary of the Paris Agreement
on climate change during COP21.
The President invited me to
be there and of course, I will be
because it will be concentrating
on one of the issues that is of most
Dairy farmers learn NZ best practices to improve industry
T
he Ministry of Agriculture
in partnership with Prime
Consulting International
Ltd organised a field day for
dairy farmers at the Koronivia
Research Station.
During the field day, dairy farmers
had discussions on mastitis and
its impact on farmers income,
reproduction, calf rearing and pasture
management to ensure high quality
pasture production for cows.
The farmers also had an
opportunity to see the recently
renovated milking parlour.
While speaking to the farmers,
Ministry of Agriculture deputy
secretary Uraia Waibuta said his
ministry is working closely with
the New Zealand Government to
Harayan delegation leader Dr Om Prakash (thrid from right) and local government delegations take their seat at the Indian High
Commission.
history and it mainly has to do with thanked the Haryana state delegation
agriculture. The first Indians were for the visit.
brought to Fiji to work on sugar cane Haryana produces cereals, rice
farms, Mr Dhankar said. and dairy and many other products
Through this visit, the Haryana but we are we are looking at these
state plans to refresh this relationship areas of co-operation in future with
we forged years ago. the state, Mr Singh said.
We are looking forward to I convey my appreciation on
working with the Fijian Government behalf of the Fijian Government
to restart farming. Permanent to the government of India for
secretary Mr Singh welcomed and the support and aid provided to
From left: Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP
Resident Representative Osnat Lubrani and UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji Country
Director and Head of Pacific Regional Policy and Programme Bakhodir Burkhanov
on June 11, 2017.
concern to me as Conference of world that awaits us to build our
Parties President access to finance resilience to the rising seas levels,
to do what vulnerable nations need extreme weather events and changes
to do to adapt to the terrifying new to agriculture caused by climate
dairy industry, Mr Waibuta said.
The bottom line of this program
is to bring in the highest level of
efficiency in order to lift the dairy
production and for us to try and
reduce the high import bill of the
dairy products.
Mr Waibuta added that farmers
play a very important role in taking
the dairy industry forward.
The chief technical advisor from
improve the dairy industry in Fiji.
Prime Consulting International
There are a few components
Ltd, Stewart Cairns said some of
within the program which had been
the things in the program will help
implemented a year ago and we have
farmers increase the production on
reached this far where we want to
their farms.
come and show to the farmers some
By working together we can
of the progress that we are trying to
achieve many things and there are
do as part of the capacity building
many exciting innovations being
and improvements programs in the
planned to ensure the ongoing
Friday, July 14, 2017
the people of Fiji especially for
supplying the 5.5 tonnes of seeds
after cycloneWinston, he said.
This helped in the rehabilitation
of the agriculture sector.
We have discussed various
areas of co-operation that can exist
between the state of Haryana and
Fiji and we will be exploring some of
these areas through the Indian High
Commission of Fiji.
change, Mr Bainimarama said.
It will be just over three weeks
after COP itself in Bonn but I agree
with Mr Macron that we need to
keep up the momentum and the more
we can focus global attention on
this the better. Because as the new
French Leader has said: There is no
plan B other than decisive climate
action because there is no Planet B.
I very much appreciated Mr
Macron telling me that he fully
supports me in the Presidency
of COP23.
"And that France fully supports
Fiji as it builds a grand coalition
of governments at all levels civil
society, the private sector and global
citizens everywhere to keep this
process on track.
"I regard the new French Leader as
a very important partner and we hope
to forge a much closer relationship
with France in the lead-up to COP
and beyond, Mr Bainimarama said.
success of the whole project, he
added.
The Ministry of Agriculture
is working closely with the New
Zealand Government to reduce the
importation of dairy products in Fiji.
The field day was organised in
line with the Fiji Dairy Industry
Development Initiative (FDIDI)
program for the farmers to come
and see the demo farm setup at the
Koronivia Research Station which
can be practiced on their farm.
The FDIDI is a bilateral aid project
supported by the Fiji and New
Zealand Governments. The project is
being managed by Prime Consulting
International Ltd which is drawing on
New Zealand experience to improve
the Fiji dairy industry.
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New Zealand
movie star to
speak at spinal
charity
EW Zealand actor Temuera
Morrison will be in Fiji next
week as the chief guest and
main speaker during the Viti Spinal
Injuries Association of Fiji Old
Skool Ball. Morrison played the role
of Dr Hone Ropata in the TV series
Shortland Street and was the voice
of Chief Tui in the animation movie
Moana. He also acted in the movie
Once Were Warriors and is filming
two movies in Australia.
I am keen to raise awareness
and raise funds that will go towards
the work of the VSIAF in, among
other things, building and restoring
the homes and services of severely
disabled people living in their own
homes and villages, Morrison said.
Joining Morrisons call, Australian
High Commissioner to Fiji
Margaret Twomey urges corporate
organisations and individuals to come
forward with prizes and sponsorship
and support VSIAFs cause.
Ms Twomey gave a box of wine to
the association to be auctioned at the
ball. VSIAF president Paul McGoon
said the association was grateful
to people such as Ms Twomey and
Morrison for coming on board
when needed.
Mr McGoon said the event would
feature amazing auction prizes which
included travel, holiday, sports
memorabilia including an All Blacks
jerseys signed and given by Richie
McCaw and also memorabilia from
Eric Rush and other sporting legends.
Entertainment will be provided
by music maestro Igelese Ete and
Pasifika Voices. The ball will be held
at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva on
July 22.
Fiji pleads for
climate lobby
support from
Aus and NZ
F
iji's Prime Minister has
pleaded with Australia and
New Zealand to work side
by side with Pacific nations in
persuading the world to tackle the
causes of climate change.
He made this statement while
closing the Climate Action Pacific
Partnership event at the Grand
Pacific Hotel in Suva on Tuesday.
Mr Bainimarama also thanked
Australia and New Zealand for
lending a helping hand to Fiji when
it was struck by Tropical Cyclone
Winston in 2016.
Present at the event was Australia's
Minister for International Co-
operation and the Pacific, Concetta
Fierravanti-Wells. However, the
Deputy Prime Minister for New
Zealand, Paula Bennett had already
left Fiji.
"Geography binds us together in
perpetuity and while we may have
our own differences of emphasis and
opinion, we have shared a destiny
that also binds us together," Mr
Bainimarama said.
"Not only to preserve the
multilateral consensus for decisive
action but to build our resilience,"
he said.
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Recession of Himalayan glaciers

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Higher educational
institutions must

alarming, says ISRO scientists P

make student globally
relevant: President
resident Pranab Mukherjee on
Wednesday said that the onus

A
nalysis of satellite
images have
revealed an
"alarming recession" of
glaciers in the Bhilangna
basin of the Garhwal
Himalayas from 1965,
scientists at the Indian Space
Research Organisation
(ISRO) have said.
Home to 9,575 glaciers
(as per a Geological Survey
of India inventory) the
Himalayas are considered
to have the largest
concentration of glaciers
outside the Polar regions.
Snow and melt water from
the glaciers is the major
source of water for the large river
basins, the Indus and the Ganges.
The Bhilangna basin is bounded
by the Bhagirati group of glaciers in
north and west and the Mandakini
group of glaciers in east. The basin
supports 33 glaciers, of which
Khatling is the largest. The water
melt from Khatling and its tributary
glaciers in the basin contribute
to the source of Bhilangna river
the southernmost tributary of
the Bhagirathi.
The ISRO scientists found that
this main glacier had receded
4,340 meters since 1965 and had
fragmented into multiple valley
glaciers resulting in the total loss of
10 per cent of glacier area.
Snow and melt water from the glaciers is the major source of water for the large river
basins, the Indus and the Ganges.
Glacier status in Bhilangna basin
was assessed from high resolution
imageries obtained in 1965 by the
Corona satellite of the United States
and comparing these with photos
taken in 2014 by ISRO's Cartosat
satellite. Additionally, data from
the Linear Imaging Self-Scanning
Sensor of ISRO's Resourcesat-2
satellite launched in 2016 were also
used for the analysis.
"All the glaciers in the basin show
significant recession from 1965 to
2014," Babu Govindha Raj, ISRO
scientist and lead author of the
report, published in the open access
publication "Geomatics, Natural
Hazards and Risk, 2017", told
this correspondent.
"However, recession of the
Khatling glacier from 1965 to 2014
is alarming in comparison to that
of neighbouring Bhagirathi and
Mandakini group of glaciers in the
basin," Raj added.
The satellite image interpretation
and field evidence show that
morphology and dynamics of
the Khatling glacier has a strong
influence on its faster recession, says
the report. "The glacier fragmentation
creates smaller glaciers that are more
prone to faster melting than the larger
trunk glaciers."
South-facing glaciers in the Indian
Himalayas show more melting
because they receive
more solar radiation than
those facing north due
to their orientation. "In
1965, the ablation area
of Khatling trunk glacier
orientation was towards
the south.
This might have
enhanced the incidence of
solar radiation and resulted
in faster melting of the
glacier ice," the authors say.
"Furthermore, the debris
cover of the Khatling glacier
is very thin in comparison
to that of other glaciers in
Bhilangna and this boosts
the solar radiation received
by the glacier resulting in
more melting."
According to the authors, "The
alarming retreat and fragmentation of
valley glaciers into smaller glaciers
may have profound impact on the
future sustainability of Himalayan
glaciers and water availability."
The report says that Himalayan
glaciers that have been in a state of
retreat at various rates since 1960
"are showing reliable evidence of
climate change.
"However, due to lack of
meteorological observations and
continuous glaciological data, it is
difficult to establish the relationship
of climate change through
glacier dynamics."
was on the higher educational
institutions to make students
globally relevant.
The onus is on the higher
educational institutions to prepare
their students in a way that they are
globally relevant and yet sensitive
to the needs of the local socio-
economy, he said after dedicating
the B.M.L. Munjal University to the
nation, a Rashtrapati Bhavan said
In the emerging global scenario,
the quality of higher education
imparted will play an important role
in moulding the careers of young
men and women. In less than ten
years from now, nearly 140 million
people will be in the college-going
age group.
Every fourth graduate in the
world will be a product of our
higher education system. In such
a competitive environment, only
those professionals who are properly
skilled and trained will achieve
success, said Mukherjee, stressing
higher educational institutions had a
great responsibility in modernising
education.
Technology and communication
are fast transforming the way the
world works. Institutions must catch
up with the latest technology to
make education more effective and
meaningful.
They have to reorganize courses,
programs and structures to meet the
needs of a changing era and suit the
aspirations of students, he said.

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Replicate each others best
20
practices, Modi tells states
P
rime Minister Narendra
Modi on Monday, July 10,
asked states to learn from the
best practices of each other to find
solutions to problems and challenges
that they face.
In one of its kind interaction
with Chief Secretaries of all states
and union territories, Modi said
that different states were doing
exceptionally well in some or the
other fields and if their best practices
were replicated across India, it could
lead to great benefits for the nation.
He urged states to come out of the
silos, and work cohesively with the
Centre and which each other.
The Prime Ministers remarks
came at a national conference of
chief secretaries organised by the
NITI Aayog on the theme of States
as Drivers for Transforming India.
There is a lot to learn from
the experiences of states which
could provide the best solutions to
problems and challenges, he said, as
per an official statement.
Noting that top government
officials have the collective vision
and capabilities to overcome
challenges, Modi said this makes
experience sharing very important.
The Prime Minister said a team
of young officers from across states
should now deliberate and learn from
these best practices, by visiting each
state to help in efficient adoption of
best practices across states.
Urging officers to adopt a positive
attitude to new initiatives, he said the
elected political leadership would
always be receptive to new, positive
ideas, irrespective of ideology.
Before addressing the gathering,
the Prime Minister listened patiently
to each one of them as they spoke
briefly on one best practice in each of
their respective states.
Jaitley launches Aaykar Setu to
enhance e-access of taxpayers
F
inance Minister Arun Jaitley
on Monday launched Aaykar
Setu an e-initiative for the
Income tax Department to directly
communicate with the taxpayers and
aimed at providing information on
useful tax services.
A new tax payer service module
Aaykar Setu, was launched by
Minister Jaitley today. The new
step is an effort by the Income Tax
Department to directly communicate
with the taxpayers, on a range of
multiple informative and useful
tax services aimed at providing tax
information at their fingertips,
the Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT) said here in a statement.
Launching Aaykar Setu which
compiles various tax tools, live
chat facility, dynamic updated and
important links to various processes
within the Department in a single
module, Jaitley stressed on the
governments commitment towards
continuously upgrading taxpayer
services, it said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
This is the first time, that the world had expectations from India
Prime Minister has addressed such a and wanted to partner with India
gathering, at such an event. which is a golden opportunity for
He spent over two-and-a-half hours us.
listening to each chief secretary and He urged states to give top
then shared his views with them, priority to ease of doing business states being promoted by the NITI
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
which, he said, would help states in
told reporters. attracting investment.
The best practices presented at On the agriculture sector, the Prime
the conference included themes Minister said the use of technology
such as rural development, skill was imperative. He stressed on
development, crop insurance, eliminating wastage in farm produce
reducing infant mortality, tribal and focus on food processing.
welfare, solid waste management, The Prime Minister said the use
Direct Benefit Transfer, solar energy of Aadhaar had brought benefit all
and ease of doing business among around, and eliminated leakages. He
others, a NITI Aayog statement said. urged all states to maximize its use
During his address, the Prime in the interest of good governance. through job creation, shift to non-
Minister said districts "There The Prime Minister said
and cities should is a lot to the completion of 75 years
compete with each learn from the of independence in 2022
other in areas of experiences of states was opportunity for
development and which could provide the collective inspiration
good governance. best solutions to problems and for everyone to
He said the whole and challenges" work in mission mode
Jaitley also stressed on the government's commitment towards continuously
upgrading taxpayer services.
To enhance mobile access such SMS alerts are advised to
experience, a mobile responsive register their mobile numbers
android version was also released in the Aaykar Setu module, the
along with the desktop version. statement said.
The taxpayers will also be CBDT constantly endeavors to
able to receive regular updates provide better taxpayer services and
regarding important tax dates, reduce taxpayer grievances. New
forms and notifications on mobile schemes and e-initiatives to educate
numbers registered with the Income the taxpayers and deliver taxpayer
Tax Department. services in an effective manner are
All taxpayers who wish to receive key to this effort, it said.
Friday, July 14, 2017
for all-round development. During
the event, Cabinet Secretary P.K.
Sinha also asked states to promote
competition between different
districts. Competition between
Aayog is very useful. (It) can be used
by the states to promote competition
between districts, Sinha said.
Kant said that efficiency in
governance and administration
alone will ensure that Indias worst
performing districts become the
best, while its Vice Chairman Arvind
Panagariya said that a strong India
can be built through building strong
states which could be achieved
farm jobs (and) large firms with high
productivity.
NITI Aayog Member Bibek
Debroy said that states needed to
work on rationalisation of schemes
in the light of 14th Finance
Commission recommendations.
Population rise at root of Indias
troubles, says advocacy group
T
he root of all problems
afflicting India today lies in
its population explosion, said
the Taxpayers Association for Bharat
(TAXAB), a not-for-profit group, on
Monday, July 10.
It also launched a song Main
Bharat Bol Raha Hoon... to remind
people of the rising populations
telling impacts on our lives.
Stephen Hawking says that we
have 100 years to move to another
planet... With climate change,
overdue asteroid strikes, epidemics
and population growth, our planet is
becoming increasingly precarious,
TAXAB President Manu Gaur said,
quoting the famous British scientists
warning published recently in a Time
Magazine article.
To apprise those present of the
marked change in the scenario,
Gaur pointed to the boom in Indias
population, which has increased
by four times since Independence
in 1947.
Although our countrys land
area is only 2.5 per cent of worlds
landmass, we have to provide
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India eyes
issuing 1.5
cr passport
in 2017
I
ndia has a target of issuing
1.5 crore passports this year,
a Ministry of External Affairs
official said on Monday, July 10.
All over India we issue around
60,000 to 65,000 passports in a
day. Its a number in itself. This
years target is 1.5 crores and it
is different from financial targets.
It is peoples participation, said
Secretary, Consular, Passport, Visa
and Overseas Indian Affairs D.M.
Mulay, who was here to check
whether all passport facilities are
in place and working in the right
direction as well as for the opening
of a new passport office.
Asked on the issues of arrest
of Bangladeshi nationals having
Indian passport, Mulay said India
is trying to make passport systems
as foolproof as possible.
When you liberalise you
have new challenges, part of it
is including the governance as a
whole. Everybodys participation
is required. For a country like
India, finding a perfect model is
very, very difficult, particularly
when you have porous borders,
particularly with linguistic,
facial similarities.
Sometimes even foolproof
systems also require further
assessments etc. We are trying to
make it as foolproof as possible
with all security features, he said.
To a query on the view that the
government was trying to impose
a single language, in the wake of
the announcement that passports
would now be in both Hindi and
English, Mulay said: Idea is to
facilitate, not impose. When we
implement it you will see it, its
really good.
for 17.5 per cent of worlds total
population, he said.
If India kept up the same fertility
rate of 2.1 per cent per year, Gaur
said, in the next 35 years we
will add 90 crore more people to
our population.
Even if we account for the 35
crore people dying in this period,
going by the current mortality rate,
still its very high, Gaur added.
Addressing the media through a
recorded message, Green Revolution
pioneer M.S. Swaminathan stressed
that happy families did not produce
many children.
He was seconded by Gaur, who
talking to the media later, said: The
states where the fertility rate is less
than the national average are some of
the most prosperous states.
Commonwealth Games Gold
medallist wrestler Geeta Phogat
was one of the celebrities who lent
support to the cause and vowed
not to have more than two children
herself. She was accompanied by
her husband Pawan Kumar, also
a wrestler.
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Indian Cultural Centre to be set up in Israel

The Indian Weekender Friday, July 14, 2017

P
rime Minister Narendra Modi
on Wednesday announced
that an Indian Cultural Centre
would be set up in Israel.
Appreciating the contribution
of the Jewish community in India
and Jews of Indian origin in Israel
in bringing the two societies closer,
Prime Minister Modi announced the
opening of an Indian Cultural Centre
in Israel, said a joint statement
issued after the bilateral discussions
between Modi and Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
This was warmly welcomed
by Prime Minister Netanyahu who
expressed his deep respect for
Indian culture and recalled Israels
strong support and sponsorship of
PM Modis initiative to promote
the practice of Yoga by designating
June 21 as International Yoga Day,
it stated.
There are around 85,000 Jews of
Indian origin in Israel, the majority
of them hailing from Maharashtra
and known as Bene Israelis.
According to the statement, both
Modi and Netanyahu also recognised
the contribution of Indian care-givers
in Israel and expressed their intention
to reach a mutually agreed-upon
arrangement which will provide for
their continued arrival in a regulated
manner.
Of around 10,000 Indian nationals
in Israel, around 9,000 work as care-
givers while the rest are mostly
diamond traders, IT professionals
and students.

Modi meets three Pravasi Modi meets Indian students in Israel

Bharatiya Samman awardees
I
n the last engagement of his
historic visit, Prime Minister

P
rime Minister Narendra Modi
on Wednesday met three
recipients of the Pravasi
Bharatiya Samman, an award
instituted by the Indian government
for Indians abroad who achieve
success in various fields.
Living bridges of excellence
between #IndiaIsrael. PM meets
three Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
awardees from Israel, External
Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal
Baglay tweeted.
Those who met Modi were Eliyahu
Bezalel, Sheikh Ansari and Dr. Lael
Anson Best.
Bezalel is the first Israeli of Indian
origin to receive the award in 2005.
Hailing from Chennamangalam,
Kochi, he has distinguished himself
as an eminent agriculturist.
Jerusalem- Prime Minister Narendra
Modi meets Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Awardees from Israel, in Jerusalem on
July 5, 2017
Ansari, who manages the Indian
Hospice in Jerusalem, was honoured
with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
in 2011. Best, an accomplished
cardiothoracic surgeon, was
conferred the award in 2017. Modi
arrived here on Tuesday in what is
the first ever visit by an Indian Prime
Minister to Israel.
Narendra Modi met a group
of Indian students pursuing higher
studies in Israel.
It was great to meet Indian
students, Modi tweeted later.
In recent years, an increasing
number of students from India
have been going to Israel for
postgraduate studies.
Ahead of this meeting, Modi and
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu attended an India-Israel
CEOs Round Table.
They started the day by paying
homage at the Haifa Indian Cemetery
that has the graves of 44 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Indian students in Tel Aviv, Israel on July 6,
soldiers who died during World
War I. demonstration of a mobile sea water the first visit to Israel by an Indian
And on their way to Tel Aviv, desalination plant at a beach. Prime Minister.
Modi and Netanyahu viewed a Modi arrived here on Tuesday in

WORLD NEWS
India gets G20 praise on startup funding, derivative reforms
M
odi government has said it
wants India to be ranked in
the top-50 nations in terms
of ease of doing business.
Acknowledging steps being taken
by India for sustainable and inclusive
growth as well as support to global
economy, the G20 has praised
the initiatives in the country for
promoting ease of doing business,
startup funding and labour reforms.
In its Hamburg Action Plan,
adopted at the G20 Summit of
leaders from the worlds 20 largest
economies, the group also noted
that in the financial sector, India is
popularising a number of derivative
instruments in exchanges or
electronic trading platforms as part
of measures to enhance resilience of
its economy.
It further said India is facilitating
external commercial borrowings
(ECBs) by startups in order to
encourage innovation and promote
ease of doing business, as part of
the efforts being taken by the G20
members this year for maintaining
momentum on structural reforms
and sustainable growth. On steps
US newspapers plan to strike Google, Facebook over ad revenue
The G20 leaders also committed to refrain from competitive devaluations.
being taken by G20 countries for
promoting inclusive growth this
year, the Action Plan said India is
introducing labour market reforms to
provide security to workers, increase
female participation in the workforce
and make doing business easier in
the country.
The acknowledgement from the
G20 Summit, which was attended
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
among other world leaders, assumes
significance in the wake of India
trying hard to improve its global
ranking for ease of doing business.
The World Bank ranked the
country at a low 130th position last
year, an improvement of just one
position from the previous year.
The Modi government has said it
wants India to be ranked in the top-
50 nations in terms of ease of doing
business. The next update to the
ranking is expected later this year.
The areas where India ranks
poorly as per the World Bank ranking
include starting a business, dealing
with construction permits, registering
property, paying taxes, trading across
borders, enforcing contracts and
resolving insolvency.
The country has implemented a
spate of reforms in the recent months
in areas like insolvency, taxation and
starting a business and expects the
rankings to improve substantially.
The acknowledgement of various
reform measures by G20, whose
members include 19 countries and
the European Union, has come as
the latest boost to hopes for better
ranking for India in terms of ease of
doing business.
Global institutions like the World
Bank, IMF, WTO, OECD, ILO,
WHO and the Financial Stability
Board (FSB) are among the partners
to the G20.
G20 member countries include the
US, UK, Germany, India, Australia,
Japan, Russia, Argentina, Brazil,
Canada, China, France, Indonesia,
Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Saudi
Arabia, South Africa and Turkey.
The G20 Hamburg Action Plan,
which sets out the groups strategy
for achieving strong, sustainable,
balanced and inclusive growth, also
said that the closer partnership and
action by G20 members will boost
confidence and contribute to shared
prosperity.
Twitter adds
new filters to
tackle trolls
I
n a fresh bid to tackle trolls
spewing hateful content on
its platform, micro-blogging
platform Twitter has added filters
to mute unwanted tweets from a
users feed. Users may now mute
notifications from newly-registered
accounts and those accounts that
dont follow them.
These filters are added to the
ones Twitter released in March
this year. They let you mute users
whom you dont follow, those who
had a default profile photo, those
who hadnt confirmed their email
or those that hadnt confirmed their
phone number.
To enable these filters, a user
must access the Advanced filters
option from the Settings on the
Notification timeline.

W
ith Facebook and Google grabbing vast
majority of the digital ad market, many
newspapers in the US are planning
to strike at the tech giants to get an antitrust
exemption from Congress to negotiate collectively
over advertising revenue.
According to a report in Washington Times on
Monday, the News Media Alliance, that represents
roughly 2,000 US' national and local newspapers
including The New York Times, The Wall Street
Journal and The Washington Post, has started
reaching out to Capitol Hill to sound out the
chances for an exemption.
"We're not looking to break up Google and
Facebook by saying they have a duopoly here,
what we are saying is there has got to be a way
to improve the business model," Paul Boyle,
Senior Vice President (Public Policy) News
Media Alliance was quoted as saying. According
to Boyle, newspapers had thought allowing their
articles to be shared on social media would earn
them a piece of the digital ad market.
"But Facebook doesn't always allow the reader
to click through to the publisher's website, denying
the news website ad revenue from that reader,"
he stated.
Facebook, however, said the company is
committed to helping quality journalism thrive on
its platform. "We have already been working with
publishers and we're making progress through our
work and have more work to do," the report quoted
Campbell Brown, Head of News Partnerships at
Facebook, as saying.
According to media reports, Google and
Facebook control nearly two-thirds of the digital
advertising industry, and newspaper revenue from
advertisements declined to $16 billion in 2016,
down from about $50 billion 10 years earlier.
"Google and Facebook dominate web traffic and
online ad income. Together, they account for more
than 70 per cent of the $73 billion spent each year
on digital advertising, and they eat up most of the
growth," David Chavern, President of News Media
Alliance, was quoted as saying.
If your account receives a lot of
sudden attention, we may insert a
notification in your Notifications tab
inviting you to adjust these filters to
give you more control over what you
see, said Twitter.
The new filters to mute certain
accounts along with the features to
mute words or phrases provided by
Twitter would enable a user to hide
disturbing posts from their feed but
dont eliminate such content from the
platform entirely.
Twitter is reportedly augmenting
the new filters with machine learning.
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BCCI appoints Ravi Shastri as new head coach Venus Williams

in Wimbledon
A
fter much drama and controversy, the bowlers, who have shown tremendous potential in
Board of Control for Cricket in India the last couple of years," the statement said. quarters
V
(BCCI)confirmed on Tuesday, July 11, that "As the Indian team is to play Test cricket eteran American tennis
Ravi Shastri has been selected as the new coach of overseas in the next two years, Rahul Dravid's player Venus Williams
the Indian cricket team. expertise as batting consultant will be immensely sailed into the quarterfinals
The other members of the coaching staff were helpful for youngsters.
at Wimbledon defeating Croatian
also announced with former India fast bowler "The board appreciates the contribution
Ana Konjuh 6-3, 6-2 on Monday,
Zaheer Khan appointed bowling coach and former of the Cricket Advisory Committee - Sachin
July 10. Five-time Wimbledon
star batsman Rahul Dravid appointed as overseas Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S. Laxman for
champion Venus made the better of
batting consultant. recommending these appointments which will take
three break points, out of nine she
The three will guide the Indian team till the 2019 Indian Cricket to greater heights," it added.
was offered, to get rid of her rival,
ODI World Cup. The announcement was preceded by several
who was playing in the last 16 at the
"As part of the process for selecting the Head hours of high drama, the BCCI initially refused
All England Club for the first time,
Coach, the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) to deny or confirm widespread media reports that
reports Efe.
comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly Shastri has been given the coveted post.
and V.V.S. Laxman conducted the interviews However, with the CAC yet to take a final call In her third participation at
and recommended these appointments in the on the issue, the BCCI was forced to clear the air. Wimbledon, Konjuh, 19, missed
best interest of the Indian Cricket," BCCI Acting Ganguly also said that media reports about two break points and committed
Secretary Amitabh Choudhary said in a statement. Shastri being named India coach was a "confusion" 17 unforced errors in a match that
A veteran of 80 Tests and 150 One-Day and nothing has been finalised yet. lasted 64 minutes.
ICC Champions Trophy in England. The 37-year-old Venus is set
Internationals (ODI), the 55-year-old Shastri had Besides Shastri, the CAC on Monday
"Shastri has been the Team Director in the past, to play against another rival
earlier served as the Team Director for India's tour interviewed four other candidates -- explosive
and brings with him a wealth of experience, both as almost half of her age, Latvian
of England in 2014 to the 2016 World T20, where former India opener Virender Sehwag, Sri Lanka's
player and as coach. Jelena Ostapenko.
India lost to West Indies. former Australian coach Tom Moody, Pakistan's
"Khan is a contemporary cricketer who assumed In her third participation at
Shastri was overlooked last year and the CAC former coach Richard Pybus from England, and
the mentoring role to a young fast bowling unit Wimbledon Ostapenko, 20,
picked celebrated spinner and former skipper Anil India's former manager Lalchand Rajput. Former
even during his playing days with India. His defeated Ukrainian Elina Svitolina,
Kumble for a one-year term. That term, however, West Indies coach Phil Simmons was not available
inputs will be of immense value to our young fast seeded No.4, 6-3, 7-6(6).
ended on a controversial note after the last month's for the interview process.

ICC WWC: Wounded India look to India finish on top at Asian

bounce back against Australia athletics meet
I
ndia won five gold medals on the China lagged far behind in second

F
ollowing a 115-run thrashing
by South Africa, the Indian
women's cricket team will
look to bounce back against Australia
in their next group stage match of
the ICC Women's World Cup here
at the Bristol Country Ground on
Wednesday, July 12.
After winning four matches on the
trot, the Indian women on Saturday
failed to put up a collective effort in
the field against the Proteas, resulting
in their first defeat of the tournament.
Australia too succumbed to their
first loss in five matches in their
previous match against England and
dropped to second spot in the points
table.
England, Australia and India
share eight points each in the table
to remain first, second and third
respectively, divided by superior
run-rate.
India will hope their star
batswoman Smriti Mandhana fires
against Australia at the top after
failing to get going in her previous
two outings. Mandhana scored eight
runs against Sri Lanka and two
against south Africa.
Skipper Mithali Raj will also look
to open her arms against Australia
after scoring a golden duck against
South Africa.
In-form batter Deepti Sharma,
who has so far scored 172 runs in the
five matches will look to continue
her fine run with the willow.
In the bowling department, left-
arm spinner Ekta Bisht the leading
wicket-taker in the tournament so far
with nine scalps will look to put the
brakes on the Australians alongside
medium pacer Deepti Sharma and
fellow spinner Poonam Yadav.
On the other hand, Australia
skipper Meg Lanning with 252 runs
alongside batters Ellyse Perry (251)
and Nicole Bolton (222) will look to
outclass the Indian bowling.
Australia will heavily rely on
their spinning trio of Kristen Beams
(9 wickets), Jess Jonassen (7) and
Ashleigh Gardner (6) to help their
side provide crucial wickets against
a strong Indian line-up.
final day of the Asian Athletics
Championships to finish at the
top of the standings here on Sunday
with a dozen gold in total.
Neeraj Chopra (men's javelin),
Govindan Laxmanan (men's 10,000
metres) and Swapna Burman
(women's heptathlon) along with
the men's and women's teams in the
4x400m relays won gold medals in
their respective events.
Neeraj, who had created waves at
the world level, also created a new
meet record with an effort of 85.23
metres. Davinder Singh Kang of
India took bronze in the event.
Gopi Thonakal made it a 1-2 for
India in the men's 10,000m by taking
the silver. Jinson Johnson fetched a
bronze for India in the men's 800m.
India thus took the top spot in the
medal standings with 12 gold, five
silver and 12 bronze.
This is the best performance
by Indian athletes at the Asian
Championships so far. Their previous
best finish was in the last edition in
2013 at Wuhan, China, where they
finished third with 4 gold, 5 silver and
place with eight gold, seven silver and
five bronze. Kazakhstan were third
with four gold, two silver and two
bronze. The final day was, however,
not without its share of controversy
as Archana Yadav, who crossed the
line first in the women's 800m final,
was stripped of the gold medal for
pushing Nimali Waliwarsha Konda
of Sri Lanka during the final stretch.
Yadav had produced a powerful
sprint in the final stretch to register a
time of two minutes and five seconds.
However, following her
disqualification, Nimali who posted
2:05.23, was awarded the gold while
her compatriot Gayanthika Thusari
took the silver with 2:05.27.
Fumika Omori of Japan, who
had originally finished fourth with
2:06.50, was upgraded to bronze.
However, the jampacked home
crowd at the Kalinga Stadium
soon forgot that disappointment as
the other Indians made it a day to
remember. Chopra had a slow start
to his campaign in the men's javelin
with progressively improving efforts
of 78.39, 78.54 and 83.06 in the

Lewis shines as West Indies beat India by nine wickets

4 bronze. Continental powerhouse early stages.

R
iding on Evin Lewis'
unbeaten century, West
Indies defeated India by nine
wickets in the one-off Twenty20
International match at the Sabina
Park on Sunday, July 9.
Lewis slammed 125 runs in
just 62 balls to guide his team to a
comfortable victory over the visitors.
His innings was laced with six
boundaries and 12 sixes.
Chasing a mammoth 191, West
Indies got off to a perfect start as
openers Lewis and Chris Gayle (18)
forged 82-run partnership in the 8.2
overs before Gayle was dismissed
by left arm wrist spinner Kuldeep
Yadav.
Incoming batsman Marlon
Samuels (36) then joined the in-
form Lewis and the duo thrashed
Indian bowlers all around the park to
hand West Indies a victory with nine
balls remaining.
For India, Kuldeep was the lone
wicket taker.
Earlier, put in to bat, India posted a
challenging total of 190/6.
Dinesh Karthik was highest scorer
for the visitors with 48 runs off 29
balls which included five boundaries
and three sixes.
Pacers Jerome Taylor and Kesrick
Williams were the most successful
among the West Indies bowlers with
figures of 2/31 and 2/36 respectively.
Asked to bat first, India were off to
a good start with skipper Virat Kohli
and Shikhar Dhawan producing an
opening stand of 64 runs in 33 balls.
Kohli, who smashed Williams for a
six and a four off the first two balls of
the sixth over, mistimed the very next
delivery when the pacer delivered a
slower ball for an easy catch to Sunil
Narine at mid-on.
Dhawan was also dismissed just
two balls later when there was a
horrible piece of miscommunication
between him and Rishabh Pant and
Williams caught the former short of
his crease with an excellent throw.
However, Pant and Karthick
brought the innings back on track
with an 86-run partnership in 59
balls. The hosts struck back when
Taylor removed Pant and Mahendra
Singh with consecutive balls in the
17th over.
But Ravindra Jadeja (13 not out)
and Ravichandran Ashwin (11 not
out) delivered a strong finish to help
India to a big total.
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FAIRER IMMIGRATION FOR A BETTER NEW ZEALAND

Reopen Parent Resident Visa Bring Last Family Members to NZ

For many families who have come to New
Zealand in search of a better life, leaving their
parents behind can be a very stressful time.
The Parent Resident Visa has been very
popular however poor policy and knee jerk
reactions has meant it has become unavailable
to most.
The New Zealand People's Party will reopen
this in a more sustainable way that has better
outcomes for families and the wider
community.
Offering parents an initial 5 year work permit
before getting permanent residence will give
them independence to contribute to New
Zealand.
New Zealand is at its best when we all come
together. We believe families are the same. It
can be tough when an adult sibling and their
family are left behind.
Bringing families together in Aotearoa will
create stronger community bonds, keep wealth
from leaving the country and bring happiness
to families.
We will create a sustainable model that gives
these family members a chance at being their
best in New Zealand.
An automatic 2 year work permit will let them
find a job without being hamstrung by
government red tape and show the country
they want to be here.

Honor Commitments Made to Students Easier Visitor Sponsorship for Family

New Zealand has had huge economic success
from the thousands of international students
who come here to study. This success however
has caused growing pains in the industry. We
believe that despite these challenges New
Zealand has made a commitment to these
sons and daughters and we will honour them.
We will give every student currently in the
country a fair chance. Everyone will get a 2
year work permit and assistance to transfer to
a course or training institution that will provide
them with skills and qualifications that will
benefit them and New Zealand.
We will restore some integrity to the industry
by requiring all education consultants to be
Licensed Immigration Advisors.
For many families in New Zealand it can be
very difficult for their family to come visit them.
This is especially stressful in times of illness or
death.
Currently the long process of applying to
Immigration NZ to sponsor a relative gives no
weight to the sponsor and their family. We will
flip this around so people can automatically
sponsor their families to visit but still retain
Immigrations right to refuse when they feel the
visit isn't genuine.
Shifting the burden of proof from a family to
the government will mean better decisions are
made and families aren't left paying the price
for long processing times due to government
inefficiencies.

www.nzpeoplesparty.org.nz/immigration

@NewZealandPeoplesParty @NZPeoplesParty

Authorised by Anil Sharma, 258-260 Balmoral Road, Sandringham, Auckland

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FEATURES
Tirupathi Thirumala Lord Venkateshwara Temple
DEVIKA RANI
The Thirumala temple located in the
Seshachalam hills is considered to be one
the most sacred places for all Hindus. Lord
Balaji known by several names Venkateswara,
Srinivasa, Govinda, Venkatachalapathy is
the supreme deity visited and worshipped by
more than 50,000 devotees everyday at the
Devasthanam.
The temple complex is spread over 16.2
acres of land and was built over 5,000 years
ago. Lord Srinivasa is known as the Lord of
the Seven Hills- Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri,
Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Narayanadri and
Venkatadri.
Venkatadri the abode of Lord Srinivasa and
is a very serene and tranquil place filled with
hundreds of rare and divine trees. Lord Sri
Venkateswara an awe-inspiring Swayambhu
or self-manifested is over 9 feet in height.
The Maha Dwaram comprises three
consecutive entrances; the first is a brass one, the
second is a silver one and the third entrance is a
golden one.
The Garbhalayam or sanctum sanctorum is
called Ananda Nilayam or the place that gives
immeasurable happiness.
Only temple archakas who follow the
strict Agama rules are allowed to enter
the Garbhalayam. Lord Balaji stands on a
Padmapeeth or a platform of lotus flowers.
The gold casing always covers the Lords
sacred feet and is decorated with the sacred
Tulasi leaves except on Friday mornings during
Nija Pada Darsanam. The daily rituals like
Kalyanotsavam, Dolotsavam, Vasantotsavam,
Sahasra Dipalankarana Seva, Ekanta Seva are
conducted at various timings.
The temple is closed for one hour at
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Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
Too much of something may not be good for
you, so go slow. You have style of your own and
this will be evident when you floor all by your
impeccable performance at work. You honest
disposition is likely to win the confidence of
those around. Excellent teamwork with spouse
will help smoothen out things on the domestic
front. Shy types are likely to gain enough
courage to approach the one they secretly love.
Good health is ensured.
Lucky Number- 22 / Lucky Colour- Turquoise
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)
Steer clear of those who promise big, but dont
deliver. Not the best time to spend the weekend
at home. Differences may crop up with spouse
over some issues. You can feel overworked on
the professional front. Failing health can force
you to choose a healthy lifestyle. You will find
it hard to curb expenses. Driving will be fun and
will help you meet people you had not met in
years.
Lucky Number- 18 / Lucky Colour- Electric Grey
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)
A difference of opinion may pit you against
someone this week, but you will come out
winners. You can have a difference of opinion
over some matter with colleagues at work.
Unwanted advice of someone close can prove
most irritation. You can feel a bit frustrated at
1.30am.The day begins at 2.30am with the
chanting of Suprabhatham consisting of
29 slokas at the Bangaru Vakili or golden
door of Ananda Nilayam. The vibrations of
this divine recitation give immense joy to
the devotees.
After the Suprabhatham seva, the temple
is cleaned and preparations for later pujas
go on simultaneously with sacred water
from Akasha Ganga theertham brought
by archakas.
Bhoga Srinivasa Murthis idol is returned to
the Garbhalayam after the abhishekam followed
by Naivedyam and Arathi.
Next the Lord is decorated with fresh
flowers called the Thomala seva. Every day
your financial condition. You can get cross with
lover for not keeping a promise. Coming back in
shape can prove an uphill task for some. Dont
interfere in someone elses life.
Lucky Number- 3 / Lucky Colour- Dark Yellow
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20)
You may have to keep at it on the academic
front or you may lag behind. Whenever there is
something big happening on the professional
front, you are counted upon. You are likely to
add to your prestige soon on the work front.
Peace reigns on the domestic front. You will
manage to train your mind to remain unruffled
in trying conditions. Someone is likely to
respond to your hearts calling. A new source of
earning may be found.
Lucky Number- 9 / Lucky Colour- Pink
Leo (Jul 21-Aug 22)
Offering your unstinted support to someone
will prove invaluable for him or her. Your worst
fears are likely to be realised on the work front.
Professional performance of some may not be
adjudged in a favourable light. Disappointment
is foreseen for those scanning the marriage
market. Lending your vehicle to someone is
fraught with danger, so desist. You will make
the most of a situation to improve your financial
condition. Differences may crop up on the
marital front.
Lucky Number- 18 / Lucky Colour- Lemon
Friday, July 14 2017
about100 kilos of fresh flowers comprising
of 27 varieties and 7 types of aromatic leaves
are used to make eight special garlands.
Devotees are not allowed to wear flowers inside
the temple.
This is followed by Koluvu in the Mani
Mandapam; where the previous days hundi
offerings and that days Panchangam are
read out by the archakas. Around Rs.1.5
crores are offered in the Srivari Hundi
every day.
Next it is the time for Lord Srinivasas
Sahasranama Archana recited from the
Brahmanda Purana. Prayers are offered
to Sridevi and Bhoodevi with tulasi
leaves and flowers picked up from Lords
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 23)
Dont get tempted to wash dirty linen in public, as
it can prove counterproductive. This is the time
for consolidation on the professional front and
reflection on whatever you have achieved. You
can become conscious of your shortcomings
and try to improve yourself. A spiritual person
can have a positive influence on you. Those laid
off or searching for a job should not lose hope,
as the horizon gets brighter. Young couples are
certain to experience a blissful existence.
Lucky Number- 1 / Lucky Colour- Light Brown
Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)
It you have any element of doubt in the current
proceedings, it is best to check them out now.
Some of you can get busy in constructing or
doing up a new house. A business trip will open
the doors for new opportunities. People around
are likely to appreciate your creativity. Chances
of meeting someone who understands you look
bright. A major item may be bought. You may
have to huff and puff to get back into shape!
Lucky Number- 22 / Lucky Colour- Electric Grey
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)
The kind of reputation that you enjoy in the
work circle will remove all obstacles from the
career front. Sometimes you manage to spoil
things through your own impulsiveness. Keep
cool and dont get worked up at some new
developments at work. You can hurt someone
close by your loose tongue, so think and speak.
Your moodiness can perplex and annoy lover.
Financial problems can put paid to a personal
venture. Travel on the busy roads may be risky.
Lucky Number- 2 / Lucky Colour- Deep Sky Blue
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)
You may have to find time to do something
pending that has been pending for long.
Financial awareness will become important
to save on taxes. You can be made a part of
an important event. Chances of going out on
a vacation with family cannot be ruled out for
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sacred feet.
Every Friday, Poora-abhishekam of Lord
Srinivasa is an elaborate and magnificent
ceremony.
This seva has the longest waiting list of about
20 years. Most of the ornaments are removed
and Lord is draped in a white dhoti.
The Sankha and Chakra are never removed.
It is a huge spectacle conducted to
the chanting of Purusha Suktham, Sri
Suktham and Narayana Suktham. Civet oil,
sacred herbs, sandal paste, milk and other
materials in gold vessels are used for the
Ceremonial abhishekam.
The Lord is bedecked in magnificent silk
vasthram and elaborate diamond and gold
jewels.
It is believed that the pilgrimage to
Thirumala is completed only with a visit
to Sri Padmavathi temple, taking a dip
in the Swami Pushkarini Theertham and
Varahaswamy darshan.
Several devotees have the ear-piercing
and head-tonsuring ceremony. Offering of
hair symbolizes devotion and humility. Anna
Prasadam is offered to about 15,000 pilgrims
daily.
The famous Tirupathi laddu prasadam is
highly sought after. Everyday about 1.5 lakh
laddus are prepared using 4,500 kilograms of
flour, 9,000 kilograms of sugar, 1,080 kilograms
of cashew nut, 120 kilograms of elachi, 500
kilograms of raisins and 5,000 kilograms of
pure ghee.
It is estimated that about 450 festivals take
place every year in Thirumala. The annual
Brahmotsavam is the most important festival
celebrated during the Navarathri festival days.
Devika is a director at online puja portal
www.e-puja.co.nz
some. Marriage will definitely be on the minds
of those of marriageable age. This is the right
time to draw your will. Your performance may
come under the lens.
Lucky Number- 4 / Lucky Colour- Turquoise
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21)
Someone may not keep the word he or she
had given to you, but give it some more time.
You are likely to get busy working out future
strategy. Meeting new people is on the cards,
but dont be all trusting. Financial gains appear
on the horizon for some. You are likely to be
at your convincing best to lay the fears of
family members at rest regarding something.
Heartening news may greet you on the romantic
front.
Lucky Number- 5 / Lucky Colour- Sea Green
Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19)
Remember to do a good job of whatever you are
involved in presently, as it may have far reaching
consequences. This is the time to rejoice about
some achievement on the professional front.
You will be able to put your point across tellingly
on the work front. Those with business acumen
are likely to venture out on their own. Quality
time with lover is possible this week. Closeness
to someone of the opposite gender can blossom
into romance.
Lucky Number- 7 / Lucky Colour- Golden Brown
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)
This is a wonderful time as regards your career
is concerned. A promotion or raise may be
expected by some. You are likely to thwart
all the competition on the academic front to
emerge the winner. Honour may be bestowed
on you in a function. Your popularity on the
social front is set to rise. A venture is likely to
prove profitable. You get into the good books of
senior by your sincere efforts. Health remains
excellent.
Lucky Number- 8 / Lucky Colour- Green

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Have rock salt with juice to
alleviate stomach ache
R ock salt is much better than
the white salt as its loaded
with natural minerals and aids in
digestion. Rock salt when taken with
lemon juice, helps to relieve gases in
the digestive tract and system.
2 Chicken soup helps cure
flu and common cold
I t helps to open up the throat and
nose. It also soothes an irritated
throat. The warm soup also helps
to re-hydrate the body, helping it
recover faster. Chicken soup inhibits
the movement of neutrophils (a type
of white blood cells) in the respiratory
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We all know of popular homegrown remedies
but how effective are they? Home remedies offer
cures with simple, ingredients such as honey,
fruits, herbs and natural oils. They, at times, can
cure common ailments with no side effects, but
they need to be used judiciously. Here are four
home remedies and the science behind them.
tract thus reducing congestion. It also
helps the nasal cilia to function better
and facilitate the removal of mucus.
3
Honey and ginger help
cure cough
G
inger, when boiled in water
and then laced with honey, is
a known cure for cough and sore
throat. Ginger is a known cough
suppressant. It is also an antioxidant
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viscosity soothes the lining of the
throat. The ginger-honey treatment
again provides symptomatic relief,
and has its limitations.
4 Turmeric milk helps heal
aches and pains in the
body and, in general,
boosts immunity
T
urmeric boiled in milk is an
excellent combination. Milk is a
good source of protein, which help to
heal wounds. Turmeric is known for
its anti-inflammatory properties that
another reason worth putting in a
help to soothe the inflamed muscles.
Turmeric also contains curcumin
-which is a strong antioxidant.
Health Tip of the Day
Green tea is a big natural
source of fluoride, so this in
combination with its anti-
bacterial effects provides a
great natural way to help
strengthen your teeth,
that provides relief from the ailment. prevent cavities
This, along with honey, helps and help reduce
alleviate the inflammation of the bad breath.
throat. The honey given its high
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Why are
soaked
almonds
better?
any are unaware that
the brown peel of
almonds contains
tannin, which inhibits nutrient
absorption. Once the almonds
are soaked, the peel comes off
easily, allowing the nuts to release
nutrients. Soaked almonds also
help with digestion. It releases the
enzyme lipase, which is beneficial
for fat digestion.
Whats more? Almonds also
help in weight loss. They contain
monounsaturated fats that curb
your appetite and make you feel
full. Soaked almonds are a good
source of antioxidants too. It
resists free radical damage and
prevents ageing. Soaked almonds
contain Vitamin B17 and folic
acid that are vital for fighting
cancer and reducing birth defects,
little effort.
So make a habit, soak the
almonds overnight and have your
daily share of nutrition every
morning.
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What To Wear to Work:
Nailing the Office Look
BY AKANKSHA thoughts! If making a mark on colleagues and dressing
MEHRA
Pencil and Midi Skirts
How can we not talk about a pencil
skirt at work space. There is nothing
more flattering than a pencil skirt
especially for our Indian body type.
Invest in a woollen pencil skirt or a very
fashion trendy suede midi skirt. It is a
perfect winter piece which works well
with woollen scarves and jackets.
Friday, July 14, 2017 The Indian Weekender
Y
ou are not the only one Googling Office Outfit Ideas
often. I find myself stumped and staring at my wardrobe
early in the a.m.
If you work in a creative company (like me), then you would
agree that it is harder to abide by an unspoken dress code than
a well-defined one. How casual is too casual? Is this way too
formal?
But I have a meeting today? Are some of my morning
up appropriately for work is on your daily radar, then this
girlfriends guide to dress up is for you.
Stock
up Staples
Go crazy with pinks,
floral embroidery and
colour blocking. Get a few
cheeky slogans tees and
synchronize with the rebel
spirit. Opt for comfortable
shoes to deflect the
rain.
Get
Creative
with Denim
Denims can be your forever
saviours. You do not have to
wait for a Casual Friday to rock a
Always Safe with A Daytime Dress semi-formal look with denims. Pair
A daytime dress will always have it with a white shirt, blouse or opt
your back. From work to a post work for a gorgeous denim dress.
dinner date, this versatile piece of A graphic top with blazer
clothing is perfect for all. It can be does the trick too.
paired with sneakers, heels, jacket,
blazer or cardigan and build around it
with the right accessories.
Frill Blouses
Never underestimate the power of a classic white or
black blouse paired with a crisp high waist trouser,
especially when ruffled sleeves are trending in the fashion
world. Team it up with a chic bag and you are ready to
dazzle.
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RECIPES
V E G E TA R I A N
Amritsari Chole
A distinctively dark chickpea curry stew cooked with tomatoes

T
he glittering city of Amritsar, in Indias Punjab State, is widely believed to be the birthplace of this hearty
chickpea curry. Whether eaten in humble dhabas (roadside restaurants) or ordered la carte in exclusive ne
dining havens, this curry loses none of its authentic charm. Flavoured by a selection of whole spices tempered with
herbs, this is a curry thats hard to resist. If you ever eat Chole in Amritsar, you are sure to go back for another helping.
Preparation times: 45 Minutes 1/2 tsp red chilli powder liquid and whole
1 tsp cumin powder
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Serves: 6 2 tsp coriander powder bags). Keep the chickpeas and
Taste: Medium 2 tsp dry mango powder the cooking liquor aside. well, cover and let the gravy come to a
1 tsp chana masala powder boil on high heat (you can add more or less
1/2 tsp garam masala powder For the gravy liquid to the chickpeas depending on how
INGREDIENTS: Salt, to taste Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan thick you like the gravy).
For the chickpeas 1/2cup fresh coriander leaves chopped and add chopped onions, saut until Add garam masala, green chillies and
2 cups dried chickpeas golden-brown in colour. Add garlic paste, salt to taste (take care as there is already
2 cups water
METHOD:
stir, add ginger paste, stir and saut for 12 salt in the chickpeas cooking liquid), mix
4 black tea bags For the chickpeas minutes. well. Cover and simmer the chickpeas on
1-2 bay leaves Soak chickpeas overnight in 4 cups of Turn heat down to low. Add chopped medium heat for 68 minutes until the
4-5 black cardamom water. tomatoes along with red chilli powder, gravy thickens and oil surfaces again.
1 tsp oil Drain the chickpeas and discard the cumin, coriander powder, dry mango
1 tsp salt, to taste soaking water. Place the chickpeas with 2 powder and chana masala powder, stir and Garnish with chopped coriander on top.
For the gravy cups of fresh water, the whole spices, bay saut gently until the tomatoes become soft Serve hot with Bhatura
3-4 Tbsp oil leaves, tea bags and oil into a large pot and and oil starts to separate from the mix.
1 large onion, chopped bring to the boil on a high heat. Add chickpeas and salt to the tomato Ruby's Tip: Using tea bags while boiling
1 Tbsp garlic paste Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 masala, mix well so that the chickpeas are the chickpeas is unique to this dish and gives
1 Tbsp ginger paste minutes or until the chickpeas are soft. well coated. Then add 1 cup of the chickpea it a distinctive dark colour.
4 medium tomatoes, chopped Strain the chickpeas, reserving the cooking cooking liquid along with its spices, stir

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AUCKLANDS HOTTEST BOLLYWOOD STATION

KATRINA KAIF:
I was quite a dreamer as a child
G
eared up for the release of her new film Jagga Jasoos,
a musical directed by Anurag Basu, Bollywood actress
Katrina Kaif says she was a dreamer as a child, and
preferred watching childrens cinema rather than reading comic
books when she was younger.
The actress character in the film has a child-like quality.
Reminiscing her own days as a child, Katrina said: I was quite
a dreamer as a child, and very musical. I used to love watching
musicals (films) and would imagine a lot of stories in my head. I
think I used to live in my own wonder world.
I had quite an imaginary mind. Probably that is why I become
an actress. I was not so much into comic books and all. Rather I
used to watch Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, The Sound
of Music. I loved watching them again and again.
She finds a lot of similarity of the genre with
Jagga Jasoos that Dada (Basu) tried
to create. This is one of the films
that is meant to have a universal
appeal... Its crafted in that
way. But of course, it is
quite a task to do that...
Catering to a wider
audience. The film
features Katrina
w i t h
Ranbir Kapoor, with whom she has earlier starred with in Ajab Prem
Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti. Interestingly, this is the first time she
has acted in a musical and one which took three years to be made. Asked
about her shooting experience, Katrina said: Besides the fact that it
took a long time, I really enjoyed shooting the film because it was a
unique creative journey for me. I think in three years, a lot of things have
changed in the life of all the people who are associated with the film, and
I am one of them.
Now that the film is over and the result is up around the corner, at this
very moment, I cannot feel the emotion. But once we can see the result of
the film, I will be able to see its whole magnitude. Having said that, how
I have grown as an actress through the film, that only the audience can
decide after seeing my performance.
Being passionate as an actress, Katrina says she has become more
focussed on her choices in life and that has helped her to grow as
an individual.
I think we must not forget about the greater picture of life and that
shouldnt be determined based on your current status of success as an
actor. You know, now, I would rather wait than do something just because
I want to be occupied. Everything that I am doing right now, and probably
the most part of my journey that I did, is something that I wanted to do.
I think success and popularity in any field are attractive, but for
actors, the waves of fame will come and might go away but you need
to have a dream. As long as you take your work as mission, you work
hard to make a mark. But dont let the result of your hard work break or
make you, she said. No wonder most of her co-actors
and directors compliment her for being hard working.
T h e film is releasing on
July 14.

Not competitive with my family: Arjun Sonakshi,

H
is uncle acts, his cousins act. But family
members arent competition for Arjun
Shatrughan
support girl child
the competitive streak of saying I want to outdo been appreciated in films like Ishaqzaade, 2 States,
this one or that one because I can only do that Gunday and Finding Fanny. Aurangzeb and Tevar education

A
Kapoor, who will soon be seen in the with my work, he added. Arjun believes that didnt work too well. ctress Sonakshi Sinha
same frame with his paternal uncle and veteran the success or failure of another person doesnt He says he experienced success and failure along with her father and
actor Anil Kapoor in Mubarakan. define him. within the first year of his career. politician-veteran actor
I have never ever looked at my family members Theres a lot of time wasted if I start getting It sort of keeps you in check and you are kind Shatrughan Sinha has shot a
as competition. I am not competitive with my into wondering about the competition because of prepared for it and, at the same time, it would "beautiful" campaign that supports
family at all. I want them all to do well and I dont Pehle apna kaam sahi karlo (first do your work obviously be very silly of me to say I dont get education for underprivileged girl
ever think like that. right) and then you have to leave the rest to the affected... I am very emotional about my work and child in India.
Where the house is concerned, for me it has audience eventually, because they are the biggest the films I do, Arjun said. Sonakshi took to Twitter, where
never been about competition, Arjun said. The deciding factor, said Arjun. Learning of highs and lows is important, he said. she shared a photograph holding
32-year-old Arjun, whose cousins Sonam Kapoor, Before joining the world of acting, Arjun had I have seen it with my family, very closely, and her father and captioned it: "Shot
Harshvardhan Kapoor and Mohit Marwah too are worked as an assistant director and associate I see it around me also. Everybody sees highs and something beautiful for Nanhi
actors, says that, while he may not be competitive, producer on films like Kal Ho Naa Ho and Wanted. lows. The highs and lows are Friday to Friday at Kali...Go register if you want to
he is certainly very ambitious. Asked if his behind-the-camera experience the end of the day. support a great cause education of
Where competition in the profession is has given him an edge over others, he said: I You need to keep your head down and an underprivileged girl child!"
concerned - beyond my house - I have always would like to believe yes, because it does allow keep working rather than Shatrughan also shared a
stated that I am very ambitious. I want to do me to be part of appreciating the whole process of looking at your highs photograph of himself along with
well. I want to make a career filmmaking rather than just the acting. and lows because his daughter and mentioned that
for myself as an actor And I really do enjoy being part of that the profession everyone should be treated equally.
and I am working entire journey rather than just focus on my gives you a lot "Shot with Sonakshi Sinha for a
towards it day in performance alone. regardless of good cause Nanhi Kali. Society can
and out, but I Arjun also said he likes to be a team player. success and only evolve when all are treated and
do not get More than giving him an edge, he feels he is failure. educated equally," he captioned the
into I more comfortable because of his image. Project Nanhi Kali works
have never experience. Arjun made his to ensure every underprivileged
ever looked at my acting debut in 2012 girl child in India gets her right to
family members as and his work education and dignity.
competition. I am not h a s On the acting front, Sonakshi is
competitive with my family busy shooting for her upcoming
at all. I want them all to do film "Ittefaq", directed by Abhay
well and I dont ever Chopra. It is
think like that. an adaptation
of the 1969
movie by the
same name.
It also stars
Sidharth
Malhotra.
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Wanted to venture into new kind
of films: Shraddha on Haseena
A
ctress Shraddha Kapoor
has tried to break her
girl-next-door image
with her next film Haseena: The
Queen of Mumbai. She hopes
people will see her conscious
effort of playing something
different on screen.
I think its one of most
different roles of my career so
far for sure because I think I have
played more positive characters,
and this is first character which is
more grey shaded. I hope people
can see (my) conscious effort of
playing something different,
Shraddha said.
Haseena: The Queen of
Mumbai is a biopic, where
Shraddha is essaying the role
of underworld don Dawood
Ibrahims sister Haseena Parkar.
The film is directed by Apoorva
Lakhia and Shraddhas brother
Siddhanth Kapoor will play
the notorious gangster Dawood
Ibrahim in the biopic.
Shraddha, who has also been
roped in to play badminton
champion Saina Nehwal in a
biopic, says that project too is a
part of her pursuit to maintain a
variety in her filmography.
I just wanted to do something
different. I felt like I wanted to
venture into new kinds of films,
and be a part of different kind of
characters. Thats why I decided
to be a part of films like Haseena
and the Saina Nehwal biopic,
she added.
Giving more details
about the biopic, actress says
she said: I think she is not affected
its a very big by the ups and downs
opportunity for of life as she feels it is
me to play a a part of every kind of
sportswoman who profession
Friday, July 14, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 29
Im not obsessed with future,
says Sushant Singh Rajput
H
e neither dwells on Its like playing video game. So risk taking, Okay... Anybody who can be confident in front
his success, nor does perseverance and hard work are subjective... And of camera, can learn lines is not an actor. People
he keep thinking they are by-products of something very crucial... here confuse a confident memorizing guy to be a
about the future. Actor That crucial bit is is what you like doing. Money spontaneous actor, but when you look, you will
Sushant Singh Rajput, who has and acknowledgment are by-products, he added. see that the spontaneity doesnt change in each
delivered memorable performances Citing his own example of how he followed film, its just confidence.
in films like Kai Po Che! and M.S. his dreams, he said: I was a scholarship student, The thing is that if I play Dhoni or if I play or
Dhoni: The Untold Story, says his but even if I would have done anything else, I if I play Byomkesh, you will feel that of course he
focus has always been about doing dont think I would have this much money and is spontaneous.
things he likes irrespective of acknowledgment. I mustered courage and did (But) if you see three films in one go, you will
their result. something that I always wanted to do... (The notice that I try to change my spontaneity from
In 2006, I was a background result is that) I was driving a Maruti then and I one film to another. And for that you need two
dancer at IIFA (International Indian am driving a Maserati now, said Sushant. things observing the differentiators and then
Film Academy) celebrations. People An actor who tasted fame with spending a period of time so that those mannerism
Then when I made my debut here confuse a television show Pavitra Rishta, become a part of you, and the way you think.
in 2013, I performed at IIFA confident memorizing Sushants Bollywood journey So, there is always a method
and in 2017, I am nominated guy to be a spontaneous began when he landed a to spontaneity. Apart from his films,
for the Best Actor award. Right actor, but when you look, role in Abhishek Kapoors Sushant also makes headlines for his
now, I am actually enjoying it you will see that the Kai Po Che!. Later on, he positive and influencing messages on
but thats not what I do most of spontaneity doesnt change went on to feature in Shuddh social media.
the times. in each film, its just Desi Romance and Detective Ask him from where he gets all the life musings,
I dont reflect... neither confidence Byomkesh Bakshy!, which helped and he says: They are not lessons, and they dont
am I obsessed with future, him find his feet in Bollywood. The have to do with spirituality. It is just that those
Sushant said. actor is now gearing up to visit a NASA are just wild thoughts that come in my mind and I
Every time I do centre to prepare for his forthcoming space am very bad with writing and keeping a diary, so
something that I really adventure film Chanda Mama Door Ke. Asked I write that.
like but dont know if he would call himself a method actor, Sushant Sometimes in my life, I just want to go back
how to do it, said: People generally confuse between method and think or probably read what I was thinking on
I am really acting and spontaneous acting. I feel that there is that particular day, so I just create it so that I can
engaged. always a method to spontaneity... Its not like... go back and read.
has been a former champion.
Its a huge responsibility, so I
really hope that once the movie OPPO DesiSwag
is out, people get inspired when Date: Saturday 15 July 2017
they watch the movie. We Time: 7:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
have not started shooting for Venue: Logan Campbell Centre, 217 Greenlane Rd West, Epsom,
it and I am still preparing for Auckland
Sunanda Sharma, Akhil and Preet Harpal coming to perform LIVE in Auckland
the role. There is a long way
on 15 July
to go. I hope I can do justice
to her, she added. The actress,
who made her Bollywood
Streetfood Station
Date: Every Friday, 14 July until 22 Dec 2017
debut in 2010 with Teen Patti,
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. onwards
went on to do roles in films Venue: Mt Albert Market, 847 New North Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland
like Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain and A weekly event with a revolving selection of Aucklands best food trucks along
Haider. with a licensed bar serving craft beer and organic wine. The site is covered so
Asked about her evolution as the event will take place no matter the weather outside.
an actor, Shraddha said: That
is something that the audience Ice Skating In CathedralSquare
has to decide... How they see Date: Thursday, July 13, to Sunday, 23 July, 2017
my progress. I just like to try Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
and do better than what I have Venue: Cathedral Square, Cathedral Square, Christchurch
done before. The magic of a Winter Wonderland in the heart of Christchurch, Cathedral
The actress says she is not Square. The swish of skates on ice. Everywhere kids and families wrapped in
winter woollies, hand in hand laughing and smiling on the Ice Rink. Ice Skating
affected by the ups and downs
tickets include skate hire. Open daily 9am to 9pm and 10pm Fridays and
of life as she feels it is a part of Saturdays. Skate as long as you like (one entry per ticket). Family pass 1 Adult,
every kind of profession. 3 Children or 2 Adults, 2 Children. Student ID required for Student Pass. Enjoy
But you keep doing what the thrill of being inside a giant Snow Globe while snowflakes tumble around
you are passionate about. you in a picturesque scene. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a
Daughter of veteran actor paying Adult into the Snow Globe.
Shakti Kapoor, Shraddha says
that she looks to her father for
advice, but his only suggestion A tribute to Mohammed Rafi
to her is to always do what she Date: Friday, July 21, 2017
wants to and to pursue what Time: 7:30 pm onwards
makes her happy. Venue: Avondale College Hall, 47 Vector St, Avondale
Coming to her beauty and Woh Jab Yaad Aaye- a tribute to legendary Bollywood singer Mohammed Rafi
hair care regime, the actress, featuring renowned singer Umesh Sharma, will be held in Auckland. Come
who is the brand ambassador and listen to all time hits of Rafi sahib. Free parking availableTickets priced at
$20 and $25 and available at Lotus Supermarket, Yogijis Food Mart, Travel
for Hair & Care Fruit Oils,
Point, Auckland Sweets Otahuhu and Giriraj Foods, New Lynn. For more
says the nourishment that information, call Umesh Sharma 0211111055
your body gets when you
The consume food, the
same nourishment
Talent Nite 2017
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017
is needed for hair Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
also and thats Venue: Mt Roskill Intermediate School, Mt Roskill, Auckland
how fruit oil Sriom Inc beings a talent night on July 29 in Auckland. Tickets priced at $10
comes into the per person. Free parking available. For tickets and more information, contact
picture. Vivek at 02108257384
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Young Kiwi-Indian all-rounder aims for the

Black Caps
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD Cricket Club and also the Overall Best Player

A
for Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club in 2014
dithya Ashok, a Year 10 student
at Mount Albert Grammar School Adithya Ashok and 2015. I was captain of the New Zealand
team at the Junior Indoor World Cup U13 age
(MAGS), has received the Bowler
group in Australia in 2015, and after that, I
of the Year 2017 award from Auckland Inter-
stopped playing indoor as it made me start to
Secondary School Sports Awards (AKSS develop some indoor strokes which didnt work
Premier Boys). in outdoor games.
The 14-year old took 14 wickets in six games
during the Term 1 One-Day Competition. IWK: How have you been managing
The leg spinners best haul was 4/41 against your academics and your focus on
sports?
Rosmini College which helped MAGS win the
Adithya: My father has given me a strict
Auckland T20 Championship.
instruction. My academics should always be a
MAGS Director of Cricket, Tony Sail priority and then comes cricket.
commends Adithyas game and says it is So I have been balancing my studies and
unusual for such a young player to receive an cricket well. I attend rigorous training sessions,
award of this calibre. coach both is school and under my
The young all-rounder spoke to The Indian personal trainer, and practice
Weekender, his love for crickets, training I hard for my upcoming
and where does he aspire to reach in the next developed my tournaments but have made
five years. game with regular sure I give adequate time
practice, and since my to focus on my studies as
IWK: When did you start playing father had played state and
Cricket? well.
district level cricket back
Adithya: Cricket is in my blood. I was only IWK: Do you wish
in India, he mentored me
7-years old when I started playing. My father to pursue cricket as
well to improve my your full-time career?
was my coach, mentor and trainer from the
game. Adithya: Yes, I want to
very start. I am a right-handed batsman and a
leg spin bowler. see myself playing for the Black
I developed my game with regular practice, Caps one day. I want to develop my
and since my father had played district level game, both bowling and batting and I believe
my hard work will pay off eventually.
cricket back in India, he mentored me well to
Currently, my focus is on the upcoming
improve my game.
season, the Two-Day Competition in Term 4
IWK: What are the feats have you and the district tournaments such as Colts tour
achieved so far? to Hamilton in December where I hope to take
Adithya: Besides bowling, for which I have lots of wickets and make heaps of runs. My
just been awarded, I have received numerous next goal is to get selected for the New Zealand
awards as the best batsman from Eden Roskill team in the U19 age category.
Adithya with his Bowler of the Year 2017 Trophy.

Saturday nd Sunday rd uy
Starts : a Saturday nd uy
Ends : Midday Sunday rd with Hawan arti

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