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New Indian High Commissioner

arrives in NZ, presents credentials
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
T
he new Indian High Commissioner to In his last posting,
New Zealand, Muktesh Pardeshi, has
finally arrived onshore, presenting his Mr Pardeshi
credentials to Governor-General Dame Pasty
Reddy on Tuesday, July 30, at a ceremony at
has overseen a
Government House in Wellington.
He was accompanied by his wife Rakhi
phenomenal 70
Pardeshi at the ceremony. per cent growth
Mr Pardeshi’s arrival was long-awaited after
the official announcement of his posting as in bilateral trade
the new High Commissioner to New Zealand
earlier this year in February by the office of between Mexico
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India.
At that time, he was posted in Mexico and
Incoming High Commissioner H.E. Muktesh
Pardeshi and wife Rakhi Pardeshi with NZ
and India under his
had travelled back home soon after handing Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy at
Government House in Wellington
watchful eyes – a
over charge from Mexico City.
Mr Pardeshi brings with him a considerable reputation that is set
reputation for excellence in e-governance and
trade. to generate massive
In his last posting, he has overseen a
phenomenal 70 per cent growth in bilateral
expectation in NZ
trade between Mexico and India under his
watchful eyes – a reputation that is set to Exports to India were worth NZ$1.7 billion
generate massive expectation in New Zealand. (NZ$656 million in goods, NZ$1 billion in
India-Mexico ´Privileged Partnership’ had services) with imports worth NZ$821 million
seen huge advancement with bilateral trade (NZ$591 million in goods, NZ$230 million in
increased from $5.9 bn in 2015 to $ 10.1bn in services).
2018, registering 70 per cent growth over three Creating a social media buzz
years. For quite some time Mr Pardeshi has been
As opposed to this, the numbers in NZ-India creating a social media buzz amongst the
bilateral trade are considerably modest. Mr Pardeshi with President of
members of Indian community of New Zealand
India Shri Ram Nath Kovind
India was New Zealand’s tenth largest by regularly updating his visits to different
trading partner in the year to June 2016, with states of India and meeting their Chief Ministers
total trade in goods and services worth more and senior officials, especially from states such
than NZ$2.5 billion.
as Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana and Bihar, from

where a significant number of Indian migrants
have arrived and settled in New Zealand, as a
part of his preparation for his new posting.
Mr Pardeshi with
Chief Minister
of Maharashtra NZ govt
accepts
Davendra Fadnavis
It is apparent that Mr Pardeshi had worked
hard to gain a deep insight into the composition
of the broader Indian diaspora in New Zealand
and understand their aspirations of connecting
back home.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender Mr
credentials
Pardeshi said, “I consciously chose to make
use of my stay back in India between outstation
postings by visiting main states sending diaspora
of new
to New Zealand to get a better understanding of
how family connections work and get an insight
of their aspirations.”
Indian
“I also met with key stakeholders such as
FICCI, Film Association Guild, and other trade
related bodies to get an understanding of how
envoy in
business-business relations between India and
New Zealand could be further expanded.”
Earlier, Mr Pardeshi, before coming to New
Mr Pardeshi with Chief
Secretary of Punjab
record
time: Signs
government Sh Karan A Singh
Zealand, speaking with The Indian Weekender in Chandigarh
from Mexico, had affirmed his top three
priorities as expanding the political dialogue
between the two countries, improving bilateral
trade and investment relations, and expanding
people-to-people links between the two
of strong
countries.
In that respect, Mr Pardeshi’s diligent hard
work back in India in connecting with the key
bilateral
states sending diaspora to New Zealand shows
his focus is crystal clear on the people – the
living bridge between the two countries.
ties
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
T
Excited to meet with the he newly appointed Indian envoy to
community at Hall of Fame New Zealand has expressed immense
Awards gratitude to the government’s
M r Pardeshi also expressed his excitement

about the first opportunity to meet with
the members of the community in the upcoming
exceptional gesture of accepting his
credentials within hours of arriving in the
new country.
Kiwi-Indian Hall of Fame Awards 2019 in Muktesh Pardesi, a career diplomat, has
Auckland. recently taken charge of the Indian High
“I am looking forward to meeting with all Commission in Wellington presenting
prominent members of our Indian diaspora, his credentials to the Governor-General
Dame Pasty Reddy on Tuesday, July 30,
community-leaders, and the top-level
at a ceremony at Government House in
leadership of the New Zealand government
Wellington.
at the Kiwi-Indian Hall of Fame Awards,” Mr However, it was the speed at which the
Pardeshi said. Mr Pardeshi with High Commissioner of New New Zealand government gave ears to the
“It is a great opportunity to meet with Zealand to India Joanna Kempkers new envoy to present his credentials that has
everyone at the Indian community’s flagship attracted much attention and an appreciation
awards,” Mr Pardeshi added. Mr Pardeshi paying by one and all.
respects to Mahatma Mr Pardeshi told the Indian Weekender that
Brief Profile Gandhi in Wellington
he had arrived in the country on Monday, July
A n alumnus of Delhi University, Mr

Pardeshi holds a Bachelor and Master
of Arts from Hindu College and Delhi School
29, and the fact that he was able to present his
diplomatic papers on Tuesday, July 30 at the
Government House is indeed unprecedented
of Economics respectively (both with the first
in international diplomatic parlance.
position in the University) before entering the
“Let me first acknowledge and express
diplomatic service in 1991.
my sincere gratitude to the New Zealand
In a diplomatic career spanning over 28
government for accepting my diplomatic
years, Mr Pardeshi has served in numerous credentials in record time.”
postings in the Ministry and overseas stations “It is certainly unprecedented, and a mark
around the world. of extremely cordial relationship between
A reputation of excellence in our two countries,” a visibly satisfied Mr
e-governance Pardeshi said.
H
Mr Pardeshi with Gujarat Chief Minister Foreign envoys, upon arrival at their post,
is role as the Joint Secretary (Passport Vijay Rupani
are required to first meet with the Foreign
Seva Project) and Chief Passport Officer
Minister and then followed by the Head of
of India for about five years, has earned wide
the State and submit their credentials before
acclaim and a massive reputation of excellence
they can begin their duties in the new country.
in e-governance.
The unspoken rule of international
Passport Seva Project eventually became
diplomacy is that usually, that process can
the recipient of the National Award on
take some time.
e-Governance (Gold) 2014-15, Web Ratna However, any departure from that
(Platinum) Award 2014, Computer Society expectation and any expedite acceptance
of India-Nihilent e-Governance Award of of credentials is seen as a mark of a special
Excellence 2011-12 and e-INDIA Governance gesture by the government and a statement on
Award 2013. the mutual bilateral relations between the two
The Project was also awarded three ISO countries.
certifications, namely ISO 9001:2008, Speaking further on the gesture, Mr
20000:2011 and 27000:2013 in 2015. Pardeshi said, “I look forward to working
Earlier in the week, Mr Pardeshi visited closely with the NZ government to enhance
Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Wellington to pay our bilateral ties.”
homage to the father of the [Indian] nation.
New building consents

reach record high
showing growth in
the sector
¡¡ IWK BUREAU
T
he latest building consents issued
show strong and sustained growth in
the building sector, with the number
of building consents in Auckland reaching a
record high of more than 14,000, says Minister
for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa.
“Initiatives launched by the Government
such as the Skills Action Plan, the Construction
Sector Accord and the Building Legislative
Reform Programme are helping us work toward
our goal of a healthy, sustainable construction
sector that meets the growing demand and
needs of New Zealanders,” Jenny Salesa said.
“Across New Zealand, the number of
building consents for new dwellings in the year
to June 2019 continues to grow. In the last year,
34,761 new dwellings were consented – up “Given that the construction industry is our
nearly 6 per cent compared to the previous year. fifth-largest industry by GDP contribution,
“Auckland saw growth of 13 per cent last it demonstrates strength in the economy and
year, which is the highest jump on record. opportunities for New Zealanders wanting to
Waikato is seeing strong growth as well, with get into work.
building consents up 15 per cent compared to “The growth in building consent activity
the same month last year. shows that we are making progress to reducing
“There’s been strong growth in the barriers and providing the sector with the
commercial sector as well. building systems support they need to sustain
“As the demand for housing and commercial this growth,” Jenny Salesa said.
buildings continues to increase, the building
and construction industry is growing as well.
During this time of continued growth, the
Government’s focus is making sure the building
system is performing at its best level.
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Hawke’s Bay’s Sikh community to

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¡¡ RADIO NZ urban limit and buffer ...
T
he Hawke’s Bay The Sikh community at the meeting in Hastings representing urban creep
Sikh community is with National Party List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi onto highly versatile Class 1
objecting to a decision soils,” the report said.
by the Hastings District “Granting this application
Council preventing it from would also likely undermine
building a new temple on public confidence in, and
land zoned for agricultural
adversely affect, the integrity
production.
of the District Plan and create
The New Zealand Sikh
an adverse precedent.”
Society has been planning
The society bought
to build a $4 million temple
on 4ha of land since 2010, the land in 2010 with the
but its resource consent was intention of building a
denied after a district plan new temple and it had
change in 2015 zoned the discussions with the council
site as productive-only land. at the time about allowing a
The community said its temple on the site.
population was growing and The society wants to build
it bought the land with the the temple, which would
intention of building a new also feature a library and
temple. residence for its head priest,
A council hearing was packed with gardens and kitchens reguarlarly fed the when they made plan changes in 2015 they on the outskirts of Hastings. The new
Hawke’s Bay and Auckland Sikh community wider community, including the homeless. should have considered it, before declaring temple would be open 24/7 for prayer and
members this morning to decide whether “Everybody is welcome to our place of it as productive land.” host up to 700 people for special events
consent for the building would be allowed. worship, [there’ll be] free food, a free place The council initially rejected a resource like weddings.
Evidence was be submitted from both to sit together. We will do gardening and consent application from the Sikh Society Despite the housing shortage in
the sides and a panel of three district projects like Takanini, we have the same of New Zealand in January, saying it could Hastings, several housing developments
councillors were expected to make their projects in mind.” set a precedent allowing what it calls “urban proposed on farmland in recent years have
decision in private. A Sikh MP, Kanwaljit Sing Bakshi of the creep” on productive land. been rejected by the council for the same
Gudwara Sahib Hastings committee National Party, flew from Auckland to show A Hastings District Council report to reason.
member Jagjiwan Singh said the new his support at the objection hearing and A decision is expected in 15 days.
councillors advising them not to grant the
temple would be open to all members of said the council should make an exception consent said it would create an adverse This article by Radio New Zealand is published
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PBRS fetes Indian subcontinent students for

bringing glory at Hospitality Championship 2019
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD minute mistakes
T
he Professional Business & and polished
Restaurant School (PBRS) me for the
which is part of Cornell competition,
Education Group has won 26 and I am so
medals in 13 different categories at happy that I
the Auckland Regional Hospitality won silver and
Championship 2019. now I am so
“Behind my success of winning a
The championship took place in the enthusiastic to go for gold in next
gold there are blessings of my mother,
last week of June in which 26 students one,” Shally Sharma said.
my family after God,” Mr Mehta said.
from the institution participated, Sri Lankan student Nishadi
Level 5 Hospitality student
including Asian students and from Pradeepika Panthiyage said she took
Bhushan Khadka, commended his
the Indian sub-continent. pride in coming from a place that is
“It is with great pride that we tutors for training him with excellence
renowned for its hospitality.
report our students’ excellent results, to win his feat.
“The Auckland Regional was such
especially the students from the “I couldn’t have done it without my a great experience and I would like
Indian sub-continent who worked tutor Mr. Mohit, the value of training to thank all my PBRS trainers Chef
hard and brought a number of was impeccable, and I want to thank Vijay, Chef Raj and Chef Anthony for
medals in different categories,” a PBRS Shyam and Shanti from Rohini supporting me throughout,” Nishadi
spokesperson said. International who inspired me to Panthiyage added.
“This gratifying result is a study at PBRS. Aspiring chef Chetna Patel added
reflection of all the extra hours “I am looking forward to the that winning the award was truly a
of work and passion that our
National Championships to bring defining moment for her.
Cookery and Hospitality tutors
put in to ensure that our students pride to my country, Nepal and my “Culinary being never a passion, I
received excellent training, that family,” Mr Khadka added. found my inspiration with the twists
is up to date and relevant to the Another silver medal recipient and turns of my life came out to be.
cookery/hospitality industry in New Shally Sharma thanked PBRS tutors “Winning this award, I consider
Zealand,” the spokesperson added. for checking on the small mistakes myself trying to be someone that
and polishing the skills. Shally aimed I should be and this outlines my
Winner of a gold medal in one thanks to my parents, especially chef
to win gold in the next championship.
of the categories Mayank Mehta Raj. Their inspiration and motivation
“I feel so grateful to my parents
thanked his tutors Mohit Sharma
who pushed me to participate, given has taken me to achieve who I am
and the institution for giving him
me the confidence and do my best supposed to be and I am proud Chef
the opportunity to learn and give his
Sharma, Anjana and Olivia Ramos every time who gave me a chance to in this competition. I feel thankful to my home and would be to the
best.
for believing in me, motivating me participate. to Olivia Ramos who taught me the career I choose,” Chetna Patel said.
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Indian Curries: Bringing food

diversity in aged-care homes
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
I
ndian curries have become popular in one Each week Hakan
of Auckland’s aged-care homes, thereby sits down with his
pushing the envelope of food-diversity in
an altogether new territory. Sous-Chef Shalin
Auckland’s Bupa David Lange Aged- Dixit to plan the menu
Care Home in Mangere is excited about the
growing popularity of Indian curries amongst a week in advance,
its residents. sampling flavours and
Trialling new plant-based, chicken, and egg
curries has meant the care home cuisine is the feedback from
providing significantly healthier meal options residents and their
for residents.
Currently, there are 89 residents at the care
families have helped
home, of which 22 are of Indian-descent, the immensely.
care home manager Yvonne Kleyn told the
Indian Weekender.
“The curry options are trendy with most of
the residents (not just Indian residents), usually
of Indian descent and is one of 48 Bupa care
more than half of the residents choose the curry
homes, 34 retirement villages, and seven
but
rehabilitation sites across New Zealand.
it varies from week to week but the curry
with their curries, to which the team was more Balkrishan Madan, a David Lange Care
option has gradually becoming the meal of
“We’ve also been able to widen the range than happy to oblige. Home resident, told the Indian Weekender that
choice” Yvonne said.
from the normal red meat curries like pork and Hakan, who is celebrating four years in his he enjoyed the healthier curries.
“When it comes to curry dishes, the kitchen
beef that were served by saying to ourselves role as kitchen manager, says not only has “I really like the flavours and variety. Some
has found innovative new ways to provide
‘why don’t we mix it up’,” Hakan said. his Indian menu range expanded but also his are different to what I traditionally used to
variety and healthy alternatives at mealtimes,”
Each week Hakan sits down with his Sous- knowledge of the Indian food. have, but I like the change because they taste
Yvonne added.
Chef Shalin Dixit to plan the menu a week in “I’ve learnt that egg curries in India are good,” Balkrishnan said.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender, their
advance, sampling flavours and the feedback considered to be meat and so are accepted as a It is important to note that the Bhartiya Samaj
Kitchen Manager Hakan Yuksel said, “The
from residents and their families have helped dinner meal option and not just lunch,” Hakan Charitable Trust and Bupa had partnered to
difference between the menu now, compared to
immensely. said. bring out the first culturally appropriate South
three years ago is considerable.”
Recent feedback from a resident was a David Lange Care Home, located in Mangere Asian Wing at the David Lange Aged Care
“We have introduced vegetarian curry
request for plain, healthier yoghurt to be served East, has a growing population of residents home by the name of “Ashirwad” in 2015.
options that were never there before.”
Bhartiya Samaj host motivational

workshop for seniors
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
It was a highly
motivational workshop
that was organised
B by Bhartiya Samaj
hartiya Samaj Charitable Trust
collaborated with GOPIO (Global
Organisation of People of Indian Charitable Trust in
Origin) to host a motivational workshop for the
senior members of the Indian community. collaboration with
Going by the title, ‘How to lead life to the
fullest’ the workshop and presentation inspired
GOPIO NZ where
the senior members on how to make the most we witnessed the
of their time in engaging themselves and follow
their little dreams and aspirations to lead the participation of around
Life to the fullest.
“It was a highly motivational workshop that 200 senior members
was organised by Bhartiya Samaj Charitable
Trust in collaboration with GOPIO NZ where healthy ageing is to find joy and happiness in
we witnessed the participation of around 200 the activities one enjoys which may change
senior members,” Chairperson of Bhartiya over time.
Samaj, Jeet Suchdev said. “This inspiring workshop not only
“The workshop was presented by a renowned enlightened the souls of the seniors but also
psychologist Dr Prakash Grover who aimed to motivated the seniors to live positively and
educate the seniors on how best senior citizens cherish every moment, and it was evident
can enjoy life and lead it with happiness,” Mr through their energy and smiles at the event.
Suchdev added. The event was yet another milestone
The workshop strongly emphasised on achieved by Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust in
the importance of having positive thinking, their efforts to socially engage the community
learning to adapt to change, staying physically and I want to express my special thanks to
and socially active and feeling connected to the GOPIO NZ for facilitating this workshop and
near and dear ones. sharing their valuable time and efforts in the
“Staying physically active- walking, upliftment of their zeal is truly commendable,”
running, exercise and yoga etc. are important Mr Suchdev added.
to be mentally active,” Dr Groved advised the Bhartiya Samaj hosts several other activities
seniors at the event. and outdoor events for the senior citizens
Dr Grover also added that the recipe to throughout the year.
Indian govt reveals 2019-20 Harbhajan Mann’s

scholarship programme for maiden Wellington
diaspora children
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD show gets standing
T ovation
he Government of India
has opened the academic
registration of the
Scholarship Programme for the ¡¡ RIZWAN
children of Indian diaspora for MOHAMMAD
the year 2019-20.
P
The scholarship offer is open unjabi singer and star
for children of Indian origin, non-resident Of these 50 scholarships, a third shall Harbhajan Mann’s
Indians, OCI cardholders of 68 countries to be reserved for children who are pursuing show in Wellington
assist them in pursuing Under Graduate courses studies in India, that is also subject to fulfilling earlier last weekend received
in Indian Universities/ Institutes. a standing ovation by a
eligibility conditions. If any of these seats are
The students can avail of these scholarships packed audience of hundreds.
not filled up, they will be made available to
for the courses in the Central University of The singer had earlier
applicants from other categories under SPDC
India and Institutions accredited “A” Grade by performed in Auckland
and vice-versa.
NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation several times, but this was his
The 17 ECR countries that have 50 seats Harbhajan’s show as expected was full of
Council). maiden performance in Wellington, which was
earmarked are Afghanistan, Bahrain, Indonesia, nostalgic hit numbers that he has sung in his
Financial assistance under the SPDC scheme organised by Wellington Punjabi Sports and
Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Cultural Club due to public demand. early years in the industry along with songs
will be provided for specific undergraduate
Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, The live concert was held on Friday, July 26 from his hit films and albums.
courses in Professional and Non-Professional
Syria, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and at Sacred Heart College, which was selected as “What a night, spellbinding performance
courses, except medical and related courses.
Yemen. a bigger venue since the previous event centre which will last in the memories of people for
The financial assistance includes tuition fee,
All selected Persons of Indian Origin had a lesser capacity. many years,” posted one of the concert-goers
admission fee and post-admission services, and (excluding OCIs and PIO Cardholders) should “The demand for the event was huge and so after Harbhajan Mann’s event.
only fresh year students (First Year) are eligible obtain a valid student visa issued by the Indian was the turnout at the concert,” a spokesperson Just before the show on Friday, July
for this scholarship. Missions or Posts abroad. The visas can also for Wellington Punjabi Sports & Cultural Club 26, Harbhajan Mann was honoured at the
The financial assistance is up to 75 per cent be obtained by producing the admission offer said. Parliament for his contribution to the Punjabi
of the Institutional Economic subject to a letter received from their respective Institutes. The show started with the famous song
entertainment industry.
maximum of USD 4000 per annum. English will be the medium of instruction at ‘Pta ni rab’, followed by his range of other hit
“Punjabi music legend Harbhajan Mann was
A total of 150 selected students will be numbers as Kangan, Galla’n Goriya’n, Punjabi
all the institutes. bestowed with this honour in the NZ parliament
receiving the scholarships without earmarking Boliya’n etc.
Interested students can apply online to SPDC by National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi,”
NRIs and PIOs. 50 of the 150 scholarships will “There were two sets of audiences at the
scheme through the website www.spdcindia. concert, one who were mesmerised Harbhajan’s the spokesperson from WPSCC said.
be reserved for Children of Indian workers gov.in. The site also directs to the guidelines songs who sat on their seats comfortably Harbhajan Mann’s show in Auckland
(CIWG) in the 17 Emigration Check Required and application form for the academic session enjoying the show and the others who went on Saturday, July 27 was also said to be a
(ECR) countries which will be subject to 2019-20. The last date for the registrations is on to the space allocated for the audience to massive success with a full house attendance at
fulfilling eligibility conditions. November 30, 2019. dance,” the organisers said. Vodafone Events Centre.
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TASMANZ completes five years, offers

host of emerging new talents
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
T
ASMANZ, Tamil Short Movie The film fest screened eight
Association New Zealand hosted its films at the event organised
fifth annual film festival earlier in July
screening eight New Zealand shot and made
at Dorothy Winston
short films in New Zealand. Centre on Saturday, July
TASMANZ is a youth-led initiative with a 13 that was attended by
passion for showcasing local cinematography
talent amongst the Tamil community in New approximately 600 people
Zealand. The talents include everything from the community.
related to film making – from cinematography,
music, acting, to dialogue and story writing,
screenplay, editing, directing etc.
TASMANZ organises an annual film
competition and the competing teams’ films
that are produced are screened at a grand film
festival,” a spokesperson from TASMANZ told
The Indian Weekender.
The film fest screened eight films at the
event organised at Dorothy Winston Centre
on Saturday, July 13 that was attended by
approximately 600 people from the community.
“The show was a huge success with a crowd
of almost 600 people attending, many of them
supporters amongst the Sri Lankan and Indian
Tamil community,” the spokesperson added.
As for the rules of the short film festival,
with workshops and meetings throughout the
the films can be of any genre, but they have
to adhere to a given guideline drawn by year, and by also entering locally made films in
TASMANZ since its inception in 2015. international short film competitions.
The guidelines state that the films should “We are proud that some of our competitors
be between six and twelve minutes have a and their productions have received
classification rating between General Audience international recognition and appraisal on
to Mature, have Tamil as a major language of distinguished global platforms.
the film and should be entirely shot in New “As a member of the organisation, the journey
Zealand within a set time. to date has been memorable, and we have grown
This year of the eight films screened- immensely and the support from the executive
Aadhalaal Kaadhal Seiveer won the most awards
team members, sponsors and guests have been
bagging six trophies in different categories Role, Vishwa Balasubramanian. Kanmun Kandaenae.
such as Best Short Film 2019, Best Supporting a fuel that has driven our passion for continuing
Other winners from the 15 different award A spokesperson from the organising team
Actor- Gopi Dinakaran, Best Screenplay and offering a platform for creative Tamil people
categories were Best Production Design- regards TASMANZ as a group that encourages,
Director (Beta Factory Productions), Best Sriprasanth Balaras for the film Kural, Best in New Zealand and we are always happy to
supports and promotes film making creativity
Editing by Bhaskar Nagarajan and Best Actress Dialogue to Sethu from Sachi Productions, welcome new competitors,” the spokesperson
amongst Tamil New Zealanders.
in Lead Role, Yalini Kandheswari. The winning Best Concept to Pirunthan Balaras for Kural, said.
“We have grown from our early beginnings
team also received a $1000 grand prize award. Best Supporting Actress to Mrs Jeyagowri People interested in TASMANZ work
five years ago, and each year we thrive on
Film Kaadhal Kaaram Koffee won three Sivakumaran for Varan, Best Child Artist to can contact them through their highly active
awards namely Runners Up for Best Short Thiyaasri Dhayaanand for the film Minmini challenging and developing our competitors in
Facebook page, know more about updates and
Film category, Best Music Director Sashank and Best Cinematography to Vishwa the film fest,” the spokesperson said.
new ventures.
Sivasubramanian and Best Actor in a Lead Balasubramanian for the film Meendum The organisation supports the Film Festival
Full houses in Auckland & Wellington

for funny man Manish Tyagi
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD between family members and relatives, some to let out his frustrations,” Mr Tyagi said in an
N
for couples in long-distance relationships, interview.
aval Commander-turned-corporate
workplace scenarios and some from his tenure The show in Auckland that started at 7:15
trainer and stand-up comedian Manish p.m. continued for an hour and forty-five
working as a Naval Commander with the Indian
Tyagi delivered an almost full house minutes until 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, as
Navy for 23 years.
show in Auckland and a sold-out show in the audience was having too much fun to take
Wellington last weekend. Referring to himself as living a single
a break.
Charged up for his second show in Auckland, life with his mother in Delhi, he said he was “It was great fun to see people having fun
Manish said he was very excited to be back in inspired to do stand up comedian after being with their drinks at the shows,” Manish
Auckland and entertain his audience with his motivated by his daughter. added.
laugh-a-minute jokes based on funny situations, In an interview with The Indian Weekender, Manish says his second outing
often dripping with sarcasm. Manish said it’s these little sarcastic comments in New Zealand has encouraged
Both shows this time were R18 and perhaps and moments, and at times, the silly mistakes him to return to the country and
the reason for success of both the shows. perform another show soon.
that people make, help create funny stories and
“The Indian community living here does Manish’s maiden show at the
jokes.
have the appetite to enjoy R18 format of Comedy Festival in Australia
“It is important to de-stress yourself – and and New Zealand in February
the show – which means the artist makes
sarcasm and joking around with your daily life 2018 was a huge success,
adult jokes and references, and uses what is
considered coarse language that the audience situations can actually make hilarious jokes,” and his recent experience in
enjoys and applauds,” the organisers hosting Manish Tyagi said. Auckland and Wellington were
the Wellington leg of the show said. “Referring to his stint in stand-up comedy, extraordinarily successful too.
Manish Tyagi’s jokes continually received Manish says making people laugh through his The show was organised by
thunders of applause, cheers, hoots, the observations in and around people and different The Indian Weekender and there
auditorium echoing with laughter. places is something he enjoys and feels that are more such delights in store so keep
Many of his jokes reference relationships de-stresses him- also gives him the window an eye on www.ticketbazaar.co.nz
Long distance relationship checkmated

by Immigration New Zealand
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
Lately, INZ has come under

A
n unfazed Auckland woman
is committed to not give
increasing public criticism for
up on her long-distance
relationship with an Indian man from
the state of Punjab after Immigration
New Zealand rejected his visitor visa.
the extraordinary delays in
The story of 40-year-old Kiwi
native Lolini Tongi Vaka and 24-year-
the processing of partnership-
old Simran Singh of Punjab has all
the elements thrill and pain that any based visitors visas causing
long-distance relationship starting on
social media is expected to endure, disquiet among a large section
including the roadblocks raised by
the Immigration department. of the community.
Recently, Immigration New
Zealand (INZ) has rejected Simran’s
“It was a great ceremony and on a Facebook page of Indians in
visa application to come to New
a great experience of marrying in New Zealand sometime in March
Zealand for the first time to get
Indian tradition in the presence of his 2018.
married to Lolini in a culturally
family members,” Lolini said. “It all started with a pretty simple
appropriate manner.
On being probed further on how conversation I struck up on with
Lately, INZ has come under
was the reaction of Simran’s family Simran on that page that kicked off
increasing public criticism for
members about the prospects of things between us.”
the extraordinary delays in the
him getting married with a woman “Soon we found ourselves chatting
processing of partnership-based
from an alien culture and country, on the facebook messenger, with
visitors visas causing disquiet among
Lolini said, “In fact it was his mum most of the conversations getting
a large section of the community.
and uncle [mum’s brother] who longer in the next few months,”
In this case, the visa request was
for a culturally arranged marriage, approached me to ask if we were in a Lolini said.
to meet Simran, the first being in my first question to Simran,” Lolini works full time for a local
and INZ has declined the application relationship when I was visiting them
July 2018 itself, just a few months asked a frustrated Lolini, who has
because their relationship status for the second time.” security agency in Auckland and
after they first started chatting on never before had the experience
did not fall under the category of “Everyone present in the marriage is helping Simran file another visa
facebook, Lolini told The Indian of negotiating with Immigration
culturally arranged marriage. ceremony there was happy for us application.
Weekender. authorities.
Lolini was visiting Simran in “I was in India when his Licensed However, refusing to let a faceless being together and had a great time,” Simran lives and works in Punjab
India in June 2019 when Simran’s Immigration Adviser Jagjeet Singh system decide the fate of her budding Lolini recalled about the time he got with a local pharmacy retailer.
Immigration Adviser called him to of Immigration Matters NZ called love and relationship Lolini married married in India. She is hopeful of continuing this
inform that INZ has declined his visa him informing about the outcome of with Simran in the presence of all Recalling more on how their long-distance relationship and said,
application. visa application,” Lolini said. his family members in a local Sikh relationship started at the first place, “I want to give every possible chance
It was her second visit to India “Why would INZ do that was Temple. Lolini said “I first came across him to this relationship.”
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fifth of their income in future
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¡MILLENNIALS NOW INVESTING A FIFTH OF THEIR INCOME IN FUTURE WEALTH
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esearch by fund manager Nikko Asset their attitudes to investing and saving, to help entertainment), savings or investments, or The survey also asked respondents how
Management has highlighted that find out what they want from a fund manager. others. important it was to them personally to have
when it comes to investment, New “Among the questions asked were how Average figures included 17% on savings or investments and savings: critical, very
Zealanders are now starting young – with much of their regular income they devote to investment, 26% on mortgage or rent and 39% important, important, nice to have but not
Millennials spending as much of their income savings and investments; and how important on daily spending and bills. important or not Important at all?
on investments as their parents, and seeing it was to them personally to have savings and Notably, the survey found 25-34-year-olds Nationwide, 28% said critical, 51% very
investing as more ‘important’ than any other investments,” says Carter. “Of particular note were devoting as much to savings/investment important and 18% important. Just 3% said
age group.
was the strong showing of the 25-34-year-olds, as 55-64-year-olds (19%) ‘nice to have but not important’ and less than
Nikko AM surveyed more than 1000 people
whom our survey suggests are well aware of the Other groups who exceeded the average 1% said not important at all.
aged 25+ with household incomes over $75,000
to support the launch of its GoalsGetter online need to start early to achieve goals.” for savings or investment included males By age, 25-34-year-olds were more
investment advice platform. The survey asked respondents to estimate (18%), especially those aged 45-54 (20%). investment-focused than most of their seniors,
Nikko AM NZ managing director George the proportion of income they spent on key Significantly lower results were recorded for with 31% saying investments were of critical
Carter says as well as asking Kiwis about the expenses: mortgage/rent, day to day spending 35-44-year-olds (14%), especially females of importance. Only 65-99-year-olds were more
new technology, the firm gathered insights into and bills, discretionary spending (e.g. likely to say critical (35%). By comparison, just
that age (12%).
20% of those 35-44 said the same.
74% of Kiwis considering

an electric vehicle - survey
K
iwis are onboard the electric vehicle revolution with 74
per cent saying they would consider buying one for their
next vehicle, according to a recent Trade Me survey.
Head of Motors at Trade Me Alan Clark said over 1,300
New Zealanders took part in the survey which looked at Kiwis’
perceptions of electric vehicles (EVs).
“We were keen to see how much EVs had come onto the radar
of petrol-head New Zealand. We were stunned to find out that
nearly three-in-four New Zealanders would consider an EV for
their next vehicle.”
Mr Clark said New Zealanders had recently warmed up to
EVs. “Just last year we asked Kiwi motorists the same question
and only half of respondents said they’d look at an EV for their
next vehicle. That is a huge shift in mindset in just 12 months.
“With climate change top of mind for many people, a range of
new models on the market, rising fuel costs and the government’s
new plan to subsidise EVs, we think more Kiwis will make the
switch in the near future.
“The initial outlay, however, is the biggest deterrent for New
Zealanders with 69 per cent claiming the cost of buying an EV
is the number one reason why they haven’t already jumped on
the bandwagon.”
Mr Clark said the average cost for an EV on Trade Me in June
was approximately $25,000 while the average petrol/diesel car
was just $16,000.
Retail sector
sluggish during
second quarter
R
etail sector activity remained sluggish during the 2nd
quarter of 2019, according to Retail NZ's latest Retail
Radar report.
“A continuing pattern of business uncertainty coupled with
the lack of desire to spend from consumers saw 58 per cent of
retailers report that they failed to hit their sales targets in the latest
Retail Radar report,” Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford
said today. "While the end of 2018 was relatively positive, has
not continued for the first half of 2019, which means a great deal
of pressure to meet annual targets will be on retailers during the
second half of the year.”
"Retailers continue to face higher costs on the back of increases
in the minimum wage, which rose to $17.70 on 1 April, and 27
per per cent of retailers they expect to employer fewer staff over
the next three months. Retailers are generally looking ahead
with more pessimism than before when it comes to achieving
next quarter’s sale targets. For the first time in recent years, we
are seeing more retailers report that they do not think they will
meet or exceed sales targets for the next three months."
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New Zealand shares drug worry Fiji aims

to reduce
N
ew Zealand shares Fiji’s concerns and Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Brigadier
those of Pacific countries about the illicit
drug trade and “what a menace and clear
General Sitiveni Qiliho confirmed that locals and
foreigners were producing hard drugs for local and
greenhouse
present evil it is to our society”. overseas markets in the country.
gas from ships
T
This was the assurance from New Zealand’s He said the discovery of the South Pacific’s his was highlighted by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters as Fiji biggest drug lab at Laucala Beach Estate in Nasinu Minister for Transport Jone
works towards eradicating the illegal trade and use in 2004 showed that Fiji was utilised for “that” Usamate at the welcoming
of illicit drugs on the streets. purpose. COMPOL said this was also part of ceremony of the Secretary-General
“We need to join up our countervailing responses ongoing investigations they were conducting. for the International Maritime
to it,” said Mr Peters. “We’ve encountered some equipment used in Organization Kitack Lim at the Fiji
“That requires us to be engaging in more Nadi and that shows that it’s being produced Maritime Academy in Suva.
surveillance and more communication between "Dare locally,” he said. Usamate says the Government
I say it,
each other to arrest these people who are trafficking Brig-Gen Qiliho said earlier that the has introduced a number of national
our intelligence
these drugs and actually trafficking the spare recent billion-dollar seizure of hard policies and strategies to address the
agencies are sharing
misery of the drugs to populations whether it being drugs in the United States and Australia issue of greenhouse gas.
information and our
New Zealand or any other part of the Pacific,” their Fijian counterparts. reflected its demand in society. He adds Fiji’s Presidency of the
resources to have a
Mr Peters said in an interview with The Fiji “Dare I say it, our intelligence “This is why law enforcement in Fiji COP23 has also been significant for
far more effective
Times. He said around the Pacific, New Zealand agencies are sharing information needs to be alert as our seas are being used the Pacific in driving the plans for a
response"
was looking at a far greater engagement between and our resources to have a far more as transit point as everything that crosses the low carbon maritime transport sector.
their officials and law enforcement agencies with effective response.” illicit drug path, leaves a trail of devastation.” The Minister says similar
strategies has been taken by the IMO
THE MISSING SISTERS: Dip Chand and the Lata sisters

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emissions from ships and setting out
a vision to phase out emissions from
It was June 26, 2005 when he took the sisters and is believed to have murdered them on the same day. shipping in this century.
D
ip Chand is a name that has assessors unanimously found Secretary-General for the IMO
to come up whenever there Chand guilty as charged and he was Kitack Lim says the main threat to
are any discussions about convicted and sentenced. the Pacific is climate change.
the three missing sisters of Naria in Lim adds that after high level
Rakiraki.
Application to Adduce collaborations, the IMO adopted
The reason is because he is serving Fresh Evidence a first comprehensive and initial
a life sentence for their murders, Chand filed a fresh application strategy on how to tackle climate
with a minimum term of 19 years on November 2, 2011 for special change issues, which began in April
imprisonment. leave to appeal, which contained 13 last year. Now they’re working on
It was June 26, 2005 when he took grounds of appeal, with ground one what kind of action plan should be
the sisters and is believed to have being directly relevant to the motion taken on the initial strategies.
murdered them on the same day. for permission to adduce fresh
He was sentenced by the High evidence.
Fiji is important to
Court in Lautoka on May 19, 2006 Lata, who were respectively 19, 18, In the course of his Police caution It said the trial miscarried since New Zealand: Curr
T
after being unanimously found and 17 years of age when they were interview on July 4, 2005, Chand the Police and/or the prosecution did his was stated by
guilty by the three assessors and the murdered by the petitioner. confessed that he killed the three not disclose to the defence Chand’s New Zealand’s High
trial Judge. After being sentenced, sisters, hitting each one of them medical card kept by Natabua Commissioner to Fiji,
Chand filed an appeal against his
The incident repeatedly on the head with a stick prison and details of his medical Jonathan Curr while officiating
conviction and sentence in the Court It is common ground that the three he used to kill fish after a frenzy over examination at the Lautoka Hospital at the signing of a grant funding
of Appeal, which on October 19, young ladies were taken from their an argument he had with Ashika. on July 14, 2005 despite consenting arrangement with Fiji yesterday.
2010 affirmed the sentence imposed home in the western end of Viti Levu He substantively repeated this to the tender of Chand’s x-ray report Curr says New Zealand has a stake
on him by the High Court. by the petitioner whom they called position while responding to the dated July 14 during the trial. in Fiji’s success and the $8.6m to
He then made an application in “aaja” (grandfather) in his boat three charges that were read out to Four affidavits were filed by assist Fiji’s economic reform speaks
the Supreme Court of Fiji for special towards the nearby Malake Island him by Police on July 6, 2005. Chand in support of the motion to volumes of the ties between the two
leave to appeal against the judgment on a fishing trip and picnic. Voir dire (trial within the trial) produce the medical card containing countries.
of the Court of Appeal, but it was The following day, the boat was This was held at the High Court certain notes pertaining to his “So we’re really keen on Fiji’s
refused. found drifting with visible signs of in Lautoka from May 1 to 8, 2006, medical condition within the period success, we really invested in Fiji’s
he application was heard by the blood on the boat. The explanation during which the State called eight July 8 to August 13, 2005 as fresh success, Fiji is really an important
Judges of the Supreme Court – offered by Chand was that they were witnesses while Chand made an evidence. partner with us in the region and we
Justice Saleem Marsoof, Justice set upon by unknown persons who unsworn statement. There were two affidavits sworn are also pleased to partner with the
Sathyaa Hettige and Justice approached his boat in a red boat and The trial Judge delivered his ruling Asian Development Bank and also
by Chand on November 3 and
Sriskandarajah Sundaram who abducted the three girls after beating on May 10, holding that Chand’s to work closely with the World Bank
November 21, 2011, and by Inoke
delivered their judgment on May 8, him and rendering him unconscious. confession was made voluntarily. and the other donors to be able to
Takiveikata, who was the medical
2012. In their judgment, they said An extensive search carried out at support Fiji’s ambition for growth.”
sea in the vicinity of Malake Island The trial proper orderly attached to Natabua Prison
the petitioner (Chand) was charged The grant is expected to support
for a number of days proved futile Chand was tried before three at that time, and Dr Akhtar Ali, who
on three counts of murder contrary economic growth and create more
and the bodies of the three sisters assessors from May 10 to May was the principal medical officer at
to Sections 199 and 200 of the space for improvement in Fiji’s
were never found. 18, with 17 prosecution and three Lautoka Hospital who had examined
Penal Code, Chapter 17, of three private sector. Curr says Fiji and
defence witnesses testifying. Chand on July 14 and July 29 while New Zealand have a strong bilateral
sisters, Ashika Sherin Lata, Renuka The confession
Rohini Lata and Radhika Roshni At the end of the trial, the three he was in custody. partnership.
Air India flyers can now travel seamlessly to Fiji from 3 Indian cities
I
n simple terms, passengers of the Air India and Fiji Airways Fiji via Hong Kong or Singapore.
can seamlessly connect from Indira Gandhi International Meenakshi Mallik, Commercial Director, Air India stated that
Airport (DEL) in Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International the national carrier was happy to establish codeshare partnership
Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, Chennai International Airport with Fiji Airways thereby expanding Air India’s network and
(MAA) in Chennai to Fiji via Hong Kong or Singapore. offering wider connectivity to its passengers.
Meenakshi Mallik, Commercial Director, Air India stated that “Fiji Airways was delighted to add Air India to our growing
the national carrier was happy to establish codeshare partnership list of international airline partners. With our direct services from
with Fiji Airways thereby expanding Air India’s network and Hong Kong and Singapore to Nadi, Indian visitors can travel to
offering wider connectivity to its passengers travel to Fiji from three cities. Equally, our guests from Fiji and
Air India passengers can now fly seamlessly from Delhi, the South Pacific will have many more options to connect to
Mumbai, and Chennai to Fiji via Hong Kong or Singapore. A Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai for leisure, business and medical
codeshare pact has been inked between the national carrier of travel on Air India flights,” Fiji Airways Managing Director and
India and flag carrier of Fiji, Fiji Airways. As per the agreement, chief executive Andre Viljoen said.
there will be convenient connections between three Indian metro Air India was planning to launch a direct flight to the Saudi
cities and the picturesque South Pacific nation. Air India said where it has no presence. commercial hub and port city of Jeddah from Lucknow, beginning
that from August 1, the codeshare partnership between the two In simple terms, passengers of the Air India and Fiji Airways from the winter schedule. Currently, the airline operates a daily
airlines will come into effect. can seamlessly connect from Indira Gandhi International Airport flight to Jeddah from the UP capital via New Delhi. With the
Under the Code sharing pact, an airline can book its passengers (DEL) in Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) direct flight, the journey time from Lucknow will come down by
on its partner carriers to provide seamless travel to destinations in Mumbai, Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai to 3 hours, Air India said Monday.
Thought of the week
"If you don't design your own life plan, chances
are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess
what they have planned for you? Not much."
–Jim Rohn
Editorial Auckland Weather forecast for the week

02 August – 08 August 2019
Has New Zealand Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu
finally shed its
reticence towards On-and-off Partly Parlty Clouds and A touch o Sunshine A few
the Indo-Pacific?
rain and sunny sunny sun dafr and pactcy morning
drizzle clouds showers
O
n Thursday, August 1, it seems that New Zealand has finally been able to shed its long- 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 16° 16°
held reticence, if not ambivalence towards the “Indo-Pacific” – as a regional ordering 8°
10° 8° 8° 9° 10° 10°
framework.
When a seemingly innocuous press release from the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Trade affirmed, “New Zealand enjoyed engaging with our regional partners on the challenges
facing the Indo-Pacific and discussing how to deepen our cooperation.” This week in New Zealand’s history
This was a remarkable departure from the past, where for a quite a long time New Zealand
has remained persistent, to a level of stubbornness, to abstain from the use of the term “Indo- 3 August 1872
Pacific” from any official communiqué suggesting the deep-down mental block within its Anthony Trollope arrives for New Zealand tour
A
strategic community. nthony Trollope (1815–1882), one of the Victorian era’s most famous novelists, landed at
Experts of international relations are of the opinion that the concept of the Indo-Pacific has Bluff to begin a two-month tour of New Zealand.
been rapidly gaining precedence, gradually pushing the long-preferred strategic order of the
“Asia-Pacific.” 4 August 1923
The concept of Asia-Pacific visualised Asia and Pacific as a strategic continuum whereby
enmeshing economies of the West Pacific with those of East Asia and to some extent South Rail tunnel pierces the Southern Alps
East Asia. As opposed to this, the concept of Indo-Pacific is based on the premise that the Indian
and the Pacific oceans form a single strategic space and underscores the growing importance of
India as a strategic player in ‘Asia’s regional security architecture.
T he opening of the 8.5-km Ōtira tunnel completed the long-planned transalpine railway
between Christchurch and Greymouth. At the time, it was the longest tunnel in the southern
hemisphere and the sixth-longest in the world.
New Zealand, foreign policy mandarins, have consciously refrained from officially
acknowledging the fast-changing paradigm, despite having an acute understanding of the changing 4 August 1965
strategic realities. Cook Islands achieves self-government
F
Just last year in June 2018 during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Defence Minister Ron
irst included within the boundaries of New Zealand in 1901, the islands were governed by
Mark was notably adamant to use the term Asia-Pacific as opposed to his peers from the region,
a Resident Commissioner until 1946. When they achieved self-government, Cook Islanders
when the idea of “Indo-Pacific was being trumpeted in ‘Asia’s premier security conference'.
remained New Zealand citizens.
In fact, in the following Q + A session, Minister Mark was categorically asked why in his speech
he preferred to use the term “Asia-Pacific.”
As late as in October 2018, Ben King Deputy Secretary Americas and Asia Group at Ministry
5 August 1914
of Foreign and Trade Affairs (MFAT) speaking at the MFAT@75 Conference in Wellington New Zealand enters the First World War
accentuated the preference towards “Asia-Pacific” instead of the resurgent “Indo-Pacific.”
To be fair to Wellingtonian foreign policy mandarins, and the academic community, not only
they are supremely aware of the fast-changing strategic situation in its proximity and far and
F ollowing the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian
throne, and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, on 28 June
1914, Germany gave its ally Austria-Hungary a ‘blank cheque’ to take whatever action it deemed
beyond but have held to its preference for Asia-Pacific purely because it served New Zealand’s appropriate.
most critical interest.
The Asia-Pacific has harnessed and underpinned regional peace and prosperity for decades and 8 August 1995
served New Zealand’s interests in forging access to its small advanced trading economy with the
vast markets of Asia.
Shakti begins in New Zealand
NZ strategic experts have been closely following the rise and the rise of the concept of “Indo-
Pacific” in the preceding decade, however more robustly in the last few years. O n 8 August 1995 Farida Sultana and seven other women met to discuss the establishment
of a culturally specialist support service for Asian, Middle Eastern and African women in
New Zealand. Sultana had been working as a volunteer at an Auckland Women’s Refuge and saw
They are also closely following the fact that international commentators have begun using
“Indo-Pacific” in a strategic sense from about 2005, and by 2010-2014 gaining precedence in a need for culturally sensitive assistance and support.
Indian, Australian, and US official documents and speeches.
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The Indian Weekender Friday, August 02, 2019 OPINION/EDITORIAL 17
India slow in checking brain drain:

Nobel laureate
KASHMEERA SAMBAMURTHY would say that India has not invested as much
I
ndia-born scientist Venkatraman as China, not nearly as much.
Ramakrishnan had made headlines in 2009 And China is very rapidly catching up
when he was jointly awarded the Nobel with the West. I don’t see that same speed of
Prize in Chemistry along with two of his peers catching up in India.
for their research on the structure and function China is also attracting a lot of well-known
of the ribosome. Chinese scientists to return to the country.
In an exclusive interview with 101Reporters More importantly, they are also attracting
earlier in the Rajasthan capital, Ramakrishnan international scientists, westerners who have a
spoke on brain drain and what China is doing to lab in China and they train the next generation
check the problem while India isn’t. of Chinese students. I don’t see anything like
this in India.
Q: How equipped do you think India is
for making path-breaking discoveries? Q: If Indian scientists with overseas ex-
A: I think it’s not just a question of providing posure do return to their homeland, in
which ways can it catalyse advancement
equipment and things like that, it’s also a
in research
question of having good mentors and people
A: When Deng Xiaoping opened China and
who themselves have made path-breaking
allowed Chinese students to study abroad, he
discoveries, because that is how young people
was criticised by some people who said it could
learn. They learn it from people who have done
result in tremendous brain drain. 17
very well. India has a lot of good scientists but sake of equipment. They go because there is that’s where probably most of the brain drain is,
And he said even if one out of a hundred
not quite so many who are world leaders in their an overall environment in which they want to where they go as students and don’t come back.
comes back, it will be useful for advancing
field. So, what India needs is more of those. work. Like they have colleagues with whom
Chinese science and technology. Q: How crucial is the role of technology
And that will happen gradually if the they interact.
I think that’s the way to look at it. Not in a country’s overall development
government invests in science and technology. And freedom, less bureaucracy and so on.
everybody will come back. Going from any A: If it weren’t for science and technology,
Q: In terms of providing an environ- country to any other country broadens your There are many reasons as to why people we couldn’t even support half of today’s world
ment conducive to research, how does mindset and you learn new ways of thinking. migrate. population.
India fare in comparison with other So, these people when they come back, often Another is that they go abroad to study, as I Life expectancy has doubled in the last 100
countries will do interesting and important work. did, and then they get used to the lifestyle there, years. In the previous centuries, 2,000 years,
A: It is hard to say because I really don’t the freedom and the scientific environment and
Q: What do you think is responsible for there was no increase in life expectancy. I think
know about the infrastructure in India. But then it’s hard for them to come back.
brain drain from India? there is no question that science and technology
there are some places that are doing well. I That might just be a stronger reason and
A: I think people don’t just migrate for the are of critical importance.
Data as driver of Indian economy

AMIT KAPOOR on city governance.
W
hile oil was the central The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
resource around which (Clean India Mission) has been
the world revolved in the supplemented with a data-based
initiative, the Swachh Survekshan
twentieth century, the battle ground
(Cleanliness Survey) to access the
has shifted in recent times. Data is
performance of Indian regions on
the oil of the digital era.
cleanliness and instill among them a
A recently released documentary
competitive spirit.
on Netflix, The Great Hack, based
Such steps towards data-based
on the Cambridge Analytica scandal
governance are in the right direction
claims that data has become more
but need to be heavily ramped up to
valuable than oil as of last year.
achieve the $5 trillion target.
Even though the documentary
A large volume of data is still not
focuses on the perils of personal data
available in digital format, which
in the hands of a few corporates,
needs to be addressed. A lot of
there is a case to be made for how the
government departments a
right data in right hands can act as a
re also reluctant or slow in sharing
powerful development tool. informed and localized. Michael results of the recent general elections.
On a promising note, data.
India, for instance, has set an Lewis exemplified in his highly The BJP government in its first This trend needs to change and
ambitious goal for itself of becoming data is already proving
acclaimed book, Moneyball, on how term had identified 115 districts as periodicity of data needs to be
a $5 trillion economy by 2024. the general manager of Oakland effective in generating “aspirational” using a set of socio- maintained to ensure timely and
A lot has been discussed and Athletics, Billy Beane, managed societal returns across economic indicators, which were effective decision-making.
debated on the development target to build a better baseball team with India. The relocation of quite simply the most underdeveloped Moreover, even when data is
and its feasibility, but it cannot be less money using statistics and data regions in India. collected and published regularly,
people in Odisha before
denied that the goal is a worthy analytics. The poorest households in these many government departments
one to pursue and would require a cyclones that could
His evidence-based approach districts were directly targeted with collect and collate them in silos using
focused approach by the government allowed him to allocate resources potentially kill thousands various social welfare schemes. In different formats and technology.
on key growth areas to obtain the judiciously and immediately brought is one such example. a recognition of the government This impedes its effective
desired results. the team at par with more well- efforts, the voters elected the BJP and efficient usage.
Achieving optimal returns with endowed clubs. on which it is based. into power in over 60 per cent of the In times when data is becoming the
limited resources in a short time Today, baseball teams have moved Data-driven policy making also “aspirational” districts. most prized commodity, building a
frame will be a challenging ask. Data on from signing players based on has the benefit of driving a more Thus, data-based policy making robust mechanism of its collection,
will play a key role in adopting a gut instinct to using data analytics to informed and rational public debate evidently has a substantial impact on publication and usage for policy
focused approach in this case. inform its key decisions. Likewise, across the country. the people. decisions can give India a significant
The infrastructure of the national the Indian economy needs to adopt On a promising note, data The Indian government has developmental push.
data system in India will be put to a such an evidence-based decision- is already proving effective in recognized the relevance of data However, it must also be noted that
test during these years. making approach. generating societal returns across in policymaking and put in place a critical dimension of data usage is
They are the mortar on which the It will allow governments to gain India. The relocation of people in mechanisms that will deliver better the protection of personal information
scaffolding of the Indian economy a more holistic view of its citizens Odisha before cyclones that could quality of public data on development of citizens. It is a powerful tool that
will rest. and help them better respond to the potentially kill thousands is one such parameters. can transform lives but comes with
Data needs to play a larger and dynamically changing needs of the example. The Ministry of Housing and privacy risks. A responsible usage of
larger role in the daily decision- public. Another major indication of Urban Affairs has launched the data analytics in governance is the
making process of the government Since good governance is all about data usage transforming into good DataSmart Cities to leverage data that need of the hour.
as it will make governance more delivery, data should be the conduit governance came from the electoral can provide actionable intelligence
18 INDIA Friday, August 02, 2019 The Indian Weekender
INDIA, UK
Congress
accuses govt of
pushing talaq bill
despite absence
to jointly launch of its MPs
Global Coalition for F

our senior Congress MPs—
Vivek Krishna Tankha,
Ranjeeb Biswal, Mukut Mithi
and Pratap Singh Bajwa -- were
Disaster Resilient
missing in action when the RS passed
the contentious bill by a majority
vote, 99 to 84.
Infrastructure The Opposition on Wednesday

targeted the government in the Rajya
Sabha for not sending important
bills, including the triple talaq bill, to
a select committee for scrutiny even
after seeking the opinion of different
parties on the matter.
Ghulam Nabi Azad, leader of
Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said
opposition parties had identified
six of 23 bills as A-category and
The global coalition launched by UK and India will be a loose collective of countries which have capacity in handling demanded that they be sent to a select
post-disaster infrastructure development, and India has sounded out key players such as Japan to back the initiative. committee.
T
The parties had been under the
he initiative doesn’t seek collective of countries which have Asquith told reporters. standards and incentives, he added.
impression that the triple talaq bill
to compete with UN capacity in handling post-disaster As part of the UN Secretary Modi had raised the coalition
would be sent to a select committee,
organisations involved infrastructure development, and General’s upcoming climate summit during a meeting with Japanese
which was why several of their MPs
in relief but will complement India has sounded out key players in September, the UK is leading an Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on
had not been present in the House
their efforts. such as Japan to back the initiative. initiative on resilience in climate the margins of the G20 Summit
when it was passed.
India and the UK will jointly The initiative doesn’t seek to compete change while India will head an in Osaka on June 27 and sought
An Opposition-sponsored
launch a new Global Coalition for with UN organisations involved initiative on the industry’s role in Tokyo’s backing for the initiative.
motion to send the Muslim Women
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, in relief but will complement tackling climate change, he said. Japan is well placed to offer its
(Protection of Rights on Marriage)
first mooted by Prime Minister their efforts. Governments and industry will support because of its experience in
Bill, 2019, informally known as the
Narendra Modi, on the margins “We are strong supporters of have to build infrastructure that post-disaster rehabilitation, capacity
triple talaq bill, to a select committee
of the UN General Assembly in Prime Minister Modi’s proposal is “resilient and respectful of the building abilities and financial
of the Rajya Sabha was put to vote
September, British envoy Dominic for a global coalition and we will challenges we face in terms of abilities, foreign secretary Vijay
on Tuesday. It was defeated 99 to 84.
Asquith said on Wednesday. co-launch that coalition at the UN climate change” and the coalition Gokhale had said.
“My submission to the government
The coalition will be a loose General Assembly in September,” will work to create frameworks for
is that while, on the one hand, you
Fundamental rights can’t be determined by religion: Arun Jaitley are seeking a list of bills from the
Opposition to be sent to a select
W
hile the Constitution has what they have attempted to raise committee, on the other, you put
the “right to practise farcical objections,” he wrote. them for passage in the House and
and propagate one’s While the Constitution has the get them passed,” Azad said.
religion” as well as an individual’s “right to practise and propagate one’s He said the government had
fundamental rights in the same religion” as well as an individual’s approached the Opposition and
chapter, there is a need to do a rethink fundamental rights in the same asked which bills it wanted sent to
on provisions of personal law which chapter, there is a need to do a rethink a select committee. “We identified
violate fundamental rights, he said. on provisions of personal law which six bills as A-category for sending to
the committee and two as B-category
Former finance minister and senior violate fundamental rights, he said.
"Rituals and the list was taken by the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader cannot be He then goes on to make a
government... Unfortunately, that bill
Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that decided by the law. distinction between the rights and (triple talaq) was listed at night.”
the triple talaq bill, aimed at banning They remain squarely rituals in any religion. Trinamool Congress MP Derek
the practice of instant divorce among within the right to practise “Rituals cannot be decided by
O’Brien said the triple talaq bill and
Muslims, “exposed those who one’s religion. the law. They remain squarely the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)
consider themselves liberals”. so that the fundamentalists organisations and However, fundamental within the right to practise one’s Amendment Bill, 2019, were at the
rights belong to
“A ‘liberal’ should ordinarily be amongst the Muslims are kept perhaps even the religion. However, fundamental top of the list of bills the Opposition
all."
hostile to the idea of discrimination happy,” Jaitley wrote in his judiciary would have rights belong to all. One section of wanted examined by a select
and injustice perpetuated by an oral blog. been shocked with such a the society cannot be denied these committee.
divorce. In this case, not one spoke “Let us assume the reverse provision and would have attempted rights. What affects the right of a He said everyone was taken by
in favour of the Bill which is ending of the present situation. What if either for a repeal of the law or it citizen – in this case the Muslim surprise when the two bills were on
the injustice. such a provision existed in Hindu being declared unconstitutional. wife, cannot be determined by a the list of business on Monday and
"They raised weak arguments law? Liberals, leftists, women These people stand exposed because religion,” Jaitley wrote. Tuesday.
Smriti Irani, RS Prasad get front-row upgrade in new Lok Sabha seating plan
I
rani is a first-time Lok Sabha MP cleared the sitting arrangements front benchers have not returned to
who defeated Rahul Gandhi from for new Lok Sabha. Apart from the House.
his family bastion of Amethi. Prime minister Narendra Modi, The NDA’s share in the front row
She was also a minister since 2014 in defence minister Rajnath Singh, pie, the seats closest to the Speaker’s
the first Modi government. home minister Amit Shah, transport chair, has also increased marginally.
Union minister Smriti Irani has minister Nitin Gadkari, rural The Congress’ quota is stuck at 2 as
been allotted a seat in the coveted development minister Narendra the party bagged 51 seats, just 6 more
front row of Lok Sabha, signifying Singh Tomar, HD Sadananda Gowda than its earlier tally.
her added importance in the scheme will also occupy the front row. Former prime minister HD Deve
of things for the Narendra Modi Along with Irani, law minister Gowda, former foreign minister
government. Ravi Shankar Prasad has also been Sushma Swaraj, Congress’ floor
Irani is a first-time Lok Sabha MP given a front row seat. leader Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP
who defeated Rahul Gandhi from his The coveted front row of the patriarchs LK Advani and Murali
family bastion of Amethi. She was Indian Parliament’s Lok Sabha has Manohar Joshi are among the leaders
also a minister since 2014 in the first seen the biggest reshuffle of the who used to sit in the front row. This
Modi government. recent times in this summer as six time, many of them have retired
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla has senior parliamentarians who were while Deve Gowda lost the election.
The Indian Weekender Friday, August 02, 2019 INDIA 19
‘Humble, NEWS in BRIEF

soft spoken,’ India needs student volunteers to serve
Chikkamagaluru U nation: Minister
nion Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh
Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Wednesday said India needed student
remembers its volunteers who can be trained to serve the nation with integrity.
Inaugurating the Indian Air Force Facilitation-cum-Publicity Pavilion
favourite son at the National Bal Bhawan, the Minister said: "Students have boundless
energy and endless curiosity and have potential to develop, empower and
brighten the future of the country."
who brewed He urged the students to serve in the Indian armed forces.
Addressing a gathering of children and teachers, he said the National Bal
Bhavan was a haven for children and he appealed to them to develop love
success with for the country. The HRD Ministry said the Facilitation-cum-Publicity
Pavilion was a unique technologically advanced set up comprising a Flying
coffee Simulator, a self interactive career information kiosk, a selfie point with
fore drop of points in G suit and flying overall mannequins with special
clothing.
S
iddhartha’s ambitions were
much beyond coffee estates.
It is important to talk about rights issues: Activists
Today, the Café Coffee Day
chain operated under Coffee Day R aising a strong voice against human trafficking - which is an organised
crime in India violating basic human rights - young activists, change-
makers and minister here on Tuesday urged everyone to be more vocal on
Global has over 1,772 outlets across
India along with more in Austria such issues and shatter all stereotypes.
(Vienna), Czech Republic, Malaysia, "We must keep talking on the subject. When we say prevention is better
Egypt and Nepal. than cure, we don't want somebody to be trafficked and then we are trying
In the early 1980s, when Veerappa to show how that person was rescued and rehabilitated. Why at all should
Siddhartha Hegde set out for it happen," Shashi Panja, Minister of State, Women & Child Development
Mumbai, he borrowed Rs 7.5 lakh and Social Welfare said at an event on World Day against trafficking in
from his coffee planter father. By Persons at American Center Kolkata said.
1985, the soft-spoken youth from She said rather than talking about the government initiatives or imposing
Mudigere owned over 10,000 acres anything, the change at the grass-root level is important. It makes her
of coffee farms in the Malnad region. feel proud to see the changing mindsets as these days people are more
Out of this, just 500 acres were his fondly called ABC Siddhartha in his “He is the pride of Karnataka. He has empowered and aware of such issues.
ancestral property. taluka. created employment opportunity for Congress expels 14 Karnataka rebel legislators
T
But Siddhartha’s ambitions were On Wednesday, the shock at the thousands.”
he Congress on Tuesday expelled 14 legislators, disqualified by former
much beyond coffee estates. Inspired untimely demise of arguably the Plantations and coffee were in
Karnataka Speaker K.R. Ramesh, for anti-party activities.
by a German chain of coffee retailers, most successful business person Siddhartha’s blood. His family has
In a press communique, the party said the All India Congress Committee
he started a restaurant on Bengaluru’s from the district was palpable in been running coffee plantations for
(AICC) had approved the proposal from the Karnataka Pradesh Congress
Brigade Road in 1996. Today, the Chikkamagaluru. over 140 years in the lush Malnad
Committee seeking expulsion of these MLAs from the party.
Café Coffee Day chain operated The Karnataka Coffee Planters’ region of Chikkamagaluru district
The expelled MLAs are: Pratap Gouda Patil, B.C. Patil, Shivaram
under Coffee Day Global has over Association had declared a in Karnataka. He was born as the
Hebbar, S.T. Someshekhar, Byrati Basavraj, Anand Singh, R. Roshan
1,772 outlets across India along holiday for all estate workers in only son of coffee planter Gangaiah
Baig, Muniratna, K. Sudhakar, M.T.B. Nagaraj, Shrimant Patil, Ramesh
with more in Austria (Vienna), Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu Hegde, also a freedom fighter, and
"During Jarkiholi, Mahesh Kumatahalli and R. Shankar.
Czech Republic, Malaysia, festivals, and Hassan districts, Vasanthi.
A day before the trust vote on the B.S. Yediyurappa government in the
Egypt and Nepal. Siddhartha used while all commercial He spent his childhood at the
Assembly, the Speaker on Sunday disqualified 14 rebel legislators of the
“He had a very to have food with the establishments family’s Chethanahalli coffee estate
Congress and Janata Dal-Secular for defying party whips to attend the
close relationship with plantation workers and in his hometown and did his schooling at the Mountain
House on July 23.Three rebel Congress legislators -- Jarkiholi, Kumatahalli
coffee and wanted to he always remembered were closed for the View School in Chikkamagaluru.
and R. Shankar -- were disqualified on July 25 for defying the party whip to
take Karnataka coffee the names of people day in mourning. He completed his post-graduation
working in his attend the Assembly and vote in favour of the motion.
to global markets. He Siddhartha was known in economics from the St Aloysius
succeeded in doing so,” estates" for his philanthropic College in Mangaluru. Chandrayaan-2 orbit successfully raised
said Halappa, who has known work in Mudigere and had In the early 1980s, he moved to third time: ISRO
the family for long. “Siddhartha, with backed many major development Mumbai where he worked with JM
his good agricultural background, programmes in the area. Financial, an investment banking
started to invest in agricultural land. “During festivals, Siddhartha used firm. This was also when he studied
After coffee trading liberalised to have food with the plantation the stock market and started investing
around the same time, he started workers and he always remembered in it.
to invest coffee trading and set up the names of people working in his Senior Congress leader B L
coffee procurement centres across estates,” remembered Dr Pradeep Shankar attributed his close friend’s
Malnad through his Amalgamated Kenjige, a scientist in Cafe Coffee success to his “own self ability and
Bean Coffee (ABC) company,” he Day’s research and development determination to build such a huge
added. wing. Kanjige said the CCB boss business”. Shankar, who is from
A measure of his success, as a used to work almost 18 hours a day the same village as Siddhartha,
CCD employee said, could be that and always helped people working added: “He took Karnataka coffee
the entire chain’s coffee came from for the company. to the international level and gave
Siddhartha’s plantations. So it is no For former minister and friend employment to many. But still, he
surprise that the coffee czar, whose D K Shivakumar, Siddhartha was a remained a very humble person
body was found on the banks of the “soft-spoken and simple man” who and never discussed his business
T
Netravati river in Mangaluru, was never interfered in anyone’s life. problems family or friends.” he third orbit raising activity for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft has been
performed successfully at 3.12 p.m. on Monday, the Indian space
LS PASSES BILL TO REPEAL 68 ACTS, agency said.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the orbit
of the Chandrayaan-2 was raised to 276 x 71,792 km by firing the onboard
Tharoor for end ofAct,Sedition Law motors for 989 seconds.All spacecraft parameters are normal, it said.
T
he Lok Sabha passed the 1976, and the Motor Vehicles The fourth orbit raising manoeuvre is scheduled between 2 to 3 p.m. on
Repealing and Amending (Amendment) Act, 2001. In case of August 2.On July 22, the Chandrayaan-2 was injected into an elliptical
Bill, 2019, which seeks to first two laws, the amendment related orbit of 170x45,475 km by India's heavy lift rocket Geosynchronous
repeal 68 Acts and makes minor to substitution of certain words. been arrested in the past five years Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV Mk III) in a text book style.
amendments to four other laws Moving the Bill for passage, Law under the Sedition Law. The spacecraft comprises three segments - the Orbiter (weighing 2,379
as Shashi Tharoor (Congress) Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Demanding its abolition, Tharoor kg, eight payloads), the lander 'Vikram' (1,471 kg, four payloads) and rover
demanded abolition of the Sedition strict action would be taken against said the British government had 'Pragyan' (27 kg, two payloads).
Law and criticised the government law-breakers. The Bill, introduced in used the law against (Mahatma) The Indian space agency said the major activities include earth-bound
for its misuse. the Lok Sabha on July 25, was passed Gandhi, (Jawaharlal) Nehru and manoeuvres, the trans-lunar insertion, lunar-bound manoeuvres, Vikram's
The Bill makes minor amendments within 15 minutes as only Tharoor Bhagat Singh. "We (the government) separation from Chandrayaan-2 and touch down on the moon's South Pole.
to the Income Tax Act, 1961, the India from the opposition participated in are using it against Jawaharlal The ISRO said the trans-lunar insertion of Chandrayaan-2, which will
Institutes of Management Act, 2017, the debate. Nehru University students," the send it to the moon, is scheduled on August 14.
the Beedi Workers Welfare Fund Tharoor said over 200 people had Thiruvananthapuram MP said
20 WORLD Friday, August 02, 2019 The Indian Weekender
Bezos, Musk to help NASA NEWS in BRIEF

land first woman and next
man on Moon Goa to target tourists from Australia, UAE
F
aced with a slump in the tourism industry, Goa wants to attract
T
he US space agency has selected 13 firms -- tourists from Australia and the United Arab Emirates as part of its
including Blue Origin of Jeff Bezos and SpaceX geographical marketing strategy articulated in the state's Tourism
of Elon Musk -- to develop space technologies as Master Plan and Policy. According to a written reply tabled during the
it prepares to land humans on the Moon by 2024 with the ongoing monsoon session of the State Assembly, Tourism Minister Manohar
Artemis mission and, later, the Red Planet. Ajgaonkar said that the state government was focusing on high domestic
Various NASA centres will partner with the companies spending and international tourists.
-- which range from small businesses with fewer than a "Depending on identifying new opportunities, further diversify to markets
dozen employees to large aerospace organizations -- to such as Australia through a multi-product destination where cultural tourism
would play a major differentiation role," Ajgaonkar said in his written reply
provide expertise, facilities, hardware and software at no
quoting the draft tourism policy being prepared by the consultancy agency,
cost, the agency said in a statement on Tuesday. "Blue Origin, Marshall and Langley will evaluate KPMG. The reply also said that there was a need to tap into the markets for
"We've identified technology areas NASA needs for and mature high-temperature materials for liquid rocket 'short breaks and holidays' with new direct flights from the Middle East.
future missions, and these public-private partnerships engine nozzles that could be used on lunar landers," Currently tourists from Russia top the inbound tourist arrival charts, even as
will accelerate their development so we can implement said NASA. SpaceX will work with NASA's Kennedy British tourists rank second.
them faster," said Jim Reuter, associate administrator of Space Center in Florida to advance their technology to
NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). vertically land large rockets on the Moon. This includes Sri Lanka to offer free visas on arrival to boost tourism
Lockheed Martin will work with NASA's Langley
Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, to test materials
made from metal powders using solid-state processing
advancing models to assess engine plume interaction
with lunar regolith. SpaceX will also work with Glenn
and Marshall to advance technology needed to transfer
S ri Lanka will offer free tourism visas on arrival to citizens of almost 50
countries, a government document showed on Tuesday, as it tries to woo
back visitors after militant attacks on Easter Sunday.
to improve the design of spacecraft that operate in high- propellant in orbit, an important step in the development Islamist militants on April 21 bombed churches and luxury hotels in Sri
temperature environments. of the company's Starship space vehicle. Lanka, killing more than 250 people, including 42 foreign nationals.
Blue Origin will collaborate with NASA's Johnson The space agency has doubled down on its next giant Several countries then issued travel advisories, undermining the crucial
Space Center in Houston and Goddard to mature a leap with the Artemis mission that would take "the first tourism industry. Foreign visitor arrivals in May fell 70.8 percent, the lowest
navigation and guidance system for safe and precise woman and the next man" to the lunar surface. since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war a decade ago.
landing at a range of locations on the Moon. The programme includes an unmanned mission around A government document seen by Reuters showed the cabinet had agreed
Blue Origin will also partner with Glenn and Johnson the Moon in 2020 and a manned mission that also will to scrap tourist visas, which typically cost $20 to $40 and are applied for
to mature a fuel cell power system for the company's Blue orbit the Moon two years later. online or at Sri Lankan embassies and consulates. Visa-free entry will be
Moon lander. The system could provide uninterrupted Returning astronauts to the Moon in 2024 could cost available to 48 nations, including China, India, and the United Kingdom
power during the lunar night, which lasts for about two about $30 billion, or roughly the same price tag as the China-US trade talks to restart after G20 tariff truce
Man who created NASA's Mission Control dead U

weeks in most locations. Apollo 11 spaceflight when factoring in inflation.
S and Chinese negotiators
meet in Shanghai to resurrect
C
trade talks between the world’s two
hristopher Columbus Kraft biggest economies, with both sides
Jr. – NASA flight director downplaying expectations there will
at some of the most iconic be an imminent deal.
moments of space history -- has died. The negotiations in China’s
He was 95. financial hub will be the first face-
A legendary figure at the Johnson to-face discussions since negotiations collapsed in May, when US President
Space Center, Christopher created the Donald Trump accused China of reneging on its commitments. Washington
concept of NASA's Mission Control and Beijing have so far hit each other with punitive tariffs covering more
and developed its organization, than $360 billion in two-way trade, in a tense stand-off centred on demands
operational procedures and culture for China to curb the alleged theft of American technology and provide a
-- making it a critical element of level-playing field to US companies.
the success of human spaceflight "His The two days of talks are to be led on the US side by trade representative
programmes, the US space agency leadership Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The negotiations
said in a statement late on Monday. in this critical come as Beijing faces heavy pressure over ongoing civil unrest in Hong
"America has truly lost a area continued Kong, and with lingering ill-feeling between the US and China.
national treasure today with through the Apollo
the passing of one of NASA's that immersed him for overall human spaceflight mission British PM Boris Johnson waits for EU to move on Brexit
12 mission in
earliest pioneers -- flight director
Chris Kraft. We send our deepest
condolences to the Kraft family,"
1969." in mission procedures
and
operational issues.
challenging
planning, training and execution.
"His leadership in this critical area
continued through the Apollo 12
N ew British Prime Minister
Boris Johnson is waiting for
EU leaders to agree to renegotiate
said NASA Administrator Jim He personally invented the mission in 1969," said NASA. their Brexit deal before he meets
Bridenstine. mission planning and control He served as the center director them, his spokeswoman said, as
"Chris was one of the core team processes required for crewed space from January 1972 until his the government stepped up “no
members that helped our nation put missions, in areas as diverse as go/ retirement in August 1982, playing a deal” planning.
humans in space and on the Moon, no-go decisions, space-to-ground vital role in the success of the final “He obviously wants to meet
and his legacy is immeasurable," he communications, space tracking, Apollo missions, the Skylab crewed EU leaders and negotiate but not to be sat down and told that the EU cannot
added. Kraft joined the NASA Space real-time problem solving and space station, the Apollo-Soyuz Test possibly reopen the withdrawal agreement,” the spokeswoman said.
Task Group in November 1958 as first crew recovery. During the Apollo Project and the first flights of the Johnson, who took office last week, wants to change the exit terms struck
flight director, with responsibilities programme, Kraft was responsible space shuttle. by his predecessor Theresa May but insists he will leave the European Union
without any agreement at all if necessary on October 31.
Photo captures sea lion Brussels says it will not reopen the text.
In phone calls last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French
falling into mouth of whale President Emmanuel Macron both invited Johnson to visit, but he has yet to
announce any foreign travel ahead of the G7 summit in August.
C
hase Dekker, who is also a Bengaluru is India’s best student city,
marine biologist, took the
spectacular shot during a London global best: Study
whale-watching boat trip off the
coast of Monterey Bay, in California.
In a stunning photo, a wildlife
B engaluru has been rated as the best student city in India and London
the world’s best based on a ranking that focuses on the number and
performance of universities, employers hiring, the city’s affordability,
photographer has captured a sea lion desirability and quality of life, and the diversity of student body.
falling into the mouth of a humpback of wildlife for nearly a decade. He and began snapping pictures of the
London is the world’s best student city for the second consecutive
whale in what he calls a “once-in-a- said he was on a whale-watching incredible moment.
year, according to the sixth edition of the QS Best Student Cities Ranking
lifetime” moment. boat trip on July 22 when he noticed “I was ecstatic because I captured
compiled by global consultancy QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
Chase Dekker, who is also a a group of humpback whales on a a moment I may never see again,”
The 2019 global rankings of 120 top student cities released here on
marine biologist, took the spectacular feeding frenzy. As the animals were he said. But rest assured, Dekker
Wednesday include four Indian cities: Bengaluru (81st), Mumbai (85th),
shot during a whale-watching boat munching on anchovies, an unlucky said, the whale never closed its jaws
Delhi (113th) and Chennai (115th).
trip off the coast of Monterey Bay, in sea lion failed to get out of the way on the sea lion which was probably
Bengaluru is home to several institutions, including the Indian Institute
California, last week. in time and ended up inside the very shaken by the experience but
of Science that has increasingly figured in global rankings in recent years.
“I get to see a lot of crazy stuff whale’s mouth, Dekker recounted in managed to swim away.
The rankings is also informed by feedback from over 87,000 current and
but never this,” said the 27-year- interviews and an Instagram post. He “That sea lion had the true ‘Jonah
prospective international students.
old who has been taking pictures said he quickly grabbed his camera Experience’,” he said on Instagram.
The Indian Weekender Friday, August 02, 2019 SPORTS 21
NEWS in BRIEF
ASICS India announces tie-up with Sakshi Malik
S ports brand ASICS on Tuesday announced a tie-up with Olympic Bronze

medalist Sakshi Malik and named the wrestler their brand athlete.
The 26-year-old grappler, managed by JSW Sports, who took home silver
at the United World Wrestling (UWW) ranking series in the 65kg weight
category recently in March, has been showing signs of turning up the heat on
the mat and will hope to take it a few notches higher in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Speaking on the association, Sakshi said: "As a wrestler, you need to
always be cautious about your grip on the mat to perform your maneuvers
against your opponents. I am extremely happy to represent ASICS in India.
Being an ASICS athlete gives me the pleasure of working with a brand that I
have been a fan of since my early years.
"The brand has always catered to the dynamic aspects of the sport and
it gives me great pleasure to associate with them in pursuit of my Olympic
dream."
VIRAT KOHLI HAS RIGHT S

Table Tennis: Matilda, Sanil set up RP-SG Mavericks' win
weden's World No. 25 Matilda Ekholm and India's Sanil Shetty put up
a fine display of attacking table tennis to register a comfortable 10-5
TO SAY WHO HE WANTS

victory for RP-SG Mavericks Kolkata in the Ultimate Table Tennis.
The 37-year-old Ekholm began her team's charge with an emphatic 3-0
win in the opening Women's Singles encounter against Puneri Paltan. Shetty
AS COACH: GANGULY
closed it for them, pouncing on the opportunity to put pressure on his Indian
counterpart, Harmeet Desai and forcing him into mistakes.
He surprised Desai with a 2-1 win to clinch the tie for RP-SG.
In between, Shetty and Ekholm joined hands to eke out a crucial 2-1
V
irat Kohli has the right to say IANS that that they will go in with the next coach, Gaekwad said it was victory in the Mixed Doubles to put RP-SG in the driver's seat.
who he wants as the head an open mind when they sit down to not mandatory. Earlier, Ekholm set the tone for the day, getting the better of Germany's
coach, feels former India interview the short-listed candidates. "The captain can say anything. Sabine Winter 3-0. It began as an even contest but the Swede slowly asserted
captain Sourav Ganguly. The CAC – comprising India's It doesn't bother us. We are a herself, even winning a spectacular rally that lasted 30 shots.
"He is the captain so, he has first World Cup winning captain and committee. That's his opinion and the Sindhu stays at 5, Yamaguchi takes top spot
A
got the right to say," Ganguly told legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev, BCCI takes a note of it, not us. ce Indian shutter P.V. Sindhu has maintained her fifth spot in the
reporters on the sidelines of the former batsman and coach Gaekwad "It all depends on BCCI. BCCI has women's singles ranking released by Badminton World Federation
prize distribution ceremony for Zee and former women's captain Shanta to give us guideline and then we will (BWF), while her compatriot Saina Nehwal remained at eight.
Bangla Football League. Rangaswamy -- have been entrusted go accordingly. He has already said Nehwal will be competing at the Thailand Open after an injury lay-off had
In his pre-departure press with the job of selecting a new yesterday (what he wants). When we forced her to miss the Indonesia Open and Japan Open.
conference, India skipper Kohli had head coach. The current coaching chose the women's coach, we did not Sindhu, the Rio Olympic silver medallist, has had a roller coaster fortnight
said the team would be very happy staff were handed an extension contact anybody. We did it on our in which she finished runner-up at the Indonesia Open and lost in the quarter-
if Ravi Shastri continues as the head till the tour of West Indies as their own," Gaekwad further said. final of the Japan Open, losing to Japanese shuttler Akane Yamaguchi on both
coach. contract expired after the World Asked about Gaekwad's occasions.The Hyderabad shuttler has withdrawn from the ongoing Thailand
"The CAC hasn't contacted me Cup. India will play three Twenty20 comments, Ganguly said: "Every Open with her eyes set on the BWF World Championships that will be held
yet. If they want my opinion, I'll internationals, three ODIs and two individual is different so I cannot from August 19 and 25.
go and speak to them. With Ravi Tests in USA and the the Caribbean. comment." Meanwhile, Yamaguchi has overtaken Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei
Bhai, we share a great camaraderie, "We have to go with an open mind. Ganguly also refused to comment to become the new world number one following consecutive victories in
and will definitely be very happy There are interviews to be conducted. on India and Mumbai opener Prithvi Indonesia and home soil. Tai is followed by Yamaguchi's teammate Nozomi
if he continues. But I haven't been Lot of people from India and abroad Shaw being banned by the BCCI for OKuhara at number three and China's Chen Yufei at number four.
contacted so far," Kohli had said in have applied. We have to go there a doping violation.
Mumbai. The newly formed Cricket and assess things," Gaekwad said. "I am not sure what exactly is Ronaldo, Messi nominees for Best FIFA
Advisory Committee (CAC) co- Asked if the committee would the truth. It won't be right for me to Men's Player honour
member Anshuman Gaekwad told keep Kohli in the loop before picking comment," he said.
C ristiano
and Lionel Messi
Ronaldo
I walk out for my country, are among 10 nominees

announced by FIFA in the
not just the team: Rohit run for the Best FIFA Men's
Player award.
H
ours before the Indian team left for the US to play two T20 Premier League side
internationals against the West Indies, skipper Virat Kohli had Liverpool, crowned in
rubbished rumours of any rift in the dressing room. In fact, coach UEFA Champion League last season, saw Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and
Ravi Shastri went a step ahead and said that no individual was bigger than Virgil van Dijk in the list, the Xinhua news agency reported.
the team. Interestingly, vice-captain Rohit Sharma has now posted a photo Other contenders for the award were Dutch hopefuls Frenkie de Jong and
on Instagram which says: "I don't just walk out for my Team. I walk out for Matthijs de Ligt, Eden Hazard, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe.
my country." For women's category, World Cup in France undoubtedly served as a big
Speaking at the pre-departure conference, Shastri had said: "The way the criteria. American title-winning striker Megan Rapinoe, winning Golden Boot
team plays, no individual is bigger than the team. The way they play is in the and Golden Ball at the quadrennial tournament, was nominated alongside her
interest of the game. national teammates Alex Morgan, Julie Ertz and Rose Lavelle.
You cannot have that consistency if there is a rift or whatever." French club Lyon, treble winners in league, cup and Champions
Skipper Kohli had in fact called the rumours of a rift baffling. "In my League, witnessed Lucy Bronze, Ada Hegerberg and France's
opinion, it's baffling to be honest. It's absolutely ridiculous to read internationals Amandine Henry and Wendie Renard amongst
such stuff that comes out. I have been to a few public events and the nominees. US coach Jill Ellis, the first coach to have won
public sentiment is 'aap log kya khele (you guys played so well)'. two Women's World Cups, will be the favourite for the Best
We have so much respect. Women's Coach glory. Ellis recently announced that she
"We are feeding off lies. We are overlooking facts. We are would step down as the world champions' head coach in
turning a blind eye to all the good things that has happened. We are early October.Her main rivals will be England's manager
creating fantasies and scenarios in our head and want to accept that Phil Neville and Sarina Wiegman of the Netherlands.
this is the truth. I have seen this for too long now. Bringing personal Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp is among the
lives into the picture. It's disrespectful after a moment. We've had no Best Men's Coach nominees, also
issues. If I don't like somebody, it shows on my face. I have also featuring Manchester City's Pep
heard a lot in past few days but if team atmosphere isn't good, "We Guardiola and Tottenham Hotspur's
we couldn't have played well," Kohli insisted. are feeding Mauricio Pochettino, both from
The leak of the news that one of the senior players had off lies. We are Premier League outfits. Tite, who guided Brazil
his family stay with him for longer than the stipulated overlooking facts. We to recent Copa America title, and African Cup
period and the further clarification that it was done are turning a blind eye to of Nations champions Algeria's Djamel Belmadi,
without the permission of skipper Kohli and the coach has all the good things that has were also included in the list.
created an atmosphere of mistrust in the dressing room. happened."
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JINDAN – THE INDOMITABLE MAHARANI OF PUNJAB to return to England immediately.

RUBY DHILLON separated from his mother.
I
On 20th August 1847, Maharani Duleep Singh noticing his
n the 19th century, the only area
Jindan was forcibly removed from mother’s condition and wanted to
in the Indian subcontinent which
Lahore, pulled away from her son buy her a house in Calcutta, but she
was not under British rule was
and incarcerated in Sheikhupura insisted on not leaving the sight of
the Kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit
fort on an allowance of Rupees her son anymore. So, Maharaja
Singh. He was a consummate ruler
48000 per year. She was also given Duleep Singh decided to take his
and had built an indomitable fighting
a stern warning to keep away from mother back to England and asked
machine known as the Sikh Army
interfering in the affairs of Punjab. for permission from the British.
or the Khalsa army. He was both
In the same month of August 1847, The British reluctantly agreed,
feared and respected by the British.
Maharaja Duleep Singh was sent thinkingthat this frail and blind
His youngest wife, the mother of
away from the Lahore and placed Maharani no longer posed any
Maharaja Duleep Singh, earned a
under the guardianship of Doctor threat, and returned some of her
special mention in the history of
John Spencer Login. jewels along with providing her with
that era.
Later on, 16 May 1848, Maharani an allowance of 3000 pounds.
Khushwant Singh, in his book,
Jindan was exiled further away to Once in England, with the help
aptly describes this strikingly
Chunar Fort in Benaras, and her of Login, a separate house was
beautiful lady as “She was the envy
annual pension was further reduced made available for the Maharani.
of all women and dream of all men”. Staying close to her son brought
to Rs 12000 a year. With all her
Wordscould not describe her beauty. her strength back. They spent most
freedom, regal finery and jewellery
However, there was a lot more times together, and she started
taken away, she wrote letters to the
to this young Maharani than her reminiscing about the former glories
British, pleaded for mercy and be
appearance. She was cocky, clever, reunited with her son. The British and splendours of the Sikh Empire.
complex and tough. She was the ignored all her requests. This prompted the young Maharaja
steely Jind Kaur; the woman who Under the care of Logins, the to again raise with the British, the
terrified the British empire and the young impressionable Maharaja Treaty under which his empire was
one to stand up against the British Duleep Singh was effectively to be returned. Britishers felt that
till her very end. brainwashed. The British absorbed the arrival of the Maharani Jindan in
Jind Kaur was born in 1817 in a him into their culture and converted England and being closer to her son
village called Chahar in the Sialkot him to Christianity. At that time, was a miscalculated step, as she had
district of Punjab. She was the eldest with no one to counsel this eleven- reawakened her son’s royal heritage
of three sisters and two brothers. year-old maharaja, he also signed and inspired him to take back his
Her father’s name was Manna Singh away his kingdom, his fortune and lost kingdom.
Aulakh, who was a kennel keeper in his family to British. In June 1862, Duleep Singh on the
the palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. On 19th April 1849, around advice of his mother wrote a letter to
When Jind Kaur turned eighteen, Jindanas the Regent, took care of her in peace. This would also make midnight, Maharani Jindan, dressed Login that he has decided to return to
her father Manna Singh Aulakh day to day matters with Maharaja her a very powerful ruler, and she as a beggar escaped from Chunar India and requested Login to make
persistently pleaded the Maharaja to Duleep Singh by her side on the thought she had a win-win situation Fort. The defiant Maharani threw the necessary arrangements. While
take her as his wife. Her ravishing throne. In essence, she became the either way.” money on the floor of her cell with Maharaja Duleep Singh was away
beauty soon caught the attention of de-facto ruler of Punjab, “The Land In November 1845 on Maharani a note of explaining that she was on holiday in Scotland, Maharani
Punjab’s greatest ruler Maharaja of Five Rivers”. Another interesting Jindan’s order, the Sikh Army was paying for their hospitality. She Jindan on 1st August 1863 breathed
Ranjit Singh and in 1835 Jind Kaur fact of the times was the absolute dispatched to the borders of the successfully escaped to Nepal, where her last at the age of forty-four. That
got married to the then fifty-five- power wielded by the leaders of river Sutlej to confront the British, Maharaja Jung Bahadur agreed to same day in the morning Maharaja
year-old Maharaja. the Sikh Army who fully supported who were camped provocatively shelter her but on condition that Duleep Singh had written the letter
Jind Kaur popularly known as the five-year-old Duleep Singh and on the southern border. The plan she did not make any contact with to Login saying that his mother had
Jindan was the youngest of the five proclaimed him as their Maharaja devastatingly failed as her two her son. She was closely watched seemed better since her arrival in
wives of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Her but were unhappy with Jawahar generals – commanders in chief Tej by one Colonel Ramsay who was London and both wanted to return
son Duleep Singh was the youngest Singh and killed him soon. Singh and Lal Singh, had betrayed continuously reporting about her to to Punjab. Maharaja Duleep Singh
of the seven sons of Maharaja Ranjit With all this continuous jostling the Sikh Army and sold themselves the British empire. was inconsolable about his mother’s
Singh and was born on 6 September for power, the Kingdom of Punjab to the British. Maharani Jindan stayed in Nepal death and suspected foul play.
1838. During Duleep Singh’s birth, was in turmoil and the British were In this disastrous war, the Sikhs for the next twelve years. She was During those days, cremation was
there was a conspiracy in the palace watching these events with great suffered defeat, and this effectively continuously hoping and planning to illegal in Britain and the Maharani’s
that he might not be Maharaja Ranjit interest and awaiting an opportunity broke the Sikh Army forever. British meet her son. Over these years, with remains were kept in the chapel for
Singh’s son, and to this, Maharaja to expand their hold on this region. forces entered Punjab and took over ill health, grief and disappointment; nearly a year while Duleep Singh
Ranjit Singh had publicly claimed During the time of Maharaja Ranjit the once impregnable Kingdom she had gone weak and partially arranged for transportation of her
Duleep Singh as his own and Singh, a treaty was settled upon on of Lahore. Maharani Jindan was blind. mortal remains to to India. But
elevated Jindan’s position to that of the 25th April 1806 between Ranjit imprisoned within the Lahore Fort, On the other hand, at the age of neither her body nor her ashes were
one of his senior wives.Thus started Singh and Charles Metcalfe. As per and she wielded no power. fifteen Maharaja Duleep Singh was permitted to enter Punjab. Maharani
the meteoric rise of Maharani Jindan this treaty, Punjab was impregnable The Treaty of Bhyrowal (1846) taken to England and when he turned Jindan’s cremation took place at
within the kingdom. for the Britishers, and in return, the was made, in which Maharani sixteen, demanded his Kingdom Nasik in Central India.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Britishers were safe from the attacks Jindan received an allowance of back as originally promised in The Maharani Jindan’s impact was
excessive consumption of alcohol of the fierce Sikh Army. Rupees 150,000 per year and the Treaty of Bhyrowal. He also wanted profound on Maharaja Duleep
led to a stroke, and he died on 27th Maharani Jindan in her twenties British would protect Maharaja to bring back his mother from Nepal. Singh. This brave woman, before
June 1839. The practice of Sati was was inexperienced in dealing with Duleep Singh until he reached the The British suggested that he should dying, made her son remember who
not prevalent in the Sikh religion, the power centres within the Sikh age of sixteen and at this stage, wait until he is 21 before they return he was and where his kingdom was.
but the senior wives of the Maharaja Army. The Sikh Army, also known the British would leave as friends, his Kingdom to him. After that, Maharaja Duleep Singh
went through this ritual and laid as the Khalsa Army,was nurtured and the Kingdom returned to In 1861 the young Maharaja re-embraced Sikhism. It was finally
down their lives. It was Maharani and built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Duleep Singh. was adamant to visit India for tiger on 17th March 1924, that Maharani
Jindan who refused to commit Sati was thus very strong and powerful. Though imprisoned, Jindan was hunting and also meet his mother. Jindan’s grand daughter Princess
as she insisted on looking after her Jindan was continuously fearful that still active and interfering with Arrangements were made for the son Bamba, bought her ashes from Nasik
nine-month-old son Duleep Singh. the Sikh Army will takeover of the the plans of the British. Much to and mother to meet in Calcutta at and interred them in the memorial of
After Maharaja Ranjit Singh, his state and minimise her authority, her chagrin, the British planned Spence’s hotel as neither Maharaja Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
elder son Kharak Singh ascended which led to her to plan the first to reward, Tej Singh by making Duleep nor Maharani Jindan was Maharani Jindan died and with
the throne, but very soon he was Anglo Sikh War that happened him the Raja of Sialkot. Jindan allowed to enter Punjab. her died the story of this indomitable
poisoned to death. The Lahore in 1845. prevailed upon young Duleep Singh On 16th January 1861, Maharani lady. She was the last Maharani of
Kingdomwas in turmoil, as all his As Captain Amarinder Singh not to bless Tej Singh causing Jindan met her son after thirteen Punjab, a true legend, and a woman
sons were constantly plotting against sums up in his book ‘The Last embarrassment to the British. years. The Sikh Army came to know who courageously stood up, eye
one another and finally were either Sunset’, “A war with the British was Maharani Jindan’s attitude was about their reunion, and started to eye with the British until her
poisoned, stabbed or bludgeoned a scheme that Maharani Jindan Kaur becoming far too rebellious and gathering in thousands outside very end.
to death. finally settled upon....if the British threatening to the British interest in their hotel with
In 1843 five-year-old Duleep won, the army’s constant threat Punjab. She refused to cooperate, cries of ‘Bolo “A war with the British was a scheme that Maharani
Singh, the only surviving heir came to her and her son would be over. and the Britisher’s could no longer So Nihal, Sat Jindan Kaur finally settled upon....if the British
into power with the assistance of his She assumed that the British would tolerate her intrigues within the Sri Akal!’. This won, the army’s constant threat to her and her son
maternal uncle Jawahar Singh, the permit her to stay on as Regent with durbar. Soon after that, upon the perturbed the would be over...
brother of Maharani Jindan. Jawahar Duleep Singh as the Maharaja... then Governor-General Lord British who
Singh appointed himself as a Prime if the Sikh Army won, they would Dalhousie’sorders, the eight-year- ordered Duleep As Captain Amarinder Singh sums up in
Minister of Lahore and Maharani plunder the whole of India, leaving old Maharaja Duleep Singh was his book ‘The Last Sunset’
Be there as the
Auckland Museum lights up
in tricolours on
Indian Independence Day
Thursday, August 15, 2019

5:00 pm onwards
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland Domain, Parnell
FREE ENTRY
Food, Fun and Music

for the whole family
Eggs are very high in protein. It is one of the food

that is classified as “superfood”. It’s loaded with
nutrients and its high quality protein supports growth
and helps kids grow bigger and stronger
Scotch eggs Anda Pav

INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: • 1– packet of sliders (8 in each
• 8 - eggs packet)
• 5 - potatoes, medium • 3 - eggs
• 1 - onion, medium • 1 - onion, big
• 2 - green chillies • 1tsp - garlic paste
• 1 - lemon • 1tsp - ginger paste
• 1/2tsp - red chilli powder • 2 - green chillies mix well and add chopped
• 1tsp - salt or according to taste • 1/4tsp - turmeric powder coriander.
• 1tsp - red chilli powder • Shell the eggs and then grate
• 1/2cup - coriander leaves
• 1tsp - cumin powder them. Mix the grated eggs with
• 1cup - flour the breadcrumbs. One bowl with the extra two eggs,
• 1/2tsp garam masala powder the onion masala on the lower
• 1/2cup - bread crumbs whisked.
• 1/4tsp black pepper powder flame, cover and let cook for 1-2
• 2 - eggs, extra • Heat oil on medium flame. • Salt according to taste minutes.
• Oil for frying • Start by oiling your hands, then in the palm of one • 50ml - water • By the time start preparing the
hand, flatten one of the potato ball into a oval shaped • 2tbsp - butter
METHOD sliders; slice sliders buns in half,
patty. Place the egg in the middle of the patty. Gently • 1/2cup - coriander leaves horizontally, then spread butter
• Put 8 eggs in to a pan of cold water and bring to
shape the potato mixture evenly around the egg, • Butter to spread on the inner side of it.
the boil on medium flame. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes,
moulding it with your hands until sealed. • 1 - lemon • Heat the frying pan, add 1
then transfer to a bowl of cold water. Once cooled,
• Roll the potato wrapped egg in the flour, shake off any • 1 - onion, small tablespoon of butter and let it
carefully peel them ( These are halve boiled eggs if
excess, then dip into the beaten egg, followed by the melt on the high flame, then place
you want to fully boil them then leave for another few METHOD
breadcrumbs. the bottom sliders cut side down
minutes on the flame ). • Hard boil the eggs. Keep aside
• Repeat the process with all the eggs, then roll in the in a frying pan and cook for 1-2
• Boil the potatoes in a pan on medium flame. Once for the later use.
eggs and breadcrumbs again for a real good coating. • Heat butter in a frypan on minute or until toasted, remove
cooled, then peel them.
• Carefully lower the eggs into the pan and cook for four medium flame. and in the same pan add another
• Transfer the potatoes into a bowl, add peeled, washed
minutes or until golden, turning them once or twice. • Peel, wash and chop the onion, 1 tablespoon of butter and toast
and chopped onion and green chillies.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen fry until brown in colour. the other half of the sliders. Keep
• Squeeze lemon on the potatoes, add red chilli powder,
paper. • Add garlic paste, stir, add ginger aside.
salt and chopped coriander leaves. Give it all a good • Remove the lid, stir the eggs and
• Serve hot with a chutney of your choice. paste and sauté for a minute, wash
mix together with the fork then divide into eight balls. then transfer them into a bowl,
• Serves - 8 and chop the green chillies then
• Have two plates ready; one with the flour and one with squeeze lemon on it.
add them to the onion masala,
Potato egg curry

INGREDIENTS chillies
sauté for another few seconds.
• Add all the powder one by one to
the masala, stir well.
• Peel, wash and chop the onion.
Sprinkle them on top of the eggs.
• Serve eggs with sliders.
• 2 - potatoes, medium to the • Season with salt, then add water, • Serves - 4
• 6 - eggs onion
• 1 - onion, large
• 1tsp - garlic paste
masala,
mix well.
Malai Anda
INGREDIENTS:
• 1tsp - ginger paste • Add all the
• 6 - eggs
• 2 - green chillies powders,
• 4 - onions, large
• 1tsp - red chilli powder mix, add 2
• 3-4 - green chillies
• 1/4tsp turmeric powder tablespoon of
• 1/2tsp garam masala powder water, mix well • 1tsp - red chilli powder
• Salt according to taste again. • 1/4tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 - tomato, large • Add washed and chopped you • 1/2cup - cream or malai
• 2tbsp - butter for
• 2tbsp - oil tomato, sauté, until oil separates c a n
• 1tbsp - oil a minute.
• 1/2cup - coriander leaves from the masala. add more water for the curry
• Salt according to taste • Add red chilli powder and
• Peel, wash and dice the potatoes according to your preferences
METHOD turmeric powder, sauté for few
into small cubes, then add them and give it a boil ).
• Hard boil the eggs. Keep aside. METHOD: seconds.
to the onion masala, mix well. • Season with salt and sprinkle
• Heat oil in a saucepan over • Hard boil the eggs and keep • Reduce flame to low and then
• Add 1 cup of water to the chopped coriander on top.
medium flame. Fry, peel, washed aside. add cream, stirring constantly,
potatoes, stir, cover and let cook • Serve with rice or roti.
and chopped onion until brown in • Heat butter and oil in a saucepan mix well until the oil separates.
until the potatoes are done, • curry according to your
colour. on medium flame. Peel, wash and • Slice eggs into halve, then add
stirring in between. preferences and give it a boil).
• Add garlic paste, stir well then chop onions and fry them until them to the masala, mix well.
• Add eggs to the potatoes, mix, • Season with salt and sprinkle
add ginger paste, stir well again light brown in colour and soft. Season with salt.
cover and let cook on the lower chopped coriander on top.
for a minute. • Wash and chop green chillies. • Serve warm with roti.
flame for a minute ( At this point Serve with rice or roti. Serves - 4
• Add washed and chopped green Add them to the onions and sauté • Serves -4
Shahi masala eggs

INGREDIENTS: • 4 - garlic cloves medium flame. Peel, wash and
• 8 - eggs • 1inch - ginger piece slice the onions, fry them until
• 2 - onions, large FOR CASHEW NUT PASTE brown in colour then remove
• 1inch - cinnamon stick • 2 - tomatoes, medium them in a plate.
• 1 - clove • 6 - cashews • In the same pan heat 2 tablespoon
• 2 - cardamom, big • 1/2cup - water of oil, add cinnamon, clove and
• 1tsp - red chilli powder METHOD cardamom, stir for few seconds
• 1/2tsp - turmeric powder • Make a paste of onion, garlic and then add onion paste and sauté for
• 1tsp - coriander powder ginger in a mixer; transfer it into a 2 - 3 minutes until oil separates.
• 1/2tsp - cumin powder bowl and keep aside for later use. • Add fried onions, mix well,
• 2tbsp - yoghurt, thick • Make a paste of tomatoes and lower the flame then add all the • Add cashew nut paste, mix masala powder and salt to the
• 1tsp - fenugreek leaves, dry cashews with water, transfer it powders, ( Except garam masala well and sauté for another 2 - 3 eggs, give a nice mix, the eggs
• 1/2tsp - garam masala powder into a seperate bowl and keep powder )mix well again. minutes until the oil separates. should be well coated with the
• Salt according to taste aside. • Beat yoghurt with the fork and • Add eggs to the masala with half masala.
• 3tbsp - oil • Hard boil the eggs, shel them then then add to the onion masala, cup of water, mix well, cover and • Sprinkle chopped coriander on
• 1/2cup - coriander leaves, prick them with fork and keep (Keep stirring while adding simmer the eggs on low flame top.
chopped aside. yoghurt so that it does not cuddle) for about 2-3 minutes, stirring • Serve with naan or rice of your
FOR PASTE • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in sauté for few minutes until the oil occasionally. choice. Serves - 6
• 1 - onion a heavy bottom saucepan on separates. • Add fenugreek leaves, garam
The Indian Weekender Friday, August 02, 2019 FEATURES 25
CROSSWORD NO: 29 ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS
SUDOKU NO: 29
HITORI NO: 29 QUIZ QUESTIONS NO: 29

Hitori – a logic puzzle with very simple rules and challenging solutions. Can you eliminate 1. What is the best type of grain used in brewing beer? 17. Which animal has the most mentions in the Bible?
numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column? Objective / Rules. Eliminate
numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column. Eliminate numbers
Barley. Sheep.
by marking them in Black. You are not allowed to have two Black squares touching 2. What species of fish are also known as kippers? 18. Who wrote "Mack the Knife"? Kurt Weill and Bertolt
horizontally or vertically (diagonally is ok). Any White square can be reached from any Herring.
Brecht.
other (i.e. they are connected). 3. Name the French region famed for making claret.
Bordeaux. 19. Name the city previously known as Byzantium and
4. How many British monarchs have there been since Constantinople. Istanbul.
1900? Six. 20. he vernal equinox heralds the start of which season in
5. The Scottish Grand National is held at which the northern hemisphere? Spring.
racecourse? Ayr. 21. Donatello and Michelangelo both sculpted which
6. Made from soya, TVP is an acronym for what? Israeli king? David.
Textured vegetable protein.
22. Which building in London, England, lies at precisely 0
7. Harlequin loved which pantomime character?
Columbine. degrees longitude? Greenwich Observatory.
8. Name the pop group who reached Number One in the 23. Horseshoe Falls and Rainbow Falls make up which
UK music charts in 1972 with "Son Of My Father". large waterfall? Niagara Falls.
Chicory Tip. 24. Name the film which starred Faye Dunaway and
9. What is scampi made from? Prawns. Mickey Rourke, and which was written by Charles
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE NO: 29 10. 1In place of milk, what is added to Russian tea? A slice Bukovski. Barfly.
See how many differences you can find in the right or left photo. of lemon.
25. Name the first land which Gulliver visited on his
11. What distinctive feature does a Man cat have? It has
no tail. travels. Lilliput.
12. Name the poet whose love was like a red, red rose. 26. What sort of pastry is used to make Mille Feuille?
Robert "Robbie" Burns. Flaky.
13. The national holiday of Waitangi Day is held in which 27. What was Dennis the Menace's dog called? Gnasher.
country? New Zealand. 28. Which four countries engaged in the Six Day War?
14. Who employed Jeeves in the PG Wodehouse novels? Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Syria.
Bertie Wooster.
29. Which American president was the first to appear on
15. What type of music is Kentucky, in America, known
for? Bluegrass. TV? Franklin Roosevelt.
16. Who wrote "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"? Tennessee 30. For a second point, in which year did Roosevelt first
Williams. appear on TV? 1939.
Send us stories, drawings, poems and other contributions by your little ones along with their
photographs for this page. E-mail us at reporter@indianweekender.co.nz
26 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, August 02, 2019 The Indian Weekender
Amitabh Bachchan VICKY KAUSHAL reveals his

desire to star in a love story
calls Shoojit Sircar V icky Kaushal has back to back patriotic
films lined up for the next one year
after the success of his recent super
‘visionary of cinema’
hit Uri: The Surgical Strike
Vicky Kaushal was last seen on the
big screen in the superhit film Uri: The
Surgical Strike, which became the second
M
egastar Amitabh highest grossing Bollywood film of the year.
Bachchan has wrapped up It is loosely based on the retaliation to the 2016
shooting for Gulabo and Uri attack and follows Major Vihaan Singh
Sitabo. He wonders if he shall work Shergill of the Indian Army. Along with
again with the film›s director Shoojit
doing wonders at the ticket windows, the
Sircar, whom he has labelled as the
film won many hearts.
'visionary of cinema'.
Vicky was applauded for his
The cine icon shared a string of
fierce performance not
photographs of himself from the "Every
only by audience, but
wrap up along with the crew on his film has a
also by big Bollywood
blog. romantic angle,
celebs.
He wrote: “Another chapter "An- but at what intensity
endeth... and they that have Currently, Vicky is
other chapter I can’t reveal now.
worked and lived together endeth... and they busy gearing up for
But I would like to
for these almost 45 plus that have worked and his upcoming projects
do it"
days, bid farewell in the lived together for these and he is very excited.
rejoice of the association. almost 45 plus days, bid The actor has quite an
It’s been a tradition now with farewell in the rejoice interesting line up of films such
this generation to applaud the of the associa- as Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted
tion." and rewards on National from the sets of the show. Ship alongside Bhumi Pednekar,
last day of work.”
Amitabh added: “It never was this levels”. “One film over Gulabo Sitabo. Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham Singh
before but it feels more like a relief “A sincere thinking Director, Now onto the next venture KBC,” he and Meghna Gulzar’s film about Field
from the artiste, his tantrums his taking charge of all the detailing on wrote. Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
idiosyncrasies, his temperament his set, the background movements the Gulabo Sitabo, which also stars In a recent interview, the actor opened
fluctuating moods, pet paroxysms camera the passings the actors and Ayushmann Khurrana, is set for up about his desire to work in a love
demands and generally unwanted their acting by giving acting demos, release on April 24, 2020. The film, story. Vicky shared, “I would love to do
behaviour. All of which they have all a rare quality and a rare maker being directed by Shoojit Sircar, is a romantic film and whenever I get an
found in me, and now rejoice my and visionary of cinema,” he said. written by Juhi Chaturvedi of Piku opportunity I will do it.
departure.” “I wonder if we shall work again.” fame. "Every film has a romantic angle, but
The 76-year-old thespian shared Amitabh also took to his Twitter Gulabo Sitabo – a legendary pair at what intensity I can’t reveal now. But I
about working with Sicar, with on Monday where he shared that of puppet sisters, have been part of would like to do it.”
whom he has had “many years of he is moving on to his next venture Uttar Pradesh’s folklore. The film, The closest he came to doing a love story
association with in ads, films on Kaun Banega Crorepati, a quiz apparently, is a takeoff on these two was in Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi, where Vicky
social groundings, films that never based reality game. He also shared characters and is believed to be a and Alia Bhatt left the audience impressed
released, films that won recognition a few looks from Gulabo Sitabo and comedy. with their sizzling on-screen chemistry.
Writing a book is challenging: How motherhood changed Lara Dutta's life

Richa Chadha
A
ctress Lara Dutta-Bhupathi says motherhood has what you preach, your child is never going to follow it. So
A
been her "most fulfilling" role in life. I think for me. It's a huge responsibility, but it's a job that
ctress Richa Chadha, who is set to debut
"I don't know if there is any such thing as a I work at very hard on a daily basis and it never ends,"
as an author, has said that bwriting a
transition into motherhood. No matter how much you she added.
book was challenging for her as for
prepare before the child is born, you get (a taste of) the The actress opened up about motherhood on the
many years, she did not want people to know the
reality the day your child is born," Lara Said. sidelines of the launch of Abbott's initiative Grow Right,
inner workings of her mind.
"However, I also think for me today, it is by far the which is focused on supporting parents and helping
“I say this everytime but I’m lucky that I’m
most fulfilling role that I play in my life, regardless of children grow to their full potential.
busy with multiple things. That’s what keeps me
everything else that I've done -- and it's been quite a lot in
going. And I’m a creative soul who thrives on self
the last 25 years," she added.
expression. I enjoy writing, I’d be writing even
After winning the Miss Universe crown, Lara navigated
if I was a carpenter or a photographer. Writing
her way into Bollywood with projects like Andaaz, No
a book is challenging because for many years, I
Entry, Bhagaam Bhag, Housefull and Singh Is Bliing. She
didn’t want people to know the inner workings of
ventured into the small screen, too, as judge of a dance
my mind,” Richa said.
reality show.
According to the “Fukrey” actress, writing gave her
Lara, who is married to Indian tennis legend Mahesh
a break from the exhaustion of too many simultaneous
Bhupathi, has a daughter named Saira.
shoots and projects.
Opening up about her journey as a mother, the actress
“I knew I was on a deadline and I realised that
said: "For me, there's a lot that's learned by trial and error.
I needed some peace and quiet. I was already
I genuinely believe that a child teaches you more than you
more than half way through it but I had to
will teach it.
concentrate to the point that I am thinking
"The best thing that you can actually teach
about this daily. So taking a break from
or the best way that you can teach your "The
shoot was essential and I shut myself best thing
child is by your own behaviour and
out and worked in peaceful isolation to that you can actually
what you do. So no matter what
complete the book,” she added. teach or the best way
textbooks you have, what great talks that you can teach your
The book is now officially completed.
about the child (you have), at the child is by your own
It will have Richa’s life experiences in
end of the day, if you don't practice behaviour and what you do
the form of full length stories.
Hichki wins top honour at kids' film fest in Italy

B
ollywood actress Rani voted 'Hichki' as the Best Film of the 12 years. Over 1,500 children voted It featured Rani as a determined
Mukerji's film "Hichki" has festival just goes to show that the for seven feature films nations like school teacher who changes the lives
bagged the Gryphon Award film's story of overcoming odds and China, Germany, Sweden, Australia of students from the economically
for the Best Film at the 49th edition finding your own success is relevant and the Netherlands in the Elements backward strata, while dealing with
of Giffoni Film Festival in Italy. to cinema lovers even in this age + 10 category and Hichki won the top her own nervous system disorder -
"Hichki is truly a universal film that group," said Maneesh Sharma, the honour. Tourette Syndrome.
has resonated with audiences across film's producer. segment called Elements +10, where Hichki is a heart-warming story of The Yash Raj Films project grossed
the world. The fact that children have The film festival has a special jurors range between the ages of 10 to human triumph against stereotypes. over Rs 250 crore worldwide.
The Indian Weekender Friday, August 02, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT 27
Hollywood
A
roaring
success
The Lion King director Jon
Favreau reveals the only
real shot in the entire film,
leaves fans stunned
of visual effects artists used there’s no real cameras and there’s not even know, some people might not know how it
cutting-edge technology to create any performance that’s being captured that’s was done, but it causes you to be present and
photorealistic characters on underlying data that’s real. mindful and pay attention because you’re
screen. Favreau had previously Everything is coming through the hands trying to figure out what you’re looking at. And
D
irector Jon Favreau has used the same technology in of artists. But to say it’s animated I think is that’s a great disposition to be in as an audience
revealed the only real shot his 2016 remake of The Jungle misleading as far as what the expectations member.” The Lion King has been received
in his Disney film, The Lion Book. might be. And it also changes the way you sit with mixed critical reviews, which hailed its
King. The film has been described as “Well that’s mind-blowing and and watch it. Because hopefully, you could just visuals as groundbreaking, but its narrative as
a ‘photorealistic animated movie’, which is confirms my wondering, what an age we watch it without it being introduced.” stale. However, the film has made over $700
entirely computer generated, but made to look live in. Breathtaking. Loved Chef too! And He continued, “If we put up that million worldwide in a little over
as if it is real. thank you for Iron Man,” one fan wrote in Rafiki footage and didn’t say a week of release, including
He took to social media on Friday and the comments. “Thank you for bringing such what it was, some people close to Rs 100 crore
wrote, alongside a still of the only live-action an important movie from my childhood back might in India.
shot in the film, “This is the only real shot in and in such a beautiful way. Both versions
#TheLionKing. There are 1490 rendered shots hold such a special place in my heart!” wrote
created by animators and CG artists. I slipped in another. Speaking about whether the film
one single shot that we actually photographed should be classified as live-action or computer
in Africa to see if anyone would notice. It is the generated, Favreau was quoted by SlashFilm
first shot of the movie that begins The Circle as saying, “Well, it’s difficult because it’s
of Life.” neither, really. It depends what standard you’re
For The Lion King, Favreau and his team using. Because there’s no real animals and
July box office report: Kabir Singh, Judgementall Hai Kya, Super 30,
Disney bring in Rs 500cr in a month
J
uly turned out to be a stunning month a haul of Rs 125 crore in 18 days. The film,
for movie lovers and theatre owners which released on July 12, earned Rs 75 crore
in India. While two Bollywood films in its first week, Rs 37 crore in second and Rs
– Kabir Singh and Super 30 – registered a 12 crore in third. It is based on the life of Bihari
collection of more than Rs 100 crore, two mathematician Anand Kumar who teaches 30
Hollywood films – The Lion King and Spider- underprivileged students each year to clear
Man: Far From Home – also joined the Rs the IIT-JEE examinations. The film has been
100 crore club in July. This week’s release, declared tax-free in Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat,
Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao’s Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Judgementall Hai Kya has also opened strong.
Article 15 impresses
Kabir Singh’s Rs 275 cr story Ayushmann Khurrana’s Article 15 also
Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, which registered great business. It opened at 4.79
released last month on June 21, earned another crore on Jun 28 and went on to collect Rs
Rs 141 crore in July, taking its collection 19.84 crore over its first weekend. However,
with a collection of Rs 4.5 crore on Friday but Another Disney product, Jon Favreau’s The
toRs 275 crore. Kabir Singh is currently the Article 15 opened during the World Cup that
made Rs 7 crore and Rs 7.75 crore on Saturday Lion King also roared past the Rs 100 crore
10th most successful Hindi film ever and probably affected its business. It made a total
and Sunday, respectively. mark. The remake raked in a total ofRs 114
is just Rs 9 crore away from overthrowing ofRs 64 crore.
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame follow- croreover the second weekend and became the
Dhoom 3 from ninth position. It is also the
Judgementall Hai Kya’s steady opening up, Spider-Man: Far From Home was also a hit fourth Disney India film to cross Rs 100 crore
most successful film of the year in India after
Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao’s with fans. It has entered the Rs 100-croreclub after The Jungle Book, Avengers Infinity War
Avenger: Endgame, which made Rs 373 crore.
Judgementall Hai Kya has also joined the race. in the Indian box-office. Globally, the film has and Avengers: Endgame. It is also the second
Super 30 is in Rs 100-cr club The film, which release just last Friday, has swung past the $1 billion mark, becoming the Hollywood film to cross Rs 30 crore over the
Hrithik Roshan’s Super 30 also managed made Rs 21.5 crore in four days. It opened low first instalment in the franchise to do so. second weekend after Avengers: Endgame.
Health and Lifestyle

02 August – 08 August 2019 | By Manisha Koushik
Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader, numerologist, vastu and
fengshui consultant based in India with a global presence through the online channels. She is
available for consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.com or contact
at +91-11-26449898 Mobile/Whatsapp: +91-9716145644 • www.askmanisha.com
ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)
You are likely to impress someone so much that he or she may start reposing full faith in
you. Those studying may be taken for an outing and do fun things together. At work, a
presentation given by you will get the desired response from your potential clients. Some
of you may manage to finally repay a loan. Chances of winning the heart of someone
you love look bright. An alternative to your staple diet will be most welcome! Lucky
Number:15 / Lucky Colour:Yellow
TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 20)
A decision taken at work may have far reaching consequences, so deliberate well. Marketing
and business development personnel will find the week quite favourable. Your struggle
on the academic front is coming to an end with some positive develop. Your success in
impressing lover will get you all excited and prompt you to plan things ahead. Meeting
distant relations in a family get-together will be fun. Those working hard to get back in
shape are likely to succeed. Lucky Number: 3 / Lucky Colour: Lemon
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)
You will manage to successfully tackle a situation developing in your personal life. Pay
Simple tips to make your lips heed to good advice, as it may come in handy. Professional prospects brighten as you start
applying yourself. Your efforts at on the academic front may amount to a waste of time, if
look fuller and pink naturally you don’t sharpen your focus. Unpaid dues may become an issue, so handle it in the best
possible way. Don’t be too trusting of an opposite number you had met recently. Lucky
W
Number: 2 / Lucky Colour: Lavender
hile there are many remedies to moisturised all times.
cure it, we’ve listed down the do’s Tip 3: Use a lip balm with SPF
CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 20)
YYou require guidance, so don’t let your ego come in between. A chance of getting short
and don’ts and tips for you to keep
changed in a transaction is possible, if you are not careful. Those thinking of starting a new
in mind so that you have smooth, soft and venture will find the going smooth. Greener pastures may beckon those getting inadequate
colourful lips returns in the present job. A casual acquaintance may become your best friend. You are
Our face is the first thing that a person likely to remain under the spotlight in a social gathering. A trip to an exotic destination is
notices when they first see us. Be it our foreseen. Lucky Number:22 / Lucky Colour: Electric grey
perfectly shaped eyes, adorable nose or our
LEO (JUL21-AUG 20)
soft lips, Indians are blessed with stunning You may need a substantial amount of money to fulfill your dreams, so go stepwise. A
features. While most of the features on our face change you had been contemplating at work is likely to come into effect soon. Market offers
doesn’t have to be looked after completely, our a fifty-fifty chance to those playing the stocks. It will take some doing to see an ambitious
lips however, do. No one and we repeat no one Our face is usually exposed to the sun most
project get off the ground to a successful conclusion. A person you are suspicious of needs
likes to see chapped lips. to be kept under close observation. A new diet regime may not suit you.Lucky Number:22
of the time which leads to darkening of the / Lucky Colour:Dark Blue
Yes, chapped lips can be quite a put off lips. What we don’t understand is that the UV
for many and also gives out major signals of rays are extremely harmful and can also lead to VIRGO (AUG 23-SEP 23)
being unhygienic. The reasons could be many, darkening of the lips. With the growing concern You may try your level best, but you cannot do anything about those who refuse to get
it could be the increasing pollution or use of convinced or toe your line. A job switch may seem inevitable and the change will help you
related to lip care, companies have now started
excessive makeup products. What we don’t in starting with a clean slate. Builders and property dealers may find the real estate horizon
making lip balms with sun protection. brightening up. This is a good week for romance and togetherness. You will succeed in
understand is that these makeup products
Tip 4: Apply homemade lip solutions meeting a difficult deadline for submitting an important project or assignment. Lucky
also contain harmful chemicals which further
Number: 9 / Lucky Colour: White
results in chapped lips. While there are many
remedies to cure it, we’ve listed down the do’s LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)
and don’ts and tips for you to keep in mind so You will need to keep yourself busy to ward off boredom or depression. Search for a groom
or bride for the eligible may get underway soon through your efforts. Business persons
that you have smooth, soft and colourful lips.
and the salaried will find the week most favourable. You can expect full support from your
close associates in a new venture. Those wishing to study abroad will manage to meet
all the financial obligations. Your romantic endeavours are likely to bear fruits. Health
remains satisfactory. Lucky Number: 5 / Lucky Colour: Turquoise
SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)
A celebration is on the anvil with you right at its centre! Your well wishers are likely to
make the week memorable. Tough competition is foreseen on the academic front, but you
will manage to hold your own. A new partnership forged on the business front is set to
benefit you immensely. You may take up a sport or an outdoor activity just to remain in
shape. Your romantic life gets a boost with an exciting development. Lucky Number: 11
/ Lucky Colour: Silver
Tip 1: Use lipsticks rarely
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)
Get to the bottom of what is disturbing your mind. If it is something in the future, don’t
sweat now and trust your destiny to lead you correctly. Your professional rivals are likely
Natural soft pink lips are something that all to punch holes in your cost-cutting ideas for a project. Winning the affections of the one
of us die for. Well, we have some homemade you secretly love may become the biggest achievement of the week! Remain your helpful
lip solutions which’ll help you in giving that self on the social front, because people expect you to. Health remains satisfactory. Lucky
beautiful colour and also make your lips soft. Number: 17 / Lucky Colour: Violet
Mix some almond oil and honey and apply it CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 21)
on your lips. Leave it on overnight and repeat You will be bold in your professional endeavours and achieve the unachievable. Your social
this ritual every night. You can also mix circle is set to expand and become more happening. Splurging on a few luxury items is
Vaseline with olive oil and apply it about 3-4 indicated and it won’t even dent your bank balance! Those working under a deadline will be
times a day. comfortably placed. Your academic aspirations are likely to be achieved soon. Newlyweds
may take time out from their routine to proceed for a second honeymoon. Health of those
Of course lipstick is every girl’s weakness as Tip 5: Retain the moisture ailing gets fully restored. Lucky Number: 9 / Lucky Colour: Cream
it instantly brightens up the face. We suggest It is extremely for your lips to retain moisture
you use lipsticks when it is really required. As for it to look scrumptious and healthy. Lack
AQUARIUS (JAN 22-FEB 19)
they have chemicals in them too, they tend to You may be hard put to entertain someone who is visiting you for a few weeks. Things
of moisture also leads to a lot of lip troubles. seem to be getting better on the professional front. You are likely to make things work
result in rough lips. Use lipsticks which have Just spray some powder on your handkerchief for you on the academic front. Financially, you will be well off with plenty to spare! Take
shea butter, jojoba oil or Vitamin E in them. and hold onto your lips and press down it on steps to help the needy without making it obvious. Meeting people you have not met in a
For a regular day, either use lip tints or tinted slightly for a few minutes. This will help in long time is on the cards. Health remains satisfactory. Lucky Number: 2 / Lucky Colour:
lip balms. retaining moisture. Lavender
Tip 2: Moisturise your lips and do not Most of us neglect our lips and exploit it by Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)
bMost of us have this bad habit of biting our using a lot of lipsticks and makeup products. Efforts may be required to regain lost ground, but you will manage it somehow. Your
lips while thinking or when we are stressed. Everything in limits always works so make financial situation is likely to grow stronger. Distinct improvement is indicated in the
More often than usual we end up biting on sure you’re applying lipstick once in a while. condition of those suffering from a lifestyle disease. Professionally, you have some great
them so bad that it ends up bleeding and Also, always make sure that you take off your traits that make you stand above the rest. However, at times you have a tendency to
overreach yourself and get into all sorts of problems. So, be careful at work this week. You
then becomes all dark. Also, keep your lips lipstick before going off to bed.
may decline an invitation. Lucky Number:4 / Lucky Colour: Navy Blue
'We wish all a very happy Shravan

Maas' Shri Radha Krishna Temple
SUPPLIED CONTENT
O
n Full Moon Day (Punam or Purninma), the
divine firmament (sky) is under the celestial
sovereignty of Shravan Nakshtra (one of
twenty seven Nakshatras).
Therefore it is called Shravan. Each day during this
month is auspicious for worshipping Shambhu (Shiva).
Prayers and Vedic rituals are performed in Lord Shiva
temples in order to please Him.
It is the Vratraj who’s essence is written in our sastras
in a broader aspect. Since it is the most auspicious
period, one can take advantage of it by performing
Shravan Maas Shiva Puja.
During this month, the cosmos is super charged with
Shiva tattvas (Shiva elements) that purify the mind,
of the Shravan month. Raksha Bandhan translates
the senses, the body and the self (Soul) through the
to ‘Protection Bond’, which signifies the promise to
rituals dedicated to Lord ShivaAccording to Skand
protect thus lot of people on this day also start their
Puran, devotees who chants Mahamrutyanjay mantra,
day by visiting temple offering rakhi’s to deities at the
Panchakshar Mantra, Shiv Stotra, observe penance,
temple praying for protection.
does ling abhishek with milk, yoghurt, holy ganga
Krishna Janmasthami is celebrated in almost every
water, ghee, sugar, honey, Bilva Patra, Dhatura and
household with great devotion and enthusiasm, the
other sacred items dear to lord Shiv, observes fasts, offer
celebration infact start with Krishna Katha a week
daily prayers, He frees one from the cycle of birth and
ahead concluding with Nandotsav and Dahi Handi
death, illness, anger, grief etc. It is also said devotees
next day of Krishna Janmasthami. It is celebrated
who in this auspicious month listens to various Shiv
magnificently at Shri Radha Krishna temple. For
Katha’s, sings his glories, does satsang, has bath in the
Krishna Janmasthami temple will be open all day
holy water, makes various donations lord shiv purifies
for the devotees. Radha Krishna Temple every year
your mind and body, offers peace, fulfills your desires
celebrates all the festivites held during the Shravan
and enlightens your soul.
month and therefore invites all the devotees to come,
This is true Bhakti. be part of these various festivities during the month and
Shravan Maas is also filled with other festivals such get the blessings and be part of our celebrations.
as Haryali Teej, Naga-Panchami, Randhan Cheth, The list of various pooja’s and activities held during
Shitla Saptami, Nori Nem, Raksha Bandhan, Rishi the Holy month of shravan is listed in the program.
Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, etc. and the main one oṃ tryaṃbakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ
Krishna Janmasthami. puṣṭivardhanam urvārukamiva bandhanān mṛtyor
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon mukṣīya mā’mṛtāt.
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Celebrate Auckland’s vibrant Indian culture at the
Date: Saturday, 17 August
annual Auckland Diwali Festival. This vibrant, FREE
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Family Day Out! Time: 7:00 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.
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Venue: TKKM o Te Ara Rima 33 Fifth Avenue, Krishnakumar Kunnath (popularly known as
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