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Because of its popularity – the – despite an absence of any Free other, rather subtly, than massively.
ncreasing people to people Trade Agreement. A case in the point is a reference of
report quickly needed a reprint –
connections will continue to Emphasising on this fact, important facts such as Dr Verghese
and the continued growth of the
remain the basic fulcrum of India New Zealand relationship, Suzannah Jessep, Asia New Kurien, the founder of India’s dairy
bilateral relations between New the Foundation had decided to Zealand Foundation’s Director of cooperative industry (and father
Zealand and India, according to a commission update for 2020. Engagement and Research, who of India’s Green Revolution) took
new report launched by the Asia NZ Interestingly, like then back in previously served as New Zealand’s careful note of New Zealand’s dairy
Foundation. 2016, the timing of the launch of this Deputy High Commissioner to India, cooperative model when he studied
The report India and New Zealand: second India report in 2020 is also points that India is the only major at Massey University in the 1950s.
Our story, our future describes crucial as it coincides with a hugely Asian economy with which New Or how recent ideas have resonated
the shared interests between the popular ongoing cricket series Zealand does not currently have an when New Zealand’s Whanganui
two countries, and points to the between Blackcaps and India being FTA in some form. River was given the legal status of a
fundamental role that strong people- currently played in New Zealand. However, she further asserts, “The
person in 2017, to better protect its
to-people relationships play. The mutual love for the game of strength of the bilateral relationship
ecology – a fact noted in India.
This is the second such India- is testament to the individuals
cricket is one of the founding bases There are many more interesting
in both countries who have built
report in less than three and half of the bilateral relationship between facts in the report for those interested
connections, some over many years.
years commissioned by the Asia our two countries. in exploring how the bilateral
India is a country that takes time to
New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Mr Waters travelled extensively The report takes note of how relationship between the two
understand.
Tuhono – New Zealand’s leading and coordinated with varied the people to people connections “This report shines a light on the countries has refused to be a subject
authority on Asia that helps New stakeholders, including with the between the two countries have breadth and depth of the relationship of their mutual sizes, economy,
Zealanders build their knowledge, Indian Weekender in preparation of evolved along with the progress in – everything from film and fashion preferences or the distance separating
skills and confidence to thrive in his second report on the opportunities the game of cricket. to baggage handling systems and them apart.
Asia. that a rising India, as well as an “The New Zealand cricket team innovations for auto rickshaws, to The report is available online
The first such report was launched equally paced growing size of the partnerships in the dairy and fruit at https://www.asianz.org.nz/
first toured India in 1955 and cricket
by the Foundation in October industries.” research/people-links-central-to-the-
Indian diaspora in NZ, poses for the remains a shared passion to this
2016, coinciding with the iconic For more avid readers keen to new-zealand-india-relationship/
country. day. But as with so much else in the
Auckland Diwali Festival (started understand the nuances of how Some key points from India and
India is the second most populous relationship, the context has changed.
and supported by the Foundation) this bilateral relationship has been New Zealand: Our story, our future
country and the fifth largest economy Whereas cricket in the 1950s was • Indian visitor numbers forecasted
and a then-impending state-level developing over the years despite
globally and has incredible diversity white cotton, five-day amateur affair, to grow to 125,000 by 2025
India visit by Prime Minister of New the normal pulls and pressures
across its many states and territories. today it is a more colourful, media- • In the past decade, tourist numbers
Zealand Sir John Key. of modern-day diplomacy that is
It sits in the heart of South Asia, but driven spectacle almost synonymous in each direction have more than
The Foundation had once again believed to thrive upon the size of the
it is increasingly playing a part in with modern India and its diaspora,” nation and the economy, the bilateral doubled.
commissioned Graeme Waters, the regional and global affairs, including the report says. trade and commercial engagement • Five per cent of the NZ population
author of the first India report, who is in the Pacific. It also emphasises on what is now between any two given countries. have identified themselves as of
not only a former New Zealand High Notably, the first India-report was more commonly known, especially The NZ-India relationship, as this Indian origin at the time of census
Commissioner to India having served widely received across the different within key business stakeholders report points out, is a relationship 2018.
twice in New Delhi but also has a spectrum of stakeholders of this fast- of the relationship that the bilateral of two enthusiastic and mutually- • India is New Zealand’s second-
deep family connection with India. growing relationship, including the trade between the two countries is appreciative nations, who continue largest education market.
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Almost every keynote speaker present on
occasion including Chief Government Whip
and Labour MP Michael Wood, Hon Consul of
India Bhav Dhillon, Kiwi-Indian MPs Labour’s
Priyanca Radhakrishnan and National’s
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Dr Parmjeet
Parmar emphatically touched upon the spirit
of hard work and sharing in their respective
speeches.
Speaking on occasion, Mr Wood said, “The
idea of celebrating harvest season is a universal
multicultural New Zealand. Ravindran, President, Auckland Tamil that contains guidelines and information on
idea, where we come together as a community
The festival of Pongal is a traditional Tamil Association said, “We have been striving hard finding accommodation in Auckland, opening
to celebrate the fruits of our hard labour. This
harvest festival dedicated to the Sun god which for quite some time to encourage more and a bank account, IRD (Tax) application, kiwi
is the most beautiful aspect of Pongal, and that
according to the Tamil calendar is usually more youths within our community to come access card, emergency numbers, travel and
we can identify with every culture around the
celebrated from January 14 to January 17. forward and take responsibilities of cultural health insurance,” Mr Ravindran said.
world.
Celebrated by Tamil people in the Indian events.” The Welcome Kit was launched by Labour
“Then it is also a uniquely Tamil celebration,
state of Tamil Nadu and countries such as Sri “We want them to remain connected with MP Michael Wood.
where the symbol of Pongal, with a pot of rice
Lanka, Malaysia, Mauritius, South Africa, our culture and heritage while they pursue Mr Dhillon gave away certificates of
bubbling out with froth, signifies that through
Singapore, Canada, the United States, the their dream of Kiwi-life in New Zealand,” Mr appreciation and completion of Tamil language
our hard labour we can have plenty to share
United Kingdom, the festival of Pongal is Ravindran said. to the students of newly operational Tamil
around with everyone around us.”
increasingly becoming popular in New Zealand Sharing further about the Association’s language classes.
Hon Consul of India Bhav Dhillon
in recent years. commitment towards the youth, Mr Ravindran The Tamil language classes were launched
appreciated the spirit of environmentalism,
Auckland Tamil Association, which has also spoke about the newly launched earlier last year, which were announced in
community-brotherhood and the secular
been leading the efforts along with a few other International Student Welcome Kit 2020. a similar Pongal event by Auckland Tamil
credentials of the Pongal festival that brings
community organisations in celebrating key “Our Association works with the broader Association in Feb 2019, with classes starting
together the broader Kiwi-Indian community.
elements of Tamil culture in New Zealand, Indian international student community and in March at Onehunga Community Centre.
Speaking on occasion Kiwi-Indian MPs Mr
ensured this year to encourage youngsters within helps them in their early settlement in the The classes have been hugely successful with
Bakshi, Dr Parmar and Mrs Radhakrishnan
the community to take more responsibilities in country by providing them with much-needed great demand for places for the age group 5-8
also emphasised the importance of celebrating
planning and execution of the festival. support and information. years with about 35 students and four teachers,
diversity in the incredibly diverse and
Speaking with The Indian Weekender, Vai “This year we have launched a welcome kit Mr Ravindran told The Indian Weekender.
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ndian teenage swimming sensation Prabhat
swim in cold water from
Koli, who is on a mission to ace the - Jersey (an island in the UK)
Oceans Seven – one of the world’s most to France – a distance of
dangerous swimming challenges – has reached 25 kilometres.
New Zealand to conquer the last remaining leg Prabhat comes from
of swimming across the Cooks Strait. a fishing community
The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming of Trombay
challenge consisting of seven open water Koliwada, where he
channel swims that includes the North Channel, has routinely seen his
the Molokaʻi Channel, the English Channel, the father Raju venturing
Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait, the Strait out in the open seas,
of Gibraltar, and the Cook Strait. and has inherited
Prabhat announced his arrival to the Land of from him the desire to
White Clouds on his twitter handle in perfect conquer the open sea
swimming challenge.
style, posting photographs of his first training
In 2018 Prabhat Raju
in Wellington beaches along with few local
Koli was conferred with
swimmers.
the prestigious Tenzing Norgay
“Reached New Zealand! Started my
National Adventure Award by
preparation for the last swim of the Ocean 7
President Ram Nath Kovind.
Challenge Open Water Swim by training in
All eyes will be set on Prabhat as he will
beautiful waters of Wellington with few local
soon embark on conquering Cook Straits – a
swimmers. Loved the surroundings, climate
feat achieved by only four Indians so far.
and temperature!,” Prabhat announced on
twitter. A website cookstraitsswim.org.nz that keeps
As one of the toughest and most challenging The Oceans Seven was devised in 2008 as a roll of all swimmers who have successfully
“Reached New Zealand!
stretches of water in the world, Cook Strait the swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits swum across the Cook Straits reports three
mountaineering challenge. Started my preparation for other Indians – Bula Chukraboty Chowdhury
presents the ultimate of tests for all swimmers.
Notably, while Cook Straits presents itself Prabhat has set his eye upon this mammoth the last swim of the Ocean (2003), Rupali Ramdas (1998) and Taranath
as one of the most formidable swimming task in 2015 and since then have completed 7 Challenge Open Water Shenoy (1996), Aditya Raut (2005).
challenge conquered roughly by only about six intriguing swimming challenges in some of Swim by training in beautiful The Indian Weekender extends best wishes
126 swimmers in the last fifty odd years, the the roughest seas around the world, in between to Prabhat on behalf of the entire Kiwi-Indian
waters of Wellington with few
Ocean-Seven challenge is indeed a challenge making and breaking many records. community in New Zealand and wishes him
at a completely different level – only to be He became youngest and fastest Asian to local swimmers. Loved the good luck to conquer this formidable challenge
conquered by 10 swimmers around the world cross 42-km swim across Molokai Channel in surroundings, climate and and achieve his long-cherished dream.
since it began in 2008. 17.22 hours. temperature!,” ••
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been temporarily suspended by the reopening of the category was a step forward
previous National government before as it removed anxiety for more than 6000
being reopened by the Coalition government in
an announcement made in October 2019 will
applicants who remained in limbo in the queue
as Immigration New Zealand had continued Expert Advice for
First Home Buyers
start taking new applications from February 24. to accept the expression of interests despite a
The category will have a capping of 1000 suspension on the visa-category.
people. Notably, under the new policy, a single
person wanting to sponsor one parent will need In Business
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway
had opened the parent category visa, in one to be earning twice the median income which
of the most anxiously awaited decisions on is $104,000 a year, whereas couples wanting to
immigration ever since forming the government sponsor one or both of their parents will have to
in 2017. be earning between $159,000-$212,000.
However, the announcement then was seen The children wanting to sponsor their parents
by many anxious skilled migrants as a wall to in New Zealand will need to show this level
their desire of looking after their parents while of earnings for the previous three consecutive
they live and work in New Zealand – a fact years of filing the visa.
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Supporting improved health outcomes for
“Those challenges and opportunities cannot
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K
iwi Indian neuroscientist
Dr Malvindar Singh-Bains
has made some excellent
progress in her research work on
Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s
disease and X-linked Dystonia
Parkinsonism and has published
her research on some of the highly
regarded medical journals in the
world.
Dr Malvindar is currently a
Research Fellow at the University of
Auckland Centre for Brain Research,
co-chair of the Huntington’s Disease
Youth Organisation of New Zealand
and a science commentator for Radio
New Zealand.
In New Zealand, particularly in
Auckland, she is no stranger to the
Indian diaspora and the broader
Kiwi community. She has been
nominated and bestowed with
several recognitions and awards in
the last few years for her work. Dr
Malvindar was named one of the five
top women in Health and Science
as well as one of the top 30 women
in New Zealand for the NEXT
magazine's Woman of the Year
award. She received the prestigious
Kiwi Indian Young Achiever of the
Dr Malvindar is
Year at The Indian Weekender’s Kiwi
Indian Hall of Fame Awards in 2016,
currently a Research Fellow
KiwiBank Hero Award Medal and
nominee for the New Zealander of
at the University of Auckland
the Year in 2019.
Dr Malvindar also commenced the
Centre for Brain Research, c. the impact on employment;
d. knowing their parent will need
prestigious Leo Nilon Huntington’s
Disease Research Fellowship, which
co-chair of the Huntington’s round the clock support as the disease
progresses.
is dedicated to the advancement
of innovative treatments for
Disease Youth Organisation Huntington’s disease causes brain
cells to die in specific brain areas,
Huntington’s disease, a fellowship
awarded by the Governor-General of
of New Zealand and a which stops the brain and body from
working as well as they used to,
Zealand impacted by Huntington’s
disease. The goal of this organisation
New Zealand.
In the recent past, Dr Malvindar has
science commentator for which progresses to a point where the
patient can no longer chew, swallow, is for the youth of New Zealand
affected by HD to be knowledgeable,
had her research published twice in
one of the top five neurology journals
Radio New Zealand or even breathe.
The symptoms of this disorder supported, and empowered through
are: a strong community support
in the world, Annals of Neurology,
which is an internationally disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and a. Movement: symptoms that network and accessible information.
X-linked Dystonia Parkinsonism. Through these revelations, affect movements, for example,
regarded medical journal. She has I am currently the co-chair of the
More specifically, my ultimate goal is we have moved further to fully having uncontrollable movements
presented her research findings at organisation, which provides online
unlocking how Alzheimer’s and
the Hereditary Disease Foundation to drive the discovery of new disease and problems with balance and support to young kiwis all over the
Huntington’s disease affect the
indicators - and potential drug targets walking; b. Cognitive: symptoms
Conference and Mass General human brain, which has implications country.
for the future. that affect thinking and memory; c.
Institute for Neurogenerative Disease for the development of treatments IWK: How do you create
I rely heavily on studying precious Behavioural: symptoms that affect
in Massachusetts, USA. Her visits to and delivery of therapeutics to treat awareness and help the
human brain tissue, generously behaviour, for example, making
such conferences have led into large the cause and symptoms of these affected?
bequeathed to the Neurological them angry or sad, or making them
international collaborations including conditions. Dr Malvindar: We do face-to-face
Foundation of New Zealand Human act a certain way that is not how they
a unique project involving the IWK: For a layman, what is meetups with young people who need
Brain Bank, which is located within
Harvard University, Massachusetts Huntington’s Disease (HD)? usually act. support, even if it’s just a friendly
the Centre for Brain Research at the
General Hospital (Boston), Makati What are its effects; demog- Huntington’s disease affects chat. Our awareness drives come
University of Auckland. raphy and age group prone to
Medical Centre (Philippines) and people all over the world; it doesn’t in the form of movie screenings,
IWK: Any significant discov- this disease?
The University of Auckland (NZ). choose a particular demographic, bake sales, education days, social
eries or developments in your Dr Malvindar: Huntington’s disease
In a brief conversation with The religion, colour or race. There are events and media campaigns to drop
research work that you would is a hereditary brain disorder which
Indian Weekender, Dr Malvindar like to share with the readers? patients affected in every country, the stigma and raise the profile of
typically affects individuals in
explains more about her work into Dr Malvindar: There are some Huntington’s disease.
midlife (around age 30-40 years). including our Indian diaspora.
Huntington’s Disease, how it affects really exciting scientific discoveries Presently, we are fundraising
The fact that the disease is hereditary IWK: Can you tell us about
people, some of the discoveries she that I have made in the past few years for a youth worker and sending
means the parent with the condition Huntington’s Disease Youth
has made recently and how can one which include (1) finding a novel Organisation (HDYO-NZ)? young people impacted by HD to an
has a 50% chance of passing it on to
help the community by participating link between the pattern of brain Dr Malvindar: In 2013, I became
their child. international conference in Glasgow.
in different causes and fundraisers. cell loss and the types of symptoms This is why we have set up an a part of the founding team to We encourage people to come
IWK: What research project patients with Huntington’s disease organisation to support young people set up the Huntington’s Disease
are you currently working on? forward to help our cause, and they
experience and; (2) identifying brain affected because they are faced with
Dr Malvindar: My research is Youth Organisation of New can make their donations on https://
immune cell (microglia) and blood so many challenges, including:
currently focussing on understanding Zealand (HDYO-NZ). HDYO NZ givealittle.co.nz/org/hdyonz and our
vessel changes in a brain region a. the risk of having the disease;
changes to brain cells within human that was previously thought to be is a voluntary organisation which website, www.hdyo.co.nz.
b. the impact on decisions to have
brain conditions such as Huntington’s unaffected by Alzheimer’s disease. provides support to the youth of New ••
children/relationships;
The Indian Weekender Friday, February 14, 2020 NEW ZEALAND 7
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Ravi:
ricket fans present at the
Sky Stadium in Wellington Teacher and
ahead of the fourth T20 choreographer Prabha
between the Black Caps and Ravi was one of the
India witnessed a dance spectacle three judges in the first
delivered by Natraj School of season reality TV Three
Dance presenting Indian classical dance show ‘The Great
dance, Bharatanatyam and a New Zealand Dance
Maori Kapa Haka as a fusion. Masala’ and was also
Following New Zealand in the panel of judges
Cricket’s theme for this year for Hutt’s Got Talent
‘Bringing Cultures Together’, 2019 and The Hutt City
Natraj School of Dance in Youth Awards.
collaboration with Wellington Ms Prabha Ravi also
time, leading her to the another group diverse cultures share,” Ms Prabha performing,” Ms Ravi said.
Maori Cultural Society Inc and serves as a Justice for the Peace and
Hiwa Performance Creative Ltd. Ravi added. The final dance performance had
New Zealand community of Youth for her services to the art she has
who heard the concept and quickly This was not the first time NSD a total of 34 people, 17 from each
Ambassadors presented their fusion received the Queens Service Medal
jumped on board. had performed a fusion dance, Ms side, including five children from
on Oscar and Golden Globe-winning in 2018, Civic Honour Award by the
“The group readily agreed to the Prabha Ravi, a renowned classical each side as flag bearers of the two
musician A R Rahman’s much loved Hutt City Council in 2012, Culture
idea, became very excited about dancer and choreographer herself countries.
patriotic song ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’. Award by Upper Hutt Multicultural
the fusion dance and the vision presented a fusion of Indian classical On the evening of the fourth T20
Speaking to The Indian Weekender, Council in 2013 etc.
of honouring the country as their Bharatanatyam and Samoan Fire between Black Caps and India at Sky
Founder and Director of Natraj Apart from her contribution to art
mother,” Prabha Ravi said. Dance in 2002, with Sri Lankan Stadium in Wellington, the group
School of Dance, Prabha Ravi, and culture, she also sits on various
The Maori dance was Kandyan Dance in 2012 and 17, and performed the fusion on the cricket
explained her vision to blend the
choreographed by Virginia Maxwell, with a Western Classical Balle in ground witnessed by thousands of boards such as Cricket Wellington,
artforms of the two vibrant cultures
owner and director of Hiwa 2015. fans in the stadium which was also Women on Boards, Education
and make sure uniqueness of both
Performance Creative Ltd formerly “It was my long-time dream and screened on the big screens of the Wellington International, Drama NZ
art forms come out as a fusion in
known as Manu Aute. vision to present such a fusion that stadium. and is the Chair of the Hutt Valley
the performance and not dilute each
The performance was titled ‘Vande exhibited the values of Maori culture “Indeed, the performance was District Health Board Consumer
other.
Mataram’ based on the song as the and Indian classical dance form at unique, powerful and it was received Council. She is also the founder and
Conceptualised earlier in 2019,
two groups got together practising the same time, and the performance with thunders of applause echoing manager of the Namasankeerthanam
Ms Ravi went out on a hunt to find
their different styles of dances and ‘Vande Mataram’ was a perfect in the stadium, a standing ovation Group, a voluntary community
a Kapa Haka group who would like
sharing valuable history and richness fusion I had envisioned. by the spectators and the best part group comprising of several families
to partake in her vision, which was
of each artform. “Most importantly, I applaud was the crowd singing ‘Maa Tujhe coming together every week to
a juxtaposition of two art forms, and
“It is exciting to see so many the Maori Kapa Haka group who Salaam’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ in sing bhajans for world peace and
it comes out as an epic to the world.
messages and values that emanate understood not just the dance fusion unison. harmony.
Ms Ravi explained the concept to
through different moves and theme but also the sentiments and “This was the best feeling in the ••
one group who opted out after some
positions of the dance, and we as two values attached to the song we were world,” Ms Ravi added.
N
ew Zealand’s education ties with India our students. We look forward to collaborating
continue to be strengthened after a more with universities from NZ.”
Memorandum of Understanding was Professor Jennifer Dixon, Deputy Vice-
signed in New Delhi to establish a New Zealand Chancellor (Strategic Engagement), University
Centre at the Indian Institute of Technology. of Auckland led the New Zealand delegation
The MoU seeks to affirm the position of the and spoke at the MoU signing, “This is a
newly established New Zealand Centre to be significant step in New Zealand’s long-term
a focal point of academic activity for all eight education relationship with India.
New Zealand Universities and IIT Delhi. “We are delighted to be engaging with
Notably, IITs are India’s premier technology IIT Delhi as the ideal partner to progress our
and public research institutes and are deemed as research collaborations,” she said. “We are
Institutes of National Importance and Institute dedicated to creating future global citizens, and
of Eminence by the country’s parliament for we look forward to the development of leading-
their leading role in preparing world-class Ongoing collaboration with NZ edge research through the association,” Prof
skilled engineering graduates. In this regard, IIT’s foray in the New Zealand Dixon said.
IIT Delhi in this regard, has the highest world Market and the vice-versa, NZ University’s It is expected that the Centre will host visiting
ranking. interest in forging ties with India’s premier researchers and academics, act as a forum for
The status of Institution of Eminence by technology institutes is not altogether new. diplomatic and trade dialogue among different
Government of India (2018) had granted almost Earlier in November 2019, The University sectors, and support student mobility.
full autonomy, leaving the institutes to make its of Auckland had signed a historic agreement John Laxon, Education New Zealand’s
own decisions, including having the autonomy with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Regional Director Asia, said that the New
to going global. Kharagpur to offer a joint PhD programme. Zealand Centre would be a one-of-a-kind
Since then, there has been a newfound Meanwhile, the two-day workshop, held research establishment. “A research-focused
at IIT Delhi, provided an opportunity for New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi builds
collective will within all IITs to become a truly
academics from NZ universities and IIT Delhi on New Zealand’s status as the preferred
global world-class technology institute.
to discuss and develop projects for long term education destination for students, with a 71
Recently, The IITs have collectively decided
research collaboration. per cent increase in Indian students choosing
to conduct their joint entrance exam in San
Collaboration priorities under discussion Speaking more on IIT Delhi’s partnership to study in New Zealand universities in 2019.
Francisco to attract students of Indian origin
include sustainable cities, technologies for with NZ University Prof. Sanjeev Sanghi, We are committed to strengthening the research
from 2020. clean water, cybersecurity and data science, Dean – Alumni Affairs and International and education ties between New Zealand and
IITs collectively and individually are now energy and environmental studies, and Programmes, said “The NZ Centre embodies India, and are excited to be partnering with a
going to countries like Canada, Australia, the advanced biological and healthcare systems our efforts to embrace internationalization, prestigious institution in IIT Delhi.”
US, Germany and UK to hire faculty. and engineering. open up opportunities for new research ••
8 NEW ZEALAND Friday, February 14, 2020 The Indian Weekender
¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
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ommunity leaders,
volunteers, members of
parliament and patrons
gathered last week at Madam
Kwong’s restaurant in Christchurch
to celebrate the thirty years of
services provided by Christchurch
Multicultural Council Inc (CMC).
Started in 1989, the community
organisation evolved, grew manifold
and offered its services to the migrant
community living in the city.
The organisation that represents as these are our stalwarts who built not
170 ethnic groups living in New only the Christchurch Multicultural
Zealand called in to observe the Council but also Multicultural New
event not just as a celebration but Zealand – without their efforts I’m
as a reflection back on its services not sure we would’ve got to where
provided to countless number of we are today,” Mr Narayanan said at
Christchurch Multicultural Council
migrants and migrant communities
living in the southern part of the
the event. over the past three decades has been
Christchurch Multicultural Council
country that brought minor to over the past three decades has been
providing advocacy to migrants and
significant life-changing experiences
for the people.
providing advocacy to migrants and community groups for settlement
community groups for settlement
“This is a significant moment and integration, celebrating diversity,
and integration, celebrating diversity,
of pride for all of us present here,”
president of CMC, Surinder Tandon
strengthening diverse communities, strengthening diverse communities,
fostering unity in diversity,
said at the event. promoting social inclusion, equality,
fostering unity in diversity, promoting Cricket Association for Hagley
Surinder Tandon joined CMC in integration, encouraging migrants for social inclusion, equality, integration, Multicultural Hub
2000 and became its president in greater civic participation, lobbying • Advocacy for settlement of
2009, and he also received Queen’s for broader ethnic representation on
encouraging migrants for greater civic migrants/refugees
honour Member of the New Zealand boards and trusts etc. participation, lobbying for broader ethnic • Living in Harmony project for
Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2014 for CMC has partnered and women
his services to the community and collaborated with several different
representation on boards and trusts etc. • Strengthened intercultural and
textile research in NZ. community organisations, local and interfaith harmony. Fostered unity
Present at the event were President national government bodies, media the Christchurch City Council celebrating the occasion including a in diversity
of Multicultural New Zealand (NZ organisations, sports clubs etc. so to has already agreed to fund its classical Indian dance performance • Social and cultural wellbeing of
Federation of Multicultural Councils reach out to as many migrants and construction. by Kaushalaya Devi, a song of peace ethnic people of all age groups
Inc.), Ethnic Advisor to Sir Mark ethnic groups and assist them with “The need for a multicultural by Filipino duo by Yna Martinez and and genders
Soloman Ngai Tahu- Sally Pitama, settling in New Zealand and provide hub is even greater now after the Marielle Ariola, Tribal belly Dance to • Greater participation in decision-
Minister Poto Williams, MP Dr any help if they may need. March 15 terrorist attack on the two Macedonian music by Yulia and Petra making roles/submissions at
Duncan Webb, Christchurch City “Our strategic partners include Mosques. It was an attack on our and Chinese musical performance on Local and Central Government
Councillors Jimmy Chen, and Anne Christchurch City Council, Selwyn diversity, both religious and cultural, Erhu by Jeffrey Zhao, Christchurch levels.
Galloway, Deborah Lam and Eileen District Council, Waimakariri District on our harmonious relations. Shandong Association. • Encouraged migrants for greater
Yee (OEC), Sarah Denny (Hagley Council’s Migrants & Newcomers “But the time after the attacks civic participation
CMC’s major achievements
College), Ahmed Tani (Canterbury Group, NZFMC/MNZ, Ngai Tahu, showed us our strong united diversity • Lobbying for greater ethnic
over 30 years include:
Refugees Service & Resource OEC, NZ Police, Immigration and harmony which brought out representation on boards/trusts/
Centre), CMC Life Member Wim de • Contribution to the establishment
NZ, MSD, Electoral Commission, immense solidarity, compassion, councils etc.
Winter and volunteers amongst the of the Office of Ethnic (Affairs)
Canterbury Interfaith Society, love and empathy from people of • Strategic partnerships with
Communities
other guests. Hagley College, Christchurch Metro diverse cultures and faiths towards several organisations/groups for
• Ongoing support to OEC and
President of Multicultural New Cricket Association, Pegasus Health, the victims’ families and the Muslim ethnic communities
other partners
Zealand Pancha Narayanan lauded Revel Events, Shakti, Christchurch community throughout NZ,” Mr • Significant participation in, and
• Contribution to the establishment
the team of CMC for making it into its Resettlement Service, Refugee Tandon said. contribution to, CCC INFoRM
of the Race Relations Office
30th anniversary and congratulated Centre, Network Waitangi Otautahi, The 30th-anniversary event on and ICA groups
• Contribution to the development
the organisation for its role and Plains FM96.9, Rotary Clubs, all Saturday, February 1, had speeches • Significant support provided post-
of Christchurch Multicultural
influence in making Christchurch the community groups and others,” Mr by dignitaries and guests at the event, earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and
Strategy
very first Treaty-based Multicultural Tandon added. a cake cutting ceremony, reflections mosque attacks of 15 March 2019
• Support for the annual Lincoln/
City in New Zealand. CMC, like the Refugee Centre, by CMC Founding member Weng • Promoted the White Ribbon
Selwyn Multicultural Festival
“I would like to acknowledge has been supporting Hagley College Kei Chen and an address by CMC campaign for the elimination
• Global 7s cricket tournament
our Life Member of MNZ and Past for the development of NZ’s president Surinder Tandon. of violence against women
and now All Nations T20 Cricket
President Weng Kei Chen and others, first multicultural hub for which The event also had entertainment (domestic, family violence)
Tournament with ChCh Metro
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T
he Indian Weekender has always that they have been
strived to focus and magnify the good part and parcel of
work and talents of Kiwi Indians the game.
and Indian community organisations in New “Of course,
Zealand. These individuals or a group of there are
individuals work hard to make a difference in times when
the community and also elevate the pride of the you don’t
Kiwi Indian community living in New Zealand.
perform
In this new series ‘New Kiwi Indian talents to
particularly
watch out for in 2020’, The Indian Weekender
well or up to
will bring forth some new talents and faces who
over the years have excelled in their profession, the expected
putting their hard work and passion in the right mark, and
place and making the Kiwi Indian community we do make
proud. mistakes that have
Cricketer Rachin Ravindra: the propensity to bring
C urrently playing for the New Zealand A you down. But all you can
team against the India A in Christchurch, do is learn from your mistakes, and
the 20-year-old all-rounder from Wellington is keep performing- giving the best you can,”
the new force to watch out for in national and At the age of 11, he represented Wellington the 2018 World Cup held in New Zealand. Post Rachin Ravindra told The Indian Weekender.
expectedly international cricket. U13, at the age of 14 he played for U17 team his string of good performances; International Rachin considers his father one of the
Having already represented New Zealand in representing his school’s XI team. In 2016, at Cricket Council called the prodigy Rachin as motivators and mentors who pushed him,
two U19 World Cups, 2016 and 2018, the rising the age of 17 playing for New Zealand at the supported him in his passion for cricket.
the rising star of the squad. Rachin calls his
star of New Zealand cricket comes with tons of U19 World Cup in Bangladesh, Rachin gave Rachin’s parents moved from Bangalore city in
performances at the two World Cups were some
talent and dreams of playing for the Black Caps three stunning back-to-back performances of the biggest highlights of his career so far. South India to Wellington, New Zealand where
someday soon. both with bat and bowl. He bagged three
Speaking to The Indian Weekender, Rachin’s Rachin considers Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul he was born and schooled. Rachin is currently
wickets against West Indies, scored a century pursuing his higher studies in finance besides
father Ravi Krishnamurthy says he has been Dravid, Ricky Ponting, Daniel Vettori and
against Kenya and then hitting a half-century
playing cricket from the age as early as two Brian Lara as his idols growing up and Ross playing national and domestic cricket.
and taking four wickets making him the first
and has been in love with the sport ever since. Taylor, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith some of Rachin also credits his coaches Mark
New Zealander to achieve this feat at the U19
He joined a club after a few years and started the senior players currently playing he looks Borthwick and Sriram Krishnamurthy as a
playing with softball. He soon joined Hutt World Cups.
up to. driving force and under whose mentorship he
District Cricket Club and has been associated He also gave a stupendous performance with
reached this far in his career. Rachin is currently
several wickets and good scores with his bat in Sharing about the struggles and low times in
with the club ever since. playing for Wellington Firebirds.
T
hree Kiwi Indians living in Auckland
have created a very upbeat and an
unconventional music band that has
taken the community by storm and has become
one of the most popular and new faces to look
for this year.
Coming up with a creative yet straightforward
Hinglish name ‘Gharelu Gigs’ that translates
to ‘house shows/performances’, the band has
garnered some outstanding attention from the
community.
Introducing the band founder and lead singer
Anchal Marwah who is also a rhythm guitarist,
is the brains behind the band’s formation and
growth in the last few months. Adding more
colour to the band is the lead guitarist and giving
vocals Swanand Chitnis, and Anchal’s friend
from his Uni days, Prabhakar Mohanasundaram
as the keyboard player.
‘Gharelu Gigs’ was conceptualised and
created in December 2018, and the band
members joined in as Anchal, and his new band
you see three people playing and singing
member Prabhakar started performing at casual
Bollywood songs with their guitars, keyboard,
shows and house parties. Anchal met his lead
and mouth organ, while you enjoy a few drinks. Gharelu Gigs
guitarist Swanand at an event in Auckland and can be contacted
After some time, you feel like joining in and
have been friends and integral when it comes to on +64224787980,
singing that old medley. At the same time, we
music ever since. +64224026757 or
play the guitar for you, how amazing does it
The band was created with a simple concept via email on
sounds, you feel that personal touch, as there
of singing along casual music concerts where gharelugig91@gmail.com
is not a stage or big setup that can make
these artists perform, and the audience joins in-
you nervous, sit next to the guitarist and
becoming a part of the whole show.
start singing, it’s a whole new different
Anchal narrates the idea that excited him to
feeling.
progress from a hobby guitar player and singer
We will come to your house, no
to taking new leaps to form a band was a party
needs of hefty music setup, no mics
or a place where people can join in with the
needed, no speakers, all we need is
performers and sing along and enjoy the show
you to be enjoying your pick while
with the feeling that they are the stars of the
we bring some peppy Bollywood
show.
and Hollywood numbers playing
“We all have that singer within us that seldom
live to your house.
comes out, is too shy or embarrassed to sing in
public or is just a passive audience but deep IWK: Which places and con-
certs have the band performed
down they want to sing their hearts and express,
in New Zealand?
and our mini music concerts gives them the
GG: Currently, Gharelu Gigs is mainly
freedom to join in, sing along and experience a
focusing on doing gigs in Auckland and
great show,” Anchal told The Indian Weekender
nearby places; however, we are open to
in an interview.
travel across New Zealand for gigs and
About the band members: spread the cheer around with our Gharelu
University of Auckland where Anchal and the performances. We have performed and
Anchal Marwah
A
two started doing covers of popular songs. catered to a wide range of audience, from
nchal Marwah, came to Auckland in
The duo’s performances soon became a hit playing for seniors at Shanti Niwas Charitable
August 2014 to pursue Post Graduation in Trust on their 25th-anniversary event to
amongst college mates landing to play at their
ICT. He has then been very active in singing, performing for younger party people such as on
friends’ house parties, eventually paving the
playing guitar, modelling and dancing that led New Year’s Eve, PAGE3 event hosted by LA entertaining crowd. In the next two years, we
way for more gigs across Auckland. Prabakar
him to participate and win IWK’s Mr Diwali ZEPPA etc. want first to spread the concept of Gharelu Gigs
has been a pivotal figure to the band due to his
title ATEED Diwali in 2017. He also won the IWK: What is the aim of the band, to the whole of New Zealand where people can
knowledge of strings, alongside his great taste
title of Mr Bollywood Factor in 2018, hosted where do you see yourself grow and enjoy live music in their own house without the
of South Indian music, which helps the band to
by Radio Apna. He has been associated with perform in the need of big sound setups and that way adding a
explore the songs from South India and cover personal touch to it. Secondly, we are working
“Prayas” theatre company as well since 2018 near future?
Tollywood songs too. GG: We now on original compositions with a mix of
and was one of their vocalists for the song
In conversation with The Indian Weekender, want to spread jazz and Indie-pop to it, which we are planning
“Allah Hoo” the title song for the play namely
band members Anchal, Swanand and Prabhakar the joy of live to release mid of this year.
“DARA”. Anchal has also started doing give more insight about his band, how it has
modelling projects recently. His latest song music to as IWK: What is the message you would
become popular and what is the next project for many ears as
“Lamberghini Clubmix” has crossed over 115K like to give your fans/prospective audi-
the band. we can, as we ences?
views on “YOUTUBE” which earned him IWK: How would you define ‘Gharelu really love to GG: We thank our fans and community
hundreds of new fans not just in New Zealand Gigs’? sing with an for giving us so much love, and it is through
but from overseas as well. GG: Gharelu Gigs, itself describes by the their word of mouth that we have grown this
Swanand Chitnis name, to have a fantastic gig at your own popular. Through our performances, one thing
I
diplomat, Principal Adviser, Ministry of
n the diplomatic world of New Zealand and
Foreign Affairs & Trade, Grahame Morton,
India, there were a few notable engagements
who has formerly been High Commissioner to
in the last fortnight that further cement
India, and is currently back in India temporarily,
already growing bilateral relations between the
manning the mission, was at the forefront of the
two countries.
historic inking of the pact of Memorandum of
The social media and Twitterati was abuzz
Understanding between IIT Delhi and eight NZ
with highlights of celebrations and mutually
universities for setting up an innovative NZ
appreciative congratulatory messages
Centre. (Read detail story here)
around some important moments of national
importance and other key developments within “After four years’ prep, a two day meeting of
the diplomatic space of the two countries. reps of eight NZ unis and India partner IIT Delhi
One of the most significant moments was agree roadmap on "research collaboration & in
the celebration of Waitangi Day, both in New principle alignment on academic centre. Work
Zealand and in India. ahead but grt progress,” Mr Morton tweeted.
A
We have funded PHARMAC Our Government is also
so it can buy new cancer drugs committing extra funding to s
Michael Wood
and make them more accessible make sure that HIV and STI Aucklanders
Member of Parliament continue
to those who need, while new prevention services are targeted
for Mt Roskill and
radiation machines have been appropriately in New Zealand. to smash water
Chief Government Whip
funded across the country to make We have committed to a $300,000 consumption records,
I
cancer treatment more effective increase to fund research to update Watercare, the
hope you have had a restful behavioural information. This
and accessible for New Zealanders. Auckland Council
break with your loved ones will make sure that the rainbow
and have had a great start to We have strengthened our arm responsible
community is not disadvantaged in
2020. As I write my first column immunisation system by launching for the city’s water
our healthcare system.
for Indian Weekender this year, I a new campaign. Hundreds of The Ministry of Health-funded supply, is asking
want to let you know about some of thousands of young adults will research will study rates of HIV residents to be
the work our government has been receive measles vaccinations. (human immunodeficiency virus) mindful of their water use, particularly
About 300,000 young adults and STI (sexually transmitted on hot days. “We are looking at additional
doing to build an effective health
system for all of our people. between 15-29 are not fully infection) testing, sexual behaviour, ways in which we can support these
A drier than usual summer is seeing
We want to make sure every protected against measles and use of condoms, PrEP (pre- communities. Work is already underway
pressure come on water supplies.
New Zealander has access to this Government is determined exposure prophylaxis) or use of to find practical ways we can assist.”
Simple self- imposed steps of four-
world-class health care. Under to strengthen public health and drugs to prevent disease in people “As one of the biggest users of
who have not yet been exposed minute showers, avoiding running taps
our Prime Minister’s leadership, address that issue. DHBs will Watercare’s urban water supply, we
to a disease-causing agent and when brushing teeth or shaving and
we are addressing the long-term plan and deliver innovative and acknowledge we have an important
challenges facing New Zealand inequalities in these behaviours. washing full loads of laundry where part to play in reducing our own water
localised ways to get young adults This will enable the Ministry to
and health is definitely one of the possible to conserve water, are being consumption here in the council family.”
immunised. Immunisation will be manage the purchase, targeting,
priorities. asked of urban dwellers. Auckland Council’s network of
available for easy access through delivery and evaluation of HIV and
We have made big investments The rural areas of Auckland are under pools, parks, community buildings and
schools, workplaces, pharmacies STI prevention services in NZ.
in mental health so our people stress and many residents reliant on maintenance requirements are being
and Marae. We will also focus on We are striving to rebuild our
can seek help from trained mental rainwater tanks for their water supply assessed with the view to non-essential
improving access and equality for health system after nine long years
health professionals free of charge are waiting weeks to have them refilled. work, requiring water, to be deferred or
Maori and Pacific young adults in of neglect – remember that under
at their local doctor’s clinics “Auckland Council is aware of the
the previous government, sewage scaled back.
across the country. A record multi- particular. We are proud to have
ran down the walls of our hospitals. water supply challenges that rural Some essential irrigation may still
billion dollar investment in Budget a campaign to address measles,
While this neglect can’t all be communities are facing. We sincerely need to be undertaken in order to protect
2019 is making this possible, and which the recent outbreak has made
fixed in one term, the progress appreciate the support being shown by the council’s investment and where
across the country this new mental even more urgent. In 2019 more
we are making will help ensure neighbours, family and friends who are possible non-potable water supplies will
health service is being built from than 370,000 MMR vaccines were that no matter where you live in opening up their homes to help others. be used to reduce the drain on water
the ground up. Finally, we have a distributed compared to 150,000 New Zealand, you will receive volumes and frequency.
government that is taking mental in 2018 which is an increase of This is the rural spirit,” says Deputy
high quality healthcare when you ••
health seriously. nearly 150%. Mayor Bill Cashmore.
need it.
12 NEW ZEALAND Friday, February 14, 2020 The Indian Weekender
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out to bat when his team had a big Mt. Maunganui
fter being whitewashed by
the men in blue in the T20 target to chase. Taylor had brilliant Kane Williamson won the toss
series, New Zealand came partnerships with Nicholls first and and invited the visitors to bat first.
then Latham adding 62 and 138 runs In the third game of the series,
back at Seddon Park for the first ODI
respectively. Indian openers disappointed as
with some sweet and sour memories India lost Agrawal for just one run.
from the recent past. Sweet memories Nicholls and Latham made 78 and
Kohli couldn’t perform up to the
of last year’s ODI against the same 69 runs before getting out, but Taylor expectations as he was the second
opponent where they bowled out stayed firm at the other end. Taylor man to get out. Kohli just made 9
India for just 92 runs and sour brought up his 21st century ensuring runs and ended up his tally of this
memories of last year’s ODI series that his team cross the finishing line. series to 75 runs. Shaw showed
As a result of some brilliant potential by scoring 40 runs, but he
loss against the same opponent. For could not score bigger.
New Zealand, this ODI series was batting in last 20 overs and below-
After losing 3 wickets for 62 runs,
all about playing for pride and the par bowing from Indian bowlers,
Rahul and Iyer made a hundred runs
3-0 win justifies the name underdog New Zealand chased a total of 348 partnership where Iyer made 62 runs;
given to Blackcaps after the World runs with 11 balls remaining. his third consecutive 50+ score in this
Cup 2019. This was the first time Ross Taylor was the player of the series. Post Iyer’s dismissal Rahul
match for his unbeaten 109 runs. and Pandey had another brilliant
in three decades men in blue were
partnership of 107 runs. During the
whitewashed in an ODI series. 2nd ODI at Eden Park, partnership, Rahul brought his 4th
Auckland ODI century. Rahul and Pandey
1st ODI at Seddon Park,
Hamilton Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the got dismissed on two consecutive
toss and chose to bowl first. Batting deliveries, as a result, India fell just
New Zealand won the toss and short of 300 runs mark at the end of
elected to field first. After Rohit first, Blackcaps openers started
50 overs.
Sharma was ruled out of the NZ exceptionally well as they added 93 Blackcaps started a chase very
tour due to calf injury, India decided runs in 17 overs for the first wicket. smartly as Guptill played a vital role
to play with a new opening pair. After scoring 41 runs Nicholls was in being aggressive in the early overs.
the first man to get out off Chahal’s Guptill made a brilliant 66 runs
Mayank Agrawal and Prithvi Shaw
over. including four sixes before getting
made their debuts at the first ODI at bowled to Chahal’s beautiful firki.
Seddon Park, Hamilton. Playing in his 2nd game, Blundell
Next in were batsmen Kohli and attacked bowlers. Rahul and Iyer’s Returning from shoulder injury Kane
The debutants started cautiously again failed to impress as he was the
Iyer who played sensibly for the partnership added 136 runs in just 17 couldn’t do much before getting out
in the first eight overs by scoring next man out after scoring 22 runs. on 22.
next twenty overs and scored 102 overs helping India to reach closer
fifty runs. Prithvi Shaw fell soon Martin Guptill played a sensible The man in golden form Ross
runs collectively. Kohli fell just after to 300 runs mark. Iyer fell just after
after scoring just 20 runs in his debut knock of 79 runs before getting run Taylor was expected to finish the
completing his 58th half-century as scoring a brilliant maiden hundred;
out in a bizarre manner. game again, but he could only make
game followed by Agrawal in the he was clean bowled by Sodhi. Iyer the first hundred scored by India’s
After Martin Guptill got out, New 12 runs followed by Nicholls who
very next over. maintained his composure and Rahul number four batsman in nearly two made a patient 80 runs. Toward
years. Zealand had a batting collapse from
the end, the man out of form De
Toward the 3/157 to 8/197. After a collapse, the Grandhomme displayed his hitting
end of innings, ever dependable Ross Taylor came skills by hitting unbeaten 58 runs in
Rahul and to rescue again for New Zealand. just 28 balls. New Zealand chased
He along with a debutant Jamieson a target of 297 runs with 17 balls
Kedar added
remaining.
valuable 55 scored extraordinary 76 runs for the
Henry Nicholls was awarded
runs in the 9th wicket. At the end of 50 overs, player of the match for his patient 80.
last 4.5 overs. New Zealand scored 273 runs with
Rahul scored the loss of eight wickets. Ross Taylor Top batsmen of India v
a quickfire 88 again remained not out at 73 runs. NZ ODI series
runs in 64 balls Chasing a total of 274 runs
while Kedar Batsman Runs Avg. H.S.
India cleared their intentions
scored 26 runs from the very first ball by hitting S Iyer 217 72.33 103
in 15 balls. a boundary. Shaw and Agrawal KL Rahul 204 102.00 112
Both remained started on a positive note, but their
unbeaten by the partnership couldn’t last long as
H Nicholls 199 81.55 80
end of 50 overs Agrawal fell cheaply on 3 runs. R Taylor 194 194.00 109*
as India finished
Shaw continued finding gaps and
347/4 by the end
hitting boundaries, but he did not
of 50 overs. Top bowlers of India v
last long. Kohli looked as he was
Chasing a NZ ODI series
struggling to his 25 balls 15. He lost
mammoth total
his wicket to Southee for the 9th Bowler Wickets Econ. Best
of 348 runs,
Blackcaps time in 30 innings in ODIs. Rahul
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T
he high-octane Tenzing Hillary Football Cup 2020 saw attended the tournament such
the unbeatable Team Lhotshampa from Christchurch lift as, Consulate of Nepal in New
the trophy once again by beating Nepal United FC from Zealand, Peter Gibbs, former
Christchurch too at the grand finals on Sunday, February 2. head coach of New Zealand
national football team, John
Hosted by Nepal Association Bay of Plenty (NABOP) at
Adshead (ONZM), who led All
Links Reserve in Mt Maunganui, the two-day annual football
Whites team to their first-ever
championship witnessed over 700 people gathered to watch the
FIFA World Cup in 1982.
closely contested adrenaline rushed matches on the ground and
Each team had 11 players a
cheered for their favourite teams.
side, and the matches were played
The semi-finals and the final were three most closely contested as per FIFA and NZ Football
match of the tournament. In the first semi-final Team Lhotshampa guidelines and rules. The referees
defeated Khakuri FC with the scores 2-3, and Nepal United FC for all the games came from WaiBOP Football Association. The The final results, awards and prize money presented:
scored beat Gorkhali FC (Hamilton) by 3-1 to enter the finals. matches were live-streamed on GoalNepal.com. • Winning team - Team Lhotshampa, Christchurch- Running
In the final Team Lhotshampa and Nepal United FC fought to As the tournament garnered a huge response from the youth Championship Cup, Gold Medals + $1800
keep the score tied at zero, that went into extra time which again of the Nepalese community across New Zealand, businesses and • Runner Up - Nepal United FC Christchurch; Silver Medals
resulted in nil from each side. To break the tie, penalty shootout supporters, the hosting rights for THC 2021 has already been + $1200
was done at the end which saw Lhotshampa score 4 goals against offered by local associations in Palmerston North and Waikato. • 2nd Runner Up - Gorkhali FC Hamilton; Bronze Medals +
Nepal United FC’s 1, thereby, making Lhotshampa the champion THC committee will be reviewing the offers and declare the $800
two times in a row. name of the hosts in the next few months. • 3rd Runner up - Football Club Khukuri, Auckland; $400
“THC committee and NABOP were thrilled to host the • Plate Champions - Himalions FC - Palmerston North &
“THC2020 saw incredible talents, amusing sportsmanship
Fielding; Running Shield + $300
and discipline. We hope year by year all the players, teams grow tournament in Tauranga at the home of Tauranga City AFC this
• Fair Play Team - NABOP Football Team; Trophy + $500
their potential and raise their bars up high. We appreciate each year, where it all began.
• Golden Gloves - Anukaran Poudyal of Gorkhali FC
individual’s hard work and team effort. You make us proud,” “Tenzing Hillary Cup is looking to grow even better next
(Hamilton); Trophy + $100
Saurab Gautam from the THC Committee said. year. THC Committee is working tremendously to register as a • Golden Boot - Ramesh Chettri of Himalions FC; Trophy +
Gorkhali FC from Hamilton and Football Club Khakuri from charitable trust for next endeavours. We welcome all the kind $100
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fter winning the hearts of Aucklanders
Ashwini sings in the traditional Jaipur- of the leading
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Atrauli gharana’s style and is today one of its s a r a n g i
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She holds a PhD in biochemistry from the tradition,
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music concert for Auckland. Accompanying and has performed with leading artistes in India
She has won a string of national and artistes
Ashwini will be noted sarangi musician and around the world.
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ne of the longest-running and popular
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Of the eleven teams and 250 players playing
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36 and 32 points respectively.
The tournament is organised by Migrant
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Royal Knights in 8th spot with two wins and
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six matches. The sixth position has been taken
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matches but having 17 points, four ahead of NZ
Telugu Tigers to take one spot above them.
The top two batting stars of the tournament
are Hemadri Chakraborty from Probasee
Bengalee with 247 runs in seven matches,
followed by Suhas Shanbhogue with 146 runs
of five matches.
The top two bowlers of the tournament are
Sukeertha Madaka from TANZ City Boys
with 18 wickets in five matches giving 59 runs
over 19.2 overs, with an economy of 3.05.
Venkateshwaran Murali Kumar from Black
Hawks has taken the second spot in bowling
with 17 wickets in eight matches giving 94 runs
off 30 overs with an average of 3.13.
The top three spots for players of the match
has been taken by Hemadri Charabborty
scoring 1270 points in seven matches, followed
by Venkateshwaran Murali Kumar with 1129
points in eight matches and Sukeertha Madaka
with 1010 points in five matches. The players
are allotted points on their overall performance
that includes batting, bowling, fielding, Man of
the Match awards and other criteria.
The playoff will continue till the end of
February, and the quarterfinals or eliminators
will happen on 8 and 15 March. The top
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M
without a standardized writing script
which makes it difficult to use as a ohammed Raheesh Isoof, He was represented by Unaisi
formal written language. the man who is facing Baleilevuka, who was under the
However while it may not be used it is likely to shift and move to other take the onus to actually save the murder charges of a instructions of Iqbal Khan while the
as a subject of study, children in domains of use such as the radio or language. family from Legalega in Nadi was state was represented by the Office of
Fiji schools and teachers of young more formal family events will help He also says no Hindi radio station further remanded by the High Court the Director of Public Prosecutions.
primary school children use it often as to maintain it. is speaking standard Hindi in the in Lautoka. The state told the court the matter
a language of instruction, discussion, University of the South Pacific country, there is a mixture of Hindi Isoof, who is charged with five was at the Pre-Trial Conference
explanation and communication. Lecturer Rajendra Prasad says being used and there is no problem counts of murder and one count of (PTC) stages and was waiting for a
She adds that government policy there should not be a debate about with it. attempted murder, appeared before response from the defence counsel
needs to regulate and guide its use in Fiji Hindi being a language or not Meanwhile, University of Fiji High Court Judge, Justice Chamath on the PTC documents.
schools. because Fiji Hindi is a variety of Lecturer Salesh Kumar says Fiji Morais. Ms Baleilevuka requested if the
Doctor Shameem says that it is Hindi similar to standard Hindi. Hindi is part of our daily rapporteur It is alleged that on August 25 and matter could be stood down and
the policy of any radio station to He says there are many varieties and people speak it on various 26 of last year, the accused murdered adjourned to a later date to allow Mr
use whichever variety of Hindi they and one of them is Fiji Hindi. platforms and in the media and there
carpenter, Nirmal Kumar, his wife Khan to address the issues on the
prefer. Prasad says Fiji Hindi is only is nothing wrong with that because
Usha Devi, 54, their daughter, PTC. The matter has been adjourned
She also adds that if the language spoken by Fijian people of Indian they are speaking the language of the
Nileshni Kajal , 34 and Kajal’s two to February 7, 2020.
is not used, respected and promoted descent and somebody needs to people.
daughters Sana, 11 and Samara, 8.
T
he popularity and growth of cricket in India, both on and off the field, has had a steep rise.
An Indian victory or a defeat has a telling impact on the mood of the nation. 21° 23° 24° 23° 23° 24° 24°
Cricket was brought to India by the British, but India is now its most popular destination. 14° 13° 16° 15° 16° 16° 17°
The fans and followers are not only the critics but also the selectors and the experts.
The role, therefore, of the Indian selectors, has gained immense importance. They are required to
satisfy not just the players but the millions of followers too. This week in New Zealand’s history
One needs them to be transparent, honest, decisive, knowledgeable and far thinking. The days of
nominating cricket selectors through the five zones who then favoured certain cricketers who had 15 February 1882
close ties with the powerbrokers of the BCCI are over. First frozen meat shipment leaves New Zealand
N
The thousands of cricketers, playing the game in India from the junior to the international levels, ew Zealand’s first successful shipment of frozen meat to Britain in 1882 had a huge impact
have made cricket their life-line and their profession. on the colony, paving the way for the trade in frozen meat and dairy products that became
Cricket, for them, is no longer a recreational sport but one that will give them a way of life and a the cornerstone of New Zealand’s 20th-century economy.
future. This is precisely why the BCCI has a very important task in appointing selectors, who should
have the ability to assess, identify logically and have the clarity of thought to select players in an 15 February 1978
open and unbiased way. New Zealand beats England in a cricket test for the first
A cricket selector in the past was an honorary appointment and the change of making it into a paid
profession is a very good step taken by the BCCI. time
The recent advertisement for the two vacancies that are likely to arise on account of the tenure
of the Chairman M.S.K. Prasad and Gagan Khoda ending has become an important issue to N ew Zealand suffered many test defeats at the hands of England’s cricketers before finally
winning for the first time at Wellington’s Basin Reserve in February 1978.
ponder about.
16 February 1770
The earlier two-year term that was changed to five years as recommended by the Supreme Court-
approved constitution gave not only that extra year to both Prasad and Khoda but also to Sarandeep James Cook sights Banks 'Island'
Singh, Jatin Paranjpe and Devang Gandhi to continue for another year.
However, one is bemused by the fact that the tenure of five years for selectors is being followed C ook concluded that the land he had sighted was an island and named it after the expedition’s
botanist, Joseph Banks. The mistake was not realised until 1809, when Captain Samuel
Chase of the Pegasus tried to sail between Banks ‘Island’ and the Canterbury mainland.
rigidly by the BCCI, whereas all other posts have tenure of three years.
However, the BCCI has put an age barrier of 60 years as the maximum age for a selector, which
has no mention in their constitution. This is quite ridiculous as the selector’s job is not to roll up
16 February 1986
his sleeves in the hot sun and get physically active, but one that can quite easily be performed by a Sinking of the Mikhail Lermontov
senior citizen as well.
Indian cricket has had many 70 years and above selectors who have distinguished themselves A t 5.37 p.m. on 16 February 1986 the Soviet cruise liner Mikhail Lermontov hit rocks off
Cape Jackson in the Marlborough Sounds.
quite admirably. There is also a strong movement that only one selector should be appointed from a
zone. Another ridiculous rule, if followed, as a selector of the national team should be past favoritism
17 February 1873
and if found to do so, should be debarred forever. 'The Russians are coming!'
If honesty is a worry, then the very basis of appointment becomes a farce. In most of the leading
cricket playing countries, a cricket selector is a paid employee of the cricket board. His or her job is O n 17 February 1873, Aucklanders awoke to the alarming news that a Russian warship had
entered Auckland Harbour undetected and landed troops.
to concentrate wholly and solely on the selection of the respective teams.
There is no age limit for his appointment and the selection is based on his ability to structure, plan
18 February 1957
and chart out his approach to select the best in the business. This is not followed in India where it New Zealand's last execution
is a part time assignment.
Recently in India, several leading domestic players who have performed very well, have openly
tweeted and spoken as to why they have not been considered or selected, if not for the national side
W alter Bolton, a 68-year-old Whanganui farmer, became the last person executed in New
Zealand. Convicted for the murder of his wife, Beatrice, he was hanged at Mt Eden prison
following a controversial trial.
then for a place in the India ‘A’ or Duleep Trophy sides.
None, I gather, have been given a reason and ignoring such claims is what makes it more important
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ndia has amended its Citizenship Act of and several thousand kilometres of contested
1955 in December 2019 to allow persons or un-demarcated borders with two others
belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist (China and Pakistan- 4056 kilometres and 3323
and Christian faiths who have illegally kilometres respectively).
migrated into India over the years from three The government has repeatedly clarified that
neighbouring Islamic countries, namely, the CAA is to grant citizenship on a one-time
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, to basis to a particular group of persons with no
acquire Indian citizenship on a relatively fast alternative options and not to take away the
track basis. citizenship of any one, much less an Indian
The exclusion of Muslims from the Muslim.
amendment has been criticised by India’s The CAA has a cut-off date of December
political opposition, sections of the civil society, 31, 2014, after which no illegal immigrant,
leftist student groups and others for being whether Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Christian
unconstitutional, diluting India’s secularism or Muslim would be eligible for citizenship
and eroding India’s democracy. under the amendment.
The BJP won a huge majority in India’s In this larger sense, the CAA is by no means
general election in May last year, consolidating anti-Muslim.
further its impressive victory in the Outside observers need to better understand
2014 elections. the dynamics of internal politics in a raucous
Amending the Citizenship Act of 1955 has democracy like India.
been on the party’s agenda all along. In its However, because the issues of refugees,
previous tenure the BJP government had moved down in the country could not acquire Indian either accept them or give migration, targeting of minorities anywhere,
the amendment but it could not be passed citizenship under the pre-amended citizenship them citizenship. rise of nationalism have international
because the party did not have a majority in the law. They were, thus, deprived of many But then, amongst those who have entered resonance, western liberal circles, political and
Upper House of India’s parliament, and so the benefits of Indian citizenship and had to live India illegally over the decades have been in the media, which have anti-Indian lobbies
legislation had to be shelved. precarious lives. Muslims from Bangladesh. embedded in them traditionally, have picked
This time also the party lacked a majority These minorities entered India for many They did so not because of religious up the CAA and NRC controversy in India and
in the Upper House but was able to get the reasons- persecution, discrimination, physical persecution discrimination, physical insecurity have begun a malicious campaign against the
legislation through with the support of a section insecurity, threat of forcible conversion, and or threat of conversion. India, without trying to understand the issues
of the opposition. so on. In 1947 minorities in Pakistan, mostly They came for better economic opportunities, dispassionately.
In other words, the Citizenship Amendment Hindus and Sikhs, constituted about 23% of encouraged also by Bangladesh regimes of the In the process they are showing disrespect
Act (CAA) was passed after an intensive the population; today they constitute about past for political reasons. for Indian democracy. Worse, they are openly
debate in both houses of parliament when 5 per cent, with Hindus at about 1.65 per Their case is different, as they can return interfering in India’s domestic politics on the
all the issues raised by the opposition, cent. In 1971, at the time of Bangladesh’s to their country of origin, after, of course, side of the opposition.
including the perceived anti-secular nature creation, Hindus constituted 19 per cent of the identification as illegal migrants. These circles should learn to respect the
of the amendment, were answered by population, whereas in 2016 they constituted The Indian government estimates that sovereignty of other countries and curb
the government. only 8 per cent. there are about 20 million illegal Bangladeshi their tendency to pronounce on internal
The legislation was passed through an open, These are telling figures that testify to the migrants in India, though the exact number developments in them.
transparent and fully democratic process. large scale exodus of minorities from Muslim can only be determined after a citizenship roll They condemn interference in their internal
The constitutionality of the legislation has, majority neighbouring countries. is established. politics by others and even punish them for this,
nonetheless, been questioned by opponents and This should be contrasted with the number of India is probably unique amongst major but openly interfere in the internal politics of
the matter will be adjudicated by the Supreme Muslims in India in 1947 at 92 million and their powers in not having a system that legally other countries.
Court of India. estimated number today at about 200 million. identifies its citizens. They should not believe that they have a
This is in consonance with the robust Now, these non-Muslim minorities, primarily It does not have a citizenship register; the responsibility to shape them or that they have
functioning of India’s democracy. Hindus and Sikhs, could only migrate to India system of national identity cards does not exist. a better idea of how other countries should be
The CAA was necessitated because Hindu, and nowhere else, given that the historical This is an anomaly for a country that has a governed, more than their elected leaders.
Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Christian minorities home of Hindus and Sikhs is India. long open border (1758 kilometres) with one of Kanwal Sibbal is former Foreign Secretary
who have entered India over decades and settled No Muslim country would its neighbours (Nepal), a longer porous border of India
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he death toll from China’s But in a positive development, was more circumspect, however. tentatively scheduled for May 7, the
coronavirus epidemic the number of new cases has “I think we’ve just got to watch Elon Musk-led SpaceX has hired a
climbed past 1,100 on fallen in Hubei for two straight the data very closely over the top former human spaceflight expert,
Wednesday but the number of new days, according to figures from coming weeks before we make the media reported.
cases fell for a second straight day, the National Health Commission. any predictions,” Brendan Murphy In his new role, William
raising hope the outbreak could peak Outside the province, the number of told the Australian Broadcasting Gerstenmaier, the former leader
later this month. new patients has declined for the past Corporation. of NASA's human spaceflight
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the outbreak, the number of people “In general, the number of new two-day international conference on Vice President of mission assurance
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Another 97 people died in China, the epicentre of the outbreak. Some Commission, said in a video avoiding linking disease to an animal astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob
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while more than 44,600 people have lockdown in the province. The Wuhan Warning it posed a “very grave station in the first flight.
now been infected by newly named epidemic has threatened to harm the ‘Very grave threat’ threat” to the world, WHO chief Showing off its spacecraft
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ell ahead of his first visit
who set female space to India, US President
Donald Trump said that
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India if it is the right one.
stronaut Christina Koch who created a new Speaking to the media at his Oval
female record by spending 328 days in space office on Tuesday, Trump said: "I
returned to Earth after an 11-month stay on the am looking forward to the first visit
International Space Station (ISS). to India this month. They (Indians) welcome to our esteemed guests.
about the effects of long-duration spaceflight.
The Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying the Expedition want to do something and we'll see... This visit is a very special one and
Koch will have spanned 5,248 orbits of the Earth - a
61 Flight Engineer Koch, Soyuz Commander Alexander if we can make the right deal, (we) it will go a long way in further
Skvortsov of Roscosmos and Luca Parmitano of ESA journey of 139 million miles, roughly the equivalent will do it." cementing India-US friendship,"
(European Space Agency) reached Kazakhstan safely. of 291 round trips to the Moon. She conducted six Trump will be in India on February Modi tweeted.Sources said Trump
Koch set a new record for the longest single spaceflight spacewalks during her 11 months on orbit, spending 42 24-25 on an invitation of Prime and Modi will do a roadshow from
by a woman, eclipsing the record of 288 days set by hours and 15 minutes outside the station and witnessed Minister Narendra Modi. Ahmedabad airport and visit the
former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson in 2016-17. Her the arrival of a dozen visiting vehicles and the departure Earlier in the day, sources said the Sabarmati Ashram to pay tributes to
stay is just 12 days short of all-time US record set by of another dozen. government is organising the event Mahatma Gandhi.
Scott Kelly during his one-year mission in 2015-16. "Earth is alive, and I have witnessed its power and 'Kem Chho, Trump', the Gujarati Later, Trump will inaugurate
"Having the opportunity to be up here for so long is beauty from a special vantage point 250 miles above the equivalent of the Texas event 'Howdy Ahmedabad's newly-constructed
truly an honour. Peggy is a heroine of mine and has also surface," said Koch. Modi', in Ahmedabad for President Sardar Patel Stadium with a seating
"Back on Earth I anticipate looking up and Trump and his wife Melania. capacity of over 100,000 people. The
been kind enough to mentor me through the years,
"Earth seeing the space station streak across the sky, In a tweet, Modi hinted at the 'Kem Chho, Trump' event will be
so it is a reminder to give back and to mentor
is alive, and ongoing preparations for Trump's held at the stadium.
when I get back," Koch said. wondering how my friends and colleagues
I have witnessed two-day visit. Trump is likely to sign a limited
Koch, who arrived at the space station on its power and beauty are doing up there without me. For almost
"Extremely delighted that POTUS trade deal with Modi ahead of the US
March 14, was expected to be on a typical from a special vantage 20 years humans have continuously lived Donald Trump and First Lady will Presidential election later this year.
six-month mission. NASA extended her point 250 miles above the and worked in space and the mission visit India on 24th and 25th February. He hopes to draw votes from the
stay, partly in a bid to collect more data surface continues," she added. India will accord a memorable Indian diaspora in the US.
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best: Sachin
is happy that injuries to key players
gave a chance to others to shine in the ODI
series which they won 3-0 against India.
I
ndia batting legend Sachin Tendulkar victory in the final game, avenging their
told teenage sensation Shafali Verma, hammering in the preceding five-match
whom he recently met in Melbourne, to T20 series. Williamson, who returned from
keep enjoying the game and give her best for injury to lead the team in the third ODI,
the country. said although the 50-over World Cup in
Taking to Twitter, Tendulkar wrote: "It was 2023 is still far away, the team was in a
nice meeting you too, Shafali. Hearing from you good space.
on how you had travelled all the way to Lahli to see "That's such a long way away (the 2023 World Cup). Then you have
my last Ranji Game and now seeing you play for India is injuries and you bring guys in. There were some brilliant opportunities for
amazing. Keep chasing your dreams because dreams do guys who grew throughout this campaign and played some major roles as
come true." well. Injuries aren't ideal but there are still silver linings that guys come in
"Enjoy the game and always give your best," Sachin and get opportunities to develop their games against one of the best teams in
advised the 16-year-old. Shafali had on Monday clicked the world," Williamson said. Williamson lauded his side's effort in inflicting
a picture with Tendulkar and uploaded it on social media on India their first ODI series whitewash since 1989.
with a heart-warming post. standing record when she became the youngest Indian to Was waiting to meet India in U-19 WC final, says
"The reason I took up this game was because of Sachin slam a half-century in international cricket as she scored a B'desh pacer Shoriful
U
sir. My whole family has not just idolised but literally belligerent 49-ball 73 against West Indies.
nder-19 ace pacer Shoriful Islam has said they were eagerly waiting
worshipped him. Today is a special day for me that i got Shafali will now be in action at the 2020 ICC Women's
to meet India -- a team against whom Bangladesh had suffered
to meet my childhood hero. It was a dream come true for T20 World Cup, starting February 21 in Australia, as the
narrow defeats in the recent past.
me," Shafali had written. Harmanpreet Kaur-led team launches its bid for a first
Before Sunday's World Cup final, Bangladesh had lost to India twice --
Last year, Shafali had broken Tendulkar's long- World Cup title.
once in the Asia Cup semi-final (in 2018) and the other in Asia Cup final
T
he 2011 World Cup victory Kohli continues at No. 1 in ODIs;
still gives Master Blaster Bumrah loses top spot
I
Sachin Tendulkar the ndia captain Virat Kohli has
goosebumps as he feels the entire maintained his top spot in ODIs
incident just happened “yesterday”. while leading India pacer Jasprit
In his sixth attempt, Tendulkar – Bumrah has been displaced from the
under the captaincy of M.S. Dhoni numero uno ranking.
– finally tasted success in 2011 Kohli endured a rare lull with
when India beat Sri Lanka by six the bat garnering just 75 runs in the
wickets in a thrilling final played at three-match ODI series against New
the Wankhede on April 2. Carried "A
friend, Zealand which concluded on Tuesday
on the shoulders of his team- with India losing all the three games in
teammate, mentor
mates, Tendulkar took a lap of and icon. Let’s all a row. He is followed by Rohit Sharma
the ground, after the victory come together and vote world. The 2011 Sporting Moment 2000-2020.” who had to miss the New Zealand
was sealed in his home city of for Sachin paaji for the Cricket World Cup Responding to him, the Master ODIs with an injury. Ross Taylor has
Mumbai. Laureus Sporting win is etched in Blaster wrote: “It is definitely a also moved upwards by a spot and is
That moment, titled ‘Carried Moment 2000- my mind like it just moment to remember Virat! Glad to currently placed at the fourth spot.
On The Shoulders Of A Nation’, 2020." happened yesterday. have a teammate & friend like you In the ICC rankings for bowlers,
is a reference to the Indian historic Still get goosebumps thinking to cherish it with. Thank you for Bumrah has been replaced by New Zealand's Trent Boult at the numero uno
win and has been shortlisted as one about that night,” Tendulkar wrote your support.” spot. Bumrah was far from his best as despite playing in all the three games
among the five contenders for the while replying to Yuvraj who has The foundation has launched against the Black Caps, he was unable to make any impact and returned
greatest Laureus Sporting Moment urged fans to vote for the 46-year-old the Laureus Sporting Moment wicketless while going for a total of 167 runs in the 30 overs he bowled.
2000-2020 Award. Describing Tendulkar as a “friend, 2000-2020 for public voting, The Indian pacer is followed by Afghanistan's Mujeeb ur Rehman, Kagiso
And Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh teammate, mentor and icon”, current which gives fans the opportunity Rabada and Pat Cummins.
have urged fans to vote for the Team India skipper Kohli also said: to choose the winner who will be In the list of all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja has made a jump of three places
cricketing great. “A friend, teammate, mentor and announced during the Laureus World and moved to the seventh spot. Jadeja scored 63 runs in the two innings he
“Yuvi, this moment is for Team icon. Let’s all come together and Sports Awards Show in Berlin on batted in and also picked up two wickets.
India and every Indian around the vote for Sachin paaji for the Laureus February 17.
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CROSSWORD NO: 46 ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS
SUDOKU NO: 45
HITORI NO: 46 1. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty department store? Macy’s
Hitori – a logic puzzle with very simple rules and challenging solutions. Can you eliminate come to life? An old silk hat 15. In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,”
numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column? Objective / Rules. Eliminate 2. What Christmas decoration was originally made from what “incriminating” evidence was found on
numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column. Eliminate numbers strands of silver? Tinsel Grandma’s back? Claus marks
by marking them in Black. You are not allowed to have two Black squares touching
horizontally or vertically (diagonally is ok). Any White square can be reached from any 3. Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic 16. How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the
other (i.e. they are connected). “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Jimmy Stewart Night Before Christmas?” Eight (no Rudolph!)
4. Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around 17. What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a
the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been parasitic plant? Mistletoe
naughty and nice? The Elf on the Shelf 18. In “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who played
5. What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk Scrooge? Hint: It wasn’t a muppet. Michael Caine
punch?” Eggnog 19. What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in
6. One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous its advertising since 1931? Coca-Cola
symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that? 20. According to legend, what holiday goodies were
Cupid shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to
7. What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint remind children of the shepherds who visited baby
Petersburg, Russia in 1892? The Nutcracker Jesus? Candy canes
8. In 1981, Bob and Doug McKenzie released their own 21. In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the
version of a classic Christmas song. Which song is name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the
that? The Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas turkey? The Bumpuses
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE NO: 46 9. What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries 22. What figure from English folklore came to be
See how many differences you can find in the right or left photo. kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve? The Polar associated with Santa Claus? Father Christmas
Express 23. In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed
10. What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its Reindeer,” what was the name of Rudolph’s faithful
long shelf life? Fruitcake elf companion? Hermey
11. In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was 24. According to the folklore of Austria and other
Mr. Scrooge’s first name? Ebenezer countries, what horned figure punishes naughty
12. What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever? children at Christmastime? Krampus
White Christmas 25. In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,”
13. In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were what three words best describe the Grinch? Stink,
reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale? Hansel stank, stunk
and Gretel 26. What well-known Christmas carol became the first
14. “Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life song ever broadcast from space in 1965? Jingle Bells
Send us stories, drawings, poems and other contributions by your little ones along with their
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Samsung has launched its second foldable phone, For the first time in mobile phones, Samsung The thin glass layer in Galaxy Z Flip prevents
Galaxy Z Flip. The key highlight of Galaxy Z Fip is its has used thin glass over a flexible display the crease from appearing more prominent
bendable glass as It is for the first time that a brand The Galaxy Z Flip features Samsung’s proprietary
has used thin bendable glass in a phone. The Galaxy is Like we have seen in the Galaxy Fold, the plastic screen
bendable Ultra Thin Glass (UTG). This glass layer
also the first foldable phone from Samsung to feature tends to develop a crease at the place where it folds
makes the device look sturdy and the screen less
a clamshell design. The device takes on the new Moto giving an ugly look. Having a glass layer on the screen
delicate. Also, repairing the display becomes easier
Razr foldable phone and will bring back memories of prevents this crease (due to the fold) from appearing
as for deep scratches, just changing the glass layer
style associated with flip phones. more prominent.
instead of the entire display will do.
KRITI SANON on juggling same in a weird way. Maybe not never done
least in a film that had that reaction. Muruganantham to bring such a big
films according
Your husband also produced the film. How exactly the same. We all laid change in the country,” Balki said
to whether they
U
nion Minister of Women "It’s not ok to hit a woman... not and I married all three of them. He’s not too different wants done, we’re all on the same I had a great time Apte in the lead roles. It was backed
page when we get down to work. doing it."
called ‘overexposing’
and Child Development even a slap... not even JUST one from how I imagined him to be. In fact, all three by Akshay’s wife and author Twinkle
Smriti Irani has given a slap.” Khanna.
Madhuri was my best student: Subhash Ghai AAMIR KHAN: our recent history. A story
K F
shout-out to Bollywood actress Thappad takes a serious look riti Sanon is among the busiest actors today in that needs to be told.”
Taapsee Pannu’s upcoming film at the issue of domestic violence, Bollywood. In 2020, while on one hand she has
ilmmaker Subhash Ghai says ‘Shikara’ a story that The film is set against the
Tahira Kashyap in awe of
Thappad and said that it is not ok with particular focus on how the biggie Bachchan Pandey opposite Akshay
actress Madhuri Dixit Nene
needs to be told Neena Gupta
F
backdrop of the Kashmiri
B
to hit a woman not even one slap. violent behaviour is was his best student ever. ilmmaker Tahira Kashyap
Kumar, she is also doing Mimi, where she leads the ollywood superstar Pandits’ exodus from the
Irani took to Instagram, where ground for divorce, He admitted this at an interaction is all set to come up with a
show, playing the protagonist. Aamir Khan has Kashmir Valley in late 1989
she shared the trailer of the film, irrespective of the with students of his film school short film titled Pinni, and she
Compare that to 2019, when she had three films in wished good luck and early 1990, in the wake
directed by Anubhav Sinha. number of times it Whistling Woods International, is completely in awe of the veteran
leading roles — Luka Chuppi, Arjun Patiala and to filmmaker Vidhu Vinod of violence targeted against
The politician wrote alongside happens. Simply where Madhuri was a guest. actress Neena Gupta who plays the
Hosuefull 4, apart from special appearances in Chopra for his latest release them.
the video: “How many have heard put, even if it is The actress, who had made her lead role in the project.
Pati, Patni Aur Woh and Kalank! “Shikara” and said that it is
“aurat ko hi adjust karna padta just one slap, it debut in Bollywood with the 1984
Doesn’t she fear getting overexposed? “I don’t a story that needs to be told.
hai...” How many think “ki maar hai...” counts as domestic filom, “Abodh”, has worked in Ghai said. Madhuri had taken to social
think there’s anything called ‘overexposing’”, pat comes Aamir took to Twitter on
pitai sirf gareeb auraton ke hi pati “I might not support violence. blockbusters such as “Ram Lakhan” media to post a photo with the
the reply from the 29-year old, “You are an actor, and Friday to convey his feelings
karte hai...” How many believe "ki the political ideology of The film also features (1989) and “Khalnayak” (1993). director. She captioned it: “Interacting
you are meant to perform. You should do as much work and shared the link to the
educated aadmi kabhi haath nahi the director or may disagree with Pavail Gulati, Dia Mirza, “She is one of the best actors we with the students, @SubhashGhai1ji
as you can, which is physically possible. I never think film’s trailer.
uthata...” How many tell their girls some actors on some issues but Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, have in the industry, and today I am and @meghnaghaipuri was just
of that!” He wrote: “Wishing you
their daughter in laws “koi baat this is a story that I will definitely Kumud Mishra and Manav so proud of her achievements. Today spectacular... There’s so much to
What she also believes in is not doing something all the very best Vinod!
nahi beta aisa to humare saath bhi watch and hope people watch it Kaul. It is slated to release on she runs an online dancing school learn from them. Thank you @
just for the sake of not sitting idle. “I don’t want to do ‘Shikara’ is a film about one
hua lekin dekho aaj kitne khush with their families. February 28. and I run an international school in whistlingwoods for inviting me to be
something just to fill my three months 'oh khaali hain of the most tragic events in
filmmaking and allied courses,” he a part of your stellar event.”
toh kar leti hoon’.
Shah Rukh Khan reveals two Oscar-winning films
Alia and Ranbir to get married in December?
The reason should be right -- why you are doing "It was a big
that have inspired him to make ‘great cinema’ a film. It should come from within. In my career I
have taken that step when I did something because
learning experience working with
Neenaji. She is an amazing actor.
A A
ctor Shah Rukh Khan in which he replied, “So well nuanced. I was free. lia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have never expensive films ever made in Bollywood. She has been in the industry for such
a recent interaction has So felt...quietly screaming...” On It doesn’t turn out right. It’s better to sit at been very open about discussing their Rumours of the wedding have been keeping a long time and it feels amazing to
revealed the two Oscar- October 31, Shah Rukh wrote home than do something which you are not reported relationship in the media, but the film press busy for a while now. However, see the kind of roles she has done in
winning films that he says inspired that he watched Parasite at the fully involved in,” says Kriti. fans have always been curious for updates. there have been no confirmation from either her career.
him to make great cinema. In a insistence of his kids. “Just saw She gets all excited when you ask her The latest unconfirmed reports on the star so far. And now she has brought more
video shared by a fan club, Shah Parasite the South Korean movie about headlining Mimi, for which she has Bollywood couple suggest they are looking Rather, asked about the wedding plans of to the character of Sudha in my film
Rukh was asked to name his latest on my kids recommendation. also put on 15 kgs to play her character. forward to locking a wedding date the star couple, Alia’s mother, actress Soni Pinni," Tahira said.
favourite movie. What a delightfully discomforting “I am very happy,” she says, “But it’s also in December. The buzz has Razdan, said a while back: “It is a totally Tahira shared the film's poster
He said that a film that has film. A bizarre look at social status, a bit of a responsibility on your shoulder. I feel reportedly been triggered off baseless rumour.”
on her Instagram account, in which
inspired him recently is Bong Joon- the state of the world...and the I am ready for carrying an entire film, and think by an article in Open magazine. However, many feel it could finally be
Neena Gupta is seen standing in front
so is my audience. happening this time.
ho’s Parasite, which on Monday parasitic nature of the Materialistic “Alia and Ranbir Kapoor are set to tie of boxes filled with pinni (a popular
Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) changed things for Most speculations have been boosted by
won four Oscars, including Best Hope we all feed and live off!!” he the knot in December this year, not long Punjabi sweet).
me. People started looking at me as an actor the fact that Alia was recently spotted at the
Picture, Best Director, Best Harry – he was greatly inspired by raved. after the release of Brahmastra on the "My obsession with food
seriously, they appreciated my performance. wedding reception party of Armaan Jain,
Original Screenplay and Best it. Meanwhile, the actor has yet to 4th of that month,” said the article by continues! After #toffee comes
It was a big deal for me. When Luka Ranbir’s first cousin.
International Film. Shah Rukh also said that he announce his next film, after the film critic and entertainment journalist Also, when Ranbir’s father, veteran actor #pinni along with some bitter,
Chuppi did well, I felt my You
“It’s an amazing coincidence,” loved Joker, the dark comic book critical and commercial failure Rajeev Masand. Rishi Kapoor, was hospitalised in Delhi last sweet calories. It's been a 2 year gap
thinking is resonating are an actor,
Shah Rukh says in the video, film which won actor Joaquin of Zero. He is said to be juggling “Brahmastra” is Ayan Mukerji’s ambitious week, she flew in to be with the family. between these two but I was busy
with the audience. and you are meant to
perhaps alluding to the film’s Phoenix his first Oscar. multiple options, including a film superhero film that unites Ranbir and Alia An ndtv.com report said preparations for saving my ass, and someone tells me
They liked what I
sweeping Oscars performance. He This isn’t the first time SRK has by Raj and DK, a long-gestating perform. You should do on the screen for the first time, and it also The film has been scheduled to release on that was a better proposition and I
liked, and hopefully, the December wedding has already started in
said that while he wouldn’t call it praised either Joker or Parasite. On project from Rajkumar Hirani, as much work as you can, stars Amitabh Bachchan in a pivotal role December 4, after being postponed in the past. the Bhatt and Kapoor households. Relatives agree," Tahira added.
that continues!”
an all-time great -- he reserved that October 8, the actor was asked to and a collaboration with south which is physically along with Mouni Roy, Dimple Kapadia and Brahmastra is the first of a planned trilogy of the two stars have reportedly been told Pinni will release on
distinction for Sholay and Dirty comment on Joker on Twitter, to filmmaker Atlee. possible. " Nagarjuna. and is rumoured to be one of the most about the wedding date. February 19.
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