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Aggravated robbery victim

demands interim relief from insurance
SANDEEP SINGH What do you think we cannot business. whatsoever from my insurance

T
he victim of Crown
Superette aggravated
robbery, which has left a
dairy shop owner and his wife
badly injured and out of work
for the last 43 days is demanding
some interim relief from their
insurance provider to keep their
business alive.
The fact that the crime
prevention group - the community
group formed immediately after
this aggravated assault is planning
to organise a public protest march
(read the full story on page 5 and
indianweekender.co.nz) next Sunday,
April 30, asks for a quick revisit
on the current situation of the
store owners.
A group of seven teenagers
had barged in and assaulted the
husband-wife duo Jitesh and Preeti
Arora at the Crown Superette in
Mt Roskill with baseball bats and
iron rods on the early morning of
Sunday, March 12.
Jitesh Arora was badly hurt while
trying to shield his wife and had
received four successive surgeries
since then.
The attack had then incensed
the community to the extent that
a community action group was
formed with a stated goal of raising
voice against the rising menace of
youth crime, in particular on the
the business.
Robbery victim Jitesh Arora
small businesses and members of
the community.
Indian Weekender found the local
Mt Roskill business still closed,
a good 43 days after the attack
suggesting that worst nightmares of
the owners family that they might
not able to open their business
again might be coming to true.
The husband-wife duos that are
the only working members of their
family and had worked seven days a
week in their dairy business before
the attack has no other means to
reopen and run their business.
The bills and cost associated with
the business are running unabated
with many service providers
already knocking at their doorsteps
for debt-collection - a situation
sincerely despised by the store
owners and their families.
pay this amount? asks an agitated
family member Raj Chopra.
Both Jitesh and Preeti are a
hard working couple and have
always paid their bills, mortgage,
and other liabilities associated with
recovery and rehabilitation of the
You can check with their banks
and financial institutions about
their credit history.
But now the fact that after
bearing the physical pain of the
assault they have to bear the pain
of a wrecked credit history is
appalling, lamented Mr Chopra.
However, owners have received
some respite from this situation
after a story appeared in New
Zealand Herald earlier this week
and the concerned service
Weekender that he was overseas when
providers (read electricity and
Efptos) chose to budge from their
stated position and withdrew
disconnection notices.
Many kind hearted members of
public have also come forward as
reported by New Zealand Herald to
help the bashed couple.
Indian Weekender also spoke
with some concerned and generous
customers of Crown Superette
earlier on Monday, April 24, who
dropped by the half open shop
when Indian Weekenders team was
visiting to inspect the amount
of financial loss suffered by the
One such concerned customer
Borris Brown, who lives locally in
Mt Roskill and has been a frequent
visitor to the shop expressed
his unhappiness and anguish
about the assault, and the delay in
friendly dairy owners.
I do not feel good as I have
to go elsewhere for my milk, my
bread, my lotto ticket and other
small supplies.
Really sad about what
happened, not happy about it...
I dont think anyone is, Mr
Brown said.
Another passerby who dropped
in the half open shop out of sheer
curiosity about the fate of the
owners and the business told Indian
this disgusting assault happened
and was worried about owners.
The gentleman who chose to
remain anonymous was, however,
keen to help the owners and was
directed to a Givealittle page
created earlier by some generous
donors to help the couple.
Meanwhile, the victim Jitesh
Arora had expressed anguish
and frustration about the delay
and bureaucratic apathy in
providing immediate relief by their
insurance providers.
I am not getting any help
provider. All the stuff that was
robbed including cigarettes and
other stuff that has expired due to
business remaining closed needs to
be replaced before we can open the
business, Mr Arora lamented.
Apparently, this bureaucratic
delay from the insurance providers
is pushing the troubled owners
to bankruptcy as they struggle to
reopen their business.
The business is losing
approximately $3800 to $4000
worth of business every week
by remaining non-operational
according to the owners.
Right now all we are hearing
from them is send this paper or
that paper without any actual help
arriving even 43 days after the day
of the assault, a visibly frustrated
Mr Chopra said.
Wouldnt it be nice if the
insurance company can at least
provide us with some interim relief
while they investigate further so
as to allow us to start our business
and get back on our lives, pleads
Mr Chopra.
Explaining interim relief,
further Mr Chopra said that
insurance company could provide
an agreed amount of lump sum for
us to replace the damaged good
and pay for two workers to assist in
opening the business.

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Labour Party again shies away from giving

accurate numbers on immigration
SANDEEP SINGH on immigrants before the elections that their of cases, when farmers seek applicants

L
abour Party leader Andrew Little
is calling for a further reduction in
immigration numbers, though once
again shying away from giving accurate
numbers of migrants that the Party would
like to bring in New Zealand.
In a media statement released on
Wednesday, April 26, Andrew Little is saying
that the latest figures showing another record
year for immigration underline the need for
an urgent rethink on how this country can
continue to absorb so many people.
Mr Littles media statement was in response
to the latest revelation from Statistics NZ
about the record surge in net immigration.
As per latest data released by Statistics New
Zealand today, the migrant arrivals in March
2017 have swelled to a new annual record of
129,500. Migrant departures were 57,600 in
the 12 months to March 2017. This led to a
record annual net gain in the migration of
71,900, which surpasses the previous annual
record net gain of 71,300 migrants in the
February 2017 year.
New Zealand needs immigrants and is all
the better for the skills and rich culture they
bring. But now, more than ever, we need to
pause and rethink our current settings. We
need to ensure the people arriving have the
skills we need and that our cities can cope
with any increase in numbers.
Nearly half 35,772 decided to live in
Auckland putting the city under even more
pressure. Thats 4,500 more people than for
the same period the year before and equates
to demand for about 12,000 homes alone.
Labour Party leader Andrew Little
Auckland only built around 7,000 homes
last year.
We cant continue to bring so many people
into our biggest city which is already suffering
from traffic congestion, overcrowded schools
and soaring house prices, Mr Little said.
There is nothing new in this anti-immigration
rhetoric in the election year after brushing
off recent proposed changes in immigration
policy by the government last week as mere
tinkering.
Labour will reduce immigration numbers,
better match migrants with the skills our
industries need, accelerate investment in vital
infrastructure and build the houses that a
growing population needs, Mr Little said.
However, Mr Little and the Labour Party
still need to come up with accurate numbers
party seeks to bring in the country.
In a recent appearance on The Morning
Show on Newshub, Mr Little has stopped short
of giving a precise figure on immigration
numbers after stating that a Labour
government would cut tens of thousands of
immigrants from coming into the country. It
is apparent that the Labour Party is playing
safe before elections this year by just beating
the drum on record levels of net immigration
without coming up with accurate numbers
and appropriate strategies, if any, to temper
the unprecedented levels of internal
migration to Auckland city.
It is important to understand that the
record level of net migration to New Zealand
per se, is not fuelling the current popular
anti-immigration sentiments that all political
parties are seeking to ride; instead, it is the
record numbers of arrivals in Auckland
the New Zealands largest city which is
creating the major stir. The current anti-
immigration narrative is largely dominated
by pressures on Aucklands infrastructure
such as traffic chaos, fuelling house prices and
pouring sewage into the harbour, whereas
businesses and industries mainly based
outside Auckland such as wine, horticulture,
fishing and construction still struggle to get
employable workforce.
Many industry representatives and
important and an undeniable part in steering
advocacy groups are already echoing
these sentiments.
In many rural areas there are just arent
New Zealanders to employ, and in a lot
from Work and Income NZ, no-one is put
forward for the job, says Andrew Hoggard,
a National Board member of Federated
Farmers a leading independent rural
advocacy organisation.
In that instance, Im concerned about the
prospect of a migrant being forced to leave
after three years, after they have worked hard
to develop a core set of skills, just for the
farmer to have to employee another migrant
because there were no New Zealanders
available, Mr Hoggard said.
Similarly, Aged Care Association chief
executive Simon Wallace has also casted
aspersions on the ability of their industry to
recruit employable workforce after the recent
changes in work visa are implemented as
reported by Radio NZ earlier this week.
Against this backdrop, it is not altogether
incorrect to expect all political parties,
including the National and the Labour Party
to stop running amok with immigration
numbers callously which may affect New
Zealands long term growth.
Immigration means money for the country
apart from valuable skilled workforce and
cultural diversity, as new immigrants bring
more taxable income and spendable dollars
in the economy which boosts overall growth.
The record migration numbers has played an
New Zealand economy from the global
economic turndown and shoving away those
numbers purely on whim may not be best
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SANDEEP SINGH
T
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community action group, formed last
month in Auckland after a violent
attack on a couple managing a dairy store in
Mt Roskill, which had left them badly injured,
is planning to organise a public protest march
on Sunday, April 30, at Manukau.
The protest is against the rising
spate of crime on the small businesses
and communities.
We need to send a very strong message to
the government on the issue of rising crime.
In the last 30 days there had been more
than 14 incidents of robbery and aggravated
attacks, and the situation is not getting
any better, says Sunny Kaushal, the lead
organiser of crime prevention group.
Earlier in February this year, the
government has announced an increase in
police numbers and the Police Commissioner
Mike Bush had already declared where those
new appointees would be deployed.
Crime Prevention group is arguing that it
is too little and too late.
The police numbers that the government
is talking about are not going to hit the
ground before next four years, and we need
action now, Mr Kaushal asserts.
The public protest planned this weekend is
aiming to demand more police patrols in the
community and more powers for the police.
The fact that young offenders in our
communities have an absolute disregard of
the police and about possible consequences
of their actions is a big question mark on
our police and legal system, Mr Kaushal
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nature of crime have changed in todays
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should be adequately reflected in New
Zealands current legal system.
The group has initiated a public petition for
the review of law and demand of allocating
more powers to New Zealand police and is
aiming to collect public signatures of more
than 10,000 residents.
As of now, the group claims to have
gathered a support of around 5000-6000
members of the public.
The petition is really getting a strong
response, and members of the public are
coming forward to support this petition for
a strong law.
We have got the support of five to six
thousand people, and it is still going strong.
We are expecting more signatures and
support on the day of protest on April 30,
Mr Kaushal told Indian Weekender.
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Bay of Plenty team Auckland looks forward
to a musical evening
wins the Kabaddi finals P
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
T
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the New Zealand Kabaddi Federation
concluded on Sunday, April 23
with the Bay of Plenty team lifting the
champions trophy.
The 12th edition of the Kabaddi Cup
commenced on March 19 with 11 clubs
from around North Island competing for the
title. The matches of the last tournament of
the 2017 season were held at Sri Kalgidhar
Sahib Gurudwara sports ground in Takanini
organised by Malwa Sports Club.
More than 3,000 people attended the
tournament on the final day and cheered
their respective teams. The four teams that
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tournaments every year. This year 24 players
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Kabaddi season, two for each team.
Labour Party Leader Andrew Little and
Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff were present
on the occasion to witness the Kabaddi
tournament. Both the guests, Mr Little and
Mr Goff, met the Kabaddi teams and the
spectators present on the ground.
Its the first time I have seen this match
of Kabaddi; I was very intrigued. It looks like
a combination of Bull Rush and Rugby, Mr
Little told Indian Weekender.
Bunty, Major and Gunji from the Bay
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andit Ravi Shankarji once
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of the day, like sunrise or night
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what we call mela or scales. And
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NEW ZEALAND 7

Centenarian Man Kaur

creates history
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

C
entenarian Man Kaur has not only
won four gold medals at the World
Masters Games 2017 but won
the hearts of millions of fans all around
the globe.
Ms Kaur was swamped with wishes, as all
cameras zoomed and clicked to her bright
face as she crossed the finishing line in the
100m and 200m race earlier this week. By
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200m at a global sporting event, Ms Kaur
now joined the league headed by Usain Bolt.
C re a te
The 101-year old ran the 100m on Centenarian Man Kaur hold her javelin throw gold
Monday, April 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the Trust medal.

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On Wednesday, April 26 she clinched
her second gold for her 200m which she
completed in 2 minute 58 seconds and the
third gold in the shot put with a throw of
2.1 metres.
Her final take was at WMG 2017 was
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Uniquely Kerala: Community marks
Christian Easter and Hindu Vishu together temples
I O
n what can be termed as an
excellent example of religious
harmony in New Zealand,
and more so, shining a bright
light on Indias age-old diverse
traditions, last weekend, Keralites
in Christchurch celebrated Easter,
a Christian festival, and Vishu, a
Hindu festival, together.
First up on Saturday, April 22,
was the celebration by the Kerala
Cultural Forum (KCF), which was
formed in 2009.
This was followed by the event
on April 23, hosted by the oldest
Malayali organisation in the
City since 2005 - the
Christchurch Kerala
This
Association
is aimed
(CKA).
at our vision
N o t a b l y,
of nourishing the
w h i l e
Malayali culture and
Christians passing on our rich
around the traditional values
world celebrate
to the next
Easter marking
generation
the death and
resurrection of Jesus
Christ, Vishu is a Hindu
festival celebrated in Kerala, with
decorating lights and bursting
of firecrackers. signifying the
beginning of a new year.
The most important event
in Vishu celebrations is called
Vishukkani meaning - the first thing
Lord Vishnu sees after waking up.
Thus, articles signifying
prosperity are ritually arranged
around Lord Krishna and
traditional oil lamps are lit, with the pieces. Next up, will be the
hope and prayer that these are the
things Lord Vishnu will see first after in
waking up.
This ritual, it is believed, bring
good luck and prosperity to
the community. Another, and
probably the most adored
ritual during Vishu, is called
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SOUTH LINE
Buddha Jayanticelebrated at
10thanniversary
ne of the most sacred
Uma Varma and her students from Revathi Performing Arts performing Bharat-
natyam at Christchurch-based Kerala Cultural Forums Easter and Vishu celebra-
tions on April 22_picture courtesy Joy Kochakkan
Vishukaineetam.
It refers to hansel given
to children by elders
in the form of coins,
preferably gold. Its a
symbolism for blessings
for the oncoming new
year.
Moreover, the belief is
sharing ones wealth with
loved ones, will bring in even
more prosperity.
And we were lucky that we had
elderly parents of some of our
members in Christchurch right
now, who gave Vishukaineetam to
over 30 children that day. Overall,
the celebrations were attended by
140 people.
The highlight of the day was
Ms Uma Varma and her students
from Revathi Performing Arts
performing several Bharatnatyam
Onam celebrations sometime
September, which is
biggest festival in Kerala. Mr
Mobin Mathew, treasurer of
KCF informed.
Mr Dinesh Kumar, president of
the Forum added, Moreover, it was evenings highlight were the prayers
also decided and communicated to
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News-in-brief
from South Island
Buddhist festivals in the
world, celebrating the birth,
along with commemorating the
enlightenment and death of Lord
Buddha, and known as Buddha
Jayanti or Buddha Purnima in
India, which falls on May 3, this year,
was celebrated in Christchurch on
April 22.
The event was co-organised by
the Buddhas Light International
Association (BLIA) South Island
NZ and Fo Guang Shan Buddhist
Temple (FGSBT) South Island, Bathing the Buddha ceremony during
which reopened its door late last the celebrations
year after four years of intensive
earthquake repairs. officials. Apart from prayers,
It was also the temples 10th the celebrations also included
tea meditation, multicultural
year of establishment, causing
performances, vegetarian
the celebrations to be bigger
stalls, baby blessing ceremony,
than usual.
sutratranscription, and bath the
Notably, BLIA was founded
Buddha depiction.
in 1992 by Grand Master Hsing
Yun, who is also the founder of
Significance of bathing
the Fo Guang Shan International
Buddhist Order. the Buddha
A
Born in 1927 in Jiangsu in very important ritual during
Christchurch Kerala Association China, Yun moved to Taiwan Buddha Jayanti celebrations
celebrating Christian Easter and Hindu
during the Cultural Revolution is bathing the Buddha. BLIA
Vishu together in Christchurch on April
where he started the Order, which explains the significance behind
23_picture courtesy CKA_Tulsi Gopal
the ritual as, Just like how water
promotes Humanistic Buddhism
the attendees that KCFs will be is soft in nature and can diffuse
whose ideals and main tenants
starting free Malayalam classes on with anything and everything it
were introduced to Christchurch
Thursday evenings from June. comes into contact with how
during the weekend celebrations.
This is aimed at our vision of wonderful it will be if we can
The best example of this is adopt the characteristics of water,
nourishing the Malayali culture
what we call Prayer of Many and present religion, culture and
and passing on our rich traditional
Faiths in which representatives of life as an interconnected entity.
values to the next generation.
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Thus, the significance of bathing
Similar were the celebrations by
CKA, of which Mr Ajesh Jose, a Buddhism recite prayers in praise the Buddha is profound. As one
of almighty God. bathes the Buddha, the individual
the member, noted, Our celebrations
started at 7pm with almost 5 0 of Cultivating compassion, and makes the following wishes: As
I bathe the Buddha, may I be
our members attending the event. actualizing altruism, joyfulness, and
universality, are the fundamental cleansed of greed, hatred and
While there were few Malayali
ignorance, may I maintain a pure
dance and music performances, the concepts of Humanistic Buddhism,
mind, may society be purified of
as propagated by Grand Master
violence and fraud, and may all be
offered for both Jesus Christ and Hsing Yun, noted FGSBT
beautified by all that is good.
Lord Vishnu.
Easter celebrations by
St Thomas Syro-Malabar
Catholic Community
A
recently registered non-profit organisation -
comprising mainly members of the Malayali
Christians in Christchurch - the St Thomas
Syro-Malabar Catholic Community celebrated Easter
and marked Good Friday this month.
The holy week started with Palm Sunday on April
9, followed by Maundy Thursday on April 13, Good
Friday on April 14, and Easter on April 15s midnight.
Mr Renju George, who is the President of the
newly-formed outfit, informed, While we had over
200 people on other days, almost 380 people got
together for the Easter mass at the St Peters Catholic
Church, which was led by Fr Francis Kolenchery.
Now that we are a registered society, our next steps
involve bringing the entire Syro-Malabar Catholic
community in New Zealand together, followed by
building our own church here in Christchurch and
bringing in our own priest.
And to give this vision an impetus, we will be hosting
Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church Mar
George Cardinal Alencherry in Christchurch in
September, he added.
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NEW ZEALAND 9

Syro Malabar food fest gets

multicultural community together
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

F
ood, dance and tug of war were
the highlights of the Fun and Food
Extravaganza 2017 held on Saturday,
April 22 at Malaeola Samoan Convention
Centre in Mangere. More than 4,000 people
turned up at the event to taste the delicacies
of the Pacific, Indian, South Asian and
Kiwi cuisines.
Organised for the second time in two
years, the food carnival was a successful idea
by the Syro Malabar Catholic Mission of
Auckland that witnessed people travelling
from Whangarei, Hamilton and Rotorua to
participate in the event.
The event commenced with a welcome A stall owner makes dosa at the food fest
dance and followed by a number of cultural
performances by different ethnic groups. under one roof, Joby Cyriac, convenor of
A total of 12-food counters stalled at the the Syro Malabar Catholic Mission told
large ground adjacent to the community Indian Weekender.
hall offered various delicacies with fervour The enthusiasm of the community
of their culture. Taste of Philippine, China, members was evident in the much-awaited
Samoa, South and North India, Malaysia tug of war that was held towards the
and many other cuisines were presented to afternoon. The highlight of the fun and food
the visitors. extravaganza drew the attention of hundreds
Drums of Pacific, Indonesian group, the of visitors when three teams competed for the
popular Aaja Nachle group of Auckland, the title. The teams of seven players each team
Syro Malabar Youth group, Salsa performers, namely Pala Brothers, Gardener Avenue and
and Padma Indian classical were some of the KCANZ competed against each other with
13 groups who dazzled the event. Pala Brothers winning the finals.
The Tashi Drums, fusion performance by The cultural program continued after the
Bollywood Bhangra, Samoan Youth dance, tug of war, and the visitors crowded the food
and a live performance by community stalls again to serve their taste buds.
member Ravi Mathunikam added to the The response we have received today is
beauty of the food extravaganza. incredible; people have had a great family
There is a cause behind organising this time today, children enjoyed the fun rides,
event, as a community we want a community and others enjoyed the food presented to
centre and get the multicultural community them, Blessen M Jose, a member of the
to come together and enjoy the weekend organising committee said.
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The biggest Bollywood show ends with a bang,
leaves people wanting for more
Would like come to New Zealand often, if the journey was shorter, says Salman Khan
SWATI SHARMA
T
he Bollywood fans in
Auckland were seen waiting
for hours around the
Auckland Airport, The Langham
or Spark Arena on April 20-21,
just to catch a glimpse of the
visiting celebrities for the biggest
Bollywood show.
While with social media taking
the lead, Indian Weekender brought
you live updates related to the
showcelebrities arrival, press
conference, rehearsals, and the
show itself, yet for those who
missed us out on social media, we
have got it sorted for you here.
Da Bang The Tour was officially
the biggest Bollywood show in
New Zealand as declared by
Ticketmaster. The organisers
say that they sold 98 per cent of
the tickets.
Apart from the ticket sales,
the show was a big one also in
terms of the grandeur of the
production, lighting, fireworks, and
staging arrangement.
It was like one of those big
award shows that we watch on TV,
like IIFA, said a member of the
audience.
The Bollywood celebrities that
included Salman Khan, Bipasha
Basu, Pabhu Deva, Maniesh Paul,
Badshah and Daisy Shah arrived
on Thursday, April 20 while
Sonakshi Sinha landed in New
Zealand on Friday, April 21.
They performed to an almost full
house show at the Spark Arena in
Auckland. The fact that was liked
by the most of the people was that
Salman Khan was seen on stage
for the maximum time.
While the screams and cheers
were the loudest when Salman
Khan came on the stage with a
power-packed entry, his comedy
segment with Maniesh Paul made
28 April 2017 | www.iwk.co.nz
everyone laugh to their bits.
The artists made the audience
be a part of the show not only by
watching it but also interacting
with the celebrities, be it
Bipasha Basu, Salman Khan or
Maniesh Paul.
The dancing legend Prabhu
Devas solo opening act on Urvashi
Urvashi was a delight to watch. His
dance acts with Sonakshi Sinha
and Salman Khan made many
groove in the audience.
It became very difficult to stop
people from leaving their seats
when Badshah came on stage and
entertained the audience with his
lakk-shaking songs.
The highlight of the show was
the grand finale act where Salman
performed with all the other stars
one by one and people saw the
magical jodis of Salman-Sonakshi,
Salman-Bipasha, Salman-Prabhu,
and Salman-Daisy and then
everyone together on the stage.
It was surely one of the best
organised Bollywood show in
New Zealand featuring artist of
this calibre. Speaking to Indian
Weekender, the show-goers said that
it was an absolute value for their
money and they would like to see
more such shows in New Zealand.
When asked if he would be
visiting New Zealand in future to
shoot a movie, Salman said that
he would like to consider it but if
you can shift New Zealand closer
to India. He said that the flight
journey is too long to come to NZ
as there is no direct flight between
India-New Zealand.
I have come here before for a
show and to shoot an ad film many
years back. If we can come for a
2-minutes ad film, we can surely
come to shoot an entire movie.
But the flight is too long, he said
during the press conference at The
Langham, Auckland on April 20.
With Bollywood lovers growing
in numbers in the country and
Bollywood movie-market in NZ
growing the fastest in the world,
a direct flight would undoubtedly
increase the number of Bollywood
films coming to New Zealand for
shooting and hence will boost the
New Zealand tourism.
Indian Weekender also spoke
with Salman Khan regarding his
upcoming movie Tubelight, which,
as per the local distributor, is going
to be the biggest Bollywood release
this year.
The interview will be telecasted
soon. Till then, those who could
not watch the show or even those
who did, you can visit Facebook.
com/IndianWeekender and watch the
snippets of the grand Bollywood
night that Auckland witnessed
after a long time.
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NEW ZEALAND 13

Legal Associates Legal Clinic Taste of Puketapapa an initiative

to support local businesses
offers free consultation RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

A
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
Legal Clinic
L
12-day food carnival commenced on
egal Associates, the law firm based in

FREE 2-hour
Wednesday, April 26, to encourage
Papatoetoe, Auckland is launching the growth of local businesses in the
a two-hour free legal consultation Puketapapa region. Taste of Puketapapa is
legal consultation.
with the lawyers of the firm commencing an initiative by the local board to promote
Saturday, May 6. its rich cultural diversity, bring employment Those participating in the event can get
Legal Clinic is the first of its kind, the
free consultation service will be provided to
Saturday: and support local businesses.
The event is bringing 44 eateries from
into a draw to win a year of dining. The

people who have legal concerns and do not
know what direction they can take to proceed
with their issue.
Often people have legal matters to deal
with but are not sure what to do about it. The
Legal Clinic will give them an opportunity
to see a lawyer free-of-charge and get some
directions about what they could do and
proceed further with their case, Ashima
Singh, solicitor and partner at Legal
Associates said.
Legal Associates was one of the finalists in
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Ashima Singh, the partner at the firm won
the Business Woman of the Year at the ninth
Indian Business Awards in 2016.
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every Saturday from 10 a.m. till noon. This
clinics service is free, and it will give people
an opportunity to come in and discuss their
legal issues with a lawyer and obtain initial
advice on what options they have available to
them to have their issues addressed.
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need to book an appointment in advance to
be able to attend the clinics. Every individual
will get 15 minutes to discuss their matters
10am to 2pm
customers will need to drop their receipts
across Mt Roskill, Sandringham, Three with contact details into the entry boxes
Kings, Hillsborough, Lynnfield and Royal at the participating eateries, every time
Legal Associates Office Oak suburbs, and is offering their signature they try their signature dish. Bake n Beans,
dishes for $12 and under. Bikanervala, Homemade Food, Hyderabad
The food fest aims to treat everyone to Kitchens, Rajwadi Indian Cuisine, Shivani,
with the lawyer. The lawyers will then give
the delicious Indian, Chinese, European, Sreeji, Spice Traders and Xotic Sweets
the directions on what they can do and who
Japanese, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, are among the 15 Indian restaurants
they could see next to address their concerns.
Vietnamese and Malaysian cuisines. participating at the event.
This free service is limited to only giving
right directions to the attendee and does not
make the firm their legal lawyer. New Zealand
Seeking advice from our lawyers at Legal
Clinic does not make us their attorneys, to act
Immigration/Visas and
as their laywer, the attendee needs to engage General Legal Services
and get into an official agreement with Legal
Foy & Halse
Associates, Raj Pardeep Singh, Principal Lawyers
Solicitor and founder of Legal Associates said. Well established law firm close to Mt Eden
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More Fijians complete
undergrad degrees in India W
J
ust two weeks ago, five
Fijians completed their
undergraduate degrees
from Indias Acharya Institute of
Graduate Studies (AIGS) affiliated
with Bangalore University, India.
This week, three more Fijians
graduated from the same
institution. Leaving the comfort of
their homes to pursue their dreams
to a foreign place is not always an
easy journey.
But last weeks graduation paid
off for Naksheema Shareen Ali,
Mayuri Ben and Manveer Singh.
Ms Ben graduated with Bachelor
of Computer Application.
She is from Varadoli
in Ba and a former like to thank
Xavier student. everyone who has
been supportive
Mr Singh
g r a d u a t e d throughout my three years
here and not forgetting
with Bachelor
friends from India and
of Computer
other countries
Application. He is
helped me in this
from Lautoka and
journey
a former Tilak High
School student.
Ms Shareen Ali graduated with
Bachelor of Computer Application.
She is from Drasa, Lautoka and a
former Tilak High School student.
The trio dedicated their
achievements to their parents who,
from the start, believed that this day
would be coming.
Naksheema Ali said over the past
three years adapting was challenge.
During our stay in Bangalore support and encouragement.
we had faced lots of challenges
like change in environment, living
standards and especially the type of
food, Ms Ali said.
Being far away from home
Indian High Commission presents $20,500
for Girmit Centre
T
he Fiji Girmit Centre
received a timely boost
from the Indian High
Commission when it was presented
with a cheque amounting to
$20,500 at the Fiji Girmit Centre in
Lautoka on Friday, April 21.
The grant was provided under
a funding scheme of the Ministry
of Culture of the government of
India earmarked for Indo-Fijian
Friendship associations.
Presenting the cheque to the Fiji
Girmit Council board members the
Indian High Commissioner, Vishvas
Sapkal said that he was mindful of
the long and special relationship
between the government of India
and the Government of Fiji and the
history behind the establishment of
the centre.
He praised the Council for
its efforts and perseverance
in maintaining its services
despite facing financial and
resource constraints.
The High Commission was
happy to provide the financial
support for the financial year
2016/2017 to assist with the delivery
of the cultural programmes offered
28 April 2017 | www.iwk.co.nz
Fijian in Canada is nominated
for top immigrant award
hen Raghwa Gopal left
for Canada 38 years ago,
he only had US$300
(F$625.06) to his name, but a dream
several times more that amount.
Today, the Fijian who lives
a comfortable life in Kelowna,
Canadas British Columbia
province, is well-regarded and
respected for the contribution hes
made in modern technology and
education. The 59-year-old who
was born and bred in Kasavu,
Nausori has been nominated for Raghwa Gopal
Canadas Top 25 Immigrants. businesses and volunteered to
This is an annual campaign that support disadvantaged groups at
recognises outstanding immigrants home and abroad.
who have come to Canada and have He has mentored over 100
made a positive difference living in business and entrepreneurs,
the country. employing 1200 people, help raise
Id Looking back on his formative over CA$22million (F$34.03m) in
years, Mr Gopal remembers his equity funding and help create over
From left: Naksheema Ali, Manveer Singh and Mayuri Ben humble beginnings too vividly when 400 local jobs.
of me he worked at a grocer cleaning
Paying it forward has
taught me been a pillar of strength bottles and filling it with kerosene.
been my lifes calling
my how to live an to me. From that to being nominated
and I believe all citizens
independent Mayuri Ben thanked the Indian for Canadas Top 25 Immigrants,
should find a way to show
who have life, learning Council for Cultural Relations can be described as a story of
determination and inspiration. gratitude for the small and
to sacrifice our (ICCR) for giving her the
large blessings bestowed
luxurious life and opportunity to achieve her goal. He co-founded the very first high-
upon them
being away from Today I have achieved a tech company Vadim Software
family members. milestone in my life, she said. the same year, which became the Raghwa Gpoal
primary supplier of software and
I would like to thank the This achievement is dedicated
services to municipal governments He was recently appointed
almighty Allah for giving me the to my parents. This opportunity has
across Canada. But how? Governor for the University of
strength and power to overcome all taught me a lot of positive things.
One day while touring British Columbia and is the first
odds throughout the three years. Though my parents were not
Kelowna, I stopped at a store to buy Fijian Canadian to hold the post.
She paid tribute to her father, here today I am grateful to them
some supplies and spotted a small Last year, he was named Man of
who took leave without pay just for all that they have done for me,
computer company next door and the Year for the city of Kelowna
witness her moment. she said.
decided to go inside to see what it amongst other accolades.
I thank my parents Mr and Id like to thank everyone was about, said Mr Gopal.
Although he has been away
MrsNaseem Ali, relatives, friends who has been supportive of me
Inside, he spoke with Mike from Fiji for almost 39 years,
and well-wishes for their great throughout my three years here Schleppe who not only gave him
he still considers Fiji home and
and not forgetting my friends from a job but would become his future comes home annually. His family is
I salute my dad for his presence India and other countries who have business partner for the next passionate about helping the poor
during my graduation. helped me in this journey. 30 years. and needy. In the past, they have
He took leave without All three studied under the ICCR Since then I have invested in supported St Christophers Home,
pay to attend. He has always Scholarship programme. at least a dozen companies which Treasure Home and helped raise
focus mostly in technology, he said. funds for the aftermath of Tropical
Cyclone Winstonvictims.
Mr Gopal attributed his success
to his wife of 36 years, Sarita
Gopal and their two children and
Paying it forward has been my
lifes calling and I believe all citizens
his mother, who has been a pillar should find a way to show gratitude
of strength. for the small and large blessings
I owe a lot to my mum who was bestowed upon them.
adamant and persistent that I get His advice to those who want to
an education even though it wasnt make it abroad is to have a good
easy in those days. work ethic, focus, and drive and to
And a lot of credit goes out to be risk-taker.
the late P.R Patel who not only Im extremely excited and
gave me my first job but also paid humbled to be nominated for
for my education from Class 6 Canadas Top 25 Immigrants as it is
until university. a highly coveted award and I hope
He also thanks Lionel Yee, a this will inspire others to follow and
Indian High Commissioner, Vishvas Sapkal (second from left) during the cheque former general manager of the Fiji do the same, he said.
presentaion. National Provident Fund, where You can vote for Mr Raghwa
under his leadership he got to learn Gopal atwww.rbctop25.com.
by the Centre, he said. Fiji Girmit Centre about business. Generate on the QR code below,
They board member
They recognised Mr Gopal over the years has follow the instructions and vote for
recognised Kamlesh Arya
the important role launched numerous successful Mr Gopal.
the important role thanked the High
the Centre was
the Centre was playing
ANZAC Day dawn service to
playing in promoting Commissioner
in promoting and and the
and preserving
preserving Indian culture government
remember the fallen
Indian culture of
and the historical India for the
and the historical
perspectives of
F
perspectives g e n e r o u s
girmits contribution. ijian President Jioji Konrote, members of the Republic of Fiji
of girmits.
Military Forces (RFMF) and members of various diplomatic corps
I assure the board He said the grant
were part of the ANZAC Day dawn service at the Suva Military
members that this grant was just would not only ensure the
Cemetery on Tuesday, April 25.
a beginning and the Commission continuity and sustainability of
Members of the public were also present in numbers to pay their
will continue to explore further the current activities but would
respect and commemorate the lives of servicemen and servicewoman of
opportunities to partner with the also enhance our capacity to
Australia and New Zealand who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Council in other activities and offer more programmes that were
projects of common interest in being planned as part of our The dawn service this year was hosted by the New Zealand
High Commission.
the future. new initiatives.
 www.iwk.co.nz | 28 April 2017
FIJI 15

Four gold medals for science star

L
ionel Prakash Joseph had a memorable Science is very fascinating to me. I enjoy
graduation yesterday as he scooped the doing science subjects and achieving this was
Lionel Prakash Joseph after
Vice Chancellor Prize for Academic not very hard, he said. his graduation.
Excellence gold medal. Mr Joseph said his parents were
The 21-year-old also won three other gold supportive towards his education
and without their help he Science
medals for Outstanding Science Student,
would not have been able to is very
Outstanding Student for Chemistry and fascinating to
Biology at the University of Fiji graduation graduate. His father Praneel
Prakash Joseph could not me. I enjoy doing
ceremony in Lautoka.
control his tears and said: science subjects and
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science I appreciated whatever my achieving this
in Biology and Chemistry. son has done for me and I am was not very
Im feeling so excited and I would like to proud of him. hard
thank God for giving me this opportunity and All the family members have
my parents for their guidance and support supported him with his education and
towards my education. achievements, he said.

Miss World Fiji

top 15 beauties
chosen
F
ifteen young Fijian women will be
vying for the Miss World Fiji crown
but only one will represent Fiji at the
67th Miss World Finals that will be held
in China. Pageant director Andy Blake
yesterday unveiled the Miss World Fiji top
15 contestants.
He said they initially had 41 contestants
from the four main centres around the
country including one from New Zealand.
Mr Blake said it was hard to choose only
10 contestants as was the norm every year,
and so they did it differently this year.
They chose the top 15 women.
These girls will now compete to represent
Fiji in the 67th Miss World finals in November
and we will groom them to become Miss
World contestants officially and then start
engaging them in public events, Mr
Blake said.
Mr Blake said for the first time the pageant
would have their public judging event on June
5, known as the Miss World Presentation.
The event will be held at Damodar City.
He said this will be open to the public and
they would be able to view the contestants as
they compete in the evening gown, top model
and interview competition.
We never opened our interview to the
public but this is the first time that the public
can see the girls live on stage.
He said on June 10, they will then hold the
grand coronation at the Grand Pacific Hotel
where the winner will be crowned as Miss
World Fiji. From the start of the selection
to the final top 15, their main criteria were
looking for confidence in the young women.
For me confidence is really important
because that is what sells at the Miss World
International pageant and yes there is also
physical beauty and beauty from within.
I can honestly say that we have 15
beautiful confident young Fijian women.
He said it would be a challenge and huge
task to train the women, but they were
looking forward because this years standard
of pageant was unlike previous years.
He said the contestants are experienced
beauty pageants. The final 15 includes one
from Labasa, two from Suva, one from
New Zealand and the rest are from Nadi
and Lautoka. Mr Blake acknowledged the
sponsors, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, Fiji
Airways and Grand Pacific Hotel.
He also encouraged the public to show
support to the young ambassadors because
at the end of the day one of them would
represent all Fijians on the larger platform of
fashion and beauty.
 Thought of the week
Your value does not decrease based on
someones inabilit y to see your worth.
Editorial
Anonymous
Is it about anti-immigration or
about Asian-immigrants? Auckland Weather forecast for the week April 28 - May 3

W
inston Peters will take some satisfaction from the fact that he has successfully
regained one-upmanship among all political parties in the fray for the next
elections on extolling anti-immigrant sentiments. Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri
For long Mr Peters had enjoyed an unchallenged sway on this constituency of fermenting
anti-immigration sentiments. Lately, this unchallenged position had been facing some stiff
competition from all main political parties including the National and the Labour Party.
Seemingly, Mr Peters was not creating much furore to attract enough attention of voters.
Now, the man has got a chance to make some noise on anti-immigration, and he does Some A Partly Clouds Cloud Parlty Some
it with a style and aplomb that we can only expect from Winston Peters attacking the sun couple sunny and sun, and sunny sun than
ethnicity of New Zealand Herald journalists alongside their argument that maximum than of with a a little sun with a truning
Work Visas arrivals have not come from Asia. Although, New Zealand Herald have done turning showers shower rain shower cloudy
cloudy
well in counter attacking Mr Peters personal attack on the ethnicity of their journalists,
still, Herald will have to concede the fact that they have contributed in some way in adding 20 18 17 18 19 18 17
venom to the current anti-immigration narrative. 15 12 13 14 13 11 12
Now the narrative is not just about anti-immigration but is about the Asian
immigrants. Untill now, the main political parties have been carefully avoiding this trap
and keeping the narrative around, for and against, the value of low-skilled migrant
workers for New Zealand economy and society. This week in New Zealands history
National Party had been carefully orchestrating immigration policies since September
last year, in anticipation of next elections, effectively closing doors of immigration in the April 28, 1915
preparation of what could be a record fourth successive term in government. First British rugby tourists
The recent-most changes announced by the Immigration Minister last week in The first British rugby team to tour New
Queenstown about quelling the number of migrants on low-skilled work visa the
Zealand played its first match, against
latest scapegoat of rising anti-immigrant sentiments have come even after Prime Minister
Bill English had earlier commented in February this year that some local Kiwis were Otago, at Dunedins Caledonian Ground in
unemployable because of drugs. front of 10,000 spectators..
At that time, it was assumed that the National Party would hold its ground on their public
statement about un-employability of some local kiwi-workers and therefore the value that April 29, 1952
migrant workers bring in the areas of low-skilled jobs and would go into elections without
any further tweaking of immigration policies. ANZUS treaty comes into force
However, within a short span of two months, the Party came to an eclectic understanding Signed by Australia, New Zealand and the United States, the ANZUS treaty recognised that
Some
that it was not enough to be in a winnable position in this election particularly, without an armed attack in the Pacific area on one member would endanger the peace andsunsafety
than
being seen publically opposed to low-skilled migrant workers, who are conveniently of the others. The signatories pledged to act to meet the common danger. truning
believed to dislodge local kiwi-workers and hence not welcome anymore in New Zealand. cloudy
The governments proposal of new income threshold of $49,000 to be considered eligible
for Skilled Migration Category (SMC) migration route is clearly designed to eliminate those May 2, 1964 17
seemingly large numbers of low-skilled migrant workers who have become new acne in New Zealands last electric tram trip 12
public eyes purely because of their visibility in public eyes.
Tram no. 252, displaying the message end of the line and driven by Wellington Mayor
Not to be left behind the Labour Party is not satisfied with this measure and is calling
Frank Kitts, travelled from Thorndon to Newtown zoo. Large crowds lined the streets to
for cutting down tens of thousands of immigrants from coming to this country, without
any suggestion of accurate numbers that they would allow in a Labour government. Their witness the end of electric trams in New Zealand.
tirade is also against the highly visible and now dispensable low-skilled migrant workers.
Clearly, Labour party has also been stepping up the ante on anti-immigration. May 2, 1897
However, in this race to the election, few things are conveniently ignored by all
stakeholders in the anti-immigration debate, about the value that low-skilled workers could
New Zealands first woman doctor registered
bring to strengthen an economy. 3 Margaret Cruickshank, the first female doctor registered in New Zealand, practised
Last year, this conventional wisdom that workers with lower skills are a drag on the in Waimate, South Canterbury, until her death from influenza in 1918
economy was challenged by a Harvard University Economics Professor Dale Jorgenson
who argued that absence of low-skilled workers from an economy could be holding back
economic growth. Indian Weekender : Volume 9 Issue 06
The working paper was titled Education, Participation, and the Revival of U.S. Economic Publisher: Kiwi Media Publishing Limited
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Research. Although the working paper examines the drivers of U.S. economic growth from Reporter: Rizwan Mohammad | rizwan@indianweekender.co.nz
1947 through 2014, there could be some learning for our New Zealand economy as well. Chief ReporterSouth Island: Gaurav Sharma
The paper had found that productivity, often assumed to be a major factor in growing Chief Technical Officer: Rohan Desouza | rohan@indianweekender.co.nz
the economy, has actually accounted for only about 20 percent of economic growth since Sr Graphics and Layout Designer: Mahesh Kumar | mahesh@indianweekender.co.nz
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skilled workers will once again become in higher demand. Thus essentially establishing a
link between the fact that low-skilled workers being in demand in an economy is a sign of Views expressed in the publication are not necessarily of the publisher and the publisher
growing economy especially of the service sector. is not responsible for advertisers claims as appearing in the publication
Many Kiwis would take a trip to their memory lanes and recall that late night petrol
station, dairy stores, restaurants and others businesses in the service industry were not a Views expressed in the articles are solely of the authors and do not in any way represent
common sight in Auckland, as they are now. Not everything about low-skilled migrant the views of the team at the Indian Weekender
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ANZAC Day: Lets also remember the
1,400 Indians killed at Gallipoli!
GAURAV SHARMA
S
New research points that
about 15,000 Indian troops
almost three times more
than previously thought served at
the Turkish battlefield side-by-side
the Anzacs.
As New Zealand paid tribute
to the 102nd year of Gallipoli
landings on April 25, historians
across the Tasman are calling
for greater acknowledgement of
the important role Indian troops
played during the eight-month-
long campaign.
In a new book titled, Die in
Battle, Do not Despair: The Indians
on Gallipoli, 1915, Peter Stanley, a
military historian at the University
of New South Wales in Australia,
has challenged the past historical
records that had put the number
of Indians who fought at one of
World War I major battlegrounds
at around 5,000.
Drawing from previously
unpublished official and private
records from the UK (including
forgotten British officers memoirs),
Australia and the National Archives
of India, Professor Stanley has
now put a powerful argument for
revising this figure to 15,000.
Is it Cold War-II already?
GULSHAN LUTHRA
T
he April 13 Mother of
All Bombs (MOAB) strike
by the United States on
ISIS terrorists in Afghanistan has
triggered suggestions that a second
round of the Cold War is set to
begin. Particularly as the new US
President, Donald Trump, seems to
be brash, abrasive and capable of
taking action without thinking of
consequences.
In fact, the Second Cold War,
or the Cold War-II, has been
in the making due to the rise of
Islamic terrorism from Pakistan
and Afghanistan to the Middle
East, drawing inevitable military
interventions by the major powers
-- Russias anger at the US-led
bombings in Syria where it wants
President Bashar Assad to stay, and
Chinas attempts to annex most of
the South China Sea and also the
acquisition of Pakistans Arabian
Sea port of Gwadar for 40 or more
years as a strategic naval base with
its operational Command and
Control lying with Beijing.
Both Russia and China have
stepped up military movements
on land, air and sea, particularly
around US allies like Japan.
The official Russian news agency
Sputnik is steadily issuing hard-
hitting statements against the US,
particularly against Trump, and
www.iwk.co.nz | 28 April 2017
This contingent or Indian
Expeditionary Force G as it was
called then - comprised of the 29th
Indian Infantry Brigade, the 7th
Indian Mountain Artillery Brigade,
and the Indian Mule Corps with
over 4,000 animals at its disposal
to transport supplies. According
to Prof Stanley, it is this mule
contingent from India, which made
the most important contribution by
keeping the forces alive during the
eight-months-long campaign.
has let it be known that Russian
strategic bombers like Tu-95 are
flying near the US and Western
countries, and battleships are
out in the Pacific near Japan and
South Korea.
North Korea, Chinas second
military ally after Pakistan, has
warned again of destroying the US
with long-range nuclear missiles,
and the US has vowed to penalise
if it conducts another nuclear or
missile test. As it happens, it may
be remembered, Islamabad got its
missile technology from Pyongyang
in exchange for nuclear weapons
tech, apparently with blessings
from Beijing.
US, Western and Afghan forces
have had a tough time in fighting
the Islamic terrorists who hide in
and operate from, the deep caves
in the mountains. The terrorists
conduct guerrilla strikes from
these caves and move back in
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Meanwhile, the soldiers came
mainly from Gurkha, Punjabi and
Sikh regiments - notably the 14th
Ferozepur Sikh, 1/6 Gurkhas, and
69th and 89th Punjab.
To get a sense of the human cost
involved, New Zealands Ministry
of Culture and Heritage estimating
the country-wise total casualties
put the figure at 4,779 for India. Of
this, 1,358 died, and 3,421 soldiers
were wounded, the ministry said.
Most disastrous was the Third
and, according to reports from
Washington, the commander of
the US and international forces
in Afghanistan, General John
Nicholson, had been considering
the use of Americas biggest non-
nuclear bomb, the MOAB, or
Massive Ordnance Air Blast, for
some time.
In military terms, this was the
right and appropriate weapon to
demolish the deep caves and kill
everyone in them -- reportedly
about a hundred at that time -- by
burning up the oxygen.
Nonetheless, the use of this
MOAB, technically designated
GBU 43/B, has proved to be earth-
shattering in the global canvas of
power play. To Russia and China,
and those opposed to the US, this
indicates an aggressive willingness
on the part of Trump to execute
some threats he has been making.
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Turkey, collaborated and noted
Battle of Krithia in which the
14th Ferozepur Sikh regiment lost
80 percent of its men, according
to reports published in Indian
newspapers at that time.
Though to be sure, Indians
are not the only ones to be left
out of Gallipoli remembrance
and tributes.
In an earlier published book
Gallipoli: A Ridge Too Far fifteen
historians from Australia, Britain,
France, New Zealand, India, and
Surprisingly, more than China,
it is Russia which is challenging the
US with rhetoric and news reports
of its new military innovations like
making the worlds biggest nuclear
submarine, and supplying new air
defence missiles like the S400, or
still newer, to Syria.
As for Gwadar, and the string of
naval facilities China is creating in
the Indian Ocean, the implications
are enormous. For China, Gwadar
will now be The Pivot of its Look
West strategy; it will be second
non-regional, non-Indian Ocean
power after the US to be there, not
just for oil and trade but to play a
dominant role in the warm waters
of the ocean and beyond.
As against the two former
players in Cold War-I, the United
States and the Soviet Union, this
time there are three, and although
Russia may have more military
17
that while the French suffered
almost twice as much as Australians
in terms of casualties, they have
always been left out of the Gallipoli
story.
The chapter on Indian troops
in this book was contributed by
Rana Chhina, a military historian
at the Delhi-based United Service
Institution of India, who in
2015 teamed up with Professor
Stanley and helped in organising
photographic exhibitions at the
Australian High Commission in
New Delhi commemorating the
role of India at Gallipoli.
Gallipoli and the Anzacs 17
are at the absolute heart of
our collective sense of national
identity in both Australia and New
Zealand, and Indias important
role in this campaign deserves a far
greater audience, noted Patrick
Suckling, the then Australian High
Commissioner to India, while
inaugurating the exhibitions
Camera on Gallipoli, and Indians
and Anzacs.
The exhibitions showcased 27
black-and-white photographs
highlighting the Indian contribution
to the Gallipoli campaign.
Both
Russia
and China have
stepped up military
movements on
land, air and sea,
particularly around
US allies like Japan.
muscle in terms of equipment,
China will be far better placed
to deliver its arsenal thanks to
its emerging Gwadar military
base, some 70 submarines, three
(including those planned) aircraft
carriers, and a large fleet of ships
that should bunker in Gwadar as a
home port.
China has purchased some 5,000
acres of real estate in and around
Gwadar, and for all practical
purposes, it will be a Chinese
Foreign Territory.
The implications are not only
enormous but ominous. Cold
War-II will be bitter, and more
threatening to humanity than the
Cold War I.
Gulshan Luthra is Editor of India
Strategic Defence magazine
and website. The opinions
expressed are personal. He can
be contacted at gulshan.luthra@
indiastrategic.in
 18 INDIA 28 April 2017| www.iwk.co.nz

Significance of Modis Israel visit India to help

enormous, says Israeli envoy

Sri Lanka
build roads
A
mbassador to India Daniel on cooperation in the field of
Carmon on Tuesday, April water resources management, in Jaffna
I
25, called the coming visit dairy farming and agricultural
ndia has agreed to help develop
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi cooperation at the next level.
the road infrastructure in Sri
to Israel as enormously significant. He also talked about promotion Lanka's Jaffna region, official
Its timing is so right. The fact of better understanding between
sources said on Wednesday,
that this visit happens after so many the people of the two countries
April 26.
years, after being so hesitant, after about each others culture and
not talking about it... things have history. Offering his condolences The issue came up for discussion
evolved. It took an effort, Carmon on the death of CRPF jawans in when Road Transport and
said after delivering a special the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh, Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari
address on India-Israel: Enduring Carmon said: Very sad news from called on visiting Sri Lanka Prime
Partnership at an event organised Chhattisgarh. We have sent out Minister Ranil Vickramasinghe.
by Syama Prasad Mookerjee our condolences to the victims "During the discussions, the Sri
Research Foundation at the Nehru families. Lankan Prime Minister invited
Memorial Museum and Library. India and Israel are celebrating the Indian government to take
The (bilateral) relation is very 25th year of their diplomatic up development of three major
deep, he said. relationship. road stretches - Jaffna to Mannar,
On the importance of India established diplomatic Mannar to Vavuniya and Dambulla
the bilateral defence relations with Israel on January to Tricomalee," a Ministry
relationship, the envoy Terrorism 29, 1992. Since then, two Israeli official said.
said, The defence is one of the Presidents Ezer Weizmann and Gadkari assured Vickramasinghe,
relationship is there. It challenges that we Reuven Rivlin have visited India, who is on a five-day visit to India,
is not the only facet of face and India and Ambassador of Israel to India Daniel Carmon addresses during a
in 1996 and 2016 respectively. full cooperation in "developing
our relation. In order Israel have suffered press conference, in Bangalore President Pranab Mukherjee world-class infrastructure" in
to reflect the depth a lot due to visited Israel in October 2015. the region.
of our relation, we Israel. On a query on mechanism; the world even lacks
terrorism Israel Aerospace Industries on He also suggested that taking
should be doing more in terrorism, Carmon said: the definition of what terrorism is.
Terrorism is one of the April 6 announced the signing of up these stretches for development
other areas. This is a new battlefield and it is
challenges that we face and India contracts worth almost $2 billion may only be possible with the
Although the dates have not not between the armies anymore,
and Israel have suffered a lot due for the supply of medium-range active support of Sri Lankan
been finalised, Modi is expected to he added.
to terrorism. surface-to-air missiles and the agencies on land acquisition and
visit Israel in July while returning Carmon also talked of the missile defence systems to the local clearances. Gadkari reiterated
from G-20 Summit in Hamburg The challenge is how to unite challenge of safeguarding human Indian Army. Prime Minister Narendra
(Germany) from July 7-8. the forces either bilaterally rights while fighting terrorism.
or through an international Israel is one of the largest and Modi's commitment to India's
This will be the first prime During his address, Carmon most reliable suppliers of military active support in strengthening
mechanism. The world lacks the said his countrys focus now is
ministerial visit from India to hardware to India. bilateral relations.

Sonia Gandhi back in action to fight Modi juggernaut

D
elhi is witnessing something
strikingly similar to what
happened in 2004: Congress
presidentSonia Gandhiis leading
her partys efforts to work for unity
with frontline leaders of other
Opposition parties, despite not
being in the pink of health.
If Gujarat riotsand Pota were
used by Gandhi-led Congress for
coalition overreach against the
Vajpayee regime, the spectre of the
Modi government and BJP running
over electoral space of Congress
and regional parties have made
Gandhi and other leaders bond
over shared concerns and political
urgency for self-defence.
By making the upcoming
presidential election an immediate
platform for exploring larger unity,
Gandhi has in the past few days
met JDUsNitish Kumarand
CPMs chief Sitaram Yechury and
telephoned NCP chief Sharad
the de facto leadership Sonia Gandhis decision to lead the internal requirement when there is states. New-style electoral and
Pawar, and CPIs D Raja to invite
of Rahul Gandhiis being partys reach out: Topmost leaders widespread unrest and drift in the organisational management
them for talks.
rolled back. of many Opposition parties are Congress. Many Congress leaders agenda, dispatching volunteers to
She met JDUs Sharad Yadav and senior and experienced than Rahul have quit, questioning Rahuls style poll-bound states for shoring up
Rahulji is leading the Congress
is expected to reach out toMamata Gandhi and more receptive to the and leadership, triggering talks of campaign and booth management,
revival efforts as our chosen leader
Banerjeeof Trinamool, Lalu Prasad senior Gandhi. more desertions to BJP. making organisational elections
for the future, asserted a senior
of RJD, SP leaders, Karunanidhi- creative exercise for social
AICC functionary, while adding, When Congress managers While Sonia may involve Rahul
Stalin of DMK, Sorens of JMM, engineering, firming up Congress
with a unanimous resolution by attempted to push Rahul in meetings with other opposition
Abdullahs of NC, etc ideological positioning against BJP,
CWC already urging Rahulji to Gandhi to hold a meeting of the leaders at some stage, the latter
Congress leaders are even take over as party president, it is Opposition last year, almost all remains focused on Congress etc have been mooted by Team
mulling the option of Gandhi just a matter of time before the senior Opposition leaders kept re-building and organisational Rahul during the meetings.
reaching out to turf rivals such Gandhi family and the collective away, leaving the scion to bond strategy for the coming assembly However, the debacle in UP has
as Naveen Patnaik of BJD, Jagan party leadership choose the timing with junior MPs. Since then, and next Lok Sabha polls, created fresh doubts in the party
Mohan Reddy of YSR Congress for his formal elevation, especially coordination meetings are back to according to an insider. about his skills, something that
etc. Like the Congress, all these as organisational elections are the room of Leader of Opposition seems to have prompted the party
This preoccupation has seen
parties feel the pressure of BJPs announced. Ghulam Nabi Azad. to have an active protective ring
him holding unending strategy
expansionist mission. of Sonia Gandhi
However, some party insiders Secondly, Sonia Gandhi seen sessions with Congress leaders/
This does not mean that say two factors have prompted as getting back into action is an functionaries from various

Modi, Nepal PM
discuss bilateral tie
P
rime Minister Narendra
Modi on Tuesday, April
25, discussed India-Nepal
ties with his Nepalese counterpart
Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda
over telephone.
The Prime Ministers discussed
recent developments in India-
Nepal relations, including
the recently concluded highly
successful state visit of President
of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari to
India, the Prime Ministers Office
said in a statement.
Bhandari was in India from
April 17 to 21 in what was her first
foreign visit abroad after assuming
office in October 2015.
Prachanda spoke about the
ongoing efforts of his government
to take all stakeholders on board
in the constitution implementation
process, the PMO statement said.
Prachanda also spoke about
Nepal holding the first local
elections in nearly 20 years and
requested for Indias assistance in
this connection.
According to the statement,
Modi conveyed the good wishes
of the people and government of
India to Nepal in its national efforts
to achieve peace, stability and
socio-economic transformation.
He assured Prachanda that India
will extend all possible assistance
for local elections.
The two Prime Ministers
reiterated their commitment to
advance multi-faceted India-Nepal
cooperative ties for the benefit of
the two peoples, it said.
Sharad meets Sonia to discuss joint opposition
Presidential candidate
A
day after Communist
Party of India (CPI) leader
D. Raja met Congress
President Sonia Gandhi to discuss
a joint opposition candidate for the
upcoming presidential election,
senior JD-U leader Sharad Yadav
also met her on the matter.
Yadav, who is also considered as
one of the potential candidates for
the top post, however, refused to
divulge the details of the meeting,
saying it was a "courtesy call" while
Raja said he conveyed his party's
stand to support a "common
candidate" put up by all the
"secular democratic parties".
"The issue of presidential
election came up for discussion. I
have expressed our party's position
on presidential election. We
will go along with other secular
democratic parties to put up a
common candidate. We are also
talking to other parties.
If a common candidate
is put up. that will be good,"
Raja said.
Raja also said no name for
the candidature was discussed
in the meeting, which took place
on Monday.
"She listened to us and agreed
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Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (front)
Sharad Yadav termed the meeting with Sonia Gandhi as a mere 'courtesy call'
with me. She has already met
several people and is trying to
reach out to others also," he added.
Raja said there were discussions
on the current political situation
and on the issue of cow vigilantism.
"There is growing intolerance
in the country and the situation
demands some kind of united
people's resistance and she also
agreed to it," he said.
The meeting of these two leaders
with Sonia Gandhi took place days
after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar and Communist Party of
India-Marxist General Secretary
Sitaram Yechury met her to discuss
of this newly set-up IT hub. According to Rai, the STPI, under the
Anandiben best candidate for
the upcoming presidential elections
and the need to field a joint
opposition candidate.
Sources in Congress said that
party is willing to give a joint fight
to the ruling National Democratic
Alliance in the presidential election
and in the effort it is trying to
make consensus with all like
minded parties.
Congress spokesperson Manish
Tewari told reporters that no
discussion has taken place yet on
candidates but the party is evolving
all possibilities to give a joint fight.
"As and when something evolves,
you will be informed," he said.
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NEWS in BRIEF
India, Armenia sign 3 agreement
I
ndia and Armenia on Tuesday, April25, signed three agreements
after Vice President Hamid Ansari held a bilateral meeting with
Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan in Yerevan.
Vice President reviews entire gamut of bilateral relationship with
Prime Minister of Armenia; #IndiaArmenia sign three agreements,
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted.
The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
on peaceful uses of outer space, another MoU on cooperation in youth
matters and a programme of cultural cooperation for the years 2017-
2020. Ansari reached the Armenian capital.
Northeast Indias largest IT hub
opens in Tripura
N
ortheast Indias sixth and largest Information Technology (IT)
hub was inaugurated here on Monday to boost employment
and e-governance besides to export software technology.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, accompanied by IT and
Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty and Software Technology
Parks of India (STPI) Director General Omkar Rai inaugurated the IT
hub, set up at a cost of Rs 50 crore.
Sarkar said that this IT hub would help to create employment
opportunities for the IT educated youths and to further extend the
e-governance to the door step of people.
Rai said that it would help the state to bring famous IT companies
of India to set off their business and services taking the facilities
union Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology, shared
technological knowledge with the state government to set up this hub,
sixth of its kind in northeast India and largest such hub in the region.
President, tweets Swamy
J
Ps Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said
former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel is an ideal
candidate for the Presidents post.
One of the best candidate for President is former Gujarat CM
Anandibehn Patel, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader posted on his
Twitter handle.
So what if she is Gujarati? I too am Gujarats son-in-law, he added.
Simultaneously, Swamy retweeted a message he received in reply that
pitched for External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for the post.
One of the best candidate for President is @SushmaSwaraj. So what
if she is Punjabi? Why not prefer a lady, responded Arvind@Bhatia.
Swamy kicked up a veritable debate, with two more responses
suggesting why was the politician himself not pitching for the coveted
post. However, there was a barrage of responses that Sushma Swaraj
was doing a commendable job as a Minister and should not be moved
from the External Affairs Ministry.
Ban meat at public meetings like
Germany, PETA requests PM
A
nimal rights organisation PETA India asked Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to take meat off the menu from all government
events, taking a cue from the German Environment Ministers
initiative to ban all meat products from public meetings.
I hope you will agree that India should also set a good example where
environmental conservation is concerned by eliminating animal-derived
foods from the menus of all government or government-sponsored
meetings and functions, said Nikunj Sharma, Lead Public Policy at
PETA India in the letter.
PETA said that after going veg, public functions could go vegan.
PETA is calling on Prime Minister Modi to set a global example by
ensuring that exclusively healthy, humane, and environmentally friendly
vegan meals are served at all government functions.
Stating, animals are not ours to eat, PETA claimed that meat
production causes climate change due to which people around the
nation suffer through severe droughts, heatwaves, and more.
Kejriwal must resign, BJP will
clean Delhi in 4 months: Manoj
A
s the BJP was poised to sweep the civic polls, Delhi BJP chief
Manoj Tiwari said Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind
Kejriwal must resign and promised that the BJP, which has been
heading the civic bodies for the past 10 years, will clean the city in four
months. We will make Delhi a clean city in the next four months. It
will be a hygienic, dirt and disease free city, Tiwari promised.
Counting trends in the Municipal elections showed the Bharatiya
Janata Party leading in all three corporations (North, South and East),
with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party at a distant second.
He said that Kejriwal must resign as the Aam Aadmi Party had
failed to fulfill its promises.
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Earth Day 2017:

environmentalists,
students, MNCs join
chorus to save planet
T
he 48th Earth Day
celebrations on Saturday,
April 22, saw participation
from school children in awareness
drives, campaigns in social media,
emotional appeals from MNCs
and a request from Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to keep the planet
clean and green.
While describing the Earth Day
a day of gratitude to mother
earth, Modi said: It is our duty
to live in harmony with the plants,
animals and birds we share the
earth with. We owe this to our
future generations.
He hoped that this years theme
of Environmental and Climate
Literacy would help in creating
awareness about protecting nature
and natural resources.
According to the Earth Day
Network, a global environmental
movement, April 22 marks the
anniversary of the birth of the
modern environment movement in
1970.
As part of the Earth Day
activities, the US embassy, in
cooperation with programme
partner Clean Air Asia, organised
a two-day campaign Better Air,
Better Earth to promote air quality
awareness. The campaign involved
volunteers from the embassies
of the US, Sweden, Spain, the
High Commission of Canada and
Clean Air Asias Youth Clean Air
Network (YCan), who were posted
at various locations here to record
PM 2.5 levels and take a perception
survey.
We are proud to support Clean
Air Asias efforts to raise awareness
about air quality in India. Projects
like these are at the heart of
this years Earth Day theme
environmental literacy, Richard
Pinkham, Director of Programmes,
People participate in a workshop on Palm Leaf & Natural Fiber
New Delhi American Centre, said. to observe World Earth Day in Kolkata. (Below right) School
students plant a sapling on World Earth Day in Bikaner
It is our duty to live in
Wildlife SOS organised a Snake only known planet
harmony with the plants, Awareness Workshop. The aim in the universe that
animals and birds we share of the workshop was to promote harbours life, it said.
the earth with. We owe this wildlife wakefulness among public Whatever you do
to our future generations. and to mitigate the effects of today, we hope youre
PM Narendra Modi wildlife human conflict. able to take a moment
Eat less meat, opt for to savour and cherish
Manaswi Singha, a student of carpooling and unplug unused this boundless,
Delhi University, and Nishant, electronic devices do your bit and stunning Earth
an engineering student of Delhi make a huge difference to saving that we inhabit,
Technological University, who Earth, suggested Googles Earth Google said.
were conducting the survey, said Day doodle. At an estimated
that they chose to be a part of the The doodle followed the story 4.543 billion years of
campaign as they wanted to create of a fox, who dreamt about an age, the Earth is also
awareness and understand the real Earth that had been polluted the densest planet in
cause of pollution. and adversely affected by climate the solar system and
Also, NGOs, Bombay Natural change.Doing these small things the largest of the four
History Society (BNHS) and could go a long way to help save the terrestrial planets.

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Son of soil to Mayor of Middleton
Indo-American Gurdip Brar sworn in mayor of a US city
AVTAR SINGH TEHNA
The journey of thousands
of miles begins with a single
step. This quote has been
proved true by Gurdip Brar, who
was recently sworn in as the Mayor
of City of Middleton inthe US. He
defeated Hans Hilbert by securing
51.80 per cent votes.
He is a retired senior research
scientist and an alumnus of
Punjab Agricultural University
Ludhiana (India).
70 years ago, no one would
have expected that the child of an
ordinary farmer would become
a Mayor inthe United States
in future.
He was the first school-going
child in the family and used to
foot march more than 8 km every
day to go to school. Soon he was
recognised in his village as the most
brilliant boy and he started to teach
some of his companions.
H-1B not immigration but trade, services issue: India
W
ith US President
Donald Trump ordering
tougher conditions
for issuance of H-1B visas, the
biggest beneficiaries of which are
Indians, a senior official here said
on Thursday that it is not a matter
concerning immigration but that
of trade and services.
It is not an immigration
matter as we have said earlier, it
is basically a trade and services
issue, External Affairs Ministry
Jaitley, RBI chief say market force will temper US
protectionist trends
F
inance Minister Arun Jaitley
and Reserve Bank Governor
Urjit Patel say that market
forces will ultimately temper the
protectionist tendencies emerging
in the the US that may affect India.
Speaking on Monday at two
different venues here, they were
both asked about the likely impact
that protectionism in the US under
President Donald Trump may have
on India.
Jaitley, who spoke at the Council
on Foreign Relations, said Trumps
policies on H1-B visas and trade
are unlikely to have long lasting
effects as market and economic
forces will have a correcting effect.
He said that he did not see any
strains on India-US commercial
ties lasting beyond the initial phase
for the reason that for economies
to say that my companies must buy
costlier material or my companies
must hire costlier services, even
when better alternatives are
available eventually is not going to
help the economy itself.
He added, And therefore, the
very force of the economy and the
market economy itself is capable of
pulling in the other direction.
Reserve Bank Governor Urjit
Patel gave a similar prognosis
after delivering the Kotak Family
Distinguished Lecture at Columbia
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Gurdip Brar
Remembering early years, His
school-mate DharamSingh Gill
from his native village said,Bawa
(Gurdip) was an intelligent student
during his study in Khalsa High
spokesperson Gopal Baglay said in
his weekly media briefing.
There is the mutuality of
interests involved over here,
he said.
On Tuesday, hammering his
America First campaign theme,
Trump signed an order tasking the
department heads of State, Justice,
Homeland Security and Labor to
propose reforms in order to ensure
H-1B visas are given to the most-
skilled or highest paid petitioners.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during a
conversations on C Peter Mc Colough
Series on International Economics at
Council on Foreign Relations in New
York City
University. The country that
advocates protectionism is
ultimately affected, he said.
The most efficient corporations
in the world, including in the US,
benefit (and) their share prices
are where they are because of the
global supply chain, Patel said.
Where would Apple be, where
would Cisco be, where would
IBM be if they were not sourcing
the best products and talent from
across the world? Patel added.
He ascribed the calls for
protectionism in the US to income
inequality and said they should be
addressed through domestic fiscal
policies, in other words, taxation
and income transfers.
Using trade instruments like
School Faridkot (Punjab)
Brar, who was born and raised
ina small village Tehna in district
Faridkot, Punjab (India), migrated
toUSin year 1970 after completing
The move is seen as a deterrent
to Indian IT firms which send
software engineers to the US
on H-1B visas. Baglay said
that just as there are Indian
companies in the US, there are
US multinationals operating
in India. He said that the
government is talking to industry
bodies as the matter directly
concerns Indian workers in the
IT industry. We have already
pointed out then contribution
Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel
customs duty, border tax, etc. is not
the most efficient way. In fact could
end up somewhere else.
Trump, who ran for President
on a platform of Buy American,
Hire American, has called for
restricting the H1-B visas for
professionals to higher-level
technical positions paying higher
wages and for bringing back
manufacturing to the US.
his M.Sc. (genetics) from Punjab
Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
He completed Doctorate degree
from the University of California,
Riverside in 1974.
There he met his now wife
Dorothy. He has been living in
Middleton since 1982. He worked
at the universities of
India, Germany
andthe
US,and
retired as
a senior
research
scientist
after a long
service of
21 years in
research and
development in
plant biotechnology
with the Agracetus campus of
Monsanto company.
His political career started in
2007 when hisneighboursand
which the Indian professionals
have made to the competitiveness
of the US economy and the
innovations within the US
economy, he stated.
We have also earlier on referred
to the contribution of these
professionals as bridge builders
between the two economies of the
United States and India as well as
between our societies.
The spokesperson said that what
has happened in the US is that an
Sri Lanka PM to visit India
ahead of Modi visit
S
ri Lankan Prime Minister
Ranil Wickremesinghe will
be visiting India from April
25-29, ahead of Prime Minister
Narendra Modis scheduled visit in
the island nation next month for
the Vesak Day celebrations.
Modi will inaugurate the 14th
United Nations Day of Vesak
celebration in Sri Lanka on May
12, an important Buddhist festival.
The Vesak festival would be held
from May 12 to 14.
The opening ceremony would
be held at Bandaranaike Memorial
International Conference Hall
(BMICH), while the closing
ceremony will be held in Kandy.
Several countries have been
invited for the UN Day of Vesak
celebration in Sri Lanka, which
is being held under the theme
Buddha's Teachings, Social Justice
and Sustainable World Peace.
The celebration are being held
in Sri Lanka for the first time in
13 years.
Prime Minister Modi will be
hosting a luncheon meeting with
Wickremesinghe here on April 26.
External Affairs Minister
Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister
Rajnath Singh and Minister of
INDIA ABROAD 21
friends approached him to represent
them. He easily got elected as an
alderman of District 2 of Middleton
and served for 9 years. He has
worked in Youth Commission,
Middleton Area Development
Corporation, Middleton Airport
Commission, EMS Commission,
Library Board and Conservation
Lands Commission.
His wife Dorothy Brar is a senior
research specialist at the University
of Wisconsin, Madison while
his daughter Gloria Brar is an
Assistant Professor of Molecular
and Cell Biology at the University
of California, Berkeley. His son
Victor Brar is an Assistant Professor
of Physics at the University of
Wisconsin, Madison.
Gurdip Brar has emerged as a role
model for the youth who achieved
great success by overcoming the
geographical as well as language
and cultural barriers.
executive order has been passed.
Now, it has to be acted upon
and as a result of which it could
perhaps be expected that there
could be a legislation in the US
Congress or there could be some
other sort of process concerning
the H-1B visas, Baglay said.
So, once that process takes
place, then we will have to make
an assessment depending upon
the details at that stage of the
changes made.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil
Wickremesinghe
Road Transport and Highways and
Shipping Nitin Gadkari will call on
the Sri Lankan leader.
Last year, Ranil was on on a
three-day official visit to India
from October 4-6 to attend the
opening plenary of the India
Economic Summit.
During the visit, both countries
are likely to discuss the dispute over
fishing activities in the Palk Bay
and cooperation in the shipping
and port sector.
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101-year-old athlete Man Kaur sets world

record to win World Masters gold
W
henever the 101-year-old Man On Wednesday, she will compete in 200m
Kaur sets foot on the athletics and shot put, and a day later in javelin throw.
track, the aim is to get better. The Gurdev, who introduced Mann to sports
worlds fastest centenarian broke her world eight years ago, won silver in long jump
record to clinch gold in 100m at the World (3.21m) and bronze in 100m (17 seconds).
Masters Games considered the Olympics Earlier, my best performance at the Games
for veterans in Auckland, New Zealand, on was fourth, but this time we had trained well
Monday, April 24. at the Punjabi University, Patiala, and it
Improving on her world record by seven helped both of us, said Gurdev.
seconds in the 100-plus category, the great
grand mom completed the race in 1 minute
and 14 seconds
Man Kaur made headlines last year when
she become the worlds fastest centenarian
by clinching gold in 100m at the American
Masters Games in Vancouver with a time of
1 minute 21 seconds.
We trained for the last five months and
as per her timing at training, she should
have completed the race in one minute. She
couldnt react immediately to the starters
gun and took time to realise the clock had
started to tick, her 79-year-old son, Gurdev,
told HT from Auckland.
Mann was assured of victory as she was the
only competitor in the 100-plus category, but
her participation itself is a motivation for the
young generation, and she was mentioned as
the Miracle from Chandigarh in the New
Zealand media.
Before the start of the race we knew gold
was hers, but our target was to improve the
timing and she was able to do it and thats a
victory, said Gurdev. For the last few days
she was in pain due to her bent spine, but she
was so happy after completing the race that 101-year-old Man Kaur from India celebrates after competing in the 100m sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games at Trusts Arena in Auckland.
she forgot all about it. Kaur clocked one minute 14 seconds as a small crowd cheered her on -- ending a mere 64.42 seconds off Usain Bolts 100m world record set in 2009

Are qualifications or job choice more important for recent graduates?

T
here are ongoing debates
about the right quantity and
mix of science, technology,
engineering and maths (STEM)
skills, and about whether other
skills deliver similar benefits to
employers and the economy
at large.
A new paper by Motu
Economic and Public Policy
Research Trust focuses on the
early career employment and
earnings dynamics of young
graduates from both STEM and
non-STEM disciplines.
Were looking at the career
paths of different graduates in the
six years after graduation, Dr
David Mar, Senior Fellow at Motu
and a co-author of the report said.
We also estimate how well their
wages match their contribution to
productivity over time.
The research looks at the
following groups:
high STEM graduates with a
bachelor degree or above in a
STEM field;
high non-STEM graduates with
a bachelor degree or above in a
non-STEM field;
low STEM graduates who have
a sub-bachelor qualification in a
STEM field; and
low non-STEM graduates who
have a sub-bachelor qualification
in a non-STEM field.
All recent graduates tend to
have jobs that begin paying more
highly in the first year or two after
graduation, Dr Mar said.
They also tend to move
into higher paying firms and
industries and larger firms, as their
careers progress.
All graduate groups start their
careers with relatively high average
pay. High-STEM graduates not
only have the highest median
earnings rate in the first year after
graduation ($45,000), they also
have a relatively high 49 percent
growth in median earnings over
their first six years post-graduation.
STEM graduates with a
Bachelors degree or above change
jobs less than other graduate
groups, but are more likely to end
up in high paying industries, high
paying firms within industries, and
larger firms, Dr Mar said.
Among graduates with less
than a Bachelors degree, STEM
and non-STEM graduates start
at around $30,300 a year, but
STEM graduates earnings grow
more strongly.
When it comes to productivity,
degree-qualified graduates become
markedly more productive between
the first three years after graduation
and the subsequent three years.
They also experience strong
wage growth.
Relative wages more than double
for STEM graduates, and rise
by around 50 percent for non-
STEM graduates.
The relative wage paid to
high STEM graduates is around
25 percent higher than their
contribution to productivity.
In contrast, high non-STEM
graduates are estimated to make
a higher relative contribution to
productivity, and their relative
wage is lower than their relative
productivity by around 34 to 41
percent, Dr Mar added.
What our analysis suggests
is that the level of qualification
tells us more about graduate
outcomes than the field of study.
However, there is almost certainly
considerable variation within
each group.
The non-STEM group
includes high-paid fields such
as accountancy and law, as
well as lower paid fields such as
creative arts.
New Zealands skilled graduates
are very mobile. In the sixth year
after graduation more than 20% of
low-STEM graduates are overseas
and 40% of high-STEM (and
high-non-STEM) graduates have
left New Zealand.
The research uses Statistics
New Zealands Integrated Data
Infrastructure, an integrated data
environment with longitudinal
microdata about individuals,
households and firms.
Unfortunately our analysis
cant observe students who train
overseas, the career outcomes
of New Zealand graduates who
travel overseas, or graduates who
are self-employed or work in the
informal sector, Dr Mar said.
And because were looking at
productivity variation within
industries, our estimates may not
reflect the impact that the changing
supply of skilled workers has on
the growth of innovative and
knowledge-intensive sectors.
The independent report
Productivity and the allocation
of skills by David C Mar,
Trinh Le, Richard Fabling
and Nathan Chappell was
funded by the Productivity Hub
(a partnership between the
Productivity Commission, the
Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Employment, Statistics New
Zealand and the Treasury, which
aims to improve how policy can
contribute to the productivity
performance of the New Zealand
economy and the wellbeing of
New Zealanders).
Motu Economic is the top-ranked
economics organisation in New
Zealand and is an independent
economic research institute.
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Ageing parents and living overseas -

The guilty expat life
AKANKSHA
MEHRA HARIDASANI
Thousands of us move away from India
to live the big foreign dream. We emigrate
in search of higher education, quality
living, career advancement, lucrative salary
packages and better lifestyle.
Moving away could mean a step closer to
our dream which will be viewed through the
societys lens of successa stable job with
a six-figure salary, happily married, living
in a dreamy picket-fenced house with two
children. What more could one ask for?
Lest we forget, the picture-perfect veneer
of a settled life required us to leave our
parents behind.
They say that absence makes the heart grow
fonder. But it is difficult to say goodbye to
drooping shoulders.
We lead a global lifestyle and seek exposure
from very early age. For most of us, it begins
with studying abroad, and our folks make
it possible for us. They work incessantly,
spare a chunk from their retirement savings,
take loans and leave no stone unturned
to somehow make it happen for us. They
surely get expensive gifts, holiday at exotic
locations and humblebrag about their sons
or daughters back home.
But between the broad smiles, there is a saga
of anxiety, loneliness and uncertainty which
remains untold.
Festivals feel mundane and simple errands
like going to the doctor or bank become
a task.
They heavily depend on neighbours or
close-by relatives in many instances. Parents
then start socialising by engrossing themselves
in mandir (temple) groups or kitty parties to
curb the growing feeling of loneliness. not born as digital natives, video calling can be During a recent health hazard back home,
a burden. I realised that I am placed miles away in New
As an expat, we all understand the feeling
Make some effort and teach them the basic Zealand which is not an ideal location to
of being stuck in the middle or the idea
functions of Skype, Facetime or WhatsApp reach India in a short while.
of identity crisis because it is hard to cut
video calling because seeing one another Hence ensuring that one has all the
all cords. can make all the difference in the world.
necessary travel conditions fulfilled and
As time passes, the idea of home seems far Diligently scheduling at least one video call a
a visa ready in case of an emergency, is
distant yet remains thoroughly intact through week is not a lot to ask for.
extremely important.
our identity and culture. We were dependent You could share the highlights of your
on our parents as kids but have grown up to Distance cannot lead to the demise of a
week and discuss their health care at relationship.
be independent of them as adults. length. In this way, you could be intimately
However, living on another continent does engrossed with them without being Living in a distant land means that we
not change the fact that our parents need us. physically present. cannot physically check on our parents but
So how does an expat adult look after their can still provide adequate care. Unable
Another important aspect is keeping a
parents? The key lies in communication and record of their health support personnel. to spend quality time with ageing parents
planning. Even though you live in a different country, can cause frustration and can distract you
make sure that you are able to contact their from your daily life. Take time to look after
Thank you video calling! My life revolves
health support person or concern near ones yourself too and enjoy your life.
around Facetime, and I am quite lucky that
my family is technologically advanced. But in case they become incapacitated and Let me end this on a KJo (Karan Johar)
for elderly parents or grandparents who were require your help. note: its all about loving your parents.

Ten apps that will help you learn faster

@MAHESHK
My Study Life iTunes U The app recently added a new
feature to scan documents and
Duolingo print them straight from the phone.

Learnist: iTunes /
Android
PhotoMath Android L Earnist is an app that lets you
learn from tens-of-thousands
of topics with detailed sequenced
lessons that are crowd-sourced and
categorised. Think of it as a social
network for learning with text,
videos and LearnBoards.

Quizlet: iTunes /
Android
A pples iTunes U is a full-

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Being on top of multiple classes, features learning app for
lanning to learn a new students and teachers. The app also
homework, and assignment exams

language? This multiple-award
winning app makes it easy and
great fun. It not only helps you
practice your speaking, reading,
listening, and writing skills but
also improve your vocabulary and
grammar skills through games.
The app supports many
languages including English,
Spanish, French, Swedish, Russian,
Italian and German.
P
hotoMath is a unique concept.
Many times, you come across
a math problem where you get
stuck. With PhotoMath, you just
point your phone camera on the
notebook or textbook and voila!
The app gives you the step-by-step
solution with the answer. Simple
but life-saver.
GradeProof
could be daunting for some
students. My Study Life app is a
cross-platform planner for students
and teachers that helps you plan
and organise many aspects of
your learning. Students can see
due homework and assignment or
plan for exam revisions. You can
create a timetable and track your
homework, assignments, etc. too.
features access to over 1 million free
lectures, videos and other resources
on thousands of subjects. Students
can view assignments, homework,
and tests. They can also interact
with the teacher and other students,
view their grades and track
their progress.
Teachers can plan the lessons,
prepare teaching material and
engage with students through the

A Periodic Table app. They can also grade student

Khan Academy
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re you trying to improve Uizlet is a basic app that excels

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your writing skills? With work and even publish their content

K
han Academy is no longer a
secret. The treasure trove of
videos on almost any subject is just
GradeProof, you can improve your
writing style, check for originality,
and identify grammatical issues.
his app is not just an
interactive Periodic Table but
goes beyond that. The app features
images, videos and podcasts to
in just one thing learning
for other teachers.
from flashcards. You can browse
through a vast collection of quizzes
Studious created by other students and

incredible.
The app boasts access to over
10,000 free downloadable videos.
So whatever you are looking to
learn- K-12 maths to computer
science to economics, trust Khan
Academy to help you learn stuff.
The magic is in GradeProof s
intelligent algorithms and patent-
pending AI technology that also
offers you to rephrase or reword
your writing. While the app is free,
you can upgrade to GradeProof
Premium for power features.
S
help you learn about the elements. tudious is much more than a
Irrespective of the fact that you are planner app. It lets students
a beginner or an advanced student, plan and organise their homework,
you will find something that suits assignments and exams with
your learning level. You can also reminders of due dates. It also
customise the app to see what allows you to send emails to
interests you. teachers and even take brief notes.
teachers. Whether you are learning
your ABCs or preparing for SAT
exams, you will find a quizlet just
for yourself. You can also create
your own flashcards. The app
allows offline access and can be
upgraded for extra features.
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Use a baby wipe to blot up coffee spills; it

absorbs both the liquid and the stain.

You can lift coffee stains from your clothing

by patting the spot with a towel moistened
with undiluted white vinegar just before
placing the item in the wash. For large stains,
soak the garment overnight in a solution of
3 parts vinegar to 1 part cold water before
washing.
Egg yolk
This stain remover might surprise some,
but many people swear by it. Beat an egg yolk
and work into the coffee stain with a towel for
about a minute. Rinse thoroughly with water.

How to take care of your high heels

T
heres no two way about it that high
heels ups our confidence levels and
when we walk in them we feel like we
are on the top of the world and theres no
stopping us.
For many the mere smell of a freshly
delivered shoe can enliven the minutest
desires. But it is equally important to take
care of these pretty heels as these will support
you in the long haul. So here are tips on how
to take care of those pretty heels.
By the river
Down by the river side
blew a breeze like a mystical tune
causing her hair to rufle to the rhythm...
She seemed to enjoy the company
of glistening stars
it seemed as though they were fireflies
frozen in time...
The illusion of the gumusservi on the river
made this a perfect night
First and foremost dont wear them
-Anouskha Patel regularly . Give them a rest day and opt for
a different footwear so that they can rest
and breath and be ready for tough days
battle ahead.
Send us stories, drawings, poems and other contributions A shoe closet is a great way to keep them
by your little ones along with their photographs for this safe and moist free . Invest in a good shoe
page. E-mail us at reporter@indianweekender.co.nz closet so that they stay longer and arent
affected by outside elements.
Never drive in heels . Driving in high heels
is a sure way to damage your shoes as the
pressure on your heels from driving can
cause heels or shanks to break. Wear a
flipflops while driving car.
Always keep them clean . Sweep a
condition polish over your leather shoes
from time to time using a soft cloth. And
keep your suede pairs fresh with a stiff shoe
brush. Use a suede eraser to rub away any
dried dirt or stains.
If your shoes smell bad with odor , try
sprinkling some baking soda which will
absorb the dirt and cut down the bad smell.
Remove the baking soda the following
morning with a soft cloth.
Health Tip of the Week
Its best to stretch right after
a workout, when the body
is still warm. It maximizes
joint flexibility.
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Bhagavad-Gitas answers on love

ACHARYA DAS The cultivation of such a we try that, and we always come up

L
ove is perhaps the greatest
driving force for all of us,
where we seek both to love
someone and to be loved.
The poets, song-writers, and
film-makers all make love a central
theme, that they write about, over
and over again. People are drawn to
a good love story and an emotional
love song. But what is love?
A common definition is an
intense feeling of deep affection.
And one identifiable symptom of
love in this world is when we see
a person being more concerned
for someone elses happiness than
their own.
There are people who might put
up some form of hard exterior,
pretending they arent interested in
love, but even they will come to a
point in their life where they desire
a genuine experience of love.
We can experience some level of
love or affection in this world, but
the experience we desire within
our heart cannot be completely
fulfilled in this world, with other
material personalities.
The normal progression of so-
called love is that it starts off with
great excitement and a fluttering
heart, and then as it progresses,
people often begin wishing the
relationship was giving more.
They are not completely fulfilled
in the relationship, and yet still
hold onto this ideal of finding
perfect love.
This is because it is part of
our eternal spiritual nature to
exist in the condition of perfect
spiritual love.
There are so many lonely people
in the world visiting dating websites
and going to barspeople trying
to meet each other. But everybody
brings some baggage with their
own ideas of what it is that they
want or what they expect of
someone else.
I will often advise people of the
need to appreciate the reality that
at some point in their relationship
or marriage, theyre going to be
dissatisfied with each other and
that is normal. Another person or
material personality is not going
to be able to provide the complete
fulfillment of this great spiritual
need that you have - to both love
and to be loved. Placing unrealistic
and unachievable expectations
on each other is the worst thing
that you can do for a marriage or
relationship.
It is perfectly
acceptable and
even healthy to
have relationships
founded on a less than
perfect love.
However, as eternal spirit souls
by nature, our real and eternal
need lies in re-establishing our
connection with the Supreme Soul,
the actual Lord of our heart.
If we are not able to fulfill this
natural propensity to love the
true Lord of our heart, well find
ourselves constantly seeking this
connection elsewhere.
The word yoga actually
describes a union, a relationship.
spiritual relationship of love
with the Supreme Soul is the
highest perfection of yoga. In the
Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna says:
I am the Supreme Soul, O Arjuna,
seated in the hearts of all living entities.
-Bhagavad-Gita 10.20
In order to become intimately
connected
with the Lord
who is residing
within our own
heart, it is necessary
for us to undergo a
transformative process. The
material condition is where we
live separately from the Lord who
resides within our own heart and
we become completely focused on
what we consider our life and
our self .
We chase after things in this
world thinking that we will find
some perfection here. We chase
here, we chase there; we try this,
empty-handed.
The yoga process very much
involves learning to curb that
tendency and redirecting our
search for happiness within.
The Bhagavad-Gita says:
Being freed from attachment, from fear
and anger, being fully absorbed in Me and
taking refuge in Me, many persons in the
past became purified by knowledge of Me
and thus, they all attained transcendental
love for Me.
-Bhagavad-Gita 4.10
This is the result of full spiritual
awakening. If a person has a partial
spiritual awakening, they may not come
to experience this actual condition of
transcendental love. But when one is able
to unite in love with the Supreme Soul,
they will be able to come to experience the
condition of true spiritual love.
In this condition, not only will
they love the Supreme Soul but
they will also experience genuine
love for all others, seeing them as
His children, His parts and parcels,
and individual living beings who
are all intensely loved by the
Supreme Soul.
About the author
Acharya dasis a respected
teacher of Vedic and yogic
philosophy, meditation and
kirtan, and a practitioner of the
transcendental science of Bhakti
Yoga. He has spoken about
yoga wisdom to international
audiences for over 40 years.
Acharya das is currently in
Auckland and holds regular
discourses. For more information
about these discourses, to
ask questions, visit:www.
Acharyadas.com

Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader,

numerologist, vastu and fengshui consultant based in India with a
global presence through the online channels. She is available for
consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.
com or contact at +91-11-26449898 Mobile/Whatsapp:
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Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
Despite your reservations, you will have to call a
spade a spade at work. You may take it upon yourself
to bring someone in shape on the fitness front.
Accompanying someone you click with is likely to
make your journey entertaining. You may have to
make some allowance for a greenhorn struggling to
complete something complex. Someones unkind
comments may leave a bad taste in your mouth, but
expect him or her to apologise for the same.
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20)
Travelling is likely to open many new opportunities on
the professional front. Some of you are likely to get
the courage to blow the lid off your romantic affair
and come out in the open. Those apprehensive about
travel documents can rest easy as they will manage
to undertake the journey overseas. A landed property
is likely to give good returns. Road users need to
guard against road rage.
Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)
You may change your stance on a matter at work
and it will be the right move. Chances of getting
shortchanged cannot be ruled out for some. You
are likely to squander a good opportunity on the
professional front, if you are not careful. Need is to
focus on priorities, but your heart may pull you in a
different direction. Boredom is likely to set in on the
romantic front, if excitement is not infused soon!
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21)
You may be called upon to undertake something
prestigious. A good time is foreseen at work, as the
workload seems to be minimal. You will be able to
pacify a family elder, who is upset on someone. A
most wonderful time can be expected in the company
of lover. Earning remains good and so does splurging!
Steps taken to come back in shape are likely to prove
most beneficial. Performance on the academic front
will be good.

Lucky Number- 5 / Lucky Colour- Magenta
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)
Focus may be lacking in something new that you
have started, but you will regain it soon. You are
likely to omit something important in a task given to
you and pay for it, if you are not careful. A slanging
match with spouse or a family member is a possibility.
Initial excitement of falling in love is likely to take you
to seventh heaven! You will need to give up a vice,
before it plays with your health.
Lucky Number- 17 / Lucky Colour- White
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)
You will be more than willing to participate in
something on the social front and you will get your
chance. An outing with lover is on the anvil and will
be most enjoyable. Taking a lift in somebody elses
vehicle may become necessary this week. You may
make up your mind to sell a property you own. Your
actions on the home front will be much appreciated.
A salary hike is possible, but not immediately. Health
remains satisfactory.
Lucky Number- 18 / Lucky Colour- Dark Red
Lucky Number- 2 / Lucky Colour- Deep Sky Blue
Leo (Jul 21-Aug 22)
You may need to keep some options handy on
the professional front to avoid getting stuck. A
new venture started by you will show promising
results. Businesspersons will be able to net well-
heeled clients by promoting their business in niche
segments. Gains are indicated for those playing the
stocks. Money loaned by a friend can become a life
saver for some. You may be invited to participate in
a social event.
Lucky Number- 11 / Lucky Colour- Pink
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 23)
You will get lucky in finding someone, who helps
you out in an important matter. Getting a position
of authority at work is foretold. Your shrewd moves
on the social front are likely to draw many into your
camp. Those seeking love may feel blessed, as they
are about to realise their dreams! Some previous
investments are likely to mature to make your bank
balance healthy. Renovation or changes on the home
front may be given the go ahead.
Lucky Number- 6 / Lucky Colour- Forest Green
Lucky Number- 7 / Lucky Colour- Cream
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)
You may be roped in by someone close for a job that
may not be to your liking, but little you can do about it.
There is nothing that can go wrong this week, except
things involving property. You are likely to achieve
a breakthrough on the professional front. Students
wanting a scholarship are likely to get lucky. A
function at home can keep you busy and entertained.
Love may knock at your door of those looking for it.
Lucky Number- 9 / Lucky Colour- Rose
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)
This is the time to do your bit on the family front to win
appreciation. You can feel both proud and anxious
about the profession of a family youngster. Money
comes in a steady stream and is set to improve soon.
Homemakers may feel tied to the home and yearn
for a change. Concern of lover is likely to warm your
heart. You may have to help out someone in need by
extending your resources.
Lucky Number- 3 / Lucky Colour- Yellow
Lucky Number- 4 / Lucky Colour- Off White
Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19)
You may be able to motivate someone to do what
you had desired for long. Closeness to someone is
likely to put ideas of the romantic kind in your head!
You will be thorough in whatever you undertake and
impress all with your performance. A hobby will help
some spend their time constructively. A new venture
may find support from most unexpected quarters.
Travelling with family on a vacation is on the cards.
Health remains good.
Lucky Number- 8 / Lucky Colour- Coffee
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)
It is best not to meddle in anyones personal life.
Spouse or a family member can irritate you no end.
Lovers insistence on something that you are not
prepared for can be upsetting. Check the mechanical
condition of your vehicle to avoid problems en route.
Business persons are likely to bag a few new clients.
Your financial condition is set to improve as money
from an unexpected source comes to you. Keep a
sharp eye on a family youngster.
Lucky Number- 15 / Lucky Colour- Forest Green
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AUCKL ANDS HOT TEST BOLLY WOOD STATION

Sonali Bendre: Filmmakers now

open to pushing strong content
S
he made her debut in Bollywood in 1994 with Aag and later contributed to films like Duplicate, Hum Saath Saath Hain,
Sarfarosh and Kal Ho Naa Ho. Actress Sonali Bendre, who has been in the industry for over two decades, says filmmakers
are now choosing stronger content over tried-and-tested formulae.
Asked how the industry has changed over the years, Sonali said: Things are much more professional now and much
more streamlined... There are better roles being written for women and people are now open to pushing strong content
instead of only tried-and-tested formulas.
The 42-year-old actress, who has also appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Marathi and Kannada films, says that the Indian
film industry isnt age-centric any more as things are evolving.
Things are changing, slowly and steadily... Its a great time for Indian cinema, said Sonali, who is married to
filmmaker Goldie Behl.
Asked if earlier actresses were mostly taken in films to add to the glamour quotient in films, she said: To a
great extent yes at that time it was all about the stars popularity and fan following. Today its about which
actor or actress can pull off a particular role and get into a certain character.Sonali says the industry is
re-visiting the golden era of cinema.
There used to be the black-and-white era, where strong roles were written for women and I
think we are now revisiting that golden era of cinema, added the actress, who welcomed late pop
legend Michael Jackson on his arrival in India in a traditional Maharashtrian nauvari sari in
1996.Sonali has started a book club on social media and she says she did so to encourage the
habit of reading. Talking about her book club, she said: I used to be a voracious reader and
then I never found the time. In todays age, everything is digital. We are constantly on our
phones or in front of the television; so we no longer take the time to just sit with ourselves...
I started this club to encourage the habit of reading.
The Diljale actress has also penned a parenting book titled The Modern Gurukul:
My Experiments with Parenting. Apart from her, several Bollywood personalities
like Rishi Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna and Shilpa Shetty, among others, have tried their
hands at writing.
Does she see actors turning into authors as a trend?
I think a lot of people have interesting stories to tell; so its really wonderful that
everyone is penning their stories and experiences, Sonali said.
Sonali was last seen on the silver screen in 2013 in a special appearance in Once Upon
A Time in Mumbai Dobaara!. She was later seen on the small screen in shows like Indias
Got Talent, Indias Best Dramebaazand Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye.
Whats keeping her away from the big screen?
I was busy bringing up my son and looking after our home, and now that I have the
time, Im open to exploring roles if the content is great and the character is interesting.
Hadnt really thought of it until now but am open to the idea of getting back on the
big screen, she said.

Im work in progress: Prateik on battle with drug addiction RGV takes dig at National Film Awards
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rateik Babbar has come to terms with all the impression and that is why I wanted people to know averick filmmaker
complications of his life, and says he has fought about the downfall of my life. I wanted to tell them this Ram Gopal Varma Stuntmen should get
the demons of substance abuse. But the actor happened to me and I am not perfect. made snide remarks equal respect at award
says he is still work in progress, and wants to write a Prateik, son of late actress Smita Patil and actor- at National Film Awards, saying shows: Akshay Kumar

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book about his struggle to inspire people who are going politician Raj Babbar, started his acting career with a superstar Aamir Khans decision to tunt artists and
through the same. The actor said that his fans were small but noticeable role in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na in skip all award events points out at choreographers should be
under the impression that he was leading a happy 2008. He followed up his act with films like Dhobi Ghat, the losing relevance of the system accorded as much respect as
life, and were unaware about the dark truth of his Dum Maaro Dum and Ekk Deewana Tha. His last release in India. heroes at every award ceremony,
life. And that is the reason he decided to talk about it in came in 2013 with Issaq.Prateik says his perspective The director, who often gets actor Akshay Kumar said.
public.He says the guilt of being an addict yet having towards life has changed after the sabbatical and embroiled in controversies due to Introducing a
unconditional love from people with all aspirations and struggle. There was a lot of time to introspect and his remarks, tweeted that Aamir special insurance
hope from him was killing him. The actor came out in resurrect. There is new direction, drive for life. doesnt care to be measured by any scheme for all
the open about substance abuse in April last year, and Prateik, who also made headlines for his relationship Indian award committee including stunt artistes
has maintained his distance from drugs and alcohol for with Amy Jackson and its after-effects, asserted that he National (Film Awards).He working in
over a year now. is work in progress. posted: Fact that Aamir khan, the Hindi film
There was a part of my life that people didnt know Its a full time job trying to be at peace in my greatest filmmaker of India does industry, he
about. All these years, people, fans and admirers saw not attend any award said: I am a
life, trying to be a better person and be best in every
me in a certain way as a good actor, a happy guy. But events including stuntman first
way I can be, be a good brother, be a good actor and a
that wasnt the case. I wasnt happy, I wasnt being National Award before an actor.
good human being.The actor, who will soon make his speaks about
good to myself. I was a heavy addict. It was a huge For 10 years, I worked as a
Bengali debut with Auroni Taukhon, also expressed his those events.
problem, Prateik said stuntman in Hindi film industry
plans to write a book about the struggle.
He added: I wanted the At the before getting the opportunity
While Prateik is interested in the idea of penning a 64th National of acting.
fans and admirers to know book about his struggle with drugs, he says revisiting Film Awards So I know how stuntmen risks
that side of my life. I didnt the dark days will be troublesome. announcement
want them to have their lives to earn their bread. I
But I have found my peace with it. I earlier this month, know what it takes to risk their
any false There have fought back the evils. I have come the Best Actor honour lives to entertain us.
was a to terms with all the complications of went to Akshay Kumar for Hindi So I think they should get equal
lot of time to my life. It will be difficult to revisit the movie Rustom, leaving much of respect even at the award shows
introspect and moments but I think it will also give a Bollywood wondering why movies for their work.
resurrect. There sense of relief that I have come out of like Dangal and Aligarh were left The actor along with renowned
is new direction, it, and that I have come out as winner. out. It is being speculated that cardiac surgeon, Dr Ramakanta
drive for life Aamirs work in Dangal was not Panda of Asia Heart Institute,
taken into consideration because announced the insurance scheme
he doesnt attend any award that covers around 380 stunt
functions.Kashmiri girl Zaira artists between the age of 18 to 55
Wasim was named as the Best with a death compensation of Rs
Supporting Actress for Dangal.
10 lakhs.
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Baahubali
Subhash Ghai has done a lot for
the industry, says Simi Garewal
S
imi Garewal, who is still
remembered for her negative

has given Indian filmmakers character in Subhash Ghais

Karz, says that the filmmaker has

license to go big: Rana done a lot for this industry.

Subhash sir is so talented and

A
ctor Rana Daggubati, who awaits the release of he has done alot for the industry.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, believes the success of Starting with direction, then
S.S. Rajamoulis Baahubali as a franchise has given starting Mukta Arts Productions
Indian filmmakers the faith and confidence to go big. and now Whistling Woods for
children who want to
I think Baahubali has proved it that when youre
learn film making. Its
making a film for the entire nation, it is bigger than any
His contribution nostalgic for
film made in one language. You could be a filmmaker
to this industry is
sitting in Madurai and if you have a great superhero all of us to come
tremendous and
film to make, you have the faith and confidence to together and to know
appreciable, said
make your film because theres a country of audience Simi who was that the craze of the
to watch it, Rana said. Does he feel there is sudden present at the re- movie is still so warm
urge to make bigger films, especially after the premiere of the between the audience
announcement of Mohanlal-starrer multilingual cult classic starring is really over-
film The Mahabharata, to be made on a budget of Rs Rishi Kapoor and whelming.
1000 crore? Tina Munim along
I think it is amazing filmmakers have started to with Rishi and Ghai. It Rishi revealed that he was very
think big. Baahubali has given them the license feels good to see that still people apprehensive about picturising one
to go big, he said. are loving our film and even after song which went to become one of
In Baahubali franchise, Rana plays a fictional seeing the movie so many times on the biggest chart-busters.
character Bhallaladeva, who locks horns TV, they have still come to theatres
When the song Dard-e-Dil was
over an ancient kingdom with his brother to watch the film, she added.
being shot, I was busy finding a
Amarendra Baahubali, played by Prabhas. Ghai said: Its nostalgic for all
choreographer on the set. Subhash
Asked if he finds surprising that a negative of us to come together and to know
that the craze of the movie is still Ghai came and said he will
character vis--vis all the positive ones he
has played so far has won him nation- so warm between the audience is choreograph the song. Initially that
wide recognition, he said: Its a Rs really overwhelming. made me little worried as he was
450 crore war film and it will give you Asked about his memories of a director of an action film and
far greater visibility. the film, he said: It was a tough this was a love song. But Subhashji
It is the biggest film in the job convincing both the actors. assured me that he will re-shoot
country and even if I played any It took me 2 months to convince the song if i dont like it. Now
other character, it would have Simi ji and few weeks to convince I am pleased to tell you that the
given me the same visibility. This is Rishi sahab. It was a tough job as final version you see in the film
franchise cinema which is far bigger my image was that of an action was picturised by Subhash Ghai,
than any film that I have been part of film director and Karz was a without any choreographers,
so far, he explained. musical screenplay. he revealed.
Rana, known for being part of films such as Leader,
Dum Maaro Dum and Department, says he has always
been on the lookout for projects that transcended
Sonakshi can do things I never
regional boundaries. could: Shatrughan Sinha
V
Baahubali helped me explore new avenues across eteran actor and politician
borders. It has given us so much strength that even Shatrughan Sinha says
while sitting in Hyderabad, we could think of that by acting in Noor his
making a huge franchise-based film that will be daughter and actress Sonakshi
lapped up by the entire nation. It has taught me to Sinha has proved that she can do
take content to wherever I want, he said, adding I things that he never could.
the experience of working on the countrys think Shatrughan doesnt watch all the
biggest film helped him to understand and Baahubali has films of his daughter. But he did see
portray a character better. proved it that when her latest release Noor and he cant
It is because of the experience of working youre making a film stop raving about her performance.
with finer actors and a highly talented director. for the entire nation, I speak not as a father but
Everything I have learnt from both the parts of it is bigger than any as a co-artiste. And while I am
the film will reflect on whatever I choose to do film made in one supposedly a great actor, she has
next, he said. language proved she can do things I never
Baahubali: The Beginning had a phenomenal could. I can happily say Sonakshi
run at the box office. It ended up as one of the Sinha has managed to make a very easy. I think this is Sonakshis best
biggest grossers of Indian cinema. Is there a sense difficult part look easy. Its not easy performance since Lootera I had
of nervousness ahead of the release of Baahubali 2, been bowled over by my daughter
to play someone so sloppy and so
considering part one was a huge hit in Lootera. Again, I am impressed by
full of herself, said Shatrughan,
It is the same story audiences are going to watch after confessing that he watched his what she has done in Noor.
two years. Its the continuation of what happened at the It was superstar Salman
daughters performance nervously.
end of first part. When we were making part one, we didnt Khan who had predicted
realise how big it will become and where it will take us, Rana Directed by Sunhil Sippy, Noor
is based on Saba Imtiazs novel Sonakshis stardom.
said. The fact that it has become a brand and has been accepted
Karachi, Youre Killing Me!. During Dabangg, Salman had
even internationally, gives you so much more strength to make a
greater part two. As I watched her performance said Sonakshi will be such a big
I thought she would slip up and star that every girl in the audience
Ultimately, everything that we have made in this film is bigger than
stumble. But Sonakshi kept the would want to be like her. Now in
the first part, he added. Talking about Baahubali 2, Rana said things
character going on an even graph Noor, she plays such an aspirational
got easier while working on this project. When we were doing the first
part, it was our first attempt in the war genre and everything was new to even when the character was character. She portrays the
us. None of us even knew how everything that we are shooting will look in making one mistake after another. uncertainties of a young city girl
the end with visual effects. I applaud Sonakshis performance trying to find her bearings with
There were challenges every single day and it was a struggle to because as an actor I know how such sensitivity. Every working girl
address them, Rana said.Though part two was a physically taxing difficult her role is, said the would identify with her.
film in every which way, what we did here was we didnt make the same proud father. The proud father laments the
mistakes we made in part one. We had bigger budget to shoot, thanks to Does he see a growth in fact that Sonakshi is not in Mumbai
the success of first part, he said. her performance? to enjoy her success.
Baahubali 2, which also stars Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Oh yes! The kind of roles. To She is with Salman doing the
Tamannaah Bhatia, Sathyaraj and Ramya Krishnan, is slated for bring so much dignity into the role world concerts. We are really proud
worldwide release on Friday, April 28. of such a clumsy character is not of her.
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