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Phil Goff
Mayor of Auckland

I would like to express my best wishes to Aucklands Indian

community as you celebrate Indias 71st Independence Day.
This is an important time of year - a time of celebration and
acknowledgement. In particular we acknowledge those who led India to
independence, foremost of whom was Mohandas Gandhi: a man whose vision
inspired and continues to inspire us with his commitment not only to independence
but also peaceful activism, social justice and a world without conflict.
We also celebrate Indias rich culture and proud history reaching back five
millennia. India is the worlds largest democracy, and it has fought to protect its
democracy in the face of many challenges. It is a nation which has grown its
economy and is on the path to becoming a leading economic and political power.
I join with you in celebrating Indias 70th anniversary as a modern, independent
nation, and thank the members of the Indian community for your enormous
contribution to Auckland and to New Zealand.

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As your new Labour MP, I thank
you for your support and look
forward to being a strong voice for
our community.
To contact my office, please call
09 624 2278 or email:
michael.wood@parliament.govt.nz

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi Michael Wood

Michael Woo
National Party List MP MP for New Zealand Labour Party MP for Mt Rosk
Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities

This week we celebrate the 71stIndian Independence Day, and on

70th Independence Day Celebrations behalf of the Labour Party I pass on my warm congratulations to the
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India and Pakistan celebrate their 70th year of Independence this year. Kiwi-Indian community.
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As a New Zealander of Indian decent I am proud of the many achievements that
my country of birth has achieved over the years. I also feel honoured and humbled
to represent my community in New Zealand Parliament.
New Zealand and India have a positive relationship, both in the past and present.
We have much in common- we share language, commonwealth heritage, and of
course, a love of cricket. Importantly, both countries continue to build on this as we
seek economic, political and trade partnerships with each other.
On 15th August this year I moved a motion in the New Zealand Parliament to
congratulate the Republic of India and Pakistan on Independence Day. I take this
opportunity to greet our communities as we celebrate our 70th Independence Day.
The struggle for Indian Independence was one of the most momentous events of the
Twentieth Century. As well as celebrating the birth of a great nation, we also reflect
on the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and others who strove for a free and
independent India.
Seventy years later, India takes her place as the worlds largest democracy and a
true global player. Kiwi-Indians can be proud.
Jai Hind!

Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Candidate for Maungakiekie
New Zealand Labour Party
Dr Parmjeet Parmar
National Party List MP

Congratulations to the land of my birth and to my fellow Indian New Zealanders

I extend my hearty congratulations to the Government of India,
Indian High Commission to New Zealand and the Indian community
in New Zealand and all around the world on the joyous occasion of India's
Independence Day anniversary.
As an Indian Born New Zealander, I am very proud of the progress that India has
made since its independence. The credit goes to thos courageous men and women
who made India an Independent country back in 1947.
I pay homage to those millions of people who fought for India's Independence, for if
they didn't, our growth as a nation and ethnicity would not be where it is today.
I hope you have had a great day with family, friends and the community celebrating
this occasion!
as we celebrate 70 years of Indian independence!
On this day we pay tribute to the men and women from across India who fought for
what they believed in and those who gave up their lives to achieve independence.
We celebrateone of the oldest and richest civilisations in the worldthat continues to
make her mark on the global stage today.
We also celebratethe Kiwi Indian communitys economic, social and cultural
contributions in New Zealand.
Our strength lies in our diversity both as Indians and New Zealanders.
Happy Indian Independence day 2017!

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Bhartiya Samaj celebrates I-Day

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its Independence Day celebrations on
the 71st anniversary of Indias freedom this
week. Held at the Shirdi Sai Temple Hall in
Onehunga on Sunday, August 13, the event
attracted more than 800 people.
The events popularity is growing every year:
community members, community leaders,
children, senior citizens and members of
parliament graced the Sunday morning event.
The morning commenced with the hoisting
of the Indian national flag inside the hall by

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As is customary, the national anthem was
followed by a dhol musical performance, and

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The cultural performance had children
Contact Jitu Patel and Vamsi Peravali as young as five dancing on the stage led by
their mentors. Seniors at the event gave some
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A poetry recitation followed this by Sarla,
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Tricolour lights up iconic

Auckland Museum on Indian I-Day

RIZWAN MOHAMMAD The event began with the Indian national anthem with four
Indian students from the University of Auckland waving the

T
he Auckland War Memorial Museum on Tuesday,
August 15 lit up in the colours of the Indian flag
to commemorate the 71st anniversary of Indias
independence.
Lighting up the museum in in the colours of the Indian flag
was an initiative of the High Commission of India in New
Zealand which earlier in the day hoisted the Indian flag in
Wellington.
Excited to see the iconic building in tricolour, hundreds
braved the winds and the cold weather and flocked to the
Auckland War Memorial Museum grounds from 5 p.m. More
than 1200 Kiwi-Indians including children, seniors, students
and community leaders attended.
flags in the background. National List MP Kanwaljit Bakshi
and Labour Party MP Phil Twyford attended the event.
The cultural performances lined up added an extra flavour
to the celebrations with the tricolour-bathed museum
building providing an alluring backdrop. A medley of dance
performances by students of the University of Auckland
Indian Society, gidda performance by Golden Girls group of
Woman Care Trust, and bhangra by Virasat Girls regaled the
audience. The live singing performance by Rahul Vyas and
Darshit wooed the audience.
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SANDEEP SINGH Ms Ardern, demonstrating her ability to

L
abour puts focus on imparting life- relate to many with a marked ease, a quality
skills such as driving and budgeting that has been singly identified as responsible
lessons for school leaving youths. for Labours turnaround in the latest polls,
Party leader Jacinda Ardern made the policy answered a few questions from students on
announcement on Monday morning at Kelston issues of homelessness and pay equity to speak
Girls College, amidst loud cheers and warm more about Labours vision for New Zealand.
reception from enthusiastic school students to
clearly suggest that she was a hit among them.
Labour will give school leavers the practical
skills and knowledge they need for adult life
with a new School Leavers Toolkit, Jacinda
Ardern said.
Labours School Leavers Toolkit will help
students learn to drive, understand practical
budgeting, be equipped with workplace skills,
and learn how our political system operates
through civics education at school. Every
secondary school will be resourced to provide
these courses.
Some schools, iwi, and community groups
provide this kind of education alongside the
core curriculum with great results, but the
approach is ad hoc and varies across the country.
Labour will ensure the toolkit is available for
all students, Ms Ardern said.
The school Leavers Toolkit will complement
the core curriculum and is envisaged to costing
up to $50 million a year.
In addition to this Labour is also seeking to
professionalise careers advice and integrating
it into learning, which means that every high
school will have a trained, skilled career advice
teaching staff. This will cost an additional $30
million a year.
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Election 2017 Voting is Easy

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or most people, it only takes
five minutes to vote at election
time. Thats how long it takes
to be given a ballot paper, go behind
a screen, make two ticks, and put
the paper in a ballot box. Job done.
Theres a bit of thinking that goes
into how a person votes, but actually
voting is easy.
The 2017 General Election will
be held in September when New
Zealanders decide who will represent
them in Parliament for the next three
years. The MPs and Parties who
are elected will make decisions that
affect voters everyday lives, for
example how schools and hospitals
are run.
In New Zealand, we are lucky
to have free and fair elections and
the democratic right to vote, says
the Electoral Commissions Chief
Electoral Officer, Alicia Wright.
Everyone has a reason to vote and
should make their voice heard.
To be eligible to enrol and vote
a person must be 18 years old or
older, be a New Zealand Citizen or
permanent resident, and have lived
in New Zealand for one year or more
continuously at some point.
People can enrol to vote right
up until 22 September, but cant
enrol on election day itself, which
is Saturday 23 September. Voters
who have moved house since the last
election need to fill out an enrolment
form to make sure they are enrolled
at the right address.
The 2017 General
Election will be held
in September when
New Zealanders
decide who will
represent them in
Parliament for the
next three years.
Those enrolled by 23 August will
receive an EasyVote pack in the
mail before the election. The pack
includes lists of candidates and
parties and the locations of voting
places, as well as an EasyVote card
which makes voting quicker on
the day. Voters who enrol after 23
August will need to fill in a form
and cast a special vote which takes a
bit longer.
To enrol or update details on the
electoral roll, visit www.elections.
org.nz. Enrolment forms are also
available at PostShops, by calling
0800 36 76 56, or texting a name and
address to 3676.
Early voting, called advance
voting, starts on 11 September.
People dont need a reason to vote
in advance and its an easy option
for people who will be working
or away on election day, Saturday
23 September.
New Zealands electoral system
is called MMP, or Mixed Member
Proportional. Under MMP, each
voter has two votes, a party vote
and an electorate vote. The party
vote largely decides the total number
of seas each political party gets in
Parliament. Parties with a bigger
share of the party vote will get more
seats in Parliament. The electorate
vote decides who will represent each
electorate, or area.
When a voter goes into
a voting place they will be
given one ballot paper. It
will have a list of political
parties on one side and a
list of local candidates on
the other. Voters need to
place a tick by the name of
the political party of their
choice and a tick by the name of the
candidate they would most like to
represent their local area.
Theres time between now and the
election to work out which party and
local candidate you want to vote for,
says Alicia Wright. A good place to
start is by talking to your friends and
family about whats important to you
and your community.
Over the next few weeks there
will be lots of news reports about the
parties and candidates and what they
stand for, says Ms Wright. Have
a look at their websites, or attend a
local candidate meeting. Therell
also be online tools appearing soon
like On the Fence and Vote Compass
that can help you decide.
The important thing is to get
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Nats respond to Kiwi-Indian communitys
demand for tougher punishment
SANDEEP SINGH
T
he National Party has
become the first political
party in the run up to this
election to respond to the Kiwi-
Indian communitys long standing
demand of tougher punishments
against violent youth offenders.
The Indian Weekender election
special issue Verdict 2017 on July
21, had raised a direct question with
all major political parties in the
fray in this election Do we need
tougher punishments to control rising
crime and aggravated robberies?
On April 3, earlier this year,
The Indian Weekender had carried
a story on the coverage of the
meeting on law and order between
community representatives and
Associate Minister for Justice with
the headline Take back control of
our town centres in South Auckland,
community urges Police.
The story had voiced concerns
of members of the community and
received a cautious nod from many
Police officers attending the meeting
that lately town centres, particularly
from South Auckland, had been taken
over by gangs of young offenders.
In response to that as it were,
the National Party announced an
offending youth policy this morning
at Mt Roskill, Auckland, promising
tougher punishments for hardened
youth offenders, which includes
military style boot camp, holding
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Prime Minister Bill English making the policy announcement
parents to account and sending
serious re-offenders over 14 to the
adult court system.
The Indian Weekender has long
been vocal and passionate about
raising issues around aggravated
robberies, crime, and general law
and order, affecting small business
owners and their families within the
Kiwi-Indian community.
The question of tougher
punishments for violent youth
offenders that The Indian Weekender
believes is a paramount concern
for the community and had arisen
following a spate of violent attacks
and assaults on dairy owners and
small business owners since the
beginning of this year.
It seems that the National Party
is the first political party to have
responded proactively to the
demands raised by many in ethnic
communities, including The Indian
Weekender.
However, it will be interesting
to see if the parties in opposition,
especially the Jacinda Ardern led
revamped Labour Party will also
come up with a new policy of its
own on youth offending an issue
that has been hurting the Kiwi-Indian
community hard lately. Or will it be
the business as usual approach?
To be fair, even the National Party
took a long time in waking up from
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their slumber and accepting that
youth offending is an important issue
that requires immediate action and
the current youth justice system was
not dis-incentivising most violent
and hardened young offenders in
New Zealand.
Prime Minister Bill English led
a battery of Ministers including
Deputy Prime Minister and Police
Minister Paula Bennett, Minister
for Justice Amy Adams, Associate
youth crime rate drop 31 per cent.
Minister for Justice Mark Mitchell,
to suggest that the policy had been
prepared by taking various factors
into consideration including efficacy
of youth justice system in bringing a
positive change in the lives of these
violent offenders.
We want New Zealanders to be
safe in their homes, at work, and on
the streets, so we will introduce a
$60 million package over four years
that will deal with the most violent
and recidivist young offenders more
seriously, to reduce reoffending,
Justice Minister Amy Adams said,
while announcing the policy.
The dairy owners and the small
business owners in the Kiwi-Indian
community all around the country,
but in particularly in Auckland, who
have borne the brunt of violence
at the hands of the perpetrators of
aggravated robberies and violent
crimes, have long been demanding
tougher deterrent punishment.
Katrina Bungard
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Some 60-70 of the total 150
violent offenders identified by the
law enforcement agencies in line
to receive these newly introduced
tougher punishments were in
Auckland was an endorsement of
the strong voice being raised by The
Indian Weekender about the need for
tougher punishments.
Our youth justice system works
well for the vast majority of young
offenders, and our relentless focus
on reducing crime has seen the
However there remains a small
group of around 150 young people
who continue to commit large
numbers of serious offences,
Nationals Justice spokesperson
Amy Adams said.
Key Features of the Policy
Create a new category - Young
Serious Offenders (YSO)
Give police and judges more
powers to detain YSOs
Setting up a Military style boot
camp - defence-led Junior Training
Academy based at the Waiouru
Training Camp.
Those who fail to complete their
time at the academy will serve a
commensurate adult sentence of
imprisonment instead (in the adult
court system).
Allowing Police to issue instant
infringement notices to parents
of children under 14 walking
the streets without supervision
between12a.m. and 5a.m.
 10 VERDICT 2017 - SPECIAL FEATURE
National will be hard on young
offenders in the community
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
National Party List MP
T I
he Government is working hard to reduce
crime and keep our communities safe.
Our relentless focus on reducing crime
has seen youth crime rates reduce by 31 per cent
since June 2011. And the number of young people
aged between 10 and 16 appearing in court is
down 60 per cent since 2007.
However, we want to do more to target the
small, hardened group of young people who
commit large numbers of violent and serious
offences to get them off our streets, out of our
communities, and into a programme that will help
them to lead better lives.
That is why Nationals election policy includes
a $60 million package over four years targeting
these young people who have committed serious
and violent crimes.
We know that adult prison is not effective for
these offenders; it just enables them to make
criminal contacts and develop their skills. Instead,
our package proposes a $30 million defence-led,
12-month Junior Training Academy programme at
Waioru Training Camp.
It will remove these young people from bad
influences and the ability to cause more harm in
our communities. And puts them in an environment
where the military provides structure, leadership,
and wider support to help them transition back
into the community.
Most young offenders have few good role
models and therefore the freedom to commit
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serious crimes. That is why Nationals policy will
also focus on holding negligent parents to account
and incentivising local community groups to work
with our at-risk youth and address the underlying
drivers of criminal behaviour.
This policy will complement our half-a-billion
boost to police funding announced earlier this
year. The Safer Communities package enables
police to put more time, effort, and resources into
working with at-risk individuals and communities.
Police are partnering with the Ministry of
Education to support more young people to re-
engage in education. And Budget 2017 includes
a further $13.9 million to provide mentoring
services, and behavioural and family therapy for
youth offenders.
Were here to make a difference. National will
continue our focus on keeping New Zealanders
safe by cracking down on serious offenders and
helping steer our young people onto a more
productive path.
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Political point scoring
makes for poor policy
and to achieve that we need to implement
policy that will actually reduce offending
and not resort to politicking. Boot camps
Priyanca Radhakrishnan were reinstated by a National government
in 2009. According to the Prime Ministers
Labour Party candidate
for Maungakiekie Chief Science Advisor Peter Gluckmanin a
2011 report, there was no evidence that boot
t has been said that the definition of camps were working.
insanity is doing the same thing over So the experts - and a Minister in this
and over again butexpecting different very Government - have no faith that boot
results. Boot camps were tried for 21 camps will actually work to reduce youth
years known as Corrective Training offending or reoffending. Yet again, in an
-and scrapped when evidence from the election year it has been trotted out as the
Corrections Department showed that the answer to youth crime.
reoffending rate of those who had attended We all know that rising crime is a hot
the boot camps was somewhere between 92 issue, especially within our Indian and
and 95 per cent. Chinese communities. Everyone agrees
Boot camps have already proven to be that it needs to be addressed. However,
a colossal failure. According to former we need measures that will actually work.
Principal Youth Court judge Andrew Some within our communities have called
Becroft, boot camps for young offenders for harsher punishments. Unfortunately,
was arguably the least successful sentence there is little credible evidence that a
in the Western world. He argued that it punitive approach actually works. Instead,
didnt change behaviours but just made international evidence indicates that we
them healthier, fitter, faster burglars should be addressing the underlying risk
who were harder to catch. Even Social factors that lead young people to crime,
Development Minister Anne Tolley said, as making sure offenders are caught and
recently as last month, that boot camps have investing in community policing to make a
not been particularly effective. sustainable dent in crime statistics.
Yet, every time there is public debate The Governments reintroduction of boot
about increasing levels of crime, the camps is not evidence-based policy. Its
National Party trots out boot camps as a an example of blatant vote-bank politics
solution and coincidentally, they often - political point scoring at the expense of
tend to be in election years. In 2005, there our collective safety. I have faith that our
was a push by them to reinstate boot camps. community cannot be quite so easily bought.
Then Justice Minister, Phil Goff pointed to Next month, lets vote for a government
evidence that boot camps dont work. He that will actually bring crime down. Lets
was firm that we all want a safer society vote for change. Lets do this.
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 12 VERDICT 2017 - SPECIAL FEATURE
Migrants exploitation has to stop National Govt to be blamed
Roshan Nauhria
Leader, New Zealand
Peoples Party
I
t seems almost every week there is another story
in the news about student and migrant worker
exploitation. And despite all the outrage and TV
cameras, our government seems quite happy to keep
shoving it under the rug. Well, Im not sure if Bill
English has noticed, but there is a stinking pile of
rubbish under that rug now and we can no longer keep
ignoring it.
Migrant and student workers are being exploited
by employers and educational institutions while the
government turns a blind eye. How many more news
stories is it going to take for the message to get across
that the system is broken and needs to be fixed.
One of our immigration policies we are committed
to implementing is to make all students and education
providers work through Licensed Immigration Advisers.
The current system of completely unregulated and
unlicensed Education Consultants has been recently
An exercise in futility
Mahesh Bindra
NZ First List MP
K
irpan Authorisation Bill currently in the ballot is
under the name of Mr Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
MP. He has gone on record saying that he has
been carrying a ceremonial Kirpan into the parliament
and through airports for the last nine years without a
problem. That being the case, we see no reason or need
for this Bill. Bill English has, probably in his misplaced
enthusiasm, announced that the said Bill would be
passed if National is able to form the next government.
According to a noted Sikh scholar in New Zealand
Sardar Veerpal Singh, Chairman of Sikh Centre
New Zealand, Sikhs can carry out all their religious
exposed as entirely corrupt. Although, if we are all
honest, this isnt a revelation to anyone. The 15 per cent
kickbacks these education providers are passing onto
these so-called consultants is blatant corruption.
Licensed Immigration Advisors on the other hand
are highly skilled, regulated professionals that uphold
the highest of standards. They are trusted by our
government to help people become Permanent Residents
and ultimately citizens of New Zealand. Who better to
help students make the best, informed decisions about
studying in our beautiful country with the possibility of
becoming a permanent resident them self.
Myself and the New Zealand Peoples Party are
committed to helping students and migrant workers
who find themselves in difficult situations. We dont do
this for votes, we do this because it is the right thing
to do. I would like to personally invite ANYONE
who feels they are being taken advantage of by their
employer or education provider to contact me directly.
Come see me at the office or give me a call. If you are
being taken advantage of by your employer or school I
will help you. You will be treated as a human being and
with the utmost discretion.
obligations including carrying a ceremonial Kirpan,
in pursuance of New Zealand Bill of Rights Act
(NZBORA).
That being the case, we see no need for this legislation.
Of course, the promoters of this Bill would still like to
make this an issue because this is the only way they can
be seen as being doing something for the community.
It is only a poor attempt at garnering votes of an
unsuspecting community, and then there is a real danger
of dividing the Kiwi-Indian community on religious
lines. I think our politicians should have better scruples,
stronger ethics and more honesty.
Some Sikh scholars and organisations have expressed
their keenness to meet with Mr Peters, and he has agreed
to have an open discussion with them.
Im looking forward to being of assistance in
organising this meeting.
Bill English and National are building on
the successes of the last few years with
a clear plan to keep delivering more
for all New Zealanders and ensure
everyone has the chance to succeed.
We need to maintain our focus on growing the economy so we can continue to create
more jobs and higher incomes and provide support for hard-working families.
We will continue to invest heavily in infrastructure for our growing country and
continue record investments in public services that are delivering 10% more police
staff across New Zealand, a much-needed pay rise for 50,000 care and support
workers, more life-saving drugs and bowel screening, more classrooms
and more special needs support.
Sticking to Nationals strong, consistent economic plan
is the only way we can do more for you and your family.
Friday, August 18, 2017 The Indian Weekender
for migrants' woes
In the current New Zealand
labour market, many professions
are undervalued, under paid and,
Raj Pardeep Singh importantly, understaffed. Hence, it
Green Party candidate
makes no sense to consider the term
of skilled worker on the measure of
someones skill is actually the level of
T
he National government has potential income they can earn.
made major changes to the These new immigration changes
New Zealand Immigration have a number of short comings.
policy promising changes designed Therefore, many migrant workers are
currently distressed and disappointed
to better manage immigration and
on these changes. I believe that these
improve the long-term labour market current changes will not bring positive
contribution of temporary and contribution to the New Zealand
permanent migration. Labour Market as more and more
Three remuneration thresholds are skilled workers will not be attracted
toward work in New Zealand once
playing a pivotal role on this policy
and these new amendments to the they know that life is temporary or
very short.
immigration policy will ensure return
The current National Government
of low salaried (low-skilled) migrant
should have made these new
employees back to their mother
immigration changes without
countries. New changes suggest three
prejudice. On the whole, the current
main remuneration thresholds as low
government seems to have failed on
skilled, mid skilled and high skilled.
implementing its new changes to New
The mid skilled category requires the
New Zealand median income between Zealands immigration policy.
of $ 41,538 to $73,299 a year. The The Green Party considers family as
the most valuable part of our lives and
high skilled category requires the New
Zealand median income of $73,299 are favourable to family reunion and
or more a year. Consequently, the parents visa.
migrant workers who come under the We will promise to assure a better
lower remuneration threshold (under and fair immigration policy, not only
$41,538 per annum) may lose most to improve the long-term labour
of the privileges such as obtaining a market contribution, but also to
work visa for the spouse and domestic improve the ultimate quality of life
right for their children as was the case in New Zealand under a progressive
previously. Green government.
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ACT stands against Winston
Peters racist attack against
Sikhs freedom of religion
Winston Peters has yet again displayed ignorance of
modern New Zealand when he attacked Sikhs pursuit to
carry a kirpan, a ceremonial religious dagger in public
places and workplaces, says David Seymour.

Winston yearns for the time Indians belonged in

the corner dairy; in modern New Zealand, the Indian
community is an important part of the economy,
society, and culture.

ACT will ensure that in the next Parliament, we will

ensure a bill is passed to allow Sikhs to wear the
kirpan in public.

As a Sikh, this is an attack my freedom of religion.

Anyone who cant tell the difference between a 2 metre
long lethal weapon and a 10 centimetre ceremonial
ornament needs to properly educate and inform
themselves, says ACT candidate, Bhupinder Singh

The kirpan is a symbol of religion and article of faith

for a baptised Sikh, and part of the statutory code of
practice to carry the 5Ks (Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kacchaira,
and Kirpan).

Mahesh Bindra should have properly informed Winston

of our religion and symbol and has failed as both ethics
spokesperson and truly representing our community
before making uneducated statements.

Bhupinder Singh

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 14 VERDICT 2017 - SPECIAL FEATURE Friday, August 18, 2017 The Indian Weekender

Community incensed over Winston Peterss attempt

to drive wedge between NZ Sikhs and Hindus
SANDEEP SINGH such as Canada, the United Kingdom,

T
he Kiwi-Indian community
is incensed over Winston
Peters latest jab seen as
driving a wedge between Sikhs and
Hindus in New Zealand.
Winston Peters recently derided
Nationals promise to the Sikh
community to amend the law
for allowing Sikhs to wear the
ceremonial Kirpan in New Zealand if
re-elected to power.
If Sikhs can do this as part of
their customs, then what do we say
to Maori who want to carry their
traditional weapon a taiaha, or
perhaps a Hindu who wants to carry
a trident, their traditional three-
pronged spear, Mr Peters said.
This is being seen as Mr Peters
attempt at creating an erroneous
divide between the Sikh and Hindu
communities on the pretext of
practising their respective cultural
beliefs.
Vinod Kumar, President of the
Hindu Council of New Zealand has
refuted that Hindus in New Zealand
have any such aspirations.
I can confirm that Hindus in
New Zealand do not have any such
aspirations to carry a trident, Mr
Kumar told The Indian Weekender.
Selva Ramasami, a key leader
of Wellingtons Hindu community
and an integral part of the team
currently engaging with the Law
Commission and the Maori Select
to carry the Kirpan, Mr Ramasami
also incensed with the fictitious idea
that a trident needed to be carried by
NZ First leader Winston Peters
To say that the accepting Kirpan in a file photo
Hindus will be
demanding to Committee for the Hindu cultural
need for respectfully dispersing
carry the trident
ashes of their departed loved ones
is an unfounded in open water was also critical of the
exaggeration imaginary demand being imposed on
of the cultural the Hindus of New Zealand.
To say that the Hindus will be
requirement for demanding to carry the trident is
Hindus an unfounded exaggeration of the
cultural requirement for Hindus.
The Hindu community has
always been very respectful toward
the cultural need of our Sikh brothers
told The Indian Weekender.
Similarly, Pandit Acharya Ajay
Tiwari of Sanskrit Yoga & Jyotish
Trust, a renowned scholar of the
Vedas the revered Hindu texts was
any ordinary Hindu follower.
The Trident is an important
symbol for Hindus to be used
to remove ones ignorance
and arrogance.
Only Lord Shiva, who epitomises
supreme knowledge and conquering
of ones ignorance, is entitled to carry
a Trident, Pandit Tiwari asserted.
Such a ploy of playing Hindus
against Sikhs is unheard of even in
India the land from where these
two religious communities trace
their origins.
Even globally, wherever Sikh
communities have lobbied for
gaining acceptability of the Sikh
Kirpan in public spaces in countries
Australia and others, no Hindu group
has threatened to veto or diminish
that demand with their own demand
of carrying a trident.
In that regard, Mr Peters would
have gained a unique notoriety of
driving wedges between these two
close knit communities.
This is all the more surprising since
Peters New Zealand First party has
one Kiwi-Indian MP in its caucus,
Mahesh Bindra, who takes pride in
representing both these communities
Sikhism and Hinduism.
Mahesh Bindra should have
properly informed Mr Peters of our
religion and symbol and has failed as
both ethics spokesperson and truly
representing our community before
making uneducated statements,
ACT Party candidate Bhupinder
Singh said, speaking to The Indian
Weekender.
Mr Bindra, however, has chosen
to stand firmly by his Party leader on
this comment.
Aghast at these comments,
Kanwaljit Bakshi said, This is a very
low ball effort to create an unwanted
rift between two peace loving
Indian communities.
Winston needs to grow up and do
thorough research before he makes
such irrelevant and stupid comments.
Maybe he needs to review his
Indian community advisors.

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SOUTH LINE News-in-brief

Indians take Modis New India pledge at

from South Island by Gaurav Sharma

71st I-Day celebrations

Educational institutes, with large number of Indian
students, also pay their respects to the Indian flag

A
ugust 15 is a very important day for dirt, corruption, terrorism,
Our
Indians, whether at home or abroad. In casteism, communalism and aim was to
Christchurch too, it was celebrated at create a New India of bring together Indian
multiple events throughout the day. our dreams by 2022, the international students at
It started with Indian Social and Cultural pledge reads. both Ara and the University,
University of Canterbury Indian Independence Day celebrations

Clubs flag hoisting ceremony in the morning
where Shirish Paranjape, Community Board
member at the Christchurch City Council, led
the community in taking the New India Pledge
unveiled recently by Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
Let us pledge to free India from poverty,
Later, two separate and to reassure them our social Origin (GOPIO) Christchurch. the Indian Independence Day with the wider
events were organised by and culture support. It also Our aim was to bring community, Surinder Tandon, coordinator of
the international offices of gave us a chance to celebrate together Indian international GOPIO in Christchurch said.
Ara Institute of Canterbury the Indian Independence students at both Ara and the Hitesh Sharma, Event Coordinator at Ara,
and University of Canterbury Day with the wider University, and to reassure them who helped organise the event added, What a
community
in collaboration with the Global our social and culture support. fantastic turnout it was. We did it for the first
Organisation of People of Indian It also gave us a chance to celebrate time in Ara, which was the icing on the cake.

Ekta theme ran at ISCCs

mid-winter festival
T
wo things stood out at Indian Social and Cultural Clubs (ISCC)
mid-winter Ekta festival held in Christchurch on August 12.
First was showcasing the very Indian theme of Unity in
Diversity by celebrating the plethora of cultures and civilisational
heritage from across north-south-east-west of the country. This was done
with short videos depicting the same, scattered along the two-hour-long
event. Second was China Southern Airlines choosing to become the main
sponsor of the event, which assumes significance, given the on going
border tensions between India and China in the Himalayan kingdom
of Bhutan.
In the context of the events of past few weeks, it is heartening that
we have a Chinese airline as the naming sponsor of an Indian event. This
is a wonderful example of multiculturalism in our city, said Shirish
Paranjape, who represents ISCC in the Christchurch Multicultural
Council. This meant that the organisers, who were hoping to spread the
message of ekta (unity) prevalent within India, and between the country
and its neighbours, certainly succeeded in doing it.
Additionally, the festival had over 16 cultural performances with over
80 participants. Most notable among those was the performance by
ONeill Irish Dance School, which was choreographed on Bollywood
numbers, said Amit Raut, Vice-president of ISCC.
Swaroopa Unni, who runs an Indian classical dance school in Dunedin
and performed Bharatnatyam at the festival said, It was great to see the
Indian community and such talent in Christchurch. I came there especially
to perform and look forward to many more such opportunities.
Labour MP Megan Woods and Anthony Rimell from Riccarton Baptist
Church, who were the chief guests on the occasion, also congratulated
ISCC on completing 20 years of existence this year.
The event ended with ISCC members inviting everyone to
Christchurchs Diwali to be held on October 21, which promises to be
the biggest-ever, they said.

Trustpower award for Timarus

Indian society
T
he South Canterbury
Indian Cultural
Society (SCICS)
based in Timaru, which
was formed in 2012, has
been recognised for taking Mr Kashyap Hari, Ms Lata Kumar and Mr
Timaru on a colourful journey Jasveen Singh from the South Canterbury
for greater diversity at the Indian Cultural Society with the Timaru
Trustpower Award_picture courtesy SCICS
Trustpower Timaru District
Community Awards (under arts and culture category) this year.
The towns Mayor Damon Odey, while noting acknowledging the
communitys contribution, presented the award to SCICS members at
a glittering function held at the Timaru District Council chambers on
July 31. Expressing her gratefulness to the jury, Geeta Muralidharan,
President of the society said, This is the recognition of our society being
the only ethnic grouping in South Canterbury, which brings together
Indians and people of Indian origin from across the region on a common
platform. People from Timaru, Waimate, Fairlie, Tekapo and Geraldine,
all attend our Holi, Diwali, Navratri celebrations. Additionally, the wider
community also gets to experience our rich Indian heritage and culture by
becoming a part of our events.
Last week, SCICS also celebrated Indian Independence Day in Timaru,
the highlight of which was a childrens colouring event where everyone
was encouraged to paint the Indian tricolour, Ms Muralidharan said.
 Thought of the week
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Vitamins: Take your Vitamin A for
Action, Vitamin B for belief, Vitamin C
for Confidence, Vitamin D for Discipline,
Editorial Vitamin E for Enthusiasm! Pablo

Election stunner on Auckland Weather forecast for the week

August 19 August 25, 2017
Sikh kirpan issue: Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu
Winston Peters style!
W
inston Peters comes up with a stunner of his own just before the elections on the
issue of the Sikh Kirpan. A shower Periods of Mostly A little Mostly Mostly A periods
This election will, as it seems now, be known for some stunners dropped by major rain cloudy, a morning rai cloudy cloudy, a of rain
political parties to attract the attention of seemingly uninterested voters. little rain little rain
After Labours dispatching of its leader just seven weeks before election, and the
Greens audacious confession of benefit fraud by their Co-leader on the pretext of starting
a conversation on social justice in this country and to some extent Nationals leaning toward 14 14 14 14 18 14 18
ethnic communities, as noted by some commentators, now Winston Peters has come up with 8 8 8 10 8 8 8
his own stunner on the Sikh Kirpan.
Perhaps its time for a serious talk with the Sikh community to avoid people walking around This week in New Zealands history
with a dagger of cold hard steel.
All cultures must adapt especially when they live in another country, Mr Peters said. 19 August 1944
Unlike some other stunners seen so far in this election, Winston Peters is likely to have less
impact on the national political scene, hopefully.
Kiwi pilot's sacrifice saves French village
As his damaged Hawker Typhoon fighter-bomber rapidly lost height, Pilot Officer James
However, it has the potential to impact those on the fringes who can often find themselves Stellin struggled to avoid crashing into Saint-Maclou-la-Brire, a village of 370 people between
susceptible to divisive politics on the imaginary pretext of a clash between cultures and nations. Le Havre and Dieppe in northern France. He succeeded, but at the cost of his own life. The
The statement that all cultures must adapt is an unassumingly patronising statement, villagers gave him a heros funeral and have honoured his memory ever since.
stirring emotions.
Similarly, the choice of words that Mr Peters exercises in describing the Sikh Kirpan a 21 August 1958
ceremonial dagger, which according to the current Members Bill in Parliament should be less Auckland pedestrians begin 'Barnes Dance'
than 10 cm in size and worn inside the dress away from the public gaze as a dagger of cold Auckland became the first New Zealand city to introduce the Barnes Dance system, which
hard steel, intends to do what Mr Peters does best divide people and incite emotions. stopped all traffic at intersections, allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction at the same
And this is exactly what Mr Peters would want, as people on the fringes with heightened time.
emotions so close to the elections, often turn up and vote, driven by their passion, rather
than reason. 23 August 1947
Getting few more votes from the fringes is more doable for Mr Peters than expecting any Assisted immigration resumes after war
major exodus from core constituencies of other major parties. The first draft of 118 British immigrants arrived in Auckland on the New Zealand Shipping
These many votes would be enough to accentuate Mr Peters enviable position of a kingmaker Company liner Rangitata. They were among 77,000 men, women and children who arrived from
after election night on September 23. Great Britain under the assisted immigration scheme between 1947 and 1975.
It is certainly another masterstroke of strategy from a politician who is so tantalisingly close
to realising his dream of being in power in the style of a kingmaker. 24 August 1878
However, in his endeavour to fulfil his dream, Mr Peters exposes one major flaw in his Wellington steam-tram service opened
personality the inability to manage mutually competing interests and goals in politics. The governor, the Marquess of Normanby, formally opened the new service, which was said
Ideally, this should be a paramount skill for any politician, not the least from a politician to be the first in the southern hemisphere.
aspiring to be a kingmaker in New Zealand politics.
Instead what Mr Peters is doing here is creating and perpetuating fictitious social cleavages Indian Weekender : Volume 9 Issue 22
between different segments of New Zealand society in order to get near to his cherished dream. Publisher: Kiwi Media Publishing Limited
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of Hindus who want to carry a trident, their traditional three-pronged spear to camouflage his
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interesting to know who is providing such valuable inputs in shaping his obstructionist stance
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susceptible to divisive politics around cultural beliefs.
If that is the strategy, then it could not be ruled out completely as meaningless, though it
would come at a social cost of exacerbating fissures between otherwise close-knit communities.
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Indian diaspora can help

NZ businesses reach Indian
markets: Nicky Wagner
The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration was
speaking at the launch of Indian NZ Association of Christchurch
(INZAOC) in Christchurch on Sunday; Parminder Kaur, President
of the Association also shared her organisations vision to act as
a bridge between Indian and Kiwi cultures at the launch
GAURAV SHARMA migrants in their early settlement, act as a

India is a very big economy. Its where bridge between the Indian and Kiwi culture,
the future is, and we want your help in increase awareness of Indian culture among
penetrating the market there. New Zealand-born young Indians, as well
"Our Government is focussing on India as support New Zealand Government in
and Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee will be enhancing economic opportunities for New
visiting the country soon, Ms Wagner said. Zealand businesses back home in India, she
Extending her facilitation to the noted, while introducing other members of
INZAOC team, she added, INZAOC namely, Bikramjeet Singh,
India Harpreet Singh, Amar Pannu, and
Indian diaspora has always is a very big
added huge value to New Garry Lovi Aulakh.
economy. Its where Also present at the event
Zealand. the future is, and we want
"Its very important was Christchurch City
your help in penetrating the Councillor Deon Swiggs,
that we have groups like market there. Our Government
these to showcase Indian who shared how yearly Holi
is focussing on India and celebration in the city is
culture here. Foreign Minister Gerry
"One thing that I something he eagerly awaits
Brownlee will be visiting every year.
especially like about the country soon"
Indian celebrations is Indian community is
that every event involves all very important to our city and
age groups. thank you for being a part of us,
"Indians across all ages are involved in he said.
Diwali, Holi and other festivals, celebrating The event ended with Nimi Bedi, Canterbury
those together. This is wonderful, I think. co-ordinator for Sahaayta, and Archna Tandon,
Meanwhile, Ms Kaur after thanking the founder of Canterbury Indian Women Group,
Minister for her address shared the vision assuring support to INZAOC in future events,
of INZAOC. with the next one already being planed in
We aim to provide basic support to Indian October, which will be Karva Chauth, the
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I
ndia on Tuesday, August 15,
celebrated its 71st Independence
Day peacefully, with Prime
Minister Narendra Modi declaring
that "goli" (bullet) and "gaali"
(abuse) cannot resolve the
Kashmir problem. Millions poured
out of their homes to take part in
events big and small all across
the country. A shutdown called
by separatists affected life in the
Kashmir Valley and in some parts
of the northeast. The highlight of the
day was Modi's fourth speech from
the 17th century Red Fort where
he unfurled the national flag and
vowed to build a "New India" minus
corruption and terrorism by 2022.
"Security of the country is
our priority. Internal security is
our priority. Whether it is our oceans
or borders, cyber world or space, for
all kinds of security India is capable
of defeating all such inimical forces,"
Modi said amid a dragging border
row with China.
He said "bullets" and "abuses"
cannot solve Jammu and Kashmir's
problem but love can, urging people
to embrace Kashmiris and asking the
militants to take to the mainstream.
Beyond India, the day was also
celebrated by Indians living abroad.
Even the Indian cricket team got into
the act at its hotel in Colombo.
Amid clear weather, thousands
thronged the Red Fort to listen to
Modi. Similar scenes were seen
in almost all major venue across
the country. From tricolour marks
on cheeks to flag designs printed
on T-shirts, from tricolour caps to
suits, the Indian flag could be seen
everywhere. Despite persistent
tensions, border guards of India
and Pakistan exchanged sweets
along the International Border
in Punjab.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's
unfurling the Indian tricolour at a
government-aided school in Kerala's
capital Thiruvananthapuram even
after being told by authorities that
political personalities are not allowed
to do so triggered a row.

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NO RESPONSE!
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SINGH
W
e feel bad when
recruiters dont
respond to us..right?
Especially when its no more a
cold call.
Its a situation where youve
already had the first interaction or
a meeting or an email exchange or
an introduction through a common
contact and suddenly everything
goes quiet.
Theres no response to your
follow-ups and at times theres no
response even after committing
that they will respond.
We feel bad
Come to think of it, arent we
all culprits of a similar behaviour?
Knowingly or unknowingly, we
all behave in the same way with
others as we claim, recruiters
behave with us.
We dont respond. We just
dont respond.
Lack of time, lack of attention,
lack of purpose or it could be as
simple as lack of respect. Reason
can be anything or its just that we
dont know how to say NO.
We opt for not responding.
Heres some food for thought.
I understand, no one is perfect
and that includes me.
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I sometimes end up missing
or delaying my responses. I have
jumbled up my meetings with
candidates few times and I once
double booked them.
Doesnt happen very often
but yes, mistakes do happen.
However, I make sure I apologise
and follow-up to right the wrong.
Not responding is NOT an
option especially when your
interaction has crossed the line of
the so called cold stage.
Besides this not responding
syndrome that engulfs most of
us, here are some more classic
behaviours job seekers end up
showing but they become pretty
furious if recruiters behave in the
same way.
No sense of time For some
its ok to show up 15-20 minutes
late without any information.
And then there are the other
types, they will call you in time to
say they are 10 minutes away and
they wont show up for the next
40-45 minutes or wont show up
at all.
The recruiter told me that he
will call me during the day, Ive
been waiting for him for the last
three hours and I still dont see
any trace of him. My whole day
has been wasted.
No sense of accountability
After agreeing to email you
certain documents or task reports,
they will decide not to do so and
they dont see any reason to let
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partying including drinking and
smoking, heavy debt (credit card
is always on or nearing limits).
WTF My recruiter has gone
on a holiday, I just received an
automated reply from her.
Lack of commitment As
soon as the visa gets approved,
they will start finding a new job.
No, dont get me wrong, Im not
against your growth and progress
but most of the time the plan to
change is executed so pathetically
that it burns all their bridges and
leaves all the parties involved with
a bad taste in their mouths.
The recruiter should at least
give me a feedback to why I have
been rejected. Im a customer to
him. He should give me proper
customer service.
These are some of my real-time
experiences and statements that
Ive heard from job seekers. How
easy it is to complain and find fault
in others but I am sure you would
agree, how equally important it
is to introspect, identify the areas
that need improvement and try to
become a better person who not
only cares for themselves but also
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and salt. Stir to combine.
A delicious dry-style chicken snack
Add the chicken and mix to coat
with pomegranate powder
F
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resh ruby-red pomegranates refrigerator to marinate for at least
(anardana) have an intensely one hour, ideally overnight.
avoured nectar encasing the seed
pods, which burst in crunchy bites with Oven method
Preheat oven to 200C.
each mouthful. Gentle air-drying makes
Line a large baking tray with a foil
the taste more like molasses, adding a depth to catch any drips. Lay a wire rack
of avour and brightness. In this recipe, over the foiled tray and arrange the
dried and ground pomegranate is used marinated drumsticks in the center
to infuse the chicken with a delightfully of the oven and cook for 20-30
tangy sourness. Slow-cooking the minutes. Just turn it once, basting
with oil and return to oven for
pomegranate powder with the chicken
another 15-20 mins until cooked
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24
right after festivities
A
fter enjoying
the long
weekend, it
is time to flush out
the toxins.
Drink warm lime
water with honey
every morning and opt
for steamed or stir-fried
vegetables to detoxify,
say experts.
Sonia Narang,
Wellness Expert, Oriflame
India, and Mehar Rajput,
Nutritionist and Dietitian,
FITPASS, share some
detoxifying tips.
* Drink two or three
cups of green tea as it is
loaded with polyphenols,
which function as powerful
antioxidants.
Drink lots of water the
minimum daily water intake
for men is about three litres
and for women, about 2.2
litres. Water flushes the
toxins out of vital organs
and carries nutrients to your
cells.
Increase foods with fibre in
your diet. Dietary fibre plays a role
in modulating the immune system
and therefore, results in a lesser risk
of cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
cancer and obesity.
Do some exercise to encourage
the elimination of toxins.
While detoxing your system, it is
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your regime like aloe vera, trifla,
amla, wheat grass juice. These will
tone up the intestines and prevent
constipation.
Avoid taking excess of sodium
in any form like pickle, papad,
table salt, sauces and other foods
which are high
in preservatives
because they can
cause water
retention and
bloating in
the body
which can
lead
stiffness of
joints, puffiness
and weight change.
important
Sauna bath can also
to stay away from alcohol,
help in removing toxins through
caffeine. It will be wise to remove
perspiration.
or reduce dairy, gluten, meat, fat and
Skin brushing and oil massage
extra spices during the phase. Rather
helps exfoliate the toxins from your
have plenty of fruits, vegetable
skin and refresh circulation.
juices, fresh salads, smoothies, clear
Sleep plays an equally important
soup or broth, green tea, lemonade,
role in flushing out the toxins. All
and coconut water.
cells and tissues get proper oxygen
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ncrease your intake of iron,
calcium and massage your nails
with olive oil to keep your nails
healthy, say experts.
Ishika Taneja, Executive Director
Alps Group, and Ragini Mehra,
founder, Beauty Source, list down
some tips to keep nails healthy.
lukewarm oil and
leave overnight.
It softens the
nails and
cuticles and
moisturise
your hands.
Continuous
applications of Increase your
nail polish make intake of iron,
nails go dull. Rub calcium, zinc,
lemon at least thrice in a and vitamins A, C,
week to get rid of yellowness. D and E. All these nutrients
You can also massage your are essential for healthy and
nails every alternative day for shiny nails. One of the most
to
about three to five minutes common items that has all
with olive or coconut oil to add these ingredients is yogurt.
moisture to them. Repeat the Also, eat foods rich in protein
process and youll restore shine to give your nails the essential
within few days. strength, health, and shine
Nails tend to get dry when because nails are made up of
exposed to water repeatedly.
the structural proteins known
So, to lock in the natural as keratin.
moisture of the nails, simply Practice good nail hygiene.
massage your nails with any Keep fingernails dry and clean.
good quality oil every day to Avoid using chemicals on
prevent your nails from getting your nails.
dry and brittle. You can apply
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Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
Some good advice will soon find you in a
favourable situation on the academic front.
Give credit where it is due, ignoring it may show
you in a bad light. You will need to be selective
in choosing what you feel comfortable with on
the career front. Forming a working relationship
with someone you dislike is possible on the
professional front. A loan applied by some
may face delays in getting sanctioned. Health
remains satisfactory.
Lucky Number- 3 / Lucky Colour- Rosy Brown
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)
Time may get wasted in waiting this week, but
nothing you can do about it. A meeting is likely
to turn fruitful and translate into a lucrative
deal on the professional front. Someones
expert guidance on the academic front will
help in improving your performance. You are
likely to become the centre of attraction in a
social gathering and enjoy every moment of it!
Becoming a willing partner will help make the
romantic front more exciting.
Lucky Number- 8 / Lucky Colour- Green
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)
There is no point in getting provoked
unnecessarily and spoil your mood. Old
grudges may keep you from extending a hand
of friendship to someone on the social front.
Lovers insistence on meeting may waste your
productive time, but it will be worth it! You may
have to come in saving mode on the financial
front. Do only that much, which your body
can take on the fitness front or you may find it
difficult to continue.
Lucky Number- 7 / Lucky Colour- Chocolate
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20)
Much bonhomie may be witnessed in a get
together that you happen to attend. You are
likely to get an opportunity for spending an
enjoyable time with a childhood friend or
relative. Hard work on the professional front is
likely to bring positive results. Steps to increase
your visibility on the academic front will be
successful through your untiring efforts. Falling
in love seems possible, as the one you admire
begins to grow warm towards you.
Lucky Number- 9 / Lucky Colour- Yellow
Leo (Jul 21-Aug 22)
You will have things meticulously sorted out in
organising an event. Submitting the booking
amount for a property is possible for some.
Working hard is okay, but you will need to work
smart, if you expect to make your mark on
the professional front. You can be roped in to
undertake a task and you will not even be in a
position to say no! Travelling in public transport
seems risky this week, so take all precautions.
Lucky Number- 17 / Lucky Colour- Lavender
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 23)
Whatever you do, your lot doesnt seem to
improve! But remember, slow and steady wins
the race. You will be able to assert your authority
in a contentious issue on the professional
front. A job switch promises to bring a bigger
salary package for some. Becoming the
centre of attraction in a social gathering is a
foregone conclusion! You may get the chance
to avail an opportunity to add to your academic
qualifications. Love life remains satisfactory.
Lucky Number- 4 / Lucky Colour- Navy Blue
Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)
Getting invited to a party or enjoying someones
hospitality seems possible this week. At work,
you are likely to remain in control and proceed
in an orderly manner. Taking somebodys
assistance on the academic front may prove
extremely helpful. Gains are foreseen for those
in real estate business. Travelling with friends is
possible and will be fun. Efforts on the romantic
front appear fruitful.
Lucky Number- 15 / Lucky Colour- Dark Green
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)
What you had set out for, you are likely to achieve
in full measure. There is nothing that can keep
you from succeeding on the professional
front. Impressing those who matter will not be
difficult.Your plan to catch someones eye on
the romantic front is likely to succeed, so get
down to planning the next step now! A property
issue will tilt in your favour. You are likely to add
to your wealth.
Lucky Number- 5 / Lucky Colour- All Shades of
Green
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)
Something that is troubling your mind of late is
likely to disappear. You will manage to upstage
your nearest rival in your efforts to corner
glory on the professional front. Earning a good
amount can be expected in a deal. Keeping
abreast with the latest will help you in moving
smoothly on the academic front. Someone is
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likely to get smitten with you on the romantic
front, but it may just be a passing infatuation!
Lucky Number- 11 / Lucky Colour- Violet
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21)
You may need to take a call on someones
continuing in your service, but do so with an eye
to the future. A profitable deal is likely to come
within your grasp, but not without adequate
efforts. An outdoor sporting activity may catch
your imagination and benefit you health wise.
Although you are tempted to take shortcuts at
work, beware of getting caught on the wrong
foot. Cater to lovers moods, if you want peace
and harmony!
Lucky Number- 6 / Lucky Colour- Cream
Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19)
You may be faced with monetary problems,
but nothing that you cannot overcome. Your
persistence on the fitness front is likely to
bring positive results soon. Seniors may repose
full faith in you for undertaking something
challenging at work. You are likely to have your
way on the academic front. Your actions on the
social front are likely to offend someone, so be
mindful of it. Promises not kept on the romantic
front may harm the relationship.
Lucky Number- 22 / Lucky Colour- Blue
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)
It is a perfect time to turn your ideas into action.
Some unanswered questions may face you at
work and affect your decision making capacity.
Dont go beyond the essentials on the academic
front, as you may end up wasting your efforts.
You may need to change someones opinion
about you, but do so in a subtle way. Old haunts
have lost their sheen, so take steps to discover
new ones to invigorate your romance.
Lucky Number- 1 / Lucky Colour- Lemon
 26 FEATURES Friday, August 18, 2017 The Indian Weekender

Festive season begins with Janmastami and

Ganesh Chathurthi
DEVIKA RANI beloved, the compassionate and love; whatever path they may travel, durva grass, sandal paste, fruits, betel

F
benevolent friend-guide, and the it leads to me in the end. Chapter 4, leaves and nuts, mango leaves, sacred
asts, feasts, and festivals are
Supreme Being who imparted verse 11 Gita. white thread, incense, camphor and
the core of the Hindu way of
divine wisdom. Janmastami The pure devotee is always within ghee lamps.
life.
celebrations include the core of my heart, and I am always The pandit chants Vedic hymns
Two auspicious, popular and
plays, storytelling, theatre in the heart of the pure devotee. My from the Rig Veda and Ganapati
significant festivals are celebrated
and dances. Devotees observe a devotees do not know anything else Atharva Shirsha, Upanishads and
this month Sri Krishna Janmastami
ritualistic fast, visit temples, recite but Me, and I do not know anyone Ganesha Stotra from the Narada
and Ganesh Chaturthi. Janmastami
hymns, sing bhajans, perform else but them. Purana for a ritual called, Prana
is celebrated with great joy to mark
abhishekam, arati and offer chappan Srimad-Bhagavatam 9 Pratishta meaning breathing of prana
the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna
bhogor offering 56 delicacies to Lord Vakra-Tunda Maha-Kaaya Surya- or life into the statue making it ready
who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Lord Krishna through aratis, bhajans
Krishna. The prasad is distributed to Koti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru for worship.
His appearance almost 5,244 years
and dances add to joy of the occasion.
all. The footprint of baby Krishna is Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa Traditional food offerings such as
ago is central to the development of
Krishna temples everywhere
drawn from the doorway to depict the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the modaks, coconut, cooked channa,
the Bhakti tradition.
celebrate Janmastami
arrival of Lord Krishna into homes and the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh and jaggery, besan laddus, kheer and
The name Krishna means the most
of devotees. festivities are particularly grand at is the most important and popular different types of fruits.
attractive and opulent one. He is full
the Vrindavan Banke Bihari temple,
The cradle ceremony for baby festivals of India. Lord Ganesh The celebration goes on
of unlimited transcendental qualities,
Dwarkadish temple, Mathura Jugal
Krishna is conducted with great is venerated everyday and his for about ten days with a
and those qualities attract us to Him.
Kishore temple, Guruvayur temple,
joy. Children are dressed like Lord blessings are invoked at the start of grand aratibeing performed
Janmastami is also known as
Krishna. Udipi Sri Krishna temple, Udaipur every event. every evening.
Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, and
Shrinathji temple, Rajagopalaswamy
Raas-leela or enactment of the He is revered as the benevolent Food offered to Ganesha is called
Sri Krishna Jayanti.
temple, Jaipur Govind Dev Ji
playful episodes from Krishnas deva of good fortune and wisdom prasad and is distributed to the
This festival celebrates the
temple, Puri Jagannath temple
life, the dahi handi or the building and is worshipped as the remover devotees after the Puja. The statue of
different forms of Krishna the
and the ISKCON temples around
of a human pyramid to break a pot of obstacles. Ganesha is kept for an odd number of
mischievous-loveable child, the
the world.
filled with curd, milk and butter are Lord Ganesh has over a hundred days ranging from 1-11.
enticing-cowherd youth, the lover-
Sri Krishna was the central figure
integral parts. The worshipping of names such as Vinayaka, Ganpati, The large Ganesh statues kept
in the sacred Gajanana, Sumukha, Ekadanta, in public pandals are taken out
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house-full audience
in Auckland
SWATI SHARMA said they could not have missed this
opportunity to watch their favourite

Q
awaali maestro Rahat Fateh
Ali Khan returned to New
Zealand last weekend and it
wont be an exaggeration if we said
that it was one of the best Indian
music concerts Auckland has ever
witnessed.
A packed Victory Convention
Centre auditorium and the sold-
out show on Friday, August 12,
was evident of the popularity of the
Pakistani singer who has a huge
fan base not only in Pakistan but
also in India and the entire Indian
subcontinent.
Members of the audience were
cheering throughout the evening while
Rahat sang some of his most popular
Bollywood songs and qawaalis one
after another.
From the recent hot Rashqe
Qamar to the Teri Meri of the film
Bodyguard, each of the songs he sang,
received a huge round of applause
and standing ovations. Speaking to
The Indian Weekender, a few people
who had come all the way from
Fiji, Christchurch and Wellington,
singer live and that it was worth their
time, money and the travel.
The event was well organised
and managed by Aariaa
Events Limited.
Dinesh Raniga of Aariaa Events,
who has been organising such events
successfully since many years and
servicing the community, was modest
about the success of this event.
Mr Raniga thanked the audience
for the overwhelming response of
this show. .
However, it will not be
exaggerating to comment that Mr
Ranigas exemplary organisational
and management skills were on full
display on the night. Its worth noting
that nearly 40-50 per cent show
tickets were sold within a few hours
of ticket-release in early May.
The concert was a part of The
Tribute Tour by Ustad Rahat Fateh
Ali Khan, remembering his uncle
and renowned qawaali singer
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his
20th anniversary. Dinesh Raniga of Aariaa Events

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AUCKLANDS HOTTEST BOLLYWOOD STATION

Films on hitherto unmentionable

issues now rampant: Vidya Balan
N
ational Award-winning actress Vidya Balan, who has been appointed a to see around us. Why hold only actors upto it, questioned Vidya, known
member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), says that for strong roles in films like The Dirty Picture for which she also won the
many films today are highlighting issues that were so far brushed under National Film Award. Her other films include titles like Kahaani, No One
the carpet. For her, it is interesting to see the dialogue that films are initiating on Killed Jessica and Begum Jaan. Asked if she will ever do message-
different issues of the society. based films, Vidya said: Not really. I think the intention of the film
What is very interesting is that today, there is a dialogue about various issues should be to tell a story as an actor... to live a certain character. If
in society, courtesy social media. the message is organic to the story and if the film make you
"The need to build toilets or the need for every individual to have access to think about something, then its good, but I dont think I am
toilet inspires films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha because cinema is but a reflection okay with doing a film in order to preach something or to
of reality. So its responding to what is happening around us in the society, effect change.
Vidya said. That can be an unconsciously a by-product,
I think more and more, you are seeing films throw light on hitherto but that cant be the aim, she
unmentionable issues. Today, entertainment is very closely tightened with what I said. Vidya spoke from Lucknow where
think is either awareness or building opinion or just encouraging debate, thereby she celebrated the success of Nihar
making you think, she added. Naturals Shanti Amlas Pathshala
Vidya spoke to the media before last weeks CBFC reshuffle in which Pahlaj Funwala, an innovative mobile phone-
Nihalani was sacked as chairperson, and writer-adman Prasoon Joshi replaced based learning system. Emphasizing
him. Cinema-goers and even the film fraternity members are looking forward on the importance of
"Today,
to get support from the censor body. Vidya is clear in her idea about what films education, she said:
entertainment
should do. It;s the birth right
is very closely
Films are a mirror to the society and are derived from the society. So, I think of every individual
tightened with what I
films have the power to influence and to touch peoples lives, to make you think, and child. So,
think is either awareness
to make you feel and to change you. That is the power of cinema but the change whether you
or building opinion or just
has to come from society. come from the
encouraging debate,
So I believe that reality inspires films, and films could then further inspire rural or urban
thereby making you
reality, said the actress, who endorses Nihar Naturals Shanti Amla hair oil, and areas, education can
think."
is involved with many social initiatives. be huge differentiator.
She also feels that its not just an actors responsibility to bring about change It really dictates what
in the society through films. your possibilities could be
If you want to make change, you have to step up and do something about in your life, and thats
it. Whether you are an actor or a common citizen of the country, I think its why Im associated
the responsibility of each one of us to contribute to the change that we want with this initiative.
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make your voices heard and get your concerns and issues
noted for the upcoming Election forum (27th August).
Hear from the Electoral Commission Staff about the voting
process and get information on key election dates An

to perform live in
Paryushana Maha Parva
Programme
Date: Friday, 18 Friday 25 August
Auckland this October
Time: 4 sessions (Morning, afternoon, evening and night)
1st session starts at 6 a.m.
and last session 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Jain Derasar, 44/F, Portage Road,
New Lynn, Auckland
A big celebration of Paryushana Maha Parva (Popular Jain
Religions Festival) is going to happen at Jain Derasar in
New Lynn. About 70 families are going to join in this event
this year. All Jain community members, including new
students and young couples who have recently arrived
in Auckland / New Zealand for studies / work etc. are
invited to participate in the full day programmes. Two Veer
Sainik / Scholars have been invited from renowned Jain
Organisation Tapovan, Ahmedabad for discourses and
rituals- bhakti, pravachan and pratikramanpooja vidhis. Do
not miss out, tell all your friends and relatives who are living
in or around Auckland. Follow http://www.nzjainsangh.org
Anil, Reena Kant Live-in concert
Venue: Saturday, September 2 at Waikowhai
Intermediate School Hall
650 Richardson Road, Mount Roskill
Sunday, September 3 at Hillsborough Baptist Church
179 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough
Time: 6 p.m. onwards
Internationally renowned singer and songwriters Anil and
Reena Kant are coming to New Zealand to perform a free
concert in Auckland. The concert will feature songs in
Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarti, English and Telugu. Anil Kant
SWATI SHARMA New Zealand-Australia is part of has recorded numerous music albums in the past 17 years
opportunity to meet with other ethnic communities over
afternoon tea! RSVPARMS Team on 09 625 2440or email
atreception@arms-mrc.org.nz.
CAB New Lynn
Date: Saturday, August 26
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Venue: English Language Partners, Level 1, 3091 Great
North Road, New Lynn
CAB New Lynnis holding a free information session for
newcomers on Finding Employment in New Zealand. Join
us to know Networking for jobs - it will be followed by our
practical workshop and Preparing for your New Zealand job
Interview Be ready to be interviewed for your chosen job.
Facilitated by Adon Kumar and staff from Citizens Advice
Bureau New Lynn. Lunch provided. To register please drop
in, call or email at Citizens Advice Bureau New Lynn, Library
Building, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn. Phone 827 7830 or
827 4731, Email newlynn@cab.org.nz
CAB Whangarei
Date:Thursday,August 31
Time: 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue:CAB Whangarei, Municipal Building, 71 Bank
Street, Whangarei
CAB Whangarei will hold a free information session on
Making a Will and Power of Attorney. The topics are
Making a Last Will and Testament in New Zealand,
Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Attorney for
end of life health and financial decisions for your family
Presented by Tai Tokerau Community Law and Public
Trust. Light refreshments provided. For more information
please call Moea Armstrongon 09 4388046 or email
heratWhangarei@cab.org.nz

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his tour, named "Yesterday, Today, after a lifetime of travelling the world as a composer, lyricist,
CAB Manurewa
cademy Award winner singer and music director. After marrying Reena, Anil
Tomorrow". He will be performing
Indian music composer spent three years in Singapore and ten years in Indonesia Date: Saturday, September 2
in Sydney on 30 September at Qudos pursuing a career in music. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
AR Rahman is set to head
Bank Arena, in Melbourne on 7 Venue: Manurewa Library Community Room, 7 Hill
to down-under this October to
perform live.
October at Hisense Arena. Community Forum on 2017 Road, Manurewa
CAB Manurewa will hold a free information session for
He will be performing in Fiji too General Elections newcomers on Employment Opportunities. Please come
He will be performing at Spark
for the first time on October 14. Date: Saturday, August 19
and join to find about understanding what Employers are
Arena in Auckland on October looking for from job applicants and how do I qualify for
The event is being brought by Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
6. This is the first time he will be Venue: Fickling Convention Centre, Hillsborough Room,
full-time Employment? Registration and light refreshments
Polux Media and is being promoted will be at 10am. The session will promptly start at 10.30am
performing in New Zealand. 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland
by Polux Technologies India Pvt Ltd. The Auckland Regional Migrant Services in partnership
and finish at 1.30pm followed by light lunch. For more
Currently, Rahman is touring the information please call at Patricia Pera at 021 133 2014
The tickets for Auckland show will with Auckland Ethnic Regional Council has organised a
world to celebrate 25 years of his community forum on 2017 General Elections. Come and
or Armmajit Kaur at 021 142 1855 or Email at settlement.
be available soon on ticketmaster. manurewa@cab.org.nz
musical journey.

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