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Len Brown: Clear focus on building an Auckland for the future

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The Mayor on triumphs of his tenure and what will inspire confidence amongst voters in the upcoming election
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en Brown looks relaxed, even if a tad tired. In his interaction with the ethnic media, he is always quite upbeat, even exuberant. I have a feeling, a different side to the Mayor, might come to the fore this evening at the Town Hall in Auckland. I enjoy campaigning, its an opportunity to get out in the community, says Mr. Brown. He has been spotted at all the right events, amongst the right people in the Indian community. Being personable is often attributed to him; sometimes as a compliment and sometimes as criticism, depending on who you care to ask. Well-recognised he might be, but is Len Brown confident of being voted in the second time, third if you count his stint as the mayor of Manukau? His landslide victory in the first Auckland-wide mayoral election in 2010 notwithstanding, he is not taking the coming election lightly. Confidence is not something one can have too much of in politics, he says. But this is an opportunity for me to clearly express my love for the community and for the city. Seated in the Auckland Town Hall, Mr. Brown seems at home. He seems philosophical,
especially to the criticism of the Unitary Plan for Auckland. You cant please everyone, he says, with a barely perceptible shrug. He doesnt hesitate to back the current plan with touching conviction. Other contenders in the mayoral race have pitched the idea of satellight cities. As a proud South Aucklander, I can tell
Being able to achieve what we did without rate increases, he says, is one of the top things in the list of those that he is proud of. That, and the Rugby World Cup. We knuckled down and delivered superbly despite massive pressure, he recalls.
you, thats moving backwards. The current plan, is a good one, its prudent and considers the population growth of the future. We dont want an urban sprawl like LA, he asserts. On many occasions, Mr. Brown has said that the Unitary Plan allows for choices and options, with growth that is a little out, a little up. The Plan and with it the Mayor have had a fair share of criticism; but putting aside the doubters for a moment, a recent New Zealand Herald survey revealed that 60 per cent of the CEO respondents said Brown should return to the Auckland mayoral chambers. Only 16 per cent are against Brown getting a second term. This is sure to draw cynical snorts from some, especially if theyre competing with Mr. Brown in the mayoral race. I make no apologies for having the backing of the business community, he says. He smiles, admits he was surprised with the poll. I am pleased and humbled by the results. Mr. Brown speaks confidently of his tenure; having maintained transparency in councils dealings, rigorous financial management and keeping rates under control. Being able to achieve what we did without rate increases, he says is one of the top things in the list of those that he is proud of. That, and the rugby world cup; we knuckled down and delivered superbly despite massive pressure, he recalls. However, the city rail loop victory, he terms as one of the greatest triumphs of his tenure. It is hugely impactful and to get the governments backing after years; thats pretty special, he adds. He has the determination to follow a plan and having a clear focused; this Len Brown is very different from the one that the ethnic media usually sees on display at the ethnic media interactions. Today, he is serious and ernest. His campaign head, David Lewis who he says is really just a mate, sits in on the interview. Mr. Brown takes his time to answer the all important question about why we should vote for him. I absolutely love the community and love the opportunity to represent the community. I have delivered on the vision and plan for the city, and that should give people the confidence, he says. Representation, specifically the ethnic community closer to home, within the Council was raised as an issue by members of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel at a recent public meeting. Council data suggests that ethnic minorities are not fairly represented at management positions. Mr. Brown reiterates his perspective on it from the meeting, my job is to give a vision and plan for the city, make it the most liveable city in the world. The CEO is the one who is responsible for the running of the council. He would not dabble in the actual running of the council, it is quite hard to set KPIs around something like this, he says. And adds, I would be encouraging of the CEO so he or she can do everything to broaden the representation. For the moment, Mr. Brown says its time to stick to the plan and move forward to building Auckland into the worlds most liveable city.
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he has been selected for the Roskill Community Voice ticket and confirmed as one of the candidates from Mount Roskill, making him the youngest Indian to stand up and contest the elections. Previously he has brought pride to Indian community by being the Youth Member of Parliament at 16 years and recently being among the 10 young people in NZ trained as future leaders in a joint pilot project by Ministry of Youth Development, Office of Ethnic Affairs and Auckland Council. The area which he is standing for covers Mt Roskill, Three Kings, Hillsborough, Waikowhai, Lynfield and Wesley. Shail Kaushal says I am privileged to be standing for the
fresh thinking and strong vision for culturally diverse Mt Roskill and the greater Auckland.I am committed to fairness, passionate about sustainability, retaining our heritage and believe in putting families, kids first with youth involvement in local communities Mr. Kaushal said. As the young people like Shail are making efforts and doing their best to bring pride for our Indian community in New Zealand, it equally puts a great onus on the community to ensure we fully get behind them and support them ensuring they succeed in their goals in the larger interests and future of our community in New Zealand.
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he Indian community and business leaders in New Zealand have been discussing from some time the strong need to motivate, bring forward and trained Indian Youth for taking active roles and leadership in representing at Government and other important national and international platforms. One of such young persons Shail Kaushal (19 Years old) is progressing promisingly. In a recent selection process for the forthcoming Local Government Elections
Puketapapa Local Board (Mt Roskill) under Roskill Community Voice, under the banner of City Vision a coalition of Labour, Greens and Progressive Community Independents. The strong line-up of Roskill Community Voice candidates include Julie Fairey, Harry Doig, Garth Houltham, Michael Wood and Shail Kaushal. My vision is simple, I want to see our young people, our community in Roskill given a fair go. I want the youth to be happily employed, learning or in training. I want to see our community to be safe in Roskill. Proudly brought-up andgraduated from Roskill Intermediate and Grammar, currently a University of Auckland student, he brings
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Krishna is my true love says artist Rachna Saurabh

Indian artist creates exclusive Janmashtami art for the Indian Weekender
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small elements in my painting that makes me feel I am at home. Rachna is currently working with clay, sculpting and crafts jewellry at Mitti Designs. My husband, Saurabh, encouraged me to keet my art alive. I started my blogCreations - the essence of arts,and my beautiful readers helped me improve my art through their feedback, says Rachna. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/MittiDesigns www.essenceofarts.blogspot.co.nz/
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Shri Krishna Janam Uthsav 2013

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achana Saurabh, an artist living in USA, is set apart by art inspired by Indian traditions. I am not an art student, I am an engineer by qualification, painting was my hobby in school days. I love indian art.. colors, styling and meaning behind every painting, says Rachna. Art connects her to her hometown and country. I have made many paintings but Krishna is my true love. We follow Hinduism and I have heard many stories of Krishna in my childhood. I always try to add all that
he birth ofKrishnais in itself a transcendental phenomenon that generates awe among the Hindus and overwhelms one and all with its supra mundane happenings. Mother Earth, unable to bear the burden of sins committed by evil kings and rulers, appealed to Brahma, the Creator for help. Brahma prayed to the Supreme Lord Vishnu, who assured him that he would soon be born on earth to annihilate tyrannical forces. The festival of Janmashtami commemorates the birthday ofLord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna is revered for his wisdom about how to live life on Earth. Thus the INDIA Sanmarga Ikya Sangam, along with T.I.V, T.I.M and its devoted members cordially invites you to join the celebration of Shri Krishna Janam Uthsav 2013. Thursday 22nd28th August 2013 23 Princess Street Otahuhu, Auckland Daily Programme: 7-9pm, Sri Krishna Janam Katha , Aarthi followed by Parsadham & Dinner Final Day: 28th August 7pm start, Sri Krishna Janam & Jhoola Uthsav, followed by Aarthi, Hawan, Shanti Pooja, Parsadham & Dinner Katha Kaar: Nalesh Naidu In Conjunction with Shree Sanatan Dharam Jyoti Ramayan Mandali
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ts time for Aucklanders to glam themselves up and take an icy dip at the annual Mission Bay Winter Splash! This free and fun family event takes place on Sunday 25 August and the theme is Glitz and Glamour. Once again, there will be prizes in various categories for the best fancy dress costumes. Winter Splash has become an institution on the local events calendar and Orakei Local Board wants Aucklanders to show they are as brave as the 600 or so southern souls who took to the water at Dunedins Polar Plunge in June. The challenge has already gone out to schools, students, local companies, retailers and other groups to put together a team and compete for the title of best dressed on the day. The best school team will win a visit to radio station More FM, which is again a key partner and will be on-site to provide entertainment and MC the event. There will be plenty of activities for children
including face painting, a special visitor from Kelly Tarltons Underwater World plus hot drinks and a sausage sizzle. Spectators are also welcome at Selwyn Reserve to cheer on entrants and also support local businesses. Surf Lifesaving NZ will be on hand to watch over all entrants in the Winter Splash and there will be an opportunity to make a gold coin donation to this important volunteer organisation. What: Winter Splash 2013 Where: Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay When: Sunday, 25 August (registration 11am, swim approx. 11.40am) Theme: Glitz and Glamour! Registration takes place on the day, but for more details, go to www.aucklandcouncil.govt. nz/events or visit www.facebook.com/OrakeiLB
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Bollywood A-lister announced for NZ extravaganza

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Madhuri Dixitto joinKing Khan. Vector arena:October 04 | 110 cast & crew from India | Mind-blowing visuals | Pyrotechnics
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ne of Bollywoods biggest names,Madhuri Dixit,is announced to join the undisputed king of Bollywood,Shah Rukh Khan, in a mindblowing extravaganza that will erupt at Aucklands Vector Arena onOctober 4whenTemptation Reloadedunleashes itself. 110 cast and crew, singing, dancing, explosive visuals and pyrotechnics will makeTemptation Reloadedthe biggest Bollywood production to ever come to New Zealand. Madhuri is the first of several A-lister Bollywood actresses to be announced in the lineup. She is in a league of her own. She has set the screen on fire with her dance movesin most of her films,including blockbuster musical romance Dil to Pagal Haiin which she starred oppositeShah Rukh Khan. The film won three National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards and has attained classic status over the years. After their successful pairing in Dil to Pagal Hai, Madhuri and Shah Rukh came together again in the 2002 film Devdas.Not only was the film declared a box-office hit, it won the Filmfare Award for Best Film amongst nine other Filmfare Awards and five National Awards. Devdas was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was also Indias submission
for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.It also ranked #74 in Empire magazines The 100 Best Films of World Cinema in 2010 andTime Magazinenamed Devdasas the best movie of 2002 among all the movies released around the world that year. The film was also recently included in Time Magazines top 10 movies of the millennium worldwide. In 2007, Madhuri topped Rediffs list of the Best Bollywood Actresses Ever.In 2008, she
was given a tribute by the Indian Film Festival at Los Angeles and, in 2010 The Economic Times named her in their list of 33 woman who made India proud.She was also listed in Rediffs top 10 for Readers Choice: The Greatest Actresses of all time in 2011. With six Filmfare Awards (Oscars of Indian cinema), four for Best Actress, one for Best Supporting Actress and a special Filmfare Award for completing 25 years in Bollywood, Madhuris
star continues to shine.Looking at her, youd never guess her career has spanned over two decades.With her ageless beauty and superb dance ability, she puts some of todays younger starlets to shame. Temptation Reloadedhas sold out in 12 countries around the world and hisVector Arenashow onOctober 4is expected to do the same. Ticket are available fromwww.Tickmaster. co.nz. Prepare your senses for the glitz and glamour of Bollywood.
Tony Chaudhary top agent in Bayleys South Auckland once again

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ony Chaudharys proven strategies for attaining outstanding results for his commercial property clients have seen him rise through the ranks of the Bayleys group over the last six years. Consistently among the companys Top 5% of agents nationwide, Mr Chaudhary was named Bayleys Manukaus top commercial and industrial agent for the 2012/2013 financial year, and was second across Bayleys entire nationwide commercial sales network in the year prior. Specialising in the South Auckland commercial property market, Mr Chaudharys expertise is also regularly called upon by his clients throughout the wider Auckland market as they recognise the insight he can bring to the real estate table. I work closely with corporate clients, highprofile national retail groups, and key international property clients to find workable pathways to a successful outcome that is market-relevant and serves the interests of my clients well, says Mr Chaudhary. As the commercial property market changes, I ensure that the service I am offering evolves to keep pace. Regardless of the market, however, my clients can be assured of personal and professional service in line with their individual property goals. Mr Chaudharys business has grown exponentially on the back of repeat and referral business, record sales prices, and clever solutions to his clients property challenges. He has now enlisted two New Zealand-born business support assistants to his personal sales
team; Janak Darji, a Bachelor of Property graduate, and Rukaiya Daud, a commerce student. Team Chaudhary efficiently services a growing national and international client base which values the intelligent marketing strategies and proven negotiation skills that Tony has consolidated, and
the teams competitive advantage also extends to the service they can offer to buyers. Mr Chaudhary recently co-brokered the sale of four fully-leased retail units in a recently completed food and beverage retail convenience centre in Pakuranga Road which is anchored by a
drive-through facility for Carl Jr., a giant Americanheadquartered fast food chain. With close to 30 bidders in the auction room or on the phone come auction day, and each offering attracting up to 57 bids before they sold under the hammer, it was clear that the marketing programme had been effective. The units Mr Chaudhary sold are tenanted by Columbus Coffee, a Yogg frozen yoghurt outlet, Snackers convenience store and Bruce Lee Sushi. Two sold at yields of less than five percent, the other two at between five and six percent, at prices well above vendors expectations. A big attraction for investors was the leases built-in rental growth which means their income is inflation proofed. They all have annual rental increases based on the consumer price index, with three having additional fixed increases of between one and three percent per annum, plus reviews to market on renewal. This offers investors real rental growth, and thus good capital growth potential, and purchasers were therefore prepared to pay a premium to secure these units. Other sales of note recently for Mr Chaudhary include large retail sites such as Bridgestone Otahuhu, Repco Manurewa, Tonys Tyre Service Papatoetoe; investment units in Queen Street and Eden Terrace, and a retail block in New Lynn. Mr Chaudharys strong communication skills, commitment to regular contact and feedback, proficiency in Hindi, Punjabi, and English, plus an understanding of Gujarati, allow him to gain peoples confidence and give him the edge in negotiations and he invests significant time and energy to ensure that every avenue is pursued to find the right buyer for each property he is entrusted to market.
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Mr. Iqbal honoured in Sri lanka

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n the month of May 2013, Mohamed Iqbal was duly honoured as a most Distinguished and Dignified old boy of Wesley College in Colombo Sri Lanka and his name was also duly placed in Hall of Fame of THE WESLEYS FAMOUS FIRSTS: (19) In 1988 Mohammed Iqbal was appointed as the first Muslim Tea Commissioner for Sri Lanka to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. and (20) In 1985 Mohammed Iqbal was appointed as first Muslim Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka to New Zealand. Iqbals appointment by the Sri Lanka Tea Board began in 1970 in New Zealand and was later expanded to include Australia and Fiji. Iqbal was a very popular personality when he was based in Melbourne and was often a regular guest at the many Sri Lankan functions and events. On the 12th June 2013, Iqbal was felicitated and formally awarded a citation for his 42 years of long service by the Honble The Minister of Plantation Industries, Mr. Mahinda Samarasinghe, M.P.,on behalf of Government of Sri Lanka. The Ceremony was at the main auditorium at the Sri Lanka Tea Board in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This was a very formalceremony with only two of his immediate younger Brothers present other than for all of the Government Plantation Industries Ministry and the Tea Board Officials. The citation also refers to Iqbal of having a very distinguished record of service in the Tea promotion for 42 long years and he played a
very significant role in bilateral negotiations on Tea, both with Corporate and Government sectors in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. On the 14thof June 2013 at the 119thAnnual General Meeting and Dinner of the Ceylon Tea Traders Association which washeld at the Colombo Cinnamon Grand Hotel. The Chief Guest His Excellency Dr. Wickrema S. Weerasooriya for this esteemedfunction, in his key note address also referred to Iqbal as an excellent Ceylon Tea Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Oceania. He also mentioned that during his period astheHigh Commissioner for Sri Lanka to Australia,Iqbal was able to assist him and even able to open many doors for him in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. - IWK Bureau
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NZ Power is Labours bold policy to lower power costs

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Huge opportunities for NZ firms doing business in India

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visited someone last week, Susan Paehua, who has worked hard as a cleaner for 30 years. Shes careful with the money she earns: she doesnt smoke, drink, or buy expensive gifts for her grandchildren. She cuts her own hair to save money. On cold evenings Susan uses blankets to keep warm instead of a heater. Yet she cant afford to pay her power bill. Basic living costs should be well within the reach of hardworking New Zealanders like Susan, but soaring electricity prices are making life difficult for everyone. Businesses are feeling the burden too. Many of our competitor countries have seen declining electricity prices. That makes it difficult for New Zealands businesspeople to compete. They tell me they feel abandoned by the current government. Last year power prices rose five times faster than inflation - even though demand was flat. That tells us that theres something wrong with our system. Labour wont sit back while big power companies make super-profits at your expense. Thats why the next Labour Government will create an agency called NZ Power to act as a single buyer of wholesale electricity. NZ Power will act a bit like Pharmac. It will ensure electricity companies get a fair return on their investment, while passing savings on to you. Its a bold policy that will lower power costs for businesses by 5-7%.
Households will have theirs lowered by 10%. For the average family thats hundreds of dollars a year saved. Independent economists BERL estimate NZ Power will boost New Zealands economic growth by $450 million and create 5000 jobs. There are many countries around the world that have a similar system - some of them like Canada, the US, South Korea and Brazil have very fast-growing economies. Well stay on track to reach surplus by 2014/15 - thats important to Labour. We should be living within our means as a country. Labour balanced the national budget nine times out of nine. Since then, the National government has been in continual deficit. Ive listened to the people of New Zealand as Ive travelled. Whether you run a business, or a family budget, the next Labour government will reduce your power bill, boost the economy, and create the jobs and growth we all need. - Mr. Shearer is the leader of the Labour Party
NZ today released its second Insight paper on doing business in India, highlighting the opportunities for New Zealand businesses in protein exports, education and tourism. The paper, Thinking India? Think Long Term, was launched at a function in Auckland attended by Members of Parliament Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Mark Mitchell, and officials from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Currently, forestry and dairy are New Zealands biggest exports to India, New Zealands seventh biggest export market and a country whose economy is expected to grow five-fold over the next 20 years. The insight paper identifies other export sectors with significant potential for New Zealand - agritech, food and beverage, tourism,
education, healthcare and construction. Since 2008, exports have grown by 160 per cent, to over $900 million, and there is every reason to believe the opportunities will grow further, said Mark Hiddleston, ANZ General Manager Auckland and Northland, Commercial & Agri. - IWK Bureau
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hen Amarsh Aashray Raj, a year 7 student from Papatoetoe Intermediate School, needed some help with his hydro power station project, he decided to call in the experts. I wanted to find out how a hydro power station worked, so sent a letter to Mighty River Power and asked if they would come and talk to my class, said Amarsh to: I want to know what is Mighty River Power doing to sustain our natural resources? asked Amarsh. Helen Amituanai and Don Scarlet of Mighty River Power both jumped at the opportunity to visit the school to talk about the Companys nine hydro power stations on the Waikato River. We were excited to hear the students were eager to learn about our business and hydro electricity in New Zealand. We saw this as a great opportunity to share our knowledge and hopefully inspire some future engineers, said Mr Scarlet. The day of the special visit arrived and the excitement had built among the students of Room 9, who got to learn how old Mighty River Powers hydro stations are, what goes into building a station, how they work and how electricity is generated. Mr Derick Theunisen, Room 9s teacher said, We were really grateful to Mighty River Power for taking the time to visit us. The students were incredibly excited and learned a lot of valuable information to help with their projects.
Mighty River Powers operates nine hydro power stations: 78MW Aratiatia Power Station: Commissioned in 1964 106MW Ohakuri Power Station: Commissioned in 1961 74MW Atiamuru Power Station: Commissioned in 1958 100MW Whakamaru Power Station: Commissioned in 1956 Maraetai I & II, combined capacity of 352MW: Commissioned in 1952 and 1970 respectively 54MW Waipapa Power Station: Commissioned in 1961 184MW Arapuni Power Station: Original generators commissioned in 1929, with additions in both 1938 and 1946 96MW Karapiro Power Station: Commissioned in 1947 - IWK Bureau
Mighty River Power is one of New Zealands largest electricity companies, generating around 17% of New Zealands electricity and supplying power to nearly 1 in 5 New Zealand homes and businesses More than 90% of Mighty River Powers electricity production is from renewable sources - It operates the nine hydro stations on the Waikato River, five geothermal power stations in the Central North Island and a multiunit gas-fired station in Auckland.
The Waikato Hydro System is the largest in the North Island, beginning at Lake Taupo (356 metres above sea level) and flowing through the Taupo Control Gates into the Waikato River. It flows approximately 190 kilometres through each of the intermediary lakes formed by Mighty River Powers hydro power stations, to approximately 18 meters above sea level at the exit from Karapiro.
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Newly opened Ranui Medical Centre welcomes patients

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he new Ranui Medical Centre was formally opened by the Minister for Social Development Hon Paula Bennett on the 2nd of August 2013. Also present were longtime patients, members of Parliament, community leaders, business partners and staff. The new facility also houses a dental clinic, physiotherapy clinic and pharmacy and was built as a response to the growing healthcare needs of the Ranui community which the old Ranui Clinic had been providing for the past 35 years. The original GPs, Dr John Lindsay and Dr Chris Smith, continue to provide the GP service to the community with the addition of other GPs and nurses who have joined the team. Ranui Medical Centre is part of the East Tamaki Healthcare Group, through its subsidiary, West Auckland Healthcare. Ranui Medical Centre is located at 421 Swanson Road, Ranui. The clinic is open Monday Friday from 8am 6pm. New patients are welcome. For more info, call 8336033. - IWK Bureau
Heads-up Kiwis, plan ahead and go digital

watch any TV after TV changes in your area, says Greg Harford, National Manager (Going What you need to go digital: You dont need a new TV to go digital but you will need Freeview, get the digital experience; and its a good idea to check what you already have. If you think youre already watching digital TV, its a good idea to double check. The simplest way to do this is to make sure you can watch more than thirteen channels and you have an on-screen TV guide. Spread the word and share the digital experience: Not all services are available in all areas. You can check which ones are available in your area at www.goingdigital.co.nz/what-youll-need/myhouse.html. If youve already gone digital, check that friends and family know what to do. The Going Digital website (www.goingdigital. co.nz) has information in Hindi to help you choose the right equipment. For more advice you can call 0800 838 800. Ask for language line to speak to somebody in Hindi. - IWK Bureau
t makes sense to plan ahead, because if you dont, it means missing your favorite programs. New Zealand TV is going digital, so its out with the old. And in with the new when analogue signal is switched off to make way for digital TV. Its a good idea to plan ahead and go digital in plenty of time before December 01. Thats when TV goes digital in Auckland following in the footsteps of Hawkes Bay and the South Island. Wellington and the rest of lower North Island will go digital a bit sooner, on September 29. Whether its a cheeky episode of Shortland Street, or even the news, youll need to go digital to watch any TV. Going digital frees up the airwaves for next-generation mobile phone services and will mean that everybody will be able to get better pictures and more channels no matter where they live. Youll need to go digital to
Digital). Other countries including UK, Canada and the United States have already gone digital. Australia is going digital at the same time as New Zealand.
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he Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) celebrated alongside the Indian student body, for the Indian Independence Day Celebrations on 15th of August. In commemoration of the occasion there was flag raising on SITs flag pole and a rendition of the Indian national anthem followed by a shared morning tea. SIT marketing manager Chami Abeysinghe mentioned that Indian students have been a part of the SIT student body since 1998 with over 1000 Indian students studying at SIT since with 85 currently enrolled in 2013 with more students yet to arrive. The Indian community enrich us with their rich cultures and experiences and boost the local economy when they live and spend with us. Indian students have proven to be successful in many sporting arenas including Cricket, Tennis, Badminton and Football.
They help raise the profile of Southland sports, especially those students that join SIT through the John Wright Scholarship. These students have been recognised for outstanding achievements in their chosen fields of sports and they go on to work alongside our sporting clubs as coaches, assistant coaches and club members. This is the second year the Indian Independence Day celebrations were extended to all SIT students and staff. Mrs Abeysinghe hopes to make this an annual event in future. CEO Penny Simmonds, Deputy CEO Corporate Bharat Guha, the international marketing / admin teams and Indian students was present. The event, which began at 10:00am outside SIT main reception, was open to all SIT staff and students. - IWK Bureau
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NEWS IN BRIEF New board appointment for ATEED

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the appointment of Helen Robinson to the board of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED). Ms Robinson was appointed as director of the board at Auckland Councils CCO Strategy Review Subcommittee on Wednesday 7 August. Helen has been a leader in the technology sector for more than 25 years. She is an experienced director and currently the Chair of The Network for Learning Ltd (N4L), a new crown entity charged with improving educational outcomes by transforming schools to technology-based learning environments, says Len Brown.
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Zoos tall order delivered in record time

Auckland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its 31stgiraffe calf a 1.7m female, delivered in record time to 12-year-old giraffe mum, Rukiya. The fifth offspring for Rukiya and 13-year-old dad Zabulu was born at 11.10am on Saturday morning following a labour of less than three hours Rukiyas fastest delivery to date. The yet-to-named calf was standing within half an hour, with experienced mum Rukiya taking it all in her stride as she demonstrated her exceptional mothering skills. This included having her newborn successfully suckle from her the minute it could stand - something keeping staff have not seen at any other giraffe birth. Rukiya really took us by surprise this time. She was incredibly relaxed the day before the birth and right up until she started going into labour, and gave us none of the usual and obvious signs she was ready for action. She also stayed amazingly calm throughout the labour which was significantly shorter than her others and by far the easiest and most relaxed, says Pridelands keeper, Kathryn McKee, who has been present for all five of Rukiyas births. Its fantastic to see Rukiya doing so well, and were delighted she has had a female. Dad Zabulu is a Rothschilds giraffe and mum Rukiya is part-Rothschild, so genetically this newcomer is a valuable addition to the Australasian breeding programme, says Kathryn.
Auckland Council welcomes funding for smartphone app

Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM), a division of Auckland Council, has received $160,000 in national funding to enhance New Zealands first integrated public alert system and mobile app ready for national rollout. The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management announced the funding on Tuesday 6 August as part of its national programme of grants to aid local and regional projects. In September last year, Auckland CDEM launched the first integrated public alert system and smartphone app in New Zealand. These funds will be used to further develop the smartphone app to allow other regions to join, as well as expanding the number of platforms it is available on. The work is expected to be completed by the middle of 2014. Thanks to this funding, we can help ensure others around New Zealand will also benefit from the innovative work done by Auckland CDEM, says Janice Miller, Auckland CDEM manager of logistics and administration support. Smartphone ownership continues to grow, so it is great that more people will be able to access timely, accurate updates such as local alerts about disasters and information on how to be prepared, via these increasingly popular devices, says Janice Miller.
Aucklands former councils and give us a pair of regionally consistent policies, says hearing panel chairperson, Cr Noelene Raffills. I want to acknowledge all those who made submissions and who gave their time to come and talk to our panel in person. In many cases this took a lot of courage, and we are very grateful for this input. The Auckland Plan also outlines the need to minimise gambling-related harm and these policies are one tangible way to start that process.
Agreement to accelerate education and employment opportunities
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the appointment of Mark Gilbert to the board of Auckland Transport (AT). Mark Gilbert will join the AT board on1 November 2013following the retirement of Philippa Dunphy. Mr Gilberts appointment was confirmed at Auckland Councils CCO Strategy Review Subcommittee on 7 August 2013. Mark Gilbert has nearly three decades of senior managementexperience both in New Zealand and globally - a significant part of this experience has been as Chief Executive and he has particularly strong skills in strategy, marketing andcommunication, says Len Brown.
New board appointment for Auckland Transport
Auckland Council is looking to restrict the growth of gambling as well as minimising the harm from problem gambling through two new venue policies adopted today. The Regional Operations and Development Committee have adopted the Auckland Council Class 4 Gambling (Pokie) Venue and Racing Board (TAB) Venue policies which become effective immediately. These two policies replace those of seven of
New policies aim to restrict growth of gambling
An agreement between Auckland Council and Manaiakalani Education Trust to enhance education and employment opportunities in Tamaki was signed on 31rst July. The agreement formalised the working relationship between council and the trust. Both parties will jointlyexplore opportunities to enhance educational and employment outcomes for Aucklands children and young people, and their families, including: The open exchange of information Championing the Manaiakalani programme Providing resource support such as staff expertise. The Manaiakalani Education Trust supports the work of 11 schools in Pt. England, Glen Innes, and Panmure to use digital learning and technology to improve the readiness of children and young people for further education and employment. It also works with the families of the students involved with the programme to improve their digital literacy. Auckland Mayor Len Brown has hailed an agreement for a closer relationship between the trust and council as a big step forward for education in the communities the trust serves. - IWK Bureau
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Looking ahead at home insurance

Most homeowners are aware of the importance of insuring what is likely to be their biggest asset: their home. But now, the way lots of Kiwis go about insuring their homes is having to change.
Over the next 12 months, most New Zealand home insurance policies will switch from an unlimited or open-ended replacement basis to having a speci ed Sum Insured. Many new and existing homeowners will be asked to estimate the likely cost of rebuilding their home as a way to assist them in setting the Sum Insured. While di erent insurers may use di erent terms, generally a homes Sum Insured amount will be the maximum amount payable to repair or rebuild a home. Its important that, if you are a homeowner facing this change, you are comfortable that your homes Sum Insured re ects your home. If you set your Sum Insured too low, it may not be su cient to meet the cost of a future claim and you may have to rebuild or repair your home to a lesser size or quality, or pay for some of the repairs yourself. Conversely, if you set your Sum Insured too high, you may be paying too much premium and if it costs less than the Sum Insured amount to repair or rebuild your home, then only the actual cost will be payable.
Its all about understanding rebuilding costs

The signi cance of the changes wont be lost on homeowners. IAG, through its various brands, is recommending its customers determine their Sum Insured amount by looking closely at what their homes, including features such as decking, paving, retaining walls, outbuildings, fences and driveways, might cost to rebuild. If you are a home owner, this should help you decide on a Sum Insured that better re ects your home rather than having it based on simpler measures such as oor area multiplied by a square metre building cost. By estimating the likely cost of rebuilding your home based on an assessment of its features often things only you would know or by sourcing a valuation provided by a building professional, you should be well placed to decide on an appropriate Sum Insured for your home. This way, the many variables that can impact on rebuilding costs such as how the home is constructed, the slope of the land its built on, everyday features such as retaining walls, recreational features like swimming pools and special features like bridges and cable cars are taken into account when you set your homes Sum Insured.
* IAG o ers general insurance under the NZI, AMI, State and Lantern insurance brands. It also underwrites general insurance products for some of New Zealands leading nancial institutions. Homeowners with a replacement home insurance policy from one of these insurance providers will nd the need2know.org.nz website relevant to their home policy.
Why the changes are happening
The switch to insuring a home up to a speci ed Sum Insured amount is IAGs response to meeting the new requirements of its global reinsurers. Reinsurers are the companies that insurers obtain their disaster cover from, and the reinsurance they provide helps insurers meet the costs of claims after catastrophic events like the Canterbury earthquakes. A number of major reinsurers have advised New Zealand insurers that they need to know the maximum amount insurers would have to pay out in claims for New Zealand homes. Under current arrangements for home insurance that information isnt as well de ned for the reinsurers.
Help is at hand for homeowners

IAG and its brands and partners are supporting this change with a range of tools and information, including a website explaining the changes and a user-friendly online calculator that can help estimate the likely cost of rebuilding many New Zealand homes. For more information go to need2know.org.nz
Disclaimer: The Need to Know website and online calculator are in English and you may need to get assistance to work through it if English isn t your rst language.
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ith much pride and glory the Auckland Indian Association Inc and the NZ Central Indian Association jointly celebrated the 67th Independence day of India at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre on Saturday 17 August 2013. It was heartening to see a large number of very young children taking part in the celebrations. Children as young as 3 years old paid homage to Mother India, as Matri Bhumi, from the Probasee Bengali Association. The Punjabi Cultural group were represented by two phool jaania, very young girls, aged 6 and 8 who performed a remix of Punjabi dances. These young girls said they had been practising for a very long time and their energy and enthusiasm was very evident. The Gandhi Gruh Gujarati school opened the evening with a Prathna and Prathigna (an oath of allegiance to their country, usually recited by young children in schools in India). About 50 children captured the hearts of the audience with a well recited prayer and patriotic dance. The highlight of the evening was a performance by Poornima Sharma of the Indian Dance Centre in Sydney, who performed a semi classical, Bollywood dance. The dance was a taste what is in store for Auckland Indians for the Diwali Show on 28 October 2013 when
Shri Raghavan Nair & his daughter Poornima Sharma will present the epic story of Lord Rama in the form of a magical Dance Drama showcasing Lord Rama s birth to the destruction of Ravan . The Auckland Indian Association Inc together with the Wellington Indian Association will be bringing Poornima Sharma and 30 of her dancers to perform in Auckland and Wellington. Other participants were from the Kanada Koota Association, Indiance and others who sang patriotic songs and gave recitals on Mahatma Gandhi. The evening was well attended and it was a privilege to host the Right Honorable Winston Peters, Mayor Len Brown, President of the NZ Central Indian Association, Harshad K Patel, Dr Ajit Swaran Singh, Mr Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and My Sunny Kaushal. - Shanti Patel. Ms. Patel is the General Secretary of the Auckland Indian Association
Kiwi Indians raise money for Uttarakhand rebuild

Celebration marks 67th Independence Day in Auckland
full house at Civic Theatre in Auckland watched with rapt attention, as the national flag of India was unfurled to mark the 67th Independence day. This was followed by an address by High Commissioner Avanindra Kumar Pandey and a cultural event. This was a special moment for Humm FM and Bharatiya Samaj Charitable Trust. Especially as a cheque was presented to the High Commissioner for the Uttrakhand Relief Fund. The donation will go towards rebuilding of the region recently affected by floods as a part of the PMs National Relief Fund. Humm 106.2 FM thanks all those who took part in making it a grand success.
Hon Todd McClay says law will put drug pushers on notice
ational MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi has welcomed the passage of the Psychoactive Substances Bill through Parliament, marked by the end of the grace period for unlicensed vendors to remove the product from their premise. Last Friday the 28 day period for submitting licence applications under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 ended and there will be little leniency shown to those operating outside of the law. The bill immediately removes legal highs immediately from dairies and non-specialist shops as well as strict prohibitions on the sale to, possession and consumption by, under 18 year olds. These drugs are causing considerable
concern to parents in our communities, across the region particularly in Manukau East, said Mr Bakshi. To raise awareness about this recent legislation, Mr Bakshi invited the Associate Minister of Health, Hon Todd McClay for a public meeting in the Manukau East electorate. At the public meeting, which was attended by more than 25 people, Mr McClay said, I have heard from parents and seen reports about the personal suffering and addiction problems that have arisen as a result of their sons and daughters experimenting with these psychoactive substances. Regulating these dangerous substances and driving them out of dairies and corner stores will keep our young people safer and give communities peace of
mind. The National-led Governments number one priority in this world-first law is to ensure that the potential harm from these products are absolutely minimised, said Mr Bakshi.
With this legislation we are putting those who profit from this harm on notice, Todd McClay said. - IWK Buerau
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A milestone trip organised by the Auckland Indian Association

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he chairman of the Senior Citizens Committee, Parbhubhai Nathoo, can feel proud of another achievement the first sea cruise for its members aboard a P&O cruise ship the Pacific Pearl. The ten day adventure, a discovery of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, included a visit to five islands. We left Princess wharf in Auckland on a cold, dismal June afternoon and enjoyed the first two days acquaintancing ourselves with all the ship had to offer. With duty free shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, entertainment by the ships professional entertainers, gym, spas, outdoor pools, big screen movies, art gallery and auctions, casino, music and live band, there was no time for boredom. The early birds would take morning walks on the top deck. The health conscious would be in the dome at 7am doing stretches and abdominal workouts under the watchful eyes of qualified trainers. The late nighters could sleep in. Planning for the day was easy as a daily newsletter delivered to each cabin tabled the many activities and advertised shopping specials amongst other news. Time on the boat passed quickly often we could not go to all the activities on offer as times clashed e.g. trivia, charades, table tennis, golf putting, scrabble, dance classes, yoga, disco and more. The evenings were fun-filled, with
shows by professional entertainers, musicals, acrobatics, magic shows, movies and live music to dance the night away. As the ship headed north, the skies became clearer, the temperature warmer. One could choose to take up the activities or just relax and read a book, lying on a deck chair under the blue skies. For five consecutive days, the ship berthed at 7am at a particular island. Disembarkation was a simple walk off the boat or via a tender (life boat) when there was no port facility available.
The boat would anchor at sea and we were transported to the shore. Mystery Island was our first port of call a postcard picture perfect island with blue cloudless skies, clear blue water, white sands, bunches of coconuts hanging under the fronds of the palms, tropical greenery and flowers. The island is so small that it takes only a few minutes to traverse it and 40 minutes to encircle it at a steady pace. On the sheltered side there was a natural lagoon which made swimming and snorkeling very safe and inviting. The following morning, we disembarked at Port
Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. Next was Lifou, then the Isle of Pines and lastly, Noumea, capital of New Caledonia. Each island was different with its own identity and history. We toured each one by foot, taxi or bus, seeing its people, the countryside, historical places, churches, markets, beaches and of course, duty free shops. The warm weather called for ice creams, cooling coconut water and tropical fruits. We missed the Radha Krishna Mandirs twelvth Patotsav. To compensate, a beautiful pooja, prayers and aarti followed by prasad was arranged in one of the cabins to coincide with the ceremony on land. As this ceremony came to a close our cabin was momentarily lit up by rays of the setting sun streaming through the porthole. The crew on board have to be commended for their excellent service. This was a most memorable experience and many are looking forward to their next cruise.
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Fair is good: Beneficiaries of the bias industry

Discrimination is reflected in consumer behaviour in todays India
Dark is Beautiful the recent campaign by the Chennai based non-profit Women of Worth (WoW) in India is a great effort. Indeed, it is a much awaited one in a country where whopping sales of fairness creams are proof of the extent of the bias. Actor Nandita Das has put her weight behind the campaign, acting as its poster girl. As it does the rounds on social media and focuses on the issue, how far will it actually have an impact is anybodys guess. Consider what this effort is up against. Years of hankering after fairness is just a start. Smart corporations have connected the dots and betted successfully on the fair horse. Such is the potential of the promise of fairness in a vial, that it has been known to outsell any other fast moving consumer product (FMCG) in India, even helping corporations buck the 2009 downturn in India as recorded by FICCI. In fact, despite the high input costs of FMCGs in India, the sector in that year grew by 15 per cent. Currently, fairness creams are priced for every budget and their revenue each year is pegged at over USD 400 million in India, more than all other skin care products combined. This is more than the sale of tea in a country that has traditionally loved its morning cuppa. This, despite a 2012 World Health Organisation study that says that the common ingredient in skin lightening products mercury can have adverse effects such as kidney damage, reduction in the skins resistance to bacterial and fungal infections, anxiety,depressionor psychosis and also peripheral neuropathy. Of course the fairness cream account is a big draw in the advertising industry with big budgets assigned to it. Recently, a fairness cream ad appeared on facebooks log out page that registers some 10 million unique users daily and costs an estimated INR 30 lakh a day each for advertisements. The adverts play the fair is better myth on a loop: To be fair, is to be better. Its an openly unacknowledged but certain ace that genes have blessed you with. If you are fair, you dont really need to do much else in life. If you are dusky, dont worry, there is hope. Getting a few shades lighter, will get you a mate, a career and general social acceptance. True or not, thats what the glossy television ads will tell you with persuasive logic. Dusky ones on the other hand, have a problem and must therefore make do with second best. It is little wonder there are those that swear by fairness creams that promise a coveted job and a suitable boyfriend. Racism has a long history in India and it is entwined with caste and colonialism. Modern ways that discrimination manifests itself are many, including hiring practices to matrimonial ads that clearly state their preference for fair brides and grooms. Discrimination is reflected in consumer behaviour in todays India and the ad messages are right onto it when they tap into it successfully. Shriya Bhagwat-Chitale
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savages whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men.
Russian-born American novelist, philosopher,[2] playwright, and screenwriter. January 1905 March 1982
- Ayn Rand
Importanceof theturbantoSikhreligion emphasised

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
National List MPKanwaljitSinghBakshi sees a recent airport incident as a reminder of theimportanceof recognising cultural differences. DelhiSikhGurudwara Management Committee president ManjitSinghGK was toldto remove histurbanduring a security check at the Rome airport which is considered offensive. For aSikh, aturbanis not a piece of cloth. Rather, it becomes the persons head. For aSikhtheturbanrepresents sovereignty, dedication, self-respect, courage and piety. It is a sacred symbol, based on the Gurus teachings, said Mr Bakshi. This incident highlights the need to remember the multicultural nature of our society. It also serves to remind us that we must be more understanding and tolerant of the different cultural practices undertaken within our communities.. All cultures, religions, and ethnic groups have unique practices and protocols. One of the most significant for theSikhreligion is the requirement ofSikhmen to wear aturban. This tradition dates back to 1469. Theturbanstands as recognition of the high moral standards that Guru Gobind Singhji, the tenthSikhGuru, charted out for theSikhcommunity. The contemporary world is a truly multi-cultural place, Sikhs in particular are hardworking people who contribute positively to any community and economy. I take this opportunity to reaffirm cultural understanding and tolerance ofSikhcustoms in New Zealand, Mr Bakshi says.
of the week: Did you attend celebrations marking the Indian Q independence day in New Zealand? If so, why does it matter or what does it signify to you?
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The information appearing in Issue no Vol5 / 7, dated: 9th August, 2013, page 6, the article titled From Engineer to Entrepreneur with reference to Travel Point, specifically the following: The travel agency Travel Point owned by the couple subsequently grew into a reputed agency specializing in travel to the Indian subcontinent; is inaccurate. The travel agency Travel Point is a partnership concern owned by Mr. Brijesh Sethi and Mr. Deepak Sharma. It is not owned by the couple as stated in the aforementioned article. The Indian Weekender stands corrected.
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advantage over military peers and other Great powers. On the other hand, the nuclear reactor in INS Arihant, the indigenously built Nuclear
second strike capability and act as deterrence against any potential peer adversary. The aircraft carrier and the nuclear submarine, puts India in a group of elite countries,
ndian Navy had an interesting last couple of weeks. Some milestones were achieved, some were disastrous. Firstly India unveiled its own, completely indigenously built and produced, Vikrant class aircraft carrier. It is a massive milestone considering the fact that only five countries in this world is capable of achieving this feat. With that SAIL reached its own personal milestone, of producing armament class steel.The Vikrant (Courageous) Class warship, the first of its series of aircraft carriers that is being built by India, will be a major boost to the offshore power projection capabilities of the sea force. With the growing economic clout, and with a massive sphere of influence from Strait of Hormuz in the west to Strait of Malacca in the east, India would be called in to defend its interest in the near foreseeable future. India will also be the second country, atleast presently in the World, and definitely in Asia to have more than two carrier battle groups. That would give the country massive
India will also be the second country, atleast presently in the World, and definitely in Asia to have more than two carrier battle groups. That would give the country massive advantage over military peers and other Great powers.
submarine went critical, or in more common term, active. That is another milestone, as not more than four countries in this world are capable of achieving this feat. INS Arihant (slayer of enemies) will carry nuclear missiles with MIRV capabilities, and being a nuclear submarine, can stay under water for months undetected. That will give India a major boost in its capable of projecting power, defending interests, and acting as a great power, which was almost unthinkable a couple of decades back. It also signals a major boost in Indian home grown military and defence technological sectors, and along with missile defence and intercontinental ballistic missile programs, signifies a major leap forward. However, that is not all. The tragedy
onboard INS Sindhurakshak, a diesel submarine, and one of the foremost in Indias underwater fleet signifies that production is not enough. The INS Sindhurakshak sank after a major onboard fire and explosion, and even though the sabotage angle is not ruled out, it still shows incompetence at best and negligence at worst. Safeguarding and maintaining are equally important if India needs to maintain this momentum as a rising naval power, and needs to take security responsibility in the Indian Ocean region, which she claims to think as her strategic backyard and sphere of influence. The shift in strategic thinking over the last decade and the reprioritization of threat quotient is evident as India moved on and started to think beyond Pakistan as our primary adversary. But, as the saying goes, it is necessary to change the mindset too. The tragedy of Sindhurakshak and the glory of Arihant and Vikrant are symbolic of the chaotic nature our security complex runs. That is clearly not enough. - Sumantra Maitra is an international relations scholar. You can find him in Twitter @dailyworldwatch.
What Women Want

Sunayana Roy
ast month my surfing led me to several discussions centred around the book What Do Women Want: Adventures in the Science of Female Desire by Daniel Bergner. Now I want to be quite clear up front that all I know of the book itself is what I pieced together from half a dozen reviews. What really fascinated me were the discussions that these pieces generated, both in their respective comment sections and in my online friend groups. According to Zoe Williams in The Guardian, the book posits that female sexuality is as raw and bestial as male sexuality. But, unlike men, our animal urges are stoutly denied, by society and by ourselves, so that when they surface, it is not as amanageable stream, but as a rushing torrent that will sweep up everything it passes. While this sounds like an agreeable fantasy from a lad magazine, all the conversations I have ever had on the subject with women above 30 suggests that the repression or denial of this essential part of themselves inevitably leads to a more widespread communication breakdown in a relationship, especially in marriage. I have in fact yet to talk to a woman who has consistently, over a decade, felt that she was getting enough, or indeed, too much sex. It is more common to find that my friends, who come from varied backgrounds and are of ages ranging from the teens to their fifties, wish that sex were not always contingent on when their male partners were in the mood. Emma Brockes, who reviewed the book for The Guardian wryly notes, [Now] it sounds like
While this sounds like an agreeable fantasy from a lad magazine, all the conversations I have ever had on the subject with women above 30 suggests that the repression or denial of this essential part of themselves inevitably leads to a more widespread communication breakdown in a relationship, especially in marriage.
yet another obligation. Along with everything else on your to-do list, youare required to show off your inherent range and innate power like alab rat on a dopamine surge. One could suppose that if Indian women complain of not getting enough sex then the idea of more sex is clearly not an issue. And yet, a significant number of female friends have been frank about their low libidos. The usual factors (worry, stress, exhaustion, new baby) are commonly evident in these cases but every so often, it is less about the libido of these women than about the quality of sex that they do get. Without precisely complaining of bad sex, mostly these women have spoken of sex that did not take into account what they wanted. This contradiction of not enough versus far too much (of the wrong kind) makes sense if we consider these discussions as conversations not purely about female desire, but also of a sense of powerlessness. If very basic human needs like food and sex are more likely to be decided based on the preference of the male partner in a relationship, as it all too often is in Indian marriages, then the average, modern, educated woman of independent thought is bound to reach a degree of frustration with the situation. Any woman would, really.
The answer is pure common sense, but extremely difficult to execute. The only way one human being can ever really understand what another human being wants from them in bed and elsewhere is for the desire to be articulated, somehow expressed. If showing isnt working, we have to learn to speak up and find ways in which we can communicate what makes us happy. Yet we are conditioned as children, long before we grow into men and women, to not discuss sex. One can perform the deed but discussing it or even dissecting it is somehow in poor taste. I am convinced that a lot of men and women would be happier by far if we learnt to talk about sex the way we discuss what we want to cook for breakfast. Melissa of the Feminist Texican Reads noted the slim bibliography of this book and that it relies greatly on the findings from its case studies which makes it rather limiting, in my opinion. Environments, tastes and circumstances differ so largely across the world that it seems pretty presumptuous to study a few focus groups and conclude that this is what women want. As a woman, I ask: do you know what women really, really want? To not be asked that question. Like every other person out there in the world our wants change and no, I dont think anybody, man or woman, is ever entirely sure that they want this, just this, and no other options, thank you. This applies to the bedroom as much as it does in pretty much every other sphere of our lives. You know the best way to find out what the women in your life or in your world want? Ask nicely. Youll probably get some very helpful answers. And no, they wont all be the same.
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fter the United Kingdom (UK), Australiaon Saturdayinvited Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJPs) election campaign chief Narendra Modi to visit the country. Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling met Modi in Gandhinagar and extended him an invitation to visit the country. India has been on the top in Australias foreign policy owing to smooth relations and parallels between both the countries. Developing relations with Gujarat has been on the top priority since last 10 years, Suckling told Modi. Modion Wednesdaythanked British MPs for inviting him to the UK. Thankful to British MPs for their invites in the spirit of dialogue and engagement, tweeted Modi. Indian groups of United Kingdoms two major political parties, the Conservative Party and the Labour Party, have invited Modi to visit the country, reports saidon Tuesday. According to reports, inviting Modi to the House of Commons to speak on The Future of Modern India, the Labour Friends of India chairman Barry Gardiner sent a letter to the BJP leader last week. The Conservative Friends of India also invited Modi last week. Ending Britains diplomatic exclusion of Modi that was caused after the 2002 riots, the British High Commissioner to India James
Bevan met him last year. Bevans meeting with Modi was taken as a step to normalise Britains relationship with Gujarat, a state where the state administration was blamed for much of the fallout of the 2002 anti-Muslim riots. According to reports, protests occurred in UK during Modis visit to the country in 2003 due to his alleged role in the 2002 riots in the state. He was denied a visa to visit UK in 2005. AdvanipraisesModiatBJPmeet VeteranBharatiyaJanataParty (BJP) leader L KAdvaniappeared to soften his stance towards Gujarat Chief MinisterNarendraModi, praising the partys unofficialfrontrunnerfor 2014 Prime Ministerial elections. Advani, who had taken jibes against the right wing Hindu nationalist strongman on Independence Day for criticising the Prime Minister, praisedModiduring his address at aBJP conclave in New Delhion Sundaywhere the party met to finalise its campaign elements. At the meeting of theBJPElection Campaign Committee, attended by state unit presidents and general secretaries besides other top leaders,AdvanilaudedModifor underscoring the need to strengthen the party at the booth level and reaching out to young and first time voters. Advani, who had resigned earlier this year in protest againstModiselevation as chief of theBJPsElection Campaign Committee, had ribbedModifor his attack on Prime MinisterManmohanSingh on Independence Day on Aug 15
India has been on the top in Australias foreign policy owing to smooth relations and parallels between both the countries. Developing relations with Gujarat has been on the top priority since last 10 years, Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling told Modi.
Indian Army warns Pakistan against attacks

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he Indian Armyon Sundaysaid Pakistan was committing a serious mistake by engaging in ceasefire violations along the border inJammuand Kashmir, strongly warning it of dire consequences. Amid a heightened pitch of shelling, infiltration bids and attacks by Pakistani troops, Indian Army General Officer Commanding (GOC) 25 Infantry Div, Major General V P Singh said India is responding to the situation with full force. You (Pakistan) are making a serious mistake. Do not do it...What you are putting across, it is not going to affect, deter us or weaken our resolve, Singh said, speaking to reporters inRajouriinJammuand Kashmir. He said that the Defence Minister and the Chief of Army Staff have given commands that violation of ceasefire or any other act of infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) will be met resolutely with power and full force. Singh said the Army was also free to respond to targeted attacks by Pakistans Border Action Team (BAT) that had killed two Indian soldiers in January and five earlier this month, as per opportunity and strategy. Pakistan meanwhile continued violating the ceasefire along theLoCon Sundayas Pakistani troopers fired in the afternoon inMendhardistrict ofJammuand Kashmir and used mortars, media reports said. Reports said at least 12 Indian posts were fired
upon atMendharsector., adding that Pakistan violated ceasefire almost 20 times in the past weeks thus. The Indian Army however said it foiled an infiltration bid in the Keran sector
ofKupwaradistricton Sunday. Ties between the two countries soured after the killing of five Indian soldiers in an ambush by Pakistani troopers along theLoCinPoonchsector ofJammuand Kashmir on Aug 6.
Pakistan has denied the allegations and said the countrys troops did not kill the Indian soldiers in an overnight attack on a patrol party along theLoCand also blamed the Indian Army for heightened aggression along the border.
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Indian Rupee slumped to a new all time low, against the US dollar, as capital flow continued across all Asian developing markets. The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low of 64.15 versus the US dollar during morning tradeon Tuesday. Not only in India, but from South Africa to Indonesia all the developing markets started sliding downhill. Even though Indian exports are record high compared to imports, the cause of the rupee slide is baffling economists. Primarily fear is what driving the markets, as sovereign rating downgrade looms, in Indias worst economic crisis since 1991. There are vital differences between the 1991 crisis and now, as in 1991, there was an external payments crisis when we had less than two weeks imports worth of foreign exchange reserves. This time we have $278 billion in reserves, enough for seven months imports. However, the markets have lost faith in the current UPA government, and stalled reforms, problems with FDI, and land acquisition for industries are seen to be the driving factor behind the massive slump in rupee, and declining growth. On the other hand, India is not the only country facing this snowballing catastrophe. All major Asian economies, and also Brazil and South Africa are facing similar ongoing crisis, with
bank debts in China rising, and Indonesian and Malaysian growth stalling. Brazil is having a cash crunch, and South Africa is in a free fall. The eye of the storm is directly above emerging markets now, two years after it hovered over Europe and four years after it hit US, Stephen Jen, co-founder of hedge fund SLJ Macro Partners, London, was quoted as saying. This could be serious for Asia. - IWK Bureau
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rrested Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) senior operative Syed Abdul Karim alias Tunda (pictured above, centre) has vouched for the role of Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in antiIndia activities including the harbouring of Dawood Ibrahim, leader of Mumbai-based organized crime syndicate D-Company, reports saidSunday. The top bomber of the Pakistan-based outfit and one of Indias most wanted who was arrested by Delhi Police Tundaon Fridayfrom the Indo-Nepal border has reportedly told his interrogators he was in constant touch with Pakistans ISI and worked closely with it. The 70-year-old Tunda claimed during his interrogation that Ibrahim stays in a safe house in Karachi and is guarded by the ISI, adding that he had met the underworld don in the Pakistani port city several times after he first called him to meet in 2010. Besides the ISI, Tunda has been in touch with organisations like LeT, Jaish-eMohammed (JeM), Indian Mujahiddin (IM) and Babbar Khalsa and had been meeting
people like Hafiz Saeed, Maulana Masood Azhar, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and Dawood, among others, during his stay stay in Pakistan. Pakistan has long denied the presence of Dawood Ibrahim, leader of Mumbai-based organized crime syndicate D-Company, in the country despite repeated claims by India. Ibrahim has been long believed to be based out of the Pakistani city of Karachi, where he had fled after the 1993 Mumbai bombings, that he allegedly masterminded. Earlier this month, a senior Pakistani diplomat Shahryar Khan had retracted his statement after claiming that Dawood Ibrahim had been in Pakistan but was chased out. - IWK Bureau
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aurangas Grace Hospital has gifted well over $50,000 worth of operating theatre equipment to Lautoka Hospital in Fiji in a generous follow up to staff volunteer medical team visits there. A Grace team visited Lautoka in June (2013) on the second of two visits as unpaid volunteers to tackle difficult elective procedures, and help train local staff under the Friends of Fiji Health (FOFH) programme. The programme was set up in 2010 by seven expat Fijian doctors and businessmen who wanted to give something back to their homeland. FOFHs main aim is to send teams of specialists to Fiji periodically, to provide medical treatment for the neediest locals. The Tauranga teams have been led by surgeon Avinesh Kumar and his GP wife Amrita. Grace Hospital General Manager Janet Keys says that on this latest visit, volunteers could see the terrible need for more modern equipment, and when they asked about the equipment sitting in storage we were very happy to donate it. The items are an anaesthetic machine, bladder scanner, and two patient warmers. The hospital last year loaned operating theatre instruments to the team heading to Lautoka. Ms Keys says while their efforts might be something of a drop in a bucket in terms of the Fiji regions health needs, its gratifying to be able to contribute especially being aware of the difficult conditions medical practitioners are working under.
Grace Hospital staff back row, anaesthetist David Binney, left, surgeon Avinesh Kumar and anaesthetic technician Jim CairnsNelson. Front, anaesthetist Reta McLeod, left, general manager Janet Keys, and theatre nurses Tara Mudgway and Jo Dunstan (photo John Borren Bay of Plenty Times). New Zealand FOFH volunteers operating at Lautoka Hospital, October 2012 (Mr Avinesh Kumar far right). there had been very primitive. More FOFHfunded medical visits are in the planning stages. Background: Other contributors to the FOFH programme have included Pathlab Bay of Plenty which carried out some free cervical smear testing, New Zealand-based medical supplies companies such as Coviden, Ethicon Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, and firms such as Mc Donalds in both Auckland and Fiji, and Vodafone. Tauranga nurses even collected donated clothing for premature babies and breast pumps for nursing mothers, to take along on last years trip.
Mr Kumar says FOFH is extremely grateful for Grace Hospitals support, noting that at Lautoka Hospital there are two operating theatres to serve a district population of 300,000. He says that their visits provide some respite for overworked local doctors, and the team is able to tackle difficult cases which tend to pile up because of these patient pressures. Most of the time, they do acute cases and elective work is for whenever.
This is where we can fill in and do some, but not all. Mr Kumar says a major emphasis is upskilling student doctors and theatre nurses, especially in the latest laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques. Anaesthetist Dr Reta McLeod, who was part in the first trip to Lautoka Hospital, says the donated anaesthetic machine will be very beneficial, as one thats reliable and trustworthy because we know its been serviced. The first one she used
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Fijian media freedom and human rights advocate says the country needs more political participationleading up to next years election. Mosmi Bhim is a lecturer at the Department of Ethics and Governance at the Fiji National University and also a campaigner for the NGO Citizens Constitutional Forum. She is concerned not enough new actors avail themselves of the opportunity to help steer Fiji back to democracy. Indeed, this is worrying for Fiji, because it indicates that the cream of Fijis society is
largely refusing to take an active part in the political activities of the country, Bhim said in an interview with theFiji Sun. Bhim said she hoped to see the emergence of a new wave of young aspiring politicians in Fiji. By new political actors, I mean the younger generation and people who have not been in the public eye for the past 30 years, she said. These would be the professionals in the 35-45 year age group, who would have adequate experience and knowledge, and
have bountiful energy and a new vision for Fiji. Military withdrawal Bhim said it was important Fijis military withdraws from public life and civilians are given control of key government positions. The military needs to refrain from commenting on or interfering in matters that are supposed to be civilian affairs of national interest. The academic argued that the government must be seen to be fair, transparent and respectful of peoples opposing views.
People should feel free to express their views, even if the views are different from the militarys or the governments. The academic pointed to three reasons why young Fijians were not taking an interest to actively participate in the political process. Firstly, these young professionals have just established their careers and have families to look after as well as mortgages to pay, Bhim said. - Report By Rosie Doviverata of theFiji Sun
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ew Zealand rugbys forgotten man, Colin Slade, was among four players called up Monday to shore up the All Blacks injury-hit squad ahead of Saturdays Rugby Championship Test against Australia. Aaron Cruden (knee) and Beauden Barrett (calf) both emerged from New Zealands 47-29 win over the Wallabies on Saturday nursing injuries, forcing coach Steve Hansen to look for other options at fly-half in a squad already missing Dan Carter (calf). Hansen drafted in Slade and the uncapped Tom Taylor to ensure the All Blacks have adequate cover at number 10 for the Wellington clash. Slade was once regarded as Carters heir apparent but a career plagued by injuries, including breaking his jaw twice, has seen Cruden take over that mantle. He has played just 10 Tests, with his last appearance for the All Blacks coming at the 2011 World Cup, when he limped off with a groin injury in the quarter-final against Argentina. The 25-year-old re-emerged as a force late in this years Super 15 season, doing enough to convince the Canterbury Crusaders to sign him to replace Carter, who is sitting out the competition next year. In the forwards, Hansen called up Luke Whitelock and Brad Shields to cover for Luke Romano, who suffered a groin injury in the Sydney Test, and Liam Messam, who was ruled out of the squad last week with a hamstring strain.
conic sprinter Usain Bolt led Jamaica means team to win the 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Championships hereon Sunday. Nesta Carter, Kemar Bailey-Cole, Nickel Ashmeade and Bolt clinched the gold medal by ending the race in 37.36 seconds. The US won the silver medal by clocking 37.56 seconds. After winning the eighth world gold medal, Bolt joined the list of other athletes like Michael Johnson, Allyson Felix and Carl Lewis, who have won eight world championship gold medals. Bolt earlier won the gold medals in the 200 metres and 100 metres events at the World Athletics Championships.
Australia change rules to lure back overseas players
he Australian cricket board has eased rules governing the eligibility of players holding dual passports to compete in domestic tournaments as part of a scheme to strengthen its talent base. The initiatives aim is to lure talented cricketers like Sydney-born opening batsman Sam Robson, currently the leading run-scorer in the top tier of the County Championship in England, back to Australian domestic cricket. Middlesex batsman Robson, who holds a British passport owing to his Nottinghamborn mother, has represented Australia at under-19 level but is also eligible to represent England in the future. The Board has endorsed changes to the definition of an Overseas Player for Australian domestic competitions, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a statement on Friday. The changes are designed to allow Australian players who have dual passports to play in more than one... domestic competition. - IWK Bureau
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The Theory of Peace

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f anyone asks me, what are your basic needs? I would naturally answer, food, clothing and shelter. This is certainly not a complete answer. For instance, without air, without hope, without recognition, etc. also a human being cannot survive. The human being is a made up of the physical, the emotional and the intellectual personalities. The physical personality starts and ends with this body. Its characteristics are age, gender, skin colour, metabolism, health, etc. The needs of this body are, food, water, air, protection against the elements (clothing & shelter), etc. The emotional personality deals with the mind. This personality is subtler as it is not visible unless expressed through a healthy body. The characteristics of the mind are its emotions such as happy, sad, love, hate, jealousy, admiration, greed, etc. Its basic needs would include, the desire to have a sense of belonging, i.e. to love and be loved, to be happy and to share ones happiness. The intellectual being is even subtler than the emotional being. It is much harder to identify ones intellectual personality. This is often clouded by the emotion of the person. The intellectual personality is characterized by the
The intellectual being is even subtler than the emotional being. It is much harder to identify ones intellectual personality. This is often clouded by the emotion of the person.
(protected by all our achievements, etc.), it is so fragile that any unexpected event in life can disturb and destroy our peace in a flash. Why so? And how can this be corrected? The Enigma of Spiritual Peace The Bible says, that this Peace is that which passeth all understanding. In the Upanishads and Bhagavad Geeta it is called Parm Shnti. The scriptures reveal a Peace that exists and remains untouched by worldly transactions and events. We see that peace radiating in masters who have dared to believe in the words of the scriptures and experiment it themselves under the guidance of a teacher, and then established themselves in that experience divine through regular and single-pointed practice of sadhana. In short they revel in their spiritual personality, which is beyond the physical, emotional and intellectual identity. There is no destruction of this Peace or of the being who has discovered it. May we seek to understand and establish ourselves in this Higher Peace, it is what we are born to experience! Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya serves as the Resident Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Auckland and conducts weekly spiritual classes for children, youth and adults. For more information about the Chinmaya Mission and Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya please follow this link: www.chinmaya.org.nz or contact him at 2756954
core identity/beliefs a person holds. To judge an event as it happens is easy. To understand the emotions that run through is harder but to realize the intention behind the action for that one must study the situation more closely. The intellectual personality when unveiled, reveals all our notions, our values, our identity and our memories (knowledge). The need of the intellectual me, is recognition, a sense of worth, an identity. When I market my worth on the CV or the business card, in and through the list of achievements that I print, I am really expressing my intellectual me! From the above we can conclude that the human being has various needs at these different levels of his personality. I may have my physical and intellectual needs covered with a stable environment and a successful career, but the emotional needs might still be unfulfilled. A person, who has one or more layers of his personality unsatisfied, cannot find complete joy. Hence, we constantly find ourselves striving for fulfillment eventhough we may be perceived to
be well placed in life. When do we attain our sense of Peace? As per our identification to the above layers of our personality so will be my definition of peace. To an infant, when the physical needs of food, etc. are fulfilled, it exhibits peace and joy (Physical). For a mother, seeing her loved ones happy gives her peace and joy (Emotional). And to a father, to the extent he has provided for his family all that they need, earned their respect in return, to the extent he has achieved his goals that he set out in life and executed his responsibilities, to that extent he feels a sense of peace (Intellectual). As you can tell, achieving this sense of peace is not easy, in fact, it is a life long pursuit in most cases. The problem with this peace is it that it does not last forever. As long as one is alive, man is seen to be restless. Even after many achievements, one may still find oneself unfulfilled, and even if there is a sense of peace
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Actor Nandita Das on being the poster girl for the Stay Unfair, Stay Beautiful campaign
in the work force, voicing their desires and concerns, more debate about gender equality and sensitivity, one would imagine that racism of this sort would be on the decline. Of course, now the insecurities of men are also surfacing with equal number of fairness products for them. Such pressures and so little public debate around it! Am I over-reacting here? Whenever I interact with college students, especially young girls, I invariably get a question to the effect, How come you are so confident despite being dark? It took me some time to understand its ramifications in its entirety, but when I went deeper I realised how inadequate so many young girls felt purely because they couldnt live up to the societal standards of beauty. Every film and womens magazine told them how ugly they were. It made their personalities shy, hesitant, insecure, not good enough. I grappled with how to make them understand the worthlessness of this pursuit as I took my confidence for granted. Gradually I found myself championing the cause of colour! When a sales-girl tries to sell me a fairness cream or a salon woman insists on bleaching my skin, I find myself giving them a lecture against it. Perhaps, some of it is unwarranted as they, too, are victims of that same system. Strangely, how educated or affluent you are has no bearing on this prejudice. Desire for a fair child makes some parents believe that drinking milk first thing in the morning will ensure a fair child. A friend of mine suffered his entire childhood as his brother was fair and he was asked how come he turned out to be so dark. There is no dearth of such stories that we all would have heard, experienced or perpetuated in some way or the other. What with fairytales like sleeping beauty talking about who is the fairest of them all and Snow White and Barbie dolls becoming role models for little girls. Right from our childhood the message is clear, and in later years it is only reinforced in many ways. Film songs call a girl gori (fair) or pardon the dark because it has a good heart in a song like kale hain to kya hua dilwale hain. Look anywhere and everywhere, there are blatant and subtle reinforcements that only fair is lovely. As published on www.nanditadas.com
rom the time I came into the public domain and have been written about, 9 out of 10 articles start by describing me as being dusky or earthy. A reference to the colour of my skin doesnt escape the best of journalists. The prerequisite for being an actress is to be fair. So I guess it is essential to qualify anything that is an aberration. Or, is it simply a manifestation of an inescapable conditioning? I can say from my own experiences that the colour of my skin definitely featured in most introductions and comments about me, right from my childhood. From people saying, poor thing she is so dark to you have nice features despite being dark. Had it not been for my parents, for whom this was not a topic of conversation, I would have grown up believing I was just not good enough. Thanks to them, I defined myself through nurturing many different interests. How I looked was unimportant. It was only in later years I realised how fortunate I was. I have often wondered why are we supposed to feel proud or ashamed of attributes that we are born into. I have done nothing to be born as a woman, a Hindu, an Indian or dark. But then there are choices I have made through the years that have been mine and if I must be judged, let those be the ones. But this is easier said than done. I am shocked to see the rise in the number of fairness creams, dark actresses looking paler and paler with every film and magazines, hoardings, films and advertisements showing only fair women. You could ask what is there to be shocked, as all this has always existed. But with more women
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Congratulations on a grand and successful journey of Bhakti through music and dancethank you for offering us a place in this divine journey This beautifully sums up the magical journey of over 180 people who attended Kalaradhana on the 27th of July.
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he evening opened with a customary invocation to Lord Ganesha for a successful and obstacle free evening. The first performance of the evening was a Bharatanatyam piece performed by Nutan Bhat. A spell bound audience witnessed Nutan change expressions flawlessly between different forms of the goddess and an ardent devotee. Nutans skill at Abhinaya and her portrayal of the Devi in different forms was much appreciated. It was an amazing tribute to her Guru and a grand opening to the programme. It had been a long time since Auckland had witnessed dancing of such high calibre and this was evident by the resounding applause her performance received. Mr. Balachandra Bhat was next on stage with a rendition of Hindustani Raga Abhogi. He was accompanied by Nutan on the Harmonium and Mr. Manjit Singh, a renowned Tabla artist. This was a tribute to Samvadini maestro Mr. Jayant Bhalodkar. The combination of Bhatjis majestic voice and his rendition of Abhogi immediately captured the audience. People who experienced the Hindustani genre for the first time described the experience as enjoyable and magical. His delineation of the Raga note by note, characteristic of the Kirana Gharana, pukaars in the higher octave, high speed taans and his ability to hold a note for several avartans received high praise. Manjitjis flawless accompaniment on the Tabla and Nutans harmonium accompaniment went an extra mile in supporting the artists performance. Veteran musicians witnessing the performance applauded the efforts of the artists; who, despite receiving the bare minimum training in classical music, proved their mettle. After this, the audience were treated to some delicious Indian snacks and tea sponsored by Mr. V.K. Verma of Harcourts. The audience was in for a treat in the second half of the evening. In a never seen before attempt, the audience were taken on a spiritual pilgrimage to the holy city of Pandharpur through abhangs and bhajans. The legends surrounding the pilgrimage were chosen carefully and presented to the audience in the form of an Abhang or Bhajan. This was a unique idea conceived by
Smt. Lata Bhat. She created a beautifully integrated package of legends and music which was enjoyed by the audience regardless of their linguistic background. Rightly so, she received tremendous applause for her creativity and skill. This journey was
an exceptional tribute to late Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. Accordingly, compositions from Panditjis vast devotional repertoire were presented. Gems such as Majhe Mahera Pandhari, Jata Pandharisi, and Teertha Vitthala were presented with aplomb
by Bhatji. Teertha Vitthala especially instantly transported the audience to the holy city. The inclusion of Kannada Kritis by Purandaradasa and Hindi bhajans by Kabir and Brahmananda were pleasant surprises. Manjitjis skill at playing the Tabla for this devotional segment was unparalleled and authentic. Nutan also accompanied Bhatji effectively on the Harmonium. Mr. Harsh Dewan and Mr. Harish Bhat created an aura of spirituality with their energetic chorus support and playing of the Manjeera. Mr. Ravi Shetty was highly complimented for effectively holding the audience as the master of ceremonies. Also working tirelessly to achieve a great sound experience from the very start of the show was Mr. Virend Prakash; his son, Praneet Prakash and Mr. Prashant Belwalkar. The event was sponsored by Mortgage Mantra, the event showcased one of the most unique celebrations of Guru Purnima and Ashadhi Ekadashi in Auckland.
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ew Zealand Tertiary Colleges new staff members and students were warmly welcomed with a phiri at the Auckland Campus earlier this month. This traditional Mori custom signifies the coming together of two groups as one whnau (family). Before the ceremony the newcomers assembled in the library to learn about the custom from Lecturer of Mori Leadership Ra Keelan and to practise their waiata (song) to sing as part of the formalities. The majority of the new students were international students, from countries such as South Africa, China, Singapore, Korea, India and Sri Lanka. The newcomers were led into the classroom by Ra who opened with a prayer in Mori. He translated the words from a line of the Colleges official waiata Hutia te Rito: It says: If you were to ask me what is the most important thing in the world, I would respond, it is people, it is people, it is people. Here at NZTC we are committed to people, so we applaud your commitment to looking after our youngest people. He then invited NZTCs Chief Executive Selena Fox to speak. Selena congratulated the students on starting their early childhood journeys at NZTC: I have been here for 15 years, and I can tell you that you have chosen well. She went on to describe the four characteristics that set NZTC apart: NZTCs specialisation in outstanding early childhood
teacher education; our values of Vision, Heart, Competence in Spirit that guide every decision made; our emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practice; and our choice to engage with research communities nationally and internationally. Next Greg Holmes, the Colleges new General Manager, expressed thanks for the welcome on behalf of the new staff members. Guangming Zhong, an international student from China, thanked NZTC for the orientation on behalf of
the students: With the online forums, we wont feel alone. Well become like a family and learn a lot from each other. Current College staff joined in the recitation of the Colleges mission statement and the singing of Hutia te Rito. The newcomers responded with Te Aroha before coming forward to exchange a hongi, or the pressing of noses together to symbolise the integration of the two groups, with current staff members.
Everyone then shared in hkari (morning tea) to complete the merging of the two groups. NZTC is looking forwarding to seeing these new students grow in their early childhood knowledge and professionalism in our 31st year. For more information on studying one of NZTCs specialist early childhood programs please call (09) 520 4000 or email international@ nztertiarycollege.ac.nz
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SIT Fashion Students work with H&J Smith Display
joint collaboration between Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Bachelor of Fashion Design and Technology students and H & J Smith will see the creation of new window displays for their upcoming spring promotion. The team will be putting together displays to celebrate the arrival of spring and new season fashion. The work will feature avant-garde style displays with full outfits made of flowers, leaves and other materials personifying the nature of spring. The work will tie in with the 3rd year fashion course assessments which include student requirements of producing a static display for a window to promote their final collection. Past work has seen H & J Smith work with the wider community including SIT, and they chose SIT again due to the creativity of the students says H & J Smith marketing manager Rebecca Sheppard. In our earlier collaboration with the 3rd year students, we saw their creativity and thought this project was something they could enjoy and sink their teeth in to. As part of the collaboration for the spring fashion launch, SIT students will also be assisting in the designing and making of the
The work will feature avant-garde style displays with full outfits made of flowers, leaves and other materials personifying the nature of spring.
dresses alongside H&J Smith. The students are also assisting in the installation of the displays in the Invercargill store, with the displays and corner window to be unveiled on Thursday 29 August. SIT fashion tutor Melissa James says she has always felt H&J Smith have excelled with their window displays and working with them would offer a lot to the students. I was delighted when they expressed an interest in talking to the students and even more thrilled at the opportunity they are offering for students to get some real-life experience. They will get to work with experienced people who have a wealth of knowledge and advice to offer them. - IWK Bureau
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Raga & Rhythm a musical extravaganza

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A class apart and performances par excellence are only a couple of ways Raga & Rhythm was summed up by over 160 incredibly happy Hamilton people on the 20th of July. Presented by Mortgage Mantra and the RAAGA group, this show bore testament to the wonders of artistic collaboration. A dedicated Hamilton audience was treated to a glittering assortment of Indian fine arts presented by artists from Hamilton and Auckland. A Bharatanatyam performance by Nutan Bhat from Auckland was up first. Nutan invoked the blessings of the almighty with a dance in praise of Lord Shiva, the cosmic dancer. She wove together several legends glorifying the great deity. Also befitting a dance on Shiva, several complex postures were interspersed with the dance. The audience applauded Nutans capacity for expression. Her particular forte is being able to change expressions based on the demands of the song seamlessly so that at any given time, she is seen to play multiple roles rather than just one. Shri Balachandra Bhat, also from Auckland was next with Hindustani Raga Madhuvanti. He was accompanied by renowned Tabla artist, Shri Manjit Singh and Nutan Bhat on the Harmonium. Manjitji is the founder of the Rhythm School of Indian music and has
several prestigious performances to his credit. Nutan, on the other hand is a new entrant to the art of harmonium. Starting in a slow tempo set to a 12 beat cycle, Bhatji outlined the Raaga beautifully by specifically delineating each note
disciples; Gurpreet and Harpreet. They presented traditional compositions of the Punjab and Lucknow gharanas. The audience particularly enjoyed Manjitjis magnificent composition recreating the sound of a train through various
Smt. Malathi Vasudevan, from Hamilton, a prolific vocalist in the Carnatic tradition, opened the second half of the evening. She began her performance with a popular Dikshitar composition Vathapi Ganapathim in Ragam Hamsadhwani. Next, she presented a melodious Alaap in Ragam Subha Pantuvarali followed by Pasupathiswaram.
in different ways. He then presented a fast tempo composition set to a 16 beat cycle. Fast paced taans, flawless pukaars in the higher octaves and immense breath control marked Bhatjis performance and earned him great applause from a mesmerised audience. Manjitji was up next with an energetic tabla ensemble performance with two of his senior stages of its journey. This earned him much applause. After this incredibly electrifying performance, the audience were able to enjoy some tasty treats sponsored by Zyka Indian Restaurant, Hamilton. Smt. Malathi Vasudevan, from Hamilton, a prolific vocalist in the Carnatic tradition, opened the second half of the evening. She
began her performance with a popular Dikshitar composition Vathapi Ganapathim in Ragam Hamsadhwani. Next, she presented a melodious Alaap in Ragam Subha Pantuvarali followed by Pasupathiswaram. She was accompanied by Shri Raman Easwaran on the Mridangam and Dr. Somaskandan on the violin; both of whom stunned the audiences with some intense performances. Malathiji concluded her performance with a Thillana in Ragam Bhimpalas composed by Shri Lalgudi Jayaraman. Her renditions earned her tremendous applause from a spell bound audience. Shri Lester Silver, of Hamilton concluded Raga & Rhythm with soulful finale on the Sitar. He started his performance with the rendition of a khyal in Raga Nandkauns. After a short introductory alaap, outlining the raga, Lesterji played a slow tempo and a fast tempo gat and concluded with a jhalla and a chakradar tihai. The combination of Lesterjis skill on the Sitar and the soulful Raga transported the audience into another realm. He concluded the evening with a self- composed dhun or Bhatiyali; a traditional Bengali boat song. Lesterji was ably accompanied by Manjitji on the Tabla. The sound for the evening was effectively handled by Lester and his team who ensured that each person in the audience got the best sound experience.
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Sunil Shetty,Jacqueline Fernandezshare bday. As do Kajol and Genelia. And so do Saif Ali Khan and Manisha Koirala. While Koirala was recently spotted at a city airport looking fresh faced despite her battle with cancer, reports suggest that Saif might be spending the day with his wife Kareena Kapoor, who has flown to Los Angeles (where Saif is currently shooting) to celebrate her husbands special day. Both actors turned 43 this month. This month, actor Sridevi who shone in English Vinglish, stepped into another decade as she turned 50. Her daughters Jhanvi and Khushi reportedly surprised her by baking a cake for their mother and by decorating the entire house. The Hawa Hawai girl, who likes to spend her birthday with her family probably received the most special gift from her daughters on her special day. Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt ushered in another year while he serves a three and a half years term at the Yerwada jail in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. He turned 54 and his wife Manyata has penned down a poem and personal letters to surprise Dutt on his birthday.
Ranbir to wear turban for Besharam

Bollywoodactor Ranbir Kapoor will soon be seen donning a turban in his upcoming comedy movie Besharam directed by Abhinav Kashyap, according to media reports. Kapoor had earlier featured as a Sikh for the movie Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year (2009). Going by media reports, Kapoor will be wearing the turban for a sequence of the song Aa Re Aa Re in the movie. However, recalling the Sikh communitys objection over Akshay Kumar starrer Singh is Kinng (2008), because of the fact that he had sported a trimmed beard while playing a Sikh; Besharam producer Himanshu Mehra informed that Kapoor will not be playing a Sikh but will just wear a pagdi for the song sequence.
Big B is greatest: UK poll

In a UK poll, actor Amitabh Bachchan has been crowned as the greatest star ofBollywood. The survey named 100 Greatest BollywoodStars was published by British weekly newspaper Eastern Eye. The survey was conducted by combining audience votes via social media, box-office figures, cinematic impact and critical acclaim. In the survey,Bollywoodstars Dilip Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan hold the second and third positions respectively.
Over-protective Saif warns Kareena

Saif Ali Khan seems to be a very protective husband when it comes to his lady love Kareena Kapoor. The actor, who worked withPrakash Jhain the past, gave some tips toKareena, who worked with the director inSatyagraha. Saif warned Kareena aboutthe hard workand research that goes behindthe characters in his films. He also shared his experience during the shoot ofAarakshanand scared Bebo about the shoot. However, Prakash Jha is all praises forKareena Kapoorand believes that she is one of the most talented actressesin the industry.
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Chennai Expressmade a box office record of 33.12 cr on its opening day and has taken the international marketks by storm
hennai Express has set yet another record, this time in the international markets.Shah Rukh Khanbreaks his own record of overseas opening collections with Chennai Express that has collectedRs.72 crores in 9 days said a Times of India report. Earlier, SRKs My Name Is Khan held the record at 32 crores. The earnings in week 2 in New Zealand were NZ$ 189,378 (Rs 94.69 lakhs). The Rohit Shettys directorial venture made an average of A$ 573,592 (Rs 3.25 cr) in Australia. The film earned 14,33,245 (Rs 13.82 cr) at ticket windows in the UK in the second week of its release. Chennai Express grossedRs.53 crores in the first week of its release from UK, USA-Canada, UAEGCC and Australia alone. The Times of India quotes distributor Girish Johar, The film has the highest overseas collection. It released in 670 screens abroad and has collected 51 crore in the opening period. Shah Rukh has broken his own record of the highest overseas collections for the opening weekend, which was held by My Name Is Khan.
Dhoom 3 sees Amir Khan play villian, one where Aamir as a super thief who uses acrobatic skills to pull off heists. Katrina plays his partner in crime and also his love interest. But that is not what is drawing eyes to the first-look poster. It is instead Amirs physicque that is causing much gaggle amongst fans and cinegoers.
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It has done phenomenal business in Pakistan, USA, UK and Dubai. (Figures:Taran Adarsh,Box Office India) - IWK Bureau
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The festival of Janmashtami commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna is revered for his wisdom about how to live life on Earth, by Hindus all around the World. INDIA SANMARGA IKYA SANGAM, along with T.I.V, T.I.M and its devoted members cordially invites you to join the celebration of Shri Krishna JanamUthsav 2013.
When: Saturday, 24 August 3pm and 7pm. Sunday, 25 August 3pm. Where: Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson Weblinks: Tickets sold via EventFinda.co.nz
Raksha Bandhan Festival

Raksha Bandhan that promotes Universal Fellowship and the Veneration of Womanhood, is organised this year by the Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA Forum). Yogi Divine Society (NZ) Inc. is the host for this year.
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Free Seminar for Newcomers : Schooling in NZ Shrimat Bhagavat Katha

Bhaktivedanta Swami Siddhanti Maharaja of Vrindavan, India Maharaja will enlighten us on the inner teachings of the Bhagavat Geeta. Free information seminar for new migrants (newcomers) in the process of making NZ their home.It aims to provide newcomers an understanding of the NZ School Education system which covers from Early Childhood, Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schooling, how parents can better support their child(ren) and get involved by supporting the school.
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Priyankachampions girl child cause
ollywoodstarPriyankaChoprarecentlypledged her support to a campaign that aims to spread awareness about issues in India related to the girl child, calling on the countrys youth to unite for the cause. Our Girls, Our Pride, led by television networkNDTVand mining and minerals group Vedanta, aims to focus on issues related to nutrition, education, health,foeticideand infanticide for girls especially up to six years of age. Reminiscing about her experiences as a child helping her parents conduct health clinics in ruralUttarPradesh, the former Miss World said the issues related to the girl child have always been close to her heart. Ive seen so closely what happens in a lot of rural India and, now that Ive come to know, in a lot of urban India as well - the mindsets that people have towards the girl child, how shes looked upon as a burden, she said. Chopra, who was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in 2010, said having one of the youngest demographics in the world, uniquely positioned India to bring about a change. As a country with one of the youngest population in this up e world, it is up to us to lead a change. And I think a lot needs to be changed when it comes to the condition of the girl child in our country, she said. Including thefoeticidefigures, more than 1.2 million female children are murdered in India every year and yet the matter has failed to cause an appropriate outcry, an activist present at the launch of the campaign said.
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B.A Pass movie review

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Rajesh Krishnamurthy
his week there was hardly any release worth writing home about as all the expectations are now on the Eid releases, namely SRKs Chennai Express. Of the lot only B.A Pass is worth a mention, not because of its brilliance or anything but only because BA pass sings a different tune. Bollywoods fascination with erotica and sex is legendary as is its dalliance with sex and societys underbelly.. Be it B.R Ishaaras Chetna in 1970 to Anand Giridhars Beabroo in 1983 or Jismin 2003 andNashain 2013 all have traversed what is essentially the same route. The difference between then and now is that today its much more bold and open as compared to back in the day when two flowers coming together on screen meant either a kiss or ahem sex! Chetna and Jism were landmark films of this genre in their own right. While in the past the hush hush wink wink curiosity was all that was needed to ensure an audience for such Dirty Pictures(pun intended). Today there has been a paradigm shift in the audiences perception of such themes. With a much more mature audience to satisfy, in order to ensure the commercial
success of such films the story, treatment of the subject, acting and all other technical aspects need to come together as a whole package. BA pass is the story of a student of Delhi University enrolled in BA Pass course. Those that are from Delhi would know that BA Pass from a nondescript college is the bottom most rung in academics, usually reserved for losers with no academic skills, unless of course they choose to come to New Zealand to enrol in a private tertiary education provider. Migrating from a mofusil town the
protagonist (Shadab kamal) soon finds himself ensnared by an unsatisfied aunty( Shilpa Shukla of Chak De Fame) a cougar who is unashamed of her sex drive and will go to any lengths to satisfy it. Not willing to stop, she keeps wanting more , and that gets the poor young due into a whole lot of trouble he hadnt bargained for! The tale of male prostitution has been told before (Mr.100% in 2006) but BA pass tells the story from the womens perspective. Shadab seems lost in his role and Shilpa is as expressionless as a piece of wood. Shilpa Shuklas role is as meaty and author
backed as one can get. In a male dominated Bollywood a women oriented subject is a rarity.Such a role should have given the actor a blank canvas to shocase her acting prowess but alas.in what is essentially a multidimensional role she manages to give it just the one wooden look. For a debutant director Ajay Behels choice of subject is commendable as it holds much promise in terms of making a statement as say an Ardh Satya or an Aakrosh (by Govind Nihlani). But I guess that is where it falls short. Regardless of the subject BA Pass at times appears to be titillating for titillating sake. However on the plus side instead of taking the usual distribution route to market the film Ajay has smartly chosen to go via the Film Festival route ensuring that his film gets talked about in the right circles and while garnering a few awards also becomes somewhat of a commercial success on the DVD circuit.
Verdict: 3 stars from me.
Worth a watch if you have nothing better lined up for the weekend. Rajesh Krishnamurthy is a writer, columnist and film reviewer. His reviews are also available on his blog www. matineefilms.blogspot.co.nz
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Ingredients 1kg chicken 1 big onion grated or crushed 1 small tomato chopped 2tbsp ginger paste 1tbsp garlic paste 2 green chillies into paste 11/2tsp garam masala powder 1/2tsp red chilli powder 1tsp turmeric powder 2tbsp oil for cooking Salt according to taste 1/2cup fresh coriander chopped
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Method Boil spinach with green chillies drain and make a puree using a blender/ food processor. If needed, add 1tbsp of fresh water and keep it aside. Heat 1tbsp of oil in a heavy bottom pan. Add mutton pieces, saute for 8-10 minutes or until mutton turns brown in colour. Take the mutton pieces out and keep it aside. In the same pan heat 2tbsp of oil add onions fry until golden brown in colour, add garlic , stir add ginger paste, stir for 2-3 minutes. To the onion masala add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, stir add
chopped tomatoes, stir until oil comes on the top. Add mutton pieces and salt to the masala, cover and cook until tender while stirring in between (the mutton pieces should be well coated with the masala). Add spinach puree and garam masala to the mutton mix well. Cook on the medium flame until the mutton is well coated with the spinach masala( you can add 1-2tbsp of hot water if you feel the masala is too dry). Garnish with ginger juliennes on top. Serve hot with naan or rice.
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