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READERS CONTRIBUTIONS
Becoming who we really are
Bill Harrison
F
ear of so-called culture shock often drives
newcomers into hiding from their own
goals. Yet, one shy womans journey reveals
such negativities transformed into their exact
opposite.
Preeti Mann, 2006 Restaurant Manager
of the Year awardee, urges recent-Kiwis to
ready themselves for any recreation of their
expectations either up or down. Only then
will they be fully getting to grips with the
reality of new lives here.
Eventually, training between 160-200
managers and general staff yearly, ex-Jalandhari
Preeti recalled her 1994 NZ beginning as Point
Zero. Newly married, though housebound in
smaller town Napier, she was oddly inspired by
American TV talk shows.
Though larrikin-style the broadcasts
helpfully unveiled womens universal freedom.
The psychology and safety of my own
culture was at that time lost to me, cited this
former teacher of PE and social science. That,
additionally, drove the new Preeti into a fast
food-related career, one highlight of which
saw her attain 2011-14 management of HR and
national training.
While restaurants are of bricks and mortar,
progress of their staff depends on the softer,
emotional reality of no jobs being neither
greater nor lesser. Every aspect being vital. As
the frst woman whose management included
equipment maintenance, Preeti once surprised
two ex-patriot male colleagues by fxing a faulty
deep fryer. Struck by sudden confdence in her,
the two then confded a beverage dispenser
needed similar attention. Management,
migration, all the major forward steps are about
our being part of everything around us. The way
ahead is to lessen our dependence on others.
Conceding the need for forward planning
and other such other such roadmaps, Preeti
surmises any achievement as the blending of
heart with head. When managers know every
job with their own hands, they will know the
hardships of those who do it daily.
Though goodwill seems more a personality
trait than a necessity, Preeti built upon it her
2008-12 area overseeing of 15 quick service
restaurants. Near invisible to the untrained eye,
this morale building translated immediately
into revenue return even for once-problematic
properties. The year 2014 fnds her with the
Training Bureau, involved with preparation
of hospitality staff for liquor qualifcation
certifcates.
The closing entreaty of this once lost
newcomer is for her universal fellows to
truly live the similarity between personal and
professional success.
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EK ONKAR: THE GURUS WAY OF LIFE
Swati Sharma
S
ri Guru Nanak Devji was the frst of the Sikh Gurus the
founder of Sikhism. The teachings of Sikhism, also called
Gurbani, highlights the principle of equality and denies any
discrimination based on caste, religion or gender. In Guru Nanak
Devjis words, Truth is higher than anything else, higher still is
truthful living. A Sikh is expected to give away his ego while
leading a truthful family life, share his earnings with the less
fortunate work for personal and social development. He gave
the world the mantra of Ek Onkar one God and taught the
principles of oneness that are true to this day.
With Guru Nanak Devjis birth anniversary round the corner,
we pay tribute to apparently the worlds most energetic clan -
the Sikhs.
The Ten Sikh Gurus have been enlightening the path for
not only Sikhs but countless others, over generations. Their
teachings have been followed by different communities
worldwide. With Guru Nanak Devji being the frst Guru
of Sikhism, he was succeeded by Guru Angad Devji, Guru
Amardasji, Guru Ramdasji, Guru Arjan/Arjun Devji,
Guru Hargobindji, Guru Har raiji, Guru Harkishanji, Guru
Tegh Bahadurji and Guru Gobind Singhji who was the 10th
guru of Sikhism.
He then declared Guru Granth Sahibji the ultimate and
eternal Sikh guru. In his words sab Sikhan ko hukam hai, guru
maanyo granth (Everyone is advised to learn, as now Guru
Granth Sahib will be the successor guru for all).
About Guru Nanak Devs life : Guru Sahib was born in 1469
at Rai Bhoeki Talwandi which is now known as NankanaSahib
and is in Pakistan. Son of an accountant Mehta Kalu and
Mata Tripta, guru sahib had an older sister, Bibi Nanki who
is also known as the frst disciple of Guru Nanak. There are
so many famous tales about him where one can feel the divine
light of knowledge in him. During his school, he explained the
alphabets in terms of realization of truth about god and humans.
He was believed to be sent to different schools to study Hindu
and Muslim scripture. But his messages to the world were
above all scriptural knowledge. In his words he explains that
whatever he says comes to him from God.
O Lalo as comes the Divine Word from God to me so do I
narrate it. (Tilang Mohalla 1, p-722)
I am saying what He commandeth me to say. (Wadhans
Mohalla 1, p-566)
At the age of nine, his family persuaded him for the sacred
thread (Janaeu) ceremony, one of the important rituals of
Hindus.
He denied putting the thread on and recited the following
words, which left everyone present in the assembly, astounded:
Though men commit countless thefts, countless adulteries,
utter countless falsehoods and countless words of abuse;
Though they commit countless robberies and villainies
night and day against their fellow creatures;
The priest in utter despair asked, What kind of sacred
thread O Nanak, would you wear?
The Guru replied, Out of the cotton of compassion
Spin the thread of contentment
Tie knots of continence,
Give it twist of truth.
That would make a Janaeu for the soul,
If thou have it, O Brahman, put it on me.
Such a thread once worn will never break
Nor get soiled, burnt or lost,
The man who weareth such a thread is blessed.
(Asa di Var, Slok Mohalla 1, p-471)
In another instance, when one day he went to graze
buffaloes, he fell asleep under a tree while the fock destroyed
all crops of the neighbouring felds. When the owner brought
an offcer to show him the damage caused by guru sahib, they
were surprised to see that all crops had blossomed more than
before.
In a similar instance when guru sahib was sleeping under
a tree in a bright sunny day, a big cobra came and covered
his head to provide shadow so that he can sleep well. When
passers saw this scene they were convinced that he was
really a man of god. There are many more instances where
world started to feel the divine saints extraordinary energy.
He was presumed to be married at the age of 14 to 18 to
Bibi Sulakhni. He was blessed with two sons, Sri Chand and
Lakhmi Das. But even marriage could not divert his mind
from his divine mission. He believed in the fact that its not
only our family whom we should serve but also the world. He
considered humanity as his family and that was the foremost
responsibility for him. According to him, serving the humanity
is the real service and worship of the Lord.
Different scriptures have mentioned 1469 as the year of his
enlightenment, when he suddenly disappeared while bathing
in Baeen River and remained underwater for three days.
When he came out he recited following words Satgur nanak
pragteya, mitti dhund jagg chaanan hoa (With manifestation
(birth) of true Guru Nanak, the mist of ignorance and falsehood
disappeared and there was the light of righteousness).
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It is said that Sikhism has three bodies - God,
The Guru and The Gurbani (divine words).
The one God sends Guru as his envoy who
acts as epitome of divine light of knowledge
and delivers gods message (Gurbani).
In his youth, he would accompany holy men
and undertake long discussions about God and
nature.
Guru sahib always upheld that: There is
no Hindu, there is no Muslim, we are all one,
giving message of equality to the world.
He preached the concept of love, humility,
compassion, selfess sewa (service), social-
welfare, moral, social and spiritual values.
Guru Nanak Devji introduced three basic
principles for every human being to follow:
Remember the name of God at all times.
Earn an honest living as a householder
Share a portion of your earnings with the
less fortunate.
Guru sahib also rejected the caste system,
adultery and ritualism. In consistence with
his message of equality, Guru Nanak Devji
confronted those who considered women to be
evil and inferior to men. Other than these, he is
also widely recognized for his four major divine
journeys, called Udasiyaan in scriptures. He
completed most of his journeys on foot with
his comrade Bhai Mardana. They walked
thousands of kilometres around Bengal, Assam,
Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Ladakh, Tibet, Baghdad,
Mecca and Medina.
He appointed Bhai Lehna as his successor
and gave him a new name Guru Angad Dev.
He left the world in 1539.
Guru Nanak Devji has been guiding
generations with his words and insights. His
life and teachings offer consistent evidence
of fruitlessness of rituals. He exposed their
hollowness and exhorted human beings to rise
above such customs.
Today, Sikhism is the ffth largest religion
in the world, with over 25 million followers
across the globe. No matter where they are the
clan is known to come together as one, just
as the great Guru taught. His teachings are
followed by not just the Sikhs but of numerous
other commuities who regularly read his
teachings and place strong faith in the power of
his philosophy.
The golden principles
P
unjabis are known worldwide for their
extraordinary enthusiasm, courage and
energetic aura. Their presence certainly can
make any occasion much livelier. They are
widely known as big-hearted, always happy,
dedicated, fun and food loving people.
Its believed that the immense sacrifces that
Punjabis made in the past have brought them
great courage and energy that is evident in their
personality.
Well while enjoying the life to the fullest,
they also follow Sikh customs by heart. These
customs or principles not only inspire Sikhs but
people from different religious backgrounds
too. Golden principles and concepts of Sikhism
can be explained as below:
Kirt Karna: Honest Labour
Honest earning of bread with dignity and
labour. To earn ones livelihood through
creative, productive and honest labour.
Wand Chhakna: Sharing with Others
To share the fruits of earnings with the
needy. Sharing with and caring for the needy
and sick. Help those people who cannot help
themselves.
Nam Japna: Meditation or contemplation in
the name of God
Meditation on the Divine Name with love
and devotion. To be in tune with the Infnite
through meditation on the Divine qualities
so that the believer becomes flled with
Godsname.
Nishkam Seva Sambhal - Selfess service
Seva is a voluntary and selfess service
to others to attract Gods grace. It is a unique
concept in Sikhism. Seva is the willingness
to sacrifce selfsh desires for the beneft of
larger interest of others as an indication of love
and commitment. Seva is the most important
conduct expected of a true Sikh. It is a source of
love and other virtues in life. It shuns vices and
removes pride. It helps those who are needy,
poor and sick.
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Parcha Shabad Ka - Understanding Gurbani
Sikhism believes in reading, and reciting
Gurbani (gurus words) by understanding it
properly. The Sikhs are required to practice the
Gurbani in their practical life. Bani enshrined
in Sri Guru Granth Sahib is Dhur-Ki-Bani
(Revelation of Gods Word).
Sarbat Da Bhala - Well-Being of Human Race
Welfare of all; Peace and prosperity for all.
The Sikhs believe in goodness of humanity.
They wish welfare of humanity. They pray for
universal peace, prosperity and protection of
human beings over this universe.
Gods glory ever increases; in His Will,
Nanak prays for the good of everyone.
Bhana Mannana - Accepting will of God
Sikhs believe that the benefts we get, are
gifts from God and we are mere actors on stage.
God rewards us and whether our efforts are
successful is determined by His will.
If we accept this philosophy, we will
always be in peace with ourselves and with our
environment and we will stop worrying about
the failure of our efforts.
Ishnan and Darshan Ishnan - Purity of mind
and body
Sikhism believes in attaining holiness,
purity, personal cleanliness and cleanliness
of surroundings by avoiding loathsomeness,
abomination, physical and emotional stress.
It believes that heart and mind cannot be pure
without cleanliness of body. Therefore bathing
and washing is an important aspect of Sikh way
of life.
Sacha Achar - Keeping good moral character
The Sikhs must keep good moral character
as a part of daily life, may they be in war or
peace. They should not be adulterer. They must
stay away from vices like lust, anger, greed,
attachment and ego by leading a virtuous and
pious life.
Charhdi Kala - Optimism-exalted spirit
A Sikh is required to be optimistic and ready
to face and address the problems; He should be
courageous and ready to sacrifce for righteous
cause. Passiveness, gloominess, despair and
depression has no place in Sikh life.
A Sikh always looks for the bright side,
whether win or lose by how he interprets and
reacts to everything that happens.
Daswandh - Donate the Earnings
Sikhs are asked to set aside one-tenth of their
earnings for undertaking works of common
welfare. This amount would be sent to Gurus
treasury so that the needs of missionary work
of Sikh Panth could be met for ever.
Sikhism stands for human liberty, equality
and fraternity. It believes in universal
brotherhood, peace and prosperity with
committment for selfess service to the entire
human race. The Sikh prayer all over the world
is not confned to a single community, or a
country. It is for the well-being of entire human
race.
(Source www.allaboutsikhs.com)
Photo credit: Davinder Singh Photography
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Working for the community
Swati Sharma
Sikhs have been setting examples for the world when it comes to serving the society or helping the needful. Sikh temples/ Gurudwaras have
been working along the same line as taught by Guru Nanak Devji, where He says that serving humanity is the true service of the Lord.
As in India, Gurudwaras in Auckland also do different activities in order to help the community, like Punjabi Language classes, day care centre,
free food (Langar), and cultural activities.
Nanaksar Trust (Nanaksar Thath Isher
Darbar, Manurewa)
Religiously the Nanaksar way started in
the early 1900s with Saint Baba Nand Singhji
who set very high standards in meditating and
worshipping God. Today, Nanaksar is a lineage
of Sikh saints who live to serve the beings of
God.
On the insistence of the local sangat and with
the help of the few families the New Zealand
Nanaksar Thath Isher Darbar was incorporated
in November 1989. After some time a small
Gurdwara was started. With the increase of
Sikh families migrating to New Zealand, these
humble beginnings have today resulted in one
of the most beautiful and the busiest Gurdwara
in the southern hemisphere.
For over three years now, Gurdwara
Sahib hosts children from the local primary,
intermediate and high schools to make them
aware of Sikhism and also give them an
experience of our religious practices. The
New Zealand Nanaksar Trust is assisting
the enforcement and community agencies to
understand our religious and cultural beliefs by
hosting a series of Awareness Sessions at the
Gurdwara Sahib. The aim of these sessions is
to give the staff from agencies across the board
a better understanding about our community so
that they can understand our values, beliefs and
practices and then provide culturally sensitive
advice to our families in need.
Started in April 2009, the Nanaksar
Education Phulwari is licensed for 38 children
and is working hard to provide a caring and
stimulating learning environment for children
across all ethnicities. Responding to another
need of the local community, the Nanaksar
Chardi Kala Learning Centre was introduced,
another Ministry of Education approved after
school study support service for primary and
intermediate school children. The homework
support service is helping children with
homework, assists them in understanding their
study topics and gives them opportunities to
enhance their overall confdence.
(Anti-clock wise from above) Rt Hon John Key, the Prime Minister of New Zealand with the children of
Nanaksar Education Phulwari during his visit in October 2010; School Children from the local Inter-
mediate School visiting Gurdwara Nanaksar; School children having Langar (Community Meal)
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Gurudwara Sri Dashmesh Darbar, Kolmar
Road
Other than Nanaksar trust other Gurudwaras
are also playing an important role in helping
out the community. Gurudwara Sri Dashmesh
Darbar, Kolmar Road other than Punjabi classes
and cultural activities, also provides free food
everyday morning to night.
Gurudwara committee member Resham
Singh says, We know when students from
India come here to study, its very hard for them
to fnd work here. So, at least they shouldnt
worry about their food. They can come here
anytime to have food or tea. We are trying to
help them where we can.
He says that they do not have orthodox
approach towards the religion. One has to be
a bit fexible according to the surrounding
environment and culture. We do not publicise
the work we do for community, but as preached
by our holy Gurus we follow their path in
serving the humanity
Gurudwara Sri Guru Harkishan Sahib,
New Lynn; Gurudwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib,
Takanini; Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sikh Sangat
Gurdwara Otahuhu; Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar
Sahib, Tauranga; Gurudwara Sri Guru Arjan
Devji, Avondale and other gurudwaras situated
in different parts of New Zealand will be
organising different Diwan and Akhand Path
on the occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Devjis birth
anniversary.
(Clockwise from top left) Gurudwara Sri Dashmesh Darbar Kolmar Road; Sangat during Ardaas;
Gurudwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib, Takanini; Akhand path at one of the local gurudwaras
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Bikramjit Singh:
All living beings have come
from God. Lets live in peace
and harmony. Happy Guru
Nanaks Gurpurab!
Gurunishan Singh: May
Waheguru bless everyone with
the potential to serve humanity.
I wish good health and
prosperity to everyone. Happy
Gurpurab!
Manpreet Kaur Bains: I
would like to wish a very
Happy Gurpurab to all my
friends, family and readers of
Indian Weekender. May Guru
Nanak Devji fulfll everyones
wishes and dreams!
Harmeet Singh Bhatti:
Satguru Nanak pragteya mitti
dhund jag chaanan hoa. Many,
many best wishes to all on
Guru Nanak Devjis Gurpurab.
Akshay Sharma: Such is the
karma of those upon whom He
cast His Glance of Grace. O
Nanak, the merciful Lord, by
His grace, uplifts and exalts
them. On His auspicious
birthday, may Guru Nanak
Devji bless you and your
family at all times!
Ankur Lakhanpal: Guru is
our guide in ups and down of
our life. A life without a guru
is like a city without streets,
a king without treasures and
a merchant without business.
Nothing is more blissful than
having a gurus guidance.
Happy Gurpurab to all!
Manpreet Bhullar: This
Gurpurab, Ill wish that every
child be blessed by their
parents. May they live long,
may there be happiness and
peace. Celebrate Gurpurab with
your loved ones and family
and enjoy Guru Nanaks divine
love and blessings. Happy
Gurpurab!
Simranjit Singh: May Guruji
inspire you to achieve all your
goals and may his blessings be
with you in whatever you do.
Happy Gurpurab!
Jasvir Kaur Lall: Happy
Gurpurab to everyone! Let
us all celebrate janam divas
(birthday) of Guru Nanak Devji
with joy, love and peace.
Sandeep and Jasleen
Batra:Nanak Naam chardi
Kalaa, Tere Bhane Sarbat Da
Bhala Dhan Dhan Sahib Sri
Guru Nanak Devji de prakash
utsav di aap sub nu lakh lakh
vadhaai. May this Gurpurab
bring lots of joy and happiness
in everyones life. Happy
Gurpurab!
Kamaldeep Singh: Guru is
aspiration, Guru is inspiration.
Happy Gurpurab!
Wishes from the community
On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Devjis Gurpurab, Punjabis from New Zealand send
wishes to their friends, families and loved ones.
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AJAYPAL SINGH BANGA
CEO and President of Mastercard Inc
This Sikh-American was chosen
among the top 50 people in business
by Fortune magazine. Born into a Sikh family
in Pune, Maharashtra. He received education at
St Stephens College, Delhi University and did
MBA from the Indian Institute of Management,
Ahmedabad. Bangas business career began as
a management trainee at Nestl, India, where
he worked for 13 years, followed by top-notch
management positions at corporations such as
Citigroup, Pepsico and Kraft Foods.
HARBHAJAN SINGH
Cricketer
Indian cricketer and former captain
of IPL team Mumbai Indians, Singh scored
the second-highest number of Test wickets as a
specialist bowler.
He was conferred the Padma Shri, Indias
fourth highest civilian honour, in 2009. He is
popularly referred to as Bhajji by his Indian
fans, while outside India he is called The
Turbanator derived from his reputation as a
bowler who successfully terminates innings of
the opposing team.
He wears a black turban when he plays
cricket, which has become an iconic fashion
trend of sorts.
MANMOHAN SINGH
Ex-Prime Minister of India
An economist, Manmohan Singh served as
the 14th Prime Minister of India from 2004 -
2014. The frst Sikh in the offce, he was also
the frst Prime Minister since Nehru to be re-
elected for a full term. Singhs family migrated
to India during Partition in 1947. He obtained his
doctorate in economics from Oxford, and then
worked for the UN. In the 70s and 80s, Singh
held several key posts in Government of India:
as Chief Economic Advisor of the PM, Reserve
Bank governor, Planning Commission head and
Cabinet Finance Minister.
KALPANA CHAWLA
Astronaut
Born in Karnal, India, she was the
frst Indian woman in space. After gaining
a PhD in aerospace engineering in 1988 from
the University of Colorado, Boulder, she
joined NASA. Chawla held a certifcated fight
instructor rating for airplanes, gliders as well as
commercial pilot license for single and multi-
engine airplanes, seaplanes and gliders.
In 2003, she went to the space on the Space
Shuttle Columbia, with seven crew members.
But the spacecraft disintegrated during re-
entry into the Earths atmosphere.
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YUVRAJ SINGH
Cricketer
An all-rounder left-handed batsman and
bowler, he was the Man of the Tournament
in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, which
India won. In a match against England at the
2007 World Twenty20, he hit six sixes in one
over - an achievement that was achieved only
three times before and not yet repeated in any
international match between two Test cricket
teams.
Unfortunately, in 2011, Yuvraj was
diagnosed with cancer in his left lung and
underwent chemotherapy in the US. In March
2012, he was discharged from the hospital
and he made his international comeback in a
Twenty20 match in September against New
Zealand. Yuvraj was conferred with the Arjuna
Award, Indias second highest sporting award,
in 2012. In 2014, he was awarded the Padma
Shri.
KIRRON KHER
Actress
Kirron Kher is an Indian theatre, flm
and television actress, who has also hosted
TV talk shows. She played mostly supporting
roles in Bollywood flms, such as Main
Hoon Na (2004), Hum Tum (2004), Veer-
Zaara (2004) among many others.
Kher is active in non-proft movements
such as Laadli (a campaign against female
infanticide) and Roko Cancer (a campaign
for awareness against cancer). She joined
the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2009. She
campaigned for the party, including in
Chandigarh, for the 2011 municipal corporation
elections. In May this year, she was elected to
the Lok Sabha from Chandigarh.
MILKHA SINGH
Athlete
The Flying Sikh, as he is popularly known
as, was an Indian sprinter who served the Indian
Army. He was the frst Indian male athlete
to win an gold medals at Commonwealth
Games, Asisn Games. He represented India
in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne,
the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and
the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He was
awarded the Padma Shri, Indias fourth-highest
civilian honour, in recognition of his sporting
achievements.
Milkha Singh is best remembered for his
feat at the 1960 Olympic Games, where he
fnished fourth place in the 400 metres fnal.
He managed to lead the race till 200 metres
and then allowed his competitors to go ahead.
His fourth position achieved in 45.73 became
the Indian national record that was held for
almost 40 years.
ARPINDER KAUR
Pilot
A fight instructor in San Antonio, USA,
Arpinder Kaur is the frst turbaned woman
Sikh pilot for a major US commercial airlines
company.
Her recruitment marks another effort to
overcome discrimination among the dynamic
young Sikhs.
Arpinder has been famously quoted as
saying, Two of the reasons I did this were:
frst, my love of fying and, second, to set a
precedent for the community so they know you
can be in your Sikh appearance and do anything
out there.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
KIRAN BEDI
Ex-IPS Offcer
A retired Indian Police Service offcer, Kiran
Bedi is now engaged more in social activism. In
1972, she was the frst woman IPS offcer.
Her last posting before retirement was
as Director General at the Bureau of Police
Research and Development.
She has founded two non-proft organisations
in India: the Navjyoti India Foundation in 2007
for welfare and preventive policing, and the
India Vision Foundation for prison reformation,
drug abuse prevention and child welfare. Bedi
was awarded Ramon Magsaysay award in
1994.
In recent times, Bedi was one of the names
instrumental for the formation of India Against
Corruption to help pass the Lokpal Bill at the
Parliament.
KHUSHWANT SINGH
Author
A lawyer by education, and a novelist and
journalist by profession, Khushwant Singh was
best known for his love for poetry and his
humour was often laced with acid wit.
He served as the editor of several literary
and news magazines, including The Illustrated
Weekly of India, the National Herald and
Hindustan Times during 1970s and 1980s.
Singh was a Rajya Sabha member from
1980 to 1986, the upper house of the Indian
Parliament. Prior to this, in 1974 he was awarded
the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the
country and its people.
However, during the seige of the Golden
Temple by the Indian Army, Singh returned
the award in protest. The Indian government
decorated him with the Padma Vibhushan
in 2007.
Lucky, Pappi, Kake da dhaba
Jaideep Sarin
P
unjabi dhabas are known countrywide for
their rich and fnger-licking food by the
roadside. But it is also the lavish spread of their
interesting names that makes them stand out.
From simple names like the typical Punjabi
Dhaba, which one can fnd all over, to the
once well-known Puran Singh da Mashhoor
dhaba in Ambala, to Chandigarhs famous
Pal Dhaba, to the uphill attraction of Giani
da Dhaba on the Chandigarh-Shimla highway,
to modern ones like Dhaba Express near
Hoshiarpur, Punjab, - dhaba names do carry a
unique identity about themselves.
Dhabas - or roadside eateries - have been a
popular attraction for decades, especially for
those travelling along highways. Most of them
are popular for serving hot, spicy food.
The common names that are associated
with dhabas are Lucky da Dhaba, Kakke
da Dhaba, Pappi da Dhaba, Sher-e-Punjab
dhaba and others.
Among the unique dhaba names that one
comes across while travelling in northern
India are Ladoo ji da Dhaba near Jalandhar,
Pahalwan dhaba, Veerji dhaba and others.
Dhaba names are as much an eye-catcher
and an attraction as is the food that they serve.
While many of the dhaba names are common
ones - those that you will fnd after every few
kilometres - some are really unique, Sunny
Brar, a businessman from Ludhiana who keeps
travelling, said.
While dhabas along highways are popular,
at certain places even within city limits, some
of the dhabas have acquired cult status. Though
these city-based dhabas are more like casual
restaurants rather than having the look of a
rustic rural dhaba, they attract hundreds of
dhaba-food hungry clients every day.
Amritsars most famous dhabas are
Bharawan da Dhaba and Kesar dhaba.
Ambala, 45 km from Chandigarh, had its ever-
famous Puran Singh da Mashhoor dhaba.
Jalandhar city had its popular Vijay dhaba
though other dhaba-style eateries along the
Jalandhar-Ludhiana highway are now more
frequented by people.
The Delhi-Ambala portion of National
Highway No. 1 (NH-1) has always been a
popular destination for its ever-increasing list
of dhabas. Here, the likes of Sukhdev dhaba,
Gulshan dhaba and Zilmil dhaba complex
and the more refned ones like Haveli attract
thousands of people every day.
A real-time high for dhabas was when
visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen
Harper came calling at a dhaba in Chandigarh
in November 2012 and even hosted a roadside
dinner.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
The rise of Rocket Singh
Maya Shivam
I
t isnt necessarily the taming of
Bollywood but it is a metamorphosis,
nevertheless. Bollywood has been the epicenter
of everything thats hot and happening, it
has blossomed into a presence on the world
stage with Bollywood stars enjoying a global
following. New releases now routinely open in
New York and London and Indian flm makers
keep one eye on the Indian Diaspora.
The industry has always had a strong
Punjabi (including Sikh) presence: actors
like Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Sunil Dutt,
Dharmendra, Kabir Bedi, Simi Grewal, Neetu
Singh, Poonam Dhillon and now Kirron Kher,
Mandira Bedi, Gul (Kirat) Panag, Akshay
Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor; singers like
Mohammad Raf, Mahender Kapoor, Jagjit
Singh and writers like Rajender Singh Bedi
and Gulzar.
Despite this, Sikhs were never portrayed
in a lead role - until now. A string of recent
movies starting with the ground breaking
Singh is Kinng closely followed by Love Aaj-
Kal and then Rocket Singh appear to have set
a new trend.
To add the dash of increased masculinity,
passion, energy, enthusiasm, righteousness,
and courage, our heroes frequently adorn the
Singh Avatar now. Then whether it is to die
or kill for their true love or sacrifce their life
for the Country at the Border, whether it is
being Rocket Singh -the salesman of the year
or simply the Son of Sardar. The humming of
Punjabi songs like Pani da rang is considered
hip and DJs around the world rock the parties
with Baby Doll main sone di or Ghanti big
ben di. And with the way the world is going
dance like Punjabi we think this trend is
here to stay.
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Diwali celebrations held at Parliament
E
thnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam
Lotu-Iiga hosted the Prime Minister,
Members of Parliament and representatives
of the Indian community this evening in
Parliaments Grand Hall to celebrate Diwali.
Diwali is a time of festivity and goodwill
and is the most important festival of the year
for many Hindus around the world. Tonights
event demonstrates how New Zealand embraces
our wider Indian community and culture, Mr
Lotu-Iiga says.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is an ancient
festival celebrated each year. It signifes the
victory of light over darkness, wisdom over
ignorance, good over evil, and hope over
misery.
New Zealand has a strong relationship
with India built on solid and longstanding
connections and many New Zealanders trace
their origins to India.
The last Census showed how much our
population has changed over the last 15
years. Indians have been coming to New
Zealand since the late 18
th
century and
Hindi is our fourth most spoken language.
The number of Indian Kiwis has also
more than doubled since 2001 with about
155,000 New Zealanders now of Indian
ethnicity.
New Zealand is one of the most diverse
nations in the OECD. Indian Kiwis are valued
members of our nation, making a tremendous
contribution at all levels and to a variety of
sectors in our society, Mr Lotu-Iiga says.
I encourage all New Zealanders to embrace
festivities like Diwali. It is an opportunity for
New Zealands Indian community to celebrate
their heritage and showcase their cultures
vibrant colour, energy and stories.
NEW ZEALAND
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NEW ZEALAND
MAYORALDRIVE
News f rom t he Counci l
$19m Lopdell Precinct
and new gallery
unveiled
A
civic opening ceremony and free family
day featuring arts, music and flm will
celebrate completion of the $19million Lopdell
Precinct redevelopment in Titirangi this
Saturday (1 November).
The two-year project has been a partnership
between Waitakere Ranges Local Board and
Lopdell House Development Trust, with
funding support from the Trusts Community
Foundation, NZ Lotteries Commission andASB
Community Trust.
Work has included installation of a new
parking deck, seismic-strengthening and
heritage restoration of the iconic Lopdell
House, renovation of the historic Treasure
House and the construction of a new gallery,
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery.
The stunning new gallery, designed by
Mitchell & Stout and built by NZ Strong, is
the last stage of the development to be fnished
and offers world-class, purpose-built facilities
including fve gallery spaces spread over
three foors.
It has been amazing to watch this wonderful
project taking shape, says local board chair
Sandra Coney.
The offcial opening of the Precinct and
the new Te Uru gallery represents the end of a
fund-raising journey that has taken the Lopdell
House Development Trust more than 12 years
to complete.
Following the offcial opening by Mayor
Len Brown from 9am-10am, the entire precinct
will be open to the public between 10am and
4.30pm with tours, flms, kids arts activities
and music for people of all ages to enjoy.
Auckland urban
design panel boosts
reputation of
Auckland as a design-
led city
T
he success of Auckland Councils urban
design panel and its infuence on the
i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y
acclaimed design
quality of many
recent major
developments in the
city is celebrated in
a stunning new book
launched this week.
Established in
2003 by Auckland
City Council in
conjunction with The
Property Council
of NZ in direct
response to the need to commit to better urban
design standards, the panel is an independent
body of design and development professionals
nominated by the Property Council of NZ, the
New Zealand Institute of Architects, the New
Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects and
the New Zealand Planning Institute.
Covering the panels work over the past
decade, the book has been penned by over
50 contributors including local designers,
developers and decision-makers Pip Cheshire,
Councillor Chris Darby, Mike Geale, Rau
Hoskins, Richard Naish and Tania Wong
among others.
The book is published by Beatnik
Publishers and is available by request
to urbandesignpanel@aucklandcouncil.govt.
nz.
General Revaluation
report received by
councillors

The Finance and Performance committee
this morning received the 2014 General
Revaluation report, which shows average
residential capital value increases of 34.8 per
cent since 2011. It also shows increases of 16.2
per cent for commercial property; 15.7 per cent
for industrial; 17.7 per cent for lifestyle and 4.6
per cent for rural property.
The new values will be published online
at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/revaluation from 10
November 2014, or owners can wait for their
revaluation notice in the mail in mid-November.
The new values wont be used to help set rates
until 1 July 2015.
Increases in property valuations have no
impact on the amount of rates money the
council collects. If property values go up, no
additional income fows to council. Property
values simply help to determine how rates are
shared across ratepayers.
Committee chair Penny Webster said, Its
not about the amount of rates council collects,
but rather distributing rates fairly based on the
capital value of each property.
The overall amount of rates collected is
set through the long term planning process,
which also sets rating policies and involves
consultation with the community. Each council
frst works out how much money it will need to
fund its programmes, subtracts any income it
receives, and the amount left over is the level of
rates it collects. Property values determine how
this is then shared among ratepayers.
If ratepayers believe their values are
incorrect they can object during the statutory
30-day objection period, from10 November to
19 December 2014.

An insurance in time can save nine
Paula Ray
R
avi Mehta of Professional Financial
Solutions Limited (PFSL) was voted the
second top-most individual mortgage advisor
in New Zealand at a recent survey. He believes
this expansion mainly due to word-of-mouth
referral from satisfed customers beside
integrity, transparency and hard-work of the
professional team.
Recently, PFSL is excited to have has joined
hands with Aim Associates Limited (50 per cent
equity), owned by veteran business insurance
advisor Ram Vashist. With over three decades
of experience Ram Vashist is commonly known
for his professional knowledge andover three
decades experience in insurance solution and
swift claims settlement.
Ram Vashist earned his image of business
ambassador to Fiji while serving as the general
manager of South Pacifc Operations in early
2000s. He was instrumental in setting up
InsuranceCompany Offce in New Zealand in
2005.
Each business insurance policy protects
various risks, which needs to be understood.
Insurance cover are not an investment but a
long-term collateral security which transfer
your business risk so you can focus more on
your core business.
He strongly recommends that you are in
safe hand if you ensure that insurance provider
has the relevant qualifcations experience and
proper knowledge of claim procedures.
With new tie up of PFSL and Aim
Associates, existing and prospective customers
will feel further comfortable and assured of best
professional advice under one roof, may it be a
mortgage, accounting, property management or
any kind of insurance matter.
Restrictions in place
at Greville Road next
weekend
T
he NZ Transport Agency advises drivers to
plan for a weekend closure of the Greville
Road interchange on Aucklands Northern
Motorway (State Highway 1), starting Friday,
7 November.
The closure starts from 9pm on the Friday
and will continue
until 5am Monday (9
November).
The weekend
restrictions are as
follows:
N o r t h b o u n d
traffc exiting
the motorway at
Greville Road
will be diverted
down Tawa
Drive to access
Rosedale Road, Bush Road and Albany
Expressway.
Northbound on-ramp at Greville Road will
be closed.
No access to Albany Expressway from
Greville Road or the motorway off-ramp
Southbound traffc exiting the motorway at
Greville Road can only left turn.
There will be sign-posted detour routes.
The Transport Agency says local roads are
also expected to be busy, and people using the
detours should allow extra time to get to their
destinations.
Novembers closure is dependent on the
weather.
For more information visit:-
www.nzta.govt.nz/UHH-Greville
Ram Vashist
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POWER COLUMN
Growing the smart green economy
W
hile economic data suggests that the
economy is doing well, the reality is
that the foundations are shaky, propped up by
a dairy price bubble, the Christchurch re-build
and house price speculation. This is shown in
our persistent trade defcits over the past twenty
years - the New Zealand economy is not paying
its way in the world. As a result, interest rates
are high and more and more of the economy
is overseas-owned. We are living beyond our
means.
A major problem has been the lack of a
clear strategy for economic development. Even
though the government set a target for exports
to reach 40% of GDP by 2040, the latest data
shows exports at the lowest ratio for 25 years.
We are not paying our way in the world.
New Zealand exports remain highly
dependent on the export of a few commodities,
notably dairy products. Most of these
commodities, like milk powder and logs, are
not processed here to create value and jobs, and
commodity prices are volatile, as we have seen
in the halving of dairy prices in recent months.
Our economy shares the commodity-dependent
characteristics of low income developing
countries.
New Zealand needs to make a transition to
becoming a smart economy, but our spending
on research and development is amongst
the lowest in the OECD, and there has been
inadequate support for vocational training in
the sciences, engineering, manufacturing and
IT. Meanwhile, most capital investment has
gone into housing and speculation, refecting
the lack of a capital gains tax to provide a level
playing feld for investors in the productive
economy.
The latest report from the Technology
Investment Network shows that the technology-
intensive sectors of manufacturing, information
technology and biotechnology are reviving
after a long period of decline, and grew by
2.3% last year. But this marginal growth has
occurred from a low base. Far more urgency
and focus is needed if New Zealand is not to
fall even further behind other countries.
We also need to make the transition to a
green economy, and to beneft from the major
changes that are sweeping across the world.
International business is waking up to the
challenges of sustainability and New Zealand
business is ideally placed to beneft. A greener
economy taps into the growing market for
clean technology, builds our international
brand as a clean, green country and protects our
environment.
But the government is neglecting action on
climate change, promoting polluting industries
like mining and deep sea oil drilling, and
pushing more dairy production on marginal
land. This is the pathway that neglects the
need to transition towards a knowledge-based
economy and destroys the environment that
is essential for our quality of life and future
economy.
There is a better strategy. The Green Party
has consistently advocated for a smarter greener
economy. This can create better opportunities,
and Indian communities in New Zealand are
particularly well placed to lead and beneft from
these opportunities.
The Green Party have proposed more
funding for innovation and investment in
clean technology, tax credits for research and
development, cheaper broadband access and
support for universities to strengthen our ability
to participate in the rapidly growing knowledge
economy. A smarter and greener economy can
provide jobs and opportunities. The Green
Party would welcome engagement with the
Indian community to achieve this vision.
Barry Coates was a Green Party candidate
for Mt Roskill and narrowly missed out on
becoming an MP.
The sorry tale of changes to working conditions
C
hanges are being made by the National
government to employment law under the
claim that they will give more fexibility in the
workplace.
The sad part is that the fexibility to be sold
as good for all, but this is a government tied
to business. New Zealand First stands up for
everyone, businesses and workers alike. We are
for New Zealand being a fair place.
So we do not support a government bill that
wants to do away with work breaks.
Tea breaks and lunch breaks, like many
of our working conditions, were set in place
over blood, sweat and tears.They may seem to
be a minor part of employment laws but they
represent something much bigger.
They are what we are today. A country with
reasonable working conditions, though these
have been chipped away in the last few decades.
They represent the transition from working
conditions when people were forced to work
long hours in appalling conditions. Many died
on the job. Many were maimed and could never
work again. Work sometimes was a sentence of
death.
Workers stook up against mean employers,
and ill meaning governments, and over a long
period of time improved working conditions.
The work breaks are part of the focus of
the new bill and could end in workers being
enticed to trade them away for a small pay rise
or some other beneft. So if you are working at
a bakery for example you may well have to tend
hot ovens for fve hours or so on end, without
a break.
A National Minister even suggested that
some workers might not need a break at all
because they probably just snacked on nuts all
day.
Well heres some news for you Minister.
People get tired. They lose their concentration
span after a period of time. They get injuries
from doing the same task over and over again.
People need a break.
With a record number of people coming to
live in New Zealand we hear some employers
say they relish having foreign workers
theyll work 24 hours a day. This is a sure
fre way to increase claims on ACC we should
be embarrassed to treat workers like that.
Conditions in the workplace are there for a
reason and make the workplace a fair place for
all employee and employer. Thats makes for
New Zealand being a fair place.
Barry Coates
Green Party
Winston Peters
NZ First leader
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From the desk of the
Managing Editor
The Indian Weekender seems to be in a perpetual mode for celebrations or is it that
time of the year when, we hard working Indians decide to celebrate life? Just as the Diwali
celebrations were dimming, the celebrations for Gurpurab are around the corner. Our current
issue is dedicated to the great Saint whose teachings are as true and applicable today as
they were in the late 1400s and early 1500s. His message of Ek Onkar One God, holds
the essence of a peaceful coexistence, which is the need of the hour in a world rife with
differences. He established Sikhism based on his teaching that there was neither a Hindu God
nor a Muslim God and that God was one.
Over the years Sikhism has grown and spread across the world with a very rich spiritual,
cultural and traditional legacy being carried forward by roughly 25 million adherents across
the globe. Sikhism is the ffth largest religion in the world. Our current issue, is a tribute to
this inseparable community that makes our heritage richer. These brave hearts called Singh
(Lions) are known for their passion, exuberance, enthusiasm, unity and patriotism. Indeed
the history of India would look a lot different, had it not been for the contribution of some
brave Sikhs. With this tribute to a brave community of India we hope you enjoy our issue
and wish that this auspicious day lights up your lives and ushers in the joys and good fortune
that you hope for.
In the mean while, when we all celebrated Diwali at home with our families, our Prime
Minister chose to celebrate it with our other brave hearts the soldiers of the Indian Army
deployed at the worlds highest battleground in Siachen. It has been 9 years since any Indian
Prime Minister visited these soldiers who serve the nation under adverse weather conditions
and a militarily hostile environment. PM Modi is the frst Prime Minister who chose to spend
his Diwali amongst the soldiers guarding our frontiers.
Talking about soldiering and celebrating our Sikh community, it is pertinent to note that
the Indian Army has a large contribution of Sikh soldiers. To this day a number of Punjabi
families, follow the tradition of raising their oldest son as a Sikh, who invariably is dedicated
to joining the Indian Army. Hardy, devoted, industrious and skilled, the Sikhs contribute in
equal measure to many other areas like farming, transport, business, entertainment, education
and manufacturing industry. In fact they have become a symbol to reckon with and we have
recently seen most leading Bollywood actors take on the Singh Avatar. We bring you a
serving of this as well, in our current issue.
It is quite amazing how rich, diverse and unique each Indian community is and how each
of these communities in their own way contributes to not only India but to the world as a
whole by immigrating overseas. Here too, our large Indian community is a happy mix of
so many little communities that contribute greatly to the growth and development of New
Zealand.
Our three Members of Parliament, proudly Indian, have now been truly inducted and have
made their maiden speeches addressing the Parliament. It was an honour to hear Mr Mahesh
Bindra MP acknowledge the Indian Weekender in his speech. It is noteworthy that the other
two MPs are Sikhs.
Let us always remember what Guru Nanak taught - God is one. We may call Him by
different names, walk different paths yet our destination is one. So let us join hands in oneness
and be there for one and all without discrimination.
May I request everyone to join me in this tribute to our Sikh brothers and sisters who are
the epitome of hard work, fearlessness, enthusiasm, attitude, exuberance and live heartedness,
as we lovingly say Singh is King!
Giri Gupta
Burn worldly love, rub the ashes and make ink of i t; make the heart the
pen, the intellect the wri ter; wri te that which has no end or limi t.
- Guru Nanak Dev
The funny bone @ Indian Weekender
Tolerance and Indias
plurality
Amit Kapoor
The world is becoming increasingly
connected, both physically and digitally. It
has raised the fundamental death of distance
debate. According to the debate, the pro-side
believes that the world is becoming increasingly
fat while the opponents point to the relative non-
availability of data about internationalization to
conclusively say that distance is dead. While
we believe that, distance still matters, we
do feel that increasingly there is a movement
towards distance becoming irrelevant over a
longer time frame.
A fundamental question then arises-what
does this mean for labour and capital that are
the basis of production in an economy. What
about the mobility of these two within and
across international borders? So far, movement
of capital can happen more freely, within as
well as across borders.
It is because the fnancial architecture
shaped by the digital revolution has resulted in
the movement of capital relatively freely both
within as well as across borders. The capital
across borders mostly includes fnancial fows
like foreign direct Investment fows, remittance
fows, development assistance, etc.
Labour is mostly restricted within national
borders, but migration is becoming an
increasingly well-known reality. It is happening
both within the country as well as abroad.
Internationally, India already has the second
largest diaspora abroad with some 22 million
overseas Indians.
Within any country, the urban rural
opportunity divide is the main driving force for
movement of people to urban centers for jobs
and better opportunities. India is expected to
see a massive migration in the years to come
as more people from its rural and suburban
areas (roughly 70 percent at present) move to
the urban centers (roughly 30 percentat present)
over the next 20-25 years.
What do these broad urbanization and
globalization prospects imply for societies?
In our opinion, this calls for tolerance as
a fundamental driver for social progress
within and across societies. Tolerance is the
willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs
that are different from your own.
It appears to us that this fundamental value
at the level of individuals and communities
will have a very strong bearing on the way the
world will re-structure in the years to come.
Economic mobility should also lead to social
understanding and cohesion else this will lead
to a situation of alienation and confict.
The World Values Survey recently came up
with data on 81 countries where respondents
were asked to identify people who they did not
want as their neighbors. The survey showed
that a large fraction of Indian respondents (43.5
percent) chose that they did not want a neighbor
from a different race.
It may be pertinent to understand what the
Father of the Nation had in mind when he
talked about the idea: I do not want my house
to be walled in on all sides and my windows to
be stuffed. I want the cultures of all the lands to
be blown about my house as freely as possible.
But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.
It is critical that we dont get blown off but
equally pertinent is the willingness to let the
culture of all lands blow entirely across our
house. If we do not allow this to happen, we will
remain autarkic to ideas and thoughts as well as
to trade and commerce. It is the anti-thesis to
the idea of Indian civilization that is based on
tolerance, openness and mutual respect.
This article is co-authored by Sankalp
Sharma, Senior Researcher at the Institute for
Competitiveness, India is Chair, Institute for
Competitiveness & Editor of Thinkers. The views
expressed are personal. The authors can be
reached at amit.kapoor@competitiveness.in and
tweets @kautiliya
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OPINION / EDITORIAL
Modis success makes BJP a one-man party
Amulya Ganguli
E
ven as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is
taking its time to select its chief minister
for Maharashtra, Narendra Modi is leaving his
distinctive mark on political and other felds.
In politics, the prime minister has brushed
aside the earlier by-poll setbacks by his
successes in Maharashtra and Haryana.
Although the BJP failed to get a majority in the
western state, it made a few points which the
party probably wanted to make for some time.
One was to cut the Shiv Sena down to
size apparently because the BJP, and more
specifcally Modi, felt that the regional outft
did not deserve the earlier No. 1 position in the
state after Bal Thackerays death.
The calculation probably is that a spell out
of power, or in a subservient position in the
government, will fatally erode the Senas base,
enabling the BJP to win over the entire Hindutva
vote. In the process, Modi again administered a
snub to L.K. Advani, who favoured continuing
the earlier ties with the Sena.
But it isnt only the partys senior citizen
who was rebuffed. Even Nitin Gadkari was at
the receiving end of a mild reprimand because
of the amateurish expressions of support for
his claim to be chief minister by some of his
followers.
After that, it took the union transport
minister less than 24 hours to say that he was
not interested in moving to Mumbai, thereby
enhancing the prospects of the front-runner,
Devendra Fadnavis.
These events point to Modis penchant for
disciplined conduct which is at variance with
the lackadaisical way in which Indian political
parties tend to function. Modi has also shown
that he does not care much for the standard
caste- and community-based norms while
selecting chief ministers.
This deviation from set patterns was evident
from the nomination of Manohar Lal Khattar as
Haryana chief minister although he is not a Jat,
a dominant community which gave the state its
last two chief ministers, Om Prakash Chautala
of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and
Bhupinder Singh Hooda of the Congress.
Modi is able to adopt such a non-
conventional approach because of his
awareness that the voters have chosen him for
his development agenda and not because of
what is known as identity politics based on
caste and community.
In Maharashtra, for instance, he has been able
to negate the Senas Marathi sub-nationalism to
a considerable extent by promising economic
growth. It is the same in Haryana, a largely
agricultural state which is eager to shed its
backward image.
What these developments emphasize is that
Modi has become the sole dominant fgure in
the BJP. Not since Indira Gandhis unquestioned
primacy over the Congress between 1971
and 1977 has there been such a domineering
personality in a party at the national level.
As a result, the BJP now depends almost
entirely on Modi to win elections with the party
president, Amit Shah, being no more than a
ground-level organizer. There is little doubt that
Modi will again hit the campaign trail when
elections are held in Jharkhand and Jammu and
Kashmir.
Modi has been helped, of course, by the
virtual decimation of his opponents at the
national level. The empty political feld has
given him enough confdence to be in no
hurry to come to power in Maharashtra, or
even run a minority government in the state
if need be, for he is aware that his adversaries
are too demoralized by defeat and charges of
corruption to pose any threat in the near future.
The confdence has also enabled Modi not
to summarily reject the Nationalist Congress
Partys (NCP) offer of outside support in
Maharashtra although the prime minister had
referred to the Congresss former ally as a
Naturally Corrupt Party.
It may not amount to overstating the case,
therefore, to say that Modi will now begin
to eye Tamil Nadu and West Bengal as areas
where the BJP can extend its infuence with
much greater ease than what seemed possible
at the time of the general election when the
regional parties held their own in the two states.
While Jayalalithas legal problems and
the DMKs declining fortunes under an aging
leader and his two squabbling sons cannot
but increase the BJPs appeal in Tamil Nadu,
West Bengal, too, may look like a low-hanging
fruit in view of the scary revelations about the
inroads being made by jehadi outfts like the
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen of Bangladesh, with
the state government being rather casual about
surveillance.
It has to be remembered, however, that the
basis of Modis success is the expectation of
economic revival. The hopes are high because
the old socialistic disdain for the private sector
is dying down as is clear from West Bengal
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees proposed
river cruises for industrialists.
It goes without saying that if there is indeed
an economic resurgence, then Modis one-
man show will go from strength to strength.
As a result, Mumbais transformation into
a Shanghai, as suggested by the Manmohan
Singh government before it lost the plot, may
well come true.
Amulya Ganguli is a political analyst.
The views expressed are personal. He can be
reached at amulyaganguli@gmail.com
Why are we biased about nuclear power?
Nihit Goyal
R
ecently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
asked the Department of Atomic Energy
(DAE) to triple the countrys nuclear power
capacity by 2023-24. No sooner had he done
so than some quarters issued statements
protesting against the proposed Jaitapur power
plant in Maharashtra. This highlights the sharp
responses that nuclear power generates, which
are partly responsible for the slow growth of
nuclear power in the country, even as India
desperately needs energy.
Estimates suggest that, efforts in energy
effciency notwithstanding, India will need to
at least triple electricity generation by 2030 to
ensure energy access to all. Given this huge
challenge, India needs to consider all sources
of energy. Though renewable sources such as
solar and wind will play an important role,
they are intermittent and do not provide stable
electricity generation. Hydro power is also
seasonal in nature and biomass has limited
potential to be a major source of electricity. For
reliable supply, we still need to rely on fossil
fuels - mainly coal and natural gas - and nuclear
energy.
How do coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy
compare? At a levelised cost of Rs.3-4 per unit
of electricity (kWh), electricity from coal is
cheaper than the other two. Electricity from
natural gas can range from Rs.4-8 per kWh,
depending on the price and availability of gas,
and electricity from nuclear power costs about
Rs. 4-6 per kWh. However, coal also emits 0.9
kg of carbon dioxide per kWh, almost double
the emissions from natural gas. On the other
hand, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from
nuclear power are negligible.
Further, fuel cost as a share of the levelised
cost of electricity is much higher for coal (over
50 percent) and natural gas (over 75 percent)
than for nuclear power (less than 20 percent).
So, nuclear energy does not compare
unfavourably with coal and natural gas when
economics, fuel supply, and GHG emissions
are considered together. But what about risk to
human life?
Thus far, the operation of nuclear power
plants has not resulted in any death in India. On
the other hand, studies estimate a large number
of deaths because of particulate emissions from
coal power. As per a Forbes report, globally, the
average mortality from coal is estimated at 170
deaths per billion kWh in comparison to four
deaths per kWh from natural gas. The mortality
rate for nuclear power is less than one death
(0.09, to be accurate) per kWh, after accounting
for Chernobyl and Fukushima, deaths from
uranium mining and using the Linear No-
Threshold Dose hypothesis. (In fact, thus far
wind power has killed more people per kWh
of generation than nuclear power). And this is
without even considering the threat of climate
change.
If this is the case, why do we fnd it diffcult
to accept nuclear power as a viable alternative?
Several biases and heuristics infuence our
ability to perceive risk accurately. These
include the availability heuristic, probability
neglect, and the affect heuristic.
The availability heuristic is a phenomenon
that causes us to assess the probability of an
event based on the ease with which its examples
come to mind. This may be particularly
applicable for nuclear energy as we are more
likely to remember major nuclear incidents,
such as the Chernobyl disaster or the Fukushima
accident, than incidents involving other forms
of energy, such as the Banqio and Shimantan
Dam failures in China and the British Petroleum
oil spill. Also, a silent killer may not catch our
attention to the necessary extent. For instance,
as per the IEA, uranium mining accounts for
over half of the deaths attributed to nuclear
power, yet it does not evoke as much debate as
the possibility of a nuclear accident or radiation
exposure from nuclear waste.
Nuclear technology, whether in the form of
energy, medicine, or weaponry, evokes much
fear. In fact, the name of the medical diagnostic
examination of nuclear magnetic resonance
was changed to magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) to dispel fear associated with nuclear.
Therefore, it should come as no surprise that
while people rate nuclear power or nuclear
waste as riskier than other instances of exposure
to radiation such as medical x-rays, a majority
of experts disagree. The risk-beneft analysis
is skewed further for those living close to a
nuclear facility, as they face almost the entire
risk but seldom beneft from the uninterrupted
power supply. That nuclear reactors are
usually seen as being imposed without public
consultation only increases the risk perception
and strengthens opposition to them.
No energy source is risk free and that
includes nuclear power as well. To assess the
alternatives objectively, biases described above
would need to be scientifcally addressed.
This also calls for more transparency with
information about economics, safety, and
waste disposal. Without an informed dialogue
on nuclear power and energy policy, we may
continue to overestimate some risks we face
while ignoring others that do us more harm.
And, in the process, compromise our energy
security and the environment as well.

Nihit Goyal is a Research Scientist at the
Center for Study of Science Technology and
Policy (CSTEP). The views expressed are
personal. He can be contacted at
nihitg@c-step.in
Nuclear technology,
whether in the form
of energy, medicine,
or weaponry, evokes
much fear.
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FIJI
Minister makes child development
a priority
Arvind Kumar
T
he development of children is one of
the top priorities for the Ministry of
Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation,
says Minister Rosy Sofa Akbar.
Mrs Akbar made these comments during her
offcial visit to residential homes in Western
Division last week. On Wednesday, the Minister
for Children visited the children at Veilomani
Boys Home in Namosau, Ba along with St Mina
Childrens Home and Treasure House in Nadi.
Mrs Akbar and the staff from the Ministry also
took time to celebrate Diwali and presented gift
packs for the children at Veilomani Boys Home.
We will ensure that the children who are
under our care are well looked after and my
Ministry will do everything within its powers
to ensure that they become responsible
citizens. With a positive attitude, we will move
forward in taking their lives to greater heights.
This Ministry will continue to strengthen its
partnership with non-government organisations
to reach out to as many underprivileged
children in our society, Mrs Akbar said.
On the offset I would like to thank the
Ministry staff and the management of
Veilomani Boys Home for looking after
the welfare of these children. The Ministry
has embarked on a more compassionate
way of addressing issues concerning
underprivileged persons and regardless of
the circumstances that brought these children
under our care, we will do our best to see that
they reach their greatest potential in life.
The Minister also encouraged young
boys at Veilomani to excel in their
studies and fulfl their dreams.
We believe that education is the greatest
weapon that is going to shape your lives.
Dream big, start dreaming about what you want
to become and work hard towards achieving
that dream. Values like discipline, respect for
each other will take you closer towards your
dream. With these words, I wish you all a happy
Diwali and blessed new year, Mrs Akbar said.
Reverend Sarwesh Kumar Singh,
Superintendent of Veilomani Boys
Home who is also the Principal for
Veilomani Vocational College, thanked the
government delegation for the timely visit.
This home was established way back
in 1976 and initially, there were six boys
at this centre. Today we have total of 23
boys. Seventeen of them have been placed
here by the Department of Social Welfare
and all of these children are provided with
food, clothing, education and opportunities
to develop themselves, Mr Singh said.
Most of these boys dont have families and
some of them come from broken families. The
vision of the Home is to ensure that all the
children who are placed here are able to broaden
their knowledge and when they grow they will
be a blessing for their communities, he added.
We are thankful to the Madam Minister for
visiting them at this festive season as it brings
happiness and hope to these children. Todays
visit by Madam Minister and her team refects
on the governments commitment to empower
these children and motivates these children to
work hard towards their future, Mr Singh said.
This year, the Ministry has provided a grant
of $20,000 for the renovation of the facility
at Veilomani Boys Home and also provides
monthly Care and Protection (C&P) allowances
for the children. Currently, a total of $12,900
has been paid by the Government for C&P
allowances to Veilomani Boys Home.
Govt meets
with progress
partners
Arvind Kumar
F
ijis development partners were given a
clear picture of Governments priority
areas during a meeting with Cabinet in Suva
last week.
The meeting was the frst of its kind in
Fijis history and gave representatives from
development partners the chance to meet with
Ministers face-to-face and begin to consider
opportunities for future partnership.
The Attorney-General and Minister for
Finance, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, made a
presentation at the meeting highlighting the
Governments top priorities and pointing out
areas where assistance would be most useful.
He spoke about Governments plans for
infrastructure, education, healthcare, national
security, social welfare, gender policies,
protection of children, enforcement of
services to disabled persons, urban and rural
development, trade, employment, industrial
relations and agriculture.
Representatives from the United
Nations agencies, the European Union, the
International Monetary Fund and the Asian
Development Bank were present at the meeting
and all expressed keen interest to partner
with Government to help Fiji achieve its
development goals.
Speaking after the meeting, the Attorney-
General said that the FijiFirst Government
is committed to working closely with foreign
development partners to ensure that their
programs and projects are coordinated with
Governments priorities and initiatives.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum explained that close
co-ordination and co-operation between
Government and development partners will
ensure both the maximum beneft for the Fijian
people as well as the most effcient use of resources.
In order to have the greatest effect, programs
whether by individual agencies or NGOs
should be developed in consultation with
Government and therefore meetings like this
allow us to adopt a coordinated and holistic
approach to national development, he said.
The United Nations Development
Programmes resident representative,
Ms Osnat Lubrani, said development
agencies can be critical in providing not
just funding but also technical expertise.
Next year will be very important for the
United Nations as we take stock of the UNs
sustainable development goals in terms of what
has been achieved. So this meeting has been
important for us to understand the issues Fiji
will be dealing with, she said.
Envoys of foreign missions also spoke about
strengthening their development commitment
in a number of key sectors.
The Attorney-General said the feedback
from the frst meeting has been very positive and
a second meeting has already been scheduled in
two weeks time when development partners
are expected to make specifc proposals for
programs that can complement Governments
work.
Australian foreign
minister to meet
Bainimarama
A
ustralias Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Julie Bishop will meet with senior Fijian
government offcials when she visits Fiji this
weekend.
The Australian Foreign Minister, who will
lead a delegation from Australia, will hold talks
with Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
She is also expected to hold talks with Senior
Government offcials including Fijis Minister
for Foreign Affairs and International Co-
operation Ratu Inoke Kubuabola.
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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in an ear-
lier visit this year.
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Sofa Akbar meets a child at the Veilomani
Boys Home
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FIJI
Chiefs and
district
heads urged
to embrace
change
T
ui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has
urged chiefs and heads of districts within
his province to accept the changes ushered in
by the new Government.
Ratu Wiliame labelled the neutralisation
of lease allotments among members of land
owning units around the country as a fair move.
He said some chiefs and heads of clans were
quick to say the move would disable them from
carrying out their traditional duties.
Ratu Wiliame said if this was how the chiefs
felt, then the iTaukei race was headed for a
bleak future.
He told them the change should not affect
their values and their calling.
Ratu Wiliame reminded chiefs and clan
heads the position they had was a godly calling
and as such, everyone would be answerable
to God about what they had done with the
responsibility vested on them.
He said the onus was on them to positively
infuence those under their leadership on how
to wisely invest their resources on worthy
ventures. He said this would work for people
who were real leaders and had an infuence in
the people they led.
Ratu Wiliame said the changes required that
chiefs actively play their roles and be decisive
and wise leaders.
Free water in pipeline
F
ijians who earn $30,000 per household
income or less will be entitled to 50 litres
of water per person per day free of charge, says
Water Authority of Fiji chief executive Opetaia
Ravai.
Mr Ravai said those exceeding the 50 litre
limit would have to pay.
He said the Water Authority of Fiji was
almost ready to provide Fijians living below the
annual salary of $30,000 free water.
He also said they were completing and
fne-tuning a few procedural issues, adding
the project was practicable and it was aimed
at ensuring all Fijians whether rich or poor had
access to piped water.
The free water provision that was also
part of the current governments manifesto is
practicable because it only encompasses those
with an annual salary below $30,000, he said.
Free water here means 50 litres of water
per person per day and those using more than
this will have to pay.
Members with piped water coverage in
their area will be able to access the free water
soon.
Mr Ravai said the authority would monitor
water usage through daily readings before
collecting the amount of water used in a month
with the number of people in a household.
This exercise will also ensure that water
is not wasted and that people do not take these
incentives lightly or abuse them, he said.
This is an attempt by government to
provide water supply for all people in Fiji and it
is a human right that has been enshrined in our
Constitution.
Government is setting policies in place to
ensure that these rights are recognised.
PM extends hand of unity to opposition
P
rime Minister Rear Admiral (Ret) Voreqe
Bainimarama extended an invitation to
Leader of Opposition Ro Teimumu Kepa to
put aside their political differences and work
together for the betterment of Fiji.
I intend to run an inclusive Government.
I intend to leave no Fijian behind. So I am
extending a sincere invitation to my political
opponents and especially the honourable
Leader of the Opposition to work with me to
improve the prospects of every citizen and
especially our young people, Mr Bainimarama
said in his maiden parliamentary address.
By all means you can and you must
critique our policies, thats your role in our
parliamentary democracy, just as it is in other
countries.
But dont do it simply for the sake of it. We
must all and I ask you to work with and support
all policies that are for the good of the nation.
We must all and, I ask you to put the
interests of our young people above politics.
Because assisting them is the key to
developing a stronger and more educated
nation.
Assisting them is an investment in a
better Fiji. Assisting them means a stable and
prosperous Fiji. Mr Bainimarama highlighted
that one of the major focus for his Government
would be to help disadvantaged Fijians.
He said one way to do that was to eradicate
poverty and that could be achieved through
education and skilling people.
I have said before that my proudest
achievement in Government has been to free
struggling families from the worry of having to
pay for their childrens education.
Because in my own life, I have witnessed
the heartbreak of many ordinary Fijians in
not being able to meet the cost of school fees.
Heartbreaking because we have always known
that education is the key to breaking the cycle
of poverty.
And not getting a proper education has
condemned successive generations to lives of
menial work, meagre incomes, drudgery and
not being able to improve their socioeconomic
status.
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INDIA
Think above politics: PM
P
rime Minister Narendra Modi last week
urged NDA parliamentarians to think
above politics and spread the message of
Swachh Bharat or Clean India initiative to
schools.
Modi urged the MPs of the National
Democratic Alliance (NDA) to visit schools
in their areas over a fve-day period beginning
Nov 14 -- the 125th birth anniversary of Indias
frst prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and
explain to children the importance of hygiene.
This would send a positive message, said
a statement from the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP).
The 400-odd MPs of the NDA together
represented a force with tremendous positive
energy, which could help chart a new course
for the country. Let us think big. Let us think
far. Let us think above politics, the statement
quoted Modi as saying.
Soon after the meeting, Modi tweeted:
Interacted with NDA MPs earlier today.
The statement said Modi also urged the
members of Parliament, for whom he hosted
a Diwali Milan at his offcial residence at 7
Race Course Road, to take to the people, the
work done by the NDA government for the
welfare of the poor.
Modi lauds Hrithik, Nagarjuna over Clean India
P
rime Minister Narendra Modi last week
lauded actors Hrithik Roshan and Nagarjuna
for joining the Swachh Bharat mission,
saying they will
inspire others
too.
Am sure
you all will
get inspired by
Hrithiks efforts!
He has made a
signifcant effort
towards creating
a Swachh Bharat.
MyCleanIndia,
Modi wrote in his Twitter handle.
His comments came hours after Hrithik
Roshan tweeted: Swachhbharat I started
cleaning my own surroundings and learnt so
much. Started with my lanes in Juhu.
2day I pledge 2 keep my home, my roads,
my city, my
country clean.
I also take
responsibility 2
teach n empower
others 2 follow.
In another
tweet, Modi
said: Noted
actor Nagarjuna
joining Swachh
Bharat Mission
can draw many others towards our efforts to
create a Clean India.
Tharoor thanks Modi for lauding cleanliness
C
ongress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor,
who last week launched a cleanliness drive
near the famed Kovalam beach, thanked Prime
Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating him
for what he did.
Thanking Modi, Tharoor posted on Twitter:
Thank you @narendramodi ji. Heres a video
of my clean-up & a request to you (also coming
by letter).
Modi retweeted the photos of Tharoor on
his twitter handle @narendramodi and also
praised him, writing: A great effort by @
ShashiTharoor! His active participation in
Swachh Bharat Mission is very encouraging.
Tharoor posted another tweet: My message
to fellow citizens & an appeal to @PMOIndia
to help clean & revive the Parvathy Puthanar
in Tvm.
Tharoor accepted Modis invite to join the
Swachh Bharat mission, but his party took it
as a case of indiscipline and relieved him of the
party spokesperson post.
Diwali with the Heroes
Maya Shivam
L
ets talk about the second longest glacier
of the non polar regions in the world that
extends approximately 80 Kilometers in length
with heights varying from 18000 to 22000 feet.
The temperatures remain at sub zero throughout
the year, dipping to minus 50 degree centigrade
during winters. The average winter snowfall is
upwards of 35 feet. The terrain is rugged with
hidden crevasses and frequent avalanches.
The nearest road ends at the base camp 72
kilometers away. It is in these conditions that
the brave soldiers of the Indian Army guard our
frontiers on the worlds highest battle ground
-SIACHIN.
There are numerous posts strung across
the ridge with four to fve troops at each post
maintaining vigil 24x7x365. The approach
to the posts is slow and dangerous requiring
mountaineering skills. The rarefed air, low on
oxygen, affects the body and mental capacity.
Food items and supplies are air dropped for the
forward placed troops and is dependent on good
weather for fying, which often comes with a
stroke of luck.
The day often starts with heating snow for
water. Food is cooked within each post. The
men almost never shave, it protects them from
the cold, besides - its technically an almost
impossible feat to achieve. Bathing is a luxury.
Whats the icing on the cake you may say
- intermittent shelling and exchange of fre
from across the line of control. As if this isnt
a very tall ask, these men stay away from their
families, and from civilisation for days on end.
Yet never for a second do these men falter
from their line of duty, such is their commitment
to the safety of their country and countrymen.
On the other hand is the civilian population,
who live in the comfort of their homes and
family, where daily necessities of breathing,
movement, food, bathing etc are taken for
granted.
Being a proud Fauji(Army) kid, growing up,
what broke my heart ever so often was when
the civilian kids turned around and said - they
are doing their job, thats what they get paid
for. Anyone who is remotely connected to the
defence forces knows that these heroes dont
get paid anywhere close to what they do for the
Country.
What would you expect as justifed
remuneration to be paid in such remote
environs where one wrong move spells death?
While the other fathers attended the parent -
teacher meetings at school expressing their joy
at how wonderful the children were doing at
school, our Army fathers would be deployed
somewhere due to expected tension on the
borders - what do you pay any father for that?
Our armed forces are seldom treated with
the respect and admiration they deserve, neither
by the people nor by the Government which has
consistently ignored the demand for introducing
the overdue One Rank- One Pension (OROP)
norm followed by the defence forces the world
over.
Frustration led many veterans to return their
gallantry awards and service medals to mark
their protest. Despite this, not for a minute have
our armed forces failed to fulfl their duties.
Its all eyes on the Modi led government
now and the soldiers remain hopeful that
their services to the country will now be
acknowledged and the OROP issue will be
resolved.
It has been 9 years since a Prime Minister
visited Siachen. This is also the frst time that a
Prime Minister chose to spend Diwali with the
troops. Modi thanked the troops on behalf of
1.25 billion Indians , saying that all countrymen
slept safely in their homes because the soldiers
kept the Country safe. How many decades
have passed without One Rank One Pension. It
is in my destiny that One rank One Pension will
be fulflled, and preparations are being made
for a National War Memorial, that we could all
be proud of. The government is committed to
the cause, said Modi.
Strategists and analysts say that this was not
just a time for the Prime Minister to bond with
the troops but also to send a stern message for
those across the borders who have been trying
to destroy the peace in the region.
Speaking to the soldiers Mr Modi said I
have specially come on the occasion of Diwali
to be with you. I am aware how it feels like to
spend Diwali with your family. The happiness
is different, but you are so involved in the
devotion to your Motherland that, whilst the
family is spending Diwali somewhere else you
are somewhere else guarding the Motherland.
My coming to this place will not fll
the void of your family members, but as a
representative of 125 crore people... after being
with you, I feel proud and satisfed, Mr. Modi
told the troops.
While Mr Modi calls the subject of the
armed forces an emotional one - heres hoping
that the rest of the Country also takes time to
acknowledge the sacrifces made by these
fearless soldiers in protecting our Motherland.
I remain eternally proud of my grand fathers
and my father, all three war veterans, and hold
my head high at all times for their valour and
sacrifces .
Mr Modi later tweeted - Be it the altitude
or bitter cold, nothing deters our soldiers. They
stand there, serving our nation. They make us
truly proud,
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in
BRIEF
INDIA
Modi announces Rs 745 crore
for Kashmir
P
rime Minister Narendra Modi announced an additional relief
package of Rs 745 crore for food-affected Jammu and Kashmir.
Talking to some media persons at the Raj Bhavan in New Delhi, Modi
said he had come to the state immediately after the foods occurred
last month and announced a relief package of Rs 1,000 crore.
I believe it would be better if the fnancial relief to people whose
homes have been damaged is directly given to them through bank
accounts. The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of
Jammu and Kashmir. Everything will be done to rebuild the damaged
homes and livelihood of the affected people, Modi says.
Modi Express to take PMs fans
from Melbourne to Sydney
I
n appreciation of Narendra Modis humble beginnings, over 200
fans of the Indian prime minister will travel 870 km by a special
train dubbed Modi Express from Melbourne to Sydney for a
diaspora event Nov 17.
Carrying 220 Modi fans, the four-carriage train decorated with
tricolour balloons will depart from Melbournes Southern Cross
station for Sydney at 8.30 p.m. Nov 16, spokesperson Balesh Singh
Dhankhar of the Indian Australian Community Foundation (IACF)
told media over phone from Sydney.
About 1,000 such fans are expected to arrive from Melbourne
to Sydney. As the trains capacity is just 220, only that many will
travel, he said. Modi will reach Brisbane to take part in the two-day
G20 summit starting Nov 15. It will be followed by a community
reception in Sydney Nov 17 during which Modi will address the
Indian diaspora.
Delhi Jama Masjids Shahi Imam
attacked
T
he Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid New Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari,
was attacked by a 32-year-old man who tried to set him ablaze
during evening prayers, police and witnesses said. The accused, said
to be mentally unstable, was arrested.
The incident took place at the Jama Masjid when the man
approached the Shahi Imam while the latter was praying, poured
kerosene on him and tried to set him ablaze. But the attacker failed
to harm the Shahi Imam, one of the best known Muslim clerics in the
country.
Fill top posts in nationalised
banks
W
ith six major nationalised banks remaining headless and a
couple of others without executive directors, the All India Bank
Employees Association (AIBEA) has urged the central government
to fll up the vacancies.
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, copy of which was
released to the media, AIBEA general secretary CH Venkatachalam
said: The post of Chairman and Managing Director of Banks
like United Bank of India, Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Bank of
Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, etc. as
well as the post of Executive Director in Allahabad Bank, Andhra
Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India, etc. remain unflled.

Goa sets up control rooms ahead
of cyclone Nilofar
G
oa has set up control rooms to gear up for emergencies prompted
by cyclone Nilofar, which is expected to pass along the Arabian
Sea with the next one day.
The collector of North Goa has set up emergency control rooms as
a preparedness measure to tackle any kind of unforeseen emergencies
as a result of severe cyclonic storm Nilofar over west-central Arabian
Sea, a government statement said.
The state has seen unseasonal showers as a result of a deep
depression caused in the Arabian Sea ahead of the cyclone.
Run for Unity on Patels birth
anniversary, says Central Govt.
W
ith Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels birth anniversary
Oct 31 being observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas,
employees of government offces, Public Service
Undertakings, and other institutions will take a pledge to
maintain unity and integrity of the country.
The pledge will also be administered in schools and
colleges and the human resource development minister
has been requested to issue suitable
instructions, a statement said last
week.
It said the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
(National Unity Day) will provide an
opportunity to re-affrm the inherent
strength and resilience of our nation
to withstand the actual and potential
threats to the unity, integrity and
security of our country.
All the ministries and departments
of the central, state governments, and
union territories have been requested
to organise appropriate programmes
on the occasion in a beftting manner,
including the pledge-taking ceremony,
it said.
A Run for Unity, involving people from all sections
of the society, march-past in the evening by police, the
Central Armed Police Forces and other organisations like
National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Scouts
and Guides, and Home Guards will also be held.
The event to be held in all major cities, district towns
and other places in rural areas is expected to draw all
sections of the society, particularly youth from colleges,
National Cadet Corps and the National Service Scheme.
The birth anniversary of Sardar Patel will provide
all of us an opportunity to reaffrm the inherent strength
and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and
potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our
country, union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was quoted
as saying in the release.
He appealed to people to participate enthusiastically
in large numbers to pay rich tributes to the real national
hero.
Employees of government
offces, public sector undertakings
and other institutions will pledge to
maintain the unity and integrity of
the country. The pledge will also be
administered in schools and colleges.
The Central Board of Secondary
Education has issued a notice asking
schools to administer the pledge.
An offcial statement said the
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas will provide
an opportunity to re-affrm the
inherent strength and resilience of
our nation to withstand the actual
and potential threats to the unity,
integrity and security of our country.
The CBSE has appointed 250 centre
coordinators in schools across India to organise the event.
In each centre, 400-500 students from the neighbourhood
schools will come together on Oct 31 for other mass activities.
In every centre the activities will focus on collectively
making posters, jingles, paintings, collage, team
debates, etc. on such topics which will involve joint
planning and completion. Centre coordinators may also
organise indigenous team games, a CBSE notice said.
Activities will also involve collaborative effort to convey
the message of importance of unity in sustaining any work
such as keeping public places clean, it added.
Buddhism binds India, Vietnam
V
ietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung visited
Bodh Gaya and prayed at the Mahabodhi temple,
Buddhisms holiest shrine.
Prime Minister Dung, who was here on a two-day visit,
also circumambulated the ancient Mahabodhi tree under
which the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.
Mantras of the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism
schools were chanted in Vietnamese as well in deference
to Prime Minister Dung and his wife Tran Thanh Kiem.
After the prayers, Prime Minister Dung said that
Buddhism binds India and Vietnam together.
He also proposed that there should be direct fights
between Bodh Gaya and Hanoi, and sought visa-on-arrival
facility for Vietnamese saying it would boost the number
of Buddhist pilgrims to the site.
Dung also announced a decision to sign a MoU with
India on the Nalanda University as part of reverence for
the ancient university where Buddhism studies fourished
more than 1,000 years ago, and also to revive Buddhist
links, offcial sources said.
Earlier, the Vietnamese leader arrived at the Buddhist
pilgrimage town of Bodh Gaya on a day-long visit.
Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomed
Prime Minister Dung at the Gautam Buddha International
Airport near Bodh Gaya.
Ahead of the visit, Vietnams Ambassador Thanh Tan
Saturday visited Patna and met Manjhi.
The 1,500-year-old Buddhist shrine in Bodh Gaya,
some 110 km from here, is where Gautama Buddha is said
to have attained enlightenment about 2,550 years ago.
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INDIA ABROAD
India-born Sundar
Pichai is Googles new
product chief
I
n a major restructuring of Google
management, India-born Sundar Pichai, who
is already in-charge of Android, Chrome and
Google Apps, has been made the chief of core
Google products, according to a technology
magazine.
The highly respected Pichai, 42, will now
have purview over research, search, maps,
Google+, commerce and ad products and
infrastructure, Re/code magazine said in an
exclusive story citing a memo to staff by
Google CEO Larry Page.
Re/Code cited sources as saying that Page
has told the staff that he wants to focus on the
bigger picture.
From his beginnings managing Chrome,
Pichai has also become more widely recognised
outside of Google too.
Born in Chennai in 1972, Pichai joined
Google in 2004. He earlier worked at Applied
Materials and also at McKinsey & Co.
He attended the Wharton School at
the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford
University and the Indian Institute of
Technology Kharagpur.
Picture courtesy: Twitter account @State_SCA
Indian-American Azita Raji named US envoy to Sweden
P
resident Barack Obama has nominated
Indian-American investment banker
and philanthropist Azita Raji to the coveted
diplomatic post of US ambassador to Sweden.
Raji, a top bundler for Obama who raised
more than $3 million for his 2012 re-election
campaign, was earlier appointed to the
presidents Commission on White House
Fellowship last year.
She is the second Indian-American to be
nominated to a top diplomatic post.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis
visit to the US, Obama had nominated Richard
Rahul Verma, a key aide to former secretary of
state Hillary Clinton, as the new ambassador to
India.
Raji joins a growing number of Indian-
Americans in the Obama administration, which
at over 30 boasts of more people of Indian
origin than any previous administration.
While Verma became the frst Indian
American to be named to the New Delhi post,
Nisha Desai Biswal, hailing from Modis
home state of Gujarat, became the frst Indian
American to head the South Asia bureau last
November.
Both Raji and Verma would need Senate
confrmation before they take up their
assignments.
Raji previously worked as a vice president
of JP Morgan, where she focused on fxed-
income investments.
These fne public servants bring a depth of
experience and tremendous dedication to their
important roles. I look forward to working with
them in the months and years to come, Obama
said in a White House statement announcing
Rajis nomination with several other key posts.
California-based Raji is engaged in various
leadership roles with several civic and non-
proft institutions in New York and the District
of Columbia.
She has also served as a commissioner of the
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Since 2013, Raji has served as a director
of the National Partnership for Women and
Families, a member of the Bretton Woods
Committee, and an advisory board member of
the Economic Advisory Council at the Centre
for American Progress.
In addition, she has been an advisory board
member of the Columbia Business School
Social Enterprise Programme since 2011, and
a trustee and executive committee member of
Barnard College at Columbia University since
2010.
A member of the Institute for Chartered
Financial Analysts since 1991, she held senior
positions at several frms, including JP Morgan
Securities.
She was national fnance vice-chair for
Obama for America in 2012. Raji received a BA
from Barnard College, Columbia University
and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Kerry hosts Diwali celebrations, hails diaspora
A
s Diwali becomes an important marker in
the American festival calendar, Secretary
of State John Kerry hosted Diwali celebrations
at the State Department for the frst time, saying
Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to
the US provided an unforgettable chance to
build on the already deep ties between America
and India.
The prime ministers visit was a moment
when Indians and Americans could get a real
sense of what our two nations are able to
accomplish together by working together, he
said at the event last week.
Kerry and the Indian Ambassador to
the US, S. Jaishankar, together lighted a
traditional Diwali oil lamp. Local Hindu Priest
Narayanachar L. Digalakote from the Sri Siva
Vishnu temple presided over the ceremonial
lighting and draped Kerry with a traditional
shawl. Describing India as a country of
enormous energy and power, Kerry said the
two countries were working together in from
fghting against terrorism to achieving greater
progress by pushing back the boundaries of
science and technology.
India and the US had worked hard to prove
that we were, in fact, natural partners,he said.
We are two optimistic nations who believe that
history doesnt shape us, but that we have the
power to shape history.
And that spirit of hope and optimism is
really at the centre of the Diwali celebration,
Kerry said.
It is an opportunity for us all, regardless
of our own traditions, to renew a shared
commitment to human dignity, compassion,
and service, he said.
Special celebrations of varied faiths are
celebrated in communities all across America
and in India and in other countries, he noted.
its an indication of how our mutual
commitment to helps to defne and to strengthen
our two democracies.
President Barack Obama and Modi had
a chance to celebrate the shared values of
religious tolerance and pluralism, he said,
when they together went to visit the memorial
of Black American civil rights leader Martin
Luther King Memorial, who was greatly
infuenced by Mahatma Gandhi.
Kerry also hailed the accomplishments of
the many hundreds of thousands of Hindu, Sikh,
Buddhist, and Jain Americans who live now all
across our country in every community.
Today, the South Asian diaspora is a pillar
of every aspect of American society, he said
noting South Asians sit in the executive suites
of some of our countrys most successful
companies, or at the very helm of all of them.
They are a driving force behind American
leadership and science and innovation, and in
the history of our nation, Kerry said.
It is hard to fnd any group of Americans
who have achieved more in such a relatively
short period of time, he said amid applause.
In New York, Joe Crowley, Democratic co-
chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and
Indian-Americans, sent his best wishes to all
those celebrating Diwali, both here in the US
and around the globe.
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HEALTH / WELLNESS
Obesity a leading cause of liver damage
L
ittle did 52-year-old Sheila Joshi (name
changed), suffering from obesity-related
uncontrolled diabetes know that her condition
was leading to a damaged liver.
Joshi is not the only one, say health experts,
adding that Indians largely remain unaware of
the condition and wake up to it very late.
Indians are of the primitive ideology that
liver diseases are mainly a problem of the
alcoholic population and does not easily affect
non-drinkers. But recent studies and awareness
of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
clearly state that this disease is not only linked
with drinking alcohol, Tarun Mittal, general
surgeon, Laproscopic, Robotic and Bariatic
surgeon, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said.
Explaining the causes, Vikas Singhal,
executive consultant, minimal access surgery,
Gastroenteritis and Bariatric surgery, Jaypee
Hospital, Noida said: Obesity and diabetes are
major risk factors for NAFLD. In fact, NAFLD
is so closely associated with obesity and
diabetes, it can be used as a marker for patients
who are at risk of developing diabetes, heart
disease and stroke in the future if they do not
start taking preventive measures early.
Agreed Mittal who said the other reasons are
malnutrition, pregnancy related acute fatty liver,
drugs, toxins and some other infammatory
bowel diseases and even HIV and Hepatitis C.
According to Pradeep Chowbey, vice
chairman, Max Healthcare and director, minimal
access, metabolic and bariatric surgeon, fatty
liver disease are often diagnosed on ultrasound
when done for unrelated symptoms such as
pain in abdomen or pregnancy.
Some people with excess fat in the liver
simply have whats called a fatty liver.
Although this is not normal, its not serious
if it doesnt lead to infammation or damage.
However, NAFLD, if not managed properly,
specially associated with obesity can lead
to very serious liver problems known as
nonalcoholic steatohepatisis (NASH). The liver
may enlarge and, over time, liver cells may be
replaced by scar tissue, Chowbey said.
Health experts said that an enlarged liver due
to fat deposition is being diagnose incidentally
in 30 to 40 percent of ultrasound scans done for
other reasons. It usually starts in middle age but
now has even been noted in children.
They add that in around 10 to 15 percent
patients it progresses to further stages of liver
damage ranging from Non Alcoholic Steato-
Hepatitis (NASH) - which is essentially
infammation of the liver - subsequently fbrosis
(scarring) and eventually cirrhosis.
So, how can the condition be best treated?
Regular exercise, brisk walk, proper
control of diabetes and obesity are some
measures. Surgery for obesity also improves
fatty liver. The current best treatment of
NAFLD and nonalchoholic steatohepatitis is
weight reduction.
Bariatric surgery is accepted as a treatment
for obesity and results in better control of
metabolic factors, including diabetes, than does
medical therapy alone,
Ashish Bhanot, senior bariatric surgeon,
Nova Specialty Hospital, told.
Chowbey added that in severely obese
people with fatty liver disease, endosurgery
(minimally invasive surgery) is the only
treatment known for cure.
The treatment is change in dietary habits
and exercise before irreversible liver damage.
Weight loss with a healthy diet high in protein
and low in carbohydrate and fats is the key.
Adequate management of diabetes, hyper-
tension are other factors. Stopping alcohol
is also a must as alcohol can compound liver
damage. For patients who meet criteria for
bariatric and metabolic surgery, bariatric
surgery has been seen to cure NASH in over 80
percent of patients, said Singhal.
Suggesting precautionary measures, he said
a healthy diet, which is high in proteins, low in
carbohydrates and fats.
Eat raw fruits. Avoid fruit juices, coke,
pepsi and other sugary drinks. Eat three healthy
meals and two healthy snacks in between.
Reduced alcohol consumption not more than
one to two drinks, no more than once or twice a
month. Exercise daily for minimum 60 minutes.
It doesnt have to be done at one sitting, he
said.
Let your mind wander
to boost mental
performance
E
ngaging brain areas linked to so-called
off-task mental activities such as mind-
wandering and looking back at good times
can actually boost performance on some
challenging mental tasks, new research reveals.
The prevailing view is that activating brain
regions referred to as the default network
impairs performance on attention-demanding
tasks because this network is associated with
behaviours such as mind-wandering.
Like if you start thinking about what you
did last weekend while taking notes during a
lecture, for example, your note-taking and
ability to keep up will suffer.
Our study is the frst to demonstrate the
opposite - that engaging the default network
can also improve performance, said Nathan
Spreng, neuroscientist at Cornell University.
Spreng and his team developed a new
approach in which off-task processes such as
reminiscing can support rather than confict
with the aims of the experimental task.
While undergoing brain scanning, 36 young
adults viewed sets of famous and anonymous
faces in sequence and were asked to identify
whether the current face matched the one
presented two faces back.
The team found participants were faster and
more accurate when matching famous faces
than when matching anonymous faces.
This better short-term memory performance
was associated with greater activity in the
default network.
The results show that activity in the default
brain regions can support performance on goal-
directed tasks when task demands align with
processes supported by the default network,
Spreng added.
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From the desk of I am Woman
Mum says - Wakey Wakey Rise and Shine
E
ver since I was a child I remember my
Mum would wake us up every morning
saying - wakey wakey - Rise and Shine. Of
course as children it didnt mean anything to
us except just my mums loving call telling us
it was time to wake up. As I grew up the value
of those words actually sank in. Specially the
mornings after a late night, or a club hop or
just a terrible night when you stay awake for
no reason at all, tossing and turning and staring
at the ceiling.
As one started to work and life became full
of responsibilities - it became increasingly
diffcult to rise and shine.
Day after day I woke up tired,
with my head buzzing from
what had happened the day
before, what needed to be done
now, the looming deadlines,
the urgent stuff, the bills to be
paid, the list is endless. And the
effect that this rush in the brain
has on you is those visible facial
lines, the dark circles, that lock of
hair that wont straighten no matter
how hot the ironing tongs are, the
eyeliner that runs in your eye, the
body that feels bloated and hence
the dress does not sit well...
If this sounds like you, how about
we look at 13 ways to help you start
your day feeling awesome and then
living your awesomeness every moment of the
day. Lets fnd a way to truly Rise and Shine!
1. Dont Move : As you wake up - lie still.
Ease slowly into the present . Let your mind
and body connect without any movements. Its
worth paying attention to your unconscious
emotional state.
2. Find your happy place : Try to
remember if you had a pleasant or a naughty
dream and stay with that energy, smile. Think
of three things that make you happy and let
the corners of your mouth turn up into a big
smile. Your happy thoughts will be forefront
in your consciousness all
day long, feel free to slip into
your happy space whenever
you want.
3. Relax and Meditate :
Its natural to think because
you have just woken up, you
are relaxed, but your rushing
thoughts of what all you need
to do can tense up your body
and leave you feeling tired.
Avoid such thoughts and
slowly sit up and prepare to
meditate. It has been proven
that the best and most effective
time to meditate is frst thing
in the morning. Meditation, is
nothing else but maintaining a
blank state of mind.
4. Align Your Energy - Dont Think :
A straight spine is essential for meditating
because it aligns your spine so energy can
move through your body unobstructed. Shrug
your shoulders back and feel the energy
moving through your body. Note your bodys
stillness.
5. Breathe and Focus On Breathing : As
your mind becomes active, focus your attention
on your breathing. Extend the breath and you
will continue to be in a peaceful state. Follow
your breath in and out, after all, breathing is
essential for staying alive. It is your life force,
so honor it with attention and intention.
6. Let your heart fll with Gratitude :
They say gratitude is the best attitude. Think
of everything and everyone in your life and be
grateful for them, including your problems, as
they help you grow.
7. Radiate love : As you communicate
your gratitude to the universe, let your heart
fll with love and let this energy of love fow
out through every pore of your body into your
entire environment. Send this energy of love to
all your family, friends, colleagues, clients, the
plants, animals just the whole universe.
8. Let Go :This is also the perfect time to
let your most pressing issue go. Give it to the
universe to take care of and express gratitude
for the solution, as if it has already been taken
care of.
9. Stay Relaxed : Your thoughts manifest
in your mind and body. Notice how your body
tenses with uncomfortable issues. Relax your
body by taking a very deep breath and let the
breath out slowly. Shrug your shoulders back
and open your heart - you are now ready to
take on the world.
10. Think Yes Instead of No : Anything
that has the energy of No attached- means
resistance is at work. Yes on the other hand
means possibilities and opportunities. Yes
means being strong and willing to cross over a
mental threshold and be surprised.
11. Stay Present and mindful : Make
an intention to stay present during the day
and keep it. Your power of the day is in the
now. Constantly check in with yourself and
be aware of what is going on, both inside and
around you.
12. Make No Excuses, Give No Blame
: It may feel natural to make excuses and to
pass on blame when things are not going well.
Make an intention to take full responsibility
for what you do every day.
13. Embrace your Challenges - day after
day : Life is an opportunity full of limitless
possibilities. Do not complain about little
challenges that present themselves - embrace
them and carry on regardless.
Please share your own ideas for a better life
with us. Email us on iamwoman@xtra.co.nz
and like us on facebook - www.facebook.com/
womanunlimited
Women tend to ignore heart
symptoms more
P
artly due to a perception that coronary
artery disease is a mans disease, women
are more likely to delay seeking care when
heart symptoms strike, a research has found.
The main danger is that when someone
comes to the hospital with a more severe or
advanced stage of heart disease, there are
simply fewer treatment options available, said
lead study author Catherine Kreatsoulas from
Harvard School of Public Health.
The study included patients with suspected
coronary artery disease, just prior to undergoing
their frst coronary angiogram test.
In the frst part of the study, the researchers
interviewed cardiac patients about their
experience of angina and their decision to seek
medical care.
Angina is the pain that occurs when your
heart does not get as much blood and oxygen as
it needs because of a blockage of one or more
of the hearts arteries.
This pain is often described as a pressure,
tightness or burning feeling. It is a warning
signal that you are at increased risk of a heart
attack, cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death.
Women stayed in the denial period longer
than men. While men would consult with a
friend or loved one more readily about the
symptoms, women would wait for others to tell
them they looked horrible, Kreatsoulas said.
Women displayed more of an optimistic
bias, feeling that the symptoms would pass and
get better on their own, she said.
This fnding was substantiated in the second
part of the study where women were one and
half times more likely than men to wait for
symptoms to become more severe and more
frequent before seeking medical attention.
Other priorities could be taking over,
Kreatsoulas suggested, such as womens focus
on caregiving roles or even risk aversion.
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause
of mortality for women. The study presented at
the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Im not superstitious: SRK on Diwali releases
S
ince the 1990s, Shah Rukh Khans movies
have been
creating freworks
at the box offce
during Diwali
festival. And the
superstars latest
Happy New Year
(HNY) continued
the trend by turning
out a money-
spinner. But King
Khan rules out
any superstition
associated with the
release date of his
flms.
Movies like
Baazigar (1993),
Dilwale Dulhania
Le Jayenge
(1995), Dil To
Pagal Hai (1997),
Kuch Kuch Hota
Hai (1998) and Om Shanti Om (2006) all
released during Diwali and all were runaway
hits.
Shah Rukhs HNY released a day after the
festival of lights and he says superstition has
got nothing to do with it. It is good to release
flms on a holiday, he adds.
You get that extra beneft of a day off...I am
lucky. The movies (that released during Diwali)
have done well, but I am not superstitious like
that. Any day is good if I get a good holiday,
Shah Rukh, whose 2013 blockbuster Chennai
Express released in August to coincide with
Eid festival, told media on phone from Mumbai.
Riding high on the success of Happy New
Year, the 48-year-old is not certain about how
much generous Goddess Lakshmi will be this
time too.
But he is happy that the audience is liking
the Farah Khan
directorial, which
minted a record
Rs.44.97 crore on
the opening day of
its release.
I was
expecting a lot of
people to watch
the flm as it was
a holiday. And
the number is
indicative of the
fact that so many
people came to see
the flm.
If they came
and didnt like it,
it wouldve been
sad. Ive gotten to
understand that 70
to 80 percent liked
it as a family flm, said Shah Rukh, whose Red
Chillies Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. produced the
heist drama that is packed with typical fuff and
humour of Farah Khan.
While some critics have given positive
reviews, quite a few panned it. But Shah Rukh
is unperturbed by the critics mixed response to
the flm because his aim is to entertain masses,
not just classes, he says.
The flms success also spells fortune for its
ensemble cast - Deepika Padukone, Abhishek
Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Sonu
Sood and Vivaan Shah.
Despite the success of Happy New Year,
work for the star, down with cold and fever,
doesnt stop. He will be tied up with Fan and
Raees in the coming months.
Haider wins award in
Rome; wow moment for
Shahid, Bhardwaj
V
ishal Bhardwajs Haider - a modern-
day adaptation of Hamlet - won the
Peoples Choice Award in the Mondo Genre
(world genre) at the ninth edition of Rome Film
Festival.
Haider also had an Italian premiere Oct
24. The flm, produced by UTV Motion Pictures
and VB Pictures, won the award last week.
It truly affrms our belief that good cinema
can transcend boundaries and this award puts
Haider on the global map, Amrita Pandey,
vice president and head of marketing and
distribution - Studios, Disney India, said in a
statement.
Out of the seven flms like A Girl Walks
Home Alone At Night (US), Quando Eu Era
Vivo/ When I Was Alive (Brazil) and La
Prochaine Fois Je Viserai Le Coeur/ Next
Time Ill Aim For The Heart (France), which
featured under the genre, Haider was the only
Asian flm selected across the globe.
This is for the frst time that an Indian flm
has won the audience award in a non-specialised
(non-focused on Asian cinema) wide-ranging
international festival.
For Bhardwaj, it is a proud moment.
Haider is a classic Shakespearean tale
retold with Kashmir in India as its backdrop, its
a story that we would like to take to the world
and to get this award now is a proud moment
for the entire team of Haider said Bhardwaj.
Starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor,
Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan, the movie
saw a worldwide release Oct 2.
The flm not only did well at the box offce,
it also won accolades for Shahid for his matured
performance.
The actor considers himself fortunate to
get a chance to be a part of this breakthrough
movie.
It was one of the most diffcult roles for
me and I am ecstatic with the positive reviews
and the audience feedback that Haider has
received.
Its a moment of immense pride that the
movie has got this award at the festival, added
Shahid, who plays the title role.
In the past, the Peoples Choice Award at
the Rome Film Festival was won by Dallas
Buyers Club in 2013 and The Motel Life in
2012.
Celebs go on selfe spree with Modi
B
ollywood celebrities like Sonam Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor recently went on a selfe spree
when they got a chance to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai.
#bestselfeever #namo #modivate #relliancefoundation, Sonam, who met Modi at the
inauguration of the revamped Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Reliance Foundation Hospital and
Research Centre here, tweeted last week.
Shraddha is seen with Aashiqui 2 co-star Aditya Roy Kapur in the selfe with Modi and said
that she will cherish the photograph.
This pic is going to be cherished 4evr! The most precious opportunity to meet our beloved PM
yday (Saturday)! More power to him!, she shared on Twitter.
Singer Sonu Nigam also grabbed the opportunity to be in the same frame as the PM.
The Modi Nigam Selfe @narendramodi, he tweeted.
Grand opening for HNY, collects Rs. 44.97
crore on frst day
S
hah Rukh Khan starrer Happy New Year has hit the right note with audiences as the flm
earned a record Rs 44.97 crore on the opening day of its release.
Produced by Shah Rukhs Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd and directed by Farah Khan,
Happy New Year is a heist drama. The flm that released last Friday also features Deepika
Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Sonu Sood, and Vivaan Shah.
According to a statement released by the production house, the flm has earned a record
breaking opening at the box-offce in India
Red Chillies Entertainments (RCE) Pvt Ltd announced today (last Saturday) that their latest
release, Happy New Year had a record breaking opening in the Box Offce in India. It has collected
Rs. 44.97 Crs on the opening day. With 42.62 Crs in Hindi, 1.43 Crs in Telugu dub and 0.92 Crs
in Tamil dub, HNY has become the highest opening day ranker in Indian flms so far, said a
statement.
Indian wins Green Oscar for flm on parrot
A
shwika Kapur, a 26-year-old science and natural history flmmaker from West Bengal, has
won the Wildscreen Panda Awards also known as the Green Oscar for her flm on a Kakapo
parrot named Sirocco.
Kapur won the award at a ceremony in Britains Bristol city last Friday in the Wildscreen
Festival for her 15-minute flm Sirocco - How a Dud became a Stud.
Kakapos are critically endangered bird species native to New Zealand. It narrates the rags-to-
riches story of Sirocco, the Kakapo parrot, so popular that the New Zealand government made it
the countrys offcial spokesbird for conservation.
The wondrous has happened!! Im coming home with that Green Oscar, Kapur posted on her
Facebook page.
Kapur graduated in science and natural history flmmaking from the University of Otago, New
Zealand, after her schooling and college in Kolkata.
The documentary is a solo endeavour with Kapur managing the research and development of the
entire project single-handedly.
She won the coveted honour in the Icon Films Newcomer Award category that had two other
nominees.
Awards matter to me: Deepika Padukone
A
ctress Deepika Padukone, who has lifted several awards last year for her performances in
Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela, says that awards are important
as it is sign of appreciation and hardwork.
Awards matter to me. I would have been very disappointed
if was not given any award last y e a r .
No matter what we say but at
the end of the day, the person
who goes there and wins the
award feels good about it,
the 28-year-old told media.
Its a sign of appreciation and
hard work. If you are winning one
then you are doing a good job, she
added
The actress, who made her
Bollywood debut in 2007 with Om
Shanti Om, also feels that her 2012
released flm Cocktail was the
turning point of her career.
Some of my flms didnt
work so I went through that
rough phase and I think I made
use of that time and realized
my mistakes. In stead of being
bogged down, I made use of
it. Cocktail was the turning
point in my career, said
Deepika who is currently
seen in Shah Rukh Khan
starrer Happy New Year.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Auckland Marathi
Association brings Sau
Shashi Deodhar to city
A
ucklanders are in for a thrilling treat
with a special and frst ever screening in
Australia and New Zealand of the critically
acclaimed suspense flm in Marathi Sau
Shashi Deodhar slated to be screened on
November 15.
When it frst released in India, it garnered
praise and excellent reviews with the Times
of India calling it Thrilling, well-crafted and
disturbing at the same time. It is a tale of a
woman struggling to put together the pieces of
her life with the help of a psychiatrist, a police
offcer and her former teacher.
Regional cinema in India is a thriving
industry. And with rising numbers of Indians
in New Zealand, there is promising demand for
regional cinema. This trend refects the natural
diversity within the Indian diaspora.
We are always pleased to bring
entertainment and events to the community that
people fnd excited to be a part of. Regional
cinema in India has a reputation of producing
quality flms. The response to the screening
from the community has been incredible
it is a great form of encouragement and
this points to the fact that were on the right
track in understanding and responding to the
communitys needs for engaging events which
can be enjoyed by families, says Rushikesh
Ahinave, Auckland Marathi Associations
president.
In recent times, the Marathi flm industry
has undergone a renaissance of sorts. Thus far,
Marathi flms have been screened infrequently
in New Zealand. The Auckland Marathi
Association is leading the way in changing
this and making more entertainment options
available to the Indian community.
A cast of well-rounded actors Ajinkya
Deo, Tushar Dalvi, Avinash Kharshikar & Sai
Tamankar
give powerful performances. Theyre well-
matched with excellent production quality.
This is a production by an experienced team -
Shilpa Shirodkar, Aparesh Ranjit, Neeta Shetty,
Krishna Shetty and the experience translates
beautifully on-screen.
Movie screening details:
When: Saturday, November 15, 2014
Time: 2 pm
Where: Greenbay High School Performing
Arts Center, 143 Godley Road, Auckland
Tickets: Members are requested to purchase
tickets at a nominal $5.00 per ticket (children
under 14 accompanied by adults get free entry)
and non-members are able to purchase tickets
for $10.00 each.
More information: Seating is frst come frst
seated basis. Tickets are going to be sold at
AMAs Diwali Sakal event on November 01.
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FEATURES
When piano fuses with tabla and raagas
O
ne of the leading Indo -Western musicians
in the world, Amsterdam based singer
- Sandhya Sanjana will be performing at a
concert at the Fickling Convention Centre,
Three Kings, Auckland on Saturday 15th
November 2014. She will be accompanied
by the Auckland based Indo- Western fusion
band RaagTime with Manjit Singh Tabla,
Jo Shum- bass, Jason Orme- drums, Jim
Langabeer saxophone and Ben Fernandez
on piano. Sandhya will be releasing her EP in
Auckland. RaagTime too will be releasing their
new CD as well.
Sandhya Sanjana is a singer based in
Amsterdam and has developed her own unique
style which combines the improvisational
elements of Jazz and world music with Indian
Classical music. Sandhya uses her voice as an
instrument. She has performed with leading
musicians including Trilok Gurtu, Alice
Coltrane, Prem Joshua at venues and festivals
around the world. (visit www.sandhyasanjana.
com)
Raag-Time is an Auckland based Indo-
Western Fusion Band formed by Jazz Pianist
Ben Fernandez and Tabla Maestro Manjit
Singh.
The band has a unique sound and
improvisational style that is inspired by
elements of Indian Music, Western Classical
Music and Jazz. They perform a mix of jazz
standards, Indian Classical tunes, original
compositions based on Indian Ragas , songs by
leading jazz and fusion musicians and also pop
classics by the Beatles, Sting, Stevie Wonder,
etc.
The band comprises of Ben Fernandez -
piano, Manjit Singh tabla and vocals, Jo
Shum Bass, Jim Langabeer Saxophone and
fute, Jason Orme drums.
The musicians in the Band are well
experienced and have performed at gigs and
events all over New Zealand and overseas
Ben Fernandez - Classically trained
pianist and also has a Bachelors Degree (with
Honours) in Music- Jazz Performance from
the New Zealand School of Music. He has
performed at events and concerts in over 20
countries. Ben and his band have performed at
most leading jazz and music festivals in New
Zealand.
He also composes music for Advertising
jingles, Film soundtracks, Corporate Films,
TV shows, Audio Visuals. Do visit www.
benfernandez.net for further details.
Manjit Singh is an expert on the Tabla and
Indian music. He Has a Bachelors Degree in
Arts, a Sangeet Vishard Degree (Tabla), also
received training from the Punjab Gharana
Tabla School, India and is currently pursuing
a Bachelor of Music Degree at the University
of Auckland He is the Director of the Rhythm
School of Indian Music and has around 130
students studying music there.
For concert details, see WhatsOn
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EVENTS
Jagad Guru speaks
Jagad Guru Speaks returns to television
every Thursday on Face TV (Sky 083) at
8.30pm which screens nationwide.
This TV series will be very appealing to
many in the Indian community. Jagad Guru
(Chris Butler) is a paramahamsa in the line of
great acharyas known as the Brahma Madhva
Gaudiya Sampradya, in the ancient Vedic
tradition of Vaishnavism.
A direct disciple of His Divine Grace AC
Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Jagad
Guru sees and embraces the personal aspect
of the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Person,
Bhagavan Sri Krishna, heart to heart, and,
motivated by compassion for all souls, he
works tirelessly and selfessly to help others
revive their own original love for God. He
communicates the message of Godhead,
worldwide by speaking the Eternal Truths
of sanatan-dharma in a way that people can
easily understand and apply. Jagad Guru
encourages individuals to engage in the loving
service of Bhagavan and all living beings by
always taking shelter in the chanting of the
transcendental Yoga Sound. These are the
core principles of Karma Yoga and Bhakti
Yoga. When heard and appreciated, this
beautiful, timeless message is life changing.
As Sri Krishna says to Arjuna:
Just try to hear the truth by approaching
a spiritual master. Inquire from him
submissively and render service unto him.
The self-realized soul can impart knowledge
unto you because he has seen the truth.
In this world, there is nothing so sublime
and pure as transcendental knowledge. And
one who has achieved this enjoys the self
within himself in due course of time.
Bhagavad Gita [as it is] 4:34,38
So be sure to tune into Jagad Guru
Speaks and let your friends and family know
too. The truth shared by Jagad Guru Chris
Butler is the key to real inner peace and real
happiness.
HELP LINE
Alcohol drug helpline
Phone: 0800 787 797 or (03) 379 8626
Email: info@alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
Or alcoholdrughelp@adanz.org.nz
Website: http://www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
Services: Free confdential information,
insight and support on any problem, issue or
query you have about your own or someone
elses drinking or drug taking.
Depression Helpline
Phone: 0800 111 757 or (04) 917 0060
Emails: kaytef@ndi.org.nz
Website: http://www.depression.org.nz/
Call the Depression Helpline to talk to a
trained counsellor about how you are feeling
or to ask any questions.
Mum2Be Helpline
Phone: 0800 855 066
Email: info@health.govt.nz
Website: http://www.health.govt.nz
Services: Provide you with contact details for
Lead Maternity Carers in your area. If youd
like to talk to someone about your pregnancy,
call Pregnancy Counselling Services on 0800
PREGNANT (0800 773 462).
LifeLine Aotearoa
Phone: 09 5222 999 or 0800 543 354
Website: http://www.lifeline.org.nz/
Working Hours: 24 hours
Face to face counselling to those in need for
issues including psychological & emotional
distress, fnancial and work issues, marriage
and family problems and with callers who
are lonely, ill, depressed or the victims of
violence or abuse.
WHATSOn
Diwali Sakal
Date: 1
st
November 2014
Time: 8 am to noon
Venue: Mt Eden war memorial hall, 487
Dominion Rd, Balmoral, Auckland.
Auckland Marathi Association remind you
to attend eagerly anticipated Diwali Sakal.
An entertainment music programme by
talented local artists, skit, poetry and
glimses of Maharashtras folk dances. Free
event for members and $15 entry fee per
person for non-members.
Sandhya Sanjana and
RaagTime
Date: 15
th
November 2014
Time: 7pm 9:30pm
Venue: Fickling Convention Centre, 546
Mt Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland
Tickets: $20/- General Admission, $15-
Students. For Tickets / Information
Contact: Ben: 0210 56 55 06, (09)
478 7726 email: jinglewell@gmail.com
Manjit: 021 595 941, (09) 277 0042
email: manjit82@live.com Website: www.
benfernandez.net, www.sandhyasanjana.
com
Gurpurab Celebrations
Date: 6
th
November to 9 November 2014
Venue: Gurudwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib, 70
Takanini School Rd, Takanini
Takanini.
Main Diwan: Thursday 6 Nov (Evening
6pm 9pm), Akhandpath Aramb 7 Nov
2014, Bhog 9 Nov 2014 and Diwan 11am
-1pm. Contact: 09 296 2376 Email:
supremesikhsocietynz@gmail.com
NZ Sangam Convention
2014
Date: 7-9 November 2014
Time: TBC
Venue: Mangere Centre Park Stadium,
101 Robertson Road, Mangere, Auckland
2014 NZ Sangam Golf tournament will
be happening on Sunday 2nd November.
This event is open to all Sangam and Non
Sangam Golfers with prizes available for
both categories. For details or registration
to the Sangam Golf tournament please
contact Krish Krishna 021717161 or Ravi
Rajan on 027 5423371. Further information
on the Sangam Convention can be
obtained from the organising chairperson
Pranesh Gounder 0211578903 or Vicky
Goundar 0272924266.
Rangrasiya
Date: 1
st
November 2014
Time: 6:30 pm onwards
Venue: Mt Albert War Memorial hall, 773
New North Road, Mt Albert Auckland
On the occasion of Diwali, Migrant Heritage
Charitable Trust Inc (regd) is proud to
bring to you an immensely popular and
talented artist Dhanashree Pandit Rai to
New Zealand. Dhanashree is one of the
leading exponents of the THUMRI form
of music and her repertoire, besides
khayal, consists of thumri, chaiti, hori, kajri
, sawan, jhoola etc. Vocal: Dhanashree
Pandit Rai, Tabla: Manjit Singh (Rhythm
School of Music), Samvadini: Amir
Bhalodkar. Tickets for $20 available from
1st October 2014 at: Yogijis Food Mart, 26
Carr Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland.
Contact: Yogijis - 624 5757 or Varsha
0272435353
Chakravyuh- Lethal
Circles (The Movie)
Date and Time: 8 &15 Nov 6 pm
9 & 16 Nov 2014 4 pm
Venue: Hoyts Cinema, Sylvia Park,
Auckland
NU Sindhu Art academy (NSAA) has come
up with their frst cinematic presentation,
Chakravyuh- Lethal circles, a flm wholly
produced in New Zealand. This is the frst
time that a Hindi flm has been conceived,
shot and presented for Indians in New
Zealand. Scripted, cast, shot and directed
in New Zealand. The flm will have four
shows in Auckland.
Pregnancy Yoga Classes
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm6:30pm
Venue: East West Organics, 34 Portage
Rd, Auckland
These gentle Transformation Hatha Yoga
classes will enable you to help your body
adjust to your pregnancy, to help you to
strengthen your muscles for carrying your
baby and birth, this will also help with
readjusting back after the birth of your
baby. Classes are only available for those
over 16 weeks into pregnancy and you will
need to check with your midwife or Doctor
before coming to the classes.
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FEATURES
Food by the Bay
Mohinder and Kuldip Nagra of MP Foods have been collecting accolades and keeping
Hawkes Bay fragrant with the aroma of Indian spices
Paula Ray
I
ndian cuisine is celebrated worldwide and
New Zealand is no stranger to this. Indian
curries and spices are as popular here not just
among the Kiwi-Indians but also among other
ethnicities residing on this land.
Quite naturally, there are several awards
nationwide that go out to restaurateurs and
suppliers of Indian foods. There is one such
business in the Hawkes Bay area that has been
catering to not just the Indian taste-buds but
across all communities, for the past six years.
And that is MP Foods, run by Mohinder and
Kuldip Nagra.
Earlier in the year, the endeavours of the
couple were decorated as the Best Asian
Business of the Year at the Asians in the
Bay Awards. It was our dedication and hard
work towards our business that increases our
credibility among our customers. These awards
and recognitions motivate us to improve, said
Mohinder.
More recently, in September 2014, MP
Foods was chosen for the Best Commercial
Award at the Blossom Fest in Hawkes Bay, out
of the 70 foats that participated at the multi-
cultural food rally.
Apart from Indian groceries, MP Foods
which operates more like a one-stop wholesaler
and retailer for groceries also stocks Chinese,
Filipino, Sri Lankan, Malaysian and other south
and south-east Asian foods popular among the
larger community. We import directly from
India, Australia, Thailand and Bangladesh. We
run a quality check before the products reach
NZ and thus we ensure the best quality of
products, explains Mohinder.
The Nagras have been in the restaurant
business since 1999 and MP Foods was started
only in 2008. But today they are the proud
owners of the Bollywood Indian Restaurant
chain in Hastings and Gisborne. MP Foods
products are distributed to several north island
cities, like Taupo and Gisborne, form their
Queen Street West base in Hastings.
We have a passion to make Kiwi people
familiar with the wonderful Indian food. That
drove us to start the business initially. The other
reason was the lack of availability of authentic
Indian and Asian food in Hawkes Bay, says
Mohinder.
When the business was frst set up, there
were not many Indians, or even Asians, living
in the Hawkes Bay area. But over the past six
years, the population from Asia is growing by
20 per cent in cities like Napier and Hastings,
which is increasing demand for Indian and
Asian food in Bay area, explains Mohinder.
The fastest moving grocery products at
MP Foods include premium quality Basmati
rice, authentic spices, an array of poppadoms
in different favours, pickles and curry pastes.
While the ready-to-cook sauces are picked
up by western customers, the ready-to-eat
packs are popular among young Indians, says
Mohinder.
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