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New Zealands first Kiwi-Indian weekly newspaper
The Pulse of Kiwi-Indians
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Air NZ codeshare with Air India beats

Delhi landing restrictions
Pattrick Smellie
ir New Zealand will

increase its ability to
land passengers from
New Zealand in the Indian
capital, New Delhi, following
the announcement of a new
codesharing agreement between
the national carrier and Air India.
Improved air links have long
been a priority for advocates
of stronger business and trade
links between the two countries,
which are in the early stages
of negotiating a free trade
agreement.
An
existing
codeshare
arrangement with Singapore
Airlines and Air NZ allows
connections
to
Indian
destinations through direct flights
from Auckland and Christchurch
to Singapore and onwards to
India, but Indian authorities are
understood to have been slow to
open up additional landing rights
for SIA to the Indias capital city.
By codesharing with Air India,

which flies to Delhi from Sydney
and Melbourne, Air NZ will be
able to circumvent the current
bottleneck.
In a statement to BusinessDesk,
Air NZ said: In addition to the
Singapore alliance, which offers
unparalleled connectivity to a
range of South East Asia ports,
Air Indias connectivity through
multiple gateways, particularly
through
its
Sydney
and
Melbourne to New Delhi services,
offer customers further choice to
best suit their travel needs.
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Air NZ, Air India and SIA are

all members of the Star Alliance
network and the new Air India
codeshare will provide additional
access to a range of Indian cities.
An air services agreement (ASA)
between India and New Zealand in
2006, updated in 2008, allows for
direct flights between Auckland

and Indias largest commercial
centre of Mumbai, but no such
service has started, according to
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and Trade website.
In March, Transport Minister
Simon Bridges said at an IndiaNew Zealand investment summit
in Auckland that he hoped to
negotiate a fresh ASA with India.
The codeshare agreement was
signed at the International Air
Transport Association annual
meeting in Miami by Air NZ chief
executive Christopher Luxon and
Air India chairman and managing
director Rohit Nandan.
The sheer size of India and its
growing middle class make it an
aviation force that will positively
impact
international
traffic
flows, Luxon said in a statement.
Close to 90,000 people currently
travel between India and New
Zealand every year and this
number is growing.
Source: Scoop business desk
NEW ZEALAND
Increasing retail prices The week long opening ceremony

of internet a concern
of Shri Ram Mandir
Red
Commerce Commission
monitoring
report
released
this
week
underlines how high charges for
wholesale broadband are pushing
up the retail price of internet for
New Zealand consumers.
The study is an annual look
at the state of the countrys
telecommunications
markets
and highlights that while there
is healthy competition and price
reductions at the retail level,
with internationally competitive
prices for entry-level and naked
plans, prices for a number of New
Zealands broadband packages
are still higher than comparable
countries.
Retail prices have been
reducing during the past few
years due to strong competition
in the marketplace, but wholesale
charges are already high and
the Commerce Commission is
looking to push them up even
higher, says Spark New Zealand
General Manager Corporate
Relations Andrew Pirie.
This is putting upward
pressure on prices and means
New Zealands internet isnt as
affordable as it could be. Around
half of the average customers
bill goes to paying the wholesale
charges, meaning they have a big
impact on what people pay.
Last month Spark New
Zealand launched the Be Counted
campaign to help explain to
New Zealanders what makes

up the cost of their broadband,
and to give them an easy way of
sending a submission into the
Commission asking it to reduce
wholesale charges for broadband.
To date, more than 50,000 people
have visited the becounted.org.nz
website and sent in a submission
asking the Commission to reduce
charges.
This report reinforces that
the Commerce Commission had
the right idea when it initially
proposed to reduce wholesale
broadband charges, says Mr
Pirie.
New Zealanders are waking
up to the fact that while we have a
healthy competitive retail market
for telecommunications, we face
unfair wholesale charges that
push up the price of connectivity.
Our research shows that New
Zealands wholesale broadband
charges are up to 80 percent
higher than comparable countries,
which
equates
to
around
$180 more per year for every
internet and landline customer.
If New Zealands wholesale
charges were more in line with the
rest of the world, our performance
in studies such as this would look
a lot better.
The Commerce Commission
will shortly make a decision that
will have a big impact on how
people pay to use the internet or
landline.
Rizwan Mohammad
he Shri Ram Mandirs

week long inaugural
program
started
on
Saturday 6th June with hundreds
of devotees flocking for the Puja
from morning till evening. The
$5.5 million temple is New
Zealands first exclusive Ram
temple built in a span of 4 years.
The celebrations commenced
on day one at 9 am, for the yagna.
After the Yagna the devotees took
individual Kalash and with a
banner made a procession on the
streets of Henderson.
Towards the evening the
crowd increased for the cultural
program that started off with
a bhajan, traditional dance by
young artists and food boxes were
distributed to the devotees at the
end of the day.
The second day of the program
started with Ganesh Poojan,
Nandi Shradh and Mandap
Pravesh followed by evening Arti
and cultural program.
The next following days
also
comprised
of
Pratah
Poojan, Mandir Vaastu Poojan,
Grahavaastu
Poojan,
Devta
Shaynam, Murti Niveshnam
Dristisadhan, Guru Poojan and
cultural programs in the evening.
The Mandir hosted the evening
cultural
performances
from
every corner of India, including
Bharatnatyam, Kathak, and other
classical dances. Bhajan was an
integral
part
of
evening
shows every
night
of
the cultural
programs. An
approximate
of
4000
devotees have
shown
for
the week long
Puja at the
Mandir
and
another 2000
is expected to
turn up during
the weekend.
The temple
has
been
magnificently
designed by
Manoj Dutta
from
New
Delhi; there are
six large domes
imported
from
India with Gold
Leaf plating on top
and other two super
large domes to go
on front and back of
the Mandir.
The
interiors
of the Mandir are
marvellously designed
with
tall
doors,
staggering
lightings
a n d
crafted walls. Besides Lord Shri
Rams idol there are idols of Shri
Krishna, Goddess Durga, and
Lord Shiva with Shiv Lingam. The
Black
Orange
idols
are blanketed in white
and will be unveiled on Saturday,
13 June 2015, on the grand
opening of the Mandir. The Shri
Ram Mandir is located on 11 Brick
Street in Henderson.
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Gilbert visited the Ponsonby
mosque in Auckland last week. The
purpose of the visit of the US ambassador
was an introduction to Muslim leaders
from the Federation of Islamic Associations
of New Zealand (FIANZ) at New
Zealands first mosque. The ambassador
acknowledged that FIANZ has made
important contributions to building peace,
promoting mutual understanding with
Kiwis, and helping build their community.
The Federation of Islamic Associations
of New Zealand was established in 1979
and is a federation of several regional
New Zealand Muslim Associations. The
Secretariat is located in our headquarters
in Wellington. FIANZ is recognised body

providing a unified voice for the New
Zealand Muslim community and known
for its internationally recognised Halal
certification procedure.
The Ambassador congratulated new
local President, Iklaq Kashgari, on his new
appointment. Ambassador Gilbert also
mentioned that he would like to build on
the Embassys strong relationship with
FIANZ by engaging its community and
working with the youth leaders.
FIANZs president Dr. Anwar Ghani
talked about his participation in The White
House Countering Violent Extremism
Conference, and its follow up symposium
in Singapore. The President and Secretary
General of the United Nations also took
part in the White House meetings.
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Another broad daylight

burglary perplexes residents
Red
Black
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Rizwan Mohammad
broad day light burglary has again

raised concerns for the safety and
security of residents in Auckland.
Ajay has been working at a convenience
store in Mt Roskill and stays in a rented
house on Fruitvale Road in New Lynn.
Ajay lives with his wife, eight year old
daughter and a young working male. This
is the second time since December that this
address has been targeted. It was on the
4th of June, Thursday between 1 pm and 3
pm, that this theft is reported to have taken
place. The burglars entered the house by
breaking the door lock, took a laptop placed
in the dining room, entered the bedroom
and opened every possible cabinet and
sifted through suitcases.
The items reported missing were gold
jewellery worth $1000 to $1200, $1200
cash in Indian currency, some household
items and boxes from the bedroom.
None of the suitcases are now usable
since the burglars broke opened and tore
them from inside too says Ajay.
When Ajays wife arrived home after
picking her daughter from school, she saw
the door open and the whole house ravaged.
The whole bedroom was trampled like
anything, cupboard and drawers wide open,
the suitcases upside down, clothes thrown,
documents lying on the floor, the whole
house was in a mess, added Ajays wife.
After listening to the news Ajay drove

back to his house from the store and called
the police. The reponse he received from
111 was that there was no one around to
respond to the report immediately and
they could log a complaint. There was no
prompt action taken by the police, no one
from the authorities came to the scene and
the complaint number too was given the
next day when I called up and asked for an
update added Ajay.
I am not satisfied by the way the police
reacted. We work so hard day and night,
trying to save every penny, but when such
things happen and the delay in action really
is really upsetting. mentions Ajays wife.
A month back Ajays car was stolen from
his drive way but was found in Mt Roskill 3
days later, after he paid $300 to get it back
from Otahuhu yard.
Two weeks back two similar burglaries
were reported in Rimu Street and Maioro
Street. The residents are worried about
their safety with the rise in the number
of thefts in the central areas of Auckland.
Most of these houses are rented and do not
have any alarms or security doors.
A month ago two thefts were reported in
two convenience stores in Henderson and
in Mt. Roskill, that were covered by Indian
Weekender, issue dated May 22, 2015. No
progress has been updated by the police yet
in either of the two cases.
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Students awarded Prime Ministers

Scholarships for Asia
Red
Swati Sharma
hree Kiwi-Indians are

amongst the awardees
of the Prime Ministers
scholarship for Asia. 54 students

have been awarded scholarships
in the first round for the year 2015.
The first Prime Ministers
Scholarships for Asia for 2015
The scholarships goals are
to:
}} strengthen New Zealands ability
to engage with key Asian trading
partners
}} improve the international skills
of the New Zealand workforce
}} improve the internationalisation
of New Zealand tertiary
institutions
}} increase
international
understanding of the strength
and quality of New Zealands
education system
}} establish connections between
New Zealand and other
countries through participants
building lifelong friendships and
networks
}} strengthen New Zealanders
understanding of other cultures.
Countries
Approved
destinations
are
ASEAN countries such as Thailand,
Cambodia,
Myanmar,
Laos,
Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam,
Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei
Darussalam, as well as China,
Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India and Sri
Lanka.
have now been awarded and

Im thrilled to see Amarjit Paul
Rataul; Ashwind Anand Pillay
and Siddharth Patel receive
scholarships which will take them
to Singapore; Peoples Republic
of China and Japan respectively,
List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
said.
The
Prime
Ministers
Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) is
a scholarship programme funded

by the New Zealand government
and administered by Education
New Zealand. Established in June
2013, the scholarship is awarded
to individuals and covers costs
relating to study or research in
Asia.
Mr Bakshi says our next
generation need to be able to work
in different cultural environments
and communicate in different

languages as our international and
trading links grow particularly
within the Asia-Pacific region.
We are a trading nation,
so its important our future
workforce have the opportunity
to understand some of our most
important trading partners while
they are studying, Kanwaljit
Singh Bakshi said.
Institutions
minimum 20 hours per week (or 30

hours per week if combined study
plus internship).
(non-exchange)
All eligible programmes that
are not exchange are considered
independent,
whether
the
applicant is currently enrolled at a
New Zealand institution or not. This
category includes;
}} part or whole undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes
}} language programmes
}} trade or economic-related shortterm research or internships
}} other,
non-exchange
programmes that can be
demonstrated to meet the
programme requirements and
PMSA objectives.
Government
wants
PMSA
recipients to study at great
institutions, so preference is for
top 500 educational institutions
or educational institutions with
whom a New Zealand educational
institution has a formal agreement
or partnership.
Eligible Candidates
All applicants must:
}} Be at least 18 years old at the
time of application.
}} Be a New Zealand citizen or
Permanent Residence holder of
a minimum 2 years at the time of
application.
}} NOT hold citizenship in their
destination country in Asia.
}} Propose a programme that meets
the requirements of the PMSA.
Eligible Programmes
Programmes must be at least 6
weeks up to a maximum of 2 years
anddemonstrably linked to New
Zealands trade or economic agenda
in Asia.Programmes must take
place in Asia and be full time i.e. a
Awards celebrate
young people
youth worker, a disability

service
programme
coordinator
and
an
organisation empowering young
Mori are the supreme winners of
the 2015 I Am Auckland Awards.
Launched last year, the annual
awards are a Youth Advisory
Panel led event, supported by
Auckland Council and celebrate the
achievements of Aucklands young
people, recognising the individuals
and organisations supporting them
to do their best.
Leading the awards presentation
recently were Minister of Youth
Affairs Nikki Kaye and the Deputy
Mayor Penny Hulse.
Three supreme award winners,
presented by Youth Advisory Panel
Chair Flora Apulu and Cr Hulse,
were named as best embodying the
I Am Auckland ethos.
Levi Hohuawon the supreme
I Am Auckland Award for young
people. A youth worker with Zeal
based in Henderson, Levi facilitates
their after-school programme and
helps to organise community meals
provided by Zeal. Levi was described
by his nominator as someone of
exceptional character with an
unbridled passion to change his
community.
Matt Alpefrom Recreate NZ won
the supreme I Am Auckland Award
for individuals supporting youth.

Recreate provide a range of services
and programmes for young people
with disabilities including outdoor
adventure camps, school holiday
programmes and other events.
Matt was nominated for his
energetic and tireless approach to
his work, creating a positive and safe
environment for young people with
disabilities. Describing Matt a young
person who works with him said, his
smile lights up the room.
The supreme I Am Auckland
Award for organisations supporting
youth was won by Taiohi Whai
Oranga. Based at Manurewa Marae,
Taiohi Whai Oranga empowers
Mori youth to achieve success and
run resilience and anti-bullying
programmes. A young person who
nominated them said: They are an
incredible organisation. I have been
given opportunities that I otherwise
would not have had, and the staff
are really caring and go above and
beyond the call of duty to help
others.
Programme Type
There are two categories of
eligible programmes; exchange
programmes, and independent
(non-exchange)
programmes.
If you are unsure whether your
programme is an exchange, check
with the Exchange or International
Office at your current institution.
1. Exchange programmes
Eligible programmes that meet
the following criteria are classified
as exchange programmes:
}} Student is currently enrolled at a
New Zealand institution
}} Programme is included in the NZ
institutions current exchange
portfolio
}} Student continues to pay regular
fees to their NZ institution
during their programme in Asia
Note; credits from an exchange
programme usually count towards
the students NZ-based programme,
all though this is not always the case.
2. Independent programmes
Value of the award

The two categories of eligible
programme each have their own
funding policy.
1. Exchange Programmes
PMSA funding for exchange
programmes is awarded based on
the duration of the programme and
the quality of the candidate and
their application with regards to
the goals of the PMSA. Successful
exchange PMSA candidates will be
Black
Orange
The scholarships for this round

will take the recipients to China,
Japan, India, Korea, Thailand, or
Indonesia.
Applications are welcome
from eligible candidates who
are dedicated to building lasting
connections
between
New
Zealand and Asia and can be
made by individuals or groups to
Education New Zealand.
awarded between $200 and $250
per week, for each week they are
actively on programme in Asia.
2. Independent programmes
(non-exchange)
PMSA candidates on nonexchange
programmes
may
request funding for legitimate and
reasonable expenses pertinent to
the completion of the proposed
programme.
}} Approved expenses include, but
are not necessarily limited to;
}} Tuition/programme fees for
your Asian institution
}} Economy flights to and from
your Asian destination
}} Accommodation (while actively
on programme)
}} Living expenses (while actively
on programme)
}} Insurance (while actively on
programme, including travel to
and from Asia)
Applications are now open for
the next round of scholarships and
close on 30 September 2015.
How healthy is your home?
ow that winter has well

and truly arrived, its
time to get your home
sorted so that- no matter how
chilly it gets outside- you and your
family stay warm, dry and healthy.
To
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things
easier, Homestarhas developed
Home Health Check Monthfour weeks worth of daily tips
and simple steps you can take
to make your home warmer and
healthier, and reduce your impact
on the environment. The tips are
based around weekly themes:
energy, health and comfort; water
efficiency; waste; and safety at
home.
Water
Water is a precious resource.In

New Zealand were lucky to have
a secure water supply, but that
doesnt mean we can take it
for granted. In many centres
water supply is under increasing
pressure - and drought is not
uncommon in parts of New
Zealand.Think saving water isnt
an issue in winter? Conserving
water also helps cut home energy
bills - and if youre charged for
water use, it means saving on your
water bill too.
Monday - Water-wise actions
in your kitchen and bathroom.
Tuesday - Check flow rates,
install restrictors.
Wednesday- Check for leaks
and drips.
Thursday- Appliances, WELS
Ratings and eco-settings.
Friday- landscaping to reduce
water use.
Free Eco Design advice
In addition to the Homestar

Home Health Checks, Auckland
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that can help you ensure your
home is healthy and winterproof.
The
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retrofits.Its a one-stop shopthat
works with homeowners, builders,
designers and the trade, by helping
them build healthy, energyefficient, water-efficient houses,
with better indoor environmental
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For Auckland residents or
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This time can be made up of any
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If your home insulation or

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retrofit interventions including
ceiling and underfloor insulation,
heat pumps or efficient wood
burners, fire place removal, water
tank installation, water saving
devices or mechanical extraction
in kitchens and bathrooms.
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ARMS updates free

information workshops for
migrants
Red
Black
Orange
uckland
Regional
Migrant
Services (ARMS) has added a
new attraction to its regional
orientation bus tour for migrants on 19
June, in a bid to give newcomers a more
complete overview of the region.
The bus tour how includes a stop outside
the iconic Skycity Tower in the heart of the
Auckland Central Business District (CBD).
The full day tour also includes a tour of
the Auckland Botanic Garden, Auckland
Museum, Takapuna Beach and the Arataki
Visitors Centre.
As well as this ARMS has also added a
new free information session to its existing
set of free information workshops for
migrants.
From now on, migrants will also be able
to attend a free and interactive information
seminar on health insurance, ahead of the
next set of free information workshops
starting on 19 June, thanks to a new
partnership with Kiwi-insurance company,
360 Financial Services.
Te Atatu-based financial services
company will be giving migrants neutral,
helpful and useful information on how to
find the best cover, what health insurance
covers and the claims process.
This is in response to increasing demand
from migrants on health insurance in New
Zealand.
Finance and Insurance Specialist
Director of 360 Financial Services, Neil
Chauhan says: Finance and Insurance
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Managing your insurance

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aware, can be very remunerative.
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Quantify your Needs
really sure that your insurance

advisor is honest and competent. If
you cant ascertain this easily, insist
on references whenever possible.
Check
his
recommendations
by understanding why he is
recommending one insurance plan
over another. And if he is making
claims that seem outlandish to
you, dont hesitate to either take it
down in writing from him or get
a confirmation from a company
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Your needs may not be just shortterm, you should identify your
long-term needs as well. It is a fact of
insurance you may not get it when
you need it. Your health may change
and insurance companies may
exclude or charge extra premium
for your pre-existing medical
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Once you have decided why

you need insurance, the next step
is to calculate how much cover is
sufficient to match current and
future needs. The experts call it
Human Life Value, or how much is
the economic value of a human life.
Your Insurance Advisor should be
able to provide a good estimate of
your economic value.
Conduct Regular Reviews
Like all other long-term activities,
you must monitor your insurance
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you are on track to achieve your
objectives. If there is a discernible
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By now you would have realised
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implementing them and monitoring
the results closely.
report on the status of

human rights in New
Zealand says serious fault
lines are developing and that the
countrys reputation as a global
leader is at risk.
A three-year study of the six
major human rights treaties New
Zealand has signed, shows were
better at talking about human
rights than walking the talk and
implementing our promises made
internationally, says Auckland
University of Technologys Professor
Judy McGregor, co-author of Fault
lines: Human rights in New Zealand.
The detailed research shows
were slipping behind in areas such
as child poverty, gender equality,
systemic disadvantage of Mori,
and the rights of disabled people to
challenge the State.
For example, we keep telling the
United Nations we were the first to
grant women the vote, but we still
dont have equal pay for women
or pay equity for carers. Nor do we
have adequate paid parental leave,
and we continue to suffer completely
unacceptable levels of violence
against women. We say how good
we are, but the reality is were in
trouble.
Funded by the New Zealand Law
Foundation, Fault lines was written
by Professor McGregor, human
rights lawyer Sylvia Bell and Waikato
Universitys Professor Margaret
Black
Orange
Wilson. Each has significant

practical experience of working in
human rights.
Urgent action needed
The report suggests New Zealand
needs to take urgent remedial action
to retain its point of difference as a
human rights leader. It is also critical
of the level of understanding of
Members of Parliament on human
rights treaty obligations.
In addition, the report says New
Zealanders strong belief that we are
good at human rights has blinded us
to the fact that we are falling behind
other countries in implementing
economic, social and cultural rights
on the ground, despite our treaty
obligations.
Recommendations
It suggests 13 recommendations
to help New Zealand retain
human rights leadership including
a comprehensive rewrite of
human rights legislation, a new
parliamentary select committee to
deal with human rights, and the
urgent repeal of non-human rights
compliant legislation to reinstate
the rights of all New Zealanders to
complain about discrimination.
The recommendations also
suggest a new, more proactive
role for the Mori Affairs Select
Committee in monitoring New
Zealands response to the United
Nations about closing the inequality
gaps.
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Tamil Allai show

celebrates 10 years
on air
Red
Black
he Tamil Allai show

broadcast on local Access
radio station Free FM,
celebrated a milestone late last year.
The show, broadcast weekly on
89FM has been on air for 10 years
and is set to celebrate.
From humble beginnings, the
show has been a vital mouthpiece
for the Tamil community.
There are said to be over 70
million Tamil people living around
the world - making them one of the
largest and oldest groups of people
to exist without a nation of their
own.
This could be the reason for their
huge success on Free FM with over
10 000 downloads every month
from more than 25 countries. The
show covers a broad variety to
topics each week and offers a unique
insight into the culture and life of
the Tamil community.
Host, Maheswaran Rohan has
been a pivotal part of the show
right from the beginning and puts
its longevity down to commitment
Orange
from the station and worldwide

support. He says The show has
become a staple for many of the
Tamil community not only here
in the Waikato but throughout the
world. We are very proud of the 10
year anniversary and look forward
to many more to come.
The hour long show, broadcast
every Tuesday at 7pm consistently
rates as one of the most downloaded
shows from the station. Free FM
General Manager Phil Grey says
the show has a massive following
worldwide, which demonstrates the
importance of Access radios ability
to broadcast content from different
cultures and languages.
As the Waikatos only Access
station, Free FM presents 100 radio
shows every week by, for, and about
the community, covering a wide
range of interests including youth,
health and disability issues, and
ethnic affairs. All of Free FMs 100
broadcasters are volunteers. Tune in
24/7 on 89FM (Waikato-wide), or
via the live stream at freefm.org.nz.
Relianz Forex celebrates six

successful years
Dev Nadkarni
elianz Forex Ltd, Aucklands

popular money transfer
company celebrated its
sixth anniversary at the Hilton
Hotel on Aucklands charming
Viaduct precinct last week. The
heart-warming function, which
employees, their families and a
select group of business associates
attended, also served as an awards
function to recognise and honour the
high achievers in the fast growing
company.
The accolades awarded this
year included the Relianz Star
Performer of the Year 2014-15; Best
Branch of the Year and the Above
& Beyond Award. Jaspal Singh
was awarded the Star Performer
Award; Manurewa Branch managed
by Amandeep Singh won the Best
Branch award and Ashish Sriwastav
bagged the supreme Above &
Beyond Award.
Well-known business personality
Sameer Handa, CEO of Patton
Group of Companies was the chief
guest for the evening. Mr Handa
spoke of his own experience of living
and working in New Zealand, which
indeed was an inspiration for Team
Relianz, as many of its employees,
like Mr Handa, came to New Zealand
seeking a better life for themselves.
Mr Handa congratulated the
winners and urged the team to strive
for greater success in the coming
years.
Tutoring to help your child

achieve their potential
very parent wants the best for their

child and we all know that learning
success helps pave the way to a
bright future.
But what do you do if your child isnt
achieving their full potential at school?
Maybe theyre struggling to grasp basic
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Brilliance Educare Centre was established
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Their motto is Aiming for excellence?
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Small class sizes ensure each child
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Most of our students do extension
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Relianz Forex Director Giri Giridharan (second

from left) with award winners Jaspal Singh (left),
Ashish Sriwastav and Amandeep Singh.
Team Relianz poses for a group photo at the

event.
Addressing the guests, Relianz

Forex Director Giri Giridharan
outlined the story of Relianzs sixyear journey and heaped rich praise
on his team, which had contributed
so greatly to the companys success.
The company congratulates each
and every employee for talking the
same language of the management,
Mr Giridharan, who has more than
two decades of experience in the
industry working in South Asia and
Oceania, said.
In the relatively short span of
six years, Relianz has grown from
a single branch on Dominion Road
at Balmoral to six branches across
Auckland from Queen Street in the
central city to Manurewa in the south.
Other branches are in Sandringham,

Avondale and Papatoetoe. Plans are
afoot to expand with more branches
in Auckland as well as further afield
in the capital Wellington.
The nimble-footed companys
concentration on customer service,
its professional approach to business
and its accessibility across the city is
what has made Relianz a household
name in Aucklands South Asian
community. While establishing
excellent customer relationships,
the company has put in place sound
processes to comply with local and
international laws relating to funds
transfers and strived to exceed
industry best practice norms.
Mr Giridharan, who constantly
encourages Team Relianz to put
the customer at the centre of the
companys business, said, Lets
rededicate ourselves to do better
in the coming year, having the
customer at the centre of our
endeavours as always; complying
uncompromisingly with the law
while exceeding best practice
processes in delivering our services.
He thanksed his dedicated team
saying, The foresight and the
hard work till date makes future
challenges in the year ahead easier,
especially with the combined
wisdom of every team member.
NEW ZEALAND
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Red
Business Transformation onFasttrack
evenue Minister Todd

McClay has welcomed the
announcement of Fast
Enterprises as Inland Revenues
preferred software partner to
support a modernised, simplified
tax system for New Zealand.
Mr McClay said that a
modernised tax administration
system, enabled by the new
software, would significantly
boost the Governments ability
to support flourishing businesses
in New Zealand and make tax
compliance less costly and time
consuming for all New Zealanders.
Key
individuals
from
Fast Enterprises were also
instrumental in building our
original software, FIRST, and that
system has performed well for
more than twenty five years.
This will also bring the time
frame down from ten years to
under eight and see the cost lower
to near the bottom end of the
forecast - at around $1.3 billion.

I will be working with Inland
Revenue to find further efficiencies
and expect the cost could be as low
as $1 billion, says Mr McClay.
An increasing number of
New Zealand companies are also
involved in critical components of
the transformation process.
These
include
Tenzings
contract for data profiling and
DeloitteAsparona, which has been
contracted to replace the FIRST
integration layer and Assurity,
which provides testing services.
In addition Xero, MYOB and
other software providers are
working with Inland Revenue
to simplify processes for small
businesses.
The
sheer
scale
and
importance of this programme
means we will source expertise
both locally and internationally,
says Mr McClay.
Mr McClay says New Zealands
Earthquake preparedness
advice updated
he Ministry of Civil
Defence & Emergency
Management (MCDEM)
reinforced as the right action to
has published updated advice

about
how
shaking stops, and youre sure its
to
prepare
for
earthquakes, says Civil Defence

Minister Nikki Kaye.
what to do before, during and

after the shaking stops, and is
set out in the earthquake chapter
the
important to stay indoors until the

safe to exit.
Often
peoples
instinctive
reaction is to run from the building.
The updated advice clarifies
of
take in an earthquake. Its also
reference
guide
that
However, research shows that

people moving as little as three
metres during an earthquake are
more likely to be injured by flying
furniture, fixtures or debris.
provides agreed messages for all
Another important message
agencies involved in civil defence
is that a fire evacuation assembly
emergency management, says
point might not be appropriate
Ms Kaye.
after an earthquake, because of

to
the risk of falling debris. So you
everyone, the updated advice
Although
its
relevant
need to have a specific assembly
will be of particular interest to
point for earthquakes.
building owners, workplace safety
Ms Kaye says MCDEM will also
wardens and staff responsible for
be updating other chapters of the
emergency plans.
reference guide.
The updated messages are

based
on
following
lessons
recent
identified
earthquakes,
To view the updated advice on

earthquakes, see the earthquake
chapter in Working from the
as well as increased scientific
same page: Consistent messages
knowledge in this area.
for CDEM available at www.
Drop,
cover
and
hold
is
civildefence.govt.nz
tax system is well regarded

internationally and plays an
important role in supporting the
kind of stability, certainty and
predictability needed to maintain
and attract good investment levels
in the economy. This work will
improve our reputation in that
area.
Taxes pay for a wide range of

vital public services that give us
a quality of life envied elsewhere.
So we need a tax system that does
the best it can to collect the more
revenue to improve the lives of all
New Zealanders.
Mr
McClay
says
the
Government will continue to
Auckland house
prices up $115K in
one year
ew figures shows the

average
Auckland
house price increased
by a whopping $19,302 in the
past month alone and is on track
to crack $1 million next year,
according to Labours Housing
spokesperson Phil Twyford.
According to Quotable Value,
Auckland house prices have
skyrocketed by 16.1% in the past
year, up by a staggering $114,793.
Auckland house prices are out
of control and the Governments
grudging,
half-baked
and
piecemeal policies are doing
nothing to rein them in.
The impact of the latest
measures announced in last
months Budget to tax property
investors who flick off their
properties within two years
and build houses on
Crown land wont
be felt before
Aucklands
average
h o u s e
price
clocks $1 million.
Based on current trends, that
will occur in August next year or
in 449 days.
Million dollar houses are
expensive in anyones books.
Thats out of reach for first home
buyers.
It is time the National
Government adopted Labours
comprehensive proposal to ban
the sale of residential properties
to foreign speculators and back
a Government-initiated mass
home building programme, Phil
Twyford says.
Black
Orange
consult with a wide range of people

and organisations on the overall
direction of the tax administration
modernisation programme.
We
recently
launched
the first two of a series
of
consultations
with
the
documents,Making Tax Simpler
a Government green paper on tax
administrationandBetter Digital
Services.More
consultation
papers are due later this year.
So as work progresses on
designing the new system we are
constantly talking to those who
will work with and use it to make
sure we get the best results.
The changes are not just
to IT systems, but to policy,
processes and the way people
interact with Inland Revenue
and well positions New Zealand
to continue to be a world leader
in tax administration, says Mr
McClay.
Manufacturing
Sales fall by
$1.7 billion
ew Zealandsfall in
manufacturing sales is
the largest in the past 5
years and that is in spite of volumes
of sales increasing, according to
David Clark, Labours Economic
Development spokesperson.
Given stark warning by the
OECD that the Governments
complacency is putting the health
of the economy at risk from a
further downturn in commodity
prices, this $1.7 billion fall is
a further indictment of the
Governments lack of vision.
They have bet everything
oncommodity processing at
the expense of value-added
exports, and with the Survey of
Manufacturings report showing
that commodity prices are falling
through the floor we are left with
nothing to bank on.
Even if you exclude the
impact of falls in dairying and
meat over the last four quarters,
manufacturing sales have fallen
by 1.2 percent this year.
The Government must stop
blaming farmers and broaden the
base of the New Zealand economy
to escape the narrow reliance on
dairying.
These figures show how
foolish the Government was in its
decision to focus on volume over
value in exports. Its like a rugby
coach saying possession is more
important than points on the
board, says David Clark.
NEW ZEALAND
It is time to stop
elder abuse
Red
Black
Orange
ge Concern needs help stopping elder

abuse in our communities.
Age Concern New Zealand Chief
Executive Robyn Scott says that although Age
Concern receives 2,000 referrals of elder abuse
every year, including financial, psychological,
physical abuse, there is still hope that we can
all make a difference and improve the lives of
older New Zealanders.
Age Concerns elder abuse and neglect
prevention (EANP) teams work closely with
older people and their families to resolve
issues of abuse and ensure it does not reoccur.
Age Concern also works in communities
to educate people about the signs and effects
of abuse to help prevent it from happening
and how to challenge disrespectful attitudes
towards older people.
Mrs. Scott says that we can challenge
disrespectful attitudes towards older people,
by promoting respect.
Love and cherish your older relatives,
respect and honour their wisdom, include
them in your plans and social activities,
encourage them to make their own decisions
and let them set their own pace.
Mrs. Scott says that we all need to keep an
eye out for elder abuse in our communities.
Dont let fear of meddling in someone elses
business stop you from voicing your concern. It
is time to stop elder abuse in our communities
and if we all pull together we can achieve this.
Age Concern is raising awareness of
elder abuse during Elder Abuse Awareness
WeekJune 15-22which begins on World Elder
Abuse Awareness DayJune 15.
Raising awareness around this issue is

imperative. EANP services receive an average
of eight calls per day about older people
suspected of being abused or neglected. In
three quarters of these cases, abuse or neglect
is confirmed. In New Zealand the most
commonly reported types are financial abuse
and psychological abuse.
We know that s just the tip of the iceberg.
But it doesnt have to be this way. The more
people understand about elder abuse and what
they can do to stop it, the better.
Some people think that because someone
is old it doesnt matter what happens to them
anymore or they dont need money to spend.
They make decisions for the older person
without even asking them what it is they want.
Or, they ridicule them about the decisions
they do make. Sometimes, they pressure older
people into doing things they dont really want
to do like giving a loan, selling their house or
letting a family member move in with them for
free. Attitudes like these show a lack of respect
for the older person, for their quality of life and
for their needs.
Three quarters of elder abuse and neglect
in New Zealand occurs at the hands of family
members. About half of abusers are adult
children and about half of the abused elders
are over 80-years-old.
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Red
Black
Orange
Budget 2015: Investing in the future of

young New Zealanders
Kanwaljit Bakshi
National List MP
nvesting in education means investing

in the future of Kiwi children.
Budget 2015 will take total spending
on early childhood (ECE), primary, and

secondary education to $10.8 billion in
2015/16, and provide $113 million more
over four years for tertiary education.
This includes $74.9 million more for
ECE over the next four years so more
children will be able to attend ECE from

an earlier age, for more hours. Over the
past four years, the number of children
participating in ECE has risen almost 7 per
cent.
In our schools, the proportion of
18-year-olds achieving NCEA Level 2 has
risen from 68 per cent to an estimated
81 per cent since 2008. These are great
results, but we know we can always do
more.
National wants to help those lagging
behind, especially Mori and Pasifika
children, children from poorer families,
and children with special education needs.
More than $4 million will enable the
Count Me In programme to support
about 2,000 Mori and Pasifika 16 to
18-year-olds who have left school, to reengage with education or begin vocational
training, and help the Year 9 Plus trial
assign educational champions to the most
vulnerable students.
For students with special needs, a strong
education increases the chance of them
becoming more independent and better
able to participate in, and contribute to,
their community.
So were investing an extra $62.9 million
of operating funding over the next four
years to better help children with special
education needs to learn and achieve.
Part of this investment is for extra
in-class teachers aide support for 1,500
students who have special education
needs such as dyslexia, autism spectrum
disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity

disorder, but who dont qualify for Ongoing
Resource Scheme (ORS) support. ORS will
receive more funding to support about
500 extra students, meaning about 9,000
children with the highest special education
needs will be supported by the scheme.
Were also increasing schools funding
grants. And, given the success of Trades
Academies, about 300 extra places will be
added each year for the next four years to
help students achieve NCEA Level 2 while
gaining industry-specific skills.
Ensuring every child gets a good
education is one of the most important
things National can do to raise living
standards, and build a more competitive
and productive economy.
Lets not forget the tragedy in Nepal

Phil Goff
Labour MP
n April 25, Nepal suffered its worst

earthquake in more than 80 years.
The initial earthquake registered
7.8, took around 8,000 lives and injured
over 23,000. More died and were injured in
subsequent aftershocks.
International aid agencies estimate that
millions were made homeless, the majority of
whom were children.
Much of Nepals ancient cultural
heritage has been lost and its economy and
infrastructure damaged. For one of the worlds
poorest nations, the costs have been huge.
Momentarily, while it was in the media

spotlight, the eyes of the world were on Nepal.
The search and rescue and recovery operations
were well publicised for a short while, but
media attention has now moved elsewhere.
However, the tragedy, the costs and the
need for ongoing international aid remain and
it is important that we do not forget the plight
of the Nepalese and the assistance they require.
Sixty-two years ago, the bond between our
two nations was forged when Ed Hillary and
Tenzing Norgay became the first two people to
conquer Mt Everest and stand on the roof of
the world.
Ed Hillary received a knighthood and fame
that lasted his entire lifetime. But he was much
more than a resilient and able mountaineer.
He saw, at first hand, the needs of the
Nepalese people and time and again he
returned to Nepal to deliver funds and
assistance to build school and hospitals. This
decency and desire to help his fellow human
beings who were less fortunate is what made

him a truly great man.
New Zealand today needs to follow his
example and reach out to help the people
of Nepal at their time of need. As a country,
we have donated $2 million and sent Urban
Search and Rescue and earthquake engineers
to help.
NGOs like World Vision, Oxfam and Red
Cross have also contributed. There is, however,
more that we can and should do.
Facing economic costs of more than $10
billion and with the urgent need to alleviate
the hardship the Nepalese people are facing,
our help so far is a drop in the bucket of what
is needed.
On Saturday night, I welcomed the chance
to contribute to a benefit concert at Mt Roskill
Intermediate School to raise more money for
Nepal. Around 200 people attended, mainly
from the Indian community, to make a
contribution and to enjoy the concert.
Congratulations to Bhartiya Samaj, Roopa

Aur Aap and Humm FM who, together with
Creation Group NZ, organised and promoted
the concert. Well done too to the Kiwi Indian
performers who contributed their time.
As well as being for a very good cause, the
concert was a great showcase of the huge talent
within New Zealands Indian community.
The performers songs and dancing were
spirited and professional.
When New Zealand suffered its major
earthquakes in Christchurch, the assistance
that friends overseas provided was really
important and has not been forgotten. We are
a developed country but we still needed and
benefitted from that help.
It is even more important that poor families
in a less developed country like Nepal get the
help they need from friends like New Zealand
to survive and recover from the natural
disaster that they have suffered. After all,
we are all one family.
Dairy farming price crisis needs action now

Winston Peters
NZ First leader
ew Zealand First is deeply

concerned for farmers and
sharemilkers and the economy.
We rely on export wealth from farms so
the present decline in dairy prices is a real
concern to all of us.
We are concerned that the five-year lows
for dairy prices and government inaction
may cost many in this generation of dairy
farmers.
Last week was the sixth decline since
mid-March in prices.The price of whole
milk powder, which largely determines
Fonterras payout to farmers, fell 3.1

percent to US$2,309 a tonne. All other
products decreased in price.
Generations of farmers are at risk.
The pressure will increase because of
lingering effects of our high dollar and an
international milk glut caused by global
issues and overproduction.
The Reserve Bank Governor should have
cut the Official Cash Rate a long time ago to
drop interest rates and the dollar.
When New Zealand takes up the
presidency of the United Nations Security
Council next month, we should prioritise
Russia and Ukraine to sort out the sanctions
contributing to the milk glut.
To help keep dairy farmers on the land
New Zealand First has prepared legislation
called the Receiverships (Agricultural Debt
Mediation) Amendment Bill.
When farms get into trouble, too often
the banks take the easy option by placing

them into receivership and putting the
farm on the market. To get the maximum
return the banks and the receivers go for
the biggest foreign cheque book as they did
with the Crafar farms. They took over more
than $7 million in fees.
In these situations the receiver wins, the
foreign-owned bank wins and the foreign
buyer wins. The losers are the Kiwi farmers
and their families. It amounts to yet another
transfer of wealth away from our local
communities.
New Zealand is awash with foreign
money and we are losing key assets as well.
At least 1200 farms are at risk and we do
not know how brutal the banks will be with
those farmers but we know the pattern.
Our Bill is about correcting the power
imbalance between a farmer and the
banker. It is a process that will require the
banks to have their facts and advice right

by requiring mediation before receivership
can commence.
. We need to own our own financial
institutions and we need our superannuation
funds to become available to invest in the
land even if just to keep it in New Zealand
hands. State farms can be successfully
managed until other arrangements are
made such as lease or sale to local interests.
After all who is running Crafar Farms for
its Chinese owners? None other than Land
Corp, a taxpayer owned enterprise.
The thought of Kiwi families being
forced off the land while receivers and
foreign buyers make a killing should force
some action from Parliament. This is not
the time for MPS to pose for selfies or waffle
on about a market economy. This is about
survival, the protection of our farming
communities and the future of our country.
NEW ZEALAND
Its dog reregistration time
Red
Black
Orange
og owners will soon be receiving

dog re-registration packs in the
mail, and can save money by
paying this years fees by 31 July.
Discounts are available forResponsible
Dog Owner Licenceholders, SuperGold
Community Services combo card holders
and for desexed dogs.
Having your dog desexed may reduce
the likelihood of some cancers, as well as
its desire to roam and produce unplanned
puppies.
Dog registration fees contribute to vital
areas of animal management, which benefit
Aucklanders in various ways.
Services include:
}} A 24-hour response service for dog
incidents
}} Beach and park patrols
}} Animal shelters and adoptions
}} Educating children and at-risk workers
about dog safety
}} Resolving complaints
}} Reuniting lost dogs with their owners.
}} Visit dogs and other animalsfor more
information.
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Help with keeping your Support Starship Childrens Hospital by

home warm and dry
donating your old phone
he upfront cost of insulation and

clean heating can be a big strain
on the family finances. Auckland
Councils Retrofit Your Homeprogramme
lets you add this cost to your rates and
spread the repayments to suit your budget
making a warmer, drier, healthier home
more affordable.
If you are a ratepayer and up to date with
your
payments,
you can apply
for up to $5000
financial assistance
from the council.
This can be used
to retrofit your
home with ceiling
and under floor
insulation, a heat N e ws f ro m
pump or efficient
wood burner, fire
place removal, water tank installation or
water-efficient devices.
Retrofit Your Home assistance is
subject to interest at the same rate paid
by the council, typically around 7 per cent.
Repayments are made through your rates
bills over a period of up to nine years,
although you can pay it off faster by making
extra payments as it suits.
Visit Retrofit applicationto get started
and download the helpful information
pack, including a list of approved suppliers
and an application form.
ows a great time to find a better

use for that old mobile phone
drop it off at an Auckland Council
service centre and raise money for the
Starship National Air Ambulance Service.
Throughout June and July there will be
a Starship Mobile Phone collection box at
the councils main service centres across
the region for people who want to help
kids and the planet
by recycling an old
phone.
Auckland Council
is
joining
the
successful campaign
that
has
been
raising funds for the
Starship Foundation
since 2009, raising
over $2.3 million
t h e C o u n c i l to help fund the
Starship
National
Air Ambulance.
Our main centres are located across
the region, and we would love to see
those Starship mobile phone collection
boxes filling up fast, says Ben Hutchison,
manager of Auckland Council customer
service centres central.
Once collected, the phones are passed
to a specialist recycling company, Swapkit,
which grades the phones and wipes the
data. Sim and memory cards are also
removed and destroyed.
Phones that can still be used are sold
to off-shore businesses that specialise in
the resale of second-hand mobile phones.
They are refurbished and sold as low-cost
handsets.
MAYORALDRIVE
Those that have reached their end of

life are broken down and recycled in an
environmentally friendly way. All proceeds
from the re-sale of mobile devices go to the
Starship Foundation.
All mobile phones are accepted
regardless of condition (working or nonworking), make or model.
The phones are being collected at the
following locations:
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Road
}} Papakura service centre, 35 Coles
Crescent
}} Manukau service centre, 4 Osterley Way
}} Central Auckland service centre,
Bledisloe Lane
}} Foyer of 135 Albert Street (Auckland
Council head office)
}} Takapuna service centre, 1 The Strand
}} Orewa service centre, 50 Centreway
Road
}} Henderson service centre, 6 Henderson
Valley Road
For further information please contact
Matt Robertson, publicity specialist, on
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FIJI
Red
8997 apply for NZ visa

M
ore Fijians want to
travel abroad after
the New Zealand
Immigration
received
8997
registrations lodged in the Fiji
Pacific Access Category ballot
2015.
This was for the month of April
alone when the NZ Immigration
ran the Pacific Access Category
ballot.
The ballot is when they provide
work opportunities and education
for Pacific people to leave the
Pacific Islands and start a new life
in New Zealand.
The Pacific Access Category
is run by ballot where Pacific
Islanders can only apply for

residence under the category if
their registration is drawn from
the ballot.
NZ Immigration said there
was an unprecedented interest
from Fiji in applying for the
Immigration New Zealand Pacific
Access Category visa ballot this
year, however there was a minor
technical issue with notification to
registrants.
Assistant General Manager
Visa Services Geoff Scott said
Immigration New Zealand wished
to apologise that because of a
technical error, 2015 Fiji Pacific
Access Category registrants in
Muslims mark
special day
$15m for Fijian dairy farmers
uslims around the country have celebrated

Shab-e-Barat, a special
day in the faiths calendar that is the
precursor to the fasting month of
Ramadan.
The event falls on the 15th night
of the month and 14 or 15 days after,
it is Ramadan. It is believed that in
this night Allah forgives the past sins
of the believers very generously and
allows for a prosperous future for
those who asks for it at this time with
their prayers. said Mr Khan.
For that reason, Muslims spend
the night in prayer and fast the next
day. The day is meant for fasting,
while the night for prayers. Shab-eBarat is marked by saying special
prayers to the Almighty asking
for forgiveness for past sins and
prosperity for the future.
Shab-e-Barat falls in the
month of Shaban, which is the 8th
month in the Islamic calendar. In
Arabic language, Shab E Barat is
known as Lailatul Barat, meaning
the night of emancipation.
Fiji were not advised of their Fiji

Pacific Access Category Ballot
registration numbers prior to the
ballot draw that was conducted in
New Zealand last Friday.
Those in New Zealand were
not affected by the technical
error and were advised last week.
Immigration New Zealand are
continuing to work on the problem
and hope to soon be able to notify
all registrants of their registration
numbers either by SMS or email
Mr Scott said.
This will be done prior to
publication of those registrations
that were successfully drawn from
the ballot last Friday.
he New Zealand government

is expected to invest up to
NZ$10million (FJ$15m) in
Fijis dairy industry over the next five
years to help increase local milk production.
While opening training for dairy
farmers and extension officers at
Koronivia Research Station, NZ
High Commissioner, Mark Ramsden
assured New Zealands support
towards the development of the
Fijian dairy sector.
Mr Ramsden said Fijis dairy
industry had great potential to
develop and NZ funding would tap
into NZ skills and expertise.
Under the newly designed
multi-year NZ funded, Fiji Dairy
Industry Development Initiative,
the two-day session is one of the
first activities where 25 stakeholders
from Fiji Dairy Limited (FDL),
Fiji Co-operative Dairy Company
Limited (FCDCL), and Ministry of
Agriculture (MOA) received training

to improve local milk quality. The
training which took place last week
focused on milk quality and dairy
hygiene aspects that help boost the
sector. More training will take place
in the coming weeks.
The training was carried out by
AgFirst, a NZ company which is
contracted by NZ Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
FCDCL head Sachida Nand said,
This training will lead to better days
for the Fiji dairy industry and the
training of trainers to disseminate
Ten-day pooja ends
information to where its needed is

vital to improve milk quality.
Fiji Dairy Limited director Ratu
Ilaitia Tuisese said: The quality of
milk determines price so this type of
training is important for the whole
industry.
A NZ study tour for dairy
stakeholders, upgrading of two
milk chilling centres with FCDCL
and FDL and technical support for
improvement of extension services
with MOA will materialise in the
next few months.
the remaining days, Mr Reddy said.

He said Friday was the most
auspicious day to worship goddess
Lakshmi. She (goddess Lakshmi)
is the wife of Lord Vishnu, also
known as Hari or Narayana who is
the preserver of life. The week-long

pooja ended with a procession
through Labasa Town to the
temple with devotees carrying the
statues of Lord Venkateshwara
and Goddess Lakshmi.
rime
Minister
Voreqe
Bainimarama has applauded
the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organisation in Rome
for assisting with $8.3 million US
which benefitted Fiji significantly
over the last 20 years.
The Prime Minister met United
Nations Food and Agriculture
Organisation Director General Jose
da Silva at the margins of the 39th
Food and Agriculture Organisation
Conference in Rome this morning.
In his address Bainimarama
says that the Food and Agriculture
Organisationfunded projects over
the years have contributed greatly to
the sustainable development of Fijis
economy, mainly in the agricultural
Orange
Maggi
Noodles
safe to
consume
he popular Maggi noodles

are compliant with Fijis
food regulations and safe to
consume.
The assurance from manufacturer
Nestle (Fiji) Ltd follows recent
international media reports that
some samples of the product had
elevated levels of lead than the
required limit forcing shopkeepers in
India to remove them from shelves.
Nestle (Fiji) Ltd business
development manager Maurice
Gunnell said they would continue to
improve the quality of agricultural
raw materials across the food chain
working with farmers, suppliers,
authorities and the food industry to
ensure food safety.
The Maggi noodles Nestle sells
in Fiji are made in Fiji are absolutely
safe to eat. The quality and safety of
our products are the top priorities
for our company, he said.
He said Nestle India had
submitted samples of Maggi
noodles from about 600 product
batches made in India to an external
laboratory for independent analysis,
and had tested samples from about
1000 batches at their own accredited
laboratory.
These samples represent about
125 million packets. All the results
of these internal and external
tests show that lead levels are
well within the limits specified by
food regulations and that Maggi
noodles are safe to eat.
We are sharing these results
with the authorities.
PM hails UNs FAO for

assisting Fiji
he culmination of Annual
Pooja/Mela (festival) of The
Then India Sanmarga Ikya
(TISI) Sangam ended last week
with the Rath Yatra (journey)
around Labasa Town.
The pooja, which began with
an offering to Lord Ganapati or
Lord Ganesh, witnessed devotees
throwing prayer materials into the
fire as mantra (sacred chants).
Vice-president Tuatua/Labasa
Kamlesh Reddy said devotees
worshiped Lord Ganesh who is
the god of education, knowledge,
wisdom, literature and fine arts
for siddhi (success) and buddhi
(intelligence).
We worship Lord Vishnu
(Venkateshwara) and goddess
Lakshmi throughout the week for
The Fiji Pacific Access

Catxegory Ballot draw took place
as planned at 9.47am in Auckland,
New Zealand on June 5 2015.
Final checks are now being made
prior to publishing the list of the
successful registration numbers
on June 12 2015.
For those in Fiji, the TT
Services receipt is proof of your
registration into the 2015 Pacific
Access Category registration.
If there was a problem with
your registration and you could
not be entered into the ballot,
Immigration New Zealand will
have already been in direct contact
with you.
Black
sector.
He says that the framework has
also helped facilitate about 20 local
projects, in the areas of fisheries and
forestry through its Technical Cooperation Programme, Trust Fund
and Telefood Projects.
Bainimarama says that the
meeting is important as working
closely with the Food and Agriculture
Organisation will enable Fiji to
achieve food security.
The Prime Minister stresses
that Fiji will further strengthen
its relationship with the Food and
Agriculture Organisation in Rome
with the signing of the Host Country
Agreement.
FIJI
Strikers delight
Red
Black
NEWS in BRIEF
New Zealand gives to
FENC Fiji
he Foundation for the Education

of Needy Children Fiji (FENC)
community received a timely boost
after the New Zealand High Commissioner,
Mark Ramsden, gave two new computer sets
and six laptops at their Suva branch office.
FENC Fiji national co-ordinator Joape
Kuinikoro said they were in need of new
computers when the assistance came in.
Mr Kuinikoro said they had received
similar kind of aid but the assistance they
received was something they would never
forget. I just want to thank the New Zealand
Government for their assistance and kind
donations, Mr Kuinikoro said.
FENC Fiji board chairman Father
Kevin Barr said the computers would be
distributed to their offices in Labasa and
Lautoka. He said the computers would help
make their work easier in providing services
and assistance to needy children.
Mr Ramsden said the items were worth
about $20,000. He said it was a gift from the
people and Government of New Zealand.
Fiji ranked 134 of 198
Fiji U20 team on radar
Orange
osefo Verevou, Saula Waqa and Atonio Tuivuna are all

delighted to be part of history.
This was after they scored four goals in three pool games
during the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand. Verevou, who
scored two goals, was grateful for being given the second chance
after he was disciplined by the Fiji Football Association for
breaking camp.
I wont fall into that trap again and Im grateful for being
given the second chance, Verevou said.
And to score two goals in the World Cup will something I
will always cherish. Im happy to be the first Fijian to score not
one but two goals. It was a different level of competition in New
Zealand I did not expect to score two goals.
Waqa, who was brought up by his mother, attended Arya
Kanya Pathshala Primary School before Kamil College and Ba
Sangam College.
Ive never played striker before as I was centre back. But
that changed in New Zealand and Im grateful I took part and
IJI has been placed 134th out of 198

countries covered in a live statistic
review on the number of internet
users conducted by the Internet Live Stat
website.
The Internet Live Stat website recorded
a total of 325,717 internet users in Fiji last
year, adding that this was an eight per cent
increase compared with 2013.
According to the website the eight per
cent was equivalent to 25,238 new internet
users in Fiji last year.
Yet on this same website, it states that
Fijis internet usage is rated at 0.01 per cent
among three billion internet users in the
world. It also states that 36.72 per cent of
population in Fiji are with internet.
The website keeps a live automated count
on the number of internet users worldwide
that is updated every second.
China topped the number of internet
users with six million users followed by the
US and India at two million each.
The owners of this website are made
up of a team of international developers,
researchers and analysts with the goal of
making statistics available to a wide audience
around the world.
Efforts to contact Amalgamated Telecom
Holdings chief executive Ivan Fong proved
futile as The Fiji Times was advised that he
was away overseas.
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Goal scorers Iosefo Verevou, Saula Waqa and Atonio Tuivuna
contributed in Fijis first Cup appearance. Im grateful to the

selectors and the coach for having me in the team.
Midfielder Atonio Tuivuna enjoyed the experience.
Playing in the World Cup is a dream come true. The players
need more exposure. This is a great team we just have to keep
building for the future. He hopes to play for Jacks Nadi against
Lautoka.
he Vodafone Fijian Under-20 team has out Fiji in the

spotlight, says Frank Farina.
The Vodafone Fijian U20 coach made the comment at
Nadi International Airport after the team took part in the
FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand, winning one and
losing three pool matches.
This is something Fiji should be proud of,Farina said.
New Zealand took 10 years to win their first U20 WC
match while the Fijians did it in their first outing.
Its amazing after they beat a team from CONCACAF
(North America, Central America, and the Caribbean
Football Association). Everyone was waiting to see Fiji being
embarrassed as Tahiti was six years ago, but Fiji shocked the
world. It is hard to play three games against top teams in
seven days especially for the island boys.
Fiji lost 1-8 to Germany, 0-3 Uzbekistan and beat
Honduras 3-0. Farina said he will be presenting his report to
Fiji FA this week before returning to Brisbane.
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Thought of the week
My philosophy is that not only are you

responsible for your life, but doing the best at this
moment puts you in the best place for the next
moment.
Editorial
- Oprah Winfrey
From the desk of the

Managing Editor
Anything but funny
Before water generates steam, it must register two hundred and twelve degrees
of heat. Two hundred degrees will not do it; two hundred and ten will not do it.
The water must boil before it will generate enough steam to move an engine,
to run a train. Lukewarm water will not run anything.

A great many people are trying to move their life trains with lukewarm wateror
water that is almost boilingand they are wondering why they are stalled, why they
cannot get ahead. They are trying to run a boiler with two hundred or two hundred
and ten degrees of heat, and they cannot understand why they do not get anywhere.
Lukewarmness in his work stands in the same relation to mans achievement
as lukewarm water does to the locomotive boiler. No man can hope to accomplish
anything great in this world until he throws his whole soul, flings his force to his
whole life, into it.
Orison Swett Mardenfrom He Can Who Thinks He Can
I just love this steam engine-powered era wisdom.
In the end it comes down to if you have a mere lukewarm desire to live an
extraordinary life? Or are you willing to step it up just a little more to achieve
outstanding results?
I will leave this here as food for thought for our readers as this can translate
differently to each one of us, but can surely inspire.
This is a significant week and I want to write about two main reasons that make
this week significant for me. The first is that this is the Mens Health Week (8th
to 15th June). Men in general ignore their own health, specially the state of their
mental health. Men suffering from depression sometimes struggle to ask for help
as this may be perceived as a sign of weakness. Statistics show that 1 in 8 men will
suffer from depression or anxiety during their lifetime. Of greater concern is the
fact that of the 549 suicides reported in New Zealand in 2014, 75% of those who
took their own lives were men. Asking for help or support should be seen as a sign
of strength and not weakness. It takes a strong man to admit that he needs help. So,
as a man, I want to encourage all men out there to take responsibility for our health
and get the help we need, for the sake of our families and our loved ones. We owe it
not just to them but to ourselves as well.
The second reason that makes this week significant is that 15th June is Purple
Ribbon Day a day to stop elder abuse. It is the law of nature that youth is always
followed by old age. Those who stand tall and drunk on youth today, will have no
choice but to move into old age tomorrow. Yet, we often forget this and also the fact
that our today is built on the strong shoulders of those who spent their youth trying
to build our today. So, lets cherish the senior members of our communities and
grant them the respect and love that they truly deserve. Lets say NO to elder abuse!
There have been interesting other happenings and our current issue is a potpourri
of news that is local and also from around the world.
Until next time.
Pick of the week
Giri Gupta
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A series of photos of Prince George and his sister Princess

Charlotte were released by Kensington Palace last week.
The pictures were taken by The Duchess of Cambridge,
Catherine Middleton herself just weeks after Princess
Charlotte was born on 2 May. In each of the pictures,
Charlotte is lying on her brothers lap. In one, the prince
appears to be kissing his sister on the forehead.
Tips for Life
Tip from the trenches

Saving Electricity

When its time for a snack, use a microwave

or toaster oven to prepare your chow
instead of using the oven. Youll reduce your
electricity use by 50% or more.
Instead of turning up the heat while youre

hanging around the house in the winter,
throw on a sweater and save electricity.
OPINION / EDITORIAL
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From history: Indian soldiers in the

First World War
Red
Black
t is unfortunate that in
this centennial year of
remembrance we rarely
remember the sufferings and
sacrifice of the Indian soldiers
who went to Europe to fight for
the British Empire in the First
World War. These Indian soldiers
were trained soldiers, but they
were not trained and equipped for
the kind of warfare and climate
they experienced in Europe. So in
these combat zones they suffered
immensely and the letters they
wrote back home described
vividly the kind of discomfort they
endured. Their first encounter
was with the bitter cold of France,
and it was not a happy experience.
Their sense of desperation was
evident in the quotes given below
from their letters:
1. The war is a calamity on
three worlds and has caused me
to cross the seas and live here.
The cold is so great that it cannot
be described. Snow falls day and
night and covers the ground to
a depth of two feet. We have not
seen the sun for four months.
Orange
n
cademic
ccount
Prof Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
Director of New Zealand India Research Institute
Picture courtesy: http://www.ottomanhistorypodcast.com/
Thus we are sacrificed. [A south

Indian Muslim soldier to a friend]
2. It is bitterly cold and I only
get three blankets which are no
good as we have to sleep on the
ground. I cannot write more than

this because I do not want to
worry you. If I told you everything
you would be full of anxiety.
[Shamboo (Jat) to Nathu]
These Indian soldiers

were trained soldiers,
but they were not
trained and equipped
for the kind of warfare
and climate they
experienced in Europe.
3. Here it is very cold at present.

It snows much. The discomfort
that we experience is due to cold
and rain. [Bakhshish Singh to
Sher Singh]
4. The regiments that came to
this country British and Indian
have gone to the rear. It is not
known where they are going,
but by the grace of God they are
leaving France. Thanks be to God
that he has heard the prayer of
these sinners and rescued them
from the cold of France. [Naiz
Khan to Dhaman Khan]
But those who were transferred
from France were not very lucky
either, as they were redeployed
in the Mesopotamian campaign

in 1917. Here they had to endure
long marches in the scorhing heat
of the Middle East. And then there
was the outbreak of scurvy and
their distress was compounded
by awful lack of medical facilities.
And it was not just adverse climate
and disease they were suffering
from. Their normal life, religious
practices, food habits and ritual
restrictions were all being severely
compromised. As one Muslim
soldier wrote from France:
For the last two years I have
abstained
from
everything
unlawful. I have not touched
meat for two years I have not
eaten any bakers bread nor have I
drunk any milk. Send this letter to
Moulvi Sahib, and ask what is laid
down in the law. [Sowar Yakub
Khan to Abdul Jabbar Khan]
We also have photographs
showing Indian soldiers both
Hindus and Sikhs - cooking their
own meals in the camp, after a
long day at the trenches. And this
was not the end of their story of
privation. More about that later.
Bridging the cultural barrier

Paula Ray
nlike my earlier columns,

today I am going to
introduce you to one of
those voices that seek to facilitate
a union of the ethnic Indian
community with the mainstream.
Several other social workers are
also on the same mission, but
Shyam Grover, Social Worker
in Schools (SWIS) employed by
Family Works Northern, begins
his mission at the school level.
Schools are, after all, one of the
primary nodes of contact for a
newly-arrived immigrant.
The Department of Labour
Migration Trends Key Indicators
Report shows India as the main
supplier of skilled migrants to
New Zealand,between July and
December 2014. This increase
in Indian migration means
thiscommunity may require
support as they adjust to their
new life. Through Grover, the
often isolated South Asian

migrant families facing
cultural and language
barriers, are finding their
voice.
Deputy
Principal
of Manurewa Central
School, Janice Lindsay,
says, migrant Indian
families
approach
Grover for advice on a
variety of issues such as
understanding the New
Zealand education system,
developing
parenting
skills,
strengthening
family relationships and
dealing with abuse.
Originally from New
Delhi, in India, but having
lived in New Zealand for
the last 20 years, Grover set
up Chat and Chai, a monthly
parenting and support group for
parents, grandparents and their
extended families. Chat and Chai
helps families meet like-minded
Both pictures courtesy of Fairfax Media
does Grover ever feel segregated

because he belongs to a nonmainstream community? He
replies, Yes, because of the
language problem. There is a
feeling of stigma and shame
attached if you report any
injustice to authorities, so many
people bear injustice in silence.
Often isolated and

facing cultural and
language barriers,
New ZealandsSouth
Asian migrant families
are finding their voice
in a South Auckland
support group.
Shyam Grover
people and gives them a safe place

to ask questions and discuss tough
issues, says Grover.
They are here in isolation.
Some migrants can live in New
Zealand for more than 10 years
and have not made friends, he
says. We work with them to build
their confidence and educate
them. The majority of people dont
know where to find resources.
They dont know what is support
is available. We want to inform the
community about the resources
and networks available to them.
By helping them build
networks
within
their
communities, social workers
like Grover are providing these
migrant families with a platform
to raise their voice.
In spite of an understanding
of how the NZ system works,
Often, they lack the knowledge

of what community resources
are available and they dont have
a local contact, from their own
community, who they can trust
and get confidential advice.
At the crossroads of culture,
the concerned authorities need
to decide how to overcome
these barriers to assimilate the
various communities within the
multicultural nation it wishes to
uphold.
Questions that Grover is

often asked:
}} I have been in New Zealand
for the last 10 years and have
no friends. How can I make
friends?
}} I do not know how to handle
children at home (questions
about discipline).
}} We do not know where to take
children during school break.
Whats the best way to spend
quality time with children?
}} My husband is an alcoholic
and I do not know what to do.
What kind of help can I avail
of?
}} My husband hits my children
and shouts at me. I am sick of
that and do not know where
to go for help.
}} I want to know how to develop
a good relationship with my
childrens school.
}} I cannot speak English at all
and want help to liaise with
my childrens teacher (or
school).
}} I am having relationship
problems with my husband/
wife. What kind of help can I
avail of?
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INDIA
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People retain hope in Modi, but times

running out
Amulya Ganguli
o smart cities, no bullet trains, no

spike in employment, no visible
improvement in infrastructure,
continuing logjam over bills in parliament,
carping by in-house critics. Even then, few
will say that Narendra Modi will lose if the
elections are held in the near future.
The reason is, first, the realisation that
one year is not a long enough to give a
definitive judgment on the performance
of a government, especially when it is
emerging from the black hole of the failures
of its predecessor.
Secondly, it is also realised that Modi
may have been unable to anticipate the
mischief-making potential of some of the
trouble-makers, including those within the
Sangh parivar.
It is the appreciation of these difficulties
by the general public which explains why
he has passed muster in an opinion poll
whereas if the opposition parties are to
be believed, his government has failed
miserably.
However, it is undeniable that since
some of the high expectations with which
Modi assumed office have begun to be
eroded, he cannot allow the present sense
of drift to continue. Unless there is a

perceptible upturn in the economy in the
next 12 months, the warning bells will
begin to ring.
Hindsight suggests that Modi indulged
in too much hyperbole during the
election campaign. The bombast worked
satisfactorily against the dismal backdrop
of the virtually non-performing and scamridden Manmohan Singh government.
But, Modis spin doctors evidently did
not realise that raising expectations too
high - for instance, on the recovery of black
money - carries the risk of an equally big
disappointment if the hopes are not met.
The risk is all the greater because the
Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) main base
of support at present is the notoriously
impatient middle class which believes in
quick results.
It was this class which gave the Congress
200-plus seats in 2009 on the basis of
high growth rates (although the partys
socialists ascribed the good showing to its
populism) and then brought it down with
a crash to 44 seats when the growth rates
tumbled.
The same fate can await Modi unless he
pushes the economic reforms with much
greater vigour than at present.
As may be expected, Modis tenure has
been marked by a mixture of good and bad

luck. Even as he benefitted from the falling
oil prices and low inflation, unseasonal
rain aggravated the distress of farmers.
But, in political terms, the government
has been a victim of what can be deemed
an exceptional case of misfortune since
its principal opponent, the Congress, has
decided to adopt an unabashedly cussed
attitude.
As much is evident from the virtual
u-turn it has taken on its own economic
agenda, introduced in 1991, by following
what finance minister Arun Jaitley has
called an anti-growth line which, he says, is
to the left of Marx.
As a result, crucial bills such as the
Goods and Services Tax (GST) have been
held up. But, the worst obstructionism
engineered by the Congress relates to the
land acquisition law, which constitutes
a key feature of the governments
development blueprint.
Unless the law is amended, the
government will be unable to implement
its make in India plans which aim at
making the country a manufacturing hub.
However, it is not the Congress alone
which is to blame for the stalemate. No
less guilty are saffron outfits like the
protectionist Swadeshi Jagran Manch
Orange
(SJM) and the anti-reforms Bharatiya

Mazdoor Sangh (BMS).
Modi, therefore, is battling not only the
anti-development groups cutting across
party lines, but also a widely prevalent
mindset which is deeply suspicious of the
private sector and pro-market policies.
Arguably, he has been unable to gauge
the intensity of the opposition to capitalist
endeavours even within the saffron camp
though he is one of its key members.
The reason perhaps is that he never
pushed this line as energetically as he is
now trying to do on a national scale. If his
efforts in this direction in Gujarat were not
opposed as stoutly as the SJM, the BMS
and the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) are
doing now, it was because the pro-business
policies were confined to a state.
Modis miscalculation has been that he
did not prepare these groups about what he
intends to do on an all-India scale.
It is only belatedly that he seems to
have sought the help of the Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to tame the
nay-sayers.
Earlier, the RSS had backed off on the
Ram temple issue, but had advised the BJP
to listen to the saffron organisations on the
reforms.
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India-Bangladesh ties have

entered new phase
ndias
Prime
Minister
Narendra Modi and his
Bangladeshi
counterpart
Sheikh Hasina noted that IndiaBangladesh ties have entered a
new phase with a pragmatic,
mature and practical approach
and
both
reaffirmed
their
commitment to cooperate in
tackling extremism and terrorism
and not to allow their territory for
any activity inimical to the other.
According to an exhaustive
joint statement issued by both
countries on Sunday June 14,
both sides agreed to enhance
cooperation in the fields of energy,
trade and connectivity.
Modi complimented Hasina
for her support in enhancing
sub-regional cooperation and
connectivity and appreciated her
commitment to the betterment of
bilateral ties with India and the
many path breaking initiatives
taken by her to provide greater
depth and substance to the
relationship.
Hasina expressed her firm
belief that Prime Minister Modis
leadership would bring in fresh
impetus to the excellent bilateral
Dhaka: One on one meeting between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bangladesh Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh
relations between Bangladesh and

India.
She sought assistance from
India in bringing back the mortal
remains of valiant freedom fighters
of Bangladesh who were buried in
Indian soil during the 1971 War of
Liberation. Modi agreed to extend
necessary cooperation in this
regard.
The two leaders also reaffirmed
their commitment to extend all
facilities to the residents of the
enclaves and ensure that the
rights of all citizens are protected.
The historic instruments of

ratification of the 1974 LBA and
its 2011 Protocol were exchanged
and modalities for ensuring
smooth implementation of the
said Agreement and Protocol were
worked out under an exchange of
letters.
The two prime ministers
expressed satisfaction at the
conclusion of the MOUs on
Prevention of Smuggling of Fake
Currency Notes, Cooperation
between Coast Guards and
Prevention of Human Trafficking,
Over 500 applications for

environmental clearances
approved
nion Environment Minister

Prakash Javadekar has
said over 500 of the 3,200
online applications received for
environmental clearances were
approved last year.
Listing the achievements of his
ministry in its first year, Javadekar
said: We have given clearance to
505 (applications) and another
721 have been sent for terms of
reference. The ministry introduced
online
application
submission
process in July 2014. Javadekar said
his ministrys focus is on enforcing
the existing norms and guidelines
as well as introduction of stringent
fines for violators.
We have made environmental
norms for cement industry more
stringent while those for sand, stonecrushing, brick-kiln, fertilisers,
chemicals, pharmaceuticals, paper
and pulp, paint, distilleries and other
sectors are being reviewed.
So far, 124 industries not
complying with air pollution norms
have been closed, the minister said.
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The Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Independent Charge)
Prakash Javadekar addresses a press conference in New Delhi
Another 64 non-complying
industries on the banks of Ganga
and 61 industries throughout the
country were closed for not adhering
to water pollution norms.
Further, 11 units in Uttar Pradesh
and seven in Delhi were shut down
for producing plastic carry bags
below 40 microns.
Technology-based monitoring
systems are being expanded for forest

appraisal, wildlife management
and pollution control while drones,
electronic surveillance, camera traps,
24x7 pollution monitoring devices,
geo-mapping is being increasingly
used, Javadekar said.
all of which will augment security

cooperation.
Both leaders stressed the need
for effective implementation of the
Coordinated Border Management
Plan (CBMP) for better border
management so as to prevent
cross border criminal activities,
irregular movement, incidents of
violence and tragic loss of lives.
They agreed on the need to
free the borders from criminal
activities.
Both prime ministers also
welcomed the finalisation of
Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) for allowing usage
of Indian border roads for
construction and maintenance
of Border Out Posts (BOPs) of
Border Guard Bangladesh as well
as use of Indian medical facilities
in difficult areas in the border area
by Bangladeshi personnel, who
are deployed in vicinity.
Hasina
invited
Indias
cooperation in jointly developing
the Ganges Barrage on the river
Padma in Bangladesh.
Malaysia
interested in
development of
Rajasthan road
sector
he
Malaysian
government
has
expressed interest in
development of road sector in
Rajasthan, a state minister said.
We had a meeting with
a
13-member
delegation
consisting mainly of Malaysian
government officials on Tuesday
where they expressed interest
in development of road on
our public private partnership
(PPP) model, Public Works
Department Minister Younis
Khan told reporters.
A high level delegation from
Malaysia is likely to visit the state
to survey the road sector and
study PPP model in a month, he
said.
In October 2014, the state
assembly passed the Rajasthan
State Highways Bill, 2014, which
seeks to provide for a network
of modern and safe highways
across the state.This followed
the budget announcement made
by Chief Minister Vasundhara
Raje to build 20,000 km. of state
highways over the next five years
through the PPP mode.
Congress slams
Modi over
despite being a
woman remark
he Congress has accused

Prime Minister Narendra
Modi of playing partisan
politics in Bangladesh and
targeted him over his remarks
that Bangladesh Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina has resolved to
fight terrorism with zero tolerance
despite being a woman.
Congress leader Anand Sharma

said Modi thought he was praising
the Bangladeshi leader with his
remarks but it was not the way
respect is shown to a woman.
Modi paid a two-day visit to
Bangladesh on June 13-14.
Sharma said South Asian
countries had many woman
leaders including Indira Gandhi.
Sheikh Hasina is the prime
minister of her country. Does he
(Modi) want to say that ladies
cannot take strong decisions? Does
it mean that the prime minister
needed to give a certificate to
her? The big brother attitude, the
patronising attitude of the prime
minister cannot be called smart
diplomacy, he said.
Taking digs at Modi, the
Congress leader accused him of
trying to rewrite history by not
recalling the contribution of
Indira Gandhi who was the prime
minister during the 1971 IndiaPakistan war which led to the
emergence of Bangladesh as an
independent country.
He said former prime minister
and Bharatiya Janata Party
leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on
whose behalf Modi received the
Bangladesh Liberation Award
on Sunday, had described Indira
Gandhi as Durga following the
liberation of Bangladesh.
While receiving the award, he
(Modi) was not even ashamed of
himself that he has come as prime
minister of India and should have
respected the deeds of the former
prime minister Indira Gandhi,
Sharma said.
The
prime
minister
is
expected to show grace. He is
not representing himself but the
Republic of India, Sharma said.
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Delhi to give Rs.500 crore to clear

MCD workers pay arrears
he Delhi government will

release Rs.500 crore to
the capitals civic bodies to
clear salary arrears of its municipal
corporations employees, Chief
Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said.
He said that the central
government will be responsible
for any delay in payment of salary
of MCD workers in future and
they should protest outside the
houses of central ministers since
the municipal corporations were
controlled by the Bharatiya Janata
Party.
We have decided to release
Rs.500 crore to the North and East
Delhi Municipal Corporations,
Kejrwal told a gathering of sanitation
workers at Ramlila Maidan in New
Delhi on Monday.
The sanitation workers have not
been given salaries for the last three
months. Several of them from the
East and North Corporations have
been on strike intermittently to
protest the non-payment of salaries.
We have done all that we could.
Please understand we cant keep
doing this. We had first paid arrears
till March, then May.
We have no more left, Kejriwal
said, adding: If you do not get
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Delhis population growth has

declined: Venkaiah
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with Manish Sisodia and other party workers
salaries next month, protest outside

central ministers homes.
Targetting
Prime
Minister
Narendra Modi for providing
financial aid to Mongolia but not
distressed MCD workers, he said:
PM Modi gave so much money to
Mongolia so if you all go to him I am
sure he will give money to pay your
salary.
I do not want to play politics
here as I appeal all the BJP
corporators, Congress councillors,
all the three mayors and AAP
leaders to approach prime minister
and ask for money..., he said.
The Bharatiya Janata Party,

which controls all the three
municipal corporations in the city,
has accused the Aam Aadmi Party
government of not releasing the
money to pay the salaries of the
MCD employees.
The AAP, however, says it is the
outcome of mishandling of finances
by the corporations.
Akhil Bhartiya Safai Mazdoor
Sangh president Krishnapal Pracha
said that this was a big issue, with
both the government and the
corporations passing the blame on
each other.
Congress CMs reject NDAs

land bill
ongress
president
Sonia
Gandhi
has
accused Prime Minister
Narendra Modi of boastful
claims, exaggerations, U-turns
and
downright
falsehoods
at a meeting of party chief
ministers which rejected the
NDA governments land bill while
also expressing reservations to
changes in the GST bill.
The day-long meeting, the first
since Congress lost the last Lok
Sabha elections, saw nine party
chief ministers expressing grave
concern at substantial cuts on
social sector spending in areas
such as education, health, women
and child development, drinking
water and sanitation.
They accused the central
government of doing away with
special category status to 11
northeastern and hilly states
of the country and demanded
restoration of the status.
Rejecting
the
Modi
governments claims of greater
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Congress President Sonia Gandhi
devolution of funds to states, the

chief ministers said that it was
taking away with one hand what
it was giving with the other.
They alleged Modi had violated
spirit of cooperative federalism
and had not been taking them
on board on important decisions,
while some chief ministers from
the northeast also said that their
requests for appointment with
the prime minister were pending
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while discussions were only being

held with officials.
The meeting, which was also
addressed by former prime
minister Manmohan Singh and
Congress vice-president Rahul
Gandhi, passed a resolution
which
deplored deliberate
attempts being made by certain
sections of ruling establishment
to disturb social peace and
resolved to resist these attempts
forcefully.
Claiming
there
was
unprecedented centralisation of
power, deliberate by-passing of
parliamentary procedures and
practices, threats to civil society
and warnings to the judiciary,
Sonia Gandhi accused Modi of
breaking with tradition by taking
domestic politics to audiences
abroad.
She also charged Modi with
making U-turns from his earlier
positions on a number of issues.
egional planning for the development of the National Capital Region

(NCR) has resulted in decline in the population growth of Delhi over
the years, union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said last
week.
Population growth of Delhi has come down from 47 percent in
1991-2001 to 21.2 percent during 2001-11 as a result of decline in
migration to Delhi and out migration from Delhi, Naidu said while
chairing a meeting of the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB).
Terming the NCRPB a unique model of inter-state regional
cooperation and development in the country, Naidu said the level
of urbanisation in the NCR was 62.6 percent, which was the highest
in the country.
It calls for special attention to address infrastructural and
environmental challenges, he added.
Delhi and some parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
that surround the national capital city constitute the NCR, accounting
for a population of about five crore. The NCRPB enables balanced
growth and harmonious development in the region through regional
planning.
Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh

Tomar resigns
elhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar, who was sent to four days
custody in the fake degree case, submitted his resignation on 9th June,
a government official said.
Tomar said he did not want to affect the image of the Aam Aadmi
Party or its Delhi government.
Bengal borrowed Rs.64,300 crore

from market since 2012-13: Mitra
he West Bengal government has borrowed altogether Rs.64,300 crore

from the market since fiscal 2012-13, Finance Minister Amit Mitra told
the assembly last week.
Mitra said the Trinamool Congress government has spent over
Rs.58,000 crore for repaying the principal as also the interest for the
loans incurred by the preceeding Left Front regime.
He was replying to a poser from Leader of Opposition Surjya
Kanta Mishra who had sought details about the market borrowings
of the incumbent regime during 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15
Mishra pointed out that the total loan amount was Rs 1.87 lakh
crore when the Left Front was voted out in May 2011 and will shoot
up to Rs 2.92 lakh crores in 2015-16.
Attacking the Trinamool government, Mishra said while the Left
Front regime had left a laon burden of Rs 1.87 lakh crore after being
in power for 34 years, the Trinamool regime is all set to take Rs.1
lakh crore as loan in only five years.
SC extends stay on AIPMT results

till June 12
he Supreme Court of India has extended the stay of declaration of the

All India Pre-Medical Entrance Test results till June 12, over-riding its
earlier order restraining the Central Board of Secondary Education to hold
back the results till June 9.
The court had June 3 asked the CBSE not to go ahead with the
declaration of results till June 9 as it had given another weeks
time to Haryana Police to complete its probe into the leakage of the
question paper and the circulation of its answer key through electric
devices in 10 states.
The AIPMT were originally scheduled to be declared June 5.
A vacation bench of Justice R.K.Agrawal and Justice Amitava
Roy extended the stay on the results declaration after Additional
Solicitor General Pinki Anand mentioned the matter.
Earlier the matter was to come up for hearing June 10.
The court had given Haryana Police a weeks time to complete the
probe so that it could know the number of people who benefited from
the question paper leak. It is only after having an assessment of the
extent to which the integrity of the AIPMT has been compromised
that the court will decide on the plea for the re-conduct of the
entrance test.
The court is hearing of a PIL by Tanvi Sarwal along with another
petition by Jahnvi Shanker seeking the re-conduct of the AIPMT in
the wake of the leakage of the question paper and subsequent answer
key being circulated through electronic devices.
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Malaysian PM approves $26m for

Indian communitys uplift
alaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak

has approved 100 million Malaysian ringgit (about $26
million) for the uplift of the Indian
community in the country.
The fund was approved to the
Special Unit for Socio-Economic
Development of the Indian Community (Sedic), Malaysias Bernama
news agency reported.
Sedic Director N.S.Rajendran
said last week that it was an effort to
create opportunities to improve the
lives of 40 per cent of the 2.6 million

ethnic Indians in the southeast
Asian nation.
He said funds would be channelled through non-governmental
organisations (NGOs) and skillstraining institutions that were selected based on certain criteria and
not to individuals or political parties. Rajendran said Sedic has identified 11 scopes for the Indian commmunity, including Tamil schools
issue, documentation, admission to
universities, youths at high risk, and
Indian participation in the public

sector. Sedic will ensure that the
funds are managed efficiently so
that the target groups receive benefits from the government, he said.
Over 600,000 Indians nationwide make up the bottom 40 percent in 38 districts in nine states and
earning less than 2,500 Malaysian
ringgit ($664) per month.
Every application made by NGOs
and skills training institutions goes
through three stages before it is
approved by the prime minister.
Malaysian Prime Minister

Najib Tun Razak
Australias National Gallery displaying Lord

Ramas story in Pahari paintings
ational
Gallery
of
Australia (NGA) in
Canberra is showcasing
The story of Rama through
101 Pahari miniature paintings
completed between 17th-19th
centuries, till August 23.
Beginning with a 19th century
Kangra style painting of Narada
requesting Valmiki to write the
Ramayana story; this exhibition
includes 18th century Chamba
style painting of Sita abduction by
Ravana, 19th century Kangra style
painting of Ravana proposing to
Sita in the Ashok vatika, c 1780
Guler style painting of RamaRavana battle, c 1730 Basholi style
portrait of Rama, c 1800 Mandi
style painting of the coronation
procession, King Janaka carrying
infant Sita, etc. Entry is free of
charge
Applauding NGA for exhibiting

Ramas story through Pahari
paintings, Hindu statesman Rajan
Zed, in a statement in Nevada
(USA), said that art had a long and
rich tradition in Hinduism and
ancient Sanskrit literature talked
about religious paintings of deities

on wood or cloth.
Rajan Zed, who is President of
Universal Society of Hinduism,
urged major art museums of the
world, including Musee du Louvre
and Musee dOrsay of Paris,
Metropolitan Museum of Art in

New York, Los Angeles Getty
Center, Uffizi Gallery of Florence
(Italy), Art Institute of Chicago,
Tate Modern of London, Prado
Museum of Madrid, National
Gallery of Art in Washington
DC, etc., to frequently organize
Hindu art focused exhibitions,
thus sharing the rich Hindu art
heritage with the rest of the world.
NGA possesses over 160,000
works of art in its permanent
collection,
including
Hindu
art. Dr. Gerard Vaughan is the
Director while Allan Myers is the
Chairman of NGA Council.
Hinduism, oldest and third
largest religion of the world, has
about one billion adherents and
moksh (liberation) is its ultimate
goal.
Indians at the centre of H-1B visa debate
ndian H-1B visa holders

are at the centre of a raging
debate over the usage of
the temporary visas after 250
employees of Walt Disney were
replaced by Indian immigrants as
part of a reorganisation plan of the
entertainment conglomerate, a US
daily said.
As many as 250 employees of
Walt Disney World were notified
in October last year that they
would be laid off, but over the next
three months they were required
to train their replacements to do
the jobs they had lost, The New
York Times reported recently. The
replacements, the daily said, were
brought in by an outsourcing firm
based in India.
The layoffs at Disney and
at other companies, including
the Southern California Edison
power utility, are raising new
questions about how businesses
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and outsourcing companies are

using the temporary visas, known
as H-1B, to place immigrants in
technology jobs in the United
States, the prestigious daily said.
Immigrants on the H-1B visas
do the work of Americans for less
money, which has created a highly
lucrative business model, the
NYT quoted a Howard University
professor as saying.
For years, most top recipients of

the visas have been outsourcing or
consulting firms based in India, or
their American subsidiaries, which
import workers for large contracts
to take over entire in-house
technology units -- and to cut costs.
The immigrants are employees of
the outsourcing companies, the
daily said.
The report named Infosys, Tata
Consultancy Services and HCL

America among the top companies
granted more than 1,000 H-1B
visas.
Earlier in April this year, a group
of senators said the frequency of
H-1B-driven layoffs has increased
dramatically in the recent past and
called for a probe into the issue.
Only 85,000 H-1B visas are
granted to foreigners each year,
and they are in high demand.
Technology giants like Microsoft,
Facebook and Google repeatedly
press for increases in the annual
quotas, saying there are not enough
Americans with the skills they need.
HCL America was hired by
Disney in 2012. The company said
in a statement that details of the
agreement were confidential.
On the layoffs, a Disney
spokesperson said: Disney has
created almost 30,000 new jobs in
the US over the past decade.
UAE-based
Indian clears US
Ivy League
n Indian-origin teenager, based in the United

Arab Emirates (UAE),
has been accepted by five American Ivy League schools, media
reported.
Anya Malik, 18, a student
of Dubai College, who received
acceptances from Yale, Princeton,
Columbia, Penn and Dartmouth,
selected Yale University in the
Connecticut state of the US to
pursue a joint major in economics
and maths, reported The National
online.
In the US, Ill be able to study
economics and maths, but also
do French, and also take a class
in physics and also take a class in
psychology, said Malik.
Jonathan Tate, deputy head
of the colleges sixth form, who
oversees the applications to US
universities, described Malik as
an all-rounder.
Apart from Malik, 16 students
of Dubai College have received
offers from top-tier American
Universities.
Nikhil Seth to
head UN training
institute
ecretary
General
Ban
Ki-moon has appointed
veteran Indian diplomat and
international administrator Nikhil
Seth to head the United Nations
Institute for Training and Research
(UNITAR).
An expert on international
development,
Seth
will
be
the executive director of the
UNs training arm, which is
headquartered in Geneva, Bans
spokesperson Stephane Dujarric
said on Monday.
Seth is currently the director of
the UNs Division for Sustainable
Development. Previously, he headed
the Office of the Secretary General
of the United Nations Conference
on Sustainable Development.
As an Indian Foreign Service
officer he had served at the Indian
UN Mission, and in Geneva and
Demcratic Republic of Congo.
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A coach
atting legend Rahul Dravid

was named the coach of
the India A and Under-19
teams by the Board of Control for
Cricket in India (BCCI).
The development was confirmed
by BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur
at a press conference after a board
meeting in Kolkata last weekend.
There is good news, Rahul
Dravid has agreed to coach the
Under-19 and India A teams,
Thakur said.
The 42-year-old former Indian
captain has been a part of the
Rajasthan Royals setup in the
Indian Premier League (IPL) as
their mentor. Dravid had amassed
13,288 runs from 164 Tests and
10,889 runs from 344 One-Day
Internationals.
Thakur also said Karnatakas
right-handed batsman Lokesh
Rahul wont be travelling with
the team to Bangladesh for
its upcoming tour against the
neighbouring country due to
illness.
An immediate replacement was
not named by the BCCI.
Batting legend Rahul Dravid
KL Rahul is still recovering

from illness.
So he would not be travelling
with the team to Bangladesh, there
will be no replacement for him,
said Thakur.
India are scheduled to play a
tour-opener Test match from Jan
10 followed by three One-Day
Internationals (ODIs).
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ormer England all-rounder

Dimitri Mascarenhas has
been appointed to the
position of New Zealand bowling
coach on a full-time basis.
Appointed in an interim role
following the departure of Kiwi
bowing great Shane Bond in April
2015, Mascarenhas has been
retained on a two-year contract
after impressing during the
recently completed Test series in
England.
According to NZ cricket
official website, head of cricket
Lindsay Crocker, who was in
England for the Test series, said
feedback from the Black Caps on
Mascarenhas performance had
been overwhelmingly positive,
leading to an offer to fill the role
full-time.
Dimitri has impressed in the
short time hes been with the
Black Caps and were delighted
hes accepted the offer to continue
working with the side, Crocker
said.
Both coach Mike Hesson and
captain Brendon McCullum have
Dimitri Mascarenhas
been pleased with his contribution

on the tour and have watched
him develop excellent working
relationships with the bowling
group.
The 37-year-old Mascarenhas,
who
played
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ven as Indian Test

skipper Virat Kohli
asserted that one
continues to learn with every
game, he insisted that his
players have acquired enough
knowledge to execute plans
and deliver results.
We learn about the game
all the time, even when we are
watching it on TV.
But I dont think we need
to play with a mindset of playing to learn. We have played
long enough now and know
what we want to achieve as a
unit, Kohli told mediapersons in Kolkata before the
Indian teams departure for
Bangladesh.
India are scheduled to
play a one-off Test match and
three One-Day Internationals
(ODIs) against Bangladesh
with the tour that begun with
the five-day match on June
10.
We all have played enough
to know how to execute plans.
So now we really want to
achieve rather than go out of a
match thinking what we have
learnt from it, asserted the
stylish batsman.
Talking about his own
experience as a captain, Kohli
said he learnt a lot during his
stint as the skipper in Australia
after Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Virat Kohli
retired from Tests midway in

the tour Down Under.
Test match is different
ball game where you need to
plan for the whole day unlike
ODIs or T20 where you plan
for short span of time.
You need to manage
the bowlers, manage the
workload along with planning
for the batsmen.
I have learnt a lot in
different
situations
in
Australia, and then we have

guys like Rohit Sharma,
Ishant Sharma and R. Ashwin
who are experienced and
that will certainly help us in
recognizing what we need to
do, added Kohli.
I inherited a lot of things
on aspects that I havent done
well. So it is all about how you
improve on your mistakes
and carry on with the good
work, added Kohli.
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I was running and I saw a criminal lurking in the shadows. He was

wearing white clothes with black stripes. It looked as if they were pajamas;
he was also wearing silver chains around his body - the silver was as shiny
as moon light.
Suddenly, the flame blew out. The flame was specifically orange, yellow
and red. As I curiously took another step, I was terrified. Then, I found
another blazing hot torch and lit it up with a match and I pointed it to a
cell - the cell was as silver as the moon and then I realized that this is a
dungeon. I got even more terrified and my face turned an unusual colour first scarlet then white. When the colours stopped, I fainted. When I woke
up, I found myself in an old stinky sewer (well, I thought it was a sewer). A
toxic river was flowing everywhere. There was mould growing everywhere.
A criminals lair, I thought to myself. (Dan Dan Da-an!)
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Every day I look at the clock

Watching the Time pass
Slowly tic toc tic.
From seconds it turns into
Minutes from minutes to hours and then days
I sometimes wonder if he misses me
As much as I do
I will still everyday look at the clock
Wait and wait
I know he will come
As long as the time passes I will miss my dad
Because I have hope
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The Silent Gender Revolution

Esha Chanda
ind is a powerful
weapon.
It
can
break down barriers,
conquer the unconquerable and
turn the impossible into possible.
History is testimony to how ideas
in its nascent stages have had
revolutionary impacts.
In the small village of Piplantri
in Rajasthan, one man, armed
with an idea to break gender
stereotypes proposed an initiative
to plant trees for every girl child
born in the village. The then village
chief, Shyam Sundar Paliwal,
spearheaded this movement,
which has now been termed as
eco-feminism.
India has progressed in many
fields, yet one of the greatest
tragedies of a country that prides
itself on being the worlds largest
democracies is the patriarchal
system gushing through the veins
of its society. The country has
made tremendous progress since
its independence, but a large
section of the society still hasnt
evolved in their thinking.
The brutality of gender
inequality in India is not a new a
story being brought to light. The
Indian society has been a victim of
gender inequalities for centuries.
Shyam Sundar Paliwal and the proud residents of Piplantri where eco-feminism has taken roots
For a nation that claims to have

let go of its antediluvian thoughts,
the headlines of newspapers
narrate a different story. Reports
of rape, domestic violence and
sexual assault against women
often stir up the nation but not
much has been done by the
Indian government. Every time a
gruesome incident is reported, the
nation mourns the victims death.
They are numbed with grief and
shock by the act of unimaginable
cruelty in populated urban areas
where locals have failed to reach
out and help the victims.
Women in India dont seem to
have equal rights as men. While
the law doesnt see a disparity, it
is the mindset of the people that
is responsible for this growing
injustice. Female foeticide is still

prevalent in many regions of the
country, as girl child is considered
to be a burden to the family. But
challenging this mindset is the
village of Piplantri that is fighting
its way through the prejudice
against women.
The residents of this village
are working towards breaking
the traditional barriers associated
with girls and their place in the
society. This Rajasthani village
established a custom in 2006
under the leadership of the then
village chief who proposed the
idea of planting 111 saplings for
every girl child who took birth
in their village. In a state where
female foeticide is on the rise, the
villagers collaborated and pledged
to take forward the idea that

has now shaped into a tradition
that is followed by each villager.
Today, the birth of a girl child is
celebrated by not only the family
but also everyone else who has
been working together over the
past nine years.
In this silent gender revolution,
the villagers not only plant
saplings but also undertake the
responsibility of nurturing these
saplings. To further eradicate the
issue of female foeticide, parents
and villagers contribute towards
a fund that is raised to secure the
future of the girl child. A fixed
deposit account is opened under
the name of the child. Rs. 31,000 is
contributed by the panchayat and
villagers. And in order to ensure
that the money is used for the girl,
the fixed deposit matures only
after 20 years. But it doesnt stop
there. Parents are asked to sign
an affidavit promising that they
wont marry off their daughter
before she turns 18, provide her
with proper education and take
care of the saplings regularly. In
an age when a girl child is still
considered to be a burden to the
family in many parts of Rajasthan
because of the prevailing dowry
system, the fixed deposit acts as
a safety net for the family and the
girl. This unique custom offers a
refreshing change in the attitude

towards women in a country
where violence against women
is common, where a girl child is
deprived of proper education and
where young girls are married
before their legal age.
The other side to this practise
ensures a greener future for
the village. The saplings that
have been planted since 2006
have helped the villagers build
a sustainable environment. To
avoid the attack of termites, seeds
of aloevera were sown in the area
surrounding the trees, which now
act as a source of income for most
families.
In an age when human acts
are hindering the growth of a
sustainable environment, when
forests are being cut down to make
way for concrete walls, this village
sets an exceptional example. Their
distinctive efforts have enabled
a greener and secure future for
the village. When environment
protection seems like a lost cause
for the rest of the world, this
remote village is bringing about
a revolutionary change. They
stand testament to the fact that it
is not about how technologically
advanced you are, it is the mindset
that needs to undergo a change,
especially in a country such as
India.
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Natalia Ningthoujam
t was high on star power,

Bollywood business and
interactive sessions with
global fans. The 16th edition
of International Indian Film
Academy
(IIFA)
Weekend
and Awards, which concluded
on Sunday after three days of
entertainment and fun, saw a
galaxy of stars regaling their
umpteen fans in the Malaysian
capital.
With names like Hrithik
Roshan, Anil Kapoor, Ranveer
Singh and Priyanka Chopra in
attendance, the gala attracted
many star-struck admirers from
across the globe.
It just gets better each
year. Its a vast project with
budget between $10 million
and $25 million, Viraf Sarkari,
director, Wizcraft International

Entertainment Pvt Ltd, which
promotes IIFA Weekend and
Awards globally each year, told
IANS.
After travelling to locations
like London, Dubai, Macau,
Toronto, Singapore and Tampa
Bay, the IIFA extravaganza came
back to Malaysia for the second
time for its 16th edition, and the
organisers were not disappointed
at all.
The Putra Indoor Stadium
(venue of the awards ceremony,
which was held on Sunday) can
accommodate over 8,000 people
and all the tickets were sold out,
said Sarkari.
The edition was hailed by
many Bollywood fans, who
consider the three-day gala to
be perfect platform to meet their
idols.
Indian cinema is getting
popular day by day. The fans

hardly get a chance to meet the
stars and the stars also find it
difficult to connect with their
global fans like this. IIFA is the
perfect platform to bring them
close to each other, he said.
The fans got a chance to catch
Hrithik live in action at Pavilion
mall, where he interacted
with his fans and performed
impromptu as well.
Before the special screening
of the multi -starrer movie Dil
Dhadakne Do , fans also got to
shake hands, click selfies and take
autographs from their favourite
celebrities like the movies stars
Priyanka, Anil, Farhan Akhtar
and Anushka Sharma.
In its sweet 16 edition,
IIFA saw a string of stars, but
unlike previous editions, any
international
names
were
missing
from the list of star attendees.

We
invite
Hollywood
celebrities every year and they
decide whether to come or not,
explained Sarkari.
Talking about how IIFA is not
just any awards show, he added:
There are so many events that
take place within three days.
Hosted by actors Ayushmann
Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra,
IIFA Rocks, an exclusive music
extravaganza, saw a host of
musical
performances
by
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy,
Mika,
Ankit Tiwari, Kanika Kapoor
and Javed Ali. Sonakshi also
displayed her singing skills at
IIFA Rocks.
There was also a dose
of fashion at the Fashion
Extravaganza, hosted by actors
Vivek Oberoi and Neha Dhupia.
It saw quirky designs by Masaba
Gupta, who presented a line

inspired by the IIFA trophy.
Rocky S also grabbed attention
of fashionistas with his evening
wear and dresses. Gaurang Shah
wowed the audience with his
ethnic wear creations.
The party ended on a starry
note with actors like Hrithik,
Anushka, Priyanka Chopra,
Parineeti, Shraddha Kapoor and
Shahid Kapoor setting the stage
on fire with their electrifying
performances on the final day.
The hosts of main awards
ceremony this year -- the
crackling duo of actors Ranveer
Singh and Arjun Kapoor,
who were in trouble for the
controversial AIB Roast video
earlier this year -- made many
roll with laughter with their
strong punchlines.
All in all, the IIFA edition was
as glitzy as it could get.
Fashion and all that jazz at IIFA 2015
f Gaurang Shah gave an

insight into traditional
Indian fabrics, Masaba
Gupta showed her quirky side
again through her fusion wear
creations. Ace designer Rocky
S brought the western side of
fashion with his range, consisting
of gowns, dresses and more, at
the ongoing International Indian
Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend
and Awards in Kuala Lumpur.
Hosted by Bollywood actors
Vivek Oberoi and Neha Dhupia,
Fashion Extravaganza, an event
dedicated to fashion at IIFA,
held on Saturday brought music,
fashion and film stars together.
It began on a musical note
with Nakash Aziz singing some

of the catchy Bollywood numbers
like Dhating naach, Pyaar
ki pungi baja kar and Gandi
baat, for which popular singer
Mika Singh got on the stage and
joined him.
Once the models sashayed
down the ramp in Shahs
creations, the music shifted from
contemporary dance numbers
to classics like In aankhon ki
masti and Chalte chalte.
Titled Umrao, the collection
had 26 looks. Consisting of
lehengas, saris, churidars, kurtas
and more in colours such as
pink, yellow, golden, red and
purple, the range is perfect for
those who love to go traditional.

Happy New Year actor Sonu
Sood walked on the ramp with
a stole around his neck and and
kurta pyjama as a showstopper
for the designer, who has worked
with actresses like Kirron Kher
and Kajal Aggarwal.
Singer Aditi Singh Sharma
also made the audience dance
to her tunes with numbers like
Dhoom machale dhoom and
Sooraj dooba hai.
Masaba then showcased her
fusion wear line inspired by
IIFA at the event, attended by
celebrities like R. Madhavan,
Kanika Kapoor and Lisa Haydon.
With colours like gold and
black used in abundance, the

collection, which had sari with
collared blouse, jackets, pants
and shirts, also had sun graphics
just like the IIFA trophy. She
had as many as three celebrities
walking on the ramp in her
creations.
While Aditi Rao Hydari
rocked the black body-hugging
gown, which also looked a
bit like a sari, Huma Qureshi
stepped out in a black, red and
gold number with garland on her
hair. Malaika Arora Khan also
wore a black and gold outfit that
accentuated her curves.
Before Rocky S presented his
western collection, Nakash and
Aditi Singh again got on stage

and raised the energy level of the
audience with their performance.
Rockys show began with
actress Dia Mirza sashaying
down the ramp in a dream
gown. The collection went on to
feature body-huggin g dresses,
gown with high slit, skirts with
frills and more.
Actress-dancer
Lauren
Gottlieb looked stunning in a
black one shoulder gown, created
by the popular designer.
If Lauren was all black, actress
Shriya Saran donned the white
look well. Rockys friend and
actress Bipasha Basu also joined
the others in a black number.
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Mary Kom fame director

Omung Kumar, who has roped
in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to
essay a key role in his next project
Sarabjit a biopic on late Indian
death row prisoner in Pakistan,
Sarabjit Singh is confident the
former beauty queen is the perfect
choice for the part. Aishwarya will
be seen playing title characters
sister Dalbir Kaur. Kumar said that
when he went and narrated the role
to Aishwarya, she was in tears, and
immediately said yes.
She is a fabulous actress who can
do jusice to this demanding role,
he added. Aishwarya has earlier
featured in intense roles in films
like Provoked and Guzaarish.
In Sarabjit, she fits the bill of a
strong character with a powerful
aura, according to the films
producer Sandeep Singh. She has
given spectacular performances in
all her previous movies and we are
confident that she will do justice to
this role, Singh added.
Carrying
multiple looks
in one film
interesting:
Rajkummar Rao
ajkummar Raos scruffy

look in Hamari Adhuri
Kahani has become
the talk of the town, but there is
more to come. He says donning
different avatars for one film was an
interesting experience.
The actor will be seen walking

through different stages of life in
the forthcoming film for which he
has segued through different looks.
In the film, he plays the obsessed
husband of actress Vidya Balan.
His character believes his wife is his
property and adopts violent methods
to make her obey his orders. From
a clean shaven young guy to a look
with long untidy hair to an older
characters look, Rajkummar says
he handled the transformations with
ease.
As actors, we get to sport
different looks in our films. But
this was the first time I had the
opportunity to carry multiple looks
in one film. It was an interesting
experience, Rajkummar said.
The Shahid actor will also
flaunt a salt and pepper look in the
film. The Mohit Suri directorial,
which also stars Emraan Hashmi,
narrates a complicated love story.
As the title suggests, there is a vibe
of incomplete love story throughout
the film. Presented by Fox Star
Studios and produced by Vishesh
Films, Hamari Adhuri Kahani is
releasing on June 12.
said that the son of actor Jackie

Shroff reminds him of his days when
he started off in the film industry as
an actor in 2000.
We have one thing in common.
We both have to fight genetics as
our fathers are amazing dancers,
Hrithik, son of actor-filmmaker
Rakesh Roshan, joked before
handing over the award to Tiger.
Having made a successful
Bollywood acting debut with
Heropanti last year, he says he
didnt expect to be appreciated by
the audience.
There was so much pressure

on me as I am a stars kid. I didnt
want to join the industry. My father
became an overnight star with Hero
so, I was scared what if my debut
film didnt work, said the actor, who
gives most of the credit to the films
producer Sajid Nadiadwala.
I joined film
industry because
of Amitabh
Bachchan: Farhan
Not possible to
hard sell film
like Hamari
Adhuri...: Vidya
ishesh Films Hamari

Adhuri
Kahani
is
releasing this week,
but the cast and crew is not on
a frenetic promotional spree.
Actress Vidya Balan, who plays
the female lead in the film, says it
is intentional.
I was born with

two left feet:
Tiger Shroff
Orange
of the film is extremely different,

Vidya said.
Present on the set of Ekta
Kapoors TV show Itna Karo
Na Mujhe Pyar to promote the
film, she said: We are doing
integrations with TV fiction shows
and popular serials where the
themes coincide. Thats why we
are not promoting (the film) on
reality shows. We are welcoming
the TV audience to our film with
this integration.
Hamari Adhuri Kahani, about
unrequitted love, is directed by
Mohit Suri and also stars Emraan
Hashmi and Rajkumar Rao in lead
roles.
Shahid dodges
question on
marriage
espite sharing earlier

that he is ready to tie
the knot, actor Shahid
Kapoor doesnt seem to be thrilled
about discussing his impending
marriage.
At the green carpet of the
International
Indian
Film
Academy (IIFA) Weekend and
Awards the 34-year-old was asked
about the details of his marriage.
But he simply smiled and moved
on. Shahid, who was earlier in a
relationship with Kareena Kapoor,
is expected to be getting married
to a Delhi student Mira Rajput.
But the Haider star, clad in
a black and white suit, did share
about his new hairdo.
I got an undercut from Aalim
Hakim. All the stars go to him
including Hrithik Roshan. I
did chat with Aalim for my new
hairdo. The look is for my new
movie called Shaandaar, Shahid
said.
udding actor Tiger Shroff,

known for his flawless dance
moves, says he wasnt born
a dancer and had to work hard a lot.
He has paid a tribute to late pop star
Michael Jackson, but he shared that
dancing doesnt come easily to him.
I was born with two left feet. I
worked hard, Tiger told reporters
after winning the Best Debut trophy
at IIFA Awards. He was feted by
dancing star Hrithik Roshan, who
It is not possible to hard sell a

film like Hamari Adhuri Kahani.
We have intentionally done
minimal promotions for this film.
It is not that kind of film where
we can go and tell everyone that
Please go and watch it. The tone
Queen wins top honours at IIFA
ikas Bahls directorial

Queen bagged awards
in the Best Picture, Best
Story and Best Performance in a
Leading Role - Female categories
at the three-day long 16th edition
of the International Indian Film
Academy (IIFA) Weekend and
Awards.
The Kangana Ranaut-starrer
was up against 2 States, PK,
Haider, Highway and Mary
Kom for the Best Picture trophy.
Bahl, however, lost the award
in the Direction category to
Rajkumar Hirani, who took home
the trophy for PK.
ctor, singer, filmmaker

Farhan Akhtar says the
reason why hes a part of
showbiz is not because he comes
from a film family, but due to
megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
Farhan will be sharing screen
space with the Big B in Wazir,
an upcoming political action
drama thriller directed by Bejoy
Nambiar.
Talking about working with
him, Farhan said: It is almost
dream like to be sharing this kind
of screen space with him. I have
had the fortune of working with
him once before, but this really is
a whole other level.
I have said that over and over
again that one of the predominant
reasons for me to want to be in
the world of movies was Amitabh
Bachchans work. Farhans latest
movie Dil Dhadakne Do is
meanwhile, getting eyeballs galore
on the big screen.
Black
In the Leading Role - Male

category, Shahid Kapoor, who
also performed at the award
ceremony, hosted by Ranveer
Singh and Arjun Kapoor, walked
home with the award for his
performance in Haider.
He had strong contenders
in Aamir Khan (PK), Hrithik
Roshan (Bang Bang!), and Shah
Rukh Khan (Happy New Year).
Hrithik might have lost the
award to Shahid, but his Bang
Bang! act with a bhangra twist
won hearts of many, including
Deepika Padukone, who was
felicitated with Woman of the
Year award.
She was also nominated in the

Best Performance in a Leading
Role - Female.
Riteish Deshmukh grabbed the
award for Best Performance in
a Supporting Role - Male for his
villainous act in Ek Villain.
Kay Kay received the award for
Best Performance in a Negative
Role for Haider, while his costar Tabu won Best Performance
in a Supporting Role - Female.
Main Tera Hero star Varun
Dhawan won an award for the
Best Performance in a Comic Role.
The Best Music Direction trophy
went to the popular trio ShankarEhsaan-Loy for 2 States. Other
contenders included Mithoon

(Banjara,
Zaroorat
and
Hamdard) and Ankit Tiwari
(Galliyan), for which he won
Best Playback Singer - Male.
In the female category of
the award, the Baby doll
singer Kanika Kapoor (for the
film Ragini MMS 2) got over
competition from Sultana and
Jyoti Nooran for Patakha guddi
(Highway) and Shreya Ghoshal
for
Samjhawan
(Humpty
Sharma Ki Dulhania).
It was a big night for
Heropanti actors Tiger Shroff
and Kriti Sanon, who both won
trophies for Best Debut.
National
Award-winning
director Omung Kumar got the
Best Debut Direction award
for Mary Kom. He shared it
with popular producer Sajid
Nadiadwala, who made his
directorial debut with Kick.
It was an emotional moment
when the award for Outstanding
Contribution to Indian Cinema
was announced. The showman,
Subhash Ghai, got on stage to
receive it from Anil Kapoor and
Jackie Shroff, whom he worked
with in the 1989 movie Ram
Lakhan and more.
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Khushi- A family Fun day
on New Zealand Work Law: for Employers

and Workers
Please feel free to attend this workshop to
meet the local employers and to meet the
prospective employees. There will be a Q
and A session. Refreshments provided.
Guest speaker: Tania Belz, Whangarei
Employment Lawyer
Email at cab.whangarei@xtra.co.nz or
Call at 09 438 8046
Date: Saturday, 13 June 2015

Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Venue: Mt Roskill War Mamorial hall,
ANZAC Room, 13 may Road, Mt Roskill,
Auckland.
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust invites
you to attend a family fun day to
commemorate World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day. Event includes awareness
on elder abuse and neglect along with
cultural programs and delicious food.
Entry to the event is free and open to
Date: Sunday 21 June
all. For more information contact, Shanti
Time: noon-2 pm
Niwas Charitable trust at 09-6221010
Venue: Selwyn Reserve- Tamaki Drive,
Mission Bay
The annual Winter Splash in Mission Bay
is a fun, free family day out.
Date: Saturday June 20
There will be activities for all ages,
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
including youth activities organised by
Place: Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, 751
Orkei Youth Board and a sausage sizzle.
New North Rd, Mt Albert
And, of course, therell be the famous dip
International Yoga Day - Cultivating peace
in the water - are you brave enough?
and harmony worldwide. Expo featuring
You will also have a chance to win some
Radha (Meditation NZ), Kara Leah-Grant
great prizes! This years theme is nautical,
(Yoga Lunchbox), Yoga Rhythms (R.I.A.
so come dressed in your best nautical
& Kara Leah-Grant), Nikki Ralston (Urban
outfit for a chance to win!
Ashram), Kirtan (Meditation NZ). BYO yoga
Call: 09 301 0101
mat. Free Entry. Contact: 09 3022332 or
meditationnewzealand.co.nz
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Time: 5 pm to 6.30 pm
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International Yoga day

celebrations in Auckland
n 11th Dec 2014, The United Nations

General Assembly adopted a
resolution proclaiming June 21st as
International Day of Yoga. General Assembly
Vice
President lvaro Mendonca E Moura
(Portugal), delivering a statement on behalf
of General Assembly President Sam Kutesa
(Uganda), noted the overwhelming support
that the resolution on yoga had received, with
more than 170 cosponsors.
He congratulated Indias Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi for the initiative to observe
the International Day of Yoga, which brought
thought and action together in harmony.
The representative of Sao Tome and
Principe also underlined that yoga would not
only promote health, but support clarity of
vision and action.
That clarity could help prevent
contradictions, which often generated
confusion while making rules and promoting
laws.
Over the weekend of 20 21 June, hundreds
of yoga schools and Hindu associations
worldwide will be joining together to practice
yoga to promote world health, spiritual
harmony and human rights.
In Auckland on Saturday, 20 June 2015,
from 10 am to 2 pm, the New Zealand School
of Meditation and other yoga studios are

holding a FREE public Yoga Expo at MT
Albert War Memorial Hall, 751 New North
Rd. The program will include demonstrations
of different styles and techniques including
beginners hatha yoga practice, guided
relaxation, mantra breathing, free flow yoga
to music, yoga lifestyle advice, meditation
and kirtan. Prominent NZ yoginis Nikki
Ralston and Kara Leah Grant will feature with
others in a program which offers an all-round
introduction to the basic practices of yoga now
popular with millions of people around the
world.
New Zealand School of Meditation
spokesperson Jacqui Lyttle, said she hopes
that people with an interest in learning about
yoga will take this free opportunity and learn
how to apply the wonderful basic practices of
yoga in their lives. Everyone is welcome to join
in or simply watch and listen. Jacqui added
that the Manukau Indian Association will be
hosting a celebration in Manukau on Sunday
21st at the Vodafone Events centre from 8am
to 10 am.
New Zealand School of Meditation,
Auckland 0
Contact Jacqui Lyttle
email: classes@nzsm.org.nz Tel 3022332
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18 Year old aims for the World Championship
Red
Black
Orange
Rizwan Mohammad
uee Bhide, the 18 year old

athlete is New Zealands
national
level
squash
player, a physiotherapy student
at Auckland University and is
now eying for the U-19 World
Championship in Netherlands
next month.
got the Squash Excellence Award

and it caught the attention of
the selectors. Also when I played
the national level tournament
I came 3rd and that was one
breakthrough as well.
Championships. Being selected

into this elite programme with
players higher graded and more
experienced than me, I learnt to
push myself outside of my comfort
zone and become accustomed to
continuous hard work. My most
recent
accomplishments
have been:
}}
Oct
2012:
Placed 2nd in the U17
NZ Junior Nationals
}}
June
2013:
Played in Australia to
compete in my first
professional
squash
tournament
where
I
achieved a world ranking of
164
}} July 2013: North Island U17
champion
}} Oct 2014: Selected in the 2014
U19 team to represent Auckland
at the Junior Nationals
In 2015, I was awarded AUT
Significant Student Scholarship
which takes care of my education
fees for 3 years. In August 2013 I
took part in Shave for a Cure, I
shaved my hair and raised $5700
forLeukaemia and Blood Cancer
Foundation.
What are the milestones you

have covered so far?
How is the selection made for

the World Championship?
At the age of 14, I was selected

in the U19 NZ squad, training
for the 2013 World Junior
There
are
5
selection
tournaments, all the selectors are
watching you, there is so much
JUEE BHIDE
Since when are you playing

Squash?
I used to play netball quite a
lot and I was good at netball and
also played for the school team but
somewhere I knew that eventually
I may not break into the big
leagues. So my mum one day took
me to the Mt Eden club, I watched
the game and I liked it. I was 11
when I first took the racquet in my
hand and started training under
former World Champion Carol
Owens.
Though I started relatively late,
I practiced once in a week initially
and then regularly, when I turned
12. I started to get more serious
about it when I was awarded the
Most Improved Junior Player
in 2010, Most Improved Overall
Female and Squash Excellence
Awards by Squash Auckland.
What
was
breakthrough?
your
first
In Squash your performance is
graded and you are given points

that start from 100. A player starts
with J grade and that is less than
600 points, F grade in from 600
to 900 and so on until A grade.
So when you win games you get
points added and if you lose those
points are deducted. Right now I
am at 2900 points and grade A2.
I got 1500 points in a year and
that was in 2010, the same year I
pressure on each player and the

competition is tough. I had to
consistently play well in all the
tournaments because that is the
game that matters. In the New
Zealand Squash Juniors U19
ranking I am at number 3.
On May 21st I received the
best squash news from Squash
NZ. I was named in New Zealand
Squash team to represent the
World Junior Championships in
Netherlands in July 2015.
How has been the support
from your family?
Both my Mum and Dad have
been an incredible support to me.
My dad finishes his work early,
drives me to the club in North
Shore, stays there for as long as I
am practicing and drives me back
home. Not just that, he goes to all
the matches that I play and since
he knows the game. He tells me
my weak points and where I need
to improve. It is not just a moral
support but he also acts like a
coach at games.
Looking forward to...
5 years down the line, I am
aiming to be among top 3 in the
Senior World Ranking. But right
now, I am practicing harder than
before since World Championship
is barely five weeks away. Fingers
crossed!

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