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ndian Weekenders revolutionary new App brings our readers the news they can use. It is a first of its kind App, meaning, it instantly updates for latest offers, deals and coupons, along with bringing the best of the Indian community news to readers. Its so much more than just a regular App. It brings to users news they can truly use, like offers, coupons and specials. It updates instantly and you dont need to print anything. Just show coupons, deals or offers at the retailers, and youre good to go, says Rohan DeSouza, the Chief Tech Officer, Indian Weekender. The new Indian Weekender app is a trendsetter as far as apps go, theres no app of this nature that leverages content and coupons on the same app, nothing like this has been done in NZ before. The Indian Weekender App is future ready and brings the tremendous edge of the medium to advertisers as well as readers. In the next 2 to 3 years, every consumer is expected to own a smartphone and tablet sales will exceed PCs. Global Internet users
would have doubled and with this perspective, to become successful, brands and companies including newspapers are beginning to take this medium seriously. To be precise, companies will need to more than quadruple their mobile budgets to begin catching up with the pace at which consumers are embracing the channel. Ease of navigation, sharing favorite stories on social media and prioritise content are some of the key elements that the Indian Weekender tech team focused on while developing the in responding to changing readership patterns. A May 2012comScorestudy reported that during the previous quarter, more mobile subscribers used apps than browsed the web on their devices: 51.1% vs. 49.8% respectively. So, this is yet another way for the Indian Weekender to offer a personalized experience to our readers as well as have a meaningful engagement with them. The App is a turning point in the journey of the Indian Weekender. As were closely involved in all community businesses, the coupons
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Jessie hits the right notes

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bulk of singing super stars around the world, is also the main backer of Hillels singing. In conversation with Jessie, away from the din of reality TV, you begin to understand what sets her apart from most kids and a good few adults. She is focused and disciplined, and has always dreamed of becoming a singer. So much so that it takes her a moment to answer if not a singer, then what? I would choose to play the piano, like my sister who accompanies me sometimes. Or the saxophone, she says. Even at school, her favorite subjects are music and drama. Reading is the only non-music related activity that features in the conversation. She is a big Harry Potter fan. For as far back as she can recall, she has been singing. I remember being driven to the crche and there was a CD playing of Jim Reeves and I really liked one song it was track 21. So one day, I just sang it and my parents heard it and encouraged me. Jessie says. She has been singing ever since she was three. This year, she turns 12. And if she could invite any five people in the world to her birthday party, all would be singers too: Michael Jackson, Queen, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. Hillel was the youngest and the first Indian to reach the final of the reality TV show New Zealand Got Talent last year. She didnt win, but didnt lose in any way either. I met a lot of good people and I had a good time, Jessie says. Of course, getting noticed and the subsequent album deal was a big step closer to achieving the dream. I had a lot of fun in the studio. We were there for about a week. For the last few months Jessie has been practicing the songs on her album list, but the practice regime is no different from any other day before the show or the album deal. Her daily routine involves school and an hour of music practice. I practice the scales and my favorite songs, she says. She got praised on the show and a lot of people began recognizing her afterwards, My friends in school were like, oh, youre on TV... thats cool. But after that, it was quite normal, she says of life after the show. Perhaps thats what explains her grounded attitude. She is the second daughter of IT professionals Rabbi Brigu Hillel and Sigy Susan George. Discipline and normalcy define the home atmosphere. The family has been extremely supportive of their talented daughter. Especially important considering Hillels tender age. Competing in the talent show and coping with limelight were not new when Jessie took center stage at NZs Got Talent. Previously, she had won the overall championship at the Aim to Fame National Championship of Performing Arts in New Zealand. She participated as the New Zealand team member at the World Championship of Performing Arts at Los Angeles in 2010, considered the Olympics of performing arts and came back with a second place. I ask her how she handles rejection and what if the alum is not well received. I would take it positively and just work harder, she says. There is no sign of jitters, not in her demeanor or tenor. Im really excited, she says, the smile in her voice intact.
oung Kiwi Indian singing sensation Jessie Hillel is taking her success in her stride and is well-grounded for more bright lights beckoning her. The diminutive 11-year-old
Wellingtonian, who was runner-up in last years New Zealands Got Talent TV show, has just released her debut album With Love and hints at more exciting times ahead. Sony Music, the giant behind the
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elivering Better Public Services is part of our plan to build a brighter future for all New Zealanders. Changing our welfare system is central to this. We campaigned on it. And we are now delivering it. The current welfare system isnt working. Twelve per cent of our working age population receive a benefit, and 220,000 children are growing up in benefit-dependent homes. Too many people are being trapped in a life of limited choices, poverty and poor health. Its also costing taxpayers too much. Thats why getting people off welfare and into work means a better life, better opportunities, and a brighter future for people and their families. This week we passed legislation that we see simplifying benefit categories. We will require JobSeekers to be drug free and ready to work. We are also stopping benefits for those beneficiaries who are on the run from Police and putting social obligations on to beneficiary parents so their kids get the support they need. This means that were clamping down on welfare fraud and tackle long-term benefit dependence. The changes we are making now build on some of the achievements weve already made for New Zealanders. We implemented Future Focus in 2010, and now 171,000 benefits have been cancelled 165 people are leaving a benefit every week, on average. Sole parents with
children five and older are being supported into part-time work, and sole parents with children 14 and older are being supported into full-time work. Work expectations have been extended to women receiving the Widows and Women Alone benefits and to partners of beneficiaries with children. Work and Income can direct people to prepare for work early and sole parents who have another child while on a benefit now must be available for work after one year, in line with paid parental leave. Weve also introduced a managed system of payments for young people on a benefit to cover essential costs like rent and power directly, with an allowance and a payment card for living costs. Youth Service Providers have been increased to help young people into work, education or training and weve guaranteed that childcare costs do not stop young parents from studying. This has been possible by sharing information between ministries to target school leavers most at risk of coming onto a benefit from age 18.National is ensuring the government works more closely with people on welfare to help them into jobs. By supporting more beneficiaries into work we will help them achieve their potential and build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
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P3 Foundation is a youth-led nonprofit organisation, which is not only motivating youngsters to be responsible world changers but also to give back effectively to their home countries, finds out Arwa Janjali
ts easy to lose touch with your roots when you are born and brought up overseas. Your life is so unimaginably different from what its like back home that you get detached even before you know it. Especially for second and third generation Indians, the connection inevitably remains restricted to films and music. But here is a group of youngsters who are leaving no stone unturned in giving back to their home country because they have been lucky to have a great lifestyle. They have visited India only during holidays and their trips have been all about shopping, yet they are exposed to the dark side of the country and are sensitive enough to take concrete steps towards change. Educating, advocating and encouraging these young guns to take the necessary action is P3 Foundation. A youth-led non-profit organisation, P3 has been bringing University students together to work towards eradicating extreme poverty in Asia-Pacific ever since its inception in 2009. Founded by New Zealander Divya Dhar, this organisation has been so dedicated towards the three Ps that it stands for (Peace, Prosperity and Progress), that it has changed many lives in a short span of three years. Its been
a part of P3s vision to motivate young people because we are the future. And if we want our future to be good, we need to start shaping our world from now, says Divya Hariharan, CEO of P3. A remarkable blend of ethnicities within the age bracket of 17-30 years, the volunteers of this organisation stand as an inspiring example of all that can be achieved if thoughts and words are put into action. Our team is a reflection of Aucklanders, coming from different cultural backgrounds but working towards one cause, the CEO informs. Hariharan was born in Bombay and has spent 10 years of her initial growing up days in India. That was enough time for me to get exposed to poverty in the country and it continues to shock me, every time I visit India, she tells us. Ditto for Shreya Gejji, whose perception towards India changed after her visit to the Kalimpong village in West Bengal as a part of P3s project in June last year. Gejji, along with 12 other volunteers, travelled to Kalimpong to witness the economic development that has taken place in the village over a period of time, thanks to the efforts of P3 and Glenn Family Foundation. P3 has been working in partnership with the Glenn Family
Foundation to provide the necessary resources to this village, which has been lacking some of the most basic facilities in terms of health and education. While the former has been raising the required funds, the latter has been putting those funds to use to build the necessary infrastructure for the villagers there. And today, the village has come a long way from broken schools, no water and toilets to having proper hygiene facilities, schools and also a medical camp, which was organised by the P3 volunteers on their visit. I had a very different picture about India until I visited Kalimpong. It changed my view completely and helped me understand my country better. It was such an intimate experience to meet the villagers. I didnt expect such an emotional and personal response from them. They put a face to all the money that was coming in. Our influence had changed their attitude towards environment ethics and human rights. It was such a reminder that giving back is not our choice but our duty, the 22-year-old recounts, who is also P3s National Project Manager. After having spread its branches in Wellington and Dunedin, P3 has also taken the initiative in involving High School students in their
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mission. They launched the SEED programme last weekend in this direction, which will rope in High School students and mainly aim at supporting villages in Tonga, Polynesia. The organisation will also have its World Changers Conference this Saturday, which is
open for all University students to attend. Be there to catch all the action. You could also log on to www. p3foundation.org to know more about these dynamic youngsters and how you could be one of the world changers too.
P3 volunteers at the Kalimpong village in West Bengal and (left) Shreya Gejji with a village kid in Kalimpong
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Nagar Kirtan marks Vaisakhi in Auckland

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he story of Vaisakhi began with the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru who was publicly beheaded by Aurungzeb, the Mughal ruler. After the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur, his valiant son, Guru Gobind Singh wished to instill courage and strength to sacrifice among his fellow men. To fulfill his dream, Guru Gobind Singh called on the historic Vaisakhi Day congregation of Sikhs at Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib near Anandpur Sahib on March 30, 1699. When thousands of people assembled for Gurus blessing, Guru Gobind Singh came out of the tent carrying an unsheathed sword. He gave a powerful speech to infuse courage amongst fellowmen. At the end of the speech he said that every great deed was preceded by equally great sacrifice and demanded that anyone prepared to give his life for the cause of humanity may come forward. On the Gurus call, a young man offered himself. The Guru took the man inside a tent and reappeared alone with a bloodied sword. The Guru then asked for another volunteer. This was repeated another four times until a total of five men had gone into the tent with the Guru. Everyone present was worried and
thought that Guru has killed them. At this point Guru presented all the five men before the people alive and wearing turbans and saffroncolored garments. These five men were called Panj Piara or Beloved Five by the Guru and consumed the specially prepared sacred water called Amrit. In a move to end social divisions the Panj Piaras surnames were removed by the Guru, mainly because surnames were associated with caste - the Guru then gave all Sikh men the name Singh, meaning lion, a reminder of the need for courage and all Sikh women the name Kaur, meaning princess, to emphasize dignity and complete equality. These five beloved ones went on to baptize thousands of people including the Guru who knelt before the five. Hence, the Khalsa (the pure one) became a community in which master and disciple were equal and thus the khalsa and the Sikh religion was born and Sikhs were given a clear identity and a code of conduct to live by which included wearing a turban and have unshorn hair. Legend has it that it was this valour that protected the region and communitites from invasions and forcible religious conversions. In fact at one point these valiant Sikhs
even ruled India from the Red Fort in Delhi. Sikhs form only 2% of the population in India and constitute over 20% of the Indian Army. Sikhs even fought alongside the ANZAC forces and laid down their lives trying to protect them. To mark the Vaisakhi, devotees throng gurdwaras. The traditional dances of Bhangra and Gidda are performed and Sikhs gather in large numbers to be part of a procession (Nagar Kirtan) in all cities in India. There are similar processions in globally and a very impressive one in our very own Auckland. An unparalled procession of grand proportions involving 2500 devotees, an army style English band and horse riding Sikhs marked the birth of Khalsa in Auckland. The management committee of the Sikh Temples at Otahuhu and Takinini have been successfully doing this for the past 18 years and has become an important event in the local Sikh calendar. This kilometer long procession, held on the 6th of April was a spectacle worth not missing. Sikhs wore their traditional dresses and it was sea of blue and orange depicting the rich history and culture of Sikhs who are well known worldwide for their heroic
courage.
On the eve of Vaisakhi, Punjabi School children of Sukhmani Charitable Trust recited kavita,sakhi and kirtan on khalsa panth and sacrificesof Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The Trust has recently launched a new project for the elderly living in isolation who require support and for women at risk. Each project is handled by a competent manager.
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his years forum was special for many reasons. For quite a few women delegates, this was their first time at the event. It points to a rising interest amongst the KiwiIndian women looking to network, share and become successful in every aspect of their lives. Aptly, the theme of this years forum held at Rydges in Rotorua was just do it. Chairperson, Ranjna Patel, set the scene by emphasising the importance of confidence and breaking the imaginary glass ceiling we all create around us. President of NZICA, Mr Paul Bains Singh and President of BOP, Shashi Patel offered a warm welcome to the ladies attending. Throughout the entire day, over 120 women attended the conference including many young women. The MC for the morning was Puspa Lekinwala was particularly inspiring and she chaired a whopping 7 forums. The conference was opened by a Ganesh dance from Rotorua Association and then by Mellissa Lee who flagged off the segment on a upbeat, dynamic note. She had the audiences attention from the word go with her down to earth and honest remarks, and a speech delivered from the heart
about her personal experiences. The first speaker, Gina Dellabarca, the Regional Manager of Westpac shared her experience of working her way up from a teller to a regional manager. Dellabarca herself is from a migrant Italian family and from humble beginnings. Yet, she set a vision for herself. To be noticed, to achieve your goals, dont be afraid to speak up if you have a good idea, she advised. The second speaker Priscilla Mistry is a young professional at KPMG and a national cricket sporting figure. Getting glimpses into her life, both personal and professional, was a revelation. Her insight and her lack of barriers she perceived being an Indian or being women was very refreshing. The talks were followed by workshops where groups of 30-40 women were able to have a one-onone with the presenters. This was important since attendees were able to ask specific questions and apply what they learnt into their own lives. The workshop topics were wide ranging and comprehensive. For instance, one workshop covered how to be safe. Detective Clare Beal from Counties Manukau
Police and Gurmeeta Bath Singh, covered the topic of sexual abuse. It was helpful since the talk shed light on the reality and myths of what happens when you seek help. Together with Jaesang Lee, Luke Emery and Diamond Hofmann from Tae Kwon Do in Rotorua the team showed ladies how to fend off an attack. They showed the ladies the weak points and everyone enjoyed learning simple techniques, and how
to keep safe. The second workshop touched upon womens health. Priscilla ran a mini Boot camp workshop. The routines shown catered for ladies from all ages. The third workshop imparted skills to women to help them face their fears. The two speakers, Hansa Naran and Susie Patel, talked about their personal experience of dealing with grief. One a cancer survivor and one a widower,
spoke straight from the heath. Everyone in the audience was moved and could relate in one way or another to how you can deal with situations when supporting someone. The workshops were a great success as everyone; even the shy ladies opened up. The evening dinner entertainment was organised by Mona and Gurpreet, with a performance by the women from the Wellington Indian Association.
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he NZ Transport Agency opened an improved section of State Highway 10 at Bulls Gorge near Kerikeri today, providing a boost for the logging, orchard and tourism industries in the Far North. The upgraded 1.7km-long highway is wider and straighter through the gorge south of Kerikeri. The NZTAs State Highways Manager for Auckland and Northland, Tommy Parker says the route includes safety features to help reduce the risk of crashes and prevent fatalities and serious injury. Weve reduced the sharp corners and steep gradients so that traffic can flow more smoothly and there are more opportunities to pass on the highway. This is important given its a popular tourist route with many holidaymakers in campervans driving in this part of the country. The $7.5M upgrade project on SH10 is a key strategic connection between Auckland and the Far North regions. Mr Parker says that creating a safer environment will improve travel times for freight and logging truck drivers. Weve installed pull over bays for heavy vehicles travelling uphill, so that will reduce frustration for other drivers wanting to pass. Previously the highway surface and steep hills, together with bad weather, caused lengthy delays. Other safety features include new wire rope barriers and guardrails to help reduce the impact of crashes along the route. Ten metre-wide clear zones providing a more gradual surface rather than a steep drop have been created at the edge of the highway to give drivers and their passengers added protection. The NZTA collaborated with the Department of Conservation, Northland
Regional Council and Transfield Services to protect wildlife while the highway was being upgraded. Eight kiwis living in the nearby reserve were relocated, tagged and monitored. A culvert was constructed to give safe passage to native eels and freshwater crayfish, and over 45,000 locally grown native trees have been planted. At the opening Mr Parker was joined by Far North Mayor Wayne Brown, council representatives, iwi representatives from Ngati Rehia and contractors.
Work started on the project in September 2010 employing a workforce of subcontractors mostly from the l Kerikeri area and using materials sourced from the nearby Puketona quarry.
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Its time to wake this sleeping giant

The time for Kiwi businesses to forge stronger trade links with India is now
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recently published report pegs the untapped potential between the New Zealand and India bilateral Free Trade Agreement at $2.1bn (1.0 percent of GDP). This one off boost to NZ exports will benefit multiple sectors, including agricultural as per the white paper published by ANZ Research. It terms India as the sleeping giant. This is true: since 1990 India has achieved average annual growth of 6.6 per cent. Even so, it is a largely poor country with almost one in three people living below the poverty line (US $ 1 per day). Average USD percapita incomes (US $1,600 for 2012) are about 1/25th of New Zealands. NZ companies willing to take the time to understand the market and build relationships in advance of an FTA will be best placed to profit from improved access when this happens. Regardless of the sector, product or service, to succeed a company must be prepared to commit resources to India market entry - people, time and money. Three to five years is a typical length of time for companies to get serious market traction, Says Richard White, NZTE Trade
Commissioner in New Delhi. India is changing fast. Currently, of the 1.2 billion people, 30 percent live in urban India. In the next 25 to 30 years, 250 to 300 million people are expected to migrate to the cities. The share of GDP generated from rural areas is expected to decline from around 50 percent at present to 30 percent from 2015, with around 70 percent of jobs created in urban areas. This transition will result in a burgeoning middle class that is upwardly mobile and hungry. Though price sensitive, considering the demographic advantages and an increasingly liberal economy, India is a huge
potential market for NZ. Certain sectors are a clear and natural match like merchandise trade or services trade. In recent years, there has been steady growth in New Zealands
services trade with India, most notably in tourism and education. India is the most developed relationship NZ has in South Asia and clearly a priority. The free trade agreement presently under negotiation aims to address a range of barriers and it is likely that in the medium term, the rapidly growing Indian economy with diminishing trade barriers would be the right place for Kiwi businesses to invest time, attention and money. The New Zealand government hopes to work towards India being a core trade, economic and political partner for New Zealand by 2015. The FTA touches upon key issues like growing merchandise exports to NZD 2 billion per year by 2015, growing services trade by an average of 20 percent a year and improve the bilateral investment framework. Both countries have much in common, says White, English language, Commonwealth heritage, cricket, Sir Edmund Hillary - and the fact that persons of Indian Origin now make up one of New Zealands largest immigrant ethnic groups,
mean that there is a tremendous opportunity for smart businesses to leverage their expertise and enter the Indian market.
India Facts
As per the World Economic Forum rankings, India currently ranks at 63rd in 2012 global competitiveness rankings. According to 2012 IMF projections growth in the Indian economy is set to average 6.3 percent over the next five years. Since joining the WTO in 1995 India now accounts for around 2 percent of global trade. By virtue of its size, India is our 15th largest trading partner, with overall merchandise trade between the two conutries worth $1.2bn in 2012. With 1.2bn mouths to feed, and New Zealand being a food exporter, the natural area to target will be food. Agriculture constitutes less than one quarter of New Zealands exports to India.
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Honoring the Indian connection on ANZAC day

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In a letter to his Commander-in-Chief back in India, he wrote: In spite of the tremendous losses there was not a sign of wavering all day. Not an inch of ground was given up and not a single straggler came back. The ends of the enemys trenches were found to be blocked with the bodies of Sikhs and of the enemy who died fighting at close quarters, and the glacis slope was thickly dotted with the bodies of these fine soldiers all lying on their faces as they fell in their steady advance on the enemy. The history of Sikhs affords many instances of their value as soldiers, but it may be safely asserted that nothing finer than the grim valour and steady discipline displayed by them on the 4th of June has ever been done by soldiers of the Khalsa. Their devotion to duty and their splendid loyalty to their orders and to their leaders make a record their nation should look upon with pride for many generations. This battle involving the 14th Sikh regiment has been honoured with a mention in monuments in the UK, though there arent many records of the thousands of others who died elsewhere fighting for the Crown in other war theatres during World War-I. An estimated 47,000 were killed during the four year world war, which also saw over 65,000 Indians wounded. 1,358 died in the Gallipoli campaign and about 3,421 were injured. Though fewer Indians than Kiwi or Aussie soldiers died at Gallipoli, their number was significant. This ANZAC Day, while honoring the New Zealand soldiers for their sacrifice, it is vital for Kiwi-Indians in our adopted country to make an effort to also remember all the soldiers of the Sikh regiment that fought alongside New Zealanders and Australians at Gallipoli besides the unnamed thousands who died during the four year war. There would be events around Auckland to commemorate and honour the veterans. Auckland museum will run the following programme: 6am, Court of Honour, Dawn Service 9-10.30am, Te Kakano, Expert Session Pacific Conflicts 11am, Court of Honour, Civic Service 12-4pm, Weird and Wonderful, Poppy Making 12.30-3pm, Museum Library, Library Talks 1pm, Hall of Memories, Lest we Forget Poetry Competition Finalists announced.
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Divya braces for final test

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ore than 10 years of toil and dedication come to fruition for an Auckland teenager at her traditional dance graduation next week. Divya Vani Krishnamurthis Bharatanayam arangetram will be held on Saturday, April 27, at the Dorothy Winstone Theatre, in Howe St, Auckland. Divya, only daughter of Murali and Rita Krishnamurthi, has been learning the art of Bharatanatyan from the age of five under the tutelage of Smt Kalaichelvi Uthayakumaran of Denemorra, Auckland. She has been preparing intensively for the past four months for her upcoming arangetram, a challenging, often gruelling, yet rewarding experience. The Pushpanjali, Varnam, Jathiswaram, Thillana and Thodiya Mangalam will be performed, with music to be provided by accomplished artists who have been brought in from India especially for the occasion. The Tamil word Arangetram, means the etram, or ascending of the arangu or performance stage by a dancer, on the completion of her training, and only after the student (artist) has acquired a substantial and qualitative high standard repertoire. It is the first public solo performance, which takes place in the presence of critics, fellow artists, family and friends. The Pushpanajlai, Varnam, Jathiswaram, Thillana will be performed, along with some especially choreographed keertanams. Divya is a Year 11 student at the Diocesan
School for Girls in Epsom. Although she was born in New Zealand, Divya loved Indian classical music and dance from an early age. She has also been learning classical piano from the age of six from the NZ Modern School of Music, earning several competition medals over the years. The Guru: Sm Kalaichelvi Uthayakumaran of the Naratana Aalayam School of Dance in Denemorra is a renowned dancer, guru and choreographer of Bharatanatyam. She has over 100 students under guidance and an incredible 29 arangetram graduates from her dance school. The Musicians:These accomplished artists, specialising in arangetrams, will travel from India especially to provide live orchestra and vocals for the event. Vocal: Sri Gomathi Nayagam Ratnam; Mirudangam: Sri Narayan Nagai Subramanian; Flute: Sri Ramesh Baswa Nagarajan; Violin: Sri Shankar Venkatraman. Divyas parents, originally from Fiji, are great supporters of Indian classical dance and music. They request all lovers of classical dance and music to come and support Divya. The programme will begin at 5.30pm, light refreshments will be served from 4.45-5.15pm. RSVP: rita.krishnamurthi@gmail.com ph: 021512503.
Divya Krishnamurthi performing during rehearsals
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Chaos, creativity and personal 2014 elections in India values:

Are we not going to a battle field every day?
SHASHI SRIVASTAVA SHASHI SRIVASTAVA
haos applied to organized jungles like Corporate jungles signifying there is a strategy behind chaos emerging for a role, could be interpreted as a situation in which there is a Chakravyuha, a formation in battle, in the corporate scenario, fast expanding through peers switching into a position of rivalry surrounding a role taking away for the battle, its time and effort meant for management objectives which start becoming objectives on paper. What does that role do when surrounded by situational rivals? To my mind, creativity coupled with a most unequivocal embrace of personal values can be a way out of this chakravyuha. Some of the creativity and values can be inspired by one of the greatest works of all times for humanity, in my humble opinion which is, Shrimad Bhagwat Gita. Creativity helps one free oneself from the stealing of time and energy they
need for the management objectives attached to their role (you can consider these as corporate values which are assimilated from external environment by the role through experience and maturity). Ones embrace with her own personal values helps her make the right choices which appear as
What does that role do when surrounded by situational rivals? To my mind, creativity coupled with a most unequivocal embrace of personal values can be a way out of this chakravyuha
sacrifices according to the values derived from external environment including corporate values but consist in choices of dharma which are inseparable from from the person - for choices of dharma inculcated as personal values, even death is no sacrifice but is only an
essence of karma. Everyday, we go to this battlefield one way or other - corporate life has been taken as a convenient meeting point. There could be meeting points for a housewife right at her home. There could be meeting points for a student in her campus and in her public life. We see a lot of warriors applying the creativity and embracing personal values battling for the victory of dharma and in the process, braving death as their karma. Death is the symbol of how far one can go to retain her identity. In the corporate life, it could be risking career progress or even a job, if it comes to that. In the personal domain, it could be parting ways with an adharmic life partner. But the point is chaos brings the best out of you. The beauty of you is brought out wonderfully on a canvas, you would have scarcely thought of seeing yourself in.
ccording to me, the changes in the pre election scenario (post election scenario will not be much different and may degenerate into horse trading through Ministry allocations as well established by various groups that governed India) are seen in potential kingmakers, if not Kings in the making, being called upon to tell what is their blueprint for India. As this process is evolving, very few personalities among the many claimants to potential king making roles, are coming forward with their ideas of India. This is a wonderful opportunity to examine what happened when such articulations were made earlier - whether these articulations finally get their gold plating through manifestos, what happens to the manifestos of individual parties when finally the Common Minimum Programmes take over - which alliance has a better track record
of being able to design useful Common Minimum Programmes (without inviting fiscal disasters) and implement effective Governance models to see whether CMPs are translated into policies and decisions of the Government of the day. The evaluation of choices before the nation has to be through these critical intangibles political parties, alliances and leaders are capable of actually bringing to the nation. These are the intangibles that impact the nation more. Individuals are symbols of hope and frustration. It is time Indian media raised the bar to a dynamic analysis. The daily dose of scams, uncouth behaviours of lower level leaders, 1984 versus 2002, Thoo Thoo Main Main of BJP and Congress should give space for Governance Reports on UPA and NDA, moving away from the drama surrounding personalities which is anyway not missed during most of the 24/7 air time.
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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

There can be no liberty unless there is economic liberty.
EDITORIAL
- Margaret Thatcher
British politician (1925 - 2013)
Will caste remain a selling point in Indian politics?
aste plays a big role in India in politics and in society. Come 2014 it is very likely that politicians will furiously campaign on caste fault-lines. Ironically, research shows that using caste as a basis to dispense benefits and draft policies to protect interests of socially disadvantaged groups, like lower castes in India, may not necessarily benefit the intended beneficiaries. Take the example of admissions based on caste reservations in higher education in India. A 2011 University of Virginia research paper examined the effects of affirmative action (reservations) and peer effects in general education in India. It found caste based divisions amongst students have negative implications on academic performance of meritorious students across the caste board. So, no matter the caste, every student suffers the negative impact. It only means a big bowl of cream-of-mediocre, quite literally. Whats more, research shows that even today in an integrated class room low-caste peers do not connect with their high-caste peers. And, it is in fact the low-caste students who actually suffer a more profound negative effect from competition from their high-caste peers instead of benefitting. Effectively, this undoes whatever little positive gain they get from their own-caste high-achieving peers in the same class-room. Clearly, providing equal opportunity is different from compensation or retribution for past injustice. Caste is complicated business in India. For Hindus who form 80 per cent of the 1 billion people in India; caste is a tag based on ancient ideas of racial strains. It is automatically attached at birth. Intrinsic caste-lines ruthlessly divide people in matters of livelihood, marriage and politics. However, the caste system is not uniformly followed across India and it is inaccurate to assume that lower caste status automatically means neediest. Besides, Indias growing economy has eroded the influence of the 3,000-year-old system somewhat and has given modern caste adversaries a newer language of competition. To respond to a changing India, politicians and policy makers need to understand the loosening grip of caste on the social order. With the rural to urban immigration trend, economic mobility defines status with immigrants freely choose occupations unlike their predecessors. Caste violence, a social reality, is by no means illusory or trivial but ensuring social justice on caste basis seems grossly out of time with a progress oriented India that rejects caste affiliations. Caste is hardly important for a busy country and where you need skilled people to get a job done. It is vitally important to base policy and politics on a firm empirical footing. Caste is unlike race or gender where in spite of affirmative action, people remain white or female regardless of economic mobility. Politicians howling for caste-based quota would seem comical if it werent for the benefits of playing the caste card. The caste card is deftly played with the motive to create a definitive vote bank. Other religious groups are not far behind in whining for preferential treatment. Using caste as a means to opportunity is proof of systemic flaws and perpetuates a really bad attitude.
Are you concerned about the property prices in Auckland and NZ in general?
Im very concerned about the instable house pricing in Auckland. Statistics show foreign investment from Asian markets is very high with investors ready to pay any price for a property here, leading to huge inflation and scarcity in the property market of Auckland. Ironically, the overall NZ market average price increase is 0.3% in the month of March, and this concentration in one place reflects on NZs progress as a whole.
Sayantan Bhadra, Software professional and Aucklander

Being an Aucklander, I feel that transport and infrastructure needs to be developed to stabilize the price. I think the unitary plan will bring a big change by next 20 years. However, perhaps its a good idea to incorporate some kind of regulation on the house prices so that real estate becomes a viable option for more people..
Priya Sekar, Project Manager and Aucklander
Yes Im concerned about the property prices in Auckland. I am of the opinion that it is becoming increasingly difficult for regular, working people to invest in a property due to increasing prices unless they go in for a mortgage which means going into debt for the 30 years or so of their life. .
Vikas Arya, IT professional and Aucklander
- Shriya Bhagwat-Chitale
Compared to last year, house prices have gone up tremendously and the cost of living in Auckland is high. It makes it tough especially for first time home owners or those trying to get on the property ladder. Statistics show that new zealand has most overvalued housing market in the world.
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Papa Francis and Grandpa Francis

NALINESH ARUN
e have a new Pope now. As a news junkie, my interest in the choice of the new Pope was intermittent at best, catching up with the election development on the web and on TV when I could. Given the sad state the Catholic church was in, my interest in the papal resignation and the election that followed was perfunctory at best an organisation was seeking a head after its ill incumbent had resigned. It was not mystical or a particularly religious event as far as I was concerned. Then the name was announced. And I saw that the new Pope was a Jesuit. The name Francis is dear to me both personally and historically. My maternal grandfathers name was Francis, named to honour Francis of Assisi, the saint of animals and the environment. And thus my interest in both the papacy eand the Roman Catholic Church to which a chunk of my family belong was piqued, again. Of all the Christian saints, Francis is closest to my heart. It could possibility be that having a grandfather named Francis led me to delve more into the history and background of this particular saint more than others. Or it could be that I like to think Francis of Assisi as the paragon of the quintessential Christian a follower of Christ,
vowed to poverty and equality and compassion. With compassion heading the list for compassion is not a forte of the Christian if the recipient is not a Christian. So, are we actually going to see a different sort of papacy this time around? The past two predecessors were not so great, for the church at least. John Paul II did achieve celebrity status as a globe trotter and was popular while Benedict XVI endured a notoriety of sorts due his enforced conscription into the Hitler Youth and for sticking to the rule of the infallibility for the Church. The Catholic Church has come under much attack and scrutiny under both these predecessors of Pope Francis. Lack of compassion for its followers, and for other branches of mankind, was one of its failings, with child abuse by the priesthood the most visible affront. Now a Jesuit is the Pope, for the first ever. What does this entail for the Vatican, the Church and for the world? The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) is the enlightened arm of the Roman Catholic Church. Set up as a near-military order by Ignatius of Loyola after a battlefield conversion in 1534, the order is evangelical and see education as the basis of doing greater good in society. And they have been at loggerheads with the Vatican for generations over deepseated issues like homosexuality, abortion, women deacons and the
liberation theory (with some calling the last, Christian Marxism). From the start the Jesuits saw the Church as being in need of reform, and were kept at arms length by the Vatican for centuries due to concern for their creedal opposition and reformative fervour. Now this bunch have come into the limelight. And Pope Francis is said to be bringing with him all accoutrements of the Jesuit brotherhood to the Papacy extreme vows of chastity, poverty and righteousness. And he is not alone. There are several cardinals of Jesuit background around him: they had been appointed by his two predecessors during their terms in office. A veritable coup is one way of looking at it. The vindication of righteousness and truth is another way. The Jesuits were generally seen by these rulers as interfering busybodies with a social agenda by the Vatican. Many a times in history, it was only the Jesuits who stood between colonial powers hell bent of taking over countries in the new world and the slavery of the natives of those countries. Not to say they did it completely out of the goodness of their hearts, for the Jesuits have had a chequered history. They were responsible for the Inquisition in Portugese Goa (India) and have done a sterling job of garnering animosity for the Catholic Church globally. They are elitists in the if I see
something white, and the Church says it is black, we will deem it black kind of way. As an evangelical order, taking the message to and converting the natives to Christianity is always the main agenda. They set up bases of operations around the world, running missions profitably and influencing the locals to a great extent, both through education and political influence. Sometimes their work has been suppressed and sometimes they have been exiled. But they have been, and continue to be, an order of social and political importance around the world.And they knew when to draw the line when it came to the things that mattered compassion for all, education to break the stranglehold of Church doctrines on the masses, and to prevent greed for money or power invading Jesuit circles. The Nazi regime considered the Jesuits one of their most dangerous enemies. The Jesuits saved as many Jews and other undesirables as they could during WWII. Historically, some of their greatest struggles were against corruption,venality, and spiritual lassitude within the Roman Catholic Church. So, is a Jesuit as the Pope exactly what the Catholic Church needs in this modern world? If Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI were termed traditionalists, could Pope Francis be called liberal? The man I knew personally as
Nalinesh Arun is a Christchurch based, former Fiji journalist who lived in India for many years.
Francis, my grandfather, will always be remembered with honour by me for one thing he did he fought to get my mother educated. In a time (40s and the 50s) in Fiji when most rural Indian girls were raised only to raise a family, my grandfather fought this prevailing thought (and my grandmother, to boot) to get my mother educated. He sold a mattress and slept on the hard bed to pay the school fees to get my mothers education going. Is the term liberal aligned with the name Francis? I personally think so. St Francis of Assisi was definitely liberal, possibly in ways to make our modern day liberals feel like right-wing bigots. Accordingly, seeing a Pope Francis on the papal throne I envisage some positive changes coming. Maybe it will be through benevolent tyranny, for that is how the Jesuits roll. Maybe it will be through some hard dialogue, some intensive communication, but largely it will be through great action. How the Church fares in the future will depend on how readily the hierarchy accept the Jesuit way of doing things just follow in the footsteps of Jesus. It is not for fun that the Jesuits call themselves Friends of Jesus, and see the Church only as His bride.It will be hardcore.
Indian education must prepare children for life

SHASHANK VIRA AND MARK RUNACRE
he far-reaching Right To Education Act, now in its fourth year of implementation, obliges the central and state governments to provide eight years of free and compulsory education to all children between 6 and 14 years of age. But the country is a long way from achieving that goal. India has always been a land of extreme dichotomies and the most extreme is that while the country is aspiring to become an economic superpower, it has an education system that is failing generations of children. Most worryingly, the education being delivered to those in schools is well below global par, while the percentage of school dropouts is conversely above global par. The government, civil society and the private sector thus need to work together to educate Indian youth. India has one of the largest higher-education systems in the world and ranks second in terms of student enrolment. But while the country has 621 universities and
33,500 colleges, only a few are world-class institutions. The gross enrolment ratio (GER) of 18.8 per cent in 2011 is also less than the world average of 26 per cent. The need for education reform, therefore, has never been clearer. Indias ambitions for the 21st century seem unlikely to be fulfilled without the country taking real steps to fix the education system in very short term. No doubt there are clear improvements in the education system - in particular
economy needs young people to be educated in such a way that they can make responsible life choices, get the right jobs and lead communities towards positive change. The fundamental and troubling question is: How will Indias millions be educated? The government closely guards the Indian education sector while the judiciary has given it a very loosely defined not-for-profit tag. Accordingly, investments need to be carefully structured so that they
A fast-growing economy needs young people to be educated in such a way that they can make responsible life choices, get the right jobs and lead communities towards positive change.
at the elementary level, where the governments Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan initiative has seen huge increases in primary enrolment, along with the various mid-day meal schemes, which attract poorer sections of the population. But this or even overall increases in literacy are far from sufficient to prepare young people for productive employment. A fast-growing cannot be construed as profiteering from students. While there is a clear recognition that private and non-governmental funding of education is needed, there is lack of clarity on the form that acceptable financial returns from this sector might take. Although 100 percent foreign direct investment through automatic route is permitted in the education
sector, the present legal structure in India does not allow the grant of degrees by foreign educational institutions, thereby restricting independent operations by foreign players. The government has therefore introduced several important bills in parliament relating to accreditation, foreign universities, educational tribunals and unfair practices to completely restructure the legal and regulatory environment of higher education. There is also a growing recognition within the Indian government that the demandsupply gap in the education sector has to be bridged through opening up participation from private, nongovernmental and international players. But political opposition has stalled the legislative progress of some of these measures. While regulatory changes are long overdue, there is a lot that can be done within the existing structure and regulation of education in the country. The real issue is one of quality and this permeates every layer of education from primary to higher. India can benefit from building stronger bridges to global centres of educational excellence.
There is also a real global interest in making a success of Indian education. The country must be one of the leaders of the 21st centurys knowledge economy. Big businesses need to realise that government control over education is receding. Businesses will have to keep in mind the market incentive to invest in education towards change. The challenges are no doubt enormous. There are children from families too poor to think about education, beyond the reach of schooling and too malnourished to study. There are too few schools, classrooms, teaching resources and adequately trained teachers. Rampant illiteracy underpins other problems including exploding populations, gender imbalances and poverty. But it is for the government to ensure that appropriate policies are framed and meticulously implemented to meet the future aspirations of Indias youth.
The authors are partners at The Hearth Education Advisors, a specialised advisory firm focussed on improving the delivery of education
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Delhi-born US economist Raj Chetty awarded Baby Nobel

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on education was cited by President Obama in last years State of the Union address. Among his oftquoted research on education is a paper on whether kindergarten classrooms affect earning later in life, and The Long-Term Impacts of Value-Added Teacher and Student Outcomes in Adulthood, which Obama referred to. Raj Chettyis a remarkably productive economist whose contributions assimilate evidence using a variety of methodological perspectives to shed new light on important public policy questions,the American Economic Associationsaid in a statement outlining his work, adding, He has established himself in a few short years as arguably the best applied microeconomist of his generation. Chetty, whose parents moved to the U.S when he was nine, studied at University School in Milwaukee and Harvard University before becoming an assistant professor of economics at the University of Berkeley at only 23. He became a tenured professor at 27 before returning to his alma mater (at 29) where he is a professor of economics and director of the Lab for Economic Applications and Policy. The Economist listed Chetty as one of the top eight young economists in the world in 2008, and last year he won the MacArthur Foundations so-called Genius award. He is also the recipient of the 2012 Mahalanobis Memorial Medal of the Indian Econometric Society, attesting to the recognition he has received from his home country.
elhi born Indian-American Raj Chetty, currently a professor of economics at Harvard has been named the 2013 winner of the prestigious John Bates Clark medal reported the Times of India. The American Economic Association awards, often dubbed as a Baby Nobel is annually given to an American economist under the age of forty who is adjudged to have made a significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge. It is dubbed as a Baby Nobel. This is because one in three past Clark winners have gone to win the Nobel (12 out of 35). Notable past winners of the prize includePaul Krugman,Paul Samuelson,Milton Friedman,Joseph Stiglitz all Nobel laureates besides Chettys mentorMartin Feldstein, FreakonomistSteven Levitt, and former Treasury Secretary and Harvard UniversityPresident Larry Summers. Chettys ground breaking work
hreeNRIsand a Nottinghambased organisation have been honoured by the Indian High Commission for their outstanding work in promoting Hindi in the UK. Mahendra Kishore Verma of York University, Dr Krishna Kumar, Chairman of Gitanjali Multilingual Literary Circle,Birmingham, Kavita Vachaknavi, internationally renowned blogger and Kavya Rang, a Global Association of Poets, Writers, Nottingham, UK were presented shields, shawls and citations by High Commissioner Jaimini Bhagwati on World Hindi Day 2013. Dr Krishna Kumar, a graduate from IIT, Madras, made an impassioned plea for promoting Sanskrit, Hindi and regional languages in India. Otherwise the country will paya heavy pricein the years to come, he cautioned. He received the Dr Harivansh Rai Bachhan UK Hindi Literary award. Kavita Vachaknavi, received the Acharya Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi Award forjournalismsuggested that the High Commission should have a website in Hindi.
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UK Asians urban qawwali ranks No 1

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ew singing sensation San2 last week secured his spot at Number 1 on the iTunes World Music chart, with his debut track Nayo Lagda. The 22-year-old from Nottingham released his first ever track, an urban qawwali, to the world on April 3, and despite challenges from some of the biggest artists in the Asian music industry held the top spot throughout the week, to end on the ultimate high. The young star, who has been singing since the age of 5, has been left astounded at the acclaim, and said: It all feels like a dream. This time last week I was sitting at home nervously wondering how people would react to the track.
I have been amazed and humbled by the love that everyone has shown me. I just want to thank everyone for giving me a chance to sing and share my love of music with them. San2 is the first artist to be signed to the newly formed Virtual Recordz Label, headed by Music PR guru Raj Ghai, who said of his first signing: I knew that San2 was destined for great things the moment I heard him sing. Virtual Recordz was set up to find new talent and change the game. I truly feel that the release of Nayo Lagda is the start of an exciting year for both him and the label. Virtuals strapline is Making Noise and that is exactly what San2 has done.
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Rocky Khan living the dream

Young Aucklander becomes the first rugby player of Indian origin to don the prestigious black jersey, writes Arvind Kumar
ucklander Rocky Khan has created history by becoming the first player of Fiji Indian origin to don the black jersey. Khan, 23, was recently named in New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens final 12 to take on the best in the HSBC IRB World 7s Series in Wellington. Khan is believed to be the first Fijian of Indian ancestry and also the first Rotuman to represent New Zealand in 7s. I feel very excited and very privileged to be part of this environment which has seen so many great names come through it, an excited Khan said. Khan was born in Auckland, and attended Edendale Primary school, Balmoral Intermediate, and Mount Albert Grammar School.Hestarted playing junior rugby at the tender age of 6 for the Eden Rugby Club. Born the only child, I watched a lot of rugby on television which got me interested and with it being the national sport in New Zealand I started playing.I love playing the game because of the people you meet, the friendships you make and also
the experiences you have, he said. Connecting with Aucklands growing Asian population is one of the New Zealand Rugby Unions main goals for the next three years. Revealing the organisations hope of broadening its horizons, chief executive Steve Tew said its future depended on it. Asked if he would like to see an Asian represent the All Blacks, Tew replied: Weve got an Indian-Fijian [Khan] playing in the All Blacks Sevens. Hes certainly the first person with any Asian ethnicity playing in the black jersey as far as I know. We cannot be relevant in Auckland or New Zealand unless we accept the fact that theres an increasing Asian influence in our population, so we need Asian people to want to play, coach, administer, watch and wear our game. If we dont get that right then some time in the future well be irrelevant. Ensuring rugby was the sport of choice in wider Auckland was No.4 in a six-point plan for the NZRU, which has rebranded itself for everyday use as New Zealand Rugby. The change
had coincided with the organisations move to new offices in Wellington and was seen as less stuffy according to research, Tew said.Khan played a lot of rugby during his school daysrepresenting the Mount Albert Grammar School (MAGS) under 15s, Mount Albert Grammar 1st 15 and the Auckland rugby age group teams. He has also played for the Auckland Mens 7s, the Grammar Carlton Rugby club and currently plays for the Ponsonby Rugby Club. He is currently studying sport and recreation at Auckland University of Technology and works part time for Touch NZ as a Development Officer and says that Wellington was the dream tournament to make his debut. In fact, he is no stranger to the tournament, having spent the past two years in the stands.I guess growing up in New Zealand you always dream of playing for the All Blacks, this may not be the All Blacks 15s team, but playing the for All Blacks 7s team is a great honour in itself. Two years ago, the Fijian selectors were keen to snap the Ponsonby utility up, but he decided to bide his time and,
a few weeks ago at a national training camp, he finally convinced Gordon Tietjens to give him the nod. Khan is a player, probably the nearest to Tomasi Cama that I have with his knowledge and understanding of the game, Tietjens said.Its always in the back of my mind that, if I lose Tomasi Cama early in a tournament, then I need someone to step into that position.But Rocky potentially also could be huge in the game of sevens. Khans selection into NZ 7s team has not only made headlines in Fiji but he has also become an inspiration to the Indo Fijian rugby community back here at home, and this is what he had to say to them. You can achieve anything in life if you really want to.Just keep working
hard, and doing something everyday that will help you achieve your goals and dont stop doing it until youve reached that goal.Khanjoins Cama, Lote Raikabula, David Raikuna and Luke Masirewa as New Zealand players of Fijian descent. Tew said the NZRU would work with the three unions in the area - Auckland, North Harbour and Counties - to focus on secondary schools, the womens game, and Asian population.
The conflict of reporting on conflicts

SHERITA SHARMA
iji media academic and journalist Shailendra Singh believes news media in the region need to adopt a constructive and proactive approach to reporting conflicts. Speaking to University of the South Pacific journalism students in Suva recently, Singh said a rethink about how media covered conflicts was overdue. This was because the South Pacific had become a volatile region, and violent conflict was regarded as the biggest threat to sustainable development in some island countries. Singh is the former head of USP journalism. He is pursuing doctoral studies in Brisbane, Australia. His research is on conflict reporting in Fiji and the region. Singh was the recipient of two prestigious awards from the University of Queensland the International Research Scholarship award, and Vice-Chancellors scholarship for the top student candidates. Singh was also awarded a USP staff development scholarship. The research As part of his research, Singh is investigating allegations that traditional journalism frameworks fuel conflicts by focusing on their manifestations, such as violence, while avoiding complex explanations. He is using Fiji as the setting, with
media coverage of the countrys 2006 elections as a case study. Singh has carried out a national journalist survey, a content analysis of Fijis 2006 elections, and indepth interviews with various media stakeholders. He said that his findings would form the basis of his recommendations about conflict reporting. I am looking at a possible responsible conflict reporting framework, he said. In a nutshell, this is journalism sensitised to its role in, and impact on, conflict. This is important for Fiji, where instability has caused a huge and lasting setback on development. On mediastandards Singh said there was always room for improvement, but if critiques were to be useful, they needed to consider the context. He said problems with English, which was not the first language in Fiji and the Pacific, were well documented. Still, the standard of English in Fiji was quite high until the 1987 coups, which caused a huge flight of skills, including English teachers and journalists. We have never filled the gap because of successive coups, Singh said. A high turnover of journalists had also affected standards because the ability to write analytically develops with time and experience. In Fiji,
many journalists leave the industry before their time. Singh said improving English language skills and addressing other structural factors had to be considered if real improvements were to be made. He said there were some older journalists in the industry but they were running newsrooms rather than writing or reporting. Production deadlines, market conditions, competition and the need to keep costs low were also impacting on standards in Fiji, as they were in other countries. Singh added that some seemed to blame individual journalists or media companies when the decline was linked to several structural and environmental factors. Improving English language skills and addressing other structural factors had to be considered if real improvements were to be made. USP journalism Turning to USP journalism,Singh said that despite resource constraints, the program had achieved several international benchmarks, such as winning the prestigious Ossie Awards for student journalism on a consistent basis. Also, top USP journalism graduateshad been able to secure scholarships with universities in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Europe and the US. USP journalism graduates were highly employable in Fiji and the region, including Australia
and New Zealand. Apart from the news media, USP journalism graduate are well represented in international organisations such as Red Cross, WWF, Greenpeace, and the UN. USP Graduates Mr Singh singled out included: * ChristineGounder, Radio New Zealand International journalist * Rashneel Kumar, who represented Oceania in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Reporters Program in Singapore in 2010, and was invited to speak at the 5th Women in Sports conference in Los Angeles in 2012 * Katrina Mau from Tonga, a Masters graduate from the University of Glasgow, now working at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat * Tara Chetty, a US Fulbright scholar * Reggie Dutt, Masters graduate from Bond University, working for the International Red Cross * USP journalisms first Masters graduate, Shazia Usman, who won an award to present at the 2012 Journalism Education Association of Australia conference Singh said all the student achievers mentioned were hard working, committed and ambitious. Without hard work, no one gets very far, regardless of the program or the lecturers, he told the students. So do not stake your entire future on the
program or the lecturers. A lot depends on your attitude also. He stated that as USP journalism students, it was important they had confidence in the program, which had a proud record. Local talent Singh added that local talent was sometimes underestimated because Fiji was a small country. He said Fiji people had done well internationally. Some were teaching at top Australian and New Zealand universities at professorial level. Local doctors, nurses, teachers and other trades and professions were also highly sought after overseas. In journalism, former Fiji Sun staff Arvind Kumar is the former Chief Subeditor for the NZ Rural Press and is currently sub-editor with Fairfax Media NZ. He has also worked as subeditor with the New Zealand Herald, Waikato Times, and is also current editor of Indian Weekender. Another former Fiji Sun staff,Harris Choy, was a well-known rugby writer for NZPA in New Zealand. Two former Fiji Times staff, Arthur McCutchan and Sophie Foster, were employed at the Queensland Courier Mail, published by News Limited. Singh said it was important for USP journalism students to have faith in local talent, and to have local role models.
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Papatoetoe Kabaddi Club gets adopted
he Papatoetoe Sports and Community Charitable Trust and the Papatoetoe Kabaddi Club have announced the signing of an agreement to formally adopt the Club as the 11th community group to be based at the Papatoetoe Sports Centre. The agreement is significant as this is the first Kabaddi Club to be incorporated in New Zealand. Whilst Kabaddi is played extensively around New Zealand it has until now been organised within Indian Communities via traditional groups. Kabaddi is one of the oldest sports of Indian origin and has a history of 4000 years. It is traditionally an outdoor game played on grass. It does not require any expensive equipment to play and its known as the Game of the Masses. Kabaddi combines the characteristics of both rugby and wrestling and helps keep people fit and healthy. Justin Leydesdorff, General Manager of Papatoetoe Sports and Community Charitable Trust that manages the Sports Centre said, This is a significant move for the Indian Community to integrate Kabaddi into the Centre and reflects the changing attitudes of the Community. It shows that sport hub facilities can bring communities together and breakdown traditional barriers
Prominent Indian Community leader, Prithi Pal Singh said, We are proud of taking the step to bring Kabaddi to the community and being associated with the Papatoetoe Sports Centre. The Club is holding a National Tournament at the Sports Centre on 21 April 2013 with a special exhibition match to be held at 4pm. A formal launch of the Kabaddi Club will occur at 6pm. The launch is to open doors for other local communities in Papatoetoe to come and be a part of Papatoetoe Kabaddi Club. For further information on the Kabaddi Club, Tournament or the official launch, please contact Dev Dhingra on 021 843 636.
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FEATURE
Unfold the mysteries of life

Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya
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identifying with the Higher desires in us rather than the lower desires. Thus, meditation and/or God become the means and goal to attaining the State of Immortality. The above topics will be taken up by His Holiness Swami Swaroopanandaji, the Regional Head (Australasia) of Chinmaya Mission, when he visits Auckland from 30th April to 4th May 2013. Swamiji, a compassionate and wise teacher on matters both spiritual and practical. Chinmaya Mission New Zealand gives you the chance to attend THE MYSTERY SERIES, Free Public Talks in English from 7:30pm 9pm at Dorothy Winstone Centre at the Auckland Girls Grammar School Hall, Howe Street. These talks will be on: The Enigma of Peace, The Secret of Happiness, The Magic of Love, The Wonder of Meditation and the Wonder of Wonders GOD. I would like to encourage all readers to come and attend to benefit from the wisdom that is going to be shared on this occasion. All are welcome.
ife is what you make of it. To some life is a bed of roses to others it is a bed of thorns. But life has some common factors that beautify it and some common elements that make the same moments of life seem unbearable. Really speaking our lives are nothing but a paradox from start to end. We are born alone and we die alone, yet no one can stand living completely isolated. Our lives are a journey into happiness, peace and tranquility and the majority of it is spent in struggle, strife, pain, agony, conflict and agitation. This is the very paradox common to our life. But no matter how difficult our lives are at the moment, the common element is that we all hope to come out of it and reach a pleasant state of continuous happiness, recurring success, fulfilling love and everlasting peace. In fact, we dont want that experience only at the end of the journey of life but we want that experience of fulfillment during every step of the journey as well. So, what makes us all want at least one of the above goals? Why are they so desirable to us? Why does even a fleeting moment of
such happiness, peace, joy and love seem to be worth the entire struggle or pursuit of it? Doesnt this make you wonder, why? And more importantly, if a temporary period of these above-mentioned states of mind can make all difficulties worth it, can you imagine what the longterm version of that same state will be like? Hence, it is called a state of Immortality (Amritattvam)! These answers are the true mysteries of life indeed. Love, Happiness and Peace are common goals we all aim to strive for. However, as we pursue them in our lives, in our given set of
circumstances, we find that there seems to be many forms of love, many degrees/sources of happiness and different kinds of peace. We come to realize that all these are dependent on many factors and most of the time goes in making those factors happen. When we get the factors right we feel a sense of achievement. However, since we have created the success, joy, peace, love, happiness, etc. out of a conditioned environment, any change in the conditions will directly affect the success, joy or peace experienced. This is the reason we find our love, our joy and happiness,
our success and our peace break down or fade away from time to time. This is the direct cause of stress and strain in our lives. Now our goal is conditioned by our means. Common examples are how happiness is conditioned by the amount of money I have in the bank or love is conditioned by how beautiful the person appears or how much they do for me, etc. So how do we seek these goals such that they can be experienced minus their conditionings? The answer to long lasting state of Joy and Happiness of Peace and Success (Fulfillment) lies in
Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya serves as the Resident Acharya of Chinmaya Mission, Auckland and conducts weekly spiritual classes. For more information go to: www.chinmaya.org.nz or call 2756954.
Divorce or separation: going by the book

ASHIMA BUDGOOJAR RAJ SINGH
know the law

who are under 16 years old (or, in special circumstances, 16 years or older) the couple will need to satisfy the Court that they have made arrangements for their day to day care, maintenance, and other aspects of their welfare, or, that there is a good reason why no arrangements have been made. The granting of a dissolution order does not make these arrangements into a Court order or determine what the parenting arrangements will be in the future. The Court does not consider issues of relationship property when granting a dissolution order.
hen a married couple or couples who have entered into a marriage or a civil union decide to separate, it can be the first step towards dissolution (divorce) of the marriage or a civil union. There are a lot of things to consider at every stage of this journey. Children should be at the top of the list, then the couple needs to sort out finances, family home, and who gets to keep what. Family Court in New Zealand provides various services like counselling which can be helpful to the couple. Counselling can help the couple deal with the issues in their relationship. The couple may decide to work on their marriage or civil union together, or may choose to separate and live apart. Whichever option they choose, counselling can make the decisions easier. Family Court provides 6 free sessions of counselling whereby they appoints a counsellor and the couple can discuss their issues with the counsellor. A separation means the
couple is still legally married or in a civil union but have agreed to live separately. The couple can arrange a Separation Agreement or apply to the Family Court for a Separation Order. A SEPARATION AGREEMENT is an agreement that can help to avoid any misunderstandings later. It may cover issues such as day-to-day care of and contact with children, division of any property, and record the date of your separation. A separation agreement may be verbal or written down. If the agreement deals with how to divide your property, it has to be in writing and a lawyer has to certify that you have both received individual legal advice A SEPARATION ORDER is an order made by the Family Court. If the couple has a Separation Order, they are free of any obligation to live with each other. However, if the couple has children, they both still have legal responsibilities as parents.
If the couple agree to separate, a Separation Order is not necessary. However, if one partner wants to separate and other partner does not, one partner can apply to the Family Court for a Separation order. After you apply for a Separation Order, the Family Court will arrange counselling for the couple. The couple or one partner may not have to attend counselling if other partner has used violence or the couple has attended counselling in the last 12 months. The only way to get a divorce is to prove that the marriage has broken down irreconcilably and is at an end. The only way of proving that the relationship has broken down irreconcilably is by living apart for two years. Only then can the Court dissolve the marriage or civil union. The two year period cannot be shortened, even if both the parties agree to the dissolution. Once the couple have been separated for two years they can contact the Family Court to get a
divorce. They then need to apply for dissolution of marriage. The couple can apply together with a joint application, or one party can apply alone. The couple can live together for a total of three months within the two year separation period if they can satisfy the Court that the main reason for this was to get back together (reconciliation). They can get back together more than once, as long as the total time together is not more than three months. The couple must meet following criteria for divorce: the
1. At least one of party must live in New Zealand with the intention to live here indefinitely 2. The couple is living apart 3. The couple have been living apart for at least two years 4. The couple agreed to separate at least two years ago 5. The couples marriage or civil union has broken down irreconcilably If the couple have children
For more information regarding the issue of Separation or Divorce, please contact: Ashima Budgoojar / Raj Singh Kenton Chambers Lawyers Level 8, 300, Queen Street, Auckland City Ph: 09-3581900 Email: ashima@kentonlaw. co.nz / raj@kentonlaw.co.nz
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Learning the e way with NZTC
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Since its launch in 2009,NZTC Online - New Zealand Tertiary Colleges unique online learning environment - has enabled hundreds of students to reach their goals of becoming effective early childhood educators. This article looks at some of the benefits students of choosing to study through NZTC Online versus the traditional class-room based mode of study irstly, studying online is convenient. Students are able to study whenever they want, wherever they have internet access. Theycan continue to work while studying, allowing them to keep supporting their families. Says NZTC lecturer Pearl Mascarenhas,we often hear from students about how they have made the right choice of enrolling in an online program as they feel they are able to balance their work life and personal life. Students who return to studying after years of being stay-at-home mums too have found it easy to make this transition. Through NZTC Online students have constant access to study materials, includinghandbooks, readings and e-journals from anywhere they can go online. Unlike a college based course, there is no need to worry about keeping track of hand-outs or notes - with online studying everything thestudent needs is at their fingertips. Only a basic grasp of computer literacy is required to commence online study. Once enrolled, our
students take to the online learning system like a fish to water, Ms. Mascarenhas says. NZTC Online is very user-friendly and enables students who are initially terrified of working with computers to sail through the courses seamlessly. NZTC Onlineencourages and empowers students to take ownership of their own learning by completing an online journal that stays with them throughout their studies, and by using the grade book facility to keep track of their own academic progress. All assignments are submitted online, and once marked, are emailed back to the student, which is obviously much more time-efficient than receiving them in the post. Quality is in no way compromised. Every course has been vigorously examined and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.TheNZTC Online courses areevery bit as comprehensive as College based courses and equip students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real world experiences. Students can still develop
bonds with each other through interacting on the online forums. Students nationwide can debate lecturer topics and discuss assignment expectations.NZTC Online students may also receive more one-on-one attention than in a classroom setting.Students can post messages to lecturers and receive detailed, individualised responses to their questions the same day. There is a great range of courses to suit different students through NZTC Online, including certificates, Bachelors degrees, graduate diplomas and Masters. (For more detailed information, please visithttp://www. nztertiarycollege.ac.nz). Finally, online qualifications are recognized by employers. Almost all of NZTC Online graduates go on to find employment within the early childhood sector. So for a recognised qualification that allows students to study when and wherever they want, regardless of location, commitments or life stage, pursuing study through NZTC Online is a great option.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Toony I really clicked with Mira Nair as a person Krrish

akistani author Mohsin Hamid says he got along well with Mira Nair, who adapted his novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist into a movie. While working with the US-based Indian director, Hamid found that he and Nair share some similar things. I really clicked with her as a person. She is someone who comes from the southern Asia and has spent many years here, but has lived abroad for almost half her life. I am the same, Hamid said in a statement. The Reluctant Fundamentalist, an adaptation of the 2007 eponymous bestseller, focuses on a young Pakistani chasing corporate success in Wall Street. However, post-9/11, he finds himself embroiled in a conflict between his American dream, a hostage crisis, and the enduring call of his familys homeland. Talking about Nairs initiative of filming the movie, Hamid said: An Indian director making a film about a Pakistani man thats not an easy thing to do. Hamid came to the US to study at the Princeton University, after that he lived in London for several years before returning to Lahore. Nair left India to attend the Harvard University, and subsequently moved to New York. Starring Kate Hudson, Kiefer Sutherland, Liev Schreiber, Riz Ahmed, Shabana Azmi and Om Puri, The Reluctant Fundamentalist is slated to release May 3 in India.
Krrish will soon be the new superhero on Cartoon Network
he mighty Hrithik Roshan has conquered most feats in the cinematic world, fromhigh-octaneaction roles, to drama and romance. But now the Bollywood heartthrob and Asiassexiest man has set his sights even higher by becoming a cartoon superhero. Hrithiks much-loved Krrish character has piqued the interest of leading animation production house Toonz, which has partnered with Cartoon Network and director Rakesh Roshans Film Kraft Productions to produce four animated movies based on the Hindi superhero. The cartoon films will depict the childhood adventures of Krishna, who discovers that he can help people and save the world with the special powers bestowed upon him. The films will be created over a 24 month period, with the first, titled: Kid Krrish, due to air on Cartoon Network in mid July 2013. Rakesh Roshans internationally successful and box-office topping franchise of Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish went on to become the first superhero films of the Indian film industry. The third instalment Krrish 3 is scheduled for a Diwali 2013 release, and will once again star Hrithik in the title role. This time he will be joined byPriyanka Chopra,Kangna RanautandVivek Oberoi.
Speaking about the project, Rakesh Roshan says: SinceKrrish 3will be ready for release this Diwali, I wanted to revive the memory of Krrish with children and the newer generation who may not have seenKoi... Mil GayaorKrrish.I also want to spread the message of friendship and love through this series. My grandsons loved the idea and are excited about this project. Rakesh Roshan has taken the prized Diwali release to the next level. Moving away from the traditional Friday screening, he has has decided to release Krrish 3 on Sunday, Nov 3, which is Diwali. A series of four movies will be created between 2013 and 2014, the first of which, titled Kid Krrish, will air on Cartoon Network on July 14.
Enter the world of zombies
ctor Kunal Kemmu, who will soon be seen in zombie thriller Go Goa Gone, says the film answers all the relevant questions related to zombies. We know there are a lot of people in our country who havent seen such (zombie) films. What are zombies? How do they become a zombie? And what should be done with them? Answers to all these questions are being given in the film, the 29-year-old said in an interview. The story has been told in a simple manner... So if you havent seen a zombie film before, or you dont know what a zombie is, you can still watch it. Even our characters in the film dont know what are zombies and what is happening with them, he added. Co-produced by Saif Ali Khan, Go Goa Gone is about two friends, played by Kunal and Vir Das, who travel to Goa with another friend.Vir said it was a demanding project for him physically. Saif Ali Khans Russian mobster look has already raised a lot of eyebrows. He is also sporting an all new hairdo. Co-directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., Go Goa Gone also stars Anand Tiwari, Puja Gupta and Saif and is slated for a May 10 release.
Vidya goes loud

Vidya is currently also shooting for Shaadi Ke Side Effects with Farhan Akhtar and says to work with someone as versatile as Farhan, is very fascinating. The shooting is on and I am enjoying it. This is the first time I am working with an actor-writerdirector-musician. It is a different experience, it is very interesting, Vidya said. Farhan has a holistic perspective of things and as an actor, thats extremely fascinating for me. Saket Chaudhary is making Shaadi Ke Side Effects after Pyaar Ke Side Effects, she added. Directed by Saket Chaudhary, Shaadi Ke Side Effects also features Vir Das, Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor. It is slated to release in December. But for now, well just wait to watch her in Ghanchakkar.
idya Balan, who has played intense roles in films like No One Killed Jessica and Kahaani, will now be seen in a very loud and colourful avatar in Ghanchakkar. She says she enjoyed the experience. As an actor, the best thing is that I am getting to play different avatars and I am simply enjoying it. It cant get any better because the promos (of Ghanchakkar) have got a great response. It was a new experience for me because she is so loud, the 34-year-old said. I did not believe that I will be able to say the dialogues with the same loudness, but Rajkumar Gupta got it out of me and I hope it is good, she added. In Ghanchakkar, Vidya shares screen space with Emraan Hashmi. The film hits theatres June 28.
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Munnabhai will wait for Sanju

experience freedom in its true sense. I will be rid of this monkey who has been sitting on my back for the last 20 years and scaring me. When I walk out of prison, I want to walk straight onto the sets of Munna Bhai, Hirani and Chopra said in a joint statement. Hirani and Chopra, who made Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) with Sanjay in the lead, are ready to wait. The reel Munna Bhai will wait for the real Munna Bhai. He will indeed walk on the sets of the next Munnabhai as he comes back to us free, they added.
ilmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, makers of the popular Munna Bhai franchise, say they will wait for the real Munna Bhai Sanjay Dutt to come out of the prison after serving his sentence to make the third film. Sanjay, who is due to surrender for serving his sentence in the 1993 Mumnbai blasts case, has also expressed a desire to return to forthwith return to the Munna Bhai once he is set free. Just two days back Sanjay called and said, Its tough to be in prison but Im ready to go there because when I come back, I will
Indian cinema never had supernatural thrillers

The feisty queen of television, Ekta Kapoor, talks about her forthcoming supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan
upernatural thrillers with urban legends like Hollywoods Twilight saga are still a far cry in Indian filmdom, says Ekta Kapoor, who is introducing a new era of fear with her forthcoming film Ek Thi Daayan and says it is fun to do something no one has done before. When it comes to variety, Ekta, as a producer, has made films on varied subjects - a biopic The Dirty Picture, real-life based story Raagini MMS and underworld drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. We have never done supernatural films, we have only done horror and realistic movies, which are docudramas. Nobody has ever done supernatural films. We dont have Twilight in India. We dont have supernatural films here. We never had supernatural thrillers with urban legends, Ekta says. But supernatural thrillers are not new for Ekta, who has visited the genre for her TV shows. I did Mano Ya Na Mano 10 years ago, which Irrfan had anchored. I did a lot of TV with supernatural. I dont know why that genre never got replicated into movies. We had times when we had films on supernatural genre, which were experimental at that time. We dont have them now, she said. Ekta first made it big on the small screen by producing shows like Itihaas, Kyunki...Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. She became the game changer
and won the title of TV czarina. Later she turned to the silver screen and by her own admission, no one took her seriously. But she pursued her dreams with gusto and made a mark by producing successful films. The 37-year-old does what I believe in and I believe in my heart. She even admits that she gets easily bored and adds: I am a Gemini, so I always want to reinvent myself. I am now going to educate myself in America, because I personally feel I need to reinvent myself. People call me regressive, some call me progressive, but I dont take these comments seriously. If you like your viewers and get the best product for them, nothing else matters, said the filmmaker who keeps her thinking cap on. Not only that, Ekta also believes in coming out of her comfort zone to make something new and admits the unknown path is scarier as well as exciting. I personally believe its always fun to do something that no one has done before. Unknown path is always scarier as you dont have a comfort zone, dont know how exactly the viewers will take your product. But at the same time, the excitement is huge, she says. Directed by Kannan Iyer Ek Thi Daayan features Emraan Hashmi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kalki Koechlin, and Huma Qureshi in the lead roles. The film is slated for an April 19 release. Talking about Ek Thi Daayan,
she said that it is not a typical film. We are dwelling with a new era of fear and its always fun because we are actually into something where you dont know how the audience will take it, she says. Her other forthcoming projects are Shootout At Wadala. The stylishly shot crime thriller is based on Mumbai Polices first gunfight where they shot down gangster Manya Surve, played by John Abraham. Then there is Shaadi Ke Side Effects, a comedy starring Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar. The film is a sequel to Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat starrer romantic comedy Pyaar Ke side Effects.
Guns, girls and guitars for Rishi

three weeks of outdoor shoot, said Ghai. Kaanchi, which will release Aug 30, features newcomer Mishti, alongside actors like Karthik Tiwari and Mithun Chakraborty.
iven the fact that Subhash Ghai had last directed Rishi Kapoor in the role of a pop star for Karz 32 years ago, it was tough for the filmmaker to direct the veteran actor in the role of a villain in his upcoming film Kaanchi. Ghai has been busy shooting for Kaanchi these days, and he recently shot a scene with Rishi. It was a crazy experience for me to work with Rishi Kapoor after 32 years. It was tough to make him a powerful and interesting villain after presenting him as a pop star in Karz. In Kaanchi, he plays a business tycoon with guns, girls and guitars around him. It was fun, said Ghai. Rishi even played the trademark Karz tune on the guitar for Kaanchi,. It was overwhelming when Rishi played guitar with the Karz tune that he loves. We shot for seven days and now we are heading for
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Madhuri is in action at the moment

film. The movie is partly inspired by social activist Sampat Pal and the work she and her Gulabi Gang do for womens welfare. Had great fun shooting action sequence for Gulaab Gang yesterday. Tiring, but completely challenging and exciting, Madhuri posted on Twitter. She even said it is currently the most exciting activity for herself.w What is the most interesting thing in your life that you are doing or planning to do? For me, right now its this action scene, she added. The actress will also later be seen in Dedh Ishqiya, a sequel to 2010s critically acclaimed movie Ishqiya.
ctress Madhuri Dixit, who will soon be seen playing the lead role in Gulaab Gang, has shot an action sequence for the upcoming
he Mika Singh concert was nonstop entertainment for four hours. The prolific Punjabi singer performed to a packed audience and was accompanied by a few other artistes. The crowd pleaser that he is, Mika gave Aucklanders the time of their lives with his peppy numbers and dynamic stage presence. The concert was organised by Aariya Entertainment and CFI Events.
Ranis maiden cop role

ctress Rani Mukerji is gearing up for a bold and powerful role in Yash Raj Films next project titled Mardaani. It will be directed by the acclaimed Pradeep Sarkar. Known for producing romantic movies like Dil To Pagal Hai Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hum Tum and Veer-Zaara, YRF is now said to take up one of its boldest subjects in Mardaani. Starring Rani Mukerji in the lead, playing the role of a cop for the first time, the raw and gritty film will be YRFs boldest subject ever to be made and a distinct departure from Pradeep Sarkars style of filmmaking, Rafiq Gangjee, vice president (Marketing and Communications), YRF, said in a statement. The movie is expected to go on the floors later this year. It is slated to release worldwide in 2014.
John Abraham: Creative Entrepreneur of the Year

ctor-producer John Abraham, whose debut production Vicky Donor won accolades at the National Film Awards, received the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year title at the seventh edition of NDTV Profits Business Leadership Awards. He also mentioned how certain changes in technology can affect the countrys showbiz at large. As long as we dont have free content we are going to be pretty much where we are. I recently went to Los Angeles and wanted to see what they offer in terms of technologies. They are light years ahead of us, John said here. Comparing the Hollywood and Bollywood worlds, he said: Its also that our budgets are way lower for our films. We sell far more tickets but we sell at a much lower price which is why we dont generate that kind of income. $20 billion is probably what Hollywood generates versus our 4.5 billion. The awards ceremony also saw the presence of corporate honchos like Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anand Mahindra, N. Chandrasekaran and Mallika Srinivasan.
Curtain raiser to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
ilmmaker Karan Johars Dharma Productions has released the first song Badtameez Dil fromRanbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The music of the film has been composed by Pritam and the lyrics are given by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin in supporting roles.Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is slated to release on May 31.
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Auckland Writers and Readers Festival
One hundred and fifty guests from New Zealand and around the world will appear in more than 100 events in the largest programme of writers and sessions yet presented at New Zealands premiere festival of literature and ideas, the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival. The festival is headed up by superstars Kate Atkinson, William Dalrymple, Sir Max Hastings, Anita Desai, Ben Goldacre, Patrick Ness, Jackie Kay, Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Fleur Adcock. It will kick off with two days of schools programming, a political debate on the rule of the West and the traditional storytelling gala opening, and will spread its tentacles across five days, ending with the celebration of Pacific writing legend Albert Wendt complete with live music and readings. Fiction, poetry, politics, food and wine, sport, conflict, science, music, travel, history, gardening, architecture and health will all feature in the wide-ranging programme. When: May 15 to 19 Where: Aotea Centre, The Edge
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12.30pm. The 10-minute talks are on selected works in the exhibition. When: On till June 16. Where: Level 1 exhibition spaces, Auckland Art Gallery, Corner Kitchener and Wellesley streets, central Auckland Website: www.aucklandartgallery. com
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The search for NZs funniest new face. $2000 in prize money, the glory and offers of professional work as a stand-up comedian are up for grabs. From Mon 4 March until Mon 22 April we will be holding 7 official heats, every Monday featuring up to 10 comedians each performing 5-6 mins of their own original stand-up comedy hosted by one of our local pro comedians. Its the bungee jump of stand-up comedy - nail biting, edge of the seat entertainment as our contestants face human kinds greatest fear public speaking with the added expectation of being funny. Followed by 2 semi-finals on Mon 29 April & Sun 5 May at The Classic and a Grand Final on Sun 12 May at Q Theatre on Queen St. All part of the 2013 NZ International Comedy Festival. To enter the Raw Comedy Quest just call Scott on 09-3734321 or email scott@comedy.co.nz. When: April 8, 15, 22, 8pm to 10.30pm Where: The Classic Comedy & Bar, 321 Queen St, Auckland Admission: Adult: $5. Students: 2 for the price of 1: $5. To buy tickets, call on 09-3734321
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Tiffany Singh, a New Zealander of Maori, Indian and Pacific Island descent, will discuss her career as an artist and her recent works, which include May the Rainbow Always Touch Your Shoulder, currently installed in the Gallerys Creative Learning Centre. When: April 8, 6pm to 7pm Where: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets. Admission: Friends of the Gallery: gold coin donation. Non-members: $5. Door sales only.
Drawn from Senior Curator Mary Kislers acclaimed 2010 book, Angels and Aristocrats brings together artworks from the collections of five New Zealand galleries: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tmaki, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Whanganuis Sarjeant Gallery. In a fresh informal manner, Kisler reveals the changing meanings of artworks from the 13th to 19th centuries, bringing their stories alive for todays audience. Also included will be a recent Auckland Art Gallery acquisition never before exhibited in New Zealand: the 17th century portrait of Margaret Hughes, the first professional stage-actress in England In addition, enlightening Artbites are scheduled daily at
The makers of Mara Varno Varghodo are back with a new farcical and situational Gujju comedy, Amtho Atvayo, where you will find a girl sandwiched between her love and her fathers choice for a life partner. Her father feels that she should settle down with a respectable boy he has chosen while her step mother makes sure that she cannot marry the boy she loves. A cunning plan, a multi talented boy, a mad son, a doctor and a crazy lawyer add to the confusion. A not to be missed comedy brought to you by MigHT-i theatre. Directed by Sachin Purohit, the play stars Rupal Solanki,Shweta Divekar, Kesha Surti, Ritesh Vaghela, Nevil Bulsari,Hardik Chauhan, Kkuntal Trivedi, Prashant Belwalkar and Rahul Redey. Admission: $25 and $20 per person Book your tickets @ Yogijis foodmart 09 624 5757 For more information, call Jayesh 021 150 4149, Chirag 027 678 4966 Kkuntal 027 222 3278 or Prashant 027 440 4440.
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Forced gags and all that
ARWA JANJALI
Film: Chashme Buddoor Director: David Dhawan Starring: Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma, Taapsee Pannu, Rishi Kapoor, Lilette Dubey Rating: *1/2 Sid. Dhawan adds a parallel love track of Joseph (Rishi Kapoor) and Josephine (Lilette Dubey), who further bring down the famous chamko scene from the original to bits. This Chashme Buddoor is a big let down to a film which had nothing but dollops of simplicity going for it. The remake, on the contrary, is annoyingly loud and pompous. We even see a parody of Dhawans own film songs in a bid to portray the movie-manic characters. Theres a weird recycled dhishkiyaon version of the Govinda-Raveena Tandon song Ankhiyon se goli maare too from the film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Among the actors, Rishi Kapoor disappoints the most, simply for being in a film like this. The rest just ham their way through, including Anupam Kher. For arts sake, Dhawan should really take a break from movies. Fans of Paranjpyes Chashme Buddoor, please steer clear of this poor imitation. Watch the original one again instead.
hen David Dhawan spoke about retaining the soul of the original Chashme Buddoor in his version, I hoped for a miraculous glimpse of the sweetness and innocence of Sai Paranjpyes 1981 classic in his remake, at least in courtesy form. But forget retaining, Dhawan goes all out to kill that very soul. And going by his last film (Rascals), this should have been a more realistic expectation. Dhawan is known for some fairly entertaining movies, with Govinda as his muse. And his comedy though titillating has never been downright boorish, until he made Rascals. Chashme Buddoor is well but a toned down version of the Sanjay Dutt-Ajay Devgn disaster, if there can be any worse example of slaughter of a good old classic. A simple and rib-tickling tale of romance and friendship is turned into an extravaganza of crudeness with this remake. Except for the far and few unintentional laughs, the humour never rises above this conversation: Joseph (Rishi Kapoor): Main tujhe maar maar ke nanga kar doonga.
Jai (Sidharth): Maarna hain toh maaro lekin aap romantic kyun ho rahe ho? Got it? Never mind. For the ones who havent seen the older version, the story goes like this: Siddharth (Ali Zafar), Jai (Sidharth) and Omi (Divyendu Sharma) are flatmates
and best buddies. The flirtatious Jai and Omi are forever chasing girls and fall for their neighbour Seema (Taapsee Pannu). Each of them tries to win over Seema with their tactics but in vain. On the other hand, Seema, who is a run-away bride hiding in her
uncles (Anupam Kher, in a double role playing both Seemas father and uncle) house, falls in love with the studious Sid and vice versa. While her father (Kher) is paranoid about her marrying a civilian as opposed to a military man, her uncle tries his best to hook her up with the civilian
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Ingredients
1/2kg- fish fillet ( tarakihi or snapper) 1 cup- coconut milk 1tbsp- ginger paste 1tsp- garlic paste 3- green chillies 1tsp- turmeric powder 11/2tsp- red chilli powder 3- onions crushed into paste 1 lemon size tamarind Salt according to taste 2tbsp- oil for cooking For seasoning : 2tbsp- coconut oil ( canola can be used for substitute ) 1- onion into shallot 6-8 - curry leaves
Method
Clean and cut the fish into 5 cm pieces. Add water to tamarind, make it into a paste and keep it aside. Make a paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, red chilli powder and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add the onion paste. When its light brown in colour add ginger, garlic paste, stir for 1-2 minutes. Add turmeric powder, salt, tamarind paste, stir, add coconut milk. After one boil add fish with half cup of water to make a gravy. Cover and cook until fish is tender. In
a small pan heat oil add mustard seeds when they start to splutter add curry leaves, shallots stir till onions becomes brown in colour and pour this over the fish curry. Serve hot fish curry with rice.
Tip: Fish gets cooked very quickly. Do not over cook fish as it will become rubbery.
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