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Baby Neve in United Nations and

the dawn of new-age politics
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH One of the earliest noting that repeatedly

T
he presence of Baby Neve - New
Zealand’s first child - in the United
Nations is the harbinger of new-
age politics.
At first, there was a temptation to call baby-
Neve’s presence in UN as hitting upon political
and diplomatic gold for New Zealand.
However, on a deeper appreciation of
the event, that temptation had given way to
calling it as a harbinger of a new-age politics.
Obviously, New Zealand being the torchbearer
of a new-age politics, it’s international appeal
would automatically be getting a boost.
And the new age politics that we are talking
about is not necessarily same as, though not
radically different, from the New Age Politics
that Mark Satin – the American political theorist
and author – had proposed in the mid-1970s.
While the activists of the New Age Politics
have been motivated by new age concepts like
holism, interconnectedness, monism, feminism,
and environmentalism, their political ideas are
at best beyond everything traditional.
And there is nothing more traditional than
the big-white-old men, holding the positions of
power in politics and government close to their
chests, and boasting in Trumpisque style.
To that end, women holding senior positions
in governance were always seen as a welcome
departure from the - traditional.
However, there has nothing been as exciting
as the sighting of baby Neve sitting on the lap
of her father while mum was articulating New
Zealand’s vision on the key global issues.
Notably, the scenes of New Zealand Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern along with her baby
have widely attracted world media attention –
a political and diplomatic gold for the country,
boosting its international appeal.
The sighting of baby Neve in UN has
been received as previously unseen sign of
progressiveness and new-age politics where
women can lead the country amidst changing
nappies and breastfeeding – a task that has long
been considered limiting women’s potential
to do mundane jobs – leave aside the task of
leading the country on global stage.
Refreshingly this event has gripped the
world’s media which has splashed headlines
like “UNderage” and declaring the baby
“premieres among world leaders”.
found mentioned across global media was by
a former American diplomat Samantha Power
who tweeted, “I cannot stress how much the
@UN - and the governments that comprise it
- need this.”
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told media,
“Prime Minister Ardern is showing that no-
one is better qualified to represent her country
than a working mother. Just five per cent of the
world’s leaders are women, so we need to make
them as welcome here as possible.”
However, probably the most telling comment
came from our own neighbourhood – as if
only the South Pacific region is the new global
window for fresh ideas and progressiveness –
Prime Minister of Fiji.
PM Frank Bainimarama tweeted, “Thank
you, New Zealand PM @jacindaardern, for
bringing your baby girl along to the @UN
General Assembly this week. Having little
New Zealand Prime Neve in the room is a humbling reminder
Minister Jacinda that the world’s leaders must act not for
ourselves, but for the future of our children and
Ardern along with our planet.”
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her baby have widely air of thinking is unleashing on the world from
attracted world media the seemingly one of the remote regions of the
world – South Pacific.
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Visarjan concludes Ganesh Utsav

celebrations for Radha Krishna Temple
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

S
hri Radha Krishna Temple
in Eden Terrace adjoined to
the Mahatma Gandhi Centre
hosted several prayer sessions
between Thursday, September 13 and
Monday, September 24 celebrating
Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
The temple that has seen a
spike in the number of devotees
turning up for organised special
prayers, Ganesh Chaitra Katha,
Bhajans, Yagna etc. on selected
days to make the Ganesh Chaturthi
festival a massive celebration for
the community.
Ganesh Chaitra Katha on for three construction of the new temple
The festival observance started on
evenings between 14-16 September, started in October 2000. The final
Thursday, September 13, with the
Ganesh Bhajan on Saturday 22, stages of the temple were completed
Ganesh Idol sthapana at the temple
Yagna on Sunday, 23 September in June 2001, and the new temple
which is one of the most joyous and
and concluding the festival with the was inaugurated between 7-9 June
integral parts of the festival. Men,
Ganesh Murti Visarjan at Westhaven in 2001.
women and children dressed in their
Marina on Monday, September 24. The next big event happening at the
best ethnic outfits came to the temple
The temple observing Ganesh temple and Mahatma Gandhi Centre
carrying the Ganesh idol into the
Utsav received at least 400 to 500 is the ten-day Navratri celebrations
temple and starting the prayers.
devotees each day, and around 250 that starts from Wednesday, October
Once the idol was placed inside
devotees came along with the priest 10 to Friday, October 19. The ten-
the temple, devotees came with
to the visarjan ceremony. day celebration witnesses devotees
fruits, sweets, flowers, and other puja
Shri Radha Krishna Temple was from every community enjoying
samagri, keeping some at the feet of
planned to be built as the number the Navratri garba and dandiya
theidol and established themselves
of devotees to the temple increased festivities.
with their families at a particular spot
from 1991. With the support from There are special pujas also
in the temple following the priest
Auckland Indian Association Inc. planned for the upcoming Diwali
with the rituals and prayers.
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The Indian Weekender joins hands with
Wellington Diwali Festival as official media partner
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
F
ive years after first
joining hands with the
biggest Diwali festival
of New Zealand in Auckland
as an exclusive community
print media partner, The Indian
Weekender is joining hands
with the second biggest Diwali
Festival in Wellington.
This year Wellington Diwali
Festival is scheduled on Sunday,
October 28, from 1.30 pm to
9.30 pm at the TSB and Shed 6
Venues in Wellington.
The festival is brought to the
community by Wellington City Council and
produced by Communities Action Trust NZ
(CATNZ).
Wellington Diwali Festival, like the
Auckland Diwali Festival, was launched by
the Asia New Zealand Foundation in 2002 as
part of its mission to increase New Zealanders’
understanding of Asia.
The festival of Diwali is an ancient Hindu
festival celebrating the triumph of light over
darkness and the renewal of life, which is now
also celebrated by other faiths in India and in
overseas Indian communities – including here
in New Zealand.
The families celebrate by lighting clay lamps,
fireworks, sharing of sweets, and worshipping
Lakshmi, the goddess of love, wealth and
prosperity.
The Indian Weekender is proud to join hands
with the iconic Wellington Diwali Festival in
showcasing and celebrating Indian culture
and traditions with the wider Wellington
community.
About Wellington
Wellington is New Zealand’s centre of
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cultural capital and the third most populous
urban area in New Zealand with a sizeable
population of the Indian community.
The Wellington region is home to many
diverse cultures, with Statistics New Zealand
estimating around 25 per cent of the people in
Wellington are born overseas.
Recently Deutsche Bank had named
Wellington city with the best quality of life in
2018, beating 50 global cities to the top spot.
The Indian Weekender to take
‘Mr and Ms Diwali’ to Wellington
For the uninitiated, since 2016 The Indian
Weekender has been organising a cultural
pageant show – ‘Mr & Ms Diwali’ – in the
Auckland Diwali Festival, whereby enticing
fresh talents from the community on the biggest
cultural platform of the country.
The pageant-show is fast
becoming popular and eagerly-
awaited among the regular festival-
goers, and aspiring talents for it
gives a unique opportunity to many
untested-talents in the community
to make a mark for themselves.
The advertisers have identified
the potential of the show and
generously supported so far with
exciting prizes, which included a
return flight ticket to Singapore up
until last year.
More than the actual show on the
day of the festival, Mr & Ms Diwali
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involved in the lead up to the festival which
involves auditioning, practices, talent round
and questioning in front of a live audience.
This year The Indian Weekender is taking
that cultural pageant show – Mr & Ms Diwali –
to Wellington Diwali Festival.
The intention is to give Wellingtonians a
chance to enjoy a show that promises to be
something different and new in this year’s
Wellington Diwali Festival.
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Indian-descent mountain
climber dies in Mt Ruapehu
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH Ski Areas, the company looking graduate systems engineer and later

T
he unfortunate incident of
the death of a man in the
Crater Lake at Mt Ruapehu,
on Saturday, September 22, brought
grief in the community as the news
broke out that the man was of
Indian-descent.
A press release from NZ
Police  confirmed that he was
32-year-old Magesh Jagadeesan of
Lower Hutt.”
Mr Jagadeesan was originally
from Chennai who first arrived
in New Zealand in 2009 and had
received New Zealand citizenship
only last year.  experiences, it is highly unlikely to
Earlier police had reported on
Saturday,  “a man has died after
falling into Crater Lake at Mount
Ruapehu. Emergency services were
flown to the scene via helicopter at
around 1.50 p.m.
“The man was recovered from the
lake by members of the group he
was with before emergency services
arrived,” according to a press release
of New Zealand police.
An ardent mountaineer
According to Mr  Jagadeesan’s
social media profile, he was an ardent
mountaineer who had successfully
trekked on many Kiwi peaks on
many previous occasions including
Arthur’s Pass National Park.  down the slope and some gear flew
Given his previous trekking
assume that he was a naïve hiker and
not prepared for the conditions as
many thought.
This was also confirmed by the
group of hikers who accompanied
Mr  Jagadeesan and watched him
fall to his death in Mt Ruapehu’s
crater lake.  It began as a gesture
of kindness but had tragic
consequences,” the group said in a
heartbreaking Facebook post.  was held on Wednesday, September
They said they had just finished
having a snack and were about
to pack up and find a place to
build the snow cave when the
accident occurred.
“One of our packs started sliding
out of it. Two group members ran
down to stop the gear – one of them
caught a small bag and managed
to stop. Mr  Jagadeesan grabbed
more gear but couldn’t stop himself
and slid off the edge. It began as a
gesture of kindness but had tragic
consequences.”
The group also said Jagadeesan
was probably the most experienced
member of the group.
Earlier  Stuff  reported from the
accounts of some hikers who
witnessed the body retrieval by the
group of people accompanying the
deceased that “it was lucky more
didn’t fall on the mountain’s icy
landscape.”
Rahui in place
Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa & Turoa
after the Ski park acknowledged the
incident on social media and placed
a rahui in the area.
“It is with sadness that the
iwi of Ruapehu: Uenuku, Ngati
Tuwharetoa and Ngati Rangi,
acknowledge the fatal accident
where a hiker fell into Te Wai a-moe
on Saturday, September 22.
“As a result of this accident, a
rahui has been placed on the Te Wai
a-moe area and was lifted at sunrise
on Wednesday, September 26,”
the Facebook post of Mt Ruapehu
page read.
A rahui (physical and spiritual
protection mechanism) is a tool to
manage human activity around a site
where there has been a loss of life. It
sets a temporary prohibition around
the rahui area and limits access for
that period.
A dream-life cut too short
Mr Jagadeesan’s untimely death
had cut short a dream-life, which
started with his arrival in New
Zealand in 2009 to pursue Masters
in University of Waikato.
After graduating he worked for a
couple of companies before joining
Datacom in 2011 where he continued
to work till his sad demise.
Mr Jagadeesan had, for the past
seven years worked at Datacom as a
on, an information security officer.
Datacom Group CEO Greg
Davison said his passing was a blow
to the entire company.
“[He] was known as a dedicated,
and positive influence on everyone
around him ... this news comes as
a shock to our teams across the
company,” Mr Davison said.
Funeral arrangements in
Hamilton
The Indian Weekender  spoke to
Vai Ravindran, President Auckland
Tamil Association, who confirmed
that he was in touch with the
deceased’s brother and coordinating
for the funeral arrangements. 
“Mr Jagadeesan worked for
Wellington-based company
Datacom, who have kindly come
forward with some  financial
contribution to make necessary
funeral arrangements for the
deceased.
An open viewing of Mr Jagadeesan
26 at 5 p.m. at Seddon Park Funeral
Home on 49 Seddon Road, Frankton,
Hamilton  for the community and
friends and a small prayer ceremony
was also arranged for the deceased.
Arrangements were being made
to fly his body back to his family
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Celebrating International
Day of Non-Violence with Kanwaljit Singh
‘March for Global Peace’ Bakshi
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH would turn out in reasonably decent numbers

A
ucklanders will get a chance to celebrate
International Day of Non-Violence by
joining in ‘March for Global Peace’ on
Sunday, September 30 at Queen Street.
In 2007 the United Nations (UN) declared
October 2 as the International Day of Non-
Violence to mark the birth anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi – one of India’s most-famed
and enduring gifts to the rest of the world – in
recent times.
This year marks the 150th birth anniversary
of Gandhi and to commemorate this occasion
a series of marches for global peace has been
planned at different prominent global cities, to
spread the values of peace and non-violence.
Auckland will have the opportunity to shine
on the global map by leading the world in
holding the global march for peace.
The march will start at 80 Queen St (around
BNZ Bank) at 9:45 am, ending at Aotea Square
at about 10.45 a.m. where Auckland Mayor Phil
Goff will receive the march.
Speaking to The Indian Weekender, High
Commissioner of India, Sanjiv Kohli said,
“We believe that in a troubled world, Gandhi
Ji’s message of non-violence, tolerance and
equality has a huge resonance.
“This march is to convey that message.
“This year marks the commencement of
worldwide celebrations of Gandhi(Ji)’s life and
message.”
Meanwhile, Bhav Dhillon, Hon. Consul of
India, who is representing the High Commission
to support the cause of global peace and non-
violence.
Speaking to The Indian Weekender, Mr
National List MP based
Dhillon said, “India’s father of the nation
Mahatma Gandhi had successfully shown the
in Manukau East
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children participating from the Gandhi Gruh
Gujarati School and Bharatiya Mandir, wearing
a traditional white dress and waving mini
Indian flags.
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orderly and safe movement of the march.
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New champions
emerge at
School holidays: Drivers urged
Canterbury’s to remain safe on roads
Telugu Badminton
¡¡ IWK BUREAU

P STAY SAFE
olice and the NZ Transport

tournament Agency are asking everybody

travelling these school holidays to
plan ahead, take regular breaks, and stay
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD safe on our roads.
During five days over the school
holidays last year, 6-10 October 2017, 15
lives were lost on New Zealand roads.
The total deaths for the whole month
were 32.
“If the same thing happens this year,
we are going to have 32 people die in
October. Who is it going to be, you, a
member of your family, a friend, or one
of your colleagues?” Sandra Venables,
Assistant Commissioner for Road
Policing said.
also agrees with this call for an alert and ¡¡ Driving impaired (which includes
Driving responsibly

T
he Telugu Badminton Club of Canterbury in collaboration
with the Telugu Association of South Island New
Zealand (TasiNZ) hosted their second badminton
tournament that saw new talents emerge as victorious.
The tournament was held in the first week of September. The
game was played in a Swiss System tournament format with
players playing in two divisions.
The overall champions declared at the tournament were Girish
Neelapu and Sundeep C Daguubati and overall runners up were
Sairam Chattu and Anil Kesuboyina.
For Division A, the winners were Pradeep Kamatham and
Prasad Pagadala and Diwakar Kandula and Gopi Krishna Sajja
as runners up in this division.
In Division B, two players were declared winners-
Dhamibushan Reddy and Midhilesh Rao and the runners up
were Ajay Kumar Chagarlamundi and Rajeshwar Pedisetti.
The police is asking everyone to drive
responsibly which normally entails
¡¡ Watching your speed
¡¡ Maintaining distances
¡¡ Making sure you’re driving fresh and
alert
¡¡ Don’t get distracted by the kids in the
back or by your phone
¡¡ Make sure everyone is wearing their
seatbelt.
“I talk about this often and yet people
are still willing to gamble with lives –
either their own, their passengers’, or
someone else who is sharing the road
with them,” Ms Venables said.
NZ Transport Agency acting Director
Safety and Environment Lisa Rossiter
responsible behaviour of drivers on roads.
“Everyone thinks it won’t happen to
them but our data says it will happen to
someone.
“If you’re going away with your family
these school holidays, ensure you are well
rested before you set off, and ensure your
focus is driving safely on the roads,” Ms
Rossiter said.
Behaviours responsible
for road-mishaps
Authorities believe that there are four
main behaviours that contribute to road
accidents and deaths and serious injuries
on the roads.
¡¡ Driving too fast for the conditions
fatigue)
¡¡ Driving distracted
¡¡ People not wearing their seatbelt
Assistant Commissioner Venables
says, “For Police’s part in road safety, at
the end of June our Police Commissioner
set an operational road safety target for
Police of a 5 per cent reduction in road
deaths each and every year.”
The baseline for this is 2017, when 378
people were tragically killed on our roads.
“Achieving the target would mean
saving 19 lives every year.
“To save your life and your family’s
lives, you need to drive responsibly every
time you get in your vehicle and always
be aware of other road users,” Assistant
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it doesn’t understand the pressure
ordinary hard-working New Zealanders
are under and it continues to forge ahead with
policies which are drive up the cost of living.
 Kiwi families are being forced to dig further
into their pockets as the Government makes
ill-thought through decisions against expert
advice.
The Government’s own officials confirmed
this week that gas and electricity prices will
rise because of the Government’s harmful ban
on new offshore oil and gas exploration.
  Officials warned the Government that this
decision will cost New Zealanders billions of
dollars. And that’s before you take into account
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Taranaki communities in particular.
  Petrol prices have once again hit record
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but the Government is pushing ahead with its
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 It is irresponsible to increase fuel taxes when
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is just the latest act in a pattern of poor decision
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Canterbury and Dunedin Tamil Society

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T
he Canterbury and Dunedin Tamil Societies gathered its
community members from the two regions for a day of
fun and mingled on Saturday, September 22 at Ashbury
Park in Timaru in South Island.
The idea was generated two months ago when the two
community organisations started discussing a possibility of
getting together with their community members and share a day
doing fun activities, sports, food and music together at a location
suitable for both the organisations.
Members of both organisations came in buses and cars to the
Ashbury Park at around 10:30 a.m. and stayed there till 4:30 p.m.
The two community organisations also hosted a friendly 20-
20 cricket match at the Ashbury Park grounds with children and
members cheering for the teams as spectators. Dunedin Tamil
Society won the toss and decided to bat with the score of 116 runs
at the end of 20 overs. The Canterbury Tamil Society scored 119
runs at the end of the game and won the match. South Canterbury
Cricket Association Board supported the cricket tournament.
Members of the two organisations who are Tamil speaking and
have their descent from Singapore, India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia
brought speciality foods to share with each other. After the match
children, women and other members hosted different activities
such as antakshari, dumb charades, games, music, dance etc. to
engage and enjoy the day.
“I am glad that this picnic and get-together between the two
organisations separated by a region was a big success. We were
more than 100 people together, and everyone participated in
some game activity, dance, music and sports held at the venue,”
Secretary of Canterbury Tamil Society, Suren Sivalingam told
The Indian Weekender.
“We look forward to making this get-together an annual event
and also our rolling trophy cricket tournament- ‘United Trophy’
an integral part of the annual event,” Mr Sivalingam added.
 12 NEW ZEALAND
Extra police to
combat organised crime
¡¡ IWK BUREAU
T
he deployment of 500 extra Police
to target organised crime will
make significant inroads to efforts
to reduce victimisation and improve the
wellbeing of our communities, says Police
Minister Stuart Nash.
“The Commissioner of Police has today
revealed details of how the additional
frontline officers will be allocated as part
of the unprecedented effort to prevent and
combat serious and organised crime,” Mr
Nash says.
“Areas of focus include disrupting trans-
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gangs, cyber-crime, money laundering
and child exploitation. The purpose is to
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serious violence and other offending.”
“The 500 extra specialist police are
part of the Coalition Agreement with
New Zealand First to strive for 1800 extra
officers. Gangs and disruption of organised
crime was also identified as a priority area
in the Coalition Agreement. Extra officers
at both district and national level will truly
make a difference in our communities.
“Organised criminals and gangs are
supplying methamphetamine to our
communities with no regard for the
significant harm it causes, and these extra
police will be going after them.
“Police will be targeting our most
serious offenders and criminal leaders to
take them off the street. We need to cut the
Friday, September 28, 2018
head off the snake. But police will also be
looking to help others on the periphery of
gang life and other vulnerable people to get
the help they need to fight addiction, break
the cycle, and improve their lives.”
A further 200 district-based officers
will support the focus on preventing
organised crime. The new investment also
provides for the specialist skills and the
tools required for effective 21st-century
policing, including the latest technology to
combat organised crime.
“The Government’s long-term plan
makes it a priority to improve the
wellbeing of families and communities.
We are focussing on preventing crime and
reducing reoffending in order to keep our
communities safe”, Mr Nash says.
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Ahmadiyya
Muslim
Community
invites
speakers to
discuss Peace
and Diversity
¡¡ IWK BUREAU
T
he relationship between Peace and Diversity was
the topic chosen for this year’s Peace Symposium
organised by The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
New Zealand held on Saturday, September 22 at the
Fickling Community Centre, Three Kings in Auckland.
The Peace Symposium is an annual event by the
Ahmadiyya community hosted both in New Zealand and
internationally as a means to bring people together to
discuss issues relevant to the society, and to provide a forum
for an interfaith dialogue.
Michael Wood MP for Mt Roskill, and Parliamentary Under-
secretary to the Minister of Ethnic Affairs, was the chief
guest of the well-attended event. Other guest speakers
included Professor Edwina Pio, Director Diversity at Auckland
University of Technology (AUT), Dr Rob Kilpatrick, Director
of Traid mission and MD of Smallternative Trust, and Imam
Shafique-ur-Rehman, missionary in-charge of the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community New Zealand.
Chief guest Michael Wood initiated the discussion
highlighting the positive role of an increasingly diverse New
Zealand population, and what the perceived threats to peace
may be present in the society. Quoting the example of the
recent visit to New Zealand of the far right speakers from
Canada, he lauded the united front presented by the New
Zealand people from across the spectrum against radical
views meant to generate hate and distrust in the society.
Prof Pio’s presentation centered on the women’s role as
peacemakers, while Dr Kilpatrick drew upon his experiences
from around the world on how important it is to work
actively towards achieving peace, and why violence can
never achieve lasting peace.
Imam Shafique ur Rehman presented the Islamic viewpoint
highlighting the early Islamic period as an example of how
governance can be kept separate from religion, yet allowing
the followers of all faiths to coexist peacefully.
The event was attended by approximately 150 guests,
who had the opportunity to ask the panel questions about
topical issues around peace and diversity. Notable attendees
included Minister of Housing & Urban Development and
Transport Phil Twyford, National MPs Melissa Lee and Dr
Parmjeet Parmar, and Deborah Russell from Labour Party.
In addition, representatives of New Zealand Police Ethnic
Liaison & neighbourhood office, Honorary Bangladesh
Counsel Shafiqur Rahman, and leaders of Jewish, Christian,
and Hindu faiths also attended the symposium.
The event concluded with a combined prayer and
commitment to work towards establishing a peaceful society.
The New Zealand branch of Ahmadiyya community was
established in 1987 and is currently a registered charitable
organisation that endeavors to be an active and integrated
community within New Zealand society.
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and widely celebrated festivals
of the Indian community after
Diwali, and this year the Kiwi Indian
communities of Christchurch and
Auckland had the opportunity to enjoy
the show hosted and performed by the
‘King of Dandiya’ Devang Patel.
Hosted in Christchurch on Saturday,
September 15 and Auckland on Friday,
September 21 at Mahatma Gandhi
Centre, Eden Terrace, the event was
a massive success with more than 700
people turning up at both locations for
the show.
Devang Patel is a name many may
recall from his hysterical lyric songs
such as Meri Marzi and Stop That
pictured by Bollywood star Govinda
in the film Gambler in the early 1990s.
These songs earlier produced in Gujarati
later sung in Hindi gave Mr Patel a
global recognition amongst the Indian
music lovers. Devang Patel later came to
be known as an ardent stage performer
especially making Garba, and Dandiya
songs which became relevant and
famous amongst every age group of
audience.
Devang Patel for long has been
performing in different countries where
his popularity rose with new Navratri
songs and dance performances.
This year, the Navratri event bringing
Devang Patel was organised by Anaya
Group who also brought performers J
Chawda and Suchita Vyas as his partners
on the stage.
The event at MG Centre last Friday
started at 7 p.m. as people dressed in
their best Garba and festive outfits
thronged the event centre and started the
Puja and Garba dance before Devang
Patel came to the stage. Also present at
the event were National MPs Kanwaljit
Bakshi, Dr Parmjeet Parmar and Labour
MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan along with
other community leaders and prominent
community faces.
Devang Patel later appeared on
the stage, and the crowd went into a
frenzy and started the two and half
hour continuous Garba and Dandiya
performance at the venue. People
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chains with their Dandiya sticks till late and we have a six-country tour including
in the evening. China for this years’ Navratri festival,”
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BAINIMARAMA TELLS UN, NO MORE DIVISION IN FIJI

P
rime Minister Voreqe
Bainimarama called the life
and legacy of South African
Leader the late Nelson Mandela an
inspiration to Fijians and all people
who wish to live in a world of peace,
tolerance and understanding.
“Through his life and legacy,
[Mandela] is an inspiration to all of us
who strive to respect and protect the
human rights of all people,” he said.
Mr Bainimarama made his remarks
at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit
at the United Nations in New York.
The  meeting celebrated the 100th
anniversary of the South African
leader’s birth.
He said: “That legacy should
mean a great deal to every person on
earth. But it holds special meaning
for the nation and people that I
lead. Like South Africa, Fiji and the
Fijian people suffered for decades
under a political culture that fostered
ethnic division, promoted hatred
and fostered disunity between our
communities.” He said Fiji would
From left: Fiji’s Ambassador to the United States of America Solo Mara, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Prime Minister
of Norway Erna Solberg meeting on the margins of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York
never return to those difficult and
painful days.
“It is only in recent years that
we’ve begun to shed that legacy and
unshackle ourselves from that sad
history,” he said.
“We’ve done that through a strict
and unrelenting adherence to the
same principles that Madiba so nobly
sacrificed to defend in his life: a
commitment to equal opportunity,
common and equal citizenry,
mutual understanding and inclusive,
wide-reaching prosperity. These
fundamental principles lie at the
heart of our constitution.”
The President of South Africa,
My Cyril Ramaphosa and the
Prime Minister of Ireland Mr Leo
Vadakar spoke at the Mandela
in order to solve long-standing
problems. He cited Mandela’s
sacrifices throughout his life for the
principles of equality and tolerance,
including 27 years of imprisonment,
and the sacrifices Fijians have been
making for peace and to combat
climate change.
“It is a truth we in Fiji recognise as
well,” he said.
“That is why thousands of brave
Fijians have served on the frontlines
of conflict areas around the world as
UN Peacekeepers over the past 40
years. We’re deeply proud of that
legacy.
“We’re proud to
"Through
summit and several world make such a large
his life and
leaders addressed with commitment to global
legacy, [Mandela]
summit. Heads of state and peace for a nation
is an inspiration to
government from around of our size and
all of us who strive to
the world attended and population. “And
respect and protect the
spoke at the summit, the we are equally proud
human rights of all
goal of which is to promote to lead the world in
people."
world peace. Mr Bainimarama confronting some of
said that Mandela knew that we the great challenges facing
sometimes had to make sacrifices humanity.”

Religious festival unites, strengthens family

I
t was a joyous moment for Hindu devotees throughout the
country on Sunday. Particularly, for one person who had
travelled from Nadi to Lautoka for the past 10 days just to
be a part of the Ganesh Utsav. Pratima Singh, 59, of Sabeto Nadi
said that travelling was never a concern for her because of the
love she had for the festival was unconditional.
“Our entire family is here I cannot express how much joy I
feel,” Ms Singh said.
“Religion is an important source of strength and inspiration in
my life and being provided with the opportunity to worship Lord
Ganesh is indeed a blessing for me.
“It is so nice to see everyone smiling,” she added. The event
has allowed her family relationship to be strengthened.
“All my family members including my grandchildren are here
and this way we are able to reconnect with each other,” she said.
Meanwhile, Hindus around the country marked the end
of Ganesh Utsav, the Hindu festival of the birth of Ganesh, the
son of Shiva and Parvati.
Devotees of Lord Ganesh lined up for prayers and offerings at
the Ganga Maata Mandir in Wairabetia Lautoka Last week.
The Ganesha idols and accompanying statues were installed in
temporary shelters, known as mandaps or pandals.
The festival featured cultural activities such as singing, theatre
and orchestral performances.
At the end of the worship week the idol of Ganesh was
accompanied by all the devotees and submerged in the ocean.
Shree Ganesh, as Lord Ganesh is fondly referred to and is
known as the divine leader of the people, is the deity of unity and
auspiciousness. Devotees know him as the source of all strength
and success and is considered by Hindus as the symbol of good
fortune, the remover of all obstacles from their lives and is one of
the best-known and most widely worshipped deities in the Hindu
pantheon.
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"You must be the change you
want to see in the world."
– M.K. Gandhi
Editorial
Infrastructure and Auckland Weather forecast for the week
September 28 – October 4, 2018
economic growth: Of Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu
multiplier and network
effects An A.M Partly Clouds Cloudy Partly Partial Sun

T
shower sunny and sunny sunshine and
he need for infrastructure creation in India is now being widely debated and analysed. partly sunny sun some
It would be prudent to try and better understand how infrastructure creation contributes clouds
to the economic well-being of a nation. Some of the fundamental questions that come
to mind are: How much does infrastructure creation matter for an economy? What “multiplier 15° 16° 17° 17° 14° 17° 17°
effect” does infrastructure have? 10° 9° 11° 10° 10° 11° 11°
Given the massive scale of infrastructure projects and, consequently, the public and private
investment in such projects, it is worthwhile reiterating the economic, financial and social This week in New Zealand’s history
benefits of infrastructure creation. A better idea about the benefits that accrue from assets helps
in making optimal decisions. 29 September 1862
The link between infrastructure and economic growth has long been recognised. In a recent New Zealand's first professional opera performance
paper, titled “Growth and Infrastructure Investment in India: Achievements, Challenges and
Opportunities”, Aswini Kumar Mishra, Kunapareddy Narendra, and Bibhu Prasad Kar have yet
again established that a solid link between infrastructure and economic growth exists.
T he first professional opera performance in New Zealand was put on by members of
theEnglish Opera Troupe and the Royal Princess Theatre Company.

They find that not only do infrastructure investments have a “huge impact on national and local
development, but also exhibits a very high rate of return, even compared to other investments,
perhaps due to its spill-over or externality effects”.
Two key takeaways from the paper are the “statistically significant” positive impact on growth
that infrastructure investments have and the positive correlation among the various infrastructure
sectors.
The second point implies that, for example, better transportation infrastructure helps
the economy not just by contributing to growth directly, but also through assisting storage
infrastructure in delivering better returns and eliminating wastage of goods. Warehousing
infrastructure can add more value in an environment where the transportation linkages to the
warehouses improve, and vice versa.
The ability to create great economic value from land at a significant distance from the centre
of consumption depends on not just creating warehouse or light manufacturing infrastructure
or growing crops on the land, but also on the ability to create facilities to transport goods so
produced in the area to the consumption point.
This ability to generate value through the “network effect” of infrastructure to create positive
linkages between various assets is a crucial component to maximise the economic, financial and
social value creation.
In the paper “IFC Economics Notes 1, The Impact of Infrastructure on Growth in Developing
Countries”, Antonio Estache and Gregoire Garsous have some additional interesting takeaways.
They maintain that the poorer a country, the more infrastructure matters to economic growth;
but not surprisingly, they also conclude that the weaker the institutions (legal and administrative
frameworks) in a country, the lower the growth payoff from infrastructure investments.
For an economy such as India, in which there is socio-economic movement as a significant
part of the population continues to rise out of poverty to form the new middle class, the study
points out the ability of investments to create infrastructure that the new middle-class entrants
can utilise to improve their lives.
Credible institutions, credible policies and an effective conflict-resolution mechanism matter
more than ever in this context. 
For the country to truly create the infrastructure that contributes to economic growth, strong
institutions will be essential. In essence, “hard” infrastructure such as airports, seaports, railroads,
telecom towers, power transmission networks and renewable energy can be created at a rapid
pace with the optimal economic dynamics only when the so-called “soft” infrastructure of a
robust regulatory regime is in place and fully functional.
While the direct impact of high-quality infrastructure is one that gets attention, the indirect
advantages and “network effects” of infrastructure assets do not get as much attention, perhaps
because they are harder to quantify.
That said, finding the “correct” pace of infrastructure creation while working under the various
constraints of regulations, financing and availability of skills is crucial.
While it is true that rapid infrastructure asset creation is needed, it is equally true that the
necessary financing facilities must match the pace of such asset creation.
It is essential that new assets are created with robust financing structures that can sustain over
long periods of time. "The recent issues in the infrastructure sector suggest that though avoiding
low-quality assets is important, but it is equally important to avoid good assets funded using poor
“capital structures”. Infrastructure assets do add significant economic value if countries can find
the right balance between infrastructure creation and ensuring sustainability of financing.
30 September 1878
Great Flood hits South Island
I
n the pre-dawn darkness, a house in Balclutha near the banks of the flooded Clutha River was
struck by a huge tree that had been uprooted and swept intact into the current. Clinging onto
the roof for dear life, Frederick Rehberg ‘coo-eed’ frantically for help.
1 October 1986
Goods and Services Tax Act imposed
A
dding 10 per cent to the cost of most goods and services, GST was a key part of the
economic reforms of the fourth Labour government – dubbed ‘Rogernomics’ after Minister
of Finance Roger Douglas.
1 October 1962
Government watchdog appointed
S
ir Guy Powles was New Zealand’s first Ombudsman. In a loose translation from Swedish, the
word means ‘grievance person’. The office was created to investigate complaints about the
actions of government departments and other national public sector organisations.
2 October 1986
Slice of Heaven' hits no. 1
W
ritten for the movie Footrot Flats: the dog’s tale, based on an iconic New Zealand cartoon
series, Dave Dobbyn’s hit single featured reggae band Herbs singing an unaccompanied
cappella. It topped the charts for eight weeks.
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THREE INDIAN WOMEN SELECTED AS

Things to know about Aadhaar,
India’s billion-strong biometric
database

FACEBOOK GLOBAL COMMUNITY LEADERS M ore than a billion Indians have

uploaded their biometric details

A
dhunika Prakash, who
founded non-profit
Breastfeeding Support
for Indian Moms in Pune, was on
Monday selected among five global
leaders for $1 million award each by
Facebook as part of its Community
Leadership Programme.
Apart from Prakash, Chetana
Misra who founded Mompreneurs
India and Tamanna Dhamija who
created Baby Destination were
awarded $50,000 in fellowship
each, as the social media giant
selected community leaders in
residence, fellows and youth
participants from over 6,000
applicants across the world,
Facebook said.
Selected for Facebook’s in
residence award, Breastfeeding
Support for Indian Moms is a peer-
to-peer support group primarily for
breastfeeding parents. The group
The three leaders selected by Facebook are among 115 people who have been
selected into the programme as community leaders in residence, fellows and
youth participant to work for community resilience or issues, civic engagement
health and wellness parenting education
has more than 80,000 people from New Delhi-based Baby
across the country. Destination helps mothers
She aims to work with hospitals exchange information and support
in India to help train and support
one another.
parents, particularly in rural areas. “While speaking with the
Mumbai-based Mompreneurs community leaders, we discovered
India is a community of like-minded that lack of training, support and
women, allowing them to network, funds are common obstacles to
share knowledge and contacts, and having the kind of positive impact
benefit from partnerships to start a on their communities that these
business and take it online. leaders envision,” said Facebook.
The three leaders are among 115
people who have been selected
into the programme as community
leaders in residence, fellows and
youth participant to work for
community resilience or issues,
civic engagement health and
wellness parenting education.
“At select points over the next
year, the participants will spend
time at Facebook’s headquarters in
Menlo Park (California), working
with the team to help develop their
community initiatives,” Facebook
noted.
Launched in February this
year, the programme is designed
to enable extraordinary leaders
advance their initiatives and build
stronger communities through the
social networking giant’s family of
apps and services.
to a national database in exchange
for a unique 12-digit ID that authorities say
will transform how citizens interact with
government and propel the world’s second-
most populous country into the digital age.
Here is the lowdown on “Aadhaar”, the
world’s largest biometric database.
What is Aadhaar?
Aadhaar, (“foundation” in Hindi), is a
12-digit unique identification number that
holds the personal details of an Indian
citizen, including their biometric data from
photos, fingerprints and iris scans.
Citizens use the ID for everything from
filing tax returns, to accessing pensions
or welfare as the government seeks to put
more of its services on an online platform.
An Aadhaar number is also recognised as
valid proof of identity and residence.
Each ID is issued by the Unique
Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
The details are stored in a single centralised
server centre. The first Aadhaar cards
were distributed in September 2010 and
a mammoth information campaign then

PM Modi conferred
prompted vast numbers of Indians to enrol
at thousands of registration centres.
More than 1.2 billion Indians, some 90
percent of the population, now hold an

UN’s highest
Aadhaar number. More than 21 billion
banking and other digital transactions now
take place annually under the scheme.

environmental
What’s the problem?
The scheme has been dogged by
controversy from its inception.
There were cases of Indians finding their
social security payments, or access to food

honour
and fuel rations, blocked despite possessing
an Aadhaar number. The government
has also faced flak over privacy and data
protection. In January, a journalist exposed
how the UIDAI database could be hacked

P
rime Minister Narendra Modi has
been awarded with the UN’s highest
environmental honour, bestowed upon
five other individuals and organisations, for his
leadership of the International Solar Alliance
and pledge to eliminate single use plastic in
India by 2022.
Six of the world’s most outstanding
environmental changemakers have been
recognised with the Champions of the Earth
Award. “This years’ laureates are recognised
for a combination of bold, innovative and
tireless efforts to tackle some of the most urgent
environmental issues of our times,” the UN
Environment Programme said.
French President Emmanuel Macron and
Modi have been jointly recognised in the
Policy Leadership category for their pioneering
work in championing the International Solar
Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of
cooperation on environmental action, including
Macron’s work on the Global Pact for the
Environment and Modi’s unprecedented pledge
to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by
2022. Cochin International Airport wins award
for Entrepreneurial Vision
Cochin International Airport has also environmentally conscious alternatives.
been honoured this year with the award for China’s Zhejiang’s Green Rural Revival
Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in the Programme is awarded for Inspiration and
use of sustainable energy. “Cochin is showing Action for the transformation of a once
the world that our ever-expanding network of heavily polluted area of rivers and streams
global movement doesn’t have to "The in East China’s Zhejiang province. This
harm the environment. As the Champions exceptionally successful eco-restoration
pace of society continues of the Earth Award programme shows the transformative
to increase, the world’s and Young Champions power of economic and environmental
first fully solar-powered of the Earth Prize development together.
airport is proof positive recognise those not afraid “In a world of uncertainty, this
that green business is good to chart unknown waters is certain: We will not solve the
business,” UNEP said. The extraordinary challenges our world
or be the voice of the
other winners of the 2018 voiceless" faces today without extraordinary talent,
Champions of the Earth Awards new thinking and bold ideas,” said Head of
are Joan Carling, recognised with UN Environment Erik Solheim.
the lifetime achievement award for her work as “The Champions of the Earth Award and
one of the world’s most prominent defenders of Young Champions of the Earth Prize recognise
environmental and indigenous rights. Carling those not afraid to chart unknown waters or
has been at the forefront of the conflict for land be the voice of the voiceless. These people
and the environment for more than 20 years. are changing our world today for a better
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are jointly tomorrow.”
recognised in the Science and Innovation The awards will be presented during the
category, for their revolutionary development Champions of the Earth Gala in New York
of a popular, plant-based alternative to beef, City, on the sidelines of the 73rd UN General
and for their efforts to educate consumers about Assembly.
and Aadhaar cards printed for the equivalent
of a few dollars. She found herself facing
criminal proceedings.Having an Aadhaar
card had in practice become a growing
pre-requisite to get anything from a mobile
phone contract to a bank account.
This had effectively made it compulsory,
violating citizens’ right to privacy,
opponents argued. They were emboldened
by a landmark 2017 Supreme Court ruling
recognising privacy as a fundamental right.
Government response?
The government has consistently
defended its big data programme, including
its cyber-security measures.
Ravi Shankar Prasad, minister for
information technology, recently told local
media that the biometric records in the
Aadhaar data vault could not be hacked
“even with the billionth effort.”
Meanwhile, India’s Attorney General K
K Venugopal raised eyebrows after he told
the Supreme Court that Aadhaar data would
be safe from hackers as it was stored behind
tall, four-metre-thick protective walls.

Sushma Swaraj holds bilateral talks with leaders of Fiji, Estonia and Suriname
E
xternal affairs minister
Sushma Swaraj held bilateral
talks with leaders of Fiji,
Estonia and Suriname, discussing
diverse issues including defence
cooperation, trade and capacity
building to step-up India’s ties with
them. Swaraj met Fijian Prime
Minister Frank Bainimarama,
foreign minister of Estonia Sven
Mikser and foreign minister of
Suriname Deborah Pollack-Beighle
on the sidelines of the 73rd session
of the UN General Assembly here on
Tuesday. “Building upon a historical
relationship with an important
Pacific partner of India. EAM @
SushmaSwaraj and @FijiPM, Frank
Bainimarama discussed development
assistance, capacity building and
defence cooperation on the sidelines
of the #UNGA,” ministry of external
affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar
tweeted.
Highlighting the “strong cultural
connect”, Swaraj met Mikser and
“had a good exchange of views on
intensifying cooperation in IT, trade
& investment, culture, education,
tourism and multilateral fora”,
Kumar said.
Noting that India and Suriname
share “close, warm and friendly
relations,” Kumar tweeted that the
two leaders discussed cooperation
in capacity building, traditional
medicine, pharma and followed up on
President Ram Nath Kovind’s visit to
the South American country in June
this year. Swaraj also participated in External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, Japan foreign minister Taro Kono (R),
the G4 meeting with her counterparts German foreign minister Heiko Maas (2nd L) and Brazil foreign minister Aloysio
Nunes Ferreira (L) during the G-4 foreign ministers meeting in New York
from Brazil, Germany and Japan.
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INDIA HAILS ‘TRIUMPH OF DEMOCRACY’

IN MALDIVES ELECTION RESULT
I
ndia said the elections in Maldives, where But the real tipping point was Yameen
joint opposition candidate (JOC) Ibrahim declaring Emergency in the country this
Mohamed Solih trounced incumbent February 5, unwilling to accept an order from
Abdulla Yameen, reflected the Indian Ocean the country’s Supreme Court to release a
nation’s “commitment to the values of group of opposition leaders.
democracy and the rule of law”. Though the Emergency was lifted after
The outcome of the election results, after 45 days, the nationwide crackdown saw
which Yameen conceded defeat, eased fears former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom –
of another political crisis in the Indian Ocean Yameen’s half-brother – jailed along
archipelago - an area of competitive "This with the Chief Justice and another
influence among between India, election Supreme Court justice amid
China and the West. Prime Minister marks not only the accusations of an imminent
Narendra Modi called up Solih and triumph of democratic coup.
forces in the Maldives,
congratulated him. Solih’s win was
but also reflects the firm
“The Prime Minister also commitment to the unexpected. The 56-year-
conveyed his good wishes for the values of democracy old became the Maldives
strengthening of democracy, peace and the rule of Democratic Party presidential
and prosperity in Maldives under the law." candidate after its other top
leadership of Mr Solih,” a government leaders were either jailed or exiled
release said. Solih thanked Modi, and the by Yameen’s government.
leaders agreed to work closely “to further
strengthen the close, friendly and good
neighbourly relations.” Modi calls Maldives President-elect, congratulates on victory
P
“We welcome the successful completion of rime Minister Narendra Modi According to the statement, Modi and President Mohamed Nasheed living in exile,
the third presidential election process in the congratulated Ibrahim Mohamed Solih "agreed to work closely together to a defunct parliament and a crippled judiciary,
Maldives which, according to preliminary Solih who was elected President of the further strengthen the close, friendly and there was a big question mark over a free and
information, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has Maldives following the elections in the Indian good neighbourly relations between the two fair election in the country.
Ocean archipelago nation. countries". The crisis in the Maldives began in
won,” the external affairs ministry (MEA)
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi called The Election Commission of the Maldives February this year when President Gayoom
said.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and congratulated earlier in the day declared Solih the winner declared a state of Emergency.
“This election marks not only the triumph
him on his victory in the Presidential elections with 134,616 or 58.3 per cent of the votes, The security forces had stormed the
of democratic forces in the Maldives, but also
held in Maldives yesterday (Sunday)," the compared to 96,132 votes or 41.5 per cent Supreme Court and arrested two of its five
reflects the firm commitment to the values of Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. secured by incumbent President Yameen sitting judges, sealed parliament house and
democracy and the rule of law,” the MEA said. "The Prime Minister also conveyed Abdul Gayoom, backed by the Progressive detained prominent opposition leaders. India
Solih’s victory could possibly bring to an his good wishes for the strengthening of Party of Maldives. is concerned with the political instability in
end the months-long strain in ties between democracy, peace and prosperity in Maldives Solih will be sworn in on November 17 and the Maldives, which is just around 1,200 km
India and Yameen, whose handling of under the leadership of Solih," it stated. his term is expected to continue until 2023. away from the Indian mainland, for a variety
institutions and closeness to Beijing didn’t go "Solih thanked the Prime Minister for his With a number of prominent opposition of reasons.
down well with New Delhi. greetings and good wishes." figures of the country put behind bars, former

WORLD

INDIA, SOCIETY OF OVER BILLION World order increasingly

chaotic, multilateralism
PEOPLE, LIFTING PEOPLE OUT OF under fire: United
POVERTY, SAYS DONALD TRUMP Nations chief
U
nited Nations secretary-
general Antonio Guterres
US President Donald Trump said India is a free society of over billion people warned leaders that world
successfully lifting countless millions out of poverty and into the middle class order is “increasingly chaotic,”

U
S President Donald Trump on
Tuesday lauded India’s efforts to
lift millions of its citizens out of
poverty as he addressed world leaders at the
73rd session of the UN General Assembly.
“There is India, a free society (of) over a
billion people, successfully lifting countless
millions out of poverty and into the middle
class,” Trump said in his second address
to the General Debate of the UN General
Assembly that opened here Tuesday.
In his about 35-minute address, he said
over the years, history has transpired in
the halls of the UN General Assembly.
“We think of the many before us who have
come here to address the challenges of
their nations and of their times and
our thoughts turn to the same "It
question that ran through all is the
their speeches, resolutions question of what
and through every word and kind of world will we
every hope.”
leave for our children
“It is the question of what and what kind of
kind of world will we leave nations they will
for our children and what kind inherit."
of nations they will inherit,”
Trump said. Nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the Joint Press
Statement at White House in Washington DC, June 27 2017
He said the dreams that fill the
UNGA hall today are as diverse
as the people who have stood at
this podium and as varied as the
countries represented in the United
“It really is something. It really is great
great history.”
Trump also cited Saudi Arabia’s bold new
reforms and Israel “proudly celebrating” its
70th anniversary as a thriving democracy in
the Holy Land.
trust is at breaking point and shifts
in the balance of power may increase
the risk of confrontation, though
he did not lay blame. As US president
Donald Trump prepared to tout protection of U S
sovereignty at the annual UN gathering of world leaders,
Guterres told the 193-member UN general assembly that
multilateralism is under fire when it is needed most.
“Individual leaders have the duty to advance the well-
being of their people,” Guterres said. “But it runs deeper...
As guardians of the common good, we also have a duty
to promote and support a reformed, reinvigorated and
strengthened multilateral system.”
He called for a renewed commitment to a rules-based
order with the United Nations at its centre and warned
against a spreading “politics of pessimism.”
“Those who see their neighbours as dangerous may cause
a threat where there was none. Those who close their borders
to regular migration only fuel the work of traffickers,”
Guterres said. “And those who ignore human rights in
combating terrorism tend to breed the very extremism they
are trying to end.”
He also urged leaders to tackle climate change with a
greater sense of ambition and urgency and said he would
hold a summit on the issue in September next year. The
Trump administration withdrew from a global accord to
reduce emissions last year.
“If we do not change course in the next two years, we risk
runaway climate change,” Guterres said.
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ASIA CUP 2018: BANGLADESH BEAT PAKISTAN

BY 37 RUNS, FACE INDIA IN THE FINAL
Shoaib Malik and Imam-ul-Haq tried to steady the ship with a partnership of 67 for
the fourth wicket but that was brought to a spectacular end by Mashrafe Mortaza.
T
hree quick blows reduced Pakistan to
18/3 in the fourth over and the team
never recovered from that and were
eventually restricted to 202/9 in their chase of
240. The result means Bangladesh reached the
final of Asia Cup for only the second time in
their history.
Shoaib Malik and Imam-ul-Haq tried to
steady the ship with a partnership of 67 for
the fourth wicket but that was brought to a
spectacular end by Mashrafe Mortaza. The
catch that Bangladesh captain took belied
both his age and the number of knee injuries
that Bangladesh captain has had throughout
his career. Shadab Khan batting at number six
looked as uncomfortable as Pakistan have in
the entire series and he was soon heading to the
pavilion, becoming Soumya Sarkar’s first ODI
wicket. Asif Ali and Imam added 71 runs for
the sixth wicket to give Pakistan a semblance
of a chance but that was soon vanquished as
both batsmen were dismissed in a space of two
Bangladesh reach the final of Asia Cup ODI format for the first time4 since 2012
overs, both stumped. Imam for 83 and Ali for
31. Pakistan treaded water after that and the Bangladesh. The duo
match reached it’s inevitable conclusion after played risk-free cricket
that. Earlier, batting first, Bangladesh posted and kept rotating the
a fighting total of 239, courtesy of fine half- strike, hitting the
centuries from Mushfiqur Rahim (99) and occasional boundary.
Mohammad Mithun (60). Both notched up their
Junaid Khan — who replaced Mohammed respective half-centuries
Amir in the playing XI — ended with stunning and stitched together
figures of 4/19 and played a more than crucial 100-run stand for the
role in dismissing the ‘Bangla Tigers’ before fourth wicket, which
they could play their full quota of overs. was their second of the tournament. During But Mushfiqur held the innings
Bangladesh got off to the worst start possible the course of their partnership, they became from one end and kept scoring
as Junaid removed Somya Sarkar for 0 in the the first Bangladeshi pair to score century runs at a good pace. However,
third over. Mominul Haque departed in the partnership for fourth wicket, after losing first before he could score his second
next over as he was castled by Shaheen Afridi three wickets for 15 or below. ton of the tournament, Mushfiqur
for 5. Liton Das then became Junaid’s second Mithun’s innings finally came to an end was dismissed by Shaheen for
victimof the day as he was clean bowled by the as he played a rash shot and was caught and 99. The right-hander became the
left-arm pacer for 6. bowled by Hasan Ali. Imrul Kayes was the next first Bangladeshi cricketer to be
Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar, right, leaps in the air to celebrate the
Mushfiqur and Mithun joined forces in batsman to depart as he was trapped LBW by dismissed for 99 in ODIs. dismissal of Pakistan's Shadab Khan.
the middle and started the rebuilding job for Shadab Khan for 9.

Kohli, Chanu conferred Khel Ratna; Manpreet to lead India in hockey

Neeraj, Hima get Arjuna award Asian Champions Trophy
R
ising midfielder Manpreet

I
ndian cricket captain Virat Kohli
and world champion weightlifter
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu were
conferred with the country's highest
sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Ratna award -- by President Ram
Nath Kovind at the annual National
Sports Awards ceremony on Tuesday.
This year's award ceremony was
postponed to September 25 from the
usual August 29 National Sports Day
event due to the clash of dates with
the Asian Games in Indonesia.
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
award is given for a 'spectacular and
most outstanding performance in
the field of sports by a sportsperson
over a period of four years'. Both
Kohli and Chanu received a medal, a
citation and a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh.
Besides the Khel Ratna, star
javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra,
sprinter Hima Das, table tennis star
Manika Batra were among the 20
recipients of the prestigious Arjuna
award.
The other Arjuna awardees were
long distance runner Jinson Johnson,
shuttler N.Sikki Reddy, boxer Satish
Kumar, woman cricketer Smriti
Mandhana, golfer Shubhankar
Sharma, hockey stars Manpreet
Singh and Savita Punia, Col. Ravi
Rathore (Polo), shooters Rahi
Sarnobat, Ankur Mittal, Shreyasi
Singh, paddler G. Sathiyan, tennis
player Rohan Bopanna, wrester
Sumit, Pooja Kadian (Wushu).
Para athlete Ankur Dhama and
para shuttler Manoj Sarkar were also
conferred with the Arjuna award, that
included statuettes, certificates and a
cash prize of Rs 5 lakh each.
The President also gave away
the Dronacharya awards to C.A.
Kuttappa (Boxing), Vijay Sharma
(Weightlifting), A. Srinivasa Rao
(Table Tennis), Sukhdev Singh
Pannu (Athletics).
Among the Dronacharya awardees
for lifetime achievement were
Clarence Lobo (Hockey), Tarak Sinha
(Cricket), Jiwan Kumar Sharma
(Judo) and V.R. Beedu (Athletics).
The Dronacharya awardees were
also given statuettes, certificates and
a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh each.
The Dhyan Chand award, that also
includes statuettes, certificates and
a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh each were
given to Satyadev Prasad (Archery),
Bharat Kumar Chetri (Hockey),
Bobby Aloysius (Athletics)
and Chougale Dadu Dattatray
(Wrestling).
Singh on Wednesday
replaced veteran goalkeeper
P.R.Sreejesh as the skipper of the
Indian hockey team for the Asian
Champions Trophy in Muscat,
starting October 18.
Hockey India on Wednesday
named the 18-member team for
the tournament, the first since
the retirement of former skipper
Sardar Singh. India will go into
the tournament as the defending
champions after they beat Pakistan
3-2 in the 2016 edition in Malaysia.
Midfielder Chinglensana Singh be making his debut for the senior
will shoulder the duties of vice team. Manpreet, the recent recipient
captain of the side. of this year's Arjuna Award, will be
Along with an experienced responsible for commanding the
goalkeeper in Sreejesh, India's midfield along with the experienced
18-member team also features Chinglensana. The midfield duo will
youngster Krishan Bahadur Pathak as be joined by Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
the second goalie, while the defensive while Nilakanta Sharma and Sumit
unit will see experienced defender also make a comeback into the side.
Kothajit Singh Khadangbam make a India's forward-line will see
comeback into the side. 23-year-old striker Gurjant Singh
Harmanpreet Singh, Gurinder return to the squad while Akashdeep
Singh, Varun Kumar, Surender Singh, Mandeep Singh and Dilpreet
Kumar and Jarmanpreet Singh will Singh will hope to score plenty of
also be involved in India's defence goals in Oman to help India retain
while 20-year-old Hardik Singh will the title.
 22 FEATURES Friday, September 28, 2018 The Indian Weekender

Dahi Curry
D
ahi Curry is a delicious main dish recipe that can be easily prepared for
lunch and dinner. With a little sour and spicy flavour, this main dish
recipe is truly delectable and will be ready in half an hour. All you need
to prepare this delicious North Indian recipe are simple ingredients that will
be easily available in your kitchen. Try this easy recipe and enjoy with your
loved ones.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cup buttermilk
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 sprig coriander leaves
• 1 inch ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 2 dry red chili
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek

Lamb Seekh Kebab seeds

• 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 green chilli
The popular lamb mince skewer roasted over a barbeque flame • salt as required

K
• 2 tablespoon gram flour
ebabs owe their origin to Awadhi cuisine from
(besan)
Uttar Pradesh in India. Flavoured mince is
usually spiced and shaped into Kebabs, then 1
METHOD
grilled. In contemporary Indian cuisine, Kebabs hold a • To prepare this easy recipe, take a bowl and pour buttermilk in it. Now, add
RECIPES

special place. Humble eateries in India have earned stellar salt, turmeric and gram flour (besan) and beat the mixture well until the
ENTREES

reputations by creating signature Kebab dishes which batter becomes smooth and creamy.
enjoy a loyal fan following. It is easy to see why Kebabs • Secondly, add ginger, green chillies and coriander leaves over a chopping
have dominated the global fast-food scene. board and chop them finely. Also, mince curry leaves and keep aside. On
Preparation Time: 10 Min the other hand, place a vessel over medium flame and pour oil in it.
Cooking Time: 25 Min • Once the oil is heated, add mustard seeds. When the seeds start to splutter,
Serves: 6 / Taste: Medium add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves.
Stir them well.
INGREDIENTS:
• Now, add chopped ginger, green chillies and cilantro and saute well for
• 20 bamboo skewers (see tip below)
a minute. Turn the flame low and add buttermilk mixture. While stirring
• 300g lean lamb mince
continuously, cook the mixture for 5-6 minutes. Serve hot!
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, puréed or grated 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
Essential kitchen secrets
• 3-4 green chillies
• 1 tsp garam masala powder 3 Tbsp grated cheese
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• 2 Tbsp cream
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, for basting
lightly with oil (this helps the kebabs not to stick to
the grill plate).
D on't throw away sparkling wine or
champagne that's gone flat. Restore the
bubbles by dropping a raisin or two into the
• Place kebabs on the grill plate and cook for 15-20 bottle. The natural sugars will work magic.
• 1-2 lemons, cut into wedges
minutes, turning and basting with oil, until cooked
through.
Don't Waste Lemons
METHOD:
• Soak skewers in cold water for 1 hour. Take them out • Serve hot with Mint Chutney or dip of your choice,
and wipe with a clean cloth to absorb excess moisture,
keep aside.
• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well
along with lemon wedges.
Ruby's Tip: If you want the texture of the minced lamb a
little coarse, add chopped onion and green chillies instead
I f you need only a
few drops of lemon
juice, avoid cutting the lemon in half — it will
(this is best done in a food processor). of grinding them to a paste. 10cm kebab sticks work dry out quickly that way. Instead, puncture
• Wet your hands with water (so the mixture doesn’t well. If you want them as finger food, longer kebab sticks the fruit with a metal skewer and squeeze out
stick) and shape the lamb mixture around each skewer, (about 15cm in length) are suitable – simply cut the exactly what you require.
forming a 10cm long sausage. kebabs into bite-sized pieces to serve.
• Preheat barbecue on medium heat. Brush grill plate

Khaman Dhokla
K
haman Dhokla is a Gujarati recipe made using besan, soda in it. Mix well all these ingredients. Allow the batter
baking soda and curry leaves. to ferment for 1-2 hours or till it doubles. Meanwhile, pour
This vegetarian snack recipe is an ideal dish for boiled water in a steamer and grease the utensil with oil.
occasions like kitty parties and picnics. • Pour the dhokla batter in the utensil and cook on low flame
You can prepare this easy Khaman Dhokla recipe on occasions for 15-20 minutes.
like kitty parties, family get-togethers, and even on office • Check with knife after 15 minutes by inserting it inside the
potlucks. While making this Dhokla recipe, just make sure that dhokla. If the knife comes out clean, remove it from the stove.
you put the baking soda in just the right quantity as it will decide Allow the dish to cool and then cut into pieces.
the fluffiness of the Dhokla. • For the tempering, heat another pan with oil in it over
This vegetarian recipe makes for a perfect healthy snack moderate flame.
option, which you can prepare at home using easily available • Once the oil is sufficiently hot, add mustard seeds, curry
ingredients. You can add your own twist by slicing it and add leaves and vertically sliced green chilli. Add 1/2 cup of
green or red chutney to the layers put it together and garnish it water in the pan and allow it to boil. On 2-3 boils, squeeze
with some dried coconut and serve it with pan fried green chilies. 1/2 lemon, add sugar and green coriander leaves. If you are
someone who likes it spicy you can add some finely chopped
INGREDIENTS
green chilies to the top coating.
• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• You can also make Dhokla sandwich by layer Dhokla and
• 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon powdered coconut
adding your favourite sauce to it.
• 1 teaspoon salt
FOR GARNISHING • Turn off the heat and pour the tempering on the dhokla.
• 1 tablespoon refined oil
• 4 sliced green chilli Transfer the dish to a serving bowl and serve it with green
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 handful chopped coriander leaves coriander chutney.
• 2 1/2 cup water
• Khaman Dhokla is best enjoyed when paired with Faafda
• 1 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice METHOD
• To make this delicious Khaman Dhokla recipe, take a glass and Jalebi. Try this delicious snack recipe at home with your
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
bowl and add gram flour, water, lemon juice and baking family and friends.
• 15 curry leaves
 The Indian Weekender Friday, September 28, 2018 FEATURES 23

28 September to 4 October | By Manisha Koushik

PARENTING
Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader, numerologist, vastu and fengshui Mother's emotional control linked
with kids' behaviour: Study
consultant based in India with a global presence through the online channels. She is available for
consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.com or contact

C
at +91-11-26449898 Mobile/Whatsapp: +91-9716145644 • www.askmanisha.com
hildren born to mothers with greater
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20) emotional control and problem-solving
A chance encounter with someone influential is likely to solve your current abilities are less likely to develop
problems. Remain truthful, even if the situation goes against your interests. behavioural problems, finds a new study.
Joining partner in another location is indicated and nearness will provide a sense
The research showed that mothers with high
of fulfilment. Setting aside some time for yourself will help achieve mental
calmness. Don’t sit on the judgement seat, if you feel biased as you may wrong emotional control are less likely to be verbally
someone. Lucky Number : 6 / Lucky Colour : Violet harsh with their children.
Mothers with higher emotional and
TAURUS (Apr 21-May 20) cognitive control were less likely to report
Your excellent contribution to a project or an assignment can put you in a special poor child conduct, such as fighting with other
category at work. You may not be able to recover the full amount in a transaction.
children or throwing tantrums when they don't
Homemakers will take steps to make the home environment cheerful. Taking a
break from your hectic schedule seems difficult, but you will need to take time get what they want.
out. Don’t leave anything to chance, especially in exams or competition. Lucky "When you lose control of your life, that
Number : 7 / Lucky Colour : Golden impacts how you parent. That chaos both
directly and indirectly influences your child's
GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21) behaviour," said lead author Ali Crandall, outbursts" or "overreact to small problems".
Romance promises to keep you in an upbeat mood. Your life path gets clearer
from Brigham Young University in Utah, US. Executive functioning or cognitive control --
and more defined on the academic front. Assess the marketability of what you
buy in bulk beforehand to prevent losses. Getting stressed out over an issue is a what helps people manage chaos and achieve
possibility towards end of this week. Developing contacts with influential people Parents can practice daily goals, and includes planning, problem
is likely to ease personal problems. Lucky Number :18 / Lucky Colour : Maroon recognising these signals in solving and directing attention to what is most
important-- was measured through a series of
CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 20)
themselves when they are tasks. The results showed that mothers with
Meeting friends is likely to be high on your agenda this week. Your loving occurring and respond by taking greater cognitive control are less likely to have
and caring nature will be appreciated by one and all. Cheque or cash for an a 'time out' if at all possible controlling parenting attitudes.
outstanding amount may be received soon. You will need to guide someone "There are some clear 'signals' that our
regarding a new job or task, so be prepared for it. Much effort may go into -- just as we might do with our
supply of self-control is being run down --
preparing for something important on the academic front. This is not the week to children when we notice these when we are feeling distracted, irritable and
experiment with a new dish. Lucky Number :3 / Lucky Colour : Peach signals in them, tired," said co-author Kirby Deater-Deckard
LEO (Jul 21-Aug 22) from the University of Massachusetts-
Chance of settling down in holy matrimony is possible for the eligible. Time The study, published in the journal Family Amherst.
management will be essential at work. Engineers and architects are likely to Relations, included data from 152 mothers, "Parents can practice recognising these
win a prestigious project. On the professional front, some of you can expect aged between 21 to 49 years, who had children signals in themselves when they are occurring
enhancement in powers in your official capacity. A changed lifestyle will between 3 to 7 years of age. and respond by taking a 'time out' if at all
contribute positively towards good health. Lucky Number :8 / Lucky Colour :
The mother's emotional control was possible -- just as we might do with our
Forest Green
measured through a 10-item questionnaire children when we notice these signals in
VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 23) asking how often subjects "have angry them," Deckard added.
You are an outright extrovert and take immense pleasure in making people sit up
and take note. This trait comes in handy at work to impress higher ups! Regular
workout with friends is likely to make exercising fun. Find time to learn a new
skill or hone your talents. Both businesspersons and the salaried will find the week
monetarily favourable. You will manage to build up on savings by becoming
frugal in your spending. Lucky Number : 17 / Lucky Colour : Lavender
LIBRA (Sep 24-Oct 23)
You are likely to ace the competition on the academic front by the dint of your
hard work. Your competitive spirit and diehard ambition keeps you in top form.
If you keep your timing right, it will be difficult to miss a good opportunity.
The week appears enjoyable, as you get to spend it with friends and relatives.
Promotion or raise in on the anvil for those serving with the government or with
top MNCs. Lucky Number :2 / Lucky Colour : White
SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22)
Your ideas are likely to click towards mid of the week on the professional front.
Your emotional support and a sympathetic ear to someone distressed will prove
a healing balm to him or her. Those seeking employment are likely to get a call
soon. A product purchased recently will help to make life easier. Home remedies
come in real handy in curing a minor ailment. You may attend a gathering
towards the end of this week. Lucky Number : 1 / Lucky Colour : Golden Brown

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21)

Those in the government service may look forward to a profitable week. It is
good to show off to friends, but don’t loosen the purse strings too much. Students
can expect a little tough, but satisfying week. Your efficiency at work is likely
to get noticed. Convey your ideas clearly, if you want people to listen to you. A
major purchase is on the anvil, so go all out for it. Ill health poses no problems
for those pursuing their passion. Lucky Number : 9 / Lucky Colour : Cream
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 21)
Expect a few challenges on the academic front, but will be up to it! A symptom
may come as a warning to you to avoid excesses. Falling in love seems a distinct
possibility for the lonely hearts. A long journey proves comfortable. You will
be able to give your best to a task at hand. A delayed payment may finally be
received. A lot of work on the domestic front may impinge on your personal time.
Lucky Number : 5 / Lucky Colour : Forest Green
AQUARIUS (Jan 22-Feb 19)
You will manage to find a workable solution to a professional problem and get the
nod from higher ups. You may long for a change, as daily routine appears most
unexciting, so start planning on a vacation. Moodiness of lover may put paid to
your romantic aspirations. Read the market well before putting your money in
it or you may burn your fingers. You manage to stick to your exercise regime,
despite frequent interruptions. Lucky Number : 8 / Lucky Colour : Forest Green
PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20)
Solid returns may be expected in a real estate deal. You will feel nice spending
time with people you were recently acquainted with this week. Your gift of the
gab will need to be substantiated with ground work to impress higher ups. It is
best to get a hint from spouse before buying a gift, as he or she may have other
ideas. Focussing on your own self will benefit health and keep you fit. Lucky
Number : 7 / Lucky Colour : Golden
 24 FEATURES Friday, September 28, 2018 The Indian Weekender

Fashion Style Modernise your look

this festive season
The festive season is soon to begin with Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali, bringing on that
time of the year when you must ace the Indo-Western fusion wear trend. Whether it’s sporting a jumpsuit
with a twist and sari in a bold new avatar, or wearing basics from the western world with a fusion touch,
here are a few options to inspire you to rock the ethno-contemporary wear this festive season
¡¡ Contemporary tops and dhoti
pants:

F or those who are a little

sceptical about their fusion
outfits and want to play it safe, one
can always pick front-slit kurtas
and pair it up with matching dhoti
¡¡Jumpsuits with a twist: or tulip pants. Teaming heavily

W earing the jumpsuit as

an ethnic suit can be
one of the most innovative ways
embellished contemporary
tops particularly from the
peplum top and crop
to style this versatile attire with an top family with a plain
ethnic vibe. The simple yet a classy bold coloured silk dhoti
way to get into the ethnic feel with ensures both elegance
jumpsuits is to either splash them and comfort at the
with ethnic prints like lehariya, Ajrak hyperactive festive celebrations.
and kalamkari prints or accessorise Complete the look with a stylish
it well with dupattas, embroidered pair of jhumkas and matte
belts, jutis and statement jewellery. lipstick with nude makeup and
Jumpsuits are the perfect choice you are good to go.
for those who wish to quirk up
the festive fashion vibe a bit.

¡¡Kurta and cape with a skirt:

n touch, just ditch the choli and replace it with a long side-
slit kurta or embroidered cape. The key to nail this look
¡¡ Bold new avatar of saris:

S
is to pay close attention to the basics of colour and fabric
aris have remained the
coordination and also try to keep the skirts simple with
forever sexy drape in the
least embroidery. Just pair it up with a statement necklace
fashion arena. To make these
and eye-catching potli bags or clutches to maintain
traditional drapes look even
a subtle balance between your modern-ethnic look.
more stylish, give it a
modern twist by adding
waistbands, draping it
like dhotis or replacing
traditional blouses
with peplum tops,
crop tops, or an edgy
metallic corset. This
little fusion play with
saris will accentuate
the real feminine
beauty with
effortless grace. 

¡¡Fusion dresses:

K urta dresses are the new go-to trend for the ladies this year. From modest short
kurtas with elegant tie and dye prints to embellished maxi-like long kurtas,
these offbeat dress materials are the best and the most chic way to start the festive
season on a fresh note. Play a little with your footwear to add more detail to the outfit;
either opt for white sneakers or just put on a silver metallic Kolhapuris or stilettos.
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HITORI NO: 29
Hitori – a logic puzzle with very simple
rules and challenging solutions. Can
you eliminate numbers until there are
no duplicates in any row or column?
Objective / Rules
Eliminate numbers until there are
no duplicates in any row or column.
Eliminate numbers by marking
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QUIZ QUESTIONS NO: 29 ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS
1. Who invented the telephone?
2. Which nail grows fastest?
3. What temperature does water boil at?
4. Who discovered penicillin?
5. What Spanish artist said he would eat
his wife when she died?
6. Who wrote Julius Caesar, Macbeth and
Hamlet?
7. Who wrote Lazarillo de Tormes?
8. What did the crocodile swallow in Peter
Pan?
9. Where was Lope de Vega born?
10. Who did Lady Diana Spencer marry?
11. Where is Mulhacen? Granada Spain
12. How many states are there in the United
States of America?
13. Which river passes through Madrid?
14. Which German city is famous for the
perfume it produces?
15. Who did Prince Rainier of Monaco
marry?
16. What year did the Spanish Civil War
end?
17. When did the First World War start?
18. What did Joseph Priesley discover in
1774?
19. Where is the smallest bone in the body?
20. Which is the only mammal that can’t
jump?
21. What does the roman numeral C
represent?
22. What colour is a panda?
23. What nationality was Chopin?
24. What’s the best known artificial
international language?
25. Who cut Van Gogh’s ear?
26. Where did Salvador Dali live?
27. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
28. How many dots are there on two dice?
29. What horoscope sign has a crab?
30. In which shop can you buy books in
England?
31. Where does the British Prime Minister
live?
32. How long is the compulsory military
service in England? (it doesn’t exist)
33. When did the Second World War end?
34. What are the first three words of the
bible?
35. How many children has Queen Elizabeth
the Second got?
(1945) 33. (In the beginning) 34(4)
(cancer)\ 30. (bookshop 31. (10, Downing Street) 32.
25. (he did) 26. (Figueras) 27. (Da Vinci) 28. (42) 29
white) 22.(Polish) 23. (esperanto) 24. (Sherlock Holmes)
17.(Oxygen) 18.(ear) 19.(elephant) 20. (100) 21.(black and
13.(Cologne) 14.(Grace Kelly) 15. (1939) 16.(1914)
(Madrid) 10. (Prince Charles) 11.(50) 12. (Manzanares)
(Dali) 6. (Shakespeare)7.(anonymous) 8.(alarm clock) 9.
Answers:1.(Bell) 2.(middle) 3. (100C) 4.(Fleming) 5.
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ANUSHKA
SHARMA:
I'VE NOT
COMPLETELY
EMBRACED
MY FAME
A
nushka Sharma is
awkward with fame,
and hasnt completely
embraced her stardom. The
actress-producer says she still
lives in denial, and yearns to lead
a normal life.
From taking risks early on
in her career to getting into the
filmmaking business as a producer,
Anushka has come a long way since
her modelling days. She is one of
Indian film industry's highest paid
actresses, and also got featured in
the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018
list. But how has her fame shaped
up her life?
"I have never answered this
question. Not even thought about it.
I have always been very awkward
with fame. I am not an actor who
has embraced fame completely,"
Anushka said.
"There are actors who embrace
fame... Like Salman Khan is a star,
and he embraces his fame. Like
Varun Dhawan when he is out
there, he embraces his stardom.
If he will go out to the crowd,
"I
he will be comfortable. If
have never
I will go to a crowd, I
answered this
will be uncomfortable,"
question. Not even
added the actress, who
thought about it. I have
always been very awkward is confident about her
forthcoming film Sui
with fame. I am not an
actor who has embraced Dhaaga - Made in
India – a Yash Raj Films
fame completely."
production.
Anushka asserts that she
Feel lucky to be a part of Saina Nehwal biopic: Shraddha Kapoor
A
ctress Shraddha Kapoor, had visited us on the film set," she
who is gearing up for her said.
forthcoming film based "I feel very lucky to be part of this
on the life of Indian shuttler Saina film and to be seating along with
Nehwal, has said she feels lucky to these respected people," she said.
be part of the film of an athlete who The shoot of Saina Nehwal's was
won the bronze for the country in getting postponed several times
2012 London Olympics. since announcement of the
Shradhha Kapoor was addressing film. "I
the media on the sets of her Did it make her think more
forthcoming film along with director nervous? "We are than breaking
Amol Gupte, producer Bhushan making lots of record of other films,
Kumar and Saina Nehwal's parents preparations for it is necessary to see that more
Dr. Harvir Singh Nehwal and Usha this film and we good films are being
Rani Nehwal on Tuesday in Mumbai. are doing it for a made and it is being
Sharing her film's shoot long time. appreciated by
experience, Shraddha said, "Saina's "It's a biopic so I am people. "
parents gave lots of love to me and putting all my effort to be
they treated me like a family when in my best form and it feels good to
I visited their home, so, it felt really finally start off the film," she said.
nice to see them here." Shraddha Kapoor's last released
"When Saina's parents came here film Stree has managed to collect
to visit us, then it felt like my parents around Rs 119 crore at the box-office
Friday, September 28, 2018 The Indian Weekender
is not "someone who embraces her
My memoir is like my
stardom".
third baby: Lisa Ray
"I still stay in denial about it,
and reluctant as well." For her,
I
normalcy is very important. ndo-Canadian
"I want to do normal actress Lisa Ray
things. I want to go to a
says penning her
grocery store and all. I want
life story for a memoir,
to be able to do simple things
which will be out in
and normal things."
the summer of 2019,
At this point of the
conversation, Anushka, who has transported her to
is married to ace cricketer myriad experiences
Virat Kohli, was quick to point and the emotions of a
out that fame is a "double-edged life lived "close to the
sword". bone".
"I get real satisfaction when my Lisa, who recently
films are watched. I want more people to surprised everyone with
go and watch it. It is a double-edged sword the news of becoming
like that. When people support me, like I a mother of twins
have seen how in my worst times they (my through surrogacy, will
fans) have stood by me... I want to give them be publishing the book
my everything." with Harper Collins
She had a dream debut in Bollywood India.
opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Rab "I am both nervous
Ne Bana Di Jodi, but her ride in showbiz has and excited about the
been bumpy with several highs and lows. publication of my
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi may have given her memoir. Writing my story has transported me through a myriad of
a good launchpad, but her sail into showbiz experiences and worlds, and the emotions of a life lived close to
was not smooth. She faced failure with films
the bone," Lisa said in a statement.
like Badmaash Company, Patiala House,
The yet untitled memoir promises to be an unflinching and
Bombay Velvet, Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola
deeply moving account of
and Jab Harry Met Sejal.
Lisa's nomadic existence:
But on the other hand, she earned applause "I am both nervous
for films like Jab Tak Hai Jaan, PK, NH10, her entry into the Indian
entertainment industry; and excited about
Dil Dhadakne Do, Sultan and Sanju.
As a producer, Anushka has made films her relationship with her the publication of my
Bengali father and Polish
like NH10, Phillauri and Pari under her memoir. Writing my
banner Clean Slate Films. She starred in mother; movie sets and the
story has transported
all three films herself. Her career report Oscars with her nominated
card shows that Anushka is always in for film "Water"; her battle me through a myriad of
experiences and worlds,
experimenting. But the thought of failing with eating disorder; being
always lingers around. diagnosed with multiple and the emotions of a
"When I do films which are a bit edgy and myeloma; her spiritual life lived close to the
a little bit like off centre, I do get thoughts quest; and the heartaches
like ‘Will people understand it'. Like'NH10...
bone."
and triumphs of her
For an A-list actor to do a gory like film like journey.
that, it was a little scary. Even Pari, (you do I've been working on this a long time and, after the birth of my
think if) it will be acceptable." twins, it feels like my third baby... It's hard to tell your own story
But that doesn't stop her from trusting her authentically without unwavering support. I hope this will be the
conviction. first of many more stories I have to share," she added.
"I think somewhere you go with the In 2009, Lisa was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer
conviction which you had in your mind when
of the white blood cells known as plasma cells, which produce
you heard it for the first time and that is when
antibodies. A year later, she announced that she was cancer-free,
you keep pushing it through."
after a stem cell transplant.
On the big screen, Anushka will next be
seen as Mamta in "Sui Dhaaga - Made in
The actress made a comeback in Hindi filmdom in 2016 with
Ishq Forever. She was later seen in films like Veerappan and
India", which features Varun Dhawan as
her life and business partner Mauji. Helmed Dobaraa.
Diya Kar from HarperCollins India said: "Lisa's memoir is
by Sharat Katariya, the film will open on
candid, brave and inspiring. We are delighted that we will be
September 28.
publishing the story of her remarkable journey."
in its 5th week. "I am very happy
that the film is doing really well. I
am thankful to the entire media and
audience because they supported a
content-driven film and it feels really
good as an actor being part of such
film," said Shraddha.
Stree is inching towards beating
Alia Bhatt starrer Raazi which
collected around Rs 125
crore at the box-office.
Shraddha said, "I think
than breaking
record of other films, it
is necessary to see that
good films are being made
and it is being appreciated
by people. I don't think there is
need for any kind of comparison."
Biopic of Saina Nehwal is
being directed by Amol Gupte
and produced by Bhushan
Kumar of T-Series.
 The Indian Weekender Friday, September 28, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 29

SAIF ALI KHAN:

DON'T THINK OF MY WORK
AS BUSINESS ANYMORE
A
ctor Saif Ali Khan,
who is gearing up
for the release of his
forthcoming film Baazaar has
said that he doesn't think of his
work as a business anymore.
Saif Ali Khan was interacting
with media at the trailer launch
of Baazaar at the Bombay Stock
Exchange (BSE) along with
his co-actors Radhika Apte,
Chitrangada Singh, Rohan
Mehra, director Gauravv
K. Chawla, producers
Ajit Andhare and Nikhil
Advani on Tuesday in
Mumbai. Saif Ali
Khan earlier
used to be the face of romantic comedy for," the actor said.
films but for the last few years, he is Saif Ali Khan made his Hindi film
doing different films such as Rangoon, debut with 'Parampara' which released in
Chef, Kaalakandi and digital shows like 1992.
Sacred Games. On what changes he observes in
About being more open to experiment, himself over these years as an actor, he
he said, "I don't think of my work said: "I feel as an actor, I am better than
anymore as a business where I ever and I am more interested in
want to try and make money, "I acting than I have ever been."
don't think of
because by the grace of He said he is learning
my work anymore
god, I feel secure with that more, adding: "I am getting
as a business where
sort of thing." I want to try and make better every day and there
He said he wanted to money, because by the is a growth which I am
choose exciting roles. "I grace of god, I feel enjoying and I hope I get
want to challenge myself secure with that sort the opportunity to continue
by doing different things. of thing." with that."
I think it's a great time for Baazaar is financial-crime
movies because drama directed by Gauravv K.
the kind of films that Chawla, written by Nikkhil Advani,
are being offered Aseem Arora and Parveez Sheikh. It stars
are so different from Saif Ali Khan, debutant Rohan Mehra,
how it used to be," he Chitrangada Singh and Radhika Apte in
said. lead roles.
"I think having a creative The film is set in the backdrop of
job is god's gift. Life is good when you money, power and business, largely based
have something on your plate that keeps on the Stock Market. It is scheduled to
you occupied and that's all I am looking release on October 26, 2018.

I can't judge myself in terms Was curious enough to take on Arjun Reddy: Shahid
of acting: Disha Patani B
ollywood star Shahid Kapoor, passionate about it and have that
who will play the title role in need to improve upon yourself all

A
ctress Disha Patani, who
is busy shooting for the
upcoming Salman Khan
starrer Bharat, says she cannot judge
herself in terms of acting. She is even
shy to watch her own films.
Disha made her acting debut in
2015 with the Telugu film Loafer.
She then ventured into Bollywood in
2016 with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold
Story after which she was seen in
films like Kung Fu Yoga and Baaghi
2.
Asked whether she has evolved in
her craft, Disha said: "I can't judge
myself in terms of acting. I am very
shy. I never see myself or watch my
films. So, I don't know. But for sure I
am getting more comfortable with the
whole environment of filmmaking."
The 26-year-old called the Salman
a great human being.
Talking about working with
Salman, she said: "He is very nice.
He is a great human being and he's
a great co-star. We are working
very hard for the film. We are doing
different scenes and action. It has
been really nice and it has been
really great." Bharat is directed
by Ali Abbas Zafar and also stars
Katrina Kaif. The actress was in
Bhubaneswar to launch the first store
of British multinational retailer Mark
& Spencer in Odisha.
Asked if she is fashion conscious,
Disha said: "I am not fashion
conscious. I believe in comfort and
I always want to wear clothes that I
am comfortable in and I should feel
beautiful more than anybody else
should feel."
the Hindi remake of Telugu
blockbuster Arjun Reddy, says he
was both curious and excited about
the movie. "I wanted to try this part
and see what I can do with this. I
was curious enough to take it on and
excited enough to not let it go."
The Batti Gul Meter Chalu actor
said he thoroughly enjoyed "Arjun
Reddy" as a viewer.
"I usually don't watch too many
films in Telugu and it surprised me
with its tonality, rawness, simplicity
and the fact that it was so real and
believable. The character is very
fascinating for me as an actor because
the emotional arc... is very original. I
loved it and Vijay Deverakonda, who
played Arjun, did it so well," Shahid
said.
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga,
the remake will go on floors next
month. The original film, starring
Vijay and Shalini Pandey in the lead,
revolves around a medical student
who falls in love with his junior and
how their relationship evolves.
Shahid, who is the son of veteran
actors Pankaj Kapoor and Neelima
Azeem, has done many romantic
the time -- which is very intrinsic to
anybody who is successful... That
need and desire must be there to
improve, rediscover and keep doing
new stuff... Then it comes naturally."
Ultimately, to him, it does not feel
"My like pressure.
"You want to do your best,
own hopes
are riding on me. I and I always feel like that,"
have been doing this said Shahid, who agrees that
for 15 years. Now I am attaining stardom comes
films in his career. a professional at it and with a price tag attached to
He made his acting understand what it.
debut in 2003 with comes with it" "I live by the beach and I
Ishq Vishk, after which can't really go there as often as
he featured in movies I would want to... My family and
like Vivah, Jab We Met, Kaminey, friends have to deal with a certain
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, R... amount of attention which they
Rajkumar, Haider, Udta Punjab and might not necessarily be comfortable
Padmaavat. There are always a lot of with. So, of course, there are things
hopes riding on actors today. that come with the job. I love this
Asked if this adds to the pressure, job. So, it's okay."
Shahid said: "My own hopes are How does he balance his busy
riding on me. I have been doing this work and home life?
for 15 years. Now I am a professional "It does require a lot of effort.
at it and understand what comes with Sometimes, you don't have time
it. There is a drive from within to
for yourself... but here you have to
always do your best.
choose the time between your work
"Once you really give a lot of
and family. That is something I do it
time to what you do, and if you are
very consciously," Shahid said.

Sportsmen are nation's brand ambassadors, says Amitabh Bachchan

M
egastar Amitabh Bachchan says
sports is the identity of a nation
and sportsmen are the brand
ambassadors. Amitabh shared a photograph of
himself along with the players of the Indian
hockey team from the sets of Kaun Banega
Crorepati.
He captioned the image: "Honouring the
Indian hockey team on KBC Karmveer episode.
Their dedication, their effort for the country
is beyond compare. Jab hum apne desh ki
khiladiyon ko sammanit karte hai to hum desh
ko bhi sammanit karte hai. Desh ka gaurav hai
yeh, tirangey ki shaan aur maan hai yeh. (When
we honour our country's sportsmen, we honour
the nation. They are the pride of the nation.
They are the pride and glory of the flag)."
The 75-year-old actor took to his blog and
wrote: "Sport is the identity of a nation .. when
we excel in a routine the World takes notice.
Sportsmen are a nations brand ambassadors...
for merit for glory for the recognition that we
are blessed with. The Piku star then sought
support for the Indian men's hockey team for
the World Cup, which will be taking place in
Odisha in November and December.
"Our mens hockey team taking on in a month,
the challenge of the World Cup to be held in
Odisha in November. our pride our heroes.
They need our support and encouragement.
Come in large numbers to cheer for them in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
"The cheers that surround the playing field
is the adrenalin that players need for achieving
victory," he added.
On the acting front, Amitabh is gearing up
for the release of his upcoming film "Thugs Of
Hindostan". It also stars superstar Aamir Khan,
Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Sheikh.
30 FEATURES Friday, September 28, 2018 The Indian Weekender

Time: 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Venue: Fickling Community Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland
THE GATHERING OF LIFE: Celebrating the Culture and Streets of Nepal” is Parmeet Sahni’s
photographic exhibition The exhibition is back after the success of the first round. We were
overwhelmed by the number of people who encouraged us to display the photos once again for the
noble cause. We would love to see those who unfortunately were unable to make it last time. This
exhibition is a free entry charity event which will fund-raise for unprivileged children in communities
of Nepal. The event will be held in collaboration with New Zealand Nepalese Association (NZNA). If
The Chocolate & Coffee Show you would like more details about this fundraising photographic exhibition, feel free to contact 021
Date: Saturday, 6 & Sunday 7 October 299 4673. To be a part of this noble cause as a sponsor or volunteer, please get in touch with Soulful
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memories Photography or New Zealand Nepalese Association (NZNA).
Venue: The Cloud, Queens Wharf,
Auckland CBD
TICKETS: General admission $17.50
Islam Awareness Week: Stimulate Your Senses!
Get ready for the ultimate cheat day as The Chocolate & Coffee Show celebrates its fifth birthday. Date: Wednesday, September 26
New Zealand’s finest coffee purveyors, chocolatiers and culinary masters are coverging on Tāmaki to Friday, 28 September
Makaurau for a spectacular two-day event. The cloud will be transformed into a wonderland of tastes Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
with an offering of live demonstrations, exclusive masterclasses and of course an abundance of Venue: Outside Recreation Centre,
sampling opportunities. Let yourself go as you enter a world of tantalizing aromas, tasty treats and University of Auckland
smiling chefs ready and waiting to make your wildest caffeine and confection dreams come true. Hosted by University of Auckland Muslim Students’ Association
About The Chocolate and Coffee Show In 1996, the Auckland University Islamic Society (AUIS) initiated the first Islam Awareness Day. A day
Now in its fifth year The Chocolate and Coffee Show is New Zealand’s largest celebration of that brought together people from different cultures and religions to learn about Islam. In 1999, it was
chocolate, coffee and tasty treats. Featuring over 80 exhibitors representing the crème de la crème adopted by the Waikato University Muslim Club (WUMC) who modeled their Islam Awareness Day
of New Zealand’s artisan chocolatiers, coffee roasters and purveyors of delectable morsels, The according to the model set by AUIS . Around the same time as WUMC, FIANZ adopted the Islam
Chocolate & Coffee Show is a requisite event for any foodie. Awareness Day and made it into a National Event. In recognition of the initial Islam Awareness Day
22 years ago, the MSA is working on bringing together another Islam Awareness Event. Insha’Allah
The Gathering of Life: Second Round of the Exhibition this years Islam awareness week will be held right after the National Islamic Awareness Week. The
National theme for this year’s Islam Awareness Week is “Halal, not just food.” We have incorporated
Date: Sunday, October 7
this theme into the five senses to show that Islam can be smelt, touched, heard, seen, and
tasted. We have lots of activities and stalls planned revolving around the theme, which include
henna, calligraphy, “try on a hijab” and more on Wednesday and Thursday. We will also have a
Ethnic Foods Festival to stimulate everyone’s favourite sense, taste! On Friday we will have a BBQ.
Qualified Tax Accountant, will file all
overdue GST, PAYE and Income Auckland Tourism Events and Economic
Tax Returns. Will sort out tax debts and Development- ATEED Diwali
claims with IRD. Free initial review for your Date: Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21
new business and analysis of financial Time: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue: Aotea Centre, Auckland CBD
records before you invest. Celebrate Auckland’s vibrant Indian culture at the annual Diwali Festival. Aotea Square will come
to life with the sights, sounds and flavours of India this Labour weekend on Saturday 20 & Sunday
At 357 Great South Rd, (Upstairs) Otahuhu Town, Auckland 21 October, from 12-9pm daily. The festival is free to attend and features a variety of dance and
musical performances, Indian food stalls and art & craft displays celebrating Indian culture and
For Prompt, Qualified and Professional Service.Contact 09 276 5650 or Auckland’s diversity. It’s the perfect event to head along to with family and friends. 
info@debitandcredit.nz • www.debitandcredit.nz (see online for guides on Festival highlights include:
- Street food stalls showcasing delicious & authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine
new business and tax compliance) - Traditional and contemporary dance and music

M T Khan BA (Accounting) 25 Years New Zealand Tax Practice - The Rangoli Chalk Art Competition on Freyberg Square
- Ellen Melville Centre (Mokaa exhibition, Technology hub, DIY henna workshop and much more.)
Call Khan (027) 678 8154 or (021) 255 9893 - A grand fireworks display at 8:50 pm on Sunday night
Find out more at aucklandnz.com/diwali- Note: This is an alcohol and smoke-free event.

Puja Mahatma Gandhi Commemoration Committee and

Wellington City Council
would like to cordially
invite you all to celebrate:

Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

and
International Day of Non-Violence
( declared by United Nations)

2nd October 2018, Tuesday at 11 am

Gandhiji Statue, Railway station, Wellington
(or if rain Yoga Centre, 23 Jessie St, Te Aro)
Entertainment & Vegetarian lunch will be provided and all are welcome with friends
and family. RSVP: pmgbcc@gmail.com or 027 644 2000
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