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NZ Local.....................................Pg 7

Two Indians among finalists for NZ award

NZ Local.....................................Pg 9

Waitakere dazzles with Diwali celebration

Opinion / Editorial...................Pg 21 Greater equanimity required in understanding tolerance

Sports..........................................Pg 28 All Blacks retain the Webb Ellis cup

Bollywood..................................Pg 21 Deepika Padukone ready for Hollywood

Food............................................Pg 36

Easy and quick recipes for Diwali

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Diwali—shine bright like a diamond

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t was the darkest night of the year when Lord Rama, the banished but victorious king of Ayodhya, returned home with his wife Sita after having vanquished the demon, Ravana (King of Lanka who had abducted Sita) and having completed 14 years in exile.

To honour and rejoice the homecoming of their king, the people of his kingdom lit his path with oil lamps to guide him on his way. Thus began the tradition of decorating homes and public spaces with earthen oil lamps (diyas) to mark the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and the five-day celebration came to be known as Diwali or Deepavali. The word “Diwali” means an arrangement or a row of lights.

Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night of the year when the beauty and mystery of lights can be experienced in a special way. There is a special significance of light in the Hindu tradition. They say, that without light, even the manifest does not become manifest.

On the occasion of Diwali, Hindus pray to be led from darkness to light (tamaso mā jyotir gamaya).

As dusk turns into darkness on Diwali day, Hindu homes, thoroughly cleaned in the days leading up to the festival, are magically illumined with tiny earthen oil lamps. These are creatively arranged in symmetrical rows and artistic patterns. The festival ushers in a period of merriment—a time to revel in the company of loved ones, to dress up in finery and gorge on delicious dishes prepared by our mums. It is truly an occasion to behold with almost childlike

wonderment, the colourful fireworks that dazzle the night sky and turn it into a kaleidoscope of myriad hues.

Light, in the Hindu tradition, is symbolic of knowledge as darkness symbolises ignorance. It is easy and tempting, however, when we speak about knowledge dispelling ignorance, to represent ignorance as an abstract and distant phenomenon, disconnected from the concrete realities of everyday life. The light of Diwali, therefore, is a reminder of the darkness that envelopes us and is present in our own communities. It takes form in all the social, cultural, economic, political and religious structures that devalue human beings and that are sources of suffering. We live in darkness when we oppress our women, humiliate others, condone and practice violence, abuse

children, and recklessly exploit nature.

These are the demons of the dark against which the light must shine brightly.

In the midst of all the beautiful lights of Diwali, let us remain focused on the place where light meets the darkness, the inner meets the outer and our spirituality meets the world. It is the place where our hearts engage the world with loving compassion and a commitment to justice and tolerance for one another. It reminds us that, on Diwali, let us allow the light of our homes to enter the world.

Although Diwali finds its origins in the Hindu legend of Rama, the Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas when Guru Har Gobind freed himself and Hindu Kings from Fort Gwalior from the prison of the Mughal emperor, Jahangir, and arrived at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Ever since

then, Sikhs celebrate Bandi Choorh Divas, with the annual lighting up of Golden Temple, fireworks and other festivities.

The Jains celebrate the festival to mark the attainment of Moksha by Mahavira.

Diwali, therefore, becomes one of the biggest celebrations of the year around the world and is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, Pakistan and the Australian external territory of Christmas island. This clearly signifies the magnitude of celebrations worldwide of this festival.

For those of us who have travelled overseas to make a home away from home, normally a festival of such significance would bring heartache and pain of being home sick and missing friends and family.

However, over the years the numbers of big and small celebrations around New Zealand have increased tremendously.

It is hard to alienate yourself or continue to escape these anymore. Every big and small organisation is engaged in putting together a celebration marking this festival. In some ways, this is indicative that the 180,000-strong Indian population has now indeed found a home away from home.

Indian Weekender wishes all its readers a happy and a prosperous Diwali. We hope that the light of Diwali continues to shine on you all through the year.

We would also like to share Diwali wishes from the leaders and members of the community for our readers in the pages that follow.

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Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-iiga Minister for Ethnic Communities

I wish you and your readers a happy Diwali.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important festivals on the Hindu calendar.

For New Zealand’s Indian community, this is a significant time of year, and I am looking forward to celebrating this time with them.

2015 Diwali message from Rt Hon John Key

Namaste and Happy Diwali to all Indian Weekender readers.

Diwali is an important celebration for Indian New Zealanders, and it’s a great opportunity to bring together people from all walks of life.

It gives New Zealanders the opportunity to enjoy everything the Indian culture has to offer – from the delicious food to the friendly and welcoming atmosphere as well as the colourful entertainment.

As Prime Minister, I value the contributions the Indian New Zealand communities make to the overall success of our country.

We’re very lucky to have a vibrant and diverse ethnic culture, and our Indian communities play a large part in that.

Along with National MPs Dr Parmjeet Parmar and Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, the National-led Government is working hard to ensure the voice of the Indian community is heard. We’re working hard to build a stronger, more prosperous New Zealand, with more jobs and higher incomes, and more opportunities for families to get ahead.

I hope you enjoy the Diwali celebrations and best wishes for the year ahead.

Rt Hon John Key PRIME MINISTER

Dr Parmjeet Parmar List MP, National Party

Namastay and Happy Diwali!

As we come into the Diwali season, many people in New Zealand and around the world will be celebrating the festival of lights.

Diwali in New Zealand has grown to be enjoyed with large celebrations in our cities and in gatherings across the country. It is great to see the passion that people are putting into making Diwali a major event in New Zealand’s calendar.

In Diwali, we celebrate the return of Lord Rama, Sitaji and Laxmanji from exile. Diwali is about light prevailing over darkness and life over death. It is a time to celebrate the good in life and be thankful for the people around us. Diwali is also a time to reflect on the year that has passed and consider the year to come.

In September, I spoke at the opening of The Story of Rama exhibition in the Auckland Art Gallery. This exhibition has introduced New Zealanders to a classic saga of Indian literature, as well as unique artistic forms from different regions and eras. It offered insights into Indian culture and the timeless legend behind the Diwali celebration, which I hope has generated discussion and fostered cultural understanding among everyone—regardless of their origins.

Indians and Indian culture are increasingly accepted in New Zealand and are becoming more and more a part of New Zealand culture. Diwali is also celebrated in Parliament as a notable event and the Diwali celebrations involve much more of the community than only Indian groups.

New Zealand, and particularly Auckland, is increasingly multicultural. The diverse cultural make-up of my electorate—Mount Roskill—reflects the growing diversity of New Zealand.

In fact, according to the 2013 census, just under half of Mount Roskill residents were born overseas. With so many cultures living side by side, it is important that we understand each other’s values and traditions.

As one of these migrants myself, it is important to me to preserve my culture and see it become a part of the new communities I am now a part of. Our migrant communities continue to grow and having a familiar constant is vital for migrants to have continuity as they settle in new homes.

I hope everyone will take Diwali to their communities and share the spirit of Diwali with the people in their lives.

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi List MP, National Party

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness. Indians across New Zealand and around the world, along with many other cultures, celebrate Diwali.

Sikhs also celebrate the day of Diwali as Bandi Chorr Divas. It was on this day in the year 1611 that the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind along with 52 other princes was released from Gwalior prison.

Diwali is a special time when family and friends get together for celebration.

Last week, I was invited to and attended three Diwali celebrations in Auckland, two in South Auckland and one in West Auckland. The first event was organised by Radio Tarana who invited Bollywood superstar, Jackie Shroff.

Auckland Indian Retailers Association celebrated Diwali in Papatoetoe. It was a privilege as the local list Member of Parliament for Manukau East based MP to light the inaugural diya and open the Papatoetoe Diwali along with star stand-up comedian Raju Shrivastva, who was also invited especially from India to attend the celebrations and entertain our community.

Diwali in West Auckland was organised by the Waitakere Indian Association. At the formal opening, I spoke on behalf of the National-led government.

Volunteers and members of the Indian community worked tirelessly towards organising the Diwali celebrations. I thoroughly enjoyed the festivities with my family and friends.

Earlier in mid-October, I, along with Prime Minister John Key and a number of my Parliamentary colleagues, attended Diwali celebrations in Auckland City. Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development’s entire team worked very hard along with a number of other organisations to ensure that this event was flawless and that the community felt welcomed.

Next week, on 10 November, we look forward to celebrating Diwali in New Zealand Parliament. The Prime Minister and a number of dignitaries will attend this special celebration in Parliament.

It is great to see the community celebrate Diwali together as one big family. I wish all of you a very Happy Diwali and Bandi Chorr Divas.

Hon Phil Goff

MP for Mt Roskill Labour Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities To you and your family, from mine, I wish you Happy Diwali as we celebrate the festival of lights!

The message of Diwali is one we can all celebrate. Light triumphing over darkness symbolises the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It is a message of hope signifying new beginnings and the renewal of life.

Twenty years ago, Diwali was celebrated quietly at home by the Indian community. Today, it is a public event celebrated not only by those of Indian descent but also by others across our diverse communities. Diwali is part of a multicultural New Zealand, which has become richer and more interesting.

It was great last weekend to join Diwali celebrations at the ANZ, Mt Roskill, Manukau, Papatoetoe and Waitakere and to see so many people turning out to enjoy the dances and singing and eat at the stalls.

Also terrific was the All Black win over the Wallabies. It fulfilled my prediction at the Manukau Diwali that Ritchie would emerge victorious over the Aussies as Lord Rama triumphed over Ravana. Perhaps a little unfair to compare the Wallaby side to the Demon King!

Shubh Diwali.

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For many others within the Indian diaspora, it is an opportunity to celebrate their Indian heritage and showcase the beauty of Indian food, music, dance and attire to the rest of New Zealand.

In Auckland, the Diwali celebration regularly attracts tens of thousands of people crowd to Aotea Square. This year was no exception. It was a great opportunity to meet many people from our diverse communities and to see some beautiful performances, including performers who were visiting from India.

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In New Zealand, the passion and fervour seen as the community comes together to celebrate the biggest festival of India on Kiwi soils, is palpable. It is heart warming to see the Indian community come together and celebrate the festival over the entire month in every part of the country.

On this auspicious day, I would like to extend my warm greetings to the team and readers of Indian Weekender a happy Diwali.

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Labour Party MP for Manukau East Namaste, Malo e lelei It’s been a pleasure to have spent recent weeks celebrating Diwali— the ancient Festival of Lights—in my electorate of Manukau East and across Auckland.

Diwali this year has coincided with my own visits to local places of worship, gurudwara, and cultural groups. I have enjoyed meeting people in these smaller groups as well as attending the large, joyous public events that are now such a part of Auckland’s calendar.

My admiration and thanks to the New Zealand Indian communities that have generously opened out Diwali ceremonies and celebrations as a festival that all Kiwis can now share, enriching our whole society.

We are particularly fortunate in Manukau East that the significant Indian presence in Papatoetoe and Ōtāhuhu brings tremendous cultural vibrancy to our neighbourhoods.

As a politician, I find this season’s reminder—of the victory of light over darkness, of good over evil, of new beginnings and hope—to be one that helps me focus in my work and reminds of values that really matter.

Happy Diwali and the very best wishes for prosperity in the coming year from me and my family to you and yours.

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Elected member, NZ Labour Party Policy Council Namaste and warm Deepavali greetings to you and your family!

As we celebrate Diwali and the triumph of light over darkness symbolising the victory of good over evil, it is also a good time to reflect on new beginnings and on the victory of hope.

I have attended a number of Diwali celebrations across Auckland this year and have loved being able to wear sarees and be surrounded by music, dance and food that I find familiar; experiences that as a migrant to New Zealand, I once thought I had left behind. It was also a pleasure to share these aspects of a culture I identify with, with friends from other cultures.

I have also been reflecting on the contributions that the South Asian community continues to make in New Zealand, and the opportunities and challenges we face as a culturally super diverse country. A successful multicultural society to me is one that embraces individual uniqueness and values these diverse voices and perspectives—and that’s my vision for New Zealand.

May the light of knowledge guide us in all that we do and reflect upon this Diwali.

Shubh Diwali!

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Namaskar, Sat Sri Akal and greetings

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Project Manager, Shanti Niwas Diwali is the festival of lights. Diwali is the festival of victory. Let us celebrate the victory of good over the forces of darkness Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust Inc, a non-profit organisation, has a long history of 21 years of working with senior citizens of Indian and South Asian origin living in the Auckland region. Our mission is to make visible signs of hope, empower those whom society has neglected and celebrate change and diversity.

Shanti Niwas services include delivering Positive Ageing Day Programmes in Wider Auckland region, KHUSHI—Elder Abuse & Neglect prevention service, DOSTI—visiting services for house bound seniors, counselling, advocacy, translation services, help to access health related practical assistance, etc. On behalf of board, staff and senior citizens of Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, I would like to take this opportunity to wish our Indian community and the team at Indian Weekender a very Happy Diwali and a prosperous new year.

My warm wishes and greetings to the Indian community, valued Indian Weekender readers, friends and families on the occasion of Diwali festival.

I also extend my greetings to our Sikh community celebrating Bandi Chhor Diwas on the same day as well as the Jains celebrating the anniversary of Mahavira’s attainment of spiritual liberation.

This important festival is a source of hope, strength, enlightenment, revitalisation and togetherness. Diwali festival brings a message of oneness and it is a time for families and communities to come together, engaging in meaningful dialogue and a demonstration of shared respect, regardless of the difference in faith and beliefs.

On behalf of the Labour Party and my family, I wish everyone a joyous Diwali celebration and a healthy year ahead that allows us to cast off all negative feelings and carry on with a positive spirit to spread our collective lights in service to our community.

Happy Diwali, the festival of lights!

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wo Indian-origin entrepreneurs in New Zealand are among the finalists for the 2015 Women of Influence Awards in the community and not-for-profit category, a media report said.

Founder of East Tamaki Healthcare Group Ranjna Patel and Westpac and Massey University’s Financial Education and Research Centre director Pushpa Wood will compete with 18 other finalists in their category for the prestigious award, stuff. co.nz reported.

Patel’s group runs 35 clinics in New Zealand and 14 in Australia. She is one of Australia’s largest primary providers.

Through this enterprise she provides

employment to more than 800 people, many of those in low socio-economic communities. In 2009, Ranjna was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for services to the Indian community and in 2014 was inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs.

Wood has worked to improve adult literacy and financial literacy in New Zealand. She acts as an expert witness for the Crown in the area of Indian culture, customs and beliefs. She specialises in Hindi language and literature and her PhD thesis combined her Hindi language expertise with the religious dimensions of medieval India. The award is designed to identify, recognise and celebrate the most influential women shaping New Zealand.

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At the Parliament, Mr Goff said that he had been saying for some time that he would be making an announcement soon.

Mr Goff’s mayoralty ambitions have been an open secret.

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he lights of Diwali were glowing red and blue when the Counties Manukau Police decided to celebrate Diwali yet again.

This year, the celebration was bigger and better than the previous years. The police celebrations have been growing in popularity amongst the staff themselves and other external agencies that work closely with the police. Every year, requests for more and more staff to be able to attend the festival have been increasing. In response to this, this year the celebration was moved outside to the car park in order to accommodate the numbers.

Staff from various government agencies such as the Department of Corrections, the Ministry of

Justice and the City Council were invited to the event. In addition, representation from various community agencies was a lso there.

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The star performance, as at the Auckland Diwali Festival, was that of a bhangra performance by the Police Cultural Group. The dancing police officers in their uniforms were a huge hit with the audience.

Acting sergeant Mandeep Kaur, Counties Manukau Police Ethnic Co-ordinator, had spearheaded the arrangements. The participation from the larger force was apparent from the numbers of Officers wearing pagdis and female staff members wearing saris or getting henna tattoos to mark their participation at the event. The event marked a significant step towards embracing

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Waitakere dazzles with Diwali celebration

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uckland once again witnessed a grand display of fireworks last Sunday. The Waitakere Indian Association arranged a spectacular Diwali show on Sunday, November 1 at the Trust Arena in Henderson.

The event started at 11 a.m. with an official welcome dance performance by the Aaja Nachle group who performed at the Aotea Square Diwali Festival earlier last month.

The venue also saw a wide range of Indian ethnic dresses, designer scarves, imitation jewellery stalls and bouncy castles for children.

The evening ceremony was attended

by Labour MP for Te Atatu Phil Twyford, National List MPs Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Dr Parmjeet Parmar, NZ First MP Mahesh Bindra, CEO of Radio Tarana Robert Khan and other dignitaries.

In his speech, MP Phil Twyford congratulated the All Blacks for winning the Rugby World Cup 2015 and added a quote from the Ramayana stating the importance of Diwali. The evening proceeded with speeches from the dignitaries and performances by young talented dancers.

The best of Indian snacks were lined up just outside the Trust Arena—a place crowded by food enthusiasts throughout the day.

The event ended with a display of fireworks that form an integral part of the Diwali celebration.

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ith more than a thousand people attending, the firstever Diwali festival organised by the Selwyn District Council (SDC) last Saturday on the lawns of the Lincoln Library, just south-west of Christchurch, was a huge success.

“This is the first initiative by Selwyn District Council under our newly-developed Newcomer and Migrant Strategy. Our goal is to showcase Selwyn’s diverse ethnic communities, while giving a platform for social interactions, and mutual respect and admiration for each other’s culture,” informed Nicola Ogden, Community Development Team Leader at SDC. “Along with Indian food, henna and ethnic wear stalls, the celebrations saw around 10 performances that included traditional dances such as bhangra, garba and Haryanvi folk, along with some Bollywood pieces. A major highlight was the fashion show in the end, which saw participation from young women and children from diverse Selwyn communities,” said Surinder Tandon, Senior Scientist at AgResearch—New Zealand’s largest Crown Research Institute based in Lincoln. Tandon, who has lived in Lincoln since 1988,

helped the SDC in organising the festival.

“Celebrations such as these have two-fold advantages. Firstly, it helps new migrants from India in settling and integrating in the New Zealand society much easily and much sooner. When you become part of these festivities

here, the surroundings seem a bit less foreign to you. Secondly, and importantly, it gives an opportunity to the wider nonIndian communities to experience and learn about the Indian culture.

Even in this festival, nearly half the participation was from nonIndians, which is very heartening to watch,” he added.

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ummer is coming and the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup. The mood is good. But not for everyone and not for some of the most important issues that New Zealand faces. We should bring the same sense of national pride to other aspects of our society. We can be world champions on issues that are even more important than rugby.

New Zealand used to lead the world in fairness and the way we take care of each other. Our pioneering social welfare legislation introduced education and healthcare for all and votes for women.

But now there are big gaps in outcomes from our schools. The children who go to schools in lower decile areas of New Zealand get a lower standard of education and have worse health. And women are still paid far less than men. We can do better. New Zealanders have a strong sense of fair play and caring for each other. We could lead the way in tackling inequality and building a society where no one gets left behind.

We used to be known as a tolerant and inclusive society, with a fair immigration system and support for people coming to New Zealand. But we have done little to support refugees fleeing conflict in the Middle East, our settlement services are under-funded and migrants face barriers in getting good jobs. We can build a more inclusive society. New Zealanders are

naturally welcoming and we gain so much from the contributions of our new citizens from all parts of the world.

New Zealand used to be a world leader in respecting and caring for our environment. But as the latest OECD report shows, we are losing our unique species, polluting our rivers and producing more greenhouse gases as a proportion of income than every other country except Estonia. We are undermining our hugely valuable ‘100% Pure’ reputation. We can live up to our clean green brand. With better government policies, we could lead the world in sustainability.

And we used to be one of the richest economies in the world in terms of income per person. But government policy has rewarded short-term speculation and financial deal-making, at the expense of the productive economy and we have been too reliant on selling commodity products.

As a result, we are slipping further down the rankings of OECD countries. We can build a stronger economy. New Zealand has rich natural resources and a strong record of innovation. We can add more value to our commodities and develop the smart economy that will create jobs and opportunities for all.

We need better policies for the future— investment in our people, especially children and those settling in New Zealand, respect for our environment, a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions, and an economic strategy that puts us on track towards a high value, high skill sustainable economy.

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The Taste of India

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ver the years, Sandringham has earned the nickname ‘Little India’ owing to the range of Indian supermarkets, restaurants and takeaways located in the area. Every year, Sandringham hosts a food festival that brings hundreds of food lovers from across Auckland to taste the delicacies of India.

The Sandringham Food Festival for 2015 was held on Saturday, 31 October. This year, the festival was held for eight hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and yet it seemed too short for the food lovers that occupied the streets even after sunset.

The festival slowed the vehicle traffic in the area, and the streets were occupied with the mobile coffee trucks, art and craft stalls, music bands on the gardens and food stalls.

Sandringham Food and Spice Tour is one of the most significant activity happening in the area where a group of random individuals taste the food of every restaurant, every second Saturday of the month.

This gives restaurants a range of new customers every fortnight plus a subtle promotion through word of mouth.

The most important part of the festival was the biryani competition, secretly judged by experts over a period of time. Bawarchi Restaurant and Takeaways was awarded ‘The Best Chicken Biryani in Town’ while Shubh Restaurant and Takeaways won the award for ‘The Best Vegetarian Biryani in Town’ for this year.

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Apart from Indian food stalls, visitors were treated to Samoan, Turkish, Arabic, Mexican and Sri Lankan cuisine. The festival attracted not only Indian but Kiwis and other communities as well.

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ducation Minister Hekia Parata is urging New Zealanders to have their say on a revamp of education legislation that will help to shape the future of the education system.

“When the reforms known as Tomorrow’s Schools were introduced in 1989, they transformed the way education was administered,” she says. “For the first time, local communities, not a centralised bureaucracy became responsible for running schools.

“However, that was 26 years ago and the world has changed since then.

It is time to look at an update of the Education Act to keep what is important and working and improve what is not.”

Ms Parata says the proposed update draws on the recommendations of the Taskforce on Regulations Affecting School Performance, which reported in 2014 that the Act focused on structures and administration.

“These are legally necessary. However, the real emphasis needs to be on raising the achievement of all students. “To deliver a high quality education, we need an Act

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review of education law is timely but the government must ensure it is a genuine examination of New Zealand’s education system and the future needs of schools, Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says.

“Since the Education Act came into effect 26 years ago, a lot has changed for teachers, students and school communities.

“Schools need more support to deliver the national curriculum. The support they receive from the Ministry of Education has been diminishing.

“Taking funding structures off the table will only ensure this review is a whitewash.

“When National came to office they promised to increase frontline staff.

However the opposite is happening.

“New figures obtained by Labour show frontline staff have fallen from 43.6 per cent in 2009/10 to 40.5 per cent in 2013/14.

Over the same period the number of back office staff rose from 56.5 per cent to 59.5 per cent.

“Meanwhile the Ministry has increased its spending on public relations staff by almost 200 per cent since to $2.5 million.

“This review comes as Hekia Parata publicly muses about linking school funding to student achievement. However, she refuses to give any details about her plans.

“The Education Minister must include funding in this review or suspicion will remain she is making secret changes without the input of the school sector,” Chris Hipkins says.

TVNZ backtracks on chopping news jobs in the South

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“The planned cuts to a news operation that covered 65,000 square kilometres of the South Island was short-sighted.

It is unfathomable that they would chop news gathering in an area bigger then Switzerland.

“TVNZ will still lose half a camera position in Dunedin. This threatened cut to the

bone was against a background of TVNZ announcing a profit of $28 million in August.

This was a $10 million increase on 2014 in spite of a shrinking market.

“This cost cutting proposal was roundly attacked in the South by many who felt the Auckland-based broadcaster was obsessed with Auckland news.

“If TVNZ wants to be a national broadcaster then they should act like one. Today’s decision reinforces the fact that TVNZ is publically owned and must give New Zealand’s regions a strong voice,” says Clare Curran.

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ealth boards across the country are looking to cut back on services as they buckle under pressure from the government to keep costs down, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says.

“Previously withheld information received from the Minister of Health shows DHBs are not receiving enough funding to cope with growth pressures and an aging population.

“It reveals district health boards face a funding shortfall of $153 million this financial year with the three Auckland DHBs—Waitemata, Counties Manukau and Auckland DHBs—looking at cost pressures of $39m, $30m and $21m.

“The result of this is tens of thousands of people not being able to get appointments with specialists, others having to wait

months, if not years, for surgery and still others having home help hours cut because there’s no money to pay carers.

“All of this comes on the back of a $1.7 billion shortfall in health spending over six years and puts paid to the sugar-coated fabrications Health Minister Jonathan Coleman keeps rolling out.

“The situation our DHBs now find themselves in is wholly of the government’s making—the sector has been and continues to be chronically underfunded.

“Ultimately, of course, it is New Zealanders who suffer.

“Dr Coleman has already signalled there will need to be even more saved in ‘efficiencies’ over the next few years.

“If he was any sort of Health Minister he would be eyeballing his Cabinet colleagues and arguing for more funding, not whacking DHBs with a big stick,” Annette King says.

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The scorecard enables Auckland to gauge its performance across a broad range of measures and complements other internationally recognised measures of liveability in cities. At the Mayor’s request, there are liveability categories across economy, transport, communities and environment, covering 19 measures.

While there are improvements in most categories, housing affordability remains the most challenging.

From a base index of 100 points, the latest index has lifted by 19 points since the birth of the united Auckland.

Len Brown says the latest scorecard shows a strong rate of improvement with the work being done in areas such as public transport paying noticeable dividends.

“There are obviously on-going challenges with housing but the Special Housing Area work we are doing with the government is an example of the improvements that are starting to come through.

However, the trends are definitely swinging in the right direction with new housing consents more than doubling since the creation of the new Auckland Council.” He said that the Unitary

Plan, Auckland Plan and the Economic Development Strategy were also important steps taken to address this.

“I’m especially pleased that the public transport patronage growth is reflected in the improvement in the category of fixing transport in Auckland.

“It’s great to see progress in jobs, especially for young people, which is also a reflection of the youth pledges Auckland employers have been signing “When I became Mayor, one of the big complaints was about the graffiti on buildings strewn throughout the region and it’s great to see the big progress in tackling that anti-social issue.

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Auckland continues to be recognised in internationally accepted surveys of liveable cities. In the most recent, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) rated Auckland as number nine in its report on 140 cities. It moved up from number 10.

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uckland Council’s Finance and Performance committee has recommended consultation during the 2016–17 Annual Plan process on the following issues: }} Additional rates remissions for Maori freehold land to better reflect restrictions on use and sale }} Lowering rates for farm and lifestyle properties more than 50 hectares }} Options for the level of the UAGC ranging from $350 to $650 per year }} Changing the share of the interim transport levy paid by business and residential ratepayers These recommendations will now help inform the Mayor who is due to present his proposal to the committee on 8 December.

Committee Chair, Councillor Penny Webster says that the decisions have shown where council thinks the direction of the Annual Plan should be set.

“We had an honest, frank discussion on some of the issues that we think should be part of the Annual Plan process, and that discussion and the recommendations will now help feed into the Mayor’s thoughts before he makes his proposal in December,” she says.

“We know that the council is in good financial shape, but we would like to hear from Aucklanders on these important issues to help guide our thinking when making final decisions on the budget next year.”

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ew Zealand is a nation of migrants. Most of us have stories of ancestors arriving here from

somewhere else, courageously setting out to seek better lives and opportunities for their children. Indian migrants are a more recent part of the trend that makes up New Zealand today.

Some of my forbears arrived here having taken a treacherous journey on a boat—one

was an unaccompanied 12-year-old taking his chances in the 1800s. Imagine the nerve that long journey took for someone so young.

With this in mind, an extraordinarily sad and disturbing report was released by Amnesty International this week. It alleged cash payments were used by Australia to stop a boat of asylum seekers from seeking safety there or attempting the voyage to New Zealand.

Not only were people-smugglers paid to take the asylum seekers back to Indonesia but also the asylum seekers were removed from their safe boat, put into smaller, more dangerous boats, and left without the fuel required to reach their destination.

They’re very lucky lives were not lost. The group apparently included children and a

pregnant woman—people seeking a better life. If Australia didn’t want to offer them that, there are safe legal channels they should have used.

Meanwhile, how implicated is New Zealand? The boat was trying to reach our shores. Did our government know about it?

It’s hard to believe John Key didn’t.

Regardless of whether he knew about it at the time, he must know now. He should be having a quiet word with the Australian Prime Minister that New Zealand disagrees with Australia’s actions—and pointing out they are illegal.

But he seems to be staying silent. After all, two years ago he made a deal with Australia. They would stop any asylum boats coming to New Zealand and in return Australia would pass on to us 150 refugees

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a year as part of our quota. In other words we gave up the right to choose who we want to take and handed those decisions to Australia. Why give up our ability to choose who we take? After all, no refugee boats have ever made it to New Zealand— or even seriously attempted it. What did we get out of the deal other than to schmooze up to the Aussies? So we are closely linked to Australia on asylum seekers.

It is important then that John Key assures New Zealanders that his government was in no way implicated with Australia’s apparent policy of paying people-smugglers to keep refugees from its borders.

Instead there should be a full independent inquiry into the matter.

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rade is vital for creating more jobs and higher incomes for New Zealanders. This year, the government has made significant progress on several trades, deals which will unlock a wide range of opportunities for our country.

Just a few weeks, after finalising the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), we have already moved on to the next big trade deal.

The Prime Minister and European Union (EU) leaders have announced that negotiations will begin on an EU-NZ free trade agreement as soon as possible. The EU covers a staggering NZ$20 trillion worth of

GDP and is home to many consumers with sophisticated tastes. Europeans like New Zealand’s quality exports and if we can get better access to those markets then we can sell more.

This is just the first step and it could take some time, but it is significant progress towards a stronger trading relationship.

A free trade agreement with the EU would build on our agreement with Korea which passed through Parliament around a month ago, and the recently concluded TPP negotiations.

TPP is expected to be worth at least $2.7 billion a year to New Zealand by 2030.

The agreement with Korea will save New Zealand exporters $65 million in the first year alone and largely eliminate the $229 million our exporters pay a year in duties.

Together, TPP and the free trade deal with Korea are worth $14,000 to every Kiwifruit grower alone in New Zealand.

That means New Zealand businesses have more money to invest in growth, including jobs. Tariff savings are just the start of the benefits trade agreements offer.

Removing barriers to access is even more important to exporters.

Trade deals also allow New Zealand companies to stay afloat in markets overseas and for their products to compete with others who already have free access.

We just can’t afford to miss the boat on

this. Improving access to international markets is a key component of the government’s Business Growth Agenda.

Creating new opportunities for our exports is crucial to growing jobs and incomes in New Zealand. After our trade deal with Korea, 11 other TPP countries, and getting the ball rolling on a deal with the 28 countries of the EU, the National-led government is keeping up the momentum on trade.

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onservation Week kicked off on Monday, and this year it’s going down a different track.

The theme is Healthy Nature Healthy People. It’s all about the connection between human health and wellbeing, and nature.

We are lucky in New Zealand to have a rich and varied landscape that’s one of a kind. But to truly appreciate New Zealand’s natural beauty, you have to check it out for yourself.

Our country is best viewed on foot, from a bike, or a kayak—getting active and

getting out there in our national parks is the way to go. There’s never been a better time to get involved than Conservation Week.

You won’t regret it, and your health will thank you for it.

The National-led government’s conservation efforts to better preserve our landscape and our national parks have been targeted at both native flora and fauna.

The Department of Conservation’s Community Conservation Partnerships Fund has strengthened community group efforts to halt the spread of wilding pines, preserve the endangered galaxiid fish family, and restore both whitebait numbers and habitat in Christchurch.

Earlier this year, we launched the War on Weeds, a nationwide effort focused on the “Dirty Dozen”—12 common weeds causing problems throughout the country.

It’s estimated the agricultural sector is around $1.2 billion a year out of pocket

because of the damage these weeds cause.

Last year we also began the Battle for our Birds, an eight-month anti-predator campaign to protect our most vulnerable native bird species.

The campaign was a huge success. More than 600,000 hectares of conservation estate were covered, and field monitoring showed rat and stoat numbers fell to almost undetectable levels at several sites.

As a government, we look forward over the coming months to seeing the invaluable work so many community groups do every day in looking after New Zealand’s landscape.

We all play a caretaker role in preserving New Zealand’s landscape. It’s vital that while we enjoy it, we allow it to thrive and make sure it retains its natural beauty for the generations to come.

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The added flights will operate between June and December 2016, giving South Islanders more travel options during the cooler months. Andre Viljoen, Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO commented, “New Zealand is a key growth market for Fiji

Airways, as highlighted in our Five Year Master Plan. These additional flights reflect our commitment to growing the New Zealand market, and will increase capacity between Christchurch and Nadi by a further 2,380 available seats.” Christchurch Airport Chief Commercial Officer—Aeronautical, Justin Watson, says the additional flights are sure to be very popular with southern travellers. He says,

“Fiji Airways offers any number of holiday options, from a quick getaway, a 10-day stop, longer still or travel to points across the Pacific and on to North America’.

The new flights are on sale now and offer travel options in both Business and Economy class on the B737-800 aircraft. Fiji Airways is the only airline to offer child discounted airfares as well as a daily business class travel option directly from New Zealand to Fiji.

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of traditional Indian folk dances and also invited members of the public to be part of the dance performances on stage.

Lautoka City Council chief executive officer Jone Nakauvadra said people who attended the group’s show in Ba were still praising their entertaining performances.

“I would like to thank the Indian High Commission for thinking about the people of Lautoka and I understand this is the first time for the group to come to Lautoka,” Mr Nakauvadra said.

“We are looking forward to more visits by the group, we know that art and music is a way of expressing your culture, expressing your identity and it is exciting that the group has come all the way from India to show us what Rajasthan is all about.”

Puja Sapera poses for a picture before the groups performance in Lautoka.

Meanwhile, 20-year-old Puja Sapera, a member of the Rajasthan folk dance group said she was happy to share her culture.

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n eight-member folk dance group from Rajasthan (Northwestern Indian State) wowed the crowd with their performance at the Lautoka Girmit Centre last Thursday night.

High Commission of India’s Indian Cultural Centre director Kishan Lal Kanojia said this was the first time Fijians witnessed a performance from the group.

“The colourful and dynamic calibre is one of the famous characteristics and aesthetics of Rajasthan dancers,” Mr Kanojia said.

“The group also known as the ‘desert gypsies’ have performed in India and abroad. India and Fiji have special and friendly relations which have been constantly growing and expanding.” The group’s performance consisted

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backgrounds,” she said. “In India we have different dialects but dancing shows emotions that are felt by everyone regardless of where you are from.”

She said the group would be performing next in Nauru and Australia before returning to India on November 16.

ijians are eligible for 10 year tourist and business visas to the United States—the most liberal access to the US for foreigners.

US Ambassador to Fiji Judith Cefkin while speaking on FBCTV’s 4 the Record programme confirmed that the vast majority of Fijians who apply for visas are in fact given approval to enter the US. Ambassador Cefkin adds that visas in most categories are approved by the Embassy in Suva and there is a misconception that Fiji has a high rejection rate for applications to enter the US. She does admit that fees are an issue not just for Fiji, but the region as well.

“There is no flexibility. That is a worldwide standard. It the same fee that applies throughout the world for visas.

“It is set by the US government and its because our visa personnel and operations are funded through the fees that we collect.”

The US Ambassador goes on to say that her government encourages more Fijians to apply for visas and to make sure all their papers are in order when they do so.

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Fiji congratulates All Blacks for defending RWC 2015

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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in a congratulatory message to his New Zealand counterpart John Key highlighted the winning form of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team is an inspiration to rugby players around the world. “Dear Prime Minister, on behalf of the

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he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the FijiFirst Government for its continued commitment to child welfare and development.

Ms Amanda Bissex, the UNICEF Chief of Child Protections says that the launch of the “Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect” campaign is a reflection of the urgency given to child protection awareness in Fiji by the government.

“We can see the commitment by the government of Fiji in ensuring that children are given the best education opportunities.

And at through this year’s PCAN launching, we can also see that the government has also strengthened platforms for increased partnership which is a tremendous thing to see and really that’s the only way we can make a difference when we all work together.

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Government and people of the Republic of Fiji, I wish to express my sincere congratulations on the recent victory of the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup 2015 finals.

With rugby being our national sport, many Fijians anticipated the finals and watched the game with great enthusiasm and passion. Fiji, as you are well aware, has a significant following of the All Blacks.

“The All Blacks victory at the finals reaffirms the dominance

of New Zealand in international rugby. New Zealand should be proud of the numerous sacrifices of its people at various levels for this outstanding victory.

“Such a victory will no doubt continue to be a source of inspiration and motivation for many young rugby players in New Zealand and around the world.

“Fiji views sport as an important tool for fostering social integration and cohesion and strengthening communal

relationships. We have always been proud to witness this through the professionalism of New Zealand Rugby.”

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taff of the Ministry of Agriculture together with six exporters recently attended a Food Show in Australia as part of efforts to understand the market dynamics in Australia.

The head of the delegation, Deputy Secretary Corporate Services and Planning (DSCSP), Maca Tulakepa said the main purpose of attending the Food Show was to showcase Fiji’s fresh and frozen products in the Australian market.

She said they were also able to educate consumers on food preparation and using fresh produce for home cooked meals.

“The event provided a platform for Fijian exporters to understand the food standard requirement for the Australian market and to explore other market opportunities for niche commodities such as Virgin Coconut Oil, Cocoa and Vanilla,” said Mrs Tulakepa.

“The Australian market provides an opportunity for Fiji to export most of its agricultural products as it is regarded as Fiji’s second major export destination.

The population of Pacific Islanders continue to increase and this gives rise to increasing demand for Pacific Island products.”

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Change, not habit, is what gets most of us down; habit is the stabiliser of human society, change accounts for its progress.

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inally Diwali is upon us! What a countdown it has been this year. It is amazing the number of celebrations and events that have been held this year. This just goes to show how much the Indian population is growing, both in numbers and in strength. It also makes us think how fortunate we are to live in a country that embraces diversity like New Zealand does. Our past few issues have been full of reports of Diwali celebrations from across the country. Now in our Diwali special issue, we bring you a basket full of wishes from across the community.

Back home our festivities actually start right from Eid then rolling on to Diwali, followed by Christmas and finally heralding the New Year. So the festive cheer is still on and Diwali possibly is one of the main high points. Diwali is our biggest festival and is celebrated by everyone. The firecrackers, the exchange of gifts and sweets, the shopping of new clothes and jewellery; there is possibly hardly anyone who does not indulge themselves during Diwali.

Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated over five days, which is marked with different rituals for each day and the lighting of diyas (oil lamps) and plenty of firecrackers.

The first day of Diwali is Dhanteras, which is traditionally associated with wealth, with many choosing to buy gold or other items on this day.

The second day, Naraka Chaturdasi, is considered to be a day of light, celebrating when Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura. People traditionally bathe before sunrise on this day and give thanks to Lord Krishna and Vishnu. It is also sometimes called Choti Diwali (or little Diwali).

The third day of Diwali is Amavasya, the most important day of the festival. On this day, households worship Lakshmi the goddess of wealth, and Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Houses are lit up with diyas and fireworks take over the skies.

This is the day that could even be referred to as the “actual Diwali”.

The fourth day of Diwali is known as Govardhan Puja in the North and Bali Pratipada in the south. In the north, it celebrates Lord Krishna saving his people from floods by lifting the Govardhana Hill, whilst in the south they celebrate Vamana’s victory over the demon-king Bali.

The last day of Diwali is Yama Dwitiya (or Bhaidhuj), celebrating affection between siblings. Brothers are invited into their sister’s homes and usually come bearing gifts for them. Sisters also affirm their affection for their brothers by tying a sacred thread around their wrist.

As we go into celebrating Diwali in our own homes with our families, let us remember to reach out to those who are far away from their own families and times like these can also be quite trying for those away from home.

On behalf of the entire Indian Weekender team, I have immense pleasure in wishing all our readers, advertisers, supporters and well-wishers a very Happy and a Prosperous Diwali. May this festival of lights, light up your lives and open up new doors of opportunities and good fortune.

Until next time.

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• Stay hydrated–Health experts usually recommend drinking more water than usual when in flight. Continue drinking throughout the flight to stay hydrated • Avoid coffee–Caffeine will keep you up and dehydrate you. Instead, opt for green tea.

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• Choose a window seat–Airlines give you the option of choosing your seat when booking tickets in a long duration flight. Choose a window seat. It gives a solid wall to rest your head on for a more comfortable nap. Also, it means, you won’t be bothered by other passengers.

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India, Africa can together build sustainable future

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ndia and Africa are crucial players in meeting the 169 global targets set out under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this is warranted by their huge geographic expanse and large proportion of people living below poverty line.

The recently concluded India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS), therefore came at a strategic time and provided both sides with a great opportunity to formalise partnership agreements to collectively meet global goals set out in Agenda 2063, post-2015 Agenda (SDGs recently adopted

by India and Africa) and the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21).

The previous two India-Africa Forum Summits, held in New Delhi (2008) and Addis Ababa (2011) saw intensification of development cooperation between India and 15 participating African countries. The first Summit of April 2008 resulted in the «Africa-India Framework for Cooperation» where seven main areas of cooperation were identified, which were also reiterated and enhanced at the Second AfricaIndia Summit. The framework emphasised on economic development by foreseeing cooperation in a number of

economic areas, especially tourism and infrastructure.

In his opening remarks at the third summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the importance of India’s partnership with Africa. He stated that our relationship is “beyond strategic consideration” as it is “driven by the aim of empowerment, capacity building, human resource development, access to Indian market, and support for Indian investments in Africa.”

During his address, the prime minister highlighted the following focus areas—human resource development, institution building, infrastructure, clean energy, climate change adaptation, agriculture, health, education and skill development where India and the African nations will continue to work together.

Climate change, which has

become a global challenge, is one area where developing countries can join hands and approach global goals with local actions. During the summit, the delegates unanimously agreed to collaboratively address common issues in mitigating and adapting to climate change. India recently committed to a 33 percent cut in its emissions by 2030. Achieving this ambitious target will only be possible by shared R&D for cleaner technologies. At the same time, ensuring cleaner practices in all investment projects led

by Indian companies operating in Africa will also help African nations in meeting their own emission targets.

Climate change acts as a stress multiplier for issues such as extreme poverty, rainfall dependent agriculture, and

natural disasters such as droughts and floods, which in themselves are some common problems faced by both India and Africa. In addition, Africa faces constraints in technological options, limited infrastructure, skills, information and links to markets which has increased its vulnerability to climate stresses.

Collaborating on overcoming agricultural vulnerabilities posed by the rapidly changing climate can help both sides in developing their respective disaster resistant and resilient strategies to ensure global food security.

Agriculture plays a vital role in the economies of both India and Africa. More than 60 per cent of the rural households in India and 70 per cent in Africa depend on agriculture as their principal means of livelihood.

India, over the years and after the Green Revolution, has made remarkable advancement in using technological interventions to improve agricultural outputs. We are now proactively developing solutions towards building a climate resilient agricultural practice across the country. Indian experience in the agriculture sector will be of relevance to the African countries which like us are highly vulnerable to climatic variability.

Under, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), the Indian Renewable Energy Programme has received increased recognition internationally in recent years, where many countries evinced interest in cooperation with India for promoting new and renewable energy. The ministry is currently honouring two bilateral cooperation frameworks with Africa, established through an MoU, the first on India-Rwanda Renewable Energy Cooperation and the second on India-Egypt Renewable Energy Cooperation.

More such collaborations through knowledge-based interventions will encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships.

There is merit in partnering for development as also indicated by the prime minister, who said: “When I look at Africa’s vision for itself, captured so eloquently in Agenda 2063 document, (a transformative 50year development agenda which was initiated in 2013) I believe that our development goals and international aspirations are closely aligned.”

India and Africa have had similar development path post colonisation and we surely can together build a sustainable future.

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raging debate has risen in India about tolerance or, as some would argue, the reduction of it in the country.

The hypothesis about tolerance or intolerance can only be objectively judged on the basis of requisite data that is in paucity at the current instance. Debates often on the media and social media platforms have become supercharged without any meaningful conclusions in sight.

A pertinent question to ask is what constitutes intolerance?

Does it mean an inappropriate legislation, denial of rights, violent incidents related to religion and other identities, irresponsible statements by government functionaries, or just even a plain disagreement with others’ point of view?

Until now, what has been observed is mostly the fifth point— plain disagreement with others’ point of view. Writers, poets, artists and scientists are expressing their dissent by returning their awards.

But had there been intolerance their views and acts would have certainly been muzzled/tried to be muzzled. In fact in India what is being witnessed is the complete opposite of intolerance. People are expressing themselves and their views like never before and their rights are not being curtailed for it.

That, in fact, is the basis of dissent in any democracy. Of course individual incidents in the third category have

also happened—violent incidents related to identities like being rationalists, vigilante acts leading to heinous crimes and the like. The government’s functionaries could have expressed their views in a more empathetic manner but this in no way means that there is erosion in tolerance levels in the country.

For, similar and sometimes even far worse incidents have happened in the country before drawing even more extreme views and inappropriate comments.

There should certainly be caution and reasonable dialogue with the government on the issue of tolerance by those who feel tolerance levels of the whole country are going down. The lack of dialogue between government and stakeholders is being construed

as increasing intolerance. Proper dialogue would ensure that concerns of all stakeholders are expressed and the measures to tackle such incidents effectively are taken by the governments both at the central and state level.

The crucial difference now as compared to previously is that people are so connected with information that each incident looks magnified. The modern media, social media and networks ensure information travels almost at the speed of light and many people are aware of what happens most of the time. While it acts as a great tool for access to information and awareness it also acts as a sort of thing that creates perceptions about reality. It may and does affect perceptions about the prevailing

state of affairs and that leads to perceptions about tolerance or the lack of it in greater measure than was seen before access to information was freely available to most people of the country.

While individual incidents can be viewed as pointers the fact is if they really do show greater intolerance can be concluded only on greater availability and analysis of data. That raises a fundamental question about the improvement of statistical systems in the country pertaining to the crime.

What is required is speedy and accurate updating of data. Apart from this also required is justice mechanisms to bring speedy justice to act as a deterrent to perpetrators of crime in the country. Fast track movement of such crimes will ensure

that law and order and the rule of law strengthen.

On a societal level what is required is greater equanimity in understanding tolerance and what its importance in modern constitutionally elected states is. It is important that the vast multiplicity of views and voices is protected as this will lead to greater sense of security, debate, more reasoning and more critical enquiry.

Tolerance is important because it is imperative for fostering creative thinking. Creative thinking is the bedrock of critical enquiry that fosters innovation. So long as one’s right to expressing a point of view is concerned there should be freedom to express what one feels like.

Tolerance for other’s point of view, as well as mutual respect for each other’s practices, is important and necessary for not only economic but also social and human progress.

India’s improving stature globally on the investment front as well as on important indices like Global Competitiveness Index, Ease of Doing Index and several others will benefit greatly by ensuring that proper dialogue is in place between stakeholders of society and the government at all levels. Also, what is required is a speedy trial for perpetrators of crimes whose acts risk India’s credibility as a society that in a very large measure has fostered creative thinking and tolerance for dissent.

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he Narendra Modi government had dismissed the returning of awards by about 40 writers as of little consequence.

A text message, which was obviously sent out by a government sympathiser, pointed out that while millions have given up their subsidised cooking gas connections at the prime minister’s request, only a few writers, “who want to defame India”, have expressed their dissent. The outrage against the assassination of rationalists also drew the derisive comment from an “internet Hindu” that they were “one-sided rationalists in that they only opposed Hinduism (and) were very, very silent (about) the religion and superstitions of Muslims and Christians”.

Considering that a section of historians, scientists and filmmakers have now joined the writers in voicing their protests, the government may no longer find it easy to dismiss these signs of dissatisfaction.

BJP may presume that the rebels are responding to the “pain” of their exclusion from official patronage.

But the rulers will be doing themselves a disservice if they dismiss the protests as something confined to Lutyens Delhi, or an exclusivist phenomenon. Had that been so, President Pranab Mukherjee would not have gone out of his way to condemn the climate of intolerance.

It may well be that some of the protesters are indeed “Nehruvians” and “leftists”, to quote Jaitley again, for they are obviously far from being pro-BJP and have nothing to do with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s credo of cultural nationalism—one nation, one people, one culture.

Instead, they can be called Nehruvian because of their belief in a multi-cultural India. What the government will do well is to ascertain why groups of the intelligentsia are turning away from it when Modi’s promise of economic growth is seemingly bearing fruit with India being the destination for the highest amount of foreign investment in the world in the first six months of this year.

The discomfiture of the intellectuals probably comes from the belief that Modi has struck a Faustian bargain with the RSS that he will allow the saffron fundamentalists to dominate the

academic and cultural spheres in exchange for peace and quiet in the economic field.

Nonentities such as Sudarshan Rao and Gajendra Chauhan can demolish whatever prestige organisations such as the Indian Council of Historical Research and the Film and Television Institute of India have acquired over the decades while the government looks away.

The contempt with which Modi regards the world of letters was evident right from the start of his tenure when he appointed someone who had studied only up to Class XII as the human resource development minister in charge of education. However, the leeway which the government has given to the RSS has led not only to the tinkering with history

by Rao or of the school textbooks

by Dinanath Batra, but also to the targeting of the minorities by the storm-troopers.

It began with ‘ghar wapsi’, love jehad and an occasional attack on churches and now the vigilante groups have the beef-eaters in their sights. It is possible that the government has realised that the violence unleashed by these lawless elements will hurt its image and is now trying to draw

back with union Home Minister Rajnath Singh ruling out a nationwide ban on beef.

It is the fear and despondency which the saffron militants are spreading, which have made the film-makers say that “condoling deaths without interrogating the forces that scripted those murders revealed a tacit acceptance of the ugly force distorting our country”.

This perception encapsulates the apprehension that for all the talk of development, the basic premise of saffron rule has not changed. It remains, as always, anti-minority as well as anti-liberal in outlook. Although no widespread communal violence has taken place, there have been sporadic inter-faith clashes and ghastly lynching.

There have been Sikh prime ministers and chief ministers from the Congress after 1984 while there is no question of the BJP ever choosing a Muslim head of government at the centre or in the states. What the government has to recognise is that the protesters represent the Nehruvian “idea” of a pluralist India while the saffron camp remains committed to a Hindu nation although Modi himself is apparently moderating the fascistic concept.

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World Bank’s India ranking should have been much higher: Jaitley

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inance Minister Arun Jaitley said the World Bank’s latest ranking of India should have actually been “significantly higher”, as the bank had not factored in all the steps taken by the government to improve business environment.

“The World Bank has upped India’s ranking in the Ease of Doing Business by 12 positions.

Last month, the World Economic Forum had similarly upgraded India. Even though the push up numerically is modest, it marks the reversal of an adverse trend,” Jaitley said.

“I understand that all steps have not been factored in since the World Bank criteria has a cut-off date and it also waits for announcements to translate into action before they can be factored,” he added.

According to a new World Bank report, India made the biggest improvement in business regulations among South Asian economies, moving up in the ease of doing business ranking from

134 to 130. India also ranked amongst the world’s top 10 in Protecting Minority Investors with a global ranking of eight.

Jaitley said there was need to further cut down on the number of permissions required so that the time lag between the decision and actual investment can be shortened significantly.

He said the government issued two important ordinances—the Arbitration Law has been changed

to make arbitrations cheaper, faster and free from judicial intervention, and a commercial division is being constituted in all high courts to adjudicate quickly upon investment-related matters.

“This would improve the enforceability of contracts where India’s ranking is relatively poor.

Dispute resolutions with regard to public projects require a quicker settlement mechanism. The same is being worked out,” he added.

Jaitley further said that it was now time “to examine whether some of the conditionality on which FDI investment is permitted, have become anachronic”.

Noting that competitive federalism can be witnessed among states, he said the Gujarat model of Global Investors Meet has been replicated in Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and in Punjab. Rajasthan, this month, would be seeking to attract global investors.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been reaching out to investors globally.

India rises to be world’s seventh most valued ‘nation brand’

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ndia has moved up one position to become the world’s seventh most-valued nation brand, with an increase of 32 per cent in its brand value to $2.1 billion—the highest among all the top 20 nations on the list.

As per a report on world’s most valuable nation brands by global consultants Brand Finance, India is sole among the BRICS nations to have witnessed an increase in its brand value, with the others— Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa—seeing a drop in their respective brand valuations.

India is the second most valued among these emerging economies after China, followed by Brazil, Russia and South Africa.

Brand Finance specialises in brand valuation and the valuation of intangible assets. The US retains its pole position with a valuation of $19.7 billion, followed by China and Germany at the second and the third positions respectively.

“The US remains the world’s most valuable nation brand. Its value comes in large part from the country’s sheer economic scale.

Not only is there a large, wealthy

market predisposed to ‘buy American’ but also an unrivalled group of established companies and organisations exporting worldwide,” said Brand Finance.

“The US’ world-leading higher education system and the soft power arising from its dominance of the music and entertainment industries are significant contributors too. This soft power will help the US to retain the most valuable nation brand for some time after China’s seemingly imminent rise to become the world’s biggest economy,” the report added.

China has retained its second position despite a decline of one per cent in its brand value to $6.3 billion. “China’s recent stock market turbulence and slowing growth will also extend the US’ tenure of the top spot. The slump in commodity prices brought about by China’s slowdown has affected the nation brand values of commodity exporters even more significantly than China,” it said.

Britain is ranked fourth, Japan is at fifth position and France is sixth.

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sserting India will not have to depend upon imports, union Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday exuded confidence of Coal India surpassing its production target of 550 million tonne (MT) for the current fiscal.

Addressing the 41st foundation day of the Maharatna Company, he also said the CIL was on track towards achieving its production target of one billion tonne of coal by 2019-20.

“In the last few months, particularly September, coal imports have fallen and I hope in the months to come, the trend will continue. In two years from now, we should be able to become self sufficient and we will not have to import, particularly thermal

coal,” said Goyal. “In the first half of the year, coal production growth was nine percent. The target is to cross 550 million tonne by March. I have no doubt that we will achieve that target. I am sure that on 31st March (2016) Coal India chairman will send me a message informing that we have surpassed the target,” said the minister.

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rime Minister Narendra Modi said every household in Bihar will get electricity.

“I have decided that I would provide electricity to every household,” he said while addressing an election rally here.

The prime minister said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had promised electricity to everyone in the state during the last elections, but he failed to live up to his promise.

“He (Nitish Kumar) had said he would not come asking for votes again if he fails to provide electricity to people but he is back again asking for it,” Modi said.

Modi also said the Grand Alliance of the Congress, Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya

Janata Dal does not have any issues to put forward before the people.

“Bihar would touch new heights of development under the NDA rule,” he said.

The polls to the 243-member Bihar assembly started on October 12. The final, fifth round of elections will be held on November 5.

The counting of votes is slated for November 8.

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he Elephant Wrestler, a play written and performed by Indianorigin Jacob Rajan, is part of Cohen and Grigsby Trust’s Series India in Focus, a six-week long event, which is being held in the US city of Pittsburgh, according to a media report.

Based on an Indian fairy tale called Punchkin, The Elephant Wrestler tells the story of a tea seller who deals with seven girls who are abandoned by their father at the railroad station, the Exponent Telegram reported.

The play’s former title was The Guru of Chai.

“After we had been touring, some of the presenters commented that the title was a

little challenging, having two foreign words, which is potentially offputting,” Rajan was quoted as saying. So he came up with The Elephant Wrestler.

“The anti-hero of the play is an honest cop. He is very large and a little self-conscious about how big he is. Following his journey through the play, this is something I had not caught on till I changed the title. It came into focus that it was about him, not the characters I thought it was,” he said.

Rajan is the only cast member, and by changing his voice and physical aspects, he plays all the characters.

“You can see the guy transforming with no costume changes, with just my voice and body,” he said.

Rajan was born in Malaysia and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, by his Indian parents

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Ash Patel, who works at Longton Health Centre in Lancashire, undertook the challenge in order to raise funds for the Royal Stoke University Hospital where his 54-year-old friend and patient Mahesh Patel breathed his last after suffering a heart attack in September, The Sentinel reported.

“I’ve known Mahesh for 30 years; he was a friend as well as a patient. The hospital did an

excellent job,” the doctor was quoted as saying.

He said the trek to the top of Africa’s tallest mountain peak, which he undertook from September 12 to 22, was an incredible challenge but worth the effort.

“It’s about 6,000 metres and probably the toughest challenge I have ever undertaken. I think the fact I was doing it to raise money for the hospital really got me through it.”

“Sadly Mahesh died on September 21, the day before I got back,” he said.

The doctor raised 1,001 pounds for the hospital, which will be spent on the intensive care unit.

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half. But the Wallabies made a comeback and midway through the second half the score rest at 21–17. Dan Carter extended the defending champion’s lead with a long-distance drop-goal and penalty. And it was substitute Beauden Barrett’s solo run in the last minutes that sealed the victory for New Zealand.

Carter, who had missed the finals four years back due to an injury, said, “I am pretty grateful to be where I am considering what happened four years ago. I am so

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he All Blacks proved their mettle yet again.

The reigning champions tackled the Wallabies in the final match of the Rugby World Cup and emerged as victors again, leaving little doubt that they are the best in the game. New Zealand became the first team in the history of Rugby World Cup to retain the title.

While Australia gave their best shot and defended vigorously, the All Blacks dominated the first

proud of the team. To win back-toback World Cups is dreams come true—it is a special feeling to be part of such a team.”

Carter was also named World Rugby Player of the Year 2015.

He joined his team captain Richie McCaw as a three-time recipient of the award.

Australian captain Stephen Moore said, “They thoroughly deserved to win. They have been the best team in the tournament and they played really well tonight.”

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ednesday morning when the All Black team alighted at the Auckland airport, they were welcomed by fans waiting for them under the rain. The rain hardly seemed to bother people as they cheered and welcomed the world beaters with unmatched enthusiasm. The reception at the airport was only a small glimpse of what the players saw, as thousands thronged the victory parade of the All Blacks from the hotel to Victoria park.

Generally a five-minute walk, it took the team more than half an hour from Victoria street to Victoria park as the crowd filled the streets. There were fans of all ages and they stood applauding their heroes and walked with the team to Victoria park. People lined up on the building and traffic at some places was thrown out of gear. Everything seemed justified for the All Blacks, who retained the world cup earned four years back.

The captain of All Blacks, Richie McCaw and Coach Steve Hansen held the victory cup and obliged to all the fans who kept on calling out to them. Other team members and support staff marched along on other open vehicles.

Upon reaching Victoria park, the crowd swelled to thousands.

Many had been in the park as early as morning holding on to positions. The All Blacks team posed with fans for selfies and signed autographs. The whole team was overwhelmed with emotions with the response.

Sunny Bill, one of the architects of the win, spoke to journalists about what he felt about the crowd, “It

was great to see the turn up. All the boys are pumped.”

On the stage, Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, lauded the effort of the All Blacks. “… to briefly acknowledge the outstanding achievement of our team in the recent Rugby world cup and in particular the fact that not just the cup, but in the last four years, they have lost only three out of 53 tests. That is brilliant performance.”

The modest skipper then to a thunderous applaud said, “Seeing all the fans today at the airport and here, seeing you all, makes all the hard work done worthwhile.”

When asked about the support back from home before, finals he added, “We were told how people went nuts on Sunday morning.

All I can say is I am glad that our boys could do the job and put smiles on the face. So for the next four years, whereever you tour, you can say we are the world champions and that is really cool.”

Between all of this, there was one person who really won the hearts of everyone. It was the young fan from Ruatoria, Kuratiwaka Ngarimu. His video in which he said Nehe Milner was a real man had gone viral and was seen by more than 180,000 times before the finals. He had even promised to get a cake made by his mum for his hero if All Blacks won the world cup. To everyone’s surprise, the little boy did come on to the stage with the cake and presented it to his idol.

The All Blacks team head were in Wellington on Thursday and will be in Christchurch on Friday.

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The mayor bestowed the symbolic honour on the captain during this afternoon’s tumultuous welcome home gathering at Auckland’s Victoria Park.

Len Brown told Richie that on behalf of Aucklanders, the honour acknowledged the rugby player’s outstanding leadership and achievement in taking the All Blacks to back to Rugby World Cup wins.

“This honour comes with the love and respect of the people of Auckland,” he said in presenting Richie McCaw with a waka huia as a taonga symbolising the treasure box of a chief.

It is the first time Len Brown has bestowed this honour since he became the first mayor of the united city five years ago this week.

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Deepika also said success has not changed her as a person.

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ctress Deepika Padukone, who missed out on an opportunity to work in Fast and Furious 7, says she is ready to work in Hollywood films.

“I couldn’t do Fast and Furious 7 because I was busy promoting Ram Leela. I’m ready to explore opportunities in Hollywood, and if something interesting comes along, I don’t mind taking it up,” Deepika said at the ongoing 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

Speaking about her successful journey in Bollywood, the Chennai Express star said that actors subject to shelf life here.

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who is directing t h e former beauty queen for the first time, posted on Twitter. The film’s team is currently in London for the shoot.

But for Aishwarya, her day was made special with the presence of her family—husband Abhishek, daughter Aaradhya and mother Vrinda Rai. According to a source close to the actress, Aishwarya, who always gives priority to her family, has sought special permission from Karan Johar to take a day’s break from shooting to be with her loved ones. One also hears that this year, little Aaradhya, four, has even made a card for her mother, who made a comeback to films with Jazbaa this year. Soon after her birthday celebrations end, Aishwarya will be back to work.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, written and directed by Karan, also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Fawad Khan and Anushka Sharma.

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The only way he divides films are those “that work” and those that “do not work”.

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eteran actress Shabana Azmi says the decision of several artistes and filmmakers to return their awards in protest against “a culture of intolerance” is a “symbolic gesture” of bigger things to come.

“It’s not an either or. Artistes returning awards will also reflect their concern in their work but making a film, writing a book takes time... Returning awards is a symbolic gesture that brings attention. Instead of damning them, read the writing on the wall,” Shabana tweeted.

Last week, prominent writers such as Ganesh Vispute, Sambhajai Bhaga, Harishchandra Thorat, Pradnya Pawar, Milind Malshe, Yeshu Patil, Vasant Patankar, Urmila Pawar and Mukund Kale returned their various state honours, joining their counterparts across the country. Also, some of the leading film-makers announced in Mumbai that they were returning their National Awards and other honours.

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ctor Arjun Kapoor, who comes from a family of stars from the Hindi film fraternity, feels starring the whole family together in one film will “be really difficult to pull off”. When would the audience get to see the whole Kapoor family on screen together?

“I think that is really difficult to pull off realistically.

As much fun as it sounds hypothetically to talk about it, I think it will be very difficult,” Arjun said.

But the Gunday actor, who is making his debut on small screen with the seventh season of Khatron Ke Khiladi, an adaptation of the American show Fear Factor, feels if a director who feels there is “potential” to cast the whole Kapoor family, he would like to be a part of it.

“If there’s a script written by a director who genuinely feels there is potential to have all of us together in a film, then why not? But I don’t think it’s that easy,” said the actor, who made his debut with the film Ishaqzaade in 2012. The actor feels that putting the whole family in a film must be justified. The family includes actors Anil, his brother Sanjay, Anil’s daughter Sonam Kapoor, Anil’s brother Boney Kapoor’s wife Sridevi, and Anil’s nephew Mohit Marwah among others.

“Putting us together for a show is different...but for a movie there is so much more...it should make sense for why we have been cast together...Sonam and me have to be brother sister or be friends without a romantic element....all of us are related to each other...it has to fall together nicely or it would look very fake,” he said. On the silver screen, the 2 states star, will next be seen romancing actress Kareena Kapoor Khan in R. Balki’s upcoming film Ki and Ka. The shooting for the film has been wrapped and is scheduled to hit the theatres next year.

Asked if he has been roped in for any other movie after Ki and Ka, Arjun, who is the son of producer Boney Kapoor said: “I am definitely planning to do a lot more films...”

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“Why should anybody be denied growth? It is a stepping stone and there is nothing wrong with it. Now I also see that in the industry, by the time somebody makes a mark, there is another person following it up... it’s a very competitive space,” she said.

Neha is currently a judge and an anchor of TV Kingfisher Supermodels 3—a popular model hunt. In the NDTV Good Times’s show, Neha is also mentoring 10 supermodels, who would battle it out through 20 episodes of tasks and challenges.

Asked if modelling is like a ticket to Bollywood, she said, “It is a ticket to Bollywood if you want it to be. There are so many models who have been modelling for 15 years, then they have kids and then they still come back to the ramp and they want it to be so.”

Talking about her own decision about moving into the cinema world, she said, “Even I was modelling and then moved into a space where I had more creative liberty. I had a theatre background. So everybody has different reasons,” she said.

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Wishes from the community

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Festivals make you nostalgic. It reminds you of times spent with the ones you love, and of little customs and traditions that bind the community, We asked Indians living in New Zealand what it felt like celebrating Diwali at a home away from home, Here is what they had to say.

Dhaniya Jose I grew up in Mumbai, and I still remember, as a kid, I used to go out with my friends on streets to burst crackers. We would be out on the streets and enjoy ourselves the whole day.

Also, the sweets cooked at home on Diwali were special too. I wish everyone a Happy Diwali. May god bless everyone with prosperity.

Sejal Sevak Happy Deepavali to all.

Deepavali is a festival of lights, which signifies victory of light over darkness. I hope this year’s Deepavali brings light in the life of people and takes away all obstacles. It is time to welcome goddess Lakshmi not just to our houses but also to our hearts. May lord Lakshmi bring wealth and health to all.

Wishing you all a Happy Diwali

Vinay Kumar On deepavali, away from home, all of my friends meet up and enjoy a nice meal. If time permits, we go out for a movie. It is one way of unwinding from every day’s work and pressure. In the last couple of years in Auckland, Deepavali to me has been more a reason to socialise than being any spiritual or religious occasion. I hope Deepavali brings all the happiness and joy to everyone.

Seema Chaudhary I come from Haryana and Diwali is special festival for us. We keep the doors of our houses open the entire evening on Diwali, as we believe that when goddess Lakshmi visits the house, the doors should be wide open to welcome her.

We pray to goddess Lakshmi and light diyas and place it all around the house. I hope this Diwali, the Almighty blesses everyone with happiness and joy.

Pankaj Chaudhary The best part about Diwali is the family getting together.

In our family, young cousins kids in the extended family get together to burst crackers while elders socialise. The women in the family together make a nice meal and the men clean and decorate the house. The festive mood reaches new heights every year. I wish everyone a happy and safe Diwali.

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Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 5.30pm

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Takanini Medical Centre 30 Walters Road, Takanini Ph: 274 7823

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Mon-Fri: 8.00am-8.00pm Sat: 8.00am - 5.00pm Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pm

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Ranui Medical Centre 421 Swanson Road, Ranui Ph: 833 6033

Mon, Wed & Fri: 8.30am - 5.30pm Thurs: 8.30am -1.00pm

Mon-Fri: 8.00am - 6.00pm

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Mon-Fri: 8.00am - 8.00pm Sat: 8.30am - 6.00pm Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pm

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Mon-Sun: 8.00am - 8.00pm

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Otahuhu 15-23 Station Road, Otahuhu Ph: 276 3000 ext 1 Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mt Roskill Medical & Surg. Centre 445 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill Ph: 627 8552 ext 1 Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm, Sat: 8.30am - 5.30pm

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Easy and quick recipes for Diwali Red

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Cardamom kulfi

Carrot burfi

Paneer pakora

A traditional crispy south Indian savoury

The traditional frozen dairy dessert

Traditional burfi packed with the goodness of carrot

Indian fritters served with mint chutney.

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Ingredients: }} ½ cup chickpea flour }} 125 grams paneer }} ½ tsp. dried fenugreek leaves }} ½ tsp. garam masala }} Salt and pepper to taste }} 2 tbsp. brown rice flour Method: Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add some water and blend. Keeping adding 1 tbsp. of water to achieve the right consistency.

Heat oil in a pan.

Dice the paneer into small cubes. Coat the c u b e s with the batter a n d drop them in the oil.

Fry on each side for about two to three minutes until it turns golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

Serve hot with mint chutney.

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1 cup chickpea flour ½ cup rice flour ½ tsp. sesame seeds 1 tsp. vegetable shortening Salt and chilli powder to taste

Method Sift the chickpea a rice flour in bowl. All sesame seeds, s a l t , chilli powder and mix well.

Add vegetable shortening to the mixture. Add water to the mixture and knead it into a dough.

Add some dough into the mixture and squeeze it into the hot oil. Continue cooking till it turns golden brown.

Remove the excess oil on a paper towel.

Let it cool. Store it in a tight container.

In homage to inspiring leadership and community work

Bishop Patrick Dunn DD

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland and the members of the Mother Teresa Interfaith Committee Invite you to attend an Interfaith Meeting Guest Speaker

Dr Jebamalai Vinanchiarachi

Former Principal Advisor to Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)

The Impact and Compact of thirsting love for humanity Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2 pm at the Catholic Church of Christ the King 260 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland

An opportunity not to be missed. Free Entry for all!

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Ingredients: 4 tbsp. milk 1 tsp cornflour 400 ml evaporated milk 400 ml condensed milk 5–6 cardomom pieces 400 g double cream

Method: P o u r evaporated milk in a saucepan and boil M i x cornflour and milk and add it to the evaporated m i l k along with condensed milk, double cream and cardamom.

Stir well.

Remove from the heat and set it aside to cool.

Blend the mixture in a food processor to remove the lumps.

Transfer the mixture into a plastic container and freeze it overnight.

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2 cups of grated carrot 2 cups of grated coconut 3 cups sugar 2 tbsp. clarified butter

Method: Heat ghee in a pan, and add grated carrot and coconut to it.

Add sugar to the pan and mix it.

Keep stirring till the mixture thickens.

Pour the mixture in a greased tray and let it cool.

Once the mixture cools down completely, cut it into small squares and serve.

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A flight that takes you to kissing distance of Mount Everest

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f you are holidaying in Nepal and want to enjoy sublime experience above the snowy peaks, just fly up to the majestic Mt Everest. In less than 60 minutes of the flight, you can fly close to Mt Everest, the world’s highest peak in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal.

Travel agents say private airlines are daily operating mountain flights for the tourists from Kathmandu. The best time to see the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas from the sky is September to December.

Buddha Air, Guna Airlines, Agni Air and Yeti Airlines are among the private airlines daily operating Everest flights.

For Indian and Nepalese passengers, Buddha Air, like other airways, is charging a subsidised fare of Rs. 6,078 per passenger.

For other nationals, the fare is $205 or Rs. 13,272.

Buddha Air daily operates six flights starting at 6:30 a.m. from the domestic airport.

“What an awesome flight it is. Within minutes it takes you above the mighty Himalayas. It was a memorable lifetime experience,” Robert Barnett, a British tourist said. His wife Nancy added, “It seems the entire Himalayas are just standing tall in front of your window.

Among all, the encounter with Mt Everest

with white candyfloss clouds is beyond description.”

She said everyone would have the opportunity to go into the cockpit, one at a time, to get photos of the approaching Mt Everest, located at an altitude of 8,848 m or 29,028 feet.

While Mt. Everest is known as Sagarmatha in Nepal, in Tibet, also known as the roof of the world, it’s called Chomolungma, meaning ‘Goddess Mother of Mountains’.

In the 18-seater or 24-seater plane, every passenger will get the window seat, either left or right side to encounter the Himalayas, say airline operators.

The passengers on the left side will see the Himalayas first.

The lure of the Himalayas attracts more than 100,000 trekkers each year to this Himalayan nation. The tourists mostly prefer to see Mt Everest through mountain ride.

Tour operator Deepak Ghimire said the

Everest flight is a highly popular activity among foreign visitors, especially Britons and Chinese.

“If you are flying in from Bhutan, there is a chance you might be able to see Mt. Everest from the plane. But you don’t get as close as one can see on a mountain flight.

Moreover, the crew in the mountain flight assists you in identifying the peaks,” he said.

As an example, he said the airlines would provide a brochure to help identify the peaks that fall on the route.

According to him, early morning flight with the stronger rays of the sun gives you clear visibility about the glowing Himalayas, oval-shaped, glacial-fed lakes and glaciers.

The prominent peaks included Langtang Lirung (7,234 m), Shisha Pangma (8,013 m), Dorje-Lakpa (6,966 m), Gauri-Shankar (7,134 m), Melungtse (7,181 m), which looks like a plateau, Cho-Oyo (8,201 m), Gyachung Kang (7,652M), Pumoki (7,161 m), Nuptse (7,855 m), Mt. Everest (8,848 m), its eastern peak Lhotse (8,516 m), Chamlang (7,319 m) and Makalu (8,463 m).

For the Hindus, the Gauri-Shankar peak is religiously important, as it is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva.

At the end of the spectacular journey, Buddha Air hands over a certificate to the passengers with an inscription, “I didn’t climb Mt Everest but touched it with my heart”

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Beginners’ guide to running

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lan to do a little bit of running after a long time to stay fit? Don’t compete with anyone else around you and start with abby steps, says an expert.

Adidas running expert Rajat Chauhan suggests how to go about it:

Don’t try to rush back to being how active

or fit you were at a particular stage in life.

You’ll get there and beyond, but you first need to understand the current situation too. Also, don’t compete with anyone else around you. Start slow, make a solid foundation so that you don’t get hurt.

You’ll notice that in running community everyone is too obsessed with numbers of all kinds. I suggest you don’t worry about distance and speed for the first few months. Simply focus on ‘time on feet’.

Start by alternating gentle walking for

one to five minutes with brisk walking for one to five minutes. Repeat three to six times. For the first week or two, stick to this.

Once you get comfortable moving at

brisk pace five to 10 minutes non-stop, then you can start jogging a little. Now start alternating one to five minute brisk walks with one to five minutes jogs.

Repeat three to six times.

You need to have strength training to get

the best out of your running. It’ll help you run more efficiently. Strength training could be done at home or at gym, using body weight or machines.

Whether walking or running, you need

to start working on your breathing. Don’t take it for granted. Soon enough, when you start running, you’ll get out of breath and start taking very shallow ineffective breaths. Practice breathing when you start walking by taking a long breath in, hold for a second or two and then breathe out. This will then come very naturally when you are even running at very fast speed.

The only thing that you should listen to

while running is your footsteps. If you can hear them, you are too loud. Be soft on your feet.

Initially your body will tell you to

just stop because it’s not going to be comfortable. I suggest for first three to four weeks follow the above advice, but if there is pain that persists for a couple of days, seek medical help.

Have a sip or two of water every 10 to

15 minutes, but no more. Best is to have electrolyte mix and not plain water.

Never run straight after meal. Give a break of at least two hours. After a run, it’s important you have some proteins within 20 to 30 minutes.

CAB seminar on employment

Date: Tuesday, November 17 Time: 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Venue: Hancock Community House, 77 King Street, Palmerston North Citizen Advice Bureau Palmerston North is organising a workshop on employment for new migrants. The workshop will cover basic employment issues such as interviews and employment control.

Interested participants can register by calling Lynore on 06 357 9273 between 9 a.m. and noon before Friday, November 13.

NZ Web Fest

Date: Saturday, November 7 Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Venue: Media Design School, 92 Albert St, Auckland The New Zealand Web Fest highlights web series and online video content created by Kiwis. It will include screenings of web series and YouTubers.

The one-day event will also include

informative and informational talks from web series creators, brands, agencies and funders. Entry is open to all. More details about the event, including ticket prices, can be found on nzwebfest. com.

Girls’ self-defence

Date: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 Time: November 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and November 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Venue: Auckland Women’s Centre, 4 Warnock St, Auckland A class, under the guidance of qualified self-defence tutor Morgan Libeau, for girls’ self-defence: identify unsafe people/situations, how to use verbal and physical ways to deal with abuse/ assault and how to remain calm in stressed situations. The class is open for all. Tickets can be bought by calling 09 376 3227 (xtn 0) or send an e-mail to info@womenz.org.nz. Tickets costs $40 for both days. Concession rates apply for two or more booking together.

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Diwali

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