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NEW ZEALAND Why Education NZ cannot do much in the Indian students’ deportation issue? Rizwan Mohammad

harles Finny, the Chair of Education New Zealand earlier addressed the issues and opportunities in the international Indian students’ market at the INZBC event held on Wednesday, October 5. The forum brought together a number of Private Tertiary Enterprises (PTEs), immigration and education agents on a common table to discuss different facets of the international student market in the country. The agents raised their concerns on visa rejections and declining number of students from India over the last few months. This comes in the wake of protests by Indian students who have been handed a deportation notice by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) on the pretext of submission of fraudulent financial documents while applying for a student visa from India. The students continue to deny any involvement in this alleged scam and are shifting responsibility on their agents back in India. Finny stated, “Education agents are central to the Indian market where 90% of the students use the agents and there are thousands of [agents]. The authorities are planning to revise Education NZ Recognised Agents (ENZRA) program to get authentic

Will the protesting students be deported? Rizwan Mohammad

I (From L-R) INZBC head of Govt Relations Wenceslaus Anthony, Chair of Education New Zealand Charles Finny, and Richard Smith from Auckland Institute of Studies

and high quality agents and students from India.” Following important concerns were also raised at the forum: ¡¡ With regards to students’ fake financial documents, the education providers should not be held responsible as they verify only documents of qualifications and have no control, expertise or means to check financial documents. ¡¡ Universities tie up and work with only a few chosen agents onshore and offshore, and the other registered and accredited agents are not even acknowledged. ¡¡ Education NZ is offering more Post Graduate Diploma courses to international students. Majority of the students rely on loans from financial institutions, which have now started refusing loans

for anything that says ‘diploma’. To avert such situations students are looking for alternate options and shortcuts. The fake financial documents scam is a live example of it. International students should have more options to choose from, in terms of the courses, so that they can source the funding in a legitimate way. Finny acknowledged most of the queries and promised to escalate it to INZ. He further added that there will be more dialogues and consultations with the education providers and immigration agents to review the policies so as to fill the gap between INZ and international students’ issues. On the context of the current scenario of protesting students Finny told Indian Weekender, “The issue lies with the INZ, and Education New Zealand has no jurisdiction [on] the matter.”

ndian students and Migrant Workers Association (MWA) took it to the streets last weekend to protest against the deporation notices issued to the students, only to receive little to no attention from the authorities. The protest held on Sunday, October 2 at Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, outside National MP Kanwaljit Bakshi’s office, was able to draw attention of a few from the Gurudwara across the road as some devotees joined the demonstration. This was the 3rd protest organised by the students in the one month. The students are seeking a reversal of deportation notice by INZ, for allegedly providing fraudulent financial documents at the time of original student visa application back in India. “The numbers are increasing as some Punjabi students have got in touch with us last week; we are roughly looking at the figure in hundreds soon,” said Anu Kaloti of from MWA, the lead organiser of the protest. Auckland mayoral candidate Penny Bright turned up at the event expressing her solidarity with the protesting students. She reiterated the fact that these students are facing the music for the mistakes

they did not make. A number of community organisations such as Racial Equity Aotearoa, Community League, United Union, and Socialist Aotearoa came forward extending their support for the students. Mandeep Singh from Azad Rangmanch performed a small street play narrating the plight of the students suffering because of this issue. A supporter from protest pleaded to the public, “Please tighten the screening procedure of documents in future, so that only authentic candidates are passed. But allow these students to stay here as their career is at stake.” MWA’s next move will be to contact NZ First party to find if they can raise the issue in the parliament, and also get in touch with the representatives from Green party for their support in the parliament. The peaceful protest will continue as the group looks forward to raising more awareness and sympathy for the students. “Our next protest will be at Aotea Centre during the Auckland Diwali celebrations in the city as we aim to get as many people to sign the petition to let the students stay back in New Zealand,” said one of the protestors.

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Labour embarrassed

for not having any Indian in the caucus: Andrew Little Sandeep Singh

When asked if there would be any KiwiIndians placed in the top 20 in Labour party list for the next election, Andrew Little acknowledged that the Labour party has to do more to connect with the community. He affirmed that he is determined to change this by next elections. Speaking with the Indian Weekender at their Auckland office, Andrew Little spoke in detail about perceived shortcomings in Labour’s outreach to the Kiwi-Indian community.

“Once I am satisfied that students haven’t done anything wrong, they have come here in good faith to complete their qualification, so they should be allowed to complete their education before they are required to go home,” said Little. The labour leader was convinced that the current government was not doing enough. The most important step should be to make educational institutes, primarily the Private Tertiary Institutes (PTEs), accountable for any fraudulent documentation from students. “Since they are the ones who benefit financially so they should be held accountable for any failure in documentation.” He called for National government to regulate PTEs who can further govern agents’ behaviour back in India. He also expressed concerns over the recent proliferation of PTEs in New Zealand and asserted that “whenever that kind of situation arises then you have to be very careful. There are basic sets of rules that they have to abide by, and that is not happening at the moment. “Once in power the Labour party will have a relook at the whole situation. Identifying three key policy areas, which the Labour party will focus specifically to extend their outreach to the Kiwi-Indian community, Andrew Little pointed towards policing, housing, and socio-cultural equality. Acknowledging that law and order, and safety was of utmost concern to the Kiwi-Indian community, the Labour leader emphasised

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ri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent state visit and the response received from the top New Zealand political leadership in providing assistance in Sri Lanka’s development goals has exhilarated the Sri Lankan community in New Zealand. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe is on a state visit to New Zealand on a personal invitation from Prime Minister John Key who visited the island nation earlier this year. It is to be noted that Prime Minister Wickremesinghe is on a mission to rebuild the island nation, after a long sustained period of civil conflict and turmoil. Sri Lankan diaspora in New Zealand, a small closely-knit community, has long cherished highlevel political contacts between New Zealand and their home country. The recent high level political visits between their home country and the adopted country have expectedly brought to realisation a long felt need and aspirations of the Sri Lankan community.

abour leader Andrew Little acknowledges that he is embarrassed for not having any Indian or Chinese in Labour party caucus.

While responding to a question on one big issue affecting the community at large—the issue of Indian student deportation—Little asserted that “had Labour been in power, I would have definitely allowed the students to stay back.”

Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit elates Sri Lankan diaspora

Labour party leader Andrew Little at Indian Weekender’s Auckland office

Little asserted that “had Labour been in power, I would have definitely allowed the students to stay back.”

on increasing and further diversifying police resources. On being probed further on this issue, if it meant recruiting more Indians in the police, Little replied in affirmative. Since New Zealand, and Auckland, in particular, has such a diverse community, therefore it has to be reflected adequately in the police force as well. He accepted that although New Zealand police force is already diversifying their workforce but there is more that needs to be done. Simultaneously, rising housing prices were as much a concern for an average Aucklander as it was for the Kiwi-Indian community. According to him, Labour was committed for everyone to achieve their Kiwi dream. The Kiwi dream offers, that if you work hard, and save hard, then everyone can own a home. Furthermore, everyone is entitled to enjoy their space to celebrate their lives and culture without any prejudice or discrimination.

MP Kanwaljit Bakshi hosted Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickermesinghe at an event organised with Asia New Zealand Foundation

Indian community in New Zealand has acknowledged the delight in their fellow South Asian diaspora. National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi hosted the visiting Prime Minister in an event at Auckland with Asia New Zealand Foundation. A private dinner was also hosted at the residence of Wenceslaus Anthony—a close personal friend of the visiting prime minister.

First ever Muslim fashion show to be held in Auckland Rizwan Mohammad

he South Auckland Muslim Association is set to host its first Muslim fashion show in Auckland on Saturday, October 8. This ladies-only event will exhibit hijab and different Islamic outfits for women. The purpose of the event is to educate and create awareness about the use of hijab by Muslim women, and to explain the deep meaning attached to the attire. The program will start with Quran recitation, followed by an exhibition of different Islamic outfits, demonstrating on how to wear a hijab,

and lectures on why hijab must be worn. There will also be a workshop on different hijab styles and more than 200 women are expected to attend the show. The South Auckland Muslim Association (SAMA) is a non-governmental Islamic organisation based in Auckland and is engaged in promoting the religion of Islam, hosts weekend Islamic classes for young females and regular programs to enhance ladies well-being. The event will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Papatoetoe High School Hall on Nicholson Avenue, and is open to all women.

Anoopam Mission to host satsang in Auckland Rizwan Mohammad Anoopam Mission NZ is hosting a satsang sabha by Param Pujya Ashvinbhai from India on Saturday, October 8. Param Pujya Ashvinbhai is the founding member, and the vice president of the Anoopam Mission. Anoopam Mission is a spiritual cultural and community organisation of Swaminarayan sect following Akshar Purushottam Upasana. Apart from its headquarter at Anand in Gujarat, India, Anoopam Mission has its centres in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

among other countries. Anoopam Mission NZ is a registered charitable organisation. Cultural performances from both India and New Zealand will be held at the event along with a spiritual sermon. The purpose of the sabha is to spread a message of joy, peace, and harmony among the different communities in the multicultural spectrum of New Zealand. The event will be held at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall on 773 New North Road from 4 p.m. onwards and mahaprasad will be served after the satsang sabha.

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he Gandhi Jayanti celebration at Mahatma Gandhi Centre emphasised on the significance of khadi—a cloth, hand-woven from cotton—that many Indians might have forgotten over the years.

The annual event was organised by New Zealand Indian Central Association with more than 200 people turning up on the evening. Sunday, October 02, marked the birth anniversary of two Indian freedom fighters, Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Indian community in Auckland celebrated the contributions of the two immortal names of the Indian history. A cultural program was lined up after the garlanding ceremony by the chief guest and president of Auckland Indian Association. The children from Gandhi Gruh Gujarati School danced, sang patriotic songs, recited poems sporting a turban and clad in a khadi kurta. A model of the Mahatma Gandhi’s family tree was exhibited at the event prepared by the students of the school. “These children may not know the importance of khadi but it is a symbol of simplicity that Mahatma Gandhi represented in him and children learn it through such events,” said Shanti Patel, chairperson of Gandhi Gruh School. Sanjay Patel, the newly appointed Manukau District Court Judge, was

Top: Dhanksukh Lal with Justice Sanjay Patel lighting the diya, bottom: Children from Gandhi Gruh Gujarati School displaying Khadi dresses at the event.

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pproximately 1000 people turned up for the 7th Sikh Children Day last weekend. The event organised by Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand on

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fter an exciting battle between country’s most talented Punjabi singers, the journey of New Zealand’s first ever Punjabi singing reality show Khitaab-e-Awaaz Voice of NZ came to an end on Sunday, October 2. Sandeep Nafrey, 26, emerged as the winner and will now get a chance to work with renowned Punjabi music director, and co-founder and director of Speed Records India, Dinesh Auluck. He will be promoted by Speed Records India and the production expenses will be covered by JK Star Productions—the event organisers based in Auckland. At this occasion, Nafrey, who hails from Phillaur district in Punjab, expressed his gratitude and said that his hard work of many years has finally paid off. “It took so long, but I am happy that finally, I was able to prove my worth,” said visibly satisfied and happy Nafrey. He was chosen the winner based on his performance throughout the season. In a nail-biting competition that went on for almost two months, 11 finalists showcased their singing skills in front of the judges and the audience. All the finalists gave the judges a tough time, as choosing one best was the most difficult task for them. Jassi Brar, 23, from Christchurch, was selected as the first runner-up and won many hearts with his all round command over a wide range of instruments, along with spectacular singing. Sagar Sharma, 19 from Auckland was the second runner-up and was applauded for his soulful rendition of the songs. Sunny Singh, 25, from Takanini, was awarded ‘the best performer’ for his energetic and charming performances throughout the journey of Khitaab-e-Awaaz. The contest started with 70 contestants auditioning for

Like every year, there was a stall hosted by NZ Police with 12 policemen interacting with children and educating them more on safety practices one should follow. The

October 1 and 2, was held at Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib in Takanini.

Above: winner Sandeep Nafrey (left) and first runner-up Jassi Brar; Below: second runner-up Sagar Sharma (left) and best performer Sunny Singh

The celebration also hosted a competition where children participated under different categories such as kirtan, kavishri, gatka, gurbani, quiz, essay writing, Sikh art and sports. “The concept of this competition is to engage the children in knowing more about the religion, learn the gurbani (hymns from the holy book) by heart, explore their minds into ethnic arts and writing,” said Daljit Singh, organiser of the event. The competition had 460 participants who came not only from Auckland but some had also travelled from as far as Hastings, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Christchurch. The winners were awarded trophies, and every child at the event was given a school bag with goodies, sweets, water bottles, and stationeries sponsored by the Gurudwara.

participation on August 21. 31 contestants were shortlisted for the first round, while 11 supertalented singers made it to the finals, including one female singer. The other finalists included Simratpal Kaur, Chris Dhanjal, Gurnirvair Singh Cheema, Sukhwant Dhanju, Varinder

Singh, Raminderjeet Singh and Satvir Singh. The grand finale was held at China Town, East Tamaki. The event was managed by Paramveer Singh and promoted by Karam Hundal, of JK Star Productions, and the show was telecasted by Pal Productions through Facebook Live.

“My 4-year-old daughter Japnaam Kaur came third in gurbani competition, I couldn’t be more proud of her,” said the parent of one of the participants. The event had other attractions for various interest groups, which included various performances, workshops, health stalls to make people aware of diabetes and high

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Also present on the occasion were the top executives of leading flooring brands in New Zealand. Those who could not be present, sent their best wishes which included NZ First List MP Mahesh Bindra, Mayoral candidate Phil Goff and Priyanca Radhakrishnan. Spread over approximately 1000Sq meters, the store has all major brands and design styles of carpets, wooden flooring, vinyl flooring, and tiles on display. Their tagline is ‘quality assured’ and this is evident from the vast variety and availability of all the top brands at one place.

(From top to bottom): Children participate in gurbani reciting, gatka— Sikh martial art and kavishri at the Sikh Children Day

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ew Zealand olice are encouraging everyone to be safe during the upcoming Diwali festival. We are seeking to prevent crime, improve public safety, decrease road trauma and actively hold offenders accountable for their actions. With prevention in forefront, New Zealand Police are keen to actively work with everyone in New Zealand community to active these goals.

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»» Quick apprehension through enquiries On October 2, two offenders entered the Gloucester Superette in Manurewa at about 11:30 a.m. One of the offenders was armed with a small samurai sword while the other acted as a lookout. The shop attendant was threatened with the samurai sword and forced to allow the offender to steal cash from the

Enquiries by Police have quickly resulted in the arrest of the main offender who was armed with the samurai sword. He is a 26 year old and has been charged with aggravated robbery. Further enquiries are continuing in regards to the second offender. »» The effectiveness panic alarms

At about 4:09 p.m. on September 28, two men entered a dairy in Papakura. There was only the lone male Indian attendant in the shop behind the counter. One of the offenders approached the counter and leaned over grabbing the victim by his jacket and demanding money. The victim’s wife observed this on the CCTV monitor from within the dwelling house attached to the dairy. She quickly pressed the panic button and activated the loud audible alarm in the store. The offenders quickly ran out of the store upon hearing the alarm. The store attendant was unharmed during the incident and nothing was taken from the dairy. Police are investigating and are awaiting forensic results from the scene examination.

Police are encouraging more use of loud audible panic alarms. Remote panic alarms offer the versatility of being able to access the panic button anywhere within the store. The activation of loud audible alarms immediately brings the attention of neighbours and other members of the public and this is a deterrent for wouldbe offenders.

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SOUTH LINE Mayoralty hopefuls across South Island News-in-brief from South Island

Indian Weekender has already covered the mayoralty race for Christchurch with the incumbent Lianne Dalziel looking good for a second term. Here we look at what is happening at other place across South Island. Gaurav Sharma

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t has three local councils, of which Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn and Buller District Mayor Garry Howard have already secured another term with no challenger in sight.

Canterbury

oving outside of Christchurch, in Hurunui, the incumbent Winton Dalley has already secured the mayoralty for a third term.

Based in Amberley, he has been the mayor of Hurunui District Council for the last six years. Prior to that, he was the district councillor for six years. In Waimakariri, Mayor David Ayers is seeking a second term, and is up against Natalie Leary, who ran unsuccessfully for Kaiapoi’s community ward three years back. In Selwyn, with Mayor Kevin Coe deciding to hang his boots after running the council for nine years, the seat is hotly contested with five candidates in the fray. Of these, four are from the current council including the Deputy Mayor Sarah Walters, and Councillors Sam Broughton, Pat McEvedy and Debra Hasson. They are joined by

For Westland District Council, with Mayor Mike Havill not seeking re-election, the contest is between Councillor Andy Thompson and Bruce Smith. Winton Dalley, Hurunui Mayor

Angus McKay, Ashburton Mayor

former Mayor of the district Bill Woods. In Ashburton, the current Mayor Angus McKay, since 2010, is competing against a sitting councillor Donna Favel. McKay was involved in Environment Canterbury between 1998 and 2010, and has been the mayor of Ashburton District Council ever since.

years back by just over a hundred votes. Former district Mayor Neil Pablecheque is also in the fray.

In Kaikoura—the town famous for whale-watching trips—Winston Gray is fighting for a third term. He is up against Councillor Darlene Morgan, who lost the race three

In South Canterbury region of Timaru, the contest is between Mayor Damon Odey and challenger Phil Smith; in Waitaki, between Mayor Gary Kircher and Stephen Wesselingh; in Waimate, between Mayor Craig Rowley and Stuart Thomson; and in the MacKenzie District, between James Leslie and Graham Smith. There the incumbent Claire Barlow has decided not to seek another term.

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ere, the contest has nine candidates including the incumbent Dave Cull, and three sitting councillors– former golf pro Andrew Whiley, Green Party-aligned Aaron Hawkins, and Lee Vandervis.

Queenstown

ith incumbent Vanessa van Uden not contesting, the Queenstown Lakes District mayoralty race is hotly contested with Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks and former Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult up against three more candidates.

Southland and Invercargill

n Invercargill City Council, the competition is between the Tim Shadbolt, City Councillor Karen Arnold, and Tom Conroy—a local TV personality. Notably, Shadbolt has been the Mayor of Invercargill since 1998, his second mayoralty term. His first term was between 1993 and 1995. In Southland, the incumbent Gary Tong is running against Steve Fagerlund.

Nelson

n Nelson, which is New Zealand’s city with most number of sunshine hours, Mayor Rachel Reese is facing a challenge from Councillor Pete Rainey, and New Zealand Money Free party leader Richard Osmaston.

Tasman and Marlborough

n Tasman, Mayor Richard Kempthorne looks set for a fourth term. Whereas in Marlborough, former National MP Colin King is running against sitting councillors John Leggett and Brian Dawson.

International Day of Older Persons celebrated by Bhartiya Samaj National MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar (left) and BSCT Chairperson Jeet Suchdev

An initiative by Sri Chinmoy Centre, which operates Gandharva Loka– the world music store Gaurav Sharma

he Sri Chinmoy Centre, Christchurch, is hosting a free Songs of the Soul concert on November 6 at the newly opened The Piano Centre for Music and The Arts.

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Kiwi Shardul Dillicar, who manages Gandharva Loka - the world music store

shop owned by Vajin Armstrong, located inside the Lotus-Heart Vegetarian The concert will feature the restaurant operated by the Shri Chinmoy Centre, Christchurch music of Sri Chinmoy, which will be performed by members Most of the International Sri Most notable among those are the provides a wide range notable among Chinmoy Centre. of musical instruments Quartz crystal singing bowls from those are the Quartz sourced from around America, which are often used for crystal singing bowls Informing this sound therapy and healing work, the world. from America, which are was a Kiwi, Shardul production, meditation, Dillicar, who often used for sound therapy Based on the music and healing work, music manages Gandharva philosophy of Shri and general inspiration. Another production, meditation, Loka—the world Chinmoy that music interesting collection in the store are and general music store shop owned transcends the barriers the Shakuhachi flutes from Japan, inspiration. by Vajin Armstrong, of nations, nationalities traditionally made of bamboo and located inside the Lotus-Heart and religions, Gandharva used by the monks of the Fuke Zen vegetarian restaurant operated by the Loka chain of music stores has branch of Zen Buddhism for many Shri Chinmoy Centre, Christchurch. its roots in Europe with stores in centuries. Meanwhile, Shardul, who moved to While the City’s Chinmoy Centre Austria, Switzerland and Germany is almost two decades old—opened in since 1989. In Christchurch, the the city from Auckland in 2008, added 1994 by one of Sri Chinmoy’s disciple store stocks chimes and singing that the “concert will feature Sri Bhuvah—Gandharva Loka, the main bowls, drums, bells, cymbals and Chinmoy’s heart-warming, soulattraction of the centre opened gongs, wind instruments, stringed stirring music that has been acclaimed in 2008. Translated as ‘the adobe instruments, percussion instruments, and celebrated by musical giants of celestial musicians’, the store melodic instruments, and sound including Ravi Shankar, Leonard Bernstein and Quincy Jones.” therapy instruments.

at the event joined the dance floor and participated in garba.

iving the senior citizens of The dignitaries present at the Kiwi-Indian community a event included National MP Dr opportunity to celebrate, Parmjeet Parmar, Labour party enjoy and have fun, Bhartiya Samaj candidate for Mt Roskill Michael Charitable Trust (BSCT) celebrated Wood and local board candidate the International Day of Older Dev Bhardwaj. The exhaustive Persons on Saturday, October 1. fun evening concluded with lunch The day filled with excitement and organised by BSCT. The event was cheers witnessed active participation yet another milestone achieved by from the seniors performing garba– BSCT in their efforts to bring the a traditional Indian folk dance, community together. dressed in the traditional attire. The celebrations commenced with the regular prayers. The members showcased their singing and dancing talent during the entertainment segment and mesmerised the gathering with their performances. Soon other member and dignitaries present BSCT senior members participate in garba

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One solution for all your ‘Immigration Matters’ Navdeep Marwah

immigration advisor was to serve my community and give back to the society.”

mmigration and the process related to it is something that has always been a topic of discussion for all those who want to settle abroad. And the most crucial part is to find the best person to guide you through your migration related needs.

As immigration to New Zealand has always been a hot topic, especially for people coming from countries such as India, Pakistan, and Fiji, we asked Jag about the changes he has seen in immigration industry over the years.

So if you are among those seeking advice about migrating to New Zealand, Indian Weekender’s series on licensed immigration advisers in South Auckland aims to help you.

“The New Zealand immigration policies keep changing with time. The main idea behind the same is to make New Zealand a better country to live. “There is demand for skilled migrants here, owing to increasing growth—both economic and social,” he says.

The second part of the series features Jagjeet Singh Sidhu aka Jag Sidhu, who is the director of Immigration Matters, a reputed immigration consultancy in Papatoetoe.

Like any other profession, being a licensed immigration advisor has its own pros and cons. Giving an insight into the same, Jag says, “It is not easy being an immigration advisor as this job involves a lot of responsibility.

Jag, who hails from Nahan, a town in Himachal Pradesh India, became a licensed advisor on May 2, 2014 (license number 201400260). Talking about his journey of becoming an immigration advisor, the 41-year-old says, “I have always worked with the community since I moved to New Zealand in 2003. I am honoured to have worked with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) in the capacity of a documentation officer from 2009 to 2014. It was in 2014 that I decided to open my own immigration consultancy in Papatoetoe. My main motivation behind becoming an

“Leaving your own country and settling abroad is not easy for anyone. And as an advisor, it becomes my responsibility to give the best advice to my client after carefully considering all the factors—both positive and negative—involved in that particular case. It takes a lot of patience, conviction, and dedication to do the same.”

One of the biggest challenges is client satisfaction while fulfilling your obligation towards the New Zealand government.

He adds, “One of the biggest challenges is client satisfaction while fulfilling your obligation towards the New Zealand government. And

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at times it gets difficult to maintain the work/life balance. But the smiles at your clients’ faces after their case is successful makes all it worth the efforts.” As he mentions about the successes, we asked him about the landmark cases of his career so far. He reveals, “To be honest, I have been lucky to have many highlights throughout my career. There have been many difficult cases that I have managed to crack in favour of my client. “One of them involved a child with a Down syndrome, who came to New Zealand with her family in January this year. Later, she was denied a visa, as her health was not up to the immigration standards. “We went to Immigration and Protection Tribunal and challenged the decision, and managed to get a visa for her. It is a landmark case in the immigration history of New Zealand.”

for him and managed to get him a visa under section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009 (in special cases, a person unlawfully in NZ may be granted a visa under section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009). Another aspect consider while choosing an immigration advisor is to know if the advisor is licensed or not, and how not to get duped by the unlicensed agents. Jag believes that not only people but the licensed advisors are also challenged by unlicensed advisors who fool innocent people easily. “I know of many cases where people have been fooled by “so called agents”. I believe there should be a strict penalty for them as they play with people’s lives, emotions as well as hard earned money. Therefore, before you choose your agent, you should always check IAA’s website to confirm whether he/she is licensed agent or not”.

Giving details about another case, Jag, who has completed Graduate Certificate in New Zealand I m m i g r a t i o n You can contact Mr Jagjeet Singh Sidhu Advice provided by on 0297707979 or email him at the Bay of Plenty immigrationmattersnz@gmail.com | Polytechnic, says, info@immigrationmatters.co.nz “I had a client 137 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland. who was living 2025. unlawfully in New Zealand for 7 to 8 You can also book your appointment online years but I fought at www.immigrationmatters.co.nz

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Celebrate the festival of lights with the glitter of gold

Since we are right in the midst of a period which is traditionally christened as a festive season back in India—a period when gold and jewellery is bought opulently by average householders—therefore we are celebrating with our special feature on jewellery shopping. It is our way to celebrate the buzz that this festival season brings in our readers’ daily lives and in the jewellery market. Keep an eye for our next few issues when we inaugurate our much-cherished Diwali special edition.

Sona Sansaar: keeping up with the latest jewellery trends

ona Sansaar has been specialising in premium 22kt jewellery with over 30 years of experience. With the largest 22kt focused showroom in New Zealand there is always something for everybody.

Their vast selection of designer jewellery is brought in from around the world. Their jewellery comes from Turkey, Italy, India, Singapore, Dubai and many other places.

“The chocolate gold bangles are very limited and have already proven to be highly popular. But even more popular have been the gold charm bracelets,” adds Lodhia.

achna’s Jewellery and Fashionware is a popular destination for 22ct gold jewellery, fashion jewellery and fashion clothing in Wellington and Auckland. Established in 1988, Rachna’s offers a wide variety of products for every budget and makes shopping a unique experience every time.

Recently, Rachna’s completed two years of the Auckland store and in this short time, has made a place in the hearts of the customers who vouch for their unique product range.

“We only bring the best from these places directly to our clients as we take pride in providing the most quality goods to our customers,” says Vishal Lodhia of Sona Sansaar. For Diwali this year, Sona Sansaar has out done themselves and brought in not only the finest pieces of jewellery with handmade workmanship such as ‘hansli’ but are also introducing even more. Keeping up with latest fashion trends, they now have ‘chocolate gold’ bangles as well as 22kt ‘gold charm’ bracelets, available in store.

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With many charms to choose from, these highly customisable pieces can be tailored to suit any female. From two-tone charm, coloured charms, Swarovski charms to traditional gold charms. These new pieces are a must have for every female’s wardrobe. Visit Sona Sansaar at 190 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill or call 09 629 3333.

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Customers also love the fact that the store provides a personalised and friendly service. No matter what the occasion is, you are sure to find something stunning and truly exclusive that will make you stand out from the crowd. Besides exquisite gold jewellery, fashion clothing, bags and shoes for women, Rachna’s also stock a stunning collection of men’s traditional wear, formal clothing, shoes and accessories. They keep running various specials so do visit them and check out their collection. In Auckland, Rachna’s has a large showroom conveniently located upstairs of Lotus Supermarket at 64 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill. Entry into the showroom is via the exit of the

supermarket through the glass doors on the side. The Wellington store is located at Riddiford Street in Newtown.

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stablished in late 2011, Lotus Gold is a new venture and is New Zealand owned and operated company.

Lotus Gold aims to sell a wide range of beautifully crafted jewellery of the finest quality sourced from worldwide suppliers and also guarantees the quality of workmanship and purity of all jewellery. The current range includes gold and silver jewellery, diamond and precious stone jewellery, gold and silver bullions and 22k Indian designer pure gold jewellery. Their service also includes trading in second hand gold jewellery. Lotus Gold also buys all types of gold including old gold or broken jewellery. They have their own lab where the purity of metals is tested and cash is paid for second hand jewellery at a competitive price.

Lotus Gold has two branches in Auckland and one branch in Wellington.

he Diwali season is here and if you are looking to mark the festivities with some jewellery shopping, make sure to come to Luther Jewellers. Luther Jewellers is located in the heart of Papatoetoe and has a stunning collection of creative and stylish gold jewellery. Customers are delighted by the unique and latest range of necklaces, bangles, rings, bracelets etc. At Luther Jewellers, you can find an aweinspiring collection of 22ct white and yellow gold jewellery for every occasion and budget designed with precision and perfection. Everything is reasonably priced and you get the satisfaction of acquiring the best designs

and styles that will last you years at the best prices in the market. At the occasion of Diwali, Luther Jewellers is offering unto 65% discount on the gold collection.

– so you can invest in gold and silver w 22kt Jewellery at $75 perGOVERNMENT gram GUARANTEE Luther Jewellers also offer tailoring services. Visit Luther Jewellers today at 158, Great South Road, Papatoetoe.

The Perth Mint, owned by the Government of Western Australia, guarantees the purity and weight of the gold and silver.

Visit: www.commonwealthvault.co.nz How to keep your jewellery or Phone: 0800 482 858 ‘safe’ this Diwali

erome Concisom has this message for all his customers this Diwali to keep all their bullions and Diwali purchases safe with the Commonwealth Vaults—a family owned business that he has owned and managed for the last two decades.

Bullion. The partnership enables them to source a wide range of gold and silver bullion coins and bars for individuals and institutions seeking to add precious metals to their investment portfolios.

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The business that originally started as a property concept before meandering into the banking sector has carved a niche for itself and earned a trust amongst its customers. Managing this steadfast trust that customers place on his business is a source of significant pride and challenge for Jerome Concisom. Probably this is why he is quick to share his

concerns about the news about a possibility of some fake bullions floating in the New Zealand market.

He clearly advises his customers to only buy from authorised agents and dealers. Commonwealth Bullion is an authorised dealer of bullions, courtesy to The Perth Mint—the ideal partner for Commonwealth

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POWER COLUMN

Can your parents afford to go to the doctor? David Shearer Labour MP

ave you noticed how expensive it is to visit your local doctor? Across New Zealand, GP fees are rising. This is especially so for older people, for whom the cost of stepping into a doctor’s waiting room has risen from around $30 to $40 in the past eight years—and many are paying a lot more. New Zealand used to have a great system where people over 65 who could not afford full doctor’s fees could access a Very Low Cost Practice (VLCA) that would charge about $14 per visit. It was a safety net, intended to care for our elderly family members, regardless of their financial states. It was part of a universal health system that New Zealand has been very proud of over generations. A system that has been the envy of many other countries around the world. Unfortunately, New Zealand’s health system has been underfunded under the current government, and as a result the number of doctor’s practices funded to provide this low-cost access to our elderly has been capped now for seven years. This has led to a situation where 434,040 Kiwis who classified as high-needs are missing out on affordable care. Meanwhile, some patients go to low-cost practices when they are not high-needs patients. So the question is, how did we end up with a funding

system that is no longer achieving the aims it was set up for, and that has frankly become a bit of a dog’s breakfast? The answer is that our Health Minister Jonathan Coleman, has simply let the system slide into disrepair. It is not for lack of available funds. Last year, Treasury said more money could be allocated to the VLCA scheme so more high needs people would qualify under the budget. However, the minister failed to make a budget bid for increased funding. This has really upset GPs, who see the need for this funding every day in their communities. Whangarei GP Andrew Miller has called on the government to resolve what he calls an “unsustainable and grossly inequitable capitation model”. Meanwhile, Jonathan Coleman’s inaction means fees are likely to rise even further. Cracks are showing in other areas of our health system as well. The annual tally of patients denied access to a hospital specialist has grown to around 45,000, a shocking figure which shows health is not receiving enough money from the government. In our area, Waitemata, 1500 people were refused last year, while in the Waikato the number of refusals jumped by 500. New Zealand’s health system used to be a jewel in our crown. But over the last six years it has been left to limp along with $1.7 billion of budget cuts. The government has persistently refused to fund for population increases, inflation and wage increases. I don’t believe it’s too late to save our health system, but primary health care must become a more important priority for the government. And caring, intelligent reform of doctor’s fees would be a good place to start for the health of Kiwi families.

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National understands the value of quality education Kanwaljit Bakshi

National List MP

ike the Indian community in New Zealand who value quality education for their children we, in the National Party, understand the value of providing quality education to our kids This is why our government is investing over $11 billion in to education. This is the highest amount ever invested in our education system. Just like many migrant Indian parents, we also understand that we need to invest in quality education for our children if we want our children to prosper. We also understand that the government will need to continue to invest in the future of our children that is why for 2017, we have targeted an extra 1 per cent in operations grants for schools with students who are most at risk of underachievement as part of our social investment approach. This approach will not put more pressure on parents’ finances. It’s important to note also that for every $1.80 parents donate to schools, taxpayers contribute about $100. In 2017, all 2,436 state and state integrated schools, and all kura, will receive a share of $1.35 billion in general operations grants funding. In addition, 2,421 schools will receive a share of an additional $12.36 million as a

targeted operational grant to spend on all their students most at risk of educational under-achievement: »» 1,582 schools receive up to $5,000 in additional funding. »» 505 will receive between $5000 and $10,000. »» 332 will receive between $10,000 and $57,000. »» Only 15 schools receive no targeted funding increase. We are targeting this group because we know as well as having a higher risk of educational non-achievement, they have a higher chance of coming into contact with the justice system and to suffer from poorer physical health and mental wellbeing. We have more data about learning and achievement than we have ever had; it makes sense to use it to target the right resource to the right child at the right time. Investing to raise achievement for this group of students will help improve not only their educational achievement but also their employment prospects and social wellbeing. It will also help reduce the long-term costs to our welfare, justice, and health systems in the future. The complexity of the school funding system and the bluntness of its application is the core driver for the current funding review. There is always more to do. We will continue to engage with the public to better understand their needs and deliver need-based solutions.

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Editorial Whither we go from here?

t is almost inescapable to pen this editorial without touching the issue of simmering tension between the two strategic giants of the South Asia—India and Pakistan. Understandably, passions are high on both sides of the border, and in today’s digital age that passion feeds into, and gets feed in, from the millions of people originating from those two nations and currently living around the world. It is not only the people who belong to that part of the world, who keep glued to whatever digital mode they chose to update themselves, for the good or bad things happening in their world. Rather it is also the political leaders, strategic experts, and, above all, the people like us here in our team, who are in the business of defining anything as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ before it is actually disseminated around the world—i.e. news, who are concerned with the latest happening in the South Asia. So, unfortunately, we are just being loyal to our craft, the craft of disseminating news and more than anything else, we are keeping an eye on what is currently happening in the South Asia. Regardless of what the current situation on the border between these two countries is, one thing is pretty clear that both these nations have yet to master Sun Tsu’s famous quote on war “the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher who is believed to have written the famous ancient Chinese book on military strategy, The Art of War. Although the origin of this book and its attribution to Sun Tsu is largely shrouded in mystery, yet what is ascertained is the fact that this book is accepted as a masterpiece on strategy and is referred to by generals, theorists, and business boardrooms worldwide. So if the current situation between India and Pakistan is war-like, or tantalisingly close to war-like, then it means strategists on both sides of the border have not understood Sun Tsu’s strategy about war. Thankfully not all news from South Asia is sceptical. Fortunately, we have small but significant news of state visit of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to New Zealand where he was well received by NZ political leadership, Sri Lankan diaspora, and the larger South Asian diaspora. The elation of our fellow South Asian community brings a smile on faces of our community as well. Talking about our community, it is pertinent to talk about a candid conversation we had with the Labour party leader Andrew Little at our office. The fact that the Labour leader was modest enough to acknowledge the perceived shortcomings in his party’s reach within the Kiwi-Indian community in New Zealand deserves special accolades. Not everyone has the courage to do that candidly and by doing this, Andrew Little has successfully discarded Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s famous quote that “there is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.” We are hopeful that post this candid acknowledgement by the country’s major opposition party leader will lead to a larger political engagement with the Kiwi-Indian community. This is a welcome situation for everyone—Kiwi-Indian community and the larger political process of our country. An active political engagement is the key to a vibrant democracy and we are fortunate to have it here in New Zealand. Although it can never be too much and more is always welcome. On another note, we are excited to raise the pitch of much awaited Diwali festival—a festival of lights celebrated around the world as a symbol of peace, prosperity, and happiness, through this edition. Keep an eye on this space in our forthcoming editions.

Dinesh Sapra My friend came to receive me at the airport and we reached his apartment. After dropping my bags, I visited my college to complete all the formalities. Later that day I visited the bank to open an account. By the evening I was roaming around the Queen St. and that’s how I spent my first lovely day in New Zealand.

Waqar Hussain Naqvi I arrived at the airport at 10 p.m. and it was a chilling night. I was picked by a pre-booked cab As the accommodation was booked by my college and it was late, I didn’t know where exactly I was going. So I tried calling my then roommate to control my nerves. Anyways, I finally reached home safely. The next day I took a train to the city, applied for a bank account, walked around the city and then my roommate drove me back home from the city. It was an eventful day.

Sahil Garg I was picked up by a friend at 3 a.m. and I stayed at his apartment. I was both nervous and thrilled, as I knew it was a beginning of something new and exciting. In the morning, my friend dropped me to the college where I completed all the necessary documentation and later enjoyed a leisurely stroll back home.

Sabitra Kandel My husband was already working here so I kind of knew a little about the place and the system here. It was difficult to stay alone all the day as my husband was off to work. He gave me a map and told me to go around the city and follow one simple route and return home. I took a little courage and explored, and within a day all my fears were gone. I had a muffin and coffee at the nearby cafe on the first day.

Hitesh Arora A friend’s friend picked me up from the airport. He was of immense help to me, as he showed me around the city, helped me getting my bank stuff done, bought AT Hop card and then we went for a Hollywood movie that evening.

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Taran Lubana The first day of arrival was really busy and hectic as I had classes in the college and later in the evening I went out with my friends on the city tour by car. We also visited couple of beaches and malls..

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Resident Doctors Strike:

Can migrant doctors do anything to help at all? Sandeep Singh

doctors who are up for the challenge do successfully compete in NZREX.

he recent announcement that more than 3000 New Zealand resident doctors plan to go on a 48-hour strike on October 18, is a cause of concern for everyone.

It is this post-NZREX bureaucratic delay in being able to get necessary in-house training at our District Health Boards (DHBs), to be successfully registered, which is completely avoidable.

The current situation is that our doctors are genuinely overworked and overstressed. Patients seeking specialist treatment are already waiting in long queues, and the Medical Council of New Zealand, a body that registers doctors in New Zealand and ensures that they are employment-ready in the job-market, ardently believes that it is doing enough to redeem the situation. According to a report titled The New Zealand Medical Workforce in 2013 and 2014 released earlier this year on January 27 by the Medical Council, and available on their website, “registration data show that the number of practising doctors increased by 2.7 per cent in 2014 from 14,964 to 15,366. This change compares with increases of 1.8 per cent in 2013 and 2.6 per cent in 2012.” If this is the case then what is a way out? Can migrant doctors be of any help to ease this situation? Although migration, in general, is expected to ease the shortage in skilled-workforce around much of the English-speaking developed countries, yet this seems to not work as expected within the medical world. Apparently, the reason lies in the systematic prohibitive environment in the majority of these countries against the International Medical

Apparently, NZREX doctors have to individually contact all DHBs in the country for any position available. In most cases, these NZREX doctors have to rely on their personal acquaintances within DHBs to get into the in-house training. As a Graduates (IMGs). The expression large-scale IMG-migration is used when at least 20% of the doctors at work in the host country have been trained elsewhere. New Zealand already boasts of 42% of International Medical Graduates (IMG) out of its total

how many beyond, largely in the developing world. Unfortunately, not all IMGs have same eligibility to start working in New Zealand. While, as expectedly, doctors trained in English-speaking world have direct access to the job market in New Zealand.

registration data show that the number of practising doctors increased by 2.7 per cent in 2014 from 14,964 to 15,366. This change compares with increases of 1.8 per cent in 2013 and 2.6 per cent in 2012 medical workforce. Nevertheless, this figure does not tell us the complete picture. Out of 42% of International Medical Graduates (IMG) that New Zealand currently boasts, there is no clarification on how many of them have been trained in the broader western world and

The overseas trained doctors not falling in this category are required by Medical Council of NZ to pass the New Zealand clinical exam (NZREX) before they become eligible to be registered with Medical Council and eventually work in New Zealand as a doctor. It is not this examination process that is a challenge at all. Migrant

consequence, NZREX doctors, who are technically qualified and partially approved by NZ Medical Council still, have to wait endlessly before they can get into our medical system. Often, the average wait could be anywhere between 6 months to 2 years. Indian Weekender spoke with few NZREX doctors who expressed their sense of frustration for being caught in the no man’s land where they are left completely on their own between DHBs, Medical Council, and Ministry of Health. This is a completely avoidable situation. Especially when our resident doctors are complaining 12 days continue roaster and risking their own health and safety, along

India steps up—here comes the sun that by 2030; at least 40 percent of its electricity will be generated from non-fossil sources.

Manish Bapna, head of the World Resources Institute, commended India’s ambition: “India has one of the boldest renewable energy targets in the world, making it destined to be a major player in solar and wind markets.”

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t is hot and getting hotter. Each month since October last year has set a record for the highest temperature in recorded history. Current global temperatures are around 1.38 ˚C above pre-industrial levels, rapidly closing in on the threshold of 1.5 ˚C agreed in Paris last December. The growing number of extreme weather events around the world are impacting millions of vulnerable people and highlighting the dangers ahead. But there is good news. India, which accounts for about 4.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, has recently ratified the Paris climate change agreement. The Paris Agreement was signed by 185 nations, but needs to be ratified by 55 countries representing

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and French President François Hollande at the Climate Change Conference in November-Decemeber 2015

55 per cent of global emissions. India’s ratification is important. The EU and New Zealand have subsequently ratified, and the Paris Agreement will now come into force. It is the quickest ever ratification of an international treaty.

the anniversary of the birth of India’s independence leader Mahatma Gandhi. This is an important symbol, since Gandhi believed that we should all live lightly on this earth. As he said, the planet can provide for our need, but not our greed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet gave its approval for India to ratify on October 2, coinciding with

India is making a big push for solar, wind and hydro power. The government has committed

However, there are challenges ahead. The Paris Agreement requires the rich nations to support India and other developing countries with funding for the additional costs of renewable energy over fossil fuels like coal. Nevertheless little funding has arrived yet. In addition, when India has tried to build its domestic industry to gear up production of solar cells, the US took a case in the World Trade Organisation. This is a case of trade agreements being allowed to override the need for urgent action on climate change. Trade reform is needed. There is also growing business action on climate change.

with that of their patients. The government can certainly intervene and refine this process in a manner that helps the current situation of resident doctors, NZREX doctors, and the larger community. What needs to be emphasised here is the fact that NZ government’s current approach of discouraging medical carousel – a term 19 to categorise the large-scale IMG-migration movements in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA – is not suitable for New Zealand’s larger interests. These countries are already forced to change their traditional stance. According to reports earlier this year UK’s National Health Services (NHS) has already sought to recruit Indian doctors to plug the gap in their GP services. Supposedly their action was influenced by a warning issued by the Oxford University “that the increase in GP workloads—up 16 per cent over the last seven years— was ‘unsustainable.’” It is not too far that increasing workloads on our New Zealand doctors reach to those unsustainable levels. This, when several competent NZREX doctors, who are mostly New Zealand citizens, are languishing without work because of apparent bureaucratic mismanagement.

According to the Carbon Disclosure Project, six hundred multinational companies are now factoring the Paris Agreement into their business plans, and companies like Apple are committing to 100% renewable power. Major Indian cities have joined the C40 initiative, committing to deep cuts in their emissions, at least partly to reduce respiratory problems resulting from pollution by coal-fired power stations. However, not all the news on climate change is positive. The world is running out of time. There has been too much talk and too little action, and there are a number of laggards. Sadly, New Zealand is one of those. Our emissions have increased by more than 20% since 2008. They remain amongst the highest in the OECD per person. We can and should be doing better. Barry Coates is the newest Green party MP. He will enter Parliament on October 10 and deliver his maiden speech on Wednesday October 12.

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Fiji to host 55th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation

he Fijian g ov e r n m e n t has confirmed a signing ceremony for the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Fiji will be held very soon.

This follows the approval given by the Indian Union Cabinet for the signing of a new ASA between the two countries.

Attorney General and Minister for Civil Aviation, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (middle) met the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) president, Olimuyiwa Benard Aliu (left) and secretary general, Fang Liu (right)

Attorney General and Minister for Economy and Civil Aviation, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the announcement was great news. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the Fijian government had already approved the ASA but India had to go through cabinet, which has now approved it and come back. He further confirmed that Fiji Airways is already carrying out various negotiations with various airlines for codesharing and this will be announced soon. “It does not mean that Fiji Airways will have direct flights to India. It means Fiji Airways will have codesharing agreements,” he said.

operations to Delhi, Mumbai and And with Fiji Airways now flying Chennai in India. directly to Singapore twice a week, codesharing should be an It can also enter into By ideal option to further code share agreement having onward connectivity. with Indian carriers to “By having codeshare and agreements, it makes it a lot easier and to be able to have time slots which is very important.”

codeshare and Bengaluru, Kolkata agreements, it makes and Hyderabad apart it a lot easier and to from points given be able to have time for direct operation. slots which is very The agreement is for updation of the existing important

What the ASA will allow What the agreement will mean is Indian carriers can operate to any point in Fiji from points in India. Also, Fijian carrier, in this case Fiji Airways, can establish direct

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Lee visit: India, Singapore

Stop politicising surgical strikes: Congress

he Congress on Tuesday, October 4, asked the BJP-led government to desist from politicising the surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) and asked it to counter the “malicious propaganda” by Pakistan denying they had taken place.

cement ties, to boost counterterror cooperation

lmost a year after they elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, India and Singapore further cemented their relationship with the inking of three new agreements on Tuesday, October 4, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held talks in New Delhi and decided to boost cooperation in countering threats of rising terrorism.

Modi and Lee, who is in India on a five-day working visit, held talks at Hyderabad House after which the two witnessed the inking of three agreements in skill development and industrial property. Voicing concern over cross-border terrorism, with obvious reference to Pakistan, Prime Minister Modi said in his media statement, “Rising tide of terrorism, especially cross-border terrorism, and the rise of radicalisation are grave challenges to our security.” “They threaten the very fabric of our societies,” Modi said. Lee, in his press statement, condemned terrorism and offered his condolences to the families of those killed in the September 18 terror attack on an army camp in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to his visit to Singapore last November when ties were enhanced to Strategic Partnership with “Renewed Spirit, New Energy”, Modi said both sides had drawn up a road map to

The Congress reiterated that it totally supports the Indian armed forces on the surgical strikes. Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala accused Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar of making “irresponsible” statements on the issue. He also asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Parrikar had his support in making such statements.

realize their ambitious cooperative agenda. On Tuesday, both leaders “undertook a detailed review of the shape and substance of our strategic partnership”, he said. Both leaders have agreed to expedite the second review of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. Modi said that both countries have agreed to enhance cooperation to counter the threats of terrorism and radicalisation, including in cyber security. “Our defence and security cooperation is a key pillar of our strategic partnership,” he stated.

Rising tide of terrorism, especially cross-border terrorism, and the rise of radicalisation are grave challenges to our security. “As two maritime nations, keeping the sea lanes of communication open, and respect for international legal order of seas and oceans is a shared priority,” Modi said, in an oblique reference to the South China Sea dispute. Modi said their cooperation in the framework of Asean, East Asia Summit and the Asean Regional Framework is aimed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Hyderabad House in New Delhi

at building an open and inclusive architecture for regional cooperation, in an atmosphere of trust and confidence. Lee, in his remarks, said there is growing optimism about India’s prospects due to the dynamic leadership and clear vision of Prime Minister Modi. Both leaders also discussed boosting economic ties by setting up a Finance Dialogue between the finance ministries of both countries. Singapore was one of India’s largest sources of foreign direct investment in 2015, and more than 8,000 Indian companies are present in Singapore, said Lee. Lee also made a push for more flights and better air connectivity. “More flights will boost our peopleto-people and business links further,” Lee said, noting that Singapore Airline’s Scoot launched its maiden

flight from Singapore to Jaipur on October 2, making the Rajasthan capital the 15th Indian city to be connected directly to Singapore. India and Singapore signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs). One MoU was signed between Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Education Services (ITEES) and India’s National Skill Development Corporation on collaboration in technical and vocational education and training. Another MoU was between the Assam government and ITEES Singapore, also on collaboration in technical and vocational education and training. A third MoU was in the field of industrial property cooperation between India’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and Intellectual Property Office Singapore.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala

“In a challenging situation where Pakistan continues to export terror like in Baramulla and commit ceasefire violations, we will like to ask the Prime Minister if the immature and casual statements being made by the Defence Minister and other union ministers have his sanction and support,” said Surjewala. “These (surgical strikes) should not be used by anyone for myopic political gains,” he added. He said it was the responsibility of the government to counter baseless propaganda by Pakistan by using “every instrument at the disposal of the Indian state”.

Situation still ‘live’ after surgical strikes: IAF chief

he situation is still “live” along the border with Pakistan after the Indian Army’s surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Air Force chief said on Tuesday, October 4, but stressed that his force is fully capable of handling any eventuality, including a two-front war.

ready. I think the capabilities of the armed forces are adequate to take up any challenge. We are not going to develop our capabilities vis-a-vis particular adversary or a country. We have the capability to deter our adversaries... if we have to use that capability in a conflict, we are ready. To my mind, we are ready for any eventuality,” he said.

“Things are still live. Therefore, it will not be right for me to give you any perspective on it,” said Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha at the annual Indian Air Force press conference in New Delhi ahead of Air Force Day on October 8 as he declined to answer questions on last week’s surgical strikes.

He added that while the IAF had “good capability”, it could have been better had the acquisitions been on time.

“This is a very sensitive issue. I would not like to comment on it,” said Raha, who is also the incumbent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC). The surgical strikes were carried out by Indian

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha

forces in the wake of the September 18 terror attack on an army camp in Uri town of Jammu and Kashmir in which 19 Indian soldiers were killed.

has said at a daily press briefing that the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) had not “directly observed” any firing.

Pakistan has, however, claimed that no such attack took place. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric

Asked about the IAF’s preparedness in case of a two-front war, Raha said, “The Air Force, Army, Navy are always ready and will always be

now is good, but it could have been better (sic),” he said. “I think all our procurement, specially acquisitions, have been more or less process driven and not outcome driven. There is a change of perception, procurement policy and processes are being amended it is outcome driven. “I am very sure not only 36 Rafale aircraft is going to come in, but other projects which are on the table right now...” he added.

Raha also lauded the Rafale “If the inductions I fighter jet for which a deal was and replacements concluded between India think the were timely, I and France recently, capabilities of the think Indian and said IAF would armed forces are adequate Air Force’s like to have more of c a p a b i l i t y, to take up any challenge. them. He, however, specially We are not going to develop added that any in terms decision will be taken our capabilities vis-a-vis of combat in future depending particular adversary or a a i r c r a f t on requirements. country. capability... as of

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longer beautiful and had a swollen body with small and withered wings. The man was happy that he had made the butterfly come out of the cocoon without any more struggles. He continued to w a t c h t h e butterfly and was quite eager to see it fly with its beautiful wings. He thought that at any time, the butterfly might expand its wings, shrink the body and the wings could support the body. Unfortunately, neither did the wings expand nor the swollen body reduce. Unfortunately, the butterfly just crawled around with withered wings and a huge body. It was never able to fly. Although the man did it with a good intention, he did not know that only by going through struggles the butterfly can emerge to be beautiful, with strong wings. The continuous effort from the butterfly to come out of its cocoon would let the fluid stored in the body be converted into wings. Thus, the body would become lighter and smaller, and the wings would be beautiful and large. If we don't want to undergo any struggle, we won't be able to fly! Struggles make us shine!

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India clinch NZ series,

Paes, Bopanna out of China Open tennis climb to No.1 ranking in Test Debayan Mukherjee

avichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja spun India to an unassailable 2-0 series lead and the No.1 Test ranking, pinning New Zealand down in a riveting seesaw affair, to win the second cricket Test by 178 runs on the fourth day in Kolkata on Monday, October 3. Chasing a stiff 376-run target, the visitors initially showed grit but then fell to the guile of the Indian slow bowlers once again—similar to the first Test at Kanpur that they lost by 197 runs—managing a meagre 197 in their second outing before a turnout of around 12,000 spectators at the Eden Gardens.

Indian cricketers celebrating after winning the second Test match against New Zealand in Kolkata

raw pace and swing to shave off the lower order. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1-28) claimed the remaining wicket. Latham departed soon after tea, starting the slide. Ashwin’s mastery over his craft was on show as he India thus reclaimed the numero floated an inviting delivery, which uno Test team status, which they forced the opener to drive away from had enjoyed for a short period while his body giving a nick to wicketkeeper during their tour to the West Indies, Saha. Mitchell Santner (9) and B.J. by dethroning arch-rivals Pakistan. Watling (1) followed suit in quick In the morning, Man of the Match succession, Shami accounting for Wriddhiman Saha struck his second both. Luke Ronchi (32; 60 balls, unbeaten half-century to help India 4x4) fought briefly before Jadeja post 263. New Zealand had accounted for him, castling the scored 204 in their first Winning key 35-year old. Jeetan Patel (2) essay in reply to India’s moments was failed to replicate his first 316. The tourists started important. The way innings form, when he their run chase well, Saha came out in both scored a gritty 47, unable riding on opener Tom innings when the game to comprehend the Latham’s (74 not out; was in balance, those reverse swing generated 144 balls, 8x4), his two 50s put us on from a good length ball ninth half-century and the back foot by Buvneshwar. Matt contributions from Martin Henry (18) and Trent Boult Guptill (24) and Henry Nicolls (4) were cleaned up by Jadeja and (24) at the top order. But post lunch, Shami, respectively. in-form Indian spinners Ashwin (382) and Jadeja (3-41) made mischief in tandem, to peg back New Zealand to 135 for three at tea. The visitors collapsed in the last session, losing their remaining seven wickets for only 62 runs. Mohammed Shami (3-46) joined India’s party with his

ndian doubles specialists Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna bowed out of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on Monday, October 3 getting beaten in their respective men’s double first round matches.

Earlier, India wrested back the initiative in the second session as Ashwin and Jadeja took three wickets to deny the tourists any hope of a fightback. The hosts took 16 overs to get the first breakthrough after the openers had put on 55. Ashwin

pitched the ball fuller and it turned in from outside the off stump to catch Martin Guptill (24; 49 b, 3x4) off guard. It was an important wicket that came just when the opening stand had started to look steady. The stand was broken in the 10th over of the morning session when Bhuvneshwar misjudged the bounce of Neil Wagner’s delivery and offered an easy catch to short leg. It was Wagner’s 99th wicket in 25 Tests. Saha, who had run out of partners in the first innings after scoring 54, once again anchored the lower order, en route to his fourth Test half century. Victorious Indian skipper Virat Kohli later showered praise on his cricketers for showing character in crunch situations of the game. “I think we ticked all the boxes. We were put under pressure. We expect that from a side like New Zealand. But it takes character and to bounce back every time, and that’s what the boys did,” said Kohli. Taylor conceded that Saha’s unbeaten fifties took the game away from them. “Winning key moments was important. The way Saha came out in both innings when the game was in balance, those two 50s put us on the back foot,” he said.

Bopanna and his Canadian partner Daniel Nestor were beaten by Spanish duo Rafael Nadal and Pablo Carreno 6-7, 4-6 while Paes and Germany’s Andre Begemann lost to American-Australian duo of Jack Sock and Bernard Tomic 6-3, 5-7, 7-10.

down 4-5 to lose the second set in 34 minutes. Nadal and Carreno will now face the Chinese pair of Mao-Xin Gong and Ze Zhang, who defeated America’s Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey 3-6, 6-3, 10-4. In other match, Paes and Begemann gave a spirited display but ultimately accepted defeat after an hour and 27 minutes.

In a contest, which lasted a r o u n d one hour 30 minutes, the IndoC a n a d i a n pair of BopannaNestor started off the proceedings on a positive note. But their Spanish opponents proved superior at decisive phases of the contest. The first set was evenly contested with both teams winning their service games. But the Indo-Canadian pair surrendered serve thrice in the tie-breaker to relinquish the first set. In the second set, Bopanna and Nestor got a break up in the first game but were quickly broken back to leave the set-square at 1-1. The two teams then matched stroke for stroke but Bopanna-Nestor lost their grip at the most crucial stage of the match, losing their serve, while

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Heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury announces retirement

o r l d heavyweight b o x i n g champion Tyson Fury on Monday, October 3 announced his retirement close on the heels of withdrawing from an October 29 rematch because of reported mental health issues.

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The 28-yearold withdrew from a rematch with Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, scheduled for October 29 because of reported mental health issues. Fury also postponed the original rematch against the Ukrainian, which was scheduled for July, after injuring an ankle in training. Fury has been given 10 days by the World Boxing Organisation to provide detailed reasons for his second withdrawal. “Boxing is the saddest thing I ever took part in,” Fury said in a message on social networking site Twitter, adding: “I’m the greatest, and also retired.”

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have the latest Snapdragon 821 processor at their heart coupled with 4GB RAM. The Pixel comes with 2,770mAh battery whereas Pixel XL has a 3.450mAh battery to drive the bigger screen. The phones have a beautiful seamless glass-aluminium body and a fingerprint sensor on the back. Google made some noise about

oogle Nexus, the device that has been Google’s reference device for its all-new iteration of Android operating system, has been rechristened as Google Pixel. The phone was launched on October 4 in San Francisco.

There have been rumours and leaks about the device. It was reported in various tech media that there would be two ‘made by Google’ phones which will be manufactured by HTC. The new phones—Pixel and Pixel XL come with the latest android Nougat operating system and, as before, these phones will receive all new iterations and updates from Android. The event also saw the launch of Daydream View, which is Google’s virtual reality headset, Google Home—a stand-alone virtual assistant on the lines of Amazon Echo. Let us look at these devices individually.

Google Home Google Home is a cute device powered by Google Assistant and will compete with Amazon Echo. Home is always listening and you can activate it by saying the ‘hot word’. Once activated, you can ask it to search Google, play music, listen to news and much more. It has inbuilt speakers and can play music and answer your queries. Google home will ship in November and is priced at US$129.

Daydream View headset

Pixel and Pixel XL Both these phones run on Android Nougat, have many common components, and sport different screen sizes and resolutions.

This is the highest rating ever on that benchmark. The 12.3MP rear camera comes with a large 1.55-micron pixels and a f/2.0 aperture that should make it easy to take radiant photos even in low light. Google touted it as its best ever camera phone gyroscopebased video stabilisation. Google Pixel will also be the first phone to have built-in Google Assistant. This is the Google’s version of Siri. You can activate by either saying the ‘hot word’ (“OK, Google”) or by touching and holding the home button. Both phones have USB Type C ports, fast charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack (yay!) as well. The phones come with 32GB and 128GB storage and are priced at US$649 for Pixel and US$769 for Pixel XL.

While Pixel is a 5-inch device with a 1080p display, Pixel XL has a bigger and sharper display with 5.5inch Quad HD screen. Both phones

the rear camera, highlighting the fact that the camera scored an 89 in DxOMark—a trusted industry standard for camera and lens image quality measurements and ratings.

Google Daydream View uses the new phones as display and comes with VR controllers that sports motion sensors and even have a clickable trackpad. The headset is made with fabric and is quite different from other VR headsets in the market. Daydream View will be available from November for US$79.

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You may remain mentally tensed. Money will not be a problem, but someone may regulate your spending it on yourself. A strained relationship with spouse may get you incommunicado with him or her. Health needs care. Lucky no.: 6 Lucky colour: Peach ¡¡Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20) Someone with an attitudinal problem needs to be set right but do so in a refined manner. Don’t accept responsibility without authority, especially if you are required to deal with others. A decision on the academic front may prove favourable for you. Financially, you may experience a surge in your earnings. You maintain good health by being regular in your daily workouts. A responsibility on the home front may come on your shoulders, so discharge it satisfactorily. Lucky no.: 18 Lucky colour: Yellow ¡¡Leo (Jul 23-Aug 11) A promotion or some honour is on the offing on the professional front. You will manage to achieve what you had aimed for on the academic front. Moneywise, your position is likely to grow stronger. You are likely to gain some importance on the family front by interacting socially. A pleasurable evening is foreseen with lover on the romantic front. Healthy habits will help you maintain your present level of fitness. You get all round support.

Lucky no.: 6 Lucky colour: Crimson ¡¡Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23) Higher ups will show their appreciation for your good performance in an indirect way. Those in the marketing field may have to plan things much in advance. Your focus and a firm approach are likely to put a youngster on the right track on the academic front. A lucrative investment scheme may attract you, but don’t take a hasty decision. You will have to find time for a family elder. Property owners may plan to dispose of their property. Lucky no.: 2 Lucky colour: Red ¡¡Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23) You may become a victim of the circumstances of your own making. Remaining self-centred is likely to rub someone close the wrong way. Differences with spouse may spill over into an ugly fight, if you are not careful. Don’t make irresponsible statements, as they may get you into a tight corner. Loss of money is indicated, so remain extra vigilant this week. A senior may threaten to spoil your report over a trivial matter. Health needs care. Lucky no.: 17 Lucky colour: Dark grey ¡¡Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22) This week, you may have the best of both the worlds. Professionally, you may bag a lucrative contract

or get a cash cow. Personally, you will manage to remain in touch with your near and dear ones, and plan a get together too. Meeting old acquaintances cannot be ruled out. Monetary loss during travel cannot be ruled out, so take care. Tension on the love front may escalate, if you remain your stubborn self. Avoid unnecessary mental tensions. Lucky no.: 1 Lucky colour: Light red ¡¡Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 11) You may be full of ideas, but don’t ram your suggestions down someone’s throat, who is eager to do his or her own thing. If you are in the mood for some gossip, all you need to do is to visit the neighbourhood. Spouse is likely to take your opinion before embarking on something important. The more exhaustively you brief subordinates for a particular task at work, the more perfect will be the end result, remember that. Lucky no.: 3 Lucky colour: Purple ¡¡Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21) Be supportive in times of need or you may bear the brunt of a miffed spouse. Setting up a new establishment is on the cards. On the work front, this is a good time to focus on career planning. Networking will prove worth it on the academic front in getting a break. Don’t be surprised if someone who has a soft corner

for you falls in love with you. You may become increasingly figure and physique conscious. Lucky no.: 7 Lucky colour: Rosy brown ¡¡Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19) Someone who seemed close previously may become distant, as differences grow. Don’t promise anything you are incapable of delivering, as you can end up in hot soup. Resetting your personal equations with someone close is warranted. At work, your expertise may come in handy this week. Romantic life promises to remain steady, as you take time out to meet lover. Don’t overdraw on your credit card, as it may prove difficult to pay back. Health remains satisfactory. Lucky no.: 18 Lucky colour: Purple ¡¡Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20) If you get the chance invite someone over, who may be of help at a later date. Don’t get too money-minded, as you may miss out on some good bargains. Something given up for lost is likely to reappear in a most unexpected manner. Things move according to plans on the professional front. Homemakers may find extra energy to cater to additional domestic chores. Chances of falling in love with a childhood sweetheart look bright for some. Lucky no.: 3 Lucky colour: Rose

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or those of us who nearly killed ourselves lamenting that Indian cricket would never resurrect, Mahendra Singh Dhoni wiped our eyes and then made us moisteyed again after India won the 2011 cricket world cup. He has since then, been smashed with a million complaints, but the man remains a gentleman who rose to become Sourav Ganguly 2.0. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is writer-director Neeraj Pandey’s effort to tell us more of the legend’s story outside the ground , and the good news is that this picture rises to become a dedicated filmmaker’s assiduous tribute to a great sportsman. Consumer trends of Kiwi-Indians is a fickle matter, but there was no such doubt with the pleasantly full Auckland theatres playing the movie. Pandey doesn’t play to the gallery but like a focused disciplined batsman, he tells Dhoni’s story with Dravid’s temperament. Sushant Singh Rajput is perfect in essaying the modern king of Indian cricket. He justifies the inspired casting choice with his rocksteady demeanour, occasional wise smile and that crucial steel of character which is constantly evident beneath the calm visage. Only once in the entire movie, for a very brief moment, at a stage when he i s in the role of a ticket collector, does he react in enraged disappointment. He is a world-winning lion caged on a puny platform, of course, he will roar in frustration. Pandey is unhurried in showing how Dhoni reaches us, not jettisoned from cricketing heaven, but by ascending relentlessly over what seems like an epoch, from the bottom rungs of the game. With one billion people and a team of eleven players, the odds even for a champion are not great. Dhoni’s father is a well-meaning but pusillanimous man who faithfully counsels his son on the academic and sarkari

Why daddies always save their sons: Kangana on Hrithik controversy

nown to speak her heart out, actress Kangana Ranaut vented her anger publicly on the Roshans questioning that why Hrithik Roshan’s father had to come for his rescue after issues between her and the actor surfaced earlier this year. Ranaut asked indirectly “why Indian men cannot stand up for themselves and a father is defending his son”.

On being asked about Rakesh Roshan’s comment that someone is spreading lies against them, the Queen actress replied immediately, “No but I want to know why can’t Indian men stand up for themselves. He is a 43-year-old son. Why his father has to come for his rescue always? For how long they will keep hiding behind their influential big names of father. He is an adult and he can pretty much handle his own controversies in show business. It is just a simple controversy. Why dadies have to always save their sons, I don’t understand this,” the actress added further. Actress Kangana Ranaut was present at an event in Mumbai to launch Chetan Bhagat as new novel “One Indian girl” last week. Chetan said, “The book has been written completely from a woman’s perspective and he interviewed around 100 women for writing it. This book will help men to understand their women better.” Tanu weds Manu actress Kangana Ranaut also expressed her views on the book. “I have read the book and it’s a very human take on a working woman. It’s lot more meaningful because it’s coming from a man. When I read it I was in tears because it sounded like a leaf out of my own book,” Kangana added. She confessed that whenever she got successful, her partner felt jealous and her relationship went wrong. Chetan also told media how he had become a househusband to be a writer and was looked down by society. After reading the book’s manuscript Kangana said, “I am definitely playing the lead whenever you turn the book into a film.”

naukri path. It is Dhoni’s mother who rightly predicts that her son will not be content with such peanuts. Stymied in a variety of forms—letters of blessed appointment which reach too late, honchos who turn unhelpful at the most crucial minute, the constant pressure to maintain office jobs, an internal exile of sorts in a cramped primordial railways flat shared with three other men—Dhoni is driven slowly insane by never getting the call to the game’s top levels although his batting feats scale spectacular heights. But as another great man Sidney Sheldon said, “Talent is like a flower under a rock, it will eventually break free”. Even when he ultimately becomes captain of probably the world’s most demanding sports team, we see that he has the guts to maintain protest when the team is being compromised. That is where he was a class apart from Indian cricket’s other legends. The film effectively conveys a fathomless emotional loss the hero suffered. Ample relaxed covered is given to his private life, and unlike Azhar this one doesn’t need lip-locks to convey the strength of sentiment. Even after Dhoni has climbed the mountain, the picture doesn’t fail to circle back to his school coach and his die-hard friends who helped the superstar’s journey. Technically, the movie is lacklustre. The songs are easily better than the background score which is a mediocre let-down, the cinematography, too, is unremarkable, and the editing is slack. But the script is consistently solid. Parents remain paranoid about their child’s alternative success paths, with crushing academics being hailed as the universal safeguard. Dhoni fought this and several other thorns along the way, but for those who didn’t, this special movie would serve as a painful reminder. Rating: 4/5 (excellent) Director: Neeraj Pandey

Pakistani artistes are in a vulnerable position: Swara Bhaskar

ollywood actress Swara Bhaskar thinks Pakistani actors who have refrained from commenting on the September 18 attack which killed 19 Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir, are helpless about reacting to it. “Art and artistes should not be attached with politics. Pakistani artistes are in a vulnerable position; they are helpless... Keeping in mind that just three months ago, one of Pakistan’s best known singers, Amjad Sabri, was gunned down by the terrorists,” Swara said. “I think the people of Pakistan themselves are also a victim of terrorism,” added the actress who has visited Pakistan twice. Pakistani actors like Fawad Khan, who have worked in India, are being widely condemned in the country for keeping their comments reserved in slamming the attack on Indian soldiers. Swara, who is the daughter of well-known strategic analyst C Uday Bhaskar, said, “The entire issue (Uri attack) is very emotional for us. The way the soldiers have been killed is

very much shameful. At this moment, the entire country is grief-stuck and fuming as well. This is quite justified. “We have a responsible government and army. They are doing their work rightfully and we should let them tackle the situation.” At the Jagran Film Festival, Swara received the Best Actress for Nil Battey Sannata, and she was happy about it.

Had good, bad experiences in film industry: Taapsee

ctress Taapsee Pannu, who is currently riding high on the success of her latest release Pink, says she doesn’t find a difference between southern cinema and Bollywood as she has had good and bad experiences in both.

Taapsee made her acting debut with the 2010 Telugu film Jhummandi Naadam and ventured into Bollywood in 2013 Chashme Baddoor. Asked if she finds any difference between the two industries, Taapsee said, “Nothing. Apart from the language, I don’t feel any difference because I have had good or bad experiences in both the industries.” The actress will soon be seen sharing screen

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