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Mayoral debate: Indian community demands active engagement from all candidates T Sandeep Singh

he clear message that came out from the event—Mayoral Candidates and Us: community interaction session— organised on Sunday, September 25 at Manukau Indian Association, was that Indian community demands active engagement from all candidates of mayoralty and the wider political process in New Zealand.

Six mayoral candidates—John Palino, Mark Thomas, Penny Bright, Chloe Swarbrick, and Phil Goff—pitched for the Indian community voters, who arrived on a rainy Sunday evening, to listen to their mayoral candidates, clearly indicating that the community has strong expectations from their future mayor.

The session was inaugurated by Veer Khar, president, Manukau Indian Association, who invoked Gandhi to identify the Indian community in New Zealand, stating, “our community loves engagement, like Gandhi, and wants to be engaged within the political process here in New Zealand.” Thus setting a tone of expectations for the mayoral candidates.

Although during the debate, the most popular areas of concern were focussed at housing, rates, and transport, the three most important things affecting an average Aucklander and discussed in many other mayoral debates around Auckland, yet the questions of debate

(From L-R) Mayoral candidates John Palino, Phil Goff, Vic Crone, Mark Thomas, Manukau Indian Association president Veer Khar, maypral candidate Chloe Swarbrick and Penny Bright at the debate

in this event were framed in the context of Indian community. The debate started with the question that “how would you ensure an equal distribution of wealth and opportunity across different ethnic communities in Auckland?”

In answer to this question, almost all participants instinctively returned to their favourite themes heard at other mayoral debates around Auckland, albeit with a slight Indian touch, with an obvious goal of touching the pulse of their Indian-origin voters.

Notable in this endeavour was Vic Crone who batted for bringing smart digital technology to support future growth for Auckland, in a

fashion similar to twenty digital smart cities being currently promoted in India.

Similarly, Chloe Swarbrick, the 22-year-old youngest ever contestant of mayoralty, also sought to connect with Gandhi directly to woo her prospective Indian origin voters and to some extent to add more substance to her challenge to the current disconnect between people and local governance.

Interestingly, as seen in some other mayoral debates, there was a repetitive urge by some participants to target Phil Goff rather than focussing on what they could bring to the table.

A notable penchant among all candidates was to reframe their answers to any direct question

about the expectations of Indian community, within the larger framework of South Auckland communities, pacific communities, or migrants in general.

This subtle caution, as demonstrated instinctively by candidates, was a source of quiet disappointment for many within the Indian community. On being probed further, Khar articulated this disappointment combatively, stating that “this is not new. But it has to change, because Indian community cannot afford to sit on fence for long.”

The session was ended by Khar’s assertion that the Kiwi-Indian community was a force to reckon with, and is here to stay and engage.

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Protesting Indian students ignored again Sandeep Singh and Rizwan Mohammad

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ndian students’ hope of securing a last minute reprieve from the government to allow them to stay in this country legitimately, seems to have been ignored again when their loud protest in Auckland failed to elicit any response from the Deputy Prime Minister Bill English.

On Monday, September 26, more than 50 students, supported by few resident supporters and organisers of protest from the Indian Migrant Workers Association, protested loudly outside a public meeting attended by National MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English.

Anticipating the hype around this protest, police was present in numbers with tasers to prevent any untoward scene, which also raised concerns. Sunny Sehgal from IMWA mentioned that Rachel Mackintosh, vice-president of the Council of Trade Unions, demanded an explanation from the police officer for carrying the taser weapon at a peaceful, non-violent protest by the students, to which the officer responded, “I don’t care, not my problem, it’s your problem.”

Prior to this much-hyped protest, Anu Kaloti from the Indian Migrant Workers Association had publically stated that the protestors were hoping to meet Deputy Prime Minister Bill English to take their message for the immigration minister to provide an appropriate time for a meeting with a committee formed to protect students’ cause.

Kaloti said that their request to meet the Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse had been declined several times, stating they cannot address individual issues.

Apparently, the said committee has members including the Arch Bishop of Catholic Church, and Anglican Church, leading lawyers, and Secretary of Council of Trade Union.

government’s standard response on the issue that “the law states that if your documents are fake then you have to go.”

It should be noted that the minister has acknowledged the distress caused to students in such situation where their documents were found to be fake, after they arrived in the country.

Talking to Indian Weekender, Kaloti said that on behalf of the students, she made an attempt to meet English and request him to take their message for immigration minister, but they were not allowed to enter inside the venue and the doors were locked from inside.

Later, the questioner returned to protestors outside, and announced that they will be taking students’ cause to the judiciary, suggesting that their hopes with the government were almost vanquished.

“I requested one of the policemen to escort 3-4 students in and out and allow them to convey their message to the minister, peacefully.

But they denied saying that the doors were locked and they couldn’t do anything,” said Kaloti.

The Indian-origin MP Dr Parmar maintained a silence and chose not to comment on this issue in the meeting.

The protestors, however, continued sloganeering outside the meeting, while the Finance Minister was speaking eloquently about his government’s plan for Auckland’s infrastructure, inside the venue. As the chants became louder, although unable to disrupt the meeting, English commented, “…about them, I can’t do anything,” and the audience in the hall chuckled.

The students requested the government for a more sympathetic approach towards the issue.

“We request amnesty from the government, as we have not committed a crime, it’s the scrupulous agents and colleges here that have duped us of [thousands] of dollars,” said Sunil Chinta, the victimised student.

“Every passing day is a nightmare for us, we Supposedly, a member of protestors sneaked [are] stressed to a point where it seems [like there past through in the meeting as a general is] no hope for us. The Indian representatives in the member of public, and managed to ask a direct parliament have even refused to acknowledge question to the minister that “why were students our plea,” said exasperated Hafiz Syed, a allowed at the first place to enter New Zealand protesting student. by the NZ immigration, Students protesting against deportation if their documents were fake?” To which the minister Talking to Indian Weekender, Kaloti said that on behalf replied cautiously by first of the students she made an attempt to meet English and request acknowledging, that “it would have been best if him to take their message for immigration minister but they were their documents had been not allowed to enter inside the venue and the doors were locked scrutinised before students from inside. got inside New Zealand.”

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Kiwi-Indian MPs face the heat on student deportation issue Sandeep Singh

issues. As an Indian immigrant to New Zealand and now an MP, I sense of disillusionment is fast want to ensure the students, coming brewing up within the closelyto New Zealand from overseas, are knit Indian community getting the best education possible. in Auckland with regards to the However, I acknowledge I could have ongoing student deportation issue. used a better analogy,” Bakshi said.

Community members are expecting Prime Minister John Key has also some standout leadership on this accepted his above clarification and issue to resolve it speedily in the best has clearly stated that there is no interests of all. need to discuss this any further.

National MP Kanwaljit Bakshi’s On Monday, September 26 at a earlier comment, what appeared to community meeting with Deputy be comparing Indian students facing Prime Minister Bill English hosted deportation with faulty fridges from

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Meanwhile, Bakshi has clarified his comment and expressed his anguish for being “misunderstood”.

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This comes against the backdrop of a claim made by Anu Kaloti, the lead organiser of the student protest and the representative of Indian Migrant Workers Association that she was categorically denied a chance to meet with the leaders of government inside the meeting to convey their demands peacefully.

Previously, it was noted that no questions have been raised so far in the parliament by Indian-origin MPs within the government.

On an earlier occasion when Dr Parmar was contacted, she said, “Immigration NZ, Education NZ and NZQA are all working together to help students in question. These cases are being worked through and it would be inappropriate to comment on individual cases. However, the government makes no apologies for holding people to account if they have obtained their student visa fraudulently.”

Meanwhile, Indian Weekender reached out to Mahesh Bindra, NZ First List MP, to know what he was doing to safeguard the interests of the students. He responded, “Most Indian students have been victims of dodgy immigration advisors and unscrupulous education providers. Dodgy agents have benefitted from our faulty and loose immigration policies.

“This government’s focus is on cashing in on the 2-3 billion dollars that foreign students bring in but they are not worried about how these students have been cheated and manipulated by some fly by night agents and education providers.

“The government needs to take responsibility for the plight of foreign students and fix our immigration system. So far the government has beaten around the bush and refused to address the issue but we shall continue to fight.

www.iwk.co.nz | 30 September 2016 “My office at 21 East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe continues to receive complaints from Indian students and we have been working on individual cases.”

Demanding fairness for international students and expressing his disappointment over the government’s approach towards the issue, former Labour party candidate Sunny Kaushal said, “...comparing students to ‘faulty fridges’ that should be returned to their manufacturer, just demonstrates how arrogant and out of touch National has become.

The government has continued the handsoff approach to international students plight, treating them nothing more than a commodity.”

“International students are people…they are the victim to a cycle of exploitation, a part of which have been operating under the watchful eyes of the government agencies.

“The government must reconsider its decision and revoke deporting orders for international

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Indian students from New Zealand to minimise the damage to the reputation of multi-billion New Zealand international education industry,” Kaushal added.

In a recent TV interview, Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce conceded that ideally these fraudulent papers should have been picked up before the students entered New Zealand. A logic being presented by the Minister that 200 Chinese students were deported in 2012 under similar circumstances further proves that the visa issuing agencies still have not strengthened their visa issuance processes. But the logic is understandable, as New Zealand should not be seen as treating students from different countries differently.

What is evident so far from the issue is that genuine empathy is missing towards the hapless students and no leader is standing up with a solid intent to resolve this.

Auckland’s problems are the problems of growth: Minister Bill English Sandeep Singh

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peaking at a public meeting organised by National’s MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar on September 26 at Lynnfield, Auckland, Minister of Finance Bill English, affirmed that Auckland’s problems are the problems of growth.

Although, the meeting was marred by Indian student protest outside the meeting venue, yet minister did not disappoint members of the public who turned up to listen to the Deputy Prime Minister in search of answers to some imposing problems that every Aucklander faces in everyday life.

Sensing the mood of an average Aucklander, who is struggling to keep pace with issues such as rising housing prices, rising rates, traffic congestion, and an increasingly difficult public transport system, Minister was up to mark and directly addressed those issues.

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The minister shared government’s current thinking on New Zealand’s general economic environment, and the need to shift our mindset to be able to think about the future. He reiterated that their government is committed to plan and work for New Zealand’s future in year 2025.

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Starting on November 2, the programme will run for four Wednesdays between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

focus on the international student market and our migrant community.”

Clare Bradley, CEO, Aspire2 International, a division of Aspire2 Group, noted, “This programme will speed the process for those who want to set-up their businesses in New Zealand by imparting them skills and understanding of what they need to succeed in this country.”

“During this time, the participants will learn the latest smart tools for startups, gain connections into the local startup community, as well as sharpen their pitch for investors,” says NEC. Dorian Scott, acting CEO of ecentre adds, “While we have been helping launch New Zealand companies from start-up stages for the last 12 years, and through our Sprint Programme for the last five years, this new initiative is leveraging on Ntec’s

Members of Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust celebrated the International Day for Olders Persons on September 24

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free musical concert was organised by Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust to commemorate the International Day for Older Persons on September 24.

The evergreen melodies of the bygone era by Mohammed Rafi Music Academy were a delight for more than 300 senior citizens and community members present at the event.

Congratulating the seniors on their special day and acknowledging their wisdom and contribution,

project manager Nilima Venkat said, “Shanti Niwas team will endeavour to continue through hard work and perseverance to bring about positive changes in the lives of our seniors.

Chairperson Ashok Gaur presented mementos to two long-standing senior members for their support to Shanti Niwas.

The United Nations International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 to recognise the contributions of older persons and to focus on the much-needed spotlight on the issue of ageing.

The 2016 United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) will take a stand against ageism by drawing attention to and challenging, negative stereotypes and misconceptions about older persons and ageing.

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he last 10 days of September proved to be the deadliest on the North Island roads with more than 10 fatal crashes and 7 deaths that included two Indians.

25-year-old Pavin Promoth worked in an Auckland based electronic sales company and had to travel to New Plymouth region for business where his car hit the power pole and he died on the scene on Saturday, September 24.

Pramoth’s car crossed the mid-line and crashed on the right side of the road hitting the pole that tilted on his car. According to a witness, the driver door bashed into his body without causing much harm and he succumbed to serious injury on the forehead. The accident took place on Ketemarae Road, Hawera in South Taranaki at 4:15 p.m.

“He was supposed to meet me for dinner, he was not answering his call so I thought he [might] have been tired from his journey [and] gone to his motel to rest,” said Pavin’s friend Arun Thangarasu, who lives in New Plymouth.

“I got a call from the police at 10:45 p.m. to come and identify the body. I then informed his parents in Tamil Nadu, India,” he added.

“He was supposed to travel to India for the first time since he arrived in NZ in April 2013,” said his friend from India in Auckland, Santosh Parameshwaran.

In another accident, Jaspreet Singh Spal, 21, died of serious head injury when his car crashed on State Highway 1, south of Waiouru and half a kilometre away from Spring Hill.

Jaspreet, who hailed from Ludhiana in Punjab ,had completed one-year engineering course from Manukau Institute of Technology and was living in South Auckland. He was sitting on the passenger seat while travelling to Wellington with his two friends. The driver and his friend

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in the rear survived the accident and are being treated in hospital.

“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news. He was an intelligent and a very cheerful guy,” said Jaspreet’s cousin, Jasdeep Singh who lives in Papatoetoe.

AA, Auckland Tamil Association and the Indian High Commission in Wellington made contributions and other arrangements to send Pavin’s body to India on Wednesday, September 28.

Arrangements to send Jaspreet’s body back to India are being made by the Sikh community in South Auckland.

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Inspired by Gandhi, activist to march against TPPA Rachel Thomas will start on October 15 and hope to reach the capital by Guy Fawkes weekend Gaurav Sharma

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t’s not often that so many organisations come together; it’s not often that somebody marches from the Garden City to the parliament, inspired by India’s Gandhi.

“I am a mother of three beautiful children, Tema, Pita and Jai, and I am planning to hīkoi (meaning march in māori) to Wellington with my children and the support of my partner Justin, It’s Our Future Christchurch, and friends.

“The plan is to walk approximately 20 kms per day for 20 days, starting October 15 from Christchurch’s Cathedral Square and finishing in Wellington on Guy Fawkes weekend which is also the anniversary of Parihaka, a significant day in our history which inspired Gandhi to peaceful protest,” Rachel announced while addressing the gathering at a protest march organised in Christchurch recently.

Rachel Thomas (with her children by her side) addressing the gathering during the anti-TPPA protest in Christchurch

Labour leader launches campaign 2017 Gaurav Sharma

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iving a major boost to longtime Labour member, lawyer, academic, and activist Duncan Webb’s campaign for the Christchurch Central electorate in 2017, party’s leader Andrew Little formally launched his campaign office in the city on Saturday, September 24.

Webb was officially announced as the party’s candidate in June when Andrew Kirton, Labour’s General Secretary was quoted as saying, “Duncan joins our growing list of energetic and forward looking candidates who will stand for labour in 2017. Our focus is on winning next

Labour leader Andrew Little with his Party’s MPs Ruth Dyson (left) and Megan Woods (right) at the opening of Duncan Webb’s campaign office

year and electing a strong Labourled government that will back the Kiwi dream and help every New Zealander get ahead.” Little expressed similar views while launching Webb’s campaign in Christchurch on Saturday.

Bhutanese team wins Canterbury Soccer League Gaurav Sharma

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Attended by hundreds, the march saw participation from a range of civil society organisations including NZ Council of Trade Unions (CTU), Public Services Association (PSA), FIRST Union, Greenpeace, 350. org, Oxfam New Zealand, SAFE for Animals and It’s Our Future.

n a big boost to sub-continental sports, Team Lhotshampa— comprising of members from the 300-strong Bhutanese Society of Christchurch (BSC)—has won the Canterbury Sunday Soccer League Division 5 in its very first attempt. This is so because until last year, members of the Bhutanese community in Canterbury used to play in the Nepalese team due to low numbers. Visibly happy, at the award’s night organised by BSC to recognise the effort put in by the players, was Silas, who has been the

“My hope is to ignite a spark of compassion and discussion with communities as we walk through Canterbury and Marlborough and to raise awareness of the issues and implications this could have for future generations,” she added.

The Bhutanese team with supporters (photo courtesy_ BSC)

manager of Team Lhotshampa ever since he moved to New Zealand in 2009. “Our goal for next year is to win the Division 4 grade. But before that, the team will be honing its skills at the Canterbury Summer Soccer League,” he said. The team is also looking forward to the Christchurch Global Football Tournament

(CGFT) scheduled in February 2017, where it finished in the top six, out of 20 participating teams, this year.

“We would want to better our CGFT performance in next year’s edition,” noted Akash Drupka, President of BSC and captain of the Team Lhotshampa.

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Calls for promoting Hindi in New Zealand as Hindi Diwas marked in Christchurch Gaurav Sharma

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lose to a hundred people, many of them children, gathered in Christchurch on Saturday, September 24 marking the annual Hindi Diwas celebrations in the city.

Children singing the Indian national anthem at a function marking Hindi Diwas in Christchurch

Kala Nand, the main organiser of the event noted, “The Day commemorates the listing of Hindi as the official language of India along with English, which happened

Govt is not doing justice to small businesses, says ISCC President Gaurav Sharma

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ast month, the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) issued an order awarding Kapilaben Patel, a migrant worker from Gujarat, India, $31,413.19 for unpaid wages, working on public holidays, and holiday pay, and a further $11,400 as reimbursement of the money paid in contravention of 12(A) of the Wages Protection Act. The order was passed against Lincoln’s Indian restaurant Curry Pot, where she worked between August 2011 and July 2014. In her order dated August 23, 2016, Helen Doyle, a member of ERA, also noted that Natu Rama, the current owner of the restaurant, has agreed to reimburse a further $750 to Kapilaben Patel, though no formal order was made in this regard.

Talking to Indian Weekender on the judgement, Rama, who is also the current President of the Christchurch-based Indian Social and Cultural Club (ISCC) said, “Kapilaben has falsified the documents she showed in front of the ERA, which detailed her work hours. In fact, she had also falsified the documents when she applied for work at Curry Pot. All the qualifications mentioned in her resume are incorrect. And this can be verified by a third party.

“While it’s true that co-ethnic exploitation of migrants do take place, this case is certainly not one of those. In my opinion, the government bodies such as ERA are not doing justice to small businesses by passing judgements without substantial proofs. That’s why we have decided to approach the Employment Court against the ERA ruling, soon,” Rama noted announcing his next course of action.

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on September 14, 1949. It also marks the efforts put in by successive Indian governments over the years to promote the language as the symbol of Indian unity.”

“In New Zealand though, the celebrations have more to do with preserving the Indian culture, history, traditions and language, by passing on the knowledge of Hindi to the younger generation who otherwise are just used to speaking English.

That is why we make sure that

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Growing craze for Indian spices and grocery Rizwan Mohammad

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he festive season is knocking the door and it’s the time of the year when everyone plans to prepare special delicacies for different days of the festival season.

In our grocery shopping special feature this week, we spoke to the supermarkets and grocery stores across the city about the growing demand for Indian food products and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in the market.

As per 2014 statistics, $508 million worth of products were imported from India to New Zealand that include retail medicines, motor vehicles, precious metal jewellery, consumer goods and food products. The market for most of the distributers has increased abundantly in the past few years with an exponential growth in demand for products such as Indian spices, snacks, rice, flour, toiletry products and other FMCG.

The demand of Indian products shoots up during festival season beginning with Navratri until Diwali. These days, the market is not just limited to Indian population; Kiwis, SouthAsians, and Pacific islanders are also the major customers for the Indian retail outlets.

Auckland alone houses more than 80 Indian grocery stores, at least three in each suburb, and all of them see busy hours throughout the year.

Indian food chains and restaurants have seen increased numbers of footfall over the time, which has led to more Indian restaurants opening in the city. The Air New Zealand Koru Lounge too has a few Indian dishes in their menu as a part of their four-menu cycle that rotates every three months.

Of the many Indian food products in the market, Bikano is the leader with its vast range lip-smacking snack items. Over the years, Bikano’s snacks have been consistent in quality standards and have captured a majority stake in the market.

pice Bazaar is an Indian general grocery and convenience store located in the Mount Roskill area with ample parking facility available on rear of the store.

The store aims to provide a wide range of products with excellent customer service. It promises to bring its customers the essence and joy with the arena of flavours from their homeland right at their doorstep. The goal is to provide the customers with the best products at the prices to fit every house’s budget.

At Spice Bazaar, customers receive high quality products ranging from flours, spices, rice’s, lentils and pulses, teas, snacks, frozen products, pickles, pastes and mixes and fresh vegetables. The store also provides Western Union service for money transfer.

Spice Bazaar has received rave reviews from its loyal customer base about the operational efficiencies, product line and well-organised store. Spice Bazaar team is committed to a pleasant, clean and healthy customer experience. The store is open to the

feedback and constantly works towards better customer service.

Director Madhavi Vora says that the store completes three years of service to the community this year.

The store offers specials before every Indian festival such as Holi, Navratri, and Eid etc. For Diwali this year, the store has puja samagri, diya (lamps), rangoli etc. available for the customers at affordable price.

“We have introduced a new concept in Indian retail market—cleanliness. Good customer service and health-conscious packaging are our specialties. We get a variety of customers as they enjoy shopping with a great atmosphere and the friendly staff,” says Vora.

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The products of AB International are used by most households in New Zealand.

From its modest beginning in 2001, AB International today has grown to be the major importers and wholesalers of some of the best brands, which are known for their quality throughout the world. The distribution network covers the entire New Zealand. Some of the most popular brands among the kiwis are MTR range of Ready Eat Meals, Mixes and Ready to serve rice, India Gate rice, Bikano snacks, Midas poppadum and chutneys, Frooti mango drinks, Appy (apple nector), Jabson’s snacks and Urja products. Apart from this they also distribute the most famous Dabur, Vatika, Dermoviva and Fem Herbal products.

Other major brands imported and distributed

by AB International include Shan products, Rasoi Magic Premixes, Nestle (India) noodles, Tata salt, Ahmed Food Products, Himalaya Health Supplements, Hamdard Pure Almond Oils and many more.

AB International’s imported products are available across all the grocery stores and supermarkets in New Zealand. It also supplies to restaurants, motels and selected chains of hotels in the country.

In October 2013, AB International launched Mera Mobile sim card in collaboration with Vodafone that allows users to call India (and now 23 more countries) from their mobile phone at low calling rates. The customer has to buy a Mera Sim and top it up with Vodafone voucher of $20 dollars.

AB International is actively involved in community support by sponsoring and supporting of several cultural, community welfare and charity projects in New Zealand.

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hyber Spice Invader was established in December 2005 by Rajan and Anju Kamboj. Located at 822 Manukau Road, off the Royal Oak roundabout, the store offers a wide range of products needed for the everyday function of a house.

The store caters to the needs of wide range of customers including Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Pacific Islander and Fijian. Over the years there has been an increase in the number of Kiwi customers visiting the store who have started cooking Indian and Fijian dishes.

“We have Kiwi customers who ask for new recipes. My wife Anju also teaches them to cook new types of Indian dishes sometimes,” said Rajan.

T h e store houses a variety of products such as basic kitchen items, utensils, fresh fruits and vegetables, oil, canned food, packaged groceries, and spices imported from India and Pakistan, small desk temples, puja items such as thread lamps, idols, posters, items used for hawan and rumala for Sikh people.

“Our store has a regular customer base who come not only from nearby suburbs but also from far Central Auckland just because of the service we provide,” says Rajan.

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Khyber Spice Invader has recently started their online wing where customers can make their orders online (with a minimum purchase limit) and free delivery service is provided.

The store also plans to start VIP membership card where customers can get points on their purchase and can redeem it later.

During the festive time such as Navratri, Eid, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali the store provides special offers and reduced prices on selected products. The store has opened a new branch in Otahuhu at 539, Great South Road.

Khyber Spice can be accessed online on www.khyberspice.co.nz and can be reached on 09-625-1766.

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Philosophy: “Having identified the need of bringing this vital industry as organised sector, we today enjoy the status as one of the few pioneers who could sense the emerging needs of tomorrow’s market,” says Manjeet Chawla, Director Harman Impex.

“We sum our philosophy in simple words– all day, every day, quality food reflecting in everything we do to serve our customers. We are committed to engage with our customer and constantly attract new opportunities. We increase the sales by carrying out sampling of our products to the customers at various retail outlets all across New Zealand,” adds Mr Chawla.

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Just in time: Harman Impex believes in stocking their products that helps to serve the customer ‘better’ and ‘in time’.

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“We have more than 4000 products in our range. We endeavour to cater to a larger segment of buyers. At present, we are regularly supplying to about 150 to 200 retail Indian ethnic grocery outlets throughout New Zealand. We have also started supplying to another 100 fruit and vegetable and convenience stores that are spread around in the Auckland area. Furthermore, we are also catering to some supermarkets in Auckland who have now become our regular customers,” says Mr Chawla.

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CSNZIA marks 90 years of service IWK Bureau

packed venue at the Gordonton Hall, in Gordonton, Waikato was speaking for dedicated efforts of the Country Section New Zealand Indian Association (CSNZIA) that celebrated its 90th anniversary on September 17.

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emembering the sacrifices made by martyr Bhagat Singh, a memorial service was held to commemorate the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter in Hamilton last weekend.

“It is important the new generation remembers their roots and the sacrifice of great men,” said Yugraj Singh Mahil, founder and president of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Trust in Hamilton. More than 600 people gathered for the celebrations at Clarence Street Theatre on Saturday, September 24.

Cultural items including gidda, bhangra and skits were performed by young children, students and working

With local MPs and other dignitaries in presence, the anniversary celebrations were dedicated to the pioneers who transformed their dream into the reality by forming dedicated Indian organisations such as CSNZI, New Zealand Indian Central Association (NZICA), and New Zealand Sikh Society (NZSS).

Members of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Trust at the event

professionals. Mahil said that the idea behind the celebration was to recollect the memories of the great martyr who devoted his life to the freedom of India. “We have been doing the cultural program for nine years now, and the support and response from the community was phenomenal

for this year’s celebration,” said Jarnail Singh, secretary of the Memorial Trust. A number of films and documentaries have been made in Bollywood to recognise the contribution of freedom fighters such as Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and Chandrasekhar Azad.

President of NZICA, Bhikhu Bhana highlighted the dedication, hard work and steadfastness of CSNZIA, NZICA and their members to uplift the fortunes of Indians in New Zealand.

As chairperson of the Law and Order select committee, I am happy to share that the legislation has passed all the readings and the bill will come in to effect no later than July 1, 2017.

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The bill will improve court procedure for child witnesses and

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In 2015-16, around 450 child witnesses gave evidence in criminal court cases. During the process of writing this legislation the National government listened closely to victims of crime/witnesses who shared with us their traumatic court process. Our aim with this legislation is to ease avoidable trauma and better protect victims.

Victims have to provide evidence against criminals however, providing evidence can be tough for people who already are under stress because of no fault of their own. We want to ensure that the process of providing evidence and dealing with the court process is simplified and doesn’t add to stress and trauma of victims.

The legislation will enable providing evidence by using a closedcircuit television or from behind a screen. Further, any underage person

President of the NZICA Madan Jeet Singh Bange delivers a speech during the celebration

from the members, families and friends was great and it is all thanks to those who initiated such organisations.

He also thanked the current committee members who worked towards making the event a success.

On this occasion, a historical booklet was launched that contains the brief history of CSNZIA, the officers since its inceptions, and some historical photos. The event concluded with cultural performances, mix and mingle, and the dinner.

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His inspiring approach to life symbolises that physical appearance does not equal the capacity of strength. Today, we are taught to be fierce and ferociously go after what we want.

However, Gandhi’s ways were gentle, calm, and at the same time exerted great strength and respect.

Gandhi practiced what he preached and lived by his principles. He said, “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”

It is ironical that the country, of whose freedom he fought for, seems to be on a verge of a war with its neighbour, which was once an integral part of India. The recent cross-border attack on an Indian Army camp at Uri, in Jammu and Kashmir has pushed India–Pakistan relation to the edge.

India took the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to the global platform at the United Nation’s General Assembly, when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asserted that India has shown numerous gestures to keep a friendly relationship with the neighbours but in return has always been betrayed. She urged the world to isolate countries that export terrorism.

Soon after, Indian PM Narendra Modi announced that India would boycott Saarc Summit to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan. This was followed by Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan deciding to skip the summit, hinting their move towards isolating Pakistan.

Recently, an online White House petition to declare Pakistan a terrorism-sponsoring state qualified for a response from Obama administration after receiving more than 110,000 signatures.

All these steps seem to be hinting towards a prospective war between the two countries, an unfavourable outcome for both nations. However, considering Pakistan’s inability to keep promises, India will now have to look for ways to get its own back after the Uri tragedy, which has severely dented Modi’s macho image and falsified his pre-election rhetoric.

Right-wingers in India are in the habit of pointing out that Israel does not hesitate to hit out at the enemy in similar circumstances. But there is a difference. While Israel’s wrath is expressed on the weak and defenceless Palestinians, it could not but watch quietly as Iran built its nuclear potential.

India, therefore, has no option but to adopt measures such as snapping diplomatic relations, which will entail cutting off trade ties as well, or unilaterally abrogating the Indus waters treaty, or raising its defence budget—which a financially weak Pakistan will not be able to match—or firming up India’s military ties with Afghanistan to raise the spectre for Pakistan of a threat from two fronts.

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Barry Kundu It is completely unfair. These students have invested nothing less than $20,000 for their study and telling them to buzz off after a year is wrong. I do not support this move by the government. The immigration department should come up with better options rather taking a safe side and deporting them..

Divakar Poply I believe, students should have had a better planning and understanding of the immigration laws before coming to New Zealand. Yes, these agents do speak over the top and show everything in gold here and the students should have done a better research. In my opinion, students should have the right to stay here. They have not just given their money but have also invested their time and resources.

Nasreen Kauser These students are suffering for something they did not do.

Immigration NZ should cancel the deportation notice and let them stay here. Their focus should be on making sure this is not repeated in the future.

Pankaj Sharma I do not support the immigration for serving deportation notice to the students. The colleges in Auckland have pulled their hands back trying to evade this issue, as I read in the newspaper. The students have given a year of their life, they had hopes when they were studying here and all of a sudden asking them to leave the country is appalling.

Sanjeev Kumar I feel, both the students and immigration share the blame on this one, the students should have done better research before coming and the immigration should have denied their visa in the first place to avoid this situation. But once they are here and it is not just one but scores of them which means the students are not at immediate fault but agents back in India are. The students should not be deported.

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Praveen Kumar I won’t blame the immigration for deporting these students because they are just doing their job. The immigration agents back in India have submitted these fraudulent documents and to an extent even these colleges are responsible. The immigration should give students a chance because it is a matter of their life and career, which they will have to start from square one, if deported.

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illary Clinton thought she would borrow a leaf from Donald Trump’s book.

Instead, she reached for a dictionary of insults and flung “half ” of her presidential rival’s supporters in a “basket of deplorable”.

Then as the controversy blew in her face, Clinton “regretted” saying “half ” in a “grossly generalistic” way, yet doubled down on the insinuation as her surrogates joined the chorus.

She had viciously attacked millions of hard working Americans by putting them in baskets as if they were “objects and not human beings”, a “deeply shocked and alarmed” Trump charged coming down on her like a tonne of bricks.

“Was it her 47% moment?” wondered the pundits, recalling 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney’s costly comments that 47% of the people dependent upon government will vote for rival Barack Obama “no matter what”.

Trump called it far worse than that as an “overheated” Clinton left a 9/11 ceremony at ground zero early and wobbled, and helped by three secret service guys, stumbled into her van—add another controversy over her health.

Less than two hours later she emerged unaided from her daughter Chelsea’s New York apartment and waved to the waiting media saying “I’m feeling great” and hugged a “conveniently” waiting little girl in what critics called a staged event.

As she went off the campaign trail to recover from a bout of “walking pneumonia”, hubby Bill inadvertently stirred more controversy saying Hillary had fainted “frequently—well not frequently, rarely—but on more than one occasion, over the last many, many years”.

More than her repeated bouts of cough— that she jokingly attributed to her allergy for Trump—Clinton’s failed efforts to “power through” her illness fanned renewed feelings of distrust and suspicion about the former secretary of state.

over “Hillary’s mafia” trying to pin on him the blame for her never-ending email scandal.

“Everything HRC touches, she kind of screws up with Hubris,” said an angry Powell in a leaked email to a friend.

“For good reason, she comes across as sleazy,” added the first and only black former defence chief in another email.

He did not spare Trump either. Calling him a “national disgrace” and an “international pariah”, the general wrote to CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in December 2015 that “you guys are playing his game, you are his oxygen”.

Meanwhile, with health concerns taking centre stage, both candidates released selective medical information about themselves.

Fast-food-loving Trump did so with elan on reality TV The Dr, Oz Show, admitting he was overweight at 236 pounds and would like to lose at least 15 pounds. Clinton’s doctor too proclaimed her healthy “other than a sinus and ear infection and her recently diagnosed pneumonia”—leaving aside a history of falls and a concussion back in 2012. In sum, one was “fat”, the other just “exhausted”.

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Trump, who has previously raised questions about Clinton’s health and stamina, wished her well and instead of acting ‘presidential’, reached out to African Americans and women and the jobless.

H e finally conceded that Obama was born in America, went to a black church in Flint, Michigan, unveiled a “child care tax” plan and promised a four per cent growth with his prescription to shore up the economy.

Then as Clinton returned to the campaign trail, Colin Powell, a former Republican secretary of state, went ballistic

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Discussion on economy should be apolitical: A-G

iyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has appealed to the Opposition not to undermine the economy for cheap political points.

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rime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says it is a great shame that the National Federation Party boycotted the ceremonial opening of the parliament.

The Attorney-General and Minister for Economy made the appeal in Parliament on Monday, September 26.

He said any discussion on the economy should be apolitical because of the real threat of natural disasters brought about by climate change.

“Not least because they might have learned something,” he said Mr Bainimarama said it was an insult to our President Major General (ret’d) Jioji Konrote, Head of State, to the parliament and to the nation.

He was speaking in the parliament on Monday, September 26 on the debate over the address by President Konrote. The boycott came on top of the NFP refusing to attend our Constitution Day celebration.

“The leader of the NFP told Pacific Beat Programme on Radio Australia that Fijian Constitution Day was a sham. But, Madam Speaker, tell that to Naomi Lewakita and the other young people who took part in this occasion and read extracts from the Constitution with such feeling,” he said. “It is the duty of every selected representative of the Parliament to be present. Yet rather than take their places for this solemn occasion, the National Federation Party chose to stage a cheap political stunt in this opening session. In a deliberate

Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said one example of the opposition trying to gain some cheap political points was their statement on the MWH saga with the Fiji Roads Authority.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama

snub to His Excellency the President, the Head of the Fijian State, our Parliament and the Fijian people.”

He said he noticed the NFP leader giving an interview in which he questioned the legitimacy of our Constitution and described our democracy as a sham.

“No, Honourable Leader, it is the leadership of your party that is the sham,” he said.

“You happily stood for the 2014 election under the terms of the Constitution you now reject because you undoubtedly thought you could win and form government.

“But having lost, you turn on the very document that brought you here like a child who wants the rules of a game changed after it has finished.

“You had every opportunity at the last election to win over the electorate. “Twenty nations declared that election was a free and legitimate expression of the will of the people.

And what did you get? A mere three seats out of 50. The people spoke but you still can’t get over their decision.

And ever since then, you have been poor losers, displaying no respect for the will of the people and no respect for our institutions.

He said the opposition went on international media degrading the government, and the decision on MWH. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the focus should be building a strong foundation for Fiji’s economy and he hoped that the opposition would focus on the same too.

He said one of the fundamental issues that the President spoke about in his opening address was building strong foundations for our economy.

Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said that meant building confidence like having appropriate laws in place and see that conventions are ratified.

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Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

He said build confidence not only for foreigners but also domestic investors, which required a national approach irrespective of political differences.

“Please, I appeal to everybody. Do not try to undermine the economy simply to gain some cheap political points,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.

He believed that every Fijian wanted economic progress and that had been missing in the political landscape.

He said the cheap political points scoring must stop from both sides.

“We have the fundamental responsibility, irrespective of the political parties you belong too, the responsibility to ensure that all Fijians are well looked after. We should focus on service delivery,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.

It is not easy for anyone to migrate to a new country and especially to a country like New Zealand. It is here that licensed immigration advisers come into play by giving expert immigration advice to their clients. The migrants especially who come from India/Fiji always have questions with regards to immigration as it is a very complex process. But if you are guided by the right advisor, there is nothing to worry. Taking cue from the same and with an aim to help migrants get the right advice, we are starting with a series on licensed immigration advisers in South Auckland.The first one to feature in our series is Atesh Narayan, Managing Director of Auckland South Immigration Consultants, who has more than 5 years’ experience as a licensed immigration adviser.

Here are excerpt from his interview with Indian Weekender.

Navdeep Marwah IWK: Tell us about your journey so far.

Atesh: I am from Fiji but I migrated to New Zealand in May 2000. This was two days after second military coupe in Fiji. I became a licensed immigration adviser on November 25, 2010. My NZ licence number is 200902665 and my AUS licence number is 1576005-1.

IWK: Why did you choose to be an immigration Adviser?

Atesh: I like to serve the New Zealand community. I like to be self-employed and I have passion in providing immigration advice for NZ and Australian visa applications.

Furthermore, I have been an active soccer player and a sports administrator and I would like to continue doing immigration to maintain my physical as well as mental fitness.

Although I run my business from home, it works out well for me in terms of saving overhead costs.

This enables me to be reasonable in adviser fees compared to other licensed immigration advisers.

IWK: What has been your toughest case so far?

Atesh: I worked on a residence visa under partnership for a client who had previously got her visa declined 12 times. To ensure the success of this application, I got all her previous files from the Privacy Team of Immigration NZ, studied those in detail and acted as a strong advocate for my client. I prepared the client for her interview with the case officer, who was then able to answer all the immigration enquiries, adequately.

IWK: What will be your advice to the people who want to migrate in New Zealand?

Atesh: I will advise anyone who is intending to migrate to New Zealand to be completely prepared as well as do sufficient research about life in NZ, language and culture. NZ has a diverse population and one will need to understand the various people that come from different ethnic backgrounds.

IWK: How should people save themselves from unlicensed immigration advisers?

Atesh: website

They should visit the of the Immigration

Atesh Narayan, Managing Director of Auckland South Immigration Consultants

Advisers Authority to find out if the immigration adviser is licensed.

They should not use them if they are not listed or not on the list of lawyers for providing immigration advice in the New Zealand Law Society.

IWK: How have you seen the immigration industry in New Zealand changing over the years?

Atesh: There have been considerable changes in technology, particularly in submitting online applications. The number of new

immigrants has increased over the years. This year, there has been a considerable increase in number of immigrants from UK, mainly due to Brexit.

Furthermore, there has been an increase in internal migration out of Auckland mainly to gain sufficient points under skilled migrant category and business class visas.

In addition, there has been an increase in the number of licensed immigration advisers because of the online course— Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice —provided by the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic based in Tauranga.

However, there is still a fair amount of unlicensed activity going on in NZ as well as offshore that has refrained clients from receiving accurate advice from a licensed professional.

IWK: What has been your biggest challenge as an immigration adviser?

Atesh: To make accurate decisions and providing the client some options as well as receiving visa approvals in less time. Some of the main challenges is to stay updated with any new immigration instructions and to understand the client well during the first interview.

IWK: What is the biggest highlight of your career till date?

Atesh: There has been considerable growth in my business over the past five years and the success of the business has been the result of continuously attending professional development activities and assistance from my business development manager as well as my business mentor.

Despite having a full immigration advisers licence, I have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in New Zealand Immigration Advice at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.

I was the finalist in the Best Emerging Business award category at the Westpac/ATEED Auckland Business Awards in August 2015.

In July 2016, I completed Master of Business Administration majoring in marketing from Auckland Institute of Studies, St Helens.

Atesh Narayan can be contacted on 09 279 7283, 021 168 7230.

Email: atesh@asic.co.nz Address: 26 Donegal Park Drive, Flat Bush, Auckland 2016 Website: http://www.asic.co.nz

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World must isolate

nations exporting terror T aking aim at Pakistan’s role in nurturing terrorism, India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made a stirring call on Monday, September 26 for isolating Islamabad if it does not join a global strategy against the “malevolent” force threatening the world.

Warning the world that “we do not know who this Frankenstein’s monster will devour next”, she told the UN General Assembly in Hindi, “If we want to defeat terrorism, there is only one way—that we unite across our differences, add steel to our resolve and inject urgency in our response”.

“And if any nation refuses to join this global strategy, then we must isolate it,” said.

She told the General Assembly that India has not set pre-conditions for talks with Pakistan, but it has spurned India’s unprecedented gestures of friendship and instead responded with terrorism as it continues to futilely dream of Kashmir.

Rebutting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ’s contention last week at the UN that India had placed unacceptable conditions for talks, she listed a series of gestures, large and small, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended to Islamabad.

“Sharif said that India has placed preconditions for talks which are not acceptable to him,” she said asking, “What pre-conditions?”

“We took the initiative to resolve issues not on the basis of conditions, but on the basis of friendship,” she said.

India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

In the past at the UN India has only said that it could not hold talks while it suffered terrorist attacks. Eloquently expounding on it, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Without pre-conditions Modi had invited M.J. Akbar said last week, “Pakistan wants a Sharif to his oath-taking ceremony, dialogue while it holds a gun in its hand, greeted him on Eid and visited him terrorists’ gun,” he said. “Talks and Pakistan guns don’t go together.” in Lahore, and Sushma Swaraj wants a herself had visited Islamabad “Pakistan remains in denial” dialogue while and wished the Pakistan’s team when confronted by evidence it holds a gun in success, she said. of its complicity in terror like its hand, terrorists’ the confession of Bahadur Ali, “And what did we get gun,” he said.

Sushma Swaraj said. “When in return,” she asked.

“Talks and guns confronted with such evidence, “Pathankot, Bahadur don’t go Pakistan remains in denial. It Ali, and Uri.” persists in the belief that such together Among a string of terrorist attacks will enable it to obtain the attacks against India, the strike on the territory it covets.” air force base in Pathankot and the recent “My firm advice to Pakistan is– abandon this one on the army base in Uri stand out. dream,” she declared.

“Bahadur Ali is a terrorist in our custody, “Let me state unequivocally that whose confession is a living proof of Pakistan’s Jammu and Kashmir is an integral complicity in cross border terror,” she said. part of India and will always “We have in fact attempted a paradigm of friendship in the last two years which is without precedent.”

remain so.” The threatened anti-India protests

by Pakistanis failed to materialise when Sushma Swaraj spoke. Only three people were at the barriers cordoning off the protest area in the Dag Hammarskjold Park across from the UN. One of them said that they planned to have more protesters later.

Calling terrorism a crime against humanity, she told the international community to identify and isolate those who do not sign on to the global war against terror– those “that speak the language of terrorism, that nurture it, peddle it, and export it.”

“These nations, in which UN declared terrorists roam freely, lead processions and deliver their poisonous sermons of hate with impunity, areas culpable as the very terrorists they harbour,” she said. “Such countries should have no place in the comity of nations.”

In a warning to Pakistan she said, “History proves that those who seed extremist ideologies, reap a bitter harvest.”

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Indian-owned Mohinani O Group clocks 50 years

Indian couple reach settlement with ANZ bank

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he Indian-owned Mohinani Group says it has been able to provide employment to over 10,000 people as well as awarded scholarships and donated educational infrastructure and portable water to many communities in the 50 years that it has operated in Ghana.

“Over the last 50 years, the Mohinani Group has grown into a diversified world-class group of companies with businesses and brands across the globe with a penchant for innovation and industrial leadership,” Executive Director Ashok Mohinani said in an interview.

The group was founded by his father, Ram Mohinani with the first company, Poly Products, to manufacture flexible packaging products. It has now expanded and operates across several countries in Africa.

Two months ago, the University of Ghana awarded the founder an honorary degree for his achievements in industry. To mark the group’s 50th anniversary, it has started a re-cycling campaign to involve more than 5,000 pupils in the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions to build a sustainable, healthy future and environment for children in Ghana.

Executive Director of Mohnani Group Ashok Mohinani

Mohinani said the group wants to be at the “forefront of a change in Ghana that recognises that not everything we throw away is waste and that so much of what we do not need can be used again”.

The campaign, in the form of a competition, will educate pupils and their communities on waste management. The aim is to instil in them the habit of proper waste disposal and make use of dustbins to promote a clean and healthy environment.

This will also include recycling paper, plastic and cans. The campaign targets pupils aged 9 to 13 years in 20 selected

primary and junior high schools in the two regions.

Mohinani said the campaign forms part of its commitment towards recycling plastic and carrier bags and, therefore, reducing the pressure on the environment.

“As we celebrate this significant milestone in our journey, we would like to reaffirm our continued commitment to giving back to society in an environmentally-sustainable way,” he added.

“This competition will motivate our youth to recycle by suggesting ways to engage everyone in a fun, educational programme that will involve students, staff and parents”, he said, adding that it would run for two months, after which the participants will be awarded exciting prizes ranging from learning material to waste disposal equipment.

The group’s businesses include manufacturing (plastics and packaging products), distribution (consumer durables, electronics, electrical products), retail (office automation, tyres, building material), and international trade (polymers, chemicals and commodity raw materials).

It has also diversified into greenfield sectors such as real estate, hospitality and quick service restaurants.

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ne of Australia’s biggest banks reached a settlement with an Indian couple last week who sued the company for $1.9 billion. Pankaj and Radhika Oswal alleged that Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) short-changed them $580 million when selling the couple’s majority stake in Burrup Fertilisers after the company went into receivership, Xinhua news agency reported.

ANZ said the terms of the settlement were confidential but the deal with the Oswals meant the bank would take a $110 million hit to its bottom line this year.

A spokesperson for the Oswals said the couple, who also settled a tax bill with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) worth an estimated $76.4 million, would be leaving Australia.

“They’re very satisfied with the settlement. They were very pleased to be able to put the facts before the court and they’re pleased that it’s over,” the spokesman said in a statement on September 22. They won’t be staying in Australia. They are now planning their futures.

The ($110 million) does not reflect the size of the settlement

but the Oswals are bound by confidentiality to not disclose the details.”

Shayne Elliott, CEO of ANZ, said that the settlement does not mean the bank has accepted guilt.

“ANZ does not accept many of the claims made in court and we completely reject the allegations made against our staff,” Elliott said in a statement to shareholders.

“However, we believe the settlement is the right decision for shareholders bearing in mind the residual risks in a case of this size and complexity.”

The Oswals’ spokesman said it was “curious” that the bank would be willing to pay a significant amount of money to stop allegations that it claimed were untrue.

The Oswals were forced to abandon the construction of their Perth mega-mansion, dubbed “the Taj on the Swan” due to its position on the Swan River, in 2010.

A local council announced in September that the 6,600 sq.mt house, which the couple planned to spend $53 million to build, would be demolished and turned into road-building material.

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India beat NZ by 197 runs in first Test

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ndia bowled out New Zealand for 236 in their second innings to win the first cricket Test by 197 runs on the fifth day at the Green Park in Kanpur on Monday, September 26.

After lunch, it was just a matter of time before India took the remaining three wickets—and they did it easily.

Chasing a daunting 434, the Kiwis were 93 for four at stumps on day four and on Monday lost the remaining six wickets for just 143 runs.

Once again, A s h w i n delivered the blows to the visitors.

Luke Ronchi (80) and Mitchell Santner (71) put up a strong resistance in the first hour of the day but their patience didn’t last long.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (6/132) claimed his 19th five-wicket haul and nailed the final three wickets of the day, while medium pacer Mohammad Shami scalped two wickets on the final day of India’s 500th Test.

Earlier in the day, New Zealand started the day brightly with Santner and Ronchi dominating the Indian bowlers with aggressive batting in the first hour.

They stitched a 102-run partnership for the fifth wicket as they relied on positivity to fend off the Indian bowlers.

India bowled out New Zealand for 236 in their second innings to win the first cricket Test by 197 runs on the fifth day at the Green Park in Kanpur

Wicketkeeper-batsman Ronchi registered his second fifty in Test cricket as he completed a stroke-filled knock. However, with his score at 80 and his team’s total at 158/4, he lost

his wicket, top-edging a Ravindra Jadeja delivery to Ravichandran Ashwin at point. The right-handed batsman hit nine fours and a six.

Later, seamer Mohammad Shami

removed B.J. Watling (18) and Mark Craig (1) to demolish the Kiwi lower middleorder. While right-hander Watling struggled to fend off a pacy in-cutter that hit his pads, Craig misread a line as the ball dismantled his stumps as the New Zealanders went to the lunch with 205/7 on scoreboard.

S a n t n e r found a delivery from Ashwin— that turned sharply and bounced more than expected— unplayable and the ball hit the top of the bat before ending in the hands of Rohit Sharma at silly point.

Next to go was right-hander Ish Sodhi (17) who moved across and exposed the stumps to a delivery from Ashwin.

Ashwin then struck Neil Wagner (0) on the pads and got a leg before wicket (LBW) dismissal to seal not only his 10th wicket of the match but also India’s big win.

Sania-Strycova clinch Pan Pacific women’s doubles title Sania Mirza and Narbora Strycova

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ndian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova thrashed China’s Chen Liang and Zhaoxuan Yang in straight sets to clinch the Pan Pacific women’s doubles title in Tokyo on Saturday, September 24.

In a lop-sided affair, the Indo-Czech pair defeated the Chinese 6-1, 6-1 in just 51 minutes.

Sania and Strycova, earlier defeated unseeded pair of Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Spain’s Maria Jose Martina Sanchez 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 in semi-final.

Coming to the match, the Sania-Strycova pair started the proceedings on a positive note. In no time they took the lead and pushed back their opponents to bag the first set.

In the second set, the Chinese pair tried to bounce back but Sania-Strycova managed to hold them to bag the title. Liang and Yang made three double faults while the Indo-Czech pair made only one.

This is Sania’s 40th doubles title, of which 18 have come since the beginning of 2015. She had earlier won the same title with Zimbabwe player Cara Black twice.

Earlier, Sania and Strycova won the Cincinnati Open last month by beating Swiss great Martina Hingis and Coco Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-4 in the summit clash. The pair has played one Grand Slam together, the US Open last month but suffered a defeat in the quarter-finals. Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic defeated them in straight sets in New York.

Asian Beach Games to switch to 4-year cycle, maximum entry rules changed

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maximum of two athletes from each delegation will be allowed to compete in individual events at future editions of the Asian Beach Games after a rule change approved on September 27 at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly in Danang, Vietnam.

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This differs from the previous system, as well as the one adopted in the Olympic Charter, in which each National Olympic Committee (NOC) was permitted three entries, reports Xinhua. It was among several technical changes made to the OCA constitution, along with a proposal to switch the Asian Beach Games from a two to a four-year cycle. Specific sports will still have individual procedures, however, with some only allowing a maximum of one representative.

This new rule is also expected to be implemented at the Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games, due to take place between February 19 and 26.

The change to the Asian Beach Games means the next edition will take place in 2020 rather than in 2018.

Danang 2016 marks the fifth edition of the continental event after an inaugural event in Bali in Indonesia in 2008 was followed by competitions in Muscat in Oman in 2010, Haiyang in China in 2012 and Phuket in Thailand in 2014.

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Those disposing immovable assets must not go below the lower limit. You can expect a good time during the end of the week, especially at home. Likelihood of getting an opportunity to meet people you have not met in a long time may come to you soon. Newlyweds will get to enjoy the week together.

Lucky No.: 18 Lucky Colour: Rose

¡¡Taurus (Apr 21-May 20) Take one step at a time in establishing yourself in business or in a new organisation. A dip in fortunes is indicated for business people but will be nothing serious. Yoaur eye for the detail will become your prized possession at work. Overcome envy and you will find yourself a better person. Your efforts will bring peace on the domestic front. This is the time to strengthen the family bonds.

Someone may express romantic feelings for you.

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¡¡Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) You may get invited by someone influential in your professional capacity. It is time to take up academics in the right earnest, since any delay may find you lagging

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You stand to earn a good amount in a business venture. Taking time off from office for personal work is indicated, but do deal with the piled up workload. This week, you are in for some gastronomic delights. Those looking for a house on rent are likely to find a suitable one.

Exercising in fits and starts may not achieve what you are seeking.

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Lucky No.: 22 Lucky Colour: Navy Blue

¡¡Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22) There is a scant chance of meeting

someone you had planned to due to his or her prior commitment. Make the meeting happen, if not this week, then at the earliest. An important presentation on the professional front is likely to go well. A windfall by way of inheritance or gift cannot be ruled out. Newlyweds enjoy blissful togetherness. It is best to nip a minor ailment in the bud by taking preventive measures. Become a team player.

Lucky no.: 2 Lucky colour: Peach

¡¡Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 11) You are likely to get a good exposure in things that you have never attempted or done before. Those in the creative field may need to go all out to net good deals.

Things on the professional front remain favourable, as you continue to put your best foot forward. Health of a family member may cause a bit of a concern, but will be nothing serious. You manage to stabilise expenses and bring yourself into the saving mode.

Lucky No.: 1 Lucky Colour: Orange

¡¡Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21) Making plans and generally having a good time with someone close is indicated. You will need to be firm with a family youngster and not let him or her dictate terms. Opening up in front of someone has its own pitfalls, so consider carefully. Senior’s mood is likely to make your lethargy disappear at work. Additional domestic chores

may tire you out, so get help if you can.

An enjoyable time together with lover is foreseen.

Lucky No.: 7 Lucky Colour: Red

¡¡Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19) You are likely to hold your own in a competitive situation. Performance at work will remain above par, and may even get a pat on the back. Domestic front will be most happening. On the material front you have achieved much. Worries and apprehensions about someone or something may have a sobering effect on your spirit. Try to finish whatever is given on the academic front. You will have no complaints on the health front.

Lucky No.: 17 Lucky Colour: Dark Grey

¡¡Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20) You will need to get totally involved in a project to make it a success. Cocurricular activities may get you far on the academic front, if you pursue them in right earnest. Words of praise from someone you admire will make you feel good from inside. Family life will prove immensely satisfying, as great bonhomie amongst family members prevails. Pleasing the one you love will help in cementing loving bonds.

Savings make you financially stronger.

Lucky No.: 3 Lucky Colour: Yellow

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Remembering Gandhi Rizwan Mohammad

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s we keep getting busier in our social and work life, we usually tend to forget the contributions made by the freedom fighters in the freedom of our home country– India. It is only on the special days designated to them such as birth or death anniversaries that we are reminded of the legends.

It is again the time of the year when we remember Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly known as Baapu or Mahatma Gandhi as we observe his birth anniversary on October 2.

He was the frontrunner for India’s fight for independence, and he is one of the reasons why India is a free democratic country. The world recognises him as a non-violent old man with a strong will, who stood firm on his principles and got rid of the Britishers in 1947.

For Kiwi-Indians living away from their homeland, the occasion marks a day not just to remember Gandhi but also their country and the sacrifices made by the legends to ensure that the coming generations have a better life and future.

The Kiwi-Indian community all geared up to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday, October 2, to mark the 147th birth anniversary of the Father of Nation. October 2 is also celebrated as International Day of Non-Violence as declared by the United Nations.

The first event will be held outside Wellington railway station in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and another event is scheduled to be held on October 12 in the Parliament building.

Both events will be attended by the Deputy

Mayor of Wellington Justin Lester, the Indian High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli, Members of Parliament and the founder of Yoga in Daily Life Vishwaguruji Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda.

In another event, Auckland Indian Association will be hosting a celebration at Mahatma Gandhi Centre from 7:30 pm on Sunday, October 2. Children from Gujarati school will perform a drama based on the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi on this ocassion.

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Discover the diversity, culture and colour Celebrate Indian culture at the annual Auckland Diwali Festival – one of the city’s biggest cultural events.

From noon to 9pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October, Aotea Square will come to life with the sights, sounds and flavours of India in this high-energy, vibrant celebration of Auckland’s ethnic diversity.

Auckland Diwali Festival is a free, familyfriendly event that gives people from all backgrounds and all ages the chance to enjoy and experience traditional and contemporary Indian culture in its many exciting forms.

Enjoy live music, spectacular dance performances, and more than 60 stalls selling authentic vegetarian Indian food, crafts, jewellery, clothing, henna and art.

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• Kathak Group – Assamese film actress, model and dancer Meghranjani will lead a group of Kathak dancers, including her dancer and choreographer mother Mahami Medhi, on the main stage.

• Rajasthani Puppeteers – Puppet master Vinod Bhatt presents his troupe of Rajisthani puppeteers in a colourful and laugh-out-loud performance that’s not just for the kids!

• Papercut artist – Paper cut artist Parth Kothekar carves delicate artworks, each made with a pencil, a sheet of paper and a sharp blade. Watch him demonstrate this intricate craft and see his beautiful creations at the festival – you can also buy a special work to take home.

• Gond mural artist – See demonstrations and interactive workshops by worldrenowned Gond mural artist, Venkat Shyam.

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Twinkle Khanna reveals

her healthy alternatives A ctress-turned-author and interior designer Twinkle Khanna stressed the importance of healthy eating habits, citing her own lifestyle as an example.

“I think when you wear so many hats, be it of a mom or a working woman, you need to feel good and look good as well.

“Being healthy is the most important thing. My son is a little crazy about healthy food. He is at an age where he wants to eat healthy. I love to eat makhanas and I always keep a packet in my car,” she said at the launch of food products of leading retailer Godrej Nature’s Basket, on Tuesday, September 26.

“Sometimes it is okay to have some chocolates and icecreams. We all have those days sitting in front of the TV and have those. But you have to have the balance,” she added.

Sharing her healthy lifestyle, she said she loves to do yoga and meditation. “I am not a gym person, so I do walk a lot. I find gym is incredibly boring. Other thing I do is to devour books because I feel we need to feed our mind as well. In addition, my mother always tells me, treat your burden lightly. It is pretty much healthier to learn to let go.”

About husband Akshay Kumar, who is known for his disciplined lifestyle and for being an early riser, Twinkle said it is extremely important to get a good sleep for a better lifestyle.

“Our old scripture says to wake up early before sun rises up. We should follow the nature’s rhythm. However, we don’t follow that right now due to our lifestyle. But it definitely helps to sleep early and wake up early,” she said.

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Neeraj Pandey never saw any of my films: Sushant

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ctor Sushant Singh Rajput, who will play the title role in Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming biopic M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, says the filmmaker had not seen any of his previous films and selected him for the role after a general 20-minute conversation.

“Neeraj sir called me for this film.

Before M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, he had never seen any of my films. We had a general 20 minute conversation after which he said, ‘Okay, you are selected.’ Even I didn’t take a chance to ask him why you are taking me,” Sushant said during a chat with actor Gaurav Kapur.

Sushant admitted that one thing that he couldn’t understand about Dhoni was his attitude towards life.

“I have been Dhoni’s fan for last 12 years and I am following him everywhere. Just there was one thing which I couldn’t understand– his way of thinking and why he is the way he is? I asked him a lot of questions about that and it even made him angry,” he said. Dhoni, who was also present during the event, said he would not like to relive the shooting days of the film again because Sushant asked him a lot of questions.

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I fear getting complacent in showbiz: Kalki Sugandha Rawal

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hether it was Dev.D and Shaitan or Shanghai and Margarita with a Straw, Kalki Koechlin has always chosen the unconventional path to make her space in Bollywood. The actress says she fears getting comfortable in her zone, and that is why she keeps on challenging herself.

“There is just the fear that I will get complacent and comfortable. Because once something succeeds, there is a tendency of doing the same thing. So, I try to consciously try to break that,” Kalki said.

“I constantly try to do something which scares me, with a role that I think I won’t be able to pull off, or needs more practice or rehearsal or research. It is important for me to constantly challenge myself,” she added.

One can relate Kalki to serious roles as well as contentdriven and meaningful cinema. And that is what her career graph reflects—with films like Dev.D, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Shaitan, Margarita with a Straw and Waiting, shining bright. But that’s not it. The actress has also won over the commercial side of showbiz with hit films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Happy Ending. She keeps on exploring other creative mediums like theatre and short films. She credits her father Joel for instilling values which keep her connected to her roots and for knowing the importance of not taking success for granted.

“I think the main thing that my dad has inspired me is adaptability. He is somebody who adapts to any situation.

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The actress also added that she is always on the lookout for new adventures, and picks her projects from an artiste’s as well as audience’s point of view. “It’s (career graph) an absolute block... Quiet honestly, I have no idea about how anything will turn out. I think I have really lived a very unpredictable life so far, the last three years. Since The Lunchbox released, life has been just a complete roller-coaster ride for me, I really don’t know what is going to be around the bend,” Nimrat said.

The actress made a name for herself on foreign shores with the 2013 film The Lunchbox, and also got international acclaim for her roles in TV shows Homeland and Wayward Pines.

“What all I try to do is that I just keep my arms open for new opportunities and just fun avenues and just new lands, adventures...

Whatever anything that excites me, not just as an artiste but even as an audience member,” she added. Her funda of selecting projects might be simple, but she says unpredictability adds a thrill to it. “I always try to associate myself with stuff that I’d like to

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inger Diljit Dosanjh, who has come up with his new single Do You Know, says it has become very difficult to make an album nowadays.

I think it is a good reminder for me, and then he treats everybody the same, and that too is a good reminder for a celebrity because that kind of get lost in the luxurious life,” said Kalki, who made her small screen debut with FOX Life show Kalki’s Great Escape with her father.

“My new single Do You Know is a romantic song. After Ek kudi from Udta Punjab, this is the first track that I am releasing. Most of my songs are beat numbers, but this is proper romantic track. It’s a Punjabi song,” Diljit said.

In the show, Kalki goes on a motorbike adventure to the Northeast with Joel. They are seen sharing many experiences during the ride through unexplored terrains of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

The National Award-winning actress also feels that the road trip not only gave her an opportunity to spend more time with her father, but also gave her a reality check. Will she be more open to TV projects after her small screen debut? Kalki says that depends on the offer.

“It has to be something special. This is special because I am traveling with my dad, it is my kind of adventure, it is not rehearsed, not any artificial kind of things. There are certain things that definitely tempts me but I don’t see myself doing lots of TV shows,” said the actress. On the big screen, Kalki will be seen in a documentary Azmaish - Trials of Life and Death In The Ganj, which is set in the 1970s. It will present her as “a sexy 35-year-old woman”.

I’ve lived an unpredictable life: Nimrat Kaur

er filmography doesn’t boast a long list of films, but it is enhanced with critical projects. Internationally acclaimed actress Nimrat Kaur says her journey in showbiz has been a “complete roller-coaster ride” for her.

Difficult to make album these days: Diljit Dosanjh

watch... That’s like a benchmark, it’s been so. So, I really don’t know what’s around the corner but I am really looking forward to whatever it is,” she said. The actress was busy shooting for TV series Wayward Pines in Toronto, Canada, this year, and is yet to sign her next Bollywood project.

When Chris Martin called Katrina ‘Katrina Kaif Kapoor’

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ritish rock band’s lead vocalist and pianist Chris Martin accidentally referred to Indian actress Katrina Kaif as Katrina Kaif Kapoor, while addressing the audience at the Global Citizen Festival.

name of Katrina, who was earlier dating actor Ranbir Kapoor.

At the Global Citizen Festival in New York on September 24, Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra shared the stage with Martin to make some announcements about the event’s debut India edition scheduled for November 19.

Produced by Wizcraft International in India, the show will also feature performances by the hiphop legend Jay Z, and Bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, Farhan Akhtar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor along with music maestro A.R. Rahman, music composer trio ShankarEhsaan-Loy and singers Arijit Singh and Monali Thakur.

As seen in a video shared by a Coldplay fan on Twitter, Martin took to the stage to name the celebrities participating at the event and unknowingly suffixed Kapoor to the

Coldplay will be headlining the event in India. It will be the band’s maiden concert in the country, and fans have lapped up tickets to watch the show live.

“ I believe it has become very difficult to make an album these days. After making an album, promoting it is even tougher. After spending so much, how will you get the recovery,” added the singer, who rocked Delhi-NCR with his performance at Radio Mirchi’s Mirchi Live-in Concert in Gurgaon recently. Diljit’s Do You Know, independently produced by his new label, is shot in Los Angeles. Its video is directed by Mark Stauback, who had earlier directed the Travie McCoy’s chartbuster song Billionaire featuring guest vocals from Bruno Mars.

A lot of Punjabi singers have come into the Indian music scene off late. This makes Diljit happy. He also feels Yo Yo Honey Singh, who has made it big in Bollywood, deserves every bit of his success.

“I don’t look at him as competition because I have never tried in Hindi music at all.

“I can do acting and I am a Punjabi music folk lover... I have never tried to make Hindi songs,” he said.

Priyanka shares moment of ‘madness’ with Hugh Jackman

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ndian actress Priyanka Chopra, who has been rubbing shoulders with the crème de la crème of Hollywood, enjoyed some backstage “madness” with actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness in New York at the Global Citizen Festival.

The 34-year-old actress shared a video on her Instagram account, in which Jackman and Furness are looking into the camera and nodding to the music playing in the backstage during rehearsals.

Priyanka too is seen joining the duo in the selfie video. “Backstage madness, Hugh Jackman, Deborra lee,” she captioned the video.

Jackman, 47, also expressed his excitement for the festival on his Twitter account. “Always an awesome festival! Five years and counting. Hughcevans and the entire team. Global Citizen festival, thank you. You are the best,” he posted. The festival took place at Central Park in New York.

It saw performances by R&B singer Rihanna, rapper Kendrick Lamar, electronic band Major Lazer and Metallica. Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Pearl Jam’s lead vocalist Eddie Vedder, DJ Usher and singer Ellie Goulding also attended the concert as special guest appearances. Martin and Priyanka shared the stage to talk about his

band’s upcoming maiden concert in India as part of the Global Citizen Festival, which is debuting in India in November.

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The right cut

Auckland’s fashion stylist Chetan Mongia would have been an accountant had his parents not suggested hairdressing as a profession. And now, a decade later, Mongia has his own salon set up in Kingsland with a clientele that includes Miss NZ Universe 2016 first runner-up and Bollywood stars on New Zealand tours. Indian Weekender spoke to him to know more about his roots (pun intended), his recent gig at Wella Trend Vision 2016, and the secret to a killer blowout at home.

Esha Chanda IWK: When did you develop an interest in the field of hairstyling?

Chetan: It was a great opportunity to style Shreya Ghoshal’s hair for her Auckland concert. She has a beautiful personality and, of course, an amazing voice.

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Chetan: I started my schooling in Lynfield College in mid-2003 and most of my subjects were creative such as photography, art design, and graphics. I took accounting as well, as I enjoyed it.

I have worked with Atif Aslam and Adnan Sami for their Auckland concerts in the past and have equally enjoyed working with them as I did with Ghoshal and Seresa (Miss NZ Universe 2016 first runner-up). In the future, I hope I keep getting such opportunities and continue to do the best.

After finishing my schooling when my parents asked me what I would like to do, in my head, I knew the answer was photography, but I was too scared to tell them.

IWK: What would you say is the secret of maintaining a consistent brand name in the industry?

So I said accounting and unexpectedly, they said that I wouldn’t last a day in accounting, as they knew I was more creatively inclined.

Instead, they suggested hairdressing. It was surprising to know that it was completely okay for them if I didn’t become an engineer, a doctor, a pilot or a lawyer, but do what I loved and was passionate about.

IWK: You started your own business before you moved to Melbourne. What were the challenges your faced starting out?

Chetan: The main challenge was to know how to run it. I think I was only 22 when I bought my first salon.

At the same time, I was pursuing a business degree from AUT that turned out to be helpful, as it gave me an insight into understanding the fundamentals of running a business. I

also had my parents’ support who helped me look after the daily running of the business.

It was a great opportunity to style Shreya Ghoshal’s hair for her Auckland concert. She has a beautiful personality and, of course, an amazing voice.

During my second year in Melbourne, I worked in a couple of top salons.

Although I enjoyed it, there was something about New Zealand that pulled me back. I am happy to return, and I have recently taken over a salon in one of the coolest suburbs in Auckland—Kingsland.

Free movie night and talent show

Date: Saturday, October 1 Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Venue: GCC auditorium, 17 Marewa Rd, Greenlane Watch the free screening of Disney’s Zootopia and participate in a talent show at this free event in Greenlane. The

IWK: You recently styled Shreya Goshal when she was in Auckland for her performance, and in the past have styled Miss Universe NZ 2016 first runnerup. Is there someone that you have enjoyed working with the most?

evening will have other activities for kids as well. To book your free movie pass, drop an e-mail at harcourts.movienight@gmail.com or call/text on 02885088844.

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Chetan: The biggest secret is to keep upgrading yourself and never be satisfied with how much you know.

Keep on learning and never stop educating yourself, as you are your competition.

I worked with my photographer Vineet Menon, make-up artist Padma Akula, and my talented model Gaby Manaloto. We brainstormed while preparing our inspiration board and created a vision that was captured in photographs. All the hard work was paid off in June 2016 when we found that we were the New Zealand finalist for Wella Trend Vision 2016.

It took us almost five months to prepare the look and then my team and I were flown to Melbourne on September 10 for the finals. We were a part of this creative energy and talent from New Zealand and Australia. I think we are still buzzing from that.

IWK: What would you say is the secret to a great at-home blowdried hair?

Chetan: The secret is the haircut and the products you use to style it with. If it is a great cut, you shouldn’t struggle to style it at home.

IWK: Tell us a little about the recent Wella Trend Vision 2016 awards.

I personally make sure that after I have worked with a client and their hair, I teach them how to style it.

Chetan: Wella Trend Vision is an International Hairdressing Competition—Wella’s biggest and best showcase of hairdressing where hairdressers from across the globe participate. I heard about this in April 2016, and I knew I had to do this. Participants were informed about a latest trend and we had to create our version of it. Our category was Creative Vision.

IWK: What is your #1 hair care tip?

Date: Saturday, October 01 Time: 7 pm onwards Venue: Spotlight Theatre, Allen Brewster Centre, Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe Agyatobas- The Exile: A Bengali play presented by Rangmanch directed by thespian Ujjal Ghosh. The suspensedrama is written by Hari Madhab Mukhopadhyay revolves around a married woman whose presumed dead husband surfaces after 20 years. The play promises to evoke some strong emotions in the audience.

International Day of Older Persons

Date: Saturday, October 01 Time: 10.15 am to 2.15 pm Venue: Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall, 13 May Road, Mt Roskill International Day for Older Persons is a time for everyone, families and organisations to acknowledge and say thank you for the huge contribution older people make to the communities.

Special attraction of this occasion is the celebration of Navratri and Garba festival.

Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations

Date: Sunday, October 02 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Venue: Mahatma Gandhi Centre, 145 New North Rd, Eden Terrace, Auckland

Chetan: Your hairdresser is your best friend. Make sure your ends are trimmed by a professional hairstylist every two months for hair to remain soft and shiny from roots to tips.

Also, your hair is what you eat, so make sure that your diet includes enough vitamins, mineral salts, and fatty acids.

Gandhi Jayanti celebrations organised

by Auckland Indian Association in the evening. The program will include dance performances, skits and songs prepared

by Gujarati School Kids.

Fiji Day 2016

Date: Saturday, October 8 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Venue: Mangere Centre Park Stadium, 101 Robertson Road, Mangere East.

Celebrate 46 years of independence and Fijian language week. Join for a day of festivities hosted by Fiji Community Association of Auckland, celebrating Fiji Independence Day and Fijian Language Week, Showcasing our cultural diversity from our ethnic groups, traditional cultural performance, song and dance, traditional Fijian food, arts and crafts stalls and guest appearances from our famous Fiji performers and sports stars.

Navratri Festival with NSIA (Indian Cultural Dance Festival)

When: Friday & Saturday, 7 & 8 October Time: 7.30 pm onwards Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield & Argus Place Entrances, Wairau Valley, Auckland Indian Gujarati folk dance (Garba &Dandiya) with Traditional Music. Entry & car parking: Free

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