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That “alignment” seems to be in jeopardy with the recent Labour Party announcement of bringing forward the light rail project mentioned in this report immediately, if elected to power next year.

o what extent the Labour Party’s proposal to bring forward the light rail project immediately, if elected to power, will solve Auckland’s traffic congestion problems remain to be seen in the future. However, the announcement and National’s subsequent rebuttal of this proposal attributing it as an “election-bribe” for Mt Roskill byelection scheduled later this year have brought to fore another concern for Aucklanders—the “governmentcouncil clash” in planning the city’s transport woes. Auckland accounts for 34% of New Zealand‘s population and generates 35% of GDP. Therefore, the performance of Auckland’s transport network has implications for the whole economy. Auckland is expected to grow by around 700,000 people or more than half of New Zealand’s total expected population growth over the next 30 years, and the question of government-council alignment in the long-term planning of Auckland’s future has always been a concern for the city’s residents. It was only recently that an agreement between Auckland Council

It is an irony that the very report that was supposed to “align” the local and central government towards Auckland’s future has given the ammunition for potentially jeopardising the muchneeded alignment for planning Auckland’s development

(outgoing) and central government had been struck, supposedly to end our biggest city’s gridlock woes. Transport Minister Simon Bridges and outgoing Auckland Mayor Len Brown had signed the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) report on September 15 this year. Bridges had then said that “it is essential that the government and Auckland Council are on the same page when it comes to how we can best plan for and meet the growing transport demand that flows directly from population growth. This is why we decided to set up the ATAP”.

Brown, expressing the will of the then Auckland Council, had replied: “ATAP is a major step forward. Through ATAP, we have agreed Auckland’s transport priorities and a 30-year investment prioritisation programme. Now we need a sustainable funding track.” The expectations from that report, apart from finding ways of efficient funding for Auckland transport, was also to underline the importance of the convergence of local and central government over the long-term planning of the future transport system of Auckland.

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Phil Goff’s election as the Mayor of Auckland was always going to be a potential source of a disjoint on the mandate of the report, given his vocal advocacy for bringing forward the light rail project during his preelection speeches—a project that was not scheduled before 2028–2038. But it was for Labour leader Andrew Little to take a lead and make an announcement on Sunday, October 30 “...to plan to bring forward the $1.3 billion light rail project linking Wynyard Quarter to Britomart, up Queen Street and along Dominion Road to Mt Roskill,” if elected to power next year. Probably this way, Auckland’s mayor is saved from being seen as someone breaking the alignment

between the council and the central government. Plus, the Labour Party had an opportunity to take a lead on the issue of traffic congestion so dear to the Aucklanders. Expectedly, the National Party has rejected the claim that light rail would be an effective solution to Auckland’s transport worries and affirmed that an improved “bus network” could be a better option to solve Dominion Road’s traffic congestion. The Nationals have scorned this announcement as an “election bribe”—an allegation that the Labours refute assertively. Continued on page 4

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Ideally, Aucklanders want to see more action than deliberations of new ideas about how best to address traffic congestion on their roads.

In a media statement, National Party Campaign Chair Steven Joyce said, “Labour is hitting the panic button fairly early on.”

If Labour Party is guilty of throwing a new idea or “bringing forward” an idea of a project that is already agreed, allegedly on the pretext of Mt Roskill by election, then National Party is also equally guilty of condemning the project out rightly on the basis of some cost-overblown parallels from other OECD countries.

He further asserted, “Promising a $1.4 billion rail link between the electorate and the city looks very desperate.” The Labour leader has rejected the allegation, stating that it is about bringing forward a plan that already exists. Regardless of the “politics” so evidently visible, what is apparent is that the alignment between the council and the government will be under pressure after this recent announcement from the Labour Party. Goff ostensibly appears to have developed cold feet from sharing the bill of the proposed project as suggested by Little. Instead, he is of the opinion that this project “... [could be]...

treated as a road of national significance and be fully funded by central government”. Nationals already categorise the light rail project as “cost overblown” and a project that “needs to be developed further”, apparently giving a clear indication that a councilgovernment discord is on cards regardless of who comes to power in 2017—a situation not

many Aucklanders will be delighted with. The fact that the ATAP report itself was an outcome of a couple of years of study on possible solutions to Auckland’s traffic congestion in near future and there is no unanimity on the best way to address what many conceive as Auckland’s major problem, is a disappointing outcome.

Is light rail for Mt Roskill or CBD? Sandeep Singh

he way Labour Party has set the public debate and the way National party has responded to that debate, it appears that the Auckland’s proposed light rail is being seen as an exclusive solution to traffic congestion in the Mt Roskill suburb of greater Auckland instead of the larger CBD area. Labour’s Mt Roskill candidate Michael Wood is calling on National’s candidate Dr Parmjeet Parmar to come clean on whether she supports Labour’s plan for light rail on the Auckland isthmus. “I’m calling on her to put party politics to one side and support this plan to help fix the traffic in Roskill,” said Wood in a media statement. Parmar is relying on Wood’s earlier comments from last year that “it’s

not a fully formed proposal” and “we still don’t have clear information about funding,” to rebut the charge. She further accentuates that the light rail is worth considering, but it is such a long-term proposal that it will do nothing to fix the transport problems Mt Roskill faces right now. Clearly, the emphasis is that the light rail project is designed and meant to resolve Mt Roskill’s traffic congestion. On the contrary, originally, the light rail network was proposed as a solution to growing traffic pressure on the CBD and arterial roads leading to the CBD, of which Dominion Road is just one part. The other important routes under possible consideration of this project are Queen Street, Symonds Street, Sandringham Road, Manukau Road, and Mt Eden Road.

There is nothing wrong per se in projecting a demand for a suburb that will eventually serve all Aucklanders, however, the light rail project is not an ordinary suburb-related demand. It is a complex project related to congestion in Auckland CBD, which requires a coordinated effort across multiple agencies, including New Zealand’s central government and New Zealand’s largest council government.

The cost escalation of such major public projects is often more a reflection of administrative and financial mismanagement than a question mark on the efficacy of the project itself. Auckland’s road congestion problem requires more ingenuity than currently displayed by our political leadership.

30 Indian students fail English language test, risk future in NZ IWK Bureau

he news coming from NZQA suggests that all is not well for 30 Indian students who were forced to sit in an English language test in September this year after their chosen private tertiary institution IANZ was made defunct.

The positioning of this project as a solution to a specific suburb’s problem is undermining the targeted governmentcouncil alignment in the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP).

In the news concerning the wider Indian community, future of a significant number of Indian students is currently being discussed between NZQA and INZ.

Is it a signal to common Aucklanders that they could expect a further delay in coordinated actions towards resolving one of their city’s major problems?

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Transport in Mt Roskill Parmjeet Parmar National Party candidate for Mt Roskill

am completely committed to improving transport in Mt Roskill; it’s one of the most important issues in our community. I am consistently hearing from locals who need a strong local advocate, with a track record of getting things done, to stand up for them and help improve local roads and public transport. My plan includes: » Abolishing T3 lanes » Adding a lane on the corner of Melrose and Oakdale Streets to improve traffic flow » More bus services and more sheltered bus stops » A roundabout and pedestrian crossing on Queenstown Rd » Pedestrian railing adjacent to the roundabout on Bel Air Drive/ Queenstown Road The T3 lanes are completely absurd. I barely see people driving on them and think it’s time for them to go. My priority is to work with Auckland Council to make them see sense and have them either provide proof that the lanes are easing congestion or see what we all see locally and make some changes. I notice in other parts of Auckland they’ve brought in T2 lanes, so if they can prove that T2 lanes are worth it they could at least reduce the passenger requirement. I also want to see more heavy traffic off our residential streets. The government is investing a huge amount in some of the major highways and ring routes through Auckland to better help people and businesses get moving; it’s one of

the fundamental ways you make families’ lives easier and keep the economy growing. There are some big projects coming on stream over the next few months and years, and I know this will make a real difference locally. Another way this can be helped is by reducing unnecessary traffic, which is why we need to fix the gaps in public transport in Mt Roskill. There are clearly parts of the area not being serviced by buses so another part of my transport plan for Roskill includes working with the council to fill in these glaring holes. At the moment, they are treating public transport like a service they reluctantly have to provide, instead of taking a customer-first approach and designing the routes in a way that actually work for the people who are paying for them. These issues have been building for a long time, but Labour have been taking Mt Roskill for granted. You can’t trust a word my opponent says on transport, because it seems to change depending on which office he’s running for. Mt Roskill residents deserve a strong, effective electorate MP with experience, mandate and resources to really work for them. I am the clear choice this election and I hope you will give me your support when voting opens on November 21.

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he India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) took a lead in organising a study tour for senior ranking delegates from India’s largest oil and gas company, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

IOC is one of the many Indian companies that are expanding their global footprints. Earlier, ONGC Videsh—a wholly Indian government-owned public sector Company— was given a 12-year exploration permit in the Taranaki Basin in 2014.

The delegates were on a study tour to New Zealand on October 25 and 26 as part of their corporate leadership programme conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC).

Currently, IOC is scouting for new business opportunities in the energy markets of Asia and Africa.

Oil is New Zealand’s largest source of energy, and therefore, has a strong influence on the national economy. New Zealand is a net importer of oil and currently imports a major chunk from the Middle-East. Russia and Asia are other significant trade sources.

It appears that there is some credible space for mutually beneficial trade cooperation between India and New Zealand in the energy sector. INZBC organised a number of talks with several industry leaders from the New Zealand energy sector such as EY, Callaghan Innovation, Integration Technologies, and Gallagher Fuel systems to showcase New Zealand financial system and insights on investing into the country, structuring operations, and the regulatory regime for oil, gas and mineral exploration to the visiting delegation.

New Zealand’s locally produced oil is generally exported because of its high quality and therefore, high value on the international market. IOC is India’s flagship national oil company with an annual turnover of US$ 61 billion and profits of US$ 1,589 million for the year 2015–16. The IOC’s business interests straddle the entire hydrocarbon value chain, from refining, pipeline transportation and marketing of petroleum products to exploration and

The talks were reported to be an eye opener for the delegation on the areas of research happening in New Zealand in this sector.

An English teacher by profession, Susan Blick, who has settled in New Zealand, has made five trips to India in the last few years. She gave a glimpse of her photography in the recently held exhibition ‘Encounter India’ at Studio 541 on Mt Eden Road on October 29. “I visited Delhi, Agra, and a few other cities in North India, and it was such a mixture of colours,” Blick said. I could capture the festivity, the music, the vibrant nature of the cities, and at the same time, I found the silent, black and white shades of the place.” Her collection captures people drenched in colours on Ganesh Chaturthi, the busy streets of Paharganj in New Delhi, two men smoking on the empty streets of the city, the refurbished minars (towers) of the Taj Mahal in Agra, people taking dip in the holy water of the Ganges, children playing at the compound an NGO in Dehradun, and more. “Every visit is a treat to my eyes and food to my soul. Every frame, every picture has a thousand stories to tell. I can’t get enough of India. There is so much to explore and experience,” said Blick. The photographer received several accolades for her work, both in Australia and New Zealand. She was also awarded the 2015 New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year (Landscape category). The exhibition will be held again on November 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and November 6 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Studio 541, in Mt Eden.

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udith Collins was in Christchurch to attend an open forum on October 26 organised by Nicky Wagner, MP for Christchurch Central, to address the issue of recent spike in aggravated robberies targeting dairies and liquor stores, many owned by KiwiIndians. However, the minister was non-committal on when the major announcement will come.

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members have started thinking about taking the law in their own hands, which I absolutely oppose. But the police must also get their act together,” he said.

To this, Price replied, “I must assure everyone that we take instances of aggravated robberies very seriously, and I am happy to report that we have either solved the crime or monitoring the suspects in all cases of aggravated robberies that took place this year. Sometimes, it takes time for the police to act because we have to prioritise while allocating resources. “ Moreover, the latest spike in cases like these is fuelled by drug addiction, and we already have a task force in place to nip it in the bud. Not for shoplifting, but for robberies, the police will definitely come.” The minister added, “I understand the pain as I myself have been burgled three times in my life. But I must add that New Zealand is the fourth-safest country in the world because of the very good work our police does. Latest survey shows that 76% of our population has confidence in the police, which is the second best after nurses. Moreover, this government is tough on crime. That’s why more

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rganised by the Canterbury Interfaith Society (CIS), the annual prayers for world peace were recently held at the Peace Bell, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, with around 100 people attending, including Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. Notably, working with several groups, NZ Human Rights Commission had released a statement on Religious Diversity in 2007, which encompasses international human rights treaties and NZ Bill of Rights Act. This was what led to the formation of CIS. Surinder Tandon, president of Christchurch Multicultural Council, and who has been representing the Hindu faith at CIS since its inception in 2008, noted, “New Zealand is a country of diverse faiths, ethnicities, and cultures. “At CIS, we work together to promote greater understanding and harmony among diverse religious as well as ethnic communities, so that all our people enjoy the freedom to practise

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Are you looking to travel for the right reasons? “ Akanksha Mehra

We all have our reasons for not booking the trip of a lifetime— no one to go with, no money in the bank, a career that is going places, a mortgage to pay off. All are valid reasons for sure but with one fatal problem—they are holding us back from what we want to do with our lives.” The social media is abuzz with many such quotes. If you feel like taking a holiday after reading them or catching the next flight to Barcelona after watching Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, then you are not alone. Besieged by the obsession to travel and the almost overused word ‘wanderlust’, makes me feel close to worse about my regular life. Routine is mundane, and therefore, we are awestruck by the idea of travel, but do we strive to travel for the right reasons? Is travelling that indispensable? I have come across two kinds of travellers—planned and impulsive. Planned travellers are the dedicated ones. They research, save up pennies, and take up a number of jobs to earn extra money. They choose to splurge on adventurous activities over a luxurious accommodation. The latter slipshod crew of impulsive kind is severely influenced by the idea

Routine is mundane, and therefore, we are awestruck by the idea of travel, but do we strive to travel for the right reasons?

of ‘quit-my-job-and-travel’. They unrequitedly develop a crush on unknown places, aspire to travel from one place to another, where they don’t know a soul and are “inspired” by their stories. They are drawn towards the experience and look to collect pictures for their Instagram travelogue, hook up with a stranger, and move on to their next destination. All thanks to the numerous quotes, books, and references from Ranbir Kapoor’s films such as Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Wake Up Sid and Tamasha, which have made this idea uber cool. As amazing and inspirational as it sounds, life is

a reality inundated with expenses, and it is a lot less glamorous. I have friends whose life is a ‘vacay’. While some are blessed with flourishing and loving ‘baes’, others have well managed to save up for it. But not everyone has the luxury to afford a holiday every now and then. Most of us work in a cubicle in a 9 to 5 job. Our frazzled routine becomes monotonous. Understandably, we all need a break, but most are unable to afford it because of that education loan, car loan, credit card bills, and other household responsibilities. Others like myself don’t have enough holidays from work and

prefer to visit family by the end of the year. Unfortunately, the lack of surplus money or holidays diminishes the chances to plan an exotic holiday. But does our cultural awareness deserve to be frowned upon if we refuse to succumb to the sweet escape and mellifluous sound of “quit my job and travel”? Absolutely not! It is okay if you choose to explore walking through Orakei Basin or Shakespeare Park over a wildlife safari in South Africa. Choosing to do something new over the weekend may give you more exposure or experiences than many activities over a period of seven days.

Reading a book, watching a foreign language movie, spending the weekend with family could make you culturally aware per se about travelling to a desired destination, thanks to Auckland, which has evolved as a multicultural city over the years. Above all, if your excuse to travel is to engage in some ‘deep thinking’, then bear in mind that we are surrounded by a number of yoga ashrams and meditation centres that could help you unruffle your thoughts. It is better to inculcate a habit of meditation or introspection rather than take a holiday to fulfil it. Travel is a temporary illusion while regular life is the reality. Make an effort to keep your day-to-day life interesting. Travelling is a beautiful experience but don’t be disheartened if you are unable to do so. Rather, include activities that you may aspire to do in your daily life or save them for the weekend. While responsibilities are important, it is also vital to disrupt the mundane routine. Lookout for opportunities closely. They lie aplenty nearby. We are all stuck in the rut and it is okay.

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little known town during November, to have just the right mix of a calm and peaceful holiday with a dash of adventure.

ith monsoons leaving behind clearer skies and cooler winds and snow yet to find its way to roads and tracks, November is a month to travel, with birds flying down from all over for the winters and fairs and festivals getting marked on its calenders. Here are 11 destinations for November, a month known for its ideal family vacations, adventure and wildlife, a more welcomed sun, a perfect tan, cooler sands, snow at its tips and some of the grandest festivals and celebrations of the country, around the corner.

8. Sundarbans, West Bengal

s monsoons give way to winters, they leave behind the gates to these thick forests open. While the rains made travelling to the mangroves difficult, the much awaited November month bring the most pleasant of temperatures to visit one of the richest and most balanced ecosystems of the country.

9. Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

1. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

ometime during the last week of November, the banks of Ganges host one of the most significant festivals of Indian Classical Music and Dance. Other than pilgrims, one finds some of the most celebrated artists like Pandit Birju Maharaj, Kailash Kher performing in Varanasi. Also taking place about during the same time is Dev Deepawali, which is marked by grand aartis and leaves the stairs to the river lit with countless diyas, and the river itself glittering under the reflection of the city.

2. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

hat is avoided and unkempt in summers is festive, colorful and welcoming by the winters. With its sands a bit cooler, November in Jaisalmer looks forward to its desert safari, walking through its forts, palaces, and havelis and enjoying evenings by its lakes. It easily makes it to the best places to visit in November

in India. Situated close to the Pakistan border, Jaisalmer’s Sonar Quilla is a living fort replete with hotels, shops and old and majestic havelis.

3. Tarkarli, Maharashtra

ne of the most beautiful beaches of the state, Tarkarli offers long stretches of white sands, a scuba diving destination and an occasional spotting of dolphins. This one gets as close to a perfect beach holiday for november as one can. And we are not even done yet. Find a fort by the sea, a lazy and calm lake and a enjoy a boat ride through its backwaters. If you have raked up a few leaves and have offbeat travel on your mind, this is one of the great places to visit in November in India.

4. Bodh Gya, Bihar

elieved to be the most sacred of Buddhist pilgrimage centers all over the world, the town is landmarked by descendants of the very Mahabodhi Treeunder which Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment and the neighboring Mahabodhi temple. Visit Bodhgaya during November for the pleasant weather and a celebrated hustle bustle, as the town plays host to a number of monks from Dharamshala.

5. Shantiniketan, West Bengal

calm town near Kolkata known for its Tagore Ashram, the Nobel Laureate’s vision and life events, a museum and art gallery. Like most of what’s in and around, this university town is best enjoyed during November with its pleasant weather.

6. Bharatpur, Rajasthan

haratpur is one of the ideal places to visit in November in India. It is that time of the year when Bharatpur is home not only to a rich variety of local species but to countless birds migrating here for the winters. Find here birds from all the way to Siberia and Central Asia such as Cranes, Pelicans. Wagtails, Geese, Flycatchers, Pipits and countless more, making birdwatchers from all over, visit the park around November.

7. Sanasar, Jammu and Kashmir

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andmarked by the Mahakaleshwar temple by a lake, and all the spirituality and festivity that it gathers around itself, visit Ujjain during November when the weather is pleasant. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, marked by a self born lingam and the sprawling structure built around it.

10. Amritsar, Punjab

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Rabuka focuses on national issues, not on party politics

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itiveni Rabuka is a frustrated man. His years in politics have taught him that party politics no longer works. From day one since his appointment as Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) leader, Rabuka has emphasised that it would take more than just the SODELPA party to win the 2018 general elections. So far, public forums with other opposition party leaders have somewhat been a challenge. At the first public forum attended by both the Fiji Labour Party and National Federation Party leaders, Rabuka claims they were antagonistic towards him. This was expected. Rabuka was Fiji’s first coup leader—a legacy many Fijians have never forgotten. Despite the confrontational stance taken by Mahendra Chaudhry (FLP) and Biman Prasad (NFP), Rabuka is cautiously positive. “It’s been good, but they are just party politicians. I don’t like factional, compartmentalised political issues. I’m more on national issues,” he

SODELPA leader Sitiveni Rabuka

said. This is the strategy Rabuka is using. He knows that as politicians, they need to be more engaging and not confronting.

Tupou Draunidalo, has maintained her stance that she would not and could not work with Rabuka.

He admits that there is still a lot of work to be done because they “don’t see eye to eye on a lot of things”.

In 1999 Chaudhry pulled it off when his coalition of parties defeated Rabuka’s SVT/NFP coalition.

Rabuka also emphasised that their attendance at the public forums has been on a personal basis.

“What if we can’t work together, then our victory is hollow like Chaudhry,” Rabuka said.

None of the political parties have yet issued policy statements on interparty co-operation. A lot of time and compromises will be needed to see something eventuate well before 2018. Already the NFP president,

“They ganged up against SVT, they won, and then they saw who the winner was. They did not like it.”

Could this be a battle lost already?

Moving forward, Rabuka again questions, “If we combine to defeat someone, then what?”

ower-than-expected sectoral performance in some areas has indicated a downward bias on the current growth projection of 2.4 per cent. This has been highlighted by the RBF governor of the Reserve Bank, Barry Whiteside. Whiteside emphasised the economy is still on track to achieve its seventh consecutive year of positive growth this following a 3.6 per cent expansion in 2015. However, he said, “Yearly growth in visitor arrivals and remittance inflows, while staying positive, have both trended below forecast. “In particular, tourist numbers from Australia are lower over the year which is being offset by strong increases from other markets especially New Zealand and China. “Among other sectors, sugar, timber and fish production have declined due to Tropical Cyclone Winston and down time from planned mill upgrades.” Whiteside said shortages of essential building materials have led to delays in some major construction works, resulting in expected slower project implementation this year. He said this was despite higher capital spending allocated in the 2016/2017 national budget for reconstruction activity.

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Monetary policy stance The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board agreed to maintain the current accommodative monetary policy setting, leaving the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 0.5 per cent. On the international front, he highlighted the modest global growth projections, waning trading partner demand and prevailing uncertainties and risks especially relating to rising import commodity prices and contagion implications of the ‘Brexit’. —Fiji Sun

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Editorial “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things”

his Henry Miller quote about travelling is an apt representation of what travelling brings to our individual personality and collective social consciousness. It is not for nothing that travelling is regarded, after reading, as the biggest life learning opportunity. To some extent, it can even be considered as better than reading in a sense that it gives a life experience and perspective that cannot be gained through any other human endeavour.

Narender Drall, Sandringham It was a sad day for humanity that someone has been burnt alive. It cannot get worse than this. I hope the law gives justice to the young soul and his family.

Amit Sharma, Henderson His death will not go in vain; justice will be served to Manmeet. This is probably a wake-up call for many to monitor the mental health of individuals.

Travelling is often a reflection of an individual’s material and spiritual well-being. In history as well, the societies that were most well travelled, either in the guise of trade, religion, or wars, have reached the zenith of material prosperity. We endeavour to celebrate this spirit apart from the sheer joy and fun that comes along with any travelling, locally or globally, by bringing our travel special edition this week for our readers. Christmas and New Year are just around the corner and many would be busy in finalising their travel plans. We sincerely wish you travel this holiday season, and if not planned already, then our travel special edition excites you to choose a destination and leave.

Beant Kaur, Sandringham From what I’ve heard and read, Manmeet was a singer, an honest man and a great soul. My condolences are with his family.

Anyways, the destination is never a place but a new way of seeing things. Go out this summer, see a new place, learn a new perspective of doing something mundane and see different customs and traditions. We assure you that you will return wiser and happier. On another note, travelling from home to work and back every day is becoming a big challenge in today’s modern lives, and every big global city of the world has faced this challenge at some point of their evolution as a major urban centre. Auckland has been facing this problem for some time now, and the politics of the city is heating up on ways to manage this fast-growing problem. We have endeavoured to analyse this issue from the perspective of average Aucklanders who face traffic congestion and watch the politics around the issue with some expectations. Our pitch for this edition is what Aucklanders should expect from this ongoing public debate. We will be following this issue closely as the public debate evolves around the Mt Roskill by-elections scheduled for next month. Watch this space for more intense coverage on the elections where we reach out to the community to understand first-hand the issues important to them and how our political leaders strive to address them. On the diplomatic front, the ink has not yet been dried from our special coverage of Prime Minister John Key’s recent visit to India, and we continue to celebrate that excitement generated within our community through a photo gallery featuring some lighter moments of the visit.

Sahil Sharma, Te Atatu The taxi driver who helped escape other passengers should be given a bravery award. It is inhumane to have burnt a man alive but you see a contrast there. Another person saved the life of 11 in the same place and at the same time.

Govind Nain, Mt Roskill What happened was wrong and the culprit should be given the severest punishment. Torching someone to death is a crime. I just wish that this does not happen to anyone else in this world.

Enough for this edition. Till we meet again. Have a great weekend.

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Devesh Kamra, Mt Eden It is appalling to hear such news. The whole world is in a shock. Let his death not go in vain and justice prevails.

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Meet your migration mentor Navdeep K Marwah

Talking about her journey to become a licensed immigration adviser, she says, “I came from a legal background as I was a practicing lawyer in India...

he journey of migrating to a new country, especially New Zealand, is no cakewalk, as at every step you require guidance. Undoubtedly, having the right advice can make all the difference. Our ongoing series on licensed immigration advisers in Auckland intends to assist you in your pursuit to find the best licensed immigration adviser. The sixth part of our series features Madhu Behl, Director of M&M Immigration Consultants Limited, an immigration consultancy based in Epsom.

immigration Consultants. Our aim is to make the migration process seamless for our clients,” she says.

In 2006, Behl moved to New Zealand from India. Like many migrants, Behl, who is originally from New Delhi, came to the Kiwi land as an international student to pursue Masters of Law from the University of Waikato.

Talking about her views on the recent changes in immigration policies, especially with a requirement for 6.5 bands in IELTS for the principal applicant under Skilled Migrant category in permanent residency application and eligibility points being raised to 160 for the same, Behl says, “I see it as a positive change. I believe that it is important for anyone who is applying under the Skilled Migrant Category to be a competent user of English language. These rules are mainly going to affect those

Talking about her journey to become a licensed immigration adviser, she says, “I came from a legal background as I was a practicing lawyer in India, and when I did my masters, I got a glimpse of immigration law and that’s how my interest in the immigration industry began.” “In the course of time, I also started working as an Advocacy Adviser for Shakti, a non-governmental organisation that supports women who are victims of domestic violence. During my six-year tenure, I assisted migrants in legal matters such as obtaining protection orders, parenting orders, and residence under domestic violence. My work experience in New Zealand put me in a good stead for a career advocating for migrants from all corners of the world.”

Behl completed a Graduate Certificate in New Zealand Immigration Advice from Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in July 2013. “I was granted a full license to operate as a New Zealand immigration adviser in August 2013 under license number 201300492, and then I started my own consultancy M&M

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who came to New Zealand without giving IELTS test. Moreover, I think the government wants to grow the entire New Zealand and not only Auckland, and hence those 30 extra points. New Zealand needs quality skilled migrants for its growth and there are no two ways about it.” Moving from the topic, we asked Behl about her views on the advantages/disadvantages of being a female immigration adviser in an industry hugely dominated by males. “I feel no discrimination being a woman in this industry,” she said. “In fact, having a background in law and having worked in a community organisation has given me loads of patience. There have been many occasions where my knowledge of the law, including family law and refugee and humanitarian law helps in strongly advocating for my clients.” Her advice to those seeking to be licensed immigration advisers: “It is no cakewalk to be an immigration adviser, as it brings a lot of responsibility. Your clients put a lot of trust in you and hope for a better outcome. As a licensed adviser you have an obligation to provide honest, accurate advice, and you need to have a sound knowledge of all the latest immigration instructions.”

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Strengthening India-NZ relationships L John Key, Prime Minister of NZ

ast week I returned from my second successful trip as Prime Minister to India. The aim of the trip was to boost New Zealand’s ties with the world’s third-largest economy. That’s because I believe strongly that New Zealand’s future lies in being open and connected to the rest of the world. As a small island nation, we won’t get rich selling things to itself. But we can, if we build strong and enduring global relationships. This will mean more opportunities and greater prosperity for New Zealanders. During my trip to India, I visited New Delhi and Kochi and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I was accompanied by a highlevel business delegation, including former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum.

Our economic relationship with India has grown significantly in the past five years, with two-way trade increasing by a third, but we can and should do more. Following my meeting with Prime Minister Modi, we both agreed to work towards an earlier completion of a high-quality and comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement between our two countries. We also pledged to continue to play constructive roles in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks. This deal involves 16 countries, including China and Korea and four of New Zealand’s other top 10 trading partners, and will help create significant trade and investment opportunities for New Zealand. I was also delighted to announce that Prime Minister Modi accepted my invitation to visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes PM John Key at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi

New Zealand. I am sure all New Zealanders, including our large Indian community, will look forward to welcoming him in the future.

In India, I also attended a number of events in New Delhi and Kochi focused on showcasing the innovation of leading New Zealand companies doing business in India, as well as our reputation as a high-quality education and tourism destination.

Tourism is an important industry in New Zealand, with reports out just last week showing it contributed $14.5 billion to the economy and generated around 6,600 new tourism jobs in the year to March 2016. While this is a great result, it is an industry we want to continue to grow. That’s why I took the opportunity to catch up with New Zealand tourism brand ambassador and Bollywood star

PM John Key with wife Bronagh Key (second from left) at Sis Ganj Gurudwara in old Delhi

He told me he was left star-struck after a trip to New Zealand—so much so, he is coming back with his friends and family. I am looking forward to having him back in New Zealand so he can see and experience even more of our great country and tell his millions of fans in India about it. This positive trip to India has added to the good work that we’ve done this year to continue boosting New Zealand’s trading relationships I believe our relationship with India is in a great place and will only continue to grow. This National-led government remains committed to strengthening the relationship and recognising India as a core trade, economic, political and education partner.

PM John Key receives the ceremonial guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi

PM Key and Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi before bilateral talks between the leaders of the two countries

PM John Key (centre) with Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra (second from right), former Blackcaps Brednon McCullum (extreme left) and India’s State Minister of tourism Dr Mahesh Sharma (second from left) at Tourism NZ promotion event in New Delhi.

Sidharth Malhotra at a Tourism New Zealand event in New Delhi.

PM John Key welcomed on his arrival in New Delhi by India’s Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal

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PM John Key with wife Bronagh Key at Masjid-I JahaNuma in old Delhi

Sidharth Malhotra offering a souvenir to PM Key at the Tourism NZ promotion event at Hotel Hayatt in New Delhi

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with soldiers near China border P rime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, October 30, celebrated Diwali with soldiers in a remote and strategic area in Himachal Pradesh, adjoining the Chinese border, and said he had kept the promise of implementing “one rank, one pension” for ex-servicemen that was hanging fire for the last over four decades.

in Kinnaur district, known for its delicious apples. Villagers taken aback by the Prime Minister’s arrival raised slogans hailing him. Dressed in warm clothes, Modi spent time with the residents of the village, including women and children. He also posed with everyone in a group photograph, with the mountains providing a majestic background. BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma said, “It’s a historic moment for the locals of the remote village adjoining China to interact with the Prime Minister.”

Modi also later made an unscheduled trip to a village, Chango, and said he was “deeply touched by the impromptu reception and their joy”. Dressed in olive green and donning a local cap with a green flap adorned with dry flowers, the Prime Minister interacted with men from the IndoTibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Dogra Scouts and the army at Sumdoh. Sumdoh, some 330 km from Shimla, is located on the border of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts. Official sources said the Prime Minister spent more than three hours at Sumdoh and Chango. He was accompanied by the Army chief, General Dalbir Singh. The Prime Minister also met personnel of the General Reserve Engineering Force (GREF), a wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) that maintains highways, at Sumdoh, an official said.

“This is the first visit of any Prime Minister in this area and this would ensure development in the area,” Sharma said. This was Modi’s second visit to the Mandi parliamentary constituency this month.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with soldiers in a remote and strategic area in Himachal Pradesh, adjoining the Chinese border

Addressing the soldiers, he said he had been visiting armed forces personnel every year on Diwali since 2001. He mentioned the tremendous response from people across the country to his appeal for sending messages to soldiers as part of the #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign. Without naming Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who questioned the implementation of the “one rank, one pension” scheme, Modi said it was a promise made to

Dressed in olive green and donning a local cap with a green flap adorned with dry flowers, the Prime Minister interacted with men from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Dogra Scouts and the army at Sumdoh ex-servicemen 40 years ago and that he was happy he fulfilled it. Mingling freely, Modi went up to the soldiers holding a plate of sweets. At least one soldier offered him a sweet in return, much to the joy of everyone. While returning from

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Sumdoh, the Prime Minister halted briefly at nearby Chango village. He exchanged Diwali greetings, interacted with the people there and offered sweets to children. Modi then spent some time with the locals in Chango village

Earlier, he visited Mandi town on October 18 to inaugurate three hydropower projects and address a public rally. The Lahaul-Spiti district, spread over 13,835 sq km, is a place of remote, untouched beauty with just 31,528 people. The climatic conditions are harsh as much of the land falls under a cold desert where the mercury drops below minus 20 degrees Celsius during winter. The Prime Minister had celebrated his first Diwali after coming in power in 2014 with soldiers posted in Siachen. In 2015, he was at the India-Pakistan border in Punjab.

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Obama lights diya

in Oval office, celebrates

US President Barack Obama celebrates Diwali at White House’s Oval Office in Washington, D.C., US (Photo: The White House/Facebook)

Obama has sent his greetings to all those celebrating Diwali across America and around the world. President to host a Diwali celebration at the White House in 2009, and Michelle and I will never forget how the people of India welcomed us with

open arms and hearts and danced with us in Mumbai on Diwali,” he said. Obama has sent his greetings to all those celebrating Diwali across America and around the world. “As Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists light the diya, share in prayers, decorate their homes, and open their doors to host and feast with loved ones, we recognize that this holiday rejoices in the triumph of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It also speaks to a broader truth about our shared American experience,” said Obama.

Ontario to declare October as Hindu Heritage Month Gurmukh Singh

A last Diwali as US President U S President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali by lighting the first-ever diya in his Oval office at the White House. It was his last Diwali as US President and he hoped his successors would continue the tradition. “This year, I was honoured to kindle the first-ever diya in the Oval Office—a lamp that symbolizes how darkness will always be overcome by light,” he said, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of US in India. It is a tradition that I hope future Presidents will continue,” he added. On behalf of the entire Obama family, the US President said, “I wish you and your loved ones peace and happiness on this Diwali,” Obama posted on his official Facebook page (@potus), along with a picture of him lighting the diya, surrounded by a group of young Indian-Americans. The post became viral on social media as it got over 23,000 likes and it was shared more than 11,000 times. Obama is the first US President to celebrate Diwali personally in the White House since 2009. “I was proud to be the first

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bill to proclaim October as Hindu Heritage Month annually in Canada’s Ontario province has been introduced in the provincial assembly in Toronto. Ontario is home to more than 700,000 Indo-Canadians. Introducing the bill in the Ontario assembly, Joe Dickson, who is a Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP), said that by proclaiming the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month, Ontario will recognise the “important contributions that Hindu Canadians have made to Ontario’s social, economic, religious, political and cultural fabric.” Dickson said the first Hindu immigrants began to arrive in Canada at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, they have made big contribution in all fields—science, education, medicine, law, politics, business, culture and sports. “Right from the start, Ontario’s Hindu communities helped build our province into the greatest place to live, work and raise families. We’re all proud of the achievements of the Hindu community and how they have helped each other and enriched our province,” the MPP said. Dickson said October held a special significance for Hindus. “Each year, three important festivals that members of the

Interestingly, the Ontario assembly has just passed another bill to proclaim October also as Islamic Heritage Month Hindu community celebrate occur in and around October. These festivals include Navratri Durga Puja, and Diwali which were celebrated earlier this (October) month.” He said if his bill is passed, the “Hindu Heritage Month would give all Ontarians an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Hindu Canadians and the important role that they have played to date and continue to play in communities across Ontario.” Interestingly, the Ontario assembly has just passed another bill to proclaim October also as Islamic Heritage Month. April has already been proclaimed as Sikh Heritage Month in Ontario. In a bigger victory for Tamils, January has been proclaimed as Tamil Heritage Month across Canada. The Canadian parliament passed a motion in this regard earlier this month. There are over 1.2 million Indo-Canadians living in the country.

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India lift Asian

Champions

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ndia’s hockey team gifted the country on Diwali its second Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament title after defeating arch foes Pakistan 3-2 in the final at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan, Malaysia on October 30.

India’s two second-half goals from Rupinder Pal Singh (18th minute) and Affan Yousuf (23rd) were cancelled out by Aleem Bilal (26th) and Ali Shan (38th) but Nikkin Thimmaiah (51st) scored the winner for the reigning Asian Games champions. In the third-place match, hosts Malaysia got their fourth bronze medal as they edged out South Korea via penalty shootout. Amid the diplomatic feud between the two countries who are erstwhile hockey masters, the result of the match bore much more significance than the title. And both the teams lived up to the expectations of the highly-anticipated clash. However, it was India who started the match brightly as Pakistan looked defensive at the beginning. Dominating the possession, India earned a penalty corner when Birendra Lakra played

Amid the diplomatic feud between the two countries who are erstwhile hockey masters, the result of the match bore much more significance than the title. Team India clinch the Asian Hockey Champions trophy

to the foot of a defender in the seventh minute. But Jasjit Singh Kular’s flick went wide of the left post. However, Pakistan didn’t take long to get into groove and two aerial balls—one to the top of the circle and another to the left of the circle—rattled the Indian defence.

the 18th minute to mark his 11th goal of the tournament. India moved in good rhythm and found the second goal as Yousuf deflected in from close range a Ramandeep Singh’s square pass from the right after the latter was fed by Sardar Singh few yards behind the Pakistan circle.

But Akash Chikte, standing in for injured premier goalkeeper and captain P.R. Sreejesh, was up to the challenge.

Pakistan hit back and reduced the gap to one when a foul by Kothajit Singh led to a penalty corner and Bilal fired a grounder to the rightbottom corner of Chikte in the 26th minute.

In the second quarter, India stepped up their game and they were rewarded. Penalty corner specialist Rupinder flicked high to beat Pakistan goalkeeper Amjad Ali in

Eight minutes into the third quarter, Pakistan benifitted and scored their equaliser from a

defensive error from India as Shan slammed past Chikte at the near post on the left in the 38th minute. Rupinder made a poor trapping at the top of the ‘D’ and the ball went behind into the path of Sardar, who made a poor clearance before Shan grabbed the opportunity. Further drama unfolded when Ramandeep claimed to have made it 3-2 for India in the 39th minute with a close-range deflection following a drive from the top of the circle by Kothajit. But the umpire’s referral showed that neither Lalit Upadhyay nor Ramandeep touched the ball.

Later, India regained the lead when a fierce counter-attack led by Akashdeep Singh saw him pass to Thimmaiah on the left and the Karnataka forward sounded the board with a drive at the far post for the crucial goal in the 51st minute. Later, Pakistan made the mess of a penalty corner opportunity when the stopper failed to trap after the push as the time ran out and India stood strong to secure the win. “It’s always good to win against Pakistan. Most of the time we dominated but Pakistan came back. We played compact hockey as we have done throughout the tournament. It’s a great win,” Sardar said after the win.

India thrash Kiwis in fifth ODI, win series A five-wicket haul by Amit Mishra coupled with halfcenturies from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma saw India thrash New Zealand by 190 runs in the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, October 29. Chasing a target of 270 runs, New Zealand collapsed for a mere 79 with Mishra returning figures of 5/18. This was the second five-wicket haul for Mishra, who took home the man of the match award. The legspinner was also adjudged the man of the series for a total haul of 15 wickets over the five ODIs. India thus won the five-match series 3-2. Among the other Indian bowlers, Axar Patel notched up figures of 2/9 in his 4.1 overs while Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and debutant Jayant Yadav picked up a wicket each. Earlier, half-centuries by Kohli and Rohit helped India post a decent total of 269/6. Leg-spinner Inderbir Singh Sodhi and pacer Trent Boult bagged a couple of wickets each for New Zealand. James Neesham and Mitchell Santner claimed a wicket each. Opener Ajinkya Rahane brought India’s first runs on the board with a boundary through the off-side. The second boundary came in similar fashion as the righthander clobbered a widish delivery from Boult. However, just like in the earlier matches of the series, Rahane could not build on a good start as he hit a

Indian players celebrate with the Paytm ODI Trophy during the presentation ceremony

Neesham delivery to Tom Latham at short midwicket to return to the pavilion with a 39-ball 20. Rohit Sharma was off to a slow start before getting into his groove with a six over long-off off James Nisham. Rohit was lucky to be handed a reprieve when on 66 was dropped by Ross Taylor at short midwicket off Neesham’s bowling. The Mumbai batsman could not however, make too much use of the opportunity as he was soon dismissed after mistiming a pull off Boult’s bowling. Santner trapped Dhoni leg before with a beautiful delivery. Manish Pandey lasted all of four balls before holing out with a loose shot. Kohli followed him to the dressing room soon after while trying to go after Sodhi. The Indian vice-captain came down the track to Sodhi’s half-volley but only managed to find Martin Guptill at long-off. Kedar Jadhav and Axar Patel produced a 46-run stand off 39

balls to give some late momentum to the hosts’ innings. In reply, the New Zealand innings suffered a setback in the very first over when Yadav bowled opener Martin Guptill with a beautiful delivery that uprooted the off-stump. Bumrah accounted for the other Kiwi opener Tom Latham as an attempted flick through midwicket took the leading edge and found debutant Jayant Yadav at mid-on. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor tried to stem the rot with a 35-run partnership. But the visitors ran into trouble when Williamson, Taylor and Bradley-John Watling departed in quick succession. Yadav notched up the distinction of claiming a wicket on his ODI debut when he trapped Corey Anderson leg before. Mishra then dismissed James Neesham and Tim Southee in the 20th over to leave the Kiwis reeling at 74/8. An Indian victory was only a matter of time from there.

India cricketers wear mothers’ names on their jerseys

Team India wear mothers’ names on their jerseys for their final ODI against Blackcaps

ndia cricketers wore jerseys bearing their mother’s names instead of their own in the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. This initiative—Nayi Soch—is part of a new campaign started by Star India in collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to highlight the importance of mothers in our lives. Commenting on the development, Chairman and CEO

of Star India Uday Shankar said, “This is the first time in the world that a team jersey is being used to power social change…The Indian cricketers sporting their mothers’ names make for a powerful and emotive statement and we are thankful to BCCI and the Indian Cricket team for partnering with us on this idea. It will support the voice of the emerging Indian women and inspire millions to acknowledge and celebrate the identity and role of women in India,” he added.

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Post Diwali skincare tips I t is important to focus on your skin after all the Diwali festivities. Treating yourself with essential oils and regular work-out sessions can help you get a glow on your skin even after the festival is over, says an expert. Shikhee Agrawal, Head Training, The Body Shop (New Delhi), has listed some skincare tips post Diwali. • Treat your skin with Vitamin E and essential oil rich creams and oils which protects skin. Remember to complete your intake of water of 8-10 glasses which is the best remedy for a glowing skin. • As the festive season will keep you on the move, wrap up your skincare routine with a smear of sunscreen. Use powerful UV protection, which fights free radicals and keeps your skin ever glowing. • With an extremely busy schedule wherein you need to shop, socialise, clean your house, and attend pre Diwali parties, you shouldn’t compromise with your health and your body. • Do not break your workout routine so that you do not regret later on once the festive season is over. It will also help you save a lot of make-up as your skin will glow naturally.

• Follow your grandmother’s recipe of a healthy scrub bath in the morning. Experience the richness of shea, olive and xemenia which have rich oils and will hydrate the skin. They help in exfoliating the dead skin cells and stimulating the blood-circulation which gives a fresh look to the skin. • It might look like a very cruel advice for the festive season but it is important to keep the consumption of sweets in control. An over dosage of fried and sugary foods can lead to breakouts, weight gains, dull looking skin and a lot of allergies too.

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It’s all about music, street games, and exotic food Rizwan Mohammad

BSCT members entertained the rest home residents with entertaining performances that included Indian folk dance and singing acts. Cake and homemade sweets added to the flavour of the celebrations. BSCT and Roopa Aur Aap have been organising these celebrations for several years, with the residents looking forward to it every year.

Day out with Thomas is back

And this time he has brought his friends Rusty (the little narrow gauge diesel locomotive), Bulgy the grumpy double-decker bus (which will be taking passengers for jaunts around the beautiful Franklin (sorry – Sodor!) countryside), Trevor the Traction Engine, and Terence the Tractor. Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller will, as usual, be keeping everything running smoothly. Of course the 12 km train rides behind the steam engines continues to be one of the main features of the weekend, and once again all the engines on the railway will be sporting their awesome faces.

Thomas will be offering free rides in his trucks for those who buy tickets for the 12 km train rides.

A fantastic array of Thomas merchandise will be available at competitive prices, and in time for Santa’s stocking. This event has established itself as Auckland’s premiere event for the under-5’s, and in particular Thomas fans, and is tremendously popular not only with the little folks but also their mums, dads, and grandparents. Entry and parking are free. Train fares are: Adults $25, Children 4-14yrs $10 (Under 4 yrs – free) Family $65

Visit www.gvr.co.nz, or ring 636 9361 or 0508 123 487 for further details Just follow the DruryWaiuku route and turn left into Glenbrook Station Rd at Glenbrook. (Signposted) Don’t miss Day Out With Thomas. Your little Thomas fan will never forgive you. The above content is provided by the advertiser.

Rangmanch brings dark humour in its next production

ajdarshani, a satirical comedy play brought by Auckland theatre house Rangmanch, revolves around a selfish priest, Lambodar and his companion Abhiram—a blacksmith—who undertake a journey to the capital of Ayodhya in anticipation of gathering treasures and wealth as gifts from the ailing king Nanda. The storyline sees twists and turns that eventually unveil the grey sides of the characters. Rajdarshani highlights the deep divisions seen in the society, the steep social inequalities, and the abuse of power. The play showcases humans’ power-hungry nature that was prevalent not

Rohini Hattangadi to perform in Auckland Rizwan Mohammad

There will also be Thomas storytelling, colouring-in, a bouncy castle, face painting, plaster model painting and much more, all also provided free when you purchase your train ticket.

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IWK Bureau n a bid to make a difference, Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust (BSCT) and Roopa Aur Aap celebrated Diwali with those who cannot be a part of the lavish celebrations due to health limitations. The seniors at the David Lange Care Home (Ashirwaad) joined the festivities with BSCT members to celebrate the festival on October 28.

andringham, commonly known as ‘Little India’, played host to approximately 3000 people at its recently held Street Festival 2016. Rows of stalls occupied the street extending from Shubh Restaurant to Paradise. Turkish, Mediterranean, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, Arabian, Afghani, and South Indian cuisines were some of the food stalls that served people throughout the day. One of the most popular stalls was owned by a couple making ice cream. Live Facebook videos of the chef making and designing eight different flavours of ice cream added to the growing number of people at the stall. The Kitchener Road housed a stall that allowed people to play with spine-chilling creepy crawlies (insects). Children, men, and women had spiders placed on their face, while others had bugs and other non-fatal insects crawling on their hands. Some also held chameleons, frogs, lizards, mice, etc. as they posed for pictures. Another attraction that engaged children and grown-ups alike was a street magician who drew giant soap bubbles. Labour MP for Mt Albert David Shearer, who was also present at the festival, amazed the audience with his live guitar performance. People were also entertained by other live band performances and popular Hollywood and Bollywood fusion numbers by Auckland’s popular radio station Humm FM.

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only in ancient times but can also be seen— more than ever before—in the fast-moving contemporary world. The play is directed by Jayanta Bhaduri, written by famous playwright, director, film and television actor Manoj Mitra, and has been translated in Hindi by noted theatre personality Dr Pratibha Agarwal. Rangmanch is an Auckland-based non-profit, voluntary, and charitable organisation dedicated to the cause of Indian theatre in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati since 2008. The play will be held at Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden on November 13 at 4.30pm.

ilmfare, National, and BAFTA awardwinning actress and thespian Rohini Hattangadi is set to perform Gujarati play, Baa Tane Hu Kya Rakhu, in Auckland later this month. A Gujarati family drama with a strong message about motherhood, the play revolves around Mangla Divecha (Rohini Hattangadi), who after the death of her husband finds herself shuffling between the houses of her two sons. She is happy despite her daughters-in-law’s daunting natures. The play was originally written in Marathi by Ashok Patole and has been adapted in Gujarati by Vinod Sarvaiya. Notable faces from the theatre such as Parag Shah, Tulika Patel Thakkar, Druma Mehta, Manil Mehta, Rajani Shantaram, and Nilesh Pandya will be seen in the play. Rohini is a renowned Indian actress. She is often recollected for her role as Kasturba Gandhi in 1982’s Gandhi where she starred

alongside Sir Ben Kingsley, a strong character of Suhasini Chauhan from Amitabh Bachchan’s Agneepath in 1990, and as Sanjay Dutt’s mother in 2002 blockbuster Munnabhai MBBS. “With such a big name in both Bollywood and Gujarati theatre world, the show is almost house-full at this point of time, with only a few tickets left to be sold,” says Nitin Upadhyay, from V3 Events NZ, the organisers of the show in Auckland. The play will be held on Sunday, November 20, from 6:30 p.m. at Dorothy Winston Centre, Freemans Bay, Auckland.

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Alizeh has her first emotional breakdown after glimpsing her past is a seemingly convincing but ultimately forced scene of catharsis. Johar makes up somewhat when Alizeh superbly bares her beleaguered soul in her London flat towards the end, but overall, he still shows a fondness for the cutesy type of subtly artificial dramatics popularised by the sitcom Friends. I will mention the absolutely dazzling Anushka before Ranbir because her smile, spunk, pathos, and poignancy shine the brightest of all in this picture. Ranbir is brilliant even with the comedic straitjacket, but when that bridle is removed, you witness a scene where the smile gently freezes on Ayan’s face as he reminds the bride Alizeh where the laughs stop.

he K is gone, the L towers eternal. Well, the K actually hangs on, being exiled to get lost somewhere in the title’s last word. The L stands for ‘love’, without which a gent such as Karan Johar is like a man without ambition. NRIs, in general, have busy hardworking lives, but Johar’s young pairs quietly admit their super-rich status, one step shy of Laxmi Mittal’s. They don’t waste their time earning money. Instead, they concentrate on serious matters of the ‘dil’ that Johar Logistics specialises in delivering. Even Auckland’s theatres know this well—rarely does one witness a single cinema in the city allocating two separate screens to a Hindi movie on the very first day. Boy and girl meet in one of post-colonial India’s habitually haute backyards—London’s choice locales in this case. Ayan (Ranbir Kapoor) and Alizeh (Anushka Sharma) know that they are 18 years removed from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, so without dithering, they go at each other’s lips instantly like wizened-up lovers. The many-splendoured fluff of their frolic, in which they paint the town red and wax dialogues purple with all kinds of witticisms and filmi references, clocks close to an hour. Then suddenly, Alizeh glimpses an ex-flame (Fawad Khan as a Virat Kohli lookalike ‘Ali’ in an impressively restrained cameo) that she’s unable to forget. A split looms and rankles but the twain shall eventually meet no matter the tragedies and conspiracies of fate. Strong influences from Rockstar, Kal Ho Na Ho and Tamasha abound. Johar makes Aishwarya Rai (as poetess Saba) as visually stunning as ever, but she was supposed to come across as a temptress seductively oozing lines of killer dialogue. What we get instead is a doll spouting fancy Urdu. Shah Rukh Khan

in a cameo sports eyes a tad too red to escape notice. His joust with ex-partner Saba, designed on paper as a tantalising battle of verbal barbs, appears onscreen as a school drama exchange of overwrought lines. I was getting tired of the comedic flippancy during the first half, but a lampoon atop a snowy mountain ruptured my boredom hilariously. Many film-makers lose their chutzpah in the second half, but Johar manages a dazzling tightrope walk between laughs and romance and seriousness from start to finish. Witness the loony triumphant way he channels Lisa Haydon in her terrific role as a ditzy dame, all the way to the weirdly wonderful meeting of two unusual heads at a restaurant table in the movie’s last stage. But the scriptwriting is juvenile in how facile a way it makes Saba cosy up to stranger Ayan. The moment when

I wouldn’t have done anything different in my career: Sonakshi

I don’t get upset or hurt by social media trolls: Soha

onakshi Sinha walked into Bollywood in 2010 with Dabangg. The actress says there is nothing that she would like to change about her journey in showbiz, and adds that she has learnt a lot with each film.

her acting like Rowdy Lootera.

After rolling out an action film like Akira, the actress will soon be seen in another action avatar in Force 2, which also stars John Abharam.

Asked if he will ever support independent filmmakers, Salman said, “I’m supporting myself right now.”

On the silver screen, Soha was recently seen in the latest release 31st October, based on the aftermath of the 1984 Sikh riots that happened following Indira Gandhi’s assassination.

“If I really like something, like how we liked Chillar Party, then I will take over the film,” he added. The superstar, who is busy with Tubelight, went on to say that he will dive into the project by comparing it with a moving train.

uperstar Aamir Khan is overwhelmed with actor Ranbir Kapoor’s performance in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and calls him a great artist. Aamir took to Twitter to laud filmmaker Karan Johar’s directorial venture. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, also starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma and Fawad Khan, clashed with actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn’s Shivaay at the box office.

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Sonakshi added, “I am really thankful because it has been a very good journey...I am really grateful for the journey that I have had till now and hope to keep working hard enough to continue it.”

Johar proves again that he is a born filmmaker, not in the bravura tradition but in the way he repeatedly replenishes the industry’s coffers in his technically smooth emotional sagas tinged with cheeky humour and designer sentiments that leave you somewhere between stone-cold and genuine tears. In Ae Dil Ae Mushkil, he showcases how he has improved and expanded on his trademark oeuvre, but he refuses to lay bare the guts in making an entire feature-length movie on the lines of his fearlessly superb Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh short. That’s the kind of Bombay Talkies he hasn’t yet dared to be conversant with.

Everyone have their rights to share on social media. It’s a democracy, we all have freedom of speech,” she added.

Ranbir is the best actor: Aamir

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“I have learnt so much over the years through experience... I wouldn’t have done anything differently because every experience, every film, every person that I have worked with has taught me something or the other,” Sonakshi said.

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ctress Soha Ali Khan, who has been a victim of social media trolls and criticism, says it does not hurt or upset her. Soha, who is the daughter of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore, was trolled by many who questioned her faith after she visited the Golden Temple and a Ganpati pandal to seek blessings ahead of the release of her film 31st October. Asked if social media trolls affect her, Soha said, “No. Especially from someone I don’t know, what they say about me (does not matter). So I don’t get hurt or upset. I wonder why people get so hecked up and use such bad language and get so personal, because I don’t know you and you don’t know me.” The 38-year-old actress also said a person should be allowed to exercise freedom on social media. “I share my views on social media.

“Just saw Ae Dil.... What a film! I just loved it! Karan has hit the ball out of the stadium. Ranbir, Aishwarya and Anushka have just killed it. Ranbir is the best actor! Period! A must see!” Aamir posted. Produced by Fox Star Studios and Dharma Productions, the film released on October 28.

I’m supporting myself with my production banner, says Salman

uperstar Salman Khan says he will support independent movies and filmmakers with his production banner if he likes the subject, but for now he is “supporting myself ”. Salman came out with his own production banner—Salman Khan Films—in 2014, and co-produced Dr. Cabbie. He also backed his project Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Hero. The actor is now backing his third collaboration with director Kabir Khan in Tubelight.

“I will board a moving train provided the train is good, comfortable and fast.” After making an impressive mark on the box office with Sultan this year, the actor is seen on the small screen as a host of reality TV show Bigg Boss 10, which is aired on Colors channel.

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