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ITA hosts legislators

from Indias UP state
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The era of CERA ends in
Christchurch
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India
The royals dazzle
during their India visit
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Sports
IPL 2016 begins with

a bang
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Features
I am strong, I am
invincible, I am woman
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Face of the Week

Musical pursuits
COVER STORY
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First-ever vibrant and heart-warming

Vaisakhi celebration in Beehive
Swati Sharma
Attended by
around 300 people,
the circular
banquet hall of
Parliament was a
jam-packed venue
that witnessed
the whos who of
Punjabi community
from across the
country
hile
the
Sikh
community around
the world is whole
heartedly praising the Canadian
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
for his inclusiveness of the Sikh
community, in the country,
and organising Vaisakhi in the
Canadian Parliament, they were
probably not aware of the fact
that New Zealand has also, for
the first time ever, celebrated
this auspicious day in the New
Zealand Parliament.
Under the leadership of first
Sikh Kiwi-Indian MP Kanwaljit
Sikh
Bakshi,
the
Beehive
celebrated the harvest festival,
which is also the founding day of
Khalsa Panth, on April 12.
Vaisakhi is celebrated across
India with different names and
ritualsRongali Bihu in Assam,
Naba Barsha in Bengal, Puthandu
PM John Key and MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi with a group of participants during the Vaisakhi
celebration at the Beehive
in Tamil Nadu, Pooram Vishu in

Kerala and Vaishakh in the state
of Bihar.
In the north (Punjab) however
it is celebrated with great energy
and enthusiasm as Vaisakhi
Sikhism is a faith founded on the
principles of equality, freedom of

religion, and community service.
As the fifth-largest religion in the
world, one of the core teachings
of the Sikh religion and tradition
is that all Sikhs must cultivate
spirituality while also serving
the communities around them.

It teaches that the role and
significance of the community is
not limited to the political domain
but emphasizes the central
roles that communities play in
shaping our spiritual journeys
and encourages practitioners to
seek out intentional communities
that share the same ethical values

and spiritual commitments. Sikhs,
both men and women, cover their
uncut hair with a turban which
represents a commitment to
equality and justice.
Vaisakhi is fundamentally
about celebrations, brotherhood,
the community and progress. This
week Sikhs all over the world will
gather with their communities at
gurdwaras, local places of worship,
and reflect on these values.
Prime Minister John Key was
the chief guest for the occasion.
Other dignitaries who attended
the event included Ethnic
Communities
Minister
Sam
Lotu-liga, the three Kiwi-Indian
MPs Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Dr
Parmjeet Parmar and Mahesh
Bindra, Health Minister Jonathan
Coleman, Transport Minister
Simon Bridges, MP Melissa Lee
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but needless to say that this
celebration at the beehive brings
with it a sense of inclusion as the
Indian Community feels embraced
by the Country they have chosen
to call home. A celebration of this
scale and fervour is testament
across the country. Daljit Singh

from Supreme Sikh Society alone
was leading a group of more than
100 people out of almost 200
people from Auckland.
Mandeep Kaur, Gurpreet
Arora and Rakesh Naidoo from
NZ Police were also present on
the occasion. Among others
present were NZICA President
Harshad Patel, former NZICA
President Ratilal Champaneri,
Jeet Suchdev from Bhartiya
Samaj and Kharak Singh Sidhu.
A
prominent
Wellingtonian
Nagin Bhai Patel was the point of
attraction as he attended in a full
traditional Punjabi attire.
There are several other big
and small Vaisakhi celebrations
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The
entertainment
quotient at
the event was
quite high with
some of the
most energising
performances
given by young
boys.
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Clockwise from above: PM John Key and

MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi with members of
Punjabi community; Mandeep Kaur, Gurpreet
Arora and Rakesh Naidoo from NZ Police with
Daljit Singh of Supreme Sikh Society; MP
Bakshi addressing the audience during the
event; a group of ladies performing Punjabi
folk dance- Gidda
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and Race Relation Commissioner

Dame Susan Devoy.
Ethnic Communities Minister
Sam Lotu-liga started his address
with jo bole so nihaal, sat sri
akaal (Sikh slogan or jaikaara).
In his speech, he mentioned
that he was surprised to know
that Sikhism is the youngest
and the fifth largest religion
in the world. He praised the
hardworking Punjabi community
and said that New Zealand is
proud to have such a strong and
vibrant community.
The entertainment quotient
at the event was quite high with
some of the most energising
performances given by young
boys. Gatka (Sikh martial arts)
was the main attraction of the
evening. Another performance
that garnered a lot of praise was
the Punjabi folk dance gidda
by a group of young, middleaged and senior women. Other
performances included bhangra,
Bollywood and western fusion
dance, and kavishri (cultural
poetry) by young boys.
Navtej Randhawa of Radio
Spice, who was the master of
ceremony for the evening, gave
presentations on the history
of Sikhs in New Zealand and
about the history of Vaisakhi
in Sikh culture along with the
accompanying historical pictures.
Attended by around 300
people, the circular banquet hall
of Parliament was a jam-packed
venue that witnessed the whos
who of Punjabi community from
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Otahuhu streets come alive

with Sikh celebration
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o mark the celebration of Vaisakhi,

a procession was led from Otahuhu
Gurudwara to the Otahuhu
shopping mall. The 21st nagar kirtan
(Sikh parade) was the biggest ever since
the first procession in 1996. The parade,
led by panj pyare (five beloved ones) saw
participation from the public who walked
alongside the Sri Guru Granth Sahib placed
on a decorated trailer. Gatka teams (Sikh
martial arts) from Auckland and Hastings
were also a part of the procession.
Fruit and soft drinks were distributed
among the viewers. The police, council and
traffic management played a vital role in
the success of the parade. Supreme Sikh
Society Spokesperson Daljit Singh thanked
the gathering who had come together to
observe the harvest festival of Vaisakhi in
high spirits.
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ITA hosts legislators from Indias UP state

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high-level delegation of legislators

from Indias most populous
state, Uttar Pradesh, visited New
Zealand last week as part of their visit to the
Australasia region.
India-New Zealand trade and investment
organisation India Trade Alliance (ITA)
hosted the 20 plus strong delegation at a
dinner at the Langham in Auckland.
Mohammed
Azam
Khan,
the
Parliamentary Affairs Minister of the Uttar
Pradesh Assembly led the delegation, which
included a number of senior ministers and
legislators from major political parties of
the state.
Nearly 100 guests attended the
dinner. Recently appointed Indian High
Commissioner to New Zealand HE Sanjiv
Kohli addressed the gathering shortly
after ITA Chairman Giri Gupta formally
welcomed the guests.
Delegation leader Mr Khan addressed
the audience in chaste Urdu, one of the
languages spoken in Uttar Pradesh and
other northern Indian states. He covered
considerable ground in his speech touching
upon politics, development, economics,
progress his state has been making in the
past three years and relations between
India and New Zealand.
Fluent in his delivery, Mr Khan spoke
eloquently, sometimes breaking into
verse to illustrate a point. He invited New
Zealand businesses to visit Uttar Pradesh
not just to view the Taj Mahal, Indias most
well-known icon.
He invited entrepreneurs to share knowhow and reap the benefits of volumes
offered by its considerable population.
Covering a geographical space roughly as
Clockwise from above: ITA Chairman Giri Gupta and Vice Chairman Dr Don Brash (centre) with the deligates from Uttar Pradesh;
Uttar Pradesh Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mohd. Azam Khan; ITA Chairman Giri Gupta; and Indian High Commissioner
HE Sanjiv Kohli
Mohammed
Azam Khan, the
Parliamentary Affairs
Minister of the Uttar
Pradesh Assembly led
the delegation, which
included a number of
senior ministers and
legislators from major
political parties of
the state.
much as New Zealand, Uttar Pradesh has

nearly 200 million people compared to just
4.5 million Kiwis.
ITA also presented its vision for the
India Village, a multi-faceted platform
and framework for increased people-topeople engagement between India and
other nations, beginning with New Zealand.
The idea is to supplement the efforts of
governments to foster and strengthen
ties
by
increased
people-to-people
involvement in activities such as business,
trade, investment, sport, culture and other
human endeavours.
Mr Gupta said that the delegation and its
head, Mr Khan, were receptive to the idea
and were keen to see it progress. ITA CoVice Chairman Dr Richard Worth rendered
the vote of thanks.
Meanwhile, guests took the opportunity
to mingle and hold discussions and network
with members of the state government
before and after the event.
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two classical dancers dressed in creamcoloured cotton garments with golden
stripes, also called Kara in traditional
Kerala dressing, appear on the stage.
With shades of blue and white light on
the backdrop and a spotlight on the duo,
the dancers perform to Sanskrit chants
reverberating through the venue.
Intellectuals, patrons of art and classical
dance enthusiasts had gathered last
week to witness one of the finest dance
performances in the southern hemisphere.
Govind Pillai and Raina Peterson took the
audience on an hour-long journey of visual
meditation with their deconstruction of
the ancient dance form. Earlier this year,
In Plain Sanskrit had sold-out shows in
Melbourne and Sydney. Both Govind and
Raina reside in Australia and have been
performing in different art festivals across
the world.
The show brought a fusion of classical
Bharatnatyam and contemporary dances,
choreographed like a storm of natural
flavours minus the unnecessary added
spices; A complete deconstruction of the
add ons such as jewellery, ornaments,
props or exaggerated moves. The simplicity
of the dance was visible from the attire of
the performers, who were clad in a simple
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The era of CERA ends in Christchurch

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ith the Greater Christchurch

Regeneration Bill gathering
unanimous support during its
third and final reading in Parliament on
March 31, and Prime Minister John Key
announcing the establishment of a new
ministerial portfolio supporting Greater
Christchurch Regeneration to replace the
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery portfolio,
the era of CERA (Canterbury Earthquake
Recovery Authority) has ended in the city.
When CERA ceases to exist onMonday,
April 18, various government agencies
will be inheriting its functions including
Land Information New Zealand, Ministry
of Business, Innovation and Employment,
Ministry of Health, and Department of
the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Gerry
Brownlee is now the minister supporting
the Greater Christchurch Regeneration
and Nicky Wagner has been appointed his
deputy or associate minister supporting
the Greater Christchurch Regeneration,
effective from April 11, 2016.
The rebuild of Canterbury is one
of the most ambitious undertakings in
New Zealands history, and supporting
the rebuild remains of one of Nationals
main priorities. The passing of the Greater
Christchurch Regeneration Act and the
disestablishment of CERA marks a new
phase in the Canterbury rebuild, noted the
Two monuments one is the newest Margaret Mahy Family

Playground(right) in Christchurchs CBD and the other is
citys iconic Cathedral(top) representing what went right and
wrong in the earthquake rebuild after 2011
PM. Greater Christchurch Regeneration

Bill Brownlee was especially pleased at
the passing of the Greater Christchurch
Regeneration Bill, which:
establishes Regenerate Christchurch, an
entity jointly controlled by the Crown and
Christchurch City Council
sets out the process for regeneration
plans, which replace recovery plans
sets out the powers available to the
Minister and Chief Executive, particularly
in relation to land use and planning
sets the path for a return to local
leadership and
as well as has the key objective of moving
on from the earthquake recovery phase
and into the regeneration phase.
While we have achieved a significant
amount of progress in Christchurch and
its outlying areas, which would have
been impossible without the Canterbury
Earthquake Recovery Act 2011, the passing

of this bill heralds a new opportunity
for Christchurch and its communities as
we work to create a vibrant, regenerated
greater Christchurch, noted the Minister.
Interestingly,since there is no existing
shared ownership model, w hich meets
the objectives of both the Council and the
Crown, the government hadintroduced
the Greater Christchurch Regeneration
Bill in the Parliamentlast year, supporting
regeneration of Greater Christchurch
following the expiry of the Canterbury
Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 on April
26,thisyear.
Regenerate Christchurch
As reported by Indian Weekender
last year, and in a first for the country
with potential for replication beyond
Christchurch, the Crown and Christchurch
City Council had earlier outlined plans
to establish Regenerate Christchurch
(RC)a jointly owned and funded entity
tasked with overseeing the long-term $40
billion development and enhancement
of the Central City, residential red
zone, New Brighton and other potential
regeneration zones.
With a working mandate of five years
till 2021RC is to have an independent
board reporting to both the Crown and
Council. This is to ensure that the new
agency is managed completely different
from CERA.
Moreover, RC will work in close
coordination with the city councils
newly established development company
Development
Christchurch
Limited
the point of entry for new investors in
the cityas well as a Crown-controlled
company. Notably, after five years, the RC
will be transfer to the city as a fully Council
Controlled Organisation (CCO).
Both, Brownlee and Lianne Dalziel, the
Mayor of Christchurch, had welcomed the
development at that time, calling it a new
beginning in federalism in the country.
So with the ball set in motion now,
Christchurch has officially shifted its
focus from recovery to regenerationa
phrase used by both these senior
politicians last year.
Ram Navami celebrations

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Association members and the wider
community
participated
in
bhajan
programmes, rituals such as pujas, and
distribution of prasad every evening.
Jagat Singh, President of the Association
informed, According to the Hindu
calendar, Lord Rama was born on navami
tithi during shukla paksha of the Chaitra
month, exactly at mid-day or madhyahna.
In simple terms, Ram Navami, which
falls on the ninth day of the Hindu lunar

year, is on Friday, April 15, this year.
The festival falls eight days after Ugadi
and coincides with Vasant Navratri or
Chaitra Durga Puja, resulting in celebrations
being spread over nine days.
Along with marking the birth of Lord
Rama, it is also observed as the wedding day
of Rama and Sita, the organisers informed.
While our bhajans extol the virtues of
Rama, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman,
Ram Kathabe it the entire Akhanda
Ramayana, or just a part like Sunder Kand
discussing the exploits of Hanuman and his
meeting with Sita in Lankahas so many
lessons for all of us, Singh added.
Celebrating the
Telugu New Year
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he Telugu Association of
South Island New Zealand
(TasiNZ), an informal group
in existence since 2006, celebrated
Ugadi, the Telugu New Year, in
Christchurch on April 9.
Diwakar Kandula, a researcher
at the Lincoln University and one of
the founding members of TasiNZ,
informed, We had 240 people
attending the festivities, which
included prayers, poetry recitals,
dance and Telugu song performances
as well as two teams of ladies and
gents fighting it out in a game of dumb
charades. The evening ended with
dinner comprising traditional cuisine
of this festival including dishes [such
as] Pulihora, Bobbatlu, and Ugadi
Pachchadia dish prepared with
jaggery, raw mangoes, neem flowers
and raw tamarind.
Ugadi or Yugadi, as it is called in
the Deccan region of India, marks the
commencement of the Hindu New
Year by recognising a change in the
lunar orbit. It also signals the advent of
spring. The first day of bright half of the
lunar month Chaitra is considered to be the
day for Ugadi celebration, which generally
falls in the months of March/April of the
English calendar.
Hindu mythology says that the day is
dedicated to Lord Brahma, the almighty
creator, who began his creation on this day.

Celebrations include decorating houses
with mango leaves and rangolis, and
ritualistic worship to pray for good health
and prosperity in the coming year. The
nine-day-long spring festival of Vasanta
Navratri begins on this day and concludes
on Ram Navami, informed the organisers.
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Employment tool shows

Brain Research NZ
commitment to small businesses opens dementia clinic
mall business owners are

now able to quickly and
easily create employment
agreements online with the
launch of a refreshed Employment
Agreement Builder tool, Minister
for
Small
Business
Craig
Foss says.
Hiring an employee can be

stressful for a small business but, with
the updated Employment Agreement
Builder, were making the process
easy. This means less time working
on contracts and more time working
on your business, Mr Foss says.
Using
the
Employment
Agreement Builder, you can
quickly create an agreement on
your mobile, tablet or PC tailored
to your business and to each
person you employ.
In New Zealand, a written
employment
agreement
is
compulsory no matter who you
employ, what they do, or for how
long. It means both you and your
employees know where you stand
from the beginning and, if there
is a disagreement, all parties
have rights and protection under

the law. A good employment
agreement is the foundation of a
good employment relationship.
Since it was first launched in
2010, the Employment Agreement
Builder has proven popular with
employers. The tool has been
refreshed by Business.govt.nz,
part of the Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment, to
enable employers to easily identify
what clauses are mandatory, what

clauses are voluntary and when
they are appropriate to use. It will
also help employers comply with
recent employment law changes.
This project demonstrates
the governments commitment
to improving services to small
businesses through user-friendly
and simplified tools that help meet
their compliance obligations, Mr
Foss says.
ertiary
Education,
Skills and Employment
Minister Steven Joyce
opened the Brain Research New
Zealand Dementia Prevention
Research Clinic in Auckland
on April 8. The clinic is part
of the $29.8 million Brain Research Centre of Research
Excellence (CoRE).
The Clinic will allow New
Zealand researchers to carry
out world-leading studies about
how to slow the progression of
dementia, Mr Joyce says. The
first clinic will open in Auckland
and similar clinics are planned
in Christchurch and Dunedin
later this year.
The clinics will work closely

with patients, allowing researchers
to investigate the progression of
the disease. This could lead to
new treatments and therapies
which could ultimately increase
the quality of life of patients and
reduce health care costs.
The
CoREs
Fund
was
established in 2001 to encourage
the development of excellent
tertiary
education-based
research that is collaborative and
strategically focused.
A total of ten CoREs have now
been funded through to 2020.
Government has provided more
than $635 million in funding to
current and previous CoREs.
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Ending tax breaks for the rich
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Barry Coates
Green Party
he recent leak of the Panama papers

lift the lid on a huge cesspit of tax
evasion and money laundering
hosted by the worlds tax havens. It is
shameful that the papers show New Zealand
to be one of those tax havens.
The 11 million leaked documents show
that a single law firm, Mossack Fonseca, set
up 200,000 secret companies.
There may be some legitimate reasons for
their existence but most of these companies
have been established in countries where
there has been little financial disclosure and
where tax is avoided.
Tax havens have become parasites on
the world economy and a deeply unfair
burden on the vast majority of people who
pay their taxes and support public services.
Tax havens should not just be reformed to
allow a bit more disclosure; they should be
abolished. Wealthy individuals and large
corporations are required to pay their fair
share of tax.
In New Zealand, it is shameful that there
has been silence about the wealthy, who
have avoided or evaded taxes on a massive
scale while there has been public outrage
levelled at a few beneficiaries who may
try to claim more than their allowance or
tradesmen who dont declare cash income.
Governments have allowed tax havens and

other mechanisms for tax avoidance by
the wealthy to continue for decades. In the
case of countries such as New Zealand, the
government has actively set up structures
that enable it to happen, such as the
secretive foreign trusts that exempt foreign
income from taxation.
In a familiar pattern of behaviour, the
prime minister denied there was a problem
and then when this became politically
impossible to defend, set up a process that
would address a small part of the problem
and recommend a minimal change.
The prime ministers damage control
mechanism is that single tax expert will
look at disclosure rules for foreign trusts.
The problem is far wider. Structures
such as New Zealand foreign trusts have
been used for illicit arms deals (such as
the case of a New Zealand involvement
in trading North Korea weapons), crime
syndicates and money laundering and
large-scale theft of money from developing
country governments and tax evasion.
These loopholes should be closed.
There is a pattern of behaviour in
protecting the rich and loading the burden
onto the rest of society.
This is also evident in the governments
reluctance to make large multinational
companies such as Apple or Google pay
their fair share of taxes in New Zealand,
allowing shifting of income outside New
Zealand to avoid paying a fair share of tax.
And
the
proposed
Trans-Pacific
Partnership Agreement (TPPA) would
give foreign corporations new rights,
including the right to take the New Zealand
government to an international tribunal

and claim compensation for laws and
regulations that reduce their profitability.
There needs to be a change.
The rules need to ensure that all
individuals and companies pay their fair
share of taxes. There needs to be more
support for local companies struggling to
survive against multinational corporations
that get all the rights and advantages, as
well as avoiding tax. It is our small and
medium enterprises that create jobs, deliver

local benefits and build our economy, not
the multinationals.
Instead of tax havens, loopholes for
multinationals and agreements like the
TPPA, we need fair rules for all.
Barry Coates is next on the Green Party list
to get into Parliament. He is an economist
with a Masters degree from Yale School of
Management and was the former CEO of
Oxfam New Zealand.
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Tax-dodging trusts damage New Zealand

Phil Goff
Labour MP
ew Zealands reputation took a

hit last week when it was listed
internationally with places such
as Jersey and the Cayman Islands as a tax
haven. Our reputation for integrity was
sullied after it was revealed that this country
has been complicit with the powerful and
wealthy using it to register trusts here to
dodge meeting their tax obligations. The
leaked Panama Papers showed that more
than 12,000 offshore trusts registered here,
apparently to avoid taxation because New
Zealand laws dont require disclosure of
beneficiaries or accounts.
Just a couple of weeks earlier, New
Zealanders were outraged to learn that
large multinationals earning more than $10
billion a year in sales from New Zealand

paid just $1.8 million in tax here. That tax
rate means that very wealthy companies
are paying a tiny fraction of the rate paid by
New Zealands lowest income earners.
Like most New Zealanders, I have no
problem with people becoming wealthy
through hard work and their business skills.
Good luck to those who do. What I and
other Kiwis object to is when people avoid
paying their fair share towards the cost of
the benefits we all enjoy from the services
the taxes pay for. Those who dodge their
tax simply transfer the burden onto honest
New Zealanders who pay their share.
The governments response was that
dealing with the big multinationals was
something it couldnt do much about. They
said it was for the international community,
through bodies such as the OECD, to
respond by changing international tax
law. We would, National said, contribute
towards that effort. Now it seems that we
have lost our credibility in that area by
not responding to tax dodgers exploiting
our countrys tax laws. If we expect other

countries to stop companies avoiding
paying tax here, we need to do likewise
when individuals or corporates are using
New Zealand to avoid taxes in their own
countries. New Zealand was rightly proud
of its reputation for good governance, lack
of corruption and high standards. Until
recently we were rated as the best country in
the world in this respect. Sadly over the last
couple of years, we have slipped to fourth
and the latest scandal will further damamge
our reputation. In light of the damage
this is doing to us, John Keys response
was disappointing. His first reaction was
that there was no problem with what
we were doing and no need to act to deal
with tax-dodging trusts. Perhaps this isnt
surprising because John Key himself, with
a background in the international financial
industry, is on record as saying that he
wanted New Zealand to be the Jersey of
the South Pacific. That sounds very much
like advocating for New Zealand to be a tax
haven. National also drew attention to the
Improving NZs global connectivity

Parmjeet Parmar
National List MP
s a small country isolated by

vast areas of ocean, air links
are essential to New Zealands
connectivity with the rest of the world.
Our trade and tourism industries are
heavily reliant on visitors arriving by air.
Thats why the government has made
expanding air services a priority. To fly
in and out of the countries, agreements
need to be put in place between countries

to allow services. These agreements with
other countries remove restrictions and
help pave the way for airlines to operate
new routes in and out of New Zealand.
More flights allow for more high-value
freight connections and increasing regional
connections to international flights creates
more opportunities for provincial exporters.
Increasing competition and the number
of available seats drives down prices and
gives prospective visitors to New Zealand
more choices.
Since the government launched its
International Air Transport Policy in 2012,
more than 50 new or amended agreements
have been negotiated, bringing the total to
just more than 70. Last week the government
signed several new air services agreements

with Israel, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Panama, and Portugal. Were also
expanding our existing agreements with
Turkey and France. Growing our network
of air service agreements means more
flights from more airlines in and out of
New Zealand to more and more parts of the
world. The government has a strong track
record of negotiating air service agreements
and New Zealand is reaping the benefits as
a result.
We are seeing record numbers of tourists
arriving3.2 million in the past year.
Most of the major airlines in the world
are now able to operate services to New
Zealand without restriction. Theres
been an unprecedented flourishing of
Young entrepreneurs and the future of work

Jenny Salesa
Labour MP
any business people, workers,

students,
economists
and
academics from New Zealand
and overseas attended Labours recent
Future of Work conference in Auckland.
It was an exciting two days that created
a lot of buzz around the changes in the
global marketplace, emerging jobs and
professions, and the skills Kiwis will need to
keep abreast of fast-paced change over the
next few decades. During the Conference,
Labour released 10 Big Ideas, gathered
from all our own conversations with a huge

variety of people around New Zealand
about these issues. Since an estimated 46
per cent of jobs will be disappearing in the
coming decades, people are getting involved
in helping shape the future and creating the
toolkits Kiwis will need to flourish.
These 10 base concepts, such as Digital
Equality, Business Clusters and maximising
competitive advantage, Building Wealth,
and Reforming the Transition Between
Education, Training and Work, provide the
framework for specific policies and actions
that will ensure decent work and income
security for all.
In January, we announced wed be
phasing in three years of free post-school
education or training across a persons
lifetime for anyone who hasnt had those
opportunities.
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Some people learn by doing. Some of our
best-known entrepreneurs have learnt
everything on the job.
The young people of today will most
likely have to generate more of their own
income and will experience far less stable
work than their parents and grandparents.
Encouraging their business skills will be
crucial. Knowing the next generation of
smart and innovative young Kiwis will need
nurturing and capital to get successful ideas
off the ground, the next Labour government
will establish a Young Entrepreneurs Plan.
We will encourage innovative, young
entrepreneurs, aged between 18 and 23, to
create their own successful businesses by
providing them with training, a business
mentor and up to $20,000 in a capital grant
for successful applicants.
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fact that lawyers and accountants made $24

million a year out of setting up overseas
trust accounts. They have now been forced
to do a complete U-turn and not before
time. Was the $24 million really the value of
our reputation for doing the right thing and
our ability to win cooperation from others
to deal with tax dodgers in New Zealand?
Tax experts, academics and newspaper
editorials have all joined in the
condemnation of the governments donothing approach. Most New Zealanders
are adamant that wealthy foreign firms
should be paying their fair share of taxes
from the money they earn here. Equally,
we should not be letting wealthy individuals
from overseas be registered tax-free here
and not pay tax in their own countries.
Being wealthy and powerful is no excuse
for those individuals and entities taking and
giving nothing back and freeloading on the
backs of others. The immediate reaction
of New Zealanders is that this is not right.
That should have been the governments
reaction too.
new air services starting with 18 new air

routes announced in the past year alone
including services to Dubai, Singapore, and
Los Angeles.
Just this week, Air New Zealand
announced a new Auckland-Manila service
creating the first ever direct air link from
New Zealand to the Philippines. This is
a direct result of an enhanced air services
arrangement the government signed with
the Philippines in 2014.
Air service agreements are a core part of
this governments efforts to promote and
open up New Zealand to the world. Being
a trading nation, were reliant on air links
with other countries.
Thats why well continue our efforts to
grow and enhance these connections.
The one-off start-up grant has a safety

net of funded business training, an
ongoing business mentor and a business
plan approved by an independent panel of
experts. Grants would be capped at 100 per
year for the first three years.
This would mean that young people who
have a good business brain and the drive
to make their ideas work would have every
opportunity to establish a good business
and help determine the future of work.
New Zealand needs more innovation and
more successful entrepreneurs. This small
investment would help create the next
generation of them.
Making sure every New Zealander is
prepared for the changing nature of work
is one the biggest tasks facing this country.
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ucklands
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Demand for consents
has been relentless. The
numbers keep on jumping
so to manage the constant workflow weve
brought on board the consents teams from
Wellington and Porirua, says Auckland
Council Building Control Processing
Manager Doug Naylor.
Mr Naylor has been involved with
building consent lodgements for 27 years
and believes this is the highest surge of
applications hes seen in that time.
To manage the heavy volume, the
consents team has contracted Wellington
and Porirua city councils, initially for
12 months, to ensure Aucklanders dont
experience unnecessary delays with
their applications.
The boom has made it difficult to find
experienced design and construction
specialists the counciland the wider
industryrequire to meet demand, says
Mr Naylor. The council has approached
the resourcing challenge by making greater

use of technology, stepping up training and
development programmes and tapping
into consent processing capacity in other
parts of the nation. The council is currently
in negotiations with a number of other
potential providers.
The increase in consents is partly due to
the establishment of 154 Special Housing
Areas across Auckland with a potential
yield of 56,000 new homes.
Wellington City Council Building
Compliance and Consents General
Manager Mike Scott says there havent
been any logistical or administrative issues
processing consents for Aucklanders.
Wellington City Council has longstanding connections with Auckland
Council, and this is a natural extension of
our collegial relationship and is beneficial
to both organisations and cities, he says.
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UNICEF NZ Director visits affected families
NICEF New Zealands

Executive
Director,
Vivien Maidaborn, is
currently in Fiji to see first-hand
how UNICEF is responding to
the needs of children and families
across Fiji.
UNICEF
New
Zealands
Executive
Director,
Vivien
Maidaborn, is currently in Fiji
to see first-hand how UNICEF
is responding to the needs of
children and families across Fiji.
Just six weeks after Category
5 Cyclone Winston devastated
Fiji, affecting 40 per cent of
the Pacific Island nations
population, three simultaneous
tropical disturbances brought
unprecedented rainfall to many
parts of the country, including
several areas already affected by

Cyclone Winston.
Entire
communities
have
been flooded, roads blocked and
crops destroyed, deepening the
vulnerability of many families
dependent on harvests as a key
source of income and food. In
cyclone-affected
communities,
the flood waters also washed away
newly replanted seeds, erasing
recovery efforts including the
whole Fiji seed stock.
From her current location of
Rakiraki, a town on the northern
coast of Viti Levu, Ms Maidaborn
said, The families I have been
meeting with have been through
so many catastrophic events in the
last few weeks. They are mentally
and physically exhausted and
the parents are worried about

the affects all of this upheaval
will have on their children,
particularly their health and
Locals pitch in with support to

help Fiji recover from cyclone
auranga locals continue

to band together to help
Fiji after Cyclone Winston
ripped through the island country.
Kimberly DMello, Sophie
Thompson, Hannah Skelton,
Jamie Regan and Andrew Randrup
are among the group of Aquinas
College students fundraising for
$20,000 to help with the rebuild.
They plan to travel to Fiji with
teachers and some parents who
have construction, trade and
first aid experience, between
July 10 and 20.
A group from the college usually
go over to Fiji every one or two
years to build homes for families in
the village of Vanuakula, but now
there is more of an immediate
need, said Miss DMello.
Mr Randrup said they may be
going outside the village for repair
work as it was less affected by the
cyclone compared to other parts.
Students Kimberly DMello, Sophie Thompson, Hannah Skelton, Jamie Regan and Andrew Randrup are
fundraising for their rebuild trip to Fiji
Mr Regan said he was

expecting they would see the
difference between where you go
on holidays, and the real thing.
Miss Skelton said they had all
been working hard to raise an
extra $1800 on top of the $20,000
to get themselves to Fiji and for
their accommodation.
The Red Cross in Greerton
donated first aid kits, and
Tauranga Party Hire gave him
some old marquees to send to his
village. The Tauranga SeventhDay Adventist Church was also

helping Mr Biu by holding a
concert to fundraise to help get
the items to Fiji. Break Free
Expeditions has loaded up its aid
container for Fiji.
It will be going to the hardest
hit areas including Rakiraki and
Savusavu. Local businesses have
been incredibly generous with
their donations of materials, Ms
Judge said.
Source: Fiji Sun
Minister visits NZ
on the recognised
seasonal employer
work scheme
Ambassador Prakash for UAE

ijis new Ambassador to the
United Arab Emirates, Mr
Kamlesh Prakash recently
presented his credentials to the
Vice President and Prime Minister
of the United Arab Emirates His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His
Highness Al Maktoum is also the
Ruler of Dubai.
Ambassador Prakash conveyed
the warm greetings of Fijian
President, H.E Major General
(retired) Jioji Konrote and
Fijis desire to further enhance
bilateral relations.
Ambassador Prakash presented
a copy of his credentials to H.E
Mohammed Mir Abdullah Al Raisi
Under-Secretary of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
Under-Secretary Al Raisi wished
Ambassador
Prakash
every
education. Children themselves

are aware of dramatically reduced
lifestyles with their houses
broken, food supplies very limited
success in his efforts to enhance

bilateral co-operation between the
UAE and Fiji.
Ambassador
Prakash
reciprocated that he looked
forward to further enhancing
areas of mutual interest between
the two countries and that it
would be an honour to represent
Fiji in the UAE, a country with
a prestigious reputation as
a regional and international

hub realized by the vision and
wise policies of His Highness
President Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Nahyan.
Ambassador Prakash will also
serve as non-resident Ambassador
to Fijis other countries of
accreditation in the region and
as Permanent Representative to
IRENA whilst based in the UAE.
and schools closed. Josiana, 15

years old from Nasolo Village,
told us that education is the most
important thing in the wake of a
disaster and that she hopes to be
a teacher someday.
The current outlook remains
precarious for people in Fiji with
health issues continuing to be a
priority for UNICEF.
Water-borne diseases such as
diarrhoea are on the increase,
as is conjunctivitis for large
parts of the affected population.
Access to clean and safe water
for
drinking,
cooking
and
washing also continues to be of
paramount concern.
To date UNICEF has helped
to restore access to safe water for
200,000 people.
he Minister for
Employment,
Productivity
and
Industrial
Relations, Honourable
Semi
Koroilavesau
and a team of senior
officials
from
the
Ministry is currently
in New Zealand to
discuss
the
labour
mobility
portfolio
with
counterparts
in New Zealand and
meet Fijian seasonal
workers
currently
employed
under
the RSE scheme.
It is also to ensure
that the expectations New Zealand Minister for Immigration, Honourable Michael
Woodhouse with Fijian Minister for Employment, Productivity and
of
Fijian
workers Industrial Relations, Honourable Semi Koroilavesau
and
New
Zealand
employers are in line with the Murray McCully, the New Zealand
Inter-Agency
Understanding Minister for Foreign Affairs
(IAU)
arrangements, during his visit to Fiji last month.
The Minister thanked the
said the Minister.
The demand for Fijian workers New Zealand Government for
is expected to grow and as a result the invitation and welcomes
of good performance the first his New Zealand counterpart
group of 31 pilot workers in 2015 to Fiji as part of its strategic
has returned to NZ to commence partnership arrangements.
The inclusion of Fijian workers
work for another season in 2016.
During this visit, the team to participate in the RSE work
met with employers, senior scheme was through the signing of
New
Zealand
Government the lnter-Agency Understanding
Officials, Fijian workers and the (IAU) agreement on December
10, 2014 between the Ministry
Fijian community.
The visitation is part of the of Employment, Productivity &
RSE bilateral agreement between Industrial Relations, Fiji and the
the Governments of New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Fiji following the invitation and
Employment
(MBIE),
extended by the Honourable New Zealand.
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he abbreviated code of
rugby is the only place
right now where Fiji is
able to beat Tier One nations on
the rugby field, says Sports and
Youth Minister Laisenia Tuitubou.
He made these comments
after the Ben Ryan coached
Vodafone Fiji 7s team retained
their champions title for the
second consecutive year at Happy
Valley making Fijian rugby fans
around the globe the happiest.
We cannot really shrug off the
Orange
fact, that we are pretty good at it.

In fact for thousands of Fijians,
and fans around the globe, we are
world champions.
We dictate, to a large extent,
how the game is played or should
be played. That is why I like this
abbreviated code as smaller rugby
nations like us compete with, and
beat Tier One rugby nations that
beats us in 15s, Tuitubou said.
He added, It seems we can
never be too comfortable when it
comes to sevens rugby. In fact it
Healthcare family
helps cyclone victims
yman Healthcare in New Zealand

has raised more than $93,000 to
assist Fijians affected by Severe
Tropical Cyclone Winston.
The company employs a large number of
expatriate Fijian staff, some of whom had
approached the company for help after the
cyclone on February 20.
In a statement, the company said those
directly affected included the families of
more than 160 Ryman Healthcare staff
members, who were given cash by the
company to send back home in Fiji.
Rymans 9000 residents and 4000 staff
also had fundraising cake stalls, BBQ and
raffles, which raised $93,213 for the Fiji
cyclone appeal.
The money has been given to the New
Zealand Red Cross.
Ram Navmi
celebration
he Hindu community around the

country are celebrating Ram Navmi
the birth of Lord Rama.
The eight days prayer and celebration
started last Friday and will end on April 15
with songs and dances by devotees to mark
the birth of Lord Rama.
Ram Navmi is an annual event and an
important one for the Hindu community
all over the country. Lord Rama was born
to conquer evil and bring about prosperity
and peace to the world.
Meanwhile,
Schools
in
previous
years that had closed to celebrate the
Hindu festival of Ram Navmi will not do
so this year.
Education Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy
says the event should be explained and
celebrated in schools with other children of
different faiths instead.
He says the closure of schools to observe
this had gone on for too long and that
all of the countrys majority faiths were
appropriated public holidays accordingly
throughout the year.
Acting National Secretary of the Shree
Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji
Virendra Lal says they are disappointed
that they were not consulted before
this directive was issued. SABHA is the
largest Hindu organisation that manages
hundreds of primary and secondary schools
across the country.
Lal says, Ram Navmi is celebrated
at midday and it has been the practise
since the colonial days that all Sanatan
managed schools close to celebrate the
auspicious occasion.
is given that we are arguably the

most vocal fans when it comes to
the abbreviated version of this
tough contact sport.
When the national side wins,
the country comes to a standstill.
This was witnessed last night and
today, as members of the public
were seen smiling and not even a
voice heard, of those experts that I
always hear when we lose.
Tuitubou said the best place to
be when Fiji was playing in Hong
Kong was home.
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who dug the well. Everything we do, every accomplishment we have, every
milestone we pass has come in part because of the efforts of others. There
are no self-made men or women. If we can remember that, we can be grateful. And if
we are grateful, we are more likely to develop good character than if we arent.
Confucius asserted, Humility is the solid foundation of all the virtues. In other
words, it paves the way for character growth. And that sets us up for personal growth.
These things are definitely connected. ~John C. Maxwell from The 15 Invaluable
Laws of Growth
These words are absolutely true. There is evidence to show that all arrogant people
who thought they owed their success to no one and did not realise the value of the
efforts of others, seldom stayed on the top for long. Such people eventually are taught
a lesson by life itself. If one were to face oneself in a moment of truth, one would
clearly see how others have been instrumental in adding to your growth and success
at every step. It is, therefore, important to realise the importance of every single
person in our life and their contribution to our success and be grateful. As they say,
gratitude is the best attitude. The more gratitude we have for the good things and
people in our lives, the better our lives become.
The Indian community has been rejoicing at the grand celebration of the festival
of Baisakhi or Vaisakhi at the New Zealand Parliament. It is proof of the recognition
that the 200,000-strong Indian community is getting from the leaders of the country.
We carry a story about this along with some great pictures for everyone to enjoy.
Vaisakhi is also being celebrated in other parts of the country. On behalf of the entire
team at Indian Weekender, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous Vaisakhi. The
auspicious day, which marks harvesting of crops is celebrated across India under
different names and rituals. It is celebrated as Rongali Bihu in Assam, Naba Barsha
in Bengal, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Pooram Vishu in Kerala and Vaishakha in Bihar.
Our wishes for these to the entire Indian community.
The nominations for the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame are still open and even though
we have been consistently receiving nominations for our three categories, I would like
to encourage our readers to keep sending in nominations. There are three categories
that you may nominate people t the central award being the Kiwi Indian Hall of
fame and the two awards that were added last year, the Kiwi Indian Unsung Hero
and the Kiwi Indian Young Achiever of the year. We look forward to receiving your
nominations. which can be submitted via our website halloffame.co.nz oryby filling
out the form in this paper.
It is heartening to note that more and more people and organisations are
now connecting to us to share their stories, events, and happenings. Should
you have anything interesting to share, please feel free to write to us at editor@
indianweekender.co.nz.
Until next time.
Giri Gupta
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Usage: She lives far away, out in the wops.
Tip from the trenches
Meditation tips for beginners

1. Begin with quick five-minute sessions and
gradually increase the time length
2. Switch off your phone to avoid distractions.
Remove distractions and meditate in a room
with a closed door.
3. Set a timer so you dont have to keep
checking the clock
4. Dont beat yourself up if your mind wanders.
Its normal in the beginning and with time and
practice, you will learn to control your thoughts.
5. Sit or lie down depending on what is more
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HALL OF FAME
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nominations, are as follows:
Established 2013
The Indian Weekender calls upon nominations for those who have built a road to glory for themselves
and left a path for the coming generations to tread on; who have touched the lives of thousands and
enriched the society with their being; whove brought fame and respect to New Zealand and the KiwiIndian community. The Indian Weekender invites nominations for such personalities from
the community for getting inducted into the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame 2016. We also invite
nominations for Kiwi Indian Young Achiever of the Year and Kiwi Indian Unsung Hero of
the Year 2016.
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1. He/she needs to have an undisputable recognition

in his or her field of work.
2. Nominated by a nominator of repute. Further,
the nominator has to be in confirmation with
the nominee.
3. The nominator has to provide their full contact
details. No anonymous applications will
be accepted.
4. All fields of work are welcome. For the purposes of
this award, field of work can be politics, business,
sports, art, culture, or any profession.
5. The definition of Kiwi Indian, for the purposes of
this award, hereby, is defined as follows: any person
of Indian origin, from any part of the world, who
has settled here in New Zealand. To be of Indian
origin, at least one of the parents of the nominee
have to be Indian, by blood. Thereby making the
nominee of Indian lineage.
6. The nominee must have either a Permanent
Residency (PR), or Citizenship of New Zealand to
be eligible for consideration.
7. The nominee should have no prior convictions.
8. Age is no bar; for minors, under the age of 18,
parental consent will be required.
9. The successful candidate will be required to attend
the ceremony in person. In case a person is not able
to attend, due to any unforeseen circumstances, the
jury will use its discretion.
10. The jurys decision will be final and binding; and
cannot be challenged.
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INDIA
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India to invest $20bn in Indian ports added

Irans port development highest capacity
ndia is ready to invest $20

billion in the development of
Irans Chabahar port and has
requested it to allocate adequate
land in the Chabahar Special
Economic Zone (SEZ), staterun Oil and Natural Gas Corp
(ONGC) said in a statement on
Sunday, April 10.
Indias intent to invest was
made by Petroleum Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan at a meeting
with his Iranian counterpart Bijan
Zangeneh in Tehran on April 9.
Pradhan
conveyed
to
the Iranian side that Indian
companies could invest up to
$20 billion and were interested
in setting up petrochemical and
fertiliser plants, including in the
Chabahar SEZ, either through
joint venture between Indian and
Iranian public sector companies
or with private sector partners,
the statement said.
In this regard, he requested
Iran to allocate appropriate and
adequate land in the SEZ. He
also expressed Indias interest
in setting up a LNG plant and
a gas cracker in the Chabahar
port, it said. He also requested
the Iranian side for favourable

treatment in the pricing of gas
for India and also supply of rich
gas at competitive price and on
long-term basis for the life of the
joint venture projects that Indian
companies are interested in
setting up, it added.
In May 2014, India and Iran
signed a MoU to jointly develop
the port once the international
sanctions against Iran were lifted.
Chabahar is located in the
Gulf of Oman on the border with
Pakistan, and Iran plans to turn it
into a transit hub for immediate
access to markets in the northern
part of the Indian Ocean and
Central Asia. The statement said

Pradhan also expressed Indias
interest in importing LPG from
Iran and said that companies
from both sides could, if required,
discuss setting up an extraction
plant in Chabahar.
On the final day of his twoday visit to Iran on Sunday, the
first visit by an Indian minister
to the country since sanctions
against it were lifted earlier this
year, Pradhan and his delegation
visited the Chabahar free trade
zone and port and discussed
the facilities and incentives
which could be offered to Indian
companies, it added.
ndian ports sector witnessed

the highest-ever capacity
addition in fiscal 201516
at 94 million tons per annum
(MTPA) being added, Road
Transport, Highways and Shipping
Minister Nitin Gadkari said on
Saturday, April 9.
The financial year 201516
has been historic for the port
sector in the country, with 94
MTPA capacity added through
34 capital investment projects
which is the highest in major ports
history, he said after the second
meeting of National Sagarmala
Apex Committee (NSAC).
According to Gadkari, Kandla
emerged as the first major port
to attain 100 million tonnes
traffic in a single year, propelled
by 20 per cent improvement in
port efficiency while Jawaharlal
Nehru Port (JNPT) was the first
major port to earn Rs.1,000 crore
net profit aided by 12 per cent
efficiency boost.
Paradip
Port
achieved
highest coal loading volumes of
24 million tonnes with 30 per
cent efficiency improvement.
Port efficiency improvement has
added 50 MTPA of cargo handling
capacity leading to high returns

for ports with comparatively low
investments, he said.
Stating the Indian ports are
continuing their recovery, the
minister noted major ports
operating profit improved from 27
per cent in 201314 to 39 per cent
in 201516.
The
major
ports
have
increased
their
operating
profits from Rs.3,593 crore in
2014-15 to Rs.4,268 crore in
201516, he said.
Efficiency
improvement
reduced logistics cost for trade
at the ports and turnaround time
fell by 40 per cent at Paradip,
Tuticorin and Vizag.
Gadkari said projects worth
Rs.72,818 crore have been awarded
for port modernisation and new
port/terminal development.
Emphasising on the need for
port and port-led development,
he
said
the
forthcoming
Maritime India Summit will be a
game changer.
Port-led development has
potential for direct employment
generation for 40 lakh persons
while indirectly for 60 lakh
persons, he added.
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The royals dazzle during their India visit
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Highlights from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridges maiden visit to India
rince William and his wife

Kate Middleton started
their first visit to India by
paying homage to the victims of
the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Landing in the metropolis just
before noon on their seven-day
tour of India and Bhutan, the royal
couple went to Hotel Taj Mahal
Palace, where they were accorded
a ceremonial welcome.
Shortly thereafter, they paid
homage to the victims of the
Mumbai terror attacks by laying
a wreath at the 26/11 memorial
at the hotel, where they will stay
during their Mumbai trip.
They interacted with the staff
who witnessed the attack by 10
Pakistani terrorists in November
2008. The iconic hotel stands just
opposite the historic Gateway of
India, built to commemorate the
visit of their illustrious ancestor,
King George V and Queen Mary
in 1911. In the evening, Prince
William and Kate attended a gala
charity reception and dinner for
raising funds for various NGOs,
in the presence of some of the
top names in Indian business
and Bollywood.
British royals meet young
entrepreneurs, write
in Braille
The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, Prince William and
his wife Kate Middleton, wrapped
up their two-day Mumbai trip by
interacting with budding young
Indian entrepreneurs on Monday,
April 11.
They arrived for the Young
Entrepreneurs Event at The
Social, a cafe which is also a
collaborative
workspace
for
emerging business talents. At the
event, they launched the Tech
Rocketships Awards and called
upon young Indian entrepreneurs
and start-ups to go global, and
listened attentively to their startup ideas and enterprises.
Being here today, it is clear
that India is leading the way
in so many areas of innovation
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speak with Boman Kohinoor
during a meeting in Mumbai on April 10, 2016. Kohinoor, 93, has a strong claim to be Indias biggest fan
of the British royal family.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meet

young entrepreneurs during a visit to Mumbai on April 11, 2016 in Mumbai, India.
and technology, Prince William

lauded the entrepreneurial spirit
of the gathering. During the
interaction with entrepreneurs,
both Prince William and Kate tied
blindfolds and experienced how
to type in Braille, typing the word
George as the gathering cheered
and clapped.
A visit to the
Delhi monuments
Prince William and Kate
Middleton visited Gandhi Smriti
and paid tributes to Mahatma
Gandhi who fell to an assassins
bullets in 1948. Prince William later
said Queen Elizabeth II was fond
of India and it was enormously
important to her. The British
royals arrived at Gandhi Smriti on
Tees
January
Marg after laying a wreath at the
Amar Jawan Jyotithe eternal
flame memorial dedicated to the
Unknown Soldierat India Gate.
They visited Gandhis memorial
and paid tributes at the Martyrs
Columnthe spot where Gandhi
was assassinated.
The couple was accorded a
traditional welcome with a stole
each of hand-spun khadi and were
shown around the museum, which
houses articles related to the
Father of the Nation.They later
Modi plans sign language centre
centre would soon be

established to develop
Indian sign language,
and the government is fully
committed
to
achieving
empowerment and inclusion of
disabled people, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has said.
My government is fully
committed to the UN Convention
of Rights for Persons with
Disabilities,
for
achieving
empowerment and inclusion of
persons with disabilities, Modi
said in his message ahead of the
ninth World Assembly of the
Disabled Peoples International
(DPI) held from April 11 to 13 in
New Delhi.
The cost of exclusion of people
with disability from the workforce
is three to seven per cent of the
GDP, as per World Bank estimates.
Initiatives such as Accessibility
India campaign aim to male the
built environment inclusive for

persons with disabilities.
We are also making Indian
Railways accessible and starting
a centre to develop Indian sign
language, he said.
Thaawar
Chand
Gehlot,
minister for social justice and
empowerment, will address the
plenary session of the event that
is being supported by the UN and
G3ICT. G3ict or Global Initiative
for Inclusive Information and
Communication Technologies is
an advocacy initiative launched in
December 2006 by the UN Global
Alliance for ICT and Development,
in cooperation with the Secretariat
for the Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities at
UN Department of Economic and
Social Affairs. In March 2016,
the governments Inclusiveness
and Accessibility Index that
measured actions and attitudes
of organisations towards disabled

employees called for enabling
access to them in buildings and
workplaces, public transportation,
etc. Javed Abidi, the global chair
of DPI, which has members from
more than 150 countries, said,
Rebuilding and retro-fitting
to accommodate people with
disability must be discouraged.
Accessibility has to be built
into both public and private sector
procurement.
Otherwise
the
disabled people cannot even get
education, let alone employment,
he said. More than 70 DPI
representatives from all over the
world would speak at the event
including Yuri Afanasiev, UN
resident coordinator and UNDP
resident representative in India,
Yes Bank managing director and
CEO Rana Kapoor, and American
India Foundation country director
Nishant Pandey.
attended an official
garden party reception
at the British High
Commissioners
official
residence to celebrate the
Queens 90th birthday. Speaking
at the reception, Prince William
said the queen was very fond of
India, the biggest country in the
Commonwealth.
Tonight, we are celebrating the
links between our two countries.
This is the first time Catherine
and I have been to India and we
have been incredibly impressed
to see just how much this great
country is on the move, and how
Indias dynamism is matched by
the warmth and welcome of its
diverse people, he said.
Modi hosts lunch

On Tuesday, April 13, Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
lunch for Prince William and
Kate Middleton.
A royal summer in Delhi!
PM @narendramodi receives the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
at Hyderabad House, external
affairs
ministry
spokesman
Vikas Swarup tweeted along with
pictures of Modi with Prince
William and Kate. During his
visit to Britain in November last
year, Modi was hosted to a lunch
banquet by Queen Elizabeth II.
The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge left for Assam later
on Tuesday where they visited
the Kaziranga National Park, a
Unesco World Heritage Site.
Jaitley justifies one per cent duty on

gold jewellery
ustifying the imposition of

one per cent excise duty
on gold jewellery, union
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on
Sunday, April 10, said a luxury
item such as gold should not be
exempted from the manufacturing
tax when the country is moving
towards Goods and Services Tax.
There is no reason why a
luxury item [such as] gold should
be kept out of the ambit of a
manufacturing tax [such as] excise
duty. Since the manufacturing tax
is levied on essential commodities
such as steel, cement, jute, cotton
and others, why not on gold.
The country is to move towards
Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Gold will also follow towards GST.
Most states levy value added tax
on gold, he said.
He also noted that if gold is
kept out of GST ambit, tax rate on
rest of the goods would have to be
increased. There is no reason why

a luxury item should be exempted
from the tax and a higher rate of
tax be imposed on other goods,
he said. The government, in the
budget for 201617, had proposed
one per cent excise duty on
jewellery without input credit or
12.5 per cent with input tax credit
on jewellery excluding silver other
than those studded with diamonds
and precious stones. Jewellers
went on strike opposing one per
cent excise duty on gold jewellery.
The
central
government
subsequently
clarified
even
for one per cent excise duty,
manufacturers
were
allowed
to take credit of input services,
which could be utilised for
payment of duty on jewellery.
Also, there is no requirement
to file a stock declaration to
the jurisdictional central excise
authorities, it added.
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NASAs pioneering programme
n
Indian-origin
scientists
proposal
has been selected for
NASAs Innovative Advanced
Concepts (NIAC) programme
an initiative that invests in
transformative
architectures
through the development of
pioneering technologies.
Ratnakumar
Bugga
from
NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory
in Pasadena, California, is among
13 other researchers who will be
awarded nearly $100,000 for
nine months to support the initial
definition and analysis of their
concepts, the US space agency
said in a statement on April 9.
If the basic feasibility studies
are successful, awardees can apply
for phase two awards, valued up to
$500,000 for two additional years
of concept development.
Buggas concept is titled
Venus Interior Probe Using
In-situ Power and Propulsion.
The India-born scientist who
has PhD in electrochemistry
from the Indian Institute of

Science, Bengaluru, is currently
involved in the development of
low temperature lithium-ion
rechargeable batteries and in the
ultra-low temperature Li primary
batteries for Mars probes.
He leads a task force
responsible for demonstrating
the technology readiness of
lithium-ion batteries for Mars
missions. Bugga was the task
manager for the Mars Exploration

Rover Thermal, Rover and
Lander batteries.
Other selected concepts include
a proposal for reprogramming
microorganisms that could use
the Martian environment to
recycle and print electronics and
a two-dimensional spacecraft
with ultra-thin subsystems that
may wrap around space debris to
enable de-orbiting.
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Indian professor brings

smart hands closer to reality
n a boost to the idea of human

hand becoming an ideal
display screen for the next
generation of smartwatches and
other devices, an Indian-origin
scientist-led team has created
tactile sensations on the palm
using ultrasound sent through
the hand. The research, funded
by the Nokia Research Centre and
the European Research Council,
is the first to find a way for
users to feel what they are doing
when interacting with displays
projected on their hand.
According
to
Professor
Sriram Subramanian from the
University of Sussex, technologies
will inevitably need to engage
other senses such as touch
as we enter into an eye free
age of technology.
Wearables are already big
business and will only get bigger.
But as we wear technology more,
it gets smaller and we look at it
less, and therefore multisensory
capabilities become much more
important, Subramanian added.
The new innovation called
SkinHaptics sends sensations to
the palm from the other side of
the hand, leaving the palm free to

display the screen.
The device uses time-reversal
processing to send ultrasound
waves through the hand.
This technique is effectively
like ripples in water but in reverse.
The waves become more targeted
as they travel through the hand,
ending at a precise point on
the palm. It draws on a rapidly
growing field of technology called
haptics, which is the science
of applying touch sensation
and control to interaction with
computers and technology.
If you imagine you are on
your bike and want to change
the volume control on your
smartwatch, the interaction space
on the watch is very small. So
companies are looking at how to
extend this space to the hand of
the user, Subramanian noted.
What we offer people is the
ability to feel their actions when
they are interacting with the
hand, he pointed out.
The findings were presented
at the IEEE Haptics Symposium
2016
in
Philadelphia
last weekend.
SPORTS
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IPL 2016 begins with a bang
News, scorecards and match highlights straight from the pitch

Gujarat Lions beat Kings XI Punjab
on IPL debut
ebutants Gujarat Lions began their
IPL journey with an impressive
five-wicket win over Kings XI
Punjab on Monday, April 11.
With a 162-run target, Lions reached the
mark with 14 balls to spare with Australian
opener Aaron Finch (74) scoring the
majority of the runs. Dinesh Karthik (41,
not out) was also a chief contributor.
Their run chase stuttered early on when
former New Zealand captain Brendon
McCullum departed for a second ball duck,
advancing down the track to be smartly
stumped by Wriddhiman Saha off the
bowling of Sandeep Sharma in the first over.
But Lions recovered from the
loss, spearheaded by skipper Suresh
Raina (20) and Finch.
Raina guided the team past the 50run mark in the sixth over with a big
six over midwicket. But then he fell off
the very next ball, foxed by a Marcus
Stoinis slower delivery to offer a simple
catch to mid on.
Finch remained unperturbed by Rainas
dismissal and used all his experience to
lead his teams chase, bringing up his 50 in
the eight over. He forged another 50-run
partnership with Karthik to bring up the
100 in the 11th over.
(3/19) and West Indies all-rounder Andre

Russell (3/24) were the pick of the bowlers
for KKR. Quinton de Kock (17) was the
highest scorer for Delhi.
The total was also the lowest
in the tournament at the Eden
Gardens ground. The Daredevils got off to
a flying start with 23 runs coming off the
first two overs. However, in the third over,
Andre Russell struck a double blow for
the hosts by picking up Quinton de Kock
and Shreyas Iyer. De Kock (17) perished
trying to pull a short one while Iyer (0) was
trapped right leg before wickets in front of
the stumps. By the end of the powerplay,
Delhi had lost two more wickets in the form
of Mayank Agarwal (9) and Karun Nair (3)
with the score reading 35/4.
With the top-order back in the dugout,
the Delhi innings moved forward at a snails
pace. Pawan Negi after a brief partnership
of 20 with Sanju Samson got stumped
trying to push the accelerator.
The West Indies World T20 star Carlos
Brathwaite too departed a little later after
a monstrous six, foxed by a Piyush Chawla
googly. After 13 overs, the visitors were left
struggling at 84/7 with their hopes pinned
on Samson. But he departed in the very
next over edging one to the wicket keeper.
Thereafter, it was only a matter of time
before the Daredevils were bowled out and
the inevitable happened in the 18th over.
Lions were costing at that point but

Finchs sudden stumping in the 12th over,
leaving them 117/3, gave Punjab hopes of a
turnaround. Lions still needed 41 runs from
42 balls. Ravindra Jadejas (8) run out made
the game more interesting. But Karthik
ensured they crossed the line without any
more hiccups.
KKR skittle out Delhi Daredevils
for 98
Two-time champions Kolkata Knight
Riders (KKR) put up a clinical performance
with the ball to skittle out Delhi Daredevils
for a mere 98 runs in 17.4 overs in an
encounter at the Eden Gardens on Sunday,
April 10. Chinaman bowler Brad Hogg
Indian hockey team claims victory over Canada
ndias hockey team claimed a 31

victory over Canada to move to the
third spot in the Sultan Azlan Shah
Cup on Sunday, April 10.
India, coming into the match with a 15
defeat against world champions Australia,
caught a flying start with forward Nikkin
Thimmiah scoring in the third minute.
Keegan Pereira, however, made it 11
for Canada in the 23rd minute. Later
drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh gave
India the lead in the 41st minute before
forward Talwinder Singh sealed the game
in Indias favour with just three minutes
left on the clock.
With this win, India has six pointstwo
more than fourth-placed Canada. Australia
is on top of the table with three wins from as
many games. They thrashed Pakistan 40
earlier in the day. New Zealand, who saw off
Japan 41, is second on the table with eight
points from four matches. Rolant Oltmans
India had been criticised for poor show in
the two matches so far, albeit they have a
young team, bereft of at least six settled
players. However, they turned out in style,
right from the pushback. A brilliant pass
by Rupinder Pal Singh split the Canadian
defence open to allow Ramandeep Singh
who set up Nikkin for a simple tap in the
third minute. Chinglensana Singh had
another attempta superb reverse hit
saved by the goalkeeper to ensure Canada
went into the 150-second break just a goal
down. The Canadians responded strongly
in the second quarter, coming back and
matching India strength for strength.
Canadas best showing came in the second
quarter as they managed a massive seven
circle penetrations, and 50 per cent of the
possession. Appropriately, they scored the

equaliser with six minutes of the quarter
remaining via Pereira. The two teams
walked into half-time level at 11. Rudely
awakened, India did not allow any such
lapses in concentration in the second
half as they came out looking to close the
match strongly. Having not been awarded a

single penalty corner in the first half, India
managed to win one ten minutes into the
third quarter and duly converted it in style.
Indias young drag-flicker Harmanpreet
scored his second goal of the tournament to
give India the lead. India did not let up in the
fourth quarter, controlling the possession

and had seven circle penetrations in the
final period. In contrast, Canada managed
a solitary penetration in the entire period.
Another penalty corner by India was saved
smartly by Canada.
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Crime, safety and race relations in NZ
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Policy Council member, NZ Labour Party
he issue of race relations in New

Zealand has reared its ugly head
again in light of a spate of violent
assaults on Asian students and the ongoing
issues of violent robberies of dairies
around the country.
Are these attacks racially motivated or
are they crimes of opportunity?
Not long along, I had a discussion on
this topic with a friend. He felt that they
were racially motivated and I argued
otherwise. I saw them as opportunistic. I
was not convinced that the offenders were
targeting Asian students and dairy owners
specifically because of an underlying hatred
towards East and South Asian people. He
argued that even if Asian students were
being targeted because they tend to be
smaller, perceived to be less likely to make
a fuss or report the crime and perceived to
be wealthy, that still meant that they were
being targeted because of their ethnicity
and the associated stereotypes.
A few days later, I watched the security
footage of a robbery in a South Auckland
dairy. A group of masked offenders along
with an unmasked one entered the dairy,
shoved a fair amount of stock into their bags
and proceeded to punch the woman behind
the counter. It was savage, unrestrained
and unnecessary.
They could have just stolen the stock and

left. From my vantage point, the offender
had so much pent up aggression that he/
she took it out on the vulnerable woman. I
watched the violence in horror, wondering
what would motivate a group of youngsters
(they were masked but it was obvious
that they were quite young) to commit
such violence.
Whether the attacks on Asian students
and the numerous attacks on dairy and
other small business owners are racially
motivated or crimes of opportunity, they
need to stop. They also should not be used
to justify further race-based discrimination.
Following the attacks on Asian students,
some advised students to run if they saw
a Maori or Pacific youth. Stereotyping an
entire community based on the actions of a
few is inaccurate, unhelpful and dangerous.
A couple of weeks back I attended an
event organised by the New Zealand Chinese
Students Association to address the attacks
on Asian students. The students were
understandably afraid for their safety and
called for more lighting and surveillance,
Immigration NZ crackdown on
Indian education agents providing
illegal advice
Sue Reidy
or the past five years,

education agents in India
have been stepping outside
their mandate and undertaking illegal
immigration work.
In India, education agents can only
provide assistance with student visas.
Only
lawyers
and
licensed
immigration advisors are permitted to
provide immigration advice.
Immigration
NZ
(INZ)
has
traditionally ignored this, but recently
it has begun to take a more hard-line
approach to education agents who
break the law.
If a husband or wife applies for a visa
to accompany a student to New Zealand
and receives advice and service from an
education agent, they need to be aware
that they will now be interrogated
by INZ about how their applications
were lodged.
If the applicant provides false
information during their interview
with INZ regarding the assistance they
received, they run the risk of having their
application declined.
We understand that unlicensed
education agents have been instructing
clients applying for a partnership-based
visa not to reveal to INZ that their
visa has been lodged by an education
agent, says immigration lawyer
Alastair McClymont from McClymont
& Associates. INZ is now attempting
to stop this illegal activity and put such

agents out of business.
These education agents are telling
applicants to lie just to protect their
own incomes.
We strongly advise all applicants
to tell the truth in their interviews with
INZ and identify who provided them
with immigration assistance and advice,
regardless of what they were instructed.
The person breaking the law
is the education agent, not the
individual applicant.
more police presence, and an independent

body that would support them. I agree with
the calls for more lighting and cameras
but am slightly less certain about the call
for increased police presence especially in
light of the police commissioners recent
admission of unconscious bias towards
Maori within the police. The last thing we
need now is to go down the slippery slope of
racial profiling.
Safety is a basic human need and
everyone has a right to it regardless of their
immigration status. It is not enough to extol
the benefits of the export education sector,
which contributes $2.8 billion to the New
Zealand economy. We must also ensure
that we do all we can to keep the students
who come here safe.
There are systemic issues that produce
young offenders capable of committing
these heinous crimes. Many such youth
offenders, such as the 12- and 14-yearold kids responsible for Mr Arun Kumars
murder, grow up in highly dysfunctional
homes where drugs, domestic violence,
and alcohol abuse were normal. While
nothing ever excuses violent offending, it is

important to understand what role factors
such as poverty, income disparity and
domestic violence play in youth offending.
What is the government doing to address
these drivers? A recent report by the
Maxim Institute tells us that 10 to 15 per
cent of New Zealand families are stuck in
persistent poverty because of loss of work or
insufficient hours of work. Poverty in New
Zealand is less blatant than in countries
such as India but it exists. Evidence
shows that low educational attainment for
children from low-income families means
that it is incredibly difficult to break the
cycle of poverty.
Violence,
like
poverty,
is
intergenerational, and New Zealand
continues to have one of the highest rates
of domestic violence in the OECD. Rising
inequality appears to be the norm in the
developing world but few countries have
seen it increase by as much as New Zealand
has. Sadly, the answers dont lie in tax cuts
for high-income earners, requiring the
police to absorb $300 million, shutting 30
police stations and turning New Zealand
into a tax haven.
We need to ensure that systemic issues
are addressed and that offenders are caught,
held accountable and that reoffending
is prevented. New Zealand is safer than
many other countries but we can do much
better. Everyone, regardless of ethnicity
and immigration status, has a right to
feel safe. But the reality is that there are
many who dont.
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From the desk of
Diversity Empowerment Celebrating womanhood
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I am strong, I am invincible, I am Woman

Maya Shivam
hese are the lyrics of a song

written by AustralianAmerican artist Helen
Reddy and singer-songwriter
Ray Burton and performed by
Reddy, who often said she wanted
to do a song that aptly described
women. Set out with some similar
ideologies, I am Woman is a
womans networking initiative to
bring together women of diverse
cultures, ethnicities, and walks
of life, to a place that helps them
step it up.
After its inception two years ago
at a womens empowerment meet
in the beautiful city of Florence
in Italy, it was first introduced
to a group of Women Power
Houses in New York. Eventually,
in May 2014, the New Zealand
chapter was announced and I
am Woman has worked behind
the scenes since then alongside
different women. Encouraged by
the growing networks and circles
of women on their journey to
recognising and tapping into their
highest potential, I am Woman is
proud to announce its first public

event, which is scheduled to be
held at the Langham, Auckland on
April 30.
The event is the first public event
in the series of programmes and
events planned. Being called the
Women Inspiring WomenHigh
Tea Series, the event will feature
the renowned and acclaimed Anna
Stretton, who is the founder of
the Annah Stretton fashion label
and is a wildly successful New
Zealand entrepreneur, author and
speaker. With an online following

of more than 210,000 and more
than 30 retail stores, five books
and a strong business leadership
programme under her belt, Annah
frequently appears in the media
and on stage to discuss everything
from entrepreneurialism, living
fearlessly and females in the
workforce, right through to her
philanthropic efforts that provide
substantial support to a wide
range of charitable groups and
organisations across New Zealand
including RAW, her newest
initiative, working with women
and domestic violence. Annah has
been the recipient of the coveted
Veuve Clicquot Award and has
an Order of Merit for services to
fashion business and community.
In 2015, she was recognised as
the EY Social Entrepreneur of the
Year. Annah will be delivering her
Live Life in Colour Series, where
she engages and inspires her
audience to love the life they live
and to become the best versions of
themselves.
Also planned for the event is an

audience with a personal stylist
followed by an inspiring fashion
show where real/professional
women will walk the ramp defining
confidence and breaking through
the barriers that we women lock
ourselves behind. There are other
exciting activities and giveaways
planned for a morning well spent
while you enjoy a delectable high
tea at the Langham.
Prerna
Sinha,
a
young
professional involved with I am
Woman said, I am very excited
about the event, which seems
like an inspiring must do for all
women. Valerie Mayer, another
professional, mother and wife,
stated, We as women naturally
put ourselves way down on our
priority list. I am Woman seems
like a platform where we can be
inspired to find the balance and
honour our own inner potential,
while also performing all our
other roles.
The details of the event can be found
on the next page.
Superlative performance adds to the

charm of Kuchipudi
IWK Bureau
ife in a Full Circlethe title and

theme of the Kuchipudi dance
concert conceived and presented
by Ratna Venkat on Saturday, April 9 at
Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls
Grammar School.
New Zealand audiences have witnessed
Ratnas versatile dance performances on
numerous occasions at several corporate
and community events, and so expectations
ran high for her first solo performance since
her Arangetram held at the same venue on
March 10, 2007.
Unique and versatile
The concert was unique and versatile in
several aspects and did not disappoint.
On the contrary, it left the audience
mesmerised and inspired.
The first point of difference was that the
concert did not have a master of ceremony
as Ratna compered her own show,
describing eloquently each item before and
after its presentation. She also recognised
the sponsors and the supporting vocalists
and instrumentalists from time to time.
The confluence of classical and fusion
orchestra was another first in this concert,
which by the use of quotes, expressions and
spiritual connectedness always revolved
under the central theme of life expressed as
a full circle.
Handcrafted jewellery
An important feature of this unique
show was the introduction and display of
ethnic jewellery from the villages where
Kuchipudi originated in India. Ratna
adorned several pieces of this jewellery that
Mastery over the art
The Simhanandini
Beginning the classical segment of the

concert with a short invocation to Lord
Ganesha and Mother Goddess, Ratna
showed her mastery of the Kuchipudi art
form in the popular Bhama Kalapam and
standard Manduka Shabdam items.
Both were characterised by crisp
dialogue delivery in Telugu language, which
incidentally is not Ratnas mother tongue.
In the first item, the personification of
Satyabhama, a strong, independent queen
with a dominating nature contrasted well
with the portrayal of Gajendra, the elephant
who was meek and helpless caught by the
crocodiles jaws in Manduka Shabdam.
Ratna
aptly
demonstrated
that
everything goes back to its origin when
she resorted to two classical items in the
concluding stages of her concert.
Simhanandini, in which the dancer
draws a figure in colour powder with her
toes involved Ratna tracing a lion as part
of her dance routine. The dance invoking
the blessings of Goddess Durga and the
accompanying lion drawing resulted in a
standing ovation as the audience witnessed
such a dance form for the first time in New
Zealand. The concert ended with a question
mark as to what next? with an exclusive
dance for a song by Sri Annamacharya,
which rocked the hearts of the audience.
With exquisite gestures and footwork,
display of deep emotions and evidence of
extensive research behind the selection of
items and their presentation and execution,
Ratna transported the viewers to a higher
realm with her dance concert and left them
wondering what more they can expect in
her next concert.
Dr Padma Govardhan, her daughter
Vishnu Priya on vocals and son Balu
on mridangam and ghatam, Syamala
Hariharan on violin and Narsing Rao
(from Hyderabad, India) as the nattuvanar
complemented the classical portion of
the concert.
Amit Sengupta on harmonium, Basant
Madhur on tabla, Shivan Padayachi on
bass guitar, Joseph Alexander on electronic
drums and octopad and Hemant Thaker on
keyboard added to the fusion magic and
charm of the dance concert.
Delicate balance
were fashioned from light-weight wood

and specially handcrafted for her. During
her costume change intervals, the audience
were shown short videos of the artisans
involved in the creation of these pieces,
traditional origin of the dance centering
around female impersonation, and the
lifestyle of the people living in the villages
where this dance form evolved.
The highlight of the first half of the

programme was the Tarangam, and herein
Ratna danced on the edges of a brass plate
while balancing a pot of water on her head.
This lasted for more than 30 minutes and
held the audience at the edge of their seats.
The other items of the classical element
were Dasavatharam incorporating the
10 avatars of Lord Vishnu and a padam
depicting the longing of a lovesick woman.
The concept that Kuchipudi can truly
adapt to emerging and contemporary
situations without losing its distinct identity
was well explored in the ensuing dances
after the intermission.
The fusion segment included dancing for
a song dedicated to Lord Jesus passionately
sung by Jeffery Nathan, a Shirdi Sai Baba
bhajan sung by Vidya Teke, an Amrapali
number melodiously rendered by Vishnu
Priya Mallela and a multi-media rhythmic
presentation involving cymbals and
foot percussion.
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Diversity Empowerment Celebrating womanhood
P R E S E N T S
Women inspiring Women
HIGH TEA
LIVE LIFE IN
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EVENT SERIES
HOW MANY OF US ARE NOT IN
WITH THE LIFE WE LIVE?
Annah is about to change the way you tackle your day to day.
Enjoy an elegant high tea with your friends. Support a great cause, receive an
Annah Stretton goodie bag and be inspired to step-up to a new you!
Where: Saturday 30th April 11am to 1pm | Where: The Langham Auckland
Early bird (first 75 tickets): $55 | Regular Tickets: $75
Tickets available via eventfinda
Proceeds go to RAW
www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/live-life-in-colour-with-annah-stretton/auckland
Event supported by:
New Zealand Chapter
info@iamwoman.nz
iamwoman@xtra.co.nz
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Weekly forecast: April 15 to April 21

ARIES
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Responding positively & quickly to new ideas in

business will go in your favour. Benefit from the
free time by enjoying some lovely moments with
family members this week. Make sure you do not
overspend on household luxuries. Romance will
be exciting provided you contact partner to make
it the best week. Blessings of a saintly person will
give peace of mind. Excitement for a vacation is
not enough, planning is also required. Mortgaging
your plot is not right for you at this point, crisis may
arise. You may harm personal interests by revealing
confidential information to a third person.
Business partners would be enthusiastic about new

plans & ventures. Engaging yourself in praiseworthy
things would add to familys reputation. Crucial
decisions regarding investment should be put off
for another week. Travelling proves a blessing in
disguise by bringing a love in your life. Chances of
recovering from physical ailment are high; keep up
your spirits. It is advisable to be careful regarding
your safety, while travelling. Time to make investments on farmlands, if you have been planning
for long. Chances that trusted friends are likely to
mislead by giving false information.
Professional life requires some time and effort

this week. Also make sure you do something
exciting and different with people at home. You
need to control your spending by purchasing only
essential items. Your physical charm would catch
the attraction of opposite sex. Your lack of will
might make it difficult to achieve your goals towards
second half of the week. Before you travel, examine
yourself and your travelling partner, to determine
what you expect from your vacation. Lifestyle home
is what you are looking for particularly later this
week. At personal front you could be full of good
ideas but might find a little difficult to translate them.
Self-confidence would enable to convey your point of

view with ease at workplace. You will enjoy the time
spent with family members and friends. Tuesdays
would be promising days to earn profits in real estate
and financial transactions. Love life blossoms paving
the way for lovely times ahead. A beneficial week to
work on things that will improve your health. Shape
your travel plans in such a way that they are not
stressful. Deals on commercial property can tend to
be at full boom Wednesday onwards. If possible,
Luck Colour: Purple

Lucky Number: 6
Luck Colour: White

Lucky Number: 8
(March 21-April 20)
(April 21-May 20)
Luck Colour: Red

Lucky Number: 8
(June 22-July 20)
(May 21-June 21)
LIBRA
(Sep 24-October 23)
LEO
VIRGO
Mental clarity gives a decisive edge over all

competitors at professional front. Performing
rituals/auspicious ceremonies at home prove highly
beneficial. An improvement in monetary position
makes it convenient to purchase essential items.
A romantic encounter is likely to add spice to life.
Your confidence and energy will be high this week.
Dreaming of travelling is good, but if possible than
plan a trip side by side too. Investing residentially
is one thing you can rely on. You need to exploit
your active, pioneering and exploring nature to your
benefit.
Luck Colour: Baby Pink
Lucky Number: 5
Calculated risks would enable to complete the

project on time. Your generous behaviour would
enable to enjoy some lovely moments with family.
If possible take independent decisions when it
comes to making fresh investments. Infatuation fails
to buy real love. A friend might test your tolerance
power. If you want to enjoy a hassle free trip then
plan your expenses in advance. Investment on
overseas property has to be considered seriously. A
promising week to revive old contacts.
(July 23-August 23)
(August 24-Sep 23)
A firm commitment will not only enable to achieve

professional targets but also to realise your dreams.
Friends and family members would lend a helping
hand. Investment should be handled with extreme care
and avoid being lured by dubious money ventures.
Romantic partner would try innovative methods
to catch your attention. A week when smile will
perpetually be on your face and strangers will seem
familiar. Take some time to travel with your spouse
for romance and seduction. Second half of the week
is also the time to spend money on your homely
accommodations. If possible, make people realise that
the path of truly successful & significant life is through
friendship and acts of generosity & self-sacrifice.
Luck Colour: Blue
Lucky Number: 5
Luck Colour: Yellow

Lucky Number: 3
in
e n l i g h te n i n g
SAGITTARIUS
series
of
ta l ks
New Zealand
by revered master
ANANDMURTI GURUMAA
22 nd - 25 th April, 2016
22nd April: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
23rd - 25thApril: 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
VENUE
Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple

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Luck Colour: Blue

Lucky Number: 2
SCORPIO
(Oct 24-November 22)

Cooperative nature brings desired results at
professional front. An unexpected message from
a distant relative brings happy news for the entire
family. Avoid being volunteer to overspend otherwise
you will have to come home empty pocket. Initiatives
in love bring positive results as you catch the desired
attention. Your enormous confidence would help
in enjoying a healthy life. Going for a vacation is
always a big expenditure- you must plan everything
beforehand. A good week to make some investment
on kitchen items. Vigilance is needed as overt
enemies might try to harm you.
Luck Colour: Sea Green
Lucky Number: 1
CAPRICORN
(Nov 23-December 11)
Join
just motivate others to make their life worthwhile

by involving themselves in some charitable work.
(Dec 22-January 21)
For some, change of job would bring mental satisfaction. You succeed in making new acquaintances
provided you participate in social /family function. Be
careful with whom you deal financially this week. Your
generous attitude would contribute much in your love
life this week. To enjoy the richer grandeur of infinite
life, make it more sublime by absence of worry, which
is the first step in this direction. You can make your vacation extra special by planning it with your family and
friends. You might be purchasing a refrigerator or any
other gadget for your house. The desire to do things
on your own would pave the way for success.
To take business to newer heights you will have

to induct highly motivated persons with excellent
interpersonal skills in your team. Relatives are likely
to give some valuable advice regarding personal
life. This week long-term investment would enable
to make substantial gains. Extremely supportive &
loving partner would help in withering away your
troubles. A very healthy week filled with happiness
& vitality. Minor preparations before you travel
overseas will make your trip a lot smoother. Purchasing of electrical appliances can be done. You might
feel frustrated at times as temporary but unexpected
personal disturbances trouble you.
Luck Colour: Green

Lucky Number: 9
Luck Colour: Grey

Lucky Number: 1
AQUARIUS
PISCES
Your inner values coupled with a positive attitude will

bring success at work. You receive care and affection
from family members. Financial hassles will be eased
out with the help of your friends. Romantic vibrations
from someone unknown would lift your spirits taking
imaginations to scaling heights. Pleasure trip would
help in maintaining sound health towards the last
week of the week. Spiritual vacation is a quest for
life, plan it and enjoy it with your family. A good deal
for residential property is ahead. Involving yourself in
voluntary work would bring popularity.
Luck Colour: Magenta
This week, stars suggest you to gracefully accept

the invitation with family, if you are invited somewhere you havent been before. Avoid overspending
on entertainment and luxuries especially in the first
half of the week. Love life brings immense romantic
pleasure. Yoga and meditation would help in keeping in shape and mentally agile. Travelling with kids
can be a challenge, try to reduce the stress. Preparations are must before you plan for a new house. It
will certainly be a wonderful week to contact people
who share the common dreams.
(Jan 22-February 19)
Lucky Number: 7
(Feb 20-March 20)
Luck Colour: Maroon

Lucky Number: 1
By Manisha Koushik
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celebrity astrologer Dr Prem Kumar Sharma. She is gifted with strong intuitions
and clairvoyance right from the childhood. A practicing astrologer, tarot card
reader, numerologist, vastu and fengshui consultant is based in India but
maintains a global presence through the online channels. She is available for
consultations online as well. Reach out to her to explore what the future holds for
you. Let her tarot cards do the magic and numbers make you understand which
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Reconnecting science with spirituality

B
Red
Black
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Ravinder Grover
rahmrishi
Sri
Guruvanandji, lovingly
called
Gurudev,
the
Spiritual Master par excellence,
was born on January 12, 1941, in
New Delhi, India.
Academically,
to
his
distinction, he has M.Tech from
the highly reputed institute of
IIT (Kharagpur, India), MA in
Sanskrit, Vedas and Jyotisha and
Ph.D. in astrology. Further to his
qualifications and achievements,
he has participated in many
international
conferences
globally including the All Religion
World Conference where he
was conferred with The Best
Personality and a gold medal.
He has also been conferred the
Jyotish Murmagya award by the
German Astrological Society. He
has been the Honorary Principal
and Professor at various academic
institutions
including
BHU
(Banaras Hindu University).
His spiritual journey began in
his childhood under miraculous
circumstances when his spiritual
mentor,
Yogiraj
Devaraha
Baba (known as ageless yogi),
saved his life from a terminal
illness. A reputed scientist
with the flavour of spiritual
upliftment from childhood, he
was highly influenced by Swami
Vivekananda and the teachings of
Lord Mahavira. He has the urge to
see the inner connection between
science and spirituality. Under
the guidance of his guru and
through intense penance, he has

awakened the Kundalini Shakti
(primal energy coiled and located
at the base of spine) resulting in
acquiring a range of Siddhies
(divine powers) and spiritual
enlightenment. In a nutshell,
science meets spirituality and the
scientist becomes the saintist.
Devaraha Baba predicted that
Gurudevji would achieve the
heights of spirituality and would
render his life to healing and
serve the humanity.
Today, scientist turned saintist
is known as highly evolved
spiritual master imbued with
tremendous power and is a unique
divine gift to humanity in the
modern age of spiritual turmoil
and tussle. He is the embodiment
of love and compassion, coupled
with humility and simplicity,
thus making him one of the most
revered accomplished saints in
the current era. He has the deep
and practical understanding of
the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita,

astrology and other spiritual
scriptures from Jainism, Sikhism,
Christianity, Buddhism, and
Islam. He has the unique capacity
to impart a deep spiritual message
in laymans language that people
can translate this into their
daily lives.
His transformative message
to masses is Manava Seva is
Madhava Seva (service to man
is service to god) and Daiva
Preeti (love for god), which he
emphasises are the best spiritual
practices for this age.
He does not want people to
change their religion but to get
better in their own religion. He
believes that the religion should
be the way of life. He strongly
advocates that religion does not
bind us, but rather frees us from
all bondages of karma (deeds).
He emphasises that saints and
gurus should not give us a cult
or a new religion but rather the

correct way of life ensuring a
smooth and successful transition
from the worldly bondages of
family and society towards and
into the Almighty.
His teachings, preaching and
blessings have the power to alter
the direction and the destiny of
ones life. Once in his fold, he
proved to his devotees that he
knew what they were thinking,
saying and doing when hundreds
of miles away from him.
Frequently,
he
appeared
wherever he was needed and
rescued his devotees from the
crisis. If time and space permit,
in the forthcoming issues, we will
share some of the experiences of
the devotees and what benefits
they have achieved from this
divine soul walking on two feet.
Such miracles do not matter.
What matters is the source, which
is beyond evolution.
Darshan is the powerful
super conscious vibration that is
present around an enlightened
being at all times. Just as the
sun continuously radiates light,
whether anybody is present to
receive it or not, the enlightened
consciousness is continuously
radiating its presence. The
auspicious moment when we
are able to catch it becomes
the moment of darshan for us.
Just having a glimpse of the
enlightened being is believed to
cleanse the karmas of lifetimes
and create a deep and lasting
transformation. Dont miss this
once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity
to cleanse your karmas and

uplift yourselves spiritually as
Gurudevji would be radiating
his darshan in Christchurch at
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Hotel on Thursday, April 28 at 7
p.m. and in Auckland at Mahatma
Gandhi centre on Sunday, May 1
from 4 p.m.
Christchurch
Date : Thursday, April 28
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue: Sudima Christchurch
Airport Hotel
550 Memorial Ave, Christchurch,
New Zealand
Contact : Thomas Shahji 021
2397167
Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala 021 778322
skthomas0908@gmail.com
Free admission and prasad,
Limited seats. Must register at
iftih@sudimachristchurch.co.nz
Auckland
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 4 p.m. onwards
Venue: The Mahatma Gandhi
Centre,
145 New North Road, Eden
Terrace, Auckland 1021
Contact: Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala
021778322
Shivani Arora 021870012
Praveen Patel 0211646468
guruvandananz@gmail.com
laxmijj@gmail.com
Free admission and prasad
All attendees will be given
a Rudraksha blessed by Sri
Gurudev. Must register to
receive one at guruvandannz@
gmail.com
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ENTERTAINMENT
Award coming
from India is very important
for me: Priyanka
ctress Priyanka Chopra, who has conferred the

Padma Shri by President Pranab Mukherjee
at an investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati
Bhavan on April 12, says Indian awards are very
important for her.
The Mary Kom actress, who has garnered
international recognition through her stint in the
American TV series Quantico, also added that her late
father Ashok Chopra would have been very proud
of her. Asked even though she has created waves
internationally, how much importance does an Indian
award is for her, Priyanka said, Very important...
First of all being from a defence family, this means a
lot. My father would have been very proud. Getting
an acknowledgement for my job is another feeling all
together...Its an incredible feeling.
The Bajirao Mastani actress is currently
busy with Quantico and her first Hollywood
film
Baywatch
with
actors
Dwayne
Johnson and Efron. Priyanka says she has left days of
shooting for coming back to India, and also praised her
international team for understanding the importance
the award is for her.
Two days of shooting were put on hold to come here.
Now the entire cast will work on Saturday because I had
to come here. They (international team) never work on
weekends, but they understood how important it was for
me, she said.
The Jungle Book

shines at box office
US. Along with Neel, the film is supported

by Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba,
Lupita Nyongo, Scarlett Johansson and
Christopher Walken. Bollywood stars such
as Irrfan Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Nana
Patekar, Shefali Shah and Om Puri have
lent their voice for the Hindi version of The
Jungle Book.
The Jungle Book is eyeing Rs 38 crore to
Rs 40 crore in its opening weekend, which
clearly indicates the love it is getting from
moviegoers, trade analyst Taran Adarsh
posted on Twitter.
Ranbir best star actor

this country has seen:
Sayani Gupta
Red
ctress Sayani Gupta has lauded

actor Ranbir Kapoor, with
whom she will be seen sharing
screen space in the upcoming film Jagga
Jasoos, calling him the best star actor in
the country.
Ranbir is the best star actor this country
has seen. He is incredibly effortless and
versatile as an actor. While working with
Orange
him, I realised he uses a method and has

a strong process, but never exhibits it,
Sayani said in a statement. His mind works
like a director, so his overall understanding
of the mise-en-scne is from a film-makers
point of view and not just an actors, she
added. The actress also feels that they share
a similar approach, but says that she is
not even close to his potential as an actor.
He is such a breeze to work with and
even to watch on screen! He is aware, easy,
crafted and unassuming, she said.
Sayani, who made her debut in Bollywood
with the film Margarita With A Straw, also
said that Ranbirs special quality is that he
never behaves like a star.
She will soon be seen in superstar Shah
Rukh Khan starrer Fan and is also busy
shooting for Baar Baar Dekho.
Black
ctress Parineeti Chopra, who will go behind the mic to

sing for Meri Pyaari Bindu, says it would be wonderful
if theres ever an opportunity to sing with her cousin
and actress Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka has earlier crooned foot
tapping numbers such as In My City ft. will.i.am, Exotic ft. Pitbull,
and even the title track of Dil Dhadakne Do.
Asked if she plans to sing a number with
Priyanka, Parineeti said, Wow! (Singing
with Priyanka) that would be wonderful.
That would be really wonderful, but I
have to ask her.
That is a great idea, we should do it,
she added in an ecstatic tone. Priyanka,
who has got global recognition with
her stint in the American TV series
Quantico, has now bagged a
Hollywood film Baywatch
alongside actors Dwayne
Johnson and Zac Efron.
Parineeti says for crooning
a number together, they
first have to be in the
same country.
For now, Parineeti is
all set to play an aspiring
actress in the upcoming
film Meri Pyaari Bindu,
which is set in Kolkata
and also features actor
Ayushmann Khurrana.
The film is directed
by debutant Akshay
Roy and is a Maneesh
Sharma production.
Hrithiks Mohenjo
Daro to release on
August 12
ilm-maker Jon Favreaus 3D liveanimation adventure fantasy film

The Jungle Book has received an
overwhelming response at the box office in
India and raked in more than Rs 20 crore in
just two days since its release.
The film, which collected Rs 10.09
crore on its opening day in India on April
8, witnessed good growth on Saturday
by collecting Rs 13.51 crore, thus taking
its cumulative total to Rs 23.6 crore,
read a statement. Released in India in
four different languages (English, Hindi,
Tamil and Telugu), the film brings a
story straight from the enchanting forest
of India and presents a modern take
on Rudyard Kiplings timeless classic,
originally published in 1894. The film,
with Indian-American actor Neel Sethi
as Mowgli, made its way onto the screens
in India a week ahead of its release in the
Singing with Priyanka will

be wonderful: Parineeti
ctor Hrithik Roshans forthcoming

film Mohenjo Daro will hit the
screens on August 12.
The 42-year-old Bang Bang star
announced the release date of the Ashutosh
Gowariker directorial on Twitter.
Journeys that test strength of character

are ones you should be most proud of! Its
a wrap! Mohenjo Daro, Pooja Hegde,
Hrithik posted. The actor also shared
an image of himself holding a clapboard
flashing the release date with the Lagaan
film-maker in the background.
Also starring debutant Pooja Hegde and
veteran actor Kabir Bedi, the movie is an
epic adventure-romance, set in the ancient
city of Mohenjo-daro, Sindh, Pakistan in
the era of the Indus Valley civilisation that
dates back to 2600 BC. The movie marks
Gowarikers second collaboration with
Hrithik after 2008 film Jodhaa Akbar.
I feel very scared to

direct: SRK
successful actor and producer,

Shah Rukh Khan says he fears
treading the path as a film director
as he is not confident of calling the shots.
Asked if he ever plans to turn director,
Shah Rukh replied, I find it a very lonely
job. I think if I have to direct, I need to gain
my confidence in the next five years. [As of]
now I just feel very scared to direct. I dont
know when to say, Okay, cut.
I have plans that in the next two to three
years, I should go and take some course for
three months to see how exciting it would
be to tell a story. I dont know if I can call
the shots, he added.
Shah Rukh is currently busy promoting
his forthcoming release Fan, and he says
the director of the film Maneesh Sharma
has lived with the script for 10 years.
Maneesh had this idea seven years
ago, but Adi (producer Aditya Chopra) felt
Maneesh is not ready to do a film with me
because there is a responsibility to work
with a star. Adi knows me well... That I am
very sensitive and I cannot just be called to
work. I like to be treated well, and be nice
to. Maybe he was too young to be in that
space. Fan is releasing on April 15.
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FEATURES
Musical pursuits
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Twenty-one-year-old pharmacy student Akhila Puthigae comes from a musically inclined family. She says her mother was her first
guru, and her sister, her first student. A trained opera singer, Puthigae has been performing ever since she can remember and has
enthralled audiences in Sweden and the US before. And now she is geared up to set the stage on fire in the upcoming Jam Lounge
show in Auckland. Indian Weekender spoke to this young talent to find out about her musical endeavour.
IWK Bureau
IWK: When did you develop
an interest in music?
Akhila Puthigae
Akhila: I was singing before

I could even talk. My mother
noticed that I had an interest in
music and decided that she would
foster it. She made me perform
wherever I could, and so I started
singing from a young age; perhaps
from the age of two! When I was
five, I started to learn the piano,
and from then, my musical journey
started. I took several Royal
School of Music examinations and
then started to learn the bassoon
in high school. Since then, my
music has just boomed, especially
after competing in competitions
and singing in shows such as the
upcoming Jam Lounge.
There are plenty

of opportunities in
New Zealand such
as the Jam Lounge
show coming up,
where they try out
different music
styles and the
concepts are new
and fresh.
IWK:
Youve
performed
previously in Sweden and
the US. How different is the
experience of performing live
in these countries compared
to New Zealand?
Akhila:
Quite
frankly,
I
performed there when I was
young, so I dont quite remember
performing there. Ive only seen
videos of myself performing
there. However, from what Ive
seen, the audience is usually
quite welcoming and supportive,
especially of youngsters, just like
here in New Zealand.
IWK: How easy/difficult is

it to make your mark as a
singer in a country such as
New Zealand?
Akhila: There are plenty of
opportunities in New Zealand such
as the Jam Lounge show coming
up, where they try out different
music styles and the concepts are
Indian Classical Music: Rithvik

Raja in Auckland
Date: Saturday, 23 April 2016

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Silver Rd, Auckland
Rasikas NZ and Sangeetha Bharathi are pleased to
present a team of young Carnatic music professionals
from India. Emerging Masters is a special series featuring
the young and highly talented musicians from mainly India
and around the world. The Emerging Masters series is
the first tour for 2016. A grand vocal concert by a team
of highly proficient young musicians: Vocal Rithvik
Raja, Violin Parur MS Ananthakrishnan and Mridangam
Sumesh Narayanan. Tickets are available for door
sale only: reserved: $30.00, general: $15.00 and child
(under 16 years)/senior citizen: $10.00. Contact: Priya
Srinivasan - 021613155 - rasikas.nz@gmail.com for more
information.
A Bollywood Dreams Musical Meri Padosan PK

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts, Cnr
Greers Rd and Memorial Ave, Burnside, Christchurch
In Loving memory of the legendary singer, Kishore
Kumar, Mike Pero Bishopdale presents Meri Padosan
PK - A Bollywood Dreams Musical. Based on the
1968 Indian Bollywood Classic film - Padosan (starring
Kishore Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu and Mehmood),
Meri Padosan PK features 45 local performers and 45
Bollywood dance medleys to bring you the worlds first
new and fresh. When there are

such opportunities, I believe that
if you want to pursue them, you
can. It is quite easy to make a mark
as a singer, provided that you have
the talent to do so. We can see that
with the amazing talent we have
here in New Zealand.
IWK: Is singing a mere hobby

or would you like to pursue
it professionally?
Akhila: Up until now, singing
has been just a hobby. I am quite
dedicated to my studies and do
have a passion towards that, so
perhaps music will remain a hobby
for a while. But you never know.
Im always open to opportunities
and if I can make a career out of it,
then Id love to.
IWK: Who are your musical
influences? What songs did
you grow up listening to?
Akhila: My main influence is my
mother. I share much of her taste,
and I feel like her song choices for
me never go wrong. Because she
used to listen to a lot of old Hindi
songs, I grew up listening mostly
ever dance musical based on the 1968 classic. The 2

hour musical is directed by Shawn Thomas, dialogues by
Waleed Bukhari and features choreography by Zia Garcia
and Supriya John.
Women Inspiring Women

High Tea
to classics by Lata Mangeshkarji,

Asha Bhonsle, Mukeshji and
Mohammed Rafi Sahab. However,
I do love to listen to rock music,
new Hindi music, and Im quite
a fan of western classical music
and jazz.
IWK:
Your
dream
collaboration with an artist/
producer?
Akhila: My dream collaboration
would be with any jazz artist in
the world. I am a crazy fan of jazz,
and I guess, if I could go back in
time and collaborate with Frank
Sinatra, I would be extremely
happy. He was so talented and
such an amazing singer. Singing
with him would be a dream come
true. I guess, for now, singing
along to his songs will have to do.
Citizen Advice Bureau Workshops

Employment strategies for
newcomers

Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Venue: Level 1, 3091 Great North Road, New Lynn
Date: April 30, 2016
CAB New Lynn will hold a free information session for
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
newcomers on Employment Strategies for Newcomers.
Venue: The Langham, Auckland0
The Langham, Auckland
Are you a newcomer to New Zealand? Do you want to
I Am Woman presents High Tea Rendezvous, designed
know your employment rights? How and where to look
to engage women (and men) to be inspired to discover
for jobs? How to write your Kiwi CV and Cover Letter?
their inner potential, featuring Annah Stretton, live life in
And get job interview tips and practice. This information
colour event series. How many of us are not in love with
session will be facilitated by Adon Kumar. To register
the life we live? Annah is about to change the way you
please drop in, call or email at Citizens Advice Bureau
tackle your day to day. Enjoy an elegant high tea with
New Lynn, Library Building, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn.
your friends. Support a great cause, receive an Annah
Phone 827 7830 or 827 4731, Email newlynn@cab.org.nz
Stretton goodie bag and be inspired to step-up to a new
you! Tickets: $75, early bird for the first 75 tickets: $55.
Tickets available via eventfinda. All proceeds to RAW.
For more information contact infor@iamwoman.nz or
iamwoman@xtra.co.nz
Date: Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Venue: Pohutukawa Room, Kapiti Community Centre,
Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
CAB Kapiti will hold a free information session for
Date: Monday 25 April 2016
newcomers on Accessing Health Services in Kapiti.
Time: 4.45am to 5.00pm
Learn about Accessing New Zealands Health Services
Venue: Region wide
from: A local general practitioner, a representative from
Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and
Wellington Free Ambulance and get all your questions
servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed
answered. For more information call CAB Kapiti on 04
courage and self-sacrifice serving our country. There
298 4944 or Email: cab.kapiti@clear.net.nz or just come
are more than 70 Anzac Day parades and services
along
being held across the Auckland region on Monday 25
NOTE: Citizen Advice Bureau has now opened a branch
April 2016. (Details of the venues can be found at http://
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events).
at Botany Town Centre.
Accessing health services in

Kapiti
Auckland Anzac Day Parades and

Services 2016
FEATURES
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Earlybird Fares
Return fare starting from
Delhi ...................... $1234*

Amritsar ............... $1288*
Hyderabad ........... $1174*
Mumbai ................... $1244*

Kolkata .................... $1175*
Ahmedabad ............ $1278*
*Offer ends on 31st May 2016 unless sold out prior. Advertised fares are all inclusive for travel on the route Auckland-India-Auckland(via Sydney/Melbourne/Delhi), priced as on 01st April 2016 for outbound travel on 16th April 2016 and inbound
travel on 17th May 2016, with 8 kg carry-on luggage and 30 kg check-in baggage. Travel between Auckland and Melbourne/Sydney permitted on our interline partner Air New Zealand (NZ) Virgin Australia (VA), Qantas (QF) only. Outbound travel
is permitted from 01st April 16 to 21st June 16 or 06th July 16 to 13th September 16 or 28 September 16 to 10 November 16. Travel must be completed within 3 months from the date of departure. Prices are correct as on 01st April 2016 and
small variations in prices may occur as a result of changes in airport taxes or currency fluctuations. Offer is subject to availability and fares are valid on Air India operated flights only. Basic fare and fuel surcharge are non refundable and change/
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IPL 2016 begins with

Face of the Week

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First-ever vibrant and heart-warming

in Tamil Nadu, Pooram Vishu in

principles of equality, freedom of

the communities around them.

that share the same ethical values

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Continued from page 3

to the regard the leaders of

its contributions to the wider New

working Indian Community and

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the country have for the hard

scheduled around the country,

across the country. Daljit Singh

Clockwise from above: PM John Key and

and Race Relation Commissioner

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Otahuhu streets come alive

o mark the celebration of Vaisakhi,

Nosh corporates store franchise opportunities

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ITA hosts legislators from Indias UP state

high-level delegation of legislators

much as New Zealand, Uttar Pradesh has

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The era of CERA ends in Christchurch

ith the Greater Christchurch

Two monuments one is the newest Margaret Mahy Family

PM. Greater Christchurch Regeneration

Earthquake Recovery Act 2011, the passing