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Jacinda Ardern will set out to change Labour

Party's election narrative in the next few days
after being almost reluctantly elevated to
the position of the leader of the party.
Ms Ardern always had the good fortune,
apart from the talent, to have the entire
Labour Party collectively looking forward
to her elevation to leadership positions
made available within the caucus on
more than one occasion.
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Will Jacindas elevation change
the narrative for Labour?
SANDEEP SINGH
T
he newly sworn-in Labour leader has
asked, and rightly so, for 72 hours to
take stock of the situation about where
her party is currently at, just eight weeks before
the elections.
While Jacinda Ardern takes stock of the
situation and the nation waits to see how she
can turn around the narrative that Andrew Little
believed had gone wrong, understandably
after recent polls started showing the Labour
hovering badly around the lower twenties.
The recent polls had built a narrative that
was damaging to Labour, Mr Little said.
I had amazing comments from all my
colleagues, but was aware the party needed
to break the narrative, Mr Little said while
speaking to the media immediately after making
caucus aware of his decision to step-down.
It is this narrative that Ms Ardern will set
out to change once she comes out of her forced
time-out of the public glare after being almost
reluctantly elevated to the position.
Ms Ardern always had the good fortune, apart
from the talent, to have the entire Labour Party
collectively looking forward to her elevation to
leadership positions made available within the
caucus on more than one occasion.
Earlier in March this year, the party had
overwhelmingly favoured Ms Arderns
elevation as the partys deputy leader,
to an extent forcing the long serving but
embattled Annette King to eventually tender
her resignation.
In a somewhat similar turn of events on
Tuesday, August 1, the party had once again
given a collective go-ahead to Ms Ardern for
the top position and thus forcing Andrew Little
to make up his mind and step down from the
top position.
On both occasions, the outgoing individuals
were forced into a position of acceptance
of resignation, while Ms Ardern maintained
a disarming reluctance to accept the
new responsibility.
Friday, August 4, 2017 The Indian Weekender
It demonstrates to some extent Labours
jadedness in sitting in opposition for three
consecutive terms, and possibly the fourth
and therefore a propensity to offer Ms Ardern
a leadership role when she publically chose to
remain reluctant about those opportunities.
Clearly, it is Ms Arderns vote-winning
potential that the party is so desperately relying
upon that is driving such changes within the
Labour leadership.
How will the party justify their charge
of jadedness against the current National
government after three consecutive terms,
when they appear jaded of sitting in opposition
remains to be seen?
However, the focus of this piece is on how
Ms Ardern will change the narrative that has
gone southward in relatively last few weeks and
not long ago.
The One News-Colmar Brunton poll, which
reported Labour polling alarmingly low at 24
per cent which precipitated Andrew Littles
eventual departure had earlier shown Labour
polling at a respectable 30 per cent in the month
of June.
Something has changed drastically over the
I had amazing comments
course of last few weeks, which have altered
from all my colleagues, the narrative for the Party.
but was aware the party In last few weeks, more than ever before,
needed to break the Andrew Little had tried too many things in vain
to attract the attention of un-interested voters
narrative at the centre.
One notable thing (and important
for our audience), was the over the top
The similarity on both these occasions could bombastic approach toward cutting down
not be a stark coincidence. immigration numbers.
 The Indian Weekender Friday, August 4, 2017 NEW ZEALAND 3
In the Andrew Little led
Labour Partys narrative Rakshabandhan to be celebrated
in Auckland and Wellington
cutting down record level
of immigration numbers

was the panacea of all
major problems New
Zealand was facing.
Apparently, the
intention was to shake up
the uninterested voters
from their slumber by
highlighting that New
Zealand was in some kind
of crisis, which majority
of economic and social
indicators suggest is not
the case.
However, this does not Jacinda Ardern with Andrew Little
mean that Labour does not deserve a chance to
call for the change of the government on the
basis of a better vision for everyone.
Only if, the Andrew Little led Labour
Party would have sought the chance from the
voters, more subtly, on the basis of merit of its
alternative vision for New Zealand.
Instead, they chose to rattle everyone by
making noises loud enough to suggest that New
Zealand was in some kind of crisis.
Fortunately, New Zealand is not in the midst
of any crisis.
The fact is that New Zealand is neither in a
crisis as Labour suggests, nor is it as good as the
National Party would like everyone to believe.
It is for there to be taken by a political party,
which can weave the most believable narrative
about the future of New Zealand.
To top it all, the problem in Labours
narrative was an apparent lack of confidence
and the degree of unpreparedness among those
who wove and disseminated this narrative
so earnestly.
Otherwise what will explain the Little led
Labour Partys repeated failure on numerous
occasions to give the actual figure of revenue
that the country will stand to lose from an
abrupt cutting of the number of immigrants
coming to the country.
A policy so important for the Labour Party in
this election should have been backed up with
accurate calculations and numbers.
This has obviously exposed the apparent lack
of preparedness of their narrative, and it is to
the credit of the New Zealand public who were
able to see through this lacuna quite clearly.
The fact that the numbers lost by Labour in
the One News-Colmar Brunton poll have gone
to further left to the Greens, and not to the right
to New Zealand First, is a vindication of the fact
that voters who have left the Labour camp are
not swayed by over the top bombastic narrative.
It may be a time for change.
Although Ms Ardern is untested, to her credit
is the fact that she has not spoken outlandishly
on many issues of importance.
So she can clearly bring some subtlety to
Labours narrative in this election.
T
he cities of Auckland and Wellington
will celebrate the vibrant festival
of Raksha Bandhan that celebrates
the veneration of womanhood and universal
fellowship, on Sunday, August 13, in Auckland
and on Sunday, August 20, in Wellington.
The festival will brighten this winter with
classical, traditional and folk forms of dances,
instrumentals and vocals indigenous to Sanatan
dharma cultures of the world for example:
various states of India, Thailand, China,
Nepal, Japan, Pacific island countries and
take place at
Maori Kapahaka from New Zealand.
Moera Community
Celebrating brings together Sanatan
dharmic communities such centre, 107 Randwick
as Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Crescent, Moera, Lower Hutt,
Jain, Taoist, Shinto and and Wellington.
indigenous cultures. Again, there is no charge to the general
Meditation public but RSVP is compulsory due to
New Zealand, limited seating arrangements.
( a l s o Widely observed as a brothers and sisters
day, the Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is an annual
k n o w n Hindu Festival to reaffirm and celebrate the
as NZ School loving universal fellowship and veneration of
of Meditation), a womanhood.
non-sectarian, non-profit Raksha Bandhan was celebrated on this
organisation and established in large scale for the first time in the year 2010,
in Auckland.
NZ for over thirty years is the the host of
Auckland event. About 700 people attended the function and
It warmly invites all Aucklanders to celebrate since then, the festival has been held almost
the Auckland Raksha Bandhan festival from every year in Auckland grew to be part of
3 p.m. to 6 p.m., on 258 Balmoral Road Wellingtons celebrations as well, Vijeshni
(Bhartiya Mandir hall). There is no charge to Rattan, Coordinator for the Wellington
the general public, however, due to limited event said.
Entry to the event is free of charge, however,
seating, RSVP is compulsory.
due to limited space members of public are
The Wellington Raksha Bandhan festival will
be hosted by Hindu Council of New Zealand, requested to book their tickets by e-mailing
supported by various Hindu organisations, forum@hota.org.nz .
temples and associations. The festival will
 NEW ZEALAND
Even smoke cannon Jeff
4 Friday, August 4, 2017
Khan: Absolutely
fails to deter robbery Positively Wellingtonian
I
Mobil Petrol Station on Puhinui Road
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
D
etermined to loot cash and cigarettes,
three offenders on Sunday, July
30, broke into a petrol station in
south Auckland and robbed the store of an
undetermined amount of cash.
It was still dark at 5:25 a.m. on Sunday and
the temperature had plummeted to nearly two
degrees, but that did not stop the brazen robbers
to commit their crime.
Three men wearing hoodie jackets with their
faces covered stopped their hatchback car just
outside Mobil Petrol Station on Puhinui Road
in Papatoetoe and started throwing bricks at the
glass gate, breaking it open.
The staff and the security guard present
inside the store followed their drill as trained;
they activated the smoke cannon and rushed to
safety in the back room.
Even when the smoke canister created a cloud
of smoke inside the store, making visibility
nearly impossible, the robbers climbed the cash
counter, broke open the cash register using
tools and escaped with cash, cigarettes and
tobacco from the store.
Three offenders broke into the store and
stole cigarettes, tobacco and the cash register,
before fleeing in a car, a police spokesperson
confirmed.
What adds to the misery of the store is that
it was targeted for the third time in the last two
weeks. Earlier last week, on Monday, July 24
the store was robbed of cash and tobacco.
We have been robbed thrice in two weeks,
and with loss of property and money, we are
living in fear.
The government has to take stern steps and
give harsher punishments for these offenders
else this will not stop. These offenders cannot
be just let go under the pretence of being
underage, Khushi, from the petrol station told
The Indian Weekender.
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IWK BUREAU
n June this year, a small but significant news
item related to the Kiwi-Indian community
had escaped the usual media glare that
typically accompanies any news of public
recognition of a member of the community in
New Zealand.
The news was about Jeff Khan, a popular
radio journalist of Wellington103.5 FM a
Wellington Hindi radio programme, being
conferred Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian
Award for 2017 along with 11 other recipients.
The Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian
Awards are about recognising people who
selflessly give so much to our communities
people who volunteer their time and effort to
make our city a better place.
The 12 recipients of this years awards were
presented with certificates by Mayor Justin
Lester at an event at City Gallery Wellington on
Thursday, June 8.
Mr Khan has dedicated almost three decades
of his life to broadcasting, spending much of his
time in a studio passing on important national Jeff Khan with Mayor Justin Lester
and community news to the Hindi communities
The community has also benefited from Jeffs
in Wellington, Auckland and his native Fiji.
media experience in times of natural disasters,
The Award Citation for Jeff Khan read,
including the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and
It would be hard to imagine Wellingtons
Hindi Radio Programme without the voice of the damage in Fiji after Cyclone Winston.
Jeff Khan. Mr Khan was a key source of information
Mr Khan moved to New Zealand in 2008 for the community, giving live updates on
and worked for Radio Tarana in Auckland air about closures, damage and civil defence
before arriving in the capital in 2010. For the information, and organising for donations
past seven years, Jeff has kept his community of food and clothing to be collected and sent
up-to-date on current affairs, births, deaths and to Fiji.
marriages and local events.
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Constable Lavleen Kaur: The face

of courage in the community
RIZWAN
MOHAMMAD

F
or many in the
community who
are un-initiated
with the seemingly
harmless face sitting on
a slightly petite body,
Constable Lavleen
Kaur may appear like Lavleen Kaur getting felicitated at Takanini Gurudwara
any next door girl visiting Gurudwara.
However, that is only if you are not planning
to test her resolute courage and commitment to
fight for the cause of the good against the bad,
which she is called upon to do in her everyday
work in New Zealand Police.
This is something that an offender came to
know the hard way sometime last year when
he was challenged sternly by Constable Kaur
who was chasing her down with a taser gun
in her hand in a possible crime scene in South
Auckland.
Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand has
acknowledged and awarded Constable Kaur
on Sunday, July 30, at Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar
Sahib in Takanini for displaying courage and
inspiring many young members of the Kiwi-
Indian community.
The episode is related to the incident in
July 2016 when Constable Lavleen Kaur
through her instincts and courage foiled a
probable crime.
Constable Kaur was alerted of a mans
intention to attack a person in Papatoetoe,
south Auckland.
Constable Kaur along with her partner was
able to locate the car being used by the offender
while patrolling the victims area.
Constable Kaur and her partner signalled the
offender to stop, but he continued which led to
a short pursuit.
As expected by the officers, the man stopped
at the victims house and ran towards the
house. Constable Kaur armed with a taser gun
and Glock firearm challenged the offender to
stop and get down to the ground.
The offender then surrendered and as
suspected the police found a large pig knife in
the offenders pocket.
Constable Kaur through her quick
mindedness and courage prevented a crime and
averted causing serious injury to the intended
victim.
Constable Kaurs effort was recognised
with the area commanders commendation
at Counties Manukau Police district awards
earlier this year.
Since then, many other community
organisations have felicitated her for
her bravery.
Constable Gurpreet Arora from Counties
Manukau and Constable Mandeep Kaur along
with executives from Supreme Sikh Society of
NZ were present at the ceremony at Takanini
Gurudwara on Sunday, July 30.

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Relianz celebrates ninth year by Government to
launching financial services scrap decile system
for schools
IWK NEWSDESK
R
elianz Group celebrated
its ninth anniversary at a
glittering function at The
Wharf on Aucklands North Shore
on Sunday. Relianz Group, which
comprises Relianz Forex and Relianz
Travel, also launched a new company,
Relianz Loan Bazaar, at the event.
The group has been celebrating
its annual event for the past eight
years with its growing numbers of
staff as well as business and industry
associates. The event essentially
is built around honouring and
rewarding Relianz staff members for
their performance during the year
just gone by. The ninth anniversary
event kicked off with a unique
classical music performance by three
of Aucklands well-known Indian
instrumental exponents: Lester Silver
on sitar, Manjit Singh on Tabla and
Anand Thakore on acoustic mandolin
playing the raag Tilak Kamod.
The sterling performance set the
tone for the night as the sun set on
the stunning Waitemata outside and
the citys beautiful skyline began to
light up across the harbour bridge,
which loomed high above the roof of
the venue.
The guest of honour for the night
was well-known medical professional
and multifaceted personality
Dr Sharad Paul, internationally
recognized author and polymath. Dr
Paul delivered a stirring speech and
gave away several of the awards. He
along with four other guests alsolit the
ceremonial lamp to
symbolically launch
the new venture,
Relianz Loan Bazaar.
Relianz Group
CEO Giri Giridharan
delivered his annual
address remarking on
the successes of the
past twelve months
and acknowledging
the individual efforts
of his team of dedicated staff. Earlier,
the entire staff assembled at the stage
to formally welcome the guests.
As in previous years, the annual day
Relianz Quiz proved to be popular,
with vigorous and whole-hearted
participation of each and every
guest present. This year as well, the
quiz was devised and conducted by
former Indian Weekender Editor Dev
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of ceremonies.
The evening concluded with some
impromptu speeches by staff members
sharing their experiences working
Relianz team
Musical
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with the group before partaking of the
sumptuous dinner in the celebratory
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continuing support of its loyal clientele
that had followed the Group from the
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We are really grateful to our clients
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SANDEEP SINGH
E
ducation Minister Nikki
Kaye has confirmed that
the government will replace
the decile system for schools with
targeted funding to better support
those students most at risk of not
achieving.
For too long schools have been
stigmatised and wrongly judged by
their decile number, Ms Kaye said.
Today Im announcing that the
Cabinet has agreed to replace the
decile system with a Risk Index that
allows us to better target funding to
schools with children and young
people most at risk of not achieving
due to disadvantage.
We will also be replacing
the equity index used to allocate
disadvantage funding in early
childhood education with the Risk
Index, Ms Kaye said.
Decile funding currently
accounts for less than three per cent
of a schools resources.
However, Im pleased to be able
to confirm that no school, early
learning service or ng khanga reo
will see a reduction in their funding
as a direct result of this change.
In fact, we expect some will
gain significantly, Ms Kaye said.
Many new parents in the Kiwi-
Indian community, especially the
new migrants who have recently
The Indian Weekender
Education Minister Nikki Kaye
arrived in the country and struggle
to comprehend the actual meaning
of the decile system that seems
to divide schools, and in some
cases seemingly unfairly, would
take some comfort from this latest
announcement.
I was never able to completely
understand this decile system except
that it placed some expectation on
us to look for a school with better
decile rating, said Richa Singh, a
working mum of a five-year-old kid
who struggled to fully comprehend
the meaning of decile ranking made
available to the general public.
My husband has tried explaining
to me many times that decile system
is just a metric informing how much
funding a particular school can get
from the government, but it is hard
to think it that way always.
Instead you are tempted to
think in a way that decile system
was a reflection of the quality of
education imparted to students in
the school, which obviously adds
to your anxiety if your zone does
only have low decile schools, Mrs
Singh added.
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Indian student dies in
Papatoetoe train incident
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
T
he Indian communitys worst fears
have come true when it was confirmed
that the body found on the tracks of
Papatoetoe railway station on Wednesday,
July 26, was of a young Indian national
Harmandeep Singh Joshan who was in the
country on a student visa.
This was confirmed on Friday, July 28, by
Daljit Singh, spokesperson of the Supreme
Sikh Society of New Zealand, who has
beenproviding all support to the immediate
family of the deceased student in this hour
of crisis.
The Indian High Commission had actively
assisted the family of the deceased man, both
here and in India, and had offered to provide all
assistance in sending the deceased student back
to India. However, the family of Mr Joshan
man finally decided to organise the funeral here
in Auckland.
The funeral was conducted at Manukau
Memorials in South Auckland, on Saturday,
July 29 at 10.45 a.m. An emotional social
media post from the office of the Indian High
Commission in New Zealand on Tuesday,
August 01 confirmed that Harmandeeps ashes
have been sent back to India.
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Harmandeep Singh Joshan
Tonight a young man will perform his last
journey back to India. This is a sad occasion
not only for his family, but for all of us. This
young man perhaps needed a friend.
We urge you to look out for your friends,
especially the younger ones who need help the
most. If anyone is feeling low, please reach
out. We can help ourselves by helping each
other, The Indian High Commissions post on
Facebook read.
Harmandeep Singh Joshan was a native of
Chakk Kanian Kalan village of district Moga
from the state of Punjab.
On Wednesday, July 26, Harmandeeps
car was found parked in the Shirley Road
Gurudwara in Papatoetoe and his body was
found on train tracks across the road from
the Gurudwara.
Police have ruled out any foul play in the
circumstances around the death.
 8 NEW ZEALAND Friday, August 4, 2017 The Indian Weekender

Empowering young Sikh Waris brothers return

leaders for a better future with Punjabi Virsa
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD One of the many activities planned by the SWATI SHARMA

A T
new Sikh youth organisation has been
formed at the Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar
Sahib in Takanini at the three-day
event that saw the participation of more than
150 young Sikh individuals.
The three-day event was held from Friday,
July 21 to Sunday, July 23 that saw young
individuals participate in the Akhand Paath and
sewa of the Gurudwara.
The Youth Wing Supreme Sikh Society New
Zealand is established with the aims to get more
young minds to come towards Sikhism, learn
more about the religion and actively participate
in its cultural activities.
The aim of creating this organisation is
empowering tomorrows Sikh leaders for a
better future and getting the kids who have
gone away from Sikhism back into Sikhism
by Wahegurus grace, says Sukhjap Singh,
spokesman of the group.
The group currently has 90 members
enrolled between the age of five and 19. Young
individuals can enrol their names by paying a
one-time membership fee of $50 which will be
used to fund and organise events and activities
of the organisation.
Members of the Youth Wing SSSNZ
group is to host an exhibition to display the
rich history of the Sikh community, its birth
and growth over the centuries, the life of Sikh
martyrs and important events such as Battle of
Chamkaur and so on.
Another important project is getting the
young Sikh children and the youth to visit
Gurudwara regularly and participate in
its activities.
We want the young people to come to the
Gurudwara, and hopefully this will create more
affinity for the religion in them which seems to
be getting lost in todays fast paced living, even
amongst the school goers and the youth, Mr
Singh added.
One of the most recent activities of this
organisation is getting in touch with the schools
about the issues faced by Sikh students for
wearing dastar (cloth to cover the forehead)
at school.
Youth Wing SSSNZ comes under the parent
body Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand.
Supreme Sikh Society in the past has conducted
many community and sporting events such as
National Kabaddi tournaments, Langar for the
community, events for children and the women
and other events.
he Punjabi Indian
community eagerly
awaits an extravaganza
of Punjabi culture and soulful
singing as the renowned Waris
Brothers are set to head to
down-under in two weeks.
Manmohan Waris, Kamal
Heer and Sangtar are the
names that probably every
Punjabi would know, all credit
to their unique and quality singing. Now the
Waris brothers are returning to New Zealand
with their immensely popular Punjabi Virsas
latest edition.
Punjabi Virsa 2017 will be held in Auckland
on August 19 at Vodafone Events Centre.
Organiser and Promoter of the Auckland
show, Karam Hundal, says that he is excited
to host a classy show once again for the
Auckland audience.
It is not just an event, it is a tradition that
we all are proud of. I would invite everyone
to come and be a part of this event with your
families and kids and enrich them with our
colourful Punjabi culture and folk singing, Mr
Hundal says.
With two more shows in New Zealand, the
trio will also be performing in Tauranga on
Friday, August 18, and in Christchurch on
Sunday, August 20.
Though it becomes a challenge for organisers
to sell cultural shows, the Punjabi Virsas
popularity and quality has always managed to
attract music lovers.
Our main target is to promote Punjabi
language and folk singing. Waris brothers are
promoting our language and culture through
their singing and so we feel proud to be
organising Punjabi Virsa again after two years.
It is challenging to organise and promote
cultural events as the young generation is more
attracted toward hip-hop and contemporary
style of music. But the response that we have
got from the audience surely proves that there
is a huge market for good singing. I feel that
it is our responsibility to promote such events
as singing is the easiest and one the most
effective ways to convey your message, adds
Mr Hundal.
The Auckland show is being organised and
promoted by JK Star Productions. Christchurch
show is already sold out and Auckland too is
on the verge of selling out with limited seats
remaining. The organisers are urging everyone
to grab their tickets sooner rather than later.
On October 3, 2015, for the first time
Punjabi Virsa 2015 was recorded live in
Auckland, New Zealand for the official record
release. It was a full house event and we are
positive that Punjabi Virsa 2017 is also going to
be a fullhouse event, says Mr Hundal.
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National releases 2017 Party
list: Parmar promoted,
Bakshi retains same spot
SANDEEP SINGH
T
he National Party has released its much-
awaited party list for the 2017 elections
with current Kiwi-Indian MPs either
retaining the same spot or getting a promotion.
Dr Parmjeet Parmar has surprised many by
getting an eleven place promotion from the last
election position of 45th position to the new
high of a 34th position.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, the first India
born Kiwi-Indian MP in New Zealand has
maintained his spot at 32 from the last general
elections.
There are two more entrants from the Kiwi-
Indian community in the National Party list
with Bala Beeram at 57th position and Rahul
Sirigiri at 73rd ranking in the list.
In 2014, National Party had 60 seats in
the parliament with 41 electorate and 19 List
candidates.
Bala Beeram is also an electorate candidate
from Kelston, which appears to be a safe
Labour seat thus making it highly unlikely for
Mr Beeram to enter the parliament purely on
the list.
In 2014, National Party had 60 seats in
the parliament with 41 electorate and 19 list
candidates.
Following the projections from the 2014
elections and before, Mr Bakshi and Dr Parmar
are all set to enter parliament once again despite
their respective electorate seats Manukau East
and Mt Roskill being safe Labour seats.
Dr Parmjeet Parmars mammoth elevation in
the party list raises hopes about the prospects
of the country seeing the first Kiwi-Indian
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Translator of Maori
Quran Shakil Monir
passes away
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
W
ell respected and a renowned
scholar Shakil Ahmad Monir who
pioneered translating the Holy
Quran from Arabic to Te Reo Maori passed
away after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 1
at his residence in Karachi, Pakistan.
Mr Monir was of Indian descent born in
Monghyr in Bihar, India in 1932, a professor of
Science and Religion and a an ardent member
of the global Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi In the late 1980s under the instruction of the Shakil Ahmad Monir
then fourth Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community, Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad took Mr Monirs desire was to serve mankind
through the propagation of the peaceful
the responsibility of translating the Holy Quran
message of Islam that saw him work in a
into the Maori language.
number of capacities in many different parts of
Mr Monir explored several options of
translation of the Quran into this unique the world, including the Indian sub continent,
language but came to realise that to do full several African countries, as well as Australia
justice to the translation and the translator and New Zealand, a spokesperson for the
will have to be in a unique position to have a Ahmadiyya community said.
grasp of all three languages namely Arabic, Despite his achievements throughout his life,
English, and Maori. Mr Monir remained a humble person willing
When he couldnt find such a person, Mr to spend his time and money for the benefit of
Monir took upon the responsibility himself the mankind. He fully funded the translation
to learn Maori language for several years,
Dr Parmjeet Parmar
project from his own pocket.
finally taking over 20 years to fully translate
minister if another National-led government is The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a
and publish the Maori translation of the
formed in Wellington. dynamic, fast-growing international revivalist
Holy Quran.
Party lists determine (in the light of country- movement within Islam. Its motto of Love for
The Maori translation of the Quran is referred
wide proportional voting) the appointment of all and hatred for none is evidenced through
as Kuranu Tapu and was released in April
list MPs under the mixed-member proportional the peaceful actions of its millions of followers.
in 2010.
(MMP) representation electoral system. Its New Zealand branch is a registered
He spent a considerable amount of time in
The number of list MPs parties get depends charitable organisation, and endeavours to be
New Zealand to complete this task. His grasp
on how many electorates they win compared an active and integrated community within the
of the Maori language saw him earn respect and
with their entitlement from the party vote. wider society.
friendship of many Maori elders.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi Katrina Bungard
Agnes Loheni
 10 NEW ZEALAND Friday, August 4, 2017 The Indian Weekender

News-in-brief

Canterbury IndiaNZ Labour launched

from South Island

N
ew Zealand Labour Party, if it comes to
power in September, will implement a
immigration policy calibrated as per
regional demands.
Something similar to what the Canterbury
Mayoral Forum (CMF), comprising mayors of
the 10 territorial authorities in Canterbury and
the chair of the regional council (Environment
Canterbury), had demanded in a collective
letter sent to Immigration Minister Michael
Woodhouse and Prime Minister Bill English
in June.
The CMF had outlined their concerns on the
proposed changes announced by Mr Woodhouse
in April, which the Forum said focussed more
on Auckland issues and less on regional needs.
On his part, the minister has already indicated
last week that phase two of the review of the
proposed changes might include targeting of
immigration settings by sectors and regions.
A Labour Government will invest in Local Labour MPs Ms Megan Woods, Ms Ruth Dyson, and Ms Poto Williams at the launch of the Canterbury IndiaNZ Labour Committee

housing, infrastructure, public services, and in

Dyson and Poto Williams launched the local of IndiaNz Labour Group now, but all of us Establishments closer to their previous level.
training New Zealanders to fill skills shortages.
chapter of the IndiaNz Labour Group known have always been at hand for any of Indian As indicated in our immigration policy,
At the same time, we will take a breather on
as the Canterbury IndiaNz Labour Committee community needs in and around Christchurch, Labour will stop issuing student visas for
immigration by reducing net migration by
last Sunday. The committee is headed by added Ms Williams, who also touched upon courses below a bachelors degree which are
20,000-30,000.
Narinder Singh Warraich, with Baljit Bains as the controversial entry of Uber in Christchurch not independently assessed by the TEC and
"We will do this by making sure that work
the Vice-president and Lucky Badwal as the in her speech. The local taxi drivers, most of NZQA to be of high quality.
visas are not being abused to fill low-skill, low-
General Secretary. whom are from India, has protested multiple In recent years, we have seen a surge in
paid jobs, while ensuring that businesses are
The MPs while acknowledging that the party times in the past one year against the ride- sham courses being used as a route to work and
able to get genuinely skilled migrants when
may have lagged behind the ruling National in sharing company. eventual residency, leading to exploitation of
they need them. Thats exactly what CMF is
getting a foothold in the local Indian community, Meanwhile, Ms Woods, in her speech many students in their home countries as well
also saying.
insisted that Labour has historically been at the clarified the stand taken by her Party to reduce as in New Zealand.
"An immigration policy calibrated as per
foremost on bringing ethnic communities into net migration by around 6,000 to 10,000 a " This must stop. Again, as is Labour policy,
regional demands is what New Zealand needs
the mainstream. year in returning the number of international quality education must stand on its own merits,
right now, said Megan Woods, who along with
We may have launched the local chapter students in low level courses at Private Training she noted.
her fellow Labour MPs from Christchurch Ruth

Indian entrepreneur among

Prime Ministers Business
Scholarships this year
D
r Ojas Mahapatra, CEO of Dunedin-
based Photonic Innovations Limited
(PIL), who is originally from Odisha, is
the only Indian among the 14 recipients of this
years Prime Ministers Business Scholarships
announced by Economic Development Minister
Simon Bridges last week.
Mr Mahapatra, along with Mr Peter
Floris, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer of the New Zealand Merino
Company, will attend the one-month-long business strategies while improving operational
Senior Executive Programme (SEP) at the and strategic agility will also enable Mr
London Business School (LBS) throughout Mahapatra to tap into the 16,000-strong
this October. Executive Education Network of LBS alumni
The scholarships, established in 2010, in over 150 countries.
are designed to improve the international This news add to an already fantastic week
competitiveness of New Zealand businesses by for our company as just on this Monday, we
providing access to managers and executives have signed a distribution deal to sell their
of internationalising companies to top patented laser-based ammonia detection
international business programmes unavailable equipment in Australia with Gordon Brothers,
in New Zealand. Since 2010, 73 executives which is the biggest refrigeration engineering
have received these scholarships from a wide services company in Australasia, he said. PIL
range of sectors, including IT, engineering, already has a similar distribution arrangement
with Active Refrigeration in New Zealand that
and manufacturing, which has helped in
was announced in June.
improving the international competitiveness of
Meanwhile, the Minister, while stressing
their companies.
on the extremely positive flow-on effects of
The successful applicants also get a unique
these scholarships for New Zealand businesses
opportunity to expand their international
and the economy as a whole, concluded by
connections and expertise.
adding, This is a unique way of supporting
This [international networking opportunity] New Zealands businesses to develop valuable
was one of the main reasons I applied for the international networks, which are incredibly
scholarship at LBS, Mr Mahapatra said, important to our economy.
while expressing his gratitude to the PM for "Ultimately, these greater connections
the scholarship. made by our top executives will grow the
Notably, the Programme apart from economy and make our businesses more
covering topics such as how to manage internationally competitive.
complex stakeholder relationships, develop
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New Zealanders can trust the voting system

T
he top official at the Electoral who can observe everything is done
Commission, Alicia Wright, as it should be.
says New Zealand voters can After the official count, all used
be confident that when they head to ballot papers are held in sealed
the polls in September, their vote will packages in a secure location. They
be secret, and their vote will count. are kept locked away for six months
Voting starts in New Zealands in case they are needed for a recount.
General Election on 11 September After six months, the packages are
and goes through to election day on destroyed, unopened.
23 September. Over the next few weeks, the
New Zealanders who are new public will see parties and candidates
to our voting system might have campaigning for votes, says Ms
questions about how the system Wright. There are also checks and
works, says Chief Electoral Officer, balances in our system to promote a
Alicia Wright. I can assure them fair campaign.
that it is a robust and secure system, Clear campaign rules are set
and that they should feel comfortable out in law for political parties,
casting their vote. candidates and third parties around
One of the jobs of the Electoral Ballot papers are election advertising, spending
voted more than once and those
Commission is to keep the electoral limits, and declarations of donations
counted twice, cases are referred to the Police.
roll up to date. It is a legal and expenses. These declarations
In the 2014 General Election, 126
requirement for eligible voters to be the first time on cases were referred to the Police.
provide the public with information
on the electoral roll. election night, about their election activities.
New Zealand has had a secret
When enrolling, people are asked Voters can trust the New Zealand
and then again in ballot for nearly 150 years since
a number of questions including their electoral system. We want all eligible
1870, and many steps are taken
name, date of birth, residential and a detailed official voters to take part in the coming
to ensure no one knows how
postal addresses, and occupation. election and have their say on who
The information helps avoid mix-ups
count that takes another person has voted. Voters
will represent them in Parliament for
two weeks. The mark their ballot paper behind a
with other voters who have the same the next three years.
private screen and then place the
name. The only details published on count is done in the To be eligible to enrol and vote
ballot paper in a box that remains
the electoral roll are a persons name, a person must be 18 years old or
the address where they live, and their
presence of Justices sealed until votes are counted.
older, be a New Zealand Citizen or
There is no information on the
occupation. The other details are not of the Peace and ballot paper that can readily
permanent resident, and have lived
made public. party or candidate in New Zealand for one year or more
identify who the voter is.
When it comes to the security continuously at some point.
In the last election, 2,446,279 scrutineers who can Ballot papers are counted
of the vote, we have an excellent More information about enrolling
votes were cast, says Ms Wright. twice, the first time on election
record, says Ms Wright.
Voter fraud is rare, and we have
observe everything night, and then again in a detailed
and voting is available in 27 different
Transparency International rates is done as it should languages at www.elections.org.nz.
systems in place to identify it when official count that takes two
New Zealand as one of the least
it happens. be weeks. The count is done in the
corrupt countries in the world, and
Electoral rolls are checked to presence of Justices of the Peace Brought to you by the Electoral
our robust and trustworthy voting
identify people who appear to have and party or candidate scrutineers Commission
system is a big part of that.

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Communities Team
Email Michael.Wood@parliament.govt.nz
Email Ethnic.Communities@labour.org.nz
Phone 09 373 3332
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National amends
Immigration Policy
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
National Party List MP
T
his National led Government is
committed to striking the right balance
between ensuring New Zealanders
are at the front of the queue for jobs and
ensuring our regions have access to temporary
migrant labour necessary for sustained
economic growth.
Our recent announcement is another example
of our Governments responsible, pragmatic
approach to immigration and is in stark contrast
to Opposition parties who want to decimate
the regions by cutting immigration by tens
of thousands.
The feedback we are getting from the regions
is that they cant get enough workers to fill
the labour shortages and they rely on migrant
labour to help fill those labour shortages.
These changes are not designed to reduce the
number of migrants coming in on temporary
work visas. Employers will continue to be able
to employ migrant workers where there are
genuine labour or skill shortages.
The changes to temporary work visas are
about ensuring that lower-skilled migrants
are clear about their future prospects in
New Zealand.
The changes to temporary work visas
announced today follow an extensive
consultation period during which around 170
submissions were received.
Weve considered those submissions and
made a couple of changes to address some
of the issues raised during the consultation
process.
Consultation is an important part of
developing government policy and we would
be doing a disservice to those who take the
time to make submissions if we didnt take that
process seriously.
The changes and amendments now being
proposed will make the following changes.We
are amending the remuneration band for mid-
skilled migrants which will now be set at 85
per cent of the New Zealand median income,
currently $41,538, instead of $48,859 as
proposed during consultation.
The new mid-skilled remuneration band
recognises the fact that migrant workers in this
remuneration band are filling genuine shortages
and are likely to progress with further skills
acquisition or work experience.
It also provides more certainty for employers
in planning and training their workforce.
Minimum stand down periods and visa
requirement for partners and children will still
apply for lower-skilled migrants.
Any migrant earning above 1.5 times the New
Zealand median income (currently $73,299 per
year), will automatically be considered higher-
skilled, regardless of their occupation.
Any migrant earning above 85 per cent of
the New Zealand median income (currently
$41,538), but less than the higher-skilled
remuneration threshold, in an occupation
classified as ANZSCO Level 1 3 will be
considered mid-skilled.
Any migrant earning below 85 per cent of
the New Zealand median income (currently
$41,538) will be considered lower-skilled and
will be subject to the stand down period and
partner/children restrictions.
Friday, August 4, 2017
New Labour leadership
brings unprecedented
support in just 24 hours
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Labour Party candidate
from Maungakiekie
I
t has been an interesting week for Labour.
It started out as a bit of a downer and I
was sorry to see Andrew Little step down.
As I listened to his speech I recalled the times
Phil Goff used to say that being the Leader of
the Opposition is the single most difficult job
in politics.
Andrew Little was a principled, dignified
and fair leader. He worked incredibly hard and
Im grateful for all he has achieved. One of my
lasting memories of his leadership will be the
way he stood up for the Indian international
students who were deported by a Government
that couldnt prove they were guilty of any
wrongdoing. On one occasion, Andrew spent
an hour with them, talking to them and looking
through their documentation. He spoke up for
them because it was the right thing to do; we are
all innocent until proven guilty. Thats the kind
of leader he was.
Within an hour after Andrew resigned, we
had a new Leader and Deputy Leader. Jacinda
Ardern and Kelvin Davis wereboth elected
unopposed. While a change of guard is risky
this close to an election, the decision was a
swift, clean one. No time wasted, and no blood
shed. In my view, that bears testament to the
success of Andrews first promise as leader to
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unify caucus and the party.
Jacinda is someone I consider a friend. Ive
known her for about six years now and know
she will be an outstanding leader. She stands
strong in her values, is honest, incredibly
intelligent and is kind. She is also amazingly
articulate and does a great job of delivering
Labours vision in a way that resonates with
so many.
Kelvin Davis joins Jacinda at the helm.
Kelvin is a political battler, the first Mori to
take on the role and represents New Zealands
rural heartland. He is articulate, fiery and
extremely competent. Together, they present a
formidable leadership team.
We have seen an unprecedented groundswell
of support in the 24 hours since Jacinda and
Kelvin took on the mantle. We received
donations to the tune of $250 000 and a
thousand new volunteers in just 24 hours.
The values of the Labour Party that underpin
our policies will not change. Labour is a party
that grew out of a labour movement born in
social injustice, to create a fairer world. Our
values of fairness of opportunity and focus on
fighting social injustice so that our communities
flourish will not change.
We now have a new leadership team that
brings new energy and will articulate our vision
for a better, fairer New Zealand well. Im
excited, and you should be too.
To join us please check out our website:
www.labour.org.nz or drop me an email at
priyanca@labour.org.nz
 The Indian Weekender Friday, August 4, 2017
The Greens will keep Law and Order is a
New Zealand beautiful top priority for NZPP,
James Shaw
Green Party Co-Leader
N
ew Zealand is famed all around the
world for the beauty of our natural
environment. From the verdant forests
of the Waitakere Ranges to the stunning scenery
around the Southern Alps our landscapes
feature in movies bringing millions of tourists
here every year to see it for themselves.
If youve ever been out for a family walk out
in the bush, gone tramping over a weekend, or
had a relaxing day out on the beach, Im sure
youll agree that theres no country quite like
New Zealand.
But all this is under threat.
Our native birds and wildlife are in serious
trouble. One third of our birds are facing
extinction many could disappear within
our lifetimes. Waves of introduced predators
and habitat loss have combined to create a
perfect storm of destruction. The independent
Parliamentary Commissioner for the
Environment, Jan Wright, has said thatThe
situation is desperate.
The National Government hasnt helped
either. Since being in office, National has put
DOC through the wringer. National has cut
hundreds of millions of dollars from DOCs
baseline budget in real terms, forcing layoffs
and closing field bases. DOC has lost nearly
200 front line rangers since 2009.
The Greens will take action to protect our
beautiful heritage. Earlier this week, I had an
VERDICT 2017 - SPECIAL FEATURE 13
opportunity to launch our Thriving Nature
package one that will ensure that New
Zealands wild spaces are not only protected
says Roshan Nauhria they do with their old ones?
but thrive.
This is one of the many questions about
We will double the number of frontline
firearms in New Zealand there is no offical
rangersin five yearsand increase the amount of
funding to DOC. This will create 720 new jobs Roshan Nauhria answer too. The police for their part have been
to protect our natural environment and wildlife Leader, New Zealand asking governments for years for the tools
for an additional $192 million investment. We Peoples Party to answer these questions. A recent Select
Committee inquiry into New Zealands fire
W
have an ambitious plan to save all our threatened
e had a tragic situation unfold arms laws too raised these questions and the
species, double the funding for community
in Northland last week with the National Government ignored it.
conservation and last but not least bring in a
slaying of two wonderful local A comprehensive register of all firearms
tourism levy to help build up our infrastructure
women by a gunman. While circumstances in New Zealand is an important step to
and protect the places we love.
around the shooting are still unfolding, it has
Protecting our environment is good for its understanding the full picture of who owns
become clear he was suffering from mental
own right. As humans, we have a responsibility what guns and how many other guns they have.
illness. It has also become clear that he had an
to look after our environment and protect plant Every week there is a report of police turning
arsenal of weapons and no gun licence. And if
and animal life that we have endangered through up to scenes completely unprepared for the
that wasnt outrageous enough, it turns out he
our activities. However, there are positive weapons stock piles they are finding.
bought the weapons through TradeMe.
benefits for us too. By protecting nature we A gun register will have no negative impact
While we await the investigation, there is
will ensure that our children get to inherit the of legal firearms owners in New Zealand.
no indication at this stage that TradeMe hasnt
beautiful country that we know and love. And It is just a list of the guns each person owns.
acted above board. This incident has instead
its good for the economy too. Our conservation Combining this with a permit to sell, it will
brought to light the massive holes in New
estate and beautiful natural landscapes help ensure that the register is constantly up dated.
Zealands firearms regulations. For instance,
attract tourism, which brings nearly $13 billion
when someone dies their license is not In the future when police come across theses
worth of tourism to our country and attracts
automatically terminated leading to a situation illegal caches of firearms they will be able to
filmmakers to New Zealand bringing nearly
where it could potentially be used by anyone look back at each weapons history and work
$2 billion from our creative industries.
for up to 10 years. out how it entered the black market.
Under a Government with a Green heart,
So while these firearms were bought and We need to ensure New Zealand stays a safe
New Zealands natural treasures our wildlife,
sold legally, the police had no idea about country and a gun register is the first step that
forests, rivers and oceans will finally be in
the arsenal this man possessed. There is needs to be taken if we are going to stem the
safe hands.
no register of guns bought and sold in this tide of once legal guns ending up in the hands
country. Customs can tell us in 2016 alone of criminals. New Zealanders like that their
40,000 firearms were brought into the country. police are unarmed for general duties, but if
However, there are only 242,000 licensed this is going to continue we owe it to them to
firearms holders. So assuming 17% of license take every step to ensure they arent being sent
holders bought a new gun last year, what did into life-threatening situations unprepared.
 14 FIJI
Indian scholarship gives
T
Ra student hope for future
Y
ear 13 student Ratu Mara
Kadavu Vakawaletabua
has seen the struggles and
sacrifices his parents go through to
keep him at school.
The Nakauvadra High School
boarder in Rakiraki has prayed and
dreamed of an education opportunity
to help him help them.
Last week, it came from the Indian
Council for Cultural Relations
Scholarship programme.
Mr Vakawaletabua received
his tickets in Suva to fly to
Hyderabad in India to study for a
four-year Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture degree.
The 19-year-old from Navuniivi
Village on the Ra coast, Viti
Levu Bay, says he is grateful for
the scholarship.
He said when he returned he
would want to be a positive influence
for change in his village.
He would use his newfound
knowledge to put his parents10-acre
land into commercial production.
The challenges farmers in his
village face include crossing the bay
in a 30-minute boat ride on a fine day
to take their produce to the market.
As he grew up, Mr Vakawaletabua
realised that education is the key to
success and development.
He said we needed modern
scientific methods to increase
farm yields and production. Mr
Vakawaletabua will be studying
in an agriculture dominated
Miss India Fiji 2012,
Sheryl Kumar. Picture:
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Miss India Fiji pageant to return
A
fter a lapse of five years,
an international pageant
for Fijian women of Indian
descent will return to Fiji.
The Miss Indian Fiji, last won
in 2012 by Sheryl Kumar who was
a student then and is an accountant
now, will begin auditions this
weekend.
Pageant director, Ranjit Raju who
initially brought the pageant to Fiji in
2009 when it was won by local media
company director Naziah Ali is once
Indian High Commissioner to Fiji, Vishvas Sapkal hand over the tickets and Scholarship
documents to Nakauvandra High year 13 student, Ratu Kadavu Mara 19 on July 19, 2017.
region in the Acharya N.G Ranga
Agricultural University.
Every bit of knowledge that I
learn during these four years will be
put to the expansion of my fathers
farm, Mr Vakawaletabua said.
He said he would also look into
fisheries, forestry and livestock
farming.
The villagers also plant native
trees includingdakua,yasiandvesi.
Therefore, intensive skills are
needed in regards to agriculture
again behind the venture.
Ms Ali and her friend Aliya Jan
took over the venture when it was
last operated in 2012.
Meanwhile he said the first
round of auditions will take place
on Sunday July 30. The Miss India
Worldwide pageant began in 1990
and invites representatives from all
over the world who have to have a
certain percentage Indian parentage
to qualify to participate.
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for us to ensure sustainability in
the village, he said. While Mr
Vakawaletabua is away, his five
siblings will help their parents look
after their agriculture business.
The cost of things is very high,
so I am doing this so that one day I
can help my family overcome these
difficulties, he said.
He said he came to know about the
scholarship through his uncle, Tomasi
Bolai who joined him to receive the
documents from the Indian High
More young Fiji Sun journalists off to India for
further education
T
wo more Fiji Sun journalists
have won scholarships
to study in India in a
continuing partnership between the
news company and the Indian High
Commission. Digital journalist
Roneel Karthik, our online
coordinator, has won a two-year
scholarship to do his Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) at
the prestigious University of Delhi.
Mr Karthik is a University of
Fiji graduate in commerce and
information technology with a
post graduate diploma in business
and administration from Massey
University in New Zealand.
Shahani Mala, a news journalist
with a diploma in journalism from
Fiji National Uniiversity, has won
a three-year scholarship to do her
Bachelor of Arts (BA). She will study
at one of Indias biggest universities,
Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Both Mr Karthik and Ms
Mala willl return to theFiji Sun
after graduation.
Fiji SunPublisher/CEO Peter
Lomas said: Roneel and Shahani
are two of our very best and brightest
younger journalists. They will both
play major roles in our future.
Studying at such top Indian
universities will be a transformative
experience, both academically and in
life experience. Were most grateful
to the Indian High Commission for
Friday, August 4, 2017
Every
bit of
knowledge that I
learn during these
four years will be put to
the expansion of my
fathers farm
Commissioner
to Fiji, Vishvas Sapkal.
Mr Bolai said this was a proud
moment for his family.
Mr Sapkal said at least 35 students
were expected to study in India under
the Indian Government Scholarship
students in terms of helping them
this year.
Mr Vakawaletabua flies out to
India on Monday.
High Commissioner of India to Fiji Vishvas Sapkal (left), with Fiji Sun news
journalist Shahani Mala, and Fiji Sun digital journalist Roneel Karthik.
Roneel Karthik and Shahani Mala part
of our future, says Fiji Sun Publisher
being so continually supportive of
our efforts to lift the standard of
journalism through better education.
We already have six Indian university
graduates in our newsrooms. And
two more are due back next month.
Mr Karthik and Ms Mala were
both farewelled by theirFiji
Suncolleagues last Friday.
Mr Karthik said: I will do justice
to this scholarship I have received,
and I would like to thank my parents
for their love and support and all my
friends and families.
I will always be thankful to
the Fiji Sunfamily for giving me
the opportunity to prove myself as I
had struggled a lot after return to Fiji
after my graduation.
Ms Mala, acknowledged the
guidance she received from Mr
The Indian Weekender
Rise in NZ uni
numbers
he number of Pacific students
choosing Otago as a place to
study has increased by more
than 50 per cent over the past decade.
This was mentioned by the deputy
vice-chancellor (VC) academic at
the University of Otago, Vernon
Squire, during the Otago Alumni
Vakavinaka at the New Zealand High
Commissioners residence in Suva.
Mr Squire said this year was likely
to have another successful increase.
2017 looks like being another
record year with a further seven per
cent growth. We expect to end 2017
with 950 Pacific students at Otago,
he said.
He said 1300 Otago alumni were
either from the Pacific or had an
interest in the Pacific.
Now Otago alumni are located all
around the world. 150,000 in number
with around 1300 who are either
from the Pacific or have an interest in
the Pacific, he said.
Crucially, while the University of
Otago takes pride in its relationship
with all its alumni and friends
wherever they are in the world, Fiji
holds a special place in our hearts.
Moreover, the Development
and Alumni Relation Office and the
Pacific Islands Centre have joined
forces to develop an Otago alumni
program in the Pacific, with a key
focus on the 150th anniversary
celebrations. Mr Squire said
the university was working with
the careers service to develop a
mentoring scheme for international
students. An initial pilot is occurring
with Chinese students, where we are
seeking Chinese alumni to mentor
prepare for job applications and
interviews when they return to
China. Fiji Times
Lomas, Managing Editor Training
Nemani Delaibatiki, Managing
Editor News Jyoti Pratibha,
and Managing Editor Digital
Rosi Doviverata.
Ms Mala highly acknowledged the
Indian High Commission for giving
her this learning opportunity
I am looking forward to this new
journey as I have heard so much
about India and this scholarship from
my workmates who went before
me and by my lecturers, Maneesha
Karan and Elia Vesikula.
I am thankful to my family
for their continuous support and
especially my parents and my
grandfather who has never let me
down and has upheld my decisions.
I would also like to thank my Fiji
Sun Team who are like my family.
 The Indian Weekender Friday, August 4, 2017 FIJI 15

Mum: Please help my son get

kidney transplant in India
A
mother of
a 13-year-
old boy is
seeking public help
for a donor kidney
and $60,000 for
her sons kidney
transplant operation
in India.
Without the
operation, the
chances of
Ravouvou Naviris
future survival
are slim, she says.
Ana Naviri said her son was diagnosed with and the request for a kidney started as soon
kidney failure in April this year and required a as he was diagnosed. Dr Krishnan said: The
transplant in six months time. reality is that most patients struggle to find a
She is still waiting for an approval letter kidney donor due to the blood group being
from the doctors to do fundraising for her child. different apart from o+ or o- donors who can
Ms Naviri said: I am seeking for any donate to any blood group.
assistance I can get to help my son. Another difficulty we have always had was
Ravouvous doctor, Dr Amrish Krishnan, is the perception of the public on what risks there
supporting Ms Raviris plea for help. are in being a donor.
Dr Krishnan is asking the public to assist by "Donating a kidney doesnt mean that
donating funds or a kidney. it will significantly shorten their lives, the
Ravouvou has an A+ Blood type and way we are designed is such that we can
according to Dr Krishnan it is very important survive with one kidney and in fact about
for the donor to be of the same blood one in 600 babies are born with one kidney.
group, right body size and not have any A human being can live with one kidney
medical condition. their entire lives and can live up to the
It was stated by Dr Krishnan that Ravouvou normal age.
came to the hospital in early April this year Three kidney donors came forward,
and his scan showed that both his kidneys however, they were not suitable due to some
were swollen which meant that he had a partial medical requirements.
blockage of urine for some time but the family Dr Krishnan acknowledged those who have
did not notice it. helped in fundraising. So far $20,000 has
He started his dialysis in early April this year been raised.
 Thought of the week
Happiness is when what you think,
what you say and what you do are
in harmony. M . Gandhi
Editorial Auckland Weather forecast for the week
Jacindas rise will keep August 4 August 11, 2017

boredom away from

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu

this general election Cloudy Mainly Cloud Occasional Rain, Rain with Showers

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with fine, increasing rain easing to little with north-
acindas rise has saved the nation from the misery of another boring election. a few chance Light winds developing showers wind westerlies
Boredom often engenders indifference, which in turn can breed contempt (in this case showers shower.
for the electoral process) and therefore a longing for anti-establishment populist politics.
In that respect, our nation is well served by Jacindas rise to Labours helm of affairs, the one
that should deserve an unequivocal approval from everyone having a stake in New Zealand 13 13 15 15 15 16 16
politics. 7 6 9 9 9 9 11
Until last week, the countdown to the election was quite stale and boring.
Andrew Little, the man who tried to win the nations trust on many occasions purely on the
basis of his probity and honesty alone only succeeded in copping consistent battering from the This week in New Zealands history
media, and intermittent criticism from the leaders of other political parties such as the likes of
Winston Peters. 5 August 1914
Indeed, politics can be unfair and harsh sometimes.
New Zealand enters the First World War

F
However, despite all of this, overall tone of the run up to the elections remained boring.
ollowing the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-
The National Party was enjoying a near-insurmountable lead in polls, and the parties in
opposition were keeping votes between them fragmented and in the process further eroding the Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie
cohesiveness from the possible alternative government. in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-
In a healthy democracy, a governments insurmountable lead over the opposition can be Herzegovina, on28 June 1914, Germany gave
boring, if not undesirable. its ally Austria-Hungary a blank cheque to take
It was only our MMP system that ensured some drama and had kept the National Party on whatever action it deemed appropriate. Although
tenterhooks to find the right coalition partner to form the government. Serbia, which Austria-Hungary blamed for the
Other than that, elections had become largely boring. assassinations, accepted almost all the terms of a
This will change now onwards. harsh ultimatum, Austria-Hungary declared war on
The fact that the Labour Party is buoyant, with donations raining in and volunteers lining up to Serbia on 28 July.
be part of post-Jacinda Labour script, was widely expected.
The media has already described Jacindas elevation as electrifying, monumental, 10 August 1840
blockbuster, and someone who can unleash a youthquake in New Zealand politics to suggest
British assert sovereignty as French head for Akaroa

H
that it will treat Jacinda with the seriousness and respect that it could never give to Mr Little.
Mr Littles jibe on Winston Peters as blowhard was taken in poor taste whereas Jacindas MSBritomartarrived at Akaroa, on Banks Peninsula, a week before a shipload of
light-hearted comment that she shared a taste for single malt whiskey with Mr Peters was taken French colonists landed there. The ships captain raised the Union Jack to confirm
as a display of wit, and more importantly a vibe British sovereignty over the area.
Some commentators have described Jacindas rise as a scene from the HBO drama series
Game of Thrones, signalling our collective appetite for drama in our daily lives. 7 August 1997
A less-than-impressive question from the media about Jacindas plans for motherhood in the Beatrice wins athletics world championship gold

B
midst of her tenure as future prime minister has quickly galvanised many seemingly disinterested eatrice Faumuina became the first New Zealander to win an event at a World Athletics
voters around the highly vexatious issue of sexism in public life. Championships when she threw the discus 66.82 m, 92 cm further than her closest
The social media is also abuzz with Jacindas rise. rival, Ellina Zvereva of Belarus, at Athens in 1997.
What evidence do we need further to illustrate the point that boredom has suddenly evaporated?
At least for now thats the key word. Whether we like it or not our social attention span is at
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who to choose between Bill Englishs experience over Jacindas potential.
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There are endless possibilities in this election now, which is good for everyone.
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to bring back Indian voters into Labours fold.
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However, many in the community can take some satisfaction from the fact that Ms Ardern is
the views of the team at the Indian Weekender
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Till that happens, and beyond that, The Indian Weekender extends best wishes to Ms Ardern
and sincerely hopes that the best party wins in this election and takes Aotearoa to new levels of
progress.
 The Indian Weekender Friday, August 4, 2017 OPINION/EDITORIAL 17

Labours problem isnt their leadership

SUNNY KAUSHAL speak up for a justice for the victims and getting

W
ith Andrew Littles resignation tough on those breaking the law.
as leader of the Labour Party and Slashing immigration overnight will kneecap
Jacinda Ardern taking over the NZ businesses and send prices and interest rates
position was effectively a bloodless coup this skyrocketing.
week. The extraordinary event has left many When were running at over 70,000 people
people wondering whether it has changed New coming into the country in net terms over the
Zealand political landscape. last year, yet even in that situation employers
Labours issues appear much deeper than are crying out for skills, crying out for workers,
who the current leader is. if youre going to cut off that supply of labour,
As Phil Quin (a former Labour staffer) thats potentially going to have repercussions
writes: The people in charge of Labour have for the economy, as Gareth Kiernan said.
guided the party through a period of strategic Without a Population Policy in place, anti-
ineptitude, policy torpor, financial ruin and immigration rhetoric may not impress the
organisational decay. thinking voters.
Changing the leader 50-odd days prior to Labour: Cut immigration by between
the election may not make much difference for 20,000 - 30,000.
voters and the partys polling. People vote for NZ First: Cut by 60,000-plus to just 10,000.
parties and the partys policies, not for the looks Greens: Cut to 1% of
of a leader. population (equivalent to 30,000).
National, on the other hand, has lowered its
The people in charge of Labour immigration bar in its latest revised policy,
have guided the party through giving a clearer message that it wants17 the
a period of strategic ineptitude, country to be open to migration and being
a successful confident nation with a strong
policy torpor, financial ruin and
economy.
organisational decay. New Zealand is a country of immigrants.
Immigrants bring necessary skills and
Too many people, not only from the Kiwi- contribute to economic growth.
Indian community but also from the Chinese Immigration is important for New Zealand,
community and other immigrants say that it will be one of the key issues this election.
Labours lack of firm policies on vital matters New Zealandvoters willhopefully make a wise
like law andorder and its obvious anti- decision in September.
among key issues for Labour in this election. businesses, the Labour leadership including its
immigration policy are detrimental enough Sunny Kaushal is President of the Crime
Despite the destruction, pain, and suffering new elected leader Jacinda Ardern has time and
for the communities and for the future of Prevention Group. The views expressed
in the communities out of spiraling violent again failed to stand up for the communities above are solely of the author and does not
the nation.
crime against vulnerable workers and small when they needed it. It hasnt shown courage to necessarily reflects the views of The Indian
Law and order doesnt even figure
NEW ZEALAND
Weekender)
The Indian Weekender Friday, August 4, 2017 9

ANITA BRITTO
Now rests in peace forever in perfect harmony Compassionate, untiring You served with all your heart
Though we are heartbroken and saddened by this loss Despite success in every field from God you did not part
We thank God we were blessed to know A charismatic person who sought glory in our Lord
a man like Wenceslaus At Heavens gates you were received, were sure by none but God

Born in Burma long ago in 1957 Despite the challenges you faced in your early years
You passed Gods tests on Planet Earth and now you are in Heaven You didnt forget those struggles and you always helped your peers
A businessman who had a heart and cared for all he met Your faith-filled life and readiness to help the poor and meek
Humane and so humble youre not someone well forget Are attributes and qualities that make you so unique

A recipient of titles which speak the world of you Dum Maro Dum your favourite song would make you dance and clown
An instrument in Gods hands tested, tried and true Was hard to keep up with your moves as you did not slow down
A skilled negotiator with wide-ranging expertise Your favourite song to Akash from Aa Gale lag ja
Fun-loving and friendly you always were at ease Was Aye Mere bete sun mera kehna

Faith, Friends and Family meant the world to you Your presence will be missed by all especially your three
How you had the energy we do not have a clue Susan, Akash and Sneha whom you loved tenderly
Your service to the Catholic Church and all humanity Their faith thats firm will help them and they will hear your voice
Speaks volumes of an altruistic personality Knowing youre in His Kingdom will help them to rejoice

You earned the admiration of everyone you met It really is so fitting that you spent your final days
Commitment and Integrity always an asset Walking in His footsteps while you worshipped him in praise
Your philanthropic ventures spoke of a mighty soul You walked on sacred landscape where 2000 years ago
A Mother Theresa fan well praise you and extol Our Saviour lived and died for us To him our Lives we owe

To know you was to love you you were gracious and so kind Goodbye to you, our trusted friend, we know well meet some day
God lost the mould that made you you were one of a kind Until then Age Quod Agis and well continue to pray
Despite your papal honour bestowed by Pope Francis For those you leave behind you Akash, Susan,Sneha
Your caring thoughtful selfless ways is what we all will miss They know with Saints and Angels youll sing Alleluia
 18 INDIA
Parliament amends
Right to Education Bill
T H
he Rajya Sabha passed the Right of
Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017
extending the deadline for teachers to acquire
the prescribed minimum qualifications for
appointment by four years.
The Bill amends the Right of Children to Free
and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. Under
the new Act, the teachers who do not possess
the minimum qualifications as on March 31,
2015 will acquire the minimum qualifications
within a period of four years that is, by March
31, 2019.
The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill.
Replying to a three-hour long discussion
on the Bill in Rajya Sabha, Human Resources
Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said
that learning outcomes are important and have
been defined.
He said the teachers have been provided
with handbooks and parents would be provided
with pamphlets detailing what a student in a
particular standard is supposed to know.
Noting that teachers can get the prescribed
qualification using the Swayam portal,
Javadekar said there were about six lakh
teachers with inadequate qualifications in the
India, Somalia discuss piracy, maritime security
W
ith many ships, including Indian
ones, becoming victim of piracy in
the Gulf of Aden, India and Somalia
discussed piracy and maritime security among
a range of issues during a meeting between
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
and visiting Somali Foreign Minister Yusuf
Garaad Omar.
The entire gamut of India-Somalia bilateral
relations, including the issue of piracy and
maritime security were discussed between the
two sides during the meetings, the External
Affairs Ministry said in a statement.
The Somali Foreign Minister also held talks
with Minister of State for External Affairs
M.J. Akbar.
Further, discussions on regional issues
pertaining to developments in Gulf region and
Indias neighborhood were held, it stated.
Omar, who is accompanied by a senior-level
official delegation, arrived here on Monday
on a five-day visit at the invitation of Sushma
Swaraj. This is his first visit to India since he
assumed office earlier this year.
On Tuesday, the two sides also signed an
agreement for transfer of sentenced persons in
each others country.
PM visits Assam, announces Rs 2,000cr to combat floods in northeast
P
rime Minister Narendra Modi on
Tuesday announced Rs 2,000 crore
for northeastern states to deal with the
damage caused by floods that have killed 76
persons in Assam and affected millions.
The Prime Minister, who arrived in Assam on
Tuesday morning on a day-long visit to review
the flood situation and relief works in the state,
held meetings with Assam ministers as also
alliance partners of the BJP-led government
in the state. He also met Chief Ministers of
Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
A memorandum was received from the Chief
Minister of Mizoram, who could not make it to
the meeting.
Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa
Sarma said the Prime Minister also announced
an additional Rs 100 crore to institute a
high-powered group, including scientists,
technocrats and bureaucrats from central and
state governments, to study the course of the
private sector alone.
Concerns have been raised how 11 lakh
teachers will be trained in two years? They will
be trained through online and offline courses,
he said.
According to the Right of Children to Free
and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which
came into force on April 1, 2010, a teacher,
who did not possess minimum qualifications,
was required to acquire them in five years.
The Act was enacted to provide free and
compulsory education to all children between
the age of six and 14 years.
The central government subsequently
received requests from states for extension of
the period to enable them complete the training
process for in-service untrained teachers.
The Union Cabinet
had in June given
its approval for the
ratification of the
agreement on transfer
of sentenced persons
between India and
Somalia, located on
the Horn of Africa.
Earlier this year,
India had thanked
Somalia for rescuing
10 of its nationals
held by pirates.
The Indians were
crew members on a Earlier, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Yusuf Garaad Omar,
commercial vessel Minister of Foreign Affairs & Intl Coopn of Somalia.
Al Kausar that was hijacked by pirates off
the Indian Ocean coast near Yemen. Somali
security forces liberated the vessel in April.
India also offers Indian Technical and
Economic Cooperation (ITEC) training
scholarships and Indian Council for Cultural
Relations (ICCR) scholarships to Somalia.
Somalia, situated near the Horn of Africa
with the Gulf of Aden to its north, is among
the partner countries of Indias Pan African
Brahmaputra river for a permanent solution to
the floods in the region.
Sarma said the Prime Minister also
announced Rs 250 crore for immediate flood
relief in Assam. He said the amount would
likely be released on Tuesday itself.
Modi has already released Rs 300 crore for
flood relief operations in Assam.
After arriving at the Lokapriya Gopinath
Bordoloi International airport around 10 a.m.,
Modi took an Indian Air Force chopper to
go to Khanapara area where he met the chief
ministers. An official release later said that over
Rs 1,200 crore will be for repair, maintenance,
and strengthening of roads, highways, bridges,
and other damaged infrastructure in the region.
The statement said that Rs 400 crore will
be provided for improving the water holding
capacity of the Brahmaputra river, which will
assist in flood control.
The release said an ex-gratia assistance of Rs
Friday, August 4, 2017
Teachers should register on the Swayam
portal and they will also be provided hands-on
experience by the respective state governments,
he said.
Swayam is a government-initiated
programme designed to achieve access, equity
and quality in education.
Javadekar admitted that it is a fact that
enrolment in government schools is declining
by four per cent annually while that in
private schools it is increasing by eight
per cent annually.
We accept it as a challenge to uplift the
government schools to a level where in a
healthy competition our government schools
will beat private schools and we will achieve it
with your help, he said.
e-Network project.
The India-Somalia bilateral talks come as
China opened its first overseas military base in
Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa. Somalia shares
border with Djibouti on the west.
India-Somalia bilateral trade stood at
$391.05 million in 2014-15, a more than 51 per
cent increase over the figure of $257.27 million
in 2013-14.
Prime Ministe Narendra Modi chairs a high level meeting to review the flood situation and relief
operations in the North Eastern States, in Guwahati on August 1, 2017.
2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs
50,000 to each of those seriously injured due to
the floods has been sanctioned under the Prime
Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
The government has also decided to
constitute a high level committee, with
representation from central ministries and
states for proper management of the regions
vast water resources which are about one third
The Indian Weekender
Modi hails
Mahatma, says
2017-22 decisive
for New India
ailing Mahatma Gandhi on the 75th
year of the Quit India movement,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
the next five years can be decisive for people
to build a New India devoid of dirt, poverty
and corruption.
The month of August has seen historic
movements in India, Modi said in his Mann
Ki Baat radio address, recalling the Non-
Cooperation and Quit India movements against
British rule. Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan
Do or Die when he saw the intensity of
freedom movement had reached the peak in
1942, he said.
India will celebrate 75 years of the Quit
India movement on August 9 and 70 years of
Independence on August 15. Modi said the five
years from 1942 to 1947 played a major role in
Indias independence struggle.
He said on August 9 people should take a
pledge to contribute something for the nation.
He asked every social organisation, educational
institute, the public sector and others to help in
making this movement successful.
We must also take a p l e d g e
to ensure that "We dirt,
poverty, corruption, must also
terrorism, caste take a pledge
system and to ensure that dirt,
communalism poverty, corruption,
Quit India, he terrorism, caste system
and communalism
said. Modi said that
Quit India
starting from 1857,
the country saw so
many movements for Indias freedom.
In 1920 and 1942 we saw two different
Gandhian movements.
"What was common was the widespread
support for Mahatma Gandhi.
We remember Mahatma Gandhi for his
leadership during Quit India and we remember
leaders like Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan
and Ram Manohar Lohia who took part in it.
The Prime Minister said people should
take a pledge to build a New India and to
live for our nation and take it to new heights
of progress.
of the countrys total resources.
The release said that the central government
has approved Rs 600 crore as central share of
the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in
the current year.
Of this, Rs 345 crore has already been
released and the remaining will be released
immediately to assist the states in relief and
rehabilitation work, the release added.
 Reopen Parent Resident Visa Bring Last Family Member to NZ

The New Zealand People's Party will reopen
this in a more sustainable way that has better
outcomes for families & the wider community.
Oering parents an initial 5 year work permit
before getting permanent residence will give
them independence to contribute to New
Zealand.
Honour Commitments Made to Students
Students will get a 2 year work permit &
assistance to transfer to a course that will
provide them with skills & qualications to
become permanent residents. We will
require education consultants to be
Licensed Immigration Advisors.
Bringing families together in Aotearoa will create
stronger community bonds, keep wealth from
leaving the country. We will give family members a
chance to become a New Zealander. An automatic 2
year work permit will let them nd a job without
being hamstrung by government red tape and show
the country they want to be here.
Easy Visitor Sponsorship for Family
Citizens or permanent residents will get the right to
automatically sponsor visitor visas for family members.
This will mean better decisions are made and families
aren't left paying the price for government ineciencies.

2,400 More Police On The Streets

Get Tough on Youth Oending

An extra 2,400 police will change
the population to police ratio from
1:538 to 1:450. We will peg future
police recruitment to keep this level
and keep communities safe.
We will deal with violent youth
through tougher sentencing &
intensive rehabilitation programs.
Tougher sentencing mandates for
the worst youth oenders will
make our communities safe.

Legalise Self Defence Long Term Rehabilitative Outcomes

We will adjust the law so that NZs Prison population is at its

honest, hard working kiwis, whom
nd themselves victims of crime
do not end up in court. It will be
up to police to prove the force
used in self defence was
excessive.
highest ever level with 10,000
inmates. We envisage a system where
sentences prioritise rehabilitative
outcomes. Their sentence will end
only once they have achieved this
positive outcome.
 20 INDIAN ABROAD
Sushma Swaraj helps Indian diaspora has influenced worldwide
parents of ailing Indian fashion: Anita Dongre
abroad get visas D
SANDEEP SINGH
R
eaching out to yet another
distressed national abroad,
External Affairs Minister
Sushma Swaraj has come to the aid
of an Indian hospitalised in France
with a blood infection and helped his
parents get visas to visit him.
Sardarji - Aapka France ka visa
ho gaya hai. Bhagwan kare apka
Beta jaldi theek ho jaye (Sardarji,
your visas for France have been
arranged. I pray to God that your
son gets well soon, Sushma Swaraj
tweeted addressing the parents of
Amrinder Singh. On Monday, Akali
Dal leader and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara
Management Committee General
Secretary Manjinder S. Sirsa had
brought the condition of Singh to her
notice.Sushma Swaraj then directed
the Indian Embassy in France to
help Singh.
Amrinders family wishes to
travel to France to save their sons
life as he is battling with the blood
infection, Sirsa had tweeted.
He had also shared a video by
family members of Singh who he
said was having a tough time in
France owing to health problems.
On Friday, Sirsa expressed his
gratitude on seeing the ministers
message that they have been
given visas.
Deep gratitude to @ in distress from Kuwait.
WORLD
Shahid Abbasi takes over
as Pakistans 18th PM
P Migrants to Australia 'free
ML-N leader Shahid Khaqan
Abbasi took oath as the 18th
Prime Minister of Pakistan,
after he swept the National Assembly
election with a majority vote, five
days after the disqualification of
Nawaz Sharif by the Supreme Court.
President Mamnoon Hussain
administered oath to Abbasi, who
secured 221 of 339 votes in the
National Assembly. After winning
the election, Abbasi said though
he was the interim Prime Minister,
he was not there just to keep the
seat warm.
Abbasi took oath of his office
at a solemn ceremony, which had
the armed forces chiefs, governors,
members of the parliament, and
prominent political and social figures
in presence.
The ruling PML-N head Nawaz
Sharif, his brother and Chief Minister
Punjab Shehbaz Sharif and Chaudhry
Nisar did not attend the ceremony.
Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Qamar
Javed Bajwa attended the oath-taking
ceremony, where he also interacted
with guests.
Asked by a journalist as
to how does he see the am also
democratic process, grateful to the
the army chief opposition and Imran verdict, the PML-N
replied: Democracy Khan for remembering had
is progressing; it is us in their daily
a good thing, Geo slandering."
SushmaSwaraj Ji for such swift
action for granting the visa to parents
of Amarinder Singh who is in a
France hospital, he tweeted.
In this regard, it is important to
note that the current Indian High
Commissioner to New Zealand,
Sanjiv Kohli, has been proactively
picking up the cue from the External
Affairs Minister (EAM) of India
Sushma Swarajs penchant to reach
out to Indian nationals in distress
when overseas.
Recently, when an Indian national
Gurvinder Singh was suffering from
acute Pneumonia in the Auckland
hospital, the Indian High Commission
has fronted up in coordinating with
New Zealand High Commission to
India in New Delhi to arrange for
travel documents for his father.
The father had managed to arrive
just on time to say final good bye to
his sick son who eventually could
not survive.However, Indian High
Commissions prompt action in
reaching out to Indian nationals in
distress while in New Zealand was
amply on the display.
It is also pertinent to mention the
Mr.Kohli has a very stellar track
record in helping others in distress
and the Bollywood movie Airlift also
showcases him going beyond his call
of duty and helping evacuate Indians
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
News reported. In the National
Assembly election, PPPs Syed
Naveed Qamar secured 47 votes,
Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh
Rashid received 33 votes, and four
MNAs voted for Jamaat-i-Islamis
Sahibzada Tariqullah.
An NA session to elect a new
Prime Minister had been called
by President Hussain following a
landmark Supreme Court ruling on
the Panama Papers case on Friday, in
which Nawaz Sharif was disqualified
"I as PM after being deemed
unfit to hold office.
Following the SC
agreed upon
Abbasi, former
Petroleum Minister, as
esigner Anita Dongre has
helped put India on the global
map. And the woman whose
creation Duchess of Cambridge Kate
Middleton picked for an outing and
who has unveiled two stores in New
York, says the Indian diaspora has
influenced fashion across the world.
The Indian diaspora has
influenced worldwide fashion,
making borders just a little bit
thinner in the world of fashion,
said Dongre.
About her foray into New York,
she said: We wanted to reach out
to our overseas consumers. The US
has a lot of young women who buy
from us online or when they visit
India. When we thought of having
a presence overseas, SoHo in New
York was an obvious choice,
Dongre said.
How different are those pieces
from the ones available in India?
The Grassroot collection that is
available in every store and online
will be the same, said the designer,
whose Bollywood clients include
actresses like Kareena Kapoor Khan
and Dia Mirza.And what about
Hollywood films?
I have always maintained that
I am a designer and love designing
clothes. I enjoy seeing how stylists
work magic with my design, but
that is an entirely different skill-set.
I would love to see Hollywood wear
my designs, she said.
Dongre, who takes the fashion
weeks audience to Rajasthan
through her collections, is all geared
its candidate for Prime Minister for
the interim period till a permanent
replacement is elected.
Abbasi has to eventually give way
to Shahbaz Sharif, who is likely to
compete for the National Assembly
seat lying vacant following the ouster
of his elder brother and then stand for
the chief executives office.
Following the announcement of
Abbasis victory by Speaker Ayaz
Sadiq, the PML-N benches in the
Lower House erupted with loud
sloganeering in favour of Nawaz
Sharif. Addressing the lower house
after his victory was announced,
Abbasi expressed his gratitude to
everyone for the victory.
I am also grateful to the opposition
and Imran Khan for remembering us
in their daily slandering, he jibed.
Moving on, Abbasi termed the
Supreme Courts verdict on the
Panamagate case unprecedented,
saying that although the party was
blind-sided by the judgement, we
accepted it as it was.
We did not challenge the courts,
there was no division in our ranks.
The party stands as it was. No one
wanted to joust for power - whoever
the Prime Minister (Nawaz Sharif)
named was supported unanimously,
he said, rebuffing rumours of cracks
in the partys ranks following the
verdict, Dawn reported.
Friday, August 4, 2017 The Indian Weekender
her villages sacrifices to save the
khejri trees in the region. Its this
dedication and identification with
nature that inspired me to both design
this collection and plant a forest of
25,000 trees in the Bassi Wildlife
Sanctuary in Rajasthan, she said.
The motifs and gota pati
embroidery beautifully translate
the essence of the khejri
"Every
onto silks. Deep hues of
season the state
maroon, ink blue and
inspires my designs
olive green accented
with its rich heritage,
with our signature
culture and crafts. The last
red fuchsia and
collection, Alchemy, was
royal blue highlight
inspired by the wildlife of
the collection, she
Ranthambore against the
added.
glistening sands of the
What is particularly
desert state."
special about this
collection, she said, is that it is
up to showcase her latest work at the ethereal and light at the same time
India Couture Week. much like the strong women of the
Rajasthan is the backdrop to some Bishnoi community.
of my most cherished memories. It is this sense of strength and
Its the place I go back to season beauty that attendees will get a taste
after season to draw joy, colour and of on July 29th, she promised.
grandeur from -- everything that is Any showstopper for the
so intrinsic to a brides special day, upcoming show? Our clothes and
she said. the craftsmenship have always
Every season the state inspires been the showstopper at any of our
my designs with its rich heritage, shows, she said. In fact, craft has
culture and crafts. The last collection, always been the hero of what she
Alchemy, was inspired by the does.
wildlife of Ranthambore against the I have an entire brand that
glistening sands of the desert state, celebrates learning from craftspeople
she added. the simplicity of their lives, the
This time, her collection is a tribute beauty in their crafts and their
to the Bishnoi tribe of Rajasthan. dedication to technique, said the
The Bishnoi tribe is most designer, who launched the House of
recognised for Amrita Devi and Anita Dongre in 1995.
to choose' where to live
T
he Australian government share the costs of getting them here.
has said that while it aims Most often, they will settle where
to settle refugees in regional their sponsors are," Seselja said.
locations, migrants are "free to "But when we accept humanitarian
move" once settled. entrants into Australia, they have
The remarks followed claims from freedom of movement. We can settle
local councils that refugees were them in Toowoomba, Hobart or
causing overpopulation and putting a Geelong or other regional locations,
strain on vital services, Xinhua news but in the end, people are free
agency reported. to move.
The Fairfield City Council in "We do all we can to provide the
Sydney's west expressed concern services in regional locations, but we
that more than 6,000 Syrian migrants can't tell people that they can't move
had settled within its limits over the to Sydney or to Melbourne."
last few months, meaning it now Seselja said that while he
lacks the funds and resources to understands that Fairfield's Mayor
successfully integrate the refugees is concerned by the sudden influx
into Australian society. of migrants, the figures being
Local Mayor Frank Carbone urged thrown around in the media "simply
the government to alleviate the aren't correct".
burden placed on his council. "Some of the claims made by
But Federal Assistant Minister for the Fairfield Mayor simply aren't
Social Services and Multicultural correct, though we do understand
Affairs Zed Seselja on Tuesday said they've experienced a large influx.
that while the government tries to But funding follows the clients, so if
settle refugees in regional areas, they more people move to Fairfield, it gets
are "free to move". more funding," Seselja said.
"When the government sponsors "As I said, we do our best to settle
these individuals, we do favour these entrants into regional areas, but
regional locations. Many of these the government can't dictate terms to
people are sponsored by particular people who are settled in Australia,"
communities and will, therefore, the minister concluded.
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'BALANCE' IS THE KEY TO GOOD HEALTH
A
yurvedic medicinealso
known as Ayurvedais
one of the world's oldest
holistic healing systems. It is based
on the belief that health and wellness
depend on a delicate balance between
the mind, body, and soul.
It was developed thousands of
years ago in India and over a period
of time has gained much popularity in
the global west. In this health special
edition, The Indian Weekender spoke
with Linda Sinden, an Auckland-
based Ayurveda practitioner, about
how Ayurveda can make a difference
in our lives, with special emphasis on
summer-related health issues.
IWK: How did you start
practising Ayurveda and how
did you develop an interest in
it?
Linda: In 1993, I attended a
meditation course in Holland over
Christmas holidays. There, I had my
first experience of pulse diagnosis
from a lady Ayurvedic doctor.
As I was calling back home later
that evening to wish my family, I
knew I was to become an Ayurveda
specialist. At that moment, I realised
I had found my dharma. It then took
six years for the course to become
available under the guidance of
Maharishi Ayurveda and Maharishi
Mahesh Yogi.
IWK: How aware are people
about Ayurveda in New
Zealand?
Linda: Awareness of Ayurveda has
increased greatly since 1989. Now,
people often know about Ayurveda
and use its principles and herbals to
help stay well and to aid in restoring
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health when sick.
IWK: How has Ayurveda
developed in New Zealand?
Do you find it receptive as an
alternative medicinal therapy
in New Zealand?
Linda: Word of mouth has been
a key way in which Ayurveda has
become known. Also, the classes
that Wellpark ran in the past helped
knowledge of Ayurveda to spread
more quickly. I have even had a
medical doctor suggest to their
patient that coming to see me would
be the next best step for them and
have had some medical practitioners
come to me for consultation.
IWK: Do you think a person
has to be sick to introduce
Ayurveda into their lifestyle?
Linda: When the body hurts, we
often feel compelled to stop the pain
and therefore are ready to take action
and get help. When the body is okay,
then we can be complacent.
Today, I was speaking with a man
who used to have head pressure,
cloudy thinking, low energy with
headaches and couldnt find any help.
With a few little changes in his diet
and lifestyle and with some herbals,
now he has been well for quite a long
Health insurance
designed for you
time. He came
back today
because he
started to feel
something
is not 100%
and he wanted
to restore balance
before it became a
problem.
Increasingly, now people come
because they want to understand the
right food and lifestyle choices for
their nature. People want to stay well
and live a long happy life. Ayurveda
knows how to help a person do that.
IWK: Ayurveda says that a
poor digestion is the root cause
of many diseases. However,
modern doctors rarely ask
about diet and digestion. Why
is digestion so important in
Ayurveda?
Linda: The quality of the fire and
the quality of the cooking pot are
important in the kitchen for making
a nutritious meal. The same goes for
in our body.
The digestive power is the fire and
the stomach and small intestine is
the cooking pot. There is a saying in
Ayurveda that you can give poison to
someone with good digestive power
and they will make nectar and give
nectar to someone with poor digestive
power and they will make poison
with it. When amaimpurities from
partial or incomplete digestion of
foodaccumulates in the stomach
and intestines, it can move about the
body disrupting health functioning
and bring discomfort and disease.
When an illness takes a while to heal,
it is often because the body needs to
have the ama impurities addressed
through simple dietary and herbal
choices.
IWK: What are three different
doshas in the Ayurveda? Can
you explain to our readers
why this is so important in
Ayurveda?
Linda: All of creation is
composed of five basic building
blocks orMahabhutasearth, water,
fire, air, and space. These combine
to make three operating principles
of nature calleddoshas. The
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threedoshas govern key functions
in your mind and body and are
calledVata,Pitta, andKapha.
Vatais dominant in the elements
of fire and a little water. It controls
the activities of the nervous system
and the process of elimination. Its
main seat in the body is in your
colon. Imbalance inVatacauses
roughness of skin, weight loss, dark
complexion, anxiety, restlessness,
worry, constipation, difficulty going
to sleep, decreased strength, arthritis,
and hypertension.
Pittais dominant in the elements
of air and space. It controls the
activities of digestion, metabolism,
and your body temperature. Its
main seat is in the small intestine.
Imbalance inPittacauses yellowish
complexion, anger and resentment,
excessive body heat, insufficient
sleep due to waking in the night,
weak digestion, inflammation, skin
diseases, heartburn, and Peptic ulcer.
Kaphais dominant in the elements
of water and earth. It controls the
activities of building and maintaining
your physical body. It governs
strength, immunity, and proper body
structure. Imbalance inKaphacauses
a pale complexion, coldness,
laziness, excessive sleep (nine hours
or more), dullness, asthma, excessive
weight gain, looseness of joints, and
depression.
Knowing which of thedoshas
are dominant in you by birth or
nature can help you to stay well
and to get well easily and faster
when illness strikes. Knowing your
dominantdoshaallows you to choose
the foods and lifestyle choices that
will best suit you.
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Kohli's team
capable of extra-
ordinary feats:
Shastri
A
fter breaking the nine-year-
old jinx by winning the
opening cricket Test against
a depleted Sri Lanka at Galle, India
head coach Ravi Shastri exuded
confidence on the Virat Kohli-
led India side to clinch the three-
match series.
The massive 304-run win in the
Galle Test was India's first win at the
venue, since Anil Kumble's side last
won a game way back in 2008.
During their last tour to the island
nation, India lost their opening Test
at the Galle International Stadium
before bouncing back strongly to win
the next two matches and clinch the
series 2-1. Shastri, who returned to
the helm of the side after a year, is
confident that the current set-up is
The Indian team led by Mithali Raj lost to England in the World Cup final at Lord's by nine runs. capable of reaching greater heights

Women cricket team won nations heart

than some of the teams of the past.
"This team has been together for
the last two years. They are much

P
more experienced now. They have
rime Minister Narendra
Modi on Sunday, July 30,
praised the Indian womens
PM Modi praised the Indian women's cricket already done things that a lot of
Indian teams and a lot of big names

cricket team, saying it had captivated

the country despite losing the World
Cup final.
Banish the thought from your
mind that you were unsuccessful.
Whether you won the match or not,
you definitely won over the nation,
Modi said in his Mann ki Baat radio
address, recalling what he told the
players when he met them after the
World Cup.
The Indian team led by
team, saying it had captivated the country
despite losing the World Cup final
Mithali Raj lost to England in
the World Cup final at Lords by
nine runs.
Modi said he found the players
upset over their defeat in the
final match.
I could see the tension on their
faces. I said, Look, this is the age
of the media. So expectations get
hyped up to such an extent that
if corresponding success is not
achieved, these turn into despair and
even resentment, Modi said.
Some people cross all limits of
decency and say and write things
that inflict pain and hurt.
"But it happened for the first
time that when our daughters did
not succeed in winning the World
Cup, the 125 crore people took this
defeat on their own shoulders, never
letting the burden weigh down these
daughters, he added.
couldn't do in their careers. Like, for
example, winning a series here for
over 20 years," Shastri told reporters
here ahead of the second Test,
starting on Thursday.
"This team is used to doing things
which other Indian teams haven't
done, overseas. Forget Australia, I
am not even touching Australia. A lot
of tough cricket is coming ahead. I
am very positive that this team can
do things that probably no other
Indian team has done," he added.

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How to stay safe online?
The Indian Weekender Friday, August 4, 2017
CHINTAN GURJAR
T
he internet has become the nerve
of every peoples digital life. Its a
wonderful place to share and grab useful
information and entertainment. However, it has
a dark side too.
With the increase in hacking, scamming
and virus/malware attacks, it has become a
potentially dangerous place these days. Recent
devices such as smartwatch, smartphone,
tablets and all the internet connected appliances
has even greater risks from security point
of view. This article will give small handy tips
and tricks to stay safe on the internet to prevent
majority of scam and hacks.
Here are some tips to help you get started:
Use complex password
W henever you sign up/register
in new website do not use
common password.
Common password can be easily guessable
by hackers and they can login into your account
without your knowledge. Few examples of bad
passwords are 123456, qwerty, password,
abc123, password1, yourname@123.
Always use complex password by keeping
below rules in mind:
Minimum password length 8 characters
Use uppercase and lowercase in
Hyperloop One passenger pod hits 310 km per hour
H
igh-speed transportation system
Hyperloop One has successfully tested
its prototype passenger pod, reaching a
speed of up to 310 km per hour.
"This is the beginning and the dawn of a new
era of transportation," said Shervin Pishevar,
Executive Chairman and Co-founder of
Hyperloop One, in a statement on Wednesday.
The startup tested its first-generation 'XP-1'
passenger pod and travelled for 300 metres as it
levitated off the track.
"We've reached historic speeds of 310 km an
hour and we're excited to finally show the world
the 'XP-1' going into the Hyperloop One tube.
When you hear the sound of the Hyperloop
One, you hear the sound of the future," Pishevar
added. With Hyperloop One, passengers and
cargo are loaded into a pod, and accelerate
gradually via electric propulsion through a low-
pressure tube. The pod then lifts above the track
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Use at least 2 numbers in your password
Use at least 1 special character in your
password!@#$%*().
Example of strong passwords are
i7oveMydog!!, dOG.lOv3r
Smart Click:
M
A ke sure you click smart. Today due
to advertising and marketing industry,
you may encounter a lot of ads while surfing
any website.
Whenever you see any ad with free stuff,
amazing offers, bumper dhamaka and stuff like
that, avoid clicking it. Those ads can trick you
to reveal your personal information.
using magnetic levitation and glides at airline
speeds for long distances due to ultra-low
aerodynamic drag.
"We've proven that our technology works, and
we're now ready to enter into discussions with
partners, customers and governments around
the world about the full commercialisation of
our Hyperloop technology," said Rob Lloyd,
Hyperloop One CEO.
Last month, Hyperloop One had announced
the successful completion of the world's
first full systems Hyperloop test in a vacuum
environment. It was the first phase of a
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Use 2-Factor Login Feature:
I n any popular website today, they allow
2FA which is also known as 2 factor
authentication. It works as follows: For
example, if you login into your Gmail account
with ID and Password, Gmail will send you
OTP (one time password) which is a 6 digit
number to your phone, once you provide that
number to gmail, it will allow you to login into
your email.
Assume your ID and Password are stolen
even though Hackers will not able to login into
your Gmail as OTP will only arrive at your
mobile phone via SMS to which Hackers would
not have access.
Practice Surfing through HTTPs:
W
hile surfing online or using e-commerce
website for your shopping and travel
booking, make sure the website uses HTTPS.
give burglars an idea, when you will be away
You view that by seeing the address bar of
your web browser. HTTPS is secure and it
protects the data that you are exchanging from
your end to the server which can be Gmail,
Facebook, Amazon.
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Keep yourself Up-to-date
Keep your operating system (Windows
8, Windows 10) updated using auto-update
feature of Microsoft. Also all the third party
software that you are using (Photoshop, VLC
media player, Picasa etc..) should be updated
regularly with the latest version. Do not use
pirated software and always use either free or
purchased software in your system. Pirated
software can be a home of viruses which can
steal information from your desktop/laptop.
Phishing:
P
hishing emails are look-alike legitimate
emails from the company/shop/website
that you used/register or purchased things.
When I say look-alike that means there is only
minor difference which cannot be identified in
the first place by anyone.
Always look at the email address as fraudsters
will send you an email asking for your personal
information. For example you may receive an
email from support@go0gle.com.
Looking at first view you will feel that its a
legitimate email from Google. However, there
is one o and one 0 (zero) which tricks users
and then user provides their personal or google
related information in a reply of this email.
This is how users account can be compromised
or misused.
When you are away from your home - you
are away from your home. Do not share things
in general.
Never reveal your holiday plans. That will
and your home will be unoccupied. Avoid
checking-in places on Facebook as that can
give an idea to thieves and burglars when you
are not at home.
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August 4 to August 11 | By Manisha Koushik
Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader, numerologist, vastu and
fengshui consultant based in India with a global presence through the online channels. She is
available for consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.com or contact
at +91-11-26449898 Mobile/Whatsapp: +919015607139 www.askmanisha.com
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
Going is likely to get better on the professional
front. Something that you were unable to
achieve previously will come within your grasp
on the academic front. You are likely to take
steps to make your love life more exciting and
enjoyable. Good networking opportunity may
present itself on the social front. Those trying
to get the best price for their property may get
lucky this week.
Lucky Number- 17 / Lucky Colour- Light Blue
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)
You may not be in a position to prevent someone
from going ahead with his idea, so let it be. A
property you have been eyeing for long is likely
to come within your grasp. It will be difficult to
bulldoze your way at work, as a senior may get
into the details of your performance. Remain
well prepared on the academic front to avoid
getting surprised. Dont be rash while driving to
avoid unnecessary risks.
Lucky Number- 1 / Lucky Colour- Peach
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)
A great outing is in store for you this week, so get
set to enjoy your heart out! A family event will
bring you into the limelight. This week turns out
well, as you are able to achieve your aims both
on personal and professional fronts. Excelling
in academics is a foregone conclusion and will
add to your prestige. Meeting targets and going
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winning extra incentives at work.
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Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20)
Someones caring attitude will keep you in a
happy mood. You will be able to compel someone
to change the date of a social event to be able
to attend the same. Lover may need space, so
respect it by giving a backseat to romance.
Health tips given by someone are likely to come
to your aid now. Your stubborn nature can get
you into trouble on the professional front, if you
are not careful.
Lucky Number- 11 / Lucky Colour- Pink
Leo (Jul 21-Aug 22)
A small beginning may be made that will
ultimately lead to profits. Someone who has
caught your fancy on the romantic front may
send positive signals. A chance for an overseas
journey is likely to materialise and make you
see new places. Someone in the family may
make you feel proud by his or her achievement.
You will manage to keep your professional front
in order by being proactive. You may opt for an
exercise regimen.
Lucky Number- 22 / Lucky Colour- Electric Grey
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 23)
You will need time to sort a personal problem,
so dont be hasty. Home remedy may come
Friday, August 4, 2017
in handy in getting rid of a nagging health
problem. Keep your wits about in a competitive
situation on the academic front. Dont volunteer
for anything at work, if you are not confident
of completing it in time. A stagnating romantic
life may need urgent resurrection, so be up to
it! Weather may play spoilsport in a leisure trip.
Lucky Number- 9 / Lucky Colour- White
Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)
You will need to be in the forefront of things to
ensure success. Attempts at coming back in
shape will be richly rewarded. Money spent for
a good cause will give excellent returns in kind.
Some of you may get tempted to steal a short
vacation in the midst of work. Facelift of house
is on the cards and will provide a much needed
change. Differences with spouse may crop up,
so it is best to give space.
Lucky Number- 8 / Lucky Colour- Lavender
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)
Your nature is likely to impress those around
you. Chances of getting into thick soup over an
issue on the professional front cannot be ruled
out. Your performance on the academic front
may leave much to be desired. Enjoying the
company of loved ones is on the cards. Someone
will be there to help you out financially. It is in
your interest to improve your eating habits, if
you want to remain healthy. Love life remains
satisfactory.
Lucky Number- 2 / Lucky Colour- Light Yellow
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)
Something said in jest by you may not go
down well with your near and dear ones, so be
careful. You are likely to remain in a confused
state of mind this week due to indecisiveness
of a senior. Increasing workload threatens to
take up a major portion of your time this week.
Setting the pace on the academic front will be a
step in the right direction. Blowing hot and cold
in a relationship cannot be ruled out for some.
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Lucky Number- 5 / Lucky Colour- Bluish Green
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21)
You may need to speak up for someone, so dont
run away from it! Something that you had been
hoping for on the professional front is likely
to happen this week. Academic front looks
bright, as you are able to give a good account
of yourself. Be judicious in putting money in
betting or speculation, as luck may not support
you indefinitely. You will need to prevent
someone you dislike from latching on to you in
an outing. Health remains satisfactory.
Lucky Number- 8 / Lucky Colour- Cream
Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19)
This is a great week for you, when you finally
get your way. You will feel proud of something
achieved at work. Great opportunities await you
on the academic front. Your resolve to become
fit is likely to bring positive results on the health
front. Money will no longer be a problem, as you
spend wisely and focus on saving. You are likely
to find your partner loving and caring. Romance
is on the cards for some.
Lucky Number- 3 / Lucky Colour- Coffee
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)
If you are waiting for a favourable outcome of
something important, it is time to rejoice! Your
financial situation is set to improve. Efforts put
on the professional front are likely to get you
noticed by those who matter. An alternative
medicine may give relief from an ailment.
Academic pursuits will prove fruitful and get
you nearer your goal. A short vacation cannot
be ruled out for some. Chance of setting up a
new house may soon come.
Lucky Number- 4 / Lucky Colour- Royal Blue
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Tracing the story of Rakhi in Indias

The Indian Weekender Friday, August 4, 2017 25

history and traditions

RIZWAN MOHAMMAD limited only to the brother-sister relationship.

R
aksha Bandhan or Rakhi is one of the
most auspicious occasions in the Indian
calendar to show the bond between a
brother and a sister.
Like Mothers Day, Fathers Day and so on,
this day signifies the purity of the relationship
that a brother and a sister share, the love, care,
and a silent vow that a brother makes to protect
The significance of Rakhi then crossed the
boundaries of caste, race and religion and sent
a strong message of togetherness, nationalism
amongst one another. It became a symbol of
nationalism uniting Hindus and Muslims in
undivided Bengal under the British rule.
The legend of the Kingdom
of Chittor

T
his sister.
he marvel of Rakhi can be seen in the
Celebrated on a full moon day in the month
biography of the Mughal Emperor
of August, this festival not only brings the
Humayun which had a chapter on the history
brother and the sister together but also binds
of Chittor in Rajasthan. Queen of Chittoor Alexander the Great and Porus: Krishna made Draupadi his sister and vowed
the family as one and ties stronger bonds with

A
Rani Karnavati sent a Rakhi to Humayun to protect her always. This lead to the birth of
one another. lexanders wife Roxana sent
along with a request to protect her and her Raksha Bandhan, celebration, now so deeply
This festival also creates an affinity amongst a Rakhi to Porus in 325 BC
kingdom from the invasion from the embedded in the Indian psyche.
the Non Resident Indians toward their before the Battle of Hydadpes.
Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah.
motherland, India. Raksha Bandhan has varied The Rakhi was a plea by Roxana to In the mythology of India
Touched by this gesture of love,

links to the scriptures, the mythology and a
history of the colonial past of India. We bring
some of the pieces from the celebrations that
happened in different eras in India.
Rakhi and the Colonial
Past of India
I
Porus to have mercy on Alexander when n the battle between Indra, the god and
Humayun set out to Chittor
he came to invade India. The Rakhi tied on the demons, Indra was almost defeated.
to protect the kingdom,
Poruss wrist reminded him of his promise Touched by the condition of Indra, his wife
but it was invaded
to Roxana, and he let go of Alexander the Great Shachi tied a thread on his right wrist, amidst
before Humayun
right before he was to overthrow him in battle. chanting of Vedic Mantras.
could make it. Rani Karnavati and other
women of Chittor sacrificed their lives Origins of Rakhi in Mahabharata: This holy thread signified love and power

I n 1905, during the partition of Bengal,
then under the British Raj, Nobel laureate,
Rabindranath Tagore used Rakhi as a
powerful thread to bind the people against
this divide. With his gesture of brotherhood,
he universalised the meaning of Rakhi that
by setting themselves on fire to avoid
sufferings at the hands of Bahadur Shah.
However, Humayun restored the kingdom of
Chittor and gave it to Rani Karnavatis son,
and it was out of sheer respect for the Rakhi he
received from her.
T
he origins of this great festival of brother
and sisterhood can be traced back to the
time of the Mahabharata, the worlds longest
epic. To stop the bleeding on Lord Krishnas
wrist, Draupadi tore a piece of cloth from her
garment and tied it on his wrist.
Touched by this gesture of love, Lord
that drove Indra to fight again and win the war
against the demons.
Rakhi can also be found in the scriptures of
ancient India, in the mythology of Yama, the
god of death and his sister Yamuna. Yamunas
rakhi to Yama endowed him with the blessing
of immortality.

Pair the right eyewear with right attire

T
he right kind of eyewear can make or break your entire
look. While black rimmed glasses are for the fall
season, oversized glasses look great with high waist
trousers and polo T-shirt, suggest experts.
Ishaan Kataria, Gem Opticians and Salesh Grover, Business
Head, OSL luxury, have rolled out tips on how you can amp up
your outfits with the perfect glasses:
Formal: The trending black rimmed glasses are meant
for the fall season and the formal look. Another easy fit for any
formal look is the gradient almost transparent lenses that can add the right
amount of suave to your persona. Formal wear in classic hues of blue, grey, black should
be accessorised with basic frames which do not subdue the simple and suave look.
Casual: Face shape and size is an important determinant to choose the eyewear. The
double framed look (frame in frame look) with tinted lenses
could make an interesting eyewear option.
The gold wired metal glasses are a classic and look
radically cool. A much less aggressive version of
an aviator adds an unusual sense of depth. Also the
oversized wired metal glasses harkens back to the
1970's, minus the weight.

Pastel/
Checked colour
shirts, T-shirts go
Oversize and Aviator Tryout. Even well with big framed
a trendy pair of an oversized square or double framed glasses. For that classic 1970's look: Keep
sunglasses can make for a stylish Checkered shirts and a pair
Half rimmed Aviator sunglasses: A trendy pair of your outfit subtle and stylish. Like
work look outfit. If you are still not all of shorts or jeans along
half rimmed Aviator sunglasses with an interesting a pair of high waist trousers, polo
right with it, pair your work clothes with simple gold rimmed
nose-bridge and fad mirrored lenses not just make a T-shirt and oversized sunglasses.
with your stylish Aviator sunglasses aviator also does
simple casual look classy, but unforgettable also.
and see the magic. the trick.
 26 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, August 4, 2017 The Indian Weekender

AUCKLANDS HOTTEST BOLLYWOOD STATION

Sridevi: Shahid Kapoor:

I had gone mad after
I am happy that
watching Bajirao Mastan
Shahid Kapoor revealed during an interview

audience is demanding
why he chose the Sanjay Leela Bhansali
starrer Padmavati

for a change in films S

hahid Kapooris busy with his Sanjay Leela Bhansali
movie Padmavati.Shahid, who playsDeepika Padukoneaka
Rani Padmavatis husband Raja Rawal Ratan Singh in the
movie, opened up as to why he chose the SLB movie.

S
ridevi is happy that filmmakers are keeping up with The movie, which featuresRanveer Singhas Alauddin Khilji, is all
the changing times in the film industry and giving set to release in November.
new content that the audience demand and love Shahid said, Its an intense, romantic and a very looked-forward-
to see. to film for various reasons. I think its a labour of love of Bhansali.
Sridevi has been one of the most enduring careers in Indian I had gone mad on Twitter after watching his last film Bajirao
cinema, spanning Bollywood and regional film industries. Mastani, appreciating everyone, and didnt know Id be part of his
That makes her acclaimed actor, glamorous star, box office next film.Its awesome to be working with someone whose work
queen of her heydays, and Padma Shri award winner the I have admired and loved, especially in the recent past. It is a great
perfect person to say what it means to be a woman in this cast and going to be a huge film. I am really excited, but I want to
high-pressure industry. underplay it, so I am trying to do that right now. He added, I hope
Since being a star is still a lot about ones appearance, when people see the film, they realise that the heart of the film and
Sridevi says that its not an easy task for female actors to intent of the film is very good.This country and the people who
consistently maintain standards of perfection. Theyre live in it, and specially the area we are talking about in the film,
always under pressure to look good, even when theyre not will be glorified and shown beautifully. I play a
on camera, she says. That pressure has only been increased Rajput king and my character, I feel, will "This
by the age of social media. be admired by people. country and
As for herself, Sridevi says that she managed to steer her Well, isnt that something? Are you the people who live
career while keeping the pressures at bay. She enjoyed being looking forward to this one? in it, and specially
a leading lady I got to wear different clothes, I got to do In an earlier interview Shahid had the area we are talking
the best roles. And she didnt let box office numbers kill her hinted that the movie carries a very about in the film, will be
sleep. If the picture does well, Im surprised and happy; and strong love story between himself and glorified and shown
if it doesnt do well, then its part of your profession. You Deepika Padukone. Cant wait for this beautifully"
see what went wrong and try not to do the same mistake, one already!
says Sridevi.
Having spent almost five decades in the film industry and
with almost 300 films to her credit in Bollywood and Wish my mother could see my
regional cinema she is happy with the state of affairs
success: Sonu Sood
O
of the film industry. She is glad that the audience is now
demanding a change, which the filmmakers are happily n his 42nd birthday, actor Sonu
Sood says he only wished he had
catering to.
achieved more success in his life
I am very happy that the audience is willing to see
earlier when his mother could see it happen.
something different [from what has been shown to them in
Asked if he had to change something in
the past]. Its not only for those who enjoy watching films,
his life, what would it be, Sonu said: I wish
but also the fact that its giving a push to industry people to if I could have achieved more success in my
deliver good content, says Sridevi. life earlier when my mom could see that
The actor, who has been a part of hits such as Sadma happen, she could have seen those movies,
(1983), Chaalbaaz (1989), Chandani (1989) and Mr India could see the success rate that happened
(1987), says that working with different content on screen after I lost her.
also gives a sense of challenge to artists. The Dabangg actor says the only regret
Its a great thing for an actor as well because you progress that he always has in his life is whatever Is it a pressure to look a certain way at
in your work only when you get to do different [kinds of] I achieve, how much ever I achieve, my his age. I dont think there is any pressure.
films. I personally feel that this, indeed, is the best time to parents are not there with me. Is it going to I feel motivated everyday by seeing
be in the industry, adds Sridevi. be a working birthday for Sonu? people and listening to them when it
With constant speculations about her daughters Yes, I will be travelling at the time of comes to fitness. One needs to follow strict
Jhanvi and Khushi making a Bollywood debut soon, my birthday. I am planning a huge event in discipline in the life to streamline it, so
Sridevi says, As a mother, I am definitely concerned Abu Dhabi for a cause, so I believe its a its not whether you are in this industry/
and worried about them. But the time has changed and good day to start with doing something for profession of an actor or an engineer or
you have to accept and be positive about it, and give others. Thats how I will be celebrating my whatever you are doing it, but I think when
your best. birthday this year. you respect your body, when you take care
Sonu is not only appreciated for his acting of your body, I think everything falls in
skills, but also for his well-chiselled body. place, he said.

Big B advised Anil Kapoor to never take a break

A
ctor-producer Anil Kapoor says he never took a break in films). I went back and immediately signed two new films. I Anils daughter Sonam Kapoor
his 38-year-long journey in Bollywood as he was advised have never taken a break in my 38-year-long career, he added. was honoured with a National
by megastar Amitabh Bachchan to never commit such a Anil said that one of the greatest moments of his life was to Award earlier this year for her
mistake. I always look up to Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, receive the coveted Oscar (for Slumdog Millionaire) on stage. role in Neerja.
Naseeruddin Shah and Kamal Hassan, who are great actors, All actors or directors across the world nurse a dream to Asked how he felt when
Anil said. receive an Oscar. I had a small role in the film. This feeling of Sonam won the award, Anil
Amit ji took a five-year break after doing Khuda joy shall remain in my heart till the end, he said. said: For me, that moment
"All
Gawaah. He had gone to New York to live a Receiving the National Award for Pukaar was also a gave me greater joy than the
actors or
normal life. I had gone there while shooting for great moment for me. Oscar moment. When I saw
directors across the
Meherbaan. I met and told him, I was tired "The film was quite underrated and it did not fare my daughter walking up the
world nurse a dream to
after working for 25 years in films, and wanted well because at that time Hrithik Roshans film Kaho stage and receiving the award
receive an Oscar. I had a
a break. Naa... Pyaar Hai had become a big hit. When I got from (then) President Pranab
small role in the film. This
Amit ji told me, Never commit such feeling of joy shall remain in the National Award, I felt redeemed and I realised Mukherjee, it was a blissful
a mistake in life. Never take a break (from that the fruits of labour are indeed sweet, he added. moment for me.
my heart till the end."
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every other day, says Kajol

K
ajol is brutally honest. While hers
fans and friends adore her honesty,
the situation is not the same with her
husband Ajay Devgn.
In a recent interview, the VIP 2 actor confessed
how Ajay has to face the repercussions of her
unabashed honesty at social gatherings.
She is one such actor who lay things out as is
but this has given her some tough time with her
husband and actor Ajay Devgn.
While Kajols fans and friends adore her
honesty, the situation is not the same with her
husband Ajay. In a recent interview, Kajol
confessed how he has to face the repercussions of
her unabashed honesty at social gatherings.
In a report by a leading tabloid, the actor
revealed how Ajay blasts Kajol everyday because
of her not-so-diplomatic attitude, which often
gets him into trouble.
Kajol shared about the cost she has to pay,
everyday for her being blunt. She said, Huge
cost. Ajay (Devgn) blasts me every other day.
I cant take diplomacy seriously even though it
lands my husband in trouble with people in the
industry. At parties, he chides me for saying
things as is. But believe me, I say things in
the nicest of ways with the best of intentions.
Fortunately for me, people forgive me a lot. Its
difficult to be diplomatic. Ill forget what you lied
about. Well, what an honest revelation this is by
the VIP 2 actor!
Kajol is known for not mincing her words.
She feels blessed as she thinks that despite
being straight on ones face people forgive her. Samuthirakani and Saranya Ponvannan
When asked about that one thing she hates about playing pivotal roles and will release in
Bollywood, she quickly answered, I hate airport Hindi as well, titled VIP 2 Lalkar.
looks. Its idiotic. Its ridiculous to look perfect all The films music has been composed
the time. I am not walking in heels with perfect by Sean Roldan and is set for a
lipstick. After long flights, everyone looks like grand release.
they survived a calamity. Its fine. On working with Kajol, Dhanush
She also mentioned that she cant allow critics said, Kajol maam is full of energy.
to pressure. Her energy is so infectious that it
Kajol told to a leading tabloid, Actors have motivated people to work with the same
dehumanised themselves. enthusiasm. She is a very friendly and warm
We hold ourselves to these impossible person. We had a great time working with
standards because weve created them. Looking her. Even Kajol has expressed all
a certain way is an issue weve created. I wear praises for the actor.
"I
regular stuff, clothes which are comfortable.
hate airport
Its not airport fashion. Its what normal
looks. Its idiotic.
people wear. I cant wear stilettos while
Its ridiculous to look
travelling. Flats were created for a reason.
perfect all the time. I
What is size zero? I dont understand it. I
am not walking in
cant allow critics to pressure me.
heels with perfect
She also added, I dont take the fashion
lipstick."
police seriously. People have accepted me for
who I am. On screen, there are requirements,
which I understand. But beyond that,
we need to draw the line.
Kajol will be seen in
Velaiilla Pattadhari
2 next, directed by
SoundaryaRajinikanth,
and also starringDhanush.
The film also has
Amala Paul,

Why is talking about toilet still Can't wait to work with

taboo in India, wonders Akshay Priyanka: Marlee Matlin
A
cademy Award winning Globe and has been nominated for

B
ollywood actor Akshay
Kumar, whose forthcoming
movie Toilet: Ek Prem
Katha stresses on the importance
of building toilets and ending open
defecation, hopes the film changes
people's mindset about this "taboo
topic in Indian society".
Akshay told the media: "Talks
on toilet are still taboo in India.
I remember when I had to say a
dialogue in the film which is, Ab biwi
ghar aaye na aye, sundaas to laakar
hi chhodunga is gaon mein, people
were rethinking if I should say it or
not. But as an individual, I think it is
necessary... I mean who does not go
to the toilet?" However, he is hopeful
that things will change.
"Our youth is very strong minded.
They understand the necessity of
using the toilet. Some people are
starting to talk about it, which is
great... It means awareness has been
created. See, it is also about the
mindset. In places where I have gone,
I heard people saying, 'We don't do it
(defecate) in the same house where
we cook food'.
"But how can they openly defecate
on the field, from where the food is
coming? Government is doing its
part (by sanctioning public toilets)...
People should also take a step."
Directed by Shree Narayan
Singh, the film also features Bhumi
Pednekar, and is releasing on
August 11. Considering the fact
that the film industry is going
through a rough
patch and that
footfalls in theatres
are decreasing, Akshay
was asked if ticket price is one of
the reasons for that. He said: "But
then regional films and Hollywood
films are doing well. If the ticket
price is not affecting their business,
then why ours? Maybe content is
responsible then."
Whether it is Airlift, Rustom, Jolly
LLB 2 and even Toilet: Ek Prem
Katha, Akshay is acting in stories
that project realism.
Asked if that is a strategy, the
National Award-winning actor said:
"If you are talking about issue-based
stories like 'Toilet...', I think being
a successful actor by the grace of
God, if my association gives the
film a better mileage and if the story
intrigued me, I do it.
"I got to know from research
statistics that one child dies
every five minutes in our country
because of open defecation. Do
you understand the intensity of the
issue? That apart, if there's any story
that is interesting, I do it." Taking
one more step forward, the
makers of Toilet: Ek Prem
Katha have created a co-
branded social initiative
2 For Toilet' with
CleanMate, a brand of
toilet cleaner liquid and
home cleaning products
by Future Consumer
Limited. The initiative
aims at raising funds that will
be used to improve sanitation
facilities across the country.
"I am extremely happy that 2 For
Toilet' initiative propagates the same
message as my upcoming movie.
Everyone, especially women, should
have basic facilities of a safe and
clean toilet," Akshay said.
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, directed by
Shree Narayan Singh, deals with the
need for sanitisation in India and is
based on Prime Minister Narendra
Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign.
It features Bhumi Pednekar and
Anupam Kher.
actress Marlee Matlin has four Emmys. Quantico, which
joined the third season introduced Priyanka in the West, is an
of popular American thriller TV espionage drama about FBI recruits
series Quantico and says she training at the Quantico base. Along
cannot wait to work with actress with Matlin, the third season have
Priyanka Chopra. some casting changes with Yasmine
"Can't wait to work with Priyanka Al Massri and Pearl Thusi leaving
Chopra, Johanna E Braddy, Jake the show. The third season will span
Mclaughlin, my old friend Blair 13 episodes.
Underwood and of course Michael
Seitzman," Matlin tweeted.
Priyanka welcomed the Oscar-
winner and said that she cannot wait
to have her on board.
"Welcome to 'Quantico' Marlee
Matlin. We can't wait to have you on
board," Priyanka tweeted.
According to variety.com, Matlin
will play Jocelyn Turner, an ex-FBI
agent who was known at one time as
the best undercover agent in the field
until a bomb blew up near her and
rendered her deaf. The FBI put her
out to pasture, but now she's being
brought back to join a special
unit with several other
returning characters.
Matlin, in real life,
is deaf. She is a
prominent member
of the National
Association of the
Deaf, and is the only
deaf performer to have
won the Academy Award
for best actress, which she won
in 1987 for her first film Children
of a Lesser Go.
She has also won a Golden
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Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, Sinhalese, Arabic, etc.
Accurate, professional, prompt service by accredited translators.
Approved by LTSA/AA/Immigration New Zealand.
Birth/Marriage/Police Clearance Certificates, Diplomas, Letters, etc.
181 Hobson Street Auckland City 09-3570922, 021-488-525
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writing, Cover letters, Interview
preparation skills, Job search
tools, The session facilitated
by Janine Comer and will be
followed by a talk on what
employers are looking for by
Weber Bros Amelie Lecomte from Kelly Services and one
Circus:Adrenaline of the representatives of Work and Income will
explain how they can help in Job Search. Lunch
Date: Friday, July 21 onwards until Saturday, will be provided.
August 5 Please confirm your by phoning or texting Vani
Time: 2-3 sessions everyday starting 1 p.m. Kapoor at 021 459250 or email at settlement.
Venue: English Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot pakuranga@cab.org.nz (registration starts on
Ave, Remuera, Auckland Monday 17 July)
Adrenaline opens at Ellerslie Racecourse on
6th July where the show will run for five weeks
before coming to an end with a final matinee Raksha Bandhan at
performance on Sunday, August 6 with at
12 p.m.
Bhartiya Mandir
Dates include matinees during school holidays,
twice at weekends. Adrenaline is a fistful of
fun for the whole family, with extreme stunts,
hilarious acts and daring moments that will have
you on the edge of your seats. Acts such as The
Globe of Death, FMX and the show-stopping
Human Cannon, along with fantastic dancers,
stunning outfits and entertainers for kids of
every age. Date: Sunday, August 13
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue: Bhartiya Mandir hall,
CAB Pakuranga/Eastern 258 Balmoral Road
Manukau Aucklanders can celebrate Raksha Bandhan
with friends and family at Bhartiya Mandir
Date: Saturday, August 5 Hall. There is no chargr for general admission;
Time: 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. however, due to limited seating, RSVP is
Venue: Howick Local Board Meeting Room, compulsory. The event is organised by
Pakuranga Library Building, 7 Aylesbury Meditation NZ (also known as NZ School)
Street, Pakuranga of Meditation, a non-secretarian, non-profit
CAB Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau will hold a organisation and established in NZ for over
free information sessions for newcomers on 30 years.
Career Counselling. This session will cover CV