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Celebrating the indomitable
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¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH with fascination and echoes largely lining as well, where Nasilai villagers
The relics of Syria Jahaj at the Nasilai Reef
among the people who share the same
T
(the native Fijians) had risked their
he very mention of the word ethnic and cultural identity with the own lives and valiantly rescued the
Girmitiya often evokes a descendants of Girmitiyas, that is the remaining 438 passengers from the
myriad of emotions ranging people of the Indian diaspora. ship.
from distress and pain to a sense This piece subscribes to this The legend of Nasilai village is
of identity, and above all to a sense third view of fascination, pride and deeply entrenched in the memories
of purpose, for reconstructing and respect toward the Girmitiyas of of almost all Fiji-Indians, as almost
preserving a mutually-shared past. Fiji, and their indomitable spirit everyone you speak to would not
Emotions vary, according to the
and uncovers ‘Project Nasilai’ – a only know about it but would
perspectives that one chooses to
collective endeavour launched by also be emotional in recalling the
subscribe when reconstituting the
proud members of the Fiji Girmit experiences of their forefathers on
history, the legacy and the pride of
Foundation of New Zealand a few that fateful night.
the Girmitiyas.
years ago – and which deserves a This obviously reflects the
Scholars take upon themselves the
place in history for doing its bit in collective experience of a set of
task of scientifically investigating,
reconstructing the past of Girmitiyas. people, who have been forced into
everything related to the indenture
The legend of Nasilai village is deeply an alien environment in the South
system – an unscrupulous system, Legends of Nasilai Pacific, thousands of miles away from
entrenched in the memories of almost
N
vaguely understood as Girmit in Fiji
asilai is a small remote village their homes, with no opportunity to
– and those who came under its grip all Fiji-Indians, as almost everyone you on the banks of Nasilai Reef in return back, and struggling to come
and became christened as Girmitiyas.
speak to would not only know about it but Fiji, where a ship from India bringing to terms with the vagaries of life in
The people, the communities, and
would also be emotional in recalling the in some of the earliest batches of their new environment.
the home-grown thought-leaders,
indentured labourers from India or Sadly, in the absence of much-
who are descendants of Girmityas, experiences of their forefathers on that Girmitiyas struck with a tragedy written history extolling the
and feel emotionally connected with
fateful night leading to the sinking of the ship. significance of such an important
the physical and mental torment
The tragedy occurred on May 11, event that had left a deep mark in the
unleashed on their forefathers in
1884, at 8.30 pm, when the ship psychology of Fiji-Indians, people
distant lands, away from home by
Syria (Syria Jahaj) ran aground on have relied on their memories to
their colonial masters, often take rightly so, while paying a tribute to Another perspective of looking
Nasilai Reef leaving 59 people dead. remember the experience of the first
recourse to dwelling in the pain, and them. into the past of Girmitiyas is laden
The Nasiali tragedy had a silver generation of settlers.
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Project Nasilai: an day to day lives of villagers revolve
attempt to restore history – a fact fully comprehended by the
members of the visiting delegation Important
F iji Girmit Foundation of New
Zealand took upon itself the task
of ameliorating this above historical
who took upon themselves the task
of facilitating the repair work.
facts about
The delegation returned to NZ
wrong and launched Project Nasilai
in 2015.
The Indian Weekender is taking
with a renewed vigour to find
means and resources within the
broader Fiji-Indian community and
Syria Jahaj
upon itself the task of applauding the other like-minded stakeholders in
Project Nasilai and paying a tribute to • The Syria ship was launched in
governments and beyond to facilitate
the indomitable spirit of Girmitiyas, 1868 and named after the Syria
The Community Hall in Nasilai village after the repair
repair work of the community hall of
as the 139th anniversary of Girmit River in Karnataka, India.
Nasilai village.
Remembrance Day fast approaches. The period following that involved • The ship was a 1,010 ton, iron
It is important to note that every intense and dedicated action from sailing ship with a length of 207.7
year, Fiji-Indians all around the the members of Girmit Foundation, feet, breadth of 34.1 feet and
world mark May 14, the date when generous donors and supporters depth of 20.8 feet.
the first ship bringing labourers from for the cause, architects, project
India arrived in Fiji in 1879 as the • She was primarily used for
managers, and the Fiji-Indian people
Girmit Day. the transportation of Indian
residing in Fiji, who came together
The Fiji Girmit Foundation of indentured labourers to the
to complete the repair of the meeting
NZ, formed in 2013, had organised colonies.
hall, along with building new toilets
a pilgrimage to Nasilai village in and a kitchen. • The voyage to Fiji was the last
2015 to express collective gratitude The spirit of compassion and for Syria as she ran aground on
of the Fiji-Indian community for the goodwill generated since then has the Nasilai Reef, only four miles
Girmitiyas in Fiji. Photo- Ministry of External Affairs / Government of India
compassion shown by the villagers in continued ever since between the from shore, at 8.30 pm on Sunday
rescuing their forefathers. Nasilai villagers and people of Fiji 11 May 1884 with the loss of 59
The visit happened in October Girmit Foundation NZ along with the lives.
2015 and had support of the Fiji broader Fiji-Indian community.
Foreign Affairs Ministry, Indian • When the first rescue boats
Project Nasilai has successfully reached the scene, the majority of
High Commission to Fiji, New
done its bit in restoring and the passengers were in the water
Zealand High Commission to Fiji,
reclaiming a part of the much- on the reef, making as far towards
and the Kiwi-Indian MP Kanwaljit
cherished history of the Girmitiyas. the land as they could, but a
Singh Bakshi.
Indeed, it will be through similar considerable number were still
Mr Bakshi had accompanied
collective endeavours, that the
the visiting delegation of Fiji in the wrecked vessel, primarily
history and pride of the Girmitiyas
Girmit Foundation NZ which was women and children.
would eventually be re-established
led by Acting President Sardar The delegation of Fiji Girmit Foundation NZ along with Fiji’s Minister for Foreign • On 29 June 2006, the Fiji Indian
and spread all around the world.
Harnam Singh Golian, a former Affairs, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola on 13th October 2015
Association in Auckland (New
The Indian Weekender aims to
parliamentarian of Fiji, along with Zealand) donated a 100-year-old
Nasilai village. iconic structures – the community bring a series paying tribute to
Viren Lal, Padmawati Charan and tree root, recovered from the sea,
It was during this visit that the hall – was in desperate situation Girmitiyas in the lead up to the
Thakur Ranjit Singh. to be placed in the crematorium
delegation of Fiji Girmit Foundation needing urgent repairs. Girmit Day this year. If you have
In honouring the villagers, foyer of the Memorial Gardens
of New Zealand came to know that For the uninitiated, the community any story or experience that relates
the delegation had presented a
the Nasilai villagers were going hall has great social significance in to Girmit past, please email us at Crematorium in Manukau City.
thanksgiving plaque, sevusevu, and
tabua to the villagers and chiefs of through a rough patch as one of their the native Fijian society around which editor@indianweekender.
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he Auckland Malayali Samajam on
Saturday, April 14 hosted its Easter
and Vishu event at Auckland Normal
Intermediate in Mt Eden showcasing an array
of local talents performing at the event.
AMS’s Easter and Vishu Kalasadhya 2018 is
one of the many events hosted by the Malayali
community to celebrate the Christian festival of
Easter and Baisakhi or harvest festival of the
Malayali community.
Honorary Consul of India in Auckland Bhav
Dhillon, former NZ First MP Mahesh Bindra,
Assistant Chaplain of Syro Malabar Catholic
Mission Fr Thomas Cherukanayil and Dr
Performers at the
Balakrishna Pillay were invited as the guests Vishu event organised
for the event. by the Auckland
Both Easter and Vishu are observed and Malayali Samajam
celebrated on a significant scale by the Malayali
community in Kerela India and the extended
Malayali diaspora across the globe.
These celebrations give the local
communities the opportunity to mix and
mingle and create a stronger bond amongst
the community members. Easter witnesses a
full house occupancy of all the churches while
Vishu too is celebrated with community events
and programmes.
The celebration in Auckland saw new local of Kerala in New Zealand. The community
talents perform dance, songs and musical organisation is led by Soman Mathew as the
instruments at the event. An exceptional newly appointed president of the Samajam
performance was given by a group of men clad in Auckland and conducts many community
in a traditional white cloth wrapped around the activities engaging the Malayali diaspora in the
waist called Mundu with golden borders called country.
Kara beating huge drums called Chenda. Auckland Malayali Samajam provides its
The event concluded with dinner for the services to the Malayali community across
community members. the country in collaboration with regional
The Auckland Malayali Samajam Inc. is Malayali Samajams. It extends assistance to the
a community organisation for the people community members who live in almost every
part of the country.
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Poila Boishak for the Bengalis and uckland Indian
Baisakhi festival for the broader Indian Association Inc., one
community is celebrated with immense of the oldest Indian
vigour and joy by the Bengali community. associations in New Zealand,
The festival is one of the biggest for the established to represent and
Bengali community besides Durga Puja. support the growing Indian
Probasee Bengali Association of New community in the country hosted
Zealand under which approximately 100 its Annual General Meeting
Bengali families are registered hosted a fun earlier this month.
Auckland Indian
evening for its community members during Narendra Bhana, who has
Association Inc. Newly
elected Officers. From
the weekend. Unlike other events, Poila The newly appointed
served the organization for several years left- Himanshu Patel,
president of the
Boishak celebrations by Probasee Bengali Barwant Bhikha, Narenda
was more like an open stage which gave was elected as the president at 2018 AGM Bhana, Dhansukhbhai Lal, association welcomed
Women in traditional Bengali attire at
its talented community members to come and Poila Boishak event and will head the team to achieve new Dr Lingappa Kalburgi, the new team and invited
perform on the stage- impromptu. goals of the community organisation. Champaben Patel
the appointed office
The small community centre in East who have registered with the Probasee The other newly elected executive officer bearers to come up with their
Auckland was decorated in Bengali theme Bengali Association and around 600 total bearers of AIAI are Dhansukhbhai Patel as the ideas, suggestions and queries to
with food stalls, imitation jewellery, artefacts, Bengalis living in Auckland. The Durga Puja vice president of the Association, Dr Lingappa improve its services towards the community.
paintings and traditional Bengali sarees for the celebrations are the biggest festival of the Kalburgi as General Secretary, Champaben “I welcome the new team of executive
women. Bengali community.The festivity that lasts Patel and Himanshubhai Patel as first and officers to provide suggestions, advises, and
While children played amongst themselves, for at least ten days during the Diwali period second Secretaries, Hershad bhai Jairam as innovative ideas to improve our services and
men and women danced and performed witnesses one of the biggest footfalls of the Treasurer supported by Barwant bhai Bhika as to work smartly to raise the flag of AIAI high
traditional folk Bengali songs with a band of
Bengali community present in Auckland. assistant treasurer. in the international community as one of the
musicians in the background. Such a vibrant
Representatives of the Probasee Bengali in Community leader and member Nanette best Associations. Let us work together!,”
environment prompted other community
conversation with The Indian Weekender also Nathoo retained her position as AIAI Law & President Narendra Bhana said.
members to join the celebration and humm
acknowledged its recent feat in cricket. The Order Chair. The Auckland Indian Association Inc. was
along with the singers.
Probasee Bengali cricket team earlier in March “This newly elected Executive Officers’ established in 1920 and opened its community
“We wanted to make our celebrations to be
won the Migrant Community Cricket Cup after team would like to extend their thanks to the centre Gandhi Hall on the birth anniversary
less formal and more of a family gathering and
14-years of its participation in the tournament. outgoing Executive Officers for their dedicated of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2, 1955. As
get together. This gives our small community
“I would like to acknowledge and the Indian community grew in number, the
to mix and mingle with one another and makes service to the organisation to maintain its high
congratulate our cricket team for lifting the association eventually bought a new place in
the ambience livelier,” President of Probasee standard and of course seek their cooperation
championship trophy this year, after 14 years 1989 to build a multipurpose complex at 145
Bengali Association of New Zealand Jayanta to make transition period smooth and then
of its last win. The boys did well and made our New North Road, known as Mahatma Gandhi
Bhaduri told The Indian Weekender. carrying its business normal,” General
Bengali community really proud,” Mr Bhaduri Centre today.
There are approximately 100 families Secretary Dr Lingappa Kalburgi said.
said.
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amil New Year is one of the deities every morning and on this idol was decorated with vegetable
biggest events in the Tamil occasion is done several times during garlands and floral ornaments which
community calendar and the the puja. After the abhishekam or were later distributed amongst the
diaspora across the globe celebrate bathing the sacred idols, the priest devotees at the end of the Puja.
the day by hosting family events and conducted havan with community “Back in Fiji, we used to visit
pujas at the temple. members joining the havan circle. the Thiru Subramaniyar temple,
The Thiru Subramaniyar In this ritual of burning wood in and if anyone were unable to go
Aalayam Temple in Mangere hosted a confined container or box, the to the temple, they would conduct
a comprehensive Puja session priest chants and offers grains, ghee the puja in the house, invite friends
twice celebrating the occasion on into the consecrated fire followed and relatives and celebrate the New
Saturday, April 14 at the temple. by Aarti. Year at home. This has been our
The event witnessed more than 200 way of celebrating Tamil New Year
devotees during the prayer service in
Priest conducting Havan at the temple
for decades,” Mani, a devotee at
the evening and a small number in the Tamil New Year puja at Thiru
the morning puja service. ritual is followed by every the idol of Meenakshi Arambula, Subramaniyar told The Indian
Volunteers from the community household as an essential then the Shivlingam and Nandi Weekender.
on such occasions come to the part of the celebration facing the Shivalingam, followed
and starting the day by the idol of Thiru Subramaniyar,
Temple’s daily activities:
temple to help organise the Puja,
bathe and decorate the idols with with the blessings of the Maha Ganapathy, Hanuman, Maturi, The temple is open every
fruits and vegetables. deities. Garuda and Saraswati. day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in
The parents also offer The volunteers at the temple the morning and from 6 p.m.
The priests conduct a special to 9 p.m. where two priests
session of puja, havan (consecrated gifts to the children and dedicated most hours of their
conduct different pujas for the
fire) and abhishekam (bathing the whole family dawns morning on Saturday in preparing devotees. The Abhishekam
deities) at the temple and the devotees new festival clothing on the the decorations for the evening and alangaram (decorating
keep coming and participating at the occasion of the New Year. Puja. They made garlands and other of idols) are done every day,
puja through the day. “Our Tamil calendar has been ornamental decorations with the and at least 15 havans are
in existence for more than 5000 vegetables and fruits donated by the performed every month.
The Indian Weekender in On Saturdays, the temple
conversation with a community The Tamil years, and this is our New Year and community members which were
conducts Navagraha Havan,
leader, devotees and priest of the community starts the celebration our way of celebrating this occasion late placed on Maha Ganapathy idol
and Abhishekam and devotees
temple, learned more about the of the new year by waking up for centuries,” Priest Karthik told before the evening Puja. make special donations
special puja conducted on the early in the morning and visiting The Indian Weekender. The evening Puja witnessed towards the temple.
occasion of the New Year. the Puja room in the house. This The puja at the temple starts with devotees clad in traditional clothing
F
it comes to celebrating one of its biggest
events, Tamil Puthandu or Tamil New Year. The Singapore, Mauritius, US, UK and Australia. iji’s Honorary
Association is hosting a big celebratory event at List MP for Maungakiekie Priyanca Consul Mr Harish
the Freemans Bay Community Centre on Saturday, Radhakrishnan, Under Secretary for Ethnic Lodhia and Friends
April 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. Communities and MP for Mt Roskill Michael Reaching Out’s Mr Jagdish
This open-to-community event will see talented Wood, wished the Tamil diaspora in New Zealand Punja are appealing
local singers and dancers and a renowned dance on the occasion of Tamil New Year earlier last generous donors to come
group from Singapore perform at the event. weekend over a social media video. National Party forward and help the
The Rameshwara Group of Dance is a renowned leader Simon Bridges too conveyed his message to victims affected by the
Tamil performing group from Singapore thathas the Tamil community on this occasion through a devastating flood in Fiji
been roped in to showcase itsfamous dance at Facebook video. recently. Fiji's Honorary Consul Harish Lodhia and
prominent Fiji businessman Jagdish Punja
the event. Organisers of the event are expecting more Two containers of
“We wanted to do something different this year people attending the event than previous years as 20 ft have been placed
and though a lot of discussions and connections it is planned to be a high octane event. at 66A Stoddard Road, Mount Roskill Two containers of 20 ft have
we established contact with a very famous dance “We are excited to see our local talentshare from Monday, April 16, for clothing and been placed at 66A Stoddard
group in Singapore and we are getting them to the stage with the famous dance packaged non-perishable foods. Road, Mount Roskill from
perform at our event,” Murli, representative of group from Singapore and Speaking to the Indian Weekender, Mr
celebrity musician Yugendran Lodhia and Mr Punja said, “We are taking
Monday, April 16, for clothing
the ATA told The Indian Weekender.
“The Rameshwar Group of Dance is a
The Rameshwar Vasudevan,” Mr Ravindran this initiative to help our people get back on and packaged non-perishable
Group of Dance added. their feet. foods.
troupe of 10 young talented dancers, and they troupe
will perform at the Wellington Tamil New “We all know people of Fiji are very
resilient and they do bounce back every “If prospective donors want to buy these
Year celebrations and then in
time. non-perishable food and clothing items from
Auckland,” Vai Ravindran,
“But sometimes they need helping hand, my retail outlets, then our company can not
President of ATA, added.
and this is why we decided to go down the only provide them on the wholesale prices
Renowned Tamil singer,
same path again. but also pack and deliver for them directly
actor and music director
“This time we are seeking only clothing to the collection centres in Stoddard Road,”
Yugendran Vasudevan Nair
and non-perishable items Mr Punja told the Indian Weekender.
will also perform at the
Pressing upon the need for sharing well- The containers will leave for Fiji on the
event. Yugendran has sung
organised non-perishable items to reduce 25th April. The organisers are also looking
more than 600 songs for
the cost of sorting it out before sending for volunteers to help in loading into
Tamil films in India and
the containers back to Fiji, Mr Punja also containers.
has worked with legendary
offered that his retail outlets would be ready For more information, Harish Lodhia on
music directors AR Rahman
to step up to help prospective donors by 021626282 or Jagdish Punja on 0226848200
and Ilaiyaraja.
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own driveway
language in the New Zealand up and provide the much-needed
school curriculum is not new and capability of the Hindi language
has gained traction and wider recognition teachers in New Zealand?
Sunita Narayan and Dr Pushpa Wood
within the community and beyond in This is the question that two ¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
recent times. Wellington-based educationists Dr
A
There have been many schools, Pushpa Wood and Sunita Narayan have 22-year-old
trusts, organisations and activists in our been intrigued with and have taken the lead Dr Pushpa Wood and Sunita Narayan Indian girl died in
community committed to the cause and to find a snapshot of the latent capabilities are reaching out to the broader Kiwi- a freak accident
lying within our community that could Indian community to participate in the in her own driveway in
leading the demand of including the Hindi
possibly be ready or further developed if survey. Wainuiomata, a suburb of
language in the NZ curriculum, along
the popular demand of including the Hindi Speaking to The Indian Weekender, Lower Hutt in Wellington
with concertedly educating the younger
language in NZ curriculum is approved. Dr Pushpa Wood explained the rationale when she was assisting
generations in the language. behind this initiative in a question:
Of many other milestones in the Dr Pushpa Wood, Director of Westpac her sister to jump-start
Massey Fin-Ed Centre had prepared a “Would you like Hindi language being their car on Thursday,
promotion of Hindi language in New taught in New Zealand schools?
survey that is not only peer-reviewed April 12.
Zealand, a very recent one was when “If yes, this is your opportunity to help
and scientific in design but also has the The girl was identified
the last Prime Minister and National us create a complete picture of our teacher as Harpreet Kaur, a
unwavering support of the office of the Harpreet Kaur
Party Leader, Bill English, admitted to capability by completing an online survey. resident of Auckland, who
High Commission of India.
The Indian Weekender in an interview “The survey has been developed in had gone to Wellington to
Dr Wood is being assisted by Sunita consultation with other language experts
that he was not averse to include Hindi attend her sister’s graduation earlier in the week. Harpreet was
Narayan, Operations Manager at and the information gathered through
among the list of priority languages made pursuing her higher studies at Massey University in Auckland
Wellington Hindi School. this survey will help us to develop a and worked part-time at a retail outlet in Manukau.
available to students and schools in their A press release from the office of comprehensive strategy to teaching and The incident happened in the daytime when the sisters were
party’s recently announced pre-election the High Commission earlier this year use of Hindi language in New Zealand,” trying to jump-start their car parked in their slanting driveway.
education policy as a part of second (February 1) stated, “A nation-wide survey Dr Wood said. While trying to get the cars close to one another, one of the
language learning (Read full story in IWK is being launched using a questionnaire The members of the Kiwi-Indian vehicles started sliding backwards. Harpreet while trying to
edition, September 1, Vol. 9 Issue 24) developed by Dr Pushpa Wood, in community are encouraged to stop the car moving downhill hit a hard surface and received
Undoubtedly, those were some of the coordination with other leading experts to participate in the survey here (https:// grievous injuries to her head.
most reassuring words that the community determine competencies and capabilities. masseybusiness.asia.qualtrics.com/ Harpreet’s sister also received injuries to her body trying to
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want to raise with someone other than unfortunate tragic incident.
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Canterbury Nepalese
idely known as Buddha Apart from prayers, the celebrations Society (CNS), which
Jayanti or Buddha Purnima also included tea meditation,
multicultural performances, vegetarian was established in 2015,
in India, the festival – one celebrated the Hindu New
stalls, baby blessing ceremony, sutra
of the most sacred in Buddhism – falls Year 2075 at the Shirley
transcription, and bathing the Buddha
on May 22 this year and celebrates
depiction. Intermediate School in
the birth, along with commemorating of Christchurch Multicultural
Visitors were also treated to a wood- Christchurch on April 14.
the enlightenment and death of Lord firing ceramics exhibition displaying Council, was also among the
Buddha Notably, in Nepal, much like in
the works of a self-taught Chinese North India, the traditional lunar guests.”
Co-organised by the Buddha’s Light artist Huang Da An.
International Association (BLIA) Hindu calendar is followed, with “One special guest of the
“If you look at our founder, Master The ceremony ended with the evening was Kali Prasad Bhandari
South Island NZ, and Fo Guang Shan Hsing Yun’s teachings, you will find presentation of the world’s largest this year being the Hindu New
Buddhist Temple (FGSBT) South Year 2075 or Vikram Nav Varsh who is on a world tour promoting
that BLIA has always tried to build encyclopedia of Buddhist arts –
Island, the residents of Christchurch Samvat 2075. This so because it peace, with New Zealand being
bridges between humanity. Be content, compiled by BLIA – to the University
were introduced to the ideals of be compassionate and learn to let it of Otago. is believed that Vikram Era was the 55th country he has visited. His
Humanistic Buddhism at the Buddha’s go. It is cultivating one’s compassion started by King Vikramaditya in aim is to hoist the Nepalese flag in
Birthday Multicultural Festival on through daily practice. When we Antartica. We had put a donation
57 BCE as a commemoration of
April 14.
Whether it was the Prayer of Many
actualise altruism, joyfulness, and Significance of his victory over the Shaks. That’s box at the venue to raise funds for
universality, we are practising the his noble cause. The event ended
Faiths – in which representatives fundamental concepts of Humanistic bathing the Buddha how the Hindu calendar came to
with a spread of mouth-watering
A
of Islam, Hinduism, Christianity very important ritual during be known as Vikram Samvant
Buddhism,” noted Ven Abbess Nepalese cuisine.”
and Buddhism recited prayers in Manshin, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Buddha Jayanti celebrations is after Vikramaditya. According to
praise of God almighty – or Wang the Hindu calendar, the New Year Sri Ganesha Temple
NZ, addressing the gathering. bathing the Buddha. BLIA explains
Zhijian, Consul-General of China in is the first day after no moon in the Christchurch also welcomes
“This is exactly what Buddha the significance behind the ritual as,
Christchurch, praising BLIA’s efforts taught us. That’s why it doesn’t matter “Just like how water is soft in nature, month of Chaitra, which this year the New Year. The organising
in promoting the Chinese and Buddhist whether you are from China, Taiwan, and can diffuse with anything and began on March 18. committee of the Sri Ganesha
culture; it was a day of celebrating a Hong Kong or Macau. Buddhism is Temple Christchurch (SGTC),
everything it comes into contact with Deepak Pandey, a member of
life whose values and truths surpass always a common thread everyone which held its inaugural pooja in
– how wonderful it will be if we can CNS who also emceed the event
religion, race or political differences. agrees on,” Mr Zhijian added. February this year, also celebrated
adopt the characteristics of water, and informed, “We had an attendance
Notably, BLIA was founded in 1992 Similar sentiments were expressed the Hindu New Year on April
by Grand Master Hsing Yun, who present religion, culture and life as of over 300 people – from among
by Duncan Webb, Labour MP from an interconnected entity. Thus, the 14, at the Fendalton Community
is also the founder of the Fo Guang Christchurch Central. “The spiritual the Nepalese and Bhutanese
significance of bathing the Buddha is community of Christchurch - Centre. The ceremony had
Shan International Buddhist Order. message of Buddhism is more relevant
profound. As one bathes the Buddha, with several cultural programmes traditional New Year rituals,
Born in 1927 in Jiangsu in China, Yun to today’s chaotic world, than in any
moved to Taiwan during the Cultural other time in human history. I was the individual makes the following spread over three hours. The followed by a vegetarian lunch.
Revolution where he started the Order, just given a badge stating ‘Say No wishes: 'As I bathe the Buddha, may highlight among these was the The SGTC, which meets every
which promotes Humanistic Buddhism to Racism’, by the Human Rights I be cleansed of greed, hatred and dohori [traditional Nepalese song]. second Saturday of the month, for
– whose ideals and main tenants were Commission representative here today. ignorance, may I maintain a pure mind, Christchurch City Councillor pooja and social, aims to establish
introduced to Christchurch during the This shows we have to be ever vigilant may society be purified of violence and a Ganesh temple in the Garden
Jimmy Chen was the chief guest,
weekend celebrations. to guard what makes New Zealand fraud, and may all be beautified by all City in the near future.
and Dr Surinder Tandon, President
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Wellington-based Indian IT worker It is frustrating that
was duped of $3910 on Tuesday, April such incidences continue
17, by a phone scammer pretending to
call from the office of the Consulate of India,
to happen despite our
Auckland. repeated efforts to
The caller made the victim transfer this educate members of
hefty amount to overseas receivers through
Western Union, apparently in lieu of favour of
the community that our
“Consulate’s help in sorting his visa issues with offices do not solicit for
the Immigration New Zealand (INZ).” money over the phone
The victim had first arrived New Zealand
about three years ago on a work visa and
is currently on Resident Visa working for a
Wellington-based Software company.
The scammer called him on Tuesday
afternoon, posing as an official from the Indian is frustrating that such incidences continue to INZ and NZ Police have repeatedly warned
Consulate office in Auckland. . NEW MODUS OPERANDI BY members of the public to be aware of such
happen despite our repeated efforts to educate
Speaking to the Indian Weekender, Hon. members of the community that our offices do SCAMMERS scammers generally targeting people from the
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Consul of India, Bhav Dhillon, said, “I am not solicit for money over the phone. hile the scammers on the phone Indian subcontinent.
sorry about this person’s predicament. But I can During the call, which continued for about usually feed on some people’s The INZ website has posted the following
confirm that it was not any of our offices asking two hours, the scammer was first able to gain perceived fear about the cancellation warning.
for that money.,”. the confidence of the victim by revealing some of visa and deportation, especially those from
“Our office has been receiving multiple personal information and then began probing the Indian subcontinent, in this instance, there HOW TO RECOGNISE IF THE CALL
calls from members of the public lately who enquiry into his current visa status, seemingly was slight improvisation. IS A SCAM
have reported missing calls and receiving feeding on an all-pervasive fear among some The caller in this instance pretended that 1. The caller tells the person that there has
voice messages seeming to come from the sections of the community of cancellation of Consulate Office could facilitate a favourable been a problem with their visa or arrival
Consulate’s phone number. visa or deportation. action from the INZ in lieu of money, which card information.
“We have been advising members of the Strikingly, the scammer had some accurate according to the caller was “refundable.” 2. They demand they pay money into a Western
public and the wider community through information about the victim’s recent overseas The scammer also seemed to be aware of the Union account or face serious consequences,
numerous social media and media posts and visit and entry back into New Zealand. recent news report where INZ officials were such as deportation.
other networking groups within the broader The scammer then told absolute lies saying reported to have raided some people’s houses 3. Often the caller has some details of the
Indian community,” Mr Dhillon said. that the victim had provided some “wrong checking their visa status and played upon fear
The office of the Indian High Commission person they are speaking to such as their
information” on the immigration form which related to it. name, date of birth or address, so the calls
in Wellington also expressed their frustration has prompted INZ to cancel his visa and deport The scammer told the victim, “An
about the incidence. appear genuine.
him back to his country of origin – a situation immigration officer will come to your address
Speaking to The Indian Weekender, High 4. Their caller ID comes up with 09 6366306
too compelling for the victim to ignore or in NZ between 7.30 to 8. 00 pm to check your
Commissioner of India, Sanjiv Kohli, said, “It or 04 4736390.
crosscheck. original passport and visa label.”
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PM chairs CHOGM event with UK on
rime Minister, Voreqe climate change and He says there is a lot more work who might need some medical
Bainimarama cochaired the the commonwealth [Photo: Fijian
to be done on understanding exactly Western Division authorities had attention.
Government]
Commonwealth Ministerial why some of the problems have explained that silt-laden waterways Building materials and basic food
Meeting of Small Island States in become as significant as they are needed dredging, while some items are the main needs on the
London with the United Kingdom. that increasingly favors a few today and New Zealand would be farming practices from many years island in the wake of the Category
While delivering his address mighty nations, institutions like the very happy to talk with the Fijian ago had impacted river flows.
Bainimarama highlighted to the 3 Cyclone which destroyed houses,
Commonwealth give Small States a government about how they can Curr says New Zealand is also
representatives of the 31 Small States uprooted trees and sunk boats.
voice and gives them strength. assist. looking to support Fiji to respond
of the need to work collectively to He also thanked the British
tackle climate change. Government who announced
He says these 31 States all face
risk, uncertainty and further hardship
earlier in the day for an additional Fiji Red Cross continues assessments and distribution
T
contribution of 1.2million pounds HE Fiji Red Cross continued The teams have reported that while Another concern for FRC was poor
but if they work together, share
to the Pacific Regional Nationally with assessments and water supply had been restored to sanitation and the amount of mud in
knowledge and strengthen their
Determined Contributions Hub. distribution in flood-affected most areas, the water was dirty. communities which were causing a
relations within the Commonwealth
family, the Countries give themselves Bainimarama highlighted that parts of the Western Division The report said electricity had foul stench.
a much better chance of emerging this is a facility to help Pacific this week. been restored by Energy Fiji Limited Operations in Nadi have been
stronger and more resilient. Island countries implement According to a situation to most areas as well. completed, however, water continued
Bainimarama says there is a need and enhance their Nationally report earlier this week, nine However, there were concerns to be a major issue with supply being
for very high levels of cooperation Determined Contributions under the volunteers in two teams carried that there could be food shortages deemed unsafe for drinking in some
to survive and prosper adding that Paris Agreement and it is of vital out initial assessments in Niuyoka parts and supply issues forcing
in some parts of Sigatoka because of
for small states, in a global order importance to all in the Pacific. and Nadroumai and conducted people to resort to boreholes in other
damage to plantations.
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Jackman – or our own Rachel Hunter less stress, and greater ability to handle the
declaring the value of meditation pressures of modern living.”
over the last 18 months, it’s a little wonder New Swamiji will be giving a free public talk on
Zealand has recently seen an upsurge in interest Monday, April 23 at Alexandra Park, Epsom,
in meditation in recent times. from 7pm to 9 pm.
But visiting meditation-teacher and He will be sharing why he gave up his former
humanitarian Swami Sadyojathah from the life to travel the world teaching meditation and
Art of Living Foundation, the world’s second conducting volunteer work, and how all New
largest NGO, has a background that might Zealanders can use these techniques to gain
come as a surprise. greater calm during a storm.
Over 20 years, “Swamiji” has trained tens Additional background on
of thousands of people in over 40 countries Swami Sadyojathah
including New Zealand. April 15-23 this year Swamiji is a senior faculty member of the Art
marks his first visit to New Zealand in 15 years. of Living Breathing Programs, which helps in
Swamiji’s background, however, was not coping with the stresses of daily life.
from a hut at the foothills of the Himalayas. He has been instrumental in setting up of
He is a member of the Royal Family of foundation’s activities in South-East Asia,
Kerala (The southern-most state of India with Russia, Korea, Mongolia and Japan. Swamiji
a population roughly as big as Canada’s). Yet the Art of Living "Even is the director of The Sri Sri College’s Science
he gave up the comforts of a royal life to lead a conducted free if one builds and Research centre into traditional Indian
nomadic life travelling, serving humanity. courses for a home, there is no medicine (Ayurveda).
In 2004, when the tsunami hit India’s over 1000 point if one is not able
southern coast,Swamiji was at the spot within a people who to sleep in it. But people What: Way to Happiness-
few hours, distributing essentials like food and had suffered were able to come out of Free talk with Swami
water. Swamiji and his team stayed on for many during the their trauma with just Sadhyojathah
months, helping people come out of trauma quake.
a few minutes of When: Monday, 23 April 2018
through teaching breathing techniques. The course
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Road and Manukau Road,
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minutes of breathing,” says Swamiji. helping people sleep through the night again. Lahore, Pakistan. Registration for the talk: www.goo.gl/S8L1ff
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In New Zealand, these same breathing Another of Swamiji’s assignments high- D’Souza, Art of Living
techniques have already been used after the profile assignments was when the President of ABC radio in Australia recently, breathing
Foundation: 021 269 5364.
Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes, where Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa asked Swamiji and meditation techniques is not only for
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churches visited by the Christian communities of Samoa, Fiji, India, Asian countries like
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being the most ethnically diverse region housing Bhartiya Mandir is the first Hindu temple in New Zealand.
Indians, Fiji Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Established in 1993, the Mandir is the hub for the growing
Asians, people from the Middle East, and Africa- Hindu Indian community in the Roskill and extended central
the mosque provides the Muslims with a place Auckland area. The temple has recently installed two marble
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ndian Prime Minister Narendra meeting with British Prime Minister
Modi met Prince Charles at an Theresa May during the course of
exhibition on Indian science and which the two leaders discussed the
innovation on Wednesday. bilateral relationship after Britain’s
Modi welcomed Prince Charles exit from the European Union (EU).
at “Illuminating India: 5,000 Years Modi arrived won Tuesday night
of Science and Innovation” at the from Sweden on the second leg of
Science Museum here, External his three-nation Europe tour that will
Affairs Ministry spokesperson also take him to Germany.
Raveesh Kumar tweeted. In a special gesture, British
The two took a tour of the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
exhibition which, according to the received him at the airport.
Science Museum website, showcases This is Modi’s second official
“the remarkable history of Indian visit to Britain. May visited India
innovation and discovery, which in November 2016, her first visit
has been influencing and changing outside the EU after assuming office.
people’s lives for 5,000 years”. The Indian leader will attend this
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits
Modi then paid floral tributes at year’s Commonwealth Heads of science museum with Prince Charles
the bust of 12th century Lingayat Government Meeting (CHOGM) on to view an exhibition on 5000 years of
philosopher Basaveshwara. April 19-20. Science and Innovation, in London on
April 18, 2018.
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ndia is a strong candidate for a ndia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and
permanent seat in a reformed UN Malta have provided $5 million
Security Council, according to a of capital to the scheme, called
joint statement issued here after the the Commonwealth Small States
first Indo-Nordic Summit. Trade Finance Facility, an innovative
"The Nordic countries agree way for small states to obtain easier
that India is a strong candidate for access to international trade finance.
a permanent seat in a reformed Standard Chartered Bank and
Security Council expanded with the Bank of Baroda are the facility
both permanent and non-permanent managers of the scheme which
members," said the statement. guarantees 10 per cent of any loans
The Nordic countries and India secured to develop trade and sustain
reaffirmed the need for the Council's economic and social development.
reform , including its expansion in This guarantee is expected to
both permanent and non-permanent release $100 million of incremental
seats to make it more representative, trade finance over a three-year period
accountable, effective and responsive to any of the 31 Commonwealth
to the realities of the 21st century. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with heads of state of five Nordic nations of Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Finland at
nations classified as small states.
India-Nordic Summit, in Stockholm, Sweden on April 17, 2018.
"The Nordic countries welcomed Commonwealth secretary-
India's application for membership strong commitment to innovation and general, Patricia Scotland, said,
The Summit emphasised India's strong commitment
of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group and digital initiatives as key to prosperity “This new scheme is an example
reaffirmed their commitment to work and sustainable development, with to innovation and digital initiatives as key to prosperity
of the innovative and collaborative
constructively within the Group national flagship programmes such and sustainable development, with national flagship approaches that are pioneered by
with the aim of reaching a positive as Make in India, Startup India, programmes such as Make in India, Startup India, Digital the Commonwealth; they have a
outcome at the earliest opportunity," Digital India and Clean India," said India and Clean India hugely positive impact on the lives
it said. the statement. and livelihoods of people in our
Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Prime Ministers acknowledged food safety and agricultural research the second and final day of Modi's smaller and more vulnerable member
along with his counterparts from that terrorism and violent extremism and education with Denmark and it visit to Sweden. For India, Nordic countries. Without such a scheme,
the five Nordic countries -- Sweden, were the major challenges for the signed an MoU with Iceland on the countries are a potential source for small states find it difficult to access
Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland international community. establishment of an ICCR Chair for clean technology, environmental the funds they need to diversify
-- have reaffirmed their support for The leaders discussed global Hindi language between the Indian solutions, port modernisation, cold their economies and build inclusive
the UN and the Secretary-General's security, including cyber security, Council for Cultural Relations and chain, skill development, innovation prosperity by expanding trade. This
reform efforts to ensure a world based on their shared values of the University of Iceland. among other areas. The Summit impairs their ability to achieve the
body fit to support member states to human rights, democracy and the With Norway and Finland, Modi welcomed the Nordic Sustainable Sustainable Development Goals.”
deliver on Agenda 2030. rule of law. had an "engaging interaction" on Cities Project aimed at supporting The trade finance facility was
India and the Nordic nations also They noted that women's full trade and investment, shipping the Smart Cities programme of the developed over five years by
agreed to deepen cooperation on and meaningful participation in and port-development, blue Indian government. a working group including the
issues related to global security, political, social and economic life economy, renewable energy, health, According to figures provided by International Finance Corporation,
economic growth, innovation and is key to inclusive development and information technology and green the External Affairs Ministry, India's Government of Malta, Central
climate change at the Summit which agreed to promote the empowerment transport solutions, External Affairs trade with the Nordic countries Bank of Malta, Export Import Bank
was attended by Modi during his of women. India signed MoUs in Ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar totaled around $5.3 billion in 2016-
of India and the Commonwealth
visit. the areas of urban development, tweeted. India and Sweden co- 17, with cumulative foreign direct
Secretariat.
"The Summit emphasised India's animal husbandry and dairying, hosted the India-Nordic Summit on investment in India at $2.5 billion.
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The Indian Weekender Friday, April 20, 2018 SPORTS 23
RAJASTHAN'S
NIGHTMARE
All-round KKR record facile
seven-wicket win over Rajasthan
K
olkata Knight Riders (KKR)
stretched their winning run to
two games by registering a facile
seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan
Royals in an Indian Premier League
(IPL) clash at the Sawai Mansingh
Stadium on Wednesday. mystery
After restricting RR to 160/8, the two- spinner
time champions, who also won against w i t h
Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs in their last aplomb
game, rode on Robin Uthappa’s 36-ball to garner
48 (6x4, 2x6) to set up the chase and 18 runs off
eventually win with seven balls to spare the over.
posting 163/3 in 18.5 overs. Rahane looked in
Skipper Dinesh Karthik (42 not out; sublime form as he smashed
over deep midwicket using the depth of For the hosts, Short was the top-scorer
2x4, 2x6) and Nitish Rana (35 not out; Mavi for a flat six down the
the crease to good effect. but never got going while explosive
2x4, 1x6) combined for an unbroken 61- wicket in the next over as Short also
Narine was run out soon after the England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos
run partnership for the fourth wicket to milked the U-19 World Cup winner
Powerplay in which the visitors had Buttler helped them reach a fighting
ease past the line. Karthik hit a six off for a boundary. After six overs, RR
raced to 53/1, while Uthappa fell two target with a 18-ball, 24 not out.
Ben Laughlin to secure the win in style. were 48/0.
short of a half century, holing out to In the last over, young fast bowler
KKR never looked in trouble despite RR then lost two quick wickets.
Ben Stokes who took a brilliant catch Shivam Mavi (1/40) bowled three wide
losing out-of-form Australian opener First, Karthik effected a brilliant
at the long-on boundary off Gowtham’s balls and Chris Lynn dropped Dhawal
Chris Lynn (0) in only the second diving run out to get rid of the
bowling. Kulkarni (3) but he was later run out.
ball of their innings, with off-spinner dangerous Rahane off Nitish Rana,
Earlier, KKR bowlers picked up The visitors, choosing to field first
Krishnappa Gowtham (2/23) flattening breaking the 54-run opening wicket
wickets at regular intervals to restrict after skipper Karthik won the toss, were
his stumps with a ball that spun sharply stand between him and Short.
RR to 160/8 in 20 overs. given a good start by wrist spinners
into the batsman who tried to cut. Sanju Samson followed suit soon
Narine had an off day leaking 48 runs Piyush Chawla (1/18) and Kuldeep
Uthappa and Narine then came after, picking out Kuldeep at deep
in four overs without taking a wicket Yadav (1/23) who combined well to leak
together for a 69-run stand for the first midwicket off Mavi and just when
but in-form Rana put his hand up to just nine runs in the first three overs.
wicket. Uthappa looked in imperious Short was looking to accelerate,
remove openers Ajinkya Rahane (36; Rahane then took on Narine, the most
form, hitting Jaydev Unadkat for three Rana castled him with a slider in the
19b 5x4 1x6) and D’Arcy Short (44; 43b economical bowler in the IPL so far,
fours in the fifth over. next over to break the 36-run third
5x4 1x6) while Tom Curran shaved off hitting him for four back-to-back fours
Narine took time to get into the wicket partnership with Rahul
the lower order with two scalps in two straight up. The India Test team vice-
groove, smashing a six off Laughlin Tripathi.
Sindhu, who led the Indian contingent at the glittering opening my shot fails to clear the net and every time I hit it long -- I
ceremony which launched the CWG in Gold Coast, Australia, remind myself, it is not done until I am done,” Sindhu wrote.
was defeated by Indian star shuttler Saina Nehwal in the much- Sindhu, who had earlier made India proud at the Rio Olympics,
anticipated women’s singles summit clash. Nehwal won the where she thrashed Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in the women’s
gold medal while Sindhu bagged the silver. singles badminton semi-final, becoming the first Indian woman
Now that Sindhu, brand ambassador of sports drink brand to win a silver medal at the quadrennial event, said it was a
Gatorade, is back in the country, she has penned an open letter proud feeling to stand on the CWG podium and receive a medal
on her never-say-die attitude. for the country.
“One more down but many more to go! As much as I had “Standing at the podium, head bowed to receive my Silver
given my all to this game, I am once again ready to roar for my Commonwealth medal at the women’s singles event, the heart
next fight, to finish and win. This is my journey, the journey of swells with pride, moments of struggle, strife and sweat flash
O
n the back of her gruelling final match at the 21st a sportsperson, every feat accomplished is followed by zeroing before my eyes. For me victory only begins to sink when the first
Commonwealth Games (CWG), ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu on the next target. beat of national anthem falls on my ears and then it gets louder,
says no loss is ever enough to stop her from believing in “No loss is ever enough, neither one nor many to stop me so do the cheers from the crowd, that is when I finally breathe
herself, and she is once again ready to roar. from believing in myself. Every time I miss a return, every time out – mission accomplished.
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10
RECIPES
DESSERTS
Gulab Jamun
With
Ruby
Moreish cake balls, deep-fried and
immersed in a warm, sweet syrup
E
ating a Gulab Jamun is described by fans as so much Knead into a dough; it
more than just eating dessert. For someone who may should be firm but pliable.
never have eaten it before, its deep red colour and the If the dough appears to be a
fragrance of cardamom and rose are most likely to be the noticed bit dry, moisten your fingers
first. Next, they bite into a soft, dense, moist, sweet khoya ball with water and work the dough
drenched in sugar syrup. Warm Gulab Jamuns melt in the mouth. again. Alternatively, add some milk a
It wouldn’t take much convincing to try another, would it? 1 Tbsp at a time and knead.
Preparation Time: 20 mins • Shape the dough into small balls – note that
Cooking Time: 50 Mins their size will increase once they’re soaked in
Serves: 8 syrup. Gently use your thumb to make a depression
in the ball, deep enough to reach the center but not too
INGREDIENTS: deep. Place a pinch of the nuts inside and seal by bringing
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• For the Gulab Jamuns the dough together to close the ball.
• 100g khoya • Heat clarified butter in a deep heavy-bottomed pan. consistency has been
• 11/2 Tbsp plain flour • Deep-fry the Gulab Jamuns on a low heat until golden in reached. Remove from the heat.
• 1/4 tsp baking soda colour (they must not touch each other while frying, or else • Skim off any scum that collects on the sides of the pan
• 2 Tbsp milk, as required they may stick and disintegrate). Remove and place onto a and strain the syrup through a sieve. Add cardamom to the
• 8-10 mixed nuts (cashew nuts) almonds and pistachios), paper-towel to remove excess butter. Fry all of them and syrup, pour into a clean pan and bring it to a boil again.
coarsely ground then begin preparing the sugar syrup. • Add Gulab Jamuns to the syrup, heat them on low heat
• Clarified butter for frying For Sugar Syrup for a few minutes until the Gulab Jamuns become soft and
• For the sugar syrup • Mix sugar and water and place in a deep and wide pan absorb the syrup.
• 11/2 cups sugar over low heat, stirring till the sugar dissolves – make sure • Either serve warm or cold, they taste great both ways.
• 2 cups water the mixture does not boil until the sugar has dissolved RUBY'S TIP
• 6 green cardamon seeds, crushed completely or it will become gritty. Then bring the mixture The khoya (cheese) can be made in advance and frozen. Quick
METHOD to a boil. khoya can be made in microwave if you don’t have enough time
For Gulab Jamuns • Cook until the syrup thickens. To know the right consistency, to prepare the traditional version, although the traditional version
• In a bowl, crumble khoya with your fingers making sure remove a spoonful of syrup and let it cool just a tad. If the is preferred. Gulab Jamuns fried in ghee taste great, but the ghee
that there are no lumps. Mix in flour and baking soda. cooled syrup coats your finger when dipped in it, the right can be replaced with oil if you prefer.
T E
harmful bacteria on many types of prepared and cooked
omatoes will ggplants are vegetables
foods. It is usually advised to refrigerate foods at a
lose much of that are temperature
temperature between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit (between
their rich, tangy sensitive, and extended periods
1 °C and 3 °C). While refrigeration can decrease spoilage on
flavor if stored in in the refrigerator may actually
many different kinds of foods, it is not recommended for every
the refrigerator. be harmful. Below 50 degrees
edible item in the kitchen. Colder temperatures can change
Cold temperatures Fahrenheit (10°C) can damage
the texture and taste of many foods, and sometimes even the
will also change the the texture as well as the flavor
nutritional value.
texture of tomatoes of the eggplant. Eggplant should be stored at room temperature
Coffee as well as break down certain membranes on the inside. They and away from other fruits and vegetables.
C offee needs a dry, cool can ultimately become mealy, mushy, and tasteless. Tomatoes
Avocados
will ripen at a steady rate and maintain their delicious
A
area to remain as fresh
flavor if kept on the counter a t vocados almost always need to ripen
as possible. Refrigerator
room temperature. after they are purchased. Storing
temperatures are normally too
them in the refrigerator will slow
cold. Coffee should also stay Basil down the process. Avocados will
B
in an air tight container to retain a high quality. The National
asil has a tendency remain delicious and ripen
Coffee Association states that coffee beans should be stored at
to absorb other naturally when kept in a dry spot
room temperature and kept away from heat, moisture, and light.
smells that may be on the counter.
Bread in the refrigerator.
Onions
C
Not only can
O
old temperatures tend to
refrigeration nions will often turn soft, and even
have a drying effect on
destroy the flavoring power of basil, but moldy, when kept in the refrigerator.
many items. Bread is a food
the leaves may begin to wilt. Cooking experts s i t e They last longest when kept out on
that will become dry and stale if
Epicurious.com suggests treating basil like you would cut the counter. Onions do need some air
refrigerated. Bread may also be
flowers. Keeping the basil in a glass of water on the counter is circulation and can be kept in the mesh
chewy in texture if kept for very
sufficient for keeping it fresh. bag they are often purchased in.
long in a cold environment.
The Indian Weekender Friday, April 20, 2018 TIME OUT 25
CROSSWORD NO: 10 QUIZ QUESTIONS NO: 10 ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS
1. What colour are often the
domes of churches in Russia?
Gold colorued
2. In which Spanish city did the
Joan Miro museum open in
1975? Barcelona
3. Which Italian artist painted the
Birth of Venus? Botticelli
4. Who was the original author of
Dracula? Bram Stoker
5. In which city is the famous
Manneken Pis fountain?
Brussels
6. Who is the inventor of
photography? Daguerre
7. What is the first book of the Old
Testament? Genesis
8. Who did the Mona Lisa paint?
Leonardo Da Vinci
9. In which English town did Adolf
Hitler study art? Liverpool
10. Which famous French engineer
designed two bridges for the
city of Porto? Gustave Eiffel
SUDOKU NO: 10 11. In which city can you see
Michelangelo’s David?
Florence
12. What is called the Jewish
candlestick with special
religious meaning? Menorah
13. What is the Kabbalah? A
System of Jewish Mystical
Beliefs
14. Who painted the ceiling of the
Sistine Chapel? Michelangelo
15. In which country was the
famous painter El Greco born?
Greece
16. In which city is the composer
Frédéric Chopin buried? Paris
17. Who did paint the famous
painting Guernica? Picasso
18. In which city did Romeo and
Julia live? Verona
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consultant based in India with a global presence through the online channels. She is available for
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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20)
Professionally you will experience a good week ahead. Businessman will get an
opportunity to invest in a profitable project. Be careful with your diet to prevent
yourself from stomach ailments. People on the lookout for matrimonial alliance
will succeed in getting suitable match. If you plan your finance well then you can
afford a luxurious item which is there in your mind. Lucky Number : 22 / Lucky
ACHARYA DAS Colour : Electric Grey
L
TAURUS (Apr 21-May 20)
ove is perhaps the greatest driving
The coming week may find you touching the heights on the academic front.
force for all of us, with people seeking
You will have to undertake a patch up work at professional front and this would
both to love someone and to be loved. require you to spare some time. Financial front is likely to stabilise once you
The poets, song-writers, and film-makers review your investment options. Domestic life will have its ups and downs, but
all make love a central theme that they write you will manage to navigate the rough waters well. Lucky Number : 9 / Lucky
about over and over again. People are drawn Colour : Magenta
to a good love story and an emotional love
GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21)
song. But what is love? You will be able to clear the air regarding a misunderstanding on the work front.
A common definition is, “An intense feeling Signing a property deal is indicated for some. Recovery for the ailing may take
of deep affection.” And one identifiable time, but will not cause any problems. People involved in constant travelling
symptom of love in this world is when we see may develop fatigue. You may find it difficult to convince your partner on some
a person being more concerned for someone issues and this may make you lose your patience. Lucky Number : 6 / Lucky
else’s happiness other than their own. Colour : Crimson
There are those people who might put up CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 20)
some form of hard exterior, pretending they A visit to your distant relatives is on cards for some. You will make an excellent
aren’t interested in love, but even they will tactical move and this will place you in a comfortable position in your professional
come to a point in their life where they desire front. You may experience some hurdles in payment of loan, however you may
a genuine experience of love. manage to find some resources. People who have recently had their marriage
We can experience some level of love or need to be careful to understand one another. Lucky Number : 7/ Lucky Colour
affection in this world, but the experience we : Lemon
desire within our heart cannot be completely LEO (Jul 21-Aug 22)
fulfilled in this world, with other material Your focus may need to be sharp to excel on the academic front. Opportunity
personalities. knocks for those trying to change their line of work. You are going to bid
farewell to a long standing heath issue. Your humble nature and pleasing attitude
The Bhagavad-gita says: cultivation of such a spiritual relationship of will impress your lover. You will have to plan your finances well this week, else
Being freed from attachment, from love with the Supreme Soul (Supreme Lord you may face serious financial crisis. Lucky Number : 3 / Lucky Colour : Brown
fear and anger, being fully absorbed within each person’s heart) is the highest
in Me and taking refuge in Me, many VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 23)
perfection of Yoga. In the Bhagavad-gita,
The coming week brings in fresh energies and excellent time. The mental tensions
persons in the past became purified Krishna says:
troubling you will vanish. Students involved in preparation for competitive
by knowledge of Me and thus, they all I am the Supreme Soul, O Arjuna, seated in
exams will be able to maintain better focus and concentration. You may get
attained transcendental love for Me. the hearts of all living entities. affected with some infection until you take proper care of your health. You may
Bhagavad-gita 10.20 involve with a person of opposite gender which may ultimately blossom into
The normal progression of so-called love In order to become intimately connected
is that it starts off with great excitement and love. Lucky Number : 2 / Lucky Colour : Baby Pink
with the Lord who is residing within our
a fluttering heart, and then as it progresses, own heart, it is necessary for us to undergo LIBRA (Sep 24-Oct 23)
people often begin wishing the relationship a transformative process. The material Spouse or a family member will help you plan something that needs to be
was giving more. condition is where we live separately from the done urgently on the domestic front. Monetary incentive is likely for some in
They are not completely fulfilled in the Lord who resides within our own heart and recognition for a job well done. Health tips acted upon will improve health. Your
relationship, and yet still hold onto this ideal large heartedness can win the admiration of subordinates. Financial front will be
we become completely focused on what we
in the pink of health. Lucky Number : 4 / Lucky Colour : Dark Grey
of finding perfect love. This is because it is consider “our life” and “our self”. We chase
part of our eternal spiritual nature to exist in after things in this world thinking that we will SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22)
the condition of perfect spiritual love. find some perfection here. We chase here, we Those not satisfied by their looks can go in for an image makeover. Creative
There are so many lonely people in the chase there, we try this, we try that, and we work is likely to ignite your rich imagination. Young lovers are likely to spend
world visiting dating websites and going to always come up empty-handed. the time together. Pulling out all the stops in achieving what you want at work or
bars--- people trying to meet each other. But The yoga process very much involves on the academic front will find you in a position of strength soon. Despite hectic
learning to curb that tendency and redirecting schedule you will manage to find time for family. Lucky Number : 1 / Lucky
everybody brings some baggage, with their
our search for happiness within. Colour : Coffee
own ideas of what it is that they want, or what
they expect of someone else. The Bhagavad-gita says: SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21)
I will often advise people of the need to Being freed from attachment, from fear A professional breakthrough is likely to catapult you to greater heights. You will
appreciate the reality that at some point in and anger, being fully absorbed in Me and motivate someone to join you for giving shape to your idea. Homemakers will be
their relationship or marriage, they’re going
taking refuge in Me, many persons in the past able to save considerably in the home front with excellent planning of household
became purified by knowledge of Me and thus, activities with available resources. You will be able to make your lover happy
to be dissatisfied with each other and that is
they all attained transcendental love for Me. and keep the warmth of love between you keep going. Lucky Number : 5 / Lucky
normal. Another person, another material Colour : Yellow
Bhagavad-gita 4.10
personality, another ordinary living being, is
This is the result of full spiritual awakening. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 21)
not going to be able to provide the complete If a person has a partial spiritual awakening,
fulfillment of this great spiritual need that you A change made at workplace will prove to be a wise decision. Rough seas are
they may not come to experience this actual likely to be encountered on the romantic front. Eating out may be fun for you,
have - to both love and to be loved. Placing condition of transcendental love. But when but not for your health! Some students will be able to restore their self-esteem by
unrealistic and unachievable expectations on one is able to unite in love with the Supreme providing excellent results. Your effective thinking in financial front will help
each other is the worst thing that you can do Soul, they will be able to come to experience you in managing the financial crisis in a better way. Lucky Number : 3 / Lucky
for a marriage or relationship. the condition of true spiritual love. Colour : Cream
It is perfectly acceptable and even healthy In this condition, not only will they love the
to have relationships founded on a “less AQUARIUS (Jan 22-Feb 19)
Supreme Soul but they will also experience
Placing your personal work before official tasks may not be appreciated by co-
than perfect” love.However, as eternal spirit genuine love for all others, seeing them as His
workers. Favourable results can be expected in academics. Someone is desperate
souls by nature, our real and eternal need children, His parts and parcels, and individual
for your attention; take a step forward only if you are serious. People trying for
lies in re-establishing our connection (or-- living beings who are all intensely loved by jobs abroad may face some hurdles. Maintaining regular walks and exercises will
the longing to re-connect) with the Supreme the Supreme Soul. help keep you fit. Lucky Number : 3 / Lucky Colour : Brown
Soul, the actual Lord of our heart. If we are ABOUT
PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20)
not able to fulfill this natural propensity to Acharya Das is a respected teacher of
There is a certain positive indication on the professional front as your hard work
love the true Lord of our heart, they we’ll Vedic and yogic philosophy, meditation
brings in positive results. Household issues will be expertly handled as you take
find ourselves looking everywhere else for and kirtan, and a practitioner of the
full responsibility for them. You will have to get into the habit of exercise and
this connection. (or---constantly seeking transcendental science of Bhakti routine workouts to remain in shape. Do not forget the promises made to your
this connection elsewhere.) The word ‘yoga’ Yoga. He has taught yoga wisdom to lover if you want to have a peaceful, trouble less love life. Lucky Number : 9 /
appreciative audiences for over 40 years.
actually describes a union, a relationship. The Lucky Colour : Magenta
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Your binge watch guide (Madhvan) who takes drastic steps to save his web series could be developed from the fleeting character? Rajkumar Rao goes out of his way
dying son. Kabir Sawant (Amit Sadh) is a idea. The web series is about Shikha Sharma to portray the role of Netaji Subhash Chandra
police officer who is going through a divorce, (played by Nimrat Kaur), training to be the Bose brilliantly and authentically. The series
trying to get over his daughter’s death and first woman test case in a combat role, within runs two parallel narratives –one chronicles
doesn’t play by the rules. This thriller makes the Indian Army. The web series makes for an Netaji’s journey from a rebellious student to
AKANKSHA MEHRA you clasp, clench and keeps you gripped till the engaging thriller thatwill engross you till the a popular leader while the other explores the
very end. last episode. paranoia that was widespread speculating
I
bought an Indian TV set-top box only to
Inside Edge
Bose’s staged death.
realise that it was a mere waste box. When Dev DD
it works, I spend most of my time scrolling
through the limited channel list and wonder
Twisted
what to watch. Apart from some music videos,
there is nothing to watch on Indian TV. Our
dramas are regressive, news channels chant
#JaiJaiModiJi and movie channels embrace
mindlessness from the 80s. Agreed?
After ignoring India’s hip and young for
years, media companies and production houses IMDB Rating - 7.1/10
E
are going all out to win over the millennials. kta Kapoor’s version of Devdas is cool
Thanks to Youtube, ALT Balaji, TVF and IMDB Rating - 8.1/10
and badass. Asheema Vardaan essays the
F
Amazon Prime, who have undertaken India’s role of a modern empowered woman living ilmmaker Vikram Bhatt has joined the
IMDB Rating - 8.3/10
web series scenario and given us some kick ass in the city of Jaipur. The series comments on web series gang to give us a queer thriller
content to binge watch. If you are wondering
TV pe kya dekhun, then read the list below. You
can thank me later.
D on’t take my word for it, but Inside Edge
seems loosely based on Indian Premier
League. Featuring Vivek Oberoi and Richa
feminism, sexism, homosexuality, and modern
day relationships. It is a young and fun drama
series,Twisted. Starring Nia Sharma, the series
is a bold commentary on homosexuality which
will surely make you raise an eyebrow (if not
directed by Ishk Vishk fame director, Ken
B
- ALT Balaji. Former Indian president Pranab
reathe is an Amazon Prime web series
B
Mukherjee announced the induction of women efore I dwell into the series, I want to ask yourself!
featuring R. Madhavan and Amit Sadh. Note - Thank goodness we do not have to
in combat roles in Indian armed forces, back –when was the last time we saw an Indian
It comes across as an intelligent and well endure Roadies in the name of a ‘young Indian
thought web series about a loving father, Danny in 2017. Who thought a convincing and stellar mainstream actor shave half their head off for a
show’ anymore *wink*!
A
The rise in mobile phone usage improved wireless speed, good
s a technocrat, I have
as a result of 2G was explosive and camera autofocus quality, storage
observed a rapid
this era also saw the rise of prepaid capacity up to 128 GB at the top end.
transformation in last one
mobile phones. But the battery life was still wasn’t
decade. I wonder how many of us
In 1993, possibly the world’s first better but overall the phone bagged
have actually enjoyed the journey of
Smartphone was introduced. It was good reviews on performance,
technology transformation.
a mobile phone, pager, fax machine, features, and design.
I was quite amazed when I came to
and PDA all rolled into one including In 2016, with a big bang, Apple
know that in in 1907, the most iconic announced iPhone 7 with black, jet
a calendar, address book, clock,
caricaturist Lewis Baumer published black and red color. iPhone 7 looks
calculator, notepad, email and a
a cartoon, displaying a man and a gorgeous, has improved storage
touch screen.
woman dating on wireless telephone capacity with water resistance.
The 2G technology had reached
like equipment.
a saturation point, so the industry Possibilities Unlimited for
Similarly, in early 20th century;
began to work on the next nternet Calls
artist Karl Arnold released a cartoon
generation of 3 G technologies. A well-known consulting firm
depicting a device, a closer replica of
Consequently, the industry began has pointed out in one of the reports
a mobile phone.
looking to data-optimized 4th- that “Smartphone’s which initially
One children’s book stunned the
generation technologies, with speed emerged as a means of marrying
audience in 1931 when it portrayed a
improvement. voice and data services, the latter
man pulling a phone from his pocket
and talking to someone. Nokia’s 1100 becoming a is quickly overtaking the former in
These are some astonishing rage terms of usage, especially now that
creative marvels which predicted In the atmosphere of technological mobile connectivity has become
shaping the future of communication progress, a mobile device like much quicker, thanks to the wider
way ahead of times Nokia 1100 achieved quite a lot of availability of 4G.
popularity in 2003. Whether phone calls will die out
From Fantasies to completely is still uncertain, but
Invention: It became quite popular in the
developing nation due to its basic for business users, the breadth of
If on one side some creative genius communications opportunities that
features of making calls, SMS, alarm
like Lewis Baumer and Karl Arnold are available has never been greater
Breakthrough in It was a pioneering technology but clock and reminder.
were creating the future vision than it is at the start of 2016
Mobile Technology had several serious issues by modern When Apple launched iPhone 4 it
of communication devices on the No wonder Carl Jung understood
The major breakthrough happened standards. was a marked change in appearance
other side a set of genius scientists this quite head of time “Without
in 1979 when the first automatic IG The introduction of Smart and technology.
like Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, playing with fantasy no creative work
Antonio Meucci or Tivadar Puskas Analogue was introduced in Tokyo Phones: Apple climbing the ladder has ever yet come to birth. The debt
were working on making that vision which was soon deployed in North In the 1990s, the ‘second of Success we owe to the play of imagination is
a reality. America, Australia, and Israel. generation’ mobile phone systems In 2014 Apple launched iPhone 6 incalculable.”
28 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, April 20, 2018 The Indian Weekender
Sidharth Malhotra
on his struggling days in Bollywood:
Upcoming Movies
Race 3, Release
date: 4th May,
There were times when I thought of quitting 2018
D A
uring an interview with a leading daily, bitten me,” he told a leading daily. fter an explosive run of Tiger Zinda
Sidharth Malhotra revealed that he got his big “I had nothing that was waiting for me back home. My Hai at the Box office, Salman Khan
break in Student of the Year (2012) only after a family is not into business. is back with another big bang action
long, often discouraging phase of struggle in Mumbai. "We are a simple middle-class family. So, it wasn’t like
thriller Race 3. Race 3 is the sequel to Race 2
Sidharth Malhotra made his Bollywood debut with Karan they were waiting for me to come back and join the family
and is the 3rd movie of the Race franchise and
Johar’s Student Of The Year and since then there has been business. What would I have done had I quit, and gone back?
is definitely going to be the most exciting of
no looking back for the actor. They were worried that I would come back and sit
He has proved his versatility by trying his hands on unemployed,” revealed the 33-year-old. them all after Sallu Bhai joined the franchise.
varied genres. Six years and nine films old in the industry, the actor has Raving engines, some serious action, and
During an interview with a leading daily, largely managed to stay away from controversy, until recently, blustery songs are everything you get on a
Sidharth revealed that he got his big break in when his comments on the Bhojpuri language didn’t go down huge scale in a Race movie and believe us
SOTY only after a long, often discouraging well with some. you cannot ask for a better eidi this eid.
phase of struggle in Mumbai. “People have to understand the intention behind
“There were times when "We things which happen at gigs or reality shows.
I thought of quitting, but are a simple
middle-class family.
"They do not know the twenty minutes before Veere Di Wedding,
I brushed those thoughts that part, and what happens twenty minutes
away and wanted to give
it more time. I used to
So, it wasn’t like they were
waiting for me to come back
after it.
"The tonality can get lost after the edit.
Release Date: 1st
think that it might seem and join the family business. I think intentions matter, as opposed to June 2018
V
unproductive right [then], What would I have done had getting in the details and misconstruing what eere Di Wedding is an upcoming
but the Bollywood bug had I quit, and gone back." happens,” he said. 2018 Bollywood movie directed by
Shashanka Ghosh and co-produced
SATISH KAUSHIK APOLOGISES TO BONEY KAPOOR OVER ANIL-SRIDEVI’S ROOP KI RANI CHORON KA RAJA DEBACLE Sanju – Sanjay
S
atish Kaushik, who failure that left him broke. high budget back then, but
began his journey as
a film director with
“25 years ago it was a
disaster at the box office,
failed to get the expected
response despite its cast. Dutt Biopic : 29th
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka
Raja 25 years ago, feels
but it was my first child
and will remain close to
Kaushik’s
post generated mixed
Twitter
June 2018
apologetic to producer
Boney Kapoor for not
meeting his expectations
heart.
"Remembering
madam Sridevi and my
responses, with some
social media users
agreeing with
S anju is an upcoming biopic of the famous
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt which shall
portray all the important incidents of his life.
and delivering a box-office sorry to Boney Kapoor him about how The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead
failure.. who gave me a break but the movie fared, who shall be playing the role of Sanjay Dutt
Satish Kaushik, who was broke after the film,” while some
in the movie. After the look of Ranbir Kapoor
began his journey as a film Kaushik tweeted. lauding it for its about owning successful person, but as Sanjay Dutt was leaked, the excitement
director with Roop Ki Rani He also shared the film’s technical values. your failures with try owning your failures
Choron Ka Raja 25 years poster, featuring Anil However, Kaushik of the release of the movie has been equal
your head high in the and I assure you, you will
ago, has apologised to Kapoor, Sridevi, Jackie took it all in his stride. among the media, critics and fans. The movie
air. be more successful,” he
producer Boney Kapoor Shroff and Anupam Kher. “It is not about good or You must be a very added. is scheduled to be released in March 2018.
for delivering a box office The movie was made at a bad after 25 years. It is
The Indian Weekender Friday, April 20, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 29
animalistic mentality
opened to positive reviews, and was
lauded by almost every critic across the globe.
Her second film Life of Pi (2012) won four
Oscars. Tabu is one of the most talented
A
ctress Bhumi Pednekar, who has featured in films laced with social and versatile actors in the film industry.
messages, says incidents like the rape of an eight-year-old in Jammu She has won millions of hearts with her
and Kashmir's Kathua, shows people are moving towards animalistic phenomenal performances in films like
and beast-like mentality. Macchis, Cheeni Kum, Haider, Fitoor and
Bhumi spoke to the media at the 20th Beti FLO GR8 Awards 2018 here many others.
on Monday night. Apart from Bollywood, Tabu has also
She said: "The earned fame and recognition in the
kind of circumstances I feel justice must be served to West. Her first film, The Namesake
the girl and many other victims (2006), opened to positive reviews, and
that our country is
like her who have experienced a was lauded by almost every critic across the
going through, I feel
globe. Her second film Life of Pi (2012), went a
scared thinking about shameful act like this, so that it
step ahead, and won four Oscars, including the
future generation. doesn't happen again.
Best Director for Ang Lee.
We are moving towards Talking about it, Tabu told a leading daily, ''I
animalistic and beast-like have been super lucky to have been part of two
mentality, which is really heartbreaking. films that became massive hits. I worked with
"I feel justice must be served to the girl and many other victims like her who two of the biggest filmmakers in the West (Mira
have experienced a shameful act like this, so that it doesn't happen again. I am Nair and Ang Lee), and one of the films won
an optimistic person and I feel there will be stricter laws and punishment to "I
Oscar awards as well. So I am a bit spoilt,
zero down incidents like these and so that people will think twice before have been
that way.''
committing such crimes." Currently, Bhumi is busy with Abhishek super lucky to
“But jokes apart, I just consider myself
Chaubey's Son Chiriya, in which she will be seen with Sushant have been part
so lucky to be part of those projects. I
of two films that
Singh Rajput. guess when these projects did come my
became massive
"We have released my first look for Son Chiriya. As way, I was in the right space, at the right
hits."
of now, I can't reveal too many details about the film time. What I mean to say is that one is
but I can say that it's a special film in a short span looking for an experience, like The Namesake
of my career. We have worked really hard for this or [a] Life of Pi and I am really fortunate to have been
film. This film has a really good director and cast. a part of those projects,” she added. The 46-year-old
"It's a different kind of film and I am sure this actor feels that her two Hollywood projects helped her
film will have the same amount of impact like my “grow” as a person, and wants to do only such projects
previous films," she said. Bhumi was felicitated at in the West.
“So, after you have worked with such projects, which
the Beti FLO GR8 Awards 2018.
also help you grow as a person, you want to be part of
"I feel really happy when people appreciate your (my) work. Year 2017 has
similar projects.
been really successful year for me. Two of my films (Toilet - Ek Prem Katha
I want to do those films in Hollywood where the project
and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan) released last year and both of them received
interests me, and is giving me a new experience. As of now,
appreciation from the audience and they had a major impact on the viewers." I am eagerly waiting, and I’ll be patient till I get them,” she concluded.
B A
ollywood star Akshay Kumar, who is something that spreads smiles ctress Priyanka Chopra, who has been working in
increasingly supporting social causes and and joy to people who need it international projects back-to-back, is set to star in
cinema with a purpose, says helping a cause the most. I personally believe Bollywood film Bharat. She is looking forward to work
and spreading awareness among people makes that having a healthy heart with Salman Khan after a gap of 10 years, and with director Ali
him happy. guarantees a happier and Abbas Zafar. The Quantico actress said in a statement:
Akshay has come on board as the face of a Happy longer life,” said Akshay, "'Bharat' it is! I'm looking forward to begin
Heart India campaign by Asian Heart Institute and The urging people to come shooting this film and working with Salman and
Times of India. forward and help in making Ali again after a considerable time. "I've learnt
It aims to promote a healthy lifestyle for a healthy sure that “a heart reaches to a lot from them in our previous collaborations
heart and happy life. As part of this, 200 underprivileged the deprived”. and am excited to see what this one has to
children will get free heart surgery, read a statement. The campaign allows people to offer." Priyanka has worked under Zafar's
“Seeing a child suffer an ailment and have little or nominate patients from humble direction for Gunday, and she also teamed up
no power to help them makes parents feel backgrounds, less than 12 years with Salman in films like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
hurt. I am glad that this initiative will "Seeing of age and in need for heart and Salaam-e-Ishq. Priyanka has thanked "all
help 200 children and their families a child suffer an surgery. well-wishers who have been so patient and supportive"
live a happy life. ailment and have little for the constant support. Zafar, who has been busy preparing for
"Helping a cause and reaching or no power to help them the movie, is happy that Bharat marks Priyanka's homecoming
out to people for the same is makes parents feel hurt. to Bollywood after having proven her range as a performer in
what makes me happy,” Akshay I am glad that this Hollywood films and a blockbuster global TV show.
said. initiative will help 200 Bharat is rooted in India and its culture despite it spanning
The actor has himself been a children and their over 70 years and set across various countries of the world.
long-term advocate in spreading a "Priyanka is the biggest Indian artiste internationally and she
families live a happy
word on the importance of a healthy is a perfect fit for the film. Priyanka brings in outstanding acting,
life. "
lifestyle. as well as incredible international appeal, to make the scale of
“I have always wanted to be a part of the film bigger and even more global," he added.
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