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WELLINGTON DIWALI FESTIVAL KEEPS ITS
REPUTATION INTACT, DELIVERS A STUNNING SHOW
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
T
he iconic Wellington
Diwali Festival had kept its
enviable reputation of being
the second largest Indian cultural
event in New Zealand, intact, by
showcasing a mesmerizing display
of Indian culture, art, craft, food and
heritage on Sunday, October 28.
The sun also came out in full
to give an opportunity to all
Wellingtonians to not miss the city’s
biggest, and country’s second largest
Diwali celebrations. To the credit
to Wellingtonians, who also did not
disappoint as they kept on pouring in
huge numbers to make the festival a
grand success.
The festival first started in 2002
by the Asia New Zealand Foundation
as part of its mission to increase
New Zealanders’ understanding of
Asia is by the Asia New Zealand
Foundation in 2002 as part of its
mission to increase New Zealanders’
understanding of Asia.
This year the festival was organised
at the indoor venue (unlike many
other peers around the country) of
TSB Arena and Shed 6 near Queen’s
Wharf right at Wellington CBD.
One stage, massive
auditorium, and a captive
audience
Friday, November 02, 2018
W hat made the experience at
Wellington Diwali so special
was a large closed auditorium with
one stage that created a captive
audience with an undivided
attention, thus creating an altogether
exhilarating experience for the
festival-goers.
The retail stalls also shared a third
of the auditorium, with the vendors
selling, displaying and promoting
products and services that promoted
the Indian arts and culture.
The festival started sharp at 1.30
p.m. with the doors of the venue
opening up for enthusiastic guests for
a non-stop display of cultural events
for the next eight hours.
However, that was only after
a surprising flash-mob dance
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below the sails to give a glimpse of
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not only patiently waiting-guests, but
also unsuspecting passer-by to attract
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finally culminated after eight hours
of non-stop experience of dance
and cultural events with a dazzling
display of fireworks – symbolising
the eventual victory of good over
evil, and light over darkness – the
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very essence of the festival of Diwali.
As the day progressed at the event,
the size of audience swelled, bursting
the seams, and dancing on their feet
on energetic musical performances
– thus creating an epic scene of
exhilaration and enjoyment.
Not to be left behind were, the
Kiwi-guests who also turned out
in huge numbers dressed in ethnic
Indian wears to not only immerse
themselves in Indian cultural
experience but also to support Indian
community’s biggest festival, in a
glorious display of multiculturalism
in New Zealand.
Official ceremony
T he official opening ceremony
of the festival began with a
 4 NEW ZEALAND Happy Diwali Friday, November 02, 2018 The Indian Weekender

royal experience of chief guests entering the

auditorium in a procession led by energetic
drummers (Chenda Mellam) representing the
Indian state of Kerala.
Present at the official ceremony were Jill
Day, Deputy Mayor of Wellington, Minister
of Ethnic Affairs Jenny Salesa, Sanjiv Kohli,
High Commissioner of India, Simon Draper,
Executive Director, Asia New Zealand
Foundation, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Labour
Party MP, Michael Wood, Parliamentary
Under-Secretary to the Minister for Ethnic
Communities, Paul Eagle, Labour Party MP,
Kanwaljit Bakshi, National Party MP, Alastair
Scott, National MP, Councillor Diane Calvert,
Wellington City Council, Councillor Peter
Gilberd, Wellington City Council.
Energetic performances by the
international troupe
T his year the festival got international
stars from the Indian state of Punjab who
presented different forms of Bhangra dance and The show lived up to its expectation and
folk music. generated significant interest from the festival-
Kalehri Art and Cultural Academy of Punjab, goers for its novelty factor. (Read the full report
enthralled audience, with a colourful and on page 14).
energetic performance. The festival is brought to the community
by Wellington City Council and produced by
An exhibition depicting Communities Action Trust NZ (CATNZ).
traditional lanterns, diyas and Murali Kumar, (of CATNZ), the producer of
Lights the festival was delighted with the turnout and

A major attraction in Wellington Diwali

festival this year was an exhibition
depicting different styles of traditional Indian
lanterns, diyas, lights decoration, temple and
home decoration.
The exhibition was curated by Wellington-
based Jyoti Gossavi, who worked in close
patronage from the dignitaries and festival-
goers that thronged in huge numbers to
appreciate the traditional artwork. (Read the
full story on page 16).
The Indian Weekender Mr & Ms
Diwali 2018, Wellington
the capital city, only to be received with much
love and support.
the success of the iconic festival.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender, Mr
Kumar said, “The Wellington Diwali was a
For uninitiated, ‘Mr & Ms Diwali’ is a
resounding success again this year.”
cultural pageant show whereby enticing fresh
“Our communities, regional friends, funders
talents from the community on the biggest and sponsors played a great role in supporting
cultural platform of the city. the festival.
In its inaugural edition in Wellington six

cooperation with her husband, father-in-law
and daughter, to produce a magnificent display
of different styles of diyas and lantern from the
Indian state of Maharashtra.
The exhibition received an overwhelming
T
he Indian Weekender had proudly joined “The success of the Wellington Diwali
male and female participants contested for highlights the need for such strong platforms
hands with the iconic Wellington Diwali
the illustrious title riding on their talents and to regularly show case our community diversity
Festival for the first time after almost five years
passion for Indian culture and art forms, vying and engagement around the country,” Mr
of association with Auckland Diwali Festival
took its highly popular Mr and Ms Diwali to for the attention of judges and the crowd. Kumar said.

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Promising young Kiwi-Indian Telugu Association brings

cricketer recognised with awards the community together
and scholarship
¡¡ IWK BUREAU for Dussehra and Diwali
Y
oung Kiwi-Indian cricketer Sukhjap ¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

S
Singh from South Auckland has been unday, October 28
recognised as the most promising marked another big
sportsperson for 2018 and awarded Best Sports day for the Telugu
Person of the Year from Papatoetoe High community as New Zealand
School. Telugu Association organised an
The 17-year old allrounder also received evening of music, entertainment
$3000 scholarship from Queen Street Cricket and food on the occasion of
Club of New Zealand to buy his cricket gear Diwali celebrations.
and equipment. It was an evening of colours,
Mr Singh’s father Daljeet Singh, a joy, music and lights as members
community leader associated with the Supreme of the Telugu community clad in festive ethnic A testament of such work are the events
Sikh Society, Takanini Gurudwara thanked dresses gathered at the Mahatma Gandhi where a majority of dance, singing and other
the school and the club and acknowledged the Centre celebrating Telugu culture and Diwali performances are produced by young members
efforts his son’s mentor Bhupinder Singh for celebrations as grand as back home in India.
Sukhjap Singh. of Kiwi-Indians born in the Kiwi culture
providing all the necessary support to young People gathered at the venue with their showcasing classical, regional and, folk

Religious Diversity Forum

families and friends and shared the space in
wishing one another the grace of Diwali and
having a great time together under one roof.
Present at the event as the chief guest Hon.
¡¡ IWK BUREAU Consul of India in Auckland Bhav Dhillon
dance and singing performances from Andhra
Pradesh, India.
President of NZTA took on to the social
media just after the event congratulating the
community members for another successful

N
ew Zealand is the 19th most religiously
diverse country out of 232 countries in
the world.
The Human Rights Commission of NZ
partnered with Immigration New Zealand
(INZ) to hold a workshop with 50 religious
representatives regarding the role of
Immigration NZ and border and visa processes
that impact religious workers and organisations.
The workshop facilitated an open dialogue
and practical suggestions to address mutual
challenges and opportunities for the religious
workers and organisations in the country.
“Such engagement provides an important
platform for religious representatives to interact
with one another and work together with the
government on policy and process, co-organiser
from Human Rights Commission NZ, Rakesh
Naidoo told The Indian Weekender.
“Our thanks to Immigration NZ and the
Religious Diversity Centre for working in
partnership with us on this important work
within our diverse religious communities,” Mr
Naidoo added.
applauded the efforts of the entire Telugu
community for preserving and passing the
cultural heritage of India to the next generation
of Kiwi born Teluguites in New Zealand.
Telugu Association in Auckland organises
several events throughout the year celebrating
all major Indian and regional festivals and
giving the community an opportunity to
relinquish the memories from back home
in India.
Another important goal of such events is to
pass on the cultural richness to the generation
of young Teluguites born in New Zealand- so
that they carry the baton of cultural heritage
with them in this country.
event and, acknowledging the hard work and
efforts of the community members in making
events as big as the Diwali a big success.
“The most valuable assets for the Telugu
Association I believe is the service-minded
people and mutual support. Words fall short
to express my thankfulness for making
2018 Dussehra and Diwali celebrations a
grand success,” president of NZTA, Aruna
Bhoompelli said in a post on social media.
“The achievement by NZTA for all events
comprises support, love and encouragement
from all Telugu people without any doubt.
Thank you for all your support” Ms Bhoompelli
added.

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Parliament bans
letting fees on rentals
¡¡ IWK BUREAU
P
arliament has passed legislation
banning the charging of letting
fees to tenants, Housing and
Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford
announced today.
“Around half of all Kiwis now live in rented
homes. This change could put up to $47 million
into the pockets of Kiwi families each year.
“The law has been changed in time to give
tenants a break before we enter the summer
rental season when so many tenancies turn
over.
“This will make a real difference to struggling
families. There are significant costs associated
with moving to a new rental property, which
many families are now forced to do every year.
“When moving into a new rental property,
tenants can face up to four weeks’ bond, two
weeks’ rent in advance – and one weeks’ rent as
a letting fee – in addition to moving costs.
“With homeownership rates at a 60 year low,
this change recognises that we need to take
action now to make rent more affordable so
people can save to buy their own home.
“Letting fees are unfair. They have no
economic rationale and there is no relationship
between the amount of the charge and cost of
the services provided.
“Banning the charging of letting fees to
tenants is a good first step in improving the
life of renters, while we continue our broader
review of the Residential Tenancies Act.
“Our tenancy laws are antiquated and don’t
reflect the fact that renting is now a long term
reality for many of our families.
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Bhartiya Samaj celebrates
Diwali at senior citizens meet
¡¡ IWK BUREAU
B
hartiya Samaj organised Diwali
celebrations for its senior citizen
members on Saturday, October
26 at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall.
The seniors came to the event, all excited
and dressed up in their traditional festive
outfits to be a part of the special event.
“It was a fun-filled evening which
marked the presence of over 220 Senior
citizens and the gracious presence of
many eminent guests and dignitaries who
have made tremendous contributions to
benefit the society,” a spokesperson from
Bhartiya Samaj said.
The dignitaries present were Mayor
of Auckland Hon. Phil Goff, MP for Mt
Roskill Michael Wood, Police Inspector
made the audiences come alive with their
Grant Tetzlaff, Rakesh Naidoo representing the
Human Rights Commission, Honorary Consul energetic dance display of Bollywood numbers.
of India, Bhav Dhillon, patron of Bhartiya “The members let themselves loose on
Samaj Dr Bruce Hucker, Puketapapa Local the dance floor and were all ablaze with
Board Chair Harry Doig and Puketapapa local happiness and joy. A highly participative dance
board members Shail Kaushal and Ella Kumar, performance was shown by all on the pulsating
Judge Ajit Swaran Singh, MP Kanwaljit Singh beats of Bollywood dance numbers,” the
Bakshi, President GOPIO Auckland Central spokesperson added.
Shefali Mehta, Honorary Consul of Fiji Hon.
The dance was followed by a medley of
Harish Lodhia and Board members of Bhartiya
melodious old Bollywood songs by eminent
Samaj Charitable Trust. singers Arif Zia and a team from Creation
Entertainment programs, delicious cuisine, Group which uplifted the moods of senior
live music and the dance floor were the main members who also sang along and clapped in
attractions of this special event. The impromptu rhythm with the music.
dhol performance by Kiranjit Singh enthralled At the end, a senior member Satish Sikri
everyone and brought members to the was honoured with the ‘Volunteer of the Year’
dance floor. award for his voluntary support towards the
A stunning dance performance was put up organisation which was endorsed by the entire
by Bharatnatyam Visharad Yeasha Trivedi and Bhartiya Samaj family.
Simran Chadha to entertain the guests which Chairperson, Jeet Suchdev QSM JP
were appreciated by everyone present there.
concluded the event by wishing everybody a
The evening also included a performance Happy Diwali.
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Saree exhibition at
Onehunga Library draws
admiration of communities
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

O
nehunga Library in collaboration with
the Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust
hosted an afternoon exhibiting the unity
in diversity of the Indian culture by hosting a
Saree exhibition.
The event was held at the Onehunga Library
premises on Tuesday, October 30 with around
15 senior members of the Shanti Niwas
Charitable Trust who draped different types
sarees and also explained them to the visitors
to the exhibition.
The library organised the event as a gesture
of celebration of Diwali and showcase the
colourful culture of India.
“There are so many types of saree women
wear in India, and every type of saree exhibits
a different sub-culture and history and has community,” Senior Librarian for Children and
Youth at Onehunga Library, Leena Menon told
their own significances,” General Manager of
The Indian Weekender.
Shanti Niwas, Nilima Venkat told The Indian
“The main idea was to showcase sarees from
Weekender.
different parts of India and explain about how
The exhibition had Kanjivaram Silk Saree
they were handwoven or embroidered and a
from Tamil Nadu, South India, Narayanpet
little bit of its history,” Ms Menon added.
Sarees from Telangana, Chikan works sarees
Onehunga Library put a note with every
from Lucknow, Assam Silk or Muga Saree
saree exhibited describing its cloth, place of
from Assam, Tant Sarees from West Bengal,
origin and popularity and about the culture etc.
Bandhani Sarees from Rajasthan etc.
This gave the visitors more information about
Women from Indian, Kiwi, Chinese and
the fabric they were trying.
Maori communities visited the exhibition to
Senior members of Shanti Niwas also
know more about the different types of sarees—
performed two dances at the venue entertaining
India’s most popularly worn ethnic outfit across
the visitors to the exhibition.
every community. Some even draped sarees on
themselves. “Approximately 100 people dropped by
“The ‘Saree Show and Tell’ with Shanti the exhibition admiring the sarees we put on
Niwas was a great example of collaboration exhibition, and some even tried them,” Ms
with different organisations in the same Venkat added.

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24th RCEP Auckland Round: Changing global

environment intensifies trade negotiations
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH He said, “Globally when suddenly

T
he recently concluded 24th Auckland
Round on Regional Comprehensive
Economic Partnership (RCEP)
negotiations witnessed a remarkable change
among member countries’ commitment toward
concluding talks on the regional free trade
agreement.
This was emphasised by leading trade
negotiators from New Zealand and India who
participated in the negotiations in Auckland
which held from October 17-27.
The Indian Weekender has been closely
following the trade negotiations with some
exclusive interviews with key negotiators.
Mark Trainor, New Zealand’s leading trade
negotiator on RCEP told The Indian Weekender
that there was a remarkable intensification
around negotiations this year particularly – a
fact corroborated by many senior Indian trade
negotiators in Auckland.
Mr Trainor said, “I think that’s certainly
the case that the negotiations have intensified
markedly this year.”
India’s lead RCEP-trade negotiator
Sudhanshu Pandey, Additional Secretary,
Mr Ravi said, “I must say that during this
particular year we have intensified negotiations
both at a multilateral level among the sixteen
countries and also bilaterally.
“That has helped narrow gaps.”
“We are moving very fast than what could
have been possible otherwise,” said Mr Ravi.
Meanwhile, Mr Trainor also expressed
satisfaction on the progress of talks in the
number of the technically concluded chapter to
five, which is quite significant.
“We also progressed on negotiations on
market access and will continue to work
towards the conclusion of negotiation as a
collective responsibility,” Mr Trainor added.
Current global uncertainties
driving the change
unilateralism and protectionism is rising, it’s
very important to show inclusiveness, and
plurilateral approach towards each other to
ensure that local economies, regional global
chain prosper, and greater regional economic
integration happens.”
“We need to make sure that all countries
benefit from this process,” Mr Pandey said.
Auckland Round on RCEP
negotiation
T
he Auckland round was held three months
after the last Ministerial-level meeting of
member countries held in August in Singapore,
and had huge expectations, given a long time is
taken in concluding a final agreement.
RCEP negotiations were formally launched
in November 2012, with 24 negotiating rounds
so far, as well as six Ministerial level meetings
and several inter-sessional meetings, seeking to
create a free trade area over a large part of Asia
and Oceania.
The RCEP envisages a free trade area
involving all ten members of the Association of

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, who was
leading the team of Indian negotiators, in an
exclusive interview with The Indian Weekender
said, “We are very happy.
“We are a strong team that has come to
Auckland and we are deeply engaged in
negotiations and are making good progress.”
Similar views were expressed by another
senior Indian trade negotiator, Damu Ravi,
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and
Industries.
recently concluded regional trade negotiations.
“It was a substantial round with more than
600 delegates present across a full range of
areas.
“We emphasised the need for all negotiators
to exercise maximum efforts to ensure to
achieve the target for delivering a package of
outcomes by the end of the year,” Mr Trainor
said.
“We were able to technically conclude the
chapter on dispute settlement that brings the
T
he officials from both countries were
absolutely clear that changing global trade
environment was one of the catalysts towards
increasing convergence in multi-countries trade
negotiations.
“I think that [the context of global trade
challenges] is certainly the case that the
negotiations have intensified markedly this
year,” Mr Trainor asserted.
However, Mr Pandey, was more forthright.
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), along with
six countries with whom ASEAN has a Free
Trade Agreement – Australia, China, India,
Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand.
The RCEP countries, according to New
Zealand government statistics, in March 2018,
accounted for almost 32 per cent of world GDP,
at US$27 trillion, and 28 per cent of global
trade, while covering more than 3.5 billion
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“India not apprehensive of signing free trade
agreement,” say Indian RCEP-negotiators
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
D
ispelling popular
perception that India was
the one dragging talks on
Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership – a free trade area
envisaged among sixteen countries
of the Asia and Oceania region – the
leading Indian trade negotiators
who were in Auckland recently to
participate in 24th round of RCEP
negotiations have asserted that
India is prepared more than ever
to open-up and sign the free trade
agreement.
“We don’t have any apprehensions
[on signing free trade agreement].
What we are looking for a very
comprehensive, high ambition
across all pillars, which means goods,
services, and investment agreement,”
said Sudhanshu Pandey, Additional
Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and
Industries and lead RCEP negotiator.
“We are looking for a balanced
agreement which is good for
everyone including that of India,
“We believe that we are actually
leaders in many areas and we want
to be better integrated so that our
young entrepreneurs get better
business opportunities,” Mr Pandey
told The Indian Weekender.
“India’s expectations are very clear.
We are now ranked number eighth
globally with 3.2 per cent share in
the global services market. We want
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to ensure that the interests of Indian
Information & Technology (IT) sector
which delivers world-class services all
around the world to be protected and
given fair access to global markets.
“Indian IT sector has escalated the
competency levels in manufacturing
sectors of other countries, including
the United States and European
Union,” Mr Pandey said.
The winds of change
blowing at home
H
owever, India’s interest in
opening up the economy
and integrating with
regional and global supply chains
is not only driven by traditional
interests of the IT sector but also
propelled by changes unleashed
in India in the recent past, notably
under the flagship programme of
Rajiv Aggarwal
Make in India, Digital India, Start-
Up India, which is fast changing
the landscape of Indian business
environment.
“There has been considerable ease
of doing business since the launch of
these new initiatives [Make in India,
Digital India, Start-up India] by the
current government.
This year in April the government
of India launched another ambitious
programme of twelve champion
services sector where services have
come into focus.
The twelve champion sectors
include IT & ITeS, Tourism and
Hospitality, Medical Value Travel,
Transport and Logistics, Accounting
and Finance, Audio Visual, Legal,
Communication, Construction and
Related Engineering, Environmental,
Financial and Education.
Friday, November 02, 2018
The government of India is
specifically looking at these sectors
and developing a plan with the line
ministries whereby it is ascertaining
if the right regulatory framework and
services standards for the growth of
that sector are in place.
“These programmes
encourage innovation and young
entrepreneurship, and we are keen
to ensure that they get access to
global markets,” Mr Pandey said.
Reflecting similar sentiments
another Indian trade negotiator,
Rajiv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary,
Department of Industrial Policy and
Promotion, Government of India
said, “There is a lot of innovation
happening in India.
“This is not only in the area of
cutting-edge technologies under
Make in India but also in Start-
up India.
“So we are talking of getting more
and more entrepreneurs to think
out of the box and giving them all
incentives to move ahead and give
wings to their ideas,” Mr Aggarwal
said.
“India is ready to compete in the
global market with better integration,
and this is not only for RCEP but
also for the world beyond RCEP,” Mr
Aggarwal further asserted.
The Indian Weekender
Happy with the progress
of talks at Auckland RCEP
Round
M eanwhile, Indian negotiators
expressed satisfaction on the
way talks have progressed at the 24th
Auckland RCEP Round.
Senior Indian trade negotiator
Damu Ravi, Joint Secretary, Ministry
of Commerce and Industry, said
“I think we are making progress,
although I must say its incremental
progress.
“I see signs and signals coming
from many other countries showing
flexibility and accommodation.”
However, it is not clear whether this
perceived sense of accommodation
as experienced by the Indian
negotiators was in response to their
own concessions if any toward the
conclusion of talks on regional free
trade.
New Zealand’s lead trade
negotiator Mark Trainor refused to
comment on that saying, “I would
rather not talk about the content
and the state of negotiations with
individual countries.”
Although many negotiators
from other countries, including
New Zealand’s Mr Trainor had
concurred that there was an overall
intensification of talks, primarily
driven by fast-changing global trade
environment (read the full story on
page 10).
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Mr & Ms Diwali contestants amaze

Wellington Diwali revellers
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T
he Indian Weekender’s Mr & Ms
Diwali Wellington contestants wowed
the Diwali revellers at a very closely
contested pageant at the Wellington Diwali
2018 event.
IWK’s much-anticipated contest at its first
participation at Wellington Diwali saw six
contestants- three of each male and female give
a tough competition to win the big title.
The first round of the contest was held in
Wellington in September of which the top six
were selected for the semi-finals and the grand
finale to be held at Wellington Diwali at TSB
Arena. The top six contestants were Sanjotika
Mala, Jeyakkannan Alagumuthu, Vandana
Rastogi Kaushal, Abhinav Joshi, Krithika
Muthukumaran and Shashank Khare.
The semi-final round was held just before
the official ceremony that had the contestants
do the ramp walk introduce themselves and
describe their outfit and the significance to
With a very close
their culture, Q&A round, and perform a group
scorecard- the judges
dance. The six contestants were judged on
ruled Jeyakkannan
different parameters such as introduction in
Alagumuthu as first
30-seconds, their outfits, their performances in
Mr Diwali 2018 for
the group dance and their answers in the Q&A
Wellington for his
round.
overall performance and dance on Tamil medley
The contestants were judged by renowned
songs in the final round that gained him a cheer
theatre artist and former Mrs India-New Zealand
that echoed in the Arena. Vandana Rastogi
Rupal Solanki, designer and Cultural Head of
Kaushal was declared the first Ms Diwali 2018,
Wellington City Council Suzzane Tamaki and
Wellington in a tightly contested finale.
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Celebration of Lanterns and Lights:
The exhibition at Wellington Diwali Festival
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
A
n exhibition Celebration
of Lanterns and Lights
displaying traditional diyas,
lanterns, and lights attracted much
attention at the Wellington Diwali
Festival on Sunday, October 28.
The curator of the exhibition,
Wellington-based Jyoti Gosavi,
worked together with her husband,
daughter, and father-in-law, to
produce a magnificent display of
traditional form of craft from the
Indian state of Maharashtra.
The Indian Weekender spoke with
Mrs Gosavi to learn more about her
motivation and inspiration behind
this exhibition.
IWK: Please tell us about your
inspiration behind organising
this Exhibition Celebration of
Lanterns and Lights?
Mrs Gosavi: Diwali always brings
to my mind numerous beautiful
memories of togetherness, love
and celebration. To emphasize how
togetherness underpins this festival,
this year I decided to do an exhibition
titled –Celebration of Lanterns and
Lights.
IWK: What is the first thing that
came to your mind when you began
conceiving about this exhibition?
Mrs Gosavi: My exhibition
always carries two components –
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presentations of art and learning. three months ago.
In Wellington Diwali festival One of the highlights was a big
we presented different styles of ‘Aakashkandil ‘ made by me and
traditional Indian lanterns, diyas, my father in law using old-style
lights decoration, temple and home technique. The hexagonal looking
decoration followed with workshops cage or structure of kandil was
on Lantern making. made with chopped tomatoes sticks
IWK: Please tell us what exactly tied together and glued with wheat
this exhibition showcases? flour paste.
Mrs Gosavi: Lanterns are popularly The decorative papers were
called as ‘Kandil’ in Maharashtra individually measured along with
and are made up of paper, plastic, the numerous small pieces called
cardboard etc. All paper-based ‘karanji’. It took over 12 hours to
lanterns were handmade at home get this marvellous piece of work
by us using special lantern paper done and indeed was the centre
delivered from Mumbai. The process of attraction.
is laborious and requires precision The temple decoration backdrop
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Traditionally in India temples have
a fixed concreted light stand called
‘Deepmala’ which has slots to put
oil lamps in it. We created a stunning
Deepmala using a garden stand (cone
shaped) as our base structure and
lined it up with wooden planks of
different lengths at different heights.
It was wrapped and tied nicely in
thick cloth and overlaid with Plaster
of Paris for firmness. After drying
it was painted, and the diyas were
placed on it. The credit for this
innovative idea goes to my husband-
Nilesh Gosavi and indeed attracted
much attention at the festival.
The house decoration showcased an
intricately made Indian family home,
which was made out of ice cream
sticks of various sizes, and shapes
and this excellent piece was crafted
by Priyanka Patil
The diyas were creatively hand
painted by Mrudula Velhal and found
it’s special place on Deepmala.
IWK: We noted there was a
section dedicated to rangolis in
the exhibition. Please tell us more
about it?
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traditional art that has been known to
be passed on from mother to daughter
or father to son. Under my guidance,
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the lead in the completion of rangoli
showing a combination of traditional
Sanskar Bharati and dotted
geometrical style rangoli.
IWK: How was the response to the
lantern making workshop?
Mrs Gosavi: We got a tremendous
response to the lantern making
workshop conducted by senior artist
Sugandha Bhonsule and young artist
Janhavi Gosavi. They both taught
different styles of Lanterns-making –
an art they inherited from their father
and grandfather. It was attended by
over 70 kids and parents in a short
span of 2 hours.
IWK: Your entire family was
deeply involved in various aspects
of the exhibition. Were they just
helping you out for this endeavour
or they also share a similar love for
traditional art and crafts?
Mrs Gosavi: We as a family believe
that art is life and life is art. We work
together not only in life but also in
our individual pursuit of satisfaction
through art.
This exhibition was delightful,
vibrant and interactive in many
ways only because of the efforts and
positivity put together by all artist,
family and friends from various
communities who helped right from
providing material up to setting it up
and packing it back.
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Auckland Malayali Samajam E co Travels’ Travel Expo

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25 was a grand success, says the
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Diwali and a prosperous New Year The first of its kind for the
community of the Indian sub-
continent, the travel expo was a
Our accomplishments this year: big success considering the expo
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• Donated generously to free school lunch programme The travel expo was held at the Mt Roskill
After this massive success of the Travel
War Memorial Hall from 4 p.m. for three hours,
• Rewarded the achievers of Malayali Samajam members and more than 400 people were estimated to
Expo, Eco Travels is planning to host even
who excelled in national level bigger expo early next year at a bigger venue
have visited the exhibition.
for the community.
“We had 20 people from our team booking
“The USP of this expo was the prices of
tickets after visitors had consulted the airline
We strive for excellence. company and cruise operators’ stalls at the
the tickets which were massively slashed
and discounted- the best possible prices were
venue and they came to our docks to book the
offered to the people at the expo,” Mr Saha said.
tickets,” Mr Saha told The Indian Weekender.
Garry Gupta, Marketing Consultant for Trade
“We were overwhelmed by the response from
Expo was also buoyant on the turnout of people
the community, and we would like to thank
at the event.
them for making this event a grand success,”
Speaking to The Indian Weekender, Mr Gupta
Mr Saha added.
said, “Eco Travels needs to be commended for
Mr Saha said that people had queued from
taking this bold step to aggregate the suppliers
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for the Indian market. We have special needs in
later in the evening, the operators extended
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I
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a pretty fair country. We like to give people
a fair go, but not a free ride.
That’s why the Government’s decision to
grant Karel Sroubek permanent residency is so
baffling. He’s had more than a fair go and now
he’s getting a completely undeserved free ride.
Sroubek is a convicted drug smuggler with
gang associations. He came to New Zealand
on a false passport. How he has managed to
convince the Government to let him stay in
incomprehensible.
It was revealed at the weekend the
Immigration Minister had intervened to allow
Karel Sroubek to stay in New Zealand when
he is released from prison rather than have him
sent back to his native Czech Republic, even
though the Parole Board refused to grant him
parole in the meantime.
In spite of the immense public interest and
making a decision contrary to the public safety
of New Zealanders, the Government is refusing
to explain why it has allowed him to stay.
This is an appalling decision and New
Zealanders deserve to know why their safety
has been put at risk. Sroubek comes from the
Czech Republic, a first world country with a
robust justice system, I see no good reason why
he can’t be sent home.
People from all around the world want to
live and work in New Zealand because of
the opportunities here. They bring immense
benefits to New Zealand, from skills and capital
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to new ideas and international connections.
As a local MP I have been involved with
many cases of hardworking people of good
character who have moved here and contributed
to their communities and wanted to stay, only to
be told they didn’t meet the criteria.
I know that there are a number of well
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“We are grateful to Ms Murti for the valuable of capable women in the field of conservation,
work she has contributed to IUCN over the and commended Ms Murti as a role model for
past decade, and for her commitment to other Fijian women working across the world
strengthening the role of nature in protecting in this field.
people from disasters and climate change. I Born and raised in Lautoka, Fiji, Ms Murti
hope that this appointment will inspire other holds a bachelor’s degree in Forestry Science
women to continue reaching for leadership from the Australian National University, a
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Dorothy Winston Center, Auckland Girls Grammar School According to the press statement, Ms The University of the South Pacific, and
14 Howe STREET, Newton, Auckland Murti joined IUCN in 2008 as a Project will shortly be defending her PhD on nature-
Officer, relocating from Suva, Fiji to IUCN’s based solution approaches to climate change
headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. adaptation in Burkina Faso, Chile and Senegal
Prior to joining IUCN, she worked with the at the University of Bern.
Ministry for Fisheries and Forest of Fiji, The “Growing up in Fiji and experiencing disasters
University of the South Pacific and the United and, more recently, climate impacts inspired me
Nations Development Programme Multi- to develop my knowledge and skills in this area
Country Office in Suva. of work, and be engaged, particularly through
Sponsors Nazhat Shameem Khan, Fiji’s Permanent my work at IUCN, in efforts to reduce peoples’
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T
he adage that “investing in the right industry is at least as important, if not
more, than choosing the right investments” holds true in India as much as it
does in any other country.
An investor needs to invest in industries that generate better returns relative to
others and then needs to find specific assets within the industry that are available at
attractive valuations. Regulatory conditions, demographic trends and inter-linkages
between sectors are some of the drivers of growth and consequent investment
attractiveness.
For instance, the recent decision on the localisation of data in India creates an
investment opportunity for data centre infrastructure investors and ancillary
industries. Assuming regulations are implemented and enforced credibly, tremendous
infrastructure in data centres will be required to localise data.
The average monthly mobile data consumption per user in India increased by 15
times from the end of 2014 to the end of 2017 to over 4GB.
The number is expected to more than triple in the next five years. Given this is
mobile data consumption, if one were to add other sources of retail and industrial
data consumption, one gets an idea of the vast data storage need in India.
The exponential data growth creates an opportunity for investors in sophisticated
and large-scale data centres.
Data centre investments will also imply opportunities in the supporting ecosystem
of real estate and power supply.
Real estate firms that can provide the vital data centre infrastructure become
an attractive proposition as do power producers who can provide the high-power
consumption needs of data centres.
The entire ecosystem benefits and creates investment opportunities for many
investors. Identifying inter-linkages within industries is important for specialised
investors.
The impact that regulations can have in creating value across a chain of sectors is
worth keeping in mind.
Changing consumption patterns and trends in income will be another significant
driver of industry attractiveness.
For an investor looking at sectors with long-term secular trends, watching how
non-food consumption is changing with rising incomes should provide valuable
insights. Discretionary consumer space is where a large part of the action should be
expected given gradually rising incomes.
Identifying attractive industries from an investment perspective is the first vital
step. Industries with the correct growth dynamics help narrow down the list of
outperformers across sectors.
Institutional investors can approach the potential attractive investment opportunities
within the identified areas through a variety of strategies, the key driver being the
acquisition of the assets at attractive valuations.
Accessing opportunities through investments in the listed equity markets is one
potential path if pockets of opportunities exist.
Alternatively, investors with a long-term focus can create value through accessing
assets through private markets, if they provide significantly lower valuation multiples
due to both smaller size of businesses and current valuation multiples in the public
equity markets.
Choice of the industry holds the key regardless of whether investors are focused on
infrastructure businesses or consumer-facing sectors. While fundamental valuations
are the absolute gospel for investing, favourable industries do provide a helpful
“tailwind” for investors.
The critical question investors must be asking of financials today is whether a less
onerous regulatory regime is in the offing, thereby boosting returns over the next
decade, or whether the new age fintech firms will create barriers to higher profits.
The same rules apply in an Indian context.
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10° 9° 11° 10° 10° 11° 11°
This week in New Zealand’s history
New Zealand becomes first country to adopt a standard
time
2 November 1868
O n Friday 30 October, Colonial Secretary (and Premier) Edward Stafford announced that
central government offices would open and close in accordance with New Zealand Mean
Time from the following Monday, 2 November. With Greenwich Mean Time not yet universally
observed in Great Britain, New Zealand became the first self-governing jurisdiction to adopt a
standard time.
‘Summer time’ reintroduced on trial basis
3 November 1974
T he trial proved popular with most New Zealanders and daylight saving of one hour between
October and March was made permanent in 1975. Not everyone was happy. Dairy farmers
in particular objected to having to get up in the dark all year round. Others worried that putting
their clocks forward would make hens stop laying, curtains and carpets fade faster, and lawns go
brown. The Northland dairying community of Ararua rejected daylight saving and implemented
‘Ararua Time’ instead.
Last spike completes North Island main trunk railway
6 November 1908
P rime Minister Sir Joseph Ward ceremonially opened the North Island main trunk railway
line by driving home a final polished silver spike at Manganuioteao, between National Park
and Ohākune. According to a reporter who accompanied Ward from Wellington, the ceremony
was ‘as impressive as scowling weather, muddy embankments and interfering photographers
would permit’.
Last unclimbed face of Aoraki/Mt Cook conquered
7 November 1970
L
ong-haired Christchurch mountaineers John Glasgow and Peter Gough became the first
people known to have scaled the 2000-m Caroline Face of Aoraki/Mt Cook. They declared
it a ‘triumph for the hippies’.
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ndira Gandhi used to make a deep impact leading to the formation of Bangladesh.
among people with her powerful words
during her rallies and speeches across the
country. Congress president Rahul Gandhi,
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former
prime minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday
paid tribute to Indira Gandhi on her death
anniversary at Shakti Sthan.
Indira, India’s first female prime minister
and the second-longest serving PM of the
country after her father Jawaharlal Nehru, was
assassinated on October 31, 1984.
Taking to Twitter, Rahul said, “Remembering
Dadi today with a deep sense of happiness. She
taught me so much and gave me unending love.
She gave so much of herself to her people. I am
very proud of her.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too,
paid tribute to the former PM on her death
anniversary.
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rime Minister Narendra Modi
unveiled and dedicated the
statue of unity to the nation
on the occasion of Sardar Vallabh
Bhai Patel’s birth anniversary on
Wednesday, October 31 at a glittering
ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Dedicating the Statue of Unity to
the nation, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Wednesday said the statue
was not only a tribute to the valour
and ability of Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel, but also an expression of New
India’s confidence.
Modi also said Patel had given
every Indian the responsibility to
defeat any attempt to divide the
country in the name of caste and
religion and stay united.
“The only mantra to fulfil these
aspirations are ‘Ek Bharat-Shresth
Bharat’ (One India, Best India).
Statue of Unity is also symbolic of
our engineering and technological
affordability,” he added.
Keeping the nation’s unity,
diversity and sovereignty intact is
one such responsibility which Patel
has given to the countrymen, Modi
said.
“It’s our responsibility to give
reply to every effort of dividing the
country. We will have to remain
vigilant and united as a society,” he
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after it got independence. But Sardar
Patel proved them wrong and it was
his contribution that the country now
meets the world on its own terms
and is moving towards becoming an
economic and military superpower.
“They considered our diversity
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“If today we are connected from
Rajasthan’s Kutch to Nagaland’s
Kohima and Jammu and Kashmir’s
Kargil to Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari,
it is because of Patel’s strong resolve
and determination.
Unveiling the statue of the former
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stands at 153 metres by 29 metres
and nearly double of the 93-metre
Statue of Liberty in New York.
Three Indian Air Force planes
flew past the statue and created the
Tricolour in the sky following the
inauguration.  Chief Minister Nitin Patel and BJP
The Gujarat government expects
the statue to boost tourism, with one
The Indian Weekender
estimate putting the daily numbers at
15,000.
Apart from the Patel bronze figure,
other major attractions include a
17-km-long Valley of Flowers, a Tent
City for tourists near the statue and
a museum dedicated to the life and
times of Patel. 
The Tent City, located around
four km from the Statue of Unity
can house more than 500 tourists at
a time.
A viewing gallery at a height of
153 metres has been created inside
the statue to enable tourists to have
a view of the 1,210 metre long
concrete Sardar Sarovar Dam, 3.2
km upstream as well as the nearby
Satpura and Vindhya mountain
ranges. 
As per a government statement,
the statue has been built using over
70,000 tonne of cement, 18,500
tonne of reinforced steel, 6,000 tonne
of structural steel and 1,700 tonne of
bronze, which was used for the outer
cladding of the structure.
Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli,
Madhya Pradesh Governor
Anandiben Patel, Gujarat Chief
Minister Vijay Rupani, Deputy
President Amit Shah were also
present on the occasion.
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Perrys Berrys Ltd by former Miss India Pooja Batra, many
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many hostels in rural India.
Indo-Canada Economic Council president
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INDONESIA PLANE CRASH:

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Besides Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia and Batik
Air were also upgraded to the same tier. (AP)
Lion Air airlines, whose passenger flight
crashed into the sea 13 minutes after takeoff
from Jakarta with 188 people on board, was rated
seven stars and was upgraded to the top safety
tier by global rating agency AirlineRatings.com,
a press note by the airline company in June this
year stated.
The upgrade to the highest level was
the result of a new audit of Indonesia’s
compliance with the eight categories in the
International Civil Aviation Organization
Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme
(USOAP), the statement said. The categories
included Operations, Airworthiness, Accident
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Licensing.
Besides Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia and Batik
Nepalese rescuers stand near a passenger plane
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Air were also upgraded to the same tier.
The three airlines had also completed
the International Air Transport Association
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conducted every two years. Airlineratings.
com’s safety rating system, however, did not
audit pilot training as this is covered to an extent
under the IOSA audit.
The flight, that took off from Jakarta to
the city of Pangkal Pinang off the island of
Sumatra, crashed into the sea, Yusuf Latif, a
spokesman for the agency, had confirmed via a
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PAKISTAN BEAT NEW ZEALAND BY 2 RUNS IN A
CLIFFHANGER TO TAKE 1-0 LEAD IN T20I SERIES
NZ needed a six off the last ball to tie
the match but managed a boundary to
finish at 146-6 in 20 overs
L
eft-arm pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi
defended 17 runs in the last over as
Pakistan defeated New Zealand by two
runs in a thrilling finish to the first Twenty20
international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
New Zealand needed six off the last delivery
Friday, November 02, 2018 The Indian Weekender
to tie the match but experienced batsman
Ross Taylor managed just a boundary as New
Zealand -- set 149 to win -- finished at 146-6 at
Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
The victory gave world number one ranked
Pakistan their seventh consecutive win since
Pakistani cricketers celebrate at the end of the
first T20 cricket match between Pakistan and New
Zealand at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium in Abu
Dhabi on October 31, 2018
July and 15th in 17 Twenty20 internationals
this year.
Pakistan, who are on a roll after whitewashing
Australia 3-0 in Dubai on Sunday, now have a
1-0 lead in the three-match series with the last
two matches in Dubai on Friday and Sunday.
Mohammad Hafeez top-scored with 45 in
Pakistan’s 148-6 after they won the toss and
batted.
Taylor finished with a 26-ball 42 not out with
three boundaries but could not keep the run rate
down as New Zealand needed 53 in the last five
overs.
That was in contrast from the first five overs
of their innings, dominated by opener Colin
Munro’s 42-ball 58 with three sixes and six
boundaries.
Pakistan’s varied bowling, led by Hasan Ali
with 3-35, pulled them back significantly.
Munro opened up in style, hiting two sixes
and a four off Imad Wasim’s fifth over of the
innings before greeting Hasan with a six and
a boundary to complete New Zealand’s fifty in
just 5.4 overs.
But Pakistan dismissed Glenn Phillips (12),
Munro, captain Kane Williamson (11) and
Colin de Grandhomme (six) as New Zealand
stalled at 89-4.
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed praised his
team’s ‘never-say-die’ approach in bowling.
“New Zealand are a tough team, but we knew
overs 6-12 were crucial and we had to restrict
them there,” said Sarfraz.
“I thought Shaheen and Hasan were superb
and we were once again led admirably by
bowlers.”
Williamson believed his team came close to
victory.
“We weren’t far away, I thought we were
quite good for large parts,” said Williamson.
“Pakistan pulled back after Munro’s knock --
they are world number one for a reason.”
Earlier, Pakistan lost in-form Babar Azam for
seven in the third over while Sahibzada Farhan
fell for one as they struggled to 10-2 before
Hafeez and Asif Ali (24) lifted them during
their 67-run stand for the third wicket.
Hafeez hit five boundaries and a six in his
36-ball knock while Asif’s 21-ball innings had
a six and a boundary.
Pakistan managed 81 runs in the last ten
overs with Sarfraz chipping in with a 26-ball 34
which had three boundaries and a six.
Imad Wasim smashed a six and boundary
in the last over to finish with 14 not out while
Faheem Ashraf made 10 not out.
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2 Motipak

RECIPES
V E G E TA R I A N
M
otipak is a classic sweet
dish recipe that people
love to prepare on special
occasions and festivals and is enjoyed

SHAHI PANEER
by all. This dessert recipe is prepared
with gram flour, sugar and mawa or
khoya and is often in the shape of a
burfi. A must try dish for those who
have a sweet tooth.
Cottage cheese (paneer) cooked with whole spices INGREDIENTS
in a thick, creamy gravy • 250 gm khoya

H
ere is a dish that gives homemade cheese • 1 tsp ginger paste • 6 cashews
(paneer) the royal ‘shahi’ status. and • 1 tsp coriander • 50 gm sugar
it is meant to be a counterpoint to the powder 74 | India’s Most Wanted Recipies Ruby Dhillon
• 6 chopped pistachios
meat-based Mughlai dishes that can steal the • 1/2 tsp cumin powder the spices.
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder • Add the cashew nut paste, mix well to the onion METHOD
show. Elevate paneer, make it shahi, by adding a
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder masala. Add the yoghurt and salt, stir and sauté • Firstly take a pan or a kadhai and
delicious undertone of whole spices, and expect the put it on medium flame. When the
vegetarians in the house to leave with nothing but • 1/4 cup cashew nut paste until oil surfaces. Add 1/2 cup of warm water,
• 1/2 cup warm water mix well, cover and bring to the boil. Add kadhai is warm enough, lower the
glowing reviews. flame and add the khoya in it. Stir
• 1/4 tsp saffron, crushed crushed saffron, stir.
Preparation Time: 10 min and let the khoya melt for about
• 2 Tbsp cream • Add the paneer and simmer for 1–2 minutes to
Cooking Time: 35 min 2 minutes. Then, add cardamom
warm the paneer through.
Serve: 6 / Taste: Mild METHOD: powder in it and mix once till
• Alternatively, if you have time, either pan-fry or
• Grate or crush onion in a food processor. Keep the khoya leave the edges and
INGREDIENTS: deep-fry the paneer to seal and slightly brown
aside. become glossy.
• 250g paneer the edges, then add right before serving. Fried
• Whisk yoghurt and salt together. Keep aside. • Afterwards, add the dry fruits of
• 1 medium onion paneer retains its creamy texture and tastes the
• Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan on low your choice - almonds, cashews,
• 1/2 Cup plain thick yoghurt best in this preparation.
heat. Add bay leaves, cloves, green cardamom, pistachios and even walnuts
• 1 tsp salt (or according to your taste) • Finally, add the cream and mix well.
black cardamom, cumin and cinnamon stick. and mix once again for about 2
• 2 Tbsp butter • Serve hot with Jeera Rice or Naan
When the spices start to crackle, add the onion, minutes. Switch off the burner
• 1 bay leaf
stir, turn up the heat to medium and sauté until once done.
• 2–3 cloves Ruby's Tip: Because of its richness, Shahi
the onion turns golden-brown in colour. • Spread the khoya and dry fruits
• 2–3 green cardamom seeds Paneer is usually served at parties, dinners and
• Add garlic paste, stir, add ginger paste, stir and mixture in a serving plate and
• 1–2 black cardamom seeds special occasions. You can add 2–3 finely chopped
sauté for 1–2 minutes. Lower the heat and add garnish with silver varq. Let it
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds green chillies to give a spicy edge to the Shahi
the coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli cool down and cut in desired
• 2.5cm cinnamon stick Paneer. If you are allergic to cashews, almond
powder and garam masala powder to the onion shapes. Motipak is prepared,
• 1 tsp garlic paste paste makes a good substitute.
masala and mix well, taking care not to burn enjoy!
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The branches are in Henderson and Manukau
and reflect Global’s strong connection to the
communities it serves and the desire to see
Global Finance’s expertise made more locally
accessible.
When reflecting on the decision to acquire
the buildings and expand Global’s physical
footprint, Aseem Agarwal, Head of Airport
Branch says
“We know how challenging it can be to get
around Auckland at times and this is one of a
number of ways we want to ensure customers
can get access to the advice they need when
considering some of the largest financial
decisions they have to make.”
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would love to see us operating in more localities
and closer to the expanding communities we
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This is a significant start to our response to
the annual survey feedback and there is more
to come as we roll out other projects in 2019”.
It is this customer centricity that has seen
Global Finance independently awarded as one
of the best in the business. Global Finance have
never lost sight of their reason for being – The
Customer.
In 2015 Global Finance was one of the
first financial service advisory businesses to
win “Excellence in Customer Service” at the
Auckland Chamber of Commerce and ATEED
Westpac Auckland Business Awards.
The 2016 awards saw them collect the gong
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In the past 8 years Global Finance has won
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34 FEATURES
02 November to 08 November | By Manisha Koushik
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20)
Opportunities for additional earning may present themselves on the financial
front. You will feel mentally unburdened and happy about your health. Your
suggestions for the betterment of home will be put in action. Things remain
satisfactory on the academic front. Lover’s persuasive ways will add to your
romantic mood! A fun trip is on the cards, so enjoy! Lucky Number : 5 /
Lucky Colour : White
TAURUS (Apr 21-May 20)
Academically a progressive period is foreseen. Suitable accommodation
is likely to be found for those hunting for one. You maintain good health
throughout the period. Someone may send positive signals on the romantic
front. Those in a job will think out ways to make their existence exciting.
Some of you are likely to seize the opportunity for an out of town trip. Lucky
Number : 7 / Lucky Colour : Pink
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)
This will be a good period for you. An inner joy will keep you aglow this
week. You will be quick in finishing your work in the office and plan out
something special with lover or friends. Curbing wasteful expenditure will
become your priority and help in saving more. You will be able to improve
your health as you turn your focus towards yourself. Lucky Number : 18 /
Lucky Colour : Peach.
CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 20)
You will feel satisfied with your achievements on the academic front. Travelling
with someone you like is likely to prove exciting. You will be able to complete
the documentation of a property related matter. Religious rites are likely to
be performed by some. You may get something major done in the house. An
improvement in earnings is indicated for some. Lucky Number : 15 / Lucky
Colour : Sky Blue
LEO (Jul 21-Aug 22)
This is the right time to initiate something new at work. In the absence of any
higher directions, you will do a good job of taking your own decisions at work.
Good advice will help a family youngster to excel on the academic front. You
may get the chance to express your feelings for someone on the romantic front.
Businesspersons are likely to do brisk business and establish themselves well.
Lucky Number : / Lucky Colour : Light Red
VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 23)
Meeting a childhood friend is possible this week. Those in authority are likely
to enjoy enhanced powers. You are likely to be in total control of things on
the professional front. Regular exercise promises total fitness. Someone may
volunteer to help you on the academic front. An emotional connect is likely to
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LIBRA (Sep 24-Oct 23)
You are likely to change your view about someone on the social front. Chances
of making good money cannot be ruled out for some. Lover will share your
enthusiasm for an exclusive outing. You will be able to consolidate your
position on the professional front. Health remains good. Academically, you
will be able to steady yourself. Lucky Number : 9 / Lucky Colour : Rosy
Brown
SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22)
Things hanging for some time at work are likely to show some progress this week.
Joining a gym will augur well for your health. Hard work on the academic front
will help keep your performance consistent throughout the period. Someone is
likely to meet you and brighten your life. You may become a pillar of strength
for someone on the family front. Lucky Number : 8 / Lucky Colour : Creame
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21)
Manoeuvring to a position of power where you will be able to dictate your
terms at work will not be difficult. Your popularity on the social front is set
to rise, as you keep in touch with all. Money flows in through good earning.
Those involved in speculation or betting may find the week profitable. Health
wise, you will remain fit and energetic. Lucky Number : 18 / Lucky Colour
: Coffee
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 21)
You will be able to get favours from seniors at work. Someone’s guidance on the
academic front will help keep you abreast of others in class. You may be called
upon to accompany someone out of town. Some good investment opportunities
may come your way. You can be gifted money this week. Coming back in
shape will motivate some to take up an exercise regimen. Lucky Number : 17
/ Lucky Colour : Bottle Green
AQUARIUS (Jan 22-Feb 19)
Sticking to your pace at work may not help in meeting the deadline, so quicken
your pace. You are likely to enjoy the company of lover. Disappointments are
quite apparent for those waiting for a big break on the financial front. Health
of a family elder is set to improve. Interest that was waning on the academic
front is likely to be restored. Lucky Number : 1 / Lucky Colour : Light Red
PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20)
Someone eligible in the family can get a marriage proposal. Something
conducted by you at work is likely to get thumping reviews. You will manage
to control wasteful expenditure. You are likely to create a niche for yourself
on the professional front. An outing with lover cannot be ruled out and making
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My father is Youth Icon of Year: Alia Bhatt

A
ctress Alia Bhatt, who
received the Youth Icon of
the Year honour at a gala
from her father for the first time, said
he was best suited for the title.
Alia and a slew of Bollywood’s
Who’s Who were at the Vogue
Women of the Year event here on
Saturday night. Filmmaker Karan
Johar was the host for the star-
studded night, read a statement.
On receiving the award, the
Student Of The Year actress said:
“This is the first time my father is
presenting an award to me. What’s
most special tonight is the fact that
my father is standing right next to
me, way past his bed time. Let me
tell you that he sleeps at 9 p.m. and
wakes up at 5 a.m. and goes and does
Pilates and cardio.
“I don’t think that I’m the Youth
Icon of the Year. My father is the
Youth Icon of the Year.”
Alia will soon be directed by her
father for the first time in Sadak 2,
which also features her step sister
Pooja Bhatt. And she is looking
forward to the experience.
“Genuinely, I can’t wait to be
directed by you and can’t wait to be
on the set with you papa, because
the kind of energy that you have, I
have to calm you down sometimes.
So, if there is any quality within me
which is icon like, it’s all thanks to
my father, my mother and my other
father, Karan,” said the actress.
A total of 20 influential names
were awarded across various fields
like law, entertainment, fashion,
journalism, sports, women’s
empowerment and philanthropy
were felicitated for their efforts at the
event.
The Mann Deshi Foundation
founder Chetna Gala Sinha, who has
empowered rural women through
micro-finance, was felicitated with
the Vogue Social Entrepreneur of
the Year title while Vinita Gupta,
CEO of pharmaceutical major Lupin,
was felicitated as the Vogue and
IBM Businesswoman of The Year.
News anchor Faye D’Souza was
adjudged the Opinion Maker of the
Year, while activist-lawyer Deepika
Singh Rajawat was declared Vogue
Crusader of the Year.
From the field of entertainment,
actress Kareena Kapoor Khan bagged
the Vogue and IWC Schaffhausen
Style Icon of the Year award, Radhika
Apte was the Vogue Trends Disruptor
of the Year (Female) while Vicky
Kaushal was awarded the Vogue X
Trends Disruptor of the Year (Male).
Meghna Gulzar, who directed
Raazi, won Filmmaker of the Year,
and Ayushmann Khurrana received
the Vogue Man of the Moment award.
Athlete Hima Das and wrestler
Vinesh Phogat were adjudged Vogue
Sportswomen of the Year.

Aamir's Thugs Of
Hindostan look a
potpourri of various
elements

T
hugs Of Hindostan costume designers
Rushi and Manoshi say superstar Aamir
Khan's character Firangi in the film is
a potpourri of different elements and identities
stolen from the myriad people he meets.
Talking about Aamir's look in the movie,
Rushi said: "Firangi is a potpourri of different
elements and identities stolen from the myriad
people he meets.
"He loves his name
and lives up to it with Like a magpie,
his top hat and his he loves collecting
choice of foreign things that shine
booze, which also to his eyes. He has a
are incidentally chatelaine belt from
stolen from people. which he hangs his
He wears an English favourite glinting
leather tail coat in a belongings.
jade colour, the colour
of a chameleon."
Manoshi added: "Like a magpie, he loves
collecting things that shine to his eyes. He
has a chatelaine belt from which he hangs his
favourite glinting belongings.
"A rose-tinted sun-glass, an ornate leather
canteen of water, a mismatched pair of boots
and a 'potli' full of tricks, beware of the charmer,
Firangi Mallah."
Aamir too was minutely involved in the
research and design.
The actor said in a statement: "For Firangi,
what we figured is that other than the dhoti
that he wears, everything else is robbed from
someone! Whether it's his hat, sunglasses,
shoes, jacket, everything has been flicked."
Slated to release on November 8, the movie
stars Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and
Fatima Sana Sheikh. Directed by Vijay Krishna
Acharya, the film will release in Hindi, Tamil
and Telugu.
38 FEATURES Friday, November 02, 2018 The Indian Weekender

Karwa Chawth celebrated at Bhartiya Mandir

Wishing everyone
Happy Diwali
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BUSINESS LEADS NETWORK
IN ITS FIRST YEAR
R
E/MAX Revolution named RE/MAX
New Zealand’s best for the third quarter.
A real estate business that joined the
RE/MAX New Zealand group at the start of this
year now ranks as the Top Enterprise for July to
September 2018.
Don Ha opened the RE/MAX Revolution
‘Supa Office’ in Hunter’s Corner, Papatoetoe
on January 1st this year.
“We have only been with RE/MAX New
Zealand since 1 January 2018, and we
are delighted with such recognition; this
demonstrates how we continue to achieve our
goals for our satisfied clients and customers,”
he said. Four RE/MAX Revolution sales
associates made the Top Ten Individuals list for
the third quarter. Heading the ranking was #1
Don Ha, in good company with Aaron Jokhan,
Zarn Ha and Rickhil Prakash.
Leading an award-winning line-up of New
Zealand’s finest real estate specialists, Don
Ha is committed to business growth through
exceptional service and views RE/MAX as a
platform to the world.
FEATURES 39
RE/MAX New Zealand Managing Director
Michael Davoren said, “The platform of
service that Don offers his agents are very high
in his priorities, and he shares a belief in an
innovative, entrepreneurial culture with global
RE/MAX® itself.”
Don Ha was a keynote speaker at the fourth
annual RE/MAX Asia Pacific Convention in
September this year, where real estate business
owners and agents from more than 25 regions
across the globe travelled to Seoul in South
Korea for the event.
More than 350 delegates represented all 18
regions of the Asia Pacific, plus other countries
including the US and Switzerland.
Mr Ha has also been instrumental in re-
establishing the projects market for RE/MAX
New Zealand, which involves nation-wide
business transactions.
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