The Indian Weekender 25 October 2019 (Volume 11 Issue 32)

25OCTOBER2019 | Vol 11 Issue 32
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The issue of prolonged delays in processing times
of partnership-based visas and the recent emphasis
by INZ to waive exception from “living together” as
required for partnership-based visas, and subsequent
visa declines in large numbers, is affecting the Kiwi-
Indian community in an unprecedented way and
they are up in arms against the seemingly racist
interpretation of immigration policy.
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Partnership based visas: Why

sudden emphasis on “living together”?
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH Why only now, INZ needs to
I
mmigration New Zealand needs to come answer?
H
clean why they have suddenly started
putting emphasis on “living together” for
approving Indian applications for partnership-
owever, the office of Immigration New
Zealand failed to clarify that why this
so-called operational decision was taken
based visas. arbitrarily, especially in the month of May
Is it for covering their back and clearing the when their office was facing an unprecedented
backlog of thousands of applications that had volume of applications.
been piling up in Mumbai office is the question Recently New Zealand Herald had reported
that needs to be answered. on Thursday, October 17, “The agency
The issue of prolonged delays in processing had more than 8000 temporary partnership
times of partnership-based visas and the recent INZ has now claimed applications across all its offices as of the
emphasis by INZ to waive exception from that they have beginning of September, with more than
“living together” as required for partnership- 3000 being for partners of workers. It was
based visas, and subsequent visa declines in issued an advice years Immigration Officers has been issuing
exceptions to the requirement of “living also dealing with a further 6000 partnership
large numbers, is affecting the Kiwi-Indian
community.
to the Immigration together,” which anyway does not have any residence applications.”
time-requirement. “High application volumes and the closure of
While Cabinet Minister Shane Jones has Officers in May 2019 However, since May 2019, INZ figured out, offshore processing offices have led to massive
taken an opportunistic plunge in the issue
asking all “disgruntled Indians to catch next to emphasise on almost arbitrarily that probably they have been delays in partnership visa processing,” NZ
flight home,” the bigger and important question issuing too many exceptions to the requirement Herald had reported
“living together,” for and somehow came to a conclusion on their So the question that needs to be answered
is being lost in this anti-immigrant rant.
Immigration Minister has categorically partnership-based own that it was against Ministerial directive on is why INZ has to tweak in its emphasis on
denied that there has been any special directive the issue and had to be fixed. “living together” without any directive from
visas. “The blanket waiving of requirements or the government.
to either waive off exceptions or emphasise
on “living together” for being eligible to get granting of visas as an exception to instructions Is it just to clear their backlogs, at the cost of
partnership based visas. as standard practice is not appropriate. It a vast number of Indian partners.
INZ has now claimed that they have issued effectively creates de facto instructions without Notably, INZ National Manager Peter Elms
an advice to the Immigration Officers in May about the government directive Peter Elms, Ministerial approval,” Mr Elms told the Indian has also said on national radio (RNZ’s Morning
2019 to emphasise on “living together,” for National Manager Visa Services said, “The Weekender. Post) on Wednesday, October 23, ““Govt policy
partnership-based visas. ability to waive temporary visa requirements “Consequently, INZ staff have been advised as it stands at the moment really does put an
This advice was purely an operational is within the delegated authority for an to amend operational practice and ensure emphasis on people living together.”
decision taken by INZ without any government Immigration Officer on a case by case basis, as immigration instructions are adhered to, This is not correct as the Immigration
directive as claimed by Minister Shane Jones. is the discretion to grant a temporary visa as an unless there are circumstances in the particular Minister has confirmed that there has not
In response to the Indian Weekender’s querry exception to instructions.” case that warrant a waiver or exception to been any government directive to change any
It is important to note that since last many instructions,” Mr Elms said. settings or expectations.
Minister saying, “disgruntled Indians go home” is

not good look on this government of compassion
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH Immigration policy has different On being questioned if the
F
goals to achieve in order to comment issued by Deputy Prime
or long, migrants coming to
this country were under the fulfill, sometimes even mutually Minister on Wednesday morning
impression that bringing their irreconcilable goals; this is why
was racist Mr Wood said that he had
legitimate partners along with them in there are numerous visa categories,
not heard Deputy Prime Minister’s
the country of residence a legitimate as country’s needs and views keep
comment.
expectation. evolving.
Not anymore! In response to the “get on the first
Any government of the day has, and
A minister in the government, plane home” comment, however, he
should always have, the prerogative to
Shane Jones, has categorically told reassuringly said, “I certainly do not
implement immigration policy as the
Kiwi-Indian people, in a blatantly share these sentiments and want to
contemptuous manner, that “you have government deem fit for the nation.
see all members of the community in
no legitimate expectations in my view However, has the government got it
New Zealand treated with respect.”
to bring your whole village to New right in what is best for this country is
Zealand.” This is indeed reassuring that not
the question to ask?
Clearly, escalating a general anti- everyone in this government shares
This government is clearly in
immigrant rant, which is ideally more the sentiments of sending “disgruntled
suitable on social media platforms, contradiction now.
For the uninitiated, Deputy Prime the change that they had introduced people home on the next flight”.
at a proper government policy level On the one hand, we have a Prime
Minister Winston Peters had told since May this year of emphasizing Minister who is the epitome of However, this government
on a specific and sensitive issue of
RNZ’s Morning Post on Wednesday, on “living together” is a clear definitely has a task on hand, to
bringing one’s chosen life-partner, is compassion and empathy and a great
October 23, “You’re either a government expectation.
a bit low. supporter of social cohesion and address this much overflowing inner-
partner under New Zealand law, or While the comment has expectedly
you’re not. contradiction, which is evidently
A comment bit too far generated a lot of sentiments, which multiculturalism.
“It’s clear as daylight - they’re bigger than just agreeing on numbers
Till now, immigrants in this probably was the primary goal,
nation, ethnic minority immigrants not partners - full stop,” Mr Peters Chief Govt Whip, Michael of immigration allowed in the country.
asserted. keeping in sight of next general
in particular, have been accustomed
Mr Peters was commenting on the elections in 2020, there is need to Wood’s reassuring Given that the outrageous
to hearing anti-immigrant sentiments
of all sorts. issue of partnership visa declines calm emotions and see the entire issue comment suggestion that the “disgruntled
C
However, hearing it from a that have largely been affecting objectively. loser in Auckland, there is Chief Indians should take next flight home”
Indian-origin people as Immigration Any government of the day has has come from a second-highest level
government Minister and Deputy Government Whip and Labour
New Zealand had introduced new
Prime Minister, if not scary, then absolute freedom to decide on in the government, it would be helpful
expectation that couples should be MP for Mt Roskill, and a great
at least, is not a good look for this “living together” before becoming immigration numbers as it may if the reassurance could also come
government of compassion. friend of the Kiwi-Indian community
eligible to enter the country. decide, hopefully in community’s from the level of the Prime Minister.
There could have hardly been a Michael Wood, who explicitly told More than anything else it will help
Immigration New Zealand expectation and the country’s basic
bigger inner-contradiction in this Manager Peter Elms had conceded the Indian Weekender that he does this government to address the inner-
need to sustain economic growth
government than this one of telling that their job is just to implement the not share the seemingly outrageous contraction.
people to pack and “catch next flight and maintain general cohesive social
government policy of the day, and sentiments. ••
home.” integration.
Takanini Gurudwara to light up skies

with fireworks on Bandi Shhor Diwas
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
S
upreme Sikh Society on
Sunday, October 27, is
hosting its annual Bandi
Shhor Diwas at the Takanini
Gurudwara that is expected to be
attended by 20,000 people for all
communities.
Bandi Shhor Diwas is one
of the biggest events in the
calendar of the Sikh community
across the globe that coincides
with the Hindu festival of
Diwali. The biggest religious festival in New The significance of Bandi Shhor Diwas is
Zealand besides the Auckland Diwali event on that people from the Sikh community light their
Aotea Square, gets crowds of all age groups, homes, and Gurudwaras, prepare a sumptuous
from children to elderly and from different feast, exchange gifts within families and
communities to participate in various in-house friends, and invite members of other community
activities planned at the Gurudwara. to participate in their festival.
The event is a juxtaposition of both The highlight of the event besides the prayer
celebrations (coinciding with Diwali) and an services, Akhand Paath and activities at the
evening of prayer and spiritual upliftment that Gurudwara is the 15-minute massive fireworks
is observed by people from all walks of life, that will light up the skies at the at 10:15 p.m.
especially from the Sikh community. “Our fireworks at the end of the event is one
“This is one of the biggest events in our of the most iconic items in our programme that
calendar like the Sikh Children’s Day and other people from different parts of the city travel to
sports and Nagar Kirtan events held at our see and witness the extravaganza,” Mr Singh
premises,” Daljit Singh form Supreme Sikh added.
Society told The Indian Weekender. The Gurudwara has invited people from
The event will start at 7 p.m. on Sunday different parts of the city, irrespective of their
inside the Gurudwara where prayers, Kirtan, faith and culture to come to the event and
and teachings of Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak will witness the festival of the Sikh community and
be recited for the attendees. a massive gathering of community members at “Our focus is your
“We have our community members from one place.
all over New Zealand travelling for this event “Since we have our new sports complex ready dream kitchen and
on Sunday such as from Nelson, Wellington, and to be opened shortly, we are expecting an we’ll beat any
Tauranga, Palmerston North and from as even bigger attendance at the festival starting
far as Christchurch who has reserved group from the day time also to see the newly built written quotes.”
accommodations at our guest houses inside the and yet to be opened iconic sports complex,”
premises,” Mr Singh said. Mr Singh said.
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Trump-style personal attack by politicians

on journalists not welcome in NZ
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH well-reminded that we Dr Edwards said, “It’s generally We are not sure if Mrs
P
are not just the “third always good to see that politicians Radhakrishnan’s contempt is toward
ersonal attack are unhappy with the media. It
party” as she has opined every media organisation, including
on journalists suggests that the media are doing
– we are the fourth the mainstream media or this is
by politicians in their job of holding the powerful
pillar of democracy specially reserved for an ethnic
response to criticism is not to account. When journalists are
as a credible ethnic- media organisation.
new; however, publicly actually scrutinising the actions
media organisation. In the end it is a bit disappointing
undermining the credibility and policies of political parties, it
(Democracy’s four does tend to make those politicians to observe that such Trump-style
of media-organisations, is
pillars (or Estates) are unhappy.” personal attack on an ethnic media
a new low, and should be
Legislature, Judiciary, “Politicians are free to choose not organisation by a Member of
avoided in the wider public
Executive and Media). to engage with any particular media Parliament is happening under the
interest.
The Indian outlet or journalist. watchful eyes of Prime Minister
Labour Party’s Kiwi-
Weekender is the Kiwi- “Yet the threats from Priyanca Jacinda Ardern, who has won
Indian MP Priyanca
Indian community›s Radhakrishnan appear to cross a line. accolades from one and all for putting
Radhakrishnan has
English language weekly Although she is entitled to express
borrowed a leaf from Donald Trump’s herself out to an unprecedented level
the general public, is a bit stretched newspaper with a news-website her unhappiness with what she sees as
style of politics, by launching a of media scrutiny at the time of grave
too far, and shall we say, alarming. and social media page which very the quality of the reporting, she then
personal attack on a journalist on national crisis of the Christchurch
Responding to The Indian recently completed ten years in goes on to suggest that she may in the
social media for writing a piece terror attack – a situation of the kind
Weekender’s story, Ms community journalism. future refuse to cooperate with the
that had put all the three Indian that generally gives politicians the
Radhakrishnan left a message on Sadly, Mrs Radhakrisnan’s social whole Indian Weekender newspaper.
List MPs (one from Labour and easiest excuse to withdraw all access
Facebook, “I am reconsidering media outrage has deflected the focus “This is somewhat chilling.”.
two from National) equally in the to media on the pretext of national
providing a comment in future. of the earlier story on parent visa into “Here in New Zealand, it would
dock for their apparent lack of security.
However, members of the public are a new issue of publicly threatening a be wrong for any politician to
leadership and representation of the It is our modest opinion that the
welcome to engage with me directly, media organisation with a restriction try to whip out hate in a way that
wider community, on the recently actions of our fellow ethnic MPs,
and I’ll give them a straight response or denial of access. jeopardised the important role and
announced parent visa category. of undermining a credible ethnic
that won’t be twisted by 3rd party jobs of any particular journalist or
Unfortunately, Mrs Radhakrishnan This is indeed a
players.” media outlet,” Dr Edwards asserted. media organisation, is neither helpful
has not taken the well-intentioned dangerous trend
Referring to the Fourth Estate Meanwhile, it is more concerning for the community nor strengthens
criticism kindly, and responded back Dr Bryce Edwards, a Senior that Mrs Radhakrishnan holds an the democratic process that we are
with a threat of restricted-access as ‘third party’ is unfortunate Associate at the Institute for important position in the Government
to this publication in future, as a so fortunate to have here in New
While we take Mrs Governance and Policy Studies as the Private Secretary for the
punitive action. Zealand.
Radhakrishnan’s open threat to Victoria University of Wellington, Minister for Ethnic Communities,
While Mrs Radhakrishnan is We sincerely believe that
restrict or even possibly deny who is also a well-known media Jenny Salesa – an office mandated
well within her right to brush-off with great power comes great
access to this media organisation in commentator at NZ Herald and with the task of engaging with the
any critical-piece of journalism other mainstream media platforms, responsibility, and the position of
future, as her personal choice, we ethnic communities in the country.
as “poor reporting,” the overt- certainly do not take her attempt also expressed concerns on this Member of Parliament certainly has
It would be interesting to know
threat of denial of access, and the of undermining the credibility of a dangerous trend of MPs threatening great power – the power of fulfilling
if Minister Salesa would condone
contemptuous undermining of the media organisation by referring to it media organisations(read his full the aspirations of people – which,
her Private Secretary’s blatant
entire publication-house as a “third as a “third party,” lightly. comment on Page 8). therefore should be exercised with
unleashing of a whip on an ethnic
party” between the politicians and Ms Radhakrishnan should be Speaking to The Indian Weekender, great responsibility.
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Politicians’ personal attacks on journalists,

sign of fearless journalism
¡¡ DR BRYCE EDWARDS Journalists can be easy targets for hate. a hard time over the new rules on parent visas. I
I
t’s generally good to see that politicians are Around the world, a new style of politician – suspect that the topic is one of such importance
unhappy with the media. It suggests that most obvious in Donald Trump who seeks to to readers that would expect the journalist
the media are doing their job of holding discredit those that hold him to account. He to be strongly scrutinising the policies and
the powerful to account. When journalists are has played a seriously undemocratic role in communications of the parties and MPs on this
actually scrutinising the actions and policies undermining the institution of the media. Here issue.
of political parties, it does tend to make those in New Zealand, it would also be wrong for any It is likely that Radhakrishnan will come
politicians unhappy. politician to try to whip out hate in a way that to regret making the threats against The
In contrast, if MPs aren’t unhappy with jeopardised the important role and jobs of any Indian Weekender because readers – her own
journalists, it can suggest that those journalists particular journalist or media outlet. constituency – will see those words as bullying
have become too supine in covering politics Politicians are also free to choose not to and unbecoming of a representative for their
– they are simply repeating the spin lines of engage with any particular media outlet or communities. Ultimately it will be counter-
politicians without any real attempt to help the journalist. There can be no law that obliges a productive for her.
audience understand what is really going on. politician to give interviews with anyone. Newspapers such as the Indian Weekender
So, it should be seen as a “badge of honour” Yet the threats from Priyanca Radhakrishnan play a vital role in democracy, especially for
for a journalist whenever they are criticised by ethnic communities that are not well catered
appear to cross a line. Although she is entitled
a politician. If you’re not being criticised, then for by the mainstream media. So, threats
and can’t do in their interactions with the New to express her unhappiness with what she
perhaps you’re not doing your job well enough! against them by MPs should be taken seriously.
Zealand media. They should be free to issue sees as the quality of the reporting, she then
So, it is an unhealthy situation when And it should be seen as a warning for other
their own evaluations of the quality of work of goes on to suggest that she may in the future
journalists and politicians get along too well, media, when politicians feel so comfortable
journalists (or political commentators). refuse to cooperate with the whole Indian
and they are happy with each other. Democracy in throwing around such threats. Although
But politicians should take great care in Weekender newspaper.
requires that the media is fearless in analysis Radhakrishnan’s remarks were probably not
and reporting on those who have power in New doing so. The media play a crucial role in This is somewhat chilling. It is
Radhakrishnan’s right to criticise The Indian well thought out and although she probably
Zealand. making democracy work. And the media at the
Weekender, but it is clear that she has made didn’t realise that she was being so chilling in
Therefore, it is actually pleasing to moment is in a fragile state. As we’re seeing
with the demise of so many media outlets – these comments out of a sense that she is her threats, she should be very careful before
see Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan
criticising The Indian Weekender’s coverage of especially TV3 – journalism is in peril. Instead, wanting to punish the newspaper and force it making any similar statements about the media
the Government’s new rules on parent visas. It the politicians are getting stronger, as is the to give her more favourable coverage. That is which helps democracy function.
suggests that the newspaper is doing a good job industry of public relations. There is a growing the type of threat and leverage that politicians Dr Bryce Edwards is Senior Associate at
for its audience. imbalance between the powers of those in should be very disinclined to make. the Institute for Governance and Policy
There is also nothing wrong, per se, with authority and those that are serving the public In the end, readers of The Indian Studies, Victoria University of Wellington,
politicians criticising journalists and the media by keeping a check on that power. Weekender will make up their own minds and a regular media commentator at NZ
if they feel that there is something wrong. And And there is a growing populist style of about whether the newspaper is right to give Herald and several mainstream media
there are no rules about what politicians can politicians to blame everything on the media. Radhakrishnan and the other Kiwi-Indian MPs organisations.
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Waitakere Diwali concludes

with a massive firework
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD Present at the official ceremony was Mayor
O
ne of the biggest Diwali events in of Auckland, Phil Goff, members of the Labour
Auckland, the Waitakere Diwali Mela and National Party along with the newly elected
2019 ended the daylong event with council members in the recent elections and
enticing fireworks that lit up the skies of West community leaders.
Auckland. The stage of the event was set against a
The event is being organised for the past 19 massive LED screen with the LED decoration
years and was held at the Trust Arena, both emanating through the sides of the screen
indoor and outdoor, on Sunday, October 20.
denoting a lotus flower.
The crux of the event was a line-up of scores
Activities lined up for the children present
of performances- local dancers, and singers
at the event were making rangoli designs
from the age four and above who displayed
that not only attracted the youngsters but
an array of various performances. These also the senior citizens and other enthusiastic
performances ranged from different forms of artists who wanted to showcase their talents,
classical Indian dance, hip-hop Bollywood a cricket pitch with nets for young cricket
dance, dance from other ethnic groups, fashion
lovers to trying bowling, dance from seniors,
show and activities to engage children present
youngsters, solo and in groups, and some of
at the event.
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Government announces next

steps in fight against measles
¡¡ IWK BUREAU “There will be baby and toddler pop up
B
abies in Auckland aged six months and clinics around Auckland to ensure it is easy for
parents to get their baby immunised.
over can receive a free vaccination and
children will all have access to vaccines, “Nationwide all children under 15 who
Associate Minister of Health Julie Anne Genter have not had a single dose of MMR can be
announced today at Papatoetoe High School. vaccinated.
The move comes as part of Government “I encourage whânau of children and young
efforts to step up the fight against measles. The people aged under 15 years who may not have
suite of measures announced today includes: been vaccinated to contact their GP to book an
• 107,520 vaccines being distributed appointment for vaccination.
throughout New Zealand this week “With over 107,000 extra vaccines now in
• Confirmation of 155,000 additional the country we expect no child to be turned
vaccines to arrive in the country over away from getting vaccinated.
the next three months· “Almost 300,000 vaccines have already been
• Babies aged from six months who live administered this year, so we are making good
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Is Shane Jones lying about “government directive”

to Immigration NZ on partnership based visas?
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH together for partnership visa
I
Minister Lee-Galloway also took the
mmigration New Zealand has categorically
opportunity to clear the air around the
denied if they have received any
requirement of living together for 12 months
specific government directive to about
before being eligible for a partnership based
waiving exceptions around “living together”
visa.
requirement as per immigration instructions for
“Importantly, there is no time limit for
partnership-based visas.
living together for temporary entry partnership
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones has on
applications,” Mr Lees-Galloway told the
Wednesday, October 23, created a furore by
Indian Weekender.
telling “disgruntled Indians to catch next flight
It is important to note that a story appearing in
home,” if they were not happy with the changes
Radio NZ on Wednesday, October 23, Arranged
in the immigration policy.
marriages caught up in immigration policy
Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand
changes had created an impression that the
First Party Leader Winston Peters have also
partners should be living for at least 12 months
taken claim of the changes in Immigration New
to qualify for “living together” for a partnership
Zealand’s greater restrictions on partner visas
asked not to give anymore exception to the Galloway has also confirmed to the Indian based visa.
(and parent visas).
requirement of “living together” for being Weekender that the government has not given According to Immigration Instructions
INZ denies about any “govt directive”
eligible for partnership-visa. any such directive, as going rounds in public V3.14Partners of NZ citizens or residence
However, Immigration New Zealand’s
“This was a decision made by INZ and media since Wednesday, October 23. class visa holders in Immigration operational
National Manager Visa Services, Peter Elms
was not a directive by the Government,” “There has been no government directive on manual, there is no time-limit requirement for
has told the Indian Weekender that they had not
categorically putting Mr Jones claim on the partnership visas. Immigration New Zealand living together to convince an Immigration
received any such “government directive.”
dock. has made its own decision to ensure staff Officer if partners are in a genuine and stable
Mr Elms was responding to the Indian
“There has been no directive,” says were clear on their own operational decision relationship.
Weekender’s specific request to see the
Immigration Minister making,” Mr Lees-Galloway said. “The 12-month requirement is for residence
particular government directive that has
Minister for Immigration Lain Lees- There is no 12-month requirement for living applications only,” Mr Lees-Galloway said.
Is govt being ignorant or just arrogant

on partnership visa delays?
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH being eligible to get Permanent
T
Residency?
ime has come to ask this Forget, about the small and
government if it is being medium business who would have
ignorant or just arrogant hired and trained staff, supported
on partnership visa delays, which his visa and residency application,
is largely affecting Indian-origin only to find that the staff has to go
couples. back to his country to live there for
First, the processing time of
maybe one year to bring his wife to
the partnership visa applications
the country.
gradually slipped from a previous
one or two months wait time to a very early in their lives. the important question. There is no Since then, he gradually progressed Is this change in “discretion”
now normal wait time of at least Unfortunately, this all is right or wrong way of forming a in life, with different types of happening without govt’s
seven-eight months, before even a happening under the watchful eyes conjugal relationship, just different work visas, supported by full-time tacit approval?
case-officer is even appointed to look of a government that prides in being preferences. employment in his marketing and
into the application. Discretion certainly plays an
a government of compassion and In fact, that sense of mutual communications field, finally gaining important role in the immigration
Agreed, a lot of general visa empathy. bewilderment, appreciation, and residency in 2017.
processing delay issues started as an process, where everyone from the
It’s time to ask the government if embrace of each other’s weirdness When his professional and Minister to a junior case officer has
operational issue, largely emanating migrant families do not deserve any is the very essence of a truly diverse migration-al journey was progressing
from a major restructuring within to exercise some discretion.
compassion. multicultural society. unabated he had rightly put his
Immigration New Zealand, when it However, can this change in
Before anyone gives away to This has largely been the case personal emotional journey in the
closed its majority of offshore offices “discretion,” that is tacitly refusing to
the urge of compromising with the and experience of Indian-origin hindsight, in a sincere hope that once
leaving only Beijing and Mumbai integrity of the entire Immigration immigrants all around the world, he was able to get a foothold in New recognize the legitimacy of culturally
office operational. system, in favour of mere with those arriving in New Zealand, Zealand – a country he has chosen as appropriate legitimate conjugal
That restructuring process started compassion, we would advise them being especially lucky, for the level his home – he would be able to start relationship, of a large number of
in 2017, and this government had not to resist from that temptation. of multiculturalism that is allowed to his married life and a family. Indian-origin people, be clubbed as
even formed by then. Our immigration system and the flourish in this beautiful country has In 2018, he travelled back to India mere “operational”?
It’s another matter that now there border protection is of paramount been appreciable. for a short period of time to engage How can such a change in
is not much clarity if the current interest and completely non- Till very recently Immigration with his long-term girlfriend with the discretion happen without the
government had taken charge negotiable. New Zealand has also been able to blessings of both of their parents. government’s tacit approval or
with a resolve to cut down general However, so is also, the five- acknowledge that long-held cultural Subsequently, he went back in underneath a compassionate
immigration numbers or not. thousand-year-old cultural practice practice of arranged marriages, and January 2019 to marry his girlfriend government?
This government certainly has of “arranged marriages” in the broad allow legitimate migrant couples in a culturally appropriate manner, This is the question that the
a benefit of the doubt that none of Indian cultural system – where to enter into the country, without and formally filing his wife’s visitor government needs to mull upon,
general delays in the visa processing families meet and decide within having to compromise with border visa application earlier in May. urgently, and see the bigger picture.
times was of its own making either by themselves where their adult children protection. His wife’s visa was declined on There is a large number of people
choice or by default, and it has been should form a conjugal relationship – However, suddenly, out of the October 18, for the reason that the in their 20s and 30s, who have
duly absolved of any responsibility is also of utmost importance for the blue INZ is taking the view that applicant did not meet the “living entered this country about four to six
toward the delays emanating from Kiwi-Indian community. Indian-origin couples who have not together” criteria. years ago to pursue a Kiwi dream of
operational restructuring. For the uninitiated, adults within “lived together” in their culturally So, technically INZ is having an life.
That olive branch has been given, the broader South Asian cultural appropriate legal marriages are not expectation that this migrant who Now since they have settled in the
and the government has duly enjoyed societies do enter into matrimonial eligible for entering into the country has devoted full six years of his life country, are desperate to start their
that privilege of taking time to get relationship, without having to on a partnership based visa. to creating a new life in this new family life, as soon as realistically
their teeth to sink into the governance live-in together, before popping a This is indeed a blow from country, should now leave his job, possible.
before they start fixing, what they question to each other. nowhere, leaving most of the partners for maybe six months or a year and They are happy to wait for six
believe was broken in the previous Yes, certainly our friends and of the applicants in the cold with no return back and live with his wife to seven months in the queue to
government. peers from the global west all around clue of further action. to be able to bring his wife into the let INZ’s operational restructuring
However, this government is now the world do see this practice with a country. happen, only in the hope that they
well within two years of its total sense of bewilderment. See how bad it is will see the light at the end of the
three-year term, and the problem In that regard, we also see 24-year-old Davinder Singh (name Are you really serious? tunnel.
of visa processing delays has only them with an equal amount of changed) arrived in New Zealand in Then what will happen to his goal And not shown a stop sign by
exasperated, tearing apart families, bewilderment about how they can 2013 on a student visa for studying a of further cementing his residency INZ for they have not been “living
in some cases children being forced live together for years and years level 7 course in WINTEC Institute, in the country which requires him together” completing ignoring their
to experience the brunt of separation, and still be undecided of popping Hamilton. to stay for another two years before own traditionally followed practice.
KK’s live concert draws thousands of fans

¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
A
fter delivering two full-house shows
in Australia, one of the most sought
after and loved singers from the Indian
music industry KK created his magic on stage
in Auckland last week.
Giving his third performance in Auckland
in the past ten years, KK’s mystical voice
enthralled his fans at the Logan Campbell
Centre on Saturday, October 19.
Organiser of the show Harpal Singh Lohi of
Pal Productions NZ said that the attendance at
the show was amazing and was overwhelmed
with the response of the audience.
“The show was a super-duper hit, everyone
loved KK and his performance and it was one
of the best Bollywood live concert in New
Zealand,” Mr Pal said.
Starting the show with his massively loved
‘Tu Aashiqui Hai’ from the film Jhankaar Beats,
KK made a grand entrance to the stage sending
his fans into a frenzy.
KK, known for the intensity in his voice and
depth in emotions that is generated through
his songs, wowed the crowd with his famous
numbers such as Pal, Yaaron, Main Hoon Don,
Tu Hi Meri Shab, Tu Jo Mila etc.
Light up their day

What connected the audience to KK besides
his melodic voice and a range of hit songs
was his charm and humility, acknowledging
the enthusiastic audience and giving a bit of
background before performing every song.
His welcoming gesture while performing to
soft and fast hit numbers that encouraged the No fees on your f irst 3 transfers*
audience to take an opportunity just to hold his
hands while jumping to his tunes in front of the when you send money home
stage and KK obliged his fans with selfies.
Post interval, KK performed his personal
favourite ‘Tadap Tadap’ from the film Hum
this Diwali!
Dil De Chuke Sanam was something that the
audience had been longing for all evening.
He gave a glimpse of the background of Use code: 3FREE
‘Tadap Tadap’ song when he was recording
it for the first time while music director
Ismail Darbar and director of the film Sanjay
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embedded with pain and heart wreck that
became the anthem of heart-break for lovers,
then till date.
His rendering of ‘Khuda Jane’ was another
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presence that connected one and all present
inside the concert auditorium.
KK concluded his evening with the fast-
paced songs like ‘It’s the time to Disco from Kal
Ho Na Ho and Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe from Dil
Chahta Hai and the likes of such excited songs
from his basket that brought a heavy chunk of
audience on the ground floor and on the first
to jump of their seats and shake their legs and
dance to the tunes.
“I enjoyed every moment of the concert,
what a star he is, what voice and connection
with the audience. Our group of friends loved
every minute of the concert until it ended late in
the evening,” a fan at the concert said.
Wellington Sikh
Priyanca community participates
Radhakrishnan in Udasi Walk along
Labour List MP based in Maungakiekie Hutt River Trail
¡¡ RIZWAN
MOHAMMAD
T
Maungakiekie Office h e
09 622 2660 We l l i n g t o n
S i k h
priyanca@parliament.govt.nz community, on the
occasion of Guru
Level 1 Crighton House, Nanak’s 550th
100 Neilson St, Onehunga birth anniversary,
conducted the Udasi
(entrance via Galway St) Walk along the
| | priyancanzlp walking trail of Hutt River on Saturday, October “Despite the weather initially being a bit
19. The initiative was taken to understand and windy and cold, Sangat made an effort to come
walk in the footsteps in Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak to this walk and shared their knowledge about
Saheb.
Guru Nanak Sahib.
‘Udasi’ means detachment and in this
“It was not only an enjoyable nature walk
movement – detachment from worldly affairs
along the beautiful Hutt River but was also a
and following the teachings of Guru Nanak.
The five-kilometre walk along the picturesque good opportunity to learn about Guru Nanak
Hutt River near Avalon Drive was followed by Sahib’s journeys from fellow Sikhs.
a quiz about the Udasis. “There was an encouraging response to
“To commemorate Guru Nanak Sahib’s the quiz on Udasis, which generated a further
travels to different parts of the world as part of discussion on the other aspects of Guru Sahib’s
his four Udasis, from Wellington Sangat did a life,” the spokesperson said.
5km walk along the Hutt River,” a spokesperson The Wellington community was established
from Wellington Gurudwara said. in 1997 and was the southernmost Gurudwara
Udasis Walk was a symbolic gesture of of the world, and it provides education and
Authorised by Priyanca Radhakrishnan
walking into the footsteps of Guru Nanak and
Labour List MP, 100 Neilson St, Onehunga religious services for the Sikh community in
see life through his perspective living a simple
New Zealand.
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Check your driving behaviour

this Labour Weekend
¡¡ IWK BUREAU did everything right that night.
S
He had just made prefect camp and was out
top means stop.
with his friends,” says Inspector Scott Webb,
It’s a simple message, but an
Tāmaki Makaurau Road Policing Manager.
important one as Auckland Police urge
“Cameron, obeying his license conditions,
motorists to think about their driving behaviour
made sure he had driven home before 10pm.
and decisions they make behind the wheel
He got on his bike and re-joined his friends
this Labour Weekend.
before the accident happened.
Today, Police are releasing a shocking
“All it can take is a single moment for so
video showing the true impact that bad driving
many lives to change.
behaviour can have on a victim and their
I hope people watch Cameron’s story and
whānau.
reflect on the decisions they make behind the
A year ago this weekend, 18-year-old
wheel.
Cameron was riding his bike along Maskell
“We’re reminding motorists to be conscious
Street, St Heliers with full safety gear -
of their speed, make sure all occupants are
including lights and a helmet - when a motorist
properly restrained, don’t drive impaired and
failed to stop at a stop sign.
keep focused on the road.”
Cameron collided with the vehicle and was
Inspector Webb says stop signs are in place
hit by a second vehicle travelling in the other
for a reason.
direction.
Police would like to thank Cameron, his
He was not expected to survive.
mum Yvette and family for sharing their story.
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• Deep-Malika Puja - all necessary Puja steps Special Times for Deepawali Pooja in New
iwali is the most significant religious
for Deep-Malika Puja Vidhi Zealand
festival among Hindus. Diwali,
• Visarjan- formal conclusion of Diwali Puja Dhanterash: Saturday, October 26
which is also known as Deepavali, is
with Prayer • Dhanterash Starts: 02:38 a.m. to 11:18 p.m.
also known as the festival of lights. The festival
All above Puja(s) are done with full rituals. • Dhan Pooja (Lakshmi Pooja) times:
spiritually signifies the victory of light over
As full Diwali Puja might take hours to finish • 08:13 a.m. to 9:81 a.m.
darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good
and available Lakshmi Puja Muhurat might be • 01:06 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
over evil and hope over despair. At most places
Diwali is celebrated for five days. too short to perform all Puja(s), Diwali Puja • 07:37 p.m. to 9:14 p.m.
On Diwali, during Amavasya day, newly can begin before Lakshmi Puja Muhurat so that • Deepawali: Sunday, October 27
installed statues of Lord Ganesha and Shri Lakshmi Puja time coincides with the available • Lakshmi Pooja Times: 7:54 p.m. to 11:50
Lakshmi are worshipped. Apart from Lakshmi- Muhurat time. p.m.
Ganesha Puja, Kuber Puja and Bahi-Khata The remaining Puja can continue after • Monday, October 28
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On the Diwali Puja day, the full day fast It should be taken care that the Deepak • 09:50 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Editorial 26 October – 31 October

India needs to change Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu
its economic growth
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services-led economy to a labour-intensive industrial growth strategy.
drizzle clouds showers
China celebrated the 70th anniversary of becoming a communist republic with much fanfare.
Back in October 1949, when China was adopting the communist model of societal organisation, 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 16° 16°
India was framing its constitution. 10° 8° 8° 9° 8° 10° 10°
Less than four months later, India was a democratic republic.
The two nations in their current identities were, thus, born out of the ashes of the colonial world
around the same time but adopted a contrasting system of economic and social development. This week in New Zealand’s history
After seventy years, the two nations stand at very different levels of development in terms of their
economic, military and technological progress. China’s prowess on these fronts is incomparable 25 October 1971
to that of India. End of the line for steam railways
T
China’s rise is impressive from the Indian viewpoint as the two nations were at par with each he Christchurch–Dunedin overnight express, headed by a JA-class locomotive, ran the last
other in 1950. In fact, China was at a disadvantage on some aspects of development. Over the scheduled steam-hauled service on New Zealand Railways (NZR), bringing to an end 108
nineteenth century, the two countries had been following the opposite trajectory. years of regular steam rail operations in this country.
As per Maddison estimates, India’s per capita income grew from $533 in 1820 to $673 in 1913
(in 1990 dollars). During the same period, China’s per capita income declined from $600 to $552. 26 October 1942
In the first half of the twentieth century, the per capita incomes of both nations declined. Between
1913 and 1950, India’s per capita income declined from $673 to $619 while China’s per capita Women Jurors Act allows women to sit on juries
income declined from $552 to $439. Thus, in 1950 when India became a republic, it was ahead of
China in economic terms. T he Act provided for women aged between 25 and 60 to have their names placed on the jury
list on the same basis as men – if they so desired.
Even as recently as 1978, the per capita GDP of China was $979, and India was $966. The
excesses of Mao’s rule that culminated in the disastrous programmes of the Great Leap Forward 27 October 1943
and the Cultural Revolution kept economic progress of China subdued in the first three decades. First opposed New Zealand landing since Gallipoli
However, all that changed with the coming of Deng Xiaoping in 1978.
As a result, China’s per capita income today is about 4.6 times than that of India. Despite all the
demerits of the authoritarian rule in China, the performance of the Chinese economy in just the last
T roops from 8th Brigade, 3rd New Zealand Division, landed on Mono in the Treasury Islands
to help clear the island of Japanese forces. This was the first opposed landing by New
Zealand troops since Gallipoli (see 25 April).
four decades is noteworthy and holds key lessons for India as well.
The first, and probably the most important thing that China did well right from the start was 28 October 1890
its focus on human development. Even under Mao, China’s emphasis on education for all and
the healthcare facilities provided by its communes helped the country perform well on human
First Labour Day celebrations
development. While the human development index (HDI) was introduced in 1990, its long run
calculations have been provided by Nicholas Crafts. T he first Labour Day celebrated the struggle for an eight-hour working day. Parades in the
main centres were attended by several thousand trade union members and supporters.
The HDI numbers for China and India are, thus, available for 1950 and 1973. While both the
countries had almost similar HDI scores in 1950 (0.163 and 0.160 respectively), Chinaa¿s score
29 October 1919
was markedly higher in 1973 (0.407 against India’s 0.289). Women can stand for Parliament
So, the improvement in human development poised the society perfectly for the reforms that
would be imposed under Deng’s China.
The development of a vast pool of human capital primed the economy for economic reforms
O n 29 October 1919, the Women’s Parliamentary Rights Act passed into law. Finally, women
could stand for election to the House of Representatives.
and, therefore, allowed the country to maximise its gains form it. On the other hand, education 31 October 2015
and health have always been an area for concern for India. By the time India began undertaking All Blacks defend World Cup title
T
economic reforms in the early 1980s, India’s health and education levels were still poor.
he All Blacks became the first team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup competitions,
An average Indian died at the age of 54 in 1980 while merely 43.6 percent of its population was
and the first to win the title three times. Captain Richie McCaw was the first man to hold the
literate. By comparison, life expectancy in China was 64 years and its literacy rate was 66 percent
Webb Ellis Cup aloft in triumph at two tournaments.
around the same time.
The second key difference was the focus on the type of industries by the two countries. China
focussed on industries that were more labour-intensive leveraging on its pool of cheap labour.
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A similar edge is being created by Bangladesh in recent times. The export-industries that are
moving out of China due to rise in labour costs and the trade war with the United States are being Views expressed in the publication are not necessarily of the publisher and the publisher
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The country has eclipsed India’s growth rate since 2017 and has become the fastest-growing
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The focus on health and education parameters for long-term growth and market-oriented policies
in the short term has been an effective strategy for Asian countries. Perhaps it is time that India
does the same.
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Listeners revel as Auckland musicians

evoke sweet Rasa of Bhakti
DEV NADKARNI a round hole. It was hard to figure out how a
L
ast Saturday’s Bhakti Festival under the sitar performance playing a raag found its way
aegis of Chinmaya Mission NZ proved in this concert themed on Bhakti. While the
a veritable treat to Auckland’s Indian young duo did their best with their rendition of
music lovers. raag Madhuvanti, one wished their sitars were
Themed ‘From Swara to Ishwara’ (from tuned optimally. Also, the tabla accompaniment
music to God), the evening was a celebration seemed overbearing at times, needlessly
of Bhakti, or devotion to the Lord, through a dominating the performance.
beautiful array of musical offerings. The commentary, too, did not quite step up
India has an ancient tradition of devotional to the mark.
music and countless saint-poets and composers Rather disjointed, stilted and totally absent at
have sung praises of the Gods they worshipped certain points, it could have done a far better
in the form of dohas, abhangs, kritis, bhajans job of holding together this otherwise fine,
and others that have become the very fabric of colourful, fragrant garland of musical flowers
Bhakti down the ages. for the Lord.
Vishwanath’s mellifluous flute (the very have in our midst. Also, the rather kitschy background visuals
A small but beautiful sampling of these is
symbol of Sri Krishna), the talented Saketh As if in reply, Priya Vijaykumar sang a could have been much more imaginatively
what one heard at the Bhakti Festival, in vocals
Vishnubhotla on Saraswati Veena and Rajniwas complementary medley of Carnatic Saint- selected, given the plethora of excellent
and instrumentals, from some of Auckland’s
Badri on the mridangam. It was a treat to watch musicians with equally great aplomb. Dr Anita traditional art that exists in the theme of Bhakti.
most talented musicians.
and listen to such a superb Carnatic ensemble. Naik, a GP by profession and Hindustani The sound was less than optimal as well, with
Kudos to Dr Anita Naik and her creative team
Each of these gifted instrumentalists also classical vocalist by inclination, sang her many of the numbers marred by feedback that
who have been credited with putting together
played brief solos and combinations with Hindustani classical-based devotionals went uncorrected for several long seconds at a
this delightful fare. More so for bringing the
the Kamsa Vadha composition played by beautifully, pairing in several numbers with time. Some of the accompanying instruments
two great classical music systems of India
Malur and Vishwanath standing out both for the talented Seetha Manognya, another trained seemed quite inaudible, too.
– Hindustani and Carnatic – on the same
its concept and excellent execution. Malur’s vocalist, who has accompanied several visiting In that sense, Bhakti Festival was a slight
performing stage, which indeed is such a rarity.
creative flourishes were especially a treat for Indian musicians in recent years. notch below the excellent, high watermark
This task might have been made easier by the
the discerning. Accompanists on the Hindustani side creative presentations that one has come to
common thread of Bhakti and love for Lord Sri
On the Hindustani side, Mayur Tendulkar’s were experienced Samvaadini player Samir expect from Chinmaya Mission NZ.
Krishna, a truly pan-Indian deity.
soulful singing left the audiences in raptures, Bhalodkar, with Pramod Niphadkar, Bhushan But all in all, the divine music so soulfully
Sri Krishna’s Bhakti has inspired poets and
pining for more as was amply indicated by the Phalnikar on side-rhythms and Basant Madhur performed by our very own talented
songsters from Gujarat to Assam and from
extended peals of applause following each of and Akhil Madhur on tabla besides Rushab Aucklanders and put together by a dedicated
Kashmir to Tamil Nadu, with the lyrical and
his renditions. A true-blue Hindustani classical Trivedy on keyboards. team, with painstaking effort without doubt,
musical offerings taking on cultural flavours of
vocalist, Tendulkar’s Tarana in raag Hameer lifted everyone’s spirits, soaked in the sweetness
each of the regions. A discordant note
and his devotional abhangs, particularly the of the Rasa of Bhakti.
Noted singer and teacher Priya Vijaykumar However, an otherwise superb repertoire was
final abhang medley, which gave us glimpses
excelled in all her vocal renditions throughout somewhat undermined by an item or two that Dev Nadkarni is Editor at Large, The
of Maharashtra’s great Sant Parampara, showed
the evening, superbly accompanied by veteran simply did not seem to belong in the line-up. Indian Weekender and Secretary of the
him for the fine vocalist we are fortunate to
violinist and teacher Dr Ashok Malur, Ashwini The sitar duet stuck out like a square peg in Mohan Nadkarni Foundation.
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FIJI RECEIVES EXCELLENCE AWARDS Karan confirms

at India International Cooperatives Trade Fair they have enough
E-passports
F
iji has earned the recognition and
appreciation of the global community at
India’s largest trade fair as Fiji received
the India International Cooperatives Trade Fair
available
Excellence Awards.
Fiji’s High Commission in New Delhi
received the Award. Fiji was among 35
international countries that participated at the
India International Cooperatives Trade Fair,
organised by the Department of Agriculture,
Cooperative & Farmers Welfare, Department
of Commerce and Ministry of External Fiji’s High Commissioner Yogesh Punja and Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush
Affairs, India. information and draw from the experiences who showed interest for potential trade and
The Award was presented by the Indian of the operations of Cooperatives in India investment opportunities in Fiji. The IICTF
Permanent Secretary for Immigration,
Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri in various sectors such as in Agriculture, featured the Fijian Yogesh Karan
P
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Fiji’s High Commission in India capitalised products, Fiji Water, VaiWai and promotional ermanent Secretary for Immigration,
India Yogesh Punja.
on the fair as a platform to link cooperatives in materials on Fijian Agriculture, Tourism and Yogesh Karan confirms that they have
Punja says it was an honour to receive the
India with those in Fiji by maximizing on the Investment materials to name a few. enough E-passports available now and
award for Fiji and Fiji’s High Commission is
opportunities for new agricultural mechanism The fair provided a remarkable opportunity there is no need for people to panic.
grateful for the recognition and opportunity
provided to participate at India’s first, and the methods to be introduced in Fiji, thereby adding for Fiji’s High Commission in India to also Karan says that there is a backlog of
largest International Cooperative Trade Fair. value chain to existing agriculture technologies explore partnerships and business opportunities applications which they are clearing and this
The three-day trade fair uniquely promoted used in Fiji. The event also enabled Fiji’s with 2000 cooperative organisations, officials, is expected to be complete by the first week
cooperative to cooperative trade abroad, which High Commission to explore partnerships to and exhibitors from India and abroad. of November.
was packed with conferences, exhibitions, empower rural communities in Fiji on the use of The agricultural sector exhibitions included He also says that they are giving first priority
Buyer-Seller-meets, Customer to Customer modern-day techniques and science to progress wide range of agricultural products, agricultural to those who are requiring urgent travel.
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Diwali a reminder that it is everyone's responsibility to look out for each other: Vuniwaqa
M
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Poverty Alleviation Mereseini rituals. to their families, communities and society a complete, fulfilling life; and Diwali gives
Vuniwaqa says Diwali is a reminder She made these comments during the Diwali and their contribution as carers, advisers, the opportunity to reiterate the importance
that it is everyone's responsibility to look out celebration at the Ba Senior Citizen Home in mediators, mentors, and breadwinners is of treating elders with the respect, love, and
for each other and see beyond gender, race, Namosau, Ba this morning. invaluable, but frequently unrecognized. compassion that they deserve by rewinding the
religion, age, abilities, and status and do what She says today’s gathering is even more Vuniwaqa adds the story of Diwali journey of Lord Rama that began from a noble,
is right. special because senior citizens are in the centre highlights, family unity, togetherness, good selfless and obedient honor of his father’s
She says the spirit of Diwali is not for those of it. values and loving one another. promise.
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MODI'S NEW MISSION KASHMIR: India, Taiwan

ties on upward
SAFFRON REVOLUTION T
trajectory: Envoy
ies between India and Taiwan
T
are on an upward trajectory,
he Modi government is especially under the "pro-
working on a mission mode business and proactive" leadership of
to double the production Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said
of saffron in the Kashmir Valley, Taiwanese Ambassador Tien, Chung-
which is likely to change the fate Kwang.
of thousands of farmers engaged Among the countries Taiwan
in the cultivation of this expensive shares special relations with, "India
spice, said agriculture scientists will be the most important country to
adding that one hectare of saffron work with," Tien said in an interaction
cultivation can earn a farmer up to with journalists on Wednesday.
Rs 24-Rs 27 lakhs. Since 2014-19 there have been lot
Agriculture scientist Altaf Eijaj of changes, and the bilateral trade has
Andrabi said, "saffron is cultivated gone up. The bilateral trade, which
only in Jammu and Kashmir, but it stood at $1 billion in 2000, was $7.5
has a demand all over the world. India billion in 2018 - a six times increase
exports saffron to England, America in volume, he said.
and some Middle East countries. It "The trade is very healthy, and
sells at Rs 5 lakh per kilogram in the balanced, which is very important.
international market. In India it sells Imbalanced trade is not very healthy
at about Rs 3 lakh per kg." for trade relations," he said, in an
Andrabi said that right now apparent reference to India's hugely
saffron is produced 2-4.5 kg per imbalanced trade with China. Trade
hectare. But it can be doubled to has been one of the niggling issues
8-9 kg per hectare. with China, as it is heavily titled in
Saffron is also known as the golden Beijing's favour.
spice and according to Andrabi, the will make it the largest producer only increase production, but will Taiwan invested $360 million in
quality of Kashmir's saffron is the of the coveted spice in the world which also require less fertiliser and water. 2018 in India through its companies,
best in the world and in terms of leaving Iran behind. the Indian Saffron, which is cultivated an increase of 12 times over what it
production, it is second only to Iran. Andrabi said that about 32,000 Institute of mainly in four districts of Jammu invested in 2016, Tien said, during
Andrabi said that the way the farmers are directly associated with Horticultural Research is playing a and Kashmir -- Pulwama, Budgam, the interaction with the Indian
Central government is focusing saffron production in Kashmir. big role. Srinagar and Kishtwar -- is in great Association of Foreign Affairs
on the production of saffron along Vikramaditya Pandey, a scientist The institute has adopted an demand for its medicinal, cosmetic Correspondents.
with the processing and training at the Indian Council of Agricultural integrated system to encourage and and aromatic properties. "Our relations have fast enhanced.
to farmers, the day is not far when Research, PUSA, said the "national promote cultivation of saffron among The blossoms appear during late India provides tremendous
saffron production will jump to saffron mission was launched to farmers using drip irrigation." autumn from mid October to early opportunities that are manufacturing
double from 17 to 34 tonne, which bring about a saffron revolution in He said this new system will not November. oriented," he added.
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Diwali, the Festival of Lights ushering in

global harmony
D
iwali, also known as anyone who takes an oil bath on are taken out in a procession.
Deepavali, the festival this day will earn the credit of • Leicester, England, celebrates
of lights, is a pan India taking a dip in the Holy Ganges; Diwali with the switching on
festival. The essence of Diwali is the People greet each other with the of the festive lights on the main
celebration of the victory of good words “Ganga Snanam Aacha”. road. This stretch of the road is
over evil, when Lord Rama (An • In Sindh, Diwali is known as known as the Golden Mile.
incarnation of Lord Vishnu) returned Diyari and the Sindhis wash • Ontario in Canada celebrates
to Ayodhya after having killed the gold and silver coins in milk Diwali from mid-October till
evil Demon King of Lanka, Ravana. and then tap it on the teeth November. Brampton, however,
Diwali brings along with it the chanting Lakshmi Aayi, Danat celebrates in the most spectacular
promise of better times to come Vaai, meaning with the arrival of with 52 other Kings. The Sikhs crows and ravens are worshipped manner. A three-day festival is
which would resound with health and Lakshmi poverty has gone away. celebrate Diwali as the Bandhi because it is believed that the held in Bramalea City Centre
prosperity all around. • In North India, Bali Pratipada Chor Diwas with great fervor. cawing of these birds brings with gastronomic delights, dance
Celebrated by Hindus, Muslims, is observed on the third day • Muslims, Christians, Parsis and in bad luck and feeding and competitions, and firework
Sikhs, Christians, Jains, and every of Diwali. It is believed that every other religion celebrate this worshipping them will avert
displays.
other religion existing in India, this Lord Vishnu in his incarnation festival along with the Hindus in the bad luck; on the second day
• Bali in Indonesia celebrates
is the most secular of all festivals, as Vamana had banished the India and abroad. dogs are worshipped to cherish
Diwali just like India. There are
when people of every religion come demon king Bali ( the grandson the relationship of love, trust,
Diwali around the Globe fireworks, illuminated homes and
together, forgetting their differences of Prahalad) to the nether world. and loyalty that they share with
The growing ethnic and cultural this time is used to bond with
of culture, and bond to magnify the However pleased with Bali’s human beings.
diversity of the Hindu religion sees family and friends.
essence of unity in diversity. devotion towards Him, Lord • The beautiful island of Triolet in
Diwali being celebrated across the • Malaysia, where one sees a
The celebration of Diwali Vishnu allowed Bali to visit the Mauritius, with a predominant
globe till places as remote as the harmonious multi-ethnic mix of
across the communities in India is world once a year which is on the population of Hindus, celebrates
South of America. Malays, Hindus constitute 8% of
spectacular and Diwali indeed dispels third day of Diwali. Diwali just like in India with
Guyana, Fiji, Malaysia, Nepal, the population. The Malaysians
the darkness of ignorance every year • In Odisha Diwali is celebrated firecrackers, brightly lit homes,
Mauritius, Myanmar, Singapore, call Diwali Hari Diwali and
when people, irrespective of their as Kauriya Kathi when the and visiting friends and family.
Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, celebrate with great fervor.
caste, creed, economic background, • Singapore’s Little India looks
people burn jute sticks to help Britain, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, • Diwali is also celebrated by
and age, come to together and spectacular with festive lights and
the ancestors, residing in heaven, Africa, and Australia see Diwali the Indians in South Africa and
celebrate it with great fervor. colorful arches during Diwali.
descend to earth for a day on being celebrated with great fanfare. Trinidad & Tobago,
• The small South American
Some Unique Celebrations in Diwali. Diwali abroad is more about family
country of Guyana has been
India • For the Jains, Diwali marks the bonding, reflecting on the deeds in Time for Peace & Harmony
celebrating Diwali since 1853 Diwali stands for the victory of good
• In West Bengal Diwali is anniversary of the liberation of the past and envisioning a future
with the traditional exchange over evil and dispels the darkness of
celebrated to mark the killing of Mahaveera, the 24th and last devoid of ignorance and full of peace
of sweets, visiting family and ignorance.
Shumbh and Nishumbh, the two Tirthankara of the present cosmic and harmony.
friends, illuminating the homes
evil demon kings by Ma Kali (A age as per Jainism. • Diwali is known as Tihar in Festivals of Diwali help in erasing
with colorful lights. The unique
form of Goddess Shakti). There • Diwali is a very important occasion Nepal, and just like India, it is a economic, racial and cultural
part of the celebrations in
are also pujas conducted by for the Sikhs, for it is believed that 5-day festival full of lights and differences, thus helping in bringing
Guyana includes the celebratory
Agambagish, the most revered it was during this time that Guru firecrackers. in peace and harmony.
motorcades in different cities
Tantriks. Hargobind Ji was released in 1619 • The unique feature of Diwali in Here is to wishing everyone a very
where vehicles decked in lights
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British PM's Brexit timetable Mars once had salt lakes similar
to Earth: Study
rejected by parliament
M
ars once had salt lakes
B
similar to the ones on
ritish Prime Minister Boris
Earth and has gone
Johnson was defeated in a
through wet and dry periods,
vote on his Brexit timetable,
meaning his government could push according to a new study.
for a general election. The researchers from Texas
Lawmakers on Tuesday voted 308 A&M University College in the US
to 322 to turn down his proposed examined Mars' geological terrains
rapid timetable for Brexit bill. As from Gale Crater, an immense
a result, Johnson has to pause the 95-mile-wide rocky basin that
Withdrawal Agreement Bill, Xinhua is being explored by the NASA
news agency reported. Curiosity rover since 2012 as part of
After the vote, the Prime the MSL (Mars Science Laboratory)
Minister said: "I must express my mission, according to the study
disappointment that the House has published in the journal Nature years," Nachon said.
again voted for delay rather than a Geoscience. According to the researchers, Mars
timetable that would have guaranteed The results show that the lake, probably became drier over time, and
the UK would have been in a position which was present in Gale Crater over the planet lost its planetary magnetic
to leave the EU (European Union) on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a press conference during an EU
three billion years ago underwent a field, which left the atmosphere
summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Oct. 17, 2019. The two-day summit kicked off on
Oct. 31 with a deal." Thursday. The European Union (EU) and Britain have reached a new Brexit deal, drying episode, potentially linked to exposed to be stripped by solar wind
"We now face further uncertainty President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said the global drying of Mars. and radiation over millions of years.
and the EU must now make up Gale Crater was formed about 3.6 "With the atmosphere becoming
their minds over how to answer continue with this," he said. "With reading in parliament, clearing its
billion years ago when a meteor hit thinner, the pressure at the surface
parliament's request for a delay," he great regret, I will have to say the first hurdle. However, the timetable
Mars. became lesser, and the conditions
said. Bill will have to be pulled and we motion was rejected.
"Since then, its geological terrains for liquid water to be stable at the
"The first consequence is the will have to go forward to a general London and Brussels reached a
election." have recorded the history of Mars, surface were not fulfilled anymore,
government must take the only Brexit deal, known as the Withdrawal
Johnson said that if the lawmakers Agreement, last week. It needs to be and studies have shown Gale Crater so liquid water became unsustainable
responsible course and accelerate our and evaporated," Nachon said.
back his Withdrawal Agreement Bill approved by the British parliament reveals signs that liquid water was
preparations for a no-deal outcome,"
then "we can get Brexit done and to become legally binding before present over its history, which is a The salt ponds on Mars are
said Johnson. "Our policy remains
move our country on." Britain leaves the European Union. key ingredient of microbial life as believed to be similar to some found
that we should not delay, that we
The Prime Minister was seeking If the British government can force we know it," said study co-author on Earth, especially those in a region
should leave the EU on Oct. 31 and
to win two crucial votes -- the first its Brexit bill through parliament in Marion Nachon from Texas A&M called Altiplano, which is near the
that is what I will say to the EU."
asking lawmakers to back him on time, the UK could in theory still University. Bolivia-Peru border.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Prime
Minister told a parliament debate that the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, and leave the EU by the October 31 "During these drying periods, Nachon said that the Altiplano is
he will pull the Brexit bill and push the second to support his bid to fast- deadline. Given the latest defeat in salt ponds eventually formed. It is an arid, high-altitude plateau where
for an election if it is voted down by track it through the lower House in parliament, Johnson has little chance difficult to say exactly how large rivers and streams from mountain
lawmakers. three days. Just minutes before the of getting Brexit done on October 31. these ponds were, but the lake in Gale ranges "do not flow to the sea but
"If parliament refuses to vote on the timetable motion, the He had vowed to take his country Crater was present for long periods lead to closed basins, similar to what
allow Brexit to happen... in no government's Brexit bill was backed out of the EU on October 31 with or of time - from at least hundreds of used to happen at Gale Crater on
circumstances can the government by a vote of 329 to 299 in the second without a deal. years to perhaps tens of thousands of Mars.
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adjusted by adding more or less milk, if the batter is too
thin, it spreads a lot and makes thin ones. Very thick batter
makes thick and dense malpuas). Cover and keep aside.
Make sugar syrup and keep aside.
• In a flat frying pan heat 1 tablespoon of clarified butter on
medium flame.
• Beat batter with the fork for few minutes to get fluffy malpuas
then add 2 tablespoon of batter and spread it in a circular
motion. The batter spreads depending on the consistency
GUJIYA so more or less milk can be added for the right consistency.
Fry the malpuas on both the sides until golden in colour.
• Remove them from the pan and add directly to the sugar
syrup.
• Allow the malpuas to soak in the sugar syrup for 10 minutes.
• FOR RABRI • Garnish the malpuas with chopped pistachios.
• 1l - milk • Serve with rabri.\
• 4tbsp - sugar • TIP: for better results cover and leave malpua batter for at
• 1/2tsp - cardamom powder least 4 hours.
• A pinch of saffron • To have thick malpuas add them to the sugar syrup for 10
minutes otherwise remove malpuas to a plate just after
METHOD dipping them.
• In a heavy bottom pan, add milk and boil it on high flame.
INGREDIENTS:
• Once the boil comes then lower the flame to medium and stir
constantly until the milk reduces to half.
KHEER WITH MILKMAID
FOR DOUGH • Add sugar, cardamom powder and saffron, mix well and keep
• 125gm - flour stirring constantly while scraping the sides of the pan until the
• 1tbsp - oil milk becomes thick.
• 1/4cup - water • Remove from the flame and keep aside.
FOR FILLING • Prepare syrup by boiling water and sugar together in a pan
• 1cup - khoya over medium flame. Strain and keep aside.
• 1/2tbsp - clarified butter • Melt clarified butter in a flat frypan over medium flame.
• 10 - cashews • Cut bread slices into two and fry in ghee till golden brown in
• 10 - almonds colour on both the sides, immediately put the fried bread into
• 10 - pistachios sugar syrup. INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2tbsp - raisins • TO ASSEMBLE: arrange the fried bread slices onto a • 1l - milk
• 1/3cup - powder sugar serving plate or in a bowl. • 50gm - rice
• 1/2tsp - cardamom powder • Pour rabri on the bread. • 400gm - milkmaid
• Oil for deep frying • Sprinkle some nuts and serve. 1tsp - cardamom powder
TIP: shahi tukre can also be served with ice cream or custard. Nuts of your choice
METHOD Give a quick stir to the sugar syrup before adding anything
• Add flour into a bowl, add oil and rub it into flour with your and if sugar crystallises then add 2 tablespoon of water and heat METHOD
fingers until crumbled. it again. • Boil milk in large pan over medium flame, give 1 boil and
• Add water and make into stiff dough, knee the dough till then add rice to the milk.
pliable. Keep aside covered for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Knead dough again and divide into 16 balls.
MALPUA • Stir constantly while adding rice so that they don’t stick to
each other.
• Grate khoya and chop cashews, almonds and pistachios. Keep • Then let the milk boil and stir in between while scraping the
aside for later use. sides of the pan.
• Melt clarified butter in a frypan over medium flame, then add • When milk reduces to half and the rice is cooked, add
khoya, stir till it starts to gather around itself. milkmaid while stirring constantly until fully dissolved.
• Lower the flame and then add all the nuts along with raisins. • Cook for another 5 - 6 minutes.
• Remove the pan form the flame, let it cool, then add sugar and • Add cardamom powder and nuts, mix well.
cardamom powder and mix well. • Serve warm or cold.
• TO ASSEMBLE • TIP: to save your time, you can also pressure cook the rice
• Heat oil over medium flame in a deep pan. with milk for 2-3 whistles.
• Roll each dough ball into a flat round. INGREDIENTS:
• Place one portion of the filling, fold over and shape into gujiya
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SALMAN KHAN:
Bhumi: 'Bala' tries busting
India's fetish for fair skin
B
humi Pednekar's dusky appearance in the upcoming film "Bala" met
Radhe will be a baap

with a lot of online criticism when the film's trailer was launched. The
actress says the film does not intend to make fun of dark skin. Rather,
it tries to break the bias or obsession that people have with fair
skin in India.
in the cop action genre

"See, that was the character. When people see
the film they will understand that it is not making
fun of colour. It is a film that is trying to break
B
the basic bias or the obsession that people have
ollywood superstar Salman
with fair-skinned India," Bhumi said.
Khan plays a cop once again
"I have been reading up all the articles
in the recently-announced
and, again, it comes down to the same thing
"Radhe". The film marks his return
that started the ageism debate over 'Saand Ki
with director Prabhdheva after
Aankh'. I don't think there is a right or a wrong.
"Wanted", which saw him play an
As an actor I am doing my duty. I am an actor
undercover cop, and the upcoming
so that I can play different characters. If that
"Dabangg 3", which sees him return
doesn't happen, I won't exist," she said, adding:
as Inspector Chulbul Pandey. Salman
"For instance, if that doesn't happen, in 'Dum
says "Raadhe" will be a 'baapa' in the
Laga Ke Haisha' it shouldn't have been me
cop-action drama genre.
"If because I had to gain 30 kilos for the film.
"Radhe was my character's name
we had It should have been somebody
in 'Tere Naam' (2003) and again,
announced 'Radhe' else playing the role," she
we used the same name for on its own, then added.
my character in 'Wanted' 'Dabangg 3' would have
Bhumi had gained
(2009). But this ('Radhe') is taken a backseat, and people
30 kilos for her debut
a completely different film. would have started talking
film "Dum Laga Ke
It has nothing to do with only about 'Radhe'. That's back, Salman The motion poster reads: "The Haisha", just as
aWanted'. If you want to go why, we decided to do Khan took to story behind Chulbul Pandey.. she went through a
into that format or genre, then it in this particular social media to Dabangg 3. 20th December.. aur hum
manner" complex prosthetic
this ('Radhe') will be a baap of announce the release aapke saath Christmas bhi manaenge process for her role
'Wanted'," said Salman, about his date of the film. Sharing the aur Eid bhi.. Radhe Your Most of one of India's two
upcoming film, while interacting motion poster, he wrote: "Aap he Wanted Bhai, half good fully mad." oldest sharpshooters
with the media at the trailer launch of ne poocha tha 'Dabangg 3' ke baad Produced by Sohail Khan, "Radhe" in her new film, "Saand
his next release, "Dabangg 3". kya? What and when? Yeh lo answer will mark the third collaboration Ki Aankh".
Salman attended the event with #EidRadheKi." between Salman and Prabhudheva. "All my films are different
"Dabangg 3" co-actors Sonakshi On why he announced "Radhe" The director helmed Salman's 2009 and in all my films I look different. I am
Sinha, Saiee Manjrekar, the film's with the poster of "Dabangg 3", he release "Wanted" and the upcoming very clear. Even if I have to play a man
director Prabhudheva, and producers said: "If we had announced 'Radhe' "Dabangg 3". I will do it. I'll do whatever it takes,"
Arbaaz Khan, Bhushan Kumar and on its own, then 'Dabangg 3' would There have been reports that she said.
Nikhil Dwivedi on Wednesday in have taken a backseat, and people Salman's "Bharata co-star Disha Bhumi stressed: "It's my director's
Mumbai. would have started talking only about Patani will be seen sharing screen prerogative. If he comes to me with an
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ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) LEO (JUL21-AUG 20) SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)
Finding time for things spiritual may become You may take a bit longer to realise the truth Retaining the initiative in a negotiation will
a problem for some. Make a schedule for regarding a matter, but realise, you will! Taking be important, so take every step carefully.
yoga and meditation and stick to it. Promising the help of a financial advisor may be of help, Support of a well wisher at work will help
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most unexpected quarter. Spending time with to rejoice. Spouse appears quite lovey-dovey seeking a potential mate. Putting academics
family is indicated and will promote mutual this week, so make the most of this opportunity. before entertainment is the need of the hour,
feeling of togetherness. Being contented with your lot will help Your upbeat mood and a happy demeanour will so take heed! Expected payments are likely to
in attaining peace of mind. Your efforts will help the relationship brighten the domestic atmosphere. Take steps to maintain your get released soon. A home remedy provides a miracle cure for an
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VIRGO (AUG 23-SEP 23)
TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 20) Why not reason it out with someone who is CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 21)
You will need to learn the ropes fast, if you opposed to your ideas? This may break the ice. Good teamwork with someone you are
Your fears on the professional front are justified, confident in will prove most advantageous
want to survive in the highly competitive
but your past record will keep you in the safe on the business front. You will manage to
environment you find yourself in. Driving to
zone. Those on a shopping spree are likely to get rid of a bodily ailment troubling you for
enjoy the weather is very much on the cards for
add to their kitty. You may need to keep up with long. Carrying out all financial dealings in an
some youngsters. You will manage to complete exemplary manner is likely to be appreciated
others on the academic front. Loan applied for
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on the academic front. Good budgeting will find and usher in romance. Lucky Number-4 / Lucky Colour-Light will endear you to seniors and subordinates
you overcome a cash crunch without any worries. Those trying Blue alike. A family member’s decision may not be to your liking and
to raise loans from various sources will succeed. Health remains can cause friction at home. Lucky Number- 6 / Lucky Colour-
satisfactory. Lucky Number:3 / Lucky Colour: Blue LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23) Parrot Green.
You will need to use tact with people trying
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You may go ahead with an idea, even without Conducting a seminar or a workshop is on
no purpose. Someone’s interference on the
confirming its efficacy, sticking with the dictum the cards and is likely to earn recognition. An
academic front may delay what you are trying
‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’! Expect an outing with spouse or lover is long overdue, so
enjoyable outing with family this week. Your to achieve. Those awaiting an important result
why not plan a long vacation! Don’t let pending
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the work front, you are likely to exceed the Your attempts to brighten the romantic front may succeed. Lucky may be offered by someone you had only known
expectations of the higher ups. A total peace of mind and tranquility Number- 17 / Lucky Colour- Saffron recently. Take health issues seriously to remain fit. Lucky Number1
is assured. Lucky Number:5 / Lucky Colour: Lemon / Lucky Colour- Light Brown
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dealings. Feeling paranoid about a property deal purchases cannot be ruled out. A senior at work about yourself gets reinforced. Those travelling
may appear a bit demanding, but don’t read too abroad are assured of a memorable experience.
may not be without basis, so remain alert. You
Your suspicions about someone close will be
seem to be in mood for action on the professional much into it. A helpful junior will take some unfounded and this will come as a big relief to
front, so go forth and bury yourself in work! burden off your shoulders. Don’t overdo the you. A fruitful week is foreseen on the academic
Gaining popularity in your social circle will not partying bit, as it may affect your health adversely. Your power to front. Taking the advice of a financial expert may
be too difficult. Get in touch with the one you secretly love to take convince will help swing a deal in your favour. Lucky Number-5 / prove enlightening. Your helping hand to someone in need will be
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'Kohli most important man of

Indian cricket, will back him'
B
CCI president Sourav Ganguly on in Indian cricket. We will be there to support has addressed the issue. Still don't know when
Wednesday put his weight firmly behind him and listen to him. I have been a captain it will be solved and heard. We have to create
skipper Virat Kohli, saying the captain myself and I understand from that position. It's the CAC. They will appoint a lot of selectors
is the most important person in the sport and he mutual respect that will be there. Opinions will and others which are important part of Indian
will get everything he needs to take the team to be there, discussions will be there. We will do cricket so. We will make sure they don't have
the pinaccle of success. what is best for the game," he pointed. any conflict of interest," he said.
India whitewashed South Africa 3-0 in the "We are here to make the lives of the cricketers Ganguly also hoped to make BCCI corruption
just-concluded Test series to consolidate their easier and not more difficult. Everything will be free, having called the period before him as an
place at the top of the ICC Test Championship. decided on the basis of performance." 'emergency situation' before.
Former India captain Ganguly, who officially Ganguly also stated that a Cricket Advisory "It's an honour that I've been asked to take
took over as the BCCI chief on Wednesday, Committee (CAC) is needed to make key over as president. It's a new role. When I took
is slated to meet Kohli on Thursday for decisions but added that the Conflict of Interest up captaincy it was similar. I'll do it the way environment. That's the way I lead India. I'm
Bangladesh T20 series team selection. is an issue which they will have to be aware of. I know with no compromise on credibility working with a very young group. We'll have to
"The captain is the most important person "Conflict is still an issue. CoA status report and will work towards a corruption-free work extremely hard," he said.
Saina Nehwal through to

second round in Paris
S
aina Nehwal beat Hong Kong's Cheung
Ngan Yi 23-21, 21-17 in 42 minutes
to advance to the second round of the
French Open. Former world No. 1 Saina and the
men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
and Chirag Shetty were the only Indians to
record wins as the others continued their poor
run. Rankireddy and Chirag recorded a 21-16,
21-14 win over Jelle Maas and Robin Tabeling
of the Netherlands.
Kidambi Srikanth, Parupalli Kashyap and
Sameer Verma all crashed out of the Super-750
event with defeats in their respective first round
matches on Wednesday.
Srikanth was beaten 21-15, 7-21, 14-21 by
second seed Tien Chen Chou of Chinese Taipei
in a continuation of what has been another bleak
year for the former world No. 1.
His chances of turning around the poor run
look unlikely in the next two tournaments as he
has been drawn against Japanese world No. 1
Kento Momota in his first round matches at the
China Open and Hong Kong Open.
Sameer went down fighting in a close contest
against Kenta Nishimoto of Japan, losing 22-20,
18-21, 18-21. Kashyap lost 11-21, 9-21 against
Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong.
I have to keep getting

better: Joe Root
E
ngland Test skipper Joe Root's sole focus
may be on Test cricket but the 28-year-
old is simultaneously not taking T20I
cricket lightly and feels he will have to get better
even in the shortest format of the game.
England had a busy home summer with
consecutive assignments. The Three Lions first
hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, which
they won at Lord's and later hosted the Ashes,
which they drew 2-2 against Australia.
England will now visit their World Cup 2019
final opponents New Zealand, where both the
teams will indulge in five T20Is before they play
two Tests at Bay Oval and Seddon Park.
England have rested some of their star players
like Root, Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Jos
Buttler for the T20I series and have included
Tom Banton and Saqib Mahmood. In a healthy
way, Root sees Banton as his competition.
Speaking on the upcoming series, Root said:
"For me to get into the T20I side, it will mean
that I have to keep getting better."
"If someone like Tom Banton comes in and
sets the world alight, I've got to try force him out
in the limited opportunities I get to play. If that
happens, it raises the standard of English cricket
in that format. That's the food chain that cricket
is sometimes. You have to be at the top of it
otherwise you get swept away and eaten up," the
skipper was quoted as saying by the ICC.
Root, who has made 32 T20I appearances
for England, scoring 893 runs at an average of
35.72, added that it's just a matter of getting into
the groove with the switch in formats.
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Palmerston North
Where: Gurudwara Shri Fateh Sahib, Palmerston North
When: Sunday, October 27
Time: 5 p.m. onwards
The Gurudwara will be celebrating Bandi Chor Diwas/Diwali on
this Sunday at Guruduwara Shri Fateh Sahib. The program will
commence at 5:00PM. Please note this special occasion is in the
evening. Guru Ka Langar will be served at 7PM. There will also
be Fireworks before serving Langar. Langar Sewa for this special
occasion is by Raman Singh & Family.
Walking Stars Auckland 2019

Date: Saturday, 23 November
Time: 6:30 p.m. & 2 a.m.
Venue: The Grandstand on Football Road in the Auckland
Domain
Hosted by Walking Stars New Zealand and Cancer Society
of Auckland. Walking Stars is a night-time walking marathon
bringing people together to raise vital funds in support of local
people living with cancer. Tickets · $49-$85.
1st 10KM Sikh Walk

When: Monday, October 28
Time: 11 a.m. onwards
Introduction to Starting a New Business Venue: Via, Gurudwara Nanaksar Sahib, Manurewa to
Takanini Gurudwara
Participate in the first 10KM Sikh Walk from Manurewa
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are required to wear sports shoes, and will get a certificate and
t-shirt at the end of the walk.
Hindu Economic Forum National

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When: Saturday, November 23
Limited Seats Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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