January 26, 2020 Venkat Raman

Why Tamil versions of Mahabharata differ from other narratives

Shimla, India, January 26, 2020 From the Wire, New Delhi: This is a condensed version of a lecture by Professor Vijaya Ramaswamy, titled ‘Reluctant Brides, Deviant Wives and Cunning Witches: Women in Tamil Mahabharatas,’ focusing on Draupadi, Alli and Aravalli-Suravall. The event was scheduled to be held at the...

January 26, 2020 Venkat Raman

Massey turns the Maths magic on school students

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January 25, 2020 Venkat Raman

A few imperative and inevitable thoughts on Indian Republic Day

Venkat Raman Auckland, January 26, 2020 Many of...

January 25, 2020 Venkat Raman

National integrity at risk over political funding

Sourced Content TINZ, Wellington, January 25, 2020 In...

People-to-People relationship fosters engagement with India

Labour MP finds new potential in Telangana Priyanca Radhakrishnan Happy New Year- from India! Although I am here on holiday, I have been reflecting on the relationship between India and...

Auckland Indian Association Centenary Year

Venkat Raman Year 2020 will mark...

Controversy rages over new Indian Citizenship Bill

Venkat Raman Violence, rallies, burning of...

Happy Holidays!

Christmas is a time to give,...

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Harry-Megan step-back shocks Royal family and Britons

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on January 9, 2020 that they will step back as “senior” royals and divide time between UK and North America. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, the couple said that they plan to “carve out a progressive new role within...

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An opportunity lost for Scott Morrison in India

Australia PM cancels visit amidst burning problem at...

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Facebook, Twitter define online advertising for Elections 2020

Marc Daalder Political advertising policies at Facebook and...

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Tension eases as US, Iran restrain forces

Ian Parmeter US President Donald Trump’s statement confirming...

Kolam, Pallankuzhi, Kabaddi et al at Pongal Festival in Auckland

Tamil Association of New Zealand event on January 25 Venkat Raman Traditions of Tamil Nadu will come alive with the...

Double Carnatic Music debut for youngster in Chennai

Venkat Raman We have long held the view that while there are professional organisations such as the New Zealand Carnatic...

Bollywood or not, this man belongs to arts

Supplied Content (Edited) British actor and presenter Kiran Rai is a man with many hats. He is an international model,...

Chaos of Indian film industry of 1970s comes to Theatre

My Heart Goes Thadak Thadak at Q Theatre from November 21 Supplied Content In the lead up to the silly...

Dunedin Tamil Society Diwali on November 16

Staff Reporter Tamilians in the South Island city of Dunedin will get together to celebrate the Festival of Lights next...

Singer from Canada takes Tamil Karaoke Star Title

Venkat Raman Ramya Ramachandran, a Resident of Toronto, Canada won the ‘Tamil Karaoke Star 2019’ title at the finals of...

First Collection of local poetry launched

Staff Reporter The Auckland based Urdu Hindi Cultural Association of New Zealand launched its first book containing a collection of...

Youngsters promote New Zealand as their second home

Venkat Raman A team of six youngsters is promoting New Zealand and its pristine beauty as a mission, focusing initially...

Confluence of Urdu, Hindi poetry with communities

Venkat Raman Urdu and Hindi poetry enthusiasts of the Indian Sub-Continent and of Fijian origin are set to meet in...

Hillary’s final adventure returns in digital format

Nevil Gibson The modern era of high adventure began at end of world hostilities in 1945. Peace opened up new...

Tamil Karaoke Star 2019 Grand Finale amidst festivals

Venkat Raman Saturday, October 12, 2019 will be one of the busiest days for Aucklanders with several events on the...

Telangana Association plans Music and Comedy Night

Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland October 4 at 630 pm Venkat Raman Auckland based Telangana Association of New Zealand is organising...

A unique Programme brings the best of South Indian Cuisine

Venkat Raman While the Indian Sub-Continent is world-renowned for its culinary art, with Indian Restaurants found in almost every major...

Traditional music and dance resound South Indian culture

Venkat Raman Producing the First Indian Newslink Festivals of South India has been an exciting experience. That excitement is shared...

Dancer takes Sub-Continent Culture to Whangarei

‘Beyond Bollywood’ Show by Monisha Kumar Venkat Raman Northlanders would have a unique opportunity of witnessing the cultural mix of...

Prayas launches Actors Workshop for children

Staff Reporter One of the largest Community Theatre groups of New Zealand is launching a series of Actors Workshops for...

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Special Prayers mark the beginning of Year 2020

Venkat Raman Although Hindus mark their Hindu New Year on different days in a calendar year- in the North, it is the day after Diwali and in the South it is on or around April 14 – millions of them visit Temples on January 1, praying for the...

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Buddhists pray for safety of Australians amidst bushfires

‘Buddha Dharma will alleviate pains and sorrows” The...

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Hundred years of Yogananda’s Kriya Yoga in the West

Special event on May 2, 2020, in Auckland...

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Our Models of the Fortnight in 2019

Venkat Raman Our ‘Model of the Fortnight Column,’...

October 14, 2019

Telangana brings rhapsody, tradition and unity

Narender Reddy Patlola Although Telangana became a separate State just five years ago after decades of struggle, the region is rich in art and culture for more than 5000 years. It emerged as the foremost centre of culture in the Indian subcontinent during the benevolent regimes of Hindu...