July 2010

Predatory loan sharks are targeting struggling families throughout New Zealand. This problem is particularly acute in these tough economic times in which ordinary people find

ANZ National Bank Limited and ING (NZ) have agreed to pay an additional $45 million to the investors in the ING Diversified Fund and ING

Across the world, through their frequent transgressions, politicians are the most distrusted people and yet we cannot get rid of them because they are the

Soon after she was sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago on May 26, 2010, Kamla Persad-Bissessar swung into action

Freedom of speech is the hallmark of democracy and the parliamentary complex is its last bastion. What took place at the heart of New Zealand’s

The New Zealand Parliament passed the ‘Three Strikes Law’ in May 2010. In what was stated as the first case since the enforcement of the

Alisha Lewis is a worthy recipient of the TVNZ Journalism Diversity Scholarship, which is run annually in conjunction with AUT University’s Journalism School. She is

Imagine that you are in a hospital to you have your appendix (a totally useless organ) removed. You would then visualise the operating room, clean

Politics may not be everyone’s cup of tea but a number of teenagers were excited to be Members of Parliament, albeit for just two days.

What are the steps that Members of Parliament should take to curb binge drinking among teenagers in this country? How can this menace be stopped,

Ambition enlivens the human mind but determination triggers action, leading to professional success. That is the strong belief of Ronak Khatri, our Model of the

The West Auckland Indian community will celebrate India’s Independence Day on August 7 at the Avondale Race Course on August 7. The event, titled, Utsav

In an age wherein many youngsters are accused of being delinquent and going astray, it is indeed a pleasure to hear about teenagers achieving success

Prayer, Hope, Rituals and Faith are traits that have enlivened the meaning and purpose of human life. “Religious human beings’ were stated to have had

Residents of North Shore City in the Auckland region were amazed at the cultural diversity that exists within their own communities at a get together

A number of schools around the country celebrated Sir Peter Blake Leadership Week last fortnight with activities designed to invoke the spirit of leadership among

Indian Newslink readers were recently invited to attend a conversation between youth and their parents. I was privileged to help facilitate the programme, which included

Students of the Mission Height School and the Mission Heights Junior College earned worldwide interest for their distinguished, award-winning performance at the Future Problem Solving

The newly formed Shirdi Saibaba Temple of NZ Inc will mark Guru Purnima at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre (145 New North Road), Eden Terrace in

Devotees of Shirdi Saibaba will have an opportunity to participate in a daylong festival, paying obeisance to Baba, their God, Idol and Guru (as He

Welfare is a growing topic of conversation in New Zealand politics. The Government is establishing a Welfare Working Group to look into the system. Welfare

A Non-Governmental organisation in Fiji is offering counseling services to citizens irrespective of their political, religious and other affiliations. Pacific Counselling and Social Services is

A Non-Governmental organisation in Fiji is offering counseling services to citizens irrespective of their political, religious and other affiliations. Pacific Counselling and Social Services is

A collection of Bharata Natyam dances under the guidance of a visiting master will go on stage at the Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre in

According to Ayurveda, our skin is just a reflection of what is happening inside our body. If our body is unbalanced, problems can be visible

One of the most celebrated playback singers of the Indian film industry will be in Auckland to present a sterling evening of melody, fun and

An Auckland based Music School and a private organisation are to pay its tribute to one of the most revered singers of Carnatic Music next