December 13, 2010

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Retirement proposal gets a tick

Business NZ has endorsed a proposal for increasing the retirement age limit to 67 years, saying that it was one of the best things that

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

New Finance Bill tries to plug loopholes

Circumvention of rules relating to direct and indirect tax, student allowance and Working for Families may become impossible with changes proposed by the Government to

Public lessons for private educators

The Government’s proposed legislation to monitor the performance of the Private Training Establishments (PTEs) was long overdue, for, all’s not well with the export education

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Disciplinary Committee formed

The Government has established a Disciplinary Committee to deal with complaints against authorised financial advisers. Commerce Minister Simon Power said the Committee would function in

Key visit to bolster ties

Prime Minister John Key is to visit India early next year. The visit, which will mark a milestone in bilateral ties, had had a long

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

A dying industry spins bittersweet memories

Fiji is beautiful, the paradisiacal charm is effervescent but the physical and political landscapes are constantly changing. However, the peoples show their endurance and resilience

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Scandals rock journalists in India

As former TV New Zealand presenter Paul Henry’s remarks were making news in New Zealand, journalists in India proved that they could be also be

Pragmatic approach to sensitive issues

As indigenous people around the globe will be aware, the challenge to maintain traditional culture alongside another dominant culture is incredibly difficult. The trajectory of

Measuring Quality of life

Gross domestic product (GDP) is used to measure the amount of goods and services that a country produces divided by the population, to ascertain material

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Lawmaker welcomes study on horticulture

Labour MP Dr Ashraf Choudhary has endorsed a New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) Survey on the horticultural industry, saying that it would lead to

Model of the Fortnight

Educational institutions offer courses and programmes, employers provide jobs but the greatest teacher of them all is experience, for it fine-tunes character, beliefs and attitude

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Child neglect grows bigger and bigger

Dealing with the whole family, not just the problems of individuals within a family will go a long way toward preventing and redressing child neglect

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

GOPIO introspects for better prospects

A revised Constitution to suit the local environment, projects to tackle family violence, promoting greater awareness of Indian culture and heritage and better interaction with

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

An icon spreads redolence in South Auckland

When Ashok Sharma, Managing Director of Bikanervala announced the opening of the second branch of the famous restaurant brand in Papatoetoe in South Auckland, the

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Voluntary body plans Community Centre

One of the most prolific organisations of the world is planning to establish its own Community Centre to cater to the growing needs of its

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Young Tabla players raise heartbeat

The Sur Sangam Entertainment annual Family Musical Night went with a bang recently at the Skipton Hall in the South Auckland suburb of Mangere. It

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Ghazal evening raises funds for Seniors

An evening of Ghazals organised by the Waitakere Indian Association (WIA) in aid of its Senior Citizens Group was an enthralling event. Shanti Niwas Charitable

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Pakistan sends a formidable team

This year’s Cricket season will see a two-month long tour of the Pakistani team, playing three T20, six ODI and two Test matches. Pakistani cricketers

Muslim Golf gets ardent fans

Fiji Golf players proved too good to beat in a three-day, three-nation meet held in Auckland last fortnight. Federation of Islamic Councils of New Zealand

Nadi takes home Soccer honours

The Nadi team won the Fiji Fact 2010 Soccer Tournament at the final match held on December 5 at Bill McKinlay Park in the Auckland

Tamilians plan Cricket Tournament

Auckland based Muthtamil Sangam has announced its participation in the ‘Spirit of Cricket Tournament’ during the ensuing season. Resident players who hail from various Indian

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Teenager strikes gold again and again

When 13-year-old Sonia Mehta won a gold medal at the Oceania Karate Championship 2010 in the Tahitian Capital of Papeete recently, no one was surprised.

Dec 15, 2010 Issue

Fish forever under the Sun

The warm sunny days are here again and it is time to have a date with the Sea! If you are lucky, you could return

Indian Weddings

A traditional wedding invokes piety

One of the finest aspects of Hindu Mythology is the moral, traditional and earthly values that embody thousands of incorporated tales. As well as describing

Indian Weddings

Love and respect strengthens the bond

Marriage is as old as humanity and is consecrated in various ways in different ethnic communities. It is the most sacrosanct event of our lives

Indian Weddings

Nothing more obscene than dowry

The most disgusting aspect of many Indian marriages is the prevalence of the dowry system, which not only drains a poor parent of the bride

Christmas

A season to give, love and celebrate

For others, season is the reason for the festivities. Christmas Day is universally celebrated cutting across cultural, religious and racial boundaries like no other event

Christmas

The greatest gift to humankind

Christmas is a time of giving. This year, just like every year, millions of people, both children and adults, will open millions of gifts. Some

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