May 2012

June 15, 2012 Issue

Delhi launches Pension Scheme for NRIs

The Indian government is promoting a new Pension and Life Insurance Fund (PILF) scheme in a bid to provide financial security to poor Indians working

June 15, 2012 Issue

New envoy keen to boost ties

India’s New High Commissioner to New Zealand Avanindra Kumar Pandey says that immense potential exists to take bilateral relations between the two countries to higher

Muslims warned against donation scams

Wellington based Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has warned members of the Muslim community to be cautious of people seeking donations in

June 15, 2012 Issue

Indian employer accused of cheating

An Indian resident in New Zealand on a work visa has accused his former employer of cheating and paying less than the minimum wage prescribed

Excellence in IT deserves recognition

Information Technology has revolutionised businesses and achievers in the field should be recognised and rewarded, a senior executive has said. Chandan Ohri, Advisory Partner for

Trust extends effort to enhance environment

An organisation involved in environment protection in general and disposal of refrigerants in particular, has expanded its scope to include synthetic Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. Following

Symposium to explore Asian perspective

The increasing number of people of Asian origin and the impact they have on New Zealand’s demography, culture, business and other areas will be explored

Non-Resident Indians insist on voting rights

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) should be enabled to exercise their voting right in the country of their residence, a Delhi based organisation has said. Global Indian

Indian MPs endorse Arms Trade Treaty

I recently had the honour of presenting the work of the ‘Parliamentarians for Global Action Group’ and a progress update on ‘The Arms Trade Treaty’

Washington allows Sikh Police in turban

Sikh police officers in the American capital will be allowed to wear turbans, beards and other religious items while on the job. The new uniform

Decision on qualification lifts standards

The Government’s announcement that it will make a postgraduate qualification the minimum for all new teachers is exactly the direction Massey University is taking with

1 June 2012 Issue

A flying start for students at Massey

Massey University is keen to promote its Aviation School as an institution that benefits Palmerston North, the region and the country, an expert has said.

1 June 2012 Issue

Workshop on family violence coming up

The rising incidence of family violence in the Indian community has prompted the Waitakere Indian Association (WIA) to organise a workshop to enhance awareness and

‘Paper Route Tax’ may lose track

I struggled to get started on this article on Budget 2012. Such was the impact the Budget had on this writer. Being a tax advisor,

Loophooles plugged to collect slipping tax

As expected, Budget 2012 will cut the amount of tax deductions available for mixed-use assets such as holiday homes, boats and aircraft. The Budget confirms

Labour marks all-round Zero for Budget

National has delivered a Budget that will have more New Zealanders heading for airport departure lounges as they look for opportunities and a brighter future

Another Award for Narayana Murthy

The University of South Florida (USF) honoured Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy with the Global leadership and Free Enterprise Awards for his leadership and

Ethnic businesses foster economic strength

Businesses owned and operated by ethnic communities and by immigrants are significant to economy recovery and growth in the export sector, a leading banker said

Trust extends effort to enhance environment

An organisation involved in environment protection in general and disposal of refrigerants in particular, has expanded its scope to include synthetic Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. Following

Expert outlines importance of ‘Retail Security’

While large and medium-sized businesses understand the importance of security, owner-operated enterprises and many organisers of programmes and events ignore its significance. “Retail Security’ should

Nooyi, among the most powerful women

India’s ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Pepsico’s India-born CEO Indra Nooyi figure in Forbes’ World’s 20 Most Powerful Moms list topped

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