March 2014

I am proud to be the Prime Minister of a nation that is as diverse and vibrant as New Zealand. The Indian community is one

Namaste, Sat Sri Akal, Salaam, Ayubowan, Vanakkam, Ngā Mihi. The general election is a crucial junction for all New Zealanders, including for those who trace

We are happy to launch the Indian Newslink Sir Anand Satyanand Lecture 2014 with the announcement that Sir Donald McKinnon, former Commonwealth Secretary General and

By the time you read this, 24-year old Mahendra (not his real name) may have been deported to India by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Like

With smartphones revolutionising the way we now live and work, you may be wondering what is next and how it would further enhance our lives.

Kushwant Singh, one of the most fearless and controversial journalists of our times, passed away in New Delhi on March 20, 2014. Born on February

I have spoken and written about the need for greater transparency in our power bills. I wrote about how it suits power companies to have

Following is a press release from the New Zealand Law Society on March 20, 2014: The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended

The contrast between our image of India gained through hearing and reading and first-hand experience is amusing and staggering. I had heard horror stories that

The rising interest on meditation techniques has encouraged the Vipassana Meditation Centre to organise an Open Day this fortnight. Open to all persons of all

Think of a leader, any leader. I will bet that very few people would first think of a principal. It is most likely that people

There appears to be excitement in the air in Fiji with politicians launching their campaign to promote their parties and ideologies to take the reins

The Fijian Government has introduced minimum wage plan, applicable throughout all industries and sectors, with employers obliged to follow the relevant rules from March 1,

The New Zealand Government is reviewing its immigration policy, affecting the visa regime. As mentioned in my previous article (Indian Newslink, March 1, 2014), the

The 16th general elections in India, due to be held from April 7 to May 12, 2014 has captured world attention. Voting will be held

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released its long awaited ‘Interpretation Statement’ (IS) on tax residence. It updates previously published view on tax residence in

With consumers increasingly shopping via tablet and smartphone, over half (55%) of internet shoppers globally say that they now buy online because they get better

New Zealand, like many countries, has an ageing population, and declining proportion of children. The burgeoning size and percentage of the elderly population as well

What on earth is going on in Ukraine? I am sure that you have seen the images of fire, death and protest on the news,

Indians go to polls from April 7 to May 12 to elect 543 candidates to represent them in Parliament. Results will be declared on May

More than 2000 years ago in the land of Palestine emerged a Prophet, Jesus. The striking features of his ministry were the miracles, wonders, signs

The modern society is confused by such terms as Spirituality, Religion and God and many of us do not understand what it means to experience