Supplied Content Auckland, August 31, 2019 Auckland lawyer Jaya Prasannan has been declared ‘Emerging Director 2019’ of the Auckland Branch of the Institute of Directors. She is General Manager, Corporate Services and General Counsel at two Auckland-based digital disruptors, ‘NZ Compare’ and ‘SLICE Digital,’ leading a team responsible for Legal Affairs, Finance and Human Resources functions. Impressive credentials Ms Prasannan…
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Shirish Paranjape Christchurch, August 31, 2019 Canterbury Indian Tamil Association (CITA) held its first event in Christchurch to mark the 73rd Independence Day of India on Saturday, August 24 at Te Hapua (Halswell Centre). Following the lighting of the traditional lamp, Association President Vijay Nainamalai welcomed gathering, after which special guests spoke about India’s Independence Day and the significance of…
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Venkat Raman Auckland, August 31, 2019 Three professionals involved in property development will present a Seminar outlining the issues and challenges faced by common people in making improvements to their properties in New Zealand. The Seminar, on ‘New Construction,’ will also answer questions such as ‘How to develop your property?’ and will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from…
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Venkat Raman New Delhi, August 31, 2019 The Narendra Modi government is speeding on a wave of reforms, the latest of which covers the finance sector with a mega merger of Public Sector Banks. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced yesterday (Friday, August 30, 2019) four sets of mergers that would eventually see ten State-Owned financial institutions merge. She did not…
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Dr Sudesh Wasoori Wellington, August 31, 2019 India’s independence in 1947 saw the Subcontinent divide along two major lines – most of the Northern parts of India (which was predominantly Muslim) formed the Nation of Pakistan under the leadership of Muhammed Ali Jinnah. The rest of India (which was predominantly Hindu) became the Republic of India. Editor’s Note: Millions of…
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Auckland, August 31, 2019 Having just celebrated Lord Krishna’s Birthday, we will in the next two days be celebrating the Birth of Lord Ganesha. Best wishes and a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all those enjoying this important celebration. Festivals and cultural events such as this help make Auckland a vibrant and interesting place to live. The diversity of our city…
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Venkat Raman Auckland, August 31, 2019 The importance of promoting Hindi in the School Curriculum and encouraging its wide usage throughout New Zealand are among the issues that will be discussed at a Workshop scheduled to be held in South Auckland next month. Facilitated by the Hindi Language Trust of New Zealand and supported by Teach Hindi New Zealand and…
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For just $20,000, care and comfort can be assured to many An invitation to Indian Newslink Readers Jennifer Porter Auckland, August 30, 2019 Four months after receiving the lung transplant that saved his life, 50-year-old Paul Faalogo was back home in Northland with Partner Tanya, enjoying precious time with family. A year earlier, after battling life-long asthma and countless chest…
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Supplied Content (Edited) Auckland, August 30, 2019 From Monday, September 2, 2019, the new Central City Hub of Auckland City District Police will open its new facilities and be home to nearly 200 staff. The move for public front counter and frontline staff marks the first step in retiring the half-century-old Auckland Central Police Station on the corner of Vincent…
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Supplied Content Auckland, August 30, 2019 Eighty children from 17 schools in West Auckland received free bicycles and helmets yesterday (August 29, 2019), thanks to ‘Variety,’ Children’s Charity and Auckland Transport, who worked together to raise funds as part of the Auckland Bike Challenge in February. The event was held at the New Lynn Community Centre in West Auckland. More…
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