1 June 2012 Issue

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

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

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

Asset sale spells state bankruptcy

The Mixed Ownership Model is the Government’s new ‘fancy term’ for the privatisation of our State-Owned-Assets. I had the privilege of submitting my views on

We need talent, not beneficiaries

The National Government has announced a major change in its immigration policy, shifting the family category from one of mass to that of class. New

Budget raises two-sided debate

Most of the intelligent criticism of Finance Minister Bill English’s sixth budget has been for what it doesn’t say. This debate won’t be found in

Serial tickles India’s moral conscience

Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayte, now running on ‘Star Plus’ channel, has hit India like an Agni missile. As an influential person, he has challenged the

Apathy keeps men away from doctors

Despite protracted educational campaigns and health ministry warnings, men in general and those of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Nepalese origin remain apathetic towards

Birthday bash with Galaxies of Stars

It was an evening for the Stars, the Milky Way and billions of other Galaxies on the vast canvas of the Universe. For about 120

1 June 2012 Issue

Programme to mark Elder Abuse Awareness day

The importance of caring for the elder members of the society and protect them from mental, verbal and physical abuse would be the highlight of

1 June 2012 Issue

Philosopher extols virtue of freedom

A prominent thinker and philosopher has extolled the virtue of freedom, emphasising its importance to every human being on the planet. Victoria University Professor of

1 June 2012 Issue

Octogenarian marks his birthday

A number of friends and well-wishers joined Auckland based businessman Puvanakumar Sundaramoorthy in celebrating the 85th birthday of his father-in-law Kandiah Arulanantham at his Epsom

Model of the Fortnight

People from the South Indian state of Kerala are justifiably proud of their high level of literacy, simplicity and amiability. The beauty of the land,

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