Category: Special

Venkat Raman Back in the 1950s, Diwali was still a colourful affair, bringing together families and friends from near and far, symbolising goodwill and understanding that the Festival of Lights has always meant to deliver. The rich would indulge themselves in expensive jewellery, exquisite dresses; some would order new cars to be delivered on Diwali days; their houses would wear…

Priyanca Radhakrishnan  Happy Diwali to all who celebrate the Festival! As this is my first article since the 2017 General Election, I also take this opportunity to thank all New Zealanders who supported me on my journey as a Labour candidate and at the polling booths last month. Thank you! It is indeed a privilege to be a Member of…

Open to Auckland residents from October 14 to 25, 2017 Supplied Content Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and renewal of life. To celebrate the spirit of Diwali, Premium Team at Barfoot & Thompson is inviting entries for an Auckland wide Diwali Lighting Competition. According to Gurbir Sodhi of the Premium Team, the Competition aims…

Ask Brahmarishi Gurudev when he is here next month Venkat Raman “Service to humanity is the best form of worship of God,” says the creed of Jaycees International, a voluntary community service organisation. “Service to Humanity is the best work of life,” says Vishvasant Brahmrishi Guruvanand, revered as the ‘Gurudev,’ one of the most popular spiritual leaders of our times.…

Variety of food from at least 14 Indian States – Oct 14 to 20, 2017 Venkat Raman Diwali, the Festival of Lights is also an occasion to enjoy the finest cuisines of India and over the past four years, Sudima Auckland Hotel has been among the best destinations for the discerning diner. As well as an ambience that generates instant…

Waitakere Indian Association continues to lead the Festival of Lights Thakur Ranjit Singh The wind was overpowering, the rain was cold, and the storm that came with the warning of 100 knot winds threatened to blow away the food marquees, but thanks to Party Hire, they placed extra weights that held up those tents-the only outdoor structure. Despite the inclement…

A unique journey along Auckland’s multicultural society Anton Blank Auckland photographer Paul Lambert will launch his first exhibition in association with Lot23 gallery and the Dominion Road Business Association on Sunday October 8, 2017. The exhibition stretches from one end of Dominion Road to the other. “I wanted to celebrate the cultural mix of Auckland, which is now the third…