Venkat Raman
Ahmadiyyas prepare for annual convention
This year’s Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at NZ will be held on January 27 and 28, 2012 in Auckland and the event is open to all. The Convention, 23rd in an annual series, known as ‘Jalsa Salana,’ will be held at the organisation’s headquarters based in Manukau city. ... Full story
An Apology
It has been bought to the attention of Indian Newslink that the article “Seven officials face 110 fraud charges,” that appeared in our October 1 2011 issue, contained inaccuracies as to the relationship between Motor Trade Finances Limited (“MTF”) and the parties charged by the Serious Fraud Office. ... Full story
Terrorism revisits Indian Capital
As the world was preparing to observe the 10th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the US (on September 9), terror revisited the Indian Capital on September 7. ... Full story
Common foes make strange bedfellows
The fight for democracy in Fiji has reached new heights of political expediency, with hitherto political foes seen drinking from the same pail. In addition, we also witness the genesis of the adage, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” or in modern terms, “a foe’s opponent is a political friend.” ... Full story
Hillary concludes strategic visit to India
Balaji Chandramohan in Delhi US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton re-affirmed her country’s commitment in eliminating terrorism while pushing forward Indo-US relations during her just concluded visit to India. ... Full story
India blames Pakistan for Mumbai blasts
After a gap of nearly three years of peace, India’s commercial capital Mumbai witnessed on July 13, the evils of alleged terrorism with bomb blasts. ... Full story
John Key to Washington for talks
Prime Minister John Key will pay an official visit to the US on July 22, during which he will have a meeting with President Barack Obama. ... Full story
Parental support helps Star to shine
In the fiercely competitive world of Bollywood, parental support is not only important but also imperative, as proved by a rising star. ... Full story
Foreign Policy Conference stimulates
The Otago University Annual Foreign Policy Seminar will be held from June 24 to 26 at St Margaret’s College in Dunedin. ... Full story
Symphony of confusion and chaos
New Delhi, June 10 Confusion and chaos engulf Indian politics today, with protests against the Government’s inaction against corruption. The Government has used the language of silence with occasional observance of comments such as one made by the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh that the eviction of the supporters of Baba Ramdev, a Yoga Guru from Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan was “an unfortunate incident.” ... Full story