Venkat Raman
The World almost lost him to Wrestling
A tribute to Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Sandhya Badakere Auckland January 24 The word became poorer today with the passing away of the legendary Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. ... Full story
Dead woman’s husband flies to Fiji
Auckland January 24. New Zealand Police are keen to speak to the husband of a woman burnt to death in the Waikato region. He is reported to have left for Fiji. ... Full story
Inquiry into serious child abuse
Wellington January 20 The Government to appoint an independent inquiry into a serious case of child abuse that has sparked widespread debate throughout the country. ... Full story
National chooses five nominees for Botany
Auckland January 20 Staff Reporter The ruling National Party has chosen five persons to proceed to the next step of being nominated for the by-election in the East Auckland electorate of Botany. ... Full story
‘Dhobi Ghat’ on Friday in Auckland
Auckland January 19 New Zealanders will be the first in the world to watch Aamir Khan’s Dhobi Ghat’ as the much awaited film hits the big screen on Friday, January 21. ... Full story
More New Zealanders go on the dole
Wellington January 19 The number of people receiving taxpayer-funded benefits has risen by more than 10,000 in a month, according to Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. ... Full story
Labour’s dig at National over unemployment
Wellington January 19 Labour Party Deputy Leader Annette King has slammed the National Government over the rising unemployment n the country. ... Full story
India honours Sir Anand Satyanand
Balaji Chandramohan New Delhi January 9 India’s President Pratibha Patil today honoured New Zealand Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand with the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award for his outstanding achievements in public life. ... Full story
Real-life thriller in Auckland
Auckland January 9 One of the most talked-about real-life murders that rocked the Indian justice system five years ago, is now running in an Auckland Cinema House. ... Full story
Sir Anand extols the role of the Diaspora
Staff Reporter New Delhi January 8 New Zealand’s Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand has extolled the role played by the Indian Diaspora worldwide in general and in New Zealand in particular, saying that Indians can promote higher levels of bilateral relationship between the two countries. ... Full story
Indian Wedding sparkles in Auckland
Auckland January 8 Venkat Raman In what was undoubtedly the most spectacular event that New Zealand had ever seen, Chicago born Vikram Aditya Kumar wed former Miss Earth Pooja Chitgopeker at a fabulous setting in the exclusive Formosa Club in South Auckland last night. ... Full story