Indian Newslink
Police caution on fraudulent astrologers
New Zealand Police have cautioned the public on fraudulent and self-styled astrologers who prey on the vulnerability of some sections of the population.
In recent years,
Greenhouse Gas emissions threaten our future
The National-led Government believes we must do our fair share to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That is why we initiated the Global Research Alliance, which ...$10,000 reward to spot missing teenager
Crimestoppers New Zealand has announced that it would reward $10,000 cash to anyone who provides information that would help tracing a missing teenager. Leo Lipp-Neighbours went ...A decade of vivacity in West Auckland
Waitakere Indian Association marks its tenth anniversary ...Indian group elects new officials
Global IndiaNZ, a division within the National Party, has elected a new team of office-bearers to conduct its affairs. At the Annual General Meeting held in ...An ecstatic vision overwhelms all
The works of one of the boldest, finest and arguably the most assertive painters of contemporary New Zealand are currently on show in Wellington. Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala ...Yogi teaches salvation through Yoga
One of the most enlightened teachers of the Vedas and a spiritual teacher who shows the way to achieve Nirvana or salvation is now in ...Annual meet to extol Ramayan
The importance of Ramayan and the relevance of the teachings of the great epic to the modern world will come to the fore at an ...Hindi School plans charity concert
The Waitakere Hindi Language School will conduct its Children’s Charity Concert on May 22 at the Baptist Church Hall in Te Atatu. The concert accords the ...Police seize stolen goods in extensive raids
Police in the Greater Auckland Region seized a large collection of stolen goods last week following an extensive raid by officials from various Police Districts. About ...Satyanand honours Hamiltonian
Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand honoured Hamilton resident Daulat Bindra with the Queen’s Service Medal at the Government House in Auckland on April 13. An active ...Bengalis mark Holi in Auckland
Bengalis resident in the greater Auckland region celebrated ‘Holi,’ the Festival of Colours at Western Spring recently. Bhabna New Zealand, an association dedicated to serving the ...Manukau Indians plan new ventures
The new office-bearers of the Manukau Indian Association hope to conduct new programmes and launch projects for the larger benefit of the community. These would include ...Fiji Indians to mark Girmit Anniversary
Fiji-Indians living in the Wellington region will observe the 131st anniversary of the Girmit on May 16 with solemnity and seriousness. Fiji Indian Association is organising ...Local talent for homage to poet
A number of dancers and singers will come together next fortnight to pay their homage to Annamacharya, one of the greatest saints and poets of ...Free Workshops popular
An increasing number of entrants are evincing interest in the free workshops being conducted by Indian Newslink as a part of its Indian Business Awards ...Tamilians plan homage to Kannadasan
Music, dance and debate in honour of the great poet...Recognition, the greatest reward for businesses
Members of the New Zealand Indian business community have an opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for their success at the Indian Newslink Indian Business ...Young MPs face leadership challenges
What are the steps that New Zealand should take to support the Millennium Development Goals within the 2015 deadline set by the UN? Should we retain ...INL Scholar follows media ethics
Imogen Crispe, an AUT University Bachelor of Arts honours graduate with a double major in philosophy and French, has a passion for ethics. She is the ...Students to present cultural fusion in China
A delegation from the University of Auckland will represent New Zealand at the Beijing Modern Music Festival in China this month. The delegation comprises 11 students ...Business travel has its tax benefits
“I am visiting India. Can I claim the expenses as a business expense against my investment in property investment (as business) or against my business?” ...Law to contain Copyright breach coming
A new legislation to contain breach of copyright and provide punitive measures to offenders may become law next year. The Copyright (Infringement File Sharing) Amendment Bill ...People in Business
Connectivity gathers pace When Anmol Porwal met Ravi Butani a few years ago at the Unitec campus in Auckland, neither of them had an inkling that ...Migrant workers role acknowledged
New Zealand employers have acknowledged the positive and constructive role played by migrant workers, says a new Survey. The Survey, commissioned by the Department of Labour, ...Kiwi employers are ‘good blokes’
New Zealand employers are good to their employees and consider them part of their family, giving them respect and consideration. That was the finding of a ...Prejudice breeds perfect imperfection
My Cousin Basel Aryan migrated to New Zealand seven months ago from the US, after more than 25 years of career as a lobbyist in ...Private functions need no public approval
Last fortnight, someone raised the issue of The Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) charging $40 to attend a reception it hosted for ...Hell hath no fury like Nature
Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland spewed lava and magma with such fury and ferocity (on April 10) that it cast a specter of ashy pall over ...5000 deaths aren’t something to puff about
About 5000 people in New Zealand die of diseases caused by smoking every year, says Cancer Society of New Zealand Chief Executive Dalton Kelly. “On an ...Pageant excites ‘Wellington Queen’
She says she does not have ‘Indian features,’ but the winner of the first ever Regional Beauty Contest in the Miss Indianz series walked away ...Search for the Star of New Zealand
A local entertainment company is in search of talent for its Star of New Zealand contest, auditions for which would begin shortly. Auckland based V4U Entertainments ...Indians win Game Two against Pakistan
Christchurch Kerala Indians won the second 25-Over Cricket series against the Pakistani Association of Canterbury last fortnight. The Indian team seized the opportunity to level the ...Aucklander gets Pacific Snooker Title
Aucklander Sunny Roberts won the New Zealand Pacific Snooker 2010 Championship at the final held in Auckland last fortnight. He beat fellow Aucklander Vinny Gounder 3-0. ...Stunning welcome to Guru Granth Sahib
A path of glory and honour from Melbourne to Takanini...Welcoming Guru Granth Sahib
Some interesting facts Each Guru Granth Sahib weighed Nine kilograms, carried on the head or lap by dedicated Amritdharis. The Group comprised 45 men and women, ...A treasure house of spiritual knowledge
The Guru Granth Sahib contains the scriptures of the Sikhs. No Sikh ceremony is regarded as complete unless it is performed in the presence of ...Holy Scripture reinstates cultural plurality
I was happy and honoured to join the Sikh community in Auckland on April 17 to welcome the holiest texts of the Sikh religion to ...A unique and colourful experience
Labour Party Ethnic Affairs Spokesperson Chris Carter and I were privileged to be present, with over a thousand others from the Takanini Gurdwara (officially known ...Sri Kalgidhar Sahib promotes Sikh values
Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence are among the attributes of the Sikh community, augmented by public support and on occasions by the Prime Minister, Ministers of ...Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib
Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib 70 Takanini School Road, Papakura 2112 Some facts Total Land Area: 8.6 acres, one of the largest in the world and the largest in ...The New Zealand Sikh Society Auckland Inc
The New Zealand Sikh Society Auckland Inc 70 Takanini School Road, Papakura 2112 Current Office-Bearers President: Manpreet Singh Immediate Past-President: Rajinder Singh Vice-President: Tarsem Singh Secretary: Pargat Singh Assistant Secretary: Ranvir Lali ...Halal products ensure healthy lifestyle
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc (FIANZ) is keen to confirm that all meat exports from New Zealand accompanied with a Halal ...Rise in demand brings new trade links
The global annual Halal market value is a whopping $US547 billion. This large market has created interest from food producing countries worldwide. Malaysia has the edge ...Authentic Halal certification essential
Indian Newslink published an investigative report (March 1, 2004) exposing a fraudster who was issuing false Halal certificates to unsuspecting restaurant, food takeaway, retail shop ...Ingredients that contravene Halal
Islamic scholars have cautioned Muslims against consuming meat and similar products that are not Halal. In essence, they are advised to look for the following ...Halal Briefs
Cosmetics too? Demand for Halal certified products goes beyond food and is extending into cosmetics, with even cosmetic giants like Christian Dior seeking Halal certification to ...The growing family of Muslims in New Zealand
New Zealand Muslims are ethnically diverse, tracing their origins to more than 40 countries, including many second and third generation, New Zealand born Muslims, Maori ...GOPIO to campaign against family violence
Politicians close ranks to make our homes safer...Citizenship rules change announced
If you are a Permanent Resident currently eligible to apply for New Zealand Citizenship, you should do so before April 21, 2010. Rules relating to grant ...Register for free workshops
As a part of the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2010, three free workshops will be held to explain rules and regulations governing the scheme, ...Soothsayers fail to read their own fortune
Auckland is increasingly becoming home to saffron-clad Pujaris (Priests) of the devious kind, dispensing their services as astrologers. Most, if not all, are from India. ...It is booming business for dubious astrologers
Meet world famous Indian Astrologer and Palm reader. (Are you) under the spell of jadu, (magic)? We remove black magic and give protection. Panditji can give a complete reading of your past, present and future. Face reading, Palm reading, Marriage, Promotion, Birth of children, Removal of Evil Spirits and other problems. ...Work on $3 million Sai Baba Temple picking up
New Zealanders would have the benefit of a dedicated Temple for Shirdi Sai Baba as the project reaches its final stage of planning, with the ...Beware of fake currency notes
If you are a retailer and someone offers a $100 or $50 currency note for purchase of a $2 item, you had better be warned ...Hindu chief demands holiday for Diwali
A prominent US based Hindu leader has suggested that the New Zealand Government should declare Diwali as a public holiday, in deference to the wishes ...Streets awash with windscreen cleaners
Are windscreen washers at traffic lights a problem? Do you feel harassed or intimidated by them? Are you obliged to have your windscreen washed and worse, are ...Five young Indians make it to ‘Parliament’
Whether or not all the 122 lawmakers elected by us once in three years are worthy of their seat and status may be subject to ...Barrister for dispute resolution
Massey University has announced the appointment of Wellington based barrister Phillip Green as Adjunct Professor at is Dispute Resolution Centre (DRC). The Centre is a part ...Truancy puts teenagers out of class
Picture a fourteen-year-old boy, sitting on the steps of a schoolyard and crying. The boy’s name is Jordan and he is at his first full ...Business outlook appeases Indian entrepreneurs
Survey names Ten Most Exciting Companies...Policy errors cost us dearly
The monetary policy framework in place in New Zealand and most industrialised countries today has its origins in lessons learned during the high inflation of ...Start on the right foot with knowhow
Do you have any questions about your taxes? Most of us do from time to time, even if we have been in business for years. ...Smile at your banker with the right broker
Whether you need bank funding for buying a new business, improving cash flow, refinancing existing debt or restructuring it, your mortgage broker and your bank ...GST rise a blessing in disguise
The proposed rise in the GST rate (from 12.5%) to 15% will be a part of Budget 2010 to be introduced to Parliament on May ...Nominations open for two Award categories
Businesses and individuals can nominate candidates for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Best Businesswoman of the Year, two new categories introduced in the ...Minister outlines investment opportunities in India
New Zealand businesses seeking TO engage in partnership with their Indian counterparts would be better off investing in India, a visiting Minister said. Federal Minister for ...Punishment does not quell crime
The National-Act conservative Government has duped New Zealanders into believing that the answer to reducing New Zealand’s crime rates lies in its relentlessly negative and ...Vegetable attacks breast cancer
The extract from the common Indian vegetable karela (Bitter Gourd), may help in killing breast cancer cells and prevent them from multiplying, a US based ...Learn more about the Treaty in North Shore
The ongoing debate about the Treaty of Waitangi entails a sound knowledge of the subject to enable New Zealanders to make a value judgement and ...The Bay shows Plenty of communal compassion
Race Relations Day in the Bay of Plenty this year was marked by larger participation of ethnic communities, promoting the worldwide theme of It’s about ...Art on rice reveals intricacy of talent
Painting on canvas is an art that has appeased millions of people but miniature creations on grain of rice need time and patience. Pakistani lawyer ...Discrimination against Asians continues
People of Asian origin and international students continued to experience racial discrimination and harassment, Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres said. But such behaviour was perpetrated ...Rare chance to watch two dancing siblings
Lovers of Indian classical dances would have a rare opportunity to watch two young siblings perform a number of items in aid of charity. Dr Sandhya ...Parents-Youth forum for a better society
Inter-generational challenges and issues confronting parents and youngsters and the ways and means of forging better understanding and relations between them will be the focus ...New team at Pakistan Association
Members of the Auckland based Pakistan Association have elected Mohammed Tauqir Khan to the post of President at their Annual General Meeting held recently. Tasneem Ahmed ...Tribute to musical giant due
More than 800 people will gather at the Dorothy Winstone Centre of the Auckland Girls Grammar School next month to pay tribute to one of ...Sister duo ready for classical evening
Two sisters of Fiji-Indian origin will make their parents and members of the community proud as they present Bharata Natyam dances next week. Manukau based Narthana ...Enthusiasm marks classical dance debut
An increasing number of young women are graduating in the South Indian classical dance forms of Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi, and showcase their talent respectively ...Cash for grieving family
Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) New Zealand President Ashok Bajaj and Treasurer Sandeep Aggarwal recently presented a cheque for $2000 on behalf ...Memories never die
It was a busy morning, about 830, when an elderly man in his 80’s arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he ...Memories never die
It was a busy morning, about 830, when an elderly man in his 80’s arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he ...Fill your soul with some Sufi music
When Shoshan, the new album by celebrated artiste Shye Ben Tzur arrived by post just an hour after our last issue went to printers, the ...Dance contest goes for the big screen
The DVD version of a dance contest will make its debut on the big screen, once again bringing together performers, organisers and enthusiasts. Produced by cinematographer ...Renaissance of long-lost Chinese culture
Students of history would know that Ancient China was the seat of one of the most advanced civilisations and that the country’s rich cultural and ...Comedy Queen on her way here
If you have had little occasion to laugh out lately, you would have an opportunity to do so at a forthcoming performance of film stars ...Singing star launches debut album
Gazal King Anup Jalota released the debut album of new singing sensation Sumeet Tappoo in Mumbai recently. Meri Deewangi features a ‘Dance Mix’ of the title ...Fish for fun, not trouble says Pansy Wong
Fishing can be a good sport and great fun, provided people obey the laws in force, says Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong. “If everyone complies with ...Badminton Challengers Cup coming up
The annual Auckland Indian Badminton Club championship matches will be held at the Badminton Hall (99 Gillies Avenue) at Epsom on April 25. Surya Rao is ...Controversy brews over disrupted match
The 13th Annual Muslim IDC-Unity Cup final match was abandoned on Easter Monday due to an apparent dispute between a team leader and the New ...Malayalees lift soccer trophy
Team A of the Auckland Indian Malayalee Club Inc came out in flying colours at the Auckland Malayali Samajam soccer tournament held at the Allan ...Corporate Charity Golf at Muriwai Beach
The annual Home & Family Counselling Corporate Charity Golf Day will be held on April 29 at the Muriwai Golf Club near the Muriwai Beach, ...Sandringham gets ready for Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2011 will accelerate the pace of activity for all businesses in New Zealand but for those in Sandringham in particular, it would ...Mainstreet programmes add environmental value
One of the most fascinating aspects of life in New Zealand is the community-oriented programmes that add value to lifestyle and concept of good neighbourhood. City ...Competition promotes better quality
Contrary to the popular belief, fierce competition does not drive companies out of business but enables them to find ways and means of adding value ...Grand ceremony to welcome Guru Granth Sahib
Officials and members of the Supreme Sikh Council of New Zealand and the New Zealand Sikh Society Auckland will welcome the Guru Granth Sahib on ...Music and dance usher in harvest season
The Manukau Square in Manukau City was alive with colour, music and performances as the third annual Vaisakhi on the Square was celebrated with great ...Greater autonomy for schools in the offing
Government-owned schools may have greater autonomy and order their own affairs and destiny if the Education Ministry accepts the recommendations of the Inter-Party Working Group ...Lack of Vitamin D causes concern
A recent issue of the British Medical Journal has highlighted the problems related to Vitamin D deficiency, which should be of universal interest. The article ...Author info
Indian Newslink