July 2010

An anxious wait for a celebrated singer

Music forms an integral part of the Indian film industry, and it is no exaggeration that song and dance sequences contribute to the success of

Exhilarating musical evening due

One of the most accomplished singers of India will be in Auckland next weekend to present a concert that promises to lift the bar on

New stars brighten the Reality horizon

A new galaxy of performing stars could brighten the New Zealand entertainment scene if the auditions held last fortnight in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch

Rafi sing-alike captivates Aucklanders

The mellifluous and unmistakable voice of the late Mohammed Rafi continues to reverberate the corridors of music schools, radio and television studios, remix laboratories and

Indian boxer to face ‘Mini Mike Tyson’

India born Venkatashan Harikrishnan, better known in boxing rings as Hari Venka will be the fighter to watch at a forthcoming bout in Auckland. The

Holy Day precedes the Holy Month

While the Holy Quran teaches every Muslim to be pious, honest, pursue peace and offer help and support to the needy, there are a number

The great experience of hunger and thirst

The Holy Month of Ramadan connotes abstinence, understanding the meaning and concept of human values and feeling the tinge of hunger, which is why, Muslims

Muslims foster faith and understanding

Like all early settlers, the Muslim community initially comprised immigrants. New Zealand’s first Muslim immigrants were 15 Chinese gold diggers working in Dunstan, in the

Ad free zone for three hours on Tarana

In this commercially sensitive world, radio and television programmes that go on air sans advertising is rare. But New Zealand has shown the way with

The world’s top ten claim 1.04 billion

Contrary to popular belief, except Saudi Arabia, many countries of the Middle East are far behind a few others in numbers and do not even

Overeating takes away the true spirit

Governments of the region appeal to the public to avoid overeating since it not only creates problems relating to health but also counters the spirit

Hapless husbands complain of harassment

Marriage failures and the resultant hardships are not confined to women and the rising number of male victims could tilt the balance, according to sources

Supreme Sikh Council to honour Best Retailer

The Supreme Sikh Council New Zealand Inc is sponsoring the Best Retailer Business category of the Indian Newslink Indian Business Award (IBA) 2010. Chairman Daljit

Journalism Scholarship Applications due

The last date for submission of completed application forms for the Indian Newslink Journalism Scholarship 2011 is September 30, 2010. The application form can be

Your vision of India needs correction

The emerging economies of Asia are shifting the powerbase enjoyed by the US and UK and countries like New Zealand must realign their strategies and

Integrated approach fosters public health

“If there is one organisation that is worthy of being a model for quality health care, it would be this company. This private sector initiative

A ‘fine’ ending to tax evasion

The fact that tax evasion could be expensive and embarrassing was proved yet again at the New Plymouth District Court last week. The Court obliged

A Councillor the Police shall be

One of the basic tenets of our political system is that law enforcers should not be lawmakers. This principle, referred to, as the “separation of

Tax officials eye offshore income

Tax officials are examining cases involving undeclared overseas income by New Zealand residents. Inland Revenue Group Manager (Assurance) Martin Scott said all residents were required

Budget strangles low-income earners

My contribution in the Appropriations (2009-2010 Supplementary Estimates) Bill in Parliament last fortnight highlighted the fact that the Government’s 2010 budget failed to address the

Labour announces electorate candidates

Although the next general election is at least a year away, Labour Party is gearing itself for a tough fight, if the recent developments are

Money Power begins frontal attack

New Zealand’s great image as a clean country clear of political corruption is at the risk of being desecrated if the Government, the Opposition and

Currying political favour with money nauseates

Several years ago, Indian Newslink published my letter, in which I had expressed my feeling about multiple Indian Independence Day celebrations hosted by various Indian

Changes to benefit international students

The Government has proposed changes to the rules and practices governing the export industry, including education, trade and tourism, Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman said.

Media Grants in Mental Health

If you a journalist or a creative person involved in mental health and wellbeing, you could be the winner of a monetary grant. The Mental

Budget alters Depreciation Allowance

Budget 2010 had two important decisions that impact the depreciation rules affecting residential rental property investors. The first was withdrawal of depreciation deductions on buildings

Social websites breed corporate dilemma

Social media networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have not only attracted the younger generation globally but also political leaders, professionals, politicians, sports personnel and

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