April 2012

Skills shortage hits IT industry

Notwithstanding the problem of unemployment in some sections of the economy, finding the right candidate for the right job in the Information Technology sector is

Need to review KiwiSaver default providers

Calls for the default KiwiSaver system to be abolished are misguided and the advantages of being a default scheme provider are overstated. For most of

Budget to get harsh on student loans

A Newstalk ZB report said that the government was keeping a close guard on its budget plans for the student loans scheme. Earlier this year,

Health check warrants remedial measures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that New Zealand’s economy is broadly on the right track to return to full vigour. The annual report

Minimum wage rise counterproductive

New Zealand’s minimum wage has increased from $13 to $13.50 per hour. This is despite advice of the Labour Department to fix the rise at

Controls keep SMEs in good health

Controls and regulatory regimes have a positive effect on the efficiency and profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), an expert has said. Massey University

Why Western ideas fail in the East

The uprising in the Middle East with Syria on the brink of civil war has once again brought to the fore the need for peace

Homage to Girmitiyas on Anniversary

We join thousands of Indo-Fijians in marking the 132nd anniversary of the arrival of their ancestors in Fiji, with dreams of a better life and

1st May 2012 Issue

India deserves rightful place in ANZAC

During World War I, the Indian Army (then called the British Indian Army), contributed a number of divisions and independent brigades to the European Front

1st May 2012 Issue

New Zealand must revisit its military profile

As the National Party government in New Zealand is looking for a strategic vision for the New Zealand Defence Force, it should take into account

Governance goes beyond majority view

The decisions of Parliament sometimes mean we are stuck with directions and decisions that we do not like, but must follow. A group headed by

1st May 2012 Issue

Indian players critical for IPL success

The IPL is halfway through and nobody apart front the ‘Delhi Daredevils’ have been able to string along any sort of consistent performance. Whilst my

1st May 2012 Issue

Education helps eradicate child labour

Chanel Ryall A sign proclaims ‘Child-labour free zone’ as I enter one of Rajahmundry’s (Andhra Pradesh, India) many slums. It is a remarkable sight considering

1st May 2012 Issue

Arangetram regales families and friends

Several years of learning as well as seven months of intense rehearsals brought two young sisters to proficiency as they presented their first Bharata Natyam

Community leader appointed JP

The government has appointed community leader Tikka Rajinder Parkash Bedi as a Justice of the Peace with immediate effect. Mr Bedi is involved in a

Model of the Fortnight

She loves to go on long drives, enjoying the scenic beauty of New Zealand but woe betides those who would even think of taking her

1st May 2012 Issue

Book highlights Hindu medical values

The first observation that I like to make about ‘Traditional Medicine and Women Healers in Trinidad: Postnatal Health Care’ is that it is a Labour

Hindu Deities inspire Wellington artist

The creative talents of a local artist that included a number of Hindu Deities captivated visitors to the Pixel Ink Gallery in Wellington last fortnight.

No fixed date for Tamil New Year

Some Hindus celebrate ‘Mesha Shankaranti’ as New Year’s Day, while Tamils celebrate Thai Pongal as New Year. However, the Gregorian Year is recognised as the

Volunteers to mark Ravi Shankar’s Birthday

This year volunteers of the Foundation will celebrate the 56th birthday of Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and ambassador of peace.

Women make better chefs and how!

The reasons are not hard to decipher. The jostling on who is a superior gender continued for some time before reaching an amicable settlement –

1st May 2012 Issue

Students tune divine notes of Annamacharya

Scores of students of the Auckland based Sangeetha Bharathi Music School will participate in an annual music festival paying homage to one of the greatest

1st May 2012 Issue

Equal opportunity enhances pageant’s beauty

Reshab D Productions Director Dharmesh Parikh said that Miss Indianz 2012, held at Maidment Theatre of the University of Auckland on April 21, was distinguished

One stage, two music styles in Auckland

Music lovers can experience the power of different wind instruments as two maestros give vent to their exceptional talent in Auckland next fortnight. Kadri Gopalnath

Standup chameleon visiting us

One of the most popular standup comedians in show business is set to return to New Zealand this week for two performances this month as

INL Sports Awards

Healthy sports lead to healthy living

An insatiable passion for Rugby and Rugby League has seen him rise not only as a veteran player of these two popular sports of the

Time away from work relieves stress

Dictionaries define ‘Hobby’ as an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation, but not as a main occupation. We live in a fast-moving world,

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