It also denotes responsibility and restraint Venkat Raman – venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz Seventeen is often cited as an ‘in-between number,’ signifying the age of indecision, and therefore, one to be watched, controlled and even restrained. It is a number that stands at the delicate precipice of being frivolous but at the same time striving to make an impression; it is a precipice…
Read MoreYou have hundreds of thoughts a day. If they are mostly negative or pessimistic, you are likely to suffer from depression. Depression manifests in negative thinking before it creates negative effects. Happiness is a state of mind. It is purely subjective and intensely personal. One person’s happiness may be another person’s distress. This correlates to the adage, “One man’s food…
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Christmas, like many other festivals observed by ethnic groups such as Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims, has become a celebration with catholicity (could not resist using that expression), widely marked by almost all residents. The fact that New Zealand has grown to accept Diwali, Lantern and other festivals with the participation of European, Maori and Pacific Islander segments is indicative of…
Read MoreAs New Zealand prepares for summer holidays, Indian Newslink readers will reflect on the impact of year 2012 on them, their businesses and families. This also gives us an opportunity to develop plans for 2013. I wish all readers Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We are fortunate that the 21st century ethnically diverse New Zealand provides us with…
Read MoreAs New Zealand prepares for summer holidays, Indian Newslink readers will reflect on the impact of year 2012 on them, their businesses and families. This also gives us an opportunity to develop plans for 2013. I wish all readers Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We are fortunate that the 21st century ethnically diverse New Zealand provides us with…
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The term Christmas comes from the old English “Cristes Maesse” meaning Christ’s Mass celebrating the birth of Jesus. The actual birthday of Jesus is not known. Therefore, the early Church of the 4th Century fixed the day around the old Roman Saturnalia Festival, the last week of the last month of the year, December. The first mention of the birthday…
Read MoreIt has been a huge year for Auckland, and the Council and our local boards continue to work hard for our people, our communities and our region. The Council faced one of the biggest challenges, introducing a single, region-wide rating system required by the Government. The single system is based on capital value rather than land or annual value used…
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Another year is racing away, leaving a varied history that will be variously seen and interpreted by posterity, only if we can survive the prophecy of doomsayers. It is predicted that at 11.11 pm on December 21, 2012, the world will be hit by a catastrophe that will obliterate all forms of life on earth. To many, every passing day…
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Many Hindus revere and recognise Jesus as a Prema Avatar, reincarnation of Divine Love. This is because many of his teachings were about finding the God within, and service of fellow beings. Until recent years, the population of Hindus outside India was small and hence Hindu festivals such as Diwali were not widely celebrated. Christmas is a familiar festival for…
Read MoreAs the year 2012 draws to a close, the occasion presents us with a good opportunity review the state of the Hindi film industry. The year was financially good with mainstream potboilers starring major stars. Films with unconventional themes and new faces also thrived. The biggest hit was the Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer ‘Ek Tha Tiger.’ Produced by Yash Raj…
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