Venkat Raman While the Indian Sub-Continent is world-renowned for its culinary art, with Indian Restaurants found in almost every major city in the world, the Cuisines of South India are just beginning to make their mark. Rise of Brands The success of many brands in Asia and the Middle East, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Canada and North and South America…
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Venkat Raman Producing the First Indian Newslink Festivals of South India has been an exciting experience. That excitement is shared by five Associations that have organised the event on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Sacred Heart College Auditorium located at 250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland. The highlight of the evening would be traditional music and dance; we have determinedly…
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‘Beyond Bollywood’ Show by Monisha Kumar Venkat Raman Northlanders would have a unique opportunity of witnessing the cultural mix of the Indian Subcontinent as a talented young woman presents an evening of performing arts. Monisha Kumar, an acclaimed choreographer, producer, director, teacher and a Master of fine arts will present ‘Beyond Bollywood,’ a kaleidoscope of colour, costumes and dances of…
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Staff Reporter One of the largest Community Theatre groups of New Zealand is launching a series of Actors Workshops for children next month. Organised and promoted by ‘Prayas,’ a professional, not-for-profit theatre group which has produced and presented several successful plays for well over 14 years, the Workshops will be facilitated by Padma Akula, an Award-winning film and theatre artiste…
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Venkat Raman Five singers from three countries are featured as Finalists in the ‘Tamil Karaoke Star 2019,’ a maiden venture by the Auckland based Rambutan Media Works New Zealand Limited. Director Yugendran said that three participants from New Zealand and one each from Canada and Malaysia will vie for the Winner’s Title in the Finals to be held next month.…
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Venkat Raman Three young masters, each with a record of critical acclaim will jointly perform at two Carnatic Music Concerts, one each in Auckland and Hamilton next month. Auckland Concert Vignesh Ishwar (Vocal), L Ramakrishnan (Violin) and Tanjore Praveen Kumar (Mridangam), popularly known as ‘Praveen Sparsh,’ will form the trio in the ‘Emerging Masters Series’ of the Auckland based Rasikas…
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Venkat Raman Friendly people showering respect and hospitality, entertainers in colour costumes and men and women serving at least 18 different food items will witness the return of ‘Onam,’ the most colourful festival of the people of South Indian State of Kerala. Organised by the Auckland Malayali Samajam, the Onam Festival will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from…
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Festivals of South India on September 21, 2019 in Auckland Venkat Raman Indian Newslink is proud to present the first-ever ‘Festivals of South India,’ organised by five Associations representing the five States of South India on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Sacred Heart College Auditorium located at 250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland. The organisations are the oldest serving their…
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Venkat Raman Auckland based New Zealand Carnatic Music Society deserves credit for bringing together five young artistes to celebrate its Winter Festival. It is a fitting tribute to the Society which is marking its 20th Anniversary this month. It has also been the training ground for beginners and achievers facilitated through regular classes, annual examinations and concerts. Anahita and Apporva…
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Perhaps our NZCMS could organise a Festival for the ‘Female Trinity?’ Venkat Raman Disciples and fans of the late Dr M L Vasanthakumari marked her 91st Birthday on July 3, 2019 in various parts of the world, remembering the contributions of the great singer. One such was organised by her student Lalitha Mohan on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Lakshmi…
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