‘Hotel Mumbai’ in New Zealand Cinemas from March 14 Venkat Raman If you had followed the terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 in which 174 people were killed and more than 300 wounded, you will find ‘Hotel Mumbai,’ a chilling and angry reminder to the multiple murders. You will be even more enraged that ten years on, the…
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An ancient art gets a modern twist to sate the palate Venkat Raman India is not about Curry and Kebab, and the Butter Chicken that one tastes in New Zealand is not the ‘real thing,’ says Aditya Sudan, the owner of a new Indian Restaurant in Ponsonby, Auckland. ‘Epicer’ opened its doors to customers on March 1, 2019 with a…
Read MoreRasmus Juul-Olsen The Hindu festival of Holi in India is undoubtedly the country’s most vibrant; and outside India, probably the best known. Although now celebrated in many places around the world, Holi is best experienced in its country of origin, but just being in India at the right time won’t guarantee you will find what you are looking for. Here is…
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Sunil Kaushal The Holi Festival of Colour is a traditional Indian holiday celebrated in our own innovative fashion, adapted to the contemporary Kiwi scene. The Festival breathes an atmosphere of social merriment. People bury their hatchets with a warm embrace and throw their worries to the wind. The 13th Annual Holi Festival of Waitakere Indian Association will be held…
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Venkat Raman Lovers of Tamil film music can expect an evening of melody and entertainment at a programme to be held in Auckland later this month. The New Zealand Tamil Society, which is marking its 26th Anniversary this year, is organising the Programme called, ‘Innisai Malai’ (Melodious Evening) on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 6 pm at Mt Eden War…
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Saturday, March 9 at 730 pm at Shri Ram Mandir, Henderson Venkat Raman One of the most popular and talented flutists will perform in Auckland early next month. Ranendranath Majumdar, endeared to his millions of fans across the world as ‘Ronu,’ will present a Concert at the Shri Ram Mandir Community Centre of the Shri Ram Mandir Temple Complex located…
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Thakur Ranjit Singh Waitakere Indian Association (WIA), which initiated the Holi festival in New Zealand with its first public Holi event in 2006, is again gearing up for its 14th celebrations. The 2019 Waitakere Holi, the Festival of Colours, will be held at The Trusts Arena, Central Park Drive, Henderson on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 1030 am. New Organising…
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Aarti Bajaj The destination always inspires the path. But it is the way you live that path is how one can determine how much the destination will be cherished and nurtured. Sitting in the beautiful lush green meadows of Queenstown in New Zealand, crisp Sunshine healing and rejuvenating my body and soul. Fresh cold breeze conditioning the aura around and…
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Colour, Costumes and cultural rhapsody May 31-June 2 Venkat Raman A never-before-attempted story of ‘Meera’ and her impeccable love for Lord Krishna will be theme of a quality production that will be staged from May 31, 2019 to June 2, 2019 at ASB Waterfront Theatre in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter. What better way for theatre enthusiasts and lover of art (and…
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Michael Carter New Zealand is famous for its clean green image and recent growth in ethical businesses. From the natural fibre clothing brand Icebreaker, to the fully recycled shoes of All Birds, New Zealand is truly making its mark in the social enterprise sector. These businesses have leveraged New Zealand’s ethical clean green image to create successful international brands. The…
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