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NEW ZEALAND
Sirens and Sounds Safety

festival is back
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
Can Nitish be a rallying
figure for the opposition?
Pg 21
INDIA ABROAD
Indian-Canadians sworn in
as ministers
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INDIA
Britain visit will strengthen

ties: Modi
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TECH MATE
Tech round-up: Fallout 4 and

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Putting people first: the NZ Labour Partys

99th Annual Conference
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Priyanca
Radhakrishnan
he
New
Z e a l a n d
L a b o u r
Partys
Annual
Conference has always played a significant
role in emphasising Labours vision and
direction and inspiring party members
and supporters to be a part of both. This
year, our 99th annual conference was no
different except that it also had a special
vibe about it, as our Deputy Leader Annette
King noted. It was an atmosphere of unity,
fun and a sense of common purpose.
I have been attending Labour Party
annual conferences since 2006 and they
have always been an opportunity for
learning, debating, and also for catching up
with friends and colleagues from around
New Zealanda bit like an extended family
reunion. This year, the annual conference
was held in Palmerston North over three
days last weekend, and it was one of the
best conferences I have ever attended.
Heres why.
Considering this is one of the few
occasions that we get to catch up with
Labour friends from across New Zealand,
the first ritual of the annual conference
is to pick the sessions we wouldnt mind
skipping to make way for more catch ups.
This year, it was incredibly difficult to do
that. To me, thats the first mark of an
excellent annual conference.
The second test is whether that initial
judgement is justified. Reflecting on the

conference now, I can say it absolutely
was. We had some powerful speeches
from Labour stalwarts such as former
MP Maryan Street, who was awarded life
membership of the Labour Party at Annual
Conference, Deputy Leader Annette
King and Finance spokesperson, Grant
Robertson among others. We also had some
excellent external speakers, robust policy
debates, thought-provoking sessions, and
of course, entertainment in the evenings.
Maryan Streets speech was definitely
one of the highlights for me. She reminded
us that Labour is historically the party that
has stood for all the values we hold strong.
For example, we built state houses and
banned nuclear warships.
We stand for reducing both economic
inequality as well as social and gender
inequality. We have never needed to
choose between them. Similarly, we stand
for innovation and investment and for
human rightsthe right for women and
children to be safe; the rights of workers
First Time Ever on the Market! - Lifestyle or Land Bank?

Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, Auckland
Prime residential and countryside living land

Total land area approximately 55 hectares
Fee simple on two titles
Option to purchase both or individual titles
Less than an hour from Auckland city, presents 55 hectares (approximately) of prime
residential and countryside living land on Matakana Valley Road beside Matakana village.
The property is on two titles (Lot 1, 28 hectares and Lot 2, 27 hectares) offers a great
opportunity for a new owner or developer to acquire both titles or individually, either to land
bank or go ahead and develop a new residential subdivision.
www.bayleys.co.nz/378121
Tenders Close (unless sold prior)

4pm, Thursday 3rd December 2015
29 Northcroft Street, Takapuna
Auckland, New Zealand
Ranjan Unka
M +64 21 711 755
B +64 9 489 0988
ranjan.unka@bayleys.co.nz
Devereux Howe-Smith Realty Ltd, Bayleys,
The current zoning is General Rural and Countryside Living Town with council approval for
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
12 countryside living (town) sites. These sites range from 1 hectare to 1.8 hectares. There is
Brian Caldwell
also council approval for 38 residential lots ranging between 679m and 1,244m. Plans
and consent documents are available upon request.
M +64 274 815 505
B +64 9 489 0994
The elevated site is superbly positioned within walking distance of Matakana village
brian.caldwell@bayleys.co.nz
famously known for its boutique market, as well as shops, restaurants, local culture and
loads of other experiences. Whether you choose to land bank or live here, there are plenty
of attractions such as vineyards, beaches, water sports and a wide range of other outdoor
Dianna Coman
activities.
M +64 21 790 307
This is definitely a rarely available lifestyle land parcel, so an opportunity not to be missed!
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to have a sense of job security,

safety and a life of dignity.
We stand for those whose
voices are usually unheard
and we always will. The only
difference is those voices are
increasing in number. Last
year on the campaign trail, I
spoke to a number of small
business owners who felt
that their voices were largely
unheard. They were struggling
to make ends meet and felt nobody cared.
As such, I was extraordinarily pleased
when Andrew Little mentioned the need to
update our definition of working people to
include those who work for themselves, in
one of his very first speeches as the Leader
of the Labour Party.
We also stand firm on the need to
strengthen the economy but the difference
is, as Grant Robertson emphasised in his
speech at annual conference, we believe the
economy is there to serve the interests of
people, to be the means to a better life for
all our people. It is a means to an end and
not an end in itself.
As Deputy Leader and Health
spokesperson Annette King pointed out the
health system is not all about balance sheets
and achieving volumes and targets. The
health system is there to serve the needs of
the people. Sadly, recent staff surveys from
District Health Boards report that patient
care and treatment is being compromised,
and there is not enough staff. Meal breaks
and leave are being forgone. There is almost
$500 million owing in untaken leave. That

is dangerous for staff and patients.
The housing crisis was also on the
agenda. We heard from one of New
Zealands leading economists and author
of Generation Rent, Shamubeel Eaqub
on the housing crisis in New Zealand
(particularly Auckland). He said that we
now have the lowest home ownership rates
since the 1950s; that with 50 per cent of
New Zealanders renting we are seeing
a generation of renters for whom home
ownership is beyond reach. Renters lack
security of tenure. And the main reason for
all of this is a distinct lack in leadership to
address the crisis.
Finally, it is difficult to talk about the
conference and not mention the Leaders
address, which traditionally wraps up the
annual conference. Andrew Little was
relaxed, focused, poised and delivered
an address that was both passionate
and considered.
New Zealand is a great place to live.
Thats why many of us, myself included,
moved here. However, there is still so
much more to be done to make it great for
all of us including those who work hard but
whose voices are rarely heard.
Ive always been proud to belong to a
party that prioritises equity, justice and
opportunitythats why I joined almost
10 years ago, stood as a candidate last year
and continue to volunteer with Labour.
Thats why I am Labour and always will be.
Priyanca Radhakrishnan is
Member, Labour Party Policy Council
NEW ZEALAND
New public health

legislation planned
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ealth
Minister
Jonathan
Coleman
says new fit for
purpose public health legislation
is
planned
to
replace
thePublic
Health Bill.
ThePublic
Health Bill has
been before
Parliament
s i n c e
2007.
New
legislation
is
needed
to ensure it better meets New
Zealands future health needs,
says Dr Coleman.
The proposals in the Public
Health Bill no longer reflect
current measures for managing
risks to public health, as well
as addressing current priorities
and opportunities to promote
and protect the health of
New Zealanders.
The government has decided
that the best way forward is to
withdraw the Public Health Bill
and prepare a new Public Health
Protection Bill that will provide
a more modern and relevant
legislative framework.
This process will include

consultation with the sector and
the public.
The Public Health Bill was
introduced by the previous
government to replace the
Health Act 1956. It had its first

reading in 2007.
The government is currently
making amendments to the Health
Act to improve management of
communicable diseases.
The
Health
(Protection)
Amendment Bill is before
Parliament,
awaiting
a
second reading.
The government is also
focused on a range of nonlegislative measures to improve
public health, including recent
initiatives to promote healthy
eating and exercise and to tackle
the growing challenges of obesity
and diabetes.
Proposals sought for

MBIE Science Fund
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esearch
proposals
have opened for the
redesigned
Ministry
of Business, Innovation and
Employment (MBIE) Contestable
Research Fund, says Science
and
Innovation
Minister
Steven Joyce.
The
National
Statement
of Science Investment (NSSI),
released last month, announced
that the contestable fund will be
redesigned to be a single, more
flexible fund that can respond to
emerging research opportunities
and priorities, Mr Joyce says.
The previous six sector-based
funds have been replaced with
one fund that will be managed
as an investment portfolio
across social, environmental and
economic objectives.
About $35 million a year
is available for investment in
excellent mission-led research
that has the potential for longterm impact for New Zealand, in
line with the strategic direction
set out in the NSSI.
The changes to the contestable
fund reflect the need to target
New Zealands growing science
investment more effectively,
and incorporate feedback from

the science sector. Funding
will be offered through two
investment mechanisms:
}} Research
Programmes:
This investment mechanism
will focus on catalysing and
testing innovative research
ideas. It is intended to support
ambitious, excellent and welldefined research ideas, which
collectively
have
credible
potential to deliver long-term
impact for New Zealand in
areas of future value, strength
or critical need.
}} Smart
Ideas:
This
investment mechanism is
intended to catalyse and
rapidly
test
promising,
innovative research ideas. It
will support the development
of
excellent,
ambitious
research with the capacity to
deliver significant benefits for
New Zealand in areas of future
value, strength or critical

need. A new investment
plan published today signals
how, when and why the
government will invest over a
three-year horizon.
The investment plan will
be updated annually, creating
a rolling funding horizon and
allowing researchers to better
predict
upcoming
funding
opportunities, Mr Joyce says. It
aligns with the future direction
signalled in the NSSI to ensure
investment is targeted in highimpact areas.
Research proposals for the
MBIE contestable fund will be
reviewed by expert independent
assessors, and final decisions
will be made by MBIEs
independent Science Board by
September 2016.
MP Bakshi encourages applications for the 2016 PMs Education

Excellence Awards
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The category winners will

receive $20,000. The winner of
the
Prime
Ministers
Supreme
A w a r d
for
the
partnership
or
group
that has had the most impact on
raising student achievement will
receive an additional $30,000.
The Education Focus Prize
for next year is Collaboration
across communities to develop
initiatives that improve the health
and well-being of children and

young people.
It is for programmes where
schools and early childhood
services work with communities
to encourage children to make
healthy lifestyle choices around
food, nutrition, and physical

education. We want our children
to get the best start in life.
High-quality
education
provides the opportunity for
any child from any background
to get ahead and make the most
of their life, and the teachers
who contribute to this should be
celebrated, MP Kanwaljit Singh
Bakshi said.
Entries close on 18 March,
2016. Entry forms and
information are available
at https://www.pmawards.
education.govt.nz/enter/.
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CLASS TIMINGS
Our
education
professionals work hard
every day for our children,
and they deserve to be publicly
recognised and encouraged for
their contribution, MP Kanwaljit
Singh Bakshi said.
I want to see our local
educators apply for the 2016
Prime
Ministers
Education
Excellence Awards, which are
now open. We have so many
talented teachers in Manukau
East, who I have met during visits
to our local schools and early

childhood centres.
The awards recognise and
celebrate these people in our
communities who are delivering
the best teaching to children,
those who raise the bar that
bit higher.
The awards cover early
childhood education, primary,
through to secondary schooling.
The four main categories
are excellence in governing,
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in teaching and learning, and
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NEW ZEALAND
Research presentation on
intimate partner violence
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ver the last two decades,

Aucklands ethnic demographics
have shifted dramatically, in large
part due to rising immigration of families
from diverse Asian, Middle Eastern and
African cultural backgrounds.
As ethnic enclaves have developed
across Auckland, young people from these
communities encounter tension between
western/dominant cultural norms and
their families who frequently encourage
children to retain their culture of origin.
Balancing at least two cultures, migrant
youth engaged in romantic relationships
often find themselves in isolated and
confused spaces, which are complicated
tremendously if they are entangled in a
relationship characterised by violence.
The panel at the Migrant Youth
Seminar will showcase three University
of Auckland research projects conducted
over the past two years with migrant
youth in collaboration with Shakti on the
overlapping topics of family violence and
dating violence.
Mengzhu Fu will discuss her MA
Thesis for Anthropology, which focuses
on young family violence survivors and
their processes of rebuilding their lives in a
structurally violent society.
Sehar Moughal will present her MSc
Thesis for Psychology in which she used
video self-modeling to assist young migrant
women ensnared in violent relationships
with conversational skills and enhance
their occupational chances.
David Mayeda and Raagini Vijaykumar

will overview their sociological study with
adolescents and young adults from migrant
backgrounds, describing how young people
from migrant communities learn and cope
with violent relationships while accounting
for cultural norms.
All panelists are focusing on transferring
their research findings into actual
social change.
Workshop Details
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Venue: University of Auckland,
City Campus, Clock Tower
Lecture Theatre 039.
Forget Auckland Yields
G06, 60 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, Northland
HIGH DEMAND MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT SITE

FOR SALE closing Wed 9 December 2015 at 4pm (unless sold prior)
2 GLENVIEW ROAD, GLEN EDEN
COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT
Split risk, multi-tenanted retail investment

Corner position on Kerikeri's main arterial
Modern building with presence and profile
Invest or occupy
Situated on the idyllic township's main arterial Kerikeri Road, this prime corner site enjoys
extensive exposure and profile in the heart of the town's commercial precinct as
opportunity awaits the astute investor or owner occupier ready to chance their arm.
The property consists of three tenancies, tenanted by House of Travel and La Madu with a
third tenancy ready for occupation. In close proximity to a multitude of national brands
including Countdown, Bunnings and New World, the locality is a sought after destination for
retailers and businesses alike.
A combination of Aucklanders tired of the hustle of big city living migrating to the centre in
droves and tourists flocking to the far north in the summer months has created the perfect
melting pot of commercial activity of which local businesses are reaping the lucrative
rewards. Capitalise on the continued growth of the largest town in the Northland region by
securing this affordable opportunity that is not to be missed.
Property Details
Building Area
Car Parks
Tenancy Details
250m (more or less)

Nine (9)
The tenancies are contracted on a gross lease basis with the property producing anapproximate
net rental of $44,586.86pa + GST. Full tenancy details are available on request.
Auction (unless sold prior)

11am, Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Maritime Square, Ground Floor

4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue
Michael Nees
M +64 21 182 3085
B +64 9 489 0963
michael.nees@bayleys.co.nz

Alan Broadbent
M +64 274 418 149
B +64 9 407 9221
alan.broadbent@bayleys.co.nz
Mackys Real Estate Ltd, Bayleys,

Brian Caldwell
M +64 274 815 505
B +64 9 489 0994
brian.caldwell@bayleys.co.nz

Approx.
2,700m
freehold site
Mixed use
zoning
colliers.co.nz/52720
Ability 6
levels under
PAUP
Income of
$164,244 pa +
GST
Next to train
station (20
mins to CBD)
Deborah Dowling
021 248 0060
Jonathan Lynch
021 900 611
Brad Visser
021 814 902
Colliers International NZ Ltd,
Licensed under the REAA 2008
NEW ZEALAND
American Airlines announces flight to New Zealand

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ransport Minister Simon

Bridges has announced he
has authorised an alliance
between Qantas and American
Airlines, which is expected to
result in lower fares and more
choice for passengers travelling
between New Zealand and
the USA.
The alliance has enabled
Qantas and American Airlines to
create a new direct service between
Los Angeles and Auckland, which
will start in June 2016.
This new service will give
more choice and lower fares for
travellers on the Auckland-Los
Angeles route. Los Angeles is

New Zealands main gateway to
the United
States. This new service will help
make Los Angeles and the wider

United States more affordable and
accessible for Kiwi travellers.
The alliance means passengers
can now book a single ticket for
connecting flights from New
Zealand centres, serviced by
Jetstar, to dozens of American
Airlines destinations throughout
North America.
Given American Airlines
extensive domestic network in
the United States, the alliance
also means New Zealand will be
a more attractive destination for
Americans than ever before, says
Mr Bridges.
The alliance follows a recent
announcement
from
United
Sirens and Sounds Safety festival is back

IWK BUREAU
he annual Sirens and

Sounds Safety Festival
is back on Saturday, 21
November, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This
free family fun day will be held
at Avondales Eastdale Reserve.
The event will showcase the work
of the local emergency services,
alongside live music and cultural
performances, community groups,
food stalls, inflatable combat and
climbing courses, competitions
and other great activities.
See how the NZ Police, St
Johns Ambulance and the NZ Fire
Service respond in emergencies,
with
visual
displays
and
interactive learning.
The event offers a great lineup of activities and displays,
including a Wendy House blaze
demonstration, driveway safety
display, combat challenge, armed
offenders squad, and vintage,
retro and emergency vehicles, and
music from White Chapel Jak.
Watch police dogs demonstrate
their skills!Meet local heroes
and find out what it takes to be
one yourself. After the success
of last years event we are looking

forward to even more people
coming along to celebrate the
work of our emergency services,
says Police Area Commander,
Inspector
Jacqui
Whittaker.
Whau
Local
Board
Chair
Catherine Farmer agrees: Sirens
and Sounds is a great opportunity
to put local safety at the front of
peoples minds and give everyone
a fun experience at the same time.
It is also a chance to recognise

the
outstanding
work
the
combined emergency services
do in our communities. We are
indebted to the difference they
make on a daily basis.
The Sirens and Sounds Safety
Festival is a collaborative effort
between
the
Neighbourhood
Safety Panel (NSP) and Avondale
Neighbourhood
Policing
Team (NPT) and is supported
by the Whau Local Board,
Rosebank Business Association,
and other local businesses
and organisations.
The Neighbourhood Safety
Panel is made up of residents from
Avondale and Waterview whose
aim is to make our communities
better places to live by initiating
fun local events.
NSP have been working
closely with local police, the
Whau Local Board, residents
and businesses to achieve
these goals.
For more information,
contact the Neighbourhood
Safety Panel, Shaun Bradley on
021 711 460 or Neighbourhood
Police Team, Senior Sgt Simon
Welch on 021 191 3066.
Len Brown announces electoral intentions

IWK Bureau
en Brown has announced

that he has decided not
to seek another term as
Mayor of Auckland.
Mr Brown says, It has been
my absolute honour to be given
the privilege to be able to serve
our people as the first Mayor of a
united Auckland.
I was proud to be inaugurated
as the first Mayor of the super city
in 2010 and humbled to be reelected for a second term three
years later.
However after discussions
with my wife Shan and our
daughters, I have decided nine
years as Mayor, first of Manukau
and then Auckland, are enough.
Our
opponents
wrote
us off from day one, but the
achievements during the first five
years of the new Auckland have
been extraordinary. Auckland

is more confident and positive
about its future than it has been
in decades. We are becoming a
true international city and the
symbols of our optimism are all
around us. Electric trains, double
decker buses, a growing network
of cycleways, new ferry routes

and most of all construction is
about to begin on the City Rail
Linkthe most important piece
of infrastructure to be built in
Auckland in decades.
Auckland is working better
with government than it has
in years with the Housing
Accord enabling thousands of
extra homes to be built and the
Auckland Transport Alignment
Project focussing on building vital
transport infrastructure.
We have opened up the
waterfront and award-winning
civic amenities have been built
and are now being enjoyed by
people across Auckland.
Our swimming pools are free
for our kids, people will be able to
cycle and walk across SkyPath on
the Harbour Bridge, we have saved
iconic heritage landmarks such
as the St James, and that most
iconic of Auckland landmarks,

Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill
will soon have a tree back on
the summit.
All this while the council
remains committed to low rates
increases, the sale of non-strategic
assets, capping council debt and
keeping our credit rating remains
at a level many sovereign states
would be jealous of.
Aucklanders
have
my
assurance that my commitment
to this job will continue until the
last day of my mayoralty. There is
still enormous amount we need to
achieve during the coming year.
My best wishes to those who
decide to stand for what is one of
the most all-consuming jobs in
the nation. Tamaki Makaurau is
an extraordinary place which will
place extraordinary demands on
whoever takes up the challenge.
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Airlines, which will start a direct

service between San Francisco
and Auckland in July 2016.
Its great to see airlines
responding to the strong demand
for travel between New Zealand
and the USA. The increased
competition can only be good
news for consumers.
The new services will bring
more North American visitors to
New Zealand. The USA is New
Zealands third largest tourism
market. So far this year, more
than 230,000 US visitors travelled
to New Zealandan increase
of 11.1 per cent over 2014, says
Mr Bridges.
NZ strengthens
law on organised
crime, graft
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ougher
measures
to
tackle
trans-national
organised crime and
corruption were passed by New
Zealand lawmakers.
The Organised Crime and
Anti-corruption Legislation Bill
introduced a range of measures
on money laundering, bribery
and drug-related crime, Xinhua

quoted Justice Minister Amy
Adams as saying in a statement.
The bill keeps New Zealand
in step with international best
practices in efforts to crack down
on this growing problem, both
here and abroad, said Adams.
The new law would require
banks to report all international
wire transfers that are more than
1,000 NZ dollars ($666) and
all physical cash transactions of
10,000 NZ dollars ($6,656) or
more to police.
It also accords the police
power to share information
with international counterparts,
strengthens the foreign bribery
offence and raises penalties for
bribery and corruption in the
private sector.
These changes reflect New
Zealands policy of zero-tolerance
to organised crime and corruption,
and will bolster our role and
reputation as world leaders in this
area, said Adams.
NEW ZEALAND
Reached the peak of

the housing market?
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Prateek Malhotra
ith the current commentary

about the thin presence
in auction rooms across
Auckland, you could say that the market
has somewhat changed.
The number of properties selling
in auctions has dropped significantly,
with some agencies reporting only four
out of 10 properties selling through the
auction process.
Does this mean that the property market
has reached its peak or is it a lull before the
next storm of a good summer for selling
houses? Only time can tell, but the recent
RBNZ ruling for investors and the changes
brought about by IRD have had a huge
impact on the investor sentiment.
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investors to come up with 30% deposit
to buy a residential rental property in
Auckland and for every buyer (resident or
non-resident) to have an IRD number for
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Business transformation: less Youth the focus of

time, lower cost, more benefits relentless operation
Red
IWK Bureau
evenue Minister Todd

McClay says Inland
Revenues
Business
Transformation programme is
likely to take less time, cost less,
and deliver more benefits than the
original projections.
Mr McClay was speaking at
the
Trans-Tasman
Business
Circle, where he released two
consultation papers. The first,
making it simpler for businesses
to manage PAYE and GST and
the second looking at the Tax
Administration Act.
There are good reasons for
the shortened time frame and
lower costs. We selected a core
tax system thats built for tax
and is already operating in other
tax jurisdictions.
Because this needs less
customisation, it means Inland
Revenues timeframe is likely to
be reduced two or three yearsso
the programme is now planned
to be completed within seven
years instead of the 10 years
originally indicated.
Also of great help is the
commercial expertise that Inland
Revenue has brought on board
to help build the new system
people and companies who have

done this work before, both in
New Zealand and internationally.
I fully expect this project to
come in well below the high end of
the projections$1.9 billionand
it is now likely that the new Crown
funding required will be under $1
billion, says Mr McClay.
The release is the second round
of the governments Making
Tax Simpler consultation series
that commenced in March
this year.
Essentially
whats
being
proposed is to make PAYE and
GST systems fit with business

processes rather than the other
way round, says Mr McClay.
So for example, why not
allow employers to carry out
their PAYE obligations when they
pay their employees, rather than
at a separate time required by
Inland Revenue.
Mr McClay says the focus for
proposed changes to GST is on
digital filing to reduce time and
cost to businesses.
For GST, were proposing
that businesses be able to do their
GST returns directly through the
accounting software packages
that many of them use, rather
than making them file separate
GST returns.
The Minister says the second
discussion paper released looks
at the Tax Administration Act
and how the current system
might be made simpler for
everyone and more flexible for
the future.
It looks at the role of the
Commissioner of Inland Revenue,
how taxpayer information can be
used more efficiently to provide
better services for New Zealanders,
and the role of taxpayers and third
parties, says Mr McClay.
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IWK Bureau
riday, November
13 promises to
be a dark day
for youth offenders in
Auckland City.
Auckland City District
Police are planning a daylong focus on youth crime
as part of the districts
ongoing
strategy
to
prevent such offending
and protect those who
often become victims of it.
Operation Relentless
will involve more than 80
police and partner agency
staff, who will be more
visible than usual around
recognised youth crime
areas within the city, including the
rail network, train stations and
identified crime hotspots.
Our message is very clearif
you are thinking of coming into the
city and committing crimes during
this period, we will be waiting for
you, said District Coordinator,
Youth Services, Senior Sergeant
Jason Edwards.
We will also be conducting
road
checkpoints
to
focus
on alcohol-related harm and
offending by young people.
Retailers and licensees will also
be reminded of their obligations
not to supply minors with alcohol.
This is a prevention operation.

We
consistently
encourage
members of the public to contact
us if they are concerned about
the behaviour of young people in
their communities. If they are
behaving suspiciously, being
disorderly or drinking in public
places when they are clearly
underage, we want to hear about
it.
Members of the public can
call the Auckland Central Police
Station on 09 302 6400 or
Crimestoppers anonymously on
0800 555 111.
In an emergency call 111.
Taupo named top

backpacker destination
In homage to
inspiring
leadership
and
community
work
IWK Bureau
Bishop
Patrick Dunn DD
The Roman Catholic

Bishop of Auckland and
the members of the
Mother Teresa Interfaith
Committee
Invite you to attend an
Interfaith Meeting
Guest Speaker
Dr Jebamalai Vinanchiarachi
Former Principal Advisor to Director General,

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
The Impact and Compact

of thirsting love for humanity
Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2 pm
at the Catholic Church of Christ the King
260 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland
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reat Lake Taupo was

announced as the
Best New Zealand
Destination in TNTs annual
Golden Backpack Awards that
were held at the Menzies Hotel
in Sydney, Australia. This is
the second year in a row that
the region has taken out the
top spot in these awards.
Great Lake Taupo beat
out several other Best NZ
Destination finalists, including
Rotorua, Queenstown, Bay of
Plenty, Waitomo and Bay of
Islands.
The
Golden
Backpack
Awards
are
a
dedicated
awards programme for the
independent travel sector across
New Zealand and Australia.
Once nominations are made,
the awards are consumer
voted, supplemented by secret
shopper assessments.
Sales and Marketing Manager of
Destination Great Lake Taupo, Zelia
Horrell, says the award is a credit to the hard
work of the regions tourism operators and
those who strive to preserve our stunning
natural attractions on a daily basis.
This recognition really speaks to the
quality and range of product available
in the Great Lake Taupo region for both
international and domestic visitors, says

Ms Horrell. To be able to represent our
region in receiving this accolade for the
second year in a row is a real honour.
The Great Lake Taupo region is gearing
up for a stellar summer season and look
forward to welcoming an influx of visitors
to this beautiful part of the country.
NEW ZEALAND
Red
What is Section 61 of
Immigration Act 2009
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his is a quite commonly-known

section of the Immigration Act
2009. Section 61what is it and
how to avoid falling into section 61?
I have personally noticed many
international students, workers, and
visitor visa holder become unlawfully in
New Zealand and fall in to Section 61 of
the Immigration Act.
When a person does not hold a valid
visa in New Zealand, they can make
a request to the Honble Minister of
Immigration to grant them a visa under
section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009.
However, the Minister of Immigration has
delegated their powers to take decisions
on the section 61 request.
Under this section, the Minister
of Immigration and their delegated
Immigration Officers are not obliged to
consider these requests and to explain the
reasons of their decisions. In other words,
the ball is in the court of Immigration New
Zealand. There is no appeal of rights for
declined section 61 requests.
branch. By the time INZ return the said

file, the client becomes unlawful in New
Zealand. That is the tricky point where
most people get stuck.
Please note that before applying for any
temporary visa, the following applications
must be considered:
}} Check if the Police Clearance Certificate
is valid
}} Check for the validity of the Medical
Certificate
}} Correct fee paid by bank cheque or
credit card (if paying make sure you
have enough funds in your credit card
and use the card until the visa fee is
processed)
}} Check for the eligibility for the visa type
}} Supply all the mandatory documents
Professional help
It is not necessary to hire a professional
to represent your temporary visa.
However, it is viable to seek advice either
from Immigration Advisers, Immigration
Lawyers or Immigration New Zealand.
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How to avoid Section 61?

Individuals must assure that all the
mandatory lodgement requirements are
met at the time the application is made.
It has come to our notice that many
applicants have applied for their further
visa just few days before the expiry of their
visa and simply forgot to add their PCC
or medical certificate with their work visa
applications. When the application does
not meet the necessary requirements,
the applications get Returned Failed
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NEW ZEALAND
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PM to visit Vietnam,
Philippines and Malaysia
rime Minister John Key

will travel to Vietnam, the
Philippines and Malaysia
for a series of meetings aimed at
boosting New Zealands trade,
political and security links in
the region.
Mr Key will lead a trade
delegation to Vietnam and attend
the East Asia Summit in Kuala
Lumpur and the APEC leaders
meeting in Manila.
The Asia-Pacific region is
a significant driver of global
economic growth with massive
demand
for
New
Zealand
productsaround 70 per cent of
our total trade now takes place
with APEC economies alone, Mr
Key says.
It is important we continue to
build on those ties and create new
opportunities to further diversify
and strengthen our economy for
the benefit of all New Zealanders.
This year, APEC will focus on
inclusive and sustainable growth,
looking in particular at the issues
faced by small and medium
enterprises, as well as trade
in services.
Mr Key will meet with other
APEC political leaders and
address the APEC CEO Summit,
which will be attended by 700
CEOs from across the region.
In Kuala Lumpur Mr Key will
attend the East Asia Summit,
which will focus on regional
political, security and economic
issues, as well as the ASEANNZ Summit commemorating
the 40thanniversary of our
relationship with ASEANour
fourth-largest trading partner.

In Hanoi Mr Key will meet with
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen
Tan Dung and other Ministers,
and attend a number of events
focused on boosting two-way
trade.
Viet Nam is New Zealands
fastest-growing export market
in South East Asia, with two-way
trade now worth over $1 billion
a year and we have committed to
doubling that by 2020.
NewZealand has a lot to offer
Viet Nam and its people and
this visit will be an opportunity
to further explore new trade
and investment opportunities
which offer huge potential to
both countries.
Mr Key will be accompanied to
Hanoi by Economic Development
Minister Steven Joyce and a
NewZealand business delegation,
with the focus on the aviation and
education sectors.
Mr Key will be in Hanoi from
November 14 to 17, in Manila from
November 17 to 20, and in Kuala
Lumpur from November 20 to 22.
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Orange
Aust-NZ agreement
to help combat
identity crime
ustralia
and
New
Zealand have struck a
new agreement, which
will enable government agencies
and businesses to electronically
verify
official
government
issued identity documents in
either country.
This will help organisations to
offer more efficient online services
and to promote cross-border
travel, migration and commerce.
Importantly, the agreement
will also help to better protect
the more than 600,000 New
Zealanders settled in Australia
and the 65,000 Australians in
New Zealand from the destructive
effects of identity crime.
Identity crime is one of the key
enablers of serious and organised
crime. It affects up to 900,000
Australians each year and costs
Australia around $2 billion
per year. Up to 133,000 New
Zealanders experience identity
crime resulting in a financial loss,
costing New Zealand around $209
million each year.The Australian
Document Verification Service

(DVS) is a national online system
that allows organisations to
compare a customers identifying
information with a government
record in a secure manner.
Through
the
DVS,
organisations can verify select
government records issued by
Australian governments, such as
passports, Medicare cards, visas
and driver licences. The DVS is
administered by the AttorneyGenerals Department and is
operational 24 hours, seven days
a week.
Similarly, the New Zealand
Confirmation Service, operated by
the Department of Internal Affairs,
is a secure, electronic method for
organisations to quickly confirm
the accuracy and validity of
identity information issued by
the New Zealand government in a
privacy-protective manner.
Through the confirmation
service, organisations can verify
passports, birth certificates and
citizenship certificates.
Labour will use buying Child passport subsidy to remain

power to create jobs
abour
will
use
the
governments $40 billion
in buying power to create
jobs and back local businesses
by requiring suppliers to make
job creation in New Zealand a
determining factor for contracts,
Opposition
Leader
Andrew
Little says.
Since I became Opposition
Leader I have said that backing
business to create good jobs will
be my absolute priority. Over the
next year I will set out a series
of policies to boost job creation
in New Zealand. The first thing
I will do is to make sure the
governments buying power does
just that.
We need to back our local
businesses to develop skills and
innovations to successfully win
tenders and create good jobs here
in New Zealand. For many small
businesses the lack of government
contracting experience is a
hindrance when they try to break
in to international markets.
This
plan
creates
opportunities for local companies
to grow and compete on the
international stage. Its a win-win
for all. There have been too many
jobs lost because of government

organisations buying cheap
options from overseas.
Think of the loss of Dunedins
Hillside rail wagon manufacturing
and $1.5 billion spent on the new
IRD computer system, all of which
could have generated skilled work
opportunities in New Zealand.
Labours Our work our
future policy will keep more of
that money and work in New
Zealand, and deliver better results
by changing the Government
Procurement Rules to make job
creation and the overall benefit to
New Zealand a determining factor
in their decision making.
Government contracts often
have very tight criteria that shuts
out New Zealand companies and
prevents them from developing
innovative bids in conjunction
with local and overseas consortia.
Its time to level the playing field.
Labour
will
require
government organisations to
design contracts so that companies
focused on job creation have a fair
chance of winning them, and then
oblige them to report on the value
of contracts they have awarded
based on this criteria.
nternal Affairs Minister Peter

Dunne has announced the
present subsidy for childrens
passports will continue with the
move to 10-year passports.
From 30 November, the price
of all standard adult passports
issued in New Zealand will be
$180 and child passports will be
$105 (including GST). That is a
42 per cent subsidy from the adult
fee, the same as currently in place
for a five-year passport.
The fee for a standard 10-year
adult passport will be around $90
cheaper than the fee for two fiveyear passports.
Mr Dunne also announced that
the online passport service in 2016
will expand to include renewal
of child passports and first time
adult passport applications.
The announcement of the final
details of our 10-year passport
represents
the
governments
response to what New Zealanders
wanted while balancing security
risks and the need to make travel
easy and affordable. All parties
in parliament cooperated to
bring this change about as soon
as possible, and government
agencies,
particularly
the
Department of Internal Affairs
have worked assiduously to deliver
this common sense change.
Our passport service is highly
regarded, as reflected in the recent
Kiwis Counts surveyof peoples
satisfaction with government
services, and our passports are
among the most secure and
trusted in the world.
All passport fees go towards

providing
passports
to
New
Zealanders. They cant be spent

on anything else.
Im pleased to say, weve
managed to strike the balance
between continuing to develop
our world-class passport service
and keeping travel affordable for
New Zealanders, Mr Dunne said.
In Volume 7, Issue 33, of theIndian Weekender(page

5, Diwalishine bright like a diamond), we have
erroneously identified Andrew Littles designation as
List MP, National Party instead of Leader, New Zealand
Labour Party. We apologise for the error.
NEW ZEALAND
Health research
strategy planned
Red
Black
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A Prime Retail Investment in Link Drive

Unit MM, 20 Link Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland
11
cience and Innovation Minister

Steven Joyce and Health Minister
Jonathan Coleman say a new health
research strategy will be developed to focus
and align the economic and health goals of
the health research sector.
Ahealth research strategy is needed
to focus and align the twin economic
and health goals of New Zealands health
research investment, says Mr Joyce. We
want to maximise the contribution of
science to New Zealands economic growth
and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
The new strategywill help to enhance
the impact, relevance and uptake of
health research. It will optimise the
Health Research Councils contribution to
improving the effectiveness of our health
system, says Dr Coleman.
Development of a health research
strategy is a key recommendation of the just
completed review of the Health Research
Council (HRC). The review was announced
in March 2015 to identify how to optimise
the HRCs contribution to the Governments
broader goals.
The review concluded the HRC is an
efficient organisation, well regarded by
stakeholders, and that health research
plays a central role. It found the HRC can
make a greater contribution by taking
more of a leadership role and improving
connections across the health and science
and innovation system.
Health research is a strength for New
Zealand. It underpins improvements in
health outcomes and the quality of care for

New Zealanders, says Dr Coleman.
We want to improve collaboration
between health researchers and those in
the health system delivering care for New
Zealanders. Stronger relationships will help
align research with health sector priorities
such as childhood obesity or improving the
health of vulnerable groups.
Health research is also a strength for
New Zealand in terms of scientific quality,
and it generates new high-value, knowledgeintensive companies and industries, says
Mr Joyce.
Developing a health research strategy
will alsoset the direction for future
Government funding, with the National
Statement of Science Investment stating
health research is a priority for future
funding increases. This is in line with the
governments goal to raise science funding
to 0.8 per cent of GDP.
The Ministry of Health and Ministry of
Business, Innovation and Employment will
lead the development of the health research
strategy in collaboration with the HRC.
A public consultation on the health
research strategy is expected to begin in
early 2016.
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Net Lettable Area
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A day out with Thomas
homas the Tank Engine is back, and

will be operating in steam at the
Glenbrook Vintage Railway over
the weekend of 14 and 15 November. And
this time, hes brought his friends Rusty
(the little narrow gauge diesel locomotive),
Bulgy, the grumpy double-decker bus
(which will be taking passengers for jaunts
around the beautiful Franklin (sorry
Sodor!) countryside), Trevor the Traction
Engine, Terence the Tractor, and Caroline
the Fat Controllers Car.
Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller will,
as usual, be keeping everything running
smoothly! Of course, the 12-km train rides
behind our steam engine continue to be one
of the main features of the weekend, and
once again all the engines on the railway
will be sporting their awesome faces.
Thomas will be offering free rides in
his trucks for those who buy tickets
for the 12 km train rides. There
will also be Thomas storytelling,
colouring-in, a bouncy castle,
face painting, plaster model
painting and much more,
all also provided free
when you purchase
your train ticket.
A
fantastic
array of Thomas
merchandise will
be
available
at
our
legendary competitive prices, and in

time for Santas stocking. This event has
established itself as Aucklands premiere
event for the under-5s, and in particular
Thomas fans, and is tremendously popular
not only with the little folk but also with
their mums, dads, and grandparents!
Entry and parking are free.
Train fares are:

Adults $25, Children 414yrs $10
(Under 4 yrsfree) Family $65
Visit www.gvr.co.nz, or ring 636 9361 or
0508 123 487 for further details.
Just follow the Drury-Waiuku route and
turn left into Glenbrook Station Rd at
Glenbrook.
Nov 14th & 15th

2015
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Restoring the Kiwi Dream

Phil Goff
Labour MP
ndrew Little gave the best speech

Ive heard him make at Labours
conference last weekend. It was
about the Kiwi dreamthe things that
brought us or our forebears to New Zealand
to make a better life.
New Zealanders dont ask for a lot, but
some things are important to us and for
those we love.
They include having a home to call your
own, a job that gives an income sufficient
to enjoy life without constantly worrying
about money, the services we rely on for our
well-being and betterment such as health
and education, and living in a clean and
sustainable environment in which we can
enjoy our leisure hours. There is a lot we
can be thankful for living in New Zealand.
However there is also more that we should

be doing to make this the great country it
can be.
It is not a case of throwing money at
problems rather of doing things better,
sometimes doing more with less and sorting
out our priorities. There were some good
examples of that in discussion over the
weekend. Andrew put

the emphasis on jobs.
Unemployment
has just gone up to
more than six per
cent and there are
predictions that it
might reach seven per
cent by late next year.
Unemployment
wastes
human
potential, damages
those
who
are
affected by it and
costs us all both in
benefits and the loss
of tax and production
wed have had if the
people were in work.
We need a better system for upskilling
people to be able to find work. This becomes
even more important when we learn that
over the next 30 years, up to 47 per cent of
todays jobs will be eaten up by automation.
Our education and training system must
be more flexible and responsive to peoples
need to retrain, possibly for as many as six
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or seven careers, during their working life.

Annette King and Andrew spoke at
conference about our health system and the
pressures it is under, affecting services that
are struggling to keep up with demand.
Annette focused on non-communicable
diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
With New Zealand having one of the worlds
most obese populations, we also have one of
the highest rates for some of these diseases.
Prevention is better than cure.
Fast foods and heavily processed foods
with high sugar content are one of the
main causes.
Getting industry to reduce the amount
of sugar and salt they add, and requiring
proper labelling telling us, in language we
can understand, how many teaspoons of
sugar per serving is a good way to promote
better health.
It is time for the government to get its
priorities right and debate these issues
rather than wasting time, money and energy
on such things as $30 million pandas
and expensive referendums on changing
our flag.
Does NZ need more offshore buyers?

Winston Peters
NZ First leader
oreign investment is only a plus

when it is considered with full
scrutiny and it delivers real benefits
for New Zealanders and the economy.
It should be on our terms, just as it is
in so many other countries, who put their
peoples needs first.
When the government capitulated
without argument to the global dictate to
allow foreign ownership, it demonstrated

how out of touch it is with Kiwis stuck in
the rental market.
New Zealand is moving away from
what former National Prime Minister
Keith Holyoake described as a property
owning democracy.
We can no longer ban foreign
ownership of our property, be it houses or
land; now the government has agreed to
the TPPA.
According to one Cabinet Minister,
theres no crime in allowing the world to
come property shopping in New Zealand.
But there are so many Kiwis in the queue
waiting to buy a home theres hardly a need
to add more offshore buyers.
Thats just making it tougher for Kiwis

by pushing the sale price up in a climate
where demand is high and supply is low.
Foreign buyers flush with money, a

favourable exchange rate and much lower
interest rates and have all the advantage
over Kiwis.
The government seem oblivious to
the situation of many Kiwis becoming
frustrated and depressed because they cant
achieve the Kiwi dream of home ownership.
New Zealand First believes a ban on
property sales to foreigners is needed
urgently to take the heat out of the Auckland
housing bubble and stop the grab for our
farms and export business.
New Zealanders have a right to own our
own destiny and would-be homeowners
have a right to go on the property ladder
not to be neglected by the government.
All the best for students sitting NCEA exams

Kanwaljit Bakshi
National List MP
ver the next four weeks, 50,444

Auckland students will sit end-ofyear NCEA exams.
Our local students have worked hard to
prepare for these exams, and I congratulate
them for their hard work so far.
Im confident our students are capable,
and well-prepared by our world-class
education system.
Manukau East has around 40 per cent
migrant population. One of the reasons
that we migrate is for quality education.
I want every Manukau East teen to leave
school with the skills they need to reach

their potential. Under National, school
achievement has gone from strength
to strength.
Were learning to work better across
agencies and to make better use of data to
target resources. Weve so far established
42 Communities of Learning across the
country. This means students will benefit
from shared teaching practices and
expertise, with schools working alongside

each other on shared goals.
We introduced a managed network for
digital learning so students get fast, reliable
internet with uncapped data, web filtering,
and network security services.
More than 590,000 teachers and
students are connected and by the end of
this year we expect around 90 per cent of
schools to be connected.
Learning
environments
are
also
important. Weve built 24 new schools over
the past six years and this progress shows
no sign of slowing. Budget 2015 invests
$373.9 million over four years to improve
school infrastructure, such as modern
classrooms and new schools to meet rollgrowth demand.
We know the higher the achievement
at school, the better the opportunities for
further education, employment, higher
wages, and a better standard of living.
Thats why National set a target of 85

per cent of all 18-year-olds achieving NCEA
Level 2 or an equivalent qualification
in 2017.
Last year, 84.5 per cent of Auckland
region 18-year-olds held a NCEA Level 2
qualification or above. This is an increase of
6.2 % points since 2011.
The progress made towards our target
highlights the benefits of the Government
setting itself ambitious goals.
These results mean thousands more
Kiwi students are leaving school every
year equipped with the skills they need to
undertake further education or training.
Teachers and principals do a fantastic
job and I thank them for their dedication.
I have no doubt the hard work of
teachers, parents, and students will be
reflected in this years NCEA results. I wish
all our Manukau East students well for their
exams.
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A is for Alphabet
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earn your ABCs this summer at a

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The free exhibition opened on November
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Illustrators, designers, artists, readers,
families and children can all enjoy a range of
interesting ABC design from 15thcentury
medieval manuscripts to 21stcentury
alphabet books.
Cr Cathy Casey, chair of the Community
Development and Safety Committee
says that the exhibition is a chance for
Aucklanders to see the treasures available
for free on their front doorstep.
This exhibition is a visual feast of colours
and letters that will be very appealing to the
public, and is perfect as part of Auckland
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libraries and parks.
ABC: Decorative Letters and Initialsis
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George Grey Special Collections.
Before the advent of page numbering
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Through the centuries, book designers
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Decorative initials often feature in
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Groundbreaking new policy

to make homes cheaper
a b o u r s
groundbreaking
new
policy
on
reforming planning rules
will make housing more
affordable,
Labours
Housing spokesperson Phil
Twyford says.
Labour will free up
density and height controls to
allow more medium density
housing and reform the use
of urban growth boundaries
so they dont drive up section costs. This
will curb land bankers and speculators.
The other new element is changing
the way we fund infrastructure for new
developments. Currently those costs are
either subsidised by the ratepayer or passed
by the developer onto the price tag of a
new home.
That makes houses much more
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Reforming the planning rules will stand
alongside Labours commitment to crack
down on speculators, and build 100,000
new homes for first home-buyers. These are
the game-changing reforms that will fix the
housing crisis and renew the dream of Kiwi
homeownership.
National has been blaming councils and
the Resource Management Act for rising
house prices for the past 10 years, but has
done precious little to fix the problems.
Labour has the policies and the political
will to get the job done, Phil Twyford says.
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FIJI
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Special Diwali treat for

senior citizens
t was a cheerful atmosphere at

Mahatma
Gandhi
Memorial
Primary School when teachers and
students along with 10 members of the
Samabula Senior Citizens Home and
guests, gathered to celebrate Diwali.
The Minister for Women, Children
and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar
was also present at the celebrations
with some other officials who presented
gifts to the 10 members of the Samabula
Senior Citizens Home.
Ms Akbar reminded the students
and those gathered on the importance
of our elderly in Fiji and their
contribution towards our nation.
Our senior citizens have contributed
to the betterment of this nation in their
own way, Ms Akbar said.
Our children can have a feel of
community service and to know what
is it like to serve others, especially
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy

Akbar lighting up the diya wit Manhar Narsey at Mahatma
Gandhi Memorial Primary School during pre
Diwali celebration
the elderly in our society. Caring

for the elders is good teaching and
education too. Ms Akbar said there
were indictors of disrespect and lost
attention to elders.
It is for these reasons that we
decided to enlighten our children with
this good behaviour.
Today, we pay tribute and honour
to them for their influence and
more so just for who they are, said
Shahani Mala.
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Orange
Message from Harish Lodhia JP, Honorary

Consul for the Republic of Fiji
am pleased to send this

message of greetings on
the occasion of Diwali,
extending my good wishes on
behalf of the government and
people of the Republic of Fiji.
The festival of lights
has a lot of culture behind
the lights. It is light after
darkness, victory of good over
evil, welcoming the Goddess
of Wealth and indeed
renewing of friendship. This
is the time we renew bonds
and make new friends.
Diwali heralds a new ear
of progress and prosperity,
bringing with it joy, happiness
and excitement. The festival
of lights has become an
event in which people of
varied ethnicities, cultures,

beliefs and backgrounds
participate, extending their
goodwill, understanding and
friendship.
Fireworks
usually
symbolise a welcome to
the goddess, and also the
blasting away of the devils
in some parts of India.
Generally fireworks are not
an integral part of the Hindu

prayers and rituals, but have
become an extension of the
festivals recently.
It is gratifying that Diwali
has become an important
occasion in New Zealand and
over the years, an increasing
number of New Zealanders
attend
the
festivities
organised by government
agencies, associations, groups
and individuals throughout
the country.
At this time I wish every
citizen in New Zealand a
very happy Diwali and a
prosperous New Year.
Australia welcomes
The EU is a strong
Fiji delegation
Agriculture development
partner in Fiji and the Pacific T
he
European
Union
Ambassador
for
the
Pacific, His Excellency
Andrew Jacobs says the EU is a
strong supporter for agriculture
development in Fiji and around
the Pacific.
Ambassador Jacobs made
the comments while opening
the Pacifics first ever debate on
organic and conventional farming
methods at the University of
the South Pacific ICT Building
in Suva.
European Union is a strong
supporter of the agriculture sector
in Fiji and around the Pacific and we
are supporting the development of
organic agriculture, Ambassador
Jacobs told people gathered to
witness the debate organised by
the Pacific Organic and Ethical
Trade Community (POETCom)
supported by the European Union.
Within its borders, the
European Union spends more
money on agriculture than
on anything else, and the way
in which the funds are spent
has
been
under
constant
reform since the 1970s, said
Ambassador Jacobs.
In its most recent form, the
Common Agricultural Policy of
the European Union is about
promoting diversity and quality,
notably by supporting different
types of farm and farming
practices, and in particular familyrun, conventional or organic
practices. And we have been keen
to provide similar support in the
Pacifichence our support to
POETCom.
Ambassador Jacobs says the EU
is seeking to open up commercial
opportunities for organic farmers

and such opportunities should
exist not only in the private sector,
but in the public sector as well.
In this regard it is important to
look at government procurement
and state budgets in the Pacific
as these are important drivers of
economic growth.
Organic
farmers
and
association should not only
engage with private sector but also
with public sector and respond to
their demandsthe demand for
organic food in hospitals, schools
or for public functions.
There is also significant
potential to leverage further
support
towards
organic
agriculture enterprises through
the
regional
co-operation
programme that we are preparing
for the period from now to 2020.
The mechanics of the programme
are now being discussed between
the EU, PIFS and its member
countries whereby specific areas
will be identified for support
before the end of 2015.
he Australian Department
of
Immigration
and
Border Protection (DIBP)
has welcomed a delegation from
the Government of Fiji, which
visited Australia for three days to
learn more about border security
functions, particularly in the
cruise ship sector.
The three participants, from
Fiji Immigration, Fiji Revenue
and Customs Authority and the
Pacific
Transnational
Crime
Coordination Centre, travelled
to Brisbane and toured Brisbane
Airport and the nearby cruise ship
terminal facilities. They observed
the
arrival
and
departure
processing of two cruise ships
and viewed the small craft yacht
arrival point.
Margaret Twomey, Australian
High Commissioner to Fiji,
said the visit highlighted the
strengthened
relationship
between the two countries.
We were pleased to welcome
the delegation to Australia,
and I commend Fiji for its
commitment to working together
on
strengthening
border
protection across the Pacific,
High Commissioner Twomey said.

The leisure cruise industry is
enjoying strong growth in both our
countries and it is regarded as one
of the fastest growing areas within
the tourism sector. To ensure we
are ahead of the game we need to
work together and continue to put
robust immigration and customs
clearance procedures in place.
This visit is an important
step as we continue to build
on the partnerships between
agencies and strengthen regional
capabilities. It recognises that
collaboration is needed to achieve
effective outcomes and ensure all
our borders are protected, High
Commissioner Twomey said.
At Brisbane Airport, the
delegation observed arrivals and
departures using Australias new
SmartGate technology which
allows eligible travellers to selfprocess through passport control
when they arrive in Australia.
The system provides a secure and
efficient way to clear passport
controls. The delegation also
visited the container terminal to
observe cargo inspections there.
Fiji Airways plans to commence Singapore services
iji Airways, Fijis National

Airline, has announced
plans
to
commence
twice weekly direct services to
Singapore from April 5, 2016.
The flights will operate from Nadi
International Airport on Tuesdays
and Fridays, with flights times to
suit onward connections to India

and South East Asia. The airline
also announced special launch fare
from Nadi to Singapore, starting
from F$999 all-inclusive. This
sale starts Monday November 9th.
Making the announcement
in the Fijian Capital, Suva, Fiji
Airways
Managing
Director
and CEO Andre Viljoen said the
introduction of direct Singapore
flights was excellent news for Fiji
Airways customers and all Fijians.
We will be flying direct to
a destination considered as
Asias leading hub, Mr. Viljoen
stated. The attractions of

Singapore are numerous, from
the worlds best airport, Changi,
to world-renowned shopping and
entertainment. Fijians will now
be able to enjoy the comfort of
our A330 aircraft on this 10-hour
flight, departing Nadi late night
and arriving in Singapore fresh

in the morning ready to explore
all that this bustling metropolitan
city-state has to offer. He added
that onward connection times to
other key destinations would make
transiting through Singapore
extremely convenient.
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Vijay Singh agrees to represent Fiji at Rio Olympics
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orld champion Fijian golfer

Vijay Singh has offered to
represent Fiji at the 2016
Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, when
golf is re-introduced as an Olympic sport
for the first time in 112 years.
Singhs participation is contingent on
him making the top rankings on the PGA
circuit in the lead-up to the Olympics. But
if he repeats his performance this year, his
selection is assured. The announcement
that the Lautoka-born champion has made
himself available to represent Fiji in Rio was
warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister,
Voreqe Bainimarama, who described it as
great news for Fiji.
Vijay is a proud Fijian who has been
successfully representing our nation for
more than 30 years, bringing great credit
Fiji teams
to play in
NZ event
Golfer Vijay Singh with former American Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush Snr and with the current Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimara.
to Fiji by reaching the top of world golfing.

For him to agree to be part of the Fijian
team for Rio if he qualifies is something
that every Fijian sports fan will welcome.
Because I have no doubt that on his current
performance, the chances of him doing so
are very high, he said.
The Prime Minister also revealed that
Vijay Singh has agreed to mentor the Fijian
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humble origins as a caddy at the Tavakubu
Golf Course in Lautoka, Vijay Singh has
gone on become one of the most famous
golfers in the world. In 2004 he achieved
one of the finest seasons in golfing history,
posting nine wins and becoming No. 1 in the
Official World Golf Rankings. He held this
position for 32 weeks in 2004 and 2005.
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ocal teams have been invited

to participate in the 2016 New
Zealand Fiji Football Inc (NZFFI)
Veterans Championship.
The matches will be played in two
categories, over 35 years and over 40 years.
In the past, the championship sanctioned
by the Fiji Football Association attracted
teams from the NZFFI affiliates, Australia
Fiji Football Association, the Fiji Soccer
League of greater Vancouver and the Fiji
Soccer League of the USA.
NZFFI vice-president Jiten Lal said the
tournament would also feature players of
Fijian origin residing in other countries
such as England, Tonga and Samoa.
This is a popular veterans tournament
played annually, Lal said.
The JD Maharaj Memorial Cup will be
contested for in the over-35 category while
the over-40 teams will fight for the Leone
Rakoroi Memorial Cup.
It is one of the aims of the NZFFI to
bring the former Fiji district reps and
national reps together.
This will bring in the memories of the
past and create an atmosphere to inspire
our younger footballers and supporters.
The tournaments in the past have
always been enjoyed by the spectators
supporting their respective Fiji district
teams and witnessing some of the great
skills displayed by the former reps.
The magnitude of this competition
is such that it brings the whole Fijian
community at a single platform to enjoy
football which is among the most popular
sports in Fiji and also globally.
Lal said this would be the first
tournament on their calendar.
We expect a bigger participation
following the success of the Fiji International
Veterans Championship in Nadi in July,
he said.
A lot of interest has been shown by the
teams that have participated in previous
events. Also a number of new teams
from Fiji are expected to join teams from
Australia, USA, Canada and New Zealand.
The tournament will be held at the Bill
McKinley Park in Panmure, Auckland from
January 28 to February 1.
Rugby Sevens team, which has already

qualified for Rio, along with the Under 19s
National Football team.
To have Vijay in Rio supporting our
boys as they chase gold will be a great
asset. This is a world champion sportsman
who understands the importance of the
psychology of winning and Im sure that
whatever assistance he can offer will be
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Thought of the week
Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only

light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate:
only love can do that.
Martin Luther King Jr
Editorial
From the desk of the

Managing Editor
Courtesy : Satish Acharya
The most self-defeating thing you can do is to take action with divided intention.
If you are doing something while resisting, resenting, or complaining about it,
you are ripping yourself off, along with everyone else involved. Nothing is more
annoying than someone doing something and kvetching and whining as they do it.
Either do something with a whole heart or dont do it. If you agree to do something,
then really do it. If you dont agree to do it, then really dont do it. Be total.
Alan Cohen
I recently read these lines and was impressed. These resonate with my own
thinking. I always believe that once you decide to do something, then there should be
no room for doubt. You must go after your goal with your whole heart, no matter how
difficult the journey. The moment we start to complain or be disheartened, we not
only lose momentum but also lose focus. In all situations, therefore, it is important
that we are true to ourselves and not be at cross-purposes with our own dreams.
Talking of dreams, BJPs dream of taking Bihar has crashed and how. The
invincible duo, Modi and Shah, have faced strong criticism from BJP elders who
have stated that they have failed to learn anything from the Delhi defeat. I had been
following the developments in Bihar quite closely but now that its all over. I suppose
its a matter of wait and watch.
Meanwhile, Modis current trip to the UK is also being seen with enthusiasm
across the world. We will bring you more details on this in our issue.
The other big news that we cover in this issue is the introduction of new flights to
and from the USA. On just the announcement of it, one can see price cuts by Air New
Zealand who have until now had the market monopoly. Clearly this will mean more
traffic between the two countries and also a rise in the tourist traffic from the US.
With Diwali now over, all the big and small celebrations around the country have
come to an end. This year we possibly had many more celebrations than previous
years and while we enjoyed every single one of them, it was difficult keeping track
to them all and reporting on them. However, it is not too long before Christmas
celebrations will kick in and we will all be celebrating again. Amidst all the festivities,
we do hope that the message of hope, love and brotherhood stays with us. While we
are enjoying our own celebrations, let us not forget others and be considerate. Let us
be mindful of the environment and make sure our celebrations dont come at a cost
to anyone.
I would like to close today by wishing all our readers the best for the festive season
as it continues into the New Year. Please look after your health with the changing
season and remember to take breaks and spend time with friends and family.
Until next time.
Pick of the week
Beluga whales kiss their trainers during a performance at an aquarium in Harbin, China
Giri Gupta
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Nitish Kumar: Can he be a rallying figure

for the opposition?
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Amitava Mukherjee
The factor that can go in

favour of Nitish Kumar is
his suave personality. He
enjoys good equations
with Navin Patnaik and
Jayalalithaa, the chief
ministers of Odisha and
Tamil Nadu
s the Bihar assembly election

results started pouring in, veteran
Congress leader Mani Shankar
Aiyar made a serious mistake while
going through his otherwise admirable
election analysis on CNN-IBN. Faced with
a question whether Nitish Kumar can
become a rallying point for the opposition
at the national level, Aiyar discounted the
possibility on the ground that he did not
have a presence outside Bihar.
Obviously, Aiyar wasnt considering the
past example of Vishwanath Pratap Singh
when the latter became a rallying point
for anti-Congress forces in the late 1980s
and cobbled up a coalition, which was
supported by the Left and BJP. Singh, too,
had little political presence outside Uttar
Pradesh. It may be a strange coincidence
that Nitish Kumar whose political star
started rising at that time, now holds out
the same possibility.
Certainly it is not prudent at this stage
to jump to a specific conclusion but that
possibility would always remain. Before
the Bihar elections, West Bengal Chief
Minister Mamata Banerjee, also the
Trinamool Congress Chief, expressed her
support for Nitish Kumar and wished for a
victory of the Janata Dal-United-Rashtriya
Janata Dal-Congress combine. Delhi Chief
Minister Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi
Party had already expressed his support to
the Nitish Kumar-led conglomeration.
It can be taken for granted that the Left
would like to see the Bihar chief minister
as a rallying factor for anti-BJP politics at
the national level, as after the demise of
Jyoti Basu, the Left is not in a position to
throw any leader at the pan-India level,
Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar
who commands acceptance from other

political parties.
The case of Congress will be interesting.
It is a known fact now that Rahul Gandhi
played a vital role in persuading Lalu
Prasad to accept Nitish Kumar as the leader
of the Grand Alliance and the future chief
minister if the alliance won the elections.
But Congress is certain to have reservations
in accepting Nitish Kumar as even an
informal leader of any future anti-BJP
political platform.
This has already been indirectly
indicated by former finance minister P.
Chidambaram without taking Nitishs name
in an interview to the electronic media while
results were still coming in.
The
message
of
Chidambarams
interview was that the Congress would
act as a junior partner where the party is
weak but would certainly take the leading

role where it enjoys a strong position.
Moreover, long years of Nitish Kumars
alliance with the BJP in Bihar and his track
record of anti-Congress politics as a disciple
of Jayaprakash Narayan might come in
the way of the Congress accepting his
leading role.
The Samajwadi Party will certainly
remain an enigma. Mulayam Singh Yadav
must now be ruing his decision to walk out
of the JD-U-led alliance in Bihar. His socalled third front has not been able to cut
any ice in the Bihar polls. Besides, he is
senior to Nitish Kumar in age. But Mulayam
Singh is a pragmatic man.
Moreover the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist has a good influence over him,
and it is not inconceivable that the Left
might step in while prevailing upon the
Samajwadi Party to have at least some sort

of understanding at the national level.
The factor that can go in favour of Nitish
Kumar is his suave personality. He enjoys
good equations with Navin Patnaik and
Jayalalithaa, the chief ministers of Odisha
and Tamil Nadu. As a railway minister,
Nitish Kumar had a tiff with Mamata
Banerjee when he truncated the Eastern
Railway to create a new division. But at
a later stage, he was able to iron out his
difference with her.
As the chief minister of Bihar, Nitish
Kumar has an enviable record. So far, as vital
parameters of development are concerned
such as net per capita state domestic
product as percentage of all India per capita
net national income, annual growth rate in
agriculture and allied activities, decrease in
percentage of population below poverty line
and life expectancy of people of Biharhe
has been able to show impressive results.
It is true that he has yet to come out of the
tag of a regional leader. But the electoral
triumph and his several stints as a central
minister give his case a certain legitimacy.
Bull run to continue if and only if lessons

from Bihar are learnt
Vatsal Srivastava
he media and political pundits

needed the Bihar election outcome
to conclude that the Modi wave is
now officially over. The Indian markets,
however, have been giving this signal
for many months now with equities not
participating in yet another global liquidity
driven rally with the benchmark indices
remaining more than 15 per cent off their
all-time highs.
The Modi bandwagon is clearly in a
downtrend. Now the question remains
whether it consolidates here or enters a
bear market. Firecrackers did not go off
in Pakistan but one certainly hopes that
the energy of the Nitish-Lalu wave will
wash away some arrogance of the top BJP
leadership, especially the Modi-Shah duo.
If lessons from the Bihar loss are learnt
quickly, one can expect the Indian bull run
to continue as we could then expect their
focus to return on policies which actually
matter for the economy.
Whether or not it is within the scope of
a credit rating agency such as Moodys to
comment on Indias ethnic tensions is
not important. The fact is that these aspects
are now on the radar of global investors
and financial institutions. One or two
more research notes highlighting the rise

in communal tensions by say a Goldman
Sachs or a Morgan Stanley in the near
future will really batter down Indias image
in the financial markets.
The latest quarterly earnings season
has been disappointing to say the least.
When you have the countrys largest
infrastructure player (L&T) and the biggest
private bank (ICICI) trade near their 52week lows, it surely paints a grim picture on
the ground. If oil prices were to rally $1015
from current levels, our inflation and CAD
readings would be badly hit. India already

has a low weight on the MSCI and any
downgrades from its current overweight
stance would really make one wonder on
who wants to own India Inc now?
The BJP must now also start focusing on
the social sector. Remember, it was the rural
demand that held up Indias real economy
during most of the 45 years following
the financial crisis. The Bihar pounding is
also a result of the NDA governments total
neglect towards the social sector.If the two
flagship schemes of this governmentJan
Dhan Yojana and Sansad Adarsh Gram

Yojanaare an indication of the vision of
this government for rural development,
then there are justifiable reasons for the
rural electorate not being content. They
completely lack an indication of budgetary
commitment to meet welfare priorities.
Further, though the government has
articulated an intent for housing for the
poor there has been no commensurate
action of increasing the budgetary allocation
for rural housing or even demonstrating an
action plan for achieving it.
There have been no efforts undertaken
by government that launched the SECC
data to illustrate how it will use this to
better target welfare provisions in favour
of the poor. The sabka vikas slogan has
been shown its place by this election, which
was the first time a state with a substantial
rural population was voting after the
2014 mandate.
The message is clear Mr Prime Minister:
polarisation will not win you elections. You
need to save the secular fabric of our country
first, then the economy. The focus must be
on development and governance alone. You
are still the best hope for Indias long-term
economic future but a total rebranding of
your politics is needed even if it comes at a
great political cost.
INDIA
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Britain visit will strengthen ties: Modi
rime Minister Narendra

Modi said his visit to
Britain this month will
help strengthen ties while his
visit to Turkey to attend the G20
summit would see a review of
the decisions taken in last years
summit in Brisbane.
Modi, who left for Britain
on November 12, wrote on his
Facebook page that it is aimed
at strengthening cooperation with
a traditional friend that is not
only a major economic partner of
India but also one of the leading
economic players of the world.
India and UK are two vibrant
democracies, which are proud of
their diversity and multicultural
societies, he said.
Describing Britain as one of the
fastest growing G7 economies and
home to a strong financial services
sector, he said the country is
known for its innovative zeal and
for its creative industries.
He noted Britain has the largest
diplomatic presence in India and
was the third largest source of
foreign investment while India
too was the third largest source
of FDI in terms of the number of
projects in Britain and that he saw
He noted Britain
has the largest
diplomatic
presence in India
and was the
third largest
source of foreign
investment
immense scope for improved

economic and trade relations for
mutual benefit.
Terming
defence
another
important sector for bilateral
cooperation, he said, We have
traditionally been cooperating
extensively on defence and
security issues and this visit will
build on strong ties. Defence
manufacturing will be a prime
focus in my talks. Stating that
this was the first prime ministerial
from India to Britain in almost

a decade, he said he had the
opportunity to meet his British
counterpart David Cameron at
various international forums and
have productive meetings.
Prime Minister Cameron is
a good friend of India, and we
in India have had the privilege
of welcoming him thrice during
his first term as prime minister,
he noted. He also addressed the
1.5-million strong Indian diaspora
in Britain which he said

has contributed greatly to
society in different walks
of life.
Lakhs of professionals
and students are also
working and studying in Britain.
We want to deepen the bond
between our diaspora and the
people of India.
He also mentioned that he
would address the Indian diaspora
on November 13 at Londons
iconic Wembley Stadium, and also
expressed joy at the opportunity
to visit the house of Babasaheb
Ambedkar during his visit.
Earlier
this
year,
the
Maharashtra government had
bought the place that will be

converted into a museum.
From Britain, Modi will
leave for Antalya in Turkey
on November 14 to attend the
annual G20 summit, which he
said is being held at a critical
juncturejust after the adoption
of Sustainable Development Goals
agenda at the United Nations, and
just before discussions on climate
change at COP-21 in Paris.
During the Summit, we will
review the progress on decisions
taken at the Brisbane Summit
(of 2014) and take up issues
of climate change, terrorism,
refugees, weak growth in global
economy, strategies for growth
and employment, investment
strategies, trade, energy and
financial sector resilience.
Like at Brisbane, Indias focus
on mitigating the menace of black
money, tax erosion and bringing
greater
transparency
would
remain, he said.
There will be several bilateral
meetings too with world leaders
on the sideline of the summit,
which will help deepen our
bilateral ties, he said.
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Bihar verdict brings cheer to Congress

T
he Bihar assembly results
brought cheer to the
Congress with a nearly
seven-fold jump in the partys
tally in a crucial state of the Hindi
heartland and BJP, its main
rival in national politics, losing a
key election.
The results came as a
vindication
of
the
party
leaderships decision to forge
an alliance with the Janata DalUnited and Rashtriya Janata Dal
in Bihar to contain the Bharatiya
Janata Party, led by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
It also seemed to indicate that
the party might go for alliances in
the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh,
where it is considered weak. The
success of the strategy espoused
in Bihar is likely to revive voices
in the party for the elevation of
Rahul Gandhi, who had taken an
early initiative to forge alliances
by meeting Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar of the JD-U in June.
The results are encouraging
for the Congress, who is bracing
for assembly polls in party-ruled
Assam and Kerala next year.

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal will
also face elections next year while
Punjab and Uttar Pradesh will go
for polls in 2017.
The Congress, who has been
reduced to being a marginal
player in Bihar, which it ruled on
its own about three decades back,
contested 41 seats of which it won
27nearly seven times more than
the four seats it had won in the

2010 polls when the party had
contested all 243 assembly seats.
With wins from two-thirds
of seats it contested, the Bihar
outcome is the best news for the
Congress in terms of electoral
success since its debacle in
the Lok Sabha polls last year.
However, in terms of seats won, it
is still placed fourth.
The
party
had
strong
candidates on some seats and also
owed its performance to transfer
of votes from supporters of JD-U
and RJD. It does not appear to
still have forged a loyal support
base of its own with upper castes
having switched loyalty to the
BJP and the Dalits and backward
classes divided among various
parties. The Congress has finished
third or fourth in assembly
polls in Haryana, Maharashtra,
Jammu and Kashmir and
Jharkhand held after the Lok
Sabha polls last year where it put
up its most dismal performance
winning only 44 seats. The party
faces a growing challenge from
the BJP in Assam while the Left
Democratic Front appears to
be on the upswing in Kerala.
Gandhi, whose June meeting with
Nitish Kumar clearly signalled
that the Congress intended to
fight in an alliance and conveyed
to Lalu Prasads RJD that, if
push comes to shove, Congress
will ally with JD-U, on Sunday
interacted with media persons
with a smile on his face.He said

the results were a victory against
the ideology of RSS, the BJP and
Narendra Modi.
Party leaders said the verdict
has demonstrated that BJP
can be easily defeated, despite
the resources at its command,
through correct strategy and
opposition unity, noting that
the three parties of the Grand
Alliance had eventually thrashed
out a clear-cut formula for seat
adjustment and the alliance
proved cohesive in the polls with
easy transfer of votes.
The
BJP
campaign
in
Bihar was led by Modi and its
resounding defeat is likely to
embolden the Congress and
other opposition parties in taking
on the National Democratic
Alliance
government
more
aggressively during the coming
winter session of parliament
on issues such as growing
intolerance, and not cooperate
in the passage of the Goods and
Services Tax bill to protest Modis
confrontationist attitude.
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INDIA
OROP: Ex-servicemen Investment, defence cooperation

to top Modis British agenda
protest march to
Rashtrapati Bhavan I
Red
x-servicemen escalated
their protest against
the notification on the
implementation of One Rank,
One Pension (OROP) and took
out a march from Jantar Mantar
to Rashtrapati Bhavan, saying
a diluted OROP scheme was
not acceptable.
A protest march was taken
out from Jantar Mantar to
Rashtrapati Bhavan against
the diluted OROP scheme,
said a spokesperson of the exservicemens front.
He said retired military
personnel will try to meet
President Pranab Mukherjee and
returned him their gallantry and
other medals.
Delhi Police, however, stopped
the protest march before it could
reach Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Some protesters also tried
to burn their medals but were
stopped by the other members.
Group Captain V.K. Gandhi
(retd), general secretary of
the
Indian
Ex-Servicemen
Movement, said they were
fighting for their rights and a
diluted OROP scheme was
not acceptable.
The OROP scheme was
cleared by parliament. Then
why were the changes made in

the scheme? Why did they put
conditions?
Gandhi
asked,
and accused the government of
cheating them.
The veterans listed seven
changes made by the government,
including annual equalisation,
the 201314 financial year as the
base year for calculating pension,
and taking the highest pension
scale of 2013 as the base for
calculation and not the average
as announced by the government.
The new scheme also says it
will be reviewed once in five years
and not annually.
Gandhi said the veterans
demanded reconsideration of the
changes made by the government
in implementation of the OROP
scheme.
Earlier, Defence Minister
Manohar Parrikar said the
ex-servicemen
protesting
against the OROP notification
were misguided.
He said that while everyone
had a right to make a demand in
a democracy, not all demands can
be fulfilled.
nvestment and defence will

be the key sectors that will
be in focus during Prime
Minister Narendra Modis threeday visit to Britain.
Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar
said that India and Britain are
leading investors in each others
countries. Our ballpark figure
for UK investments in India is in
excess of $22 billion. It amounts
to nine per cent of the current FDI
level in India, he said.
He said that the working
assumption on Indian investments
in Britain was around $500600
million per year for the past
few years. We have 122 FDI
investments in the UK. We are
a significant job creator there,
Jaishankar said. Terming Britain a
significant trade partner of India,
he said that we have almost $18
billion worth of trade.
We have trade in services
of $4 billion-plus, the foreign
secretary said. We have a very
robust partnership in science and
technology, education, healthcare,
culture. We have 800 Indian
companies operating in the UK,
he said.
Defence is another area of
bilateral cooperation that will be
in focus. We have traditionally
been cooperating extensively on
defence and security issues and
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this visit will build on strong ties.

Defence manufacturing will be
a prime focus in my talks, Modi
wrote on Facebook.
According
to
Jaishankar,
government-to-government
discussions will be held between
Modi and British Premier David
Cameron. Modi will also address
the British Parliament, which
according to the foreign secretary
will be the first by an Indian
prime minister.
Following the conclusion of his
visit to Britain, Modi will leave for
Antalya in Turkey on November 14
to attend the G-20 summit.
During the summit, we will
review the progress on decisions
taken at the Brisbane Summit and
take up issues of climate change,
terrorism, refugees, weak growth
in global economy, strategies
for growth and employment,
investment
strategies,
trade, energy and financial
sector resilience.
rominent NRIs based in

Britain
have
welcomed
Modis visit. G.P. Hinduja, cochairman of the multi-billion
dollar transnational conglomerate
Hinduja Group, said Modis
visit will boost bilateral trade
and investment between the
two countries.
Mumbai-born British lawyer
and the first Asian to set up
a law firm in London, Sarosh
Zaiwalla said the two countries
enjoy a strong bond in economic
cooperation, rule of law and
relatively free movement of labour.
Much to the excitement of
the (Indian) community, this
relationship is set to be celebrated
and renewed when Modi lands
here, Zaiwalla noted.
Indian founder and CEO of
UK-based companies RationalFX
and Xendpay, Rajesh Agrawal
said this is the time to celebrate
the great talents of the Indian
community and the benefits
they bring to the UK, both
economically
and
socially.
If the success of the BritishIndian community is anything to
go by, then the government must
recognise that we should not close
our doors to such a rich resource
of labour if we want to compete
in the world market in the long
term, Agrawal said.
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re-launch after five months
estle India said it has begun the

roll-out of Maggi noodles and
that the priority would now be to
reach the popular snack to the consumers
at the earliest.
The return of Maggi Noodles on the
auspicious eve of Deepawali and on the day
of Dhanteras is a moment of celebration
for all of us, Nestle India chairman and
managing director Suresh Nayaranan said
in a statement, announcing the re-launch
after it was banned on June 5.
Maggi has special relationships
and strong emotional bonds with its
consumers across the country and I am
confident that our bonds will grow even
stronger, Nayaranan said, adding the
company has also entered into a pact with
Snapdeal for online sales.
On June 5, the Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI) had ordered a
pan-India ban on the companys noodles
on the ground that these were unsafe
and hazardous for human consumption
due to presence of lead, allegedly beyond
permissible limits. After a fivemonth legal battle, Nestle said that

Maggi masala will hit the retail shelves
as early as this month having cleared all
tests ordered by the Bombay High Court at
three accredited laboratories.
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Indian-Canadians sworn in
as ministers
t was a great day for Indians

as four Indian-Canadians were
sworn in as ministers as 42-yearold Justin Trudeau took oath as the
countrys 23rd prime minister at a grand
public ceremony.
While 42-year-old Indian Canadian
Harjit Sajjan was appointed defence
minister, 38-year-old Navdeep Bains got
the portfolio of innovation, science and
economic development.
Another Sikh, Amarjeet Sohi has been
sworn in as minister for infrastructure.
A young Sikh woman, Bardish Jhagger,
who is a first-time MP, has been sworn
in as minister for small business
and tourism.
Navdeep Bains, who played a key role
in Trudeaus election as the Liberal Party
leader in 2013, has been awarded with the
important cabinet berth.
Bains, who became MP for the
third time last month by winning from
Mississauga-Brampton, previously served
as parliamentary secretary to the prime
minister in 2005 when he was MP from
2004 till 2011 when he lost.
Considered suave, Bains has been a
distinguished visiting professor at Ted
Rogers School of Management at Ryerson
University in Toronto till now.
India-born
first-time
Sikh
Harjit Sajjan is Canadas
defence minister
MP
new
A police and army official, Sajjan

has been the first Sikh to command
a
Canadian
regiment,
called
the
Duke of Connaughts Own, which is
a reserve regiment based in British
Columbia province. Sajjan has served in
Afghanistan and Bosnia and been twice a
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Clockwise from top: Amarjeet Sohi, Bardish Jhagger,

Harjit Sajjan and Navdeep Bains
special adviser on Afghanistan. He was

given the Meritorious Service Medal in
March 2013.
A father of two, the 45-year-old Sajjan
was with the Vancouver Police Department
for 11 years and served as a detective for the
gang crime unit.
However, Sajjans nomination as the
Liberal Party candidate from Vancouver
South last year attracted controversy when
many Sikh leaders resigned from the Liberal
Party, alleging that the party leadership has
been manipulated by hardliner Sikhs of
the World Sikh Organisation.
Harjit Sajjans father Kundan Sajjan is a
board member of the WSO, which is alleged
to have hardline sympathies.
But
Sajjan
told
the
Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation last year, I am
not a member of the WSO. Ive had no
negative vibes from anybody.
Harjit was five when his father moved to
Canada from Punjab. His wife Kuljit Kaur is a
family doctor.
AIF raises $200,000 for India initiative
merican India Foundation (AIF)

has raised $200,000 for its
Maternal and Newborn Survival
Initiative (MANSI), designed to reduce
maternal and child mortality in rural,
impoverished areas of India.
Founded in 2001 at the initiative of
the then US President Bill Clinton, the
community organisation engaged in
catalysing social and economic change
in India, raised the amount at its annual
Washington DC gala.
The gala featured Mamta Mahato, a 26year old health worker from Jharkhand,
India. She shared that skills training from
AIFs MANSI programme has enabled
her to safely deliver more than 90 healthy
newborns in her village. More than 250
influential guests from the US and Indian
governments, corporate and entrepreneur
leadership, media, and philanthropy
of the greater Washington DC area
attended the power-packed evening at the
historic Congressional Country Club in
Bethesda, Maryland.
Javed Akhtar, noted film writer, lyricist,
and poet, was honoured at the event
addressed by Indian Ambassador to the US
Arun Kumar Singh. The American India
Foundation is steering relations between the

worlds largest democracy and the worlds
most powerful democracy, he said.
Singh addressed the current development
challenges in India and the solutions being
implemented across the country, including
initiatives to revitalise the economy through
entrepreneurship and start-ups.
The effort of the government has to
be supplemented by what civil society and
people like you are able to do, he said.
Praising the involvement and contribution
of the American Indian community in
strengthening villages and small towns
in India, Akhtar said, What is wonderful
about you is that you have not forgotten your
connect to India.
Teresa Carlson, Vice President of the
Global Public Sector at Amazon emphasised
the entrepreneurial potential of India.
Venkatesh Raghavendra, AIF Senior
Director thanked the young leaders of the
greater Washington DC area for having
taken ownership of the AIFs cause.
The gala also recognised the leadership of
Neera Tanden, President of The Centre for
American Progress, Kumar Barve, member
of the Maryland House of Delegates and Aziz
Haniffa, managing editor at India Abroad.
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India beat South Africa

by 108 runs in first Test
avindra
Jadeja
led
the charge with a fivewicket haul as India
overpowered South Africa by
108 runs on the third day of the
first Test at the Punjab Cricket
Association Stadium.
Chasing a target of 218 runs,
the Proteas could only manage
109 in their second innings on the
rapidly crumbling wicket before
being all out.
Jadeja had figures of 559 while
Ravichandran Ashwin (339) also
made good use of the conditions.
Fast bowler Varun Aarun (13)
and leg-spinner Amit Mishra (1
26) bagged a wicket each.
India, who had started the day
at 125/2 in their second innings,
were all out for 200 shortly after
lunch. Imran Tahir and Simon
Harmer spun a web around the
Indian batsmen to grab fourwicket hauls. But the Proteas
could not rejoice for long as their
batsmen struggled to come to
terms with the copious turn and
variable bounce.
Jadeja struck the opening blow
for India when he trapped Vernon
Philander leg before with his first
ball of the day. Ashwin justified
Virat Kohlis decision to open the
attack with spin bowlers when he
dismissed Faf du Plesis in the next
over. Ashwin unleashed a delivery
that straightened after pitching as

du Plesis offered an easy catch to
the slips.
The Indian spinners continued
to dominate and the South
Africans were in deep trouble
when the in-form AB de Villiers
went back to the pavilion.
Aaron finally put an end to Dean
Elgars laboured innings with a
short-pitched delivery. Dale Steyn
also did not last long as he tried to
smash Ashwin out of the park but
only managed to find Murali Vijay
at long on. India was 202 ahead
at lunch with Wriddhiman Saha
batting on eight.
India started the day in a steady
manner before seamer Stiaan van
Zyl sent back Kohli. Tahir got the
Lot more to come

from me: Vijender
ndias
Vijender
Singh
knocked out (Kayoed) Dean
Gillen in the first round to
register his second consecutive
win in professional wrestling.
Wow! That was quick! I felt
very comfortable in there and
lined him up with my jabs first
to get the range. But then when I
started connecting with the right,
I knew it was only a matter of time
before I caught him properly,
said an excited Vijender after
his win.
He went down, which the
referee said was a slip. I wasnt so
sure about that. But anyway when
he got back up I knew Id hurt
him so I went straight into him
and didnt stop punching until he
went down. When I landed the last
right hand and he dropped, I had a
feeling that he wasnt going to get
up. When the referee counted to
10, it was a fantastic feeling to get
my first KO.
Vijender will now take a weeks
break and reach India to celebrate
Diwali with his family. His third
fight is scheduled for December
19 in Manchester. I said that

after the first fight Id improve. I
showed some of the development
and improvement but theres a lot
more to come from me. I know
this is a just step-by-step journey
for me but I have to cover a long
way to be champion, said the
Olympic bronze medallist.
After having two fights I can
just say that Indian young boxers
can also do it, its just about doing
hard work. I would like to thank
all the fans for their support.
second breakthrough for South

Africa soon after when he had
Pujara caught by Amla in the slips.
Ajinkya Rahane survived only
nine balls before Temba Bavuma
took a fine catch at forward shortleg to give Harmer his first scalp
of the day. Harmer then dismissed
Ravindra Jadeja and Amit Mishra
in quick succession to reduce the
hosts to 182/7.
Jadeja was trapped leg before
while Mishra was caught at
square-leg as he went for a pull
shot. Ashwin pushed Indias lead
past the 200-run mark, before
Tahir found his outer edge with
the last ball before lunch as Amla
pulled off another fine effort in
the slips.
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Want to play in MLS

for a year: Ronaldo
eal Madrids star forward

Cristiano Ronaldo said
he is definitely thinking
of leaving his club for a year and
play Major League Soccer (MLS)
in the United States.
I am not closing the door
on any league anywhere in the
world, Ronaldo was quoted as
saying by goal.com. Im definitely
thinking about playing in the USA
for a year. Ive always said living
and playing there is a possibility.
The Portugal captain has been
heavily linked with his
former club Manchester
United and Paris SaintGermain.
But
his
possibility of playing
in the US might come
as a surprise to many
including his agent
J o r g e
Mendes
w h o
had
earlier said that the 30-year-old

would retire from Real.
Recently the MLS has seen a
galaxy of superstars including the
likes of David Beckham, Thierry
Henry, Steven Gerrard, Frank
Lampard and Andrea Pirlo.
Ronaldo left United for Real in
2009 for a then-world record fee of
80 million pounds (approximately
$120 million), and he says he is
still in contact with the footballers
from
United
who
played
alongside him.
There (in United) I was
treated in the same way
as a son is treated by a
father, he said.
I had some incredible
moments. Im still in touch
with (Rio) Ferdinand,
Nani, Anderson, (Nemanja)
Vidic, (Patrice) Evra and
with (Ryan) Giggs, who
is now the assistant
manager. I have
some amazing
memories.
India sixth in world hockey rankings
he Indian mens team

has jumped two places
to be sixth in the latest
global hockey rankings, while the
womens team remained at 13th
The International Hockey
Federation (FIH) released the
rankings charts as Asian Games
2014 champions India leapfrogged
Belgium (three places down
to seventh) and New Zealand
(now eighth), riding on good
recent performances at the Hero
Hockey World League (HWL)
Semi-Finals.
Meanwhile, mens World Cup
holders Australia and womens
Olympic and World champions
the Netherlands remain at the top
of the FIH rankings.
There is no change in the
mens top three nations, with the
Netherlands ranked second and
Germany third. While England
moved into fourth, Argentina
continued their rise as they moved
up to fifth place.
Behind New Zealand were
South Korea, Pakistan, Spain,
Ireland, Malaysia, Canada and
South Africa till the 15th spot
respectively. The biggest rise in
the mens rankings saw Venezuela
The Indian men's team has jumped two places to be sixth in the latest global hockey rankings, while
the women's team remained at 13th.
move up 22 places to 47. In the

womens rankings, despite losing
the EuroHockey Championships
2015 final to England, the
Netherlands remained in the
top spot.
Australia followed by Argentina
made up the top three, New
Zealand in fourth, while only 13
points separate China, England
and the United States positioned
fifth, sixth and seventh place
respectively. Dominican Republic
made the biggest rise as they
moved from 51 to 37.
The rankings were confirmed
following
the
conclusion
of
the
African
Hockey
Championships 2015.
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Young players have an edge in chess: Anand
Red
Black
ive-time world chess

champion Viswanathan
Anand said that he is
still rectifying his mistakes but
believes young talent has now
got an edge in the sport.
The 45-year-old lost to
world No.1 Magnus Carlsen of
Norway in 2013 and 2014 in the
World Chess Championship.
Median age is 20 and some
are around 22. Top players are
younger but as long as I am
happy, I will compete. I will try
but you just cannot ignore the
fact that the peak age for chess
is not 40, it is below, Anand
told reporters at the Blenders
Pride Fashion tour.
When you are younger, you
calculate better but later on,
you have to think how can you
put one in, he said.
Orange
I am constantly rectifying,
and I will keep trying and you
have to constantly work on
your mistakes.
Anand believes Carlsen,
who is now 24 years old, is
from a different generation and
that he and Kramnick are just
hanging in there.
Kramnick and I are still
hanging in there. Kramnick
and my way of thinking is
almost the same because we
were roughly born in the same
era, so we have the same way of
doing things. Carlsen is from a
different generation, he said.
Speaking on whether it is an
advantage going into the World
Chess Championship as one of
the top ranked players, Anand
said, There are no advantages
and disadvantages. It only
matters how many points you
score there. It only matters

what you do as candidates.
Anything you are carrying
forward to make you feel
good, gives you the energy
to do well, perfect! Other
than that nothing.
The former World No.1
also said that he has
not been in the right
frame of mind for the
last two or three events
and added challenges were
getting tough with time.
In the last two events I
did not do well and somehow
was not in the right frame of
mind. So I will have to keep
on working and developing
more ideas. But it is getting
difficult with time. At
20, all tournaments
were a piece of
cake, said Anand.
Chelsea are Tiger Woods of football: Gullit
ormer AC Milan star Ruud Gullit has

compared Chelsea to Tiger Woods
because neither the English football
champions nor the American golf icon are
feared like they once were.
Chelsea lost 01 as Stoke City condemned
them to their third consecutive defeat and
their seventh in the English Premier League
(EPL) this season.
Head coach Jose Mourinho was serving
a one-game stadium ban at the Britannia
stadium and Gullit feels his former club has
fallen from grace in similar fashion to golfing
legend Woods, winner of 14 Major titles.
Its like Tiger Woods. In the beginning
everybody who was standing with Tiger

Woods knew already that they had lost the
game. Now people see him and Chelsea and
think: We can beat them, said Gullit, who
played 66 for the Netherlands and won the
European Championship in 1988.
Theyve lost that aura of invincibility.
You can feel it. The players sense it also that
the opposition is not afraid of you anymore.
To get that back you get it only by results.
To fix their slump, Gullit believes
Mourinho must accept he has made
mistakes and that the Portuguese tactician
needs to stop blaming his players. He can
change it. If he would have said after the
Saina, Sindhu win, Srikanth

out of China Open
eading
Indian
shuttler
Saina
Nehwal edged past
her Chinese opponent Sun
Yu 2220, 2118 to move
into the second round of the
China Open.
Although it was a neckand-neck affair, the top
seed held her nerve to win
the gruelling battle in 49
minutes.
In the first game, it
was Yu who started in top
gear, picking up four quick
points. Saina, the defending
champion, made a swift comeback to make
it 67 but the Chinese surged ahead again.
Yu led 1814 and looked all set to bag
the opener. But the Hyderabad-born
shuttler stormed back with four back-toback points to make it 1818. They were
locked at 20-20 too but then Saina picked
up the last two crucial points to pocket the
game in the tie breaker.
In the second game, Saina carried
forward the momentum gained after
winning the first and was very quick to
respond to anything that Yu produced. She
led from the start and after some hiccups in
the middle of the game, finished on a strong
note, taking it 2118.
In the mens singles, Ajay Jayaram lost
to World No.1 Chen Long 1221, 1121. The
No.25 shuttler was hoping against hope to
upset Long, who was just too good.

In neither game, Jayaram looked
like giving his opponent a scare. Long
dominated easily and quite convincingly
clinched the encounter.
It was a sad outing for defending
champion Kadambi Srikanth too as he
crashed out of the tournament after losing
his first-round encounter to Hu Yun of
Hong Kong. In the first game, Yun led from
the beginning till the end but Srikanth tried
staging a comeback in the second. It was
all even at 1616 but then the Hong Kong
shuttler pipped Srikanth to clinch the issue.
In another mens singles match, Prannoy
Kumar battled hard but ultimately lost
against his Chinese opponent Guo Kai in a
first round match that stretched for an hour
and three minutes.
last game: Im wrong. I didnt need to do

that. I was emotional. Youre right. I should
have this punishment. Then everyone
would forgive him, he added.
In the past, when the team won
with Mourinho, it was Mourinho who
won. When they lost, it was Mourinho
who lost. All of a sudden this year, he
was blaming the players. Now it was
Mourinho who won and the players who
lost. That was a bit of a difference I saw.
He
was
criticising
his
players.
Beforehand he always guarded his players;
protected them.
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FIFA to formally
give India U-17
World Cup
hosting rights
orld football governing body

FIFA will entrust India the
right to host the third most
important event on the FIFA calendarthe
Under-17 World Cup India 2017at the
closing ceremony of the 16th U-17 World
Cup in Chile.
The final of the 2015 U-17 World Cup will
be played between Nigeria and Mali at Via
del Mar.
The All India Football Federation
(AIFF) looks upon this as an important
step towards building the sport in India.
With 24 countries playing 52 matches,
the tournament is scheduled to be played
across six world-class FIFA certified venues
in India.
We are proud to host the third most
coveted international football tournament
in the world and the biggest ever in Indian
history, AIFF general secretary Kushal
Das said.
This is a matter of national pride as we
help create world class infrastructure, bring
in professional planning and execution and
deliver the best possible tournament to
Indias football lovers. We see this as the
onset of a Football Revolution in India.
AIFF president Praful Patel said,
This is historic. Hosting a tournament of such
stature will help galvanise the face of Indian
football among the masses and youth of
the country.
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Indian-born Binumon flourishes in early

childhood education
New Zealand
Tertiary College
inumon
Thanangattu
embarked
on
an
adventure to further his
teaching career two years ago
with a move from India to New
Zealand, and he hasnt looked
back since.
Having always had a passion
for teaching children and
experience teaching primary and
secondary school in India for
12 years, Binumon was ready to
pursue an exciting new career
direction by studying to become
an early childhood educator.
I
began
researching
early
childhood
education
programmes in New Zealand, a
country renowned for its highquality education, Binumon
explained. From there it was
an obvious choice to consider
one of the best early childhood
education
colleges
in
the
countryNew Zealand Tertiary
College (NZTC).
Although
Binumon
was
initially unsure which early
childhood education qualification

would be the most beneficial
for him, he quickly made up
his mind once the NZTC India
Office in Mumbai assisted him
with guidance, helping him to
clarify his thoughts and remove
any doubts. With their support,
he decided on studying towards
a Graduate Diploma in Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
through
NZTCs
Blended
Learning mode of delivery, which
combines online study with faceto-face learning and practice.
He began his Graduate
Diploma in Teaching (ECE)
studies in September 2014 and
has been enjoying New Zealand
life and education ever since. It
is awesome to be in a country
which welcomes and respects
different cultures, he said. Ive
had no difficulty fitting in with the
lifestyle, people and educational
environment
here
because
Ive had a lot of helping hands
around me.
But a move to a new country
and education system is seldom
without challenges. Binumon

initially found studying online
a hard nut to crack because of
his background with face-to-face
learning, but he soon came to
find online study invaluable for
managing his learning around his
other commitments.
Adjusting to using English
(his second language) and
understanding the local accent
was another challenge for him,
but he had plenty of assistance
from NZTC in overcoming
any obstacles.
NZTCs lecturers are flexible
and knowledgeable, and they
provide
excellent
support,
Binumon commented. I am also
very impressed by the Pastoral
Support Teams services for
international students, which
are really helpful when students
are faced with both personal
issues and issues relating to
their studies.
Binumon added that his
experience working in an early
childhood education centre has
been another highlight of his time

in New Zealand. He is particularly
interested in styles of teaching
that use play as a medium
for learning and encouraging
children
to
explore
their
own interests.
After a warm welcome from his

early childhood education centre,
Binumon now feels right at home
in New Zealand, commenting,
Now I know I am an important
part of the whnau, and I am very
proud of this.
Tech round-up: Fallout 4 and BlackBerry Priv

mahesh
ope you all had a great

Diwali and enjoyed the
festival with family and
friends. Lets kick off this weeks
tech round-up with the release of
Fallout 4.
Fallout 4
The
much-awaited
fifth
instalment of the role-playing
game is set in a post-nuclear
war-torn world. Developed by
Bethesda Studios, the game was
launched on November 10 and is
available for Playstation 4, Xbox
One and Windows.
The beautifully-designed game
begins with the gamer waking
up in Vault 111, 200 years after
the nuclear war. Gameplay has

been improved and streamlined
in Fallout 4. It relies on the
SPECIAL
rulesetstrength,
perception, endurance, charisma,
intelligence, agility and luck.
Points are attributed to the gamer
as the game progresses.
It is not your typical shootthem-all game. There are
mental games, psychological
and philosophical elements that
you need to tackle as well. When
you come out as a sole survivor

from the Vault, you experience
a distraught world struggling
to nurture humanity again; a
world filled with mean raiders,
dangerous mutants. And as you
go along, you solve problems and
gain experience. You learn from
your decisions, your mistakes
and gain new abilities and skills.
The game also lets you craft
your weapons using modular
systems. You collect materials
and use them to improvise your
ammunition. Like I said, it is not
like your regular games. If you
are a gamer, I would suggest you
experience Fallout 4.
BlackBerry PRIV
Yes! BlackBerry. Not the fruit
but the mobile phone you once
owned. It is back and it runs on
Android. The company, which
lost a whopping amount of
market share in the post-iPhone
world, is making a comeback
with BlackBerry Priv. And it has
chosen to ride on the openness
and popularity of Android.
The problem is, the market is
full of Android devicesall kinds,
all sizes and all price-points.
But BlackBerry has a trick up its
sleevethe physical keyboard.
BlackBerrys famous keyboard
is present in its full glory in this
slider phone. So is there any

scope for BlackBerry to survive
and thrive in this cut-throat
market?
Lets
see
the specs. Priv has a 5.4-inch
curved AMOLED 2560 x 1440
screen, which seems perfect for
the slide-out keyboard. Processing
package has a Snapdragon 808
paired with 3GB of RAM and an
expandable 32GB of storage. On
the rear, there is an 18-megapixel
sensor snapper featuring Optical
Image Stabilisation and dualLED flash. The 3410 mAh battery
seems promising as well.
The phone has great build
quality. On paper, the phone
looks as good as
any other flagship smart phone.
There are various smart ideas
built into the software. With
Privthat stands for Privacy
Blackberry is trying to say that
it is a secure phone, unlike other
standard smart phones. While
the core is Android Lollipop 5.1,
BlackBerrys software layer on
Priv provides many security and
audit features that are supposed
to be good for enterprise and
corporate executive. While it
all looks good, the price might
prove to be a bit of a problem. At
US$699, the phone is not cheap.
But then again, the segment that
Priv targets might not have any
issues with the pricing.
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tte--tte
Badshahruling the pop charts
Red
Mayashivam
ome call him the rap-god, the

fastest rising star on the music,
especially the R&B horizon of
Indian cinema. His name says it all
Badshah. He is regularly compared to
YoYo Honey Singh, but the popularity of
Abhi toh party shuruhui hai has ensured he
has his place in the industry. As he churns
out more and more hitsthe most recent
being DJ waale babuhe confirms he
means business and is here to stay. Also, if
you have been anywhere near anyone from
the northern states of India (or any Indian
pub/club for that matter), you could
not have missed the popular
Punjabi
song
Proper patola. The song
sung by Diljit Dosanjh and written by
Badshah has achieved a cult status with its
YouTube video getting more than 70 lakh
hits.
Badshah was recently on his first tour
to Australia and New Zealand. After
performing at packed venues in Australia,
Badshah performed before a full house
at The Studio in Auckland. He won many
hearts with his live-wire presence on
stage before he left to Wellington for a
performance the next day.
We sat down with Badshah, over a
cup of Chai Latte on his first ever trip
to Auckland for an exclusive tete-a tete
and were completely floored by his
humility, down to earth and boy next door
demeanour. Dressed in his sweatshirt and
tracks, Badshah spoke to us candidly about
his life, love, music and all things personal.
Maya: So tell us why the name
Badshah?
Badshah: Well, it comes quite naturally.
When I was born, the doctor asked my
motherwhat do you want to name him?
And she said Prince. That is what I have
always been called since then. So when it
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came to choosing a stage name, it was

Badshah. The name on my passport is
AdityaPrateek Singh Sisodia. I was
born into a Punjabi family in Delhi,
my father is from Haryana.
Maya: So where was Prince
raised and what were your
early years like?
Badshah:
raised
Pitampura
i
n
I was
in
Delhi
and did my
schooling from
BalBharati
Public School in Pitampura. I used to
perform in the school choir and played a lot
of basketball. I had dreams of becoming a
basketball player till I realised there was no
future for basketball players in India.
After I finished my schooling I went to
Chandigarh to pursue my engineering and
have lived there since then.
Maya: Do you have any siblings?
Badshah: I have a younger sister, who is
going to get married soon.
Maya: So when did you get interested
in music?
Badshah: I dont know. I cant think of how
far back but I could never study without
music. So I always had music playing. I
have also always loved writing. When I
was in school, I wrote a rap piece on one of
my teachers that became quite infamous. I
gradually realised that whatever I do, I need
to have music in my life. I now compose, I
write my own lyrics, I do my own music and
I act in my own videos.
I was raised
in Pitampura in Delhi
and did my schooling
from Bal Bharati Public School
in Pitampura. I used to perform in the school
choir and played a lot of basketball. I had dreams of
becoming a basketball player till I realised there was no
future for basketball players in India.
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Maya: So how did the step up from
Prince to Badshah happen?
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Badshah: When IBlack
went to Chandigarh,
Indian music was going through a revolution.

Punjabi music was at an all-time high. Jay
Shaun and Richie Rich were making waves
in the industry with their music.
There was a sudden change in scene for
Indian music. As I was on the internet a lot, I
kept track of everything that was happening
and what was going on. I was excited and
inspired and wanted to do something on
my own.
Since I am a reserved person, there was
always so much to vent, so much to
tell people and I put it all
in my songs, in my
music.
I dont really remember what my first

number was. I have done many songs that
werent released. Then in 2007, I started
working with Honey Singh. In 2012, I
went solo and recorded Saturday Saturday,
which was eventually used in Humpty
Sharma ki Dulhania. So thats how it all
started and it has been a great journey
so far.
Maya: Do you travel a lot?
to Shimla or Manali. I love the mountains.

For my shows, I have been to America,
England, Dubai and Hong Kong, but the
one place I really loved was Melbourne.
Maya: Does the Badshah have a
Queen of hearts?
Badshah: Yes, I have been married for
three years. My wife usually travels with me,
but she is not here now, as she is preparing
for her exams.
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In fact, because she has never been to this

side of the world, I was keen for her to join
me.
Maya: Do you have a message for all
your fans?
Badshah: Thank you for all the support.
Keep supporting me and I will keep making
the music you love.
Badshah: Yes, I do. Even if I am not

travelling for work, I just
plain enjoy travelling. If
nothing else, I will just
take off
Badshah in Auckland
adshah performed in Auckland in front of a packed house at

The Studios along with the ravishing and charming Astha
Gill. Together they created magic on stage churning out one
popular track after another. The Auckland show was presented
by Page 3 lifestyle events and managed by Sony entertainment.
One got so carried away by the vibe that the performance
seemed almost too shortbut worth every bit. From the ever
popular Saturday Saturday, to Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai
and DJ waale babuthey treated the audience to it all.
The other star that definitely stood out for me that evening
was DJ Areeb, who seemed to be at his best. The young crowd
seemed to have had a treat as the evening came to an end and
there are similar reports from Wellington. Kudos to the Big
Bang Drop entertainment for this treat to New Zealand.
Trivia
My Sun Sign: Scorpio (a little birdie told us
19 November)
My Favourite Colour: Black
My Favourite Food: Rajma-Chawal
I am most comfortable in: Sweatshirts
and pants
I am happiest when: I am comfortable
I usually smell of: Perfumes, duty-free
I love: My family
My idol: Myself (laughs)
My inspiration: Life
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Rishi afraid to do plays
eteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is yet to perform

in a play, says that despite a strong desire, he is
afraid to come on stage.
Ive never done a play. Im a cinema actor. Ive had a
strong desire but Im afraid to come on stage, said Rishi,
when asked if he would like to feature in one.
He was present at the iconic Prithvi Theatre here for
the popular Prithvi festival that begins on the occasion of
his grandfather Prithviraj Kapoors birth anniversary
November 3. He had also shared pictures of his grandfather
on Twitter terming him, Good looking, Greek God
Grandfather!
Asked about the changes in the festival over
the years, he replied, Its been happening
every year and its actually on auto-pilot
as such there havent been any changes
in it. There is no profit making in this,
its a trust. Its (admission price) barely
minimum just to keep it going on. You
cant do anything for free as nothing is
free in todays time.
He also feels that there hasnt been a decline i
n
theatre. Its not got less, I believe theatre is progressing.
On one side, MAMI is going on and on the other side,
theatre is also going on.
People present a play so well, it is very encouraging
and Im hopeful that lot of people will come and be part of
Prithvi festival. If you give the platform, people are going to
increase, he said.
The Prithvi theatre, set up by legendary Prithviraj
Kapoor, is one of the iconic venues for the medium
of theatre in the country having completed almost
70 years since its inception. Rishi feels that the
there is a need for more platforms like Prithvi
theatre, which conducts more than 500 shows
every year, to promote the medium.
We need more such venues to promote
theatre, like we see in every country or in
West where there are more platforms like
Prithvi theatre to showcase their talent and
creativity. We need to give it a push.
Every drama company takes their
play to various cities and promotes
it, so I hope that we should also
promote our plays in our city
and in our country, he said.
India should do away with film

censorship: Dheepan actor
ctor
Anthonythasan
Jesuthasan of Palme
dOr-winning
drama
Dheepana French drama about
three Tamil refugees who flee the
civil war in Sri Lanka to settle in
Francefeels the film may not
release in India, and says its time
the country gets rid of its film
censorship.
Im not against censorship,
but when its still bound by the
rules created during British
regime, it worries me. Its unlikely
that Dheepan will release in India
thanks to the censors. I think India
should just do away with (film)
censorship, Anthonythasan said
during the17th Jio MAMI Mumbai
Film Festival. He believes
censorship cant be used to judge
any form of art.
Its not just cinema. Im a
writer too, and some of my novels
have been banned from being
released in the country.
My film Dead Sea, which I had
written and directed in 2009,
was denied censor certification
because it was about Tamil
fishermen being killed on Sri
Lankan waters, he said.
In Jacques Audiard-directed
Dheepanwhich won the most
prestigious award of the Cannes
International Film Festival earlier
this yearAnthonythasan plays
Sivadhasan, a former Tamil LTTE
member who assumes the name
Dheepan and forms a family with
two strangers so that they can
flee Sri Lanka and gain asylum
in France. The reel story is very

similar to Antonythasans real life.
I worked as an LTTE soldier
and then came to France, where
Ive been living as a refugee for
over two decades, he said.
The only thing that has
changed in his life after starring in
the movie is that people recognise
him now wherever he goes.
Im no longer a refugee. I get
to travel business class now and
no more ticketless ride on the
subway.
People
listen to me when
I talk and I make
the best use of the
opportunity. I try
and speak about
the problems faced
by Sri Lankan
immigrants
all
over the world, he
said.
Anthonythasan
views cinema as a
powerful medium
to address the
most
burning
issues
plaguing
humanity.
I dont want
only
the
Sri
Lankan issues to
be highlighted but
wish filmmakers
use the medium
to throw light on
several problems
from around the
globe, he added.
He admits such films will
receive strong objection.
People hold on to certain
beliefs and when you go against
them and try to make a point, there
will be resistance. It will come
via public and even government.
But these things shouldnt stop a
filmmaker from making a point,
even if it means going against the
whole system, he said.
Anthonythasan will soon work
in a Canadian film about the large
population of Tamils settled there.
DDLJ screened at
prestigious British
Film Institute
ontinuing its 20th year

celebrations,
Dilwale
Dulhania Le Jayenge
(DDLJ) had a special screening
at the iconic British Film
Institute (BFI).
It was screened as part of BFIs
Love: Films To Fall In Love With...
Films To Break Your Heart in
partnership with internet service
provider Plusnet.
This special screening of DDLJ
took place on November 7 at BFI
Southbank, said a statement.
The BFIs Love season is
currently celebrating a broad
spectrum of romantic films and
TV gems from the swooning silent
era to the present day and the
DDLJ extravaganza was featured
alongside a wider curation of
Hollywood melodrama, British
period drama and European
erotic thriller.
Aditya
Chopras
DDLJ,
starring superstars Shah Rukh
Khan and Kajol, was showcased as
The Brave-hearted Will Take the
Bride and was the only Indian
title at the BFI screening.
As part of this screening, a
nationwide search for Britains
very own Raj and Simran was also
held in conjunction with Asian TV
channel B4U and BFI, to uncover

a special Raj and Simran jodi
with their own unique love story
against the odds.
The winning couple, Pahul
Ahluwalia and Rahul Sharma
of East London, were welcomed
onstage and gifted with hampers
of DDLJ memorabilia and
collectors item merchandise
while they paid homage to the
iconic screen looks of the films
lead stars.
Also Shah Rukh himself
regaled the audience and winners
with an extraordinarily delightful
and charming video message.
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Award wapsi
a matter of
personal choice:
Soha Ali Khan
ctress Soha Ali Khan says

she has had discussions
with mother and veteran
actress Sharmila Tagore over the
recent spate of award wapsi over
intolerance in India. But the Rang
De Basanti actress believes its a
matter of personal choice when it
comes to returning or keeping the
awards.
Weve had discussions. She
(Tagore) is very passionate about
certain things and I know she has
been vocal. I completely respect
her point of view. We havent
had a chance to debate on it but
we both come from a secular and
liberal school of thought. But my
take is each to their own. People
who have awards and who want
to keep them or return them, its
their personal choice, Soha said.
Tagore has said the attacks on
writers and artistes were against
the basic principles of democracy.
Soha, along with numerous
other Bollywood celebrities came
out in support of the Pakistani
artistes being targeted by the
Shiv Sena, asserting that art and
creativity shouldnt be stifled.
Talking about the motherdaughters line of thinking, Soha
said though they do differ at times,
but their thoughts certainly arent
poles apart.
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of thinking. I had a different life,
educational system and so I have
my own thoughts as well, she
said.
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promotion but merits.

I dont think any film
can be successful with
promotions. A successful
film can become more successful
with promotions. But if any film
does well, thats on the basis of its
merits. So Im hoping that with
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein, this
fact is either proved, he said to
a query about the films low-key
promotion at screening of the film.
The screening was attended by
producer Karan Arora, director
Manish Srivastav and other cast
members including Naseeruddin
and Anand Tiwari.
Naseeruddin, who is one of the
most senior actors in the industry,
also disputed the term realistic
saying that even his successful
thriller
A
Wednesday
was
termed realistic but that wasnt
exactly the case. He also refuted
comparisons
with
Talwar,
claiming that there are numerous
viewpoints in the film such as

Roshomon.
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
story is very simple but strangely
its narrated in a complicated
manner. Even this is an imaginary
situation, which may or may not
be true. The treatment to the
film is definitely very edgy and a
thriller kind, he said.
Mastani came to an end when

Priyanka Chopra released the first
look of her character from Sanjay
Leela Bhansalis forthcoming film
online.
The actress says her role of
Kashibai displays many emotions,
from simple and poetic to
devoted.Priyanka also added that
the look comes as a pre-Diwali gift
for her fans.
#KashiBaiPoster
Simple...
Poignant... Poetic... Sanguine...
Devoted
#somanyemotions,
Priyanka tweeted.
The actress, who made her
international TV debut with
Quantico, added: Early Happy
Diwali from cold Montreal. I miss
home! Here is the first look of
#KashiBaiPoster.
Bajirao Mastani narrates the
love story of Maratha Peshwa
Bajirao I (played by Ranveer
Singh) and Mastani (Deepika
Padukone).
Priyanka
plays
Bajiraos first wife Kashibai.
In the poster, Priyanka can be
seen in a Maharashtrian attire,
standing with an aarti thali in her
hands. The canvas of the image is
a myriad of colours such as orange
and purple with an impression
of palace and Marathas in the
background. The film, which
is expected to be opulent and
grand, is scheduled to release on
December 18.
Returning
awards not
the best way to
dissent: Kamal
Haasan
retain his award.

They keep asking why I
didnt return my award. In that
case, Mahatma Gandhi shouldve
also returned his law degree to the
British government because he
was against it. But he didnt do so,
did he? he asked.
Kamal, who was criticised
heavily for choosing to not return
his National award, said he will
only raise his voice against the
government if it invades freedom.
I will dissent against any
government if it impinges on
individual freedom of my fellow
citizens. I will raise my voice
against such intolerance and Ill do
that regardless of any biasness,
he said. Kamal also clarified that
his decision to not return his
award should not be interpreted
as his party bias. A number of filmmakers, scientists and writers have
returned their awards to protest
against the growing intolerance in
the country.
he wait to meet the third

and pivotal person of the
historical saga Bajirao
ctor-film-maker Kamal
Haasan believes there
are so many different
ways to register dissent against
government but returning awards
is definitely not the best way
to do so.
People
should
seriously
consider using podiums to raise
their voice. I dont see the need
to return awards. I received the
National award from an eminent
jury of 12 members, and if I decide
to return it, Id be insulting them,
he said.
He also said its his wish to
the award wapsi by various people.

Kher also said the Prime
Ministers Office had invited
renowned Urdu poet Munawwar
Rana, but he has not replied to it
so far. On October 18, Rana had
returned his Sahitya Akademi
award along with the Rs.1 lakh
cash prize amid the ongoing
debate over growing intolerance.
Rana had said that if he is called
by the PMO, he will go and meet
Modi.
Prem Ratan
Dhan Payo not
about numbers:
Salman Khan
alman Khan says his muchanticipated Diwali release

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is
Anupam Kher
meets Modi over
intolerance issue
rime Minister Narendra

Modi met a delegation of
artistes led by Bollywood
actor Anupam Kher protesting
against a section of artistes who
are returning their awards over
intolerance in the country.
He (Modi) listened to us
and said the intolerance issue
is harming the country and its
reputation, Kher said after
meeting the prime minister.
The
film-makers
and
documentary makers must make
Priyanka
introduces
Kashibai of
Bajirao Mastani
Films success
depends on
merit, not
promotions:
Naseeruddin
aseeruddin Shah, lead

actor
of
upcoming
suspense thriller Charlie
Kay Chakkar Mein feels that films
success does not depend on its
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an attempt to talk to the PM and

not wait for the government to
contact them. We have to express
our anguish but nothing should
come between us and the integrity
of the nation to be discussed
outside India in an intolerant
manner, he added.
The delegation led a March
for India to protest against
those returning their awards
over intolerance.
After the march, Kher called on
President Pranab Mukherjee, and
described it as a great meeting
where he raised concerns about
not about box-office numbers or

frantic promotions but a film that
every person should watch with
the entire family.
This film is not about numbers
or promotion. This film is about
go and see it with the family. Get
everyone together; make it like the
time when we would go for picnics
with family, make this one outing
with the whole parivar. Trust me,
youll love it, Salman said at a
press meet.
All three of Salmans films
with director Sooraj Barjatya
Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke
Hain Koun..! and Hum Saath
Saath Hainsaw Salman playing
a character in love, with family
values forming an important
element to the love life.
Barjatya says he wants to take
Salman back to that space.
The films villain Armaan
Kohli dies in the end but Salman
wanted him not to die. The writers
eventually didnt change it. About
it, Barjatya said: Thats what he
believes, make it (film) as pure
and pure.
Salman added, In a Sooraj
Barjatya film, if we cannot turn the
negative into positive, then what.
That (change in script) wouldve
been so lovely... in the midst
of such positivity, one negative
person that should not be.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, which
also stars Sonam Kapoor, Neil
Nitin Mukesh, Anupam Kher,
and Swara Bhaskar, releases on
November 12.
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Time: 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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CAB presents its free workshop on New
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solutions in the book in some
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Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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