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8 April 2016 | www.iwk.co.nz
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New Zealand
Preneet urges NRIs

to make an informed
decision
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World
Panama Papers:
The biggest leak
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Zodiology
What do the stars
have in store?
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India
J&K gets first woman
chief minister
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Bollywood
Concept of Fan was

first narrated to SRK
by Yash Chopra
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Face of the Week

Music is my way
of praying
NEW ZEALAND
www.iwk.co.nz | 8 April 2016
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INZBCs India Unplugged dispels

some myths around trading
with India
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The first session of India Unplugged series focussed on debunking some myths about trading in India, the
major one being Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and copyrights
IWK Bureau
NZBC launched its rolling

speaker
series,
India
Unplugged
in
another
flagship event held in Auckland on
March 30.
The series is specially designed
to equip Kiwi businesses with the
knowledge to work better with the
Indian market. The first session
of the series witnessed industry
experts from AJ Park, Mark
Hargreaves (Partner, Commercial
Team) and Anton Blijlevens
(Partner, Patents Team). They
took the participants through
their detailed presentation on
the critical issues relating to IP
laws and protection of copyrights
in India.
The series was inaugurated
by Indian High Commissioner
of India, Mr Sanjiv Kohli, and a
visiting dignitary from India, Mrs
Preneet Kaur, former Federal
Minister of State for External
Affairs. Congratulating INZBC
and NZTE for the initiative
Mrs Preneet Kaur (centre) during the India Unplugged speaker series along with INZBC and NZTE team, Indian High Commissioner Mr Sanjiv Kohli, AJ Park
Presenters, and Indian and New Zealand parliamentarians
in order to provide immense

opportunities
for
fruitful
collaboration between Kiwi-Indo
businesses, His Excellency Sanjiv
Kohli, said, Events [such as]
this helps cover the information
deficit that has long been holding
businesses back. Initiative [such
as] this will help to bridge the gap
and help businesses to tap the
opportunities available.
He further added, The topic

of Intellectual Property rights is
a very important subject. India is
in the process of creating a very
robust and sound IPR regime
that is critical to encouraging
innovation
[and]
creativity,
as there is a need to have a
system, which is compliant
with international obligations.
Under the new leadership, we

are regularly updating our legal
and administrative framework
to ensure that regime is
implemented effectively.
The launch observed the
presence of Madam Preneet Kaur
from the royal family of Patiala
(Punjab, India) and representative
of Indian Legislative Assembly
along
with
honourable
parliamentarians from the New
Zealand government.
I feel really wonderful [to]
be a part of todays event India
Unplugged and to meet the
captains of the Indian industry
who are making efforts to promote
Indias PMs vision Make in India
here in New Zealand.
She briefly spoke about
similarities
between
New
Zealand and Punjab, both
being agriculturally driven. She
mentioned her experience of
visiting beautiful dairy farms in
New Zealand and meeting the
oldest settlers from Punjab in
the country.
The speaker series is being
supported by New Zealand Trade
and Enterprise and is aimed
at handing the questions that
businesses often have on trading
with India.
Welcoming the honourable
guests at the event, Maria Gray,
Marketing Manager, India MiddleContinued on page 4
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East and Africa-NZTE, expressed

her gratitude for the immense
support extended by all members
and participants. She said, The
series will focus on the pain
points for Kiwi businesses and
the areas they need information
about when they are looking to do
business with India.
This is an opportunity
for everyone to get first-hand
information from the people who
already have done business with
India and to meet the expert
panellists from AJ Park and other
organisations, available for all the
export and import questions.
In line with its efforts to
promote collaboration of KiwiIndo businesses, INZBC is all set
to roll out this year-long workshop
to educate Kiwi businesses on the
nuts and bolts of doing business
with India.
The series will deal with
subjects such as tax laws, logistics,
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From left to right: Indian High Commissioner His Excellency Sanjiv Kohli; Mark Hargreaves, Partner, Commercial Team, AJ Park and Anton Blijlevens,
Partner, Patents Team, AJ Park
tips on finding a partner in India

and how to set-up.
INZBCs Head of Govt
Relations, Wenceslaus Anthony
said, This series will primarily
aim at giving information about
actually running a business in
India. Realising how important
it is for Kiwi business to know

the realities of doing business in
India, INZBC along with NZTE
have taken this initiative.
Mr Anthony also mentioned
about the recent launch of INZBCs
Wellington chapter and discussed
a few upcoming launches. He
reiterated that INZBC leadership

would continue working towards
the bigger mission of promoting
trade and business between India
and New Zealand.
Bhav Dhillon, Treasurer of
INZBC, said, This series is just
not a meet-and-greet. This is an
initiative to destroy some myths

about doing business in India.
This
industry-focussed
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initiative provides a golden
opportunity for participants to
learn about the mechanism of
accessing and using information
from industry experts that will
further upskill the business
community in New Zealand and
provide them with actionable
intelligence to do better business
with India.
With the recent launch in
Wellington and with plans to
soon introduce a chapter in
Christchurch, INZBC is expanding
its footprints at a great pace.
Now that INZBC is spreading its
reach and degree of engagement
across all the commercial towns
in New Zealand, this event is
likely to reach a wider audience
and witness greater participation
from Kiwi businesses, which
were earlier out of the network
of INZBC.
Election 2017Preneet urges NRIs to

make an informed decision
IWK Bureau
n her recent visit to

Australia
and
New
Zealand,
Preneet
Kaur, MLA Patiala and a Senior
Congress leader, has urged the
educated diaspora to evaluate the
various options before them in
the 2017 state assembly elections.
A rousing welcome awaited
her at all her public meetings,
which were well attended, and her
visit has successfully managed to
rejuvenate the Congress workers
and supporters in the region.
With the emergence of AAP
in Punjab, she acknowledged
that it will be a triangular
contest. She was happy to see
that the NRI community has
looked beyond the farce of the
current
Government,
which
has successfully destroyed the
backbone of the Punjab economy
by supplying spurious seeds
and pesticides to the farmers of
Punjab. Farmers are now being
driven to suicide whereas, during
20022007, Punjab under the
leadership of Captain Amarinder
Singh, was no.1 state as per India
Today annual awards for four
years in a row.
Today, Punjab is at number
19, she said. She further
mentioned that during 2002
2007, all the crops were lifted
on time and payment was made
on time.
Land prices in Punjab were
also at an all-time high during
that period, but today, the
property prices are languishing at
record lows.
To add to the above, NRIs are
being harassed by local goons
under the patronage of the
Government, and hence, their
money flow into Punjab are at a
record low.
(Above) Kiwi-Indian community welcomed Maharani Preneet Kaur on her arrival in Auckland (below) National List MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar being honoured by
Gurudwara Dasmesh Darbar, Paptoetoe committee members
She also highlighted the fact

that today the state of Punjab
is bankrupt but during Capt.
Amarinder Singhs rule, Treasury
was never closed.
She emphasised the fact that
Punjab is now plagued with
drugs, which is affecting the
entire generation of our youth.
The current ruling party is
allegedly supporting the drug
mafia. She assured that the
Capt. Amarinder Singh Govt
will immediately remove this
heinous political protection

and bring to book all the
powerful people involved in
this nefarious drug trade,
thereby freeing the state of this
menace of drugs.
AAP is a new entrant and
lacks discipline and leadership.
Out of their four MPs, two have
already separated. Punjab does
not need another political party.
Punjab needs a tried and tested
leader who can provide good
governance backed up by a solid
track record, she said.
He promised 900 primary

health centers but till now, only
two have been set up. He made
a promise that two lakh public
toilets will be made, but till today,
none have been opened. For
those who dont know, the safai
karamcharis, teachers, auto
drivers, DTC bus drivers, doctors,
nurses, anganwadi workers,
MCD staff have all gone on strike
at one stage or the other.
So if Kejriwal cannot do
it in Delhi, how can he do it
in Punjab, which has much
larger and complex issues to
deal with?
Do we want to give such a
person a chance in Punjab, who
has mastered the art of hype but
no action?
Instead, despite promises, all
his Ministers have big bungalows
and cars. He has also made 21
Parliamentary Secretaries
giving them all the
benefits of Ministers
at the expense of
public money.
We dont need
such
wasteful
expenses in Punjab.
We need solid
leadership
and
g o v e r n a n c e
experience.
She
further
provided
statistics
that a few AAP MLAs
in DelhiSurinder Singh,
Jeetender Tomar, Asim Ahmad
Khan, Manoj Kumar, Rakhi Birla,
Jarnail Singh, Som Nath and
Akhilesh Pati Tripathyhave
been involved in corruption
or unacceptable activities. She
questioned that how can AAP
end corruption when their own
senior MLA Rakhi Birla is caught
accepting Scorpio Jeep as a bribe.
She cautioned the public that
AAP is using a strategy to falsely
We definitely
need change but not
a change that results
in dharnas and strikes.
We need solutions. In
a small state [such as]
Delhi, Kejriwal has
failed to make any
improvements.
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being questioned of the credibility
of AAP, she replied, We
definitely need change but not a
change that results in dharnas
and strikes. We need solutions.
In a small state [such as] Delhi,
Kejriwal has failed to make
any improvements.
In his manifesto, he had
promised 500 schools; not one
has opened.
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Mrs Preneet Kaur being honoured by Gurudwara Dasmesh Darbar, Paptoetoe committee members
promise change and thus play with the

emotions of unsuspecting voters, especially
the youth. She further stated that AAP
lacks a concrete strategy, and they lack
experience, leadership and have little or no
understanding of the complex issues being
faced by Punjab today.
An emotionally charged Ms Kaur
said, Punjab is not ready for such an
experiment, and more so, Punjab cannot
afford such an experiment, as it is in
a state of severe crisis. Punjab needs
concrete solutions and Capt. Sahib is
someone who has done it earlier and can
do it again.
She repeatedly urged the community
to look into the facts, as they are educated
people, and then make an informed
decision, as Punjab cannot afford the

AAP experiment.
At all her public meetings, she showered
unending praises at the hardworking NRI
community. She expressed pleasure and
pride at seeing the Punjabi diaspora do so
well here, wished them luck for the future and
gave them a blanket assurance that under
the Capt. Amarinder Singh Government,
Punjab will be drug-free and will focus
on overall progress and prosperity in a
corruption-free environment.
The committees of Gurdwara Dashmesh
Darbar, Gurdwara Te Rapa Hamilton,
Gurdwara Ravi Das Bombay Hills and the
Supreme Sikh Society publicly declared
their support for Capt. Amarinder Singh
and his vision for a better Punjab.
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Stronger response needed to address

criminal behaviour
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Phil Goff
Labour MP
was appalled that in the space

of just one week, there were
four separate violent attacks
on Asian students.I was disgusted
at the savage nature of the attacks,
which involved punching and
kicking with no concern by the
offenders for the pain and injury
inflicted on the students.
I felt ashamed as a New
Zealander that this could happen
to people who were guests in our
country.I was concerned that the
attackers were young teenagers,
many of them girls, who showed
no sense of right or wrong and no
concern that they could be held to
account for the consequences of
their actions.
I dont know whether the
attackers singled them out because
they were Asian or students. The
police should question those they
have arrested about this. Its quite
possible the victims were just seen
as easy targets. The consequences,
however, will be reputational
damage, for Auckland and the
country, with parents who send
their children to study in New
Zealand because they think it is a
safe place.
If we dont deal effectively with

young offenders, the chances are
that they will go on to a life of
crime, imposing huge human and
economic costs on society.
Police and government agencies
need to get to the core of the
problem.The most common cause
of young people behaving like this
is the dysfunctional families they
come from, where physical and
sexual abuse is common and so is
drug and alcohol addiction.The
parents
themselves
may
be criminals.
If we dont tackle these factors,
homes such as these become
a breeding ground for a new
generation of people who are
social disasters and offenders.The
government needs to get serious
about early intervention to stop

this.Prevention rather than action
after the event is best, especially
for the victims.
People are sick and tired of
hearing from the government that
crime is coming down when they
have experienced being a victim
of crime.
Instead
of
complacent
statements about crime falling we
want to see the government better
resourcing the police to do the
job they expect from them.Police
numbers have been frozen while
the size of the city grows by
4050,000 a year and the police
budget has been cut in real terms.
The risk of being caught is
the strongest deterrent against
crime and with crime resolution
rates in Auckland for things such
as burglary falling to just six per

cent, there is no deterrent.
Its time for the government
to lift their support for the police.
Police staffing is stretched, and its
incredibly frustrating for people
dealing with criminal offending to
be told by the police that they are
too busy to investigate.
Recently, I took up with the
Minister of Police my concerns
that a victim of a crime was told
that he should go out and collect
his evidence on the identity of
an offender who had burgled
his home and stolen his credit
card. The victim was told to go
to the service station where the
offender using the credit card had
been filmed on CCTV and pick up
the footage. The Police Minister
did not deny that this had
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happened but dismissed it as an

operational matter.
If lack of police response is
because they have inadequate
resources, it is a political and
ministerial issue. The police
commissioner told me at a Select
Committee meeting that he had
to absorb $300 million in extra
costs not compensated for by
the government.
It is hard, even for me as an
MP, to get the police response the
public is entitled to.
After meeting with Indy
Purewal, the Redhill Superette
owner, whose premises was
invaded by teenagers stealing
from the shop as if they were
entitled to, I went on his behalf
to the Papakura police. I wanted
a meeting between the police and
retailers who were concerned
about lacking support from the
police in dealing with crime. The
Inspector responded 10 days later
saying I needed permission from
the Minister of Police before he
could be involved in a meeting.
That just isnt good enough. In
30 years, Ive never required
ministerial permission to engage
with the police to help members of
the public.
It is time the government
recognised and became more
responsive to public concern
about the crime that is happening
in our community.
NZCSA conference discusses crime prevention

in Auckland
Rizwan Mohammad
string of assaults on
Asian students last week
has created unrest in
Auckland. The city, which was
once regarded as peaceful, is losing
its reputation with rising fear and
aggrieve among international
students.Six Asian students were
victims of three different attacks
in two days in broad daylight. The
police have ruled out the racial
angle and have regarded such
attacks as a crimes of commodity.
In the wake of these brutal
attacks, New Zealand Chinese
Students Association organised a
forum on Friday, April 1, bringing
together Members of Parliament,
the police, investigating officers
and more than 200 students and
student representatives from
different institutions.
The objective of the forum was
to discuss the recent attacks on
Asian students and look out for
suggestions and advice from a
diverse range of people present
at the forum. The conference
aimed to provide an update on the
progress of the investigation, the
speakers views on the issue and
give tips to the students on how
to protect themselves from such

adversities.
Present at the forum were
investigating officers Inspector
Tipene, Inspector Roger, and
Inspector Whittaker, Mr Binhiu
Luo, Consulate-General of the
Peoples Republic of China,
Members of Parliament Phil Goff
and Dr Jian Yang, Councillor Mike
Lee from Auckland Council, Acting
Vice Chancellor of Auckland
University Professor Jenny Dixon,
Nigel Hemmington from AUT and
Dr Rick Ede from Unitec.
The conference was divided
into three parts:
Introduction of the speakers
and their take on the incident
Answering
questions
and
clarifying
doubts
of
the
students present
Noting suggestions to make the
crime prone zones more vigilant
and protected
Labour MP Phil Goff said, We
need more investment in getting
resources for a better surveillance,
especially in the CBD area, which
is becoming a crime haven for
the crooked.
Following were some of
the questions and suggestions
put forward by the student

representatives and others present
at the forum:
Better lighting, more signage
and increased surveillance
cameras at Albert Park
Take a more
preventive
approach than a responsive one
Establish
students
centre
to counsel the victims and
provide information to their
parents/guardians
Toughening the law so that the
perpetrators do not get away
with petty charges
Some of the other important
facts that came to the table were
that criminals do not fear the law.
They have little or no respect for
the court proceedings since they
know they can get away with lesser
time behind bars and just by doing

community hours.
One among the audience asked
what degree of self-defence is
legal or allowed under the New
Zealand law.
Asian Liaison Officer Jessica
Phuang, who started a couple
of programmes to mitigate and
educate international students,
answered, You have to use
proportional force against the
offender
in
your
defence.
Remember to protect yourself first
and then guard your property at
such situations.
Auckland Police has recently
started International Students
Ambassador Programme and a
City Watch Security Programme
for
the
safety
of the public in
the city.
One of the speakers
as well as a member
of
the
audience
pointed if there was
a
deeper
reason
behind the crimes
than just materialistic
opportunity. Labour MP stated
that the offenders themselves
are the victims of life and bad
parenting. These children grow
up witnessing domestic violence
and live in an environment that
mistreats them. Poverty and lack
of education also result in kids
taking such actions to accomplish
their desires.
Concluding
the
forum,
investigating officer Inspector
Whittaker advised the audience
not to flash or keep expensive
goods such as mobile phones,
laptops, and jewellery exposed
in cars and while walking on the
road. He also advised them to
avoid deserted routes after dusk
and keep their mates informed of
their whereabouts.
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ARMS to run unique

empowerment and support
group for migrant women
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IWK Bureau
uckland Regional Migrant

Services, in partnership with
Community Expression, is
running a three-session programme
in the North Shore. Social change
advocate Dheepa Nedungat, the
founder of Community Expression,
will hold these sessions for a small
group of migrant women who find it
difficult to settle into their new lives.
The programme, funded by the Upper
Harbour Local Board, will help the group
to connect to their communities while
building new relationships with other
migrant women.
During these sessions, women will
explore their identities by sharing stories,
identifying their challenges, designing
strategies and actions to address those
challenges, and share their experiences of
dealing with these difficulties.
The programme will be in English
and will take place on May 11, 18 and
25. More workshops will be held in the
Papakura area.
The pilot programme was held in
September last year and received a good
feedback and requests for more groups.
Many of the women who participated in the
pilot programme continue to meet.
Nedungat, an experiential education
provider, is an experienced facilitator
and mentor.
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offer a truly transformative medium where
women can feel companioned in their quest
toward self-expression.
ARMS
Regional
Communications
Manager Chinwe Akomah, who is
organising the workshop with Nedungat,
adds, One of the key things we, at ARMS,
are trying to address is the social and
emotional isolation of women.
Isolated
migrant
women
often
experience extreme loneliness, face
cultural barriers and are coping with a host
of other issues as both a result and a cause
of isolation.
We hope this workshop will support
migrant women in overcoming these
barriers and feel more integrated,
empowered and secure in Auckland.
For more information or to register
your place, contact Chinwe on
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Celebrating Indias diversity

Gaurav Sharma
hining a light on Indias

age-old diverse traditions,
Christchurch
Kerala
Association
(CKA)a
nonprofit catering to the needs of
the Malayali community living
in and around the Christchurch
since 2005celebrated Easter,
a Christian festival, and Vishu,
a
Hindu
festival,
together
on April 2. Ajesh Jose, Secretary
at CKA, informed, Celebrations
Christchurch Kerala Association celebrates Easter and Vishu together
started at 6 p.m. with almost

100 of our members attending
the event. While there were
few Malayali dance and music
performances, and games such

as dumb charades, the evenings
highlight was the Easter egg
hunt specially organised for the
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children. Alongside, prayers

were offered to Jesus Christ and
Lord Vishnu. While Christians
around the world celebrate
Easter marking the death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ, Vishu
is a Hindu festival celebrated in
Kerala, with decorating lights and
bursting of firecrackers signifying
the beginning of a new year.
The most important event
in Vishu celebrations is called
Vishukkani meaning the first thing
Lord Vishnu sees after waking up.
Thus, articles signifying prosperity

are ritually arranged around
Lord Krishna, and traditional oil
lamps are lit, with the hope and
prayer that these are the things
Lord Vishnu will see first after
waking up.
Jose added, Dinner was
served in the end, which included
delicacies from the Kerala cuisine
especially made for the occasion.
Our next celebration will be the
harvest festival Onam that will be
sometime in September.
A stellar evening
Gaurav Sharma
haratanatyam Group of
Christchurchs seventh
annual dance recital saw
the performance of 31 dancers
from different skill level and ages.
Held on April 2, the recital was
led by their teacher Anuradha
Ambalavanar and was attended by
more than a 100 people.
Ambalavanar, who started
the school 11 years ago, said,
Our dancers performed stories
depicting various Hindu deities
including
Ganesh,
Shiva,
and Saraswati.
Other notables acts were
Lord Krishna playing pranks on
Gopis, and Bho Shambothe
cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja.
Performers at Bharatanatyam Group of Christchurchs seventh annual dance recital
The audience were enthralled
Murugan), the son of Shiva and
under Vivek Kinra, the Artistic
included various cultural poses,
by the last act of the eveninga
Parvati, and a much-revered deity
Director of New Zealand Academy
were so well-received that my
powerful and rigorous Thillana,
in South India. Ambalavanar,
of Bharatanatyam and Mudra
students
which is a dance act performed
who
Dance
forward to the next years recital,
in praise of Lord Kartikeya (or
during the evening, has trained
performed
four
dances
Company,
Wellington.
Our performances, which also
are
already
looking
she noted.
Queenstowns first-ever Holi, with a local touch

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Inspired by Indias Holi

festivalthats
how
Queenstown Lakes District
Council, the organiser of the
picturesque Queenstowns firstever Colour Burst Run and
Walk, described the event. Held
recently against the backdrop
of the Remarkables Mountain
Range at the citys Events Centre,
Queentown, Holi was attended
by 1,076 participants.
Shantelle
Cockroft-Gerken,
Recreation
Programmes
Administrator at QLDC and
coordinator
of
the
event,
informed, While none of us
have ever being to India, we have
heard lots of stories, saw pictures,
and watched a lot of YouTube
videos to get a sense of the
festivities involved.
Moreover, the Colour Run
events that have taken place in
cities around the world, including
in New Zealand, gave us the idea to
organise a uniquely Queenstown
event with elements of Indian Holi
and the Colour Run.
Essentially, this meant that a
short and easy four km fun run
Participants at Queenstowns first-ever Colour Burst Run and Walk
or walk was transformed into

a colourful experience, with all
participants receiving their bag of
coloured powder.
Every participant was also
given a white Colour Burst
t-shirt. However, everyone was
encouraged to dress up as wacky
as possible.
All colours used during the
event were made out of cornstarch
and non-toxic pigments. Food
stalls were also at hand for those
tired after the run. Additionally,
there were six colour stations
throughout the courseblue,

green, pink, yellow, red and
purple. Each colour station
was sponsored by one of either
Cook Brothers Construction,
Countdown Supermarket, QLDC,
Shotover Jet, Sign It Signs, and
Super Liquor.
The organisers informed that
each station held 50 kilogrammes
of colour powder, and more than
374 kilogrammes was used during
the event.
Since it was our first time, we
didnt know that Indian Holi also
has another very popular aspect

people playing colours with water.
But when few Indian participants
came and told this, we arranged
for water hoses immediately. And
I must say, it was much more fun,
noted Shantelle.
The interest that the event
generated in the local population
could be gauged by the fact that
all the tickets were sold out two
weeks in advance.
And the after-event feedback
has just been great. We are already
planning to double the tickets next
year, near about 2,000. As well as

making the event itself bigger and
better, she added.
The QLDC also informed that
other cities within the Council
area including Wanaka have
expressed their willingness to
organise something similar.
Meanwhile, the Council noted
that all proceeds generated by the
event will go towards supporting
and
developing
community
programmes including disability
sports programmes, Kids Games,
Step Up and Leisurely.
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Buddha
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established in 2008 in
Australia, is one of the top
agencies in the country.
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NZ nominates Helen Clark for UN Secretary-General
n Tuesday, April 5,
Prime Minister John
Key
announced
the
nomination of Helen Clark for
the position of the United Nations
Secretary-General by the New
Zealand government.
Having served as the Prime
Minister of New Zealand for nine
years and held one of the top jobs
in the United Nations for the past
seven, Helen Clark has the right

mix of skills and experience for
the job, says Mr Key.
There are major global
challenges facing the world today
and the United Nations needs
a proven leader who can be
pragmatic and effective. Coming
from New Zealand, Helen Clark is
well placed to bridge divisions and
get results. She is the best person
for the job. Helen Clark was the
Prime Minister of New Zealand

for three consecutive terms, from
1999 to 2008, and has worked
as the Administrator of the UN
Development Programme for the
past seven years.
Helen Clark has a vast amount
of experience in international
affairs, which will be hard for
other candidates to match.
She is a great listener and
communicator, and I know
she will make a difference if

elected. Mr Key has submitted
New Zealands nomination letter
to the Presidents of the UN
General Assembly and the UN
Security Council.
The new Secretary-General will
be appointed at the end of the year
by the UN General Assembly on
the recommendation of the UN
Security Council.
$55k to support youth development initiatives
rganisations
offering
youth
development
opportunities
through Shakespearean drama,
a flagship civics education conference and
financial literacy courses will benefit from
funding of $55,000 announced by Youth
Minister Nikki Kaye.
This funding will go to three established,
reputable organisations who have a good
track record working directly with young
people to provide mentoring, leadership
and development opportunities, says Ms
Kaye. The three recipients are:
Shakespeare
Global
Centre
New
Zealand, which receives $10,000 to help
foster skills and qualities such as selfconfidence, collaboration and project
management
through
participation
in
Shakespearean
festivals
and
associated activities
UN Youth Aotearoa New Zealand, which
receives $10,000 to support participation
in Aotearoa Youth Declaration 2016a
four-day conference in Auckland later
this month, which will see participants
from around the country come together
to discuss and create policy statements on
a range of social, economic and cultural
issues faced in New Zealand
Massey University Financial Education
and Research Centre, which receives
$35,000 to support the delivery of
leadership and financial literacy training for
disadvantaged youth
These organisations are all helping to

cut across social and economic barriers to
provide opportunities that inspire young
people, and enable them to gain new skills
and confidence to help put them on a path
to a successful future. I expect that almost
500 young people will benefit from taking
part in the initiatives supported by the
funding announced today (April 3).
Late last year, I announced a new
direction for youth development in New
Zealand, which takes effect tomorrow.
This is about increasing the number of
youth development opportunities available
to young people, particularly those from
disadvantaged backgrounds, and developing
greater cohesion between the Government
New Zealand contributes to

nuclear security programmes
rime Minister John Key

told the Nuclear Security
Summit in Washington
on April 2 that New Zealand is
playing its part to ensure the
threat of global nuclear terrorism
is never realised.
Although New Zealand is
geographically isolated and has
only small amounts of radioactive
and nuclear material, this alone
does not guarantee our security,
says Mr Key.
We take our responsibility
of ensuring these materials
are safeguarded in our country
very seriously.
Mr Key announced New
Zealands ratification of two
important
nuclear
security
conventions at the summitThe
Amendment to the Convention on
the Physical Protection of Nuclear
Material and the International
Convention for the Suppression of
Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. These
conventions place obligations
on countries to protect nuclear
material and enhance cooperation
to combat nuclear terrorism.
Mr Key also announced New
Zealand will contribute a further
$150,000 to United States
nuclear security programmes
in Iraq, Jordan and Cambodia
and an additional $148,000 to
the International Atomic Energy
From left to right: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Moroccan
Prime Minister Moulay Rachid and Polish President Andrzej Duda at the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit at the
Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C.
Agencys Nuclear Security Fund.

Since the first Nuclear Security
Summit in 2010, New Zealand
has contributed more than $4
million to international projects
to strengthen nuclear security.
Its important we continue
to
support
our
regional
partners
through
targeted
financial contributions.
Mr Key says New Zealand has
taken a number of steps to help
with the global effort to ensure
nuclear and radioactive materials
are kept secure.
The Radiation Safety Act 2016,
which was passed earlier this
year, provides new regulations
for people who use or manage
radioactive or nuclear material.
Last
November,
the
International Atomic Energy
Agency reviewed New Zealands
national security regime for
radioactive
material,
and
commended New Zealand for its

proactive approach to these issues
and noted that our new legislative
framework supports international
best practice on nuclear security.
We will continue to work with
other countries to keep nuclear
and radioactive materials secure
and out of terrorists hands, says
Mr Key.
The Nuclear Security Summit is
an international effort to combat
the threat of nuclear terrorism.
Since the summits began in 2010,
countries have worked together
to secure vulnerable nuclear
materials, break up black markets,
and put measures in place to
detect and intercept illicitly
trafficked materials. This years
summit was the fourth and final
however participating countries
have agreed to continue working
together in this area.
and business and philanthropic sectors to

create these opportunities.
I expect the new direction will increase
the number of youth development
opportunities from around 50,000 to
70,000 annually, with overall funds
targeting disadvantaged youth increasing
from 18 to 30 per cent.
We have amazing young people in
New Zealand with unlimited potential.
Its important we support them to
realise this potential, whether through
mentoring, volunteering, sport, leadership
or cultural activities, and that we
recognise the contribution they make
to society.
Medical cannabis
product approved for use
ssociate Health Minister

Peter Dunne approved
the use of a nonpharmaceutical grade cannabisbased product on April 4,
following an application from the
patients treating consultant.
The product applied for Aceso
Calm Spray has been chosen for its
low THC content to treat a severe
case of Tourettes Syndrome.
While Sativex has previously been
shown to be efficacious in treating
the condition, the Aceso product
has been chosen due to its reduced
psychoactive side effects.
While a review of the
guidelines for approving such
products is currently underway,
the application met seven of
the eight existing guideline
criteria, providing a good level of
information about the product,
its efficacy and why it was being
applied for.
The
application
was
comprehensive, innovative and
considered. The Director of Mental
Health and the acting Director
of Public Health recommended
its approval.
Although
it
has
been
suggested that the information
requirements for applications are
too stringent, an aspect I expect
the current guidelines review
will look into, the application I
received today suggests that they
are not an impediment to robust,
clinician-led, assessment-based
approaches, Mr Dunne said.
The application is the third
to have been received for
prescribing cannabis-based nonpharmaceutical grade products,
with one application subsequently
withdrawn and the other two
approved. Information on the
application process can be found
on the Ministry of Healths website
under medicinal cannabis.
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Hindi classics with a

contemporary twist
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IWK Bureau
co Travels and Humm FM are

organising an evening, inspired by
Coke Studio and MTV Unplugged,
to present favourite Hindi classics in an
urban and contemporary avatar. The Jam
Lounge o April 23 will feature some of the
best Kiwi-Indian singers including winner
of Zee TV Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Zee TV CloseUp Antakshari, Ashish Ramakrishnan.
Ashish has performed in more than 500
concerts across the globe and with veterans
of Bollywood music such as Kalyanji
Anandji and Babla Kanchan and Indian
classical stalwarts such as Ustad Fazal
Qureshi and Ustad Dilshad Khan. He has
also performed with popular Kiwi Choir
group Next Offrampa fusion that became
a huge success. He has done several voice
overs and sung and composed jingles for
radio stations across the UK, India and
New Zealand.
The evening will also see Guncha
Singh, participant of Kaun Banega
Superstar (a New Zealand-based Indian
TV reality show). Trained in Hindustani
classical music, she has performed in
several concerts and shared the stage with
Bollywood playback singer Amit Kumar.
Neel Patel is no stranger to the New
Zealand crowd. He has trained in voice
culture and voice modulation, won several
singing competitions and performed
at several events across India and
New Zealand.
Joining them would be Akhila Puthigae,

a trained opera singer, who also plays
the piano, bassoon and guitar. She has
performed in Sweden, the US and New
Zealand, and was a participant of Bollywood
Melody Champs by Mirchee TV
Some of the finest musicians in the
country will accompany these artists.
Hemant Thakker will be seen on the
keyboards along with Shivan Padayachi
with the bass guitar, Joscel Alexander on
the drums and Kristifer Kumar on octopad
and percussions.
The tickets are priced at $20 and are
available at Eco Travel in Mt Albert and
New Lynn, Eggs n More in Sandringham,
Yogijis Food Mart in Mt Roskill and Giriraj
Foods in Avondale. For more details on
the tickets and the event, call Ram Iyer on
09 2133868.
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The future of work

David Shearer
Labour MP
hen a former secretary of

labour from the United
Statesone
who
Time
magazine has called one of the 10 best US
cabinet members of the centurycomes to
speak in New Zealand, its worth listening
to what he says.
Robert Reich gave a compelling
presentation at Labours Future of Work
conference last month. It was timely to have
him here to contribute, as Labour develops
its plan for work opportunities and secure
incomes for New Zealanders in a world
that is changing faster than we have ever
seen before.
Within 15 years, automation is predicted
to wipe out nearly half the jobs that exist
right now. Australian research predicts a
school leaver today will have 15 different
careers in their working life.
We can already see this occurring, with

people in precarious jobsthose part-time,
limited hours and temporary jobsfeeling
insecure about their prospects.
The same old, same old approach is not
going to cut it. Most people accept that the
nature of work is changing, but have we
thought about what that means?
When people arent in work and earning,
they cant spend and if they cant spend, the
whole economy starts to slow down. Like
many of you, I think about this as a father

of children in the education system. At the
moment, my daughter is finishing high
school and my son is at university. What
sort of job market will they inherit?
A starting point has to be technology
because technology is driving much of
the change.
Everyone needs to have access to
it, no matter where they live or what
their circumstances. We call this digital
Supporting jobs and growth

Kanwaljit Bakshi
National List MP
uilding a strong economy that

creates more jobs remains front
and centre of the National-led
Governments agenda.
Under
Nationals
programme
of
responsible economic management, we
have seen more jobs and higher incomes for
New Zealand families.
There were 175,000 more jobs in the last
three yearsand unemploymenthas fallen
to 5.3 per cent, though we want to see it
reduce further. We also expect more than
148,000 additional jobs to be created in

the next three years. Average annual wages
are $11,000 higher than when we came into
office. Theyre now almost $58,000, and
expected to top $63,000 by 2020.
In the last year alone wages are up 3.1
per cent against inflation of just 0.1 per
centmeaning a real lift in the spending
power of New Zealand households.
We frequently hear Opposition parties
calling for the Government to magic up
more jobs. Actually, the Government
doesnt create jobbusinesses do that. And
this Government has taken many steps to
help businesses do just that.
Heres a few: Weve reduced tax to
encourage more jobs and increase takehome pay. Weve introduced 90-day trials
to encourage businesses to hire new staff.
Weve controlled government spending,
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rates. And weve signed New Zealands
biggest trade dealthe Trans-Pacific
Partnershipto support more jobs and
diversify the economy. These are all things
Labour has opposed.
Were also supporting employment
through a range of skills initiatives, such
as Maori and Pasifika Trades Training,
ICT Graduate Schools, Trades Academies,
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equalityequal access. Its the modern

version of saying that everyone deserves a
fair go.
The next big area is education and
training. While we cannot guarantee exactly
what future jobs will entail, we know that
having an education will enable people
to adapt.
With so much information at our finger
tips, the key will be to use that information
to be creative, entrepreneurial, solve
problems and understand the world
around us.
New Zealands education system has
always been strong. Labour wants to
strengthen it further with our plan to offer
three years free training or education after
secondary school to every New Zealander,
and there are more bold ideas like that
to come.
The Future of Work is an exciting
project, and we are rapt at how many new
and interesting ideas are out there. We cant
afford to be looking in the rear view mirror
for the answers, we have to look ahead and
plan for a future that gives everyone a fair
shot at success. We owe our children and
grandchildren nothing less.
a focus on more engineering, ICT and

science graduates, and increased access to
workplace literacy and numeracy training.
Our economy, which grew 2.3 per cent
in the last year, is also supporting changes
that kick in on April 1.
More paid parental leave, stronger work
expectations for beneficiary parents, and
the first non-inflation increase to benefits
in 43 years are part of a raft of measures
that came in to affect from April 1 to help
families get ahead.
Working for Families, the minimum
wage, and New Zealand Superannuation
also increased on April 1, and ACC levies
were further reduced.
These changes show that all New
Zealanders continue to benefit from our
strong, growing economy and the Nationalled Governments responsible programme.
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Aucklanders become
works of art at POP
hether the audience is on a bus,

a bike or waiting to cross the
road, the performance will find
them. Last year, 35,000 Aucklanders took
part in the pop-up public art series, funded
and supported by the Waitemat Local
Board, which in coming weeks will be staged
in more places throughout the city than
ever before.
The great thing about POP is it uses
creativity to encourage Aucklanders from
all walks of life to connect with each other
and the place where they live in new and
unexpected ways, says Tracey Williams,
Head of Creative Strategy for Auckland
Councils Arts and Culture team.
Auckland Council is committed to
making arts and culture part of the
everyday lives of people in the region. POP
is part of achieving that goal, reaching
Aucklanders that may be less inclined to
engage with galleries and theatres but are
equally curious about all kinds of creativity.
The art of POP is different. The audience
is as important in creating the work as the
artist, sometimes completing the works
creation. The 2016 series contains 11 new
POP projects, which came about through
a call for proposals from the local creative
community, including POP Dogs, POP
Hula, POP-Up Stories and POP Puppetry.
POP Ping Pong, a suite of four specially
designed table tennis tables, returns for
another year, as does POP Plinths, which

allows everyone to create their own work
of art. Both are the creation of Alt Group,
a multi-disciplinary studio that generates
ideas, object, environments and situations.
Through creativity, POP aims to change the
way Aucklanders think about the place they
live in and the people they live with.
POP has been delivered in the central
city suburbs successfully for the past two
years, with generous funding and support
from the Waitemat Local Board.
POP grows every year and Im looking
forward to seeing the new projects that
will surprise and delight everyone all over
again. Three years ago, the board backed
the series because we saw its potential to
reach a wide audience and its great POP
will go beyond our boundaries for the
first time this year, says Shale Chambers,
Waitemat Local Board chair.
POP 2016 runs in various locations
across Auckland from April 4 to July 3.
Time to get serious about

homelessness
uckland Councils Community

Development
and
Safety
Committee convened on March
30 to discuss homelessness and delivered
a clear message to agencies and central
government: we will not see an end
to homelessness without nationwide
collaboration and funding.
An Auckland City Mission count in
October 2014 found 147 people sleeping
rough within a 3km radius of the Sky
Towerup 116 per cent from a count of 68
in 2013.
Those figures encouraged Auckland
Council, Auckland City Mission and
Lifewise to talk directly with rough sleepers
past and present, their families and the
general public. A study resulted An insight
into the experience of rough sleeping in
central Auckland, which was released in
January 2015.
Councillor Cathy Casey, Chair of the
Community Development and Safety
Committee, says the councils focus on
homelessness over the last two years
has yielded some powerful insights and
uncovered alarming trends.
Councillor Casey adds that the housing
shortage in Auckland is compounding
the issue. For that reason, the council
has allocated funds from its homeless
programme budget towards emergency
housing initiatives.
In the councils Long Term Plan

2015-2025, weve allocated $360,000 for
homeless initiatives each year over the
next two years broken down into $250,000
to support the provision of emergency
housing and $110,000 to support other
initiatives. A further $110,000 will go
towards homeless initiatives in the
third year.
In this financial year weve already
allocated just over $115,000 to Community
Housing Aotearoa to help address the
growing demand for emergency housing
across the region, and to improve the
coordination of existing services. And
Im pleased that one of the community
initiative outcomes were exploring is
increased amenity services for homeless
people such as lockers and showers.
We have limited ratepayer funds,
but were using it wisely to increase
opportunities for homeless Aucklanders;
obviously, to bring them out of
homelessness is a key focus. We also
acknowledge the Governments funding
boost of $2 million to help battle Aucklands
emergency housing crisis, announced in
September last year.
Councillor Casey says that the council
and its partners have opened some crucial
doors on understanding homelessness, but
that the various parties have only scratched
the surface.
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Fiji in extreme circumstance following

life-destroying floods and cyclones
diseases, she said. Most of the

population was already suffering
from conjunctivitis, respiratory
conditions were affecting people
who were living in constantly
damp conditions and diarrhoea
was becoming common. Some
families have had their lifes
work destroyed.
Some Fijians have spent every
last cent trying to get ahead - and
stop relying on aid - by planting
crops just to have them destroyed
again, she said.
Suva-based Na Draki weather
meteorologist Neville Koop said
iji is experiencing a totally

historical
catastrophe
after almost non-stop
cyclones, storms and flooding.
Tropical
Cyclone
Zena
weakened and moved quickly over
Fiji without causing significant
damage during the early hours of
Thursday morning.
Just six weeks after Cyclone
Winston ravaged the country,
Zena was headed straight for
the southern regions, with the
storm reaching a category 3 on
Wednesday evening. Schools were
closed and a curfew put in place
in anticipation of Zenas arrival.

And while mother nature took pity
on the country, with the storm
weakening to a category 2, Fiji still
has a long battle ahead.
Unicef
executive
director
Vivien Maidaborn said Fiji
had received some good news
overnight, with the storm moving
quickly over the country without
causing widespread devastation.
But the country was still in a
dire situation.
There was a lot of dirty water
around the country, leading
to the spread of waterborne
Fiji pursues
lead in nuclear
technology
Priyanka lives her dream
pplications of nuclear
technology
in
Fijis
health and agricultural
sectors were the subject of talks
held yesterday between AttorneyGeneral and Minister for Finance
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and the
Section Head for Asia and the
Pacific for the International
Atomic
Energy
Agency,
Oscar Acua.
The meeting covered the
potential of radiation technology
in boosting medical capabilities in
Fiji, specifically the diagnosis and
treatment of cancers.
They also discussed the use of
nuclear technology in improving
the treatment of food products
prior to export from Fiji.
The peaceful applications of
nuclear technology in medicine
and in agriculture are well
advanced in the industrialised
nations and have benefits that can
also apply in a country like Fiji,
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum also made
proposals to Mr Acuna for Fiji to
serve as a regional hub for nuclear
medicine
and
cutting-edge
training in radiation safety.
the capital and Kadavu were still

hit by some pretty innocuous
gusts and a few short sharp
showers. With winds up to 100
kilometres an hour.
Meanwhile, A Government
he Miss World Fiji contest

has for the second time
attracted another beauty
from Australia.
Pooja Priyanka, a 24-year-old
dancer, model and actor from
Sydney will be contesting for
Fijis most coveted beauty title on
May 7. Originally from Lautoka,
Ms Priyanka is no stranger to
fashion and pageantry. She
represented Australia at the
annual Miss Universal Peace and
Humanity pageant last August.
She was also the second
runner-up at Australias Face of
Beauty national finals.
As a young girl, I was very
fortunate to be able to live and
move all over Fiji, giving me a
diverse outlook on how we are as
a strong, resilient and growing
community, Ms Priyanka said.
I have worked with many
charities from an early age, starting
from the small local organisations
to large charities such as Save the
Children. I have a great passion for
arts and have been dancing since
the age of four. Ms Priyanka is
also pursuing acting opportunities
in Bollywood and has travelled
the world performing with some
Source: Fiji Sun
to the proposed motion for the

need to ratify the treaty ahead of a
signing ceremony in April.
Foreign Affairs Permanent
Secretary, Esala Nayasi said that
the documents would then be
sent to the UN Secretary General
Ban Ki-Moon.
The Prime Minister will also be
attending the signing ceremony
at the United Nations in New
York on April 22, for the formal
ratification of the Paris Agreement
on Climate Change.
Chef secures
NZ stint
Miss World Fiji 2016 finalist Pooja Priyanka
of Bollywoods leading artists.

She has also walked for some
of Australias top designers at
fashion shows including Style Fiji
in Nadi last year.
Being part of the Miss World
brand has been a childhood dream
of mine, along with the prestigious
title there is a much larger picture
to be fulfilled, Ms Priyanka said.
Beauty with a Purpose for
me means an opportunity to
endorse my vision of what I hope
to achieve for young children
and youth through health and

education. Especially for women
and girls that face inequality
in our communities. Given the
opportunity, I would do all that I
can to inspire people, reminding
everyone that were all special,
and were all unique and we all
have a purpose in the world, she
said. Miss World Fiji 2016 will
be crowned on May 7 and then
move on to represent Fiji at the
66th Miss World contest later in
the year.
Fiji PM signs Paris ratification

he
Paris
Agreement
Ratification
documents
were
signed
on
March 31 by Prime Minister
Voreqe Bainimarama.
During the signing the Prime
Minister highlighted that Fiji
has become the first country in
the world to formally approve
the United Nations climate deal
agreed by 195 nations in Paris in
December, last year.
Last
month,
the
Fijian
parliament had collectively agreed
aerial survey team was in the

Western and Central Divisions
yesterday. The team is expected to
survey affected areas in Sigatoka,
Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki, and areas in
the Central Division.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama signing the Paris Agreement Ratification documents in Suva
local chef has secured

a place at New Zealand
cooking school Le Cordon
Bleu through the Fiji Sustainable
Seafood Project.
Mohammed Shammer Khan,
based at the Outrigger Fiji
Beach Resort, said this was an
opportunity for him to learn
about new challenges in the
food industry.
Cooking is a passion for
me and enhancing my skills at
an excellent French culinary
school is a dream come true, Mr
Khan said.
My
three-month
studies
include the art of handling,
filleting, storing and portioning
specific local species of fish,
including
freshly
caught
whole fish.
I am also fine-tuning my skills
through the basic cuisine course,
learning classical French culinary
practices and skills to complement
my island style cooking.
WWF-New
Zealand
aid
co-ordinator Sholto Fanifau said
the hospitality sector could be
one of the biggest markets for fish
in Fiji.
However, there was reluctance
by the hotels and resorts to use
fresh inshore fish species due to a
lack of knowledge and experience
with the local fish in their cuisines,
and a fear of ciguatera, Ms
Fanifau said.
We want to see a high demand
in the market for sustainable
seafood from Fijis seafood
retailers and consumers and an
industry committed to sourcing it
wherever possible.
Ms Fanifau said the Sustainable
Seafood
Project
hoped
to
instil
community
support
and
empowerment,
provide
sustainable development planning
at the district level, promote
responsible seafood sourcing
and conduct a comprehensive
mapping of Fijis seafood supply
chain.
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Helping other people is a rewarding experience
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he opportunity to take
part in a humanitarian
aid operation overseas is
one of the reasons Lauren Christie
joined the New Zealand Army
three years ago.
One of around 400 personnel
currently
involved
in
the
NZ Defence Forces (NZDF)
humanitarian
aid
operation
in Fiji, Lieutenant Christie
said supporting the cyclone
recovery efforts has been a very
rewarding experience.
This is exactly what I imagined
myself to be doing when I first
enlisted. My family is so proud

that I finally got deployed to do
something for another country
and represent New Zealand
overseas, she said.
As Commander of the nineperson Amphibious Beach Team,
Lieutenant Christie is based at
Vanuabalavu Island, which lies
293 km to the north of the Suva.
Her team helps ensure the
smooth transfer of vehicles and
people from multi-role vessel
HMNZS Canterburry to the shore
at Lomaloma, the main village on
Vanuabalavu Island, using the
Sri Lankan
joins judiciary
new magistrate has joined the

ranks of the Magistrate Court in
Fiji after being sworn in by Fiji's
President, Jioje Konrote.
Magistrate Gammaddagoda Priyantha
of Sri Lanka was formally appointed
by the head of State with the Chief
Justice, Judge Anthony Gates, and
Chief Registrar Yohan Liyanage present.
The event took place at the State
House recently .
Mr Priyantha joins a number of Sri
Lankans who joined the Magistrate Court
in Fiji over the years.
Mr Priyantha previously worked as the
Assistant Director (Legal) and prosecutor at
the Permanent Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery and Corruption of
Sri Lanka.
A government statement issued said
the new appointee had more than nine
years experience as a magistrate in various
provincial courts in Sri Lanka and had
published research articles, and attended
numerous international training.
Kiwis give $14.27m

more to help
ew Zealand Foreign Affairs

Minister Murray McCully has
announced a $14.27 million
(NZ$10 million) package to help Fiji
repair public infrastructure following
Cyclone Winston.
The impact of Cyclone Winston was
widespread and Fiji now faces the long and
expensive task of restoring infrastructure,
Mr McCully says.
Of the funding announced today
$713,000 (NZ$500,000) will used to
supply building materials for projects being
undertaken by the New Zealand Defence
Force in the Lau Islands.
HMNZS
Canterburys
original
deployment has been extended and it will
now remain in the area until mid-April to
support these construction tasks.
The remaining funding will be used to
rebuild schools, evacuation centres and
medical facilities on Vanua Balavu and
elsewhere in Fiji.
This builds on the work we are
already doing to help Fiji restore
electricity infrastructure.
We will also be working, through
our wider aid programme in Fiji, to help
stimulate the local economy by providing
targeted support to the dairy sector and
agricultural exporters, Mr McCully says.
This latest package brings the total
New Zealand aid to Fiji following Cyclone
Winston to more than $21.4 million
(NZ$15 million).
ships two landing crafts. Its

great that two weeks after training
with Canterburry, my team gets
deployed overseas to do it for real
and help other people.
Weve done a lot of training
around providing humanitarian
support but doing it for real
is a lot more rewarding, the
21-year-old said.
A month into her first
operational deployment overseas,
Lieutenant Christie has learnt a
few useful phrases in Fijian.
The children at Lomaloma
have taught me how to say na
The team leader of the HMNZS CANTERBURY Amphibious Beach Team, LT Lauren Christie, at work on
Vanua Balavu Island in Fiji, as a landing craft arrives at the shore.
waqa sa lako mai, which means

the boat is coming, and na lori sa
lako mai or the truck is coming.
It has really been an interesting

and memorable experience for
me, she said.
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Thought of the week
Life isnt about finding yourself. Life is about

creating yourself.
George Bernard Shaw
Editorial
From the desk of the

Managing Editor
he Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame is upon us. This is perhaps

the biggest celebration of Kiwi Indian achievements in New Zealand. The
nominations are open and we hope we are reaching as far as possible
into the community to receive nominations for the three awards. The coveted
and the highest of all honours is being inducted into the Hall Of Fame. These are
individuals who have stellar achievements in their field of endeavour, whatever
it may be. These are people to who have become not just a face in the crowd bud
stand far apart, when it comes to achieving and in the bargain have made the entire
community proud. The First Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame was awarded to Kawaljit
Bakshi, the second year we had Judge Ajit Singh and in its third year, Dr Kanti
Patel was honoured. All names with unparalleled achievements and contributions
to the community.
Last year, two new awards were introduced. The Kiwi Indian Unsung Hero
recognises individuals who have gone far and beyond their line of duty to contribute
to the community without any care for the fame of recognition. These are individuals
who have continued to work for the people merely out of the goodness of their
own heart. They have never been awarded any recognition in any form for their
contributions. The other award is the Kiwi Indian Young Achiever. This is again for
unparalleled achievement but by a young person, who has become an example and
a source of inspiration for other young people. A youngster who has pushed outside
their comfort zone to achieve and succeed.
If you know any person that fits into one of these categories, I would like to
encourage you to fill out the form on the next page and send us a nomination. If you
think you are a person who fits into one of these three categories, then you need to get
someone to nominate you. It is not too long before the nominations close, so hurry.
The other exciting thing that is happening this week is the visit of the cabinet
ministers from Uttar Pradesh, India. They are currently in New Zealand and it
is wonderful to see that the gap between the two countries is finally bridging.
Even though the FTA remains a work in progress, it is heartening to see that the
two countries are keenly looking at each other at various levels of engagement.
The strength of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand is evident from these recent
high-level visits. This was also evident from the recently concluded trip of Maharani
Preneet Kaur and we have a report on this. Needless to say, will be reporting on the
current visiting delegation.
I hope our readers enjoy this issue. Happy Reading.
Until next time.
Giri Gupta
Pick of the week
Butterflies lap up some orange juice at the Natural History Museums latest exhibition
Sensational Butterflies in London
Picture: Eddie Mulholland for The Telegraph
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Phrase: Dunny
Meaning: Friend or homie
Usage: Hows it goin dunny?.
Tip from the trenches
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after a meal before running.
Increase your mileage gradually every week by 10 per
cent. Increasing it too quickly can lead to injuries.
Make it enjoyable. Load your iPod with upbeat songs,
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reaching your goals to make the training period fun.
Dont exert yourself. Make sure you get proper rest for
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Keep yourself hydrated, both, in cold and
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Kiwi Indian Honours 2016
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The guidelines, which need to be adhered to, for

nominations, are as follows:
Established 2013
The Indian Weekender calls upon nominations for those who have built a road to glory for themselves
and left a path for the coming generations to tread on; who have touched the lives of thousands and
enriched the society with their being; whove brought fame and respect to New Zealand and the KiwiIndian community. The Indian Weekender invites nominations for such personalities from
the community for getting inducted into the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame 2016. We also invite
nominations for Kiwi Indian Young Achiever of the Year and Kiwi Indian Unsung Hero of
the Year 2016.
Nominate Online : http://bit.ly/1QZJcTO
Entry Form: Form for nominating candidates for Kiwi Indian Honours 2016
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1. He/she needs to have an undisputable recognition

in his or her field of work.
2. Nominated by a nominator of repute. Further,
the nominator has to be in confirmation with
the nominee.
3. The nominator has to provide their full contact
details. No anonymous applications will
be accepted.
4. All fields of work are welcome. For the purposes of
this award, field of work can be politics, business,
sports, art, culture, or any profession.
5. The definition of Kiwi Indian, for the purposes of
this award, hereby, is defined as follows: any person
of Indian origin, from any part of the world, who
has settled here in New Zealand. To be of Indian
origin, at least one of the parents of the nominee
have to be Indian, by blood. Thereby making the
nominee of Indian lineage.
6. The nominee must have either a Permanent
Residency (PR), or Citizenship of New Zealand to
be eligible for consideration.
7. The nominee should have no prior convictions.
8. Age is no bar; for minors, under the age of 18,
parental consent will be required.
9. The successful candidate will be required to attend
the ceremony in person. In case a person is not able
to attend, due to any unforeseen circumstances, the
jury will use its discretion.
10. The jurys decision will be final and binding; and
cannot be challenged.
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Please state your reasons for nominating the above person. You may mention the
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Jammu and Kashmir gets first woman CM
DP president Mehbooba Mufti

on Monday, April 4, took oath as
Jammu and Kashmirs first woman
chief minister heading a 22-member
coalition ministry with the BJPand in no
time attended office.
Mehbooba Mufti, 56 and now a Lok
Sabha member, was sworn in by Governor
N.N. Vohra at Raj Bhavan, almost three
months after the state came under
Governors Rule on January 8. The Peoples
Democratic Party has nine cabinet and
three junior ministersthe chief minister
includedand the Bharatiya Janata Party
has eight cabinet and two junior ministers
in the new government.
BJP leader Nirmal Singh remains the
deputy chief minister. Constitutionally,
the Jammu and Kashmir council of
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti
ministers cannot have more than 25
members. Mehbooba Mufti drove to the

civil secretariat in Jammu that houses the
offices of the chief minister, ministers and
top bureaucrats.
There, she was presented a guard of
honour by the state armed police in the
presence of Director General of Police K.
Rajendra Kumar.
The new coalition takes office after three
months of political uncertainty sparked by
the death on January 7 of the then chief
minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
The PDP dropped two cabinet ministers
Altaf Bukhari and Javaid Mustafa Mirand
inducted three-time legislator Zahoor Mir.
The other new face brought in as a junior
minister by the PDP is Farooq Andrabi, who
defeated state Congress President Ghulam
Odisha receives Rs.276.54 crore drought assistance
disha
has
received
Rs.427.29 crore central
assistance towards drought
and cyclone Phailin, an official said
on Monday, April 3.
We have received a sanction
order of Rs.427.29 crore on March
31. While Rs.150.75 crore has been
granted as Phailin assistance which
was due to the government, Rs.276.54
crore was given as drought aid,
said Special Relief Commissioner

P.K Mohapatra. He said the state
has only received Rs.297.75 crore
Phailin assistance against the
announcement of Rs.399.83 crore
by the central government. For
drought, the central government has
sanctioned Rs.276.54 crore while it
had announced Rs.815, he added.
Meanwhile, the delay in releasing
central assistance has triggered a
political row in the state with three

major political parties locking horns
over the issue. While Congress
chief whip Taraprasad Bahinipati
accused both ruling Biju Janata Dal
and the Bharatiya Janata Party for
having a tacit deal to bail out each
other ignoring the plight of common
people, BJD trained its gun at the
BJP-led union government for delay
in releasing the remaining fund.
Ahmad Mir from Dooru constituency. The

BJP dropped cabinet minister Chaudary
Sukhnandan and brought in his place
Shyam Lal Chaudhary. The BJP also
dropped a junior minister, Pawan Gupta.
The BJP share of cabinet ministers
includes Peoples Conference leader Sajjad
Lone, son of late separatist politician Abdul
Ghani Lone.
Mehbooba Mufti is the 13th chief minister
of Jammu and Kashmir, Indias only
Muslim-majority state.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M.
Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of State Jitendra
Singh and BJP general secretary Ram
Madhav attended the event. So did former
chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and
Omar Abdullah.
No plans to privatise Air India
he government has no plans to privatise national

carrier Air India, a senior official said on April 3.
According to Civil Aviation Secretary R.N.
Choubey, the government has no such plans, as the airline
has improved its financial performance. At an event held on
the evening of April 4 to mark the airlines flight operations to
Vienna, Choubey rebutted a recent news report that said the
government planed to divest its stake in Air India.
The civil aviation secretary added that the national carrier
has improved its financial performance in recent times. It has
made operating profits since December 2015.
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n a reflection of deepening bilateral

ties, India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday,
April 3 agreed to further strengthen
cooperation in the fight against terror.
Modi was also conferred with the Gulf
kingdoms highest civilian honour, the King
Abdulaziz Sash.
The two leaders agreed to further
strengthen cooperation in combating
terrorism, both at the bilateral level and
within the multilateral system of the
UN, said a joint statement issued after
delegation-level talks led by Modi and
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Sunday was the second and final day
of Prime Minister Modis visit to the
Gulf kingdom.
The two leaders called upon the
international community to strengthen
multilateral regimes to effectively address
the challenges posed by terrorism, the
statement said.
Both leaders totally rejected any
attempt to link this universal phenomenon
to any particular race, religion or culture.
Modi and King Salman called on all
states to reject the use of terrorism against
other countries and dismantle terrorism
infrastructures where they happen to exist.
Modi and King Salman discussed
regional and international issues of mutual
interest, including the security situation in
West Asia, Middle East and South Asia.
Modi and King Salman also agreed to
promote cooperation in cyber security,
including prevention of use of cyber
space for terrorism, radicalisation and for
disturbing social harmony.
In the field of energy cooperation, both
leaders agreed to transform the current
PM Modi during the delegation-level talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
buyer-seller relationship to one of deeper

partnership focusing on investment and
joint ventures in petrochemical complexes,
and cooperation in joint exploration in
India, Saudi Arabia and in third countries,
according to the statement.
On bilateral trade, Modi and King
Salman expressed satisfaction at the $39
billion trade in 201415.
King Salman also lauded the strong
growth shown by the Indian economy
and expressed appreciation for Modis
remarkable vision for the future of
the country.
Ahead of Sundays bilateral talks, Khalid
bib Abdul Aziz Al-Falih, Saudi health
minister and chairman of Saudi oil major
Saudi Aramco, met Modi and said that India
was the number one target for investment
for his company.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir
also called on the prime minister.
Five agreements were also signed
between the two countries, including
ones on labour cooperation and sharing

intelligence on terror financing and money
laundering. Modi started his second
day in Saudi Arabia by visiting the Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS) all-women
IT centre.
I am meeting those professionals who
are now the glory of Saudi Arabia, Modi
said after he was welcomed with cheers by
women at the centre.
Saudi Arabia is the third and last leg
of Modis five-day, three-nation foreign
tour, which also took him to Brussels and
Washington, D.C.
In Brussels, he attended the 13th IndiaEuropean Union (EU) Summit and held
a bilateral meeting with Belgian Prime
Minister Charles Michel, and then in
Washington he participated in the Nuclear
Security Summit hosted by US President
Barack Obama.
This is the first prime ministerial visit
from India to the oil-rich Gulf kingdom
since the visit of Manmohan Singh in 2010.
crore of funds for the Green India initiative.

The fund would be released during the
resumed Budget session.
The United Nations Climate Change
Conference, Conference of the Parties
(COP) 21 was held in December 2015 in
Paris where 195 countries adopted the
first-ever universal, legally binding global

climate deal. The agreement sets out a
global action plan to put the world on
track to avoid dangerous climate change by
limiting global warming to well below two
degree Celsius. The agreement is due to
enter into force in 2020.
India to ratify COP 21 climate agreement
ndia, along with 100 other nations

would ratify the Paris COP 21 Global
Climate Agreement in New York on
April 22, Union Environment Minister
Prakash Javadekar said.
The COP 21 agreement would be
ratified at a high level signing ceremony
to be convened at the UN Headquarters in
New York on April 22, Javadekar said at
a symposium at the University of Mumbai.
All countries have decided to walk
the green path as per their common but
differentiated
responsibilities.
India
was always perceived to be a naysayer
and negative in its approach and took a
corner seat in most of the international
conferences. But in Paris, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi introduced the concept
of climate justice driving home the
message of sustainable development,
Javadekar added.
Saying that climate change was a reality
with a one-degree rise in temperature
caused by 150 years of uncontrolled carbon
emission by the developed countries,
Javadekar said India was responsible
for only three per cent the global carbon
emission. Thirty per cent of the cumulative
contribution was that of the United States,
50 per cent by Europe, Canada and other
developed world and 10 per cent by China.
Describing the Paris agreement as a
victory of multilateralism and the one
which helped correct the image perception
of India, the minister said, If the developed
world followed Indias example and levied
higher taxes on coal, billions of dollars
would accrue to pursue clean energy
programmes. The minister also said that
the proposed Compensatory Afforestation
Funds Bill 2015, would unlock Rs.40,000
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GST will be
rolled out
soon: PM
ssuring Saudi and Indian business

leaders that his government is
working to set up a predictable
long-term taxation regime, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi said the long-awaited
Goods and Services Tax (GST) would soon
be implemented in India.
Dont worry...GST will happen, it will
be a reality soon, Modi said, addressing
the gathering at Saudi Arabias Chamber
of Commerce.
Retrospective tax is a matter of the
past. My government will continue to work
towards establishment of a predictable
long-term taxation regime, he added in
a reference to recent disputes involving
Indian tax authorities and multinationals
such as Cairn and Vodafone.
The GST Bill, to implement a pan-India
tax for a complete overhaul of the extant
indirect tax regime, has been approved by
the Lok Sabha.
It is currently stalled in the Rajya Sabha,
where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Partyled National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
doesnt enjoy a majority.
The government hopes the next biennial
elections in the Rajya Sabha will give it
enough seats in the upper house to pass the
GST Bill.
Modi, who is undertaking a three-nation
tour, landed in Saudi Arabia on April 2
on the last leg. He urged the audience
to move beyond the traditional bilateral
trading relationship.
Let us move beyond merely the exportimport relationship. Joint investment,
technology transfers are areas that we
should explore, Modi said.
Listing petroleum, renewable energy,
infrastructure, defence and agriculture,
as areas ripe for expanding cooperation,
the prime minister said, India and
Saudi Arabia should look at working
together for building a dynamic global
management sector for the cyber world.
India and Saudi Arabia are old friends, but
we are ready to take bold new steps into a
golden future, he added.
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US military grants Indian-American Sikh

officer religious rights
n Indian-American Sikh
military officer in US has
been granted permission
to wear a religious beard and
turban while in uniform, the
media reported.
The US Armys decision to
the make permanent religious
accommodation
for
Capt.
Simratpal Singh makes him the
first active-duty combat soldier in
decades to be permitted to wear a
turban and beard.
The ruling ended the protracted
battle that pitted individual
religious freedom rights against
what the military said was a
need for uniformity and strict

safety standards.
My two worlds are one again
I can fully serve my country
exactly the way I want to and still
be a full Sikh the way I want to be,
reported nydailynews.com.
Singh, 28, an observant Sikh
had to cut his hair and shave his
beard when he joined the West
Point military academy in 2006.
It was excruciating. For 18
years of your life, youve had a
certain image of yourself. All of
a sudden, its shattered within
10 minutes, Singh was quoted
as saying. Ten years later, Singh,
now an Army Ranger and Bronze

Star Medal recipient, in a bid to
reclaim that image, asked the US
Army in October to allow him to
begin wearing a beard and turban.
Facing a discrimination lawsuit,
the Army granted him a temporary
accommodation in December.
In
February,
with
the
temporary accommodation set to
expire, the Army insisted Captain
Singh to undergo extensive testing
to make sure his beard and hair
wouldnt interfere with his helmet
or gas mask. Singh filed suit citing
religious discrimination.
Indian-American student
empowering rural youth as India
goes digital
choing Prime Minister

Narendra
Modis
call
to bridge the digital
divide in the country, a young
Indian-American student has
begun her journey to empower
rural youth in learning computer
programming technology in a
small yet picturesque town in
Himachal Pradesh.
Through Pi A La Codea
project that began in 2014
California-based Sonia Uppal
is
helping
talented
young
minds at the Saraswati Niketan
Senior
Secondary
School
in a village in Kasauli learn
computer programming.
The experience of using
immersive tools to build software
that people loved to learn with
always excited me and I decided to
take computer science to the rural
people in India, Uppal said.
Born and brought up in
California, she stumbled upon
a $35 computer developed by
Raspberry Pithe makers of tiny
and affordable computers for kids
at the Bay Area Maker Fairean
exhibition showcasing invention,
creativity and resourcefulness in
the Silicon Valley.
The mere sight of the costefficient Pi computers brightened
up her mind and she initially
thought of taking the Pi device to
India to The International School
Bangalore (TISB) in Bengaluru
where she was studying computer
science during the period when
her father was transferred
to India.
She realised that students
at her school did not need this
basic computer device. But what
about students in rural India, she
thought, for whom this simple
device can become a useful
learning tool? Thus, the Pi A La
Code idea took shape. I realised
Sonia Uppal teaching her students at Saraswati Niketan Senior Secondary School in Kasauli, Himachal
Pradesh (Photo: Sonia Uppal)
it would be much useful if I take

this Pi device to schools in villages
which will have much more
impact, Sonia said.
In the meantime, she raised
money to buy 10 Raspberry Pi
teaching sets. She first taught
herself Pythona widely used
high-level, dynamic computer
programming language while
being selected as a Stanford
SHE++
fellowa
social
enterprise
that
empowers
women to make their mark in the
technology industry.
Uppal met people who inspired
as well as helped her to take up the
noble cause of teaching computer
programming to students in
rural India.
Emboldened, she developed
a curriculum on her own and
flew back to India in 2014 for a
10-day trip to the school tucked
away in Kasauliher mothers
ancestral place.
After the initial hiccups,
things quickly fell into place for
her. Uppal got the necessary
permission to teach computer
science at Saraswati Niketan
Senior Secondary School. With
her broken Hindi, she started to
teach computers and the basics of

Python to Class 10 and 11 students.
I thought there would be
language and other barriers, but
besides Internet connectivity
problems, we didnt have any
other major issues, Uppal added.
Her course was fun, engaging
and
produced
immediate
responses with the students.
The students learnt how to
operate the Pi device and basic
Python very quickly which was
incredible since the only computer
experience they had prior was
learning how to restart a monitor
or to save a word document,
she elaborated.
Following the 10-day pilot run
in 2014, Uppal returned to the
US but continued teaching the
students over Skype for a whole
year. In 2015, she again came
back to Kasauli and taught both
web programming and Python to
the students.
I am really glad that I have
been able to reach so many kids
through this project as I wanted
to introduce computer science
to the underprivileged, Uppal
said, revealing that many of her
students, who are now starting for
college, want to pursue computer
science as a career.
A judge ruled that the Army

couldnt impose the individualised
testing on Singh and ordered the
service to decide on his request
by March 31. In a court ruling,
Singh was finally granted a
permanent accommodation.
Because of the Armys strong
interest in maintaining good
order and discipline, the Army
intends to develop clear, uniform
standards applicable to soldiers
who have received religious
accommodation, Debra S. Wada,
the assistant secretary of the Army
for manpower and reserve affairs,
wrote in a memo to the captain

released on Friday, April 1.
Until those standards are in
place, she said, Captain Singh will
be expected to appear in a neat
and conservative manner with a
black or camouflage turban.
Singh, who grew up in Punjab,
immigrated to the US at the age of
nine after his father was granted
political asylum in the country.
His grandfather often regaled him
with tales of fighting in World War
I as a soldier in the British Indian
Army, which instilled in him the
desire to join the military.
Indian businessman
honoured in Ghana
hanas
premier
higher
institution,
the
University
of
Ghana has awarded an Indianorigin businessman Ramchand
Mohinani with an honorary
doctorate degree at a special
congregation for his achievement
in business in the African nation.
In a citation, the university said
the decision to honour Mohinani
was in recognition of his hard work
and for successfully establishing
and managing businesses, as
well as for his contribution to the
economy of the country.
His son Ashok said that
Ramchand was born in India on
March 8, 1935 in Hyderabad and
first arrived in Ghana in 1954 to
join his uncles trading business.
He later decided to start his own
business and has not looked back
since then. In 1960, he formed
a partnership with a Ghanaian
businessman to establish a
company dealing in garments,

shoes and polythene products
They parted ways after six years
and he went on to establish
Poly Products Ghana Limited in
1966, Ashok said. Ramchand
started his first business with one
machine and four workers near
Mendskrom on the Kasoa road,
near Accra. Today, the company
produces packaging materials for
the confectionery, soap, food and
beverage industries in the country.
The
packaging
materials
produced by the company are
also used in the agro-processing
industry in the country.
Nextt CEO Arun Agarwal named on

Texas small business board
exas
Governor
Greg
Abbott has appointed
Arun Agarwal, CEO of
Nextt, the Dallas-based leader
in the US home textile industry,
to the Product Development
and Small Business Incubator
(PDSBI) Board.
The first Indian American to be
appointed to the key post in the
states history, Agarwal will hold
the office until February 1, 2019.
The PDSBI is a revolving loan
programme, administered by
the Office of the Governor, and
overseen by a nine-member board
appointed by the Governor.
The PDSBI Fund provides
financial aid for the development,
production and commercialisation
of new or improved products
and to foster the growth of small
businesses in Texas. It is such a
huge honour for me to serve on

one of the Governors boards,
said Agarwal.
As global business owners, it is
our responsibility and civic duty to
help other local small businesses
survive and thrive in this global
economy, and I am excited to do
my part.
Nextt is a $500 million revenue,
privately-held
company
that
provides textiles to all of the major
US retailers including Dillards,
Belk, Wal-Mart and Kohls.
Nextt also has a robust portfolio
of leading celebrity brands, such
as Beautyrest, Ellen Tracy, Jessica
McClintock and Royal Sateen.
The company was recently
awarded the patent for alpha
cotton, a luxurious fabric that
will make sheets 30 to 40 per cent
cheaper than 100 per cent cotton.
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Extending a hearty welcome and haere mai

to the visiting delegation of senior ministers
from the UP Government, India
His Excellency Sanjiv Kohli
Delegation leader: Sri Mohammad Azam Khan
Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand
Honble Parliamentary Affairs Minister, UP Government
Other delegation members:

Sri Om Prakash Singh
Sri Mohammad Irfan Solanki
Kunwar Raghuraj Pratap Singh
Sri Yogesh Pratap Singh
Sri Abhishek Mishra
Sri Sangram Yadav
Smt Arun Kumari
Smt Asha Kishore
Sri Pradeep Mathur
Ms Fasiha Bashir Chaudhary
Sri Dalvir Singh
Sri Mohd Rehan Naim
Sri Suresh Kumar Khanna
Sri Anup Kumar Gupta
Sri Ambika Choudhary
Sri Pradeep Kumar Dubey
Sri Bhagwat Sharan Gangwar
Sri Sukesh Bahdur Satyavakta
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Panama Papers: unravelling the hidden

wealth of the rich and powerful
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In the largest cross-border media collaboration, journalists working in more than 25 languages dug into
Mossack Fonsecas inner affairs and traced the secret dealings of the law firms customers around the world
ore than 2,600 GB

of data comprising
more than 11 million
documents about some 214,000
hidden offshore companies owned
by prominent people, including
some from India, together
make up for one of the biggest
revelations called Panama Papers.
The disclosures over the
weekend by the International
Consortium
of
Investigative
Journalists (ICIJ) reveal how the
rich and powerful use tax havens
to hide their wealth.
The documents were leaked
from one of the worlds lesserknown law firm Mossack Fonseca
based in Panama. ICIJs probe
is unprecedented and is said to
be larger than the US diplomatic
cables released by Wikileaks in
2010 and the secret intelligence
documents given to media houses
by Edward Snowden in 2013.
The ICIJ, together with the
German newspaper Suddeutsche
Zeitung and more than 100
other media partners, including
the Indian Express from India,
spent a year sifting through 11.5
million leaked files. They exposed
the offshore holdings of world
political leaders, links to global
scandals, and details of the hidden
financial dealings of fraudsters,
drug
traffickers,
billionaires,
celebrities, sports stars and more,
the consortium said on its website.
The document trove includes
nearly 40 years of data from the
Panama law firm that has offices
in more than 35 locations around
the globe and is one of the worlds
top creators of shell companies,
corporate structures that can be
used to hide ownership of assets,
according to the consortium.
The files contain new details
about major scandals ranging
from Englands most infamous
gold heist, an unfolding political
money laundering affair in Brazil
and bribery allegations convulsing
FIFA, which governs international
soccer, the consortium said.
They also provide details of
the hidden financial dealings of
128 other politicians and public
officials around the world and
show how a global industry of law
firms and big banks sells financial
secrecy to fraudsters and drug
traffickers as well as billionaires,
celebrities and sports stars.
The Panama Papers expose
offshore companies controlled by
the prime ministers of Iceland and
Pakistan, the king of Saudi Arabia
and the children of the president
of Azerbaijan. They also include
the names of at least 33 people and
companies blacklisted by the US
government because of evidence
that theyve done business with
Mexican drug lords, terrorist
organisations [such as] Hezbollah
or rogue nations, including North
Korea and Iran.
The leaked data, the ICIJ
said, pertains
to more than
nearly 40 years
from
the
late
1970s through the
end of 2015. It allows a
never-before-seen view of the
offshore world, providing a dayto-day, decade-by-decade look at
how dark money flows through the
global financial system, breeding
crime and stripping national
treasuries of tax revenues.
ICIJs analysis of the leaked
records revealed information
on more than 214,000 offshore
companies connected to people
in more than 200 countries and
territories. The top leaders under
the scanner include Russian
President Vladimir Putin and
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz
Sharif among others.
The data includes e-mails,
financial spreadsheets, passports
and corporate records revealing
the secret owners of bank
accounts and companies in 21
offshore jurisdictions including
Nevada, Hong Kong and the
British Virgin Islands. ICIJs
data and research unit indexed,
organised and analysed the 2.6
terabytes of data that make up
the leak, using collaborative
platforms to communicate and
share documents with journalists
working in 25 languages in nearly
80 countries. All this was kept
under wraps for about eight
months since the investigation
started. The documents show how
Mossack Fonseca helped clients
launder money, dodge sanctions
and evade tax. The Panama
company has, however, denied
any wrongdoing. It says it has
operated beyond reproach for 40
years and has never been charged
criminally. Gerard Ryle, director
of the ICIJ, said the documents
covered the day-to-day business
at Mossack Fonseca over the past
40 years. I think the leak will
prove to be probably the biggest
blow the offshore world has ever
taken because of the extent of the
documents, he said.
Indians named under
Panama Papers;
AAP demands
SC-monitored probe
The list revealing the offshore
links of some of the planets most
prominent people included more
than 500 Indians.
(From left to right) Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai
Bachchan (inset), Russian President Vladimir Putin and Partner of the lawyer
office Mossack Fonseca- Ramon Fonseca Mora
The
Indian
Express ran several
pages of the investigation
reports alleging among other
names that Bollywood superstars
Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya
Rai were directors in companies
in Panama. The two did not
immediately respond despite
efforts to contact them.
Aishwarya Rais media adviser
told the paper that the information
was false. While there was no
reaction from those named in the
Express report, the spokesperson
for Aishwarya Rai said no when
asked if she intended to issue
a statement.
In 2004, India legally allowed
investments abroad by companies,
and later individuals, through the
Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Also named were Sameer
Gehlaut of India Bulls, for
properties owned in Bahamas,
Jersey and the United Kingdom,
and K.P. Singh of DLF for
companies registered in the British
Virgin Islands. Vinod Adani,
elder brother of industrialist
Gautam Adani, politician Shishir
Bajoria from West Bengal and
Anurag Kejriwal of Loksatta Party
were also alleged to have set up
companies in tax havens. Bajoria
told the paper that erroneous
beneficial owner information was
given by mistake.
Many of the other persons
named in the Express reports
responded, some denying while
others are maintaining that
they had worked within the
laws of the country. Aam Aadmi
Party demanded a Supreme
Court-monitored probe against
companies and people named in
the Panama Papers.
AAP spokesperson Raghav
Chadha said, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi himself has availed
of the hospitality of industrialist
Gautam Adani, whose brothers
company is named in the Panama
Papers investigation. Therefore,
we dont trust the government for
a fair probe into the matter.
Therefore,
a
Supreme
Court-monitored probe should
be ordered in the Panama
Papers investigations at the
earliest, he said.
Panama leak shows New

Zealands shameful tax
haven status
New Zealand is shamefully
complicit in international tax
avoidance schemes through its lax
trust law, experts and lawmakers
said, following the massive
document leak.
The
papers
showed
a
connection to foreign trusts in
New Zealand. It was reported that
Maltese Energy Minister Konrad
Mizzi and the prime ministers
chief of staff, Keith Schembri,
were among those who set up
trusts in New Zealand.
Massey University taxation
specialist Deborah Russell said the
leak shed light on New Zealands
role as an international tax haven.
Its shameful for New Zealand
to be caught up in international
tax avoidance, Russell said.
The loophole in our laws that
allows New Zealand foreign trusts
to escape taxation has been known
about for years, but nothing has
been done to shut it down. This
makes us complicit in schemes to
avoid tax.
She believed it would be
comparatively easy to shut the
loophole down by authorising
the
governments
Inland
Revenue Department (IRD) to
share information about foreign
trustsincluding the identities of
people putting the property into
trustswith the tax authorities of
other countries.
This would enable other
countries to pursue people who
are sheltering property and
income in New Zealand foreign
trusts, said Russell.
Opposition lawmakers said
the revelations of rich foreigners
hiding their wealth in New
Zealand had undermined the
countrys reputation for honesty
and transparency.
The Green Party said the IRD
had warned the government in
2013 about the high risks of New
Zealand foreign trusts, but the
government had ruled out any
reform to date.
Green
Party
finance
spokesperson Julie Anne Genter
cited an IRD e-mail dated March
24, 2016, that said: In relation
to the foreign trust tax rules,
given wider government priorities

the government will not be
considering regulatory reform of
the rules at this stage.
How can we as a country
work collaboratively with other
countries to try and clamp down
on tax avoidance by multinational
companies
while
knowingly
facilitating tax avoidance through
our lax foreign trust laws? Genter
asked in a statement.
Revenue Minister Michael
Woodhouse
defended
New
Zealands very sound tax system
with world-class tax rules.
We tax people who live, work
and do business here. We dont
tax foreign income earned by
foreigners. The same principles
apply to trusts, and have done
since 1988, Woodhouse said.
It is ridiculous to suggest that
New Zealand is a tax haven, as
they thrive on secrecy.
New Zealand had a strong
tax treaty network with the
express purpose of discovering
and preventing tax avoidance by
exchanging information between
tax jurisdictions.
The Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development
(OECD) group of developed
countries had looked at New
Zealands foreign trust rules in
the past and had no concerns with
them, said Woodhouse.
The tax treatment of foreign
trusts may come up in the OECDs
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
work programme in which case
we would look at our own rules
in the context of everyone elses,
he said.
Russia dismisses reports
linking Putin to
offshore deals
The Kremlin on Monday,
April 4, dismissed reports linking
friends and relatives of Russian
President Vladimir Putin to
offshore deals worth billions
of dollars.
There are no details, all
are based on allegations and
speculation, Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said, demanding
professional results of the work
of the journalistic community.
Peskov claimed the aim of the
publication, though mentioning
other countries and their leaders,
obviously
targeted
Putin,
especially in the context of [the]
upcoming parliamentary election
and long-term prospects of [the]
presidential election in two years.
An earlier report published on
Thursday, March 31, alleged that
a Putin associate had benefited
from state construction contracts.
Prior to the publications,
Peskov had said that the Kremlin
expected that an outfit of
international research in the West
and in Russia was planning to
publish hoax material on Putin,
his family and friends.
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crown, women also win top honours
arlos Brathwaite let loose

sledge-hammer
blows,
cracking four back-toback huge sixes to catapult West
Indies to their second World
Twenty20 title with a stunning
four-wicket victory over England
in a nerve-wracking final at the
Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 3.
Set an asking rate of 7.8, West
Indies raced to 161/6 with two
balls to spare in reply to Englands
155/9 before a capacity crowd at
the iconic venue that rooted for
the Caribbeans through the day.
It proved to be a golden day for
the Caribbean cricketotherwise
dogged by payment problems
and tiffs between the players and
the cricket boardas their men
scripted history to become the only
side to lift the Wt20 crown twice,
hours after the women emerged
champion with an eight-wicket
win over formidable Australia.
Seemingly looking in tatters
at 11/3 inside the third over, the
West Indies team celebrates after winning the World T20 2016 against England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India
Caribbeans recovered with a 75run fourth wicket partnership

between man of the match Marlon
Samuels (85 not out; 66b, 9x4 and
2x6) and Dwayne Bravo (25).
Samuels then teamed up with

Brathwaite (34 not out, 10 balls,
1x4, 4x6) to author an unfinished
54-run partnership that saw the
team to victory, less than two
Indian hockey womens

team lose to NZ in
Hawkes Bay Cup
he
Indian
womens hockey
team lost 01
to New Zealand in the
opening match of the
Hawkes Bay Cup on
Saturday, April 2.
Pitted
against
the
fourth ranked side in the
world, it was always going
to be an uphill task for 11th
ranked India.
Olivia Merry scored
a field goal in the second
quarter
but
Indian The Indian womens hockey team during their match against NZ
goalkeeper Savita needed to
be credited for her fantastic show against New Zealand several times, and ensuring
an attacking side. The hosts were all over India always had a chance to come back.
In the last quarter particularly,
the Indians from the whistle.
Two penalty corners were thwarted Savitas saves from six New Zealand
away and a smart save from Savita attempts put the pressure on the hosts
in goal, off a penalty stroke, one that to close the match out. But India were
shocked the fans meant India walked unable to find the equaliser.
Speaking after the match, India chief
away from the first quarter with a
coach Neil Hawgood applauded his
clean sheet.
goalkeepers performance.
New Zealand took the lead through
In such pressure games, against
an Olivia field goal at the beginning of
higher ranked opponents, who also
the second quarter. Forced to defend
happen to be the hosts, it is important
deep, India played the waiting game, as that your goalkeepers have a world class
New Zealand kept them pressed back in game, he said in a release. Despite
their own half for a large portion of the the loss, we can see positives in our
first half, and they went into the break performance in defence and in goal.
trailing the hosts 01.
This was arguably the toughest
Savita, who was always going to be match of our group stage and
put under pressure in the high voltage now we can build forward for our
encounter, rose to the occasion, denying next encounters.
months after the West Indies

boys won the under-19 World
Cup in Bangladesh, to make 2016
a memorable year in the annals
of Caribbean cricket. Needing 19
from the last over bowled by Ben

Stokes, Brathwaite disdainfully
despatched the first ball over the
deep backward square leg fence,
the second flew over long on and
the third landed into the gallery
over long off.
With the hapless Stokes
seeming completely clueless, the
fourth delivery found its address in
the deep mid wicket stands, as the
bowler went down on his knees in
sho ck while the Caribbean players
rushed into the ground, hugged
Brathwaite and man of the match
Samuels and began an impromptu
Calypso jig.
Soon, the victorious women
players also joined in and there
followed a grand mid pitch
celebrations of free-flowing song
and dance, and finally a lap of
honour to a tumultuous ovation
from the spectators, who had their
moneys worth. This is the second
World T20 title for West Indies,
who had previously won it in 2012.
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No Deepika in
Baahubali 2
ctress Deepika Padukone is not

part of the second instalment of
the Baahubali franchise, contrary
to some reports, a source said.
Even we were surprised when we came
across this news. Its just a rumour, which
we dont even know how it was circulated
in the first place, a source from the films
unit said. The films director S.S Rajamouli
is currently busy shooting some important
portions of the film in Ramoji Film
City, Hyderabad. Prabhas and Anushka
Shetty have also already joined the sets,
while Rana Dagubatti will join from May,
after he wraps up Hindi-Telugu bilingual
Ghazi. Tipped to be even more majestic
than the first part, the film is likely to hit the
screens on April 14 next year.
which a teenage girl and her family servant

were found murdered, and her parents were
convicted for the crime.
Asked if she was expecting anything
to change post the films release, she said,
I was hoping so, but the tragedy is we
debate and react on social platforms, but
on an actual level, nothing changes. People
tweeted and questioned...
Meghna recalled how her father Gulzar
had reacted upon reading the films script.
After my father read the script, he
said there is too much of technique and
investigation, where is the emotion?
But thats what we wanted to keep it
objective and let the emotions come from
the audience.
Priyanka Chopra
finds semblance in
The Jungle Book and
Quantico
Imtiaz Ali makes

short film India
Tomorrow
I work towards being

a better human,
artiste: Sonam
ctress Sonam Kapoor says awards

for ones work are surely an icing
on the cake, but one must not
work towards such goals.
I dont think you should work towards
a goal. You should work towards something
I was scared to make

Talvar: Meghna
ilm-maker Meghna Gulzar, who

brought the hard-hitting and
gripping real life drama of the
Arushi Talwar-Hemraj murder case alive
on the silver screen with Talvar, says she
was scared to make the movie as it was out
of her comfort zone.
Meghna, daughter of cinema veterans
Gulzar and Raakhee, was part of a
discussion at FICCI Frames 2016 where she
discussed her journey and the hurdles that
she faced to put Talvar into shape.
She said, I have done films in the past
which were more about women and more
soft... So for me, Talvar was completely out
of my comfort zone. I was actually scared to
do this as I had to step out of my comfort
zone.There was a completely all-male
(factor) in the film and it was so masculine
be it the treatment, genre... Everything.
Written by Vishal Bhardwaj, Talvar
stars Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma
and Tabu among others. The film was a
retelling of three investigation theories
behind the 2008 double murder case, in
Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the

The movie recorded the second highest
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opening day collection of the year with film has been shot in various locations in
Rs.7.30 crore in the country and shows Mumbai, Croatia and Delhi. With the film,
a solid upward trend over the weekend, Sharma pans the camera to the life of a
read a statement. The film registered a celebrity and splashes shades of darkness
4050 per cent occupancy on day-one, with a focus on a fans obsession.
The film will bring forward a story about
picking up majorly in the evening across
main metro cities. Directed by R.Balki, the a fans obsession with a star, and how the
movie sees Arjun playing the role of Kabir, admiration turns into negativity when the
a househusband while Kareenas character star dispels his love for him. The catch in
the film is that the fan is the stars lookalike,
Kia is a career-oriented woman.
The movie is about the relationship and how he uses it to his advantage when he
between the two and how the society sees it. turns into his biggest enemy.
Shah Rukh, who worked with Yash
Chopra in films such as Darr, Dil To Pagal
Hai, Veer-Zaara and last directorial Jab
Tak Hai Jaan, also said that the late filmmakers absence was strongly felt during
the shoot of the movie, which has been
produced by Yash Raj Films.
The movie is releasing on April 15.
to better yourself. I work for myself as

human being as we are here to evolve.
My work is towards being a better human
being, artiste, Indian and thats about it,
Sonam said.
If the awards come in, its an icing
on the cake, its a great encouragement,
she added. The actress, who is the brand
ambassador of LOreal Paris, recently
attended the Women of Worth awards,
and plans to make a documentary on the
winners. Every year, the Women of Worth
awards are getting bigger and better. I hope
this becomes a travelling award show. Dont
you think its a good idea? I have lots of
ideas. I want to do a documentary on all the
women who win as well, she said.
I am putting out a lot of ideas because
there is so much more we can do and I am
glad hopefully this platform will widen
our horizons. Sonam, along with other
LOreal Paris brand ambassadors Aishwarya
Rai Bachchan and Katrina Kaif gave away
awards for causes close to their heart
at the event.
Ki & Ka mints Rs.7.30

crore on opening day
rjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor

Khan starrer Ki and Ka, which
released last week, has received
a good response at the box office while
minting more than Rs.7 crore on its opening
day in India.
ollywood
actress
Priyanka
Chopra has found a common
string between Quantico and the
upcoming film The Jungle Bookdanger.
Priyanka, who is currently shooting
for the international film Baywatch, has
brought life to the soft and hypnotic voice
of the python Kaa in the Hindi version of
Disneys The Jungle Book.
The Bajirao Mastani actress took to
Twitter, where she shared a video of herself
talking about Jon Favreau directorial that is
releasing in India on April 15.
Hi, I am Priyanka Chopra. In Disneys
The Jungle Book danger lurks around in
every corner... When your back is against
the wall, who could you trust? You can find
out, when the movie hits theatres April 15.
But first heres a special look... Priyanka
said in the video.
The actress also stressed on an uncanny
resemblance between the American TV
show Quantico, in which she plays an FBI
agent, with the film, which is an adaptation
of Rudyard Kiplings timeless classic.
Whats common between Quantico and
The Jungle Book? Danger lurks in every
corner, she captioned the video.
Concept of Fan was

first narrated to SRK
by Yash Chopra
Shah Rukh Khan says the idea of his

forthcoming film Fan, which will bring
forward a story about a fans obsession
with a star, was first narrated to him by
late veteran film-maker Yash Chopra. The
superstar is glad that he could bring the
idea to life.
Very few people know that the concept
of Fan was first narrated to me by Yashji
about 10 years ago. While I was excited to
explore the idea back then, for some reason
it never happened. Today, Im glad we could
bring his idea to life, Shah Rukh said.
ilm-maker Imtiaz Ali, who is known

for his out-of-the-box ideas for
films, has come up with a short
film India Tomorrow, and he will take the
digital route to promote it.
With this short film, I am opening
up the doors to the digital world, to have
conversations with interested people and
organisations. I have these powerful,
shorter stories that must be told and now
can be told, the Highway film-maker told
reporters. He stressed that the fact that the
short films are available on the Internet,
makes access easy and gives them longevity.
I think web series, short films are

exciting forms that hold potential to
bring about change in storytelling
and entertainment.
When you want to talk to the point,
short film is important where you dont
need anything elsejust put your point. I
can do that quickly without any problem. I
would say feature film is your life and this is
like a one-night stand, he added.
India Tomorrow is a five-minute film
that showcases a sex worker having a
conversation with her client about the stock
market. It gives out a powerful message.
Asked how he plans to promote the
short film, Imtiaz said, Any budget for the
publicity is not available because this is not
working on that kind of financial monitory
model. But we are promoting it through
social media.
Also, he feels that short films are always
out there.
And a lot of these short films, they
become popular after years. Since it takes
such a long time, you dont have to panic
and create publicity, he added.
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ZODIOLOGY
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Weekly forecast: April 8 to April 14

ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
Good time for implementing new

plans and ventures. Arguments with
children could put some mental
pressure. However, dont strain
yourself beyond a point because
certain issues are best when left
untouched. A special message
from beloved/lover lifts spirits. It is
important to delve into your desires
before you plan to travel. Reduce your
property loans otherwise you will be
in great trouble.
Subordinates/co-workers would be
very helpful this week. You are likely
to plan a short trip with family. Dont
forget to use your energy to help
someone in distress to benefit both.
When preparing to travel with a family
be humble and patient. Investing
internationally means you have to
follow their laws on real estate.
Forcing opinion on others is not likely
to go to your way.
You are likely to strive hard in order

to achieve targets at professional
front. No help from family members
would disappoint you. You need to
make a proper plan before embarking
on love journey. Off-plan property
investment is one of the easiest and
most profitable methods to maximize
gains in the real estate market. You
succeed in maintaining a distance
from temptations later this week.
This week there will be an uncertainty

in financial matters. You are likely
to find someone with whom you will
enjoy the ecstasies of love. It will be
a beneficial week to work on things
that will improve your health. A group
of friends or your partner is looking
forward for a vacation with you. Your
property prices will boost in the
coming period.
Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Number: 7
Lucky Colour: Dark Green

Lucky Number: 4
Lucky Colour: Magenta

Lucky Number: 6
Lucky Colour: Purple

Lucky Number: 11
LEO
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
Travelling brings new overseas

business opportunities. All financial
commitments and transactions need
to be handled carefully. Love comes
your way as friendship turns into
romance. Your confidence and energy
will be high this week. Its high time
to visit a relatives place otherwise
relationships can be ruined. Your plan
to buy a plot may lead to bankruptcy.
Unexpected visit by an old friend

could give you a pleasant surprise.
You should look twice at investment
schemes that are presented to you
this week. Selfish behaviour of
a friend/acquaintance could
disturb mental peace. A leisure trip
will prove to be a premium time
for you. Some of you are likely to be
torn between the real world
and spiritual perspectives.
Lack of communication skills will

force you to suffer at workplace;
precautions required on this front.
Extra caution and care seems to be
the need of the hour especially in
financial matters. An irritated mood of
lover/beloved will put some pressure
on you. Mental alertness would
enable to solve a tricky problem. You
might travel for a while but stressful
trips should be avoided this week.
Improvement in finances makes it

convenient in clearing long pending
dues and bills. A romantic week as
you receive all praises from partner. A
cheerful state of mind brings mental
peace. Planning for travelling requires
advice of persons whom you travel
with. Those planning to shift their
current location should postpone the
plans for a while. Clinging to past
could make you alienated
and disappointed.
Lucky Colour: Maroon

Lucky Number: 5
Lucky Colour: Golden

Lucky Number: 4
(March 21-April 20)
(April 21-May 20)
(July 23-August 23)
(August 24-Sep 23)
Lucky Colour: Grey

Lucky Number: 6
Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Number: 8
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
(Nov 23-December 11)

Successful execution of brilliant
ideas would help in earning financial
profits. You find pleasure and enjoy
ecstasies of love in the arms of
partner. Unexpected travel could be
tiring, putting some of you in a frenzy
state. Therefore, do not forget to give
yourself a much needed massage
to relieve your tired muscles. An
enriching vacation full of fun is what
you need.
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Number: 3
(Dec 22-January 21)

A very successful week as far as
monetary position is concerned. You
are likely to spoil the mood of love
companion on raising controversial
issues. Good time to divert attention
to spirituality to enhance mental
toughness. Time to make your
vacation a dream come true. If you
want to invest on property, then go
for a residential one. You are likely to
realise the importance of reaching out
to people.
Lucky Colour: Purple
Lucky Number: 7
(May 21-June 21)
(Sep 24-October 23)
AQUARIUS
(Jan 22-February 19)
(June 22-July 20)
(Oct 24-November 22)
PISCES
(Feb 20-March 20)
Promotions and monetary benefits

for dedicated professionals. Evening
enjoyed with family and close
relatives brings immense pleasure.
Indications of earning financial profits
through commissions, dividends or
royalties seem to be high. You need
courageous efforts to turn love-atfirst-sight into a strong romantic
bond. Affordable luxury vacation will
explore your desires.
Unexpected gifts and presents from

close relatives/family members
cannot be ruled out. Not a very
promising week to make investments
especially in speculations. Cutting
down the number of parties and
pleasure jaunts would help in
keeping in good mood. It should be
a perfect getaway time for you and
your partner. Selling your property
privately can be an excellent way of
saving on costs.
Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Number: 1
Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Number: 9
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Music is my way of praying
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At a young age, Ashish Ramakrishnan won popular Indian singing reality shows such as Antakshari and Sa
Re Ga Ma Pa and rose to fame since then. After performing at various music shows in India and abroad, he is
all set to rock the stage at The Jam Lounge in Auckland on April 23. Indian Weekender finds out more about
Ashish in a candid conversation.
AR: While the scale of the shows is a little

different from that in India, everything else
remains the same. Whats most important
is ones love for music and the quality of
music an artist brings to the audience. I
have enjoyed singing here as much as I did
back in India. I do believe there are some
immensely talented artists in New Zealand
too, and it has always been wonderful
performing with them.
Swati Sharma
Swati: Tell us about your early life,

education and family.
Ashish Ramakrishnan: I spent most
of my childhood in Bangalore, with a few
years in Hyderabad. At a tender age of
three, my father N. S. Ramakrishnan and
mother Radhika Ramakrishnan realised
I could sing. I am told I started humming
before I started speaking. With my parents
encouragement, I started performing with
different bands and orchestra groups and
was a part of commercial concerts from the
age of seven. After finishing my engineering
from Bangalore in late 2006, I came to New
Zealand in early 2007 to do my masters
at Waikato.
Ashish Ramakrishnan
Swati: How are you preparing for

the Jam Lounge and how is it going
to be different than your other
performances?
Swati: How and when did your musical

journey start?
AR: Coming from a typical middle-class
South Indian family, study was always
given importance and hence, I had to
balance my time between shows and
studies. I was able to manage it pretty well
and ended up taking part in a few reality
shows such as Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Zee
Close-Up Antakshari and did several shows
throughout the country and abroad, tour
around with renowned artists, etc.
I am mostly self-taught, but I took formal
lessons in Indian classical music only for
a couple of months. I have participated
in more than 80 to 100 competitions at
national and international levels and have
given more than 500 stage performances
across the globe. I have performed with
veterans of Bollywood music such as
Kalyanji Anandji and Babla Kanchan and
Indian classical stalwarts such as Ustad
Fazal Qureshi and Ustad Dilshad Khan.
I was fortunate to perform for audiences
that included celebrities such as Anu Malik,
Roop Kumar Rathod, Sadhna Sargam,
Sonu Nigam, Usha Mangeshkar, Jagjit
Singh, Jatin-Lalit, Meenakshi Sheshadri,
Hariharan and Anup Jalota.
I have done several voice overs and sung
for a few devotional albums. As a composer,
Swati: In which year did you win Sa

Re Ga Ma Pa and Antakshari shows?
I have given the background score for a few

documentaries, composed the company
anthem for Jubilant Biosys Ltd., India,
and made several jingles for radio stations
across India and New Zealand.
AR: I won Antakshari in 1995, where I

was part of this childrens special schedule.
Antakshari was then hosted by Annu
Kapoor and Renuka Sahane. I then went
on to participate in Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
in 1997, hosted by Sonu Nigam. I was
fortunate to be chosen the winner. I was
called back in Sa re ga ma pa in 1999, where
I was asked to be part of this mega final
event where all winners of all schedules
of Sa re ga ma pa, since its inception,
were invited. This is when I met Shreya
Ghoshal and had her as my co-contestant
in the schedule. My presence in Sa Re Ga
Ma Pa helped me immensely and got me
a lot of high-profile shows, outdoor events
and the opportunities to perform with
renowned artists.
Swati: Has singing in New Zealand
been different than that in India for
you? If yes, how?
Nepal Day 2016

Auckland Marathi Associations
Talk Show
Date: Saturday, 9 April 2016 | Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Venue: Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall 13 May Rd,
Mt Roskill, Auckland
An opportunity to spend an afternoon in conversation
with well know social workers Dr. Prakash Baba Amte
and Dr. Mandakini Amte and understand their journey
from Babas dream to Hemalkasa and starting Lok
Biradari Prakalp to assist tribal people. The amazing
duo would be sharing their experiences and will answer
questions from the audience. This is a free event for
everyone but donations will accepted in the form of cash,
at the venue. Come together and contribute towards a
good cause.
Date: Saturday, 9 April 2016

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Blockhouse Bay Primary School, 584
Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Come along to Blockhouse Bay Primary School for
Nepal Day 2016. There will be Nepalese food stalls,
a cultural programme including dancers, handicrafts
shows, audio and visuals. Free entry.
Indian Classical Music: Rithvik

Raja in Auckland

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Silver Rd, AKL
Rasikas NZ and Sangeetha Bharathi are pleased to
present Emerging Masters- a special series featuring the
young and highly talented musicians from mainly India
and around the world. The Emerging Masters series is
the first tour for 2016. A grand vocal concert by a team
of highly proficient young musicians.
AR: To start with, The Jam Lounge has

a wonderful concept. Its along the lines
of Coke Studio and MTV Unplugged
where all songs being presented have a
contemporary, urban touch. This concept
is being implemented for the first time in
Auckland. This also means that the singers
and musicians have the flexibility to be
more creative, putting out their best to
the audience. The team has been putting
a lot of hard work into the rehearsals and
general preparation for the show. Theres
also a lot of importance given to lighting
and sound so that the audience can have the
best presentation and value for their time
and money.
Swati: What has been
moment for you so far?
proud
AR: I, along with a few other talented KiwiIndian artists, have been instrumental in
introducing Indian music in Music in the
Park held in New Zealand every year. For
the first time in the 20-year history of the
event, Indian music was promoted when
our band performed at this esteemed
festival in 2011, which was a huge success.
I also had an opportunity to perform
with the popular Kiwi choir group Next
Offrampa fusion, which went on to be
another great success.
I believe that singing is my return gift to
God for giving me this talent. Music for me
is joy, fun, happiness, my way of praying. In
short, music is my life.
Tickets are available for door sale only. Contact: Priya

Srinivasan - 021613155 - rasikas.nz@gmail.com for more
information.
A Bollywood Dreams Musical Meri Padosan PK

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts, Cnr
Greers Rd and Memorial Ave, Burnside, Christchurch
In Loving memory of the legendary singer, Kishore
Kumar, Mike Pero Bishopdale presents Meri Padosan
PK - A Bollywood Dreams Musical. Based on the
1968 Indian Bollywood Classic film - Padosan (starring
Kishore Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu and Mehmood),
Meri Padosan PK features 45 local performers and 45
Bollywood dance medleys to bring you the worlds first
ever dance musical based on the 1968 classic. The 2
hour musical is directed by Shawn Thomas, dialogues
by Waleed Bukhari and features choreography by Zia
Garcia and Supriya John.
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8 April, 2016 Vol. 8 Issue 3 www.iwk.co.

NZs first Kiwi-Indian weekly newspaper

The pulse of Kiwi-Indians

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Preneet urges NRIs

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Continued from page 3

East and Africa-NZTE, expressed

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