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This morning I am announcing that politicians respect this. “I have dismissed Minister Iain Lees Over the course of the conversation Galloway as a Minister. with the Minister, it became clear to Yesterday afternoon the leader of the me that his position as a Minister was opposition advised me of an email she untenable. I advised him of that at the had received that related to Iain Lees time. Galloway. She conveyed to me that she The Minister has shown a lack of had asked the individual to relay anything judgment over a period of 12 months. directly to my office. In undertaking this relationship he No other details were provided to me. has opened himself up to accusations of My Chief of Staff subsequently improperly using his office. contacted the Leader of the Opposition’s He has not modelled the behaviour I office to pass on contact information, expect as a Minister that is in charge of should that be required by the setting a standard and culture in work correspondent. At around 3pm my office places. received an email directly from a third His actions have led me to lose my party alleging that the Minister had an confidence in him as a Minister. inappropriate relationship with a former The Minister takes full responsibility staffer who worked in one of his agencies. for his actions and accepts my decision. This was the first time that I had heard He has also decided not to stand at the such allegations. next election. At around 5.45pm last night I sat will become the down with the Minister and put a range Minister for ACC, Andrew Little will of questions and allegations to him. He become the Minister for Workplace confirmed that a consensual relationship Relations and Safety and will had occurred, that it involved someone become Minister for Immigration. who had previously worked in his office My final comment is this. Politics is Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway statement on his and had been based in one of his agencies. a place where we do need to maintain dismissal I want to be clear up front, I wish to standards, and politicians should pay the protect the identity of the person so price for mistakes, their families should “I accept the Prime Minister’s decision and apologise absolutely. I have acted will avoid providing any details over not. I do ask that we try and maintain that completely inappropriately in my position and can not continue as a Minister. I have and above those necessary to explain distinction.” apologised to my family for letting them down. Please appreciate their privacy. I also my decision that may reveal who they apologise to anyone who has been hurt by my actions.” are. I request that the media and other - Prime Minister

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Airport Oaks 09 255 5500 Manukau 09 263 5555 Henderson 09 836 5555 Tauranga 07 577 0011 4 I July 23 - July 29, 2020 NZ POLITICS Planning for every eventuality means having a strong plan in place he Prime Minister has set out our into our elbows, keeping track of where If, however, a big cluster emerges, the in New Zealand. But we cannot be Tplan in the event we have a new case we go and who we have contact with, and Government would move quickly to apply complacent. That’s why we will continue of community transmission of COVID-19 staying home if we feel sick, are all still strong restrictions across a larger area. to be guided by the science, and we’re in New Zealand. It’s about continuing very important. Much wider community testing would planning for every eventuality. to keep New Zealanders safe, while That also means bigger things like be the priority, with a regional shift in I know we can stay on top of this virus minimising the ongoing economic impact systems for managed isolation and alert level likely to restrict travel in or out as we look to recover and rebuild from its of the virus. quarantine, testing and rapid contact of the town, city or region affected. People economic impact. Because the facts show Our border facilities have served us well tracing, must be tight. I know the Prime in that area would be asked to work from that when our team of five million is met so far and there is currently no evidence of Minister is keeping a very close eye on home, and the size of local gatherings with a challenge, we come together and community transmission in New Zealand. these. would be restricted. rise to it. But with COVID-19 now exploding beyond So, if a new case of COVID-19 Again, our goal is to stamp out the our borders, we must be prepared. is detected in our community, the virus with the least intrusive measures Since we moved to Alert Level 1, the Government would move quickly to over the smallest area possible. Government has continued work to apply strong restrictions, but only in a If, in a worst case scenario, multiple make sure we are ready to respond to any neighbourhood, town or city at first. clusters emerge across the country, the resurgence in New Zealand. Our goal is to act hard and fast, but Government would move quickly to apply A new framework has been designed to local, in an attempt to stamp out the virus strong restrictions nationwide. give us all a better idea of what to expect if before it spreads – no one wants to return Our strategy is to eliminate the virus. a new case is detected in our community. to a full-scale lockdown. That has not and will not change. We It’s built on the simple principle that to Local measures would involve strict cannot allow our hospitals to be overrun, break the chain of transmission we must isolation of cases, and rapid tracing more deaths, or our economy to shut limit the ability of the virus to move from and testing of close contacts. We would down indefinitely. person to person. also scale up testing and target anyone Our border facilities have served us That means little things like washing connected to a case, like workmates, well so far and there is still no evidence Marja Lubeck our hands regularly, coughing or sneezing housemates, or neighbours. of community transmission of COVID-19 Labour List MP based in Rodney, Auckland. PM visits Papatoetoe Foodhub, run by Kiwi- Indian Raju Ramakrishna and Waikare Komene

ast week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern cooking classes for both adults and kids. Lvisited the Papatoetoe Foodhub with "We were so pleased to welcome the Labour's candidate in Manurewa, Arena Prime Minister to our Papatoetoe Foodhub Williams. to showcase our fantastic community spirit," The Papatoetoe Foodhub is a social noted Ramakrishna, who was born and raised enterprise, which aims to educate locals about in Chennai and moved to New Zealand when food and make it easier to get nourishing kai. he was 24. It is run by local community champions Raju The PM too, visibly pleased, added, "Kai Ramakrishna and Waikare Komene, and is brings us together, places like this are the a community-driven project to nurture and heart of the community.” develop new approaches to food. Meanwhile, Williams also said, "Papatoetoe In addition to the café which runs weekdays is a special place. Community initiatives like from 9am to 3pm, the Food Hub runs a wide the Papatoetoe Foodhub contribute to the range of activities involving garden to table incredible community spirit here." programmes, language week events and -TIN Bureau

Major success of the • Joining with New World Papatoetoe Foodhub Papatoetoe in an ‘upcycle’ (www.facebook.com/ food scheme that resulted papatoetoefoodhub) in one tonne of produce - as detailed in a story being rescued per week by the Auckland Council • The availability of dated June 19, 2020 (story indigenous food in link is www.ourauckland. Papatoetoe including hangi aucklandcouncil. and umu govt.nz/articles/ • Supporting local food news/2020/06/a-year-of- businesses including good-and-affordable-kai-in- helping them set up and papatoetoe/) achieve health and safety ratings • Implementing a free • Providing work delivery and pre-order opportunities for pickup system for Papatoetoe locals affordable meals • Being awarded $200,000 • Partnerships with farmers by the Foundation in Pukekohe to rescue North South Auckland surplus produce and turn it Community Innovation into soup for school kids in Fund. Papatoetoe NZ POLITICS July 23 - July 29, 2020 I 5 National releases Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi its transport plan National List MP based he new leader of the opposition we can significantly increase transport in TNational Party has investment. Our change allows NZTA to released her party’s transport funding borrow $1 billion per year for ten years policy last week. to fund our massive new investment in 1/131 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland “Over the next ten years National transport infrastructure.” 09 278 9302 will spend $31 billion on additional “The second benefit is that we can [email protected] transport projects across New Zealand. properly develop a pipeline of projects bakshiks Of this, $17.5 billion will be on additional across the country, which communities bakshi.co.nz transport projects in the upper North can then plan around with confidence. Island. This includes $12.8 billion At the moment, regions live in near for Auckland and $4.7 billion for the perpetual uncertainty about whether For JP services please contact remainder of the upper North Island,” the particular projects will get the green light Rahul Chopra on 09 278 9302 policy document says. from NZTA, or not. This causes angst On the potential benefits, the and produces poor planning outcomes. document adds, “There are three clear Our approach allows a much more benefits from this policy. The first is coordinated pipeline of projects to be planned and funded. The third benefit is that we can invest ahead of time rather than after an investment is needed,

which so often Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by is the current Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi MP, 1/131 Kolmar Road, approach.” Papatoetoe. -TIN Bureau What does ACT stand for?

CT New Zealand has been receiving What can ACT achieve with New Aa surge in interest – with some polls Zealanders? estimating 5%-9% support. This is a Bad things have been and are happening significant grassroots movement that has to good people. New Zealand will see built over the last 18 months. This article unemployment rates not seen since the focuses on the values and principles at 1980s/90s. We need tax cuts to lessen stake for the election on 19 September the burden on hardworking families. 2020 – now only 2 months away. ACT’s 5-Point Plan will cut the 30% tax Subsequent articles will explain why more rate to 17.5%. We would cut the GST voters are intending to Party Vote ACT to rate from 15% to 10% for 1 year, and safely re-engage and rebuild. make it less risky for businesses to take A Party Vote for ACT is important a chance on a new employee. This will tomorrow. The day is unlikely to come – - by ACT’s candidate for Mt Roskill, Chris because no single political party has been help restart the economy, give people we must empower ourselves. Johnston, who has outlined above, what able to govern alone since MMP was the opportunity of work, and families the Changing our Future principles and policies ACT stands for. introduced in New Zealand. Everyone dignity of supporting themselves. ACT would ensure a smaller, more Chris is a Project Manager who was born needs friends. Your Party Vote for ACT Why wait for and trust big government efficient and effective government. We will in Whanganui and has lived around Mt could determine the direction and solutions when we need diverse empower businesses and communities Roskill and Dominion Road for eight years prosperity of our country for decades to innovation now? to innovate. The dynamism within our with his wife and children. come. This decision on how we rebuild One-size-fits-all solutions, designed by communities can change our future. from COVID-19 is important and deserves government departments in Wellington, ACT people are open-minded, and on an honest conversation. cannot match the combined innovation current polling will have 4 to 5 more MPs I passionately believe that diversity in of our diverse community. This is true of with David Seymour in Parliament. We people - the innovation and choices of “solutions” proposed by both the red and will achieve so much more. individuals and families - leads to positive blue political parties. Public polling shows increasing outcomes for our community and country. Kiwis are innovative. People who support for ACT. We do not have to New Zealand is a place where a recently move to New Zealand also have the same continue with the same red/blue policies arrived immigrant with nothing can build proactive and innovative spirit. We enjoy of the past – decisions from Wellington a prosperous fruitful life for themselves the freedoms here so that we can actively affecting you. If you have control of the and their children. We see this around us improve our lives from our own efforts. decisions you can decide what meets your every day and I am grateful to be a part We cannot afford to wait for the family’s needs. A Party Vote for ACT this of it. My wife’s parents were born in India political winds in Wellington to respond election is to Change your Future. and are living proof of these possibilities. to our needs of today, and deliver our 6 I July 23 - July 29, 2020 NEWS S V Rangarao memorial badminton tournament 2020 held in Christchurch he Telugu Badminton Club of Revathi Performing Arts) and Venkat TCanterbury held their S V Ranga Pulakanam (MBA Programme Director at Rao Memorial Badminton Tournament University of Canterbury). on July 19. The community sports event While distributing prizes to A grade was sponsored by Designer Homes, and winners, Sirish shared his memories of co-sponsored by Dhaval Lamghare of attending the tournament as chief guest Harcourts and Indian Paradise. from 2017 and said how it was great to This year the tournament had 48 see a difference in increase in players players from diverse ethnic backgrounds, participating this year, with the number including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and of teams being doubled now. Japan. The tournament was divided into Uma thanked TBCC for the opportunity rounds with four groups made up of 24 that it was providing the community with pairs. The top eight pairs with the highest by being a social sports club. points were put into A grade, the next Venkat mentioned that when eight into B grade and the remaining he started to play badminton here, eight into C grade. there was no club like TBCC that The winners from A grade category encouraged regular games and organized were Ajesh Jose and Martin Thomas, while tournaments for its players and how nice A grade runners-up were Shane Andrew it is now to see TBCC create a space for Dominic and Renchu George. Winners players like that. He offered several useful from B category were Anand Sathish tips to players on how they can improve Kumar and Ashil Joy while runners-up their game from being a mid-range player were Dinesh Kumar and Raam Kumar. to being a performance level player. The C grade category winners were Tournament organizer Rajeswar Abhilash Suja, Anand Gopakumar while Peddisetti shared a few words on how runners-up were Sandesh Chandra and great it is to see the tournament be not Vignesh Makkada. only a sporting event, but more so a The highlight of the prize distribution community gathering and hopes to hold was all the players who participated in more tournaments like this in future. the tournament having a chance to win He said this event would not have been 2nd NZ Sikh Games to be held on a Yonex badminton racquet. The lucky possible without the help from dedicated November 28, 29 person to win this was Jewel. volunteers from the community. The The prize giving distribution was event ended with lunch for all attendees, carried out by guests Sirish Paranjape sponsored by Indian Paradise. - by Telugu (Community Board member of Fendalton Badminton Club of Canterbury and Waimari), Uma Varma (Director of

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redundant as I haven’t student, paying for your accommodation, With the crunch of isolation space been able to return but you are not able to come back to upon return and unavailability of few to New Zealand. I am re-join your classes. Lives have come to a benefits, Immigration isn’t prioritizing the paying bills of the standstill. return of the remaining 450 people from apartment which isn’t Broadly five categories of Indians stuck India. even occupied right outside/inside New Zealand are - citizens Although the people are ready to pay now. Not to mention and permanent residents (Prs); migrant for their travel in private charters and also other utility bills.” workers - less than five years in New bear isolation costs, their requests aren’t These are just a Zealand, and more than 5 years in New being considered. Many of them are even few examples of the Zealand. afraid that they might not be able to come conversations, I have The other two being - migrant workers to their home, New Zealand, ever. had with various visa without a job now in New Zealand, and The future holders, citizens and those who just received their Work Visa The New Zealand High Commission in Same stories residents stuck in India, and haven’t yet been able to make an India has sent a communication to all “I came to India to get married. I have or have somebody stuck there. entry into the country. stating that the been living in New Zealand for more One question What is common across all categories is working with various airlines to than six years. It is home for me now. I There can be counter-arguments that the is that they are not being able to plan manage flights, and facilities to manage haven’t heard anything from New Zealand bigger picture is graver. People across their lives as they haven’t received any quarantine of passengers on their return. Immigration on an approximate date for the world are dying due to the pandemic. intimation from the Immigration or New It means that people have to hold on my return.” Immigration cannot be the priority. Zealand Government on a tentative time- to their patience and hope for some more “My child who is just about five months But just imagine, you are not in your frame. time. was born in New Zealand. I came to home country where you are paying either In search of hope As noted above. I think what we India to spend time with family and now mortgage for your house or paying rent, After Alert Level 4 got over in New reduce a lot of anxiety if the New Zealand my child is sick. I have no idea when the child’s education has come to a halt, your Zealand, three flights Government at least give a time-frame to Immigration will make arrangements for organization has let you go as you are and nine Vande Bharat Flights have flown those stranded abroad on their possible us to go back.” not around, or you are in New Zealand between India and New Zealand, and few return to New Zealand. Even if it is, say, “My position at work has been made but your husband or wife or parents are of the stranded citizens, migrant workers, after three months. Especially to the stuck miles away from you. You might be a and PRs managed to come back. citizens and PRs. - Shivangi Bose 25th anniversary celebrations this Saturday

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(Graph courtesy World Health Organisation) COVID-19 related announcements this week Securing medicine supply and Govt sets aside remaining investing in COVID-19 capacity $14bn in COVID Fund The Government has moved to our health services and build our capacity ensure New Zealanders continue to to respond to the virus,” Health Minister he remainder of the COVID announced at the end of June. There was “ get access to the medicines they need, said this week. In total Response and Recovery Fund just over $17 billion in the Fund at the T while at the same time investing more investments worth $302.6 million have is being set aside to make sure New start of July. in contact tracing and other COVID-19 been announced: Zealand is in a strong position to “Cabinet has agreed that further health responses. The world is going to •$150 million for medicines and medical fight whatever COVID-19 throws at support for ongoing health, border and be living with the ongoing impacts of the devices through PHARMAC the economy, Finance Minister Grant economic response measures will require COVID-19 global pandemic for some time. •$50 million for PPE Robertson announced this week. about $3.2 billion, with announcements It’s important we continue to invest in •$35 million for oxygen supply ($25 million At Budget 2020, there was $20.2 billion to be made before the House rises. This of which is capital, with $10 million remaining in the Fund to be allocated. amount includes the $760 million already operational funding) The Government has since announced a announced for Three-Waters reform. •$30 million for the National Close Contact number of important investments from This will leave $14 billion in the COVID Service the Fund, including $570 million for Response and Recovery Fund, which •$14.6 million for telehealth services the COVID Income Relief Payment, an is now being set aside in the event, for •$23 million to develop the National extra $700 million for the wage subsidy example, New Zealand experiences a Immunisation Solution ($14 million of extension, and more than $300 million second wave,” the Minister noted. -TIN operational funding and $9 million capital) to keep supporting our health response Bureau -TIN Bureau including the $150 million for extra PPE Expanding transitions support to thousands more tourism SMEs

$10 million investment through the Regional Business Partners (RBP) network get access to a wide range of expertise under Tourism New Zealand. Around A Tourism Transitions Programme which will in turn link businesses to through the Regional Business Partners 700 tourism business have registered will support up to 3,000 small and professional advice, at no cost. Eligible network,” the Minister said. for advice since the service started in medium tourism businesses impacted by businesses will get up to $5,000 worth This latest investment is part of May, with the majority seeking strategic COVID-19 to get expert advice, Tourism of advice and expertise to support the Tourism Transitions Programme, planning advice, help pivoting to domestic Minister Kelvin Davis announced on business continuity. “This investment announced in Budget 2020, and products and services, and advice with Tuesday. means between 2,000 and 3,000 small complements the advisory services digital capability. -TIN Bureau Funding will be provided to the and medium tourism businesses will also being delivered by Qualmark

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30 states/UTs have a COVID-19 positivity rate lower than national rate, AIIMS to bring out guidance on best practices and treatment this week: Indian Government

n India, 180 tests per day per million Iare being done, which is more than the adequate testing rate of 140 tests per day per million population for a prolonged period, as specified in the World Health Organization’s guidance note. “Further, 30 states / UTs have a COVID-19 testing positivity rate which is lower than the national rate. This apart, the case fatality continues to be among the lowest in the rate has dropped to 2.43%. Many states world, whereas in some countries, this and UTs have a case fatality rate which figure is around 21 - 33 times higher than is lower than the national case fatality that of India.” rate. The aim is to maintain this level of Meanwhile, Dr V K Paul, Member testing so as to bring down COVID-19 (Health), NITI Aayog, informed, AIIMS, positivity rate below 5 percent,” noted New Delhi, is launching a National Rajesh Bhushan, an official of the Indian Clinical Grand Rounds on COVID-19 Government’s Ministry of Health and this week, in association with the Health Family Welfare. Ministry and NITI Aayog. This will help Presenting a trajectory of COVID-19 bring out the best practices and evidence- in India, Bhushan said, “The proportion based COVID-19 treatment followed by of active cases is continually decreasing, doctors, he added. recovery rate is increasing day by day. Paul also informed, “We will attain a Number of COVID-19 cases per million COVID-19 testing capacity of more than 5 population in India continues to be lakh [half million] per day in a few weeks, among the lowest in the world, while and in the medium term, we will cross 1 there are some countries where this figure million tests per day as well.” is around 12 - 13 times higher than that - the information in this story is courtesy a of India. This apart, COVID-19 related press note released by the Government of deaths per million population in India too India on Tuesday. 10 I July 23 - July 29, 2020 Editor's NOTE National must clear Keep It Real Online in Hindi now its mess urgently

ational Party’s woes appear to and hospitality now completely dried up, Nbe endless and it just does not several hundred, big and small hotels are seem to stop here. For last few months, at verge of closing. In fact, many of them especially since the coup to dethrone have already succumbed the financial from party leadership pressures and closed. Tourist towns like took place, the party has tattered down Queenstown, which completely runs on to an exceptionally low level which is tourism is also losing the sheen and the below the threshold of being called the tourism industry there, is in dire straits. main national opposition party. With the As if Simon Bridges’ toppling and events taking place one after other and later ’s shock exit were not he Department of Internal Affairs’ and caregivers as possible can get the its MPs behaving in most irresponsible enough to make a dent in National Party’s T(DIA) online safety website www. information they need to keep their kids manner, it has taken the party to the level otherwise a pro-industry and dynamic keepitrealonline.govt.nz is now available safe online,” says Trina Lowry, Manager of losing its credibility especially when the party image, rest of the job is being done in Hindi at www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/ Design Engagement and Innovation for elections are so close. by the unfolding sagas exposing literally hi/ DIA’s Digital Safety Group. Of course, National’s opposition or every week. The latest scandal of, MP It is also available in Te Reo Māori, The Keep It Real Online campaign went the ruling Labour led government is Andrew Falloon’s act of texting sexual Samoan, Simplified Chinese. viral after its launch at the beginning of having the last laugh at their expense contents to a 19-year-old woman has once “We chose to translate the website June. The videos have been viewed over and National’s loss is certainly Labour’s again tarnished party’s image. This is what into these four languages as they’re the 30 million times and the website has gain. National’s new leader Judith Collins the price every political party has to pay, most widely spoken in New Zealand and received 218,000 visitors, most of whom has most important and urgent task in for the act of one individual. The accused we wanted to ensure as many parents live in New Zealand. -TIN Bureau hand, is to put her house in order first. MP Andrew, who has now resigned on Big announcements like how to rescue being asked by his party leader, earlier the country from financial crises and intended to do it at the elections. Collins immigration policies can wait. Judith will seems in no mood to show any leniency need to take a middle path of building toward her former colleague and intends the confidence amongst its party to be reopening the investigation in the members and taking a tough stand on any matter. There are several other cracks also nonsensical behaviour at the same time. appearing in the party and many Simon Even if Judith may not lead the party to a and Todd loyalists have started singing victory, she must at least ensure to be a to their tunes. So, ‘Crusher Collins’ has formidable opposition to the government. challenges on many fronts at the same Today, almost everyone in New Zealand time and she need to display her best seems to be happy on getting government political management skills to prove her support and subsidies during Corona mettle as party leader and prospective crisis, but we all must know that it will future Prime Minister. be paid out from our pockets only. The So far, this elections appears to be a government coffers are empty, and now clean sweep for Jacinda but if Collins can we all should be prepared to see, how force Jacinda to come clean about some many new or increased taxes being levied tough questions especially regarding after the elections. At the same time economic recovery and new jobs creation, as wage subsidies end in September, it can turn into a close fight near the thousands of Kiwis are at the risk of losing election day. But for being able to do so, jobs so situation could be far worse than as mentioned earlier she urgently needs we may anticipated. There is no magic to unite her party and show the solidarity formula that can change the current as one unit. She needs to make people situation any sooner. As borders may believe in remaining 50 odd days that she remain closed for an uncertain period and her party are a better alternate for the and our major revenue sector i.e. tourism country. - Yugal Parashar

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Jennifer Khan-Janif appointed MNZM by the Governor-General on Wednesday he Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Group for the University of Auckland’s Centre for TReddy on Wednesday appointed Jennifer Khan-Janif Research for Asian and Ethnic Minorities. She was as Member of New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for elected to the Board of the Africa New Zealand Business services to refugee and migrant communities. Council. She has presented several academic papers at Later in a Facebook post, the Governor-General conferences and has had poetry and stories published. acknowledged her contribution saying, “Mrs Jennifer She is a Senior Advisor for the Ministry of Social Khan-Janif co-founded the Umma Trust, which provides Development’s E Tu Whanau programme. Mrs Khan- social services and support for refugee and migrant Janif was previously project manager for the Settling In communities in Auckland. She has served on the programme.” -TIN Bureau (Picture courtesy: Facebook Boards of Umma Trust, Shakti Community Council, and page of the Governor-General of New Zealand) Fiji Womens Group, and is currently on the Advisory

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aaree – a women’s Facebook Group come under one umbrella, have fun and were visibly happy with the response of Nestablished during the lockdown on meet each other. We wanted to keep it the attendees, the organisers informed, April 15, organised an event last Sunday at short and sweet as this was one of those adding “there were no special guest, no the Shanti Niwas premises in Onehunga, first catch up’s after the lockdown. There special speech, no political aspect and Auckland, with the aim of empowering was dance, music, food and fun. All we absolutely no men in the event. It was all women, bring them out of the COVID-19 wanted was every woman to come and about making every Naaree feel special, slumber, and give women businesses a enjoy herself,” says Tirvedi. reflecting the fact that every woman is platform to showcase their products. , Labour List special, no matter what”. A brainchild of Gargi Trivedi, Kashika MP based in Maungakiekie, also attended More information about Singh and team, who run the Group, the the event to celebrate the naaree shakti the Naaree Facebook group event saw 170 plus attendees, and had and women entrepreneurship in New is here www.facebook.com/ participation from various community Zealand. groups/219306752709343 and business organisations led by women Meanwhile, the business participants leaders including Shanti Niwas, Hello World Travel, Mehal Mua and Ishk Creations Jewellery. “Our aim is to bring all women in New Zealand, who are working full time, or are home-makers, or are pursuing their own business, to 14 I July 23 - July 29, 2020 Auckland DIWALI TAXATION Share your cuisine, crafts, talent at the Auckland Diwali Festival

he hunt is on for the best exponents only; information (non-charitable); and application forms for stallholders and Tof Indian cuisine, crafts and information (charitable). performers can be found on www. Important dates performance to take part in this year’s "Food is such an important part of aucklandnz.com/Diwali or by emailing Auckland Diwali Festival, which is due traditional and contemporary Indian the Auckland Diwali Festival team at • Applications for stallholders close to be celebrated on October 31, and culture and the festival provides an [email protected]. Sunday, August 2. November 1, 2020. excellent opportunity for Auckland- The Auckland Diwali Festival will be • Applications for performers close on Applications for stallholders close Indian businesses, organisations and delivered in line with Government event Friday, August 7. Sunday, August 2, and applications for individuals to showcase their authentic guidelines and advice at the time. ATEED • Auckland Diwali Festival will be performers close on Friday, August 7. and contemporary vegetarian food and is monitoring the COVID-19 situation celebrated on Saturday, October 31, Auckland Tourism, Events and products,” says Leilana Meredith. closely and will respond to changing and Sunday, November 1, in Aotea Economic Development (ATEED) “The festival will be a great opportunity circumstances if required. Square and Queen Street Auckland Diwali Festival producer for businesses to promote their products - by Auckland Council Leilana Meredith encourages members of to Aucklanders who are keen to help local Auckland’s Indian community to take part businesses to recover from the impacts of in this year’s event. Covid-19,” says Leilana Meredith. "We are looking for retail and food The performances are a highlight of the stallholders to showcase the fresh festival, with more than 1000 performers flavours, exotic spices and aromas, on stage over the event’s two days. handmade crafts and jewellery, from all "We are looking for a wide range of corners of India,” says Leilana Meredith. contemporary, traditional, classical or folk As one of the largest cultural festivals Indian performances to feature on the in New Zealand, the festival attracts Aotea and Queen Street stages, or as part more than 60,000 attendees each year, of the street performances. For those up with the dozens of food and retail street for a little competition, the Radio Tarana stalls hugely popular. There are five types Bollywood competition will be returning of stalls available for the 2020 festival: with some great prizes to be won," says food (vegetarian only, no eggs); retail Leilana Meredith. (such as craft, clothes, jewellery); henna Further information including online TAXATION July 23 - July 29, 2020 I 15 Tax is fundamental to how society operates and to the wellbeing of its citizens he only constant about the of a country to tax imposes significant of transactions, and that the revenue of the socioeconomic system. However, Tfiscal social contract of tax and duties upon individual taxpayers and generated from the collection of taxes political institutions (political authority) democracy is that taxes will be levied and the failure to discharge this duty may enables the majority of public services have an indirect influence on taxpayers engagement of citizens in tax matters, carry tremendous legal consequences. people enjoy, taxpayers must understand and legislators. The composition of the and an involvement boosts the spirit of Examining the exercise of government, how the taxes they pay are used. Political party system and the relative strength of the fiscal social contract, says a study from the earliest Athenian and Roman processes give taxpayers an opportunity parties and worldviews profoundly shape conducted by Dr Ranjana Gupta, Senior times through to the present government to influence how and to what extent the nature of state intervention and the taxation lecturer, Auckland University of the research shows that such a contract they are taxed. By agreeing to be taxed resulting social and economic policies. For Technology. is struck and is relevant today. The study by forming a representative, democratic instance, in response to the Tax Working The research, “The Case for Tax in found that in these states, the voters agree government, taxpayers are more likely to Group’s Final Report issued in February Democracies,” attempts to evaluate the to pay high taxes because they believe feel a “natural moral duty” to pay their 2019 (which formed a positive view of New concept of nexus between taxation and they are receiving quality public goods. taxes. This is because taxpayers will feel Zealand’s introduction of comprehensive democracy, whether it could be held The study restates a former United States’ they have an adequate voice in how tax CGT), the Labour-led Government met that the two form a fiscal social contract Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell burdens and benefits are distributed and a concerted resistance from lobbyists between the state and its subjects and its Holmes’ observation without taxes, will perceive that the tax system and its as well as from its coalition partner, relevance today. The fiscal social contract there could be no society or civilisation; administration are fair and just. Further, New Zealand First. The Government suggests that taxes are the rent we pay however, without society or civilisation, it shows that democratic leaders are subsequently renounced any intention for our civil amenities: peace, order, and there could be no economic activity sensitive to public support and tend to to pursue a comprehensive CGT. This good government. We pay taxes because which to tax. By framing taxation as an fund social services at higher levels. In reversal can be viewed as an exception to we get something in return. The roads existential prerequisite, we can see its non-democracies, the political leadership democratic government action. and bridges and electricity purchased by real gravamen. Without money or the and its sponsors are a small minority of Consequently, governmental policy and taxation provide the necessary means ability to raise money, a functioning state taxpayers. Non-democracies are isolated in this instance taxation policy should for commerce to function. Taxes and is impossible. Tax money is necessary to from popular pressures and tax is more, strike that right balance transfers are an efficient method of build the branches of government and its even while they redistributing income and expenditure institutional apparatus. would spend little Content contributed by Dr. Ranjana Gupta, CPA over one’s lifetime. The study shows that the existence of on the poor. Senior Lecturer, Taxation Faculty of Business and Tax is fundamental to how society a fiscal contract in a democracy implies Gupta said that Law Auckland University of Technology, Director at Tax Professionals. operates and to the wellbeing of its that the terms of that contract should be the taxpayer and citizens. The state collects taxes because accessible and transparent for members the taxing authority Contact the Tax Professionals team at: citizens give them that right to fulfil of that political community to review and, have a mutual 09 213 7315 or online at the three key functions: allocation, at least theoretically, consent to. Given interest in the www.taxprofessionals.co.nz distribution, and stabilisation. The right that tax plays a crucial role in all manner health and vibrancy Dr. Ranjana Gupta

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At the 39th Board meeting Executive Committee, J&K has still releasing his new book “The India Way: seeks to reclaim its place on the world of the shrine chaired by Lieutenant continued to keep religious places and Strategies for an Uncertain World”, on st a ge .” Governor Girish Chandra Murmu, it places of worship closed for the public. September 7. Meanwhile, as per the release, was decided to cancel the annual Hindu These prohibitions continue till 31st July,” In a press release, the publishers of the Jaishankar, who on Twitter called the pilgrimage this year “in larger public said a government press release. -TIN book HarperCollins India noted, “The book a two-year-project, has highlighted interest”. “The Board was informed that Bureau very nature of international relations and three major foreign policy burdens for its rules is changing and for India, this India from the past. means optimal relationships with all the “One is the 1947 Partition, which major powers to best advance its goals. reduced the nation both demographically Jaishankar analyses these challenges and and politically. An unintended spells out possible policy responses. In consequence was to give China more doing so, he is very conscious of balancing strategic space in Asia. Another is the India’s national interest with international delayed economic reforms that were undertaken a decade and a half after those of China … the 15-year gap continues to put India at a great disadvantage.” Astrazeneca vaccine’s success in early The third, he says, is the prolonged exercise of the nuclear human trials, will begin Astrazeneca option. “As a result, India has vaccine trail in India after applying for had to struggle mightily to gain influence in a domain that could license next week, says Serum Institute have come so much more easily earlier...” SII, the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world, has been chosen by Oxford Notably, Jaishankar is regarded and its partner AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it gets ready. as one of the foremost foreign policy experts in India having served as the Foreign Secretary ith the trials of COVID-19 vaccine the final nod so as to be ready with (2015-18), Ambassador to the US Wbeing developed by AstraZeneca sizeable volumes once the vaccine gets all (2013-15), Ambassador to China and Oxford University showing permissions. (2009-13), High Commissioner encouraging results, Serum Institute of "The trials have shown promising to Singapore (2007-09) and India (SII) on Monday said it will apply for results and we are extremely happy about Ambassador to the Czech Republic licence from the Indian regulator to start it. We will be applying for the licensure (2000-04). In addition, he has had clinical trials of the shot in a week's time. trials to the Indian regulator in a week's other diplomatic assignments in SII, the largest vaccine manufacturer in time. As soon as they grant us permission, Moscow, Colombo, Budapest and the world, has been chosen by Oxford and we will begin with the trials for the Tokyo, as well as in the Indian its partner AstraZeneca to manufacture vaccine in India.” President’s Secretariat. -TIN the vaccine once it gets ready. Earlier, "In addition, we will soon start Bureau Pune-based SII had said that it will start manufacturing the vaccine in large manufacturing the vaccine even before volumes," SII Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla said. The interim results from the ongoing Phase I/II COV001 trial, led by Oxford University, showed that the vaccine was tolerated and generated robust immune responses against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in all evaluated participants, AstraZeneca said in a statement. -TIN Bureau From HOME India-China STANDOFF July 23 - July 29, 2020 I 17 Amid tensions at LAC, the two-day India-US Naval exercise PASSEX concludes mid prevailing tensions with China for a series of exercises improved our Aat the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in interoperability and is a testimony to Eastern Ladakh, Indian warships – from the flexibility of both our Navies. Nimitz Navy’s Eatern Fleet - have concluded Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed an exercise with the US Navy’s nuclear- to the Indian Ocean in support of a free powered USS Nimitz — the world’s and open Indo-Pacific." largest warship manned by around 6,000 Notably, the Indian Navy carried out a personnel — off the coast of Andaman similar exercise with the Japanese Navy and Nicobar Islands on Monday and last month. Now, India is considering Photo caption: The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, consisting of flagship USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Ticonderoga-class Tuesday, this week. inviting Australia to the Malabar exercise guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Sterett The exercise included coordinated – joint exercise of Indian, Japanese and (DDG 104) and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), along with Indian Navy ships Rana, Sahyadri, Shivalik and exercises such as surface action, US Navy, which is scheduled for August or Kamorta, steam in formation during a cooperative deployment in the Indian Ocean June 20. surveillance and anti-submarine drills. September. US Defence Secretariat lashes the International Institute for Strategic These high-end exercises were designed -TIN Bureau out at China for “systemic Studies (IISS), a London-based research to maximize training and interoperability, rule-breaking”, calls US-India body. including air defense. defence cooperation “one In his address, Esper also called the The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, of the all-important defence growing US-India defence cooperation consisting of flagship USS Nimitz (CVN relationships of the 21st as “one of the all-important defence 68), Ticonderoga-class guided missile century” relationships of the 21st century”. cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and “We conducted our first-ever joint Arleigh Burke-class guided missile US Defence Secretary Mark Esper on military exercise last November and, destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) Tuesday slammed China, as it “continues as we speak today, the USS Nimitz is and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), to engage in systemic rule-breaking” and conducting combined exercises with participated in the exercises. “continues its aggressive behaviour” in the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean "It was a privilege to operate with the East and South China Sea. demonstrating our shared committed to the Indian Navy,” said Rear Adm. Jim “We are monitoring what’s happening a stronger naval cooperation in support Kirk, commander, Nimitz Carrier Strike along the Line of Actual Control very of a free and open Indo-Pacific. We also Group. “RADM Vatsayan, Flag Officer closely, and we are very pleased to see continue to grow our defence sales and Commanding Eastern Fleet, leads that both sides are trying to de-escalate look forward to a robust 2+2 ministerial a powerful and highly skilled Fleet. the situation,” Esper noted while dialogue to build on this progress,” he The opportunity to have the Nimitz addressing a special presentation of added. Carrier Strike Group join with his Fleet PM Ardern highlights issues with China in a speech at NZ-China Business Summit this week

Xinjiang province, and Taiwan’s these into the future. That is normal. Our (The PM’s entire speech can be read here participation in the World relationship is a mature one in which we www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech- Health Organisation. This is can manage differences constructively notes-prepared-china-business-summit ) important to who we are as and professionally,” she concluded. -TIN New Zealanders.” “Looking specifically at Hong Kong, which has been in the news in recent weeks, curtailing the city’s open governance and judicial independence without proper involvement he Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in of Hong Kong’s institutions, Ta speech delivered at the NZ-China directly impacts on the thousands of New Business Summit, which was attended Zealanders living in, or with close ties by over 500 delegates, in Auckland on to, Hong Kong. Many New Zealanders Monday, called out China on recent have also invested in Hong Kong or do developments including “Hong Kong’s business there because of its independent new security law, the situation of the judiciary and high degree of autonomy. Uyghur people in Xinjiang province, and It is, then, quite natural for us to raise Taiwan’s participation in the World Health concerns about Hong Kong’s security law– Organisation”. we believe we are representing real and Talking about differences between actual issues for New Zealanders.” the two countries, the PM said, “The On what is the way forward, the PM New Zealand government takes a stance added, “Issues between New Zealand where, as representatives of the New and other countries are normal, and Zealand people, we think that the public should not curtail or define our bilateral has a direct and resounding interest in relationships to which we remain the outcome. As you know, this has come absolutely committed.” to the fore recently around developments “Our countries have have different like Hong Kong’s new security law, perspectives on some issues, and I the situation of the Uyghur people in expect that we will continue to have 18 I July 23 - July 29, 2020 Real ESTATE First time buyers get boost as auction success continues into July

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A book is better, the internet dedicated work; it is a lifelong work. by little children because they are closer is even better. Only if the teacher’s role It is like nurturing a plant. If you want it to life than anybody else. If you look at is to create a thirst for knowledge and to bear fruit, you have to nurture it, water your children and yourself, your children inspire people to learn, then a teacher’s it and take care of it every day. If this are definitely a lot happier than you are. role has something to give. Making dedication is shown by the adults, youth And after all, everything you wish to do is the whole education system purely will do miraculous things. Only because for human well-being, and human well- informational has caused enormous such dedication is missing in the general being means human happiness. So this damage. The time of life when you are population, youth seem to be disoriented. then the animals, then of course the being the case, is it you or your children youthful, when you are capable of many They do not know what to do and they human beings also. We exploit everybody who should be consultants of life? You things, unfortunately goes waste simply are doing their own things. Because to our benefit and comfort. This attitude are carried away by your thoughts and because the necessary inspiration is not everybody is working on short-term goals, has been deeply set with the process of emotions: they are much closer to life. there. youth also work on short-term goals. modern education. If only the world learned from children Generally most leaders in the world One big thing that needs to happen As we are investing our time, resources rather than trying to teach children, the have always inspired people only by with the youth and with everybody is that and energies in transmitting informative world would be a beautiful place. creating an external enemy. If you their identification with humanity should knowledge, we have to invest a certain So if something constructive has to create an external enemy, you can have not be limited to just themselves, it should amount of time, energy and resources to happen in the world, it has to be by youth. everybody on the street. But the real include the larger society and a larger inspire the youth. If this happens, then If something destructive has to happen enemy is within you – your limitations world around them. Unfortunately, this is the world would become a truly beautiful in the world, that too has to be by youth are your biggest enemies. Whatever missing in education. Modern education place. - by Isha Foundation New Zealand, because youth are in a certain state of limitations which one suffers from – is constantly training people to think which conducts Isha Inner Engineering high energy and if there is no inspiration your fear, your anxiety, your anger, your only about themselves and nothing but and Hatha yoga programmes regularly. or proper guidance, that energy can very hatred – are the biggest enemy. When themselves. The whole process of science It also offers free Isha Kriya and Isha Upa easily turns negative. Today, our educative the enemy is within you, it needs much is only about how to use everything for yoga practices for the general public. For systems have become 100 percent more commitment and dedication to our comfort and well-being. Initially, we more information, please call 0224637811 informative; there is no inspiration. inspire you. Unfortunately, dedication use the planet, then the trees and plants, or visit www.ishayoga.nz Stranded Indian in Auckland pens a book celebrating Goddess Durga and womanhood hen Rajshree Anand, a teacher, describing the indomitable spirit of the Goddess are passed on from generation week. Wleft Dehradun in January to visit Goddess Durga as depicted in the Hindu to generation, by every mother to her After her daughter in Auckland, little did mythology. These are Kanyaka, Niranjana, daughter. This is what my book is all that, she knew that she would be stranded Aarya, Kamakya, Tanvi, Tvarita, Purala, about,” says Anand describing her I will in New Zealand for few more months Anika, Sarvani, Shambhavi, Gayatri, motivations for the book. focus on than originally planned. Credit to her Mahamaya, and Kaalaka. Next up is another book tentatively my third though, she used her time wisely and has “Every phase in a woman’s life is like called, Buddhism: through my lens. book, just released her 33-page-long book on the nine days of the Durga Navratri, with “Presently I volunteer a lot with monks which Amazon titled, Kaushiki The one who is celebrations bringing with it, her spirit and nuns at monasteries in Dehradun and is about enveloped in silk: The Goddess in every of a strong home-maker, loving wife, Ladakh, and the book is a narration of my vedic women. and a mother. These attributes of the experiences with them. It will be out next cooking,” Anand adds. -TIN Bureau Essentially a collection of poetry, the book is divided into 13 chapters, each EVENTS July 23 - July 29, 2020 I 21 Ladies celebrate mid- winter in style

At the same time she was happy to get back to her creative events after the unprecedented lockdown. She was also very grateful to Suchi Malhotra, owner at Feriza’s who very graciously provided the venue for the event, and her other friends including DJ Yoosuf who came out in support. described in a word, it would be glamour! As to what’s next, Kullar shared her Held at Ferizas, the event lit up with plans for upcoming events like the glamorous women dressed in their best Arabian Night in September, and Diwali attire, meeting each other, and having fun. in November. “Keep watching our social The attendees at the event were mainly media channels for more updates as we women, where Kuller wanted them to are closer to the dates,” she said. ast Sunday, Kal Creative Events owned comeback get together after COVID-19 come out of their hermit mode and pump and operated by Kal Kullar, organized lock-down. And if the event could be L up their social life to the way it used to be. • Vritti Parasher an event, Ladies Mid Winter Party, as a 21-PRO-0001 Have your say on your community’s future

Auckland Council has 21 local Making the most of the city’s culture and diversity is a walking and cycling – community safety, protecting the big focus for Auckland’s 21 Local Boards as they plan for environment, Māori culture and identity and more. boards, made up of between the future. “It is really important that these plans reflect what five and nine members who Each local board, from Rodney in the north to Franklin is important to the communities of each local board in the south, has used input from local people to create area, so we need to hear from as many people as have been elected by their a draft Local Board Plan – featuring a series of priority possible. Love local, get vocal and have your say,” areas or outcomes that communities say are important says Louise Mason. community. They are responsible to them. for making decisions on local Now the boards want to know: “Have we got it right”? Ways to have your say Auckland Council’s General Manager of Local Board issues activities and services and Services, Louise Mason, says among those priorities is • Go to akhaveyoursay.co.nz/lovelocal to find which provide input on behalf of their looking at ways to ensure people of all ethnicities are local board represents the community you live in and connected to their community and have the chance to to read a copy of their draft plan. community into regional decisions showcase and celebrate their culture. “Auckland is such a wonderful melting pot of people • On the same page you can find an online submission made by the Governing Body of from all over the world and our local boards recognise from to give us your feedback and information on Auckland Council. and want to celebrate that diversity, while also allowing opportunities to discuss your ideas with your local those new to our city feel supported and connected,” board members. she says. • Make sure you get your feedback to us by Every three years, they must Some of the proposals include developing public 4pm, Thursday 13 August 2020. gardens alongside ethnic communities, co-delivering consult on a local board plan, cultural festivals and supporting programmes A copy of your local board’s plan to read and a hard which are developed with input that reduce barriers to participation for migrants copy submission will be available at the library, council and refugees. service centre or local board office in your area or phone from their community. They Local boards have to balance the social and economic 09 301 0101 to request a hard copy. set out the aspirations for their impacts of COVID-19 in their decision-making, but are still keen to hear about other ideas. communities and help guide the The draft plans cover everything from local parks and playgrounds to sports facilities, supporting youth, decisions they make. town centre development, better transport – including 22 I July 23 - July 29, 2020 SPORTS What's On? ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 postponed

held October – November 2021 with the final on 14 November 2021 • ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will be held October – November 2022 with the final on 13 November 2022 • ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held in India October – November 2023 with the final on 26 November 2023 Deadline set for decision on know that sooner rather than later and The IBC Board agreed Women's Cricket World Cup likewise if it is to go ahead then we need to continue to monitor the to make a final decision so that we can rapidly changing situation A decision on the future of next year's throw all the resources necessary to run and assess all the information Women's Cricket World Cup in New a first class world event in February." Zealand will be made in the next Barclay is confident the country will he International Cricket Council available in order to make a two weeks. The 50-over tournament, be able to host the Cup, and said the (ICC) confirmed this week that the considered decision on future hosts to T involving eight teams is scheduled government has been supportive and is ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia ensure the sport is able to stage safe and to be run between February 6th and doing all it can to help the tournament 2020 has been postponed due to the successful global events in 2021 and 2022. March 7th 2021 in six venues, Auckland, proceed. ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At a The IBC Board will also continue Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, A total of 31 matches will be played meeting of the IBC Board (the commercial to evaluate the situation in relation to Christchurch and Dunedin. with New Zealand, Australia, England, subsidiary of the ICC), windows for the being able to stage the ICC Women’s New Zealand Cricket chair Greg South Africa and India the teams next three ICC men’s events were also Cricket World Cup 2021 in New Zealand Barclay said a call will be made shortly qualified. A qualifying tournament agreed to bring clarity to the calendar in February next year. In the meantime, on whether to also delay the 2021 was to have been held in Sri Lanka this and give the sport the best possible planning for this event continues as Women's World Cup. month but that was postponed. The opportunity over the next three years to scheduled. "The decision will be made in the eight-team round robin format will see recover from the disruption caused by ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney next two weeks, it simply has to be all teams play each other, with the top COVID-19. said, “Our Members now have the clarity because if there is a need to postpone four teams qualifying for the semi- The windows for the Men’s events are: they need around event windows to that event then obviously we need to finals. England are the current title • ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be enable them to reschedule lost bilateral and domestic cricket.” -TIN Bureau holders. - RNZ IPL 2020 to be held in the UAE: ESPNCricinfo, PTI reports

his week, several news outlets for the ICC to formally postpone the Tincluding ESPN Cricinfo and Press men's T20 World Cup this year, which has Trust of India (PTI) have reported, happened now, and freed up a window for quoting Brijesh Patel, the IPL Governing the tournament.” Council chairman, that the cash-rich Gollapudi then quoted Patel as saying, Indian Premier League will be held in the “We have applied [for permission] with United Arab Emirates from September if the Indian government. Should get it." the Indian Government gives approval. Meanwhile, PTI’s story gave more Nagraj Gollapudi, News Editor at details. It quoted Patel saying, “The IPL Cricinfo, in a story posted on Tuesday Governing Council will meet within wrote, “Patel did not confirm the dates for a week or 10 days and all decisions the tournament, but as reported recently, (including final schedule) will be taken the BCCI has penciled in the window there. As of now, the plan is to have a full between September 26 and November 7 fledged IPL comprising 60 games and for the IPL, which comprises 60 matches. most likely in the UAE.” -TIN Bureau Patel said that the BCCI had been waiting SPORTS What's On? July 23 - July 29, 2020 I 23

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