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These views can take the form behalf of New Zealanders who want asked Indians to come together for a of social actions, practices or beliefs in more control on immigration, he public meeting to be held on Sunday, political systems where different races are is not just defacing the fabric of November 17th at 258, Balmoral Road, ranked as inherently superior or inferior the oneness of the people of New Sandringham. This call for a public to each other, based on their presumed Zealand but leading people into meeting is not just about the comments shared bloodline, inheritable traits, divisive groups. made by Shane Jones but to largely abilities, or qualities. Such notions of race-based division understand the actions, movements, Jones, clearly does not understand the have often played central roles in and policies which are being adopted or large implications of these immature ethnic conflicts. Throughout history, developed by politicians aimed at the statements which are not worthy of when an adversary is identified as Indian Community in particular and the coming from a New Zealand Cabinet "other" based on notions of race Asian Community at large. Minister’s office, after saying on Tuesday or ethnicity (in particular when By Shane Jones saying that "I'm giving that it was a " overreaction". "other" is interpreted to mean a voice to the anxieties of hundreds of And now he went even one more step "inferior"), the means employed by thousands of Kiwis who upon learning ahead by saying that he will not apologize the self-presumed "superior" party we're now reaching 5 million people, for these remarks, as it is his birth, lineage to appropriate territory can be less substantially grown by immigration, and blood that entitles and gives him constrained by ethical or moral they're actually very happy that they the right to tell ‘others’ to get out of this considerations. Government Minister Shane Jones shows have a voice", he is encouraging the country. "I am absolutely empowered, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern off his shooting prowess while on vacation style of ideology that supports or may with my particular ancestry and lineage, has stopped short of criticising overseas. Photo / Facebook include social aspects such as nativism, to raise these issues in the context of a New Zealand First Minister Shane xenophobia, otherness, segregation and population policy for the future face, size, Jones for shooting a gun, banned individuals clustered together. Jones who supremacism. girth and wealth of New Zealand. in New Zealand, at a firing range while on is now openly advocating his belief in a The New Zealand First MP said he is Well to be honest, it is not just this holiday. hereditary membership of the nation, "worked up" over the "elevated sense statement but the danger that lurks Earlier photos of Jones shooting a semi- is distancing other ethnicities rights by of entitlement from a lot of immigrant behind such individual belief systems automatic weapon were posted on converting its appearance and trying leaders", after some in New Zealand's that is of concern to the community. Facebook by Jones' wife, Dot Jones. to camouflage it with the modern day Indian community spoke out against the This should be a large concern to the A firearm expert according to the story political anti-migrant rhetoric blaming tightening of the rules. Although it is clear government as well, since New Zealand published by Herald confirmed that the the country’s problems on migrants that the entitlement is more from his side, is not a country that has propagated a gun Jones was shooting was an AR-15 – numbers and camouflaging it with the citing his descent and bloodline which fascist style of ideology to win elections one of the guns banned in New Zealand “population number reduction” drive for after the March 15 terror attacks. the coming election. Indians in New Zealand, who do not This Labour government is distancing support such xenophobic legislations itself from this menace called Jones but, by advocating and implementing state in the bargain, losing out on the trust of racism, are not ready to accept that race people. Indians who have voted for the or ethnicity should decide their fate at Labour Party with the hope of having the hands of the government. It is not in a government that will stand up for the interest of the Indians to be willing them in their time of need are hugely to submit to a New Zealand First style of disappointed at the treatment being despotic government. meted out to them. Accusations of racism against Indians also include concerns Accepting this means that Indians in New about large scale declines of applicants Zealand should have no basic citizens' from Indian origin, citing exploitation rights, or the rights to express their control policies, students and educational concerns over any unfair practice being institutions scams, and protection of the directed at them. It also shows the belief so called “vulnerable lot” which is coming in the superiority of one race over another, out largely as discrimination against the creating a sense of more entitlement entire Indian community. for a particular group of people. These territorial rights or beliefs that the land Superiority based on racial and rules do not have to suit the minority differentiation is scientifically false, populations, basically reduces their rights morally condemnable, socially unjust as human beings. and dangerous. It is clear that there is no justification to propagate racial This proposed public meeting on Sunday discrimination, anywhere in the world, will mark the path to empowerment – in theory or in practice. In general, New remembering that each day that justice Zealand is a country that promotes an remains unavailable to a particular egalitarian society in which people are not section of people, there is a need for your discriminated against on the basis of race, voice to be heard. And if you miss the culture or belief. If Labour government opportunity to think and express it today, is not going to stand with the people you will not have the opportunity to catch to express solidarity and to promote up later as time will shape the future inclusion, trust and justice, they surely easily. will not have the votes bank ringing from Ethnic Nationalism that has gripped this end. Coalition or not, humanity is of the people after hearing the statement the essence at the moment. of Jones and the closeted racists will -TIN Bureau have no benefit for the ethnocentric 6 I November 7, 2019 LOCAL LOCAL A show of solidarity at Aotea centre A large group of protesters consisting mainly of Indian for any racially discriminatory rules. It’s a shame that immigrants gathered at Aotea Centre in the afternoon a minister of the government chose to use racial of Sunday 3rd November to protest, against the racially rant to express his personal views. All the speakers discriminatory changes made by Immigration New demanded an unconditional apology from the minister Zealand recently. Indians are the worst affected ethnic and his resignation as a minister. Most speakers were group by these changes made about partnership of the view that theses racially toned views reflect visa category. Several community groups and social the mind set of certain people’s hatred against other activists also joined the protesters in solidarity communities that eventually leads to Christchurch like with them. One of the noteworthy groups being the incidents that changed the social fabric of this beautiful Migrant Workers Association of Aotearoa which was country forever. If the government wants a check on led by many leaders from the organisation. Later, the repeat of that kind of tragedy, this should be nipped in protesters took a march on the Queens Street and then the bud, now. assembled back at Aotea Centre. Traditionally Indians get marry to a person chosen Auckland’s renowned lawyer and social activist Allister or approved by the parents or the family unless the McClyment was also present at the protest. On being children have already decided to marry someone asked for his views on the protest he said that New of their choice. A family, consisting of at least both Zealand is a democratic country and in a multi-racial parents of boy and girl and other relatives make this all- and multi-ethnic society like ours there is no place important ceremony complete. Though now marriages are getting registered also in the courts but only after marriage rituals are done. These are centuries old practices & traditions and a boy, and a girl are not supposed to live together without marriage. The changes made in the immigration rules will make them to do what the Indian society does not approve. Also, just to prove the validity of marriage in the eyes of Immigration New Zealand, the new rules can’t be not be imposed on them. -TIN Bureau LOCAL LOCAL November 7, 2019 I 7 Social Services -need to set new norms Each year, we spend approximately $70 the first trimester. The previous National increased. We set targets for reducing billion on social services programmes – Government introduced this, and it was the number of children living in benefit- from supporting new mums and babies as working – but this Government scrapped dependent homes, and the numbers they start their first 1,000 days, to helping it. reduced. seniors in their later years, to those who Investing in the first 1,000 days means Behind these targets were positive depend on the state when they’re unwell more intensive home visiting for results for families and vulnerable or not able to work. We believe that as vulnerable young mums. It’s more home New Zealanders that made a tangible much as possible, New Zealanders should visits for all mums and babies in the difference to their lives. Our social be in the driver’s seat of their own lives. first six months after birth. It’s giving services depend on the generosity of That means keeping more of what they mums the option of three days’ stays hardworking taxpayers every day. earn and making their own life decisions. in a hospital or postnatal facility after The reason for this is that families know That’s why National’s approach to welfare they’ve given birth, so they have time their own needs best. is firm, but it’s fair. We believe work is to bond with their baby and help with the best route out of poverty, and we But we also know that, sometimes, breastfeeding. • Mr. Kanwaljit S Bakshi want to ensure as many New Zealanders people need help to get back on their National List MP based in Manukau East and For dads, it’s ensuring they can take paid as possible enjoy the opportunities that feet. We believe in a strong safety net is New Zealand Parliament’s first Indian Sikh parental leave at the same time as mums, being in work bring. We want more Member that helps vulnerable Kiwis out of the so the whole family has time together at Kiwis enjoying the security of a regular cycle of poverty. If we want to transform the very start. If we can better support paycheque, and fewer children in benefit- Kiwis’ lives for the better, one of the most parents at the start of their children’s dependent homes, because we know kids ational is aspirational for New effective ways to do that is ensuring lives, we’ll see measurable, positive results do better when their parents are in work. Zealanders. In our Social Services they’re set up for the best possible N for New Zealanders. Discussion Document, we’re asking New outcomes from the very beginning. We We want to enable New Zealanders to live Zealanders for their views on how we believe that families are the best form of That’s one of the most important happy, healthy, prosperous lives – right can best support Kiwis to reach their full welfare we have. If we can get families off aspects of National’s approach – setting from the very start. potential. measurable targets. Setting targets to a positive start, we can set them up for Our Social Services Discussion sends the message that we’re committed National is a big believer in the Social life. Document is part of the biggest The Indian News to achieving real, measurable change. Investment approach – using data to National will invest in the first 1,000 policy process ever undertaken by Targets work. solve some of the issues Kiwis face, both days of a child’s life, so more Kiwi kids an Opposition. We’re doing the work The Indian News big and small. The Social Investment get off to the positive start they need. The previous National Government set now so we’re ready to hit the ground approach was designed by the previous Investing in the first 1,000 days looks like targets for vaccinations, and the rate of running in 2020. Please give us your National Government and has had a target of 90 per cent of pregnant women vaccination increased. 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This depends on the the benefits to the fullest as it is found amount of plant product consumed along that not all plants can do good to you. with the poor health of the people eating woesThe opposition to the changes madecontinue by be many ways to assess or verify the it; and the relative availability of each of Immigration New Zealand on partnership validity of these marriages, like by making In a new study, researchers have found these plants due to poverty, hunger and, and parents visa rules, is growing now marriage certificate mandatory which that all plants aren't good especially increasingly, climate change. and taking a momentum. A protest can be validated by an Indian court or for the undernourished or people who march was also taken out in Auckland on any similar competent authority also depend on a single plant diet. Many people in Africa rely on cassava as Sunday, by a group of immigrants who asking for the photos and videos of the They also cautioned that growing interest a primary food source because it grows are affected with these changes and many marriage ceremonies as an evidence. In in wild edibles raises the risk for people well in arid soils. But when stressed by others who sympathise and support these any civilised society of the world usually in wealthy countries, too, especially as drought, the concentration of its chemical immigrants against the racial outburst by the partner or spouse are supposed to live some plants may become more toxic defences increase at the same time water the New Zealand First ministers Winston together when they are married. This is with changing climate, according to to wash out the toxic factors is in short Peters and Shane Jones. no brainer and it is just that Immigration the findings published in the journal supply. Those dependent on cassava need to apply common sense and be bit Environmental Neurology. develop an irreversible struggle to walk. The result of this out cry and show of more compassionate about the social Researchers focused decades of their solidarity against the racial rant by the "The bottom line is that plants and practices of other communities as well. research in the field and laboratory on NZ First ministers has already started fungi were not put here for our benefit New Zealand government or Immigration grass pea, a tasty legume that also causes showing with Prime Minister Jacinda - they need to defend themselves," said can make changes but as long as they tremor, muscle weakness and even Ardern disassociating herself from Peter Spencer, professor of neurology keep the immigration open, they have to paralysis in those who depend upon it for the statement made by the ministers in the OHSU School of Medicine and an keep in mind about the social or cultural sustenance. Unfortunately, Palmer said, saying that it’s not the view or opinion affiliated faculty member of the Oregon practices of other communities that people may well become increasingly of the government or Labour party and Institute of Occupational Health Sciences they are inviting to New Zealand. The exposed to potentially toxic plants as the whatever is said by these two, are their at OHSU. support that Indian immigrants have climate warms and the global population personal views. Even the Immigration In the study, researchers catalogued received from some local organisations expands, especially in low-income Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has asked the a quartet of plants that sicken or kill is not unprecedented because the similar countries. Immigration officials to find a solution to undernourished people around the globe. practices take place in many other Asian this issue relating to Indian community "The adverse neurological effects of "This is very concerning, particularly countries as well. on partnership visa, so they are not met food dependency on plant components because many people are going to need with any unfairly treatment. Actually, it is The government appears to be on shaky with toxic potential constitute a to rely on these crops in the future," she understandable that the government is ground on this issue as they fear to lose significant global health issue," explained said. Spencer believes the "exposome" - trying to cap the immigration numbers its base of traditionally Labour loyal researchers. the food we eat, the air we breathe, the chemicals we are unwittingly exposed to into country hence Immigration making supporters and voters. Community Those in the list of the researchers include - is every bit as important in determining all these stricter rules on parents and people are demanding a public apology the potential neurotoxic effects of fruit human health and preventing disease. partnership category visas. There is no from the minister and also him to resign of the ackee tree, an evergreen native problem in making any changes about as a minister. This is going to be a tough to West Africa and favourite of Jamaica; "Prevention of brain disease is our immigration rules by any country, but balancing act for Jacinda to make both lychee fruit, a delicious tropical fruit from principal goal-seeking and understanding the changes need to realistic, equal and her coalition partners and the Indian southern Asia now eaten worldwide; grass the chemical causes of disease and fair for all immigrants. Unfortunately, immigrants happy at the same time. pea, a protein-rich legume eaten on the minimizing human exposure," Spencer in this case its neither realistic nor fair Several Labour loyal members from Indian continent said. or equal to some ethnicities like Indians Indian community have already left the and the Horn of in particular, where traditionally the party and vowing to teach the Labour Africa; and cassava, marriages are arranged by the parents or Party a lesson in the election next year in a plant whose roots families for a boy or girl. 2020, if the unfair treatment being met to and leaves are the community is not stopped. Normally Indian parents would want consumed in across to choose a future partner for their Government certainly can’t afford to sub-Sahara. children from their home country and offend either of the party at this juncture Researchers from within the community unless the and must look for a middle path for them. elucidate ways in children have already found someone Indians generally are very hardworking, which they can locally in New Zealand. So, it is not law abiding and peaceful community rapidly and fatally practically possible for any boy or girl to world over and there must be some leave New Zealand to go and stay with special circumstances that got them their partner for six months or a year in together to come on the street to protest. India to prove the validity of their union. Government needs to look into this JOB VACANCIES This is what the new changes made in aspect sincerely. Belmont Linen Hire 2016 LTD partnership visa talk about. 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Chaos from the film. ensues when Spencer's grandfather, Eddie The 27-year-old member of the famous boy (Danny DeVito), and friend, Milo (Danny band 'Jonas Brother's' will be seen playing Glover), get sucked into the game before the role of Jefferson 'Seaplane' McDonough any of the young characters can select their yushmann Khurana ticked off a The 35-year-old star who is waiting for in the film. avatars. With a new quest offered to them by Awish from his bucket-list last night the release of his upcoming film 'Bala' In the poster, the 'Sucker' crooner can be Nigel Billingsley (Rhys Darby), the teenage in Varanasi. The actor performed the where he is playing the role of a bald seen in his casuals, wearing an olive green friends must help Eddie and Milo get used Ganga Aarti, a dream which he has been man, called himself deeply spiritual. harbouring since his college days. shirt along with a brown leather jacket. to their in-game avatars, help them find "I call myself deeply spiritual and it is "Ready for the next level (and the next Spencer and escape the game, reported The Feeling blessed, the 'Article 15' star a strange and lovely coincidence that round of margaritas). Jefferson 'Seaplane' Hollywood Reporter. said, "It was a surreal moment for me before the release of my last few films, I McDonough returns in #JUMANJI: THE The latest trailer opens with avatars to do my first Ganga Aarti at Varanasi. ended up being at a place known for its NEXT LEVEL, in theatres December 13," he Dr. (Johnson), I had always wanted to experience this spirituality. Before Dream Girl's release, captioned the poster on Instagram. Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon (Black), moment and had thought about it since I was at Lalbaug, before Badhaai Ho's As soon as the singer shared the poster on Franklin "Mouse" Finbar (Hart) and Ruby college. I'm delighted that every single release I was at Vaishno Devi. It's a , his wife and global sensation Roundhouse (Gillan) waking up in a new thing worked out for me to perform the lovely coincidence and I hope I get to Priyanka Chopra was the first one to version of Jumanji. While they are used to Ganga Aarti. I won't ever forget this. It experience such places even more," he comment. the jungle format of the original game, the was an extremely peaceful, magical and added. avatars have been placed in a desert. soulful feeling for me." Hasan Minhaj was Ariana Grande opens up 'threatened' as a about life after her hit kid about Manipal song 'Thank U, Next' old singer took to the social media platform to celebrate the Medical college anniversary. once advised his son to "not go to the medical school", to which the latter "happy birthday 'thank u, next'. I laughed and intervened saying "You can't believe I've spent more time threatened you will put me in Manipal". alone this year than I have in Expanding on the anecdote for the my life, I can't believe how many viewers, Minhaj said, "People in India sessions w my therapist I've had, who are watching, you know the how many times I've sung this Manipal Medical school. I was doing song, how much I've learned and comedy and you (turning to his dad) healed, how much I still have to said that I would be sent to Manipal learn and heal !," she tweeted. and they had bars on the windows." After all, as much of a pop bop as "Anyone who is going to Manipal Med it may be, "Thank U, Next" has felt school, I pray for you," Minhaj jokingly like one of Grande's most honest added. songs yet. At this point, Minhaj's father added Indian-American comedian and political Referencing her past relationships that once he actually visited the commentator Hasan Minhaj has revealed with Pete Davidson and the late college during a trip to India, and was that his father used to "threaten" to send rapper Mac Miller, the song proved determined never to send his son there. "I him to a Medical College in Manipal to be a much-needed catharsis for was scared, you see." when he used to do comedy as a child. the singer to set the record straight The nearly 15-minute episode saw The "Patriot Act" host recently sat down about her past romances and Minhaj's parents spilling stories such as with his parents to answer questions Singer Ariana Grande celebrated the one- about the self-love she was ready to what their son was as a kid, when they've posted by fans on a popular facebook year anniversary of her hit song -- 'Thank feel for herself, reported E-News. been most proud and most disappointed group Subtle Asian Traits. At one point U, Next' -- and reflected upon the success with him, what they think of his career The singer, who has witnessed several in the show, Minhaj was asked about the she got after the track and how the track today. ups and downs in her career over best advice he received from his parents. has helped her to heal. Minhaj's hit talk show 'Patriot Act' recent years, is still standing strong and Minhaj's dad answered saying that he streams on Netflix. On Sunday morning, the 26-year- speaking her truth. 22 I November 7, 2019 SPORTS defeat India by Djokovic, Federer drawn in seven in first T20I same group for ATP Finals then struck a six in the last over and handed Bangladesh a massive victory. Rahim played an unbeaten knock of 60 runs during the chase. Earlier, after being sent to bat first, India suffered a major blow as Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the very first over of the innings. Sharma (9) was given LBW on the Shafiul Islam's . However, despite early dismissal Bangladesh defeated India by seven Sharma managed to become the wickets in the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley highest run-getter in the shortest format stadium here on Sunday. The visitors have of the game as he has now 2,452 runs. now taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match Shikhar Dhawan's was then joined by KL T20I series. This was their first-ever Rahul on the field. victory over India in the shortest format Rishabh Pant then came out to bat and of the game. played cautiously with Dhawan. Both Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have Federer has won the ATP Finals six times Chasing a decent target of 149 runs, formed a 25-run partnership. However, in been clubbed in the same group for the in his career so far. He last won the title Bangladesh's was sent back to the 15th over, due to miscommunication upcoming ATP Finals slated to be played in 2011. On the other hand, Djokovic has the pavilion in the very first over, bowled Dhawan was run-out on 41 runs. Shivam in London as the tournament's draw was won the tournament five times. Dube then took the field but failed to revealed on Tuesday. by Deepak Chahar. Mohammad Naim was Nadal has qualified for the season finale leave a mark as he was caught and bowled then joined by Soumya Sarkar on the field. World number one Rafael Nadal has been for a record 15th consecutive year. He by Afif Hossain in the next over. The duo kept the scoreboard running drawn alongside defending champion finished as the runner-up in 2010 and and provided their side with some The fall of wickets did not stop as Pant Alexander Zverev, Association of Tennis 2012. The Spaniard is yet to win the momentum. They took visitors over the (27) too was sent back to the pavilion in Professionals (ATP) reported. tournament. 100-run mark but soon after Khaleel the 19th over. Washington Sundar and Federer and Djokovic have been joined by The ATP finals will take place between Ahmed bowled Sarkar (39) in the 17th Krunal Pandya then took the charge and Dominic Thiem and Matteo Berrettini in November 10-17 and will be played in a over. helped India set a respectable total on the board. The second T20I between both Group Bjorn Borg while Nadal and Zverev round-robin format. Khaleel Ahmed conceded 18 runs in the have been drawn alongside Stefanos teams will be played on November 7 in The top two players from both groups will 19th over with Rahim smashing four Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev in Group Gujarat. qualify for the semi-finals. boundaries in the over. Mahmudullah Andre Agassi. This is not - the Gentleman’s game ! became the biggest name in 2000, and indicting players to be banned from Cricket in recent times, like the ex-South African after failing to report three approaches captain, now deceased from a bookie to fix matches. He was Hansie Cronje -the racquet handed a two year ban from the game, has continued unabated? In with one year as a suspended sentence. 2010 three Pakistani players These offers were over three different including then captain and tournaments and across six months Salman Butt and promising (including at the Indian Premier League fast bowlers Mohammad Asif in 2018). There were suggestions of money and Mohammad Amir were humiliation and loss of income for a year being offered. Shakib chose not to contest convicted of agreeing to fix games, and because they cheated to win a game for International Cricket Council (ICC) and the charges and did not offer ignorance as sent to jail in the United Kingdom. The their country. Shakib did not report being the various boards make a lot of noise on an excuse for his lack of action. 32 year old biggest T-20 League of the world –IPL, was approached to provide information and the measures enacted by them to check former Bangladesh Test and T-20 captain the hot bed of match fixing activities in impact the results of the game against his malpractices in the sport, and makes is one of the best all-rounder’s of the 2013. Indian test discard S.Sreesanth led teams? What is a bigger mistake? players aware of the pitfalls of corruption. game. He became the third player from the list of shame of cricketers accused of A week ago, Shakib was leading a If superstars like Shakib are still making Bangladesh after another former captain fixing games at this cash rich event. player’s revolt against the Bangladesh these mistakes – it means there is wide Mohamed Ashraful and Shariful Haque, Last year the Cricket world was in Cricket board for better pay and playing gulf between these words and actual to have been suspended from the sport on disarray after Australians Steve Smith, conditions. The nation trusted and action and execution of them. Cricket fans similar charges. and Cameron Bancroft believed in the cause of the players, as fervently hope that the Cricket returns The underlying theme of this episode were suspended from the game for a it was being led by the hero of millions. to being true to its other name of being is that malpractices are very much year for ball tampering. That was a Today that and his brilliant performance a Gentleman’s game - and they get to prevalent in international cricket. What mistake for sure – but the sin pales in at the Cricket World Cup a few months witness a hard fought and corruption free started with Delhi Police blowing the lid comparison to spot and match fixing. The ago; all pale into insignificance in front of game every time. of an elaborate match fixing operation three Australian players suffered public this thoughtless act. -APURV SHUKLA SPORTS