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Spirituality, religion and humanityRed Black Orange ¡¡Chander Satija Whether one utters Ram or Khuda or Allah or their cities and home without any valid reason of Turkey, once said, “The Saints /Prophets/ God or Lord Buddha or Christ, Vahe Guru or and with no positive conclusion or result. Murshid have come to unite and not to separate irst Man came: Religions were instituted Jehovah or any other name, the reference is to Their intolerance and narrow-mindedness people.” Flater for the evolution of his soul. Man was the same Merciful Creator who is nameless. towards other sects and faiths divide the people, Mystic Hafiz has said,” The same candle not made for the sake of religion but the purpose In any language you pray to the God, He resulting in unending blood bath. Who is going lights the mosque, church and the temple. was to attain bliss and to realize the Lord. understands it only if it is done from the core to gain? None of these communities nor the I wonder why there is enmity between the The God created human beings; and of our heart. What is happening today, all over common people of any sect or religion are going believers and non-believers.” only later did they become Sikhs, Muslims, the world, is that radicals are killing innocent to gain except perhaps arms manufacturers or If we treat people of other faiths as non- Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Hindus and so children, women and old people all in the name dealers. believers or infidel, then we are not following forth. God does not belong to any particular of Allah/ God. Hatred is being spread against Concepts like Jihad-murderous attempts to the Will of the Lord but going against it. And race, country, nationality, caste or religion. His people of other faiths and religions. enforce belief and behaviour on others- belong that is sin. If we speak hatred and abuse to language, colour, race and religion is love only. Many people have been maimed for life and in the evil past of human history. The end them or about them, that is blasphemy. How He is all pervading, omnipresent, omnipotent families ruined since their bread -winners are products of such actions are hatred, destruction Allah would be happy with such acts of cruelty and monotheistic. against its own loving children. We all are spiritual divine beings passing The radicals brainwash the youths to through human existence. Our soul is a particle convince them that by waging Jihad they would of God. That means we belongs to Him and He go upon their death to Zannat( paradise) and belongs to us; we are of Him, as He is of us. enjoy the pleasures of the beautiful virgins in True religion teaches us to love all and to gardens of delight. How stupid is this ignorant remember God. While loving the Lord, we myth! If they killed the children of an all- have to love His creation also. Muslim Mystic mighty father, how he is going to treat the Sheikh Saadi had said, perpetrators? Would He punish them to Hell “Sons of Adam are organs of each other. As or reward them to paradise.”Even a child can in the beginning , they spring from the same answer this question correctly . stalk. When pain is caused to one organ, other Even putting aside reason for a moment organs lose their tranquillity.” and assuming that the killers went to paradise, According to Hinduism, “Compassion is the would such mentally sick sadistic monsters, basic element of any religion.” Lord Buddha guilty of such evil, enjoy the fruits of their also said,” Non-violence is the supreme cruelty? Allah /God rule the whole universe religion.” either killed or seriously injured in the ruthless and total anarchy. And there is worldwide with the Law of Karma, basically the law of A Muslim saint has said, “Thousands of bomb/ missile attacks. Women are prohibited identification of Muslims communities with cause and effect. According to this universal rituals and worship and obeisances; thousands from going to work in jobs or prevented from intolerance and militancy. law:“As you sow, you shall reap .“ of fasts/Rozas and in each fast thousands of studying in school or college. How could such With one breath, they say, “Allah is merciful Karmic Law is a matter of balancing our prayers; and remaining awake for thousands of suppressive countries progress? and most compassionate” yet with another karmic debit and credit account. Prophet nights... all are not acceptable to the Lord if that In Syria, Iraq and many other countries in breath they say, “Kill the infidels: destroy the Mohammed also said, “He who does a good man injures others.” the Middle-East and Africa, Sunnis and Shi’ites unbelievers,” showing no mercy in their cruel deed will receive ten times its worth; And he In the Holy Quran it is mentioned that are fiercely fighting against each other, killing killing of the innocent. who does evil will be requited to an equal different modes of worship and rituals have hundreds of innocent people and destroying Maulvi Rum, the highly respected mystic degree; and no will be wronged.” been prescribed by prophets in different times.

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RedDIFFERENTBlack Orange STROKES, SAME SPIRIT Would you prefer one big Diwali celebration that everybody attends? Or would you rather have one festival for each region – central, south, west and north – for Kiwi-Indians residing in distant suburbs? ¡¡Paula Ray “Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over he Queen of all Diwalis was held at Aotea evil, and hope over despair. It has also come TSquare last weekend. Queen Street, the to represent the Indian diaspora all across the lifeline of Auckland Central, was blocked off world,” says Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, National mid-way to make way for celebrations. If you MP. “To borrow Shashi Tharoor’s phrase of were lucky enough to be present there, chances ‘India’s Soft Power’, celebration of Diwali by are you felt you were back in India. From the the Indian diaspora in NZ and across the world aroma at the food stalls to the handicrafts and has without doubt helped in telling the India workshops, not to mention the crowd around story to the world.” you was oh-so Indian! Unless, of course, you “Mahatma Gandhi Centre used to be looked up and saw the city skyline and released the venue for Auckland Council’s Diwali you were actually miles away from your home country. Every Kiwi-Indian is touched by Auckland Diwali Festival, whether they physically make The fact that an important their way to it or savour it from afar. Most times, road like the Queen Street unless you are adventurous enough, you don’t is blocked for Diwali shows wish to brave the traffic and pay for parking to that the New Zealand have a few of hours of fun at the festival. You government recognises the would rather hear about the celebration updates on radio and wait for your regional or local Kiwi-Indian community Diwali festival to visit with friends and family. and respects its culture. But the question is does this not dissect the It is a big thing for the Ram Leela at Waitakere Diwali 2013 community into smaller pockets? Is it better to community that has have one big Diwali celebration that everybody Association. worked hard to be where attends together? Or have one festival for each ONE DIWALI, ONE CELEBRATION Harshad Patel, President of New Zealand it is now” region – central, south, west and north – to “The fact that an important road like the Indian Central Association, prefers to get all accommodate the Kiwi-Indians who reside in Queen Street is blocked for Diwali shows community organisations together for one distant suburbs across the length and breadth that the New Zealand government recognises gala celebration and plans to work on it in the - Naveen Prakash, President of of the city? These are questions that are often the Kiwi-Indian community and respects its near future. “Diwali showcases our unity as an Waitakere Indian Association pondered over by Kiwi-Indians. So, let us culture. It is a big thing for the community that ethnic community, expressed through cultural explore the pros and cons of having one Diwali has worked hard to be where it is now,” says activities and festivities. We can get together versus several Diwali celebrations in Auckland. Naveen Prakash, President of Waitakere Indian and do it together,” says Patel. Continued on Pg 4 www.iwk.co.nz 9 23 May 2014 NEW ZEALAND

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Continued from Pg 3 equally and they should be acknowledged gurudwara in Papatoetoe.” performances. “Not everybody can make it to celebrations for several years, till the for their work and efforts. As members of an Diwali, actually, means different things to the Auckland Diwali. The regional celebrations ethnic community in a foreign land, I believe different communities within India and each give every performer a platform to showcase community grew in size and the venue became don’t wait. Red Black Orange too small,” remembers Patel. we should put efforts to stand united in times community celebrates it in a different way. In their talent,” says Darshana Sinnarkar, resident Bakshi adds, “As a Member of Parliament of joy and adversity. I think in celebrating the spite of the multiple celebrations, interestingly of Mt Roskill. “An opportunity to perform I get invited to and feel privileged to attend festival of Diwali collectively, rather than in enough, all of them adhere to the generic brings the kids along with their parents and small groups, we stand to further build on the festival theme. Callfriends, us onand 0800 that’s 88what 7878 ensures today participation,” for a FREE, Diwali celebrations all across the country. It CALL no obligation review of your life and is, therefore, a bit hard for me to say that I do India story.” A smaller and more regional celebration, saysmedical Prakash. insurance policies. Keep yourself not enjoy the festivities and the hospitality. Thinking along the same lines, Nimmi Bedi, however, brings the community people together and your family covered with maximum community facilitator, South Auckland, says, and makes it easier for them to know each BURMAbenefits INVITED at the best TO price. DIWALI Sensible advice However, in my opinion celebrating this guaranteed. Just one simple phone call. unifying festival in every suburb doesn’t do “So many celebrations of the same festival other. “WhenNOW! we ask our members if they went The diversity of our culture is not just justice to it. Neither does it convey to the wider do not give a good image of the community. to the Auckland CentralGet Diwali,more, almost 80 per reflected in the many ways in which Diwali is society the true meaning of the festival.” However, it is not fair to have only one Diwali cent of them say they have not,” says Prakash, celebrated in the country, but also in the many either. Rather we could arrive at a mid-point President of Waitakerepay less.Indian Association. opinions on how to celebrate the festival. The ONE DIWALI, MANY CELEBRATIONS and have one in each region that combines the “The community events help us to discuss wish to organise the best also brings out the Multiple celebrations might apparently local community organisations in that region.” issues of concern and work out what works best in all organisers. So, frankly speaking, the showcase the Kiwi-Indian community to be All of these celebrations are predominantly better. This is also when we can gauge people’s multiple celebration approach stands to gain in divided. 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The hand that feeds… Red Black Orange Belongs to Shivani Arora, executive chef at India Gate Restaurant, who cooks and serves food to thousands, not only within the Kiwi-Indian community but also beyond ¡¡Paula Ray standards of the restaurant. Arora is actively involved with the day-to-day running of her here is a pair of hands that wields the enterprise. In fact, she is often seen in the Tladle and brings out just the right mix of restaurant’s kitchen, sharing her culinary aromatic spices. The fragrance weaves its expertise with her staff. magic and makes its way out of the kitchen Her name comes up first when finding to engulf all within its generous folds. Such is a reliable catering service at all meetings the beauty of Annapurna. She does not let any organised by community associations as soul go hungry. In fact, she regularly cooks for well as places of worship, like temples and about 3,000-odd people at charity fundraising gurdwaras. events within the Kiwi-Indian community in India Gate is also well known for its Auckland. But most of the time, her kindness charity fundraiser activities, where Arora goes unrecognised. She is a silent worker who volunteers to feed a few thousand people at prefers to work behind the scenes, in her quiet local charities - and she actually cooks for and graceful ways. them herself. That is precisely why, at Indian Weekender, by profession in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Soon In addition to her varied culinary we decided to pay tribute to the leading lady after she arrived in Auckland with her husband crowns, Arora is also the Vice President of Indian hospitality for her many deeds. Her and two sons, Arora visited an Indian retail of Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan in New inner circle of friends and family often refer to store in Sandringham and immediately decided Zealand and has been instrumental in Shivani Arora as Annapurna, the Goddess of to buy it. In another three years, the couple organising all of the six Mata ki Chowki food and nourishment. opened their second retail store, ‘Khyber Spice that have been held at Shirdi Sai Sansthan She discovered her penchant for cooking at Invader’, in Royal Oak. This was followed by so far. Her zeal to serve the community the tender age of 12, when she used to live with ‘The Base’, a Nando’s franchise, in Hamilton, and take her social responsibilities seriously her extended family in Chandigarh, India. Her and Chaska Da Punjab in Epsom. It was the is also manifested via her involvement with passion to buy spices from the market, roast latter that was renamed India Gate Restaurant several non-profit organisations in the country. and grind them in the right proportions, and add and thus began the couple’s ever-successful Arora is the undisputed role model for many them to make mouth-watering dishes, has only foray into the hospitality and retail industry. a Kiwi-Indian woman who has left her family grown over the years. Today, she is the epitome The opening of India Gate Restaurant in search of a new home on the soil of this of perfection when it comes to Indian food in marks a watershed in the history of Indian country. Auckland. hospitality in Auckland. Arora’s commitment Our very own Annapurna has created Arora holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and to preservation of culture, tradition and a style an oasis for them and their family – as she a B.Ed. Before moving to Auckland at the that lives up to the expectations of Maharajas continues to feed not only the body but also the beginning of the millennium, she was a teacher (kings), is reflected by the service and quality soul of the community in her own tacit avatars. www.iwk.co.nz 7 17 October 2014 NEW ZEALAND

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Like any party by government, it Martin Neale, Team Leader Environmental The sculpture-led identity for Studio One objecting to a licence can ensure that the Science Research, Investigations & – Toi Tū (the refurbished Artstation) took the application, local retail outlets selling Monitoring, says the report cards provide Gold Pin for Small Brand Identity, as well as boards will be required MAYORALDRIVE the products are objective evidence about how Auckland and its Best Environmental Graphics. Studio One to follow strict criteria News from the Council not near vulnerable communities are progressing towards becoming – Toi Tū was also awarded the Purple Pin outlined in the Sale & communities, schools, the world’s most liveable city. for Graphic Design, one of the event’s supreme Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. or treatment centres for mental health issues or “The report cards provide us with awards for a project that raises the bar of New Criteria such as the suitability of the substance abuse. information that we can easily compare across Zealand design. The project was developed and applicant and whether the amenity and good The decision to approve the draft policy and areas and with previous years, so we can produced by multi-award winning Alt Group. order of the locality may affect the area are put it out to public consultation comes while monitor our progress as a community,” says Winners were announced at a special event just some of the grounds required to make an the government has temporarily restricted the Dr Neale. He says as the region develops so on Friday 10 October. Waitematā Local Board objection. sale of the products. It is expected that the will its economy and pressure on the natural Chair Shale Chambers says he is delighted An objection by any resident, business, consultation and implementation of the policy environment. the board’s innovative approach to providing local board or agency (e.g. Police, Medical will be complete ahead of the resumption of However, the information the council’s for its communities has been so significantly Board of Health) must be filed with the District licenses being granted by government. researchers gather helps shape the region’s recognised. Licensing Committee (DLC) within 15 working Committee chair councillor George Wood responses and ensures that resources are While accepting the awards, Mr Poole days of the first public notice announcing an says that the decision to approve the draft invested in the right places. thanked the Waitematā Local Board and application has been made. policy was the correct one and that public For example, Pakuranga Stream is Auckland Council teams, adding he was DLCs consider all aspects of the application safety should be the number one priority. amongst the worst five locations in the region extremely proud to see Studio One – Toi Tū and any objections before they make the “I am pleased the committee reached for water quality, but it is also the focus of being recognised at such a high level. decision on whether to grant or decline an this decision. Now we will make sure that the Auckland Council supported Volcano to The work was described by the judges as application. the consultation on the policy will allow the Sea community and environmental project ‘breaking down the barrier between the art In making their final decision the DLC must Aucklanders to engage on this issue and have intended to improve environmental health. world and the rest of the world’. follow the criteria set out in the Act. their voices heard.”

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Waikato Innovation Park Red Black Orange receives $3M to ramp up value-added food production he Waikato Innovation Park has received a “With this expansion, FoodWaikato will T$3 million equity injection from Callaghan provide a greater level of development and Innovation. It will use the funds to kick off innovation capability to dairy companies – a $5.0 million expansion of its FoodWaikato that’s cow, goat and sheep - as well as fruit and spray drying facility this month. vegetables producers. At full capacity, the new manufacturing “We’re moving from helping our customers capability is expected to inject an additional manufacture ingredients that sell for around $38.5 million per year in export revenues back US$4,700 per tonne to US$20,000 per tonne. into the New Zealand economy from the sale of At full capacity, we will produce around new, value-added consumer products. 2500 tonnes of new, value-added products,”

explained Waikato Innovation Park CEO, Stuart Gordon. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce said the investment aligns with Callaghan Innovation’s goal of accelerating commercialisation of innovation by firms in New Zealand. “The expansion of FoodWaikato provides more open access facilities that support smart ideas coming out of the food and beverage sector. “With an estimated $38.25 million per year of additional export revenues expected to flow back into the New Zealand economy due to this one initiative, the FoodWaikato plant expansion will help more companies take their innovations to new export markets and help the Government reach its goal of doubling the value of exports by 2025,” Joyce outlined. Stuart Gordon said expanding the facility is all about helping more companies take their innovations to new export markets.

Indian origin lecturer praised for anti- racism stand n Indian origin professor from New AZealand’s University of Canterbury, who returned a student-voted ‘lecturer of the year’ award to protest what he calls an “underbelly of hate” on campus, has been praised by the country’s race relations commissioner, media reported. Ekant Veer, an associate professor who has taught marketing at the university since 2010, won the award on a vote from the university students’ association UCSA, NZ City reported. But he returned the award after what he says was UCSA’s failure to act over the RoUndie 500 event run by the university’s Engineering Society, where participants were encouraged to dress up in costumes that were “the more inappropriate the better”. Veer - of Indian descent and born in the English city of Liverpool - says this resulted in a host of costumes that were “undeniably racist and sexist”. “I have no proof that the UCSA has taken the matter seriously. With no apology and no guarantee of ensuring similar behaviour does not occur again, I believe that racist and sexist behaviour will continue.” New Zealand’s Race Relations Commissioner Susan Devoy has said Veer epitomised the Kiwi fighting spirit. Devoy said Christchurch students should not forget that foreign nations were some of the first to send search and rescue teams into the devastated city in February 2011 and migrant workers and Asian companies were investing millions in the rebuild. Veer said he has been a target of racism since arriving in 2010. www.iwk.co.nz 11 17 October 2014 POWER COLUMN

RedPromisesBlack fromOrange foreign buyers if our exports increase? Who is checking the the UK and the US. prices beyond the reach of locals. It’s the same ‘contract’ and holding the new owner of our Investor groups are prominent again as they picture in the housing market. Winston Peters land to account? are each month - groups that see the money- Among land and business sales approved NZ First leader Among the sales that are approved byt the making possibilities from buying New Zealand in August is Nelson land for purchasers who Office many applicants say they will build land and businesses. It’s fair to say their profits “intend to migrate and live here”, the $36 he automatic approvals and the sale of New exclusive accommodation and hunting lodges. are moved overseas via our banking system million sale of Tower’s life insurance business TZealand land and businesses continues but Kiwis are able to do this. How many more which is close to 100 per cent foreign owned. to Australian interests and a $22m additional no-one is checked to see if foreign buyers keep fancy lodges do we need anyway? Are they Our wealth is being siphoned off. investment in dairy farms near Ashburton. their promises of creating jobs in New Zealand. ever built? Is this just a trick, a quick insert The National government ignored the call It has also approved British trader Richard The Overseas Investment Office attaches a into the application by a lawyer so the OIO is from a majority of New Zealanders not to sell Magides’ purchase of land in Queenstown – list of supposed benefits to New Zealand with satisfied? our assets. The alternative for the government where he has pledged to build a luxury lodge. each approval, suggesting that the sale will August sales and increased investments is to prove that there are substantial benefits to Mr Magides has previously bought Ben Avon increase our exports and bring more wealth for in land approved by the Overseas Investment New Zealand and New Zealanders from sales Station, in Otago, where he also promised New Zealand as a whole. Office include dairy farms, vineyards and bare to foreigners. And to prove that Kiwis are not to build a lodge, though it does not appear a No one appears to be checking to see if land n Canterbury, Marlborough, Auckland and being shut out of opportunity on their own land consent has been lodged yet. He has also any jobs are created at all? Who checks to see Taranaki with buyers mainly from Australia, because wealthy foreign buyers have pushed previously bought a penthouse and winery. War without peace But defining ‘something’ is not with the US, a departure from our independent mandated. Before the election, the Prime straightforward. Western intervention in Iraq foreign policy and the decision not to join the Minister dismissed suggestions of New Barry Coates over the past twenty five years has resulted in US coalition in Iraq in 2003. This has broader Zealand involvement, but now appears to be Green Party hundreds of thousands of casualties, destroyed implications for our foreign relations and in favour. He has suggested that there may be infrastructure and left a legacy of hatred and potentially exposes New Zealanders to greater Parliamentary debate prior to a government here are few more defining moments for sectarian division. If military action is about risk as they travel abroad. decision. But a wider democratic process is Ta government than the decision to wage ‘achieving intended consequences’, the record There are many places in the world where needed, with objective analysis of the options, war. Prime Minister, John Key has said we of recent US coalitions has been abysmal. intervention is needed, where there are more and without scare-mongering over terrorism or are within weeks of deciding what action we The Middle East is now more dangerous civilian casualties and a greater chance of fanning the flames of prejudice against Muslim will take against Islamic State (also known as and unstable than ever, and the provision of success. It is hard to escape the view that the US communities. At the least, there should be a ISIS) in Iraq. The options range from providing weapons and training for one group of allies has prioritised this war because of oil reserves. Parliamentary vote on whether to commit New humanitarian aid to special forces (SAS) being today only strengthens a new group of enemies In a world that is rapidly making a transition Zealand to this war, rather than a decision by deployed. tomorrow. More aerial bombardment of the to renewable energy, with more fossil fuel the government. This may sound like an easy decision. irregular forces of the Islamic State in either reserves than can ever be used, this rationale Barry Coates was a Green Party candidate The public beheading of Westerners has Iraq or Syria is unlikely to be effective, and looks increasingly misguided. for Mt Roskill and narrowly missed out been broadcast widely and there is a growing even less likely to create the conditions for The Green Party argues that any intervention on becoming an MP. He was formerly the humanitarian crisis as more civilians join building peace. should have an objective analysis to show Executive Director of Oxfam New Zealand and the millions of displaced people from the Further, joining a US-led coalition, without it is politically wise and it is in accordance has experience of international negotiations Syrian conflict. There is a growing sense that a United Nations mandate, will make it clear with international law. These conditions have on trade, climate change and sustainable ‘something must be done.’ that New Zealand is deepening our alliance not been met. Further, it should be properly development. www.iwk.co.nz 12 NEW ZEALAND 17 October 2014

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Kailash Satyarthi, India’s best known face nation’s efforts to eliminate all forms of child against child labour, was last week awarded labour in the country.” the Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistani Prime Minister Modi hailed Satyarthi for teenager Malala Yousufzai “for their struggle devoting his life to a cause “extremely relevant against the suppression of children and young to entire humankind”. He added: “The entire people”. nation is proud of his momentous achievement. President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime I salute his determined efforts.” Minister Narendra Modi led a proud nation Modi also congratulated Malala, saying her in congratulating the Delhi-based 60-year-old “life is a journey of immense grit and courage”. activist, who pledged to keep fighting to secure Amnesty International praised Satyarthi freedom for the hundreds of thousands from and Malala for promoting the “rights of the poor families who slog away as child workers world’s most vulnerable children”. “Satyarthi in pitiable conditions. has dedicated his life to helping the millions Satyarthi is the fifth Indian to win a Nobel of children in India who are forced into slavery prize after Rabindranath Tagore (1913, and work in torrid conditions,” it said. Literature), C.V. Raman (1930, Physics), Several prestigious awards have been Mother Teresa (1979, Peace) and Amartya conferred on Satyarthi, including Defenders of Sen (1988, Economics). Rajendra K. Pachauri Democracy Award (2009, US), Alfonso Comin accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for the Inter- not just campaigned against child labour but northwest in 2012. She went to Britain for International Award (2008, Spain), Medal of governmental Panel on Climatic Change raided factories as well as sweat-shops that treatment. the Italian Senate (2007, Italy) and Robert F. (IPCC) in 2007. employ children illegally, turning them into The Nobel Committee regards it “as an Kennedy International Human Rights Award Born in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, Satyarthi, virtual slave labour and often paying them a important point for a Hindu and a Muslim, an (US). who gave up a promising career as an electrical pittance for hours of hard toil. Indian and a Pakistani, to join in a common Satyarthi is credited with the enactment engineer when he was 26, expressed hope this The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it struggle for education and against extremism”. of national and international legislations, recognition would strengthen the struggle of was awarding Satyarthi and Malala “for their It said there were 168 million child labourers treaties and conventions besides constitutional child labourers. struggle against the suppression of children and in the world now. In 2000, the figure was 78 amendment on child labour and education. “This award is a dedication to all those young people and for the right of all children to million higher. The world has come closer to Terming the Nobel Peace Prize to Satyarthi people and activists fighting for the cause of education”. the goal of eliminating child labour. as a “big and historical” occasion, Shireen children. I hope this will give strength to the It said that showing great personal courage, Satyarthi’s group has so far freed about Vakeel Miller, advocacy director with NGO struggle of children working as labourers,” Satyarthi, “maintaining Gandhi’s tradition, 80,000 children from servitude, including Save the Children, told media: “This event Satyarthi told media. has headed various forms of protests and bonded labourers, and helped in their successful will bring into the spotlight the problem of The lanky Indian, who is usually dressed in demonstrations, all peaceful, focusing on the re-integration, rehabilitation and education. child labour in India.” Said Meenakshi Kohli, a simple khadi kurta-pyjama, shared the Nobel grave exploitation of children for financial gain. President Mukherjee said: “The prize should well known child rights activist: “It is great Peace Prize with Malala, the Pakistani teenager He has also contributed to the development be seen as recognition of the contributions of that a person who has contributed so much who stood up to the Taliban and survived a near of important international conventions on India’s vibrant civil society in addressing to eradication of child labour has won the fatal shooting. children’s rights”. complex social problems such as child labour Nobel Prize. But we have to continue with the Satyarthi’s Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA, Malala was shot by a Taliban gunman as and the important role played by them in momentum gained and not forget the issue once or Save Childhood Movement), has for years she took a bus home from school in Pakistan’s collaboration with the government in the the spotlight goes.”

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¡¡ 1998: Organized the Global march against Red Child Labour acrossBlack 103 countries Orange Who is Kailash Satyarthi? ¡¡ 2004: Brutally attacked while rescuing ¡¡Maya Shivam the doorstep of his classroom. He shares how he children from a local circus, Great Roman asked his teacher and then even the Principal of Circus. Attacked again in 2011 while have a confession to make. I had no idea of his school, why that child was not studying but rescuing children from garment sweatshops I who Kailash Satyarthi was till the news broke worked while Kailash himself attended school. in Delhi. about him being awarded the Nobel peace prize This incident stayed with him, Sathyarthi said ¡¡ 2011: Bal Mitra Gram (BMG) programme for 2014. I checked with many friends and in interviews years later, and it pushed him to started in 2011 where child labourers are even they did not have a clue of about who he devote his life to fighting child labour. withdrawn from work to be enrolled in was. All this is not a reflection on the Nobel Anyhow, now that Kailash Satyarthi is a school. committee but a commentary on people like Nobel Peace Laureate, the media of the world ¡¡ Member of a High Level Group formed by us who think that they are aware citizens but is interested in him and I am sure he will UNESCO on Education for All comprising are really ignorance personified. And the blame receive the attention he deserves and so will the of select Presidents, Prime Ministers and for this ignorance can also easily be placed on cause that he has devoted his life to. We have UN Agency Heads. the media of the country, who are responsible compiled some quick facts and list of accolades ¡¡ Indian government yet to confer any directly and indirectly for holding a mirror on that he has received, just so that you know him civilian award on him so far. to happenings in the country. a little better. ACCOLADES RECEIVED As our popular media spends an inordinate ¡¡ Defenders of Democracy Award (2009- amount of energy in concentrating on trivia, TIMELINE FACTS USA) on leggy beauties and the popularity rantings ¡¡ Born: 11 January 1954, Vidisha, ¡¡ Alfonso Comin International of our ministers and what we think is news. In India Award (2008-Spain) the process, many real things, things that are ¡¡ 1975-80: Graduated in Electrical Engineering, diploma in high voltage ¡¡ Medal of the Italian Senate (2007-Italy) meaningful and make a difference to our life, – are all excited about special deals and trends engineering and later taught at a college in ¡¡ Heroes Acting to End Modern Day Slavey are all neglected. Specially those who chip and this is what we write about. In this myopic Bhopal. by US State Department (2007-USA) along without any care for name or fame but world of have-nots posing as haves, is it strange ¡¡ 1980: Founded and edited Hindi fortnightly, ¡¡ Freedom Award (2006-USA) just to make a difference to peoples lives. that nobody has heard of Kailash Satyarthi? The struggle shall continue, which focused ¡¡ In October 2002, Satyarthi was awarded Needless to say, having realized how little As I dug further I realize that the on human rights issues. the Wallenberg Medal from the University we knew about Kailash my first resort was to responsibility does not all lie with the media. ¡¡ 1983: Founded the Bachpan Bachao of Michigan in recognition of his hit Google. I did manage to find quite a bit of The efforts of this man have never been realized Andolan, a movement campaigning for courageous humanitarian work against the information on him but the fact still remains by the Government of India. His Biographical rights of children.Over 80,000 children exploitation of child labor. how little we have known about this man. website has a list of accolades he has received saved so far through the movement from ¡¡ Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Kailash Satyarthi has spent a lifetime for his work from around the world and sadly child labour. Award (1999-Germany) fighting against child labour, but for the the name of his own country is conspicuously ¡¡ 1989: Co-Founded the South Asian ¡¡ La Hospitalet Award (1999-Spain) mainstream media such matters hardly make missing from the list. I have listed these Coalition on Child Servitude (SACCS). ¡¡ De Gouden Wimpel news. Nor do child and women trafficking; nor accolades at the bottom of this article just for ¡¡ 1994: Started Rugmark, a social labeling Award (1998-Netherlands) does hunger or poverty. Well, to be correct, the benefit of out readers. program in which rugs are labeled and ¡¡ Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights it does make news, but only sometimes and What struck me most was the story that certified to be child-labour-free by factories Award (1995-USA) such news is relegated to the inside pages. The Kailash Styarthi has shared, that really that agree to be regularly inspected. ¡¡ The Trumpeter Award (1995-USA) front pages are dominated by the commercial prompted him to think about child labour. ¡¡ 1995: Won the Robert F Kennedy Human ¡¡ The Aachener International Peace news or updates on the glitterati. Of course, On Kailash Satyarthi’s first day at school, he Rights Award. Award (1994-Germany) the aspiring middle classes – men and women spotted a child his age at work as a cobbler on www.iwk.co.nz 15 17 October 2014 INDIA

RedSatyarthi’sBlack NobelOrange Prize leaves rescued children delighted ighteen-year-old Manan Ansari has no Eidea what a Nobel Peace Prize but he is delighted to see a smile on the face of the most important man in his life-- child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi, who rescued him from the mines of Jharkhand when he was just eight. Waiting in the lobby of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan’s (BBA) office here in south Delhi to meet the man of the hour, Ansari got to know about the news in the afternoon and immediately rushed to meet Satyarthi, whom he proudly calls his “mother, father, friend, guide and confidante”. “He means everything to me. If it was not for him I may have not been alive today as I was working in a mine back home (Jharkhand) when I was rescued,” Ansari who is pursuing a course in science from the Delhi University told media. “It’s a special day because he has won the prize and I am the happiest person in the world

He means everything to me. If it was not for him I may have not been alive today as I was BBA has been one of the first NGOs to have Satyarthi is a guiding light who has helped him According to Mahto, Satyarthi has the gift to working in a mine back started work on child rights, and against child become independent. sense if any of his child is worried or bothered labour in 1980. Touching the lives of thousands “I never imagined that one day I would about something and also the ability to solve home (Jharkhand) when of young children, often from socially and become a graphic designer and earn enough that problem. I was rescued... economically vulnerable background, the group money for not only myself but also my family,” “When I came to Delhi, the thought of how actively participates in rescue operations along a proud Mahto who earns around Rs. 15,000 to earn a decent livelihood gave me sleepless with police and the labour department and helps every month and sends a major share of his nights. But he (Satyarthi) comforted me and today,” added the boy who wants to become a the kids reunite with their families. salary to his mother and brother back home in helped in standing on my feet,” Mahto said.”He doctor. BBA has also led successful campaigns Bihar. knows how to deal with troubled children After being rescued, Ansari was taken to against the use and sale of products in domestic Mahto was employed as a domestic help like us. He talks to us like a friend and keeps Rajasthan where he completed his schooling and international markets that employ children in Bihar when rescued by BBA back in 2001. cracking jokes to make us feel comfortable,” he and then came to Delhi this year for his to do the work. He came to Delhi in 2010 to pursue a course in added. graduation. For 22-year-old Suman Kumar Mahto, graphic designing. www.iwk.co.nz 16 NEW ZEALAND 17 October 2014

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Just as one candle lights another and can light thousands Editorial of other candles, so one heart illuminates another heart and can illiminate thousands of other hearts. From the desk of - Leo Tolstoy Managing Editor ‘Not sure if I’ll pen second t has been a week since we published the story on the Indian Prime Minister’s first address half of autobiography’ Ito the people, in the radio series called Mann Ki Baat. I had shared last time that I am inspired by it. But really, I have not been able to forget the story shared by Modi even for a ¡¡Uma Ramasubramanian don’t you put this all together in sequence. So I minute, this past week. did that,” said the actor. From theatre to parallel cinema to Modi recounted the story of a tigress and her two cubs that Swami Vivekananda would mainstream movies, from crossover cinema often relate to make people realize their inner strength. One of the cubs got lost and was to international film, Naseer’s oeuvre boast raised by a sheep and began to think and act like a sheep until one day it accidentally met its of variety and quality. Thanks to that, he was mother again. The cub roared when it was made to realize it was a tiger, not a sheep. honoured with the Padma Shri and the Padma This story is so true for India. We have been so focused on our weaknesses over the past Bhushan, India’s third and fourth highest few years that we forgot what our strengths were. It has taken the genius of this great leader civilian awards, for his contribution to Indian to remind us that we are like that tiger cub; we are the king of the jungle. I am sure it will not cinema. be long before the world will hear India roar. In spite of whatever the critics say, this man has However, the autobiography doesn’t made the world stop in its tracks and take a second look at the mighty power called India. We chronicle every stage of his life. hope you enjoyed our last issue. Do write to us about what you thought. We love to hear from “I have completed the story up to my second our readers, so we can constantly grow. wedding. But I don’t know whether I will write The Auckland Diwali festival was a huge success. Participating in the events of the the second half or not...it will take another 12 weekend, one could not help but be proud of our rich cultural heritage. The diversity of our years at least, but I am not sure about that,” said arts, food, languages, attire and traditions and yet there is one name that describes us - Indian. Naseer won prestigious National Awards of “Sparsh”, “Paar” and “Iqbal”. The Indian Weekender Speaker Series were enlightening. It was an honour to listen to the Was your wife Ratna the driving force masters of their own fields talk about various aspects of India and of being Indian. behind the autobiography? I realized that the first migrants from India to New Zealand date back as far as the 1800s. “No, it was not Ratna. Ratna was curious I also read an article recently on Indian soldiers who even fought the Battle of Gallipoli. about it, but the driving force was Ramchandra Needless to say, they were part of the British forces then. So really, our relationship with this Guha, who read one of my articles on (former country that we now call home has been long and strong. And as we take on the colours of Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan) this land we call our own, it’s important that we share the colours that we have brought with Pataudi and said he liked it and I was very us from our roots and the Diwali festival is all about that sharing. It was heartening also to see easoned actor Naseeruddin Shah, who kicked about that. so many other cultures come together and share our festivities. To immerse themselves in the Squietly released his autobiography, says he “He asked me have you written anything rich and vibrant colors that is the very essence of our culture. Our current issue is dedicated hasn’t chronicled his entire life in the book and else, so I gave him these (first) 100 pages (of to bringing this spirit of Diwali to you. is unsure if he would pen the second half or not! the book). He liked it and said you have to One can read about his first marriage, The other point that the Speaker Series brought home was - hope. As we listened to the finish this because don’t wait too long life is daughter Sheeba, professional ups and downs stories of people who have become role models in the community recount stories of their uncertain and don’t wait to write about your and how he wooed and wed his present wife humble beginnings, one could not but feel hopeful for a better tomorrow. The key they said entire life. He was my unofficial editor before I Ratna in his autobiography titled “And Then was - persistence. There is great strength within us. There is only the need for us to recognize found a publisher,” said Naseer. One Day”, which took him four years to the strength within us, like Swami Vivekananda said. And like Prime Minister Modi said: “If Uma Ramasubramanian can be contacted complete. we recognise the strength within ourselves, our self-esteem will rise and we will be victorious. at [email protected] “I didn’t keep it as a secret. I just thought I Our country will also become victorious and successful.” will never complete it,” Naseer told media in As we light up every nook and corner of our cities, homes and hearts, here’s hoping that an interview. this Diwali lights up the lives of all our readers. No matter what your circumstances are, we “And Then One Day”, which hit the stands hope you will not forget that you are the tiger; never forget your own potential and never let in the first week of September, didn’t happened go of the hope for a better tomorrow. just like that. On behalf of the Indian Weekender family, I have the pleasure of wishing all our readers His journey has been vast, experiences have a very Happy and a Joyous Diwali! May the year ahead be filled with prosperity and good been varied and accolades and appreciations fortune. God Bless. have been aplenty, but the book is the result of his boredom. “I began to write it because I was bored. I Giri Gupta have written some articles in the past for few magazines and I enjoyed writing. But I didn’t think I will complete a book,” said the 64-year- Indian Weekender Volume 6 Issue 13 old who has done about 200 films in a career Publisher: Kiwi Media Group Limited spanning over four decades. Managing Editor: Giri Gupta | [email protected] He wrote it as long as he could stand it. Associate Editor: Paula Ray | [email protected] “Then I gave it up. Then I thought what the Associate Editor: Maya Shivam | [email protected] hell is the point of writing this. Later after a gap Correspondent: Swati Sharma | [email protected] of a year or two, I wrote my experiences with Chief Technical Officer: Rohan Desouza | [email protected] people who influenced me, so Ratna said why Design: Mahesh Kumar | [email protected] Advertising & Business Development Manager: Gaurav Gupta - M: 021 292 4519 | [email protected] I began to write it Sales and Marketing Manager: Leena Pal - M: 022 015 1971 | [email protected] because I was bored. 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¡¡Maya Shivam with the Prime Minister after which Modi said f Modi has one finger on the pulse of the on his Facebook page “Had a wonderful meeting Icountry’s youth he has his other fingers on with Facebook CEO Mr. Mark Zuckerberg. We social media apps. The government of Prime discussed several issues during our meeting,” Minister Narendra Modi has fuelled a spike in He also said: “I spoke to him about Swachh social media and interest in his government and Bharat Mission. Mr. Zuckerberg shared that its policies, including foreign policy. Facebook would assist the Government of With a robust foreign policy agenda and India in the Clean India mobile application. some well-publicised diplomatic engagements, This will surely give an impetus to Swachh the Twitter handle and Facebook page of the Bharat Mission.”. Modi requested Zuckerberg Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has seen a to identify certain areas where the social media quantum jump of 400 percent since the Modi can help in promoting India’s tourism potential. government came into power over four months “Zuckerberg is excited about Digital India ago. Its website has more than doubled its initiative. I requested him to identify certain viewership since. areas where Facebook can help us in that. I This has particularly happened after Modi’s also requested Mr. Zuckerberg to identify how recent visit to the US, where he got celebrity Facebook can help promote India’s rich tourist like treatment from the affluent and influential potential across the world,” he said. Indian community. The cyberspace also seemed Its no wonder that Mr Modi’s popularity to be buzzing during his visit to Japan and visits is hitting new heights especially with to India by leaders of China and Australia. Generation-X now being called the Social The MEA website - www.mea.gov.in - in Social Media Governance Media Generation. its attempt to reach a wider global audience is now available, besides in English and of visitors since Modi came to power, with meeting. The twitter handle and the website Hindi, in Spanish and Arabic, with the latter the figure at present standing at more than 26 saw a huge number of visitors during this time. Modi had more introduced a few days ago. It will be available million. Its section on documentaries is gaining While the news from Facebbok front was that in French and Russian by early next year. Two in popularity, with a new documentary uploaded Modi had more Facebook fans in the US than Facebook fans in months ago it was named among the 40 best every week by the Public Diplomacy Division most current members of Congress, governors the US than most government websites in the world for Design of the ministry. The current documentary and other political candidates, according to a Inspiration, along with websites of the US ‘Bridging Worlds: A Meeting of Minds: The media report. current members House of Representatives and Japan’s Ministry Story of Indians in The United Kingdom’ has Modi’s American Facebook base of almost of Congress, of Foreign Affairs. got over 1,400 views on its YouTube channel. 180,500 is larger than all but 21 American governors and Colourful photographs on the latest During Prime Minister Modi’s major visit to elected officials and current candidates. diplomatic events are constantly uploaded as the US, the spokesperson’s Twitter handle was Therefore, the visit of Facebook CEO to other political are interesting photo features and articles on any a constant source of news and updates of what India is significant ahead of the lauch of the candidates major event. It has seen a more than doubling the prime minister was doing or who he was Digital India Mission. While in India he met Irony of peace award amid India-Pakistan border friction ¡¡C Uday Bhaskar showing great personal courage and strength. her country because of the Taliban threat, omissions. Estimates of the total number of The committee noted that Satyarthi followed Malala¬ís choice for the Peace Prize draws Indian children who are forced into labour vary n a surprise announcement, India’s little- the great tradition of Mahatma Gandhi and attention to Pakistan¬ís most severe socio- from 12 to 17 million ¬ñ and this is deplorable. Iknown child rights adherent Kailash Satyarthi has headed various forms of peaceful protests cultural challenge - that of radical and Satyarthi symbolizes the quiet one-man and Pakistan¬ís Malala Yousafzai have together and demonstrations, focusing on the grave ideological extremism which, among other crusade against this form of exploitation been awarded this year¬ís prestigious Nobel exploitation of children for financial gain. The inflexible strictures, forbids girls from and hopefully the Nobel prize (despite its Peace Prize “for their struggle against the Committee further added: ¬ìHis contribution obtaining education. Malala herself is a victim incongruous reference to the Hindu-Muslim suppression of children and young people and towards the development of important of such radical extremism and was shot at by identity of the awardees) will focus much for the right of all children to education”. convention on child¬ís rights is immense.¬î the Taliban in 2012 for supporting girl¬ís needed attention and spur a more concerted This prize assumes significance not only In relation to Malala Yousafzai, it was education and protesting against curbs imposed collective effort in this regard. because this is the first time that the legacy observed that she has shown by personal by extremist forces. The improvement of basic human security of Mahatma Gandhi (who incidentally did not example that even children and young people On the other hand, in India, though gender- indicators which includes a secure future receive the Nobel) has been acknowledged by can contribute to improving their own situation. equity is not as distorted, the status of children for children and the removal of misplaced the Nobel committee. Concurrently, it is a first It is pertinent to note that Malala has worked in general and women in particular leaves a cultural taboos that target girls and women is for Pakistan, in that a young girl internationally under the most dangerous situations and the lot to be desired. The shameful Nirbhaya case a challenge for large parts of southern Asia. In recognized for braving a brutal Taliban attack citation said: ¬ìThrough her heroic struggle, of December 2012 is illustrative. The plight of their respective trajectories, both Satyarthi and and who remains committed to education for she has become a leading spokesperson for young children who are forced into employment Malala have emerged as role-model crusaders the girl-child has been awarded the coveted girls’ right to education.¬î that often takes the form of servitude bordering for the struggle against suppression of children prize. An exile of sorts, who cannot return to on bonded labour is one of India¬ís glaring and young people. But this joint award is even more ironically As the guns remain silent and an uneasy poignant, coming as it does when India and peace prevails on the India-Pakistan border, Pakistan are engaged in an intense exchange hope for that abiding peace remains elusive. of ordnance across the contested Line of Perhaps it may yet filter through the many tears Control in Jammu & Kashmir and heavily that scar the faces of the oppressed children of guarded International Border. The fact that the sub-continent. innocent civilians have been killed on both side That the sub-continent still has a wry sense underscores the imperative of nurturing peace of humour is summed up in this lighter vein on the sub-continent despite the revisionist quip from Pakistan doing the cyber rounds: agenda of the ¬ëdeep-state¬í in Pakistan. “When Pakistan is getting its first Nobel Kailash Satyarthi has been active in the Peace Prize, an Indian comes and steals half of movement against child labour since the 1990s. it. I’m going to call one half of the 2014 Nobel His organization Bachpan Bachao Andolan Peace prize as Azad Nobel Peace Prize and the has freed thousands of hapless children from other half as Indian Held Nobel Peace Prize.” various forms of servitude and helped in their successful re-integration, rehabilitation and C Uday Bhaskar is a strategic analyst education. and Director, Society for Policy Studies. 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Red Black Orange From the desk of I am Woman I am Woman – I am Malala alala Yousufzai, the 17-year-old Pakistani Children’s Nobel. The same year she was Mgirl education campaigner who was shot awarded the National Youth Peace Prize of in the head in 2012 by a Taliban gunman, is the Pakistan. youngest person ever to win a Nobel Prize. Then on Oct 9, 2012, Malala was shot in the Malala won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize head while on her way to school by a Taliban along with Indian children’s rights activist militant. Her friends were also injured. Kailash Satyarthi. From that horrific moment two years ago to In naming her for the 2014 Nobel Peace this momentous October morning, the 17-year- Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said: old’s tale has been one of immense inspiration “Despite her youth, Malala Yousafzay has for millions of people across the world who already fought for several years for the right of value children’s - and not just girls’ - rights and girls to education, and has shown by example education. that children and young people, too, can After being shot, a critically injured Malala contribute to improving their own situations. was airlifted to a military hospital in Peshawar. This she has done under the most dangerous There a damaged portion of her skull had to circumstances. Through her heroic struggle, be removed. Later the Pakistan government she has become a leading spokesperson for at its expense, airlifted her to Queen Elizabeth stood up for education and was shot by the illiteracy, poverty and terrorism and let us girl’s rights to education.” Hospital in Birmingham, England, where she Taliban.” pick up our books and pens. They are our most Born July 12, 1997, in a Sunni Muslim was treated for life-threatening injuries and The same month, the European Parliament powerful weapons. family at Mingora in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, pulled back from the brink. conferred on her the Sakharov Prize for “One child, one teacher, one pen and one Malala attended a school run by her father, In England, after being discharged from Freedom of Thought. book can change the world.” Ziauddin Yousafzai. hospital, she started attending Birmingham She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Although many of us may not be able to After the Taliban started attacking girls’ High School in March 2013. Prize last year too but did not get it. relate to the extreme circumstances that Malala schools in Swat, Malala gave a speech in On July 12 that year, her 16th birthday, she This year she became the Nobel laureate, has struggled under, however her story does not Peshawar, Pakistan, in September 2008, on gave a speech at the UN. She said: “I speak - the youngest ever. She was in school in fail to inspire any woman who cares to listen. “How dare the Taliban take away my basic right not for myself, but for all girls and boys. I raise Birmingham when the good news floated in. It is a story of overcoming your fear and to education?” up my voice - not so that I can shout, but so that Speaking at United Nations Malala said Dear standing up in your uniqueness, looking fear in The next year, she started writing a blog those without a voice can be heard. Those who brothers and sisters, we must not forget that the eye. under the pen name Gul Makal for the BBC on have fought for their rights: Their right to live millions of people are suffering from poverty, life under Taliban threats, but her identity was in peace; their right to be treated with dignity; injustice and ignorance. We must not forget Each one of us has a story to tell – if you given away in December the same year. their right to equality of opportunity; their right that millions of children are out of schools. We have a story, we would like to hear from you. Her activism did not go unnoticed and, in to be educated.” must not forget that our sisters and brothers are Write to us on [email protected] or 2011 she was nominated for the International In October 2013, she released her waiting for a bright peaceful future. join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ Children’s Peace Prize, also known as the autobiography: “I am Malala: The girl who So let us wage a global struggle against womanunlimited www.iwk.co.nz 19 17 October 2014 DIWALI SPECIAL RedFiveBlack daysOrange of Diwali

1 and lots of gold and silver coins in a big heap to the melodious songs. In the morning, he the day of Dhanteras. Dhanteras at the entrance of her husband’s boudoir and quietly went away. Thus, the young wife To mark the auspicious day, houses lighted innumerable lamps all over the place. saved her husband from the clutches of death. and business premises are renovated and Thereafter, she went on telling stories and Since then, this day of Dhanteras came to be decorated. Entrances are made colorful Dhanteras marks the first day of the singing songs. known as the day of “Yamadeepdaan” and with lovely traditional motifs of Rangoli five-day-long Diwali Festival. Dhanteras When Yama, the god of Death arrived there lamps are kept burning throughout the night in designs to welcome the Goddess of Wealth Festival, also known as Dhantrayodashi or in the guise of a serpent, his and Prosperity. To indicate her long-awaited Dhanwantari Triodasi, falls on the auspicious arrival, small footprints 13th lunar day of Krishna are drawn with rice flour Paksha in the Hindu month of and vermilion powder all Kartik (October/ November). over the houses. Lamps are In the word Dhanteras, ‘Dhan’ kept burning all through the stands for wealth. On Dhanteras, nights. Goddess Laxmi is worshiped Traditionally on to provide prosperity and well Dhanteras Hindus consider it being. Hence Dhanteras holds a lot auspicious to purchase gold more significance for the business or silver articles or at least community. one or two new utensils. It Legend has it that once the reverential is believed that new “Dhan” sixteen year old son of King Hima adoration to Yama, the god of Death. or some form of precious metal is a sign of was doomed to die by a snake-bite eyes were According to another popular legend, good luck. “Laxmi-Puja” is performed in the on the fourth day of his marriage as blinded by the dazzle of brilliant lights and when the gods and demons churned the evenings when tiny Diyas of clay are lighted per his horoscope. On that particular fourth he could not enter the Prince’s chamber. So he ocean for Amrit or nectar, Dhanavantri (the to drive away the shadows of evil spirits. day of his marriage, his young wife did not climbed on top of the heap of the ornaments physician of the gods and an incarnation of “Bhajans”-devotional songs- in praise of allow him to sleep. She laid all the ornaments and coins and sat there whole night listening Vishnu) emerged carrying a jar of the elixir on Goddess Laxmiare also sung.

2 thousand daughters of the gods and saints in early morning of the Narakachaturdashi day. they have an oil bath using sandalwood paste. Choti Diwali / his harem. The womenfolk massaged scented oil to his In Maharashtra also, traditional early baths NarakChaturdasi On coming to know about this, Satyabhama body and gave him a good bath to wash away with oil and “Uptan” (paste) of gram flour and was enraged by Narakasura’s malevolence the filth from his body. Since then the custom fragrant powders are a `must’. All through the he day before Diwali is celebrated as towards women, and she appealed to of taking bath before sunrise on this day has ritual of baths, deafening sounds of crackers TChhoti Diwali / NarakChaturdasi or Krishna to give her the golden chance to become a traditional practice specially in and fireworks are there in order that the ‘small Diwali’. It is Diwali on a smaller scale, destroy Narakasura. The legend also says Maharashtra. children enjoy bathing. Afterward steamed with fewer lights lit and fewer crackers burst. that Narakasura was given a curse that he It is interesting to note that Bhudevi, vermicelli with milk and sugar or puffed rice The morning after Choti Diwali, the women would be killed by a woman. Krishna granted mother of the slain Narakasura, declared that with curd is served. of the house make beautiful, colored rangoli Satyabhama a boon to fight with Narakasura. his death should not be a day of mourning in the doorway and courtyard. Tiny footprints With Krishna as the charioteer, Satyabhama but an occasion to celebrate and rejoice. made out of rice paste are a special feature of entered the battle field. During the war, Since then, Deepavali is being the rangolis made for Diwali. In Hindu homes, Krishna swooned for a while, a preordained celebrated by people every year Chhoti Diwali celebrations involve a ritual divinely act adopted to empower Satyabhama with joyous celebrations with lot puja to Goddess Lakshmi and also to Rama to kill the demon. After Narakasura was of fun and frolic, and fire works. in the evening. Songs in honor of the god are beheaded, the imprisoned women were In South India that victory of sung and aarti is performed. released, and Krishna accepted to marry them. the divine over the mundane is So on the day previous to Narakachaturdashi, celebrated in a very peculiar way. The story goes that the demon king Lord Krishna’s divine intervention led to People wake up before sunrise Narakasur ruler of Pragjyotishpur (a province the killing of the demon, Narakasura and prepare a paste by mixing Kumkum to the South of Nepal) after defeating Lord liberation of the imprisoned damsels as well in oil, symbolizing blood and after Indra had snatched away the magnificent as recovery of the precious earrings of Aditi. breaking a bitter fruit that represents earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess (the As a symbol of that victory Lord Krishna the head of the demon King that ruler of Suraloka and a relative of Satyabhama, smeared his forehead with the demon king’s was smashed by Krishna, apply that Lord Krishna’s wife) and imprisoned sixteen blood. Krishna returned home in the very mixture on their foreheads. Then

3 books and their closing. Despite the fact that sounds of bells and drums float from the important to keep the house spotlessly clean this day falls on an amavasya day it is regarded temples as man is invoking Goddess Laxmi and pure on Diwali. Goddess Lakshmi likes Lakshmi Puja on Diwali as the most auspicious. in a wondrous holy “pouring-in” of his heart. cleanliness, and she will visit the cleanest The day of Lakshmi-Puja falls on the dark All of a sudden that impenetrable darkness is house first. night of Amavasya. The strains of joyous pierced by innumerable rays of light for just This is also the reason why the broom is he third day of Diwali festival is the most a moment and the next moment a blaze of worshiped on this day with offerings of haldi Timportant one light descends down to earth from heaven as and kumkum (turmeric and vermilion). Lamps for Lakshmi-puja golden-footed Deep-Lakshmi alights on earth are lit in the evening to welcome the goddess. and is entirely in all her celestial glory amidst chantings of They are believed to light up Her path. devoted to the Vedic hymns. Lakshmi Puja consists of a combined propitiation of A sublime light of knowledge dawns puja of five deities: Ganesha is worshiped Goddess Lakshmi. upon humanity and this self enlightenment is at the beginning of every auspicious act as On this very day expressed through the twinkling lamps that Vighnaharta; Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped sun enters his illuminate the palaces of thewealthy as well as in her three forms - Mahalakshmi (the goddess second course and the lowly abodes of the poor. of wealth and money), Mahasaraswati passes Libra which It is believed that on this day Lakshmi (the goddess of books and learning), and is represented by walks through the green fields and loiters Mahakali; Kuber (the treasurer of the gods) is the balance or scale. through the bye-lanes and showers her also worshiped. Hence, this design of blessings on man for plenty and prosperity. Libra is believed to Lakshmi Pooja, or the worship of the have suggested the goddess of wealth, is the main event on Diwali balancing of account in North and West India. It is extremely www.iwk.co.nz 20 DIWALI SPECIAL 17 October 2014

Red Black Orange 4 hillock in Braj, near Mathura and on this day He lifted Mount After the prayers and traditional worship of Diwali people of Punjab, Haryana, Govardhan with his little finger innumerable varieties of delicious sweets Padwa, Govardhan Puja Uttar Pradesh and Bihar build and sheltered men and beasts are ceremoniously raised in the form of a and Vishwakarma Puja cowdung, hillocks, decorate from the rain. This gave him mountain before the deities as “Bhog” and them with flowers and then the epithet Govardhandhari. then the devotees approach the Mountain of Padwa worship them. This festival After this, Indra accepted Food and take Prasad from it. The day following the Amavasya is is in commemoration of the the supremacy of Krishna. “KartikShuddhPadwa” and it is only on this lifting of Mount Govardhan This day is also Vishwakarma Puja day that the King Bali would come out of by Krishna. As per Vishnu- observed as Annakoot A Hindu god, the divine architect, and one PathalLoka and rule Bhulok as per the boon Puran the people of Gokul meaning mountain of food. of the fourteen precious things born of the given by Lord Vishnu. Hence, it is also known used to celebrate a festival Pious people keep Samudramanthan. He constructed the holy as “Bali Padyami”. This day also marks in honor of Lord Indra awake the city of Dwarka where Krishna ruled, the Maya the coronation of King Vikramaditya and and worshiped him whole night Sabha of the Pandavas, and was the creator of Vikaram-Samvat was started from this Padwa after the end of every and cook many fabulous weapons for the gods. day. monsoon season but fifty-six or On this day workers pray for the smooth Gudi Padwa is symbolic of love and one particular year 108 different functioning of various machines. It is devotion between the wife and husband. On the young Krishna types of food customary for craftsmen to worship their tools this day newly-married daughters with their stopped them from for the bhog in his name, refraining from using the tools husbands are invited for special meals and offering prayers to (the offering while doing so. Modern electronic servers are given presents. In olden days brothers went to Lord Indra who in of food) to also worshipped for their smooth functioning. fetch their sisters from their in-laws home for terrific anger sent a Krishna. Special statues and pictures of this important day. deluge to submerge In temples Vishwakarma are normally installed in every Gokul. specially in Mathura and Nathadwara, the workplace and factory. All workers gather Govardhan-Puja People were afraid that the downpour was deities are given milkbath, dressed in shining in one common place and perform the puja Govardhan-Puja is also performed in a result of their neglect of Indra. But Krishna attires with ornaments of dazzling diamonds, (reverence). the North on this day. Govardhan is a small assured them that no harm would befall them. pearls, rubies and other precious stones.

5 love. this day by gifting each other gifts. Varied Another version Lord Krishna, after killing gifts specially meant for bhai dooj is available Bhai Duj Narakasur, the asura king, went to meet his in the market. sister Subhadra. Subhadra welcomed him in the traditional way by showing him a light and iwali, the festival of lights, is a five day putting on his forehead a tilak of long celebrations. The fifth or the last day D her sisterly protection. of Diwali is Bhaiya Dooj, popularly known Some other legend says that as Bhai Dooj. The reason why this festival is BhagawaanMahavir found nirvana, known as bhaidooj is that it falls on the second his brother Raja Nandivardhan was day after the new moon, that is the Dooj day. very say and missed his brother a lot. And it is a day to pray for the long life of the Sister Sudarshana then comforted his brother, which is referred as “bhayya or bhai”. brother. Since then, women have been According to religious scriptures, Yamaraj, revered during this festival. the God of death, went to visit his sister’s The festival of Diwali is incomplete house after a long period of separation. His without bhaidooj. It is referred as sister, Yami was very happy to see him and “Bhaiyya-Duj” in the Hindi-speaking welcomed him by putting an auspicious mark belt, “Bhav-Bij” in the Marathi-speaking on his forehead for his welfare. Yami and communities, “Bhai fota” in Bengal and Yamraj then shared a meal. He was so pleased “Bhai-Tika” in Nepal. with his sister’s reception, he proclaimed that The essence of the Bhaidooj festival is every year, on the dooj day, if a sister puts a that it is celebrated to strengthen the love tilak on her brother’s forehead, then no one between brothers and sisters. It is a day can harm her brother. Till date, this tradition of food-sharing, gift-giving and reaching is followed. Sisters perform puja for their out to the inner most depths of the hearts. brothers safety and well being. Brothers in Brothers and sisters indulge themselves on return give gifts to their sisters as a token of

Bollywood couple find love at Auckland Diwali Festival he wedding theme at Auckland Diwali “What better way to propose to the TFestival’s took on true meaning when a light of my life than at the festival of young couple got engaged at the end of a lights,” he says. Bollywood dance routine. The pair of nurses live in One Tree Sheen Puthethu dropped to one Hill and have been together for two knee and proposed to his long time years but friends for much longer. Sheen sweetheart, Athy Raj, after their closing and Athy were part of the festival’s dance to a romantic Indian love song. street performances and danced in front of a huge crowd on Queen Street. Crowds of onlookers were just as surprised as Athy, who said a resounding Diwali Festival concluded on Sunday yes before hugging her husband to be. with the grand finale fireworks display, presented by Barfoot & Thompson. She was surprised and overjoyed with the news saying it was the best news of her life. Organisers say the event has been a huge success attracting tens of thousands Sheen says he›d been waiting to find of Aucklanders to enjoy performances, the perfect opportunity to propose to craft stalls and vegetarian food. his girlfriend of two years and the happiness and colour at Diwali Festival seemed ideal. www.iwk.co.nz 21 17 October 2014 DIWALI SPECIAL

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embers of the New Zealand Fiji as the rest of the Pacific and beyond. MBusiness Council have hailed the newly He emphasised the importance of the ‘blue elected Government in Fiji at their Annual economy’ – referring to the rich exclusive General Meeting held in Auckland last Friday. economic zones (EEZs) that surround each Congratulating the Government, re-elected island nation of the Pacific. council Chairman Chander Sen said the The NZ office of Pacific Islands Trade & members were looking forward to deepening Invest (PT&I), which has been a member of business ties between the two countries. the council for several years, was last week co- Several member companies of the 26-year- opted as Observer to the council, joining NZ old council are already engaged in major public Trade & Enterprise (NZTE), the NZ Ministry infrastructure and private sector development of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFaT) and the Fiji projects around the country in Fiji and the High Commission in NZ, among others. normalisation of political and diplomatic On the previous evening, an impressive relationships between Fiji and the rest of gathering of diplomats, envoys, business the world will likely see increased inward developments. I trust New Zealand companies appointed Economic Ambassador for the people and professionals celebrated Fiji’s investment in the country. will be able to partake of much of this,” Mr Pacific, Shane Jones, addressed the members Independence Day at the Hilton Hotel on “There are many exciting developments in Sen said. New Zealand companies were well after the AGM reassuring them that he would Auckland’s waterfront. Fiji’s envoy in New Fiji including Fiji Airways, hotel developments, positioned to participate gainfully in this new always be available to Kiwi businesspeople for Zealand Mere Tora and Honorary Consul mining, infrastructural works and agricultural phase, he added. New Zealand’s recently consultations on doing business in Fiji as well Harish Lodhia delivered speeches. Be pro-active and take Commonwealth cheers Fiji PM of UN General Assembly in New York this week, Fiji Live reported. control this festive season According to a statement, Sharma s the auspicious season of Diwali is here, pro-active and get your policies reviewed today and Bainimaram discussed about the Ait is a great time to share and spread to make sure you are in control. This ensures Commonwealth finance ministers’ meeting to happiness and joy. It is also a very good time to that you are prepared for the worst and that you be held in Washington Oct 8. get your life/medical/trauma insurance covers know if you are getting your money’s worth. The Commonwealth reinstated Fiji last week reviewed by the experts. A quick and friendly If it is good, reliable mortgage services like as a full member in recognition of the “credible chat with our advisors can go a long way in refixing/refinancing of home loans or just great election” held Sep 17 and the assumption of letting you know, if the policies you hold are advice that you are after, we would be glad to office by a democratically elected government. worth the money you pay. This could also mean help you out. Fiji was suspended from the councils of the that you save significantly, in terms of dollars, All you need to do is give us a call on 0800 Commonwealth in 2006 following a military in the long run and get the maximum benefits 88 78 78, and an advisor will come over to you, coup. A full suspension followed in 2009 out of your policies. for a chat. following abrogation of the constitution, also Don’t wait to find out that your policies May the joy of this season light up your ommonwealth Secretary General excluding the country from sporting events and are not enough or be denied claims, because life! Happy Diwali from everyone at Trust CKamalesh Sharma congratulated Fiji Prime other Commonwealth activities. of “terms and conditions” in the fine print. Be Mortgages and Insurance Services, New Lynn! Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on his election Earlier this year, Fiji’s full suspension was victory, media reported Monday. scaled back, enabling the country to participate Sharma met Bainimarama on the sidelines in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Sweet returns of the season Due to dry weather conditions and uncontrolled fires, this season there was a decreased production of crops. In spite of the shortage in supply, the sugar produced is much higher than last year. Last year 28,000 tonnes of sugar was produced, which Labasa is almost half of Fiji Sugar the produce this Corporation, the year. Labasa FSC’s largest sugar mill in chief engineer Fiji, is said to produce Vilikesa Vatubuli 67,000 tonnes of sugar attributed this this year. After a 17- significant increase week crushing season, in production to a considered a very short very hard-working and season, the mill crushed dedicated team. 544,000 tonnes of sugar cane. www.iwk.co.nz 24 INDIA 17 October 2014

Star TV bags ICC Lisa Ray plans cancer RedbroadcastingBlack deal Orange he International Cricket Council (ICC) TSunday announced its decision to jointly award the audio-visual rights for ICC events research institute in India from 2015 to 2023 to Star India and Star ver since Canada-born Indian actress Lisa Middle East for an undisclosed fee. ERay battled Multiple Myeloma, a form The decision, taken at ICC’s headquarters of cancer, she has campaigned for the cause here, was announced by a press statement, and spoken widely of it to spread awareness. claiming that it is cricket’s biggest-ever global Now, she’s planning to open her own research broadcast partnership, “significantly in excess institute for cancer in India. of the ICC’s previous commercial deals”. The “Water” actress, who has returned to The statement added that the decision was the country, says she plans to join hands with taken after an examination of 17 competitive Shiladitya Sengupta, who has worked in the bids from various broadcasters across different area of cancer research and who won the DoD territories that started in July 2014. Breast Cancer Research Program Collaborative The current contract with ESPN Star Sports Innovators Award in 2009. expires at the end of the 2015 World Cup in Together, they want to open an institute February-March 2015. on the lines of Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer “We are delighted that our partnership Institute. with the Star group has extended to the next “Shiladitya and I share a common dream - a cycle of ICC events. This illustrates the strong cancer institute similar to Dana-Farber here in relationship we have built in the current cycle India,” Lisa said in a statement. and the value we have delivered since 2007,” “I’m looking forward to collaborating with through the media, talks, and collaborations both to make treatment accessible to all strata N. Srinivasan, ICC chairman, said. Shiladitya on the crucial issue of establishing with medical professionals in India. Since of society and to encourage research and resources for ongoing research into cancer preventative courses of action are as important, breakthroughs here in India,” she added. “Star has an outstanding reputation as a treatments here in India. We have the ability to I will be writing extensively on a new blog and Lisa has won accolades and awards due to sports broadcaster and has played an integral provide affordable solutions for diagnosis and organising as many outreach programmes as her philanthropic efforts for cancer awareness. role in promoting and growing the game by treatment as well as patient support specifically possible in India. She ran a blog called Yellow Diaries to taking coverage of ICC Events to a truly global designed for India,” she added. “Eventually, I’d like to transform the document and share with the world her fight and record-breaking audience, and we look Lisa stands as an inspiration to several experience creatively for the big screen and against the disease. forward to this continuing for another eight cancer patients as instead of wallowing in bring my experiences to that canvas to provoke She even helped to establish and raise money years. self-pity, she put herself out there and began even more conversation around cancer,” said for the first research chair for Mutiple Myeloma “Star has been an excellent partner for the campaigning for the cause. the 42-year-old, who also featured in films at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto; ICC during the current rights cycle, promoting Even as there’s news that she is ready to like “Kasoor”, “Bollywood/Hollywood” and filmed an educational video on stem cells for and supporting ICC Events and cricket in make a comeback to films, Lisa is sure that she “Cooking With Stella”. the McEwan Center for Regenerative Medicine general in the sub-continent, and I am pleased will continue doing her bit for spreading cancer “I believe that to transform the cancer and co-designed the Ray of Hope capsule line that we now have a chance to build on that awareness. experience in India, we need two major shifts: for Satya Paul saris, among other things. success over the next eight years on a global “My goal is to continue to spread awareness in general awareness, and then in funding -- level.” www.iwk.co.nz 25 17 October 2014 INDIA

RedSouth-EastBlack Orange India hit by cyclone Hudhud yclonic storm Hudhud hit the Andhra CPradesh coast in India Sunday, triggering With the authorities losing contact with the heavy rains and strong gales, which wrecked radar tracking the cyclone, they were finding havoc in the state’s coastal region causing four it difficult to provide information about the causalities. impact and wind speed. Naidu quoted the navy The heavy downpour accompanied by as putting the gale speed at 185 kmph. powerful winds with speeds reaching up to “We don’t have a mechanism to assess the 185 kmph uprooted trees, felled electricity and damages as the communication network has communication towers and caused widespread collapsed,” said Naidu, before leaving for destruction to crops in coastal Andhra by Andhra Pradesh. road. With trees and poles Officials said falling on highways, the 320 villages in four vehicular traffic came districts of Srikakulam, to a complete halt while Vijayanagaram, railways cancelled all Visakhapatnam and services in the region. East Godavari were The “very severe affected. cyclonic storm” in Two people the Bay of Bengal were killed in started crossing the Visakhapatnam coast around noon while another died in at Pudimadaka, Srikakulam district. about 50 km from Two deaths occurred Visakhapatnam. due to falling trees People were and one due to a wall confined to their homes collapse. through the day as Naidu announced strong gales felled a compensation of scores of trees, power Rs.5 lakh each to and communication the families of those towers and hoardings. Many cars parked on killed, Rs.1 lakh for critically injured and roads were damaged. Rs.50,000 for other injured. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chandrababu Naidu said in Hyderabad that the Naidu over phone and assured all help to the eye of the storm crossed the coast but it may state. Naidu later urged the central government take some hours for the entire system to cross. to declare cyclone Hudhud a national calamity He appealed to people to remain indoors till and provide Rs.2,000 crore as an interim relief evening. package.

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Modi makes railways NEWS inRed BRIEF Black Orange an attractive investment destination Complain about illegal parking through ndian Railways has become an attractive an hour. The study will be completed by July Facebook, WhatsApp: Police investment destination, especially with 2015, Indian Railways spokesperson Anil K. I he Delhi traffic police have asked people to complain through its Facebook page, traffic the Narendra Modi government pitching for Saxena told media. helpline number 1095 and Delhi Police’s anti-corruption WhatsApp helpline +91- modernisation and upgradation of one of the The corridor with around seven stations is T 9910641064 to end illegal parking. largest railway networks in the world with expected to cost Rs.60,000 crore (about $1,000) Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Muktesh Chander has urged people to help traffic high-speed trains and modern stations with over six years, at Rs.10,000 crore a year. police curb the illegal parking menace in the city. world-class amenities. “The safety angle of the bullet train project “If anybody is charging money for getting one’s vehicle parked and not giving a receipt on the corridor will be studied,” Saxena added. for that, they can tell us about such activities through our traffic police’s Facebook page and Once completed, a bullet train would traffic helpline,” he said. take around 3-4 hours to reach Ahmedabad, Chander said people can also lodge their complaint through Delhi Police’s anti-corruption compared to the eight hours it takes now by helpline number by making a call or sending audio and video clips. express train. Japan has also evinced interest in financing semi-high speed trains in India, which travel at speeds up to 200 kmph, while bullet trains run EC move to curb bogus voting by ‘veiled’ at speeds of over 250 kmph. A Japanese team would conduct a study women for semi-high speed and bullet train on the Mumbai-Delhi corridor, the official added. o check any attempt at bogus voting by women coming in veils to polling booths for The prime minister’s recent interaction Around 10 stations have been identified Tcasting their votes, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to appoint female officials with the leaders of Japan and China has led for modernisation. These would be made at all booths, election officials said here Sunday. to both inking agreements to invest in India’s into world-class stations. Delhi and Mumbai EC general observer Lakuk Venkateshwar Lu said: “It was observed that some women who mammoth railways network by way of high- stations are to be initially upgraded and Chinese come for polling in veils cast bogus votes. A decision was taken to check this menace.” speed trains and modernising stations. Teams help would be sought for this. He said that female officials will be posted within their village or area so that they are able to from both Japan and China will be visiting India Modi, during his US visit, pitched for cast their vote. soon to study specific sectors before finalising investment in Indian Railways. Two major The decision to appoint female officials was taken due to difficulty faced by male officials agreements, said an official. American firms - Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) in identifying women voters coming to cast their vote with veiled faces, especially in rural Japan has offered to provide financial, and General Electric - have been shortlisted for areas. technical and operational support to India for the manufacture of heavy locomotive engines introducing its bullet trains, called Shinkansen, in PPP (public-private partnership) mode in on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route. Bihar. The Japan International Cooperation Indian Railways, the largest network in Asia, After Modi praise, Congress axes Tharoor Agency is conducting a feasibility study on the runs 11,000 trains every day, of which 7,000 530-km-long Mumbai-Ahmedabad route for are passenger trains. It ferries over 13 million as spokesman running a bullet train at a speed of over 250 km passengers every day on its 63,028-km tracks. he Congress has removed Shashi Tharoor as a spokesperson following a recommendation Tfrom its Kerala unit after he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a decision the former diplomat said he accepted as a “loyal party worker”. Presents The All India Congress Committee took the decision following a complaint by its Kerala unit, which was upset over Tharoor’s praise for Modi and his decision to join the Clean India Campaign. A former central minister, Tharoor was one of nine prominent people Modi nominated for the Clean India Campaign. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said Tharoor “was a party spokesman, he was supposed to speak for the party, not for himself”. The BJP accused the Congress of politicising the Clean India Campaign. An evening on enchanting “It is an internal matter of the party... But it shows the level of intolerance within the Congress,” BJP spokesman Sidharth Nath Singh said.

and many more styles from the heartland of Benaras Child sex-ratio in India has gone down: Accompanied by: Harsh Vardhan

espite a law to curb female foeticide, the child sex-ratio in India has gone down over Dthe last 20 years, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said. The minister said he has decided to set up an expert group to examine the new methods being used for gender determination of foetuses to get around the existing regulation of ultrasound machines. Manjit Singh Samir “While misuse of ultrasound machines is still prevalent because it is cheap, newer (Tabla - Rhythm School of Music) Bhalodkar (Samvadini) medical technologies are increasingly being used in the name of ‘genetic testing’,” he said. The minister was addressing members of the reconstituted Central Supervisory Board, the 1st November 2014 • 6.30pm • Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, highest body overseeing the implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act 1994. 773 New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland Harsh Vardhan said: “Despite having the PC-PNDT Act for 20 years, the male to female child ratio which was 964 to 1,000 in 1971 has come down to 918 according to census 2011.” Tickets $20 The meeting was co-chaired by union Women and Child Development minister Maneka Gandhi. Available @ or call 0272435353, 09 5348000 She pointed out that it is mainly the upper middle and rich classes who avail of sex selection methods. They have a preference for fewer children and that too children who are male. GOLD SPONSORS SUPPORTED BY EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PARTNERS She added that several amendments are necessary in the act and hoped the health ministry would provide the technical inputs. www.iwk.co.nz 27 17 October 2014 INDIA ABROAD

RedIndo-CanadianBlack Orange is Canada’s new envoy to India anada’s new High Commissioner to India School of Economics and Political Science and CNadir Patel is an Indo-Canadian, one who HEC Paris in 2009. was born in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s While the two federal ministers, along with state of Gujarat and speaks Gujarati at home. Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai, will introduce Patel is barely 44. His appointment was their new High Commissioner at the highest announced Friday by Foreign Affairs Minister levels of government, their hands would also John Baird and International Trade Minister Ed be full discussing with their Indian counterparts Fast. the question of security and trade. Patel’s appointment follows the appointment Minister Fast will continue on his course, of Richard Rahul Verma, an Indian American, starting Oct 12 leading a 17-man trade delegation as the country’s next ambassador to India. and will visit Mumbai and Chandigarh. “This “We are pleased to announce the will be the third business delegation I am appointment of Nadir Patel as Canada’s new leading to India,” Fast said sitting on the 24th High Commissioner in the Republic of India,” floor of the Sun Life Financial, in the heart of said the two ministers. “Patel brings a wealth downtown Toronto. of experience and will strengthen even further The current bilateral trade is $6-billion the Canada-India relationship, including on which’s a far cry from what the two prime bilateral trade and international security.” ministers in their summit in New Delhi in Parliamentary Secretary to Baird, another November 2009 pledged - $15 billion by 2015. Indo-Canadian Deepak Obhrai is also with the “The key to increased investment and two ministers, all on board Air Canada that’s trade is the singing of the Foreign Investment heading to India. Protection Agreement,” said Fast. “I am delighted Nadir Patel is our new high It was in fact supposed to have been signed commissioner,” Obhrai said. “He will join last year, certainly early this year when Fast met other distinguished Canadians who have had a his then Indian counterpart, then Commerce strong hand in strengthening our relations with Minister Anand Sharma in New York. India, especially when my government has put “But suddenly something happened and that relations with India as a priority. Nadir Patel (left) with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Shanghai hasn’t been explained to us and the fact is FIPA Patel was born in Gujarat. He was rather hasn’t been signed.” young when his parents decided to emigrate to the Federal Public Service and one after another for corporate planning, finance and information He’s optimistic under leadership of pro- Canada. Patel went to Wilfrid Laurier University he kept on incessantly moving in the rank. technology, and chief financial officer at Foreign business Prime Minister Narendra Modi the file in Waterloo (Ontario) where he finished his Till three years back, Patel was Canada’s Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. on foreign trade and investment would move under-graduate in 1993 with political science as consul-general in Shanghai. On returning to In the meantime, Patel also finished his quickly up the bureaucratic ladder on to the his major subject. After graduating, he joined Ottawa, he became assistant deputy minister MBA from New York University and London prime minister’s table. The best of the lot US awards for India-born scientist, scholar Indian-American activist wins prestigious ndia-born scientist Arogyaswami Joseph great impact in my life,” Asnani said. US food award IPaulraj and mathematics scholar Himanshu “Wisdom of the east should come together Asnani at Standford University in the Silicon with the technology of the west to create a spirit ndian-American food justice activist dedicated to amplifying the power of young Valley have been awarded prizes by the of selfless giving to society and humanity at INavina Khanna is one of the five winners people in frontline communities shaping Marconi Society in Washington. large,” Asnani observed. of the prestigious James Beard Foundation radically different food systems through policy Paulraj, 69, was honoured with the Born in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, about Leadership awards for 2014, considered and practice.” prestigious Marconi Prize for his pioneering 360 km from here, Paulraj was also honoured North America’s highest honour for food and As a Movement Strategy Centre Innovation work on developing wireless technology to with the IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal beverage professionals. Fellow, Khanna, according to her profile, transmit and receive data at high speed. in 2011 for his profound work on theoretical Khanna, Fellow at Movement Strategy applies lessons from other social justice Asnani, 27, received the Society’s Paul foundations of MIMO. Centre, has won the award “For her work movements to build a stronger, more aligned, Baran Young Scholar Award for contributing Asnani, who hails from Kota in Rajasthan, is as a food justice activist organizing across and strategic food justice movement. to point-to-point and multi-terminal channel also a system engineer at the Swedish telecom communities for equitable and ecological food Committed to creating equitable, ecological coding and source coding problems. major’s R&D centre in the Silicon Valley, off systems on local, regional, and national levels.” systems, “she has spent nearly 15 years focused Paulraj, donated his cash prize of $100,000 the US west coast, besides pursuing doctorate The JBF awards covering all aspects of on transformative change through agriculture (Rs.60 lakh) to the Society’s young scholar (Ph.D) in mathematics at Stanford University’s the industry -from chefs and restaurateurs and food systems.” programme. Asnani Electrical Engineering to cookbook authors and food journalists Based in Oakland, she’s worked as an was also presented with School. to restaurant designers and architects - are educator, community organiser, activist and a cash prize of $4,000 Graduating from IIT- presented each spring at Lincoln Centre. policy advocate transforming local, regional, (Rs.2.4 lakh). Bombay in electrical New York based JBF also maintains the and national agri-food systems from field to After receiving engineering in 2009, historic James Beard House in the City’s vacant lot to table. the award, Paulraj Asnani went to the US Greenwich Village as a “performance space” Khanna holds an MS in International said the society was to do masters (MS) at for visiting chefs and hosts conferences, Agricultural Development from University playing a key role Stanford and enrolled tastings, lectures, workshops, and food-related of California, Davis, where she developed through recognition and for Ph.D in the same art exhibits around US. curriculum for the first undergraduate major in scholarships to enhance subject. Khanna is also a co-founder and the Field sustainable agri-food systems at a Land-Grant social, economic and Director of Live Real, “a national initiative University. cultural values. “As it’s an honour to be named a fellow of Marconi Society, I will do best to be worthy of it. This is the highest recognition in the ICT (information and communications technology), 28-year-old Indian architect, Alok Shetty which is significant for India’s growth,” Paulraj said. has been named “young leader of tomorrow” Overwhelmed by the honour at a young age, Asnani credited his parents and teachers by Time magazine for his pioneering work for their love and guidance during his career in designing affordable flood-proof houses pursuit. “I dedicate this award to my mentor and for slum dwellers. spiritual guide Srila Prabhupada, founder of Iskon (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and whose teachings had a www.iwk.co.nz 28 EVENTS 17 October 2014

Garba rocks Mahatma Mystique of BenarasiRed Black Orange Gandhi centre Silk Sarees – Celebrating n Saturday night the walls of the Mahatma Gandhi centre rocked, as over 300 people enjoyed Oa live performance of music from our special entertainers from India. Chaitaliben Jatinbhai, Colours of the season Manishkumar Shashikant Pochawala and Hemantkumar Balvantrai Tailor and Prakashbhai Manubhai Patel have been coming to New Zealand for a number of years now to provide live An exhibition of exquisite hand woven sarees by Kushma Ram music for the Nine nights of the Navratri festival and also ‘Poonam na garba’ (Full moon garba). The Auckland Indian Association’s Navratri Festival is the biggest in Auckland and this year was his November, Kay Collections is no exception with record breaking numbers attending. Texhibiting a bespoke collection of stunning The musical evening night however, was a night for all to ‘kick back’ and enjoy while our artist hand woven sarees as part of the Indian festive took requests from the floor. By the end of the evening the dance floor was humming and the music season, in Auckland. For those who have an was endless. The crowd ranged from children to adults and elderly people who still enjoyed a appreciation for the simple but aesthetically passion for music and song. During the evening a typical Gujarati meal was served and enjoyed. beautiful, a feast of designs and colours is sure to sweep them off their feet. The Kay Collections sarees reflect the colours that capture the vibrancy of the feminine mood and many forms of its beauty. Designer Kushma Ram, who is based in Delhi, India, has been bringing the exhibitions to Australia, over the last few years. It will be the first time that she will be exhibiting in New Zealand. A number of sarees that have won national and state handloom awards, will be on display for the first time. Kushma has been working with the weavers in different regions of India to design sarees and re-create the traditional ones using centuries- old hand loom traditions and techniques. Her efforts are helping restore and preserve a fast One of the pieces on display that has been dying art form in India. re-created from a heritage saree, by the Ansari family of master weavers of Cholapur, Varanasi. The collection will have sarees that have Weavers from this 300 year old weaving family been handcrafted with real zari (gold plated have won national awards for their exceptional pure silver thread) on muslin (malmal); the craftsmanship, given by the President of India in 2009 and 2011 – a rare master weaver still epitome of elegance, grace and beauty - once working this art form. the exclusive preserve of royalty. The malmal warp worked with the zari weft, coupled with family. It is an opportunity to learn about the the rare and age-old ‘rangkat’ technique of different weaving techniques that capture the weaving make it a very complex, yet delicate moods, events and the life surrounding the saree which is truly an heirloom. A number of weavers from Benares, Gujarat, Bengal and these sarees in silk and cotton will be on display. Tamil Nadu among others. Through these A good hand woven saree, can some exhibitions, Kay Collections plays a small part times take up to two years to craft. Weavers in presenting Indian culture to New Zealand painstakingly work through the warp and the audiences and contributing to preserving this weft yarns re-creating heritage masterpieces fast disappearing art form. only from memory. This festive season, celebrate the melange The exhibition presents a variety of weaving of colours, drape yourself in the richness and techniques in silks and cottons reflecting diversity embodied by the sarees, or just enjoy the rich cultures and traditions of weaving this unique exhibition for its display of the communities across India with whom Kay traditional heritage of the master weavers of Collections works. Handcrafted by some of India. India’s finest weavers, this vibrant collection Entry to the exhibition will be free and offers designs and colours that are subtle yet open to the public. There will be opportunity to Richness of tradition vibrant, classic yet contemporary, for the purchase sarees at the exhibition. n the occasion of Diwali, Migrant Heritage stage today since it definitely faces the risk of woman who is modern yet grounded. Venue and dates of the Auckland exhibition OCharitable Trust Inc (regd) is proud to extinction with the dominance of Khayal. The exhibition is an event for the whole will be announced later. bring to you an immensely popular and talented She will be accompanied by Manjit Singh artist Dhanashree Pandit Rai, disciple of Shobha of Rhythm School of Music. An acclaimed Gurtu and Pt. Firoz Dastur to New Zealand. Tabla player and disciple of renowned Punjab Dhanashree Pandit Rai is an acclaimed Gharana stalwart Ustad Kulwinder Singh, vocalist and teacher of this unique style of himself a disciple of legendary Ustad Allah singing which has many flavours like Hori, Rakha Khan. He upholds the tradition of the Kajari, etc. Dhanashree holds a Master’s Punjab Gharana and has performed with several Degree in Hindustani Classical Music from international artists in New Zealand. Also University of Bombay. She has trained under accompanying her on Samvadini (Harmonium) the stalwart of the Kirana Gharana Pt. Firoz is Sameer Bhalodkar, son of the legendary Dastur and the Thumri legend Shobha Gurtu. Samvadini player Shri Jayant Bhalodkar. He She has also received valuable guidance in too has accompanied several international Thumri from Begum Afroz Bano and Batuk singers in New Zealand and has several solo Dewanji. Dhanashree is a regular performer performances to his credit. He also hosts an over All India Radio and has also recorded annual event in the memory of his late father. for Music Asia (ALAAP programme) and Star This program ‘Rangarasiya’ is being Plus (NINAAD programme). She is a recipient held on 1st November in Auckland. Do of the prestigious SUR MANI award from Sur come in numbers as this is a unique Singar Samsad. event for the first time in Auckland. Dhanashree is one of the leading exponents Vocal: Dhanashree Pandit Rai of the ‘Thumri’ form of music and her repertoire, Tabla: Manjit Singh (Rhythm School of Music) besides Khayal, consists of Thumri, Chaiti, Samvadini: Samir Bhalodkar Hori, Kajri , Sawan, Jhoola etc. She is aspiring For details, see Whats On section on Page 38. to give Thumri its rightful place on the concert www.iwk.co.nz 29 17 October 2014 EVENTS

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Why is Diwali a festival of knowledge? Red Black Orange ¡¡Ram Lingam Buddha said the root cause of all suffering is the homes, buildings, streets and cities were our bosom, the wick of the mind is maintained ‘ignorance’ (‘Avijja’ - Pali for ‘Avidya’). His decorated with lamps. The followers (Jains) of by the oil of vaasanas (unmanifest desires). assertion being ‘If the root cause of suffering is Shri Vardhman Mahaveer lit lamps to celebrate When the oil of vaasanas is over, the distinct he Diwali chant eliminated, man will be happy’. his enlightenment as it symbolized personal flame of Existence flutters, to become one with Tof the victory of In times earlier to the insightful Buddha, illumination. the Elemental Fire (unmanifest)". ‘Good’ over ‘Evil’ is too the Dhaarmic literature had already pointed out Though the illuminated lamp is a primary The lighted lamp symbolizes wisdom superficial and shallow. that, ‘Avidya’ or ‘lack of vidya/knowledge’ symbol in Indian culture, it is not a home (gyana) that alone leads to happiness is the This explanation certainly was at the root of all so-called evil and darkness decor item. Every Hindu house has a lamp. assertion by the greats throughout Indian lacks credibility from an Indian perspective. was its metaphor. The logic (tarka) established Every temple, every altar in a Hindu home, spiritual literature. The ‘good over evil’ story has become so was - where there is no light of wisdom, there every Hindu ritual from birth to death involves Hence Diwali is better to be rephrased as a rampant that, for every major Indian festival, will be darkness. Conversely when wisdom lighting the lamp. Even the common invocation ‘festival of knowledge’ rather than a superficial this so-called ‘evil’ is made a fashionable dawns, there can never be darkness. is to lead a person from darkness to light (jyoti) understanding of a victory of good over evil. scapegoat for explaining festive significance. Swami Vivekananda said, “Ignorance is the as in ‘Tamaso ma Jyotir gamaya’ found in the Ram Lingam shares the insights on India It is a kind of a warmonger’s lingo, especially great mother of all misery, and the fundamental Brhad-Aranyaka Upanishad. and Indian culture at www.indiasutra.co.nz when the English word ‘evil’ has no translation ignorance is to think that the Infinite weeps and ‘Light’ means knowledge... in any Indian language. To get to the central cries, that He is finite. This is the basis of all In Indian culture, ‘light’ represents message of any Indian utsav like Diwali, ignorance that we, the immortal, the ever pure, ‘knowledge’ that dispels ignorance. Light makes we just need to draw our attention to the key the perfect Spirit, think that we are little minds, it possible to see things clearly. Light is also symbolism. During the Diwali utsav, a lighted that we are little bodies; it is the mother of all considered as a symbol of true auspiciousness, lamp is a symbol of knowledge. selfishness. As soon as I think that I am a little prosperity and abundance which is an outcome In the Holy Geeta, Shri Krishna says body, I want to preserve it, to protect it, to keep of wisdom. Wisdom symbolized as light is said that ‘Aham Krsnasya Jagatah’ meaning it nice, at the expense of other bodies; then you to culminate in infinite happiness. The finite ‘everything that exists is a manifestation of his and I become separate. As soon as this idea things can never give happiness as asserted in divinity’. So there is nothing that is devoid of of separation comes, it opens the door to all ‘Na alpe sukham asti’ by the Guru Sanatkumara divinity. Logically then, there can never exist mischief and leads to all misery”. in the Chaandogya Upanishad. The Guru says a devil or evil outside divinity. It is rather hard The messages from the past have been only the real core in everyone is the source of to comprehend this, especially when our minds categorical that ignorance alone is the real cause happiness. This source is alluded to as light are constantly fed alien concepts of evil and that makes us unhappy. The antidote being the in the Katha Upanishad which says “All that devil laced with war-mongering phrases. light of knowledge as in the context of Diwali. shines is but the shadow of this shining; all this It is ‘Knowledge over Ignorance’ not ‘Good Lamps are not a Home Decor item in Indian universe is effulgent with his light’. over Evil’... culture... Contemporary Gurus like Swami The Indian way of studying life is much The Diwali utsav has many historical origins Chinmayananda in one of his Diwali messages deeper and subtler. It looks at what makes a and so are the diverse practices of celebrating makes this practical when he said "Let us person unrighteous. The many deep thinkers, it. But lamps are a common factor. Whenever remind ourselves, at least on this great day that philosophers and enlightened masters of India Indians have thought of celebrating in a grand we can be victorious over our impulses and have unanimously pointed out that ‘absence scale, lamps have been lit city-wide. Even come to illumine for the world around the lamp of knowledge’ or ‘ignorance’ is the real on the eve of Indian independence in 1947, of wisdom from the Land of Spiritual Light... In reason for unrighteous selfish tendencies. The Housing hopes: Mera Ghar Mera Mahal Gagan Saxena, from Auckland Council Building Control Department, enlightens us about housing in Auckland Pooja (interviewer): What is building process called pre-application meeting. You clear, that certain types of works do not require you, come to us. We provide 10-15 minutes consent process? have to contact Council for that and then council the building consent, but it still need to meet free service, you can come and discuss your Gagan Saxena: Any building work we do formally book them. Depending upon the the requirements of building code and the other projects with us. There are planning advisors, on our site, we check its compliance. It needs to project type, we provide our expertise to them in legislations. I would strongly recommend here development engineering advisors, building meet the requirements. That checking process that meeting for example-structural engineers, that sometimes, we get into a bit of problem, side of the advisors available and that’s free. is building consent process. building officers, planners, development where we think as a customer that there’s not But again, if you want bit lengthy meeting or Pooja: It seems really important but how engineers. They will be there, depending upon need of building consent and we continue with some formal meeting, there’s pre-application does it actually help people and why is it so the project. We first understand the project and the building work. I would suggest that you meeting. And I understand that it not easy for important that people must pay attention to it? then we invite them to the meeting. And we’ll should contact council. As I already told you everyone to understand the process. But I would GS: In New Zealand environment, when we try to provide as much information as we can that we have various means to help you, like request everyone to give us an opportunity to plan for any type of building construction, it’s a to our customers through that formal meeting pre-application meeting, you can call council, help you understand. must that it meets the build code requirements. process. council also provide counter advice facility. Yousuf: So first process is to have a pre- We work under building act as well all, I am Pooja: Does this apply only to those who So all you need to do is to just contact council application meeting and then actually lodge the trying to be a little bit technical here. But organise their projects themselves? What about and ask them if that particular work requires application? all I would like to say, that it’s helpful as we those who go to building companies to get full building consent or not. Gagan: Yes. Application is lodged and have to make sure that we check building’s service and care for their projects or those who Yousuf/Pooja: So then at least they would then assigned to our building or development compliance and when we check that, depends go to architects? Do they need to come and visit do what they need to do. And the doubt is clear. or engineering experts or planners. Then they upon information provided along, we just need the council? Gagan: Should be. Now the things are check that particular type of consent and we are to make sure that we are providing healthy GS: Just to clarify here, this process doesn’t readily available. Our forms are so robust. It’s checking the compliance/ technicality of it. So environment and building compliance to our differentiate between people who do their there. So you just need to ask us if you have after checking that when we approve it, then customers. projects themselves or even got to any type any doubt. Everything is there online. But the building owner can start construction on Pooja: We have heard about pre-lodgement contractors. I would like to say our process sometimes I understand it’s not easy to find his site, which need to comply with the code of meeting. Now as Mr Gagan from Auckland is there for our customers. If they bring the the information on our website. They pretty what’s there in building consent. Council is here, please elaborate, what is pre- professionals to the meeting that’s well and difficult. And that’s what we are there for. Just Yousuf: Does council helps people with lodgement meeting? good because they understand the technical call me or council’s helpdesk. Our number is filling up the forms or is it something that they GS: It is available for our customers. For side of it bit better. But certainly if the owner of 3010101 and we provide very good customer need to do themselves? any project that our customers think they need the property is interested to meet us to initially service…(Laughs). Of course we try our best Gagan: Normally the professionals, people council’s help in, there is a formal way for understand the whole process, I think they and everyone is available to help you out. hire, help them in the whole process as I have this meeting. We organise it for them. The can contact us at any stage. So basically it is Yousuf: So now, we know whether our said, there are technicalities involved in the services we provide in that meeting depend recommendedthey should at least understand project needs consent or not after contacting process, they need drawings, specifications upon the nature of the job. For example if you the process. council. Then what next? and sometimes structural calculations for are building a new house, which is a quite Yousuf: So listening to all this, what I get Gagan: As I told you, a formal process is example like that. So they help our customers complex and stressful process, I agree with in mind that whenever you think of any kind involved. Mostly, information is available to do that and they comes to us to check the customers in that; I would recommend of building work, building consent is required. on the form that you apply for the building those technicalities side of it. But certainly if them that they come and sit with council and That is how it is, isn’t it? consent application form, depending on if it is customer want to understand certain things, we try to understand their point of view. And I GS: Not really, Yousuf. I want to clarify residential consent or commercial consent. All help them, we definitely do. personally recommend them that it helps them here, again I am little bit technical, but under info is there. But your professionals help you Courtesy of Humm FM, in construction in long run. So there is a formal schedule-1 of the building act, it’s very, very out and we (council people) are there to help Mera Ghar Mera Mahal www.iwk.co.nz 31 17 October 2014 EVENTS

KarwaRed Black Chauth:Orange Indian Valentine’s Day ¡¡Swati Sharma and had our dinner. We have adopted the rituals according to the lifestyle now a days. hen you love someone, you give Aparajita Saluja (): Ever since we have Weverything you can without expecting moved to New Zealand, we make it a point anything. This ideation is evident in every part to celebrate Karwa Chauth together with all of the world. But Indian women have been friends. I feel we have become more particular following it too seriously. about tradition and culture being away from Indian women have been ideal example of our country. May be it’s because we get fewer sacrifice, dedication and love for their husband occasions to get together and we want to make from ages, whether it be ‘Sita’, Lord Rama’s best of it. wife who sacrificed her life for her husband or ‘Savitri’, who fought with Yama, the god of death, to bring her husband Satyavan back to life. I have heard a saint saying that when too many people pray together for a single cause on a particular day, the prayers are heard and benefit the bestowers. Though there are many occasions to express your love for your loved ones but for Indian women, Karwachauth is the day when they all pray together for wellbeing, safety and longevity of their husband. Auckland women celebrate Karwa Chauth Karwachauth is a one day festival mostly Asha Dang (51): I celebrate Karwa Chauth shopping where markets were full of people. celebrated by North Indian women, in which the way I used to in India. But obviously things The hustle bustle in the town never made me married women fast for their husband’s long have changed a bit. We lived in a joint family feel the hunger, while I fasted. But here I miss life from sunrise to moonrise. They eat ‘Sargi’ in India, so we used to celebrate all together. all of that. I was at work and couldn’t even get (food items given by mother-in-law) before Here everyone is busy with their lives. But this the feel of the festival. I was just waiting for the sunrise and then the fast begins with dawn. time it was on Saturday. So we got some time moon to rise so that I can eat something. Fasting women do not eat or drink during the to meet friends. As usual we went to the temple Sonal Gupta (33): I used to fast with day. to perform the evening puja and katha, where dedication earlier but now as work pressure is Nowadays, some people think that it’s old- we exchange ‘karwa’ with other women. We increasing it’s very hard to follow all the rituals fashion to fast for your husband for a whole don’t get many occasions here in this country to with the same dedication. I did the morning day without even having anything. Where celebrate festivals together. So we do not want puja along with my mother-in-law and sister-in- some women still follow these rituals whole to miss even a single chance we get. law. But as all of us were working, my mother- heartedly, some have changed the way they Manpreet Kaur (26): This is my first in-law asked us to have some food and tea after used to celebrate this festival in India. But Karwa Chauth in New Zealand and I found it doing the katha in the morning at about 11. how is it changing? Let’s see how Kiwi-Indian very lonely here. We had a lot of chaos on this So that we can bear with the hunger until the women celebrated Karwa Chauth this year. day back in Punjab (India). We used to go to moon rise. Then we did puja after moon rise

Jagad Guru speaks Jagad Guru Speaks” returns to television revive their own original love for God, as well “every Thursday, beginning 22 October on as communicating the message of Godhead, Face TV (Sky 083) which screens nationwide. world wide. When heard and appreciated, this This TV series will, as previously, be very beautiful timeless message is life changing. As appealing to many in the Indian community. Sri Krishna says to Arjuna: Jagad Guru is a paramahamsa in the line of “Just try to hear the truth by approaching a great acharyas known as the Brahma Madhva spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively Gaudiya Sampradya, in ancient Vedic tradition and render service unto him. The self realized of Vaishnavism. soul can impart knowledge unto you because Deep knowledge, humility and devotion he has seen the truth.” to God, the qualifications of the actual lover “In this world, there is nothing so sublime and representative of the Supreme Personality and pure as transcendental knowledge. Such of Godhead, Bhagavan, are evident in the knowledge is the mature fruit of all mysticism. person of Jagad Guru Siddhaswaruapananda And one who has achieved this enjoys the self Paramahamsa, a disciple of His Divine Grace within himself in due course of time.” A.C. Bhaktivendanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Bhagavad Gita [as it is] 4:34,38 Jagad Guru sees and embraces the So be sure to tune into “Jagad Guru Speaks”. Supreme Person, Bhagavan, heart to heart, Let your friends and family know too. After all and motivated by compassion for all souls, he there is nothing else like it on television. works tirelessly and selflessly to help others www.iwk.co.nz 32 ENTERTAINMENT 17 October 2014

Red DiaryBlack Orange Massy ‘Bang Bang!’, Aamir pledges to help classy ‘Haider’ the injured on roads Enjoy the very best of Indian enthrall moviegoers espite being tagged as “mindless”, “loud”, D“dumb”, “pointless” and “exhausting”, entertainment action thriller “Bang Bang!” has minted this festive season! Rs.27.54 crore on the first day. “Haider” - a well-appreciated and a comparatively small Install today for film - released on the same day and has got its share of audience too. It has raked in Rs.6.14 crore. *and “Bang Bang!”, reportedly made at a budget get of Rs.180 crore, and Rs.24 crore film “Haider”, which is Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation of FREE William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, came 2 months Thursday. * Directed by Siddharth Anand, “Bang Bang!” stars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. FREE !! uperstar Aamir Khan, who hosts ‘Satyamev In addition to star power, it has ingredients like Jayate’ - a show that raises important social love story, amazing stunts and peppy music S issues in the country, has now decided to help and has captured the scenic beauty of exotic those who get injured in road accidents. locations like Prague, Greece and London. Enjoy The third season of the show is currently With Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor latest shows! on air and an episode on ‘Road Accidents Or as the lead actors, “Haider” has a completely Murders?’ was shown. different look. Set against the unrest in the ‘I pledge that I will never be a bystander Kashmir Valley, the story revolves around a in an accident. will always help the injured man who wants to avenge his father’s death. immediately no matter what #RoadsOKPlease “Bang Bang!” opened across the country at #MumkinHai,’ he tweeted Sunday. 90 percent occupancy and continued its run at According to the show’s website, on an Bigg Boss 8 the counters through the day, said a statement. average, 380 people are killed in road accidents “Haider” is getting rave reviews by critics every day in India yet not much is done about it. worldwide and audience word of mouth is The episode highlights how a majority of them excellent! “Haider” has performed extremely cannot be dismissed as accidents - in fact, they well in metros and specifically in Mumbai, are murders. Pune, Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, said

a statement. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania No numerologist’s Shah Rukh receives hand in Raajpal’s Global Diversity name change Award ctor Rajpal Yadav, who is now Raajpal India’s Raw Star AYadav, says he didn’t go to a numerologist Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has to add an extra “a” in his first name. been honoured with Global Diversity Award When asked about the extra “a” added to his 2014 by British parliament for his contribution name, he said: “I don’t wear a single ring, so to cinema. it’s not that I consulted a numerologist for this. House of Commons speaker John Bercow I have been wanting to add an ‘a’ in my name presented the award to Shah Rukh Saturday. for a long time. Finally, I managed to do that.” Udaan “Now (in) parliament to receive the Global On the work front, the “Kushti” actor is Diversity Award... Humbled and grateful. making his debut in Hollywood with “Bhopal - A Prayer For Rain”. • 16 Premium channels Thank you,” he tweeted before the ceremony.

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Good content always finds viewers: ShahidRed KapoorBlack Orange ctor Shahid Kapoor’s “Kaminey”, collected over Rs. 50 core in the Kay Kay Menon, Irrfan Khan and Shraddha AKashmir based drama first week. Kapoor. “Haider” has crossed the Rs. “We had faith, trust and pride because it was The critics have raved about Shahid’s 50 crore mark at the box not an easy film to make. It’s been amazing performance in the film and said that he was the office and he says good so far. We were waiting for the audiences’ show stealer in the film. content always find an response, but we knew it’s not an out and out When asked which was the best compliment audience. entertainer so this kind of appreciation from the he got for his performance, he said: “A lot of “We didn’t know what audience is great. compliments.... Irrfan saw the film and he to expect from ‘Haider’, we “I have always believed that good content tweeted about it. Kay Kay called me and said just knew it’s a unique film will always find an audience. As an actor you I didn’t know you would do so well. My father and we wanted to do it. When have to take risks and do a film like ‘Haider’ said you have done a good job and that’s the it got ready, we felt it was an and when it works, you feel cool about it,” he biggest compliment. honest film” Shahid told media added. “Vishal said he would not have made the in an interview. The quintessential Bhardwaj film adapted film without me. All these things make you feel “Haider”, which marked from one of Shakespeare’s most powerful and special,” said Shahid who has tasted success director Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid’s influential tragedies - “Hamlet”, was supported after a long time. second successful collaboration after by other powerful performers in the cast - Tabu, My daughters far more intelligent than Time to send complete me: Mahesh Bhatt Mahesh Bhatt has been one of the best the influence of alcohol did abuse her and that all-rounder: Lara Dutta filmmakers of his time and inspired generations became a very painful chapter of our family. with his movie-making skills, but the director, “So, if a strong self-sufficient woman like who now produces films with new talent, says her can be subjected to domestic violence, then on beauty pageant his three daughters - Pooja, Shaheen and Alia - it makes me shiver when I visualise about all are far more intelligent and practical than him. those vulnerable girls who do not have the Lara Dutta, the last Indian lass to bring ìIt is important that girls around the country “I have got three daughters and all three of economic clout or do not have the shield of the Miss Universe crown home in 2000, is really know what goes into making a beauty them make me very proud. I have no problem stardom,” he said. mentoring aspiring beauty queens through her pageant winner. It’s not just about girl who in telling them that they are far more intelligent Having contributed to Bollywood for around TV debut show ìMiss Diva Universeî. She looks good in bikini or who has a nice smile or than I am and I also take instructions from four decades, the moviemaker co-owns Vishesh says it is time to focus on the new lot, their nice body or thing like that. them,” Bhatt told IANS. Films with his brother Mukesh and they have individualities and train them to be all-rounders. “It’s a lengthy process to select a girl. I think The filmmaker, known for crafting together churned out bold and successful films “Miss Diva Universe 2014”, which girls should get more exposure before they meaningful cinemas such as “Arth”, like “Murder”, “Jism” and “Raaz”. premiered Oct 6 on channel Zee Cafe, is a compete internationally” she said “Saraansh”, “Naam”, “Kaash” and “Daddy”, These films raised eyebrows for their sensual whole new property and completely re-branded, Like other sectors, here too social media is has daughter Pooja with his first wife Kiran portrayal of women. she said. playing an important role. Bhatt (original name Lorraine Bright). Later he Tell him that films objectify women; “What I like most about it is that with “Today, social media and things like that are married actress Soni Razdan and they have two Bhatt dismisses it saying that “objectification the show, the country will actually get a so big that these girls are actually getting bigger daughters - Shaheen and Alia - together. of women is also there in our culture and chance to know the girls who are competing media reach before they actually occupy a title. Sharing his joy of being a proud father of patriarchal mindset governs our society”. for international crown rather then seeing I think it’s a great concept” she said. three successful girl children, he says that all “Women are born slaves to a traditions, newspaper one morning and reading about the of them have achieved something in their lives which compels them to be submissive, weak, winner” Lara said. and that too without any help. docile, put up with the injustice and sufferings Most importantly, the show helps in “Pooja is an example of how a girl child to achieve great virtue. discovering the 15 contestants’ individuality. can sparkle and be completely self sufficient. “To say that all the movies are responsible “All of them (aspirants) either try to Shaheen is a brilliant writer and unique child,” for the objectification of women is an embrace Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka or me, but I he said. exaggeration. I feel that women have the right “Alia is a star and she has added to my to dress up in a particular way and if you call it think if they can bring their own individuality ageing stardom. I have been a star and man objectification then what’s wrong? and personality, it will be more important thing. of public figure of a kind, but India is a young “She has the right to choose what she “Be yourself. Be totally comfortable and country and most of the Indians, who consume wears and if that doesn’t go according to your confident in your skin. That’s what we are entertainment products, are under 25. Alia culture and mindset, it doesn’t mean that you looking at,” said the diva when asked about the is undoubtedly one of the tallest icon in that should fight under the garbage by calling it USP of the TV show. space,” added Bhatt who also has son Rahul. an objectification. To blame a woman saying Srishti Rana bagged the Miss Asia Pacific If he is a proud father, he is a doting dad too. that she dresses up provocatively and invites World title last year, but it has been a dry spell “We belong to that strata of the society rape and other injustice is an heartbreaking for India at Miss Universe and Miss World where attack from unknown people won’t argument, which has no place in our social contests since 2000. happen. But yes, my eldest daughter Pooja discourse,” said the filmmaker. Lara says there are several reasons behind had a relationship with a person who under the contestants not winning the crown. “The (format of the) contest has changed a lot from the time Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza Aishwarya flags off the 16th Mumbai or I won. So, I think it’s good step to re-brand the entire thing because internationally too Film Festival the requirements are changing. The way the ctress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Tuesday ceremony. Helen and Catherine were conferred contests are conducted is way different from the Adeclared the 16th Mumbai Film Festival lifetime achievement awards. time we won” said the 36-year-old. open, calling it a “honour” to be given the The 16th MAMI film festival will continue After winning the title, Lara made her privilege. till Oct 21. Bollywood debut in 2003 with ìAndaazî and “Kudos to the team and everybody who has went on to do films like ìMastiî, ìNo Entryî, made this happen. I knew what was going on ìHousefullî and ìDon 2î. and what it took to keep the flag going. I am The actress, who is married to tennis ace experiencing the conviction, belief, faith they Mahesh Bhupathi and has daughter Saira with had to keep this festival going. I take such him, says that it is important for the contestants pride and such an honour to be standing here to get the right exposure. today and declaring 16th Mumbai Film festival ìYou need to send somebody who is complete open,” Aishwarya told reporters after the all rounder, just one thing won’t work. You are opening ceremony. put in various sort of environmental situation Aishwarya, Helen and Catherine Deneuve where you have to work on your articulation, were the guest of honour at the opening confidence and be on your feet. www.iwk.co.nz 35 17 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT

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Talented teenager’s musical journey Red Black Orange ¡¡IWK Bureau “It was 4 pm,” he grins, he was listening to a t just 15-years-old, Chaitanya Rajapurkar children’s programme on community radio. Ais perhaps one of Auckland’s youngest The RJ would invite callers to ring and the musicians to have composed for plays and live 6-year-old Chaitanya did. The RJ asked him to theatre single-handedly. It takes some doing to Chaitanya Rajapurkar sing; he did and won a prize for it. get a hold of the shy and unassuming teenager. “Soon after this, my mother began to teach At the recent festival of Ganesha organised by me music herself,” he says. His mother Seema the Auckland Marathi Association, he helped Rajapurkar sings Hindustani classical. with music of course, but it was also obvious Chaitanya seems very matter of fact about that his talents are not limited by music alone. his choice of music as a profession. After all, At the Marathi Association event, Chaitanya the stereotype still exists of Indians wanting performed with a group of his friends on stage. their kids to pursue the usual – medicine, The group’s bonding and harmony translated banking or engineering degrees. superbly in the perfectly choreographed Garba Not so for the Rajapurkars - music runs in performance. Audiences at community events Chaitanya’s family. His paternal grandfather tend to be restless and not easy to please, yet, played the harmonium. Chaitanya’s father, they were glued to their seats till the very Prasad Rajapurkar supports and contributes end. Not just once but twice for an encore his time to theatre amongst other community performance. service too. Music though, is his passion, he asserts. So what next for the young musician? He first seriously considered it as a profession Honing his craft – if you tune in to community only two years ago, but, music happened to him radio, or attend a local concert – you will much before. definitely hear him there. On a quiet afternoon a few years back, HELP LINE Youthline WHAT’SOn Phone: 0800 37 66 33 Free txt 234 Email: [email protected] region-wide programme of henna workshops, Website: http://www.youthline.co.nz Waitakere Diwali 2014 Rangrasiya Services: Family services, legal services, Date: 18 October 2014 Date: 1st November 2014 music and dance demonstrations, special health services, caregivers, youth services, Time: 11 am to 10 pm Time: 6:30 pm onwards story-times and much more. To find a library Venue: The Trust Arena, Central park Venue: Mt Albert War Memorial hall, 773 near you visit: http://www.aucklandlibraries. basic needs, ethnic services, education and drive, Henderson New North Road, Mt Albert Auckland govt.nz/EN/Events/Events/pages/diwali2014. training, Family violence, Special needs/ Waitakere Indian Association (WIA) is once On the occasion of Diwali, Migrant Heritage aspx disability, employment, basic needs. again gearing for its annual Diwali event in Charitable Trust Inc (regd) is proud to bring Henderson where we will see the biggest to you an immensely popular and talented Pregnancy Yoga Classes Auckland Women’s Centre indoor Diwali event in New Zealand. Waitakere artist Dhanashree Pandit Rai to New Zealand. Date: Every Wednesday Phone: 09 376 3227 Diwali, as usual, will be held at Trusts Arena Dhanashree is one of the leading exponents of Time: 5:30pm–6:30pm Fax: 09 376 1817 culminating in grand fireworks display. This the THUMRI form of music and her repertoire, Venue: East West Organics, 34 Portage Email: [email protected] year the Ram Leela will be performed by besides khayal, consists of thumri, chaiti, hori, Rd, Auckland Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 4 pm the ISKCON group, also there will be three kajri , sawan, jhoola etc. Vocal: Dhanashree These gentle Transformation Hatha Yoga Website: http://awc.org.nz/ students from Waitakere College from non- Pandit Rai, Tabla: Manjit Singh (Rhythm School classes will enable you to help your body adjust Services: Affordable, quality welfare and to your pregnancy, to help you to strengthen Indian background that will be talking about of Music), Samvadini: Amir Bhalodkar. Tickets support services, personal development your muscles for carrying your baby and birth, Diwali. Free entry! For more information or for $20 available from 1st October 2014 at: educational opportunities, events and enquiries call: 021 047 7414 Yogiji’s Food Mart, 26 Carr Road, Mt Roskill, this will also help with readjusting back after the collective advocacy on women’s issues. Auckland. birth of your baby. Classes are only available for Contact: Yogijis - 624 5757 or Varsha those over 16 weeks into pregnancy and you Sham-e-Ghazal 0272435353 will need to check with your midwife or Doctor Auckland Regional Migrant Service Date: Saturday 18 October 2014 before coming to the classes. Phone: 09 625 2440 Time: 7:30 pm onwards Working hours: 9am-4pm (Mon to Fri) Venue: Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Library Diwali Service: Settlement information, English Auckland Grammer School, language courses and employment services 14 Howe St. Newton, Auckland. 2014 Date: 12 - 26 October Aariya entertainment presents legendry Pankaj Healthline Udhas in Sham-e-Ghazal, the live-in concert. Venue: Multiple locations Phone: 0800 611 116 Also featuring Shirley Setia and Kanik Mongia. Diwali is the annual festival of lights. In Working hours: 24 hours For tickets contact: Dinesh 021 709 884, Rahul Auckland, public Diwali celebrations take place 021554 444. Visit www.aariyaentertainment. across the city and the event is marked as a Service: Speak to a nurse for health related com for more information major festival by Auckland Council. Auckland information. Advice provided in several Libraries celebrates Diwali every year with a languages.

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