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Spice up your life at the Auckland Diwali Festival IWK Bureau

ucklanders have the chance to experience the sights, sounds Aand tastes of India at the annual Auckland Diwali Festival on 19 and 20 October in Aotea Square and Queen Street. The event – on from midday to 9pm – is Auckland’s largest free multicultural vegetarian festival and is set to attract thousands of Aucklanders over the two days. Auckland’s 12th annual Diwali Festival is one of three major social anchor events run by ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development). ATEED General Manager Destination & Marketing, Rachael Carroll, says this year’s event will really stimulate the senses by creating a festival that resonates more intensely with the ‘feel’ of India. “Life happens on the street in India, so at this year’s festival we’re infusing more street theatre and surprise events than ever before, to inject even more spontaneity into what is already an exciting event,” she says. offering delicious vegetarian cuisine and Indian create Indian artworks and classical music The Mourner on at the Herald Theatre at The “Auckland is known for being a sweets, as well as a colourful array of clothing, workshops for people to have a go at playing Edge from 17 to 27 October. multicultural city and the Auckland Diwali jewellery, henna, handicrafts and art. traditional Indian instruments. Auckland’s Diwali Festival is organised Festival is an amazing opportunity for people of A live performance stage will showcase The event will end on a high note on by ATEED in partnership with the Asia New all ethnic backgrounds to embrace a traditional a mix of traditional and contemporary dance the Sunday evening with the Diwali Finale Zealand Foundation. Indian festival which has become an iconic fromContinued local and international on page artists4 and there’ll Fireworks display, presented by Barfoot & event for our city,” adds Ms Carroll. be the hotly contested Radio Tarana Bollywood Thompson. The festival will see Aotea Square and dance competition. This year’s festival will also coincide with Queen Street transformed into an Indian Mela Other festival highlights will include the the Prayas Theatre Company’s play Rudali – ...continued on Page 2 (bazaar), with more than 50 food and craft stalls Rangoli craft workshop where children can

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nam is a big festival celebrated in South India. As in previous years, OThe Auckland Malayali Samajamis conducting this year’s Onam Celebrations at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre Auckland. Around 1200 to 1500 people to partake in the celebrations this year. As part of the festivities, the Auckland Malayali Samajam is felicitating Jessie Hillel, the nightingale of the Indian community in New Zealand for being the runner up at New Zealand’s Got Talent show in 2012. There will also be our traditional dance Thiruvathirakali, along with lots of other entertaining programmes throughout the evening.The main highlight of the Onam celebrations in Auckland will be the much anticipated Onasadhya. The Onasadhya will be a sit down dinner served in traditional Kerala style. There will be 14 varieties of curries with pappadums and 2 types payasam (dessert). Guests are welcome to attend and enjoy the night with family at $20.00 per person. The main sponsor for this year’s event is Malaysia Airlines and Travelshop, who are sponsoring two return flight tickets to Kochi. The proceeds from the raffle ticket sale will be used to fund various objectives of Auckland MalayaliSamajam includingCharity work & Community work.

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Beauty of the Holy Qur’an on display in Auckland

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he residents of Auckland were shown the beautiful bounties of Tthe Holy Qur’an in over 45 major languages of the world by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community who successfully held the Inaugural Exhibition of the Holy Qur’an on Saturday, 24th August 2013 at the Glen Innes Community Hall. The exhibition organizer, Mr. Sabhan Shah, National President of Majlis Ansarullah New Zealand, an auxiliary body of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at NZ Inc., was quite pleased with the outcome with a very good cross section of local residents attending the exhibition for the first time. This is a start of a series of similar exhibitions which will continue throughout the year, including the launch of the fully translated version of the Holy Qur’an in Te Reo Maori in October of this year. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Central Missionary, Mr. Shafiq ur Rehman held a number of short seminars throughout the day educating the visitors about the history of the Holy Book and some of the key messages of peace, compassion, and forgiveness which was languages. The community’s effort is never dynamic, fast-growing international revival revealed to the Holy Prophet of Islam (peace ending in having the word of Almighty God movement within Islam. Founded in 1889 For more information please be upon him) for mankind. “The Holy Qur’an translated in many different languages and to by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835- contact Mr. Bashir A Khan – Press Officer was revealed for all mankind and therefore it ensure that people understand the true Islam”, 1908) in Punjab, India, the Ahmadiyya Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at New Zealand becomes our responsibility to ensure that the said Mr. Rehman. Muslim Community spans 200 countries with Inc. Ph: +64 21 778 [email protected] message is conveyed to all races through all The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a membership exceeding tens of millions.

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ough new bail rules passed into law this morning. The bill passed Those aged 18 and 19 will be subject to the Tits final reading by 102 votes to standard test of bail, as will 17-year-olds if they 19. The Green, Maori and Mana Parties and have previously been jailed. Independent MP Brendan Horan voted against The bill also allows for electronically it. monitored bail - by anklets - throughout the The Bail Amendment Act aims to crack country. down on the high rate of offending on bail by Justice Minister Judith Collins said the new defendants charged with murder, violent, sex law will make it harder for serious offenders to and class A drug offences. get bail and “strikes the right balance between The burden of proof is now reversed in bail public safety and a defendant’s right to be decisions, and it now requires defendants to considered innocent until proven guilty”. prove they should be bailed. It also means people aged under 17 facing charges who repeatedly breach their bail conditions can be arrested. - IWK Bureau

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Event set to bring ethnic youth together

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uckland University of Technology “This is an event for ethnic youth by ethnic will host an Ethnic Youth Hui youth. It is a chance for us to come together “I believe that every “At the end of A2013, on 28th September, an event as one and share our stories and experiences. set to integrate youth from different ethnicities To be frank, I am tired of projects that are youth is a light of the the day, we want and communities. The Ethnic Youth Hui is an implemented from the top, from people who initiative piloted by the Ethnic Peoples Advisory have little knowledge about young people from world and it gives me everyone to walk Board who understand the importance of youth diverse ethnic backgrounds”, she says. as the leaders of today and tomorrow. Although there have been a number of great pleasure to be away with knowledge, The Ethnic Hui Youth is being organized events organized for youth from a particular by a team made up of young individuals ethnic background, this is the first time that an there to encourage friendships and from different diverse cultural backgrounds event will invite youth from ethnicities. representing the diversity of New Zealand. “You will hear of youth days that cater to that light to shine as stronger networks,” Mahafrin Variava, one of the eight youth certain ethnicities and while this is fair and fine, on the organizing committee and the Project we believe it is time to bring the youth together. bright as it can”, she Makanaka says. Manager for the hui, says her aim for the hui is This is all in the spirit of celebrating diversity to empower and encourage the youth. and inclusion”, Mahafrin says. says. “I believe that every youth is a light of the Through the Ethnic Youth Hui, youth will world and it gives me great pleasure to be there have the opportunity to showcase their culture, to encourage that light to shine as bright as it celebrate what makes them unique, be amongst can”, she says. people who share similar experiences and hear The purpose of the hui is to create from those with different stories to tell. conversations about the issues and challenges The day will be made up of workshops and facing ethnic youth in New Zealand as well as presentations on a range of topics including to celebrate their successes and achievements. culture, identity, health, and spirituality. During Makanaka Tuwe, spokesperson for the the workshop and presentation sessions, there Ethnic Youth Hui said that there are barriers will be entertainment, dances, songs, art and faced by ethnic and migrant youth that need to cultural displays from various cultural groups be addressed. from New Zealand.

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he 150th birth anniversary of Swami Swami Tyagananda, Head of Ramakrishna Auckland presented a paper on “Taoism: the Vivekananda is being celebrated Vedanta Society in Boston, USA and the Hindu tenets of a Chinese Philosophy and some of Tall over the world during 2013-14. chaplain at MIT and Harvard University, spoke its modern implications – Echoes in Vedanta Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre (Auckland) in on “Swami Vivekananda and Women: Mutual Philosophy.” association with The University of Auckland Influences.” He explained how the swami was Professor Srikanta Chatterjee of Massey organized a workshop on “Women’s Role in influenced by women, namely his mother, University presented a paper on “Bengali Human Society” on 1st September 2013, in Bhubaneshwari Devi, Sri Sarada Devi and his Renaissance, Women’s Emancipation and order to commemorate this important event. disciple, sister Nivedita. He also informed the Swami Vivekananda”. He informed the Distinguished scholars of the Ramakrishna audience about the influences he had on Mrs. audience about Swami Vivekananda’s influence Order from Germany, USA and India Ole Bull, Mrs. Seviers and other women he on the women of Bengal. participated in this workshop. Besides them, encountered. After each talk the audience put forth their eminent speakers from The University of Swami Sarvapriyananda, Educationist and questions to the speakers and the speakers Auckland and Massey University participated teacher at Ramakrishna Math and Mission in answered them. There was also a panel in the program. Belur, Kolkata, India, spoke about “Women’s discussion. Many important points were The program started at 10:30 am and ended role in modern society – a Vedantic Approach to discussed based on the talks given by the at 4:30 pm. The president of Ramakrishna Identity and the Philosophy of Feminism.” He speakers. Vedanta Centre, Auckland, Mr. Harish Kumar has brought out different aspects of feminism Professor Debesh Bhattacharyya, Vice Sundarji, welcomed the gathering. Member of with the help of stories told by Sri Ramakrishna President of the organization and main organiser Parliament Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi also Paramahamsa. of the workshop, proposed a vote of thanks. addressed the gathering. Dr. Debasis Bandopadhyay of The The workshop was conducted by Swami Baneshananda, Head of the Vedanta University of Auckland presented a paper Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, Auckland, in - Gessellschatt, Germany, talked on “Women’s on “Violence against Women and Economic conjunction with The University of Auckland. Role in the Modern Society: an analysis based Wellbeing of a society”. He spoke on the Started as a small group in late 1980s the on the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.” He reasons for violence against women and how organization has grown since then. At present, brought out social issues regarding women to avoid it by empowering women in different its activities are based at 27 Arawa Street, New and how they could be reduced or eliminated cultures. Lynn, Auckland. following the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Professor Manying Ip of The University of www.iwk.co.nz 10 NEW ZEALAND 6 September 2013

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Auckland Council adopted new draft guidelines Joint social development It’s September and time to Get Blue! The acquisition of the ground lease at New North for the use of camera surveillance in public plac- Get Blue! Face up to prostate cancer! Road is a key step towards delivering a greater programme for Maori es.The guidelines provide a consistent approach Get tested! If you’re over 40 get a PSA blood test public connection between the upgraded Mt Albert to the appropriate use of camera systems in public A landmark agreement between Auckland - it may save your life. rail station and the town centre. places, to help ensure public safety and reduce Council and the University of Auckland Business TEXT ‘BLUE’ to 4847 and donate $3 An adjoining area of public open space will crime, which are goals of the Auckland Plan. School has been signed with the intent of Donate online at www.blueseptember.org.nz be created to enliven the Mt Albert town centre The guidelines comply with the Privacy Act and supporting Māori through Haere Whakamua, a and create a gathering place for the community. are based on eight principles to ensure they meet jointly developed indigenous social enterprise The upgrade will also provide a boost for local high standards of planning and operation, so that programme. Trashy by choice businesses. people don’t feel that “big brother” is watching. “Māori enterprise has a collective rather The Mt Albert town centre upgrade is a “There are a lot of differing standards of technolo- than individual focus and is motivated by people Finalists in the Schools Trash to Fashion flagship project for the Albert-Eden Local Board. gy and use of camera surveillance. These provide and environmental outcomes,” says Associate Awards 2013 took to the catwalk on the The Board made investing in Mt Albert a priority a single set of guidelines to promote consistency Professor Mānuka Hēnare, Director of the weekend and modelled their unique designs. from day one and is excited about this step into and standards to improve public safety and re- Business School’s Mira Szászy Research Centre Schools Trash to Fashion is an Auckland the future. spect people’s privacy rights,” says Anaru Vercoe, for Māori and Pacific Economic Development. Council-driven initiative to spread the word Manager of Community Policy and Planning. “Through closer collaboration and cooperation about recycling, reusing and reducing waste The guidelines are voluntary, but the council with council in research and capacity building we by giving students a practical, yet creative, Auckland Council draft encourages anyone who uses, or is interested in believe we can achieve better outcomes.” and fun opportunity to turn rubbish into high using, camera surveillance systems to use them. fashion and moveable art. resolutions for camera “I’d like to congratulate everyone who surveillance participated in this year’s awards. The entries BLUE September is here! were of a high calibre and it is exciting to see The Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ the up and coming talent and creativity that encourages all men over 40 to have an annual we have in Auckland”, says Kaye Glamuzina, prostate check. If you’re over 50 then consider an Auckland Council’s Arts and Culture Manager. annual prostate check that includes both a PSA The Supreme Award went to Kayla Rousselle, blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE). Lynfield College, for her entry Tori No Su (Birds Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Nest) in the Untamed Category. Kayla won the New Zealand men. More than 3000 New Zealand Emerging Fashion Designer in the 2012 awards. men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and 1 in 10 will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. Last year more than 550 kiwi men Mt. Albert centre upgraded died from this disease and many deaths could have been prevented by early detection and healthy The Mt Albert town centre upgrade has taken a lifestyle choices. major step forward through the acquisition of 915- 927 New North Road, Mt Albert. COMING SOON! MAKE SURE YOU’RE READY IN TIME!

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Hon Michael Woodhouse says skilled migrants MP Bakshi welcomes drop fines welcome owed ational MP Kanwaljit Singh by more than 25 people, Mr Woodhouse said category. “These changes highlight the positive Bakshi welcomed comments made he has heard from members of the Indian and pragmatic steps we are taking to best care Nby Hon Michael Woodhouse that community who are concerned about getting of present and future generations of New anwaljit Singh Bakshi welcomes a New Zealand will continue to welcome skilled visas for travel and study in New Zealand. He Zealanders,” drop in the amount owed in fines at migrants from anywhere in the world. responded, “ I assure you Immigration New Hon Woodhouse also said, “based KManukau from $ 75,530,070 in the “New Zealand competes with other Zealand provides the same level of service to on feedback I have received from local 2010/11 financial year, to $ 58,253,110 in the developed nations for skilled manpower, all our clients, worldwide – everyone will be communities, industry, business, we have 2012/13 year. comments today by the Immigration Minister treated equally within the guidelines issued by made good changes to improve the services we “National has worked hard in law and order, show our Governments commitments to immigration New Zealand.” provide – I am proud of this progress.”. we’ve put more cops on the beat and we have welcome skilled migrants from India, and the “The National-led Government has worked “Immigration plays a critical part in the lowest crime rate in more than 30 years..” world,” said Mr Bakshi. towards ensuring that the application process National’s plan to build a brighter future and We’ve also introduced new initiatives such To raise awareness about changes to to live, study and work in New Zealand is we’re making changes to give priority to as enhanced data matching between ministries, immigration policies, Mr Bakshi invited the simplified and deserving applicants are granted migrants who can make a real contribution to and credit checks of fines to help catch fines- Minister of Immigration Michael Woodhouse their visas,” said Mr Bakshi. New Zealand,” said Mr Bakshi. dodgers. Clearly, we’re getting results. to a public meeting in the Manukau East “We have also eliminated the centre of “We have also gotten tougher on criminals, electorate. At the meeting, which was attended gravity rule under the sponsorship of family -IWK bureau and focussed more on supporting victims. In the 2012/13 financial year 449,540 was collected by Manukau District Court through the Victims’ Offender Levy. “This money is going straight into supporting victims. The funds are used for services such as trauma counselling, homicide support, travel assistance, and increasing funding for the work of the national Sexual Violence Survivor Advocate. “It is great to see National’s drive to deliver better public services to New Zealanders is delivering such good results, and support to where it’s really needed,” said Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi If people have fines to pay they can phone 0800 4 FINES or visit www.fines.govt.nz.

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combined classroom of various Southern Institute of Technology courses enjoyed the opportunity to Aspeak with a representative from Weta Digital earlier this week, discussing industry changes and career opportunities at the large Wellington based company. Those attending the lecture included students from Visual Arts, Digital Media, Dramatic Arts, Fashion and I.T courses. Weta Digital head of visual effects Matt Aitken spoke with students on the growth of Weta Digital since his involvement as one of the first employees. “Currently we have around 1200-1250 employees, we predict a growth in the rest of the year up to 1500 people.” The change in technology within the film industry was highlighted by Matt who pointed to key aspects in some of their recent films including The Hobbit, Iron Man, and the Avatar. “Right now I’m working on two films, the second Hobbit film and the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes. We have the third Hobbit film to do next year and we are looking wanted Gollum to be recognisable in 10 years. style structure that Weta Digital operates under. Around 50 tertiary graduates were hired to Segway into 3 Avatar sequels.” Between the time of the Lord of the Rings “You will be applying to work in a specific by Weta Digital this year based on the talent The growth in motion capture has been a and the Hobbit we re-worked technology and department, it may be modelling, lighting presented by applicants says Matt. “We are major change in the industry says Matt, “It all motion capture. The big thing with the Hobbit etc. - there’s not an overall Producer hiring. hiring on the basis of your talent which is started with Gollum and his performance by is the on-set motion capture.” The company has the old-school mentality of shown in your reel. A reel breakdown is a key Andy Serkis – it’s what we’re known by. We Matt described to students the departmental starting low and working your way up.” part of the application process – make sure you put your best foot forward.” www.iwk.co.nz 13 6 September 2013 NEW ZEALAND

SIT hairdressers call for more clients FREE WORKSHOPS first year of training the students are instructed $5, sets for $6 and cuts at $5.” ore hairdressing clients are needed on simple hairdressing tasks such as applying Students are required to source their for Southern Institute of Technology and removing colours, foils, streaks through own clients as during their second semester students undertaking the Certificate a cap, simple long hair, simple blow drying, clientdays feature almost daily, requiring a large New Zealand Education Min Visual Hair Design. conditioning treatments and simple sets. In amount of clients to work with. “To collect System The second year hairdressing students are second year training they are instructed on evidence on the practical tasks they are learning required to work on clients as part of their more complex tasks such as cutting, full head they need to be working in a commercial salon practical course requirements in the purpose colours, complex long hair, and complex blow so they can gain the experience of what it is like Date: September 4th , 2013 built fully equipped commercial salon located drying.”The public are invited to book in with to attend to clients, answer the phone, make (Wednesday), from 09:30am to 12:30pm at the SIT Main Campus on Tay St. The work the students and all treatments are done at a appointments, clean etc.” In this informative workshop, you will experience is built into the curriculum and both discounted price with a free consultations says The salon is open from Monday to Thursday learn from Ministry of Education staff 1st and 2nd year students’ source clients to Trish. “The cost for all colours vary depending each week (hours vary) and students can either about the following topics: practice their treatments learned. on the colour service. We charge $1.00 per gram book in person at G1 Hairdressing Salons The education system of New Zealand, SIT hairdressing tutor Trish Dowling says so it is really hard to give a quote without seeing during class or ring 0800 4 0 3337 extension including zones and enrolment information whilst both years work on clients in the salon, the hair and deciding on the colouring service 8791. for children. their tasks vary between the two courses. “In the required. Other services include treatments for -IWK Bureau Detailed information about the early childhood education, primary and secondary education. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) options in New Zealand.

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Employment Rights and Your Rights

Date: September 6th, 2013 (Friday), from 10:00am – 01:00pm

Attend our free information workshop and learn more about the following: Employment Agreements Minimum Wage rules Types of leave; Terminating employment; Union rights; The role of the Employment Relations Service (ERS); Discrimination in recruitment and employment; What to do if you have a problem at work. Consumer rights; Health rights; Rights in employment; Rights in education; Social rights; How to get help when your rights are breached.

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To register please call 09 263 5490 or email: [email protected]. Location: ARMS Manukau Resource Centre, 2 Osterley Way, Manukau. www.iwk.co.nz 14 INDIA 6 September 2013

Further slide for Rupee, Lira Encyclopedia of Hinduism

merging stocks, bonds and currencies launched in USA took another hammering on Wednesday The Turkish lira and the Indian rupee - Eas mounting expectations of Western already under heavy pressure due to their action against Syria pushed up oil prices and large current account deficits and an imminent drove investors to seek shelter in dollar assets. rollback in U.S. money printing - were at the The United States and its allies appeared forefront of selling, with both hitting new to be gearing up for a military strike against record lows as oil prices surged to six-month Syria, perhaps within days, as punishment for highs above $117 a barrel. last week’s chemical weapons attacks which The higher cost of oil will make it even they have blamed on President Bashar al- more difficult for the two energy importers to Assad’s government. contain their current account gaps.

-IWK Bureau

Chandrayaan finds water on moon

comprehensive encyclopedia of one of “The goal was to have something pretty the world’s major religions is set to be definitive — not just about Hinduism, but ndia’s Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft have and Space Administration (NASA) funded unveiled next week in South Carolina. about the whole South Asian tradition,” said found evidence of water locked in mineral research, published in Nature Geoscience, AThe 11-volume work covers Hindu spiritual University of South Carolina professor Hal Igrains on the surface of the moon from represent the first detection of this form of beliefs, practices and philosophy, and is the French, who met with a small group of scholars an unknown source deep beneath the lunar water from lunar orbit, the agency said. culmination of a 25-year academic effort. in 1987 to offer academic support for the surface. Earlier studies had shown the existence The encyclopedia is written in English and project. Using US space agency NASA’s Moon of magmatic water in lunar samples returned includes about 7,000 articles on Hinduism “This hadn’t really been attempted before,” Mineralogy Mapper (M3) instrument on the during the Apollo programme, NASA said in and its practices. The work also deals with said French, 83, a distinguished professor Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) a media release. Indian history, languages, art, music, dance, emeritus of religious studies at the school and spacecraft, scientists remotely detected architecture, medicine, and women’s issues. an associate editor. “It is a milestone of research magmatic water, or water that originates from The entire encyclopedia contains more than that brought together both Eastern and Western deep within the moon’s interior, on the surface -IWK Bureau 1,000 illustrations and photographs. scholarship.” of the moon. Brightly colored images of Hinduism’s French specializes in the religions of The findings of the National Aeronautics deities fill entire pages, with foot-noted Asia and served as an associate editor of the explanations of the forms and powers God can encyclopedia. take in the religion. -IWK Bureau www.iwk.co.nz 15 6 September 2013 INDIA

After food bill, land acquisition bill comes into effect in India IWK Bureau

ndia’s lower house of parliament approved land reforms on Thursday that boost Ifarmers’ rights but are opposed by other businesses who say the new law will thwart efforts to revive the floundering economy. The government says the bill, which will replace a muddled law dating back to the 19th century, will help speed up industrial investment by making the rules clearer. With the rupee’s value tumbling along with other vulnerable emerging market currencies, India is struggling to finance its current account deficit and its leaders are desperate to promote economic growth. economy. But many are skeptical about the land bill, “It’s populist. They want to appease the which is seen as a vote winner for the governing farmers,” said Paras Adenwala, MD and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) coalition Principal Portfolio Manager, Capital Portfolio because it will give farmers up to four times Advisors. “The UPA is making ground for the market rate for land bought for industry and election by these bills.” infrastructure. Indian shares fell by more than 3 percent Another bill, recently passed on Monday, the day after the food security bill was passed, offers subsidized food to two-thirds of India’s on worries the scheme would overshoot the 1.2 billion population, fuelling criticism that government’s annual cost estimate of $20 lawmakers are more concerned with elections billion. due by May 2014 than in building a strong China-India: anti-terrorism drills within 2013

hina and India will launch joint anti- Yang also slammed comments at the briefing terrorism training between the two that attempted to provoke tensions between Carmies within 2013 in southwest China and India, saying, “It is groundless and China, a spokesman announced on Thursday. shows a lack of good will to use weapons The training, set in Chengdu, capital city equipment as a pretext to drive a wedge of Sichuan Province, has been arranged in between China and India.” accordance with the two armies’ annual military His remarks were in response to comments exchange plan, Ministry of National Defence alleging India’s first indigenously built aircraft spokesman Yang Yujun said at a news briefing. carrier obviously targets China and ignites the Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi NATIONAL LIST MP The joint training is aimed at increasing fiercest arms race the world has ever seen in mutual trust and pragmatic cooperation and Asia. AUCKLAND OFFICE: Unit 1, 131 Kolmar Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland preserving regional peace and stability, Yang “China and India are partners and close said. neighbors. Getting along well with each Ph: 09 278 9302 | Email: [email protected] Experts from both sides have had two other and achieving co-development is in the Postal Address: PO Box 23136, Hunters Corner, Auckland 2025 rounds of consultations on the date, assignment fundamental interests of the two peoples,” the and scale of the forces to be involved in the spokesman said. training, he said. “The two defence ministries -IWK Bureau are keeping in touch on details of the training.” www.bakshi.co.nz www.national.org.nz www.iwk.co.nz 16 6 September 2013 Thought of the Week

“There is no such thing as a good Editorial tax. For a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket trying to lift Indian Economy: Back to himself up by the handle.” the 80s -Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill,

ndian economy entered a new disastrous phase with the introduction of the food Twice Prime Minister of United Kingdom, security bill and the new land acquisition bill by the UPA Government led by Congress. November 1874 – January 1965 IWith that, any debate about the economic reforms by the Congress is now fully settled. There will be no more reforms. The country has now gone back to the 80s type Soviet economics. Ironic, as the Prime Minister now, was the Finance Minister of 1991, under whose stewardship limited reforms first happened. The food security bill, an ambitious project, aims to provide food, as a matter of legal right. Under the program, government will subsidize grain for around two-thirds of its 1.2 billion Fact-sheet : Mumbai rape case people. So, simply put, the taxpayers will pay tax, and that will go to feed everyone’s stomach. Fine, should be no problem with that ideologically, for a center left government. Incident: Now, comes the more interesting part. The Land acquisition bill, which takes the cost of land acquisition for industries, to four times high, to an absurd level, where no one, no A 23 Year Old Photojournalist Girl Intern, working for a leading Magazine visits Shakti Mills in the company, no corporate, no industrialist or industrial houses, will want to buy land or invest Mahalaxmi area of Mumbai along with a male colleague to take photographs on August 22. anywhere and create jobs. Now the taxpayers will pay taxes for people who won’t sell their A group of 5 men approached them and told the victim that she would require permission to take land for industry other than an absurd price, and therefore will never be able to. So, ideally pictures. On this pretext, the duo was taken to an area where the male colleague was tied up and there will be no new job creation, no new industries, and 2/3rd people of the country will the girl raped. eat on the tax of the rest 1/3rd. Sounds like Socialism? That’s exactly what it is. Rapists held a broken beer bottle over her neck and threatened to kill her if she moved. The rapists There have been a lot of debate recently between welfare economics versus growth clicked photographs of her after the assault and also threatened to release them in public and defame economics, and we are not going to go to the details. There are academic papers, with data her if she dared to disclose their identities. and stats by economist Jagdish Bhagwati for those who are interested. Simply put, the UPA All five accused had “unnatural sex” with her, according to the statement of the victim. Also, the government ran with a growth of plus 8 percent for the last one decade is due to the liberal victim was forced to see clips of pornographic materials before she was gang-raped, and forced to economy by the NDA government before, which created massive jobs, made India a world perform all those acts. leader in pharmaceuticals, IT, technology, and service industries. Now, with the global She was raped a total of 6 times, by the five accused. recession, UPA government took the easy way out. The FDI reforms never happened, scams became norms, market slowly got bottlenecked and closed, more and more rules Arrests: and bylaws came into existence, and more and more cheap populism happened as a means More than 20 teams, including 10 from the elite Crime Branch formed to track down the perpetrators to solidify vote banks. amid mounting public pressure and anger. By August 13 arrests were made. There’s two ways for trying to achieve equality. One is to provide for opportunities, create growth, have a functioning proper market with reforms, industrialize and create jobs and Perpetrators: have a modern economy. The other one is taking the money from rich and middle class, Chand Babu Sattar Shaikh alias Mohammed Abdul, is the only one allegedly a juvenile. Rest all are and give it to the poor. The second one is more radical and appealing ofcourse, but it Vijay Jadhav, Qasim Bengali, Saleem and Ashfaq. They are alleged druggies and heroin addicts, promotes one simple problem. If you give someone free food and free stuff, why would he and two of them have cases of robbery against them. It is also alleged that they raped homeless want to work for it anyway? You don’t teach the man to fish here…you just take the fish girls before. from someone else and redistribute. Unfortunately the UPA Government took the second Crime branch has recovered all five mobile phones that were used by the five accused arrested for way, probably at the cost of the nation, for years to come, unless someone bold enough gangraping a photojournalist at Shakti Mill compound. It will aid investigation as it will help the comes to change this madness. police prove the presence of the accused at the crime scene at the time of the incident. Ronald Reagan once said, the greatest social program is a job. The UPA Government The accused are to undergo an identification parade. The juvenile is to undergo a “bone test” to see perhaps condemned the country to permanent poverty and socialism, by stopping all mean if he a minor. Victim condition: -Sumantra Maitra. Victim is now stable, and recovering. “Rape is not the end of life,” the young woman told the Press Trust of India, adding that she hopes to return to work as soon as she can.

“I want the strictest punishment for all the accused and want to join duty as early as possible,” she said.

“Rape is not the end of life,” the

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Anjum Rehman

hen I was growing up in at all times, in every sphere. Hijab is a state independence. spiritual growth I was going through at Hamilton in the 1970’s, I was of mind, where one focuses more on inner No-one forced me to put on hijab. The that time was entirely separate. And yet, W the only Indian girl in my character development and spiritual growth, decision was entirely my own, and was well perhaps I instinctively understood that my school. All the other children were either rather than outward appearances. thought through. The result has been to community would now need champions, of European heritage or Maori. I grew up While I believed in all of these things, make me a stronger person, and more able because we were thrust into the spotlight in knowing what it was like to be different, to I also understood the way society punishes to stand up for what I believe in. I have an entirely negative way. stand out merely because of my ethnicity those who stand out, who choose not to also found it liberating: I no longer worry Because of the actions of this group of and colour. I didn’t wear a headscarf as a conform to society’s expectations of them. I about the latest fashion in clothes, hairstyle, people, everything about us was being child, nor for many years as an adult, but I grew up in New Zealand at a time when there make-up, weight, wrinkles, greying hair, bra questioned and we were being held stood out anyway. weren’t many Muslims and people generally size, cellulite. The list could go on. responsible for events that we took no part As a result, I always had a strong desire didn’t know much about Islam. Therefore, I don’t worry about these things anymore in and did not in any way condone. In fact, to try to fit in, to be part of the crowd. It they wouldn’t understand the reasons behind because I know that they are not the most some of the people killed in those attacks took me many years to realise that no matter my beliefs and my decision to wear hijab. important thing about me. I know that were also Muslim. We felt as shocked and how hard I tried, I would always be different. More than that, what little they did know how I behave towards others, how much saddened as everyone else did. There were too many physical factors to be associated the covering of women with kindness and empathy I can show, how I realised that there was a need to counter ignored. It took me a while to learn that oppression. I agree that forcing women to much of my time I can devote to improving the media narratives about us, and that there being different is something to be proud of. put on hijab is oppressive, just as I agree the community I live in, all of these are so was a need for us to be more involved in Hijab is something I strongly believed that forcing them to uncover, as is happening much more important. the community, to let people get to know from a young age. There are many reasons: in parts of Europe, is also oppressive. In I used to believe it’s entirely co-incidental us better. And as I found the strength and it is first and foremost an act of worship. both cases, it’s as if women have no right that my decision to put on hijab was made courage within myself to take on this more It is a strong statement of identity. It is to autonomy, and cannot be trusted to make about six weeks after the tragic events on public role, I also found the strength to put a rejection of the notion that women are their own decision. The power of the State 11 September 2001. I didn’t believe my on hijab and to wear my identity with pride. required to be judged on their attractiveness is being used to over-ride women’s rights to decision was related to that event, as the Fiji, foreign aid, development and the rising dragon of China Arnold Chanel

Invading the Islands? These mines are an important source of income should set alarm bells ringing for the people ustralia and New Zealand’s political Secret plans by Australia to invade Fiji in for the people of Vatukoula and the surrounding of Fiji. China has set up military bases across moves to impose sanctions and cuts 2006 came to light recently. areas. the world and a Chinese military base in Fiji Ain foreign aid to Fiji have resulted Australian warships were in Fiji Recently, there have been a lot of disputes would certainly give them a lot of leverage in in the suspension of diplomatic relations. But waters shortly before, during and after over the mine ranging from misunderstandings the Pacific. China is stepping in to fill the gap. the coup when an Australian Black Hawk between the CEO and the owners to a lay-off of In 2010, an article by academics in Pacific Ever since the military coup in 2006 in Fiji, helicopter crashed. Threats were allegedly workers caused by production issues. Scoop urged Australia and New Zealand relations between Australia, New Zealand and made against the Fiji Prime Minister by the Disputes over mines are not new in Fiji, to mend relations with Fiji as soon as possible Fiji have taken a turn for the worse. Australian Defence Minister at the time, Angus in 2008 a Chinese company was awarded a since “the four year attempt to isolate and Responding to the internal political situation Houston. The Prime Minister says: contract for road works which took work away penalise the government of Bainimarama in Fiji, Australia and New Zealand and a host “He woke me up early in the morning to from Fijians. Local road contractors lost out on has pushed Fiji more quickly and fully into of other nations have sought to injure Fiji’s tell me, don’t ever do anything that will pit my building roads such as the Nasarawaqa stretch Beijing’s arms”. economy. troops against yours. It was a threat. He made in Bua which was awarded to the Chinese Improving relations Major cuts to vital aid and a clutch of a threat.” company. As relations improve between Fiji and sanctions against Fiji have significantly These actions not only angered the military, Many Chinese nationals were brought in by China, a new deal is currently being negotiated impacted the Fijian economy. However, but turned many ordinary Fiji citizens against this company. to remove visa restrictions for travel between the hardline policies adopted by Australia are Australia. Furthermore, top secret documents Another Chinese company has also been Fiji and China. only serving to strengthen Fijian resolve in a revealed by WikiLeaks showed clearly awarded a contract to mine bauxitein Bua, This will mean more Chinese citizens will number of ways. that New Zealand was spying on Fiji. Vanua Levu. While this provides the residents enter Fiji and set up businesses which risk The Pacific Islands have lately given a warm Yet while Australia and New Zealand of Bua with a temporary burst of income, it depriving already poverty-stricken locals of reception to Fiji. continue to flex their political muscles in might not be so good for them in the long run. much needed income. Papua New Guinea recently declared its the Pacific, Fiji is taking advantage of the Devastating process China’s help has improved Fiji’s economy support for Fijian PM Bainimarama to the economic opportunities emerging in the north The mining process would devastate and reduced the impact of sanctions by Commonwealth and Vanuatu’s Deputy PM, and pursuing alternative economic partnerships the surrounding area, and marine life and Australia and New Zealand. While China does Edward Natapei, presented Fiji’s Minister for to rebuild its economy. agriculture would also suffer greatly which will provide a lot of aid and development, Fiji must Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke Kubuabola with Dancing with the Rising Dragon affect people in rural Fiji who rely on these be very cautious when dealing with China to a traditional apology for Vanuatu’s anti-Fiji China pledged a massive US$167 million industries. ensure that the benefits really are long term. stance during 2010 by the country’s previous in grants and loans to help the country. There needs to be proper consultation The Rising Dragon may be a very alluring government. China has also donated equipment for the with local communities and all deals must be partner to dance with but Fiji should watch Fiji has gained a lot of support in the Pacific police force, computers to the Fiji Defence carefully examined before Fiji signs on the out that its tender embrace doesn’t turn into a since the 2006 coup. Australia, on the other Ministry, scholarships to Fijian students, media dotted line. Economic partnerships with China stranglehold. hand, has begun losing credibility and many equipment and a sea wall. may seem beneficial for Fiji but the country economic opportunities. China has certainly boosted the Fijian needs to pay close attention to the fine line -Mr. Chanel is a final year student As a report by theAustralian Strategic economy but one wonders, is all this effort separating political interests from economic journalist at the University of the Policy Institute outlines, “the biggest losers are going to repay dividends for the people of Fiji? interests. South Pacific. Article first published by Australian-owned businesses in Fiji, notably This year, for instance, China took out a While China denies any wish to set up the Bertelsmann Foundation’sFuture the banks”. 20 percent stake in the Vatukoula goldmines. a military base in Fiji, evidence elsewhere Challenges website. www.iwk.co.nz 18 INDIA-ABROAD 6 September 2013

India inducts C-17 to the Air Force

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iving impetus to the long standing capability enhancement approach by and for strategic airlift of the Indian Air our Armed Forces is the need of the hour. On its GForce, Defence Minister AK part, the government remains fully committed Antony on Monday formally inducted the to this responsibility,” the Defence Minister Boeing C-17 Globemaster III into the IAF at said. a special ceremony held at Hindan airbase of Lauding the stellar role played by the IAF the IAF. in rescue and relief operations during the recent The Induction ceremony was attended by Uttarakhand flash floods, he said, “Today’s a host of dignitaries including the Minister of induction of C-17 will further boost IAF’s State for Defence Jitendra Singh, Air Chief capability for Humanitarian Assistance and Marshal N A K Browne, Vice Chief of the Disaster Relief.” Air Staff Air Marshal Arup Raha, Air Officer Referring to the Indo-US strategic Commanding-in-Chief Western Air Command partnership, Antony said the induction of Air Marshal SS Soman, the US Ambassador to C-17 adds another important milestone in this India Nancy Powell and other senior officials relationship. of the IAF, USAF and air warriors of the newly Recalling the journey embarked by the IAF formed C-17 squadron “SKYLORDS”. to fulfill the futuristic needs of Air operations, Describing the induction of the C-17 NAK Browne said, “The induction of ten C-17 Globemaster III in the Indian Air Force as a aircraft promises to be a game changer on how ‘defining moment’, Antony said, “With this, the we conduct air transport operations. The C-17 IAF has taken a giant stride towards its goal of fleet will provide tremendous flexibility in acquiring multi- spectrum strategic capabilities, terms of operational response options in any essential to safeguard India’s growing areas of future campaign.” interest.” “The long range, heavy lift capability Antony said the government had expedited will allow the commanders to induct Troops, highest professional standards of IAF.” This aircraft will enhance the operational the process of procuring 10 C-17 Globemaster squadrons, Re-locate Forces as well as shift He further exhorted them saying “keep the potential of the IAF with its payload carriage III from the United States as a part of the forces between theatres rapidly,” he said. work ethos of IAF foremost as you prepare and performance and would augment the Foreign Military sales programme because The C-17 would form an extremely yourselves to complete every mission with strategic reach of the nation during operations, it was felt that there was a need for a capable important component of the strategic airlift Honour and Pride.” disaster relief or any similar mission. strategic airlift platform. capability and reach of the IAF. The induction of the C-17 is a major He said the rapidly evolving geopolitical On the raising and the beginning of the The government accorded approval to buy milestone in the modernisation drive of the IAF. environment around us calls for robust national new chapter of 81 Sqn the Air Chief said, 10 C-17 Globemaster III along with associated Presently three aircrafts have been delivered security architecture. “The SKYLORDS join a very unique group of equipment for the IAF in June 2011. and are operational. The newly inducted C-17 “Traditional challenges to our national officers and me of our Transport squadrons who The first of the 10 aircraft touched down in Squadron (81 Squadron) will be based in security have evolved into complex multi- bring with them a legacy of Honour, Dedication India on June 18 and the delivery of all 10 is Hindan. dimensional threats. A long-term comprehensive and sacrifice with a mandate to uphold the expected to be completed by November 2014.

Army Chief to visit Australia

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hief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Bikram Singh will proceed Con a goodwill visit to Australia on Tuesday. The visit assumes special significance in the light of improving economic and military cooperation between the two countries in consonance with India’s growing relationship with Australia. “Relations between India and Australia have always been close and cordial. A structured mechanism is in place both at MEA and MoD level and the bilateral cooperation, based on a shared partnership and mutuality of interest, has seen a significant expansion to include all areas of mutual interest,” the Indian Army said in a statement on Monday. The high level visit of the Army Chief will contribute significantly to the consolidation of the existing ties and give a boost to the cordial Talks, Army to Army Staff Talks, training and interact with various high level political and strengthen the ongoing defence cooperation. relations between the Australian and the Indian promotion of mutually beneficial exchanges military dignitaries of Australia in addition to a This enhanced military contact with Australia armies. between the armies of the two countries to visit to field formation and the Australian Staff will prove to be mutually beneficial to the “It is essential that we maintain and further further the bonds between the two countries,” College. strategic interests of both the countries,” the enhance the current architecture of our defence read the statement. “The visit will contribute to the cementing statement said. cooperation, in addition to Defence Policy During the visit, the COAS is scheduled to of our overall relationship with Australia and www.iwk.co.nz 19 6 September 2013 INDIA-ABROAD

India asks nationals to leave Syria IWK Bureau an individual with certain inviolable rights to privacy.” He said that there is a wafer thin difference ndia on Saturday directed its citizens to between what is public and what is private. not to visit Syria. India also said earlier “The RTI Act has provisions which deal Iadvisory for Indian nationals not to travel with such issues, but there are certain areas to Syria also remains in effect. which need further clarity. There is perhaps “We are in touch with our Mission in need to create an arrangement that would Damascus who are also in contact with the provide protection to individuals in case their approximately 25-30 Indian citizens in Syria. privacy is breached through unlawful means,” All Indian citizens are safe,” Ministry of Mukherjee said. External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Syed He called upon the government to do Akbaruddin said. everything possible to create an informed “Previously, we had advised all Indian citizenry which is vital for the functioning of citizens in Syria to return to India. They have Indian democracy. Dignitaries present on the once again been advised to leave Syria. The occasion were V. Narayanasamy, Minister earlier advisory for Indian nationals not to of State for Personnel, Public Grievances travel to Syria also remains in effect,” he said. and Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office The US government has said that the Syrian and Satyananda Mishra, Chief Information government carried out a chemical weapons Commissioner. attack in the Damascus suburbs on Aug 21, “The Right to Information Act was enacted resulting in a large number of casualties, to secure access to information held by and including the deaths of 1,429 people. under the control of government and public “The United States Government assesses international and Syrian medical personnel; President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday authorities in order to promote transparency with high confidence that the Syrian thousands of social media reports; and inaugurated the 8th Annual Convention of and accountability in the functioning of government carried out a chemical weapons information from a highly credible international Central Information Commission (CIC) at the public authority. It seeks to establish attack in the Damascus suburbs on August 21, organization reporting that three hospitals in DRDO Bhavan here. accountable and responsible governance and is 2013, resulting in a large number of casualties, the Damascus area received approximately Speaking on the occasion, the President said a mechanism to create a better balance in the including the deaths of 1,429 people, among 3,600 patients displaying symptoms consistent that the eighth annual convention of Central equation of power between those who hold and them 426 children. We further assess that the with nerve agent exposure.” Information Commission is an important control information and the citizen who is both regime used a nerve agent in the attack,” said The US said Syrian regime officials occasion to reflect and introspect about how the author and beneficiary of democracy.”, said an official release. prepared for the attack. On August 21, a Syrian Right to Information (RTI) has impacted on the the President. “This assessment is based on a wide variety regime element prepared for a chemical attack functioning of the government and citizens. “I call upon all stakeholders to use the of sources, including: human, signals and in the Damascus area, including through the Mukherjee called upon all stakeholders occasion of this Convention to deliberate geospatial intelligence; multiple accounts utilization of gas masks,” said the release.The to use the occasion of the convention to on issues of abiding interest in the areas describing chemical-filled rockets impacting US said Syrian forces conducted the attack. deliberate on issues of abiding interest in the of Transparency, Accountability and Good opposition-controlled areas; accounts from President inaugurates CIC Convention areas of transparency, accountability and good Governance.” governance. He hoped that the convention would come up with new ideas that can improve the implementation of the RTI Act. Stockmarkets crash over The President said that a large number of appeals/complaints before the Commission, however, were also indicative of the need Syria concerns for enhancement in the quality of voluntary disclosure so that information seekers are not required to join long queues. He called upon the Public Authorities to be proactive and voluntarily put information in the public domain for the use of citizens. He said, “Our enthusiasm about transparency and democracy should not make us ignore, even for a moment, the fact that the citizen who is at the heart of all these arrangements is also

The Indian rupee and stock markets plunged of India’s current account deficit (CAD). with benchmark Sensex crashing by 651 points Asian stocks too snapped a four-day winning on reports that missiles were fired at Syria, streak on Wednesday and safe assets like gold raising fears of disruption in oil supply and consolidated chunky overnight gains after spike in prices. President Barack Obama clinched the backing The partially-convertible Indian rupee of two key figures in Congress in his drive for slipped below 68 against a dollar, losing more limited U.S. strikes on Syria. than two percent of its value in the day trade. The U.S. dollar stood tall even as risk Rupee closed at 67.63 to a dollar. It had appetite ebbed, on course for its best five day touched a record low thus far of 68.80 against performance in two months against a basket of the dollar on Aug 28, 2013. currencies as a stronger-than-expected slate of Concerns have been raised over escalation U.S. data emboldened greenback bulls. in tensions in Syria with a possible US MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific intervention and, thereafter, the fallout on shares outside Japan fell 0.5 percent after four oil prices. India currently imports almost 79 days of gains. Philippines and Indonesia’s percent of its total crude oil requirements. stocks led declines in the region. Increase in price of crude oil due to the Middle East crisis will further lead to widening -IWK Bureau www.iwk.co.nz 20 FIJI 6 September 2013

Fiji constitution offers better and fairer society for all – a window of opportunity IWK Bureau

iji now has a new constitution— Better place the fourth since independence in Fiji will be a better and F1970. The final version was published fairer society for all that. last Thursday – on August 22, 2013. It becomes And this constitution law on September 6, a day before Australia provides several goes to the polls. windows of opportunity The general elections based on the for the future. constitution are scheduled for not later than 30 One person, one vote, September 2014, almost exactly a year after the one value becomes a Australian elections. reality in Fiji for the first It is a 98-page document—half the size of time in its history. This the Independent Constitution Commission’s alone makes democracy draft presented to the President of the Republic a masterpiece of human of Fiji on December 21, 2012 by its chair ingenuity. Professor Yash Ghai. This fundamental Like the Ghai draft which resonated with change can and will many ideas of the 1970 and 1997 constitutions bring about sea-changes and the People’s Charter of 2008, the new in the nation’s consciousness and conscience. Land protection years old, and the Fiji National University, constitution is underpinned by many universal Fiji now allows dual and multiple In Fiji almost 90 percent of the land is owned barely five years old. principles aimed at creating a democracy citizenships and Fiji citizens living abroad can communally by the indigenous citizens, These two institutions are producing of human decency, equality of citizens and cast their votes in the next election. These are including islands by the Banabans and the many graduates and diplomats, retraining belonging to a nation with a common national likely to be people who were forced to leave Rotumans. civil servants of high quality in almost every identity. Fiji after the three brutal coups, two in 1987, Their lands are fully protected in important field of endeavour required in a one in 2000. this constitution—the racist politicians , developing society. Common identity They never gave up their Fiji citizenship nor masquerading as nationalists, will not get much All Fiji citizens are now called Fijians for the their affections for the country of their birth. traction by arousing false fear in the minds Learning languages first time in a Fiji constitution, irrespective of The roots go deeper despite the many routes of the communal landowners that their land- The teaching of three languages is another their origin, colour, creed, gender or religious they chose under anguished circumstances of ownership is under threat. It has never been move in the right direction with English as the beliefs. cheated hopes. except before the Deed of Cession in 1874. global language of communication, business, Fiji has fewer than a million people, more A common name and a national identity is This issue has been used in the three coups education and regional and international co- than half of them will be eligible to vote, the most challenging imperative of many post- and the last government created refugees within operation. the voting age has been reduced to 18 years colonial polities. Fiji has taken this immensely Fiji. from 21. There is no compulsory voting but desirable and forward-looking step in its This constitution jettisons all this overboard. Fair elections the young have the potential to influence the constitution. And has defined the ownership of iTaukei Nevertheless for the political stability of the outcome of an election. (new name for indigenous inhabitants) land nation-state the most important issue will be the The constitution provides for the Daring innovation unequivocally and categorically on the first conduct of credible, free and fair elections in development of a “genuine democracy” in The Parliament will have 50 Members page of this historic document. September 2014. multi-ethnic Fiji— in the past so damagingly of Parliament elected from a single national Fiji has exactly a year to prepare for it. beset by communal constituencies, racial constituency – a daring electoral innovation for NGO growth How the present government goes about it will categorisation, colonial hierarchies, feudal Fiji. The elected Parliament will be the supreme Over the years Fiji has built a strong culture determine both the legitimacy of the future patriarchy, discrimination and dispossession body for legislation and governance. of NGOs with international support. They can elected government and restore the faith of the of many kinds, coupled with inventions of The President elected by the Parliament continue to contribute critically, creatively people in the democratic process. traditions and institutions to rule rather than to is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Fiji and constructively with assistance from their The Bainimarama government’s greatest serve. Military Forces. energetic and articulate constituencies. and most enduring achievement will be to All that hass gone out the window into the The constitution provides a genuinely strong Fiji now has two major universities: the make the voice and the vote of the people of waves of the Pacific floating like the debris position for the Leader of the Opposition to be University of the South Pacific—a regional Fiji integral to the vision enshrined in the new from a pirate shipwreck. respected as the alternative Prime Minister of institution of global significance, almost 50 constitution. the nation. Fiji Sun writer says Australian radio show is ‘ignorant’ about new constitution Daniel Drageset

criticise our Fijian constitution on social media yoti Pratibha of the Fiji Sun has “Hasn’t Mr Hill got any modern day Fijian should read it first”. criticised Radio Australia journalist academic experts in his contact book? Or don’t “They should understand what the JBruce Hill for “unbalanced” coverage they say what he wants to hear?,” Pratibha constitution actually says. Ignorance ain’t of the new Fiji constitution. asked. always bliss,” Pratibha said. In an online “Coconut Wireless” opinion The journalist nicknamed the Pacific The new Fiji constitution will replace the article, the newspaper’s west editor disapproved Beat programme where Bruce Hill interviewed 1997 constitution that was set aside by the of contacting Australian National University Professor Brij Lal as “the Bruce and Brij show”. military regime four years ago. Professor academic Professor Brij Lal for comments on In capital letters, Pratibha advised potential Lal was one of the three authors of the 1997 the constitution, saying it was “a long, long sources commenting on the new constitution to constitution. Jyoti Pratibha of the Fiji Sun encourages to time since he left Fiji to advance his own career “read first, talk later”, suggesting that “[m]aybe -Daniel Drageset is the Pacific Scoop “read first, talk later” before commenting on in other countries and other directions”. some who have taken it upon themselves to internship editor. the new Fijian constitution. Image: fijisun.fj www.iwk.co.nz 21 6 September 2013 SPORTS

SPORTS India-England tour dates announced IWK Bureau India Tour Itinerary Mon 23 June: India team arrives in UK CB today announced the itinerary Thu 26 - Sat 28 June: Three-day game v for India’s tour of England next Leicestershire, Grace Road Esummer, which will encompass five Tue 1 - Thu 3 July: Three-day game v Investec Test Matches, a five match One-Day Derbyshire, Derby International series and a solitary NatWest T20 Wed 9 - Sun 13 July: First Investec Test Match, International. Trent Bridge Thu 17 - Mon 21 July: Second Investec Test India will play a five-match Test series in Match, Lord’s this country for the first time since 1959 with Sun 27 - Thu 31 July: Third Investec Test Trent Bridge, Lord’s, the Ageas Bowl, Emirates Match, Ageas Bowl** Old Trafford and the Kia Oval all hosting Thu 7 - Mon 11 Aug: Fourth Investec Test Investec Test Matches. Match, Emirates Old Trafford Fri 15 - Tues 19 Aug: Fifth Investec Test Match, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Middlesex Kia Oval will host tour matches against India, who Fri 22 Aug: Fifty-over game v Middlesex, last toured England in 2011 when they were Lord’s defeated four-nil in the Test Series and three- Mon 25 Aug: 1st ODI, Bristol (D/N) nil in the NatWest Series with the NatWest Wed 27 Aug: 2nd ODI, SWALEC Stadium International T20 series drawn 1-1. (D/N) Sat 30 Aug: 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge (D/N) ECB Chief Executive David Collier said: Tue 2 Sept: 4th ODI, Edgbaston (D/N) “This will be the first time England has hosted “We anticipate significant demand for Fri 5 Sept: 5th ODI, Headingley (D/N) India in a five-Test series in more than 50 years tickets both for the Investec Test series, and for “We thank the BCCI for their support and Sun 7 Sept: NatWest International T20, and the length of the series reflects the iconic the One-Day International series which will be also our international venues who between them Edgbaston status which contests between these two great the first encounter between these two countries helped bring a record number of spectators - Mon 8 Sept: India team departs UK cricketing nations now enjoy. in the 50-over format since India’s triumph more than 850,000 - to international cricket in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy over the course of the season when India last competition at Edgbaston earlier this year. toured here in 2011.”

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Boxing Cricket Shane Watson opening at different points of the New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive series. Watson, Ed Cowan and Usman Khwaja Steve Tew confirmed the prospect of expanding Joseph Parker will fight “King” Afa Former Australian fast bowler Glenn were all tried at number three. Super Rugby into countries such as Argentina Tatupu for the New Zealand National Boxing McGrath blamed the batting department for The 43-year-old also added that English and Japan will be discussed at a series of Federation title at Trusts Arena on October 10. Australian performance in the just completed batsman Ian Bell was difference between meetings next month. Parker was originally scheduled to fight on Ashes series, won 3-0 by England. the two sides. “You take him out of England South Africa’s desire to field six teams David Tua’s undercard but with Tua postponing “Our bowlers have done well but we have and they aren’t looking too good either,” said after the 15-team structure winds up in 2015 his fight to November 16 because of injury, struggled to find the right batting combination,” McGrath. has prompted officials to consider a different Parker’s handlers were keen to see him make McGrath was quoted as saying in Tuesday’s England squad meanwhile celebrated the format. use of his seven-week training camp in Las The Hindu newspaper. “We have changed a few series win by urinating on “The Oval” pitch. One possibility is for teams to play matches Vegas where he has done 85 rounds of sparring things around this last test, so hopefully we will only within their own conference through the and pounded the streets. improve but Australia has been well and truly regular season, followed by a wider, inter- Barry and Parker are back in New Zealand beaten.” Rugby conference finals series. and raring to go. Australia frequently changed its top order Teams from Argentina or Japan could be “There’s a lot of talk around about Sonny throughout the five-match series that ended New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive added into larger New Zealand and Australian Bill in the future but I have to remain focused Sunday, with Chris Rogers, David Warner and Steve Tew confirmed the prospect of expanding conferences. on what’s in front of me and that’s ‘King’ Afa,” Super Rugby Parker said.

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THEATRE Meri Saas Maha Traas - A bilingual rib tickling family comedy in Gujarati-Hindi IWK Bureau

IGHT-I THEATRE’s the pioneers the nagging of a mother-in-law. To top it the of Gujarati theatre in New Zealand husband suspects that his wife is having an Mbring their third production “Meri affair! Suspicion is a dangerous disease which Saas Maha Traas” (My Troublesome Mother- has no cure! in-law) in a bilingual format – Gujarati & Already frustrated, with his interaction with Hindi for the audiences in Auckland. It will a hyper Parsi Doctor, he enlists the help of a be staged on 28th & 29th September at Green goon to take care of his wife. The story revolves Bay High Performing Arts Centre in Green around the trials of the husband, wife and their Bay, Auckland. A rib tickling comedy about mother-in-law and how fate intervenes to save relations, emotions, expectations, obligations the situation! and suspicion. MigHT-I theatre tries to look at this issue Brought to you with Humm FM 104.6 and in humorous way through this play! The show Jadoo Tv, this Gujarati play revolves around the features talented artists – Jayshree Sonar, Cyrus saying, “Trust is like a mirror once broken, you Mehta, Varsha Belwalkar, Jayesh Bateriwala, can never look at it again”. Every family will Jyotsna Trivedi, , Kuntal Trivedi and Prashant connect with the play as the story is familiar Belwalkar, and. The Play is directed by Kuntal in most household and maybe you will fancy Trivedi. yourself as Jignesh or Indu or even Sucharita! The show is supported by Indian Weekender MERI SAAS MAHA TRAAS Roskill (6245757), Discount House Pakuranga To cater to a wider audience and the current along with Creative NZ, East Tamaki Venue: GreenBay High Performing Arts (576 7771) Rajita Patel (02102416749) or cross community families, MigHT-i Theatre Healthcare, Patel Pike & Assocaties, Roops Centre, 141-163 Godley Street, Green Bay. contact Exec. Producers Jayesh (0211504149), has embarked on a new experiment of bilingual Vegetarian Takeaways, Fund Master and Native Date: Saturday 28th September @ 6.00 pm Kuntal (0272223278), or Prashant theatre – A blend of Gujju (Gujarati) and Herbs. & Sunday 29th September 2013 @ 6.00 pm (0274404440) or email : [email protected] Hindi which reflect the cosmopolitan nature of Don’t miss this laugh a minute riotous (NOTE: Daylight savings start from Sunday today’s families! comedy and book your tickets early to avoid 29th September) A special lucky draw will be run by Jadoo Mother-in-laws are always demanding, disappointment. Ticket rate: $25 & $20. TV for a ticket holder which can win “A FREE” be they of son or daughter, both try to avoid Tickets: Available at YOGIJIs foodmart Mt JADOO TV box.

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EDUCATION Daffodil Day at New Zealand Tertiary Attention prospective early childhood students in College Sri Lanka and India! t certainly felt like Spring had come Vision, Heart, Competence and Spirit. early last Friday as New Zealand Tertiary For more information about studying one of ICollege staff came to work wearing yellow our specialist early childhood programs, please to support Daffodil Day - the Cancer Society of call us on (09) 520 4000 or international@ New Zealand’s main fundraising event. nztertiarycollege.ac.nz Staff were positively glowing in their yellow wigs, hats, lei’s, hula skirts, fairy wings and flowers. NZTC also set up a display in the Auckland Campus’s reception area for staff, students and visitors to donate a coin in exchange for a Cancer Society daffodil, notebook, pen or tea towel. All proceeds will go towards the Cancer NZTC’s Marketing Manager Sanil Haria and NZTC India’s Senior Marketing Officer Sanjay Society’s lifesaving research into the causes Jain will be travelling around India next month to meet with educational partners and to host free and treatments of cancer, as well as providing seminars on NZTC’s programs. Sanil will also visit Sri Lanka. support services for sufferers and awareness If you have friends or family members in Sri Lanka or India who may be interested in learning campaigns. more about studying a specialist early childhood program in New Zealand, please have them The event coincided with the last day of contact Sanil at [email protected]. New Zealand Tertiary College’s Spirit week, the final week of the College’s Values Month, A list of the cities Sanil and Sanjay will visit and their activities is below: where we have been celebrating our values of Coun try City Dates Activity Sri Lanka Colombo 15 September Free Seminar by Sanil Haria 16 to 19 September Sanil Haria to visit educational partners India Kolkata 13 and 14 September Sanjay Jain to visit educational partners Hyderabad 16 and 17 September Sanjay Jain to visit educational partners Chennai 18 September Sanjay Jain to visit educational partners Sanil Haria and Sanjay Jain to visit educational Kochi 19 and 20 September partners Mumbai 23 to 25 September At the NZTC India office Ahmedabad 26 September Sanil Haria to visit educational partners Vadodra 27 September Sanil Haria to visit educational partners Bhopal 28 September Sanil Haria to visit educational partners Indore 28 September Sanil Haria to visit educational partners Dehradun 30 September and 1 October Free Seminar by Sanil Haria

If you currently reside in New Zealand and are interested in studying at New Zealand Tertiary College from our Auckland Campus or through our online learning mode, please call us on (09) 520 4000 or email [email protected] HEALTH Hepatitis B: Are you at risk? IWK Bureau

id you know that India is home or in early childhood, before the vaccination and be screened. to 11% of the world’s population was introduced. Dliving with chronic hepatitis B? This “Regular blood testing enables early virus is widespread through the neighbouring “The Foundation encourages anyone who detection of complications, such as liver countries of Asia and Western Pacific, and is is of Indian ethnicity, anyone who was born in inflammation and cancer. If any anomalies are classed as endemic in New Zealand. India, or any New Zealand Indians over the age identified, we can act before it’s too late,” said of 25 to get tested,” said Mr Hornell. “People Mr Hornell. John Hornell, CEO of The Hepatitis should also get tested if their mother or close The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand Foundation of New Zealand, says, family member has hepatitis B; or if they live is the national provider for long-term follow- “Approximately 100,000 New Zealanders live with someone who has hepatitis B. If you are at up of people living with chronic hepatitis with chronic hepatitis B. What is frightening is risk, talk to your doctor, or get a free test from B. The 14,000 New Zealanders enrolled there are tens of thousands of people living in The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand.” in the programme receive regular blood this country who have not yet been diagnosed.” tests, education, and support. The Hepatitis Patients of East Tamaki Healthcare, West Foundation of New Zealand is a charitable trust Hepatitis B is spread through blood-to- Auckland Healthcare & Mt Roskill Healthcare promoting positive health outcomes for people blood contact and bodily fluids. Most adults can visit any of its 18 clinics across greater living with chronic hepatitis. with chronic hepatitis B were infected at birth Auckland to talk to a nurse or get a lab form www.iwk.co.nz 24 FEATURES 6 September 2013

HERITAGE Where is God?

Brahmachari Adarsh and the make up, you see the character being Chaitanya portrayed, and the real person being masked, So to conclude, where is GOD, we first need but at no point is that person non-existent just because he is not seen in his natural form. In to understand who is GOD? Wherever there fact all abilities of the actor in the role are his is ability, purpose or manifestation of life abilities alone, is it not? Similarly, that Truth in any form, the GOD principle is there. or GOD is forgotten and misunderstood in the omeone asked me a question, Where same way, either we take the role played as is space? Immediately, I looked up at As said in Bhagavad Geeta, Ya pashyati sa GOD, or we deny the very existence of Him Sthe sky and pointed with outstretched pashyati… He who sees, He sees! beyond the role. Alas! Such ignorance is the hands indicating it to be far away. This seemed very cause of our intolerance of other religions. like the obvious answer to me. The wise man This Knowledge and understanding, which was smiled and said, ok then come and stand next given by our Rishis in the ancient Hindu way to me, between me and this wall, pointing to The different names given to that GOD sun for our sorrows or loving it for the joys it of education, was the reason for our tolerance. the wall on which he was leaning on. I said principle are irrelevant and are only meant to provides us. The only relationship we have with So to conclude, where is GOD, we first need quizzically, between you and the wall? How aid our minds to grasp this subtle presence. the Sun is that it, in conjunction with the earth’s to understand who is GOD? Wherever there is can I? There is no space for me to stand there. Unfortunately, over time, all around the world, distance and movement, sustains our existence. ability, purpose or manifestation of life in any He said precisely, isn’t space also where GOD has become a man-made concept used To the Sun, we are insignificant and even non- form, the GOD principle is there. As said in you are standing at the moment? Isn’t space by certain factions of society to control others, existent. But denying the existence of the Sun Bhagavad Geeta, Ya pashyati sa pashyati… He in you as well? You, me, this wall aren’t we by using their fears against them. Hence, the or its role in our very existence is indeed absurd. who sees, He sees! The water in the cloud high all accommodated in space alone? Thus, he modern scientific man is allergic to this man- Simple, if all the phenomenal forces like, up above, in essence, is the same water in the pointed out the imminent and transcendental made GOD concept. light, sound, gravity, astronomy, etc. can be glass that quenches your thirst, THINK! nature of space, that which is here and now Often we get used to thinking GOD is this logically studied and proved by science, it must in and through everything and that which is person sitting and deciding our fate… and the mean that there is an intelligence principle -Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya serves as infinite and beyond. That which is the very whole struggle in life is where we constantly behind them all that has created them. Now the Resident Acharya of Chinmaya Mission substratum of space, which is the creator and try and make or determine our own destiny how absurd is it that this intelligence principle Auckland and conducts weekly spiritual classes sustainer of all the laws that govern the world through self effort. Hence, as a human race, we is said to be non-existent and more so impotent for children, youth and adults. For more of matter - the world of time, space and objects, develop this strange love-hate relationship with just because we cannot perceive it directly information about the Chinmaya Mission and that ultimate power is what all religion term as this GOD. through the same medium, which captures the Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya please follow the GOD principle, philosophy calls it Truth or To the wise masters - the embodiments of world of matter? this link: www.chinmaya.org.nz or contact him Reality. the divine, this is emotional reaction towards It is like the actor denying his true identity, at 2756954 GOD seems very strange. It is like hating the while playing his role in a movie. In the costume www.iwk.co.nz 25 6 September 2013 FEATURES

A kaleidoscopic journey for the senses at fashion week IWK Bureau

itu Kumar’s exotic vintage collection Rdazzled at the Lakme India Fashion Week. Unfolding the drama of the costumes from the mountain kingdoms, the long-sleeved coat dresses with a mix of prints/embellishments and kurtas with the Himalayan flavour, trousers, leggings, the kira (wrap around skirt from Bhutan), wrap jackets, dresses, kaftans and capes were seen creating unconventional impact on the catwalk. Using hand-woven back strap loomed fabrics, Bhutanese Tangkhas, prayer flags, kanni weaves, hand spun khadi, woven silks, leather, Lycra jersey and adding the beautiful jamavar motifs of Kashmir; the result was a fascinating line of contemporary fashion with vintage textiles, which bore Ritu’s individualistic style for her prét brand “Label”.

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Shreyas celebrates Rakhi with kids Ranbir to propose Katrina?

On Raksha Bandan, Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade was invited to spend the day with the Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor will soon kids of Akansha Foundation NGO. propose his long-time rumoured girlfriend The actor said he is very fond of kids and was very excited to spend the time with them. The Katrina Kaif, media reports said. festival is very close to Shreyas’s heart, and the actor even tweeted saying, “Beheno - Happy The actor is planning to propose Katrina on Raksha Bandan. God bless u with lots of love, happiness, success & strength.” Shreyas seemed his birthday, which is on Sept 28. to enjoy with the kids present there. He entered the venue to a thunderous applause from the kids, “Come September 28, Ranbir Kapoor might as they were happy to see him. just let go of his single status. The grapevine is The event kick-started with the actor dancing with kids on famous Bollywood buzzing with rumours of the star planning to get numbers. Following the dance, the kids tied Rakhi to him and presented him with flowers. down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend In return, Shreyas gave them lots of chocolates and the event ended with an informal chat Katrina Kaif,” Mid Day reported. between the kids and Shreyas, where he answered few questions and told them the importance “A lot of hearts are set to break on Ranbir’s of education. The actor also shared his experience from the industry. birthday. But looks like the man has made up Shreyas was touched by the love showered on him by the kids so much that he has decided to his mind,” the newspaper reported quoting a repeat this experience every year. source. The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide children Recently, they were captured holidaying from low-income communities with high-quality education, enabling them to maximize their on camera by a film magazine on the Spanish potential and transform their lives. island of Ibiza and the snaps were splashed across the Indian media.

Katrina beats Ash in wedding wish list chart

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif seems to have wooed people in the north and has been voted as the most desired celebrity in Indian weddings, according to the findings of The Taj Wedding Barometer.According to the survey, 11 percent of the people interviewed have chosen the actress as the celebrity who will be liked by baraatis (invitees) to be seen at weddings in north India. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan following Katrina at 9 percent has managed to spell bound her enthusiasts in south with her timeless beauty. She is a favourite among couples in south. She might have enchanted the world with her talent and beauty but when it comes to bhangras (Punjabi dance style) and flamboyant north Indian weddings, its Katrina who has won the hearts of the couples in north India. According to The Taj Wedding Barometer, young couples prefer male celebrities to perform and attend their weddings over females. Actors Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan are the preferred choices followed by Katrina Kaif and Aishwarya. www.iwk.co.nz 27 6 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT Madras cafe presents much more than just ‘kaapi’

know their craft to the hilt and keep us riveted Rajesh to the very end. Krishnamurthy Although Madras Cafe has not been shot in Sri Lanka (for obvious reasons!), the production design, camerawork and editing ensure that what we see in no less authentic. irst came D-day, then Madras café and voila with it Bollywood has a brand John Abraham, an actor with a reasonable Fnew genre that of “Spy Thriller” or range, gives his role all he has got and comes “Espionage Thriller”. up trumps. Nargis Fakhri, playing an English Madras Cafe opens with a disclaimer that it speaking journalist, comes up as the surprising is a work of fiction .This is followed by visuals package. of a bespectacled lady with a garland and then a Debutante Rashi Khanna makes an impact deafening blast. Close up of a white sports shoe in a brief but significant appearance. and a dismembered thigh, leaving viewers in no The other characters (secret agents, soldiers, doubt as to which incident in India’s history is militants and bureaucrats etc) – are all people being alluded to. who look and sound like real people that one Shoojit Sircar takes a very important can identify with. moment in India’s modern history and with Madras café is devoid of any songs except the help of his team of writers comes up with a one almost to the very end, but no one will miss story that takes us on a journey where no Hindi the absence of any song and dance in this café. movie has gone before. In doing so he achieves a beautiful balance between fact and fiction. Verdict: 4 stars from me. At the centre of the drama are an undercover With three neo classics behind him intelligence agent Vikram Singh (John (Yehaan & Vicky Doner) Soojit Sircar Abraham) an Indian Intelligence agent is sent him repeatedly into deadly traps. It is a world stamps his class in no uncertain terms. on a undercover mission to Sri Lanka and a Madras café’s first half is multi layered where danger lurks at every corner and violence Madras Café is a MUST WATCH! London-based war correspondent Jaya Sahni with complex trails - leaks, foreign interests, erupts without warning. Worst of all, in the (Nargis Fakhri) who are up against great odds domestic rivals and hardcore political shadows, it is difficult to differentiate between in a country and war zone that is not quite their expediency - all slowly revealed to Vikram. As friend and enemy. own. As he begins his operation of disrupting a RAW boss Robin Dutt (Siddharth Basu) ups the The second half does not ease up but Rajesh Krishnamurthy is a writer, columnist rebel group, he makes an alarming discovery: pressure, Vikram must move fast through sultry, becomes tauter with each frame more riveting and film reviewer based in Auckland. His a conspiracy to assassinate the Indian Prime dangerous country to stop a tragedy from taking than the other. reviews are also available on his blog www. Minister. And that sets the tone for what is by place. On the ground, however, treachery is rife The writers Somnath Dey & Shubendu matineefilms.blogspot.co.nz far Bollywood’s most riveting spy thriller yet. and leaks from within the organisation push Bhattacharya have done a brilliant job. They

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INDIA’S #1 DESI DIVA - Miss IndiaNZ 2013 Auckland Diwali Festival Auckland Heritage 1ST TIME IN NZ Festival 2013 After her massively successful World Tour Organised by leading Bollywood event - DJ Rink is set to WOW party goers of specialists Rhythm House, the Miss IndiaNZ Aotearoa. You have to be there to witness beauty pageant is a definite highlight on When: October 19 & 20 New Zealand’s show calendar. When: Between Saturday 28 September DJ RINK’s amazing DJ Skills and Super Where: Aotea Square and Queen St. and Tuesday 15 October this year. Energetic Mixes which will keep you rocking on the dance floor till the Music don’t stop!!! Aimed to promote and enhance local talent Weblinks: [email protected] in NZ, Miss IndiaNZ provides a platform for young women of Indian heritage to launch When: Saturday Sept 7th – into acting, modeling and the entertainment Where: Club Fuzion, Auckland. industry on an international stage. For tickets: 09 215-4874

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Ingredients Divide the mixture into equal parts. 6 – eggs Using little oil on your hands as the 1kg – mince (chicken or lamb) mixture can be sticky, mould a por- 1 – onion tion of mixture in the cup of your 2 – green chillies hand. Place a hardboiled egg into it 2tsp- garam masala and shape the mince around to fully 1tsp – red chilli powder enclose the egg, then roll in bread 2tbsp – bread crumbs crumbs and set aside. Salt according to taste Repeat with others. Oil for frying Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Method Deep fry the eggs for at 6-8 minutes, Boil eggs for 9- 12 minutes. making sure they are evenly browned all over. Drain and set aside to cool. Drain on kitchen paper. Mix mince with red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Cut them into half and serve hot with chutney. In a food processor add mince with onion, green chilli, blend it for2-3 minutes or until done.

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Looking ahead at home insurance Most homeowners are aware of the importance of insuring what is likely to be their biggest asset: their home. But now, the way lots of Kiwis go about insuring their homes is having to change.

Over the next 12 months, most New Zealand home insurance It’s all about understanding policies will switch from an unlimited or ‘open-ended’ replacement basis to having a speci ed Sum Insured. rebuilding costs Many new and existing homeowners will be asked to estimate The signi cance of the changes won’t be lost on homeowners. the likely cost of rebuilding their home as a way to assist IAG, through its various brands, is recommending its them in setting the Sum Insured. While dierent insurers may customers determine their Sum Insured amount by looking use dierent terms, generally a home’s Sum Insured amount closely at what their homes, including features such as will be the maximum amount payable to repair or rebuild a decking, paving, retaining walls, outbuildings, fences and home. It’s important that, if you are a homeowner facing this driveways, might cost to rebuild. If you are a home owner, change, you are comfortable that your home’s Sum Insured this should help you decide on a Sum Insured that better reects your home. If you set your Sum Insured too low, it reects your home rather than having it based on simpler may not be sucient to meet the cost of a future claim and measures such as oor area multiplied by a square metre you may have to rebuild or repair your home to a lesser size building cost. By estimating the likely cost of rebuilding your or quality, or pay for some of the repairs yourself. Conversely, home based on an assessment of its features – often things if you set your Sum Insured too high, you may be paying too only you would know – or by sourcing a valuation provided by much premium – and if it costs less than the Sum Insured a building professional, you should be well placed to decide amount to repair or rebuild your home, then only the actual on an appropriate Sum Insured for your home. This way, the cost will be payable. many variables that can impact on rebuilding costs – such as how the home is constructed, the slope of the land it’s built on, everyday features such as retaining walls, recreational Why the changes are happening features like swimming pools and special features like bridges The switch to insuring a home up to a speci ed Sum Insured and cable cars – are taken into account when you set your amount is IAG’s response to meeting the new requirements home’s Sum Insured. of its global reinsurers. Reinsurers are the companies that insurers obtain their disaster cover from, and the reinsurance * IAG oers general insurance under the NZI, AMI, State and Lantern insurance brands. It also underwrites general insurance products for some of they provide helps insurers meet the costs of claims after New Zealand’s leading nancial institutions. Homeowners with catastrophic events like the Canterbury earthquakes. a replacement home insurance policy from one of these A number of major reinsurers have advised insurance providers will nd the need2know.org.nz website New Zealand insurers that they need relevant to their home policy. to know the maximum amount insurers would have to pay out in claims for New Zealand homes. Help is at hand for Under current arrangements for home insurance that homeowners information isn’t as well de ned for IAG and its brands and partners are supporting the reinsurers. this change with a range of tools and information, including a website explaining the changes and a user-friendly online calculator that can help estimate the likely cost of rebuilding many New Zealand homes. For more information go to need2know.org.nz

Disclaimer: The Need to Know website and online calculator are in English and you may need to get assistance to work through it if English isn’ t your rst language.