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The latest plans to upgrade Panmure roundabout to an intersection and build a new busway from Pakuranga to Panmure will be on show at a public information day on 15 September. The public information day is for the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI), one of Auckland’s largest transport projects. It will also have information on the construction currently underway for Phase One in Panmure. When: 10am to 1pm, Saturday 15 September. Where: Panmure Bridge School Hall, 76 Kings Rd, Panmure. AMETI About 60,000 vehicles a day use the Panmure roundabout, with trafc backed up along all roads approaching it and a poor crash record. Buses also get stuck in the same con-- Public Information Day gestion as cars between Pakuranga and Panmure, meaning public transport isn’t a good option. The Panmure to Pakuranga (Phase Two) section of AMETI, will provide the next stage of transport improvements for the area after those underway in the Panmure Station area open in 2014. Together, the improvements will cut major congestion in the area, for example reducing queues on Lagoon Drive, Church Cres and Queen’s Rd. It will also get more people onto public transport and make walking and cycling better options. One of the improvements for Panmure will be to make it easier to walk or cycle around. For example instead of crossing distances of up to 500m there will be shorter direct cross- ings at trafc lights. AMETI Panmure to Pakuranga (Phase Two) includes: Upgrading Panmure roundabout to a signalised intersection to remove a major conges- tion point and improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians Creating a busway with lanes separate from general t rafc from Panmure Station to Pakuranga town centre to make public transport quicker Completing about 7km of new cycling paths and 6km of footἀpaths, including new paths link ing Panmure and Pakuranga along Lagoon D rive and Paku ranga Rd A new Panmure Bridge next to the existing one for buses, cyclists and pedestrians Find out more about the major transport improvements The Reeves Rd yover, a direct link from Pakuranga Road to Waipuna Bridge above being built in the Panmure Station area. part of Reeves Rd an d the current Ti Rakau Drive intersection. Auckland Transport Major Projects Manager Rick Walden encourages people in the See the latest plans for AMETI Phase Two – Panmure to area to come to the public information day and give their feedback on the latest plans. Pakuranga, including: Following feedback from the community at the public information day, detailed design will be completed so consents can be lodged in 2013 for public submissions. • Upgrading Panmure roundabout to an intersection with trafc lights and Further public information days will be held before the consent process. crossings • A busway from Panmure Station to Pakuranga town centre For more information about AMETI go to www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/ • 7km of new cycling paths and 6km of new footpaths. ameti twitter: @akltransport When: 10am to 1pm, 15 September Where: Panmure Bridge School Hall, Kings Rd, Panmure.

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pilot nancial edu cation progra mme de-- Aveloped especially for learners with low literacy levels was launched recently by the ANZ in South Auckland. The event coincided with MoneyWeek, the Commission for Financial Literacy & Retirement Income’s nationwide nancial education awareness campaign and also cel- ebrated the partnership between ANZ and Solomon Group, which will be delivering the programme.me. MoneyMinded is a nancial education programme that helps tea ch basic budge ting,ting, savings and money management skills. De-- veloped by ANZ in 2005 in conjunction with "We needed a nancial community groups and the NSW Department management programme of Education and Training, the programme has already helped more than 160,000 people that could help our in Australia, South Pacic and Asia. The pro-- gramme has been adapted for New Zealand. people change attitudes “There is a real need amongst many com-- munities across New Zealand around the and habits around basics of money management. The Money-- Minded pilot programme helps teach people money. ANZ is to be simple concepts about saving and budget- ing,” ANZ’s Head of Corporate Affairs Peter commended for its Parussini said. “The MoneyMinded pilotpilot programme will help people ma ke infor medmed willingness to partner decisions about the use of their money. Re-- search shows that understanding the power of “Our clients and communities make up a Member of Parliament Alfred Ngaro with Solomon Group to money and its pitfalls is critical to a person’s large proportion of more than 400,000 Auck -- today presented ANZ MoneyMinded Certi-- nancial independence and well-being.” landers with low literacy levels,” says Judy cates to the eleven Solomon Group staff who create a programme Mr Parussini said if the programme Solomon, Director of Curriculum at Solomon recently completed MoneyMinded facilita- proved successfu l, ANZ planned to roll itit Group. “We needed a nancial management tor training.Other Members of Parliament, and resource book out into other communities. Solomon Group programme that could help our people change including Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga and Louisa is a private training organisation, based in attitudes and habits around money. ANZ is to Wall, also attended today’s event, as well as appropriate to the Manurewa, Panmure and Henderson, which be commended for its willing ness to partne r r Craig Moffat, ANZ General Manager Auck- provides literacy training to groups such asas with Solomon Group to create a programme land and other members of the local commu- needs of this extremely beneciaries and migrants, often of Maori and resource book appropriate to the needs of nity.nity. and Pacic Island descent. this extremely vulnerable group.” vulnerable group".

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Participants of 'Health for Humanity' Yogathon 2011 in Rotorua

New Zea land cities a nd tow ns will witness aa techniques in facilitating a healthy body, duce it as a part of school curriculum, encour- To register interest as participant/ vol- unique health event from Sunday, September mind, and spirit in balance with each other. age healthy living, and connect yoga schools unteer/ both, please register on http:// 16 to Sunday, September 30, 2012. People The participants will aim to collectively and practitioners in New Zealand through par- yogathon- nz.org/r egistra tion or email from all walks of life and different age groups perform 108,000 repetitions of ‘Surya NaNa-- ticipation in this planned annual event. yogathon. nz@gmail .com or contact thethe are once again invited to participate in a two- maskar’ (Sun Salutation) over a period of 15 Participants can conduct Surya Namaskar Yogathon team: National coordinator: week 'Health for Humanity' Yogathon 2012, days. A repetition of Surya Namaskar consists repetitions from the comfort of their homes or Dr Rajiv Chaturvedi - 021 079 5036 after the successful completion of the rst of a series of yoga postures of well-balanced as part of the regular group they practice with; Auckland: Komal Shah – 021 035 3591 ever New Zealand wide Yogathon last year. movements linked with simple breathing in addition venues will be available in some Hamilton: Kavita Parshotam (07) 856 5052 The event is free and open to all. techniques. If you are a rst time practitioner, cities where they can join in group practice Rotorua: Joyce Child s ----s - 021 023 12523 Yogathon New Zealand, a division of trained instructors will be available at specif- with trainers. Those willing to volunteer and Wanganui: Hindu Council of New Zealand, will orga- ic locations to help you get initiated in Yoga help promote and coordinate this event in their Jayanthi Sar vanapavana (06) 344 3199 nise the nationwide ‘Health for Humanity’ through Surya Namaskars. respective cities/ schools/ neighbourhoods Wellington: Yogathon 2012 with the aim of increasing Yogathon will help promote yoga widely in and be part of the Yogathon team are heartily Tribhuvan Shreshtha 021 036 9065 awareness about the science of yoga, and its a scientic perspective of health, to help intro-- welcome. Christchur ch: Cecilia Freire (03) 942942 4333 Amma's Waikat Inter-Faith Cunci receives Fdink natina diversity award The Waikato Interfaith Council (WIFCO) re- Drive ceived a 2012 New Zealand Diversity Award Mata Amritanandamayi Satsang Group is cel-- for their outstanding contribution to promot- ebrating Amma's Birth month with 'Amma's ing interfaith relations and religious diversity Foodlink Drive'. The project is being organ-- in New Zealand last month. ised in collaboration with Auckland City Presented to WIFCO by the Race Rela-- Mission and makes a humble request to each tions Commissioner, Joris de Bres, of the one to donate a 'Can' of food items or as much Human Rights Commission, the annual as they can. The donations will be made to awards commend 12 organisations that have Auckland city Mission’s food bank to be used contributed to strengthening race relations in for emergencies. Aotearoa New Zealand. The Waikato Interfaith Council was ac- knowledged for its proactive work bringing together individuals and groups representing the various faith and belief communities both in the greater Waikato region and nationally. The award specically represents WIFCO’s work this past year in organising a wide variety of activities, including organising and hosting the 2012 National Interfaith Forum in Febru- ary, a multifaith service, an interfaith lm fes-- tival, a bus tour to a wide var iety of Hamilton’s diverse houses of worship, an interfaith art project, and a multifaith musical event. Public seminars on raising the awareness There are two collection points --- Khyber of religious diversity were presented at both Spice Invaders, 810 Manukau Road, Royal the 2011 and 2012 New Zealand Diversity Oak and Yogijis Food Mart, 26 Carr Road, Forums. Those receiving the award were (from left): Sylvie Rabinovitch-Bolstad, Anjum Rahman, Su Ellis, Race Rela- Mount Roskill. The list of items that can be Waikato Interfaith President Louis Paulus- tions Commissioner Joris de Bres, Todd Nachowitz, Suman Kapoor, Alan Hodgson, Gayl de Boer and Louis donated will be placed at these collection sen said “We are extremely delighted to be rec-- Paulussen. Members of WIFCO that were unable to attend the Award Ceremony are: Alan Leadley, Andrew points. Please m ake sure that expir y dates a rere ognised for our work in promoting interfaith McKean, Barry Cope, Carrie Barber and Michael Walmsley. checked on all products. Donations can be activities and religious diversity and positive made till September 26. All donations will be race relations”. Waikato Muslim Association in promoting its wide variety of the Waikato’s ethnic and reli- picked up from the collection points by Auck- WIFCO Secretary Todd Nachowitz cited annual Islam Awareness Week, with an envi- gious groups to work together on an environ- land City Mission on Amma's Birthday – Sept the multiple projects that WIFCO has been ronmental theme this year, culminating in an mental restoration project. 27, 2012. working on this year, including the many up- Interfaith Tree Planting event on September On Sunday, October 28, WIFCO will host For more details log on to our website coming projects in the works. 1, at Waiwhakareke Reserve, across from the its second multifaith service, which it plans to www.amma.org.nz. This week WIFCO teams up with the Hamilton Zoo. This event brought together a hold annually.

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Chef de partie roles available now Geet Gaurav vws The Bitez Restaurant is a new fusion restaurant, an infused menu with a difference. Providing Kiwi, authentic Indian cuisine and Asian spread in the heart of the Manukau city (12 Lakewood Auckand & Weingtn Court, inside Rayland Motel area). The restaurant has something for everyone from succulent steak meals, sizzlers, burgers to gourmet pizzas as one of their refreshing signature dishes that is tantalizing to the taste buds. Opening will be the end of September, 2012.

Bitez mission is to inspire ethnic foods and traditional kiwi foods to all and to be the best restaurant in town.

We are currently hiring staff and require proven station chefs with some experience, who are passionate and desire the opportunity to grow in this industry, work alongside with a developing restaurant business and can add value by displaying extensive knowledge and experience within their chosen field in hospitality/food.

•• Chef de partie •• Line cooks

The successful applicants will be required to have good knowledge and understanding in their industry, with an ability to demonstrate your practical experience, ideas and talents. Migrant Heritage Charitable Trust Inc (regd) – aka MigHT-I organised 'Geet Gaurav' As these roles are essentially based in the hospitality industry, we (celebrating singing) featuring Aparna Gurav, a disciple of Dr Veena Sahasrabudhhe of require excellent communication skills, inventory skills, the Gwalior Gharana. coordination, organizational skills, knowledge of complete service She presented a range of Vocal performances which include Khyal gayaki as well as and the required menu. Dadra, thumri, Tappa among other variations. She was accompanied by her husband and ace Tabla player – Milind Gurav and our own Samir Bhalodkar who played the Samva-- Interviews will commence immediately, please apply to dini (Harmonium)) [email protected] with a copy of your CV and why you think After the Auckland show, 'Geet Gaurav' was hosted in Wellington at the Massey Uni-- you would be excellent for this position/s. versity campus to an equally delightful audience.

12 inan weekene | Sepebe 7, 2012 || .k.c.nz Indian Ne Zeaan First Indian Inspectr fr NZ Pice New Zealand Police has celebrated a milestone ing to the needs of 20 different nationalities with Rakesh Naidoo becoming the rst person was a real afrmation of the skills he brings. from the Asian community to be appointed to "He's also formed strong networks and the rank of I nspector. partnerships and he's an excellent role model At a ceremony attended by members of the for other police ofcers from diverse back -- Police, community representatives and agency grounds in terms of what can be achieved." partners, Commissioner Peter Marshall saidsaid Most recently Rakesh has been heavily in-- while Police was committed to the diversity of volved in the NZ Diversity Forum - a gathering its staff, Rakesh had been promoted to Inspec-- of people interested in giving diverse commu- tor purely on the basis of his abilities, achieve- nities a 'fair go' - which took place in Auckland ments and potential. last weekend. "For you, this rank brings additional re-- Rakesh grew up in South Africa after his sponsibility because you are going to be a forefathers moved there from India. shining light for other police ofcers from When he joined New Zealand Police in ethnic backgrounds," he said. 2001, it was with a desire to use his back- In his role as Strategic Ethnic Advisor, ground and experiences as a migrant to work Rakesh has special responsibility for matters with ethnic communities. relating to communities from Asia, Africa and “I am very humbled by the appointment the Middle East. and share this honour with my parents, col- He is part of a team known as Maori, Pacic leagues and community," Rakesh said. and Ethnic Services, which is lead by National “I knew that New Zealand Police was a Manager Superintendent Wally Haumaha. well respected organisation with strong values, The team represents Maori, Pacic and Ethnic and that by working with them I could have a communities at the highest levels of policing. positive impact.” Wally said Rakesh had worked hard to Police are actively seeking people from reach his current position as National Strategic Maori, Pacic, Asian, Indian, African and Ethnic Advisor. This included a development Middle Eastern communities, especially programme to ensure he met all the require-- women, to join the organisation. ments to become an Inspector. “I hope that many more ethnic community "He came through with ying colours," members take the opportunity to join a tr usted Wally said. "The time he spent in Christchurch organisation like police and serve their com- after the earthquake as part of a team respond-- Inspector Rakesh Naidoo with Police Commissioner Peter Marshall. munities," Rakesh said.

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Migrant Heritage Charitable Trust Inc (MigHT-i) was hosted at the Panmure Community Centre Hall is continuing its work of bringing to fore the rich and it was packed in anticipation of an exciting heritage of Indian Music in New Zealand. After the evening. super success of Naadbrahma in 2009 and 2010, the Naadbrah ma this year introduced a platform show now travels to Hamilton where it will be per- for the upcoming youngsters amongst the musical formed at the Hillcres t Normal School Hall on Cam-- fraternity both in the Hindustani style and Carnatic bridge Road on Satu rday 15th September. style of music. Young Guns from Carnatic music This is the second time the show is travelling were followed by the Hindustani music exponents. there after a full house last time in 2010. The show The much anticipated Jugalbandi took place in brought together again two pilla rs of Indian music the second half when Dr Malur on Violin and Ashok stream – Hindustani and Carnatic this year, this Thakore on Mandolin took the stage. time with an all new Jugalbandi between the two The audiences were then taken through a styles. journey of music from different parts of India which This year’s edition featured Sitar, Sarod, include Assam, Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Tabla, Violin, Mandolin, Mridangam and Ghatam. Tamil Nadu and New Zealand as well. ‘Sounds from Heaven’ or 'NAADBRAHMA 2012' A not to be missed journey!

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on today dismissed the appeal of Mo- rst time we proved in a court of Wednesday upheld the death sen- hammad Kasab and upheld the sen- law that Kasab and his nine associ- tence of lone surviving Pakistan i ter- tence. It has conrmed the ndings ates had been sponsored by Pakistan. rorist Ajmal Amir Kasab pronounced on the scrutiny of the evidence. The Pakistan’s army and terror outt by by a trial court in 2012010, dismissing court also dealt with constitutional Lashkar were behind it. Pakistan his plea for commuting the capital questions, international laws and encourages terrorism and now if the punishment to a life sentence in the legal issues and the right to legal country is serious about curbing it, 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. representation,” said senior counsel it should also act against those who Gopal Subramanium who repre-- were behind Kasab,” Nikam said. sented the state of Maharashtra in the Kasab argued that he was denied apex court. free and fair trial and he was not part of a larger conspiracy of engaging It is a complete into a war against a nation. Kasab had led the appeal from the prison that victory of the due challenged his conviction and death process and India sentence. Raju Ramachandran was appointed by the Supreme Court to must be proud that represent Kasab as an amicus curiae. After the judgement, Ramachan-- in a democracy we dran said he “bows before the verdict of the Supreme Court.” He said he gave every accused was given full opportunity to say Kasab wanted his death sen- what he wanted in defence of Kasab. tence pronounced by a trial court an opportunity to Kasab has been lodged in a to be reversed. He had appealed to present his case Mumbai jail after being captured the Bombay High Court rst which in the Mumbai terror attacks that upheld the trial court order in October - Senior Counsel left 166 people dead and over 300 last year and now the Supreme Court injured. He had been convicted and also upheld the trial court order of Gopal Subramanium sentenced to death by a trial court May 2010. The apex court bench court in Mumbai and later by the comprising of Justice Aftab Alam “It is a complete victory of the Bombay High Court in February last and Justice CK Prasad passed the due process and India must be proud year. verdict saying “we are left with no that in a democracy we gave every Kasab was one of the ten Paki- option, but to uphold the sentence.” accused an opportunity to present his stan-based militants who launched They had earlier reserved the case. It is heard in a spirit of calm,” coordinated strikes in vital places of order after hearing the arguments he added. After the verdict, Special India’s nancial capital including two of both the prosecution and defence Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said luxury hotels, a hospital, a Jewish counsels for more than two-and-a- the verdict is an important one. centre and a railway station on Nov half months. “The Supreme Court “I am very satised that for the 26, 2008.

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Islamabad: Pakistan has to “Moral of the story: neither “dispel the impression that the side has cared to arrange procrastination of the Mumbai a bilateral meeting for its suspects’ trial is on purpose”, own sake to break the ice,” said a leading Pakistani daily it said. that described President Asif The daily said that the Ali Zardari’s meeting with Tehran meeting showed Indian Prime Minister Man- the “Indian leadership is mohan Singh at the NAM still stuck at Mumbai, with Summit in Tehran as a mere Singh emphasising the need ritual. for the expeditious con- “Had there been no clusion of the trial of the meeting between Zardari and Mumbai terror suspects”. Manmohan Singh on the side-- Zardari spoke of lines of the NAM summit, it Singh’s ‘vision’ but hit the would have been the news of nail on the head when he New Delhi: India’s premier inter- istan and some South Asian coun-- the day,” Dawn said in an edi- called upon the two parties school football tournament kicked tries have taken part in the Subroto torial titled ‘Mere ritual’.. to move beyond reiterating off on September 3 in New Delhi. Cup. We felt it was the right time to “There have been nearly their known positions to try The 2012 edition of the Subroto bring in te ams from Europe.” half-a-dozen ritualistic and and achieve more substan- Cup will come in a new package. Another rst for the Subroto informal meetings between tive results. “As the stron-- First, there will be two European Cup will be the introduction of the Indian prime minister ger of the two sides, will it teams in action and it will also have an Under-17 girl’s tournament for and Pakistan’s top leaders at be too much to expect from a U-17 girls’ version. schools from across the country. one or the other summit,” it New Delhi to show exex-- Ukrainian powerhouse FC Seventeen schools representing added. After their meeting at ibility and desist from the Dynamo Kiev and Cardinal Heenan diverse regions of the country will the 2010 SAARC summit in temptation to apply pres- College from the United Kingdom compete for the title, along with a Thimphu, former prime min- sure on Pakistan at a time will vie for honours alongside their side from Afghanistan. ister Yousuf Raza Gilani and when it nds itself in a nut-- Indian counterparts. This edition Further, Flight Lieutenant Uvena the Indian prime minister met three this year. They met again on the side-- cracker situation?” asked the daily. will play host to European sides for Fernandes will become the rst times --- at Mohali last year during lines of the NAM summit in Tehran “On its part, Islamabad has to the very rst time. woman from the armed forces to of- the cricket World Cup seminal, at “without conceding any ground”. dispel the impression that the pro- Speaking at the launch of the ciate in matches. Over the span of Addu, Maldives in November 2011 “The only meeting the South crastination of the Mumbai suspects’ Subroto Cup at the Air Force Mess two months, 78 school-based teams and in Seoul in March 2012. Asian neighbours didn’t owe to an trial is on purpose, and, instead, by in New Delhi, Air Marshall JN will play 125 matches to add another Additionally, there was the international extravaganza was over expediting the process, show that Is- Burma said, “So far teams from, Sri page to the history of the Subroto much-hyped lunch at New Delhi for lunch, but this, too, was a spin-off lamabad is as keen as New Delhi to Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghan- Cup, which began in 1960. Zardari by Manmohan Singh in April from Zardari’s Ajmer pilgrimage. bring the terrorists to justice.”

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Guest Editorial “We must become the change we want to see.” A win-win for all - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Bo Bollllywood has come a lolong way frofrom when Dadasaasaheb PhPhalalke made ““e RaRajaja Ha Harisrishchhchandandrara” ii” n 11n 99113. It was the rsrst sisilenlent feafeaturture e lm made iie n IIn ndindia, but it it certainly wasn’t the last. Just oot ver a dda ecaecade latlaterer, II, ndindia wwa as proproducducining more tte han 200 llms per annum. Such was the interest and enthusiasm that today India is the world’s biggest Afghanistan: Are the NZ trps l lm-makeaker - more tte han 11000 feafeaturture e lms are made eee ach yeayear ((r HoHollllywood d pr produoduces 400 a yya earear),), ghting someone else’s war? Yes, close to 1000 movies a year and all of them full length feature lms aver- aging three hours each. PooJA SuNdAr Bo Bollllywood iid s a mma ammototh indindustustry. AcAccorcordiding to WiWikipkipediedia, 114 mm4 ilillilionon viewers throng the theatres each day to lap up its movies. August 2012 – the rst tim e since 1951 that New Zealand has lost so many sol- Fo Four bibillllion cincinema tictickets arare sse olold eed ach yeayear. AcAccorcordinding to pubpublilisheshed d diers in war. reports, in 2004, more people globally watched Bollywood movies than Holly- For the past 10 years, the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team has wood movies - 3.8 billion vs 3.6 billion. been working in the Bamiyan province in an effort to keep tribal wars at bay and Bo Bollllywood mmd oviovies competpete ffe or top slslots in ththe UUe K bbK ox ofofce. In ththe UUe S, it it the people of the location safe. Eyewitness reports from those who have visited fa fares in ththe tte op 20-20-30 desdespitpite lle imiimited runs.. say that the efforts that we are making in that province is astounding and al- In In New ZeaZealanland, ededglglining lmlm-makerkers aas re vying ffg or eveevery dolollalar ttr hat comeses though we may not be contributing to the entire war effor t, what we are doing for their way. the Bamiyan province is helping. Fo For a coucountry thathat hht as prproduoduced blblockockbusbusterters lls ike ththe ““e LorLord ood f the RiRingngss”” New Zealand rst deployed troops to help the Afghanistan war, which began trilogy, and many others of the same stature (Boy, Whale Rider, No.2, Sione’s in October 2001, in December of the same year. We were given command of Wedding, to name a few), lm-makers here sure command a premium world- the Bamiyan province in September 2003 with teams of 100 soldiers being put wide, as Sir Peter Jackson has shown. into six-month shifts. The NZSAS were deployed in 2009 where they were given On page 3 of this issue of Indian Weekender, we feature an article about charge of mentoring the Afghan Crisis Response Unit. budding Auckland lm-maker Sreeman Myadam and his buddy Santosh Tuk- Following this redeployment, we faced the rst NZ death in combat since kapuram, who operate under the banner Myadam Cinemas. Enthusiastic as they 2000, when Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell died when his patrol was attacked by may be about lm-making and showcasing their product to millions, they have insurgents. Since then, th ree more soldiers lost their lives before the nal NZSAS not progressed much because of nancial constraints. deployment to Afghanistan ended. Jonathan Coleman, Defence Minister, stated Sreeman’s dream is to one day produce many feature lms and showcase that the soldiers had “directly helped protect New Zealanders from the risk of them throughout the world, especially the “lucrative” Indian market. international terrorism”. The New Zealand Film Commission recently warned lm-makers that it may Since then, we have lost six more soldiers this year. The most recent, in August have to cut back further on the number of lms it helped nance every year fol- 2012012, being the two that were shot in a gun battle when their patrol went to aid the lowing a drop in Government funding and income from other sources. Afghan police and the three whose Humvee hit an Improvised Explosive Device. The commission said that it aimed to fund four substantial feature lms a The question on everybody’s minds is whether these lives are worth what we year, but thathat wwt as in jejeopaopardy and a GGa oveovernment revreview of the scrscreen secsectotor r have achieved in the Bamiyan province and is it really our job to be over there could mean worse news – it had used reserves to cover decits so far, but those could be exhausted by 2014-15. when we have no direct quarrel with them? In In 2002000, ththe sse upeuper-hr-hit “K“Kahaho NNo a PPa yar HaHai” – ss– tartarrinring HHg ritritik RoRoshashan and US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton believes it is. She states that the New Amishisha PPa ateatel – was llmed in SouSouth IslIsland and subsubseqsequenuentltly vvy isiisitotor nnr umbersers Zealand soldiers have made “extraordinary sacrices” but is convinced that they fro from IIm ndindia ssa oaroared.ed. progress made in Bamiyan is worth it. The government’s justication to the latter One can only imagine the audience numbers world-wide for a home-grown question is that we have a responsibility as part of the international community “Bollywood” lm, and not to mention the number of jobs it would create in New to aid our allies in their war efforts and to do what we can to help the civilians Zealaland.nd. in Afghanistan who are suffering due to the breeding ground for terrorists it has With hopes of trade ties between India and New Zealand inching closer, the become. time may be right for New Zealand to lift nancial constraints on lm-making Comedians who have visited the Bamiyan area for the purpose of entertaining and entertainment activities on our young people. our troops say that they have never seen anything like it. They’re saying that our Ra Rathether, ththe eee ntntertertainainment, and nanancincial, valvalue must be rearealilised and encencourour-- men are there to protect the Afghanis living in the area and that is exactly what aged. they are doing by defending them from tribal wars and from the terrorist groups While New Zealand may be a country of just over four million people, con- seeping in. tinuous exposure to a country of more than a billion people could do wonders That said, the question remains as to whether it was our responsibility to be fo for the ecoeconomy hhy ereere.. there in the rst place, to ght an American war and to stay there for over a It It’s a wwa in-in-win sisituatuatiotion ffn or alall.l. decade when things don’t seem to be getting any better. - Arvind Kumar Of the three goals that were set out at the beginning of the war – kill bin [email protected] Laden, restore a functional democracy and weed out al Qaeda – only one has been achieved and that too 10 years after the fact and he was found in Paki- stan. Pakistan is really the only key word there. The terrorist groups that were so prominent in Afghanistan at the start of the millennium have simply moved over Indian Weekender Volume 4 No. 10 the border into Pakistan. All this said however, our involvement in Afghanistan Publisher: Kiwi Media Group Limited Managing Editor: Giri Gupta | [email protected] has led to the publication of the many, many cases injustices against women and Editor: Arvind Kumar | [email protected] children. Chief Reporter: Arwa Janjali | [email protected] Prime Minister John Key recently announced that our troops will be pulled out Chief Technical Ofcer: Rohan Desouza | rohan@ indianweekender.co.nz from Afghanistan around April of next year. The Australians believe bringing Design: Sanket Sonar | [email protected] Advertisi ng & Business Development Manager: forward their 2014 pull out date would be damaging to their reputation and would Gaurav Gupta M: 021 292 4519 l [email protected] not be benecial to either country. Accounts and Admin.: Farah Khan - P 520 0922 l [email protected] Should New Zealand follow big brother or pull out early? And more impor -- Views and comments: e-mail at: [email protected] Views expressed in the publication are not necessarily of the publisher and the publisher tantly, was our effort worth it or were we ghting someone else’s war? is not responsible for advertisers’ claims as appearing in the publication * Pooja Sundar is a law and politics student at the University of Auckland Indian Weekender is published by Kiwi Media Group, 98 Great South Road, New Market and printed at APN Print, Ellerslie, Auckland Copyright 2010. Kiwi Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

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We can all agree that New Zealand picture of what the Government has economy from 30 per cent to 40 per needs more and higher-paying jobs. underway, and get their feedback to cent of GDP by 2025.This target Jobs give people the income to develop it and improve it. Our rst is an important part of our plan to support families, pay taxes to pay two reports have just been issued. build a more competitive and pro-pro- for public services, and encourage TheThe Buiding Innvatin prog- ductive economy. people to live he re.re. ress report gives a clear picture of The report also outlines the Jobs depend on businesses that the more than 50 policy initiatives large number of policy actions are competitive – businesses that the Government has underway to that are underway. This includes sell something people value as improve innovation, competition, telling a compelling New Zealand unique, or of better quality, or at a and the commercialisation of smart story, improving access to inter- lower price. To be competitive, businesses depend on six key things: Ideas The recipe is simple: if we want more and and innovation to create business opportunities, money to build the better jobs for New Zealanders, we need to busines s, access to raw materials ,, skilled people to work in the busi- encourage more businesses to be based here. ness, customers who want to buy the products, and public infrastruc- ideas and research into new prod- national markets, making it easier ture such as electricity, broadband, ucts. to trade, helping businesses inter- and transport that the business One of the targets is to almost nationalise, increasing value from depends on. double the amount businesses tourism, growing international So the recipe is simple: if we spend on research and develop- education, and strengthening high- want more and better jobs for New ment – from 0.54 per cent of GDP value manufacturing and services. Zealanders, we need to encourage to more than 1 per cent of GDP. Through our Business Growth more businesses to be based here. To get higher economic growth Agenda, National is committed to Making it easier for rms to and greater prosperity, New actions that will provide opportu- access all six is the focus of the Zealand as a whole has to invest nities for competitive companies to Government’s Business Growth more in innovation – it’s as simple grow and create jobs. Agenda. as that. * Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi is a As part of this, the Government TheThe Buiding Eprt Markets National Party MP is producing progress reports on progress report sets an ambitious each of the six areas to give busi- target of increasing the contri- nesses and the wider public a clear bution that exports make to our our

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How many of your staff or family would dustries – retail, manufacturing, distribu- they understand instr uctions and goals.” groups, ethnicities and occupational status. not be able to read this item or your day to tion and aged care. A literacy programme is easy to initiate. Some were unskilled; others trade quali-- day work documents? Typically, training helps workers A Workplace Coordinator discusses your ed or business management experienced. Answer any number at all – and you improve communication, planning, organ- busines s needs, processe s and fundfundinging Some were applying for jobs ranging from share a major challenge facing most em- isation and computer skills, says Literacy options. Diagnostic assessments are done armed forces to admin istration, production ployers. North Shore Manager Jane Rigby. prior to the start of a program me andand to police, restaurants and retailing. There According to the Ministry of Busi- Students report increased condence regular progress reports keep you updated. were also employers wanting to improve ness, Innovation & Employment around in completing job sheets, shift hand-over Workplace programmes are generally their communication skills. 40 percent of adults - close to one million reports, forms as well as letter w riting and government subsidised through the Ter- A registered charity, Literacy North working age adults in New Zealand - lack Shore is funded by Government through English literacy and numeracy skills Literacy Aotearoa, agencies, community needed to function in a modern workplace. trusts, and businesses. Poor literacy costs our businesses Last year LNS tutored some 300 students The organisation hopes Indian busi- daily through accidents, injuries, untold nesses will consider sponsoring individ- wastage, mistakes, missed deadlines, and and the number is expected to be well ual students not covered by government low productivity. funding. Insufcient education or learning dis-- “We’d like to see companies donating abilities such as dyslexia are often the up on that this year. Students ranged $350.00 to sponsor a student – or initiate reason. a subsidised workplace training scheme,” However the changing face of our from Asian-Pacic immigrants to multi- Jane Rigby says. “The greater the commer -- country is also a signicant factor. cial support, the more tutors we can train. In Auckland, according to Massey Uni- generation New Zealanders of all age That means we can help more people to versity Professor Paul Spoonley, now over improve their employment oppor tunities.” 40 percent of the adult population are im-- groups, ethnicities and occupational In Auckland, Albany Toyota has just migrants. donated the use of a vehicle. Technology Most are educated, but many are ham- status. Some were unskilled; others leader Toshiba has supplied a computer- pered by poor English literacy skills. linked multifunction copier free and is as- Most of us have heard about highly trade qualied or business management sisting with lap tops for training. qualied people pushing t rolleys, working Harper Collins is donating books for in supermarkets or driving cabs. learning. Governance Board members (one Acknowledging literacy’s role in eco- experienced. of whom is Indian) are business managers nomic growth, the Government currently or owners providing their services free to subsidises workplace and pre-employmentt the organisation. training through various agencies – many numeracy tasks such as reading and un- tiary Education Commission’s Workplace Nationally there are 45 similar organ-- of which are members of Literacy Aote- derstanding graphs. Team participation Literacy Fund. isations – which are members of Literacy aroa. and preparing business presentations also But some support, initiated by those Aotearoa Inc. In the Auckland North region, key improve. who are currently unemployed, is not so provider Literacy North Shore is parpartner tner -- Ms Rigby says clients usually report there is a need for commercial sponsorship. For more information visit www.litera- ing with business groups to increase the improved productivity and processes. Last year LNS tutored some 300 stu-- cynorthshore.org or www.literacy.org.nz number of subsidised workplace training “Attendance rates, staff retention, dents and the number is expected to be Broadca ster/ster/journalis t and media program mes, obtain sponsor ship for indi- and customer service improve,” she says. well up on that this year. Students ranged marketing consultant David Burke-Ken- vidual students and supply resources. It’It’ss “There’s a more positive workplace culture from Asian-Pacic immigrants to multi- nedy (www.dbk.geek.nz) is Chairman of specically targeting the most affected in-- because people are more motivated when generation New Zealanders of all age Literacy North Sho re.re.

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Imphal: A hand-woven scarf, or Leiroom, as Akham, one of the women in our group, for the women. they call it in Manipur, a cane jewellery box, became a widow,” Nepram inform s.s. As immediate relief, the network helps out Sunita Williams begins a painting on Manipuri dance -- the Lei Hao “Amid all the cries, I remember Rebika’s the women with food, t he children’s school fee brand is all about ha ndlooms, ha ndicrafts andand mother’s words clearly, ‘Now how will I feed and other needs. Along with the loan, they are her fifth spacewalk paintings. Or so one would imagine. Until also helped with medical and legal as- Washington: NASA Flight Engineer you hear the story of the maker of each sistance. Over the years, the network Sunita Williams and Japan Aerospace product -- - that of a woman gun survivor has now touched the lives of over a Exploration Agency Flight Engineer --- and realise that it goes far beyond. thousand. It has 150 active members, Akihiko Hoshide began the second Manipur is possibly one of India’s most of them victims. The network spacewalk of the Expedition 32 mission most conict-ridden zones. Sharing its had initially reached out to 25 women. on Thursday, August 30. border with Myanmar and other north- Huidrom Tanya Devi, 18, is one of During the scheduled 6.5-hour ur eastern states of Nagaland, Assam and the beneciaries. In 2001, her father, excursion, the spacewalkers will replace Mizoram, the state has seen innumerable a karate instructor, was gunned down a faulty power relay unit on the Interna- cases of armed violence, which has now by unidentied assailants for reasons tional Space Station’s truss, rig power become a par t of everyday life. not known to the family till date. cables for the arrival late next year of “As far as my memory goes, I have Still shocked at her father’s un-- a Russian laboratory module, replace a always known that I live in a conict zone. timely death, Tanya was however able failing robotic arm camera and install a My father tells me that even on the day I to turn things around with the help of thermal cover on a docking port, NASA was born, there was a conict raging and a Rs. 3,000 loan that the network gave website said. that he had to run from pillar to post for her mother in 2007. She set up a small Williams has conducted 4 previous medicines that my mother so desperately business and as months rolled by, she spacewalks and Hoshide is conducting his rst spacewalk. The spacewalk is the needed,” Binalakshmi Nepram of the Binalakshmi Nepram, founder of MWGSN became a successful entrepreneu r.r. Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network This April, Tanya, like two other 164th in support of station assembly and (MWGSN), who runs the brand Lei Hao, women whom the network helped, set maintenance. This is the rst US-based narrates. you?’ It was that moment when I realised there up her own shop, selling embroidered mate- spacewalk since July 2011. In her own words, Nepram always wanted was no point in doing research if there was no rial, household goods and incense sticks. to do something about the situation, espe- intervention. I decided to form a network that To further help women like Rebika and cially for the hapless survivors of the family supports scores of victims like Rebika, and Tanya, MWGSN decided to bring together the Spiritual leader survives which has lost the breadwinner --- a husband, the Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network women’s hand-crafted products, brand and sell a father and a son. Therefore, as an academic (MWGSN) was born,” she said. them. chopper crash researcher in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Soon after, Nepram collected Rs. 4,500 “Lei hao is a beautiful ower that grows (JNU) in New Delhi, she started collecting with which she bought a sewing machine for in Manipur and symbolises purity. It is offered data and researching the situation. Akham. The 24-year-old widow knew sewing to gods and goddesses to bring peace and “However, nothing prepared me for that and this was an opportunity to start life afresh. prosperity. Most Manipuri women also wear gloomy Christmas eve on December 24, 2004, Nepram was however very s ure that moneta ryry the ower in their hair during happy occa-- when I was in Wabgai, a village near Imphal, relief was just a temporary solution, and that sions,” Nepram says. According to Nepram, talking to a group of women activists. Sud-- soft loans would be more appropriate to make the network is also doing its best to help the denly we heard gun shots less than a kilome- the women gun survivors self- reliant. The women benet from government schemes, al-- tre away and in a ash of a second, Rebika network also started opening bank accounts though political will is lacking. Assam bans ‘Bandhs’ fr ne mnth

Guwahati: The Assam state gov- on scribes by bandh supporters. Ahmedabad/New Delhi: Spiritual leader ernment took a decision to ban all During a press conference held Asaram Bapu and four others had a provi- shutdowns as ‘illegal’ for next one in Guwahati last week, the BJP MP dential escape when a private helicopter month. Assam Agriculture minister Bijoya Chakrawarty said that the he was ying in crash-landed in Godhra and spokesperson of the state gov- state government had totally failed in Gujarat, ofcials said. ernment, Nilamoni Sen Deka, said to prevent violence in BTAD and re- Soon after the accident, the country’s that the decision was taken in ac- stored peace. civil aviation regulator ordered a probe cordance with the Guwahati High “There is no reason as to why and rushed a team of investigators to the Court order on January 2010. the Assam Chief Minister Tarun spot. Asaram Bapu and four others on The state government’s deci- Gogoi has yet to take charge as CM board the choppe r, however, sustained sion was taken followed by the vio- and home department. August 28 only minor injuries in the accident. lence in Assam on Aug 28 during violence was much similar with the The helicopter, ying in to land at the state-wide shutdown called by Mumbai Azad maidan violence,” the unusually rapid speed, was captured on All Assam Muslim Students Union BJP MP said. television cameras, and so was its nose (AAMSU), in which at least three On the other hand, the president hitting the ground after crash landing and people were killed and 35 others of AJYCP Manoj Baruah said that resting on its sides with its rotar wings injured including scribes and police the violence was totally pre-planned. damaged. Police said the spiritual guru personnel.nel. Apart from the demand of the state and others had to be removed from the The bandh supporters had at- based organizat ions, the Krishak chopper by breaking open its glass panes. tacked several vehicles and burnt 25 tabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP), Assam Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) de-- They were later rushed to the hospital. houses in several places. Meanwhile, several Public works (APW) demanded to government manded an update from the NRC of Assam Asaram Bapu was to address a two-day organizations including BJP, Asom Jatiya-- to ban AAMSU and condemned for attacked within two years. religious gathering organised at the college grounds. Anti-Indian ad sparks utrage in oz Bangalore scribe arrested for IM links Melbourne: An advertisement for a the ad had been posted by a contract Bangalore: A journalist is among four job job at Australian supermarket chain company responsible for cleaning its people arreste d in Karnataka for their Coles sparked an outcry for barring Rosny store. alleged links with India based terror outt people of Indian or Asian origin from “The ad was placed without Indian Mujahideen (IM), media reports applying. Coles’ knowledge and we were ex- said on Thursday. The online job ad, published by tremely concerned to learn of the All four were arrested from Hubli in a contractor for Coles, said “Store ad and its contents,” spokesman Jim Karnataka, according to an NDTV report. requires no Indians or Asians please. Cooper said. Media reports quoted The channel reported that the journalist Must speak English (sic)”. The ad on Tasmania’s Anti-Discrimination was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police the Gumtree website sought cleaners Commissioner Robin Banks as and later handed over to Bangalore police. for a supermarket at Eastlands Shop-- saying that she wanted to track down Indian Mujahideen is a home grown ping Centre in Hobart, local media the cleaning contractor to pursue terror outt that carries out attacks reports said. possible legal action. against civilian targets in India. It is The ad, that was later removed, “Gumtree is probably in breach also connected with the SIMI (Students triggered an outrage across social (of the law) as well because the Act Islamic Movement of India), according to media websites with people calling says you can’t publish, display, et- reports. for boycott of the store. A Coles cetera, material that is discrimina- spokesperson on Monday admitted tory,” Banks said.

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Washington: President Barack come,” added Obama, whose ad- Obama has appointed Romesh Wad-- ministration has over a score Indian- hwani, an Indian American founder Americans serving in senior posi- of several software and IT compa- tions, more than any other previous nies, on board of trustees of the John administration. F. Kennedy Centre for the Perform-- Set up in 1971 as a living memorial ing Arts. to former Pre sident John F. Kennedy, Announcing his intent to appoint the centre is the busiest performing Wadhwani and nine other general arts facility in the United States and trustees of the centre, Obama said, annually hosts approximately 2,000 “These dedicated men and women performances for audienc es totali ngng bring a wealth of experience andand nearly two million. talent to their new roles and I am According to a White House an- proud to have them serve in th is Ad- nouncement Wadhwani, who re- ministration.” ceived a BA from the Indian Insti- “I look forward to working with tute of Technology in Bombay and them in the months and years to an MS and Ph.D. from Carnegie- Mellon University, is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Symphony Washington: An anti-Obama lm by Produced for roughly $2.1 it as a “slickly produced” documen-- Obama's admin- Technology Group. an Indian-American conservative million, the lm - with its catch-- tary that could “turn a tidy prot” He is actively involved in Kennedy author that has rocked the box ofce phrase, ‘Love Him. Hate Him. YYouou with content that prompts discussion istration has over Centre initiatives, having served as is set to make further inroads across Don’t Knoaw Him’ - has made $10.3 about “President Obama as a clear Co-Chair of the Maximum India the nation, thanks to the buzz created million since its release seven weeks and present danger whose social- a score Indian- Festival in 2011 and as a supporter by Republican National convention. ago and has surpassed Bully as the ist governing philosophy has been of the 2010 Honours Gala. Mumbai-born Dinesh D’Souza’s year’s top-earning documentary. indelibly coloured by radical inu-- Americans serving He is the founder and Chairperson documentary 2016: Obama’s Based on D’Souza’s book, The ences”. of the Wadhwani Foundation, and America, that purports to show what Roots of Obama’s Rage, the docu-- Although it’s not likely to win in senior posi- serves on the Board of Trustees of the nation will be like should Presi- mentary basically argues that Obama fans among Obama supporters, Va-- the Centre for Strategic and Interna-- dent Obama be re-elected, expanded has a pro-third world view inherited riety’s review continues, “there’s no tions, more than tional Studies. to about 1,800 theatres last week, from his Kenyan father, and he is ac- gain saying the value of 2016 as a Previously, Wadhwani was the entertainment trade site TheWrap tively and wilfully working to dilute sort of Cliffs Notes precis of the c on-on- any other previous founder, Chairman, and CEO of reported citing Rocky Mountain Pic-- America’s primacy in the world. servative case against the re-election several software and IT companies, tures. Trade publication Variety pegs of our current US president”. administration. including Aspect Development, Inc.

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inan weekene | Sepebe 7, 2012 || .k.c.nz 19 Indian Fj labur Party Fiji opens ofce in North Korea seeks mutiatera party aiance

In its bid to push the country back to demo- cratic rule, the Fiji Labour Party (FLP) will join hands with the Soqosoqo Duavata nini Lewenivanua (SDL), National Federation Party (NFP) United People’s party (UPP) and National Farmers Union ( NFU). The party's annual congress in Nadi on Saturday resolved that they will work hand in hand with the other parties to move the country forward and ensu re there is democracy, Fijilive reported. FLP spokesman and prominent Suva lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry said: "The ght for a democratic Fiji can not be fought alone, so for the betterment of this country, we have to work with other political parties to accomplish Fiji's military regime has opened a diplomatic sembly, Kim Yong-nam. lowed developments in Fiji.Fiji. this dream. ofce in North Korea, the world's most closed Kim holds a gurehead post; the country is "Mr Kim stressed that joint co-operation “"Some of the other issues discussed during state. ruled by Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. through increased high-level visits, dialogue the conference were the deteriorating state of As it is the rst Pacic nation to open an Teleni, a former captain of Fiji’s national and exchanges was inevitable for generating the sugar industr y, the shortage of medical sup- ofce in the Stalinist state it is likely to have rugby team, was head of the Fiji Navy division opportunities and strengthening bilateral re- plies in public hospitals, withdrawal of welfare strategic implications for a region already in 2006 when his Fiji Military chief Commo- lations between Fiji and (North Korea)," the assistance from approximately 400 recipients, witnessing Chinese economic and political dore Voreqe Bainimarama overthrew a demo-- statement said. the adjournment of wage increases suggested expansion. The new ties will cause concern cratic government. He was later appointed Teleni extended his gratitude to North by the Wages Council and the red uction in Fiji in Canberra and Wellington, but there is no police commissioner. Korea "for accepting Fiji as a sovereign state". National Provident Fund pe nsions. indication of whether North Korea will open In a joint statement, North Korea said it The statement said Teleni also briefed Kim “But topping the discussion was the re-- an ofce in Suva. was promoting relations of economic, social on "Fiji's commitment to its Look North Policy, tention of the1997 Constitution where FLP The Fiji regime, in a statement, said Com- and political co-operation with different coun- Fiji's membership of Non-Aligned Movement, members were adamant that they did not need modore Esala Teleni had presented his creden- tries under the ideals of independence, peace (Fiji's) Government's Roadmap to Democracy to write another constitution," he said. tials in Pyongyang to the chairman of the as- and friendship. Kim said he had closely fol-- and to the upcoming general election in 2014". Dn’t be swayed by thers, submitters td

People have been urged not to be swayed by the declaring of the country to be a Christian groups feeding them information to submit to state to name a few. It is sad to see people the Constitution Commission. being used for t he benet of some groups."." Commission member Penny Moore said Ms Moore urged members of the public to from their ndings over the past few weeks, express issues that were of concern to them many people were submitting issues that did and their future generations.ns. not affect their livelihood while some people "We want people to express freely what had submitted orchestrated comments from they think from their hearts, not what they various groups. have been told to say. This is the only oppor -- "Looking at the submissions, we can tunity for the people to be heard and we are clearly tell that most people are being fed with urging them to come out with a pure heart on issues to submit," she said. issues that really concern them,” Ms Moore "Because when we ask them for the reasons said. as to why they want particular submissions to “It is very important for people to speak for be included, they failed to g ive answers on the themselves and we want them to speak from grounds of their submissions. the heart. We are also pleading with various "These are issues that affect the land, rein-- groups not to use the people through the sub- statement of the Great Council of Chiefs and mission process."

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20 inan weekene | Sepebe 7, 2012 || .k.c.nz Indian Fj The Pheni at Fiji Bradcasting Crpratin rises frm its ashessies thAKur rANJit SiNgh It was a comfortable ride in Sunbeam round- the-island bus leaving Suva bus station at 6am on a clear Hibiscus week morning via Kings Rd for Ba on Thursday, August 23. I was pleasantly surprised at the improve- ments in Suva after a lapse of ve years. Apart from that, the standard of public transport, especially buses, have remarkably improved. After arriving in Suva from Nadi via Pacic Transport’s new Chinese air-conditioned coach, I had no hesitation in catching Sun-- beam’s equally elegant looking bus. TheThe almost-completed (some 10 minutes remain- ing) Kings road looks and feels great. Having travelled Canada in Greyhound buses between Terrace, Jasper, Edmonton, and Calgary on my recent trip for some 25 hours, I found Fiji services equal to or even better and friendlier, but that is another stor y.y. When I reached my dusty settlement Rarawai Golinks in Ba at around midday, I was shocked to see houses in a state of lock-up and not a single soul outside in sight. Only when I knocked at my family home did I see all glued to their TV watching Hindi soap opera, Pavitra Rishta (clean and principled re-- lationship) which is later followed by another mother-in-law- sister-in-law ding-dong. My brother in Ba demands early lu nch t o bbo e uue n-n- disturbed for midday’s programme, and the whole family was glued to FBC TV’s new day-time Hindi drama. I went to the next door neighbour sister-in-law, and same story. used umbrellas in the board room and ofces government commercial companies since nding them talk positively about FBC radio Thanks to FBC TV for bringing this free when it rained. They were fortunate that it 2008,” said Riyaz of FBC’s success story stations and new FBC TV and listening to this Indian programmes in daytime when almost rained the day Prime Minister Frank Baini- which continues showing increasing prots young, dynamic CEO of FBC, I am reminded whole of Fiji gets together to watch entertain- marama called in to see rst-hand the dilapi-- for radio operations since 2008. In addition to of the legendary Greek bird Phoenix which ing family dramas. With subtitles in English, dated situation at FBCL and they had to call this success story, FBC has successfully com- has a 500 to 1000 year life-cycle. Near the the programmes are seen with equal enthusi-- for umbrellas. pleted the biggest broadcast media upgrade end, it builds itself a nest of twigs that then asm by i- Taukei and other races as well. It was then decided to inject capital, not and development in all of South Pacic with ignites; both nest and bird burn ercely and “We know of a case in rural Nausori where, only to renew and expand current radio broad- state of the art equipment that is not even are reduced to a shes, from which a new, young when some I-Taukei ladies get off their buses casting capabilities but also to expand and available in Australasia. phoenix or ppor hoenix egg arises, to live again.in. for a fair distance walk to their village, they branch out into television. “It was a struggle,gle, Riyaz told about changes he has initi-- The new phoenix is destined to live as long as knock on the door of my aunty to seek permis- quite difcult to instil positivity in a situation ated and things FBC TV is doing differently. its old self. sion to see Pavitra Rishta because they did not full of negativities but with a dedicated team, Firstly, their world extends beyond Hollywood I am now seeing FBC rising from its ashes. want to miss the programme while walking very long hours and hard work, we were able and Australia. Programmes are sourced from Riyaz Sayed Khaiyum created controversy home. Such is the craze of our free sub-titled to make it,” he said. around the world, from Korea, China, India, when he joined FBC, some claiming he lacked Hindi and other popular English programmes The success story at FBC since his ap- Canada, Brazil, Iran and, Turkey. the depth of CEO and business acumen. After that our new station is providing free to our pointment in 2008 is self-evident, and is anan “My aim is to take Fijians around the world having visited and seen FBC and its new fa- viewers,” said a cheerful and energetic Riyaz envy and disappointment to those who ques-- without leaving home, and all programmes cilities, taking feedback from people and after –Saiyed Khaiyum, the newly appointed Chief tioned his appointment to the position. For the have English sub-titles,” he said. Another thing listening to his vision and thoughts about Executive Ofcer of Fiji Broadcasting Corpo-- rst time in FBC’s history, a prot of over half different is having educational programme changes to TV scene and new home-grown ration (FBC). a million dollars was posted in the rst year of for children from 6-7.30 in the morning fol-- model of journalism; I can say without doubt This has been Fiji’s pioneer radio station Riyaz’s appointment. lowed by cartoon, and news till midday, and that all prophets and pundits of doomsday which has now branched out as FBC TV, “Most Journalists who were hounding me midday soaps and family drama that I expe- have been miserably disappointed and have providing those popular programmes , where when I started did not want to talk to me about rienced people glued-to in my hometown in been proved wrong – FBC now has an able and Riyaz has been still newly appointed, having FBC’s success when we posted our prots in Ba. The other feature is shorter news covering deserving captain. been in ttin he job for on ly four years. I hahaI d ththd ee the rst quarter of that year. Our rst year major stories and conning them only to half With Riyaz Sayed Khaiyum at the helm, opportunity to catch up with him in my recent prots was more than the accumulated prots an hour. After seeing changes at FBC, reno-- Fiji Broadcasting Commission is rising like trip to Fiji. for the ten years prior to my arrival in 2008, vations of the 52-year-old building to state- that legendary Greek phoenix bird from its Telling about his ordeal when he took over, and we became one of the top performing of art media outlet, interviewing people and ashes – that is FBC and FBC TV of 2012. he thought of running away from a station that

inan weekene | Sepebe 7, 2012 || .k.c.nz 21 Indian heaeFj

The word Braahmana is derived choose the group and occupation from the noun Brhman (brahmani based on your innate tendencies. aacharati iti braahmanah - One who "Just as a wooden toy elephant seeks Brhman is a Braahmana). A cannot be real elephant, and a What's your 'Varna' quotient? Kshatriya is a holder of kSatra or stuffed deer cannot be a real deer, authority. Vaishya is from the noun so, without studying scriptures and rAm liNgAm Vishaha meaning merchant. Shudra the Vedas and the development of is said to share roots with the words intellect, a Braahmana by birth shuddha and shucha which mean cannot be considered a Braahmana" What's your IQ? What's your EQ? These days we are also asked what your SQ pure. says the Manu Smriti. A hymn from We can be a combo of all catego- the Rig Veda goes to the extent of (spiritual quotient) is. These IQ, EQ, SQ etc are available today only to measure our ries but dominance of a particular saying, "No one is superior, none aptitude, emotions, spirituality etc. But there is a quotient that was discovered mental temperament (Varna Quo-- inferior. All are brothers marching tient) shows in our behaviour. The forward to prosperity". thousands of years ago in India, which is based on natural order of things. It is the VQ or the Varna Quotient is well Swami Vivekananda explains dened and based on our innate ten-- “Take a man in his different pur suits, Varna quotient that is simple, logical and provides a template to understand oneself. dencies called 'Gunas' which puts us for example: when he is engaged in e just can't help but categorise in one of the categories. All Varnas serving another for pay, he is in Shu-- Wanything and everything. We South Asian or Far Eastern. Here is prot. Business is what they under -- are essential as a society needs them dra-hood; when he is busy transact- have created so many categories, a simple descriptor of these four cat- stand. Prot and loss is their funda-- all.all. ing some piece of business for prot, divisions, sub divisions in almost egories. mental temper. They own capital, on his account, he is a Vaishya; when everything we know of. It is no sur -- run industries and fund enterpr ises.ises. Varna quotient – the real facts he ghts to right wrongs then the prise then, that there exists all over The Thinkers: from ancient sources... qualities of a Kshatriya come out in the world one sort of division or the The thinkers are those who are The Workers: The Indian sourcebooks and the ex- him; and when he meditates on God, other in a society. Those who know purely intellectually driven. They They are the ones who work more, tensive body of knowledge explain or passes his time in conversation the Indian society would agree that are the contemplative ones who have do service to society and do the pro- these categories. They are very clear about Him, then he is a Braahmana. Indian society is one of its kind with a passion for research and study. cessing, the grassroot workers. They about these concepts and candid in Naturally, it is quite possible for one categories and categories of people They create knowledge and they are need not be just unskilled workers or its explanations, duties, responsi- to be changed from one Varna into and people, full of diversity and the policy makers, the scientists, the those who do menial jobs. bilities etc. another. Otherwise, how did Vish-- riddle with complexities. It has been hardcore R&D guys, the sublime To call Varna as caste simply wamitra become a Braahmana and that way for thousands of years. But mystics, the philosophers, the educa- Technically speaking... shows a lack of research and an in- Parashurama a Kshatriya?” the Indian thinkers of the past, in tors of the society etc. These people The technical terminology used tellectual myopia. In fact there is no The ancient Varna system may or their wisdom, observed deeply and love to think, analyse, categorise, for these categories or Varnas are such word as ‘caste’ in the Indian may not be in ideal practice, but it's discovered a system of classication educate and provide roadmaps for 'Braahmanas' for thinkers, 'Kshatri-- vocabulary. It was coined from the a exible natural order of mankind or grouping the very society they mankind. and makes sense even today. In fact lived in. "No one is superior, none inferior. All are many sections of society follow The Leaders: this naturally without any such The four categories... The Leaders are the ones who have a brothers marching forward to prosperity" stratication. The Varna quotient We all can identify with this group- commanding personality and provide basically makes us who we are a ndnd ing as it is based on our innate leadership. They naturally tend to lead - A hymn from the Rig Veda what we do, in line with our inner tendencies and behaviour. It is fa-- the masses. They are the ones who callings. So what's your dominant mously called the Varna system govern, offer protection to society, are yas' for leaders, 'Vaishyas' for the word Portuguese word ‘Casta’ by mental temperament - your Varna and according to this system, there in the military, defence, prevent wrong prot minded and 'Shudras' for thethe the Portuguese invaders during their quotient? Are you the kind of the are the four categories. They are doing in the society, ensure justice, are workers. This four-fold category maiden voyage to India in the 16th 'Braahmana', 'Kshatriya', 'Vaishya' the four categories of Thinkers, the the lawyers, cops etc. is not by inheritance or birth but century. The British in India simply or the 'Shudra'? Leaders, the Prot-minded and the only by mental temperaments. For continued using this incorrect word. Hands-on-Workers. A society has The Prot Minded: example a thinker's son need not be a The generic denition of the Ram Lingam blogs his insights onon people in all of these four catego- The Prot minded people are the thinker. A businessman's son can be term ‘Varna’ comes from ‘Vriyate India and Indian culture at www. ries be in Western, Middle Eastern, corporate guys who live and breathe a natural thinker or even a worker. Iti Varnaha' implying that one can indiasutra.co.nz

Are yu spiritua if yu fast and d charity?

BrAmhAChAri AdArSh ChAitANyA Pilgrimages, fasts, elaborate fire sacrifices or worship, giving donations, feeding the poor etc are all seen as religious practices by religious people. But, these acts of sacrifice, charity and austerity even though prescribed by all religions must not be misunderstood to be actions done only to win the favour of God or is it?

ur scriptures give Sacrice/ which are unknown to us. The very in a spirit of co-operation two things and humble. Through the right at-- without the activity which we were OWorship (Yagna), Charity purpose to be achieved by perform- happen, The success is shared and titude of charity we learn to let go so attached to. Hence, Tapas with (Daana) and Austerity (Tapas) great ing these acts, remains a mystery to enjoyed by many and the motivation of all things which we would like to a purpose of self-growth automati- importance. This is also true in all us? I mean, how do we know that to do is greater. A classic example is possess with the understanding thatthat cally leads us to mental purication. scriptures of the world, where at least our mind is puried? Is it the ‘feel playing a team sport, like cricket or or one day we will have to let go of all one of these three are prescribed as good’ feeling that we get from doing hockey. Yes, an individual may be our possessions anyway, so through Wrship, Charity, Fasts, Pi- an injunction, to be performed regu- the act? But how long does that last? very good but his or her motivation the right attitude and regular charity, grimages are 'Attitudes'- nt just larly. Can such a short-term feeling be to contribute becomes even greater we prepare our mind to do so in a actins.... termed as ‘purication of the mind’? if they are working together towards dignied manner. Thus, if we understand mental puri- Why wrship, d charity r be the goals of the team. In victory the cation to be a state where we have austere? Wrship by way f a yagna… joys is expo nential and in defeat th ee Fasts, pigrimages, vrat, cleansed the mind of its impurities Just as if you bathe every day, eat A Yagna is traditionally an elaborate sorrow is halved. upavaas…. such as arrogance, ego, selshness healthy and exercise regularly, your ritual performed to the phenomenal Hence the Yagna spirit removes Fasts, pilgrimages, vrat, upavaas are and lack of appreciation and under- loved one’s will certainly be happy forces of nature like the rain, sun, two defects which render our minds the common austerities or Tapas. standing for the higher (Lord) in us with you but that is not the reason for water, etc. by a community or an impure… one development of a Austerity is not the meaningless per- and in all, then these same acts when doing those acts, is it? In the same individual, to bless the society. It is selsh arrogance in our performance secution of the body to please God. performed with deeper understa nd-nd- way, performing a sacrice, doing where a large group of individuals and the other is a strong attachment No God would like to see their loveded ing becomes the means for purify- charity and taking up an austerity come together in a co-operative en- to the results which paralyses us in one’s suffer. However, in living the ing the individual. This helps us to have a greater reason for which it deavor, and contribute in whatever failure. noble life of higher values, there is be spiritual i.e. go one step closer must be regularly performed. This way they can to making the worship always resistance from within us or to experiencing the divinity which reason is stated quite simply in the possible. The result of ttof hat worship Charity (Daana) is nt just abut sometimes from those around us. shines within. Bhagavad Geeta as these above acts or act is then distributed to all irre- dnating mney…. To live those values anyways in- “help purify our mind and must be spective of their efforts. Daana can be in terms of any gesture volves a certain degree of hardship. Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitan- performed even by those who areare To the modern man, this is more of kindness where the others suffer- That hardship which leads us to rise ya serves as th e Resident Acharya (spiritually) wise”. practical as an attitude rather thanthan ing is removed. Daana is an act born above our negative tendencies is of Chinmaya Mission Auckland Often we nd that whenever we do an elaborate ritual, the principle out of affection and empathy for the tapas or austerity. and conducts weekly spiritual such acts, we do so without a deeper being the same. It is said a man must needs of others along with the cog- An example of Austerity is to classes for children, youth and understanding of its purpose. This is perform his a ctivities in the ‘Yagna- nition of every factor that make us hold on to a value you want t o live by adults. For more information spirit’, in order to purify his mind. capable of giving at the moment. probably beca use the very na ture of of in our day to day life, e.g. Denying about the Chinmaya Mission and But, how does co-operative en- Charity is not a barter exchange for yourself of what you like and yet the act, such as a yagna (re sacri-- Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya deavor for a higher goal purify our name or fame, etc. It is to bring hu-- remaining cheerful, is true tapas. ce), is so alien to our general day please follow th is lin k: www.chin- to day living that we need a priest minds? mility in us and to pay our debt to Mind you once our dependence is Basically, when we perform an society. Hence, charity puries our gone from that thing or activity then maya.org.nz or contact him at or a religious intermediary in order 2756954 to22 chant certain mantras or prayers act with a higher common goal and mind by making us more seless inanautomatically weekene we can cheerfully | Sepebe live 7, 2012 || .k.c.nz Indian Sps India favurites t win T20 After 19 years, Wrd Cup: Ganguy Chandigarh t hst Davis Cup tie

New De lhi:lhi: Sourav Ganguly picked “India have most things going spinner in Sunil Narine. India, champions of the inaugura- in their favour. The tournament is “South Africa are also a good tion edition in 2007, as favourites to happening in the sub-continent and side and are rightly ranked the No.No.11 Chandigarh: Chandigarh will tennis - Leander Paes and Mahesh -- win the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri they will be condent after their Test team. England have the advan witness international tennis action Bhupathi - missing from action Lanka next month and also warned good show in the One-day series tage of having a world class spinner this month with the Davis Cup tie as they have not been selected for other teams to watch out for dark in Sri Lanka. Having said that, the in Graeme Swann, though they are between India and New Zealand the national team by the All India horse West Indies. tournament format is short and bound to mmto iss Kev in PPin ietersen,” hehe being held at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (AITA), tennis “When you have players like Virat India are in a tough group,” said said. Tennis Association (CLTA) grounds fans here could local lad Sanam Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Virender Ganguly. Ganguly is also apprehensive here Sep 14-16. The city is hosting a Singh in action. “Davis Cup is Sehwag, M.S. Dhoni and Yuvraj India have been clubbed with about Yuvraj Singh’s return to the Davis Cup tie after a gap of 19 years. coming back to Chandigarh after Singh, it is very difcult to count with Afghanistan and England in Twenty20 World Cup. The CLTA has started the sale nearly 19 years. We are happy about India out. There is a lot of repower the group stages. “The West Indies “The two matches against New of tickets for the tennis stadium and it. We have reserved some seats for there,” said the former India captain. are a powerhouse. They are very Zealand will give us an idea of how is even expecting fans of the New New Zealand fans also,” CLTA Asked about Piyush Chawla and dangerous in the shortest format much he has recovered. It would Zealand team to ar rive at the Union patron-in-chief and Davis CupCup Lakshmipathy Balaji’s selection, with the presence of Chris Gayle, be wrong if I say I aaI m not wor riedried Territory. The tie here, compris-- convenor Rajan Kashyap said here Ganguly on a lighter mode quipped Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and about his health. However, I am ing ve matches, will be the Asia- Sunday. Chandigarh had hosted the that Chawla is proving to be a lucky Dwayne Smith and they have pacers really happy that he has come back Oceania second round play-offs last Davis Cup here in 1993 when mascot as India won the World Cup who bowl at 150 kmph-plus. In ad-- from a tough phase. I am sure he betwee n both countr ies.ies. India had lost to Australia. with him in the squad. dition, they have a very talented must be thr illed too,” said Ganguly. Despite the big names of Indian Indian victry a the way...

A hatrick for Indian footballers New Delhi: India on Sunday de-- Thierry muffed – he hit the post. feated Cameroon in a tie-breaker India broke the deadlock in the knock-out in the Nehru Cup nal at 19th minute. Gouramangi Singh the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to lift nodded home from a Clifford the coveted football trophy for the Miranda free kick with goalkeeper Champions U-19 return after historic win third time. Ngome Lawrence out of his line.line. India beat Cameroon 5-4 (2-2) Lawrence picked up an injury soon Mumbai: The Indian Under-19 cricketers along with large number Under-19 World Cup nal to lift on penalties in the Nehru Cup nal after and was replaced by Nkessi cricket team, who defeated Austra- of fans were present at the airport the trophy in Aust ralia’s Townsville to emerge Champions for the third Hosea. lia to lift the ICC Under-19 World to wish the team. Skipper Unmukt city on Sunday. time in a row. After both teams With heavy drama encumber- Cup on Sunday, Aug 26, arrived Chand said: “I am very happy. We Chand played a crucial knock of were tied 2-2 despite 120 minutes, ing the Nehru Stadium throughout, in the country to a rousing recep- played well in Australia and won it. 111 runs and remained not out till Robin Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Denzel India nally won 5-4 in the tie- tion after they arrived at Mumbai’s It is a proud feeling.” the end ensuring India win the nal Franco, Mehtab Hossain and Clif- breaker after keeping up a tough Chhatrapati Shivaji International India Under-19 side defeated clash and lift the trophy. ford Miranda scored from the ght. airport from Australia. 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Recipe

KADHAI PANEER BESAN KA SHEERA

INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 600g- paneer 5tbsp- besan (Gram our) (cut into 2” cubes) 1- capsicum 5tbsp- caster sugar or (cut into 2” bites) standard white sugar 5- whole red chillies 4tbsp- ghee ( unsalted 21/2tsp- coriander seeds butter) 4tsp- garlic paste 1/2tsp- crushed green 4tsp- ginger grated 4- green chillies chopped cardamom 6- tomatoes 2cups- water (large and chopped) 1tsp- garam masala 1tbsp-- fenugreek seeds (kasoori methi) 3tbsp- oil or ghee Salt according to taste METHOD In a pan melt ghee on a medium heat. When the ghee melts, add be- METHOD san and keep whisking so that no lumps are formed and until its golden Pound whole red chillies and coriander seeds with a pestle or coarse brown in colour (make sure it does not burn or turn black). grind them. Then add water to it and continue whisking while you are adding water to Heat oil in a wok or pan add coarsely grounded coriander and red chillies. avoid lumps, add green cardamom, whisk, add sugar. Add garlic, stir. Add green chillies, capsicum, grated ginger sti r, add to- Whisk for a while until its little thick. matoes. Serve hot. Keep stirring until the oil leaves the masala (that will take 30- 40 seconds). You can add sliced almonds or pistachios. Add fenugreek seeds, garam masala, salt and stir. TIPTIP This recipe is very good for cough, cold, runny nose and eyes. It Add paneer cubes and stir gently for 2-3 minutes. needs to be taken spoon by spoon when it’s warm and make sure you Serve hot with naan bread. go to bed straight after taking it.

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...whie Kareena Kapr beieves being part f Herine was her destiny adhur Bhandarkar is popular for my lms and that’s why people think I make another story in the form of Heroine, which couldn’t do it because I didn’t have dates Mmaking women-oriented lms like only women-oriented lms but that’s not the has Kareena Kapoor in the lead. Kareena and second time I was happy that the lm Chandni Bar, Page 3 and Fashion and the case. All of it depends upon what I like at feels she was destined to do Heroine and came back to me. I had no second thoughts lmmaker claries that this doesn’t mean he that time,” he adds. says the lm is very close to her hear t. Bhan-- about it and agreed to do it. is gender-biased and says his only aim is to Bhandarkar’s lms have not only helped darkar rst offered the lead role to Kareena “I had a wonderful experience working make good movies. him carve a niche for himself, they also but s he cche ouldouldn’t do it duduit e to date issuissues andand on this lm and it is very close to my heart. “For me, it is very necessary to make beca me turtur ning point in female actact ressresses’es’ it went to Aishwarya Rai. However, Aish-- Ever since I watched Chandni Bar, I wanted a good lm, which garners success and career -- be it Tabu in Chandni Bar or Pri- warya subsequently opted out due to preg-- to work with Madhur,” she says. critical acclaim. National Awards denitely yanka Chopra in Fashion, both the actresses nancy. Slated for a Sep 21 release, the lm, come later,” says Bhandarkar. won National Awards for their performanc- And the lm once again landed in Ka-- which will focus on behind-the-scenes life “I am never gender-biased. I would agree es in their respective lms. reena’s lap and she said: “Being a part of of an actress, also features Arjun Rampal that the ratio of female actresses is more in Now the lmmaker is ready to share Heroine was my destiny. The rst time I and Randeep Hooda.

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Bipasha opened up about her fashion Rani turns to mom to designer friend’s ordeal in an episode of pass ‘Aiyya’s trailer Zee TV’s Fear Files. “Every day was a struggle for her. She was emotionally drained, exhausted and disturbed. Reliving this for Fear Files, memories of those days came ooding to my mind and still manage to send a chill down my spine,” Bipasha said in a statement. Fear Files brings on screen real super- natural incidents that have occurred in India. And Bipasha, who is on a promotional spree for horror ick Raaz 3, narrated a video diary for one of the episodes, which revolved around a fashion design- er named Anahita. The actress shot this sequence recently in Mehboob studios in Bandra. She also shot a cameo for thriller show ani Mukerji likes being a momma’s C.I.D. ctor Arjun Rampal is no longer part of sidered anyone else other than Arjun for this RRgirl! The actress is keen that her AApoorva Lakhia’s remake of Zanjeer. role. We have not yet decided who will be re-- mother approves the trailer of Aiyya be- He was earlier slated to essay the part of Sher placing Arjun in the lm. Talks are on,” hehe fore it is ofcially released next week. It’s a double whammy Khan, played by Pran in the 1973 original, but added. According to Rani, this is by far the date hassles played spoilsport. Produced by Amit Mehra and directed by for Priyanka “Arjun Rampal is not doing the lm. He Lakhia, the Zanjeer remake features southern craziest lm she has worked on in a fun had some date issues so he could not do the star Ram Charan Teja as the male lead. He will way. She has played a character like no fter a busy schedule of working on lm,” Lakhia said. The role was reportedly reprise megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s role her international music debut, Bol- other she has done before, said a source. A rst offered to Sanjay Dutt even before Arjun from the original. lywood actress Priyanka Chopra is off to There is said to be quite a lot of skin was approached for it. But Lakhia dismissed it Actress Priyanka Chopra will essay the show for Rani’s standards in the movie, London to promote her new lm Bar!. as mere speculation. part of Mala, originally played by Jaya Bach-- and so she feels her mother Krishna “It’s all media speculation. We never con-- chan. Mukerji’s approval is important. In Aiyya, Rani plays a Marathi girl, who nds a man desirable because he smells good. The male lead is essayed by Shahid opts out of YRF lm southern star Prithvi Raj. Rani is also excited to present to her mother the crazy dreamy world her char- acter Meenaxi lives in the lm, directed by Sachin Kundalkar. Co-produced by Anurag Kashyap and Viacom 18, Aiyya will release Oct 26.26.

Bips narrates her dark secret ipasha Basu, whose forthcoming lm BBRaaz 3 deals with black magic, says one of her friends had once become a victim in real life.

“London bound! So excited about promoting Bar! The lm and my single comes the same time, and such different vibes to both! Very grateful,” tweeted the hahid Kapoor has pulled out of a Yash date the revised schedule, said a statement 30-year-old. SSRaj Films (YRF) project as his packed from YRF. Shahid has his hands full with In Bar!, releasing Sep 14, the National schedule is not allowing him to accommodate three lms --- Phata Poster Nikla Hero, Bejoy Award-winning actress plays an autistic changes in creative aspects of the movie to be Nambiar’s yet untitled lm and Pr abhu Deva’s girl.girl. directed by Maneesh Sharma. Namak opposite Sona kshi Sinha .. At the same time, the actress is making The lm was originally scheduled to go on The director says he understands Shahid’s her debut as a singer with In my city, fea- oor this September. Shahid couldn’t manage hassles. turing Will.i.am. It will be launched Sep 1313 dates for the lm, which has now been post-- “Both Jaideep and I have decided to bring as part of Thursday Night Kickoff, a pre- poned. in a couple of lip-sync songs which will need game show for NFL Network’s Thursday Both Sharma and Jaideep Sahni, who has to be recorded before we can go on oor. Night Football. written the story and screenplay, along with However, it is sad that Shahid has understand-- However, the release of the full song and Aditya Chopra have taken a creative decision ably had to opt out because of this delay, given to include lip-sync songs, which were earlier his packed schedule going forward,” said accompanying video for In my city are not part of the lm. Sharma. expected later this year. With other back-to-back projects, Shahid Meanwhile, YRF is said to be in talks with is not able to readjust his dates to accommo- Shahid for another project for next year. inan weekene | Sepebe 7, 2012 || .k.c.nz 27 Eneanen Aamir features as India’s ‘rst superstar-activist’ amir Khan’s social problems,” Ahugely success- he says of the show ful TV show Saty-- of which Khan is amev Jayate, that “creator, producer focusing on burning and host, and he issues facing India has invested it with and ways of tackling his star power - and them, has landed his credibility. It’s him on the cover of a ballsy move, and prestigious Time potentially jeopar- magazine as India’s dizes his status as “rst superstar-ac-- the beloved idol of tivist”. millions,” writes “He’s breaking Ghosh, since the the Bollywood mold subjects his show by by tackling India’ss tackles “are precise-- social evils. Can ly the sorts of harsh one actor change a realities from which nation?” asks the many of Khan’s blurb on the cover fans seek escape in of the Asia edition his movies.” of the Sep 10 issue “Can a movie of the US magazine, star affect the which features a mores of a nation close-up of the actor of 1.2 billion?” asks looking intensely Ghosh and suggests into the camera. Tracing the rise of Aamir “It might just be possible in India, where a na-- Khan with the 1988 blockbuster hit Qayamat tional obsession with cinema, unparalleled in Se Qayamat Tak, Time’s Bobby Ghosh noted the world, gives popular actors an inuence over the past decade the 47-year-old actor has beyond the imagination of Hollywood script- acted in, directed and produced a string of writers.” “movies that artfully straddle the demands of As Khan assesses the impact of his rst popular cinema and that desire for gr ace.” series, Time suggests, “Whatever Khan “Now, with his groundbreaking TV show chooses to do next in his quest for grace, there’s Satyamev Jayate (Truth Alone Preva ils), he has a good chance it will lift India a little closer to dispensed with commercial considerations to what he - and fellow Indians - would wish their indulge his conscience,” writes Ghosh. “With country and society to be.” it, Khan has taken on the mantle of the coun- Aamir Khan is the third Indian actor to be try’s rst superstar-activist.” “The show, in featured on the cover of Time magazine. Aish-- equal parts chat and journalism, casts an un-- warya Rai made it to the cover in 2003 and blinking spotlight on some of India’s ugliest Parveen Babi was featured in 1976.

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even say one dialogue or sing a and entertaining. Like a family with Bht song. A Hindi lm hero wants to lm,” he informs. have a dialogue or sing songs, but it “Anurag Basu is a very happy, Returns? was a fun experience. But I had a lot jovial person and I feel the direc- of freedom on the set. Anurag Basu tor’s personality always reects in just wanted that my chara cter must the lm. I feel when you see the lm, have relatibility with the audience. you will see a lot of him. Everyone They must be able to understand will like the lm,” he adds. what I am feeling,” he says. In Bar, Ranbir’s performance Directed by Basu, the lm also has been compared to Chaplin in stars Priyanka Chopra and Ileana his comedies, as well of his grand- D’Cruz who will be making her father Raj Kapoor, but he said even Bollywood debut. For Ranbir, the though there are similarities, he has lm was like a “breath of fresh air” just tried to incorporate whatever his due to the “happy, jovial nature” of director wanted. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) is back with what he does best. After scaring the nation with Bhoot in 2003, RGV is all set to send more shivers with Bhoot Returns and is leaving no stone unturned to create a buzz on digital platforms as well. Bhoot Returns has released a set of videos that has candid raw footage captured on CCTV camera of para-- normal events. The ve videos were released at 06.06.06 pm on Friday last week. ith no dialogues for him in Ranbir says. The whole concept of showcas- WBar, actor Ranbir Kapoor The actor says that it was very his director. “Chaplin is the father of comedy. ing ve videos released at a time says the lm was like a game of important for him that the audience “I am very excited and am All actors who have come in the in- believed to be demonic was a rather dumb charades for him. was able to relate to his character and looking forward to it. Rockstar was dustry have been inuenced by him. innovative and strategic way of pro- He plays the role of a deaf-mute this was something which he kept in an intense lm for me, so after the My grandfather Raj Kapoor himself motion. person in the lm. “I enjoyed playing mind while shooting. Adding that his shooting I was a little depressed and was inspired by Chaplin. But I have All the videos went viral as soon this character. There were no dia-- director Anurag Basu gave him a lot detached. This lm is like a breath not tried to copy him in Bar, I have as they were released and fans took logues. I used to go on the set, play of freedom on the set. of fresh air, it’s a happy lm like the tried to play Bar in my own and notice and started talking about the dumb charades and come back,” “I was frustrated that I didn’t initial lms of Chaplin. It’s joyful Anurag Basu’s way,” he says. released footage.

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