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SUNIDHI CHAUHAN: A spectacular performance

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Finally, the original Sheela Ki Jawani sizzled on the stage of Telstra Clear Centre and what a show it was. Sunidhi Chauhan, with all her talent, had to deliver a great show. She made the auditorium thrilled with her lovely numbers and left the crowds gasping for more. The versatile singer has come out of the shadow of big names like KK and Shaan, with whom she has performed earlier. Yes, she is a star on her own right and rightfully so. People remember Sunidhi adding grace to the KK show last year, but this year seeing her perform solo, was a whole new experience. Sunidhi started with a bang with some fast numbers and then dolled out melodies in the middle of the show. Both were very well handled by her. She was also getting the grasp of keeping the audience involved with her frequent songs for Punjabis and the Gujju crowd. The live orchestra was very good giving a very great support with the music. Another mention has to be made of the actor in her troupe, Raviraj Kande, who came in the intermission with his great comic act on various actors and their styles. He also did a
Sunidhi with her manager Suhail Patel and promoter DJ Dave Sunidhi singing a duet

slapstick gig on various Indian communities like the Gujju, Punjabis and South Indians. People were rolling with laughter in this entertaining piece. The show was supported by very good event management by CFI events (Ram Iyer). The promoter, Dave, thanked his team without whom this event would not have been possible: Ram Iyer, Dinesh Raniga, Tasheel, Hiren and other team members. The sound, which is of essence in such a show, was very well executed. The technical team did a good job of keeping the show up to the mark. Dharmesh Parikh did the light and sound for the show and Litu managed the video screens. Kudos to promoter DJ Dave and his team for bringing a great talent to Auckland and doing a lovely show out of it. A day after the show Dave told us, the managers were very happy with the way the show went, the hospitality offered to the crew and the success of the show. Im sure the Desi girl left Auckland with some good memories of a great show, just as we did.

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Mission possible: NZ school is tops

school principal Veeha Vohra said. At the international competitions at IU the students had to put together a display, attend a 45-minute interview with international evaluators about their project and then talk to members of the public about their project in the Community Problem Solving Fair. It is an achievement in itself for a group of students to be selected to go to the international competition to present their project and we are proud of our students Team T.E.A.C.H. Students - Jessie Huang, Kushi Kohli, Sartaj Bedi, Hemin Lee, Krishin Jessie Huang, Khushi Kohli, Rama. Coaches - Veena Vohra and Robyn Wills. Sartaj Bedi, Hemin Lee and Mission Heights Primary School's commuKrishin Rama who have been nity problem solving team 'Team TEACH' privileged to represent their country and our has returned after representing their school school successfully, Ms Vohra said. and New Zealand at the recent International The five students Jessie Huang, Khushi Future Problem Solving Competition held over Kohli, Sartaj Bedi, Hemin Lee and Krishin the weekend (June 6-10) at Indiana University Rama worked on their project over 2 years to (IU), Bloomington, USA. encourage a stronger home/school/community There were around 2500+ competitors partnership. from over 40 American States, and countries They worked with grandparents and new including Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, migrants in teaching them how to use digital Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Great Britain, technologies and their own mobile devices Turkey, Malaysia and New Zealand. effectively, taught English lessons to grand At the International Future Problem Solving mothers and new migrants to enable them comProgram Competition you are considered municate using simple english and to have done outstandingly well if your organised cultural festivals such as the Bolcountry gets one first placing. Future lywood Evening, Lantern Festival and other Problem Solving which includes Commu- cultural events to encourage the diverse ethnic nity Problem Solving is a programme for gifted communities in the school to integrate socially students that engages them in creative problem and at ease with each other. solving to solve problems within their local and Earlier in 2012, the students were invited to wider school community. present their project and the CmPS process at The results at the 2011 International Finals the GiftEDNZ conference in Wellington. The for our NZ representatives from Mission students had to speak to a room of over 40 eduHeights Primary School were nothing short of cators from across New Zealand and Australia. stunning with a significant first position for our Team TEACH would like to thank GOPIO school's team. Botany (Global Organisation of People of We are proud to announce that MHP's Indian Origin) for their support with the BolTeam T.E.A.C.H competed extremely well and lywood festival, such as sourcing performers, have proven that they are World Champions helping with lighting and rigging, Ms Vohra winning first place in the Junior division with said. their project on building colaborative learnThey also appreciate the help that GOPIO's ing partnership with their local community, president Mr Seth was able to provide when the

team hosted the HPPA Hindi speech finals at Mission Heights Primary - a partnership that will continue into the future. A huge thank you to all the students, teachers, the Howick Community Board and the MHP community for their support to the team who have given MHP international recognition with their work on a very successful and authentic community project. Congratulations and well done Team TEACH. TEAM TEACH Students Partner for Success With Their School Community The team have spent the last 2 years working together to find a way to work in collaboration with their community to make them valued stakeholders within the school so that the 21 century vision of collaborative learning

partnerships is enhanced in 2012 and beyond, in particular focusing on the older generations who had become mere babysitters and housekeepers, despite their qualifications and experiences in their home countries. They identified that the school has lot of different cultures, religions, languages and backgrounds that make up MHP's diverse school community. The group, calling themselves Team TEACH (Technology, English And Cultural Helpers), came together as part of their Community Problem Solving (CmPS) project and identified the growing community and possible disconnect between the school and the community after brainstorming a range of potential problems within the wider community.

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Immigration policies Recent family category changes

Immigration has always been a concern to all the migrants in New Zealand. In the last 20 years, there have been a number of significant changes in immigration policies in New Zealand. One of the recent changes to the immigration policy is the change to the family category. There are a number of family residence categories which provides residence to family members of New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Immigration New Zealand has made some changes recently in Family Residence Category that will help New Zealand attract and retain skilled migrants, and ensure that family migrants can settle well and are self-sufficient. To grow New Zealands economy, New Zealand always looks for skilled migrants. Being able to sponsor the parents to live in New Zealand is an important pathway to hold skilled migrants in New Zealand. These policy changes introduce more systematic and easy process for the skilled migrants who wish to sponsor their parents for residence. The key changes to the policy are: Parent Category In July 2012, new requirements for the Parent residence category will come into effect. The requirements include: Expression of Interest: After July 2012, people will be able to express their interest in applying for New Zealand residence under the Parent Category by completing the appropriate EOI form and submitting it to INZ, along with a NZ$420 fee. EOIs will be entered into the Parent Category pool under either tier one or tier two, depending on the requirements they claim to meet. EOIs will be drawn from the pool every three months. After this, the people who submitted these EOIs will either be invited to apply for residence or have their EOIs declined Two Tier System: The new Parent Category will have two tiers with separate requirements applying to each. Applications that meet the tier one criteria will be given priority processing. All applicants must meet the general requirements of family relationship (with their sponsor), and being of good health and character. Tier one People applying under tier one must meet the following requirements: l They must have either: - a guaranteed life-time minimum income of $27,203 per annum for a single person or $39,890 per annum for a couple, or - minimum settlement funds of $500,000 which they bring to New Zealand, or - a sponsoring adult child who has an income of at least $65,000 per annum or $90,000 per annum when combined with the sponsors partners income, and l They must not have any dependent children, and l They must meet at least two competencies of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Level 4.0, meet an equivalent requirement or pre-purchase English for Speakers of Other Languages tuition at a cost of $1,735. Tier two People applying under tier two must meet all of the following requirements: l They must have a sponsoring adult child who has an income of at least $33,675 per annum. l If the applicants have other adult children, the children must all live lawfully and permanently outside the country in which the parents live. l They must not have any dependent children. l They must meet at least two competencies of IELTS Level 4.0, meet an equivalent requirement or pre-purchase English for Speakers of Other Languages tuition at a cost of $1,735. Sibling and Adult Children Category Applications for Sibling and Adult Child Category will close permanently on 16 May 2012. From this date New Zealand citizens and residents will no longer be able to sponsor their siblings or adult children for New Zealand residence. However, applications already received will continue to be processed. In addition: siblings and adult children will continue to receive 10 points within the Skilled Migrant Category on the basis of their family relationship Residence requirements for young adult children The young adult children aged 18 to 20 may be eligible for residence - even if they have a job in their home country - provided they are single, have no children and are included, or were declared, in their parents residence application. Previously adult children in that age group were not able to be included in their parents residence application if they had a job in their home country. Those aged 21 to 24 will still only be eligible to migrate if they can show that they are financially dependent. Changes to the sponsorship period Sponsorship includes a responsibility on the New Zealand sponsor to ensure the sponsored person has accommodation and maintenance for a specified time while in New Zealand. 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The way to rebuild the Indian Ocean region

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An over-arching joint business council of the countries in the Indian Ocean region/Indian sub continent has been proposed to better take care of enterprise in the region. This was one of the suggestions at a recent gathering of the regions political and New Zealand business leaders at a luncheon in Auckland titled Rebuilding the Indian Ocean Region. Keynote speaker at the luncheon address, organized by the International College of Auckland (ICA), was former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe, who emphaenjoys. India has the advantage of the diaspora in some of these countries. The Tamils in Singapore and Malaysia, Mumbai trading links with the Gulf, and the millions of Indian migrant workers in the Middle East, eat and South Africa also has influential Indian community consisting mainly of Gujaratis, whether Hindus, Jains or the minority Muslim sects of Borahs and Ismailis. Eighty per cent of Mauritians are of Indian descent. This network helps Indian investments and trade in the region. There are also other major players in the region such as

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Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East Oil States, Australia, China, Japan, US and the EU. This will enable India to take the lead in co-ordinating the development of intraregional trade. It has to persuade the heads of Government of the region to buy in to a new mechanism for economic co-operation. IOR-RA certainly does not fit this bill, Mr Wickremsinghe said. If it is to succeed, India has to address two issues. Firstly, the status of China in the Indian Ocean. With the establishment Gwadar and another port in Myanmar it can and will claim a statute similar to the landlocked countries of Nepal and Afghanistan. Secondly, the establishing of a special vehicle to provide long term development finance for the regional enterprise development. Today the World Bank and ADB focuses mainly on poverty. Wenceslaus Anthony, chairman of the advisory board of the IAC and chair of the IndiaNZ Business Council, lauded the initiatives proposed by the speakers. As a dynamic young politician, Mr Wickremesinghe initiated radical educational reforms in the 1980s aimed at the qualitative improvement of school education with a special focus on English, Technology and Computer. He also restructured the Education Administrative Service and energised the youth services in Sri Lanka with extensive motivational and skill development programmmes. Later on, as the Minister of Industries, Science and Technology, he was responsible for Sri Lankas second round of economic liberalisation that commenced in 1989 with the focus on financial de-regularization and industrial promotion in rural areas through infrastructure development and the institution of industrial estates, Mr Anthony said. By then a seasoned legislator, Mr Wickremesinghe was appointed the Leader of the House, and then Prime Minister in 1993. The man behind the whole function, James Zhu, principal of the International College, presented distinguished guests with mementos.

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Get ready for another round of Kailash Kher is laughter, courtesy Gujju Bhai coming to Auckland!
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out. Calling all Guju Bhais you dont want to miss out on this one! Event is being managed by CFI Events, Ram Aiyer. Call Ram for any sponsorship queries on 021-529982 SynoPSIS Every man hopes to make his dreams a reality. Arvind Vakharia, is not your everyman. Left to his own, Arvind is a simpleton who would gladly spend his life being an average unambitious man, but fate has never been kind to him. Surrounded by an overbearing wife, his mother in law and his nincompoop brother in law, Arvind strives day and night to fulfil their ever-increasing demands. Burdened by the responsibility of being a good husband, Arvind tries every shortcut to make a quick buck to fill the money pit, that is his marriage, which always backfires. After falling for various ponzi schemes and other scams, our simple minded Arvind asks for some divine intervention to help mke his wifes dreams come true. Fate smiles but even divine forces have a sense of humour. As the story progresses, Arvind finds new challenges thrown at him from his family and god. A fantastical ride where you never know what to expect next, as Arvind falls deeper and deeper into the trap he has laid himself, only to realize that greed has no limits.

If you have just recovered from the number of Bollywood movies includbouts of laughter from the Paresh ing Khal Nayak and Shortkut as well Rawal play, or you had missed it, as in a number of TV serials such then dont be sad, as another mas- as Waqt Ki Raftar and Kudkudiya terpiece is coming your way. ABC House No. 43 among others. He is the entertainment is coming back with a smashing hit comedy play Gujjubhai Ni Golmaal. The ASSOCIATION WITH play is Directed IN Gujarati and Enacted by Siddharth Randeria, who is often described as PRESENT the top star of the Gujarati stage. Gujjubhai Ni Golmaal, is part of the GUJJUBHAI series, and is a rollercoaster ride of laughter. This play premiered in Written by Mumbai on 16thDirected & and is now June Enacted by PRAVIN SOLANKI SIDDHARTH coming to Auckland RANDERIA on 20th July. This will2012, Internabe the 8pm FRIDAY 20th JULY tional PremierCentre the play, as Dorothy Winstone for it plans School, around Auckland Auckland Girls Grammar to go 16 Howe St,the world after staging it in Auckland. TICKETS $55, $45, $35 & $25 Siddharth Randeria is a GuAvailable at Yogijis Food Mart, Mt Roskill jarati actor, who has been described as "the superstar of the Gujarati drama". He is known Bolliwood for his Gujarati comedy plays. Tickets of his plays sell out within son of well-known Gujarati writer For of the box-office Ram Iyer He and stage www.cfievents.info hours more details contact opening. 021 529982 or visitpersonality, the late Madhas won multiple awards as a writer, hukar Randeria. Other well-known Gujarati drama director and actor. Some of the very well known plays are: Lo Gujjubhai artists like Tejal Vyas, Juthika Shah Ghode Chadya & Lage Raho Gujjub- & Chitrak Shah are also taking part hai (records holder on Guajarati stage in to this comedy drama. Some of for completing over 700 shows in a them are now famous television perlittle over 2 years) Bas Kar Bakula, sonalities in India. The play promises to be an unCarry On Lalu, Pati Ne Naame palimited fun offering drama which tangiyu, Prem no public issue, etc. Siddharth has also acted in a will make you laughing your brains

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Kailash Kher is all set to come to Auckland for a tour with his band Kailasa. Kailash Kher captivated the minds and hearts of music listeners with his hit song Allah ke bandeh and has never looked back since. He has since performed on over three hundred and fifty Hindi (Bollywood) sound tracks, has sung in over eighteen languages on a number of regional Indian films, not to mention recording more than five hundred radio and television advertising jingles. He has also re-

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I went in to this interview with some preconceived notions of what a DJ was like but was pleasantly surprised after meeting Mirza Areeb Baig Taimoori, better known as DJ Areeb. A Network Engineer in the day and a DJ by night. And he donates all his income from deejaying to charity.
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concert. He told me about the idea behind R Lounge a restaurant during the day and a night club at night. At that time I had reached a certain level in the Bollywood deejaying scene and was looking to play at mainstream night clubs in Auckland and was lucky to have played at places like Lennon, Carpark, Code and Bunglow 8. I was pushing boundaries for myself and was looking to play more English music, but went back to Bollywood with R Lounge. So we came up with the idea of a classy Bollywood night club for the youth and it worked. Our idea is to make R Lounge into a place which will see international artists coming in and playing from all over the world, but Bollywood fusion DJs. Deejaying started off as a hobby and I dont know when it turned in to something more serious. Even today when people say Oh youre a DJ and it takes me a second to register. I live my project engineer life separately, full time and this is still a hobby. I have never charged for deejaying. Whatever money I get from deejaying I give it to charity. Because I earn my living as a project engineer, that pays my bills. My whole idea was to start a charity organization and thats what I do with the money I get from deejaying. I dont and never have put a price on myself. I would like to produce more remixes in the future though and the ones I have done have been popular, but at the moment I dont have enough time. I have work, R Lounge, I give time to my family and then whatever little time I have left, I sleep, its my other hobby. Do you have any message for the young people who want to pursue their hobby like you did? You know, my parents were never in favour of deejaying. I come from a family where Indian culture and language were a primary focus. We always spoke Hindi at home. And then academics were always important. So I was like a black sheep in the family. Initially it was very hard to be a DJ. But then everyone saw that if your successfully pursuing your profession than there is no harm in pursuing your hobby. So I would like to tell all the young people that get your qualifications first, become successful in your profession and then pursue your hobby, because having a hobby is an excellent thing as long as you are sorted professionally. And one other thing is, be proud that youre Indian, because thats where you come from. Always stick to your roots no matter how long youve been in New Zealand.

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.Areeb, how long have you been in New Zealand? For about 20 years now, Ive done my schooling and university here. What did you study at University? I did three years of software engineering before I decided it was the most boring thing ever and then I changed my degree and started from scratch and did Network and Systems and now I work for Datacom and I do that Monday to Friday, though I get tied up with deejaying and this on a regular basis. Because here in the Desi scene, deejaying not just about going there, playing and getting out, you have to take care of your marketing and everything else that comes with it. So how did Deejaying come about? I was always interested in music, but deejaying just happened. There were a lot of night clubs here but there was no proper Bollywood night club. So we, friends, started having our own house parties and thats when the whole deejaying thing kicked in. I was doing well and so got myself trained in that. Our choice of music was slightly different than the typical Bollywood night clubs. The Bollywood night clubs here were serving the older generation. There as nothing for the younger Indian generation. So we thought that we should start something for the young Indians. We started off in St Lukes, but with much skepticism as we werent sure how people would take to a night club in a shopping mall. But we got a great response. We quickly

went viral and got a great response. After that we got a lot of publicity and got support from students. We required a quality Desi night club, the market was open and we took hold of the opportunity. How would you say your style of music was different from the typical music being played at the Bollywood night clubs? It was massively different, singers like Udit Narayan and Kumar Sanu were being played in night clubs and thats where the youth didnt connect. Times had changed rapidly in India, especially after the open market in 98. And this is something that needed to be picked up by the DJs here, but it didnt happen because they came from an older generation. This lead to declining numbers of youth in Bollywood night clubs and along with that there was a taboo attached to the Bollywood night club scene. People thought a Desi night club meant trouble and our biggest task was to change that. It can be classy as a mainstream night club. And I had an added advantage as I had worked with a lot of youth and knew the music scene. So our music was more Electro / House based. So we brought it to the level where both the white and the Desi crowd could connect. So thats where we were a little different in comparison to the rest. Was this kind of music an added advantage in terms of the kind of places you played at?

No, cause we started very low. But suddenly we gained a lot of popularity. People started following us. We learnt how to market ourselves. And then we got promoters for these Bollywood shows coming up to us, asking to promote their shows at our night clubs. When you think of typical Desi DJs, theyre just DJs, for most of them its a full time thing. But for us (me and my team), we were professionals. Were project engineers and we knew how to market things, how to manage a project. So our approach was more qualified in terms of the research we conducted as to why Bollywood night clubs didnt work. There were Indians, who were going out, but they just didnt go to a Bollywood night club and we took a professional marketing approach to the situation and looked to solve it that way. We researched on how DJs in India were playing and we found out that they were way ahead of us. They were competing at a world level. So we used that and mixed it with the local talent here and served it that way. So was this the idea behind R Lounge then, having a more youth focused place? R Lounge came much later. Before that we ran for 3 successful years in Moas Nest. We did our first show with Atif Aslam and then Imran Khan. Both shows were successful. So after this, Ravi from the Raviz group approached me, especially after seeing me at the Imran Khan

Cause I am a firm believer in the fact that a person who looses their roots is a person lost. So we want to stick to our roots. Culture is important and is my identity. So after all this success, where do you see yourself in the future, with deejaying?

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What is New Zealand Tertiary College? New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is a private training institution specialising in early childhood teacher education, founded in 1982. Our main campus is based in Greenlane, Auckland. We also have an office in Christchurch and in Mumbai, India. NZTC is one of the few private training establishments to receive funding from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). What programs do you offer? Our programs range from the six month Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 4) to the two year Master of Education (Early Childhood Education). A copy of our current prospectus is available for download from our website www.nztertiarycollege. ac.nz Will my qualification be recognised in New Zealand? Yes. All our qualifications are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Our Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) and Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) are recognised by New Zealand Teachers Council for provisional teacher registration in New Zealand. Our qualifications are also recognised in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Can I use my ESOL/TOEFL test result when I apply? For qualifications leading to teacher registration, the New Zealand Teachers Council requires us to ask for an IELTS test score. For our other qualifications, our entry criteria are based on you achieving an academic IELTS result or equivalent (achieved within the past two therapy, and child psychology. You could even become involved in early childhood teacher education- as a college or university lecturer, or curriculum developer. Can my partner get a full time work visa? If you're an international student with a student visa and are enrolled full time in our Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Education), or Master of Education (Early Childhood Education), your spouse is eligible to apply for a full-time work visa, which will be valid for the duration of your enrolment with us. How long does it take to process an application? If you have provided all the necessary documents with your application form, and meet all entry requirements, it will usually take around 1-2 weeks to process your application. Where can I find out more information? Give us a call on (09) 520 4000 or email international@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz and one of our helpful Enrolments team members will be able to assist you. Our website, www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz is continually updated with news and information.

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years). We look at applications on a case-to-case basis and our selection panel will make a final decision regarding equivalence. What are my career opportunities? 100% of NZTC students in teaching qualifications graduate with teaching jobs in the early childhood sector. With a specialist early childhood education from NZTC, you can work in any setting that focuses on children's lives and learning. The knowledge you gain is relevant to areas such as social work, child

Humm 106.2 FM has joined hands with Manukau Indian Association as their media partner to promote and participate in all their Community Events and programs. Manukau Indian Association is the Principal South Auckland based organisation and is committed to various cultural, health and educational programs during the year. The Association was established in 1979-1980 and has been active since then. It will be active for a long period in future (NZ Indian Central Association was formed in 1926 and still active representing all other Indian Associations.). Humm 106.2 FM is the newest buzz of the airwaves in Hindi Radio transmitting programs on 106.2 Satyan Prasad, the managing director of Humm 106.2 fm frequency in Auckland. Humm 106.2 FM is committed to FM and Balubhai Mistry, The President of Manukau bringing the Indian Community Indian Association together by participating and proBalubhai Mistry, The President of viding a platform for Community Organisations, like the Manukau Manukau Indian Association announced, among others, their first Indian Association. An agreement was signed on the major program together for Diwali 15th of June, 2012 between Manukau in November this year. Indian Association and Humm 106.2 Mr. Prasad took the opportunity to FM in order to bring to the people re-iterate the fact that Humm 106.2 of the Indian Community better pro- FM will do its utmost to support Community Organisations to grams and events in the future. Satyan Prasad, the managing di- promote their events and cultural rector of Humm 106.2 FM and programs through its platform.

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Season of Photography Bakshi honoured for contributions Camera! to Indian community

National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi has been honoured for his contribution to the achievements of Indiandiaspora across the world at the New Zealand-Australian Punjabi Cultural Associations second annual dinner in Melbourne, recently. The association is made up of people of Indian origin who have lived in both countries but are now based in Australia. The event attracted more than 400 Indians from New Zealand and Australia. In his address to the association, Mr Bakshi discussed New Zealands Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, National List MP honoured in Melbourne, Australia by the New Zealand Australia Punjabi social and economic po- Cultural Association for his contributions to the community. sition in comparison to that we remain progressive, innova- time am very proud of my contribuother OECD nations, and highlighted the positive steps the tive and responsible managers even tions to my community and diaspoGovernment was taking to ensure under the current global economic ra, Mr Bakshi said. I sincerely hope that our Indian New Zealand remains a competi- conditions. This was Mr Bakshis third people continue to shine on the basis tive economy, with strong economic honour, having already been of the honest and sincere work we growth. The audience was impressed awarded the Pujabiat Da Mann do. It is my aim to support our with the National-led Governments award by the Punjabi Council of commitment to return to a budget Australia at the New South Wales people of Indian descent, and with surplus by 2014/15, Mr Bakshi said. Parliament, and an award by Ishwar the backing of New Zealands NaOur people are very happy Dekha presented in London earlier tional-led Government I am confident we have a very bright future with the progress and the direction this year. I feel humbled but at the same ahead of us. the Government is taking to ensure

The Auckland Museum, for the first time, is holding a photography exhibition Camera Season of photography, a major showcase of some of the most remarkable wildlife and documentary photography from New Zealand and around the world. The event will run from the 22nd of June through till the 22nd of Oct. It will feature three exhibitions: nATURAL HISToRy MUSEUM WILDLIFE PHoToGRAPHER oF THE yEAR 2011 22 Jun 26 Aug, 10am - 5pm The worlds most prestigious wildlife photography exhibit is on show at Auckland Museum. Londons Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife magazine have curated this exhibition of stunning images selected from more than 40,000 entries across 95 countries in Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

nEW ZEALAnD GEoGRAPHIC nZ LIFE: AWARD-WInnInG PHoToGRAPHy 200911 22 Jun 22 oct, 10am - 5pm NZLIFE brings together the best of the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year finalists from the past three years of this national competition. Spanning wildlife, landscape and culture, these photos transport the viewer around the country, providing a new vision of our environment and society. nEW ZEALAnD GEoGRAPHIC - PHoToGRAPHER oF THE yEAR CoMPETITIon 2012 1 Sept 22 oct, 10am - 5pm The Finalists of the magazines 2012 competition will be exhibited in the six weeks leading up to the annual award. For the first time visitors will be able to vote for their favorite in the Peoples Choice Award. FREE EnTRy To ALL EXHIBITIonS.

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Nandhana - Bestowing joy to the children

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Wellington Mutamizh Sangam (WMS) celebrated the Tamil New Year Nandhana on Saturday, June 9, at the Indian Cultural Centre, Petone in Wellingon. The year Nandhana which primarily means that which bestows joy - returns after a cycle of 60 years. This year celebration was themed Happy Family Strong Family to reinforce the traditional family values. Through this years celebration, WMS raised $2500 for Karunai Illam Trust (KIT) a NZ charity for children. KIT, which assists underprivileged children in South India, was founded by Jean Watson, a compassionate Wellingtonian and author, marks 25 years of service this year. Balaji Venkatachalam, Treasurer of WMS and the event coordinator, welcomed the capacity crowd of over 250 people which included representatives from Families Commission, Office of Ethnic Affairs, Prof. Kim Fam from Victoria University. Balaji added that last year WMS in collaboration with Natraj School of Dance (NSD) donated $3000 to NZ Red Cross Wellington Branch to help them to establish the Wellington Region Emergency Management Team. Jean Watson, Founder Trustee of KIT said that she started the Illam almost 25 years ago in a shed with strongly believe in the power of collaboration both with other community organisations and agencies to promote social cohesion and understanding in Wellington and beyond. The Office of Ethnic Affairs was represented by Joy McDowall and Caroline McGrath who wrote: 'It was a brilliant celebration with all three tenets of the Tamil way was in evidence at the hall in Petone. Not only were traditional songs and dances performed but also Kollywood influenced updated acts were part of the fun. Two young women, Saranya and Deepa acted as Masters of ceremonies and had the audience roaring with laughter as they used witty banter when introducing each act. Delicious traditional food completed the hospitality. It is great to think such fun raised so much money. WMS is a non-political organisation founded in 2009 with an aim to promote connection within communities in the wider Wellington Region whose cultural backgrounds are built on the three pillars of Tamil: Language, Music and Drama. WMS is a registered charitable entity with a Donee Organisation status by the IRD. WMS board members were one of the first few organisations in New Zealand who had successfully completed the Governance Programme conducted by the Office of Ethnic Affairs in June 2009.

a few children in a rural area called Nilakottai near Madurai (in the state of Tamil Nadu) in India during one of her many travels to the sub-continent. Now the Illam has expanded with a growing number of children on the waiting list. National MP Kanwaljit Bakshi, who made a special trip to Wellington to participate in this Tamil community celebration, conveyed the best wishes from the Minister for Ethnic Affairs and congratulated WMS for the celebration with a noble objective to help the children charity. The MP has pledged his support for KIT and its founder Jean Watson. A White Ribbon Ambassador from The Families Commission, Gregory Fortuin, in his speech applauded the Tamil migrant communities for not leaving their cultural heritage and the value of Ahimsa non-violence at the customs gate. He applauded the diversity of nations reflected in the audience such as

Indian, Malaysian, Sri Lankan, South African, Fijian and the sharing of similar values. Chief guest, Government Minister Peter Dunne praised WMS for their work to promote connection within communities in the wider Wellington Region and helping with some good cause. He was pleased to have attended all the past Tamil New

Year celebration by WMS. The Minister in supporting this years themeHappy Family Strong Family believes that the family as an institution has a pivotal role in the community and families should find time to gather around the dining table. Selva Ramasami, president of WMS presented a mock cheque pledging a minimum of $2000 to Sankar Ramasamy, a Trustee of KIT. This amount has since been increased to $2500. Sankar thanked WMS for raising the profile of the Illam and the amount donated. Selva thanked the community for their generosity and the young team of volunteers. He further noted that WMS

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Co-ordinated steps to An evening of classical gems minimise alcohol harm

The regions first alcohol harm reduction strategy has been adopted by Auckland Council, reinforcing the proposed actions from the Mayors alcohol and community safety taskforce. The strategy, adopted by the Regional Development and Operations Committee last week, will guide the council toward a single approach to the management of alcohol in Auckland. Along with the actions identified with our new taskforce, this strategy will help us reduce alcohol-related harm in our communities and create a safe, healthy city where alcohol can be enjoyed, not abused, Mayor Len Brown said. The strategy will clarify how Auckland Council should work with government and non-governmental agencies, community organisations, the health and education sectors, NZ Police and the hospitality industry. Both the strategy and the taskforce action plan look to balance responsible enjoyment of alcohol, the economic benefits of the hospitality and entertainment sector, while managing the social costs of alcohol. The council is looking to increase public education and industry awareness of obligations, work in collaboration with public service agencies, engage communities in local solutions, and work closely with police on the enforcement of liquor bans and licence breaches. The strategy will build the appropriate regulatory tools into the Unitary Plan and the council will continue to make submissions to central government on alcohol-related legislation. The Mayor is urging the government to prioritise passing the Alcohol Reform Bill so Auckland Council and local communities can have more say over the number, location and opening hours of liquor outlets and the policies that regulate alcohol in their areas. The taskforce weve put together and the strategy we have adopted have very clear objectives. Were aiming to curb anti-social behaviour caused by alcohol and make sure Auckland is a welcoming and safe environment for residents, workers and visitors, Mr Brown said. In order to succeed, we need the government to pass the Alcohol Reform Bill. Migrant Heritage Charitable Trust proudly presents Geet Gaurav, an evening of Indian classical vocals featuring Smt Aparna Gurav, a disciple of the renowned vocalist Dr Veena Sahasrabuddhe and follower of the Gwalior Gharana. She has the privilege of being taught by Dr Vikas Kashalkar another doyen of Gwalior gharana who has fine-tuned her art of singing and also taught her the finer nuances of classical singing. She will be presenting a range of Vocal performances which will include Khyal gayaki as well as Dadra, thumri, Tappa among other variations. She is blessed with a melodious voice and recipient of the Sangeet Alankar degree from the coveted Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Aparna Gurav's melodious voice reflects the eternal essence of Hindustani Classical Music as handed down in the true "Guru Shishya
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Auckland ready to tackle waste

Auckland now has its first regionwide plan for tackling waste to reduce harm to the environment and help ensure Auckland is the worlds most liveable city. Auckland Council recently adopted a new Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) to reduce the 1.2 million tonnes of waste Auckland currently sends to landfill each year an amount that would cover the rugby field at Eden Park to twice the height of the Sky Tower annually. Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says the plan, well supported in public submissions, provides a blueprint for reducing household and commercial waste during the next few years and beyond. About 80 per cent of submitters supported the target of a 30 per cent reduction in domestic kerbside waste sent to landfill by 2018. Now its time to roll up our sleeves and work with the waste industry, businesses, local boards and the community to achieve this ambitious goal. Ms Hulse says the actions outlined in the plan will be rolled out in stages during the next few years, following work to ensure households and businesses are prepared for changes. Major changes to kerbside collections will not start until 2015, as current contracts expire. A lot of communication and community education will happen prior to ensure people know how they can reduce waste and keep user-changes to a minimum, particularly in Manukau and central Auckland where disposer-pays for rubbish will be new but where targeted rates for rubbish collection will reduce. Cr Hulse allayed fears illegal dumping would spike when disposerpays is introduced across Auckland. Council data shows illegal dumping did not increase when the former North Shore and Waitakere councils made the change to disposer pays. By carrying out comprehensive education, monitoring and enforcement action as they did were confident any increase in illegal dumping will be limited. Its important to note, too, that householders will be able to choose the size of refuse bin they use and how often they put it out for collection. So even if additional rubbish is added by another person, the householder will not pay more, as the charge is per lift, not by weight. Councillor Noelene Raffills, who chaired the hearings panel on the draft WMMP, says the final plan adopted shows councillors have listened to the public and addressed various community and industry concerns. Weve recognised the need for flexible options for rural areas, the Hauraki Gulf islands and multi-unit dwellings for example. Weve also responded to feedback about working collaboratively with the waste industry, community groups and others to pilot, develop or implement solutions. Key elements of the WMMP include: * standardising the way households pay for refuse collection (by extending disposer-pays region wide) and introducing wheelie bins across the region, with a choice of bin sizes from 60 litre to 240 litre in urban areas and the option of a pre-paid bag for rural areas and the Hauraki Gulf islands; * retaining a rates-funded recycling collection, with a choice of wheelie bins ranging in size from 140 litre to 360 litre and an increase in the range of recyclables accepted; * introducing a rates-funded organic waste collection in urban areas; * providing a rates-funded inorganic collection for households regionwide; * implementing communications and community engagement activity to help householders and businesses adapt to the changes and reduce waste to landfill.

Council votes to step up focus on heritage matters

Auckland Councils Regional Development and Operations Committee (RDOC) has agreed unanimously on a raft of recommendations to strengthen the focus on built heritage through the planning process. The committee met today to discuss the issue of built heritage. There is still a lot of work to be done in this area, said RDOC Chair Ann Hartley. We need to be clear what is going to be notified and what is not, under the forthcoming Unitary Plan. We also need to extend the protection for historic homes and buildings throughout the Auckland region, not just those in the inner city suburbs which are in Residential 1 and 2 zones. Cr Hartley thanked council staff for their professional approach in dealing with heritage and character matters, and said that there was also an improved attitude among developers. She noted the ongoing interest of local boards in heritage matters and their collaboration with staff and councillors through the development of the Unitary Plan, and acknowledged the long history of the issue of built heritage, noting that the protections that exist today are the result of many years of hard work by previous councillors. Cr Hartley said the Britomart Precinct is a great example of where Aucklands heritage was protected and enhanced, and said that prior to 2005 the demolition of buildings in many of Aucklands older suburbs was automatically permitted. The committee heard expert evidence on where special circumstances provision in the RMA could enable notification of resource consent applications for the demolition or significant modification of pre-1940s houses in inner city suburbs (Residential 1 and 2 zones). Committee members agreed that it would be useful to provide guidelines on when special circumstances might apply to such applications. In recent months there have been three cases in which council considered there were special circumstances warranting notification and this test is routinely applied to all resource consent applications, said Cr Hartley. The councils Heritage Advisory Panel has recommended against making changes to the District Plan itself to allow notification of such applications, as this would be too time-consuming and costly. The Mayor says he is looking forward to the drafting of Unitary Plan rules, where the community would have the opportunity to discuss these issues. Council has agreed that the best outcome is to ensure that there are clear rules in the upcoming Unitary Plan to ensure that heritage and historic character buildings are dealt with in a way that meets the expectations of the wider community, says Len Brown. Auckland Council is currently reviewing all land use and regional controls. Its recommendations, which will form a new Unitary Plan for the whole of the Auckland region, will be open for public review in March next year.

Be part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2012

Auckland Council is calling for submissions from event organisers, community groups and organisations to be part of the annual Auckland Heritage Festival taking place this year from 29 September until 14 October 2012. Every year we celebrate Aucklands heritage and this years events will focus on: celebrating the legacy of Sir John Logan Campbell celebrating Aucklands distinctive built, cultural and natural heritage promoting a greater understanding of our heritage to encourage stewardship and advocacy. Event organisers, organisations and community groups are encouraged to be part of the festival by visiting http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Events The last date for submissions is 8 July 2012. The festival showcases Aucklands heritage and gives Aucklanders the opportunity to discover and experience it.

Some events that featured at last years festival included guided heritage walks, tours of historic sites including Aucklands unique volcanic terrain, concerts, historic market days, movies from the silent era, historic collections, classic yachts and cars, a sail on a heritage vessel, activities for children to enjoy and participate, an insight into our military history and other fascinating stories from our past.

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On Board the Special Aircraft, June 23: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his way back to India after attending the G20 Summit in Mexico's Los Cabos and then the UN sponsored Earth Summit on sustainable development in Rio de Janerio in Brazil answered many questions of journalists ranging from the ongoing economic crisis and fall of rupee to the troubles with the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) allies like Trinamool Congress. Excerpts:
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QUESTIon: Sir, at G20 India indicated contribution of 10 billion US$ to IMF kitty to sort out Euro crisis but surprisingly even this well intentioned move has been wrongly interpreted in the country. Would you like to say something? PM: We are members of the International Monetary Fund and we would like the IMF to play an important role in resolving various difficulties that are on the horizon in the international economy and financial system. And if this Fund has to play its requisite role then it has been agreed at Los Cabos that the member countries of the Fund will contribute 450 billion Dollars to enable the IMF to come to the rescue of countries in need. As a responsible member of the international community, it was our bounden duty also to make our contribution. And let me say that before making this announcement I had a discussion among the BRICS leaders and all BRICS leaders have made similar contributions. So I dont think there is anything wrong in our contributing to the IMF. This contribution will be used only when needed and it will also continue to be part of Indias reserves. QUESTIon: Sir, during your address in Mexico you spent a long time talking about the sharp slowdown in the Indian economy, putting in place transparent and stable policies, correcting some of the inherent constraints and taking tough decisions including controlling subsidies. Do you think equations have changed enough in the run up to the Presidential polls to push forward some of these tough decisions quickly? PM: We owe it to our country to take all the necessary decisions which would return the country to a high growth path. There are problems with regard to the fiscal management. We will tackle that problem effectively and credibly. There are problems with regard to management of the balance of payments deficit on the current account. Those problems also we will tackle. QUESTIon: I have a question on black money. What was the sense during G20 on black money and has it become irrelevant or has there been any improvement? PM: It is too early to say one way or the other. The problem is there but there are no magic solutions available. I think it is going to be a slow process. QUESTIon: Are you going to reshuffle your Cabinet soon? Are you going to see some new partners joining UPA? PM: I think that is a legitimate expectation. You will get to know about it when it takes place. QUESTIon: You said that you are going to take a number of steps to restore confidence in the Indian Economy but three of the most im-

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portant things are really state subjects- land, energy and water. When we talk to businessmen, they say that without these three things they are unable to proceed with investments. So how does the Central Government propose to resolve issues which can actually be solved by State Governments? PM: We are a semi federal polity and therefore cooperative federalism makes it incumbent on all political parties, those ruling at the Centre and those ruling in States, to work together to find credible ways and means to get this country moving again on to the high growth path which we have achieved until 2011-12. QUESTIon: Indian economy is liberalised for 20 years now of which 5 years you were the Finance Minister and then for 8 years you were the Prime Minister. So you know the economy inside out well. What has gone wrong or right in all these years which is now forcing us to debate once again what has gone wrong in all these years? PM: Let me say that a lot of things which are not going right, they have their origins outside India. The 2008 financial crisis affected our growth rate. Our growth rate fell from 9% to 6.7% and we recovered in next 2 years but then came the Euro zone crisis and therefore there is a flight of capital from large number of develop-

ing countries. Capital in search of safety wants to go to Germany, wants to go to the United States and therefore all developing countries, including China, are experiencing a deceleration of growth rates. Having said that let me say that there have been problems in our own country. We have to work harder than ever before in restoring fiscal balance. We have to work systematically to ensure that the balance of payment problem is managed properly and the climate for foreign investment, both direct and portfolio is also favourably motivated. QUESTIon: To keep UPA united and intact, would you request Mamta Bannerjee to reconsider her decision on supporting Presidential candidature and would you appeal to BJP to withdraw their candidate for the Presidential post? PM: As soon as we decided upon the nomination of Sh. Pranab Mukherjee, I rang up Sh. L.K.Advani ji, I rang up Smt. Sushma Swaraj ji, I rang up Arun Jaitly ji requesting them to work with the Government and the ruling coalition to ensure that Pranab jis election takes place unanimously. As far as the Trinamol Congress is concerned, Trinamol Congress is still part of the UPA and I have still not given up hope that Trinamol Congress will also find its way to support the candidature of Sh. Pranab Mukherjee.

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The Union Finance Minister,Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the staff,on the last day in his office,in New Delhi on June 26,2012.

The Union Finance Minister,Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the last day in his office,in New Delhi on June 26,2012.

United Progressive Alliance (UPA)'s Presiden- Bahujan Samaj Party, JDU, CPM and Forward tial candidate Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday Bloc, for extending support to his candidature. The man expected to become the next resigned as Finance Minister in order to contest President, received praise from Prime Ministhe upcoming election. Pranab, who bid farewell to active poli- ter Manmohan Singh, who took charge of the tics after several decades, has said that he is finance portfolio. After accepting Mukherjees honoured and humbled at his nomination. Ad- resignation from his cabinet, Singh said in a dressing media on his last day in the North letter to him: I have benefited from your wise counsel on innumerBlock office, the able occasions and we veteran Congressman "I know that not every decision will all deeply miss said that he would miss your presence amidst his Finance Ministry which I have taken might have us. colleagues, adding, been right. But I have taken Meanwhile, the PM "Today I embark on a has forwarded Pranab new journey." those decisions by keeping in Mukherjee's resigna"Friends in the view the interests of people tion to President Pratibmedia, I know you ha Patil who will demit have many questions to whose faces appeared before office on July 24. While ask me. But today, on me more than often forwarding his resignamy very last day in the tion, PM Singh told ministry, it is not the time to open any new dialogue," he said while Pranab, "Our government owes a deep debt of addressing the media for the last time as the gratitude to you for your contribution." Mukherjee will file his nomination for Union Finance Minister. "I know that not every decision which I have the upcoming Presidential poll on June 28. taken might have been right. But I have taken Mukherjee will contest the Presidential poll those decisions by keeping in view the inter- against former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, ests of people whose faces appeared before me who is backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party, the AIADMK and the Biju Janata Dal. more than often," he said. The Presidential election of India is schedHe thanked the UPA leadership as well as other parties, including Samajwadi Party, uled for July 19.

LK Advani slams UPA govt for Pranab

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) patriarch LK Advani on Monday slammed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government over its Presidential election candidate Pranab Mukherjee and said it did not create a consensus for the poll. Advani wrote on his latest blog: "In political circles, it is fashionable these days to raise the question: should not an election to this high constitutional office be a unanimous election, based on a consensual agreement arrived at between Government and the Opposition?" "This question is often hurled at us in the BJP as if by deciding to support Sangma sponsored by two eminent Chief Ministers against Congress Pranab Mukherji, we are doing something improper. I hold that the answer to this question depends entirely on the attitude of the ruling party," he said. Advani blogged Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called him immediately after Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi announced the name of Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as UPA's candidate for the titular post in order to gain the support of the main opposition party of the country. "When within minutes of Soniaji announcing the name of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the P.M. phoned me to tell me that the UPAs candidate would be Pranab and requested for our support," Advani said. He said: "My comment was: 'You are now only informing us.; would it not have been better if you had consulted the Opposition before making the announcement?' His reaction was: 'Well, it is never too late to mend'."

He said Mukherjee also called him to inform about his nomination but did not ask for 'support'. "Shortly thereafter I received yet another phone call: from Pranab Da (Pranab Mukherjee) himself. He conveyed that he had been nominated. But he did not ask for support," Advani said. "He (Mukherjee) just reminisced about how since 1970 we had been together in Parliament, sharing bonds of mutual esteem and affection," he said. The senior BJP leader said: "For several decades since independence, the Congress Partys vote share in the Electoral college was so overwhelming that I presume that they never even thought of consulting the opposition." "In contrast, when in 2002, the NDA as the ruling coalition thought of putting up Dr. Kalam (APJ Abdul Kalam) as its candidate for Presidentship, Vajpayee spoke to Soniaji and Mulayam Singh and brought them on board to support the NDA candidate," he said. The BJP on June 21 announced former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma as their candidate for the titular post. Pertinently, Advani's blog was published on a day when the Congress Working Committee (CWC), highest decision making body of the party, convened a special meeting to bid a formal farewell to Mukherjee. After the meeting, Mukherjee told reporters: "Today my long association with the Congress Working Committee since 1978 came to an end. I met the Prime Minister. Tomorrow I will be putting in my paper [as finance minister]."

Corporate India is behind Pranab: Sangma

New Delhi: Presidential contest candidate and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma on Sunday took his rival UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee calling him responsible for the financial mess in the country and held him also responsible for the various scams concerning his department. "Who is responsible individually? Individually the finance minister is responsible for

Mukherjee," said Sangma hinting at a corporate-politician nexus in the elections. Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who visited his ancestral home in Birbhum district in West Bengal on Saturday, has once urged all the political groups who are still undecided about whom to support in the presidential poll to back his candidature. He said if needed he would speak to Trin-

the financial condition," said Sangma, who is supported by a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), especially the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He also held him responsible for the financial scandals. Sangma, who has been backed by Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik of BJD and Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa of AIADMK, said collectively the Prime Minister and his cabinet is responsible for the mess but Pranab Mukherjee as finance minister is individually responsible for the situation. "The entire corporate world is with Pranab

amool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee again. Mukherjee also visited Belur Math, the Headquarters Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, in Howrah and prayed there besides meeting the monks. Mukherjee earlier said: "There are many parties outside UPA which are supporting me. Parties like Forward Bloc, CPI-M, JD (U) and Shiv Sena are supporting me." "I am urging those who have not made up their mind yet to support me as the UPA candidate," said Mukherjee. The Presidential election is scheduled to take place on July 19.

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New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the Government of India on Monday announced certain measures to check the slide of the currency and also boost the economy. The RBI enhanced the limit for investment by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registered foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in Government securities (G-Secs) by a further amount of USD 5 billion. The existing limit for investment by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registered foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in Government securities (G-Secs) has been enhanced by a further amount of USD 5 billion, read a statement issued by the RBI. This would take the overall limit for FII investment in G-Secs from USD 15 billion to USD 20 billion, it said. In order to broad base the non-resident investor base for G-Secs, it has also been decided to allow long term investors like Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), multilateral agencies, endowment funds, insurance funds, pension funds and foreign central banks to be registered with SEBI, to also invest in G-Secs for the entire limit of USD 20 billion, the statement said. The RBI said the sub-limit of USD 10 billion (existing USD 5 billion with residual maturity of 5 years and additional limit of USD 5 billion) would have the residual maturity of three years. The terms and conditions for the scheme for FII investment in infrastructure debt and the scheme for non-resident investment in Infrastructure Development Funds (IDFs) have

RBI announces measures NDA will remain united: to boost economy Sharad Yadav
been further rationalised in terms of lock-in period and residual maturity, the statement said. The RBI said Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) could now invest in those mutual fund (MF) schemes that hold at least 25 per cent of their assets (either in debt or in equity or both) in infrastructure sector under the current USD 3 billion sub-limit for investment in mutual funds related to infrastructure. However, the measures announced by the RBI was not successful in giving a boost to the market as the Sensex lost nearly 90 points at the ending sessions on Monday. The BSE Sensex dropped by 90.35 pointsto stand at 16,882.16. NSE Nifty moved down by 31.4 points to stand at 5,114.65. Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday had said the government will announce steps on Monday to counter the slide of the rupee, a day after the rupee hit a new record low against the dollar. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Mukherjee had said along with the steps which the government has taken, shortly the Governor of Reserve Bank of India, with whom the Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, had consultation, would announce measures. "We will be able to take certain measures which will be announced on Monday, which will improve the market condition," he said. Market sentiment in India has been downbeat on the back of one worrying sign after the other as growth rates continued to slide, inflation surged and financial institutions forecast difficult times for Asias third largest economy. New Delhi: Janata Dal (United) supremo Sharad Yadav said last weekend there was no rift within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and that it would remain united. His remarks came at a time when the JD(U) leaders and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exchanged barbs over numerous issues. The JD(U) on June 21 announced it will support United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the Presidential election while the BJP said it will back former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma for the titular post. "The support of the JD(U) to UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee is no indication of any rift in the NDA. It is united and will remain so," Yadav told reporters. To avoid miscommunication, Yadav said he will ask his partymen to make comments only after speaking to him. "I will like to tell them (party leaders) not to make comments on any issue without asking me. If the matter is about Bihar, then leaders should only comment after asking Nitish Kumar," Yadav said. Pertinently, the JD(U) is a key ally of the BJP led NDA. JD(U) leader Shivanand Tiwari earlier said that the BJP should think again over its stand on supporting Sangma. He said that the economic condition of the country would not have been 'different' even if senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad was the Finance Minister of the nation. Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar earlier this week slammed Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Narendra Modi and said he did not perform 'Raj Dharma' during the riots in Gujarat in 2002. Kumar said Modi 'mishandled' the Gujarat

riots and that resulted in the loss of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Lok Sabha polls in 2004. "Modi's mishandling of Gujarat riots made NDA lose its power in 2004," said Kumar. He said former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was not happy with Modi and the manner in which he handled the Gujarat riots. He said Vajpayee wanted to remove Modi from the Chief Minister's post after the riots. Kumar on June 19 created a new embarrassment for the BJP as he said the BJP must name their Prime Ministerial candidate for 2014. His move seemed to be aimed at the growing influence of Modi with whom he exchanged several barbs in the past. In an interview to The Economic Times, Kumar said the voters must know who the BJP is selecting in the general elections in 2014 as the PM candidate. "The leader of the coalition should have secular credentials and liberal frame of mind," he said, reminding of Modi's image after the 2002 Gujarati riots in which the Muslims were killed. "It should be someone who has absolute faith in democratic values. In a multi-religious and multi-lingual country like ours, the leader should not have rough edges in his personality," he told the financial daily. Kumar and Modi have exchanged barbs over numerous issues in recent times. Kumar on June 11 criticised Modi for saying that caste-based politics has ruined Bihar and said he should first look into the condition of his own state. "Bihar was an excellent state but caste politics destroyed it," Modi had earlier said.

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Freedom is not given, it is taken. - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The future is in good hands

Judging by the antics of some of our youth today, we sometimes feel that the future of our society is heading for the dumps. Often parents can be heard of complaining of their teenagers or young adults taking the wrong decisions in life and ending up in dire straits. But the story of one Kiwi Indian, featured in this newspaper on page 7, is an inspiring one and gives credibility to the thought that the future of the society is in good hands. DJ Areeb, an Auckland systems network engineer by day and DJ by night this focused young man has a good head on his shoulders and his story is sure to inspire others who dream of pursuing their hobbies to greater heights. While letting his systems engineer work pay his bills, DJ Areeb donates all proceeds from his deejaying efforts to charity. How often do you hear of one parting with their income for the benefit of others? I live my project engineer life separately, full time and this is still a hobby, Areeb told the Indian Weekender recently. I have never charged for deejaying. Whatever money I get from deejaying I give it to charity. Because I earn my living as a project engineer, that pays my bills. My whole idea was to start a charity organisation and thats what I do with the money I get from deejaying. I dont and never have put a price on myself. Prime Minister John Key, a self-made wealthy man, also reportedly donates part of his salary to charity. While some never tire in their efforts to run after money, DJ Areebs inspirational efforts towards those less fortunate has been like a breath of fresh air. And credit should also go to his parents and elders for a fine upbringing. And he has a motivating message for others, too: So I would like to tell all the young people that get your qualifications first, become successful in your profession and then pursue your hobby, because having a hobby is an excellent thing as long as you are sorted professionally. As well known English author and philosopher Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682) once said: Be charitable before wealth makes thee covetous. With young men like DJ Areeb leading the way in the community, we can safely assume the future of our society, and the country, is indeed in good hands. Arvind Kumar
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Well done, Brother Syed Mujeeb
Dear Respected members and supporters of Urdu Hindu Cultural Association of New Zealand: Assalam au alaikum, Namaskar and Sat siri Akal. First of all, I, as president of the association, would like to share the exciting news that our own Secretary General of the association, Brother Syed Mujeeb, has been honoured in the recent Queen's awards list. Mr Mujeeb was awarded Queenss Service Medal for his services to the community. I have already congratulated him on behalf of the association but I feel it is appropriate for every one of to congratulate him personally as the award is a great honour to him, his family and to the association. This is a big achievement by an individual and we are all proud of this achievement of Brother Syed Mujeeb. May the almighty God give him a healthy and wealth life so that he continues to work for the community in coming years. At this juncture I would like to remind you that next programme of Mushaera and Kavi Sammelan is on the list. Now is the time for all of to to sit down and calmly think about this programme. Please think about how we can make the next Mushaera and Kavi Sammelan programme a success. 1. What should be date? Sometime in November or December? 2. What should be the format? 3. What were the mistakes we made in our last programme? 4. How would you make it better? 5. What will be your contribution? If you have any other ideas about the programme, please reply as soon as possible. Shair Hazrat Kavi Hazraat Aur Ghazalgayak agar is programme mein hissa lena chahen to abhi se apne naam Syed Mujeeb, QSM, Secretary General of the Association, ko apna naam de den ya Sohni Dharti Par ya phir Indian Weekender he hi apna interest zaahir kar den aur apna phone number de den to hum aap ko raabta kar le gen. Nafis Akhtar President Urdu Hindu Cultural Association of New Zealand

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Two spiritual leaders who spread Hinduism in the West

PAdmINI GAUNdeR
A.C, Bhakthivedanta Prabhupada, the founder of the ISKCON (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and Sivaya Subrahmunia Swami who established the Saiva Siddhanta Church are two Hindu leaders, after Swami Vivekananda, who did a lot to propagate Hinduism, especially in America. They were very different from each other but similar in the work they did. Prabhupada was born in Bengal and went to America later while Sivaya Subrahmuniya Swami was an American born in California who went to Sri Lanka at an early age and became a Hindu. Prabhupada renounced worldly life in 1959 after leaving his sons in charge of family and business affairs. In 1965, at the age of 69, he got a free passage to America in an Indian freighter. He first went to New York. After establishing centres in America he sent hia devotees to London where the Beatles came into contact with them. George Harrison, in particular, became interested and became a Hare Krishna devotee and remained one till the end. Prabhupada emphasised chanting the name of Krishna and publishing books on Lord Krishna and His life. The followers of ISKCON, better known as the Hare Krishna Movement, have given out millions of copies of Bhagavad Gita throughout the world. To propagate the movement the devotees go through the streets of major cities, chanting Hare Krishna and dancing. (They are also seen in Auckland sometimes.) They also distribute prasad (vegetarian food which is offered to the deity during prayers) from time to time in city centres and places like the universities. Moreover, they also have a free feast for everyone who goes to their temples on Sundays and takes part in their worship. In Fiji, the Punja family, especially Deoji Punja, became a devotee of Prabhupada. The Punjas were behind his visit to Fiji and the establishment of the first Hare Krishna tural land was purchased at Riverhead, a rural district north-west of Auckland city. Slowly the Sri Sri Radha Giridhari temple was built which was opened in January 2004 and the deities which had been installed by Srila Prabhupada himself were brought to their new home. With the temple as the focal point, now there is a farming community there and wherever they are there are Hare Krishna restaurants which serve only pure vegetarian food. They also do not use garlic or onions. Unlike the work of the devotees of Hare Krishna the work of the followers of Sivaya Subrahmuniya Swami (Gurudeva as he was affectionately known among his followers) is not so open and visible. Sivaya Subrahmuniya Swami took tries to inform and inspire Hindus worldwide and people interested in Hinduism; and at the same time it tries to dispel myths, illusions and misinformation about Hinduism. In 2000 a few months before he died he also started Hindu Press International, a daily news service (web based) that highlights anything of interest to Hindus anywhere in the world. Gurudeva was influenced by Swami Vivekanandas teachings. So though he was a devotee of Siva he worked for the propagation of Hinduism without any difference of sect. When in 1985 Gurudeva visited Fiji I met him for the first time. It was an unforgettable experience. He was tall and looked powerful but compassionate and there was spirituality oozing from his calm and gentle face. He came again to Fiji for the opening of the new Siva Subrahmania Temple in Nadi in the early 1990s. In 1986 Gurudeva was honoured in New Delhi as one of the Hindu spiritual leaders who had most dynamically promoted Hinduism outside India. Prabhupada had done a similar thing. While Prabhupada has his growing number of followers who go chanting in public places, distribute Bhagawad Gita and vegetarian food, Gurudeva has his publications which continue to promote Hinduism. Hinduism Today is a unique publication as I do not think there is any other magazine on Hinduism comparable to that anywhere in the world with the aim to cultivate an abiding solidarity among all Hindus without any distinction of nationality or sect.

Srila Prabhupada made his first visit to New Zealand in 1972 and established an ISKCON centre where he installed the deities of Krishna and His consort Radharani, whom he named Sri Sri Radha Giridhari.
as well as the Hare Krishna school, which is a state integrated school that has from Years 1 to 8. Prabhupada continues to live through his books and his temples. Wherever there is a Hare Krishna temple opposite the main shrine, at the other end of the hall, there is an image of Ptabhupada seated on a chair. He had always insisted that he was not God, not even a servant of God, as a servant of God is no ordinary person, but he was trying to be a servant of God. Though he emphasised publishing and chanting, I believe that one of his greatest contributions was also popularising vegetarianism in the west. Today we see Hare Krishna devotees all over the world initiation from Sri Yogaswami of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. After returning to America he established the Saiva Siddhanta Church. He moved to Kauai, a beautiful island in the Hawaii group and started the Kauai Aadheenam (religious establishment). He also built a temple there and called it the Iraivan Kovil (Temple of God). He founded the Himalayan Academy in Kauai. His most important contribution was the establishment of the quarterly magazine, Hinduism Today which he started publishing in January 1979. It highlights anything that is of importance to the Hindus. Its main aim is to foster Hindu solidarity as a unity in diversity among all sects. It also

temple there in Lautoka, the Krishna Kaliya temple. Now Fiji has a large number of Hare Krishna followers. Srila Prabhupada made his first visit to New Zealand in 1972 and established an ISKCON centre where he installed the deities of Krishna and His consort Radharani, whom he named Sri Sri Radha Giridhari. In 1978 it was decided that a farming community should be developed to demonstrate how Krishna consciousness could be practically applied in the lives of everyone. Almost a hundred acres of horticul-

Lifting student achievement

KANWAlJIT SINGh BAKShI, NATIoNAl mP
Our community, whether in New Zealand or anywhere else in the world, places high value on education. We, like most parents, understand that education is a pillar towards an individuals and their familys success both economically and socially. This National-led Government had based the changes in its recent education policy based on this shared thinking. Our aim is to ensure that we raise the success rates for our kids to five out of five, from the current rate of four out of five. Our policy is based on our aim; we want to ensure that our kids are capable of competing in the 21st century. We want to lift those who are left behind, and encourage those who are doing better to do even better. Our approach to reaching this aim is to invest in quality teaching and professional leadership, as this has the biggest effect on raising student achievement. Keeping in line with our approach, we had decided to invest $60 million in quality teaching initiatives, largely funded by making minor changes to teacher:student funding ratios. This would have saved the country $174 million over four years. However, this Government does not believe in imposing our thinking on New Zealanders. We strongly believe in the democracy we are. It became apparent that the proposed minor adjustments were causing a disproportionate amount of worry for parents. This was never our intention. We listened very closely to concerns of parents and teachers, and have moved to put their minds at rest by reversing this part of our education plan. We will no longer change the teacher:student ratios. This does mean that the Government is no longer in a position to invest $60 million towards quality teaching. We will also have to cover the shortfall of $114 million over the budget forecast period. I assure you that our Government will work through managing this shortfall in a balanced and considered manner, and will still return to surplus by 2014/15. The reversal does not affect the extra $511.19 million that National is investing in to education over the next four. This takes the total Government investment in early childhood education and schooling to a record $9.6 billion for 2012/13. We remain committed to lifting student achievement through raising teaching quality. Our focus is on working with education sector organisations to address quality issues. We want to identify who is delivering successful teaching practice and make that common practice, to ultimately lift student achievement. By raising achievement we can help ensure all children have the opportunity to succeed and make the most of their lives.

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

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Coral Triangle Fishers Forum: Stop Big guns on show as Fiji illegal fishing through traceability hosts Oceania Womens
The importance of implementing seafood traceability as a measure for combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing was emphasised at the opening of the second Coral Triangle Fishers Forum practices. Therefore seafood traceability from the catcher to the plate is essential to eliminate IUU practices, Holden added. IUU preys on millions of tons of fish stocks within the Coral Trikeep it that way, Natuva said. WWF South Pacific Programme Representative Kesaia Tabunakawai said nations of the region need to acknowledge that their fisheries are a finite resource that needs sustainable management for everyones sake. Traceability under a catch documentation scheme is a useful tool in identifying legally and sustainablycaught fish from others, Ms. Tabunakawai said. I am a Pacific islander and live surrounded by the sea. I grew up in an oceanic environment and was brought up with an appreciation for the offerings of the sea especially for our daily sustenance. My work has allowed me to appreciate even more the bounties of the sea in providing food, employment and the bedrock of many economies. No doubt we must treat conservation and management with a sense of urgency and recognise that we are dealing with a finite resource that requires regional and joint actions to ensure its long term security, shared Tabunakawai. The Coral Triangle the nursery of the seas is the worlds centre of marine life, encompassing around 6 million sq km of ocean across six countries in Asia-Pacific Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. It is home to 76% of the worlds known coral species, 37% of the worlds coral reef fish species, and commercially-valuable species such as tuna, whales, dolphins, rays, sharks, including 6 of the worlds 7 known species of marine turtles.

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World Champions Australia, together with runners up New Zealand, Pacific Games Gold Medalists Fiji and reigning Asia-Pacific Womens Sevens Champions Papua New Guinea head an all-star lineup at the Oceania Womens Sevens Championship to be held in Fiji on August 3-4.

formed exceptionally well at the last Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2009 and it is vital that we build on that performance by providing a stage for all our Members to prepare to the best of their abilities. FRU chief executive Manasa Baravilala said he was excited that the FRU had been selected as the

Attendees at the Forum in Lami, Fiji, recently.

recently. More than 100 participants from the Asia-Pacific region are converged at the Novotel Convention Centre in Lami, to discuss the challenge of IUU. Marine Stewardship Council Pacific Fisheries Manager Bill Holden said the Asia-Pacific region must work to remove the market for IUU products and this could be achieved by tracing the source of the fish. The ultimate deterrence to stop fishers engaging in IUU practices is if they have no markets to sell their catch to, Mr Holden said. However there are always temptations and grey areas that cause some to turn a blind eye to certain

angle (Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor Leste) and the Pacific regionwhich accounts for more than 60% of global marine capture production. IUU fishing places millions of livelihoods within the Asia-Pacific region at risk. Fijis Acting Minister for Environment Colonel Timoci Natuva called for the protection of the ocean and tuna stocks. Its our lifeblood, our very existence, so protecting our fisheries helps protect the ocean, Colonel Natuva said. Besides, we also boast the best and last remaining healthy tuna stock in the world and we want to

Friends of Fiji Health (FOFH) steps up another gear with its latest health mission to Fiji which left Auckland June 22. This will be the fifth mission to Fiji FOFH and two new dimensions have been added to the surgical and medical focus of previous missions, said Dr Sunil Pillay, who is a gynaecology and obstetrics surgeon and leader of the mission. FOFH has, through generous contributions from Gilles Avenue Hospital in Auckland and other donors installed a laparoscopic tower at Lautoka Hospital and this mission will be training local doctors in advanced methods of laparoscopic surgery. This is step change for Fijis medical system as less invasive surgical methods will now be readily available to local surgeons through the most up-to-date technology said Dr Pillay. I am very pleased for the people of Fiji and excited that this has been made possible through FOFH, Dr Pillay said. Dr Pillay will be working with Dr Rajendra Kumar an experience specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Waitemata Health. It has always been the vision of

Friends of Fiji Health steps up another gear

FOFH to develop the capacity of Fijis health system in addition to complementing it with our medical and surgical missions, Dr Pillay said. This

Friends of Fiji Health is a New Zealand based Trust that complements the health system in Fiji with missions made up entirely of New Zealand based volunteers.
mission takes a giant step towards achieving that goal. We are working in partnership with the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Lautoka Hospital, and the Medical School through the Fiji National University. We will be conducting teaching sessions at the University and practical sessions at

Lautoka Hospital where we have installed the laparoscopic tower, Dr Pillay said. The second addition to this mission is a team that will be based in Labasa (Vanua Levu) for the first time. Two surgeons, Dr Ravindra Raj and Dr Shiu Kumar, will be providing respite for local doctors as well as scoping future missions to that region. Friends of Fiji Health is a New Zealand based Trust that complements the health system in Fiji with missions made up entirely of New Zealand based volunteers. I am particularly thankful for the contributions we receive from several suppliers including Johnson and Johnson, 3M, Olympus and Big Green Medical Supplies who will also send an expert to Fiji, Dr Pillay said. FOFH funds its missions through fund raising activities and for every dollar raised it provides eighteen dollars worth of medical services in Fiji. The team will assemble at Auckland International Airport at 10 am on Friday and will leave on the 1 pm flight arriving in Nadi at 4 pm. They will be available to the media.

The event, which is the Oceania regional qualifier for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013, will see 9 of the top teams from the region compete in a showcase of womens rugby in the back yard of one of the most famous Rugby Sevens countries in the world. Australia and New Zealand have automatically qualified for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 on account of their performance in 2009. The top team from the other 7 competing nations at the Oceania Sevens will qualify for the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) Regional Qualifier in Pune, India in October. The top 3 placed teams at this tournament will qualify directly for RWC Sevens 2013. Oceania Womens Development Officer, Elenoa Kunatuba, says the tournament is an important step in the growth of Womens rugby in the region. We are now just four years out from the Rio2016 Olympic Games and it is important that we have high quality international competitions for our regions teams to prepare not only for Rio but of course, for Rugby World Cup Sevens next year as well. Australia and New Zealand per-

The event, which is the Oceania regional qualifier for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013, will see 9 of the top teams from the region compete in a showcase of womens rugby in the back yard of one of the most famous Rugby Sevens countries in the world.

Host Union of the 2013 Oceania Womens Sevens Championship. Were thrilled to be able to welcome the regions best and finest women players to a tournament which we firmly believe will be world class both on and off the field. As a Union I firmly believe our own women have as much talent as our men, in the abbreviated code, and with an eye on the Olympics I am certain Fijis players will give a very good account of themselves in what is certain to be a thrilling tournament. Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga have all confirmed their participation in the event. As well as being the regional qualifier for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013, the Oceania Womens Sevens Championship will also be the regional qualifier for the AsiaPacific Womens Sevens Championship to be held in Borneo in AugustSeptember. The top three teams will join defending champions Papua New Guinea in Borneo. The Oceania Womens Sevens Championship will be held from 3-4 August at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

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Ranzco contributes to avoidable blindness work in the Pacific

New passports arrive, finally

SOME members of the public who had applied for a new passport since August last year received the unique book on Tuesday. More than 200 people queued up at Immigration Department in Suva as early as 6am excited to receive their passports. People came from as far as Wainibuka in Tailevu and Namosi to collect their passport books. However, it was a disappointment to some who did not check on the dates on which their passports will be issued. Immigration director, Major Nemani Vuniwaqa said close to 1000 passports were issued. He reiterated it was important that members of the public checked on the dates to avoid any disappointment. He said the department had a list of dates when people could collect their passports. People are advised to check the dailies for these lists before going down to the immigration office to collect their passport books to avoid disappointment.

The cost of a new passport will increase soon, Immigration director Major Vuniwaqa said Tuesday. The present cost of processing a new passport is F$76 but Major Vuniwaqa did not say how much it would cost to apply for a new passport. The Immigration Department made a proposal of the new price to Defence Minister Joketani Cokanasiga earlier this year. Major Vuniwaqa said they were only waiting for the right time to implement the new price as they have deprived members of the public for a long time. He said there would be no room for fraudulent activities with the new features included in the new passports.
From left: Bevan Reagan (technician from OptiMed NZ), Dr Roger Dethlefs (ophthalmologist), Dr Gary Phelps (RANZCO Teaching ophthalmologist) and Dr Biu Sikivou (Ophthalmologist in-charge of the Diabetes Eye Clinic).

New documents to cost more

"People may try if they want, but we have securities and special features that will detect them," he said "We have decided a new price but we implement it when the time is right," Major Vuniwaqa said. He said the cause of delay by Oberthur Technologies in France was because of the special and unique paper used to make the new booklet. "This paper has never been used by any other country except Fiji," Major Vuniwaqa said. Major Vuniwaqa said the new price should meet the quality and validity of the new passports. The department had ordered about 76,000 passports that will be enough for two years.

The Diabetes Eye Clinic in Suva opened last week, representing a significant milestone in increasing local capacity for the management of patients with diabetic retinopathy as a part of the standard diabetic health check. This will facilitate the opportunity for early detection, patient education and follow-up of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness in the Pacific Island region. Recent population based data shows that 27.2 per cent of known diabetics and 4.2 per cent of newly diagnosed diabetics in Fiji have retinopathy. Good management of diabetes and hypertension significantly reduces the risk for diabetic retinopathy. Furthermore, early detection and treatment of established retinopathy can greatly reduce the risk for visual loss. We need to screen all diabetics in order to catch the retinopathy really early, and educate them, said Dr Biu Sikivou, ophthalmologist in-charge of the Clinic. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) partners with the Pacific Eye Institute and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ to support the Diabetes Eye Clinic. The Pacific Eye Institute trains ophthalmologists and ophthalmic nurses for the Pacific region.

Diabetes, and its eye complications, is a huge regional problem. Screening and treating diabetic retinopathy requires highly organized health-care systems, well-trained personnel and sophisticated equipment. The RANZCO involvement is funded by AusAID through the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and the Vision2020 Global Consortium. Through co-ordinated RANZCO Fellow sub-specialty teaching visits, and the RANZCO teaching ophthalmologist based in Suva, Dr Gary Phelps, RANZCO is helping to support the clinical capacity building of Pacific Eye Institute ophthalmologists and trainees. Professional standards are enhanced, benefiting the wider Pacific Islands region. The collaboration also includes the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, in particular tripling the number of lasers for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. The old clinic only had the capacity to manage one-fifth of the estimated diabetics requiring treatment. There is now increased capacity which should go some way to address the backlog of patients, said RANZCO ophthalmologist Neil Murray.

Princess of Bau laid to rest

THE chiefly village of Nauluvatu, Nakelo in Tailevu was a sea of black and white yesterday as about 2000 people of all walks of life gathered to farewell the late Adi Litia Samanunu Cakobau Talakuli. Adi Samanunu's brother, Ratu Joji Cakobau, led the pallbearers from her mother's village of Namata in Tailevu, as they solemnly carried her coffin to the Ratu Apenisa Memorial Church in Nauluvatu before her final journey to the chiefly burial ground of Nakauniceva. The traditional warriors, with their clubs, guarded the village green to ensure that everyone followed protocol as the people of Nakelo farewelled the wife of their chief, the Radini vanua of Nakelo. Rev Tuikilakila Waqairatu from the Methodist Church gave the sermon in front of the packed church

service at Nakelo. President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the first lady Adi Koila Nailatikau, the Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa, and chiefs from the various provinces in Fiji gathered at the village to farewell the former Fiji ambassador to Malaysia and eldest daughter of the late Vunivalu of Bau and former Governor General Ratu Sir George Cakobau. In his euology, the chief spokesman of Rara Nakelo, Poasa Ratu said Adi Samanunu would always be remembered as a down to earth and caring princess from the chiefly family of Bau. He said the people of Nakelo were blessed to have Adi Samanunu as the wife of their chief. Adi Samanunu is survived by her husband Ratu Manasa Talakuli.

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Is the Panchatantra just the bed time stories?

RAm lINGAm
If you are from India, you are more likely to know at least one story from the Panchatantra. Many feel that the 2300 year old Panchatantra is a story book for little children. However a careful look at it beyond the narrative tells us a different story. If looked at closely, the Panchatantra could well be classified as a creative teaching methodology. The Panchatantra could easily be termed an approach that validates as a practical and fun way of life coaching for all age groups. The Panchatantra, originally written in Sanskrit, remains as one of the most influential contribution to world literature. It has also been the most frequently translated literary product of India. The Panchatantra has over 200 versions in more than 50 languages. Literary critics have even noted a strong similarity between the Panchatantra and Aesops fables and that the Aesop fables has stories from the Panchatantra. Commenting on the impact of the Panchatantra on the world, Sir William Wilson Hunter , an early Indologist writes: The fables of animals, familiar to the Western world from the time of Aesop downwards, had their original home in IndiaPanchatantra was translated into the ancient Persian in the 6th century A.D. from that rendering all the subsequent versions in Asia Minor and Europe have been derived. The most ancient animal fables of India are at the present day the nursery stories of England and America. This graceful Hindu imagination delighted also in fairy tales, and the Sanskrit compositions of this class are the original source of many of the fairy stories of Persia, Arabia and Christendom. Franklin Edgerton a translator of the Panchatantra in 1924 said As early as the eleventh century this work reached Europe, and before 1600 it existed in Greek, Latin, Spanish, Italian, German, English, Old Slavonic, Czech, and styled, re-branded and animated in a new avatar in the USA or Japan, we celebrate. According to the Panchatantra itself, Amarashakti the King of Mahilaropya (perhaps in southern India) was concerned about the governing capabilities of his three princes. Apparently the three princes were not interested in learning and after a suggestion made by his minister, Shaastra which teaches us, how to relate to and understand people, reliable friendships, problem solving through tact and wisdom and how to live in peace and harmony in the face of the many pitfalls in life. Interesting methodology of the Panchatantra It is very interesting to note that Panchatantra is a clever piece of story telling but with a difference and reveals the creative storytelling powers of the author. Panchatantra is not about the five sets of stories but about five tantras or principles. The garland of stories completes one tantra. Each tantra starts with a main story with other stories inside the story. The characters in a story tell other stories, based on different situations or contexts. The narrative seems suitable to children but the underlying theme can be key knowledge for grownups. The author uses a modern day case study method to make a point and validates the teachings with a practical tip to apply in life. How the Panchatantra transcends time and culture As the story characters are mostly animals, many mistake these for pre-school nursery stories or fables. This is a gross misconception. It was the genius of Pundit Vishnu Sharma that the stories using manly animals are created without any cultural bias because animals are animals in any culture. The Panchatantra can change our perspectives on the many daily challenges that we face in life. The stories relate to everyday life situations and show a moral and realistic approach to successful living. The learning is always close to what a person will face in day-to-day life. Even though the book was written more than two thousand years ago the ideas and wisdom expressed transcend time and culture because it teaches us how to be wiser, how to recognize frauds and cheating, how to make friends and how to live life using our intelligence. Many things to many people All in all, the Panchatantra can be many things to many people a fun reading for adults, gift for young or old friends, education on ethics, practical approach to life, creative teaching methodology and of course an excellent story book. There are also a good number of kindle versions of the Panchatantra these days and quite cheap as well. The Panchatantra are designed as bed time stories but daytime constructs of wisdom where life is understood by constructing meaning and intellectual stimulation. The Panchatantra is one such shining jewel from ancient India that has stood the test of time and that provides life coaching and mentoring to everybody be it kids or even adults. Lets not dismiss the Panchatantra as a set of animal stories only for children. In fact, Panchatantra is Neeti-Shaastra. Ram Lingam blogs his insights on India and Indian culture at www.indiasutra.co.nz

perhaps other Slavonic languages. Its range has extended from Java to Iceland. In France, at least eleven Panchatantra tales are included in the work of La Fontaine . Misconceptions about Panchatantra When we hear about Indias cultural assets and literary products such as the Panchatantra we tend to dismiss it as old and irrelevant to modern times. We think that the Panchatantra is a story book after all. We hastily declare that it is just a childrens book of fables with animal stories that has morals. We hardly make an effort to go through the source book to know the real purpose of the core script nor do we bother to find out what the author says in his introduction. It is quite sad when the same sets of Indian stories gets published completely re-

the King decided to engage a wise Pundit Vishnu Sharma for awakening or igniting their intelligence of his princes. And it so happened that the Princes became wiser. So, what is the main theme of the Panchatantra? About the Panchatantra, here is what the author Pundit Vishnu Sharma says, A man who has studied this Neeti Shaastra or listened to its principles will never be defeated not even by Indra the lord of the Heaven. The main theme of the Panchatantra is Neeti which is hard to translate in English. Neeti roughly means practical worldly conduct or even a wise conduct of life. That makes the Panchatantra connected with one of the branches of ancient Indian science known as the Neeti-

BRAmhAChARI AdARSh ChAITANyA

A culture is developed only when a group of people living in a certain geographical area follow a set of common practices and values to be in harmony with each other. A nation has a particular culture, a society has a culture, our workplace has a culture and nay the effect of culture is seen even at an individual level. We can easily distinguish the cultured from the uncultured at a bus queue for example, where one patiently waits for their turn to board the bus whereas the other breaks the line and barges in disrespectfully. Samskriti (Culture in Sanskrit), means that which is purified or that which purifies! The values and practices of a culture are meant to purify ones mind and improve their thinking so that they can lead a healthy life of joy, growth and harmony. Hence, a culture has many aspects which are meant to purify both the individual and the society. The first two aspects are reflected in the social living, whilst the last two intimately affects the individual and makes them stronger from within. A culture can be defined based on its purpose into 4 main aspects: i. Customs & Practices ii. Traditions iii. Values and; iv. Philosophy

How to stand by your values and culture? only for retired peo Is spirituality
we have, appears as a need.

Br.Adarshji is the resident teacher of Chinmaya Mission New lish the right culture through correct enquiry. So lets try How can we stand by our culture? 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere, Auckland. and start new The most effective way to stand and not repeat the mistakes and misby our own culture is tofor deeper conceptions of the past but only take The social benefit a culture is that The need go spirituality in our life's is unclear, into its roots and understanding its the best from it by questioning sinit brings people together. It binds the when to practice it cerely and seeking good counsel. By philosophy. By sincerely and not ar- is also unclear. The battlefield society as one unit. A good culture is rogantlythe Holy Geeta - one of our greatest spiritual tex questioning its practices, keeping noble company and seeking where every individual thinks of the traditions and by understanding its good counsel one can find it easier to other over himself or herself. This values clearly shows come as to when the spiritual kno and philosophy, we us maintain their culture. is done through sharing common to gain effective how can we then assume or re a true appreciation of the goals, values, customs, traditions, Bottom-line of a culture is in the culture we have been following. etc. Please note, even people of difHaving spirituality to be by very word Samskriti Is it purifyunderstood the above, best pursued after retirement? ferent religions can share the same living its values uncompromisingly, ing us or causing disharmony and culture and live socially as one. The we become rooted in it and cant be harm? Every culture is meant to take majority who are sincere in their deThis clearly is an us to a higher understanding shaken by any external factor. As a incorrect purer state of selfless- of it votion to their values do it. It is only BRAmhAChARI famous Spirituality, you dont ness.in the Geeta, is to be he saying goes, If as shown Animals dont need culture when driven by selfishness and shalstand for something, you will fall as they are slave to their instincts lowness, is where the disharmony and applied in we and have no choice, whereas to the for everything. Only whenour most difficult circumstances, s between religions/cultures arise. are steady in lost in our of our human there is choice hence a need While the practices of the culture get our philosophy journey in life. culture, can we truly appreciate the for culture. are meant to bind people together beauty of another. and give them an identity with each Bramhachari Adarsh ChaiIn the modern day, when we other thus reducing selfishness, tanya serves as the Resident live in a to learn society, its philosophy is meant to provide most of us wait for our retirement multi-culturalthe secrets of this Divine text. Alas! Yet, Acharya of Chinmaya Mission combined with the complication of wisdom and greater understandAuckland and is so weekly are burdened with too many regrets of our past actions, or our ego conductsstubborn tha families where two generations have ing leading to growth whenever spiritual classes for children, challenges beset our lives. Ituplift itself due to the earlier been brought up in different culis the habits formed. But even if and adults. For more inyouth we do understand and tural environments, this challenge beacon of light in dark places during principles of the scriptures, we of standing by my culture becomes formation about the Chinma-to start feel there so much to change, we would have our journey in life. At an individual ya Mission and Bramhachari quite hard especially level, a cultured individual defines convenient, this is - this reincarnation? for the younger How Adarsh Chaitanya please follow generation. Ironically enough, even his needs selflessly and his goal this link: www.chinmaya.org.nz though the challenge of maintaining more universally. Without culture, or contact him at 2756954 ones is that we see our only greed and selfishness defines main reason for such an ideaculture is the hardest forSpirituality as a means for secur The younger generation, it is only when our need where every intense desire

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The cultured and the uncultured both give sorrow, one whenever they go; the other wherever they go!

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Aamir Khan meets parliamentary panel

Mumbai: Bollywood star Aamir Khan last week met a parliamentary panel to discuss medical problems plaguing India, highlighted in episodes of his new television show Satyameva Jayate. Khan, along with members of his Satyamev Jayate team, attended the meeting to which he was invited by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Shanta Kumar who heads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce. The 47-year-old actor, who is known for taking social causes to the masses successfully through his films, is expected to discuss issues like doctors taking monetary cuts and other unethical medical practices spotlighted on an episode of his debut TV show. After his show broadcast episodes on female foeticide and medical wrongdoings, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) temporarily suspended the registration of 13 doctors in the state who were charged of revealing the sex of foetus. The council decided to suspend the doctors from various corners of Maharashtra including Beed, Jalagaon, Pune and Osmanabad by taking into consideration various provisions of the MMC Act and the Pre-Conception And Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (PCPNDT). In another success story for the show, the Maharashtra government has planned to open medical stores across the state that will have adequate amounts of generic medicines available for patients. The government said measures would be taken to make generic medicines available in all government-run hospitals in Maharashtra. Khans show also attracted controversy after it was criticised by certain section of medical practitioners and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) demanded an apology for what they termed as sending wrong message about the medical community in his programme. The episode about medical wrongdoing on Star TV network angered the doctors who said Khan sent all the wrong messages and undermined the doctor-patient relationship. "Satyamev Jayate is a good programme, but Aamir Khan in the last episode presented doctors in a totally wrong way. He should have invited the doctors against whom allegations were brought concerned or the representatives of the medical association for a balanced picture," Dr DR Rai, secretary, Indian Medical Association, said. The theme of that particular episode showed that while people trust medical practitioners, believing that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to safeguard their health, this knowledge is misused to exploit this trust and medical care becomes a nightmare. "The profession is riddled with unscrupulous doctors and hospitals out to make big bucks at the cost of patients, but there are still medical p r a c t it io ners who stand up for the Hippocratic Oath, and those who want to clean up the profession," according to the summary of the show that Khan presented on May 27.

I learn about gadgets from Arbaaz

Malaika Arora Khan is not a tech savvy person but doesnt mind learning about them from husband Arbaaz Khan . SREyA catches up with the gorgeous Bollywood item girl as she launched Taiwan Excellence Campaign 2012 in Mumbai
So how do you learn about gadgets? Whatever I have to learn about gadgets, I learn from my husband (a c t o r- d i r e c t o r Arbaaz Khan). He is very, very technology savvy and keeps me updating with the latest. What Taiwanese products will you choose for your two famous item girl avatars-Munni (from Dabangg) and Anarkali (from Housefull 2)? If I have to think from the perspective of Munni I would have gone for cool Taiwanese headphones they look quite interesting. As Anarkali I would use Taiwanese external hard drive so that she can get music for her disco. How is that one aspect in your life which you can never let go? I am quite a travel bug. I love to travel. I am very adventurous whether its in terms of adventure sports, travel, bag-packing, trainswhatever it takes to enjoy a place, I am absolutely open to that. Every time I go to a new place, I try something different whether it is skydiving, Bungee JumpingI make sure whenever I travel to a new place, I learn something. I believe the experience and knowledge you can gather by travelling, no book can offer you that. Do you prefer an all girls trip or travel shouldnt be gender-centric? It is essential to travel either as a part of an all girls trip or an all boys trip. That way you explore and enjoy far more. Have you been to Darjeeling in North Bengal? Unfortunately, I have never been to Darjeeling though I love Darjeeling tea. If I get a chance, I will surely visit the hill-station. What do you have to say about people who every other day file a petition in a court if they find anything objectionable in a song or a film? I would like to keep it very simple - if you dont like a particular film or song, dont watch or listen it. Whenever there is an item number in a film, people expects you to do it Thats a question everyone asks me but I dont have an answer to that. Every time somebody has a song in a film or a guest appearance, people ask me why I am not in it. But its not physically possible for me to be seen in every item song. Somebody asked me why I am not in song (Character Dheela) in Ready (2011 film starring brother-in-law Salman Khan) since it was such a good one. But I cant possibly be part of everything. When I find it necessary for me to be a part of something or viceversa, things definitely work out. Whats your take on the Pregnancy Clause in Bollywood which says actresses shouldnt get pregnant while they are working on a particular project? I dont know how much these clauses are going to work and what will come out of it. Its understanding that matters. I remember, I was with MTV when I was pregnant and I had a great work relationship. When I got to know about my pregnancy, I informed them and they were very gracious about it and let me take my necessary break and even gave me the option to come back to work if I want. Pregnancy is something which just happens, you cant say Three months from now and I will be pregnant. At the end of the day, its about how much professional you are. You should have the presence of mind to inform people you are working with and they will understand.

Are you a tech-savvy person? I dont believe I am technology savvy, but I decided to launch Taiwan Excellence Campaign because it is a great opportunity to get involved with so many different brands. Life is always a learning process and you are never too young or old to learn something.

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Dance is impossible without

Actor Madhuri Dixit is busy judging the fifth season of celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa along with filmmaker Karan Johar and choreographer Remo DSouza. TWF correspondent Sreya Basu catches up with the dance diva of Bollywood in Mumbai
What are you looking at while judging Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5? Grace, expressions, how they project themselves and how much they enjoy. I think these are the few criteria that I look for when I see a performance. Dance is impossible without adas. Your promos already ensure TRP even before the show went on air (on June 16) Thank you. I have spent so many years in this industry...the factors that remained constant through eras are singing and dancing. We got such great dancers across the eras that we decided to pick one from each era and recreate them since the show is all about dancing. From Meena Kumari to Kolaveri Di, how did you prepare yourself for the performances? All I did was to think about the heroines of that particular era and their style of dancing and just recreated that. Which one of all promos is your favourite? The one featuring Motiyon ki ladi hoon main (Loafer, 1973) for sure. I had never done such style of dancing before and I enjoyed it very much. We heard you are a good cook. From where did you learn it? From cookery books, mostly of Sanjeev Kapoor (celebrity chef). I dont know about others, but my kids (Arin and Ryan) and husband (Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene) love my cooking. Were you always inclined towards cooking? No. Cooking was challenging for me because until I got married, I didnt use to enter kitchen too muchI used to keep busy with shooting. When we moved to the United States after marriage, I was on my own and there were lots of experiments, as in, something got burnt, something got exploded. Cooking has always been a challenge and I love challenges. What is your husbands favourite dish? My husband loves North Indian food very much...chicken tikka masala, nun and everything. Madame Tussauds London gallery now boasts of your wax statue. How did it feel while you unveiled the statue (in March) ? The first thing I thought when I looked at the statue for the first time was Had I had a twin sister, she would have exactly like this. Its very flattering and I am honoured. You know, something like this is for posteritythe legacy I will leave behind. I am thankful to all my fans who have supported me through all these years. You are famous for your smile so much so that you have been roped in for Oral B Smile India Movement as the chief smile officer. Whats the secret of your smile? (Laughs) There is no secret but happiness. Also its that I am confident and have good teeth and take care of them. So now that you are a chief smile officer, what tips would you give to our cavity-prone nation? Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes and visit your dentist every six months. Thats all I would say. You are considered an inspiration by todays actresses including Vidya Balan and Katrina Kaif. What do you have to say about that? I dont know. I have always worked hard and believed in whatever I have done. It feels wonderful to be recognized and liked by them.

Rajesh Khanna taken ill, now recovering

Mumbai: Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, 69, was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Saturday, June 23, after his health suffered setbacks. His manager Ashwin on June 21 said Khanna has stopped taking food for three-four days. "Rajeshji is unwell. He is not even being able to eat anything since the last three-four days," Ashwin told reporters. However, Khanna's son-in-law and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar later Tweeted, saying his father-in-law was doing fine now and on the road to recovery. "All those spreading rumours, a humble request, get your facts right before reporting. And for those genuinely concerned and inquiring about my father in-law's health, he is doing fine now and on the road to recovery. Thank you for your good wishes," Akshay posted on his Twitter page. Khanna on June 21 waved at his fans, who had gathered outside his Mumbai bungalow 'Aashirwad', from his balcony. He also showed them 'victory' sign to clarify that he was fine. Khanna's estranged wife and yesteryear actor Dimple Kapadia and younger daughter Rinke were taking care of him. In April, Khanna was discharged from a Mumbai hospital where he was undergoing a normal check-up. The 69-year-old actor was admitted to Lilavati Hospital for a full body check-up after he complained of weakness. Khanna was recently seen in a TV commercial for Havells fan.

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Heroines must not do item songs

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Shahid, Deepika to pair up for Karan? Aishwarya finds motherhood a 'bliss'
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is surely enjoying her motherhood and says it's bliss to be a mom. "Being a mum, I love it. It is like bliss," Aishwarya told media.Asked if she is readying for a comeback in Bollywood, the actor said: "We will see as things go. Right now, it (motherhood) is blissful." Abhishek said he feels guilty for not being able to spend time with his baby. "I am guilty. I don't spend enough time with the baby to change her nappies. She (Aishwarya) does all the hardwork," The Bachchan couple tied the nuptial knot in 2007. Aishwarya gave birth to a girl, later named Aaradhya, in November last year. Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone will reportedly share screen space in a Karan Johan film soon. According to reports, Karan's assistant director Taran Vir Singh will direct the untitled film starring the duo. The shooting will start by next year. Pertinently, Karan is known for casting unconventional on-screen pairs in his projects like Ranbir Kapoor-Konkona Sen Sharma in Wake Up Sid, Imran KhanKareena Kapoor in Ekk Main Aur Ekk Tu and Sonam Kapoor-Imran Khan in I Hate Luv Storys. Deepika is presently shooting for Ayan Mukherjee's Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani opposite her ex-boyfriend Ranbir. The film is being produced by Karan's Dharma Productions.

Hema Malini has been busy these days preparing for her daughter Esha Deols marriage scheduled for today, June 29. SREyA BASU catches up with the original Dreamgirl of Bollywood as she was seen promoting Just Chill Summer Camp 2012 in Mumbai
How is the preparation for Eshas marriage going on? Its going on pretty wellvery well. What have you shopped for yourself for the marriage? You are asking very personal questions now. With lifetime awards being given away to senior actors at every award function, how much value would you add to them? You are right. Lifetime achievement awards are something which everyone keeps getting every other day. We have crossed that stage in terms of age. So kahi bhi kisi bhi award function mein who mil jata hai. Its a happy thing for usthey give the award and we take it. But life is a long process to keep on learning every minute. Why is that you are against heroines doing item numbers? Top actresses must never do item songs thats what I think. There are other girls who are meant for those songsthey have practiced for thatthey have conditioned their bodies and everything for that kind of item. So, I feel, it does not look very comfortable to see heroines doing item numbers which the other girls should do. While you ended your Rajya Sabha term, your friend Rekha has been joined the Upper House of the Parliament as a MP. Did you give her any tips? There is no need to give her any tips. She will learn on her own like I did. Nobody teaches you everything in life you have to learn on your own. Presidential election is scheduled for July 19. Who would you like to see as the next President of India? Its better if we get someone non-political. Of course, he has to be a highly qualified person. The Presidents position is too high and we need someone non-political to handle it, who will understand everything and yet not from any particular political party. Why are you promoting a summer camp of all things? Summer vacation is a time for extra-curricular activities. The kind of activities Just Chill Summer Camp is offering is really good. Now-a-days kids world is very competitive. They have to study too much. The children take a lot of stress; even the parents put a lot of stress on them. But if mind gets diverted to outdoor activities, games and health, then the concentration level in studies increases. Name a film of yours which is still preferred by todays kids. Sholay is a very popular film. Even today kids want to do an act out of that. What tips would you like to give to all kids in the rat race? The kids should understand the body is a very beautiful creation of God a gift from God, and that they should preserve it very nicely. According to Shastras (scriptures of Hinduism), there are many Gods and Goddesses inside our body. You dont have to search outside. Parents should make kids understand that God is inside them and teach them little meditation. Meditation will help them concentrate in their studies also. Music and dance also help a lot. When my children (Esha and Ahana) were studying, there was a time when they were doing very poor in mathematics (like many children). Then I put them to dancing and said, You have to learn it. When you dance, it requires a lot on concentrationthere is a need for coordination of hands, eyes, expression, legs, in fact the whole body. And their concentration power automatically improved.

Sridevi's English Vinglish poster released

The makers of Sridevi starrer English Vinglish launched its official poster, giving the audience a glimpse of the movie. The movie is a comeback for Sridevi, who is returning to Indian Cinema after 14 years. English Vinglish is produced by R Balki, whose previous movies Cheeni Kum and Paa have gained much appreciation. The plot of the film is pretty unsual, Sridevi is a simple woman who has a problem understanding and speaking the English language. She manoeu-

Salman to enter Bigg Boss in Dabangg style

Bollywood actor Salman Khan will once be seen hosting the sixth season of celebrity reality show Bigg Boss. Salman will enter the Bigg Boss house in Dabangg style. According to sources, Salmans association with the show resulted in the show becoming a huge success and hence the channel wants the actor to once again return as host. Salman is currently shooting in Thailand with Katrina Kaif for his forthcoming film Ek Tha Tiger. If the buzz is to be believed, he has agreed in principle to return as host of Bigg Boss.

Big B to endorse new Luxor pens

Luxor Nano Technology Pvt. Limited, a leader in writing instruments, has announced the signing superstar Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador to endorse its newly launched product Luxor Nano Clean. Bachchan said, My association with Luxor Group goes back a long way and I have seen the brand evolved in India in a big way. I wish them all the very best for their new venture and hope they continue to lead the market as pioneers. Bachchan will soon be seen endorsing Luxor Nano Clean products in an extensive all India multimedia campaign estimated at a marketing budget of Rs. 15 crores. vres across the globe with her broken English and eventually is successful and gains mastery over the language. The film focuses on the emphasis laid in using the English language. The film highlights the stories of such individuals and depicts the lead character tackling such situations.

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What is Asthma?

WELLNESS by HOMOEOPATHy

Dr. (Mrs.) Pushpinder

DHMS, EFT & Reiki Master

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways) that causes swelling and narrowing (constriction) of the airways. The result is difficulty in breathing. Asthma prone people have sensitive air tubes that react to allergies causing cough, wheezing and tightness in the chest. Severity of asthma may range from minor wheezing to life-threatening attacks. Long term medication is generally needed to control the disease and prevent the repeated attacks. Causes of Asthma Common reason is the combination of genetic tendency and exposure to allergens / irritants. Some common allergens are : l Pollen and moulds l House dust mites l Air pollution l Pet dander l Tobacco smoke l Chemical irritants l Perfumes other factors that can trigger an asthmatic attack are: l Intense emotions like anger & fear. l Physical exercise l Certain drugs / medication taken over a period of time. l Viral infections l Certain foods l Changes in weather l Hormonal changes as in pregnancy, menopause, thyroid disorders, etc. l Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) l Heredity l Symptoms of Asthma The main symptom of difficult breathing could be accompanied with: l Breathlessness / dyspnoea l Cough- mostly dry l Wheeze-whistling when exhaling l Chest tightness l Difficulty in lying down l Restless sleep, tired feeling on waking l Tightening of neck muscles l Difficulty in talking l Excessive sweating (especially during an acute asthma attack) Diagnosis of Asthma Once your doctor has taken your history and examined you he will be fairly sure of the diagnosis. However, he may confirm it with some tests like: l Spirometry (Lung function tests) l Peak flow rate l X-ray chest. l Living with Asthma

Here are some tips for effective management of asthma: l Drink plenty of water to loosen the secretions l Avoid exposure to allergens / irritants l Avoid a sedentary life and start exercising as it helps to improve the lung function. l Learn stress management techniques l Green tea which contains antioxidants may give some relief in asthma symptoms l Many improve after including ginger in their diet l Stop smoking Homeopathic Treatment The treatment period may vary from case to case as it depends on certain factors such as age, duration of the illness, frequency and severity of complaints, medication taken in the past, etc. Presence of other systemic illnesses in the patient may prolong the duration of treatment. Reduced frequency and severity of attacks, shorter duration of the attacks, improved immunity / resistance and lesser fatigue after the attack are experienced as the main benefits of Homeopathic treatment. In Homeopathy the remedies may vary from person to person depending on the cause, duration, family & occupational history, food & seasonal allergies, previous treatment taken, mental & physical condition,etc. As assessed from a detailed history of the case. Myths and Facts Myth I have asthma only when I have trouble in breathing and the rest of the time I am free from asthma. Fact- It is important to understand that asthma has episodes of acute attack during which symptoms of breathlessness, cough and wheezing are seen. In between those attacks, the body still retains its asthmatic tendencies though they are not expressed outwardly. To provide effective long term control of the disease it is important to take medicines in between the attacks. Always consult a qualified & experienced Homoeopathic Doctor before taking any homoeopathic remedy. For appointment Contact: Dr. Kuldip Singh or Dr.Pushpinder at Mt.Roskill or Papatoetoe . Call on: 09-6205800 09-2785800 021 2175800

Edit Horvath

Since the 1970s, yoga and meditation has been studied as possible treatments for stress-reduction, depression and anxiety. Yoga, originating in ancient India, can vary from gentle and accommodating to strenuous and challenging. The literal translation of the Sanskrit word yoga is union. The choice of style tends to be based on physical ability and personal preference. Hatha yoga, the most common type of yoga practiced, combines three elements: physical poses; controlled breathing; and a short period of deep relaxation or meditation. For many people dealing with stress, depression or anxiety, yoga may be a very appealing way to feel better and manage symptoms. Indeed, the scientific study of yoga demonstrates that mental and physical health is not just closely allied, but is essentially equivalent. The evidence is growing that yoga practice is a beneficial approach to improving overall health. Famous celebrities practicing yoga are Meg Ryan, Jennifer Anniston, Ricky Martin, and Madonna. Says Meg Ryan: "I started [yoga] about

Yoga and Your Health

five years ago. I will say, definitely, it changed my life. It made me calmer. It puts you right in the place of witness - which is great." Benefits of Yoga include: l Released tension l Decreased stress, anxiety, and depression l Improved concentration and memory l It is energising l Improved balance l It requires minimal effort and is very relaxing l Slow dynamic and static movements reduce risk of injury l Decreased resting heart rate l Decreased pain l Improved immunity l It is non-competitive and process oriented l It allows to focus internally. If you are interested in learning more about yoga, contact Edit Horvath, Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher on 0210 821 3462 or professionalyoga@gmail.com

A study on rats concluded that administration of a diet rich in fructose leads to increased triglyceride and blood sugar levels and alters insulin resistance, possibly contributing to the development of metabolic syndrome. Fructose, in addition, reduces antioxidant activity and contributes to liver damage. Fructose is an ingredient used in beverages as a sweetening agent. Studies have shown that metabolic syndrome is associated with intake of western diets rich in sugars and saturated fats. Researchers from Brazil conducted a study to evaluate if a diet rich in fructose could alter metabolism in rats. The study was done on 28 rats divided into 2 groups. One group of rats was fed a fructose-rich diet over 8 weeks, while the second group was fed a normal diet. Some of the animals were euthanized at the end of the study to evaluate the effect of a high fructose diet on the liver and various metabolic parameters. At the end of 8 weeks, it was found that the rats fed on fructose-rich had similar weights compared to those rats fed with a normal diet. The authors thus concluded that a high fructose diet does not cause short-term changes in weight. The fructose-fed rats were found to have a reduced glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Their livers also showed high levels of triglycerides; fructose is normally converted into triglycerides in the liver. The antioxidant activity was reduced in fructose-fed rats. Liver enzymes were also affected indicating liver damage. The liver damage was confirmed on microscopic examination of the liver. This study on rats thus indicates that a diet rich in fructose could lead to liver damage and cause metabolic effects that may contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome. Reference: 1. Botezelli JD et al. Fructose consumption leads to reduced aerobic capacity and to liver injury in rats. Lipids in Health and Disease 2012, 11:78 doi:10.1186/1476-511X-11-78

Fructose-rich diet causes liver damage

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If it is left untreated, high blood glucose levels can lead to serious damage to the body. Complications of diabetes include blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and limb amputation. When you are diagnosed with diabetes, you may have had one of these symptoms; itchiness, blurred vision, loss of weight, always thirsty, frequent urination, tiredness, or leg cramps.
Prevalence of identified diabetes by ethnicity for the CMDHB population

What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition where the glucose (sugar) level in the blood is too high. It develops when your body can not make enough of a hormone called insulin, or when you cannot use the insulin your body produces.

If you have noticed any of these symptoms recently, please talk to your doctor or nurse. Have you had a large baby weighing more than 9 lbs/4 kg? Have you had diabetes during pregnancy? Do you have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)? South Asian people living in new Zealand are at high risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Weight gain, especially around the waist, increases the risk of developing these diseases.

Vegetables

Legumes, lean meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, soy/tofu

servings a day

Milk and milk products

There is no limit on serving size except for starchy vegetables such as aloo (potato) and suran (yam). These should be limited to smaller servings.

1-2
Serving size examples 1 medium fillet fish

servings a day

Vegetables to enjoy and eat freely

Baingan (eggplant) Bhindi (okra) Broccoli Chukander (beetroot) Doodhi / lauki (bottle gourd) Fansi/ bakla/ Pharas (green beans) Gajar (carrots) Gawar (cluster beans) Phool gobi (cauliflower) Kaddu (pumpkin) Kakadi / kheera (cucumber) Karela (bitter gourd) Methi (fenugreek leaves) Mooli (radish) Palak (spinach) Patta gobi / Band Gobi (cabbage) Pyazz (onion) Shimla mirch (capsicum) Tamatar (tomato)

These foods are a good source of protein and provide the building blocks for your body. They also give you iron, zinc and other important nutrients. If you are vegetarian, eat a wide variety of pulses/legumes or dahls to ensure you are getting enough protein. what fits in the palm of your hand e.g.:
3/4 cup meat curry (190g)

Milk provides essential nutrients including calcium, protein and some vitamins. The calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth. Serving size examples 1 glass milk (250 mls) 1 pottle or small cup yoghurt (curd) (150g) 1 glass of thin chaas (buttermilk) (250 mls) 2 thin slices cheese (40g) 1/3 cup paneer (40g)

1 chicken leg or breast or 2 drumsticks 2 eggs

1/3 cup nuts (small handful)

Tips
reduced fat (light blue top) or low fat (green, yellow top) is best for most adults children over two years old should have reduced fat (light blue top). children aged 1-2 years should have full fat (dark blue top)

1 cup cooked legumes / thick dahl 11/2 cups thin dahl

Tips:
a strength of South Asian meal patterns is the use of legumes and dahls. Include these on a regular basis, especially if you have diabetes or heart disease. The fibre in them helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels soya (chunks or minced) or paneer (cottage cheese) could be added as options. These can be mixed easily into vegetable or rice dishes, or stuffed in a bread roll or roti for lunch packs choose lean meat and trim fat off before cooking. Boil mince and drain fat off before further cooking or serving remove the chicken skin and fat underneath before adding to a curry aim for two fish meals a week if you are not vegetarian. Oily fish, e.g. surmai (salmon), paaplet (pomfret) and canned fish, e.g. salmon and tuna, have heart protective omega 3 fatty acids (refer page 9 for vegetarian omega 3 sources)
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do not avoid milk because you are trying to lose weight. Change to a low fat variety instead use reduced or low fat milk for homemade yoghurt (curd). Choose non creamy yoghurts if low fat varieties are not available when buying if you have a raised blood cholesterol level, have low fat milk and milk products if you use soy milk, choose one with added calcium

Tips
include vegetables of many different colours as these are most health protective. Colourful vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, are also low in calories so great to fill up on try different methods of cooking and serving vegetables such as steaming, stir fry or salads including vegetables roasted in very little oil. This will add variety and interest frozen and canned are just as good as fresh and sometimes cheaper
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lassi (thick buttermilk) is high in sugar. Prepare it with low fat yoghurt and use fruit or artificial sweetener so that it is a healthy drink Vitamin D is needed for healthy bones, muscles and teeth as it helps with the absorption of calcium. Food (meat, egg yolk, fish) provides only small amounts of vitamin D. We need to make the rest through sunlight acting on skin. It is important to spend 20 - 30 minutes (more if you have darker skin) in the sun, before 11am and after 4pm, with parts of your body (for example face, arms and legs) uncovered. Talk to your doctor about a Vitamin D supplement if you are unable to do this.

nuts are a good source of protein as well as being heart healthy. However, limit snacking on nuts if you are overweight

be adventurous try new varieties

Fruit

2+

servings a day

Fruit protects your health and is low in calories. A serving is about a handful. Serving size examples: 2 small plums, apricots or kiwifruit 1 small banana 1 medium apple, orange or pear
1/2 cup stewed fruit/canned in juice

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Serving size examples: 2 idli or thin dosas 1 slice bread or 1 small roll

servings a day, more if you are active

There are three types of fat- saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. All fats are equally high in calories. Saturated fat increases your blood cholesterol level. Avoid as much as possible as a high cholesterol level increases your risk for heart disease Poly and mono unsaturated fats have different health benefits. Use a mixture of these but in small amounts only

These foods provide energy for the body.

1/2 cup cooked rice (or the amount that fits in the palm of your hand)

2 phulkas (thin rotis) or 1 medium roti or paratha (made with minimal oil)

Avoid Saturated fats

Coconut Palm Ghee Vanaspati (hydrogenated fat) Butter

Use these instead (in small amounts only) Polyunsaturated oils and spreads
Sunflower Safflower Linseed Sesame Corn Soyabean

2 tablespoons raisins or 3 dates

Monounsaturated oils and spreads

Olive Groundnut (peanut) Peanut butter Canola Ricebran

Tips
enjoy a range of colours and types of fruit avoid juice as it is high in sugar, even if the label states No Added Sugar buy what is in season, that way you will save money

2 wheat biscuits or 1/2 cup cooked dalia (porridge) or upma (rava/semolina)

Tips:
wholegrain or grainy cereals are best. They provide fibre to prevent constipation and essential nutrients which are removed during the processing of grains. Wholegrains include dalia, grainy bread, and whole wheat breakfast cereals prepare roti with wholemeal flour six servings a day from this food group is enough if you are not very active limit starchy food to a quarter of your plate especially at your evening meal
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Omega 3 is a type of fat which is heart-protective. Oily fish is the best source. Rich plant sources include canola oil and spread, sunflower margarine, walnuts, soy, rai (mustard seeds and oil), methi (fenugreek), alsi (linseeds) and flax seeds. Salt or sodium can cause high blood pressure so keep your intake low. If you use a little in cooking, do not add any salt at the table. Pickles and pappadums are extremely high in salt. Check the information on the label to find the brand which is lowest in sodium.
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Salt (sodium)

E ati ng

Roti/chapatti, naan, rice, bread, pasta and other starchy food

Fats & oils

healthy
7

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For listing of your community events email: editor@indianweekender.co.nz

Read Raw
When: April - September First Sunday of every month, 7.00pm Where: Aotea Centre and The Civic Admission: Free Read Raw takes you from your seat in the audience into the heart of the creative process, allowing you to experience the best new theatre in its early stages.

Aotea Square Ice Rink

Kung Fu Classes for Adults

When: 11 April 2012 29 June 2012 Where: Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Rocky Nook Ave, Kingsland Admission: Free Restriction: R15 Website: http://www.aotearoamartialarts.co.nz/

When: Thursday 21 June - Sunday 5 August, daily 10am - 10pm Where: Aotea Square Admission: Adults $20, Children $15 Family Pass $55 (2 adults and 2 children) Includes skate hire and 90 mins of skating time (Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of the Aotea Square Ice Rink) Join some of Aucklands hottest emerging playwrights as they showcase their latest works in a series of rehearsed play readings, and share your thoughts with the writer, director and actors following each reading. Pencil in these 2012 dates now! Clash of the Delusions by Rex McGregor Sunday 1 July Goodman Fielder Room, Aotea Centre Dirty Children by Natasha Maharaj Sunday 5 August Goodman Fielder Room, Aotea Centre What I Saw by Laurence Dolan Sunday 2 September Safari Room Website: http://www.the-edge.co.nz/ Event-Pages/I/Aotea-Ice-Rink.aspx Auckland will join other great cities of the world like New York, Amsterdam and London with its very own ice skating rink in the heart of the city. With a fun-filled programme including ice skating lessons, skating demonstrations, competitions and themed weekends in the mix, make sure you get to Aotea Square during the day, in the school holidays or in the evening. The rink is fully covered so you can skate rain, shine or even snow! For group bookings of 25 or more please contact Paradice Ice Skating in Botany or Avondale www.paradice.co.nz Adult classes at Aotearoa Martial Arts teach all aspects of the curriculum of Sir Gee Dorr. Youll learn kicks, strikes, joint locks and throws, acrobatics, falling and more. Some portion of each adult class includes a workout, getting you in shape not just for practicing martial arts but for living your life at its highest potential. We also have kids' classes. Adults' kung fu classes Monday 6:30 - 8pm Wednesday 6:30 - 8pm Friday 6:30 - 8pm

Departing 12:30pm from Karanga Kiosk and lasting 45 minutes, these walks are the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air in your lunch break. Each walk will be limited to 15 participants - to book a tour email kiosk@ waterfrontauckland.co.nz or phone 09 3651290 no later than 3pm the day prior.

Dance Sensation
When: Ongoing till 28th Dec 2012 Where: East Coast Bays RSA, 13 Bute Rd, Browns Bay Admission: Free (All Ages)

Viva Jazz Quartet

When: On going till 24th Dec 2012 Where: The Windsor Castle, 144 Parnell Rd, Parnell Admission: Free Restriction: R18 Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of dancing. Something for everyone as we dance through the decades with the best music, the best fun, and the best friends you can have in Auckland on a Friday night! Featuring: waltz, rhythm foxtrot, slow foxtrot, quickstep, Viennese waltz, tango, jive, cha cha cha, rumba, samba, rock n roll, new vogue. Dancing starts 7:30pm till late. Contact: Dave Sayers 0273546131

Season of Photography Camera

When: 22 June to 22 October Where: Auckland Museum Admission: Free Website: http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/1754/camera-home Auckland Museum proudly presents a major showcase of remarkable wildlife and documentary photography, in partnership with Londons Natural History Museum, BBC Wildlife Magazine and New Zealand Geographic Magazine.

Miros Gypsy Strings

When: Saturday 30 June Where: Aotea Centre (Performance: 11.00am - 11.45am; Workshop: 12 noon - 1pm) Admission: Free Website: http://www.the-edge.co.nz/ Event-Pages/P/Pick-and-Mix/MirosGypsy-Strings.aspx Miros Gypsy Strings gives performances with a magical quality much acclaimed wherever they play.

Come and enjoy a wonderful night of jazz at the Windsor... Cruisy, schmultzy, great jazz standards from this sublime selection of musicians.

Walking in Wynyard
PERFORMANCE: Experience the authentic Roma music that has been played across Europe, in cafes, restaurants, sidewalks, and palaces of kings and queens for hundreds of years. WORKSHOP: Discover more about the rich history of the Roma people and learn a traditional song. When: 28 June 2012 26 July 2012 Where: Wynyard Quarter, Corner of Halsey & Jellicoe Street, Freemans Bay Admission: Free (All Ages) Website: http://www.yourwaterfront. co.nz/ This winter, join us for guided walks around Wynyard Quarter to get the inside story on Aucklands newest waterfront destination. Discover the rich history, urban design elements and public art that have helped bring this previously industrial area to life.

Join us for Expert Sessions with local and international photographers, workshops and film screenings in our family programme and see historic wildlife Collections and our incredible Digital Project.

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OPENING IN CINEMAS: Thursday, 28th June 2012

around an acorn as elusive Manny, Sid and Diego are back for a fourth adventure after their continent as it is cherished. Scrats quest for the nut has had is set adrift. The group set a course for home using an iceberg as a sea vessel, consequences; in the first Ice Age Scrats obsession however a band of pirates look to halt triggered the Ice Age itself. their expedition OPENING CONTINENTAL DRIFT, In ICE AGE: IN CINEMAS: Thursday, 28th Jun 2012 In ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, Scrat and the object Scrats nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which hes been after since the dawn of of his for Manny, Sid and Diego are back for a fourth adventure after their continent is set adrift. The group set a course pursuits are nothing time, has world-changing consequences less than the catalyst for home using an iceberg as a sea vessel, however a band of pirates look to halt their expedition a cataclysm. Forget what a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny youve learned in geology In ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, Scrats nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which hes been after about the continents formsince (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and ing as a result of massive Sid (John Leguizamo). In the wake of the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure these upheavals, Sid reunites with his tectonic turbulence and of all for Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo). In the wake of these upheavals, volcanic eruptions tearing cantankerous Granny, and the herd enSid reunites with his cantankerous Granny, and the herd encounters a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates land masses apart. ICE counters a ragtag menagerie of seafaring and Queen Latifah) the story for ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT pirates determined to stop them from determined to stop them from returning home. for the new film are some of the entertainment worlds bright- DRIFT. No matter what the plot is of a reveals that these seismic shifts came returning home. est talents, including hip hop sensations given Ice Age film, it still comes down This all-new chapter in one of the about from Scrats misadventures. Nicki Minaj and Drake, and global crossto family and about brings together most successful film franchises of in one of the most successful film franchises of all time how Manny, Diego, the Starring: Ray Romano, John LeguizaThis all-new chapter all visually epic Sid and the now-extended clan look out mo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Chris time brings together the visually epic and over star Jennifer Lopez. and the emotionally powerful; the The magical ingredient of heartfelt for one the worlds most beloved Wedge, Josh Peck humorous and the the franplus another. That kind of storytelling prehistoric the emotionally powerful; the humorous squirrel-rat plus the ultimate unconventional herd of this provides Age.humor appeals to everyone, everychise is its focus on family. This or any and Directed by Steve Martino ('Horton and the heartfelt and the worlds most the stories rich emotional underpinnings, where. Hears a Who!'), Mike Thurmeier ('Ice Age: beloved prehistoric squirrel-rat and the as well as much of their comedy and Interwoven with these epic tales of ultimate unconventional herd of this or Dawn of the Dinosaurs') Joining our familiar Ice Age friendsAge has always (Romano, Leguizamo, the continuing adadventure. Ice and family been family exploits are Leary, and Queen Latifah) by Michael Berg, Jason Fuchs, any Age. Written for the about family, says Lori brightest talents, including hip hop sensations Nicki Reiss ventures of Scrat, whose sole purpose Mike Minaj and Joining our familiar Ice Agethe entertainment worlds Forte, who has friends new film are some of produced the entire series and co-wrote in life whose very existence revolves and family (Romano, Leguizamo, Leary,

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Drake, and global crossover star Jennifer Lopez.

The magical ingredient of the franchise is its focus on family. This provides the stories rich emotional underpinnings, as well as much of their comedy and adventure. Ice Age has always been about family, NOW says Lori Forte, who has produced the entire series and co-wrote the story for ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT. SHOWING No matter what the plot is of a given Ice Age film, it still comes down to family and about how Manny, AT EVENT CINEMAS Diego, Sid and the now-extended clan look out for one another. That kind of storytelling and humor appeals to QUEEN ST, MANUKAU & WESTCITY everyone, everywhere. Interwoven with these epic tales of family exploits are the continuing adventures of Scrat, whose sole purpose in lifeCOMING SOON revolves around an acorn as elusive as it is cherished. Scrats quest for the nut whose very existence NOW SHOWING has had consequences; in the first Ice Age Scrats obsession triggered the Ice Age itself. In ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, Scrat and the object of his pursuits are nothing less than the catalyst for a cataclysm. BOL BACHCHAN FRIDAY JULY 2012 Forget what youve6 learned in geology about the continents forming as a result of massive tectonic turbulence and Bol Bachchan is an upcoming Indian tearing land comedy volcanic eruptions Shetty, andlm directed by masses apart. ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT reveals that these seismic shifts Rohit with a starcast including Ajay Devgan, Asin came about from ScratsBachchan misadventures. Thottumkal, Abhishek
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Recipe
MOONG DAL HALWA
METHOD
Wash thoroughly and soak the moong dal in plenty of water for 4 to 5 hours or over night. Drain the excess water and grind to a coarse paste using very little water. Dissolve the saffron in 1 tablespoon of warm milk and keep it aside. In a pan mix the sugar with milk and bring to a boil (just one boil), add cardamom powder to this milk and keep it aside. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom non stick pan on a medium flame. Add moong dal paste and stir the mixture continuously on a medium flame till it becomes golden brown in colour (it can take 20 to 25 minutes). Add milk and sugar mixture to it, keep stirring continuously till all the moisture has been absorbed and the ghee separates Add saffron milk and mix well. Garnish with pistachios or any dry fruit that you like.

INGREDIENTS
1cup- moong dal (split yellow gram) 1cup- caster sugar or you can take any sugar 1 cup- ghee ( clarified butter) 2cups- milk ( full fat milk) tsp- elaiche powder (cardamom powder) Saffron a pinch

TIP- If the moong dal paste has excess water after grinding, drain it out through a strainer.

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