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As the year 2014 draws to a close, we at Indian Weekender have decided to wrap it all up with a recap of
what mad the headlines on Indian Weekender this year. This has been a year filled with big news stories
that shaped the conversation on politics, sports, entertainment and most importantly the upward trend
that India seems to be on. Much has happened in New Zealand too, this has been election year and therefore like all election years, it was a year full of political news. It has been a big year for the Kiwi Indians too
and we have written much about all aspects of what it is to be a proud Indian, a happy kiwi or the rockstar
that is the best of both worlds - the Kiwi Indian.
Although the lead up to all the action made some news, however things started to really get heated up
around the middle of the year with the run up to the elections, both in India and in New Zealand. Needless
to say Narendra Modi made it to our headlines more than anyone else this year. It started with his run up
to the elections and growing popularity and it just seemed to snowball from there. We saw the invitees to
the swearing in ceremony to the various visits abroad and the sheer magic of the Rockstar Modi avatar
that we witnessed wherever he went. Back here, the general elections in New Zealand saw a big sweep by
National and Prime Minister John Key being re elected to office with majority. The New Zealand elections
were also momentous for us Kiwi Indians as we saw three Indian Members of Parliament for the first time.
This was also the year that Fiji saw its elections and the clear favourite
Bainimarama being elected to power. We take you on a roller coaster ride
of the year gone by with snippets from our various issues. We hope you
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the interests of our varied readers. Through these endeavours, we hope you will agree that Indian Weekender has evolved in
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National working hard for New Zealanders

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
National List MP
he holiday season is a time to get together

with family and friends, and enjoy the great
Kiwi summer. And its a time to think about
those less fortunate than ourselves. Its also a
time to take stock, and a time to look to the year
ahead.
As we look back over the past year, I am
proud of the way National has worked hard
to deliver sustainable economic growth, lift
education and skills, get more people into work,
and support families and help households get
ahead.
The economy is performing solidly, jobs

and wages are growing, and businesses are
confident and hiring more staff. More Kiwis
are voting with their feet and either staying in
New Zealand or coming home.
Were continuing to see improved results
from our public services in areas that really
matter such as better health care, lower crime,
higher educational achievement, and more New
Zealanders moving off welfare into work.
New Zealanders delivered National a strong
mandate for a third term and were getting on
with the job of investing taxpayers money
wisely, responsibly managing the countrys
finances, and building a more productive and
competitive economy.
The Government and New Zealand finished
the year strongly.

On the international front we won a coveted
seat on the United Nations Security Council
after a decade-long campaign. We concluded
negotiations for a free trade deal with Korea,
which will build on the $4 billion worth of trade
between our two countries. And we welcomed
a number of world leaders to our shores
including Chinese President Xi, who with our
Prime Minister, this year has agreed to lift the
goal oftwo-way trade between our countries to
$30 billion by 2020.
On the home front we announced a housing
package to help first home buyers and get
more houses built. We passed the Employment
Relations Bill to ensure flexible labour markets
that create more jobs for Kiwis. It was one of
Tides of change for the future

Barry Coates
Green Party
olitical events in 2014 were worthy of a fast

moving soap opera, full of twists and turns.
There were larger than life characters, lies and
skulduggery, rumours and moments of truth. At
the end of the election, after a presidential-style
campaign, the voters opted for stability and
continuity. John Key was re-elected for a third
term. The Green Party welcomed his promise
to govern for the benefit of all New Zealanders,
and we will hold him accountable for doing so.
Elections cycles are short in New Zealand.
The three year term means that we are
always having an election, preparing for one

or recovering after one. But underlying the
political waves, there are important tides of
change. Being in politics is not just about
winning or losing elections, but changing
peoples minds. There are positive changes that
have emerged from the election.
One of those was the growing realisation
that it is unacceptable for New Zealand to have
one in four of our children in poverty. This
not only harms those children but, as research
has shown, it means that we all suffer from an
unequal and unsafe society and a lower standard
of living. The Greens have put this issue on the
forefront of politics, and we will keep up the
pressure for real change.
The second is the widespread recognition
that our environment is being destroyed by
a drive for the polluting kind of economic

growth. The quality of our rivers is a national
disgrace and that the growth of dairy farming
has been the major cause. The Greens will
continue to build political support for change
to ensure there is acceptable water quality in all
our rivers.
Unfortunately, time is running out for
progress on the most crucial issue for our planet
and humanity, climate change. The year has
ended with the government adopting a head in
the sand approach doing as little as possible
while our greenhouse gas emissions increase.
As New Zealanders, we need to feel proud that
we are living up to our responsibilities as a
good global citizen, as well as taking advantage
of the opportunities emerging in the global
economy.
PMs fingerprints are all over this

Winston Peters
NZ First leader
he big gap between the rich and poor is

holding back economic development and
progress in New Zealand.
This was revealed in a report this week from
the OECD, an organisation of 34 developed
countries.
The Prime Minister told us in Parliament
this week, when facing questions, that he has
no responsibility for this gap, claiming the
evidence is from the years before he became
prime minister.
But he is wrong. The National government

has done nothing that is bringing the poor
anything near the rich.
Governments have been changing New
Zealand substantially since the 1980s making
life worse for many workers.
Privatisation of government departments
has led to the loss of thousands of jobs, but
there have been no new jobs created.
Under John Key more and more jobs have
become casual. Many people are forced to rush
between two jobs, many others are working one
shift, going home, then having to come back
for another shift. Many people are working part
time but they desperately want full time jobs.
Mr Key now wants employers to have
workers on contracts with no set hours. They
will be at their beck and call. Some weeks they

will have no work. Families cant live on zero
hours. Result: inequality
The gap between rich and poor grows
because governments, like this one, think state
housing should be sold and they think state
house tenants should pay market rents.
Government likes John Keys allow overseas
investors to speculate on our property market
then they get to charge high rents, absorbing
most of the income of lower paid workers.
The rich get richer. Life gets tougher for the
struggling worker. Result: inequality.
With National we have had a flood of migrant
workers, workings visas, and foreign students
working, who are all prepared to accept any
wages and conditions just so they can live in a
Labours aspirations for 2015

David Shearer
Labour MP
ts the end of the parliamentary year one

in which Labour suffered a historic election
loss. So, its good to be putting 2014 behind us
and looking forward to a fresh start in the New
Year.
I wish you good health, good food and good
times with those you love this holiday season.
Im looking forward to spending some
time with my wife Anuschka, our children
and extended family in Auckland and away in
Northland.
Andrew Little has made a very strong start
as Labours new leader. Were in good spirits
and looking forward.
Supporting working New Zealanders will
be a top priority for Labour in 2015. Weve
launched The Future of Work Commission to

investigate policies that will help hardworking
New Zealanders who are feeling the squeeze
when they shouldnt be.
People on middle incomes, people running
their own small businesses and people working
on contracts are mostly overlooked by current
government policies and we aim to change that.
A new international report has shown that
New Zealand and Mexico have the two most
unequal economies in the OECD, which is
holding our economy back. We dont want to
live in a society where only the very rich are
comfortable, while everyone else works hard
and struggles. Getting the balance right in
our economy will be another strong focus for
Labour next year.
As a good opposition should, well also be
holding the national government to account all
the more important when John Key and several
of his ministers are already being criticised for
overconfidence this early in a new term.

Whatever happens in the 2015 political
year, youll read about it here in my fortnightly
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73 bills passed in a busy parliamentary year.

And we approved the first 11 communities
of schools, which will work together to share
expertise, leadership, and quality teaching, as
part of our plan to lift achievement in Kiwi
classrooms.
Im looking forward to another busy year
as we focus on the issues that matter for our
community, and for all Kiwis a stronger
economy with more jobs and growing
wages, better frontline health and education
services, a safer New Zealand, and rebuilding
Christchurch.
In the meantime, I wish you a very merry
Christmas, and a happy and safe New Year.
The Green Party returned to Parliament with

fourteen MPs, the same number in the previous
term (unfortunately I was number 16 on the
list and missed out). They are a fantastic team,
experienced and on top of their portfolios. They
will build coalitions for change that will benefit
New Zealand but will also stand up for our
principles against undemocratic government or
bad policy, as has been necessary against the
anti-terrorism bill.
Thank you to all those in the Indian
community who supported the Green Party
during the election, and we look forward to
engaging with many more Indian Weekender
readers in the year ahead.
First World country. More competition for jobs,

wages held down. The result: inequality.
The OECD says the widening gap between
the haves and the have nots caused a massive
loss of economic growth in New Zealand the
highest in the developed world.
It points out that the government can
alleviate this by concentrating on the 40% of
the population that is not getting their fair share
from the economy, not just on those in poverty.
The Prime Minister still wont take
responsibility, yet the OECD says redistribution
of wealth is one of the necessary solutions to
closing the gap.
It was John Keys government that cut the
higher rate of tax.
Indian Weekender column.

In the meantime, I wish you all a relaxing,
safe and peaceful holiday season.
NEW ZEALAND
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New service centre puts

the customer first
pened this week, the new Bledisloe Lane

service centre the first of its kind for
local government in New Zealand - offers
Aucklanders a state-of-the-art approach to
meeting their customer needs.
With a focus on making it easier to do
business with council, it features the latest
technology and services not previously
available and offers enhanced face to face
interaction.
Customers are greeted by a concierge who
can direct them to the service they require or
they can do it themselves at one of the easy to
use self-service kiosks.
hile backyard swimming pools can be

a great source of holiday fun for young
children they can also potentially be a deathly
trap.
Adequate fencing and gates and ensuring
there are no items for children to climb into
a pool or over a fence are key elements to
ensuring pool safety for young children.
The pool safety legislation introduced in
1987 has helped to reduce the number of young
children drowning in home pools from more
than 100 in the 10 years to 1982 down to 30 in
the 10 years to 2012
Simple precautions can make all the
difference, such as appropriate fencing, self-
closing gates, making sure there are no toys or

plant pots next to the fence for little ones to use
as a leg up, and active supervision of children
at all times. It is also important for pool owners
to register their pool with the council.
The responsibilities are the same whether
the pool is a traditional permanent fixture in the
ground, or one of the number of inflatable or
frame pools which range from simple paddling
pools to large 7m long structures. The full
details of pool owners responsibilities are
available on the Auckland Council website,
search for pools and spas.
Because of wear and tear or ground
movement, gates around pools can shift and
sometimes stop closing, and fences are also

subject to damage, so by law councils have to
inspect pools to ensure the safety measures are
in place.
Auckland Council initial inspections are
free, with re-tests requiring a fee, so it pays to
make the simple checks. Council pool safety
inspectors are able to provide free advice to
make sure pools are safe, and are able to make
advisory visits on Saturdays by appointment.
People can register their pool or check if an
existing pool is already registered by calling
Auckland Council on (09) 301 0101.
Malaysia Airlines Special Fares for

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There is also free wifi, people can order

property information, and be connected by
phone to other council departments for further
assistance, or talk to staff in comfortable seated
areas.
The challenge was to de-mystify complex
council processes. The changes follow
extensive research into what customers wanted
and follow the latest retail industry trends and
best practice here and overseas.
The dcor is far cry from what some might
expect from a local authority with bright
colours and themes which reflect Aucklands
diverse communities and lifestyle.
This is councils flagship service centre,
serving not just central city residents and
ratepayers but thousands across the region who
visit the city daily for work and pleasure. An
estimated 90,000 people are employed in the
central city.
The visit is made more welcoming by
the ongoing changes to the Bledisloe Lane
walkway, linking to the shared space of Elliott
Street. When complete the new Bledisloe Lane
will feature new paving, additional seating and
cycle parking and a re-modelled canopy to
make it a lighter and more inviting place.
More light and removing the alcoves will
improve the lanes safety with less opportunity
for anti-social activity.
A pocket park at the Wellesley Street
entrance will also open in the new year.
The changes are good news for the many
customers of the lanes businesses such as the
NZ Post, Kiwibank and the Metro Centre,
according to Cr Fletcher. The new service
centre replaces the one in the Civic Building,
which has now closed.
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adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Editorial
- Jimmy Dean
From the desk of the

Managing Editor
T
A tribute to Peshawar kids
he year 2014 is drawing to a close. This has been a big year for the Indian
Weekender. We have made some big strides this year, made some new and
exciting additions to our publication and enjoyed every bit of compiling each of
our editions for our readers. We are very proud that this year was the year that
the Indian Weekender became the only weekly Indian community publication. The
reason for taking this big step has been just one our readers want to hear more
from us. We are indeed very grateful for the support we have received from not
just the Indian community but also the larger community who has shown a great
interest in the contents of our publication. I have had the opportunity to meet with
other community leaders, artists, media people and members at large of the Kiwi
community and they have all heard about Indian Weekender and use it to keep
abreast with what is happening in our community. It thus becomes our responsibility
to ensure that our strengths and positives are not just reported but also enhanced. It
is for this reason that the Indian Weekender, in spite of the criticism, never gives up
on its optimism and positivity.
In this issue we present a wrap up of all that has made headlines through the year.
All our main columns wrap up their year with the highlights of the year. We are also
including a timeline of the strides that IWK has made in the year gone by.
So as to keep improving your reading experience, we are also initiating a readers
survey. We would like to request all our readers to participate in this survey. This
will help us improve our publication and bring you more of what you enjoy. This is
really the time to have your say in your own community publication. All completed
surveys will go in a draw to win exciting prizes. We look forward to hearing from
you all.
The time for festivities is upon us. But lets spare a thought for all those who may
be battling with their own challenges and problems. Our hearts go out to the families
of the little children who were mercilessly targeted by the enemies of humanity.
Lets take time to say a collective prayer for peace in this world. Each one of us can
make a difference, every single prayer counts.
Before I sign off for the final time this year, on behalf of the IWK family, we
wish that you and your families have a safe, healthy and a Merry Christmas and a
very Happy New Year. We will be back next year with your favourite publication to
undertake yet another journey with our readers in 2015.
For one final time this year may the force be with you!
Pick of the week
Giri Gupta
The three finalists of the Inaugural Attitude Junior Award (L-R) Oceana Olsen,
Arun Devta [dad of the Muskan Devta] and Nicholas Broklebank at
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland.
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Pavlova
Pronounced: pahv-loh-vuh
A meringue-baseddessertnamed after the RussianballetdancerAnna
Pavlova, with a crisp crust and soft, light inside. The dessert is believed
to have been created in honour of the dancer either during or after
one of her tours toAustraliaandNew Zealandin the 1920s. The
nationality of its creator has been a source of argument between the
two nations for many years,
but formal research indicates
New Zealand as the source. The
popular dessert is frequently
served during celebratory
meals. It is a dessert most
identified with the summer
time.
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Security and sensibility
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Phil Goff
chools break up this week and Parliament

has lifted for Christmas. We are all looking
forward to the season of peace and goodwill.
Sadly not all are so fortunate. In the Middle
East hundreds of thousands have been killed and
millions made refugees by Syrias oppressive
regime, militant Shia groups in Iraq and Sunni
extremists in the so called Islamic State of Iraq
and Syria (ISIS).
The focus of our Parliament in its last week
has been on ISIS. ISIS is a UN designated
terrorist organisation which has killed or
ethnically cleansed hundreds of thousands of
people from the area it controls. It uses the
internet to encourage alienated individuals
around the world to commit terrorist acts in
their own country.
New Zealands response to the potential
threat it poses was to pass last week new antiterrorist legislation. The latest bill aims to stop
any New Zealanders from travelling to fight
for ISIS. It also gives new powers of visual
surveillance and of emergency surveillance
without a warrant to the SIS.
It was passed with appalling haste. People
had just two days to make submissions. Given
our terrorist threat level in New Zealand is
officially low, meaning an attack is possible but

not likely, that was unnecessary.
New Zealand of course needs to take
sensible precautions to keep our people safe.
But the Government should do so without
intruding more than it needs to into peoples
privacy or breaching rights such as freedom of
movement.
We also need to be careful not to stereotype
and marginalise our Muslim communities in
New Zealand. They, like other New Zealanders,
deplore the brutality of ISIS and oppose the
excesses of those who misuse the name of their
religion.
New Zealands response

to the potential threat it
poses was to pass last
week new anti-terrorist
legislation. The latest
bill aims to stop any
New Zealanders from
travelling to fight
for ISIS
The low threat of terrorism in New Zealand

is not because of the anti-terrorist laws but
because we are largely a harmonious and
inclusive society. That deprives terrorist groups
of a breeding ground for recruits. Our Muslim
community is overwhelmingly law-abiding
and responsible. Their leaders are the first to
take action against anyone they see as being at
risk of being a terrorist. It also helps that the
international perception of New Zealand is of
an independent and fair-minded country.
In the end, by taking a strong stand to
limit the scope of the legislation and putting
robust safeguards in place, Labour secured
major changes to the Bill. Cooperation with
Government secured a far better outcome for
all of us as New Zealanders.
The Government is also planning to send
40-100 soldiers to help train the Iraqi army to
fight against ISIS.
I dont support that. Im not a pacifist. I
believe there are times when you have to fight
against evil and to protect your values and your
country.
Like other New Zealanders, three
generations of my family have gone to fight in
wars. In each generation we have lost family
members, most recently my nephew killed in
action in Afghanistan in 2007.
No government should lightly take the

decision to put its soldiers in harms way. There
has to be a clear and achievable objective and
strong justification and an exit strategy.
There isnt in this case. The Iraqi army
is incompetent, mired in corruption and the
country deeply divided by religious factions.
Over the last 10 years, the US has invested $25
billion in training and equipping the Iraqi army
with nothing much to show for it. Its hard to
see that New Zealands token efforts to send
100 soldiers could achieve anything different.
Its mainly being done to please the US and
Australia.
We should not put our soldiers at risk to try
to do for the Iraqis what they cant or wont do
for themselves.
We can play a more constructive role. We are
now on the UN Security Council. We should be
pushing for international efforts to starve ISIS
of combatants, weaponry and funding.
Rather than military support, we would
achieve more by providing greater humanitarian
aid to help the millions of refugees in the region.
Phil Goff, Labour MP
Has Modi changed caste politics or can caste

pyramid return?
Saeed Naqvi
minent TV anchor, Rajdeep Sardesai, has

in a recent article drawn attention to the
fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
restored balance to his cabinet by inducting
Manohar Parrikar and Suresh Prabhu, two
Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, as full fledged
ministers. Some writers took him to task for his
Brahminical digression, strange in a country
where caste drives so much of public life.
The electoral typhoon that brought Modi
to power in May was in total defiance of
conventional caste calculations. Do the new
inductions spell a reversal to, well, old trends?
Does Modi aim to pursue RSSs vision of
Hindu Rashtra in which the old caste pyramid
will be reinstated? Or, am I jumping the gun?
I was tempted to say a thing or two but I
hesitate because I have memories of an earlier
mishap. My collection of essays published in
1996, when P.V. Narasimha Raos term came
to an ignominious end, was titled The Last
Brahmin Prime Minister? My friends were
infuriated. How dare I make such a casteist
prediction?
I had done nothing of the sort. The big fat
question mark at the end of the title was inserted
at the instance of a quintessential Brahmin, my
late guru and friend, Rishi Kumar Mishra. It
was a statement in itself. It was specifically
designed to anticipate Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Yes, trends then did suggest an end, or
atleast a temporary suspension, of the traditional
premium on Brahmins as prime ministers.
Eversince Mahatma Gandhi tipped the
scales in favour of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as
Independent Indias first prime minister, that
has become something of a norm: a Brahmin
prime minister has been the most durable.
In this framework, Rajiv Gandhi would be
counted a Brahmin, and not a Parsi which is
what he technically was.
Every non Brahmin prime minister lasted a

year or less - Charan Singh, V.P. Singh, Chandra
Shekhar, H.D. Dewe Gowda, I.K. Gujral. Yes,
Manmohan Singhs is an exceptional case. He
was a CEO nominated by Sonia Gandhi at a
miraculous moment of power she created for
herself by an act of renunciation.
By the time P.V. Narasimha Rao ascended
the gaddi, it was more or less clear that the
Brahmin line was coming to an end.
The continuous sniping between P.V.
Narasimha Rao and Arjun Singh was most
debilitating for the Congress. Since Arjun
Singh also happened to be a Thakur, the rivalry
acquired a pronounced, Thakur-Brahmin edge.
The Brahmin won but only after coordinating
politics with the BJP.
After the Babri Masjid debacle, Narasimha
Rao took courage in his hands and, at the
Tirupati session of the AICC in 1993, ordered
elections to the Congress Working Committee.
To Raos chagrin, Arjun Singh won by the
largest margin, demonstrating his control on
the party machine. Next in popularity were
Sharad Pawar and Rajesh Pilot. An unnerved
Rao annulled the results.
Thereafter, the decline of the Brahmin in
public life became Raos principal concern.
When Rajiv Gandhi came to power in 1984 on
the sympathy wave for Indira Gandhis murder,
with a two thirds majority in a House of 544, of
the 198 upper castes in the House, there were
79 Brahmins. But in 1991, the number dropped
drastically. UP alone had returned 22 Brahmins
in 1984. After 1991, the number of Brahmins
on the Congress ticket was down to two.
The trend was reflected in the manner in
which Brahmins of all hues were rejected in the
1991 elections. If V.N. Gadgil and Vasant Sathe
lost in Maharashtra on the Congress ticket, so
did Madhu Dandwate on the Janata Dal ticket.
As did Ramakrishna Hegde in Karnataka.
There I go opening my mouth again in a

sensitive caste debate. But let me say my two
penny bit. Having grown up among Brahmins
(and others) in the region of UP, I am inclined
to the view that Brahmins reared in the area of
Triveni, Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, Haridwar
are much more relaxed about their Brahminism
than the self conscious twice-borns from the
regions.
In which case how does one explain the
inelegant communalism of Amit Shah, Yogi
Adityanath, Sadhvi Rithambara, Giriraj Singh
and the unforgettable Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
whose Haramzada is reverberating in the
Rajya Sabha? None of these are Brahmins,
interjects a BJP functionary, clearly wearing his
caste on his sleeve.
A masterly sociological study by Robert
Frykenberg, establishes a model which is as
valid today as it was in the 18th century.
During Maratha expansion, Guntur came
under the rule of the Marathas who brought
with them their own administrators. The British
had set up their headquarters at Fort St. George.
A British ICS officer posted to Guntur
as collector noticed inordinate delays and
obstructions in implementation.
Inquiries reached a dead end because files,
which would explain the delays, could not be
traced. It was all so cleverly orchestrated that it
was impossible to identify the culprit.
The exasperated officer approached Fort St.
George for intervention. Here too, there was no
headway. In fact it was even more tardy.
Matters reached the Privy Council in
London. Only then was the Gordian knot
unloosed.
The Privy Council found that most of the
administrators the Marathas brought with them
were Desastha Brahmins. When the Marathas
made way for the British, who retained the
middle and lower administrators, because of
their outstanding abilities. The British were

obviously innocent of their genius for clan
networking. This network had spread from
Guntur to Fort St. George.
Now, let me tell you a different story from
among the Brahmins I have grown up with.
After the fall of the Babri Masjid, riots
spread in Kanpur. My energetic cameraman,
Kabir Khan (now a renowned film maker)
accumulated interviews from four locations
where mobs tried to attack Muslims but were
repulsed by those Hindus, who we unfortunately
tend not to take note of.
A lone woman hid Rukhsana Bi in a trunk.
The rioters asked her to swear on Lord Rama
that she was not sheltering a Muslim. She
did. She is known in the neighbourhood as
Panditaen, which mean wife of a Pandit.
Tripathiji protected more than a hundred
women and children sheltered in a private
garden. He sent the mob away.
An elderly lady wearing a white sari climbed
onto the roof of her house. She threatened to
rain bricks on the mob if they move towards
the Muslim basti. The Muslims address her as
Mishraen Amma.
Pandeji stands in a narrow alley and with
his bare hands pushes back a mob carrying
torches.
Can only a Brahmin push back a rioting mob
without any risk to his life? Is this deference
to Panditji a thing of the past? It isnt in UP,
whatever the Brahmins political condition.
Saeed Naqvi is a senior commentator on
diplomatic and political affairs.
The views expressed are personal.
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More money for your Christmas break
ouve spent hours planning your Christmas

break and months saving for your holiday
but have you thought about saving on your
energy bills while you are away from home?
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Authority (EECA) says the easiest way to save
energy while you are on holiday is turning off
appliances at the wall.
Senior Technical Advisor Christian
Hoerning points out only switching your
appliances off with a remote control means they
keep using electricity microwaves, TVs and
DVD players continuously consume electricity
on standby.
If the lights and clocks of an appliance are
on, theyre using electricity.
Turning off your heated towel rail is another
simple energy saver thats easily forgotten in
the rush to get out the door, Mr Hoerning says.
However he says its only worth switching
off your hot water cylinder if you are going to
be away for a minimum of two weeks.
The downside is coming back to cold
water, which needs to be heated for at least half
a day to 60 degrees to kill any bugs.
Another question Mr Hoerning frequently
gets asked is whether people should turn off
their fridges when they are away.
This is a tricky one. Fridges are big
electricity guzzlers but most people store
cheese, sauces and chutney in their fridge. Its
not going to be worth turning off the fridge if
you have to throw out a whole lot of food.
If you have more than one fridge, you could
at least turn one of them off, he says.
Mr Hoerning says if you are leaving a light
on to deter burglars, using a timer switch will
help minimise the bill.
These plug straight into the wall and allow
Switch if off while on holiday
Save over two weeks
Switching appliances like microwaves off at

$4-6 over two weeks
the wall.
Heated towel rail
$5-6
Hot water cylinder (two weeks)
Up to $8 (depending on age of cylinder)
One modern fridge
Up to $5.00
you to set what time your lights or appliances

turn on and off.
And Mr Hoerning advises households to use
an energy saving light bulb for any lights left

on each energy saving bulb saves up to $20 a
year, including the price of the bulb.
One million mobile phones for Starship
he Starship Mobile Phone Appeal has

reached the milestone of collecting more
than one millionmobilephones and has raised
more than $2.3 million for theStarshipNational
Air Ambulance Service.
Director of Swapkit NZ, Kate Bunge,
says It is incredible to think about how far
the Starship Mobile Phone Appeal has come!
Just over five years ago the appeal began in a shed
and there was scepticism around the commercial
sustainability of recyclingmobilephones with a
share of the profit going to charity. Swapkit NZ
in partnership with theStarshipFoundation has
proven that this business model is extremely

successful.
One million phones translates into about
150 tons of waste material that has been
diverted from landfills, says Kate. Swapkit has
developed strong environmental credentials,
and as the recycling partner for RE:MOBILE,
it is the only government accredited phone
recycling programme in the country. It is also
the first e-waste product stewardship scheme in
New Zealand.
Consumers will not see a lot of difference
with RE:MOBILE in the market. They will
still see the familiar Starship Mobile Phone
Appeal and phones can continue to be
dropped to any Vodafone, Spark or 2degrees
store. The popular schools phone swap
programme will also continue. But
under the hood, the engine is
now RE:MOBILE. Its
the green tick to tell
users that the
programme
h a s
met the environmental requirements of our

Government and has its approval. Just like
the warrant of fitness for your car, it gives you
confidence that under the bonnet everything is
happening right, says Kate.
RE:MOBILEstarts with the waste hierarchy
(reduce, reuse, recycle) reuse first, recycle
only when it cant be reused. With that in mind
about 20% of phones received have reached the
end of their useful life. These are deconstructed,
as are all the accessories received, and the
component materials recycled.
Those phones that can still be used are sold
by tender to off-shore businesses that specialise
in the resale of second handmobilephones.
They are refurbished and sold as low cost
handsets to places like Africa and Asia. A
percentage of the profits from the sale of the
phones is donated to theStarshipFoundation
and helps fund theStarshipNational Air
Ambulance Service.
StarshipFoundation Chief Executive,
Brad
Clark,
says
Since
inception
the Starship Mobile Phone Appeal has made
a significant contribution to the $1.5 million
per annumStarshipFoundation provides to
theStarshipNational Air Ambulance Service
that has saved the lives of many critically ill
or injured young New Zealanders. One million
phones donated is a significant milestone
forStarshipkids and we are proud to partner
with Swapkit in this life-saving venture.
Regardless of condition, make or
model allmobilephones are accepted by
the Starship Mobile Phone Appeal. Phones
can be dropped into any Spark, Vodafone or
2degrees store where they are passed on to
theStarshipMobilePhone Appeal.
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olice investigating a vicious sex attack

on a 16 year-old girl earlier this year are
issuing a computer sketch of the offender and
are encouraging anyone who may recognise the
man to contact Police.
On Friday 11 July, at around 11pm, the girl
was walking near the Glen Eden shops when

she was approached by a man driving the car
pictured.
She accepted a ride from him but he
abducted her and drove her to the carpark of
Ken Maunder Park in New Lynn.
He then raped and beat her, before driving
to Victor Street (near Great North Road,
Avondale), where she was again physically and
sexually assaulted.
Three hours after she was first picked up, the
offender left the traumatised and injured girl in
the main carpark of Auckland Zoo in Western
Springs.
Police issued an appeal for information
soon after and though investigators gratefully
received a number of calls from the public with
information, it didnt result in the offender
being identified.
A picture of the vehicle the man was driving
on the night of the attack is also being released.
It is described as the following;
-Light-coloured Toyota Vitz
-A black interior
-Messy condition
-It only had one tail light working
-There was a white bag under the left
passenger seat
Investigations into the attack have been
ongoing since July and Police are hopeful the
release of the picture and the car will result in
new information.
In addition to the computer sketch the
offender is further described as the following;
-Indian, aged around 25 years old
-Dark skin
-Slight accent
-Hairy
-Chubby build
-Approx 1.67 metres tall (56)
The man was also wearing a white netted
baseball cap, similar to the one in the attached
picture.
This was a brutal, prolonged attack on a
young woman and were working very hard to
make sure this person is brought to justice.
We have a solid description of the offender
and his car and Im urging people to cast their
minds back and have a think about whether
they recognise either of these pictures.
We want to hear from anyone who recognises
the person in the computer sketch, especially if
they have any links to a Toyota Vitz like the one
in the picture, either as the owner or as someone
who has access to a vehicle like that.
The cap is also distinctive and may well
assist in identifying the person in the computer
sketch says Detective Sergeant Scott
Armstrong, Waitemata Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact
the Waitemata Child Protection Team on 09 477
5003.
Information can also be given anonymously
to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
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INZBC announces International Business

Summit in March 2015
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he India New Zealand Business Council, is

holding International Summit next year, on
13thMarch 2015 to coincide with the Cricket
World Cup games being played by India in New
Zealand. The theme for 2015 will be:Growing
with India: Inspire, Innovate, Grow.
After the successful summit, in 2014,
which has become the top industry event for
International Trade with India, INZBC is
making the next Summit even bigger.
Sunil Kaushal, Chairman, INZBC, says,
This Summit will be truly a first of its kind
International Summit between India and NZ
where industry leaders from both India and
New Zealand will come together to share their
insights on increasing bilateral trade between
both countries.
In attendance will be top industry leaders
from New Zealand and this time from India
too. Hear directly from the ministers and the
policy makers, on their view on International
trade with India.
Some of the key note speakers include,
Nandan Nilekani, from India. He is an acclaimed
entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician.Time
magazine listed him as one of the 100 most
influential people in the world in 2006 and
2009. Fortune Magazine conferred him with
Asias Businessman of the year 2003.
I am greatly looking forward to my
first visit to New Zealand in March 2015 to
speak at the INZBC business summit! I see
many opportunities for trade and cooperation
between India and New Zealand to flourish in
the coming years, says Nandan.
Nandan Nilekani was most recently the
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Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority

of India (UIDAI)which aims to provide a
unique identification number for all residents
of Indiain the rank and status of a Cabinet
Minister. Nandan Nilekani was previously the
co-chairman of the board of directors of Infosys
Technologies Limited, which he co-founded in
1981. Serving as director on the companys
board since its inception to July 2009, he has
held various posts at Infosys, including chief
executive officer and managing director,
president, and chief operating officer.
Also joining the key Note speakers, is Dr
Reuben Abraham, who is CEO and Senior
Fellow at the IDFC Institute, a think-tank set
up by Indias largest infrastructure finance
company.The IDFC Institutes focus is on the
political, economic, and spatial causes. Reuben

was a Legatum Global Fellow for 2013. In 2012,
he was named to Wired Magazines Smart List
2012: 50 people who will change the world.
He was selected as a Young Global Leader for
2009 by the World Economic Forum, where
he serves on the Global Agenda Council on
Emerging Multinationals, and in 2007, he was a
TED Global Fellow, following which he served
on the TED Fellows Advisory Board.
This International Business Summit
between India and New Zealand is being
organised by INZBC in association with
our Indian counterparts Confederation of
Indian Industries [CII] and local partners like
Callaghan Innovation, ATEED, NZTE, ENZ,
Grant Thornton, to name a few organisations.
Shop smart this silly season
onsumer NZ has 12 tips to help you through

the pre-Christmas rush to buy presents and
the Boxing Day sales.
Not sure the present youre buying is right?
Ask for an exchange card so the recipient
can change it for something else in store.
No exchange card? Some stores may be
willing to exchange the item in the interest
of good customer service if you still have
the receipt.
Buying something electronic and asked if
you want the extended warranty? In most
cases we dont think theyre worth it.
Thats because the Consumer Guarantees
Act means retailers have to repair or
replace faulty goods or refund your money.
Buying a gift card? Ask what the expiry
date is. Short expiry dates mean the card
can become worthless before the recipient
can redeem it, making the card more of a
gift to the retailer.
If you receive a gift card, try to use it as
soon as you can to avoid losing it. Ask the
store for a grace period if you cant use it
before the expiry date.
Bought something online that never
showed up? Or maybe it did but was
nothing like what had been described?
If the retailer refuses to put things right,
get on to your bank about a credit-card
or debit-card chargeback. If your claim
is accepted, youll be returned your
money but an unsuccessful claim will cost
between $5 and $10.
Safety is the most important consideration
when buying for kids. Watch out for parts
a child could pull off and swallow. If a toy

has button batteries, make sure the child
cant get to them and keep replacement
batteries well out of reach.
Check your receipts and bank statements.
Its a busy time of year and mistakes
happen.
Under the Consumer Guarantees Act,
online retailers that arrange delivery have
to ensure items arrive on time and in good
condition. Under the Act, retailers have
to put things right when an item arrives
damaged, not the courier. If you have
problems with an overseas trader, you can
visiteconsumer.govfor information about
consumer rights in other countries.
Know what you want to buy someone but
not sure what model to get? Atconsumer.

org.nzyou can compare the test results for
thousands of products.
Making the most of the Boxing Day sales?
Check youre really getting a bargain.
Browse the websites of similar retailers
to make sure theyre not offering a better
deal.
Think hard before you buy a Boxing Day
bargain. If you make a spontaneous
decision then regret it, a retailer has no
obligation to take back an item.
But keep in mind, a retailer does have to
put things right if the item you bought is
defective even if it was on sale. The only
exception is if it clearly states the item is
on sale because of that fault.
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Oamaru becomes
South Islands first
fully-fibred town
ore than 6200 households,

schools, businesses and
health facilities in Oamaru
can now connect to
Ultra-fast
Broadband
Communications
Minister
Amy
Adams
has
announced.
Speaking at Aoraki Polytechnic in Oamaru
today, Ms Adams said it was the third urban
area in New Zealand to have its UFB network
completed and the first in the South Island.
The Government is committed to building
world-class fibre infrastructure in regional
towns around New Zealand because of the
long-term gains it will bring. Faster broadband
is critical to growing the economy, driving
innovation and improving outcomes in
education, health and the not-for-profit sector,
says Ms Adams.
Together, the Government and Chorus
have invested more than $21 million to
deliver UFB to Oamaru. This investment
means more than 6200 households, schools,
businesses and health facilities are fully-fibred
and can connect to the high-speed network.
This includes eight schools in the area connecting
to fibre, seven of which have already joined up
to the Governments Network for Learning.
Ms Adams said Aoraki Polytechnic was also
benefiting from UFB after recently signing up.
The Oamaru campus can now connect
to the Timaru, Ashburton and Christchurch
campus via video conferencing which means
that students can access courses and tutors
that were not previously available in Oamaru.
Work began to deliver the high-speed fibre
broadband network in Oamaru in December
2012. The build marks the first town to be
completed by Chorus Northpower Fibre
completed UFB in Whangarei in May and
Ultrafast Fibre Ltd ended their work in Te
Awamutu in October.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
TRAVELLERS TO FIJI
As of 5th January, 2015 all applications for 6
Month Waiver of Passport Validity, One-way
Travel and Criminal Conviction Clearance
lodged with Fiji High Commission will be
charged a fee of NZ$100.00.
Please note that this applies to foreign
passport holders only. Fiji Passport holders
are exempted.
If you require additional information, please
visit our website www.fiji.org.nz
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Modified was started to follow this daynamic leader through the many initiatives, drives and changes
he is making to India. Should he succeed in making his visiona reality, it would change India, for the
better, forever. Thats when India would have been truly modi-fied.
My Incredible Swachh
India
On the launch of the Swachh India
Campaign, on the passion and drive that
Modi put behind this campaign and the
support he received from community
leaders.
The Red Carpet Beckons

Make in India
An analysis of Modis Make In India
campaign that was also received very well
by the community in New Zealand.
In step with the future

This piece was dedicated to Modis
address to school children. This was
the first ever time that an Indian Prime
Minister interacted with the children not
just in person but even through audio
visual connectivity across the country.
Rockstar Modi Rocks on

After the fervour of Maddison Square
Garden, Modi seemed to deliver his
Rockstar performance in Australia.
100 Days
The first 100 days of Modi Sarkar and
from the rampartsof the Red Fort the
Prime Minister made his historic speech
giving hope to millions of Indians. This
was where he announced his Jan Dhan
Yogna, Swachh Bharat and other such
initiatives.
Governance,
Governance,
Governance
This was in celebration of Modi
completing six months as Prime Minister
and his many acheivements.
Modi Tsunami, Not Wave
Diwali with the Heroes
IWK bosats of beingthe first to call Modi a

Tsunami. This piece talked about how the
Modi wave had been a game changer in the
Maharashtra and Haryana elections.
This edition was devoted to the real heroes ,

the Indian Army and Modi chosing to celebrate
Diwali with them at Siachin the worlds
highest battleground.
Social Media Governance

This coincided with Modis meeting with the
Facebook CEO , Mark Zuckerberg and the
way Modi uses social media to get his message
out there. It also talked about the large numbers
of fans following Modi on Facebook and
Twitter.
Time for change Planning

Commission to team India
Modis move to do away with the Planning
Commission and replace it with a new
daynamic body called Team India.
Time for change Planning

Commission to team India
Modis move to do away with the Planning
Commission and replace it with a new
daynamic body called Team India.
SMART Police a need for

India
This was following Modis attendance at the
conference with the senior officials of the
Indian Police Force, where he introduced a
new acronym SMART.
Shape up Babu or Ship Out

This addressed the changes that have occurred
in the beauraucratic framework of the Country
as a result of Modi being in power. The long
and strict hours that our babus are having to
keep and the luxury of being a babu now seems
to be but a dream.
Narendra Modi the Modern

Chanakya
Modi is being compared to Chanakya who was
known for his sharp interlect and strategy.
Rockstar Modi Rocks on

After the fervour of Maddison Square
Garden, Modi seemed to deliver his Rockstar
performance in Australia.
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Direct Dil Se was started in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis regular radio
address Mann Ki Baat, to the people on various issues. This is for the first time that a
Prime Minister is regularly addressing the people and encouraging people to contact him
directly with their problems and suggestions. Through these addresses Modi endeavors to
encourage the Indian population to give its best and attain their best potential and
thereby strengthen India.
Thus far we have had three editions of his addresses and it has been a pleasure to compile
them for our readers. In wrapping up the year we could not leave these out. So here they are,
the snapshots of the first to addresses that we have previously featured and the third and
most recent one in some detail.
Episode 2
Episode 1
true leader is one who makes time for his

people. Amidst his many commitments,
Modi does not forget to talk directly to the
people to the Country that has elected him
Prime Minister. In an unprecedented move, he
used the state-run All India Radio to share his
thoughts and to urge Indians to realise their
potential.
Sharing his views in a programme titled
Man ki Baat, Modi recounted anecdotes in a
chatty style and urged people to connect with
him directly on social media on how to improve
the quality of life.
He also promised to make Man ki Baat a
regular address, twice a month on Sundays.
Modi recounted the story of a tigress and her
two cubs Indian mystic Swami Vivekananda
would often relate to make people realize their
inner strength.
One of the cubs got lost and was raised by
a sheep and began to think and act like a sheep
until one day it accidentally met its mother

again.
The cub roared when it was made to realize
it was a tiger, not a sheep.
There is great strength in the people of this
country of 1.25 billion. There is a need for us
to recognize the strength within us, like Swami
Vivekananda said.
If we recognise the strength within
ourselves, our self esteem will rise and we will
be victorious. Our country will also become
victorious and successful, Modi said. I think
our 1.25 billion people have immense potential
in them and are very capable. And we need to
show confidence.
This is my first beginning. I shall keep
sharing my thoughts with you... The thoughts
that came to me, I shared, and I will come again
and share more thoughts, he said in his around
15-minute address.
This week we received our newest edition of the

Prime Ministers radio address Mann Ki Baat
xhorting Indias youth to shun drugs, Prime

Minister Narendra Modi said narcotics not
only destroy lives and families but the money
paid to buy them could be funding terrorists in
their nefarious activities. Addressing the nation
, the prime minister also sought to promote
the northeast as a tourist destination and urged
people to visit the region if they wanted to see
the beauty of nature.
On drugs, he said: Sometimes I want to
ask the youth who indulge in drugs that maybe
you experience a different world when you
take drugs. But have you ever asked where the
money you buy your drugs with goes?
Have you thought ... what if this money
reaches terrorists and they buy arms using
them? And using them, they kill our soldiers?
Have your ever thought that maybe the bullet
that has hit a soldier was bought from some
percentage of the money you paid to buy your
drugs, Modi said.
Have the courage to say no (to drugs) and
reject drugs. Tell your friends the same, he said,
observing that drug abuse brings darkness,
destruction and devastation and suggested
measures, including a special helpline and a
social media campaign, to tackle the menace.
I had said the last time that I was worried
about the youth of the country. I am worried as
some sons and daughters get stuck with drugs

and the entire family is torn apart.
It can destroy very good families. Drugs
is something that can shatter anyone. This is a
psycho-social-medical problem and cannot be
solved only through medical means, he said.
Modi noted that many people had come out
of this habit and urged celebrities and people
connected with public life to create awareness,
while urging parents to study the changes
happening in their children and try to save
them.
We can try and have a movement
#DrugFreeIndia.
He also hailed the UN decision to declare
June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. He
termed this UN decision as a matter of great
pride for India, and expressed happiness over
his recent informal retreat here with chief
ministers and meeting Indias World Cupwinning blind cricket team. He said he got
energy after meeting the victorious blind
cricketers and seeing their enthusiasm. The
team won the fourth ODI World Cup for the
blind in South Africa this month. Modi said the
players had not only brought laurels to India
but inspired many disabled people through their
feat.
ndia received its second serving of Mann

Ki Baat from the Prime Minister Narendra
Modi where he pledged in his radio address, to
bring back every bit of unaccounted wealth
stashed abroad and said his Clean India drive
had become a mass movement.
Speaking on a variety of subjects in the
20-minute programme, the prime minister said
that Khadi Gram Udyog Bhavan authorities had
reported a hike of 125 percent in sales since he
urged people earlier to go for khadi.
I reiterate that, as far as black money is
concerned, please have faith on this pradhan
sevak (prime servant) of yours, and it is an
article of faith for me.
Every bit of the money of the poor that
has been stashed abroad has to be brought back.
This is my commitment, he said.
Modi said there could be different opinions
on the process to bring back the unaccounted
wealth. But based on my knowledge and
understanding of the subject, I can assure you
that we are on the right path.

The prime minister said his reference to the
needs of the specially-abled children during
his last radio address had inspired the human
resource development ministry to think of
schemes to help such children.
One scheme was to provide 1,000 such
meritorious children with scholarships to study
in technical institutes. The other was to provide
Rs.1 lakh to each Kendriya Vidyalaya and
central university to create infrastructure for
the disabled such as ramps and special toilets.
He referred to his visit to Siachen on Diwali
Oct 23 and congratulated an Indian Army team
for winning the gold medal at the Cambrian
Patrol event in Britain while competing against
more than 140 teams.
Saying that a new change was sweeping
through Indian society, Modi said that when
people come to visit him, they speak a lot about
the problems of the society and how they can
help -- and less about their own matters.
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She came, she sang and
she left Aucklanders
wanting more: Sunidhi
Chauhan live
While Sunidhi was in Auckland recently,
it was evident that she has a bit of a rock
chick in her. Sticking to black, ripped jeans,
cropped hair, it was all three- devoting
nicely with the alternative vibe and the
unmistakable husky voice.
OCTOBER 2014
Celebrating Peace
Auckland Peace City Celebration of Nuclear
Free New Zealand event was organized
by the Whau Local Board along with the
members of the Peace Foundation and
Waitakere Ranges.
MARCH 2014
Auckland celebrates funfilled Holi
The Waitakere Indian Association and
ISKCON Temple hosted Holi festivities
for the community to come and enjoy with
their family and friends. The fun and frolic
that ensued is very visible in the moments
captured.
MAY 2014
Hall of fame 2014 bigger
and better
If enthusiasm and verve were yardstick to
measure success, last weeks Kiwi Indian
hall of fame awards was a super duper
hit. The cream of the community and
officialdom gathered at the Pullman Hotel
last Thursday to honor and celebrate the
achievements of its community members
and the event left no doubts in the minds of
all present that this was a function that was
well on its way to becoming entrenched into
the annals of history of New Zealand.
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year 2014. In this particular section we are wrapping up the events that made to the news in New Zealand this year. Though,
not many Bollywood celebrities appeared on Kiwi-land this year, still it was a good year in terms of entertainment.
Music concerts, theatre plays, film launches, festival celebrations, Holi, Diwali: these are just some of the years entertainment doses. Heres a quick
round-up of the events during 2014 and then we leave it on you to decide whether it was a top year or flop year!
AUGUST 2014
Auckland celebrates India
Independence Day
The occasion of pride was celebrated by
the different organizations and Indians
in Auckland including Bhartiya Samaj
Charitable Trust, Radio Tarana and SIT.
SEPTEMBER 2014
One does not need
religion to have morals:
Gurdas Maan Live in
Auckland
Gurdas Maan is determined to steal
our heartswith his music and his poetry
all over again, as here-visits Auckland
for yet another concert. We present you
a special interview with Maan about his
mantra.
SEPTEMBER 2014
Auckland celebrates Onam
in style
Auckland celebrated Onam this year on
the 30th Clad in traditional attire, with
the laughter of joy echoing, the Malayali
community welcomed the festival Onam.
OCTOBER 2014
Kirtan, Gatka, Kavishri by
Khalsa kids
Sikh community in Auckland celebrated
Gurupurab in different gurudwaras around
the city. Nagar kirtan, Langar, prayers and
fireworks were the highlights of the festival.
Gurudwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Takanini
and Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand
also held its biggest and most successful
event of the year - Sikh Childrens Day
2014 - Opento all earlier in the month.
OCTOBER 2014
Raavanas rage
doused on
Dussehra
OCTOBER 2014
Diwali delights: Fun, food
and fireworks!
The victory of truth over

evil was revisited with the
Dussehra celebrations.
In spite of unfavourable
weather conditions, the
Indian community witnessed
the first-ever Raavana
dahanin Auckland on 4th
October.
Apart from Auckland Diwali festival by

Auckland Council, the festival of lights was
celebrated by Waitakere Indian Association,
Radio Tarana, Manukau Indian Association,
NZ Parliament and many other Indian
organisations.
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From the desk of I am Woman
Every new beginning comes from some other

beginnings end
his year, in New Zealand, we embarked

on a novel journey that sought to celebrate
the awe-inspiring spirit of femininity. Due to
the acts of woman and men all over the world
and from all walks of life, we witnessed the
term woman become synonymous with
compassion, will power and unprecedented
strength. Here at the desk of I am Woman,
we were inundated with news and stories
of self-discovery and ultimate triumph over
everyday struggle and deadlock.
Malalas storyis no different. Despite
being shot by the Taliban for defying
their diktat, Malalas spirit and
determination for peoples
right
to
equality
of
opportunity along with
their right to education remained unwavered.

In her speech at the United Nations Malala
mentioned, If you hit a Talib with your shoe,
then there would be no difference between
you and the Talib. You must not treat others
with cruelty and that much harshly, you must
fight others but through peace and through
dialogue and through education. Malalas
story does not fail to inspire any individual;
it is a story of overcoming your fears and
limitations and standing up for your rights.
Although domestic violence amongst
the South Asian community has always
existed; initiatives have been taken by
various individuals and organizations to
educate and empower women by raising
awareness about the issue. The White Ribbon
Day, held annually on 25th November, is

the international day for the elimination of
violence against women.
The idea of having influential men such as
John Key, Mervin Singham along with many
others, within society engage in dialogue and
model the appropriate behaviour is in itself a
revolutionary idea. The White Ribbon Ride,
organized on the day itself, is New Zealands
most exciting initiative to tackle this
countrys crippling domestic violence record.
Similarly, the OrangeUrHood is another
movement that utilized an amalgamation of
humanistic ideologies and social media to
encourage
the
people
themselves
to
galvanize
change for both the
sexes, not just
here in Aotearoa, but all
over the globe.

With individuals and organizations like
these the tides are bound to change, my
friends! But although we have come far, it
is needless to say we still have a long way to
go.In thePursuit of Happiness, often times
we tend to overlook the significance of our
journey in order to reach the final destination.
As we make way for the New Year and
new experiences, it is never too late to look
back and cherish the good and the bad, and
everything else life has to offer.
From the Desk of I Am Woman, we wish
you all a joy-filled Christmas and a very
happy and prosperous New Year. I am Peace,
I am Love, I am Compassion, I am Earth, I
am Life, I am Nature I am Woman.
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Jagad Guru Speaks
Date and Time: Thursdays at 8:30pm

and Sundays at 11:30am
Venue: Face TV (Sky 083)
For thought provoking and uplifting insights
into who you are and your purpose in
life, tune into Jagad Guru Speaks. Jagad
Guru Chris Butler is a direct disciple of His
Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
and a paramahamsa in a line of great
Vaisnava acharyas. He communicates
the message of spiritual love and wisdom
worldwide, speaking the Eternal Truths of
sanatanadharma. He encourages us to
follow the core principles of Bhakti and
Karma yoga, seeking shelter in Bhagavan
and the Transcendental Yoga Sound. The
Truth shared by Jagad Guru is your key
to inner peace and happiness. For more
information, call 0800 TVSHOW or visit
www.meditationnewzealand.co.nz
Summer Camp
EVENTS
Date: 12 January to 16 January 2014

Time: 8 am to 5 pm
Venue: Mt. Roskill war memorial hall, 13
May Road, Mt. Roskill, Auckland.
Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust brings a
Summer Camp for kids aged 6-15 years.
The interactive camp includes creative
activities like dancing, music, painting etc.,
mutual tolerance understanding, initiative
and leadership qualities, inner strength
though yoga, personality development,
spirit of co-operation, interpersonal skills,
cultural awareness, sports activities and
more. Parents to drop off and pick up
their children. For more information, call:
0212221020, 09 4430579
Christmas Parades,
Carols and Festivals
There are dozens of Christmas

parades, carol-singing events and
other festivities taking place across
the Auckland region. Get into the
festive spirit by taking part in these
local events to celebrate Christmas.
Following are a few events that you can
join this weekend.
Shared Vision Orewa

Christmas at the Beach
Date & Time: Sunday 21 December, 6pm9.30pm

Venue: Orewa Beach Reserve
Contact: Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Call Vickie Matich on 021 2020 414 or
email bandvmatich@xtra.co.nz
Other information: Free community
Christmas concert sponsored by New
World - fundraiser for Orewa Surf Life
Saving Club. Variety of live entertainment
6pm-9.30pm. Fireworks display at 9.30pm
The End of the Golden

Weather
Date & Time: Thursday 25 December,

10am-10.35am
Venue: Takapuna Beach Reserve,
Takapuna
Contact: Call Roger Hall on 022 635 6778
or email roger.h@xtra.co.nz
Other information: An annual Christmas
Day performance of a scene from Bruce
Masons The End of the Golden Weather,
presented by Roger Hall
Howick Carols by
Candlelight
Date & Time: Sunday 21 December,

8.15pm-9.45pm
Venue: Stockade Hill, Howick
Contact: Call Max Christiansen on 027
430 3377 or email maxcdesign@xtra.co.nz
Other information: Sing along to Christmas
carols with a brass band
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YEAR IN REVIEW - 2014
Top films of 2014
op business making films were Kick, Jai

Ho, Singham Returns, Mary Kom, Bang
Bang! and Happy New Year
Top praised movies were Highway, 2 States,
Haider and Chaar Sahibzaade
Other most talked about films were Dedh

Ishqiya, Gunday, Queen, Heropanti, Citylights,
Ek Villain, Mardaani, Finding Fanny,
Khoobsurat, Action Jackson,
PK is already in talks even before its release
because of Aamir Khans mysterious look.

Multi-starer film Humshakals turned out
be the biggest flop and disastrous movie of the
year because of the illogical storyline.
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Top 5 new faces of Bollywood
Tiger Shroff: Heropanti fame,

Superstar Jackie Shroffs son, left
everyones mouth opened with his
flexible dance moves
Fawad Afzal Khan: Debuting on silver screen

with Sonam Kappor in Khoobsurat, this
Pakistani heartthrob made many girls go
ooh la la with his charm.
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Surveen Chawla: Made news

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Kriti Sanon: Debuted with

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Daisy Shah: Debuted

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Salman Khan
Newsmakers
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Shah Rukh Khan conferred Frances

highest award - Knight of the Legion
of Honour in recognition of his
outstanding contribution to cultural
diversity across the world
A love story came to an end when

Hritik Roshan announced split with
his wife Sussanne, shocking the
country
Gauhar Khan won Bigg Boss

season 7 earlier this year
Other than movies one of the big news this year was Salman
Khans sister Arpita Khans big fat wedding. This most talked
about event of the year brought together Salman and SRK
Aishwarya Rai was felicitated by the

Miss World Organisation recently for
her commitment to beauty with a
purpose since winning the crown
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The personalities, their achievements and their

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a definitive list, but an attempt to feature profiles of
people who have impressed us through the year.
We have enjoyed talking to them as much as
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Talented teenagers
musical journey
Chaitanya Rajapurkar
Apple-man of
New Zealand
Musician
Daven Naidu
Jignal Bhagavandas
Budding scientist grabs top

award
Star of
Urban Turban
Medical student and

professional dancer
Macleans College, Year 9
Deepak Rishi
Actor
Thumri: Music of love and

romance
Unfashionably
righteous
Classical Singer
Group Financial Controller

of C.P. Group
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Crowned Miss
Manukau 2014
Loriza Latif
Ishani Mathur
Dhanashree Pandit Rai
MD, Yoobee Retail
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Preeya Laud,
Junior Grand Prix participant
Shall we go together?
Sasi Nambissan and
Rita Sasidharan
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I want to be like
Aishwarya Rai
Sharon Verma
Miss India NZ 2014, runner-up
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Mediating the
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Co-director of Giles Brooker

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Creating change, for

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No one has ever

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Banking on trust
Shirley Setia
Kirk Serpes,
Generation Zero
Vanita Morar
Manoj Daji
QSM
Prabha Govindasamy
Subhas DeGamia
ANZ Chief Executive, India
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Going for her

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Taking a rinse
check
Sweet revenge in a
short play
Programmer, DJ
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Prerna Sinha
Service beyond race

or religion
Kanagarasa Sivaraj
QSM
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A musical experience
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Sarangi artiste
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