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We are the party of the common man. We are your voice. No matter who you are, and where you have come
from, we are here to help.

What do we as New Zealand Peoples Party stand for ?

We have people coming to our party office from all over the world. People with rosy pictures of life shown
and promises made to them for a beautiful life with their families in New Zealand. All coming to this country
in pursuit of a peaceful, secure future that they dreamt of when they made a choice to leave their respective
countries. There are so many who have gone through nightmares dealing with myriad issues from a diverse
cross section of the population. It is on a daily basis that our candidates hear out people with shattered
minds, tearful eyes and completely crushed and failed hopes. Some students, some skilled migrants, some
families with little children who have been living in the country for a few years having residency applications
being declined and some who have just come and their businesses attacked by robbers and criminals. So
many have been cheated and conned by different agents and immigration consultants here and in their own
country of residence. They come knowing there is no one to help them out and these are the people we meet
regularly. All with a common grievance. They all have been failed. Failed by the system and suffering their
unknown fate in New Zealand.
Mr S came to us after his application for skilled migrant visa as a Retail Manager was declined by
immigration. The concerns that the Immigration New Zealand had were that he was not really a manager but
a sales representative. Therefore not eligible to be granted a permanent residence. We have him a lot of time
and counselled his family and helped him by guiding him to take another opinion with another immigration
lawyer. This time his appeal was taken to the higher authorities and he finally had his visa granted.
Mrs Wang come to us in a hysteric condition having been attacked in her shop in Manurewa when she was
alone. She had called the cops but got no response. She had no one else to ask but somehow she came to
the Nzpp party office. After pacifying her and calming her down, the party office candidates went back with
her to her shop, called the cops and this time they came to assess the situation immediately.
The Police has been walking around that street now on a regular basis and she able to manage her shop with
less fear and more peace of mind.

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Malayali Samajam host mega
Onam celebrations in Auckland in Auckland
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
T T
he Auckland Malayali
Samajam, which has
never failed in wowing
its community members, has
transcended cultural barriers and
spread the celebrations across
different communities.
The Auckland Malayali Samajam
was the first is the world to celebrate
Onam in a parliament outside India.
The parliament in Wellington on
Thursday, August 3 hosted Onam
with the Malayali community
members across the country and also
released a commemorative stamp to mark the
historic event.
On Saturday, September 2, the Samajam
hosted a massive Onam event at Mahatma
Gandhi Centre that exhibited colours, dances
and music of Gods Own Country.
The event witnessed the presence of Mayor
of Auckland Phil Goff, Deputy Prime Minister
Paula Bennett, Leader of the Labour Party
Jacinda Ardern, multiple award winning
Indian composer and musician Jerry Amaldev
who came as a special guest from India for
the event, National List MPs Kanwalijit
Bakshi, Dr Parmjeet Parmar, Labour Party MP
Michael Wood and Labour Party candidate for
Maungakiekie Priyanca Radhakrishnan.
The event commenced with the popular
traditional Tiger Dance (Pulikali) where
dancers and drummers marched from the end of
the hall towards the stage that was hailed with
cheering and applause.
Mayor Phil Goff felicitated Mr Amaldev,
who is a three-time Kerala State Film Awards
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Smiles galore at Eid celebrations
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD
he Muslim community in New Zealand
celebrated Eid-ul-Adha on Saturday,
September 2.
Community members started the celebrations
by offering 2-rakat obligatory congressional
prayer at Mosques or Eidgahs and then feasting
during the day.
New Zealand Eid Day, a not for profit
organisation hosted a mega Eid celebratory
event at the Eden Park on the Eid day for
the community members to come and enjoy
the festivity.
Two big halls at the Eden Park Stadium were
reserved for the prayer services, separately for
men and women. According to the customary
practice, Taqbeer (verses from the Holy Quran)
were recited in a loud voice by the attendees
present before the prayers started.
The Eid Salah, which is a special 2-rakat
prayer with 12 Taqbeer was conducted by
Hazim Arafeh, President of FIANZ (Federation
of Islamic Association of New Zealand).
Beating the wet and windy weather, more than
7,000 men, women and children gathered at
Eden Park Stadium to attend the Eid prayers, to visit and learn as well as be a part of this
and another 5,000 people came in through the multicultural event.
day for the small carnival arranged within the It is important for the able and earning adults
winning composer of film scores and has to sacrifice an animal (cow, goat or camel) on the
stadium premises for the visitors.
given music to some of the most important occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the meat of which is
Henna, Islamic books and study material,
Malayalam films. divided into three equal parts. One part remains
scarves and hijabs, and Islamic artefacts were
Darpanam 2017, a magazine about the with the family, another part is distributed
on display to engage the visitors. Children
Malayali community in New Zealand was also among friends and relatives, and the third part
enjoyed the bouncing castles, face painting and
released on this occasion by MP Kanwaljit is given to the poor and the unfortunate.
the visitors enjoyed the lip smacking snacks
Bakshi at the event. Eid-ul-Adha is the second biggest festival of
and delicacies at the venue.
The event continued with an award ceremony the Muslim community after Eid-ul-Fitr, and
The purpose of such event venues is to get
and cultural dance and musical performances it is this occasion when the Haj pilgrimage is
all the communities not just Muslim but also
by the young community members. made in Mecca.
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5

Emotions run high in Kiwi-Indian

candidates election debate
SANDEEP SINGH d e b a t e s Roshan Nauhria of the New Roshan Nauhria of New

E
lection debates are in
fashion, with emotions
running high, and
the Kiwi-Indian candidates
election debate organised
by Indian Association New
Zealand (IANZ) on Saturday,
September 2, was no different.
Emotions ran high in this
debate, especially on the
questions of law and order
and immigration, with some
members of public entering
in a heated exchange of words
with the candidates, requiring
immediate intervention
by moderators, organising
committee and other members
of public.
Clearly, it was a blinder,
which many in the audience
might have missed the drama
by a whisker.
However, what such public
bickering between political
leaders as Jacinda Ardern had
publically said on Newshub
leaders debate the other night,
proved beyond doubt, was that
immigration and law and order
are the two most important
issues for the Kiwi-Indian
community.
Interestingly, these two
issues were not debated as
passionately as some of the
other issues in two leaders
debates between Prime
Minister Bill English and
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern
on TVNZ 1 and Newshub
respectively.
Though anti-immigration
sentiments are overflowing
in this election with calls for
arbitrarily closing doors of
New Zealand, but what is
being missed is the point that
such calls around immigration
affect lives of individual
people and communities.
Thus leaving the
responsibility on the wider
Kiwi-Indian community to
lobby against any knee-jerk
policy on immigration and
bottom-up their collective
voice on this important issue
affecting one and all in the
community.
Election debates are usually
expected to swing from
serving the entertainment, to
service to the community, like
a pendulum on an imaginary
utility-pendulum (if anything
like that exists).
Bigger the election debate,
preferably broadcast live on
national TV, the potential of
serving entertainment exceeds
the element of service to the
community, provided voters
do not necessarily stack their
votes on election debate.
However, for the Kiwi-
Indian community and by and
large other ethnic communities,
the scope of such election
are more a
service to the
c o m m u n i t y,
a n d candidate to explain their
entertainment
quotient, if
any, is a bonus.
T h e To what extent did they
community
needs to
comprehend
key political
messages of each political
party, and sometimes this
is best achieved by directly
hearing local ethnic political
representatives in each party
rather than from mainstream
political leaders.
In this regard, this
debate organised by Indian
Association of New Zealand
and supported by Humm FM
and The Indian Weekender
was a success as it brought five
contenders from main political
parties vying for the Indian
communitys votes.
The contestants included
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi of
the National Party, Priyanca
Radhakrishnan of the Labour
Party, Mahesh Bindra of New
Zealand First, Raj Pardeep
Singh of the Green party and
Zealand Peoples Party. Zealand Peoples Party, the
The debate started with a relatively new political party,
two-minute free run to each claiming to exclusively
represent ethnic migrants
respective political partys sought to impress voters
vision for New Zealand
on election promises on
followed by a more nuanced
immigration and law and order.
conversation on specific issues
such as the economy, health,
eventually succeeded remains
housing, immigration and law
to be determined in future.
and order.
But, the debate was an
Candidates expectedly were
following the trajectories appreciative initiative that
of their respective political brought to the fore an important
parties and leaders. point that a lot more is needed
While Nationals Kanwaljit to educate the Kiwi-Indian
Singh beat the drum of community about key policies
economic progress, surplus of major political parties.
budget, and record levels of
The narrative for the Indian
low-unemployment, their community is changing, Veer
nemesis, Labours Priyanca
Khar, IANZ Diversity Centre
Radhakrishnan passionately
Chairperson told The Indian
advocated the cause of low
Weekender.
productivity in the New
The debate was collectively
Zealand economy, poverty and
moderated by the trio of Ajay
inequality.
Vashist, Ram Lingam, and
Mahesh Bindra had the task
Roy Kaund.
of challenging the notion of
At the end, a straw poll was
New Zealand First party being
taken to determine voter trends
racist and xenophobic and Raj
which returned with National
Pardeep Singh a first timer
at 40 per cent, Labour at 34
in politics had his task cut out
per cent, NZ First 12 per cent,
for helping the Green Party get
Greens at 9 per cent and NZ
into Kiwi-Indian voters.
People Party at 5 per cent.

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25-year old Indian

missing in Auckland
RIZWAN MOHAMMAD

A
25-year old Indian man has been
reported missing since Tuesday, August
29, when he failed to return back home
in Ellerslie, Auckland.
He was last seen at Mission Bay a seaside
suburb of Auckland city, around 11:30 a.m. on
the same day.
Ramireddy Malapati was living with his
friends in Ellerslie and had gone to Mission Bay
with his roommate who dropped him near the
Mvenpick ice cream parlour.
According to Mr Malapatis roommate
Srikanth Subireddy, Mr Malapati travelled to
Mission Bay almost twice a week to meet his did not come work for the past two months.
friend or his lawyer. On Friday, September 1, Mr Srikanth and his
He would say that he is going to meet other roommates then lodged a missing person
his lawyer and sometimes his friend and my complaint with the Auckland Police.
roommate Gopi would drop him there, Mr The Auckland City District Police had earlier
Srikanth told The Indian Weekender. on Monday, September 4, appealed to the
Mr Srikanth added that he would usually go
public through its Facebook post to help police
in the afternoon and return by 10 or 11 p.m.
provide any information on the whereabouts of
in the night, but he failed to return home on
25-year old Ramireddy Malapati.
August 29.
At the time of going to print, there was no
He asked me to drop him at Mission Bay as
he wanted to meet his lawyer and I did, hoping known whereabouts of Mr Malapati.
that he would return on his own at his usual According to Mr Malapatis other roommate
time, but he didnt, Mr Gopi added. Bandi Gopinath, Mr Malapati started living
When Mr Malapati did not return, his with them since August this year and said he
roommates called him on his number, texted was working with a private company in Mt
him on phone, Whatsapp and Facebook but Wellington.
got no response. They assumed he would have Mr Malapati came to New Zealand in
stayed at some of his friends place that night. December 2014 on student visa to study IT and
Mr Srikanth then contacted his family in was classmates with both Bandi Gopinath and
Hyderabad on Thursday hoping he would Srikanth Subiredy at Ntec, a tertiary education
have called there, but he hadnt. Mr Srikanth provider in Auckland CBD.
then contacted Mr Malapatis employer in Mt The visa status of Mr Malapati is not known
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FTA with India is a priority
for NZ, says Trade Minister
SANDEEP SINGH
T
rade Minister Todd McClay has
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commitment to signing a Free Trade
Agreement with India.
India is a priority for me.
I have been engaged in talks with the former
Minister for Trade of India, and we both have
agreed to put more personal political effort into
the ongoing negotiations.
Now I am very hopeful that in the next
three years of National government we would
be able to deliver the agreement with India,
Minister affirmed.
The Minister was speaking at a business
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We have set up an ambitious goal of
having free trade agreements cover 90 per
cent of New Zealands goods exports by
2030, up from 53 per cent today.
That means we have to complete the
trade agreement with India because India
is a big and fast growing market, Minister
McClay said.
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and India should not view New Zealand
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National Party looks increasingly
weighed down by jadedness
wrought by the burden of
incumbency as campaign 17
approaches crescendo.
There is nothing new and
novel in Nationals bag of tricks.
Whatever is being presented as new
seems an afterthought a bunch of
hurriedly cobbled initiatives that
are more reactive than proactive
with a strong whiff of expedience,
eyes firmly on the elections. Bill
Englishs surprise billion dollar
child poverty announcement at the
second televised leaders debate is
a case in point.
Labour has exploited this to
the hilt. In that debate on TV3,
Jacinda Ardern repeatedly asked
Bill English, But why has it taken
nine years? and Thank you. We
have been pushing for this for nine
years, to peals of applause from
the studio audience.
Clearly, Nationals policy
makers, like everyone else on the
political firmament, have been
caught unawares by the Jacinda
juggernaut. And that has sent them
scurrying back to the drawing board
and to more rounds of number
crunching, mostly in response to
Labours policy pronouncements
than coming up with something
original.
Unfortunately for National,
that number crunching has been
flawed. Hurried, sloppy work has
landed Steven Joyce in a spot of
embarrassment having picked a
non-existent $11 billion hole in
Labours budgeting. None of the
nations leading economists have
been successful in finding that
hole on the contrary many have
actually lauded Labour for the
transparency it has shown in its
budget. Mr Joyce finds himself in
splendid isolation, with a nary a
voice of support even from his own
party.
Ms Ardern and her finance
spokesman Grant Robertson have
asked Mr Joyce and National to
apologise to Kiwis for what they
see as an attempt to mislead them.
Nationals trepidation at Labours
phoenix-like rise has seen Mr
Joyces communications team
go for the jugular on Labours
policies. Almost every media
release coming from his office has
critiqued Labours policies rather
than selling Nationals own. While
critiquing the opposition is a time-
tested campaign strategy, solely
concentrating on it is clearly a sign
of nervousness.
Adding to Nationals staid,
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unexciting policymaking and
lacklustre campaigning are the
same old faces that seem unable to
see the straws in the wind. National
still seems reluctant to acknowledge
the immensity and severity of the
housing problem and Auckland
regions public transport issues.
In an age where voters around the
world are rooting for leaders who
take firm stands and not politically
correct wishy-washy non-stances,
Nationals leadership seems content
with doing exactly that. In the
debates it has shown ambivalence
on a number of issues in contrast to
Labours readiness to take a stand.
Ms Arderns hardline retaliatory stand
on Australias treatment of Kiwi
students is a case in point. So are the
ones on cannabis and abortion.
While National seems to have
run out of ideas to renew itself, the
Jacinda effect has hit the reset button
for Labour. National is burdened by
the weight of having to defend its
rule of nine years and the growing
perception that it could have done
much more for the country.
Labour is selling the dream of the
future only a dream at this stage,
nonetheless. Labour has a fresh,
new, young face, just as in Canada,
France and Ireland where voters
have put their weight behind younger
leaders. It is symptomatic of a voter
tired of the status quo and more than
willing to risk backing untested,
inexperienced young leaders.
But can Labour continue its
juggernaut into the Beehive merely
on the basis of vision? Its new
leader is inexperienced, never having
held a ministerial role or even being
part of government. Youth is on her
side. Something that will appeal to
younger voters who increasingly find
it difficult to relate to the old guard
of the baby boomer era and therefore
have tended to exclude themselves
from the electoral process.
Labours promises on tertiary
education and housing will also find
favour with the young. And for the
Doubting Thomas not easily swayed
by campaign spin, the big tick that
their budgeting has received from
leading economists, especially in
response to Nationals criticism
now all but debunked as flawed if not
mischievous gives those promises
much needed credibility.
What this new young leadership
does not have though is the heft of
experience of Nationals old guard
and Mr Englishs redoubtable
reputation for navigating New
Zealand through the doldrums of the
global financial crisis. He is proven
as a superb Man Friday. But his
record as leader has been less than
flattering, having led National to its
worst ever defeat in 2002.
That is the cross that Mr English
and National will find increasingly
heavy to bear as what more and more
looks like a two-horse race reaches
the finish line on September 23.
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9

Bill vs Jacinda second debate: What if English

would have ruled out Winston Peters completely?
SANDEEP SINGH Jacinda Ardern is already riding of the moment, could have added a

T
he second leaders debate was
not just fiery and competitive
but was compelling in many
other ways.
One such compelling moment was
when Prime Minister Bill English
had to come out and make a bold
commitment to reducing child
poverty in New Zealand by about 30
per cent, which roughly comprises
100,000 children in next two or
three years.
Was this commitment, a well-
planned and thought out strategy
or something that was spun out at
the heat of the moment and well
extracted by Newshub Political
Editor Patrick Gower could not be
known immediately.
However, it would definitely
oxygenate Mr Englishs personality
with much-needed compassion in
countering the rising popularity of
Jacinda Ardern to some extent.
So far Ms Ardern has successfully
established a monopoly
compassion and vision for
on
New Zealand.
Mr English at the debate was
able to make some inroads into Ms
Arderns claim of compassion for
New Zealanders.
Clearly, pressure is on Mr English
to hold the ground after nine years
of being in government and facing a
rising Jacindamania.
Clearly, pressure
is on Mr English
to hold the
ground after nine
years of being in
government and
facing a rising
Jacindamania.
In that regard, Mr English is
following a strategy of accentuating
on policies while intermittently
showing passion and adding to
personality to entice voters.
This election continues to be
debated around the question of
personality versus policies with two
leaders Prime Minister Bill English
on a high tide of popularity driven
and Leader of Opposition Jacinda
Ardern seeking to emphasise their
strengths and making inroads into
strengths of their opponents.
Another fascinating moment of
the debate that could have been even
better was when both leaders were
asked about what they will be putting
on the table while negotiating with
Winston Peters after elections.
Surely, Mr Peters is another
personality that would have a
significant impact on the outcome
of elections, to the extent that he
was discussed in the leaders debate
despite not being a participant or
present on the occasion.
It is interesting to ponder what
if one of the leaders in the debate
would have dramatically ruled out
Winston Peters in any post-election
government forming negotiations.
much-needed iota of charisma on
by her charisma to revive Labours Mr Englishs personality to lure
fortunes from an abysmal 24 per cent back some undecided voters who
to a high of 43 per cent to mount the might have gone to Labour following
first real challenge in nine years to Jacindas charisma.
change the government. In essence, Anyway, the cost of being in
she would not want to gamble big government adds an appearance of
time to risk this new-found position complexity and lack of forthrightness
of being in government. in ones responses and hence risk
Moreover, she has already taken
of being seen as indecisive. Mr
the lead and demonstrated audacity
English had many such brain-fade
to rule out deputy Prime Ministership
moments on questions of one single
and the Finance Ministers portfolio
policy for Maori, one single issue
for Mr Peters to lure undecided
to march for New Zealanders and
voters. Another statement could
many more.
have gone wrong as an ambitious
overstatement. By ruling out a septuagenarian,
Mr Peters, boldly and decisively
However, Mr English did not have
any such baggage of previously would have covered much ground for
Mr English.
ruling out Mr Peters and is in much
need of political oxygen to keep Earlier in 2008, John Key had
Jacindamania at bay. ruled out Winston Peters, which had
Another outright commitment on then wiped out New Zealand First to
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10 VERDICT 2017 - SPECIAL FEATURE Friday, September 8, 2017
Contact Labour launches new
Labours Ethnic Ethnic Communities
Communities Team Policy
Email Michael.Wood@parliament.govt.nz
Email Ethnic.Communities@labour.org.nz
Phone 09 373 3332
Address 85 Grafton Rd, Auckland NZ 1010
SANDEEP SINGH
T
he Labour Party has launched a new
Michael Wood MP
Ethnic Communities Policy promising a
Spokesperson for
Ethnic Communities more supportive and fairer environment
for the ethnic communities in New Zealand
under a new Labour government after election.
Jacinda Ardern MP The Policy was announced by Michael Wood,
Labour Leader Labour Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities
on Thursday, September 7, in Manukau, South
Auckland.
We recognise in particular that ethnic
communities in New Zealand seek opportunities
to live in safe communities, to succeed and
contribute back to New Zealand, to be treated
fairly and on their merits, and to build lives
in a respectful and tolerant community, said
Michael Wood, Labour Spokesperson for
Ethnic Communities.
Among other things the Party is committing
Authorised by Jacinda Ardern MP, to upgrade the current Office of Ethnic Affairs
Parliament Buildings, Wellington to the Ministry of Ethnic Communities.
The Party is promising 60 new community
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keep community safe.
Jenny Salesa - Speaking Out for You The Party is also promising to establish a
unit of twelve Victims of Crime Advocates who
will be empowered to co-ordinate government
SALESA
agencies to provide swift and co-ordinated
Jenny support to victims.
This will be at the cost of $1.2million opex
(operational expenditure) per year ongoing.
for Manukau East It seems that the Party has also taken a
note of growing number of stories in media
and public life where large numbers of highly
skilled migrants are not able to be absorbed
in New Zealand economy and secure decent
Party Vote employments relevant to their skills forcing
many to drive taxis and doing other relatively
less skilled jobs.
Labour is promising to conduct a high level
review of the reasons why highly qualified
migrants are often not able to get jobs in their
fields of expertise and develop policy initiatives
to remove barriers.
The Party is also offering to run a two year
scheme within the public service to ensure that
there are equitable opportunities for diverse
communities to advance to senior positions.
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There is a provision for a blind job
application process for senior positions in
public sector.
Key Highlights:
Deliver 1000 new frontline community
based police officers to work at the
community level, deterring and solving
crime.
Deal with the root causes of crime, providing
jobs, education, and hope for young people
so that they become productive members of
society
Establish a unit of twelve Victims of Crime
Advocates who will be empowered to co-
ordinate government agencies to provide
swift and co-ordinated support to victims.
Provide financial support to Community
Patrols NZ to deliver twenty new patrol
cars each year for three years, and twelve
paid volunteer co-ordinators to increase the
reach of community patrols on local streets.
Work with police and the Ministry of Justice
to provide guidelines to small business
owners about their rights when confronted
by offenders.
Run a voluntary trial civic engagement
course for new and recent migrants to
support their participation in New Zealands
civic life and access to community services.
Conduct a high level review of the reasons
why highly qualified migrants are often not
able to get jobs in their fields of expertise
and develop policy initiatives to remove
barriers
Within the public service run a two year pilot
scheme to ensure that there are equitable
opportunities for diverse communities to
advance to senior positions.
Structured mentoring for public servants
from ethnic communities who want to
develop their careers.
The development of a programme that pro-
actively encourages diverse communities to
apply for senior positions across the state
services
Blind job applications for senior positions
in which name and country of origin are
removed from the initial job application.
'Fund Master'
honoured
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leading financial services companies
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last week.
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third place in the 2016 Home Loan Adviser
of the Year.
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12 VERDICT 2017 - SPECIAL FEATURE Friday, September 8, 2017 The Indian Weekender

National Increasing elective Fair immigration is

surgeries to 200,000 a year critical: NZPP Thats tens of thousands more
in. They are two different
issues. The parent category
Roshan Nauhria
life changing operations such should be open again.
as joint replacements, cataracts, Leader, New Zealand Also on the question
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi People's Party
cancerous skin lesions and of how would our party

R
National Party List MP cardiac surgeries and we are deal with the future of
egarding a question asked
committed to doing more. international students who have

A
to me by one of the debate
s New Zealanders live longer, Over the next four years we will landed here in the hope of gaining
organisers on if our party permanent residence, my response
access to elective surgery is increase the number of elective Well implement our new mental
in favour of cutting immigration would be that students who are
becoming more important surgeries by an average of 5,500 more health and addiction plan, supported
numbers my reply would be that already here came under the
than ever. operations a year meaning we will be by $224 million in funding.
we are not too concerned about impression that studying in New
Over the next four years National doing 200,000 elective surgeries a year Supporting mums and babies, with
will further increase the number of by 2021/2022. a free dental course for pregnant the numbers. What we want is fair Zealand is a pathway to residency.
elective surgeries to 200,000 a year, To support this National will women and mothers of under 1s, immigration. What we promise we But this opportunity has been
ensuring access to life-changing increase spending on elective surgery need to deliver. If there are people backtracked. You are backstabbing
and making a third free IVF cycle
operations like hip replacements for by $30 million per year for the next who have been given a promise and them - which is not right.
available to eligible couples who
thousands more New Zealanders. four years, rising to $120m per year dont fall pregnant after their first they have come to our country based We need to offer these students
Under National, access to elective by 2020/21 part of our record two funded cycles. an open work permit if they are
on that, then we have to respect
surgery has increased every year, and investment in health. Complete the redevelopment of willing to take up courses which
that and take care of them. If we
we will continue to do more. As I said in this column earlierhealth the $463 million Acute Services address our skill shortages. Once
cannot do that, then we must not let
Elective surgery makes a real is our top funding priority, with a Building and the new $72 million they finish their course, we can
Outpatients facility in Christchurch anyone come in till we are not sure. then give them a work permit so
difference to patients and their record $16.8b to be invested this year -
families it reduces pain, restores an extra $888m on last year. Complete the new $78 million The serene government is being that they can work anywhere.
independence and improves quality of Grey Base Hospital in Greymouth indecisive and bringing a very bad Next question was if we are
We are investing in primary care,
life. screening and early interventions Build Dunedin a new $1.2-$1.4 name to the country. They need to bringing in Migrant workers long
Health has been Nationals top because catching issues earlier helps billion hospital. Provide additional take a stand on one option. I would term to fill our skill shortages
funding priority in Government, and increase our chances of successful mental health facilities at the Mason say immigrant bashing had to be should they be offered permanent
our strong economy has allowed us to treatment. Clinic in Auckland. Establish residency?
stopped. We have to let immigrants
continuously increase access to world- a School of Rural Medicine to Again I would say yes. If
We have increased free and cheap come as they are important for the
support rural New Zealand you give them a work permit, it
class health services like elective GP visits and prescriptions, there are economy. And we need to take care
Increase the number of elective
surgeries in a sustainable manner. more doctors and nurses than ever, implies they are good workers. So
surgeries to 200,000 a year over the of them also. We cant bring them
When we came into office there and we are tackling mental health and why dont we want to give them
next four years. and take their money and then send
were 118,000 elective surgeries being addiction issues. These are significant increases permanent residency here? We
delivered each year and they were them back home. might want to give them a 2-year
Were delivering thousands more and demonstrates our commitment
increasing by only 1,400 a year. The number of people being work permit after which if they can
elective surgeries and specialist to further increasing access to
Under National the number of assessments, and lifted Pharmac allowed to come over will change - apply for permanent residency after
healthcare for New Zealanders. it can go up and down - depending
elective surgeries carried out by DHBs funding to record levels, meaning Only National can manage the the required vetting checking their
on the requirements of the economy.
has increased by 56,000 to 174,000 more access to world-class medicines. economy while also continuing to medical history, criminal conviction
If you want to reduce the number
surgeries every year and theyre Cheap GP visits for 600,000 low increase access to the world-class if any and a good reference from the
of people coming over, then dont
expected to reach 178,000 this year. income Kiwis health services people need. employer etc.
also reduce the families coming

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SOUTH LINE News-in-brief

from South Island

Over 850 attend Christchurchs Social Sensation by the Fiji

Association in Christchurch
Ratri before Navratri
O
rganised by the Christchurch
branch of Atmiya Youth
Group, a wing of the Yogi
Divine Society (YDS) New Zealand,
the citys annual Ratri before
Navratri festival held last Saturday
was a big success with attendance
exceeding 850.
Dipak Kalidas, an They
active member of also noted that
YDS and the main apart from celebrating
organiser of the
the age-old festival of Dancers at Christchurch Fiji Association's Social Sensation 2017
festival said,

T
We started this Navratri, their motive for
he Christchurch Fiji being served. It was a good gathering,
yearly affair in organising these annual events is
Association an organisation and a precursor to our main event
2012 and have to spread the YDSs message of
formed in 2002 to initiate, next month, which will be the Diwali
grown since selfless service to mankind and Ratri before Navratri in Christchurch

then. We do it living in harmony with self, promote, support and maintain celebrations.
wearing the best A star attraction at the festival was cultural, religious and educational
in two parts. First friends, family, society and The event gave an opportunity
costumes Neel Patel, winner of MIK Tarana
is the Ratri before environment. needs of the Fiji and Pacific migrants to our kids to display their talents.
They also noted that Idol 2015, who sang dandiya raas
Navratri celebrations and their children organised its
apart from celebrating and garba melodies continuously for In our Association we appreciate
which was held last
the age-old festival of almost four hours. annual Social on September 2. all artists and dont judge them. No
Saturday, followed by the main
Navratri, their motive for organising Mr Kalidas, who is a multi- Vinesh Prakash, Secretary of the
event on September 23. screening is done. People just come
these annual events is to spread the talented musician himself, was at
The organisers and main event Association said, Attended by over and perform.
YDSs message of selfless service the Octapad, ably supported by Ravi
sponsor Guruji Food Mart also 200 members, the event saw karoake
to mankind and living in harmony Maisuria, lead percussionist at Taal This has fostered a community
acknowledged and gave prizes to the
with self, friends, family, society and Productions a music production and dance performances, as well as spirit and helped us succeed year
best dancing groups as well as those
environment. the traditional Fijian drink and food
company. after year.

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated in Christchurch

T
he citys Muslim community
gathered at the Cowles
Stadium on the morning of
September 2, to offer the Eid-ul-
Adha prayers. Later, on Sunday, the
Canterbury Muslim Community Trust
(CMCT) organised an Eid Breakfast
event, which was attended by over
100 people. The well-attended event
was by registration with free catered
meals for a diverse multicultural
cross section of the Christchurch
Muslim community, CMCT said.
The event included a super kids
speech competition and some great
singing from pre-schoolers, the
organisers added.
In line with the message of Eid,
the food that was not served was
donated to the Help the Homeless
for distribution. \Notably, the Muslim
Association of Canterbury had also
organised an Eid pot-luck picnic on
Sunday at the Groynes, which was
cancelled due to bad weather.

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Bollywood with a twist of EDM

B
ollywood parties in Auckland are
bookmarked by most Indiansand
Kiwisin the city.
A recent rise has been seen over the past
few years and DJs spinning crowd-favourite
dance tunes in popular clubshave now become
a common sight on most weekends. Joining
this night scene is Page 3an entertainment
company that is gearing up to bring some of the
best of Bollywood music but with a twist. And
the man behind the decks this time is DJ Robin.
While back home, club parties have seen
a revolution with EDM fused with desi
music, it is something that the Indian crowd
has yet to experience in New Zealand.
And that is what is on offer with Page 3s
first event. DJ Robin moved to New Zealand
from India more than seven years ago and
quickly became a part of the Auckland night
scene.
In his home country, he worked as a full-time
DJ and was seen at a number of Bollywood
celebrity events. Today, he is often seen playing
in clubs such as Lenin, Underpass, and Hangar
in Auckland. He has more than 14 years of
experience under his belt, specialising in
House, Hip-hop, and Electronic music, and has
a good ear for urban Bollywood music.
Talking about the music he likes to play, DJ
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Music is a universal language, and I make sure
that the crowd and I share the same vibe. The
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Apart from his full-time job, DJ Robin runs
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succession. That which grows fast,
withers as rapidly. That which grows
Editorial slowly, endures. Josiah Gilbert Holland
Election and Auckland Weather forecast for the week

debates: Whats in
Sept 9 Sept 15, 2017
Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu

it for the migrant

communities?
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monring cloudy cloudy, a with a with a with a of rain
shower, with little little rain shower little rain shower

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some rain
ew Zealand is well entrenched into election fever right now with debates taking sun
centre stage of the countrys political life.
14 14 14 14 18 14 18
Almost every second day there is an election debate somewhere in our
8 8 8 10 8 8 8
proximity and almost every time served live on television, radio and Facebook.
Undoubtedly, the leaders debate between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the
Opposition continues to attract more attention than others and for obvious reasons.
The nation collectively exhilarates, even if momentarily, after every round of such
This week in New Zealands history
debates guessing who the winner was and by what margin. 8 September 1862
The actual debates are being followed by social media frenzy, next day lunch time First Albertland settlers arrive in Auckland
T
gossips at work place, at bars over a drink and even few more days, for the more heMatilda Wattenbachbrought 352 Nonconformist (non-Anglican Protestant) immigrants
enthusiastic politics watchers among us, till the next debate hits on them. from England. Another 315 arrived on theHanovera week later, and six more immigrant
To many Kiwi-Indians, who still carry some memories from their old life from India a ships had arrived by 1865.
place that many still call as their original home this fervour may remind about their own
insatiable appetite for discussing heroics of the Indian cricket team. 8 September 1954
Indians have a huge appetite for following heroics of Indian cricket team live in the New Zealand signs Manila Pact
stadium, then watching on television, repeat telecasts and then reading again and again in
newspapers and social media. T he South-East Asia Collective Defence Treaty, or Manila Pact, aimed to contain the spread
of communism in the region. The South-East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was the
institutional expression of this treaty.
This is separate from the lively and often animated discussions on the public transport
on their way to work and back to homes. 12 September 1914
Surely, there is a huge and much-cherished appetite for cricket among the broader
Forty-three miners killed in explosion at Huntly
A
Indian community.
t 7.20 a.m. an explosion at Ralphs mine on Raynor Rd rocked Huntly. Fortunately, it was a
Coming back to elections, these debates are the current toast of the nation, and Kiwi- Saturday and only 60 men were at work instead of the weekday shift of 250.
Indian community is no different except the fact that they might find less beef or meat
as they say here in New Zealand to remain glued for long to such debates. 13 September 1933
For some observers beyond our communities, laying out such an expectation that New Zealands first woman MP elected
T
whats in it for migrant communities, it might be a little bit boisterous, if not outrageous. he Labour Partys Elizabeth McCombs became New Zealands first woman Member of
However, there is no escaping from the fact that such expectations are inevitable and Parliament, winning a by-election in the Lyttelton seat caused by the death of her husband,
should be welcomed rather than viewed with any aspersions. James McCombs (one of the first Labour MPs, he had held the seat since 1913).
Migrant communities and Kiwi-Indian community, in particular, have an equal stake, if
not more than others in this countrys politics.
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They need to participate in the political process of the country, especially in shaping
the narrative about immigration, which has a huge potential to affect their day to day Publisher: Kiwi Media Publishing Limited

experience in their lives in this country.
The current narrative on immigration propelled by both major parties National and
Labour Party is not very helpful.
While Labour Party is calling for radical chopping of numbers of immigrant workers on
the pretext of catching up on infrastructural woes of Auckland, and this is despite some
whopping shortage of skilled labours across all major industries around the country.
The National Party though boasting of being the only party in favour of keeping
immigration open is, however, guilty of perpetuating, or allowing to perpetuate, a negative
stereotype that most of the immigrants arriving in this country are low-skilled and of less
value, who are willing to work on low-wages to remain in this country.
There is no denial of the fact that there are, and there would be, many vulnerable
migrant workers who would submit themselves to be exploited by shoddy employers to
remain in this country.
But not everyone in the migrant community, in fact, an overwhelming majority, do not
subscribe to the current perception where they are seen being conveniently clubbed as
low-skilled workers who are playing an insignificant role in New Zealand economy and
society.
This narrative has to change, and for that to happen, it is critical that migrant communities
engage proactively in the electoral process of the country.
Towards that goal, leaders debate are a good starting point for the community to get
involved in the election process and ask the question whats in it for me?
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 16 OPINION/EDITORIAL
Denouement
at Doklam:
India must
take long-term
measures
ADMIRAL ARUN PRAKASH
(RETD)
A
ccustomed as we are to shrill
hyperbole in India's public
discourse, the description
of the tense Himalayan face-off
as the "incident at Doklam" and
its denouement as "expeditious
disengagement of border personnel"
by the Ministry of External Affairs
came across as refreshing examples
of phlegmatic understatement.
The diplomatic finesse shown by
India stood in stark contrast to the
Chinese spokesperson's gauche
declaration that India had "pulled
back all the trespassing personnel
and equipment".
Political pundits and diplomatic
analysts are likely to spend days
deciphering the hidden meanings
underlying the Chinese conduct and
dialectic, seen and heard during the
past six weeks. The common man
has, understandably, heaved a sigh
of relief at the (short-term) resolution
of a dire crisis; an eyeball-to-
eyeball confrontation between two
major military powers and nuclear-
armed states. The Chinese do not
risk the outcome of a conflict on
a single clash; they plan elaborate
multiple strategies and the patient
accumulation of small gains. Doklam
was, by no means, India's last
confrontation with China and there
is, thus, no cause whatsoever for
our soldiers, diplomats and political
leadership to become complacent --
for four reasons.
Firstly, our 1962 military defeat
was due to the egregious misreading
of China's intent by India's political
leadership. Fifty-five years on,
clarity and resolve are still lacking
vis-a-vis our strategic stance and
policies towards an increasingly
bellicose China.
This seeming diffidence is partly
rooted in a fear of the unknown,
our profound ignorance about this
huge neighbour. We have neither
created a substantive pool of
Mandarin speakers, nor fostered
many organisations dedicated to
researching China's history, culture,
economy, industry and strategic
thought. With bizarre perversity,
we have been spurning the huge
window, into China, that a willing
and cooperative Taiwan has been
offering to us, for years. We need to
stop groping in the dark and create
strategies to counter China's long-
term intentions.
Secondly, China, translating its
enormous economic gains into
coercive military power, expects
Friday, September 8, 2017
neighbouring nations to voluntarily
submit to Chinese hegemony. This
is a clear echo of the distant past. In
416 BCE, when the mighty Athenian
state overpowered the tiny island of
Melos, it had delivered an ultimatum,
using a similar chilling phraseology:
"The strong do what they can, and
the weak suffer what they must."
Servile personalities like Philippine
President Duterte have given China
false illusions of grandeur and power
by kowtowing for economic gains.
These illusions have been reinforced
by America's aborted "pivot to
Asia" and ineffectual "freedom of
navigation" operations by US Navy.
The artificial South China Sea islands
are here to stay and China knows that
possession is nine-points of law.
PLA Colonel Liu Mingfu's 2010
book, "China Dream", provides many
pointers. It defines China's national
goal as to become "number one" in
the world, but rejecting the "peaceful
rise" thesis, it advocates a "military
rise" along with its "economic
rise". A part of the "Chinese dream
of national rejuvenation" is the
establishment of a "unified global
system", or Empire, termed tianxia
in Mandarin. Order, in this system,
is maintained under the aegis of a
hegemon state, which dominates
by virtue of its acknowledged
superiority.
According to former US Secretary
of State Henry Kissinger, the Chinese
have been shrewd practitioners of
realpolitik and follow a strategic
doctrine distinctly different from
the rest of the world. Followers of
the game of chess or "shatranj",
Indians think in terms of striking
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blows, decisive battles and finally
checkmating or claiming total victory
over the opponent.
The Chinese counterpart of
shatranj is the game of "wei-qui",
based on "surrounding pieces" and
"strategic encirclement". Opponents
seek empty spaces and building up of
strength, surrounding and capturing
opposing pieces. While chess
encourages single-mindedness, wei-
qui generates strategic flexibility. Let
us learn to play wei-qui.
Thirdly, while patting ourselves on
the back for deft diplomacy, let us not
forget that we have had a close call.
While our gallant armed forces could
certainly have given a "bloody nose"
(so eagerly sought by militant TV
anchors) to the PLA on many fronts,
a general war or even a limited clash
would have been equally damaging
to both nations and their economies.
Let us, also, remind ourselves that
the PLA is undergirded by a military-
industrial complex, established in the
1950s, which is a prolific producer
of missiles, tanks, fighters, warships,
submarines and ordnance. While the
world has an inkling that the "Make
in India" project is awaiting take-off,
the feckless office of the Comptroller
and Auditor General of India saw it
fit to choose this juncture to reveal
every single shortcoming in India's
half-full arsenal.
Avoiding knee-jerk responses, let
us undertake long-term measures
to ensure that our armed forces are
always equipped and ready to fight a
30-day "intense war". Let us also find
ways to prevent statutory bodies like
the CAG from endangering national
security.
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Modi promotes four to cabinet,

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inducts nine new faces in govt
F
our Ministers of State
Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush
Goyal, Nirmala Sithraman
and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi were
on Sunday promoted to the Cabinet
and nine new faces including four
former bureaucrats became Ministers
of States as Prime Minister Narendra
Modi expanded the union council
of ministers.
The promoted ministers and the
new faces were administered the oath
of office and secrecy by President
Ram Nath Kovind at a 35-minute
ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan,
attended among others by Vice
President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Modi,
BJP President Amit Shah, Leader of
the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha
Ghulam Nabi Azad and family
members of the some new ministers.
The new Ministers of State
are former diplomat Hardeep
Puri, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
(MP), former Mumbai Police
Commissioner Satya Pal Singh (MP),
former bureaucrat K.J. Alphons
as well as Ashwini Choubey, Shiv
Pratap Shukla, Virendra Kumar,
Anant Kumar Hegde and former
union Home Secretary R.K. Singh
(all MPs).
Sundays exercise did not involve
BJP allies including the Janata Dal-
United.
The portfolios of the new and
existing ministers if any of
them gets a new ministry will be
known after Rashtrapati Bhavan
issues a press communique on
recommendations of the Prime
Minister, who left for China after the
swearing-in ceromony.
Pradhan (Petroleum), Goyal
(Power), Sitharaman (Commerce
and Industry) and Naqvi (Minority
Affairs) were Ministers of State with
independent charge. Suresh Prabhu
appeared to indicate that he will no
longer be the Railway Minister.
Thanks to all 13 Lacs plus
rail family for their support, love,
goodwill. I will always cherish these
memories with me. Wishing you all a
great life, he tweeted.
Demolition Man when as DDA
Commissioner he undertook a
campaign against unauthorized
constructions in Delhi scrapping
15,000 buildings, is a former IAS
officer who joined the BJP in Kerala.
As a Collector, Alphons played
a leading role in making Kottayam
the first literate town in the whole
country in 1989. He is the first BJP
person from Kerala in the central
government after the veteran O.
Rajagopal.
R.K. Singh, a Lok Sabha member
from Ara in Bihar, was union Home
Cabinet ministers Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Sitharaman, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and
Secretary during the UPA rule and
Dharmendra Pradhan at the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New
Delhi served in various capacities.
CABINET MINISTERS 14. Anant Geete: Minister of Heavy Industries and
1. Rajnath Singh: Minister of Home Affairs. Public Enterprises.
2. Sushma Swaraj: Minister of External Affairs. 15. Harsimrat Kaur Badal: Minister of Food Processing
3. Arun Jaitley: Minister of Finance; Minister of Industries.
Corporate Affairs. 16. Narendra Singh Tomar: Minister of Rural
4. Nitin Jairam Gadkari: Minister of Road Transport Development; Minister of Panchayati Raj; Minister
and Highways; Minister of Shipping; Minister of of Mines.
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga 17. Chaudhary Birender Singh: Minister of Steel.
Rejuvenation. 18. Jual Oram: Minister of Tribal Affairs.
5. Suresh Prabhu: Minister of Commerce and Industry. 19. Radha Mohan Singh: Minister of Agriculture and
6. DV Sadananda Gowda: Minister of Statistics and Farmers Welfare.
Programme Implementation. 20. Thaawar Chand Gehlot: Minister of Social Justice
7. Uma Bharati: Minister of Drinking Water and and Empowerment.
Sanitation. 21. Smriti Zubin Irani: Minister of Textiles; Minister of
8. Ramvilas Paswan: Minister of Consumer Affairs, Information and Broadcasting.
Food and Public Distribution. 22. Harsh Vardhan: Minister of Science and
9. Maneka Sanjay: Gandhi Minister of Women and Technology; Minister of Earth Sciences; Minister
Child Development. of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
10. Ananthkumar: Minister of Chemicals and 23. Prakash Javadekar: Minister of Human Resource
Fertilizers; Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. Development.
11. Ravi Shankar Prasad: Minister of Law and 24. Dharmendra Pradhan: Minister of Petroleum and
Justice; Minister of Electronics and Information Natural Gas; Minister of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship.
Technology.
25. Piyush Goyal: Minister of Railways; Minister of
12. Jagat Prakash Nadda: Minister of Health and
Coal.
Family Welfare.
26. Nirmala Sitharaman: Minister of Defence.
13. Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati: Minister of Civil
27. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: Minister of Minority Affairs.
Aviation.
Prabhu had offered to quit after the Lok Sabha and one is from Satyapal Singh, an MP from
last monthss rail accident in Uttar Rajya Sabha. Puri, who was Indias Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh, was
Pradesh claimed 23 lives. Among Permanent Representative at the UN, Mumbai Police Commissioner and is
the new entrants, four are former joined the BJP ahead of the 2014 also known for his work in Maoist-
bureaucrats. Lok Sabha election. An officer of the affected areas of Andhra Pradesh and
While Puri and Alphons are not 1974 IFS batch, he is known for his Madhya Pradesh.
members of Parliament, R.K. Singh experience and expertise in foreign He was credited with breaking
and Satyapal Singh are members policy and national security. the backbone of organised crime
of Lok Sabha. Four others are from Alphons, who earned the sobriquet syndicates in the 1990s.
Teachers
are the best
category of
nation builders:
President
P
resident Ram Nath Kovind
on Tuesday, September
5, said teachers are the
best category of nation builders
but noted there is a dip in the
standard of education because
teachers are running away from
their responsibility.
After meeting teachers who
received awards on the occasion
of Teachers Day, he said: You are
the best category of nation builders.
India is a diverse nation... bringing
all children to the mainstream is the
responsibility of teachers.
He also said that it was important
that our children should be taught
to be good human beings first and
imbibe the values of honesty and
integrity because it was only then
will they excel in the profession
they choose.
Kovind however said that there
is a dip in the standard of education
because teachers are running away
from their responsibility.
He also called on teachers to
try to understand the family and
financial background of students so
that they can bring all students to the
same level.
Children in schools are
from diverse socio-economic
backgrounds. Teachers need to take
care of this. They should make an
effort to understand the childs family
background and minimise disparity
among the students of a class.
Without understanding the
background of every student,
uniformity cannot be brought, he
said in his speech in Hindi.
Pointing out that many teachers
gave extra tuition to those who
paid for it, he said it was like
selling education.
As per Indian tradition, education
is not sold, it is given as a gift. If you
convert it into tuition or coaching,
what would be the difference in a
trader and a teacher? You would be
selling education, he said.

India-Russia friendship rock solid: Sushma President assures full support

for Womens Reservation Bill
T
he friendship between India

and Russia is solid like a rock,
External Affairs Minister
Sushma Swaraj said during a meeting
with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov on Wednesday, September 7.
According to a tweet by the Indian
Embassy in Russia, Sushma Swaraj
also said that there was no way this
friendship could get weak.
Earlier in the day, she addressed
the third Eastern Economic Forum,
which is aimed at improving relations
between the international investment
community, Russian business and
federal and local governments.
It is also aimed at making a
comprehensive expert assessment
of the economic potential of East
Russia, as well as the improvement of
the competitiveness and investment
attractions of the region, both at the
Russian and international levels.
Sushma Swaraj also held a
meeting with Yury Trutnev, Deputy
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, left, and his Indian counterpart Sushma
Swaraj smile during their meeting at the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia
Prime Minister and Presidential
Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far
Eastern Federal District.
Her visit here follows Indian
Prime Minister Narendra Modis
participation in the St. Petersburg
International Economic Forum in
June this year.
P
resident Ram Nath Kovind
on Tuesday assured a
delegation of womens
groups of full support for the speedy
passage of the womens reservation
bill as it sought his backing for
gender equality in politics.
The delegation updated Kovind
on the present status of women
in governance and the immediate
passage of the bill.
The President extended his full
support, said a statement released by
the delegation.
The delegation was led by Ranjana
Kumari, Director Centre for Social
Research. The other members were
Sara Pilot, Chairperson, CEQUIN,
Ranu Bhogal, Director (Policy,
Research and Campaign), Oxfam,
India; Vinodhini Moses, National
General Secretary, YWCA of India
and Gayatri Sharma, Director,
Women Power Connect.
We have got a very good
response at the highest level of
governance and sincerely hope that
we will get the bill passed this year.
"Womens groups will leave no
stone unturned, and step up their
campaign in the coming months,
said Ranjana Kumari.
The statement said: Even after
70 years of Independence, crime
against women is rampant and
gender equality is completely
lacking in every sphere of society.
The status of women is best
reflected in the political sphere,
where women hold mere 12 per cent
seats in Parliament and an average
of 9 per cent in state assemblies
in India.
Womens groups believe that
unless there are more women in
politics, their concerns cannot
be addressed consistently and
effectively, it added.
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Kohli stars as India thrash Sri Lanka

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V
irat Kohli led from the front with some
explosive batting as India thrashed Sri
Lanka by seven wickets in the one-off
Twenty20 International at the R. Premadasa
Stadium on Wednesday, September.
Kohli plundered 82 runs off just 54
deliveries, smashing seven boundaries
and a six as the visitors chased down
the 171-run target with four balls and
seven wickets to spare.
Manish Pandey gave Kohli excellent
support from the other end. The right-
hander from Karnataka brought up his
maiden half-century in T20Is and remained
unbeaten on 51 with four boundaries and a six
studding his 36-ball innings.
The duo put together 119 runs between
them off 77 deliveries after the early
departure of Indian openers Rohit Sharma and
Lokesh Rahul.
By the time Kohli fell to young pacer Isuru
Udana caught by Dasun Shanaka while trying
to clear the mid-wicket fence the Indians were
on the threshold of victory, with 10 runs needed
off nine balls.
For Sri Lanka, veteran fast bowler Lasith
Malinga, Seekkuge Prasanna and Isuru Udana
took a wicket each.
Rohit and Rahul had put the visitors off to
a promising start. But Rohit virtually threw
away his wicket with a poorly attempted slog
off Malinga, which saw Thisara Perera running
in from mid-on to latch onto the skier.
Rahul departed exactly three overs
later thanks to a brilliant diving catch by
Dasun Shanaka at cover off Seekkuge
Prasannas bowling.
But that was the last bit of celebration that
the Lankans will manage for a long time as
Kohli and Pandey came together to ensure a
comfortable victory for India.
Pandey hit the winning runs in style, hitting healthy total.
Thisara Perera for a boundary to the mid-off Munaweera and Priyanjans 37-run stand for
fence which also brought up his half-century. the fourth wicket was the only highlight of the
Earlier, Sri Lanka rode on Dilshan Sri Lankan innings which once again derailed
Munaweeras 29-ball brisk half century at a crucial juncture, thanks to the Indian spin
to post 170/7. duo of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and
Put in to bat after chinaman Kuldeep Yadav.
a rain- Towards the end, all-rounder Isuru Udana
slammed an unbeaten 10-ball 19 but more
importantly chipped in with a 36-run
undefeated eighth-wicket
stand with
delayed
start, the hosts lost
the opening duo of skipper Upul
Tharanga (5) and Niroshan Dickwella (17)
within the first five overs to totter at 46/2.
Indias T20 specialists Bhuvneshwar Priyanjan to help
Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah gave the visitors a the Sri Lankans go past the
perfect start to remove the opening duo. 150-run mark.
Bhuvneshwar got rid of Tharanga with a Chahal was the wrecker-in-
perfect in-swinger as the ball crashed into chief picking three for 43, while
his middle stumps before Bumrah, who was Kuldeep (2/20) applied the
bludgeoned for three boundaries in his first brakes on the hosts scoring
over, came back to castle Dickwella in the fifth as India aimed to finish off
over of the innings. their tour on a winning note.
Coming in at
No.3, Munaweera
(53 from 29 balls,
5*4, 4*6) saved
the hosts from the
blushes with a
fighting half century
that came off 26 balls
before all-rounder
Ashan Priyanjans
unbeaten run-a-ball
40 helped them to a
Kohli's scores in last ten successful T20I chases

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The health benefits of coconut
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C
oconut is a natural fruit with many
benefits for the health.
Coconuts are highly nutritious, rich
in fibre, and packed with essential vitamins
and minerals. They have become a very hot
and versatile food commodity and are being
used in everything from our daily cuisine to our
beauty regimens.
From culinary creations to magic beauty
portions, they pack a good punch. They are
one of the wonder foods on earth and amply
provides for all human needs and have multiple
health benefits.
These benefits include lowering cholesterol,
healing, stabilizing blood sugar, hydration,
and replacing blood plasma in an emergency.
Considered to be one of the most treasured
foods, coconuts products including coconut
flesh, coconut oil, coconut water, coconut
cream, and coconut milk, each deliver superb
health benefits.
Coconut oil is most popular for its hydrating
properties. It is suitable for all skin types and good
for dry skin, dry patches and wounds, say experts.
Beauty benefits of Coconut oil
Beauty benefits of coconut oil
Coconut oil can be used as make-up
remover as it is mild and gently removes
all kind of make-up including waterproof
make-up as well.
It can be used on body as well for massage
and relaxation. As massage oil, its most
important property is hydration and glow.
Most of the moisturisers available in
the market are water or petroleum
based, coconut oil, on the other hand,
is completely natural and a much better
moisturiser for the skin. Coconut oil
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fights redness and irritation so it reduces
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Using coconut oil regularly underneath
and around your eye area can prevent
wrinkles and reduce puffiness and under-
eye circles.
Mix honey and coconut oil in
equal parts and apply it as a
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and glowing.
You can mix coarse sugar with coconut
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moisturising benefits.
Rub coconut oil on minor cuts, scrapes,
and bruises. The oil calms the area and
creates a barrier against dirt and bacteria.
Healthy heart:coconut helps to
provide healthy short chain and medium
chain fatty acids (MCFA) that are
essential to good health. Close to 98% of
all fatty acids consumed are long chain
fatty acids (LCFA) which have negative
effect on cholesterol ratios. MCFA have
no negative effect on cholesterol ratios
and help lower the risk of atherosclerosis
and protect against heart disease. Unlike
other fats, the unique properties of
coconut also contain a large amount of
la-uric acid, which is the predominant
fatty acid found in mothers milk.
High in dietary fibre:coconut supply
an impressive 61% dietary fibre. There
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contains no calories. Since the body
cannot digest the dietary fibre in
coconut, no calories are derived from
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Quick energy boost:coconut
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Malai Kofta
Soft potato dumplings in
a luscious nutty sauce
K
oftas were brought to India by
travellers from Persia according
to anecdotes and sure enough, the
Persian word kfta describes mincemeat
and spices rolled into balls. There are as many
types of koftas made as there are regions
possibly even more. In contemporary cooking,
they can be served as dry nger food, on
skewers or swimming in gravy. In this recipe,
koftas made of potatoes and paneer meet a
delicate gravy of cream (malai).
Preparation: 20 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Serve: 6
Taste: Mild
Ingredient:
For the koftas
3 medium potatoes
100g paneer
23 green chillies, pured into a paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt, to taste
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Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
There is a fifty-fifty chance of getting a break
that you so eagerly want. Some promising
career options may come to those looking for
suitable employment. You will be able to achieve
what your heart desired on the professional
front. A timely loan may save some from an
embarrassment. Raising money for higher
education will not be much of a problem. You
are likely to adopt healthy options to achieve
total fitness. Catering to somebodys mood is
required.
Lucky Number- 17 / Lucky Colour- Purple
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)
You will need to be at your persuasive best to
get what you desire! Familys support will help
you in thinking something big on the financial
front. Someone that you find harsh on the social
front may have a soft heart, so dont make
opinions in haste. You may be held responsible
for a deed that you have not committed at work.
Academically, you may find things improving.
An exercise routine may look discouraging, but
will help bring you back in shape.
Lucky Number- 5 / Lucky Colour- Dark Red
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)
Developments on the professional front
appear favourable. Luck may favour you on the
academic front in getting something that you
desperately want. Some problems being faced
on the personal front are set to get resolved.
2 Tbsp raisins, for the lling
1 Tbsp cashew nuts, chopped, Oil, for
deep frying
1/2 cup cornour, for coating koftas
For the gravy
1 Tbsp cashew nuts
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 Tbsp water, as required
1 Tbsp butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt, to taste
1 cup water
1/2 cup cream
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Method:
For the koftas
Boil potatoes until tender, then peel and
mash them.
In a large bowl, mash and crumble the
paneer with your fingers until soft. Mix
in the mashed potatoes . Add green chilli
paste, coriander powder, cardamom
powder, red chilli powder, chopped
Returns from property and investments will
keep your coffers brimming. Your efforts
towards maintaining good health will be richly
rewarded. You may plan a trip out of town for
something urgent in the coming weeks.
Lucky Number- 22 / Lucky Colour- Royal Blue
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20)
Getting a leg up on a rival is only possible if you
play your cards well. You will be torn between
professional and domestic commitments, and
may find it difficult to prioritise things. Pressure
on the work front may mount, but you will be
able to counter it well. Some of you may remain
occupied trying to figure out ways to make a
quick buck. Needless risks are best avoided
by those romancing on the sly. Health remains
satisfactory.
Lucky Number- 7 / Lucky Colour- Golden
Leo (Jul 21-Aug 22)
Preparations for a journey may keep you busy.
A new mode of conveyance is set to ease
your commuting problems. Putting money in
property now is likely to prove a goldmine at
a later date. You are likely to develop romantic
feelings for a co-worker in the office and receive
positive signals too! Expenses may need to be
brought under control. You will need to pay
more attention to your health and make efforts
to keep yourself fit.
Lucky Number- 3 / Lucky Colour- Saffron
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 23)
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coriander leaves and salt. Mix well.
RECIPES
Divide the mixture into equal portions
and roll gently with your hands
V E G E TA R I A N
into golf size balls (koftas).
Make a hole in the centre
of the kofta with your
finger, press some raisins
and cashews into the
middle and seal the
edges.
Heat oil in a deep
pan on a medium
heat. Spread the
cornflour onto
a plate. Roll the
individual koftas
in the cornflour to
coat evenly. Deep-
fry in batches until
golden-brown in colour.
Remove from oil and
drain them on a paper
towel. Keep aside.
For the gravy
Place the cashew nuts and poppy
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seeds in a food processor and grind them
Ruby Dhillon
pan, stir,
into a smooth paste adding little water at
a d d red chilli powder,
a time. Keep aside.
cumin powder, coriander powder,
Heat 1 Tbsp of butter in a heavy-
garam masala powder, turmeric powder
bottomed pan, add onions and fry until
and salt. Mix well, saut again until oil
they turn golden-brown in colour. Add
surfaces.
garlic paste, stir, add ginger paste and
saut for 23 minutes. Add 1 cup of water to the masala, cover
Add chopped tomatoes, stir and saut and bring it to a boil on a low heat,
Add the cream while stirring gently.
until soft. Add chashew nuts and poppy
seeds paste to the onion masala, cook Add koftas to the gravy. Cook for 23
minutes on a high heat to heat through.
while stirring for 2-3 minutes or until oil
Garnish with chopped coriander.
surfaces. Take the pan off the heat. Once
Serve hot with Plain Naan or Jeera Rice.
it cools, pure the sauce into a fine paste
Ruby's Tip: Add koftas to the gravy just
with a hand-blender. Keep aside.
before serving, otherwise they become soggy
Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a heavy bottom
or they can break since they are very soft.
pan. Add the pured masala to the
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Parineeti Chopra: Bollywood

songs are losing
Visiting Australia was poetic value:
like meeting a star Kumar Sanu
P
opular playback artist Kumar Sanu says

P
that he prefers singing for the regional
arineeti Chopra, who has been appointed as the first Indian film industry as compared to Bollywood
woman Ambassador in Friend of Australia (FOA) advocacy as the quality of lyrics and the poetic value of
panel by Tourism Australia, says that visiting the country Hindi film songs have become poor.
was like meeting a star. At a press conference Parineeti, asked to Asked about his choice of songs in recent
comment on her feeling about this association with Australia, said: times, Kumar Sanu, a recipient of Padma Shri,
I feel really good. Even if not for this honour, I find myself very told the media on Monday: These days Hindi
connected with Australia. When I first time went to Australia, I film songs mostly have bad lyrics like char
literally did a Saashtang namaskaar (kissed the ground) when I bottle Vodka.
came out of airport. It was this one location I have been waiting to Bollywood songs are losing their poetic
go to. value. When it comes to the 1990s songs, we
In fact I travel a lot and visit 4-5 new countries every year... I all can recall them by their beautiful poetry,
am that kind of a person. But Australia is one of those places, I was melody and how soothing they were to the soul.
waiting to visit as I have heard a lot about it and researched so much. These days listening to Hindi songs, mostly,
So when I went there it was like meeting a star. it was like, you have boils your blood. However, in regional film
only seen him on TV or seen in pictures, but now meeting in person... songs, they still value good lyrics.
so that was the kind of feeling I had, and I feel very loved over there. Kumar Sanu, who lent his voice to the title
The Friends of Australia programme has been devised as a way for track of Sony Entertainment Televisions
Tourism Australia to foster mutually beneficial long term friendship upcoming show Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai,
with those they regard as unique, positive and influential storytellers. was present at the shows trailer launch.
With this, Parineeti joins fellow Indian Friends of Australia, chef He performed live along with singer Sadhana
Sanjeev Kapoor and renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle. Sargam at the launch. He, however, said he
Asked to comment on her status as single and rumours she was was not against modern music. See, change
I
dating Hardik Pandya, Parineeti said: Whether I am single or not is constant. Music should change. Technically,
feel really
is not a discussion, but yes, I am definitely not dating Hardik we have come a long way matching up to the
good. Even if
Pandya. Even I was surprised when I heard about this from few international standard. It is good.
not for this honour,
of my friends. But, we have to always remember, songs
I find myself very
Parineeti who is teaming up once again with Arjun Kapoor are based on their melody and lyrics. I am not
connected with
for Dibakar Benarjees Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar, said Arjun saying these days people are not making good
Australia
has already started workshops for it. songs. They are doing it. But it is two songs
We are already in preps... Arjun has already started workshops out of 10 whereas in the 1990s, good film songs
with Dibakar. I am starting with Golmaal promotions now and then used to be nine out of 10! Thats the difference.
after its release I will join the workshops immediately after coming The singer performed some of his popular
from the script. But I am very excited as its going to be an intense film, numbers like Mera dil bhi kitna pagal hai,
a physically and mentally challenging film. So very excited to get into Saanson ki zarurat hai jaise and Jab koi baat
it. After that we (I and Arjun) are doing a very light film Namastey bigad jaye along with the title track of the show.
Canada. So it was like we will be spending next one year together. It is composed by Anu Malik.
I am very excited, I get along very well with him (Arjun), as he is Produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions, the
one of my closest friends in the industry, said the Ishaqzaade actress. story of Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai is about
Apart from Parineeti, Golmaal Again also stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad a teenage love story set in the 1990s when
Warsi, Kunal Khemu, Parineeti Chopra, Tabu, Neil Nitin Mukesh and gadgets had not invaded the youngsters world.
Shreyas Talpade. The trailer of the film will be out this month. The show will premiere on Tuesday,

That phase of my life is over: Teachers in any form are

September 12.

Hema Malini on film comeback actual heroes: Anupam Kher

V A
eteran actress and
politician Hema
Malini says that her
acting phase is no longer part
of her life but if something
interesting comes up then she
would definitely take that up.
I think that phase of my
life is over (laughs). Even
people in parliament ask me
whether I am working in films
or not. I feel like doing a film,
but I must get a proper story. I
just cant do any films which
come my way.
If anything similar to my
role in Baghban or anything
interesting comes my way
then I will definitely work
in films, Hema Malini said
on the sidelines of the press
conference for her upcoming
programme Synergy 2017,
an international cultural
festival.
Talking about the event,
she said that she is going to
present the programme.
I am focusing on this
programme and I will not be
dancing in this but presenting
it. That doesnt mean I am
going to stop dancing. I want
to continue my work in the
field of dance and service of
people of our country, the
actress added.
Hema Malini is a BJP MP
from Mathura constituency.
When a journalist asked her
if she is going to become a
Union Minister of India, she
said, A lot of people ask me
ctor Anupam Kher says teachers in any has been with me for so many years have really
this question but I dont think
form are actual heroes. gone forward in their careers. So for me, its a
I have the nature to become a
Teachers in any form are actual very big honour and Im very grateful.
minister and rule. I am very
heroes because they produce so many heroes Leena Lele Dutta, Business Head, Sony
happy with what I am. I dont
and its a thankless job because they need to Pictures Network Kids Genre, also said:
expect all these things and I
create more and more stars or heroes and they Through this unique initiative, we want
dont have that desire. I want
remain there, Anupam said in a statement. to thank all the teachers, the true backbone
to contribute in the field of art
Anupam along with National Award winning of the nation, for all the time and effort they
and if I become a minister then
choreographer Shiamak Davar, leading Kathak have put in to bring out the greatness in all
I have to sit there and people
exponent Birju Maharaj, former national level their students.
will not able to meet me.
wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and Shaheen
As an MP, I am trying
Mistry (CEO of Teach for India) were felicitated
to do my best work and I
by childrens entertainment channel Sony
am really happy with that. I
YAY!. The channels lead characters Prince
want to bring change in my
Jai and Dumdaar Viru handed them the Heroes
Mathura constituency and I
Behind the Heroes mementos. Anupam lauded
will not stay in peace until that
the effort.
happens, she added.
Im very honoured to be presented this
Through the Synergy
award... This is a very fine award, he added.
2017 festival, Hema Malini
Through the initiative, the channel aims
will be promoting a lot of
to inspire children to love, respect and
young artists from all over
acknowledge their teachers and mentors.
India who will perform
On receiving the award, Davar said: Im
classical dance forms. The
very happy to be honoured with this because as
festival will be held in
a teacher, Im so happy that my Shahi
Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai
Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput, Boman Irani,
and Kolkata.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and everybody who
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