August 2011

August 15, 2011 Issue

Another landmark for Manukau Indians

New Zealand is a multicultural country and Manukau City can boast of having the most ethnically diverse groups living within its boundaries. Some call it

Refugee job seekers assured help in Porirua

Refugee and migrant jobseekers in the Porirua area are now getting weekly advice and assistance from a member of the Multicultural Learning and Support Services

Goans to observe Feast of Assumption

The Goan community in Auckland will observe the Feast of Assumption on August 15, with sobriety, seriousness and piety. GOANZ, an organisation representing people of

August 15, 2011 Issue

Communities to evolve support systems

Models for a sustainable and affordable social support system for families and whānau in New Zealand already exist. They just need recognition and support. All

Keralites to mark Onam Festival

The Auckland Malayali Samajam will celebrate Onam at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at 145 New North Road, Eden Terrace in Central Auckland on August 19.

Bollywood Dance School comes to town

Members of the younger generation keen on learning a range of modern dances will now have a unique opportunity of obtaining accreditation to a popular

August 15, 2011 Issue

Song in aid of Quake victims

Youngster Shriram Iyer, who has enthralled music lovers on both sides of the Tasman and India, has just released a song in aid of the

Young Wellingtonians prepare for Pageant

Almost a dozen young aspirants will vie for the Miss India Wellington title next month as the most coveted pageant of the New Zealand Indian

August 15, 2011 Issue

Musical Night to regale Telugu fans

Popular vocalists Ravi Muthumanickam and Vishnu Priya Mallela will lead a group of 13 other singers at a musical programme due to be held on

August 15, 2011 Issue

Canadians get a taste of local soccer

Mangere Sports Stadium was once again at the centre of another international fixture when the Canadian Fiji U17 team visited New Zealand for a two-match

August 15, 2011 Issue

Aspirants attract Indians into Rugby League

Members of the Indian community in New Zealand evince wide interest in Cricket, Hockey and Soccer, but 18-year-old Nirraj Heer is paving the way for

India catches Rugby League fever

An increasing number of Indians are joining the Rugby League family, an indication of which is the recently formed Indian Rugby League Federation. The Federation

Eid Al Fitr

Eid evokes the spirit of share and care

One of the most important characteristics of Islam is its egalitarian approach to life, although sadly some countries and regions have compromised this glorious dictate

Eid Al Fitr

Festivities foster community spirit

Able Muslims fast during the entire month of Ramadan, primarily to gain piety (“O Believers! Fasting has been made obligatory upon you; so that you

Eid Al Fitr

A fountain of knowledge for all humanity

The Holy month of Ramadan is a joyous occasion for many Muslims who make the effort to recite the entire Holy Quran through these four

Eid Al Fitr

Detractors disparage true Islamic values

Despite being the world’s most egalitarian form of life and religion, Islam is perhaps the most misunderstood and misinterpreted faith, leading to confusion and consternation

Eid Al Fitr

Terrorism has no place in any society

Terrorists and those supporting them have no place in any society and they should be banished and brought to justice, a prominent Islamic Scholar has

Eid Al Fitr

Interfaith dialogue generates goodwill

It is fast impacting the world economically, politically, socially and religiously, leading to chaos, hatred and violence. Therefore, the need for dialogue between religions is

Eid Al Fitr

Bleak Eid for flood victims in Pakistan

A year ago, Pakistan faced the worst flooding in living memory. The Indus River burst its banks swamping an area the size of the UK.

Eid Al Fitr

True happiness is a journey, not destination

Happiness has remained an elusive concept over the centuries. Philosophers, religious scholars, sociologists and academicians have tried to define happiness, with some regarding it as

Fatwa on Terrorism: Factsheet

Islam is a religion founded upon the principle of peace, love and harmony and most Muslims oppose and condemn terrorism. The global atrocities committed by

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