March 14, 2012

March 15, 2012 Issue

Reforms reaffirm Fiji’s tryst with democracy

The long cherished dream of Fijians to experience and enjoy the true tenets of democracy would be realised if the constitutional reforms being pursued by

March 15, 2012 Issue

Benefits of working outweigh handouts

Welfare reform is an important pillar of National’s plan for a brighter future for all New Zealanders. We campaigned very strongly on this at the

Murder suspect awaits sentence

The Hamilton High Court will sentence next month Davesh Sharma, who faces charges of murdering his wife Ranjeeta. As reported in this column (Indian Newslink,

BNZ enhances value of Indian Business Awards

We are proud to announce that BNZ Partners has confirmed Title Sponsorship of the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) again this year. In announcing

March 15, 2012 Issue

Key extols Indian values

Last fortnight, Prime Minister John Key, Trade Minister Tim Groser and I attended the 10th anniversary of BAPS Swaminarayan Sansthan in Auckland. In his address,

March 15, 2012 Issue

Report highlights plight of refugees

Refugees arriving in New Zealand expect better settlement procedures and a more sympathetic attitude of the governmnet in allowing their families to migrate to this

MMP endorsement raises other issues

Last year New Zealanders voted to retain the current Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system on the understanding that the Electoral Commission would carry out

March 15, 2012 Issue

A political paradox called Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd, who recently resigned as Australian foreign minister is a political paradox and an enigma. He resigned following a Labour Party caucus ballot, reinforcing

March 15, 2012 Issue

Can Jayalalitha become Prime Minister?

It is not often that a bank robbery becomes a political issue. That is the paradox of politics. Five robbers from Bihar, who robbed two

Christchurch is still the City of hope

For exhausted Cantabrians, the various words expressed from around the country over the past year have had a hollow ring. There is little that can

March 15, 2012 Issue

ACT pushes for greater freedom for schools

The government will present plans this year to trial a new type of school. Charter schools, like those already running in the US, and being

New Academy to train secondary students

Massey High School and Unitec Institute of Technology have jointly established a Trades Academy to offer vocational training to secondary students. Stated to be the

English quizzed over tertiary funding

A business event in Auckland turned out to be a major challenge for finance minister Bill English as he was repeatedly questioned on issues relating

March 15, 2012 Issue

Dual Citizenship seminar this month

There are still places left for those wishing to attend the Fiji Dual Citizenship Seminar due to be held at the Novotel Auckland in Ellerslie

March 15, 2012 Issue

Art of Living gets $1000 for Fiji Flood Relief

February 19, 2012 will be marked in the national calendar as the ‘Day of Peace and Tranquillity’ as the Art of Living Foundation New Zealand

March 15, 2012 Issue

Global presence adds to Bank of India advantage

One of the distinct advantages of dealing with major Indian banks that are fully owned by the Indian government is the security and safety that

New law to combat counterfeiting

Counterfeiting continues to be a problem in New Zealand, with the NZ Customs regularly intercepting shipments of counterfeit and pirated goods destined for the local

Lean strategy works to competitive edge

While every company strives to enhance productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability, the way to achieve the objectives differs between organisations, regions and countries. In the

Unfriendly policies widen social divide

Two decisions of the National-led government over the last few weeks have raised serious concerns about its understanding of the interests of ethnic communities and

March 15, 2012 Issue

Despite everything, their hopes grow stronger

“In treasured memories of the past and during the days to come, we remember them.” The above was among the prayers recited at the special

New Zealand tops in family violence

Before leaving the government and politics last year, the then Justice Minister Simon Power initiated a review of the New Zealand Family Court. Kerry Bevin,

Adoption law needs to change with times

The plight of mothers like Merilyn McAuslin, who was forced to give up her baby for adoption, gives the government a timely opportunity to address

March 15, 2012 Issue

Saibaba Temple Project gains momentum

The multi-million dollar Temple for Shirdi Sai Baba has been marking significant milestones in its impressive journey and if the public response to the Bhoomi

March 15, 2012 Issue

Multitalented youngster ready for Arangetram

When teenager Visalini Gunathas takes to the stage at the end of the month to present her Arangetram in Bharata Natyam, she would not only

Roots of Hinduism found in Argentina

Hinduism, with its origins in the Indus valley, dating back to Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa or even earlier, spread its wings to neighbouring countries including Siam,

Gender discrimination no good for Fiji

Traditionally Easter has been a time for the Christian community in Fiji to indulge in prayers and in solemn religious activities. Indo-Fijians of Hindu, Sikh

Simple steps to prevent fire at home

Recently the Auckland Fire Service attended two avoidable kitchen fires, which were detected early enough to prevent the houses from being burnt down. Nationally, we

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