December 13, 2012

Dec 15 2012 Issue

India mulls multi-lateral free trade

Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and his delegation held talks with the member-countries of the Association of East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to further liberalise

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Remittance to India reaches $85 billion

Remittances to India this year are likely to increase to US$70 billion (about $85 billion), the highest in the world, followed by US$66 billion (about

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Christchurch rebuild to benefit manufacturers

The $30 billion rebuild of New Zealand’s second-biggest city should help revive a lagging domestic manufacturing sector, which is typically linked to the construction industry,

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Indo- Aussie relations brighten

Australia’s high commissioner Peter Varghese has underlined a growing congruence of strategic interests with India and pushed for closer cooperation in creating an inclusive regional

Regional partnerships roil Japanese politics

The forthcoming election in Japan (December 16) has been billed as a referendum on that country’s appetite for nationalism. Not just because Prime Minister Yoshihiko

Lobbying Bill undermines public trust

Maxim Institute made a submission to the Lobbying Disclosure Bill, which is currently before Select Committee. The basic problem with the Bill is that in

Online payment helps New Zealand businesses

Doing business anywhere in the world has become easier for New Zealand businesses with the launch of an online payment service from The Western Union

Hope sings a fine tune for morrow

Thank God, the end is near. No, we are not subscribing to the doomsday theory that the world would end on December 21, 2012. That

The world will survive beyond 2012

An inevitable query raised at Christmas parties and social gatherings of late is, “Will the world end on December 21 as predicted by so many

International law powerless before terrorists

International law exists to promote understanding among countries and provide checks and balances to maintain peace and harmony. However, activities of ‘non-states’ such as terrorist

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Action against domestic violence gains support

One of the positive results of on-going campaigns against family violence is the increasing awareness among the Indian community of the menace and the need

Dec 15 2012 Issue

No cancer sticks in Unitec campuses

Unitec Institute of Technology has announced that its campuses at Mt Albert (Auckland Central), Waitakere (West Auckland) and Albany (North Shore) will become smoke-free from

Hope God is not computer savvy

Is there a relationship between Science and God or are they mutually exclusive? We often ask ourselves this vexing question but are not able to

Our Models of the year

Since April this year, Bhikhu Bhula, one of the most revered photographers of the community, has been featuring youngsters in our exclusive ‘Model of the

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Starship gets hope, and money

South Auckland based Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand has donated $1500 (including $7o from the Sikh community at the Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Gurdwara in

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Listen to sound advice while you can

Although persons of letters and high level of education, some people do not understand a word of what others say. Loss of hearing is a

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Tamil culture inspires Continental Europe

The fact that Tamil-speaking people spread their wings far and wide has been well documented and according to available information, their presence was acknowledged even

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Veteran Tamil Scholar passes away

It is with deep regret that we record the death of V Sivasupramaniam, one of the foremost Tamil Scholars, educationists and community workers that we

Model of the Fortnight

New Zealand offers the best opportunity for youngsters to pursue their chosen career, says Sabina Jey, our Model of the Fortnight. This teenager spent much

Dec 15 2012 Issue

TV3 wants the best for ‘Both Worlds’

The fact that migrants and refugees can ‘dare to dream’ and ‘dare to make their dreams come true,’ is often demonstrated by successful men and

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Jackson films becoming a good Hobbit

Give or take the occasional tempest in a teacup, though, the coverage accorded to life in Jacksonville has been a beautiful thing to behold. If

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Women golfers shine for charity

A group of 100 women golfers raised more than $29,000 at the ‘Giltrap Audi Annual Ladies Golf Classic’ held at the Grange Golf Club in

Dec 15 2012 Issue

T-20 falls short of length but here to stay

The shortest version of cricket (20 Overs a side or T-20) made its debut in England in 2003, to attract and entertain spectators in three

World Cup strengthens Muslim bond

While the Fiji Team emerged as FANCA champion, defeating Canada (2-1) in the Primary Division at the Muslim World Cup Tournament, the annual event achieved

Sports Club marks Platinum Jubilee

Sporting events, entertainment and social gatherings marked the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Christchurch Indian Sports Club (CISC) last fortnight. The finale was held at

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Muslim women promote basketball

The first ‘Women only’ Basketball Tournament was held in Auckland on October 21, as a part of the Young Muslim Women’s Association Youth Ambassador Programme.

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Avondale wins Eid Cup Muslim Soccer

The Avondale Club lifted the Eid Cup at the final match of the Muslim Soccer Tournament held at Centre Park, Mangere East on December 2.

Dec 15 2012 Issue

Aces return to Eden Park

They have been away a while but this season marks the return of the Aces to Eden Park and the HRV Cup will find them

Christmas Special

Enjoy Christmas but work harder in the New Year

Christmas, like many other festivals observed by ethnic groups such as Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims, has become a celebration with catholicity (could not resist using

Future brightens with exciting polices

As New Zealand prepares for summer holidays, Indian Newslink readers will reflect on the impact of year 2012 on them, their businesses and families. This

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