June 30, 2013

Action against erring employers laudable

Media exposure and public outcry over the exploitation of migrant workers from India by a restaurant chain has prompted the Government to initiate action against

Kenyan perseverance prevails

The Mau Mau insurgency against the British rule in Kenya (1950s) is remembered for its barbarity and brutality. The British had expropriated large tracts of

July 1 2013 Issue

Major push for Indian women on official boards

Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins has renewed her invitation to women in the Indian community to have their voices heard countrywide with increased representation on

July 1 2013 Issue

Indians should focus on being relevant

The arrival of Indians in New Zealand began in 1880s with individuals venturing from Punjab via Australia. Many of them married local Pakeha and Maori.

July 1 2013 Issue

Positive thoughts enhance quality of life

You have hundreds of thoughts a day. If they are mostly negative or pessimistic, you are likely to suffer from depression. Depression manifests in negative

July 1 2013 Issue

New Centre opens road to goodness of humankind

A new Centre has just opened in the Auckland suburb of Panmure, offering a number of services to the community including families and children. ‘Bhakti

Model of the Fortnight

The beach is the best place to freshen up the mind, reduce the stress level and seek the inner and outer peace, says Shalini Nair,

July 1 2013 Issue

Therapy aims to lift winter blues

An on-going therapy programme aims to help people come out of depression, which is stated to be common during the winter season. The Massey University

Arya Samaj plans annual Vedic programme

Arya Samaj Pratinidhi Sabha New Zealand Inc has announced its annual Ved Prachaar events scheduled to be held around the country this month and its

Tamilians to get heathcare brief

Members of the Auckland based Muthtamil Sangam will have a rare opportunity of understanding health issues and the importance of periodic visits to their General

July 1 2013 Issue

Community loses a stalwart to eternity

Several religious and social organisations are mourning the death of Appayya Swaminathan (popularly known as Sam), a Chartered Accountant by profession, on Thursday, June 13,

July 1 2013 Issue

Religious plurality must create social harmony

The Dalai Lama offered words of hope and encouragement to a youth delegation of world faiths during his visit to New Zealand last fortnight. The

July 1 2013 Issue

Online art contest for primaries

Mata Amritanandamayi Satsang Group Inc, a social service organisation based in Mt Roskill (Auckland) has announced an online art competition for primary school students. Project

July 1 2013 Issue

Excitement peaks as Bollywood show nears

Two thousand people. Anticipation hanging in the air. Complete silence. Then, music blasts through the air and 80 people of all sizes and ages come

Musical evening with local stars

It is a matter of gratification that an increasing number of youngsters from the Indian community are evincing interest in Indian classical music, learning and

July 1 2013 Issue

St John to benefit from Charity Concert

A number of local artistes will get together next month to provide entertainment, collecting in the process, money for St John Ambulance. UA International (NZ)

Concert in homage to Carnatic musicians

An Auckland based music school will dedicate its annual musical tribute to a recently departed community leader and Carnatic Musician. Sangeetha Bharathi School of Carnatic

July 1 2013 Issue

Star-studded Music Festival sparkles in Sydney

Sydney Music Festival is an event that is growing in quality, size and popularity. The Seventh annual Festival held at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta (Sydney)

July 1 2013 Issue

Young pugilist awaits his next bout

Riyaz Ali cannot wait until November before he gets into the ring and give ‘the best fight of his life,’ which he said would be

Ramadan 2013

Quranic teachings gain relevance for all

The Holy Month of Ramadan is once again upon us. I want to acknowledge our Muslim population and offer them our best wishes for this

Ramadan 2013

Fasting accrues divine blessings

Ramadan Ul Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters. Ramadan denotes the Month of Fasting; Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahma Tullahi Wa Barakatuhu. All praise

Ramadan 2013

Differences prevail amidst group solidarity

Ramadan is a period of devout spiritual meditation and reflection, self-improvement and an increased worship of Allah. Muslims everywhere, including New Zealand, are expected to

Ramadan 2013

South Auckland prepares for the Holy Month

Ramadan is also known as the month of fasting, benevolence and social cooperation. The Holy month witnesses a number of activities, festivals and programmes organised

Ramadan 2013

Muslims tighten eternal bond in Malaysia, Singapore

Life in Singapore is full of kaleidoscopic colour with harmony between various cultures and ethnicities, as they celebrate holidays and festivals throughout the year. The

Ramadan 2013

The rise of Islam in South Island

Invercargill (Waihopai in Maori) is the commercial centre of the Southland region and the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand. It is also one

Ramadan 2013

A sacred duty for every Muslim

Zakat-Ul-Fitr is an obligation for every Muslim, male or female, who owns 613.35 grams of silver or its equivalent, either in the form of money,

Ramadan 2013

Extravagance negates the Ramadan spirit

“I used to look forward to Ramadan a lot more when I was in the US,” commented a friend. “It was different. Somehow I felt

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