Artlink with Ratna Venkat

Ratna Venkat –  It is often said that New Zealand and Taiwan have a lot in common – the most significant of which is that

Ashok Kochhar –  There are many places where the mystical energy is so strong, that it becomes almost tangible. You know you are in a

Hoshang’s Kitchen – By Rashna Dorab Tata Following their migration from ancient Persia to India about 1300 years ago, Zoroastrians, popularly known as Parsees adopted

Ashok Kochhar –  As a visual artist, I travel all around the country and try to capture Nature’s mystical charm. In this issue I would

Wax eloquent over your silky smooth skin Editor’s Note: Ronita Sharma has discussed the subject of body waxing in an earlier issue of Indian Newslink.

Ratna Venkat –  Tickets are selling fast for Aarohi Academy of Music’s much awaited programme, ‘Khamoshiyaan Gun Gunane Lagi,’ the third Live-in-Concert tribute to Hindi

Peel off the dead skin and feel the difference Ronita Sharma –  The skin is the most beautiful thing we wear; keep it that way

Dance of Love in Bharata Natyam style Staff Reporter –  info@indiannewslink.co.nz Dunedin based Indian Classical Dance teacher and performer Swaroopa Unni is scheduled to appear

Staff Reporter –  info@indiannewslink.co.nz Lovers of Indian classical dances in Wellington will enjoy a double treat as ‘Nritya Sandha,’ a programme of Bharata Natyam and

Geetha Nair –  Coming from South East Asia where there is an abundance of seafood, one of the things I truly miss is the variety

Ashok Kochhar –  A blanket from the heavens up above Since time immemorial, people have been looking towards the Sky for various reasons. At times

Ratna Venkat –  ratna@indiannewslink.co.nz Auckland based Hindustani Classical musician and Director of Aarohi Academy of Music Vidya Teke and her team are gearing up for

Staff Reporter –  info@indiannewslink.co.nz Following our announcement in our July 1, 2016 issue, expression of interest to ‘My World,’ a programme for children between 9

Nailing the importance of manicure and pedicure Ronita Sharma –  Good grooming includes well maintained nails on hands and feet but it is not enough

More and more people are being drawn into vegetarianism these days. Some do it for religious reasons, health reasons, to preserve the Earth’s natural resources,

Ashok Kochhar –  There are various kinds of creative heads and everyone thinks as per their own wisdom. Few are responsible towards existence and the

Ashok Kochhar –  “Somewhere beyond right and wrong, there is a garden. I will meet you there” Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, Persian Poet (1207-1273)  There

Eyebrows tell another tale of beauty Eyebrows are the most important feature of your face. Professionally done eyebrows, well measured and shaped according to each

Ratna Venkat –  New Zealanders are regularly treated to quality shows presented by local and international artistes and Auckland continues to attract visitors and inspire

Venkat Raman –  venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz An eager newcomer to the Kollywood industry, Sabby Jey will be making her debut in Director G. Kalaimamani’s next film after

Raunak Kapoor –  Nepal is a land of simplicity and tradition. Its beauty is exhilarating not just because of its surreal landscapes or historical monuments;

The winter school holidays are just around the corner. For us mums, it means having to stock up the pantry with goodies for hungry children.

Ratna Venkat –  Prayas Theatre Company (established in 2005) is well-known in the Auckland arts scene for a number of reasons, three of which are

Ratna Venkat –  Sangeet Mishra, a maestro of ‘Sarangi,’ an Indian stringed instrument, will perform in Auckland on Friday, July 8, 2016. This would be

Ashok Kochhar –  As a photographer, I realise that if you want to know about the people of a country, go and photograph the streets.

Sim Sala Bim, You have become trim! Proper care has helped Aishwarya Rai, Sunny Leone and Priyanka Chopra to maintain smooth and young skin Ronita

The winning entries of the May 2016 Instagram ‘Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Awards’ (HIPA) demonstrate the oft repeated belief that

Venkat Raman –  venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz Lord Ganesha and Lord Murugan (also known as Kartik) would come in for immense praise as a Bharata Natyam concert gets

Ashok Kochhar –  The world of Glamour is fascinating on ends, the onlooker and the participant. From outside it looks ‘out of this world’, like