Happy Diwali!
Diwali is a time to give, a time to raise hope and a time to look forward to better times. As the members of our
Diwali is a time to give, a time to raise hope and a time to look forward to better times. As the members of our
For thousands of years, Diwali remained a private, family event, with relatives getting together at the home of the eldest member of the family to
Year 2014 will be noted as one of the most significant in the history of world- more so in the case of India, Fiji and
In Hindu Culture, light is a powerful metaphor for knowledge and consciousness. Lighting a lamp signifies the value Hindus attach to education, self-enquiry and improvement,
Deepawali or Diwali is a Festival that remains as the richest commemoratory jewel in the Hindu pantheon. It is associated with the origins of Hinduism
Light imparts to Deepawali universal breadth, unique magnificence and divine dimensions rarely associated with a Festival. As light is benevolent and auspicious, light’s birth and
Historical evidences reveal that the earliest celebrations that the semi-civilised man organised were held around light and fire, maybe for protection against wild animals that
Jaya Hanuman jnana guna sagara, jaya Kapisha tinhu loka ujagara, Ramaduta, atulita baladhama, Anjaniputra, Pawanasuta nama.’ Victory to thee, O Hanuman, thou art the ocean
Deepawali is now the most captivating annual event celebrated with enthusiasm by both household and recluses. However, except some ritual practices added, Deepawali had no
Deepawali celebrations are fixed for the Amavasya (New Moon) night of the month of Kartika but this Amavasya is not a mathematically counted day but
Gandhian values of Ahimsa (Non-Violence), peace, harmony, friendship and goodwill are more relevant to today’s world of increasing strife and terrorism, India’s High Commissioner to
New Zealand has been the home for Indians since the late 19th century with the arrival of the early settlers from Gujarat and Punjab and
Sunil Chandra Waitakere Diwali marks its 14th year on October 18 with the promise of being once again one of the greatest Festivals in the
Tens of thousands of film buffs would have a rare opportunity of brushing shoulders and shaking hands with one of the foremost film stars of
New Zealanders accessing ATM machines of ANZ Bank at select locations around the country will notice a discernible difference. These ATMs have been specially designed
How do you learn about your heritage and culture? Do you learn Maori culture by watching the haka at the start of an All Black
Hindu women mark nine nights to worship Goddess Shakti or Durga once a year, preceding Diwali. Also known as Dassera, the nine nights are spent
The South Asian community in New Zealand has been actively pursuing a number of projects and programmes to preserve, protect and promote their cultural and
The exquisite cuisine of India with all its regional flavours and splendour came alive at Sudima Airport Auckland, affording a unique experience to a cross-section
As a writer, author, and publisher of an intercultural magazine, Linda is known throughout the Western World as Linda ‘Sonnett’ Carlson. Linda Carlson-Singh is a
Firecrackers, as well as other types of explosives are subject to various laws in New Zealand, depending on the location. Firecrackers themselves are not considered
Jalaram Bapa was born in Virpur, Rajkot district, Gujarat in 1799 on the seventh day of the Kartika month, corresponding this year to Sunday, November
Ansuya Naidoo, BNZ Head of Indian Community Banking joined the Bank on arriving from South Africa 15 years ago. She shares her take on switching
Wellington based Aparna Prakash has just launched her career as an Immigration Advisor, after being qualified with a Licence to operate as an Immigration Adviser
Destiny, the world’s finest writer, has plans for each of us neatly wrapped up and hidden away meant to be discovered by us only when
The will to work hard and work through a modest career is a common factor in almost all ‘rags to riches’ stories but such feats
Jayasree Sitaraman is among the treasured members of the younger generation who believe in promoting community welfare, charitable and religious causes and most importantly, goodwill
As a fellow student of the Auckland based Narthana Aalayam School of Indian Classical Dance, I looked forward to Riti Sharma’s Arangetram, held on Saturday,
Nimi Bedi In a world that is torn, tormented and troubled by acts of war, conflicts of interest and growing terrorism, it is heartening to
Sharik Sazzad is a child prodigy. This Tauranga based child can recognise the National Flag of more than 30 countries, and is a wordsmith, capable
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