The linguistic LANDSCAPE OF INDIA
India is a land of around 500 different languages, of which a majority are used even today. Sonal Kulkarni-Joshi talks about their diversity and traces their ancient global linkages
Sindhi Culture Day celebrated in Auckland
Sindh is one of Pakistan's four provinces, located in the south. Also known as “Mehran” as well as “Indus Valley”, Sindh has a rich culture, history, and language. Sindhis, the…
Pink Ribbon event raises over $11k for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand
The first Pink Ribbon event of the year to create awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation was organised at Chancery Bistro…
Contracting and Withholding Tax: Tips for the Self-Employed
There are many benefits to working as a contractor — it can pay better than doing a similar salaried job and be more flexible. But there are some tax implications…
2020 Closed on a record high as 2021 starts with sharp mortgage rate cut
Westpac has launched into 2021 with a sharp cut in a key mortgage rate, cutting -20 bps from their one year 'special', taking it down to 2.29%.
India prepares for 71st Republic Day celebrations
Amidst Corona pandemic chaos and the so-called Farmers agitation nuisance going around Delhi, the nation is preparing to celebrate 71st Republic Day on 26 January.
World’s biggest vaccination programme starts in India
It can be matter of pride for any patriotic Indian that after a very resilient fight against the deadly Corona virus for months, India is among the very few countries…
Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival this weekend
Tāmaki Makaurau will come to life this weekend when one of its premier festivals returns to celebrate the region’s rich Māori history and culture. The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is…
India stuns Australia, clinch series 2-1
The Indian cricket team under the captainship of stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane, gave Australia an utterly shocking and humiliating defeat by 3 wickets in Brisbane test on Tuesday, 19th January,…