The forgotten history of Indians at Gallipoli: Yes, almost 1400 were killed there!
New research points about 15,000 Indian troops – almost three times more than previously thought – served at the Turkish battlefield side-by-side the Anzacs.
Gratitude…
The Indian News is very appreciative of the help Indian High Commission, its Auckland Consulate Office, as well as several Indian sub-continental community and social organisations have extended to the…
Sidart, Cassia and Sid at The French Café reveal new menus under Level 3 lockdown
Auckland restaurateurs, Sid & Chand Sahrawat, have today (Monday 20 April) released their plans for Level 3 contactless takeaway and delivery menu options for their three restaurants: Sidart, Cassia and…
Giving back to his roots, Roshan Nauhria, a philanthropist par excellence
But not the one to forget his roots, Nauhria, who moved to New Zealand over 49 years back, has recently taken up a major role in helping the people in…
Butchery at Sikh Gurudwara (Temple) in Kabul Afghanistan
Ekta is appalled at the brutal attack on Guru Har Rai Gurdwara in Central Kabul on 25 March killing 25 people.
Important notices from the Indian High Commission
High Commission of India notices are all in this story.
Bharatiya Mandir announcement
Bharatiya Mandir supports the New Zealand Government’s decision to protect people’s safety and well-being. Therefore, the Mandir shall close on Wednesday, 25th March at 8 pm and shall remain closed…
Workshop provides tips on women empowerment in a digital world
Migrant Career Support Trust (MCST) organised a workshop recently, to empower women from all walks of life and ethnicities with the power of knowledge to acclaim their dreams and aspirations…
Bolly-sphered in a placid fume
Similar was the case when on a walk with his wife in Christchurch, Dash Bedi decided to join a Bollywood themed party.
Kiwi-Indian chef announced as Beef + Lamb Ambassador
From Mumbai, to London, to Auckland – Chef Tejas Nikam’s culinary journey has seen him plate up dishes to a vast audience and given him the opportunity to work alongside…
Republic Day celebrations in NZ
As has become the tradition now, India’s Honoury Consul in Auckland Bhav Dhillon, organised the event at his home, with over 100 diaspora leaders representing diverse communities and states, attending.…
Jagmeet is now one of the youngest JPs in New Zealand
My name is Jagmeet Singh Warraich. I came to New Zealand as an International student in October 2014, for my higher studies, just after finishing my school. I was only…
Community in Gisborne gets together on India’s Republic Day to raise money for Australian bushfires
A total of $2,026 were raised in Gisborne at an Australian bushfire fundraiser, organised by the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) and Bollywood Stars restaurant, on India’s Republic Day.
Does CAA affect OCI card holders? A Fullbright Scholar at the Harvard Law School certainly thinks so
Rangin Tripathy, a Fulbright Post-Doctoral Research Scholar at the Harvard Law School, writing on www.scroll.in on January 27, noted, “So far, OCI card holders have enjoyed benefits. With CAA, India…
Kiwi-Indian employer held to task again by the ERA, after exploiting workers via sham business
A Hawke’s Bay based horticulture employer, Gautam Rajan Kapur, who breached labour laws in 2015, has again been penalised by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).
Anti-CAA/NRC rally reads the Preamble and sings Jana Gana Mana
As protests have been raging across India against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), protests in Auckland are continuing as well.
The list of New Year Honours for 2020 has been released, with three Kiwi-Indians recognised for their services in New Zealand
The list of New Year Honours for 2020 has been released, with three Kiwi-Indians recognised for their services in New Zealand.
Kiwi-Indian MP Priyanca Radhakrishanan steps up engagement with India
She has just returned from a mini-holiday from Hyderabad, India, where she squeezed in some official meetings as well. She shares her experience here.
Fiji-Indian Pratima Nand shortlisted for 2020 Senior New Zealander of the Year
For 21 years, Pratima Nand has contributed her services in her professional capacity as an interpreter and translator in Fiji Hindi, Hindi and Urdu languages for 21 years to organisations…
Kiwi-Indian Anjum Rahman shortlisted for 2020 New Zealander of the Year
Anjum Rahman, a Kiwi-Indian, who moved to New Zealand in 1972, at the age of six with her family from Azamgarh in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has been…
Paanwala completes one-year in Auckland
Started on December 14 last year, Paanwala New Zealand, which in just under a year, is found in over 20 Indian restaurants and super-markets across Auckland, is looking to expand…
Indian organisations organise Christmas and end of year celebrations
All through December, the Auckland-based Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust (BSCT), had organised several events celebrating Christmas and end-of-the-year at various locations for its senior members, children, youth and families of…
Chorus UFB subcontractor personally liable for employment breaches
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has now penalised a third Chorus subcontractor for employment breaches following a Labour Inspectorate investigation which targeted more than 80 businesses.
Recognition for Waitakere Hindi Language and Cultural School
Founded in 2001, Waitakere Hindi Language and Cultural School, on December 10, was recognised by ‘The Trusts’ West Auckland, for its contribution in promoting and preserving the Hindi language in…
Atithi Devo Bhava – is what drives the Kiwi-Indian couple behind NZ’s best restaurant
Together, Sid and Chand Sahrawat, are a formidable team. What else can describe their achievements in just under ten years. The recent one is of course, their restaurant Sidart, winning…