How COVID-19 is different from other past crises
All the above fears resulted in panic and shortages of essential commodities at supermarkets and panic buying related to several items (such as toilet papers, groceries, and tinned food products).…
Who is behind burning India?
A constant pattern is being followed in India to create civic unrest on every issue since last couple of years, especially after the landslide comeback victory of Narendra Modi led…
International Yoga Day celebrations in New Zealand
World Yoga Day entered 7th year of its being this year since it first started in 2015, following its inception at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Yoga as…
Survival of the Kiwi hospitality industry during COVID-19 – lessons for other industries
We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected businesses, people, and governments in all countries including New Zealand. During the financial year 2019, tourism was the largest foreign exchange…
Bhajan Sandhya by Hindu Youth NZ at Rotorua
Hindu Youth New Zealand (HYNZ) organised the first Bhajan Sandhya (spiritual musical session) on 31st May 2022 at the Rotorua Arts Village. More than 30 people including children participated in…
The longing to become one
If you look at this physical urge that you refer to as sexuality, you will see, the urge is to become one with something. It is not just about doing…
The unbated crime spree in New Zealand
Last few months have proved to be a nightmare for many New Zealanders and Aucklanders in particular, mainly to the Kiwi Indian community of New Zealand. Auckland has been the…
Indian High Commission finally moves to a home of its own
The Indian High Commission in New Zealand has moved to its own building premises to 72, Pipitea Street, Thorndon in Wellington on Sunday 5th June, amid lot of fanfare and…
2022: Combatting Elder Abuse
This year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) coincides with two important events. The first is the start of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030). This marks the…
Elder Abuse Awareness Week June 15-22nd
Elder Abuse is behaviour or lack of appropriate action, occurring within a relationship of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. The older person and the abuser…
The biggest & highly-anticipated trailer of the year – ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is finally out!
The wait is finally over! All the movie and cricket enthusiasts were treated to the biggest and most highly-anticipated trailer of the year – ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ featuring Aamir Khan,…
69th Everest Day celebrations kick off
Everest Day is celebrated every year jointly by Non-Resident Nepal Association of New Zealand (NRNA-NZ) and the Himalayan Trust in New Zealand and in Nepal. The 69th anniversary celebration kick…
Can grief be a vehicle for growth?
Most people do not know what it means for misery to strike in the form of life. But for certain people, when it really strikes, everything that they valued in…
Maserati MC20 supercar lands in New Zealand
MC20 is "First of its Kind" and Maserati returns to a stage where it has always starred, that of Supercars that combine luxury and performance with the Brand's unique style.The…
“My passion has always been for acting and I started as an actor with them” says Nona Shedde, Treasurer of Prayas theatre
“I believe the audience will find the play interesting, moving, and good. These things need to be spoken, talked, and discussed about, and it puts in perspective what we all…
Everest Day-2022 Press Meet
Non-Resident Nepal Association New Zealand (NRNA NZ), the New Zealand chapter of Non-Resident Nepal Association (NRNA) worldwide network, organised a ‘meet the press’ on 15th May at Himalayan Fusion restaurant…
First ever research on crisis management in response to Covid-19 of hotel industry in New Zealand
Pankaj Jauhri, a hospitality professional came up with ‘Crisis Management in response to covid-19: An exploration of New Zealand hotels’ research when Covid-19 hit the world.
MATA New Zealand organises Ramadan Eid Milap
Mana Andhra Telugu Association Incorporated: popularly known as MATA in New Zealand organised a Ramadan Eid Milap event on Friday 6th May at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall at…
Islam is being misused by some hardcore Muslims!
The name of Islam is being misused and exploited by a small section of radical Muslims for their vested interests and nefarious agenda, but their actions give a bad name…
Tobacco tax hikes increased aggravated robberies of dairies
New research on the robberies of dairies for cigarettes supports the claim that the tobacco tax hikes contributed to the 2016-2017 spike in aggravated tobacco-related crime across New Zealand. Media…
True Significance of Eid ul Fitr
Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and gives Muslims a day to celebrate a great achievement which they make in form of winning the…
Withdrawing From Activity
To seek the Divine, should you withdraw from worldly affairs? How can you withdraw from worldly affairs anyway? It all depends on what it is that you call worldly affairs.…
New Zealand Police conducts meeting with Ethnic Community Leaders
New Zealand Police organised a Social Cohesion meeting of ethnic community leaders on Tuesday 19th April at Seniors Hall at Fickling Convention Centre at Three Kings in Auckland. The meeting…
Ambedkar birth anniversary celebration in Auckland
Ambedkar Sports and Cultural Club (Inc.) and the High Commission on India in NZ jointly celebrated the 131st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on 17th April…
Understanding the Fair Pay Agreement!
This system would allow minimum terms and conditions of employment to be set across whole industries or occupations. An FPA process would be triggered if either a “public interest” test…
