Keep the circle bright not dark
Even in general, Indian skin tone is prone to pigmentation and darkening of skin when exposed to sunlight and or other environmental pollutants. This is well explained by Roxanne Patel…
An actor par excellence: Irrfan Khan (1967 – 2020)
One of the most versatile and talented actors of world cinema Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29. He was 53 years old, and succumbed to cancer after bravely battling…
Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that…
Face mask and hygiene advice
For most people in the community, PPE such as face masks are not recommended. However, for people with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, the WHO recommends that there may…
Govt begins largest ever Flu vaccine campaign early
This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.
Travelling between NZ and India? Stop at Changi.
It first began with the need to expand the capacity of Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 as well as its open-air carpark. This led to a strategic vision with the conception…
Save our Kauri forests
Kauri dieback can kill kauri of all ages. It’s a disease caused by a microscopic fungus-like organism, called Phytophthora agathidicida (PA). Read more here.
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.
The Central Tibetan Administration of Dharamshala
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) was first established in Mussoorie on April 29, 1959, soon after His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached India.
Bollywood’s love Life in pictures
This Valentine Day, we remind our readers the greatest-ever romantic hits over the decades.
And the winner is….
Parasite, the Korean movie with universal critical and popular acclaim, won four Academy Awards at this year’s Oscars including Best Picture, Direction, International Feature Film and Writing (Original Screenplay).
A must watch family movie…’Panga’
‘Panga’ is a movie, based a life story of a national level Kabaddi player of India. It is a very progressive and touching sports drama that leaves a lasting impact…
The kauri trail in Northlands – a museum and an ancient buried forest
The kauri museum is north of Auckland at Matakohe. It is enroute to the Giant Kauri trees in Waipoua Forest on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway. The award winning Kauri…
Chhapaak – Reviewed
The much talked about and critically acclaimed movie Chhapaak is a must watch for audience of every age and stage. Yes, for children it might not be recommended as there…
Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020
The world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030. That’s why the World Health Assembly has designated 2020 the International…
The colours of South Island’s ten lakes
The colours of South Island's ten lakes. See how it changes from shades of blue to grey, to black, to even green! #laketekapo #lakepukaki #bluelakes #laketasman #lakewanaka #lakehawea #lakemoeraki #lakebrunner…
Forum Films to release 24 Punjabi movies in Australia-New Zealand next year
Forum Films, the leading distributor of Indian movies in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, will be releasing 24 Punjabi movies in Australia and New Zealand next year.
Iskcon Auckland’s float the best in Santa parades
Following from their winning the first prize in Rotorua’s Santa Parade on November 30, Iskcon Auckland’s added another feather in its cap, by being judged the best float in Ellerslie…