Rang Utsav 2026: A Vibrant Celebration of Holi in Auckland
The Uttar Pradesh Association NZ Inc (UPANZ) brought a spectacular burst of colour, culture, and community spirit to Auckland with its grand Rang Utsav celebration of Holi Milan on March…
Bridging the Digital Divide: Age Concern Auckland’s Hindi Digital Literacy Programme Empowers Older Adults
In an increasingly digital world, staying connected is no longer a luxury, it is essential. From accessing healthcare and banking services to keeping in touch with loved ones, technology plays…
Building Bridges Through Education: Auckland Event Highlights Ekal Abhiyan’s Impact
The Auckland chapter of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of New Zealand organised a community awareness event on 22 March 2026 at the New Lynn Community Centre, aiming to shed light…
Udaan conducts CV writing and career workshop through technical specialists
Udaan charitable Trust organized its first workshop of 2026 on CV and cover letter writing and career journey at Balmoral Centre (Sandringham) on 28th February 2026. This workshop was unique…
“Good conversation, good vibes…”: Harmanpreet Singh praises Virat Kohli’s discipline
India men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh shared his admiration for Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli after the two recently met, highlighting the similarities in mindset across different sports. Taking…
Disha Insights: Stories and Updates
Raising Awareness: Scam Prevention in Ethnic Communities DISHA NZ Charitable Trust recently hosted an important awareness session on scams in ethnic communities, delivered by Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, along…
“India will deliver its best-ever performance in Asian Games”: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), which commenced today across three cities in Chhattisgarh and…
“I’m back bowling in nets”: Pat Cummins gives injury update ahead of IPL 2026
Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has indicated that he is on the road to recovery from a back injury and is aiming to return to action midway through…
“He is always positive”: Mukesh Kumar on Axar Patel’s captaincy
India and Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mukesh Kumar has lauded the leadership style of Axar Patel, highlighting the all-rounder’s calm demeanour and positive mindset as key factors in fostering a…
Khelo India Tribal Games Day 1: Swimmers Dhoneesh N of Karnataka, Odisha’s Anjali Munda clinch first medals
Karnataka’s Dhoneesh N and Odisha’s Anjali Munda clinched the first two gold medals of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 with a dominant performance in the men’s and women’s…
Sreenidi Deccan beat Dempo SC 3-1, go top of IFL table
Sreenidi Deccan FC produced a clinical display to defeat Dempo SC 3-1 in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Wednesday, moving to the…
IFL: Namdhari SC edge past Real Kashmir FC for their first win of season
A second-half strike by Seilenthang Lotjem ensured Namdhari Sports Club edged past Real Kashmir FC 1-0 for their first win of the season in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at…
No doubt that I have to come back to Indian team: Prithvi Shaw ahead of IPL
Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian men’s national team as he prepares for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with…
Why New Zealand Is So Expensive – And How to Fix It!
New Zealand is an expensive country, with many products priced well above the OECD average, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway told the National Financial Advisers Conference in Auckland. Essentials…
Children deserve better than a rushed fix
Many parents in New Zealand worry about social media’s effect on young people. Parents see their children spending hours online, sometimes exposed to bullying, harmful content, or pressure to look…
The war in the Middle East is impacting New Zealand-Christopher Luxon
We entered this challenging time in a stronger position than we would have been if this had happened two years ago, but the impacts are still tough for people.Many New…
“Dharam ji will be given tribute…”: Hema Malini looking forward to attend Delhi’s first International Film Festival
Actor-Politician Hema Malini is looking forward to attending the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 that begins in the national capital on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, ahead of the inauguration…
“It’s important that women are recognized for their contributions”: Esha Gupta highlights women’s role in cinema at IFFD, Madhur Bhandarkar backs initiative
Actor Esha Gupta spoke about the role of women in cinema, emphasising the significant contributions women have made both on-screen and behind the scenes. While speaking at the International Film…
Vivek Oberoi hails Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ at IFFD 2026, says it “projected India’s voice globally”
Actor Vivek Oberoi on Wednesday praised filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the team behind ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, saying the project has helped take India’s voice to a global stage, while speaking…
$50 Weekly Fuel relief!
The government has introduced a temporary support package to help households cope with rising fuel costs, with around 150,000 families set to receive an extra $50 per week. The measure…
Kangana Ranaut lauds PM Modi’s vision, stresses women-centric cinema at IFFD 2026
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday hailed the International Film Festival Delhi 2026 as a long-awaited global platform for Indian artists, while emphasising the importance of promoting women-centric storytelling in the…
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugrates International Film Festival Delhi 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Wednesday, inaugurated the red carpet event of International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. IFFD 2026 opened to…
“He’s a great filmmaker…”: Vicky Kaushal praises Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’at IFFD 2026
National Award-winning actor Vicky Kaushal has hailed the inaugural International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 as a “good omen” for Indian cinema, while also lending his vocal support to…
He always surprises me : Siddhant Chaturvedi praises Ranveer Singh for his performance in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ at IFFD 2026
Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who shared screen space with Ranveer Singh in ‘Gully Boy’, praised his performance in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, saying the film continued to surprise him despite his familiarity…
“Got your gummy smile”: Kriti Sanon shower birthday love on her ‘papa’ Rahul Sanon
Actor Kriti Sanon made her father’s birthday extra special with a perfect ‘Gummy smile’ picture on social media. On Tuesday, Kriti posted a picture of her ‘papa’ on her Instagram…