Dalai Lama earns Grammy nomination for meditation album, more details inside
Spiritual leader Dalai Lama recently received his first Grammy nomination for his spoken-word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The album features the nobel Peace Prize…
Mumbai Police summons Orry in alleged 252-crore drugs case
Bollywood socialite Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, has been summoned by the Mumbai Police allegedly in connection with the Rs 252-crore drugs case. He has been asked to appear…
‘1942: A love Story’ to be screened at IFFI 2024 in 8K restored version
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s iconic film ‘1942: A Love Story’ is all set to be screened at the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) IN 8K…
Pankaj Tripathi turns producer with ‘Perfect Family’
Actor Pankaj Tripathi is all set to don the hat of a producer with ‘Perfect Family’ . Presented as a “JAR Series” and produced by Ajay Rai under the JAR…
From Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman to Rekha, check out who all attend ‘120 Bahadur’ screening
Yesteryears’ Bollywood divas Asha Parekh and Waheeda Rehman graced the screening of Farhan Akhtar’s war epic ‘120 Bahadur’ in Mumbai. The star-studded evening was also attended by veteran actress Rekha,…
Emirates orders 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth USD 3.4 billion at Dubai Airshow 2025
Emirates today announced orders for 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB84 engines, at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Worth USD 3.4 billion at list prices, this top-up…
WHO reports ‘significant rise’ in suspected dengue cases in eastern Afghanistan
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday (local time) reported a significant rise in suspected dengue cases in eastern Afghanistan, with more than 1,000 cases recorded in November, The Khaama Press…
UN official praises Arab digital economy vision; hails UAE’s leadership in digital transformation
UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States, Abdallah Al Dardari, praised the Arab Digital Economy vision launched under the guidance of President His Highness…
Amit Shah arrives in Patna ahead of Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in as Bihar CM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Patna on Wednesday evening ahead of Nitish Kumar’s 10th oath ceremony as Bihar Chief Minister. Shah was welcomed by BJP National President JP…
“Congratulations to everyone”: CM Mohan Yadav ahead of Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in as Bihar CM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated everyone ahead of Nitish Kumar’s 10th oath ceremony as Bihar Chief Minister. CM Mohan Yadav reached Patna on Wednesday to attend the oath-taking…
Luxon Backs Rising Prison Numbers!
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described New Zealand’s rapidly expanding prison population as “a good thing”, framing the rise as evidence that the government’s hard-line approach to crime is working.…
Prices continue to soar and record number continue to leave under Luxon
Life is getting tougher for New Zealanders under National as the cost of basics like milk, eggs, and cheese keeps climbing. Christopher Luxon promised to ease the cost of living,…
Another car tax slashed – but we could go further
You’ll likely remember the previous Government’s “ute tax”. Overnight, the cost of buying the kinds of vehicles people rely on – to get to work, to run a farm, to…
Building New Zealand’s economy-Christopher Luxon
Big news for shoppers is also a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s economic outlook. US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second store in South Auckland, signalling…
NZ Promoter Backs Chandni Mehra’s World Title Dream
India’s No. 1 ranked professional boxer Chandni Mehra, who fought for a world title against New Zealand’s Mea Motu in December 2023 and narrowly lost on points, has now been…
The New India Story: Progress, Power, and Purpose
1.The Coming of the Modi Government The arrival of the Modi government in 2014 marked a decisive shift in India’s political and administrative landscape. After years of coalition-era uncertainty, policy…
Ethnic Minority Communities Contribute $87 Billion to New Zealand’s Economy!
Waitakere Ethnic Board, in collaboration with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and the New Zealand Government’s Auckland Policy Office, is proud to announce…
DISHA NZ Insights: Stories and Updates
Vibrant Morning at DISHA NZ: Seniors Shine Through Music, Movement and Meaningful Play DISHA NZ Charitable Trust hosted yet another lively and heart-warming session yesterday, bringing together senior community members…
Old is Gold – A Timeless Musical Journey
Auckland’s Indian music community was gifted a deeply memorable evening of melody, heritage, and emotion this spring when renowned musician and mentor Amit Sen presented the 17th programme of his…
Sri Sathya Sai Baba:100 Years of Pure Love and Selfless Service
“A Century of Divine Presence, Transformative Service, and Universal Message (23 Nov 1926 – 23 Nov 2025)” From the Cradle of Divine Love to the World From the tiny village…
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India-New Zealand Connect: Bamanwali Leads FTA and Cultural Initiatives
The recent visit of Sampat Saraswat Bamanwali, Founder and CEO of Eco Bharat, to New Zealand marked a unique blend of cultural celebration, civilizational exchange, and business diplomacy. From November…
A disastrous miscalculation by India’s enemy!
The national capital, New Delhi, was shaken by a deadly blast orchestrated by anti-India jihadi elements, claiming the lives of more than a dozen innocent citizens. This marks the first…
Clean Car Standard Cuts Spark Fierce National Debate
New Zealand will not become a “dumping ground” for high-emission vehicles, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says, despite warnings from electric vehicle advocates after the government’s major cut to the Clean…
The Cost of Ambition:Sadguru
Q: My question is about being ambitious. When you are ambitious, you take some steps at the expense of others… Sadhguru: You were saying, “at the expense of someone.” Everything…