Tulsi Vivah celebrated with lot of pomp and grandeur
The annual Tulsi Vivah ceremony that takes place between the oldest temple of New Zealand, Bharatiya Mandir and Radha Krishna Mandir, Eden Terrace every year was celebrated at Bharatiya Mandir…
Lessons from state election results!
The results from the recently held elections in five Indian states are out now and its outcome should be a big lesson for all the parties involved in the fray.…
INDIAN KITE FESTIVAL to be held on 13 January 2024
Vaishnav Parivar (NZ) Inc. is all set to celebrate the long-awaited Indian Kite Festival at Eastdale Reserve, Avondale, Auckland from 11.00 am to 6.30 pm on Saturday 13 January 2024.…
World Hindu Congress 2023: A Tapestry of Erudition, Declarations, and Visionary Discourse in Bangkok
The denouement of the World Hindu Congress 2023 unfolded amidst the grandeur of Bangkok. Over the span of two and a half days, an august assembly of more than 2,000…
Nicola Willis threat to back track on Te Reo allowances will be strongly resisted
The PSA is deeply disappointed by the threat from new Public Services Minister Nicola Willis to remove allowances recognising competency in Te Reo across the public sector. “We will resist…
Governor General outlines government’s priorities!
At the State Opening of Parliament this morning, the Governor-General outlined the new Government’s priorities, officially kicking off the next three years of the political cycle. It comes after yesterday’s…
‘Nationwide Māori action’
The new Parliament was yet to even sit before people took to the streets today to make their feelings known about plans to end co-governance. 1News looks at the symbolism…
PM has ‘every confidence’ in Cabinet as leak inquiry launched
An investigation has been launched into the leak of a highly confidential Cabinet paper as the Prime Minister says he retains “every confidence” in his ministers. Christopher Luxon said the…
Finally, government gets into action!
New Zealanders long wait for a new government finally ended on Wednesday 27th November with Christopher Luxon taking oath as 42nd Prime Minister of the country. The seemingly never-ending negotiations…
Making maiden ‘Prayas’ through The Clay Cart!
Subhamoy Ganguly is a senior lecturer at Auckland University and an ardent theatre enthusiast, he will be making his maiden ‘Prayas’ debut with ‘The Clay Cart,’ the English adaptation of…
Young basketball prodigy making community proud!
A 15-year-old young boy of Indian ethnicity who made his foray into sport at a tender age of 7-8 and took up to basketball a couple of years ago, is…
Fate of political parties locked in voting machines!
The elections in 5 states of India in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram are going now and the fate of all political parties will be locked in the…
Being Human…. Sadhguru
When we use the word “human,” in terms of our language, it is synonymous with love, compassion and gentleness. But the most inhuman acts on the planet are not committed…
New government still in limbo!
By the time of writing this article, three weeks have passed after the special votes count and six weeks since the elections completed but the negotiations between three prospective partners…
Making maiden ‘Prayas’ through The Clay Cart!
Subhamoy Ganguly is a senior lecturer at Auckland University and an ardent theatre enthusiast, he will be making his maiden ‘Prayas’ debut with ‘The Clay Cart,’ the English adaptation of…
World Hindu Congress 2023 to Convene in Bangkok with Global Participation
Bangkok, November 2023 – The much-anticipated World Hindu Congress 2023 is set to make its debut in Bangkok, attracting around 3,000 Hindus from 60 different countries. Hosted by the World…
SRI SATHYA SAI AVATAR AND HIS MISSION
There are certain eras in human history when we directly see significant and transformative occurrences of a divine nature. The most remarkable occurrence in recent times is the arrival of…
Diwali celebration by SEVA Charitable Trust!
SEVA charitable trust is a sister entity of Indian Global Business Chamber. It was established in 2023 with mission to work towards the wellbeing of the South Asian community, with…
Auckland Diwali festival brings thousands to Queens Street!
The 22nd edition of the biggest Indian event in New Zealand, ‘the festival of lights’ or popularly known as Diwali, was celebrated in Auckland on 4th and 5th November. Auckland…
DEEPAVALI- Highlighting the Radiance of the Composed Self
Deepavali, the much awaited festival, is once again here for us to kindle the light of our natural state of self-composure that transcends boundaries. This inner state of composure no…
Diwali-triumph of good over evil!
The festival of lights, Diwali, signifies triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is the most important festival of all Indians (mainly Hindus) transcending…