2nd NZ Sikh Games to be held on November 28, 29
The dates for the second New Zealand Sikh Games were announced last week. These will be held on November 28 and 29, later this year.
Amid tensions at LAC, the two-day India-US Naval exercise PASSEX concludes
Amid prevailing tensions with China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Indian warships – from Navy’s Eatern Fleet - have concluded an exercise with the US…
PM Ardern highlights issues with China in a speech at NZ-China Business Summit this week
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a speech delivered at the NZ-China Business Summit, which was attended by over 500 delegates, in Auckland on Monday, called out China on recent…
IPL 2020 to be held in the UAE: ESPNCricinfo, PTI reports
This week, several news outlets including ESPN Cricinfo and Press Trust of India (PTI) have reported, quoting Brijesh Patel, the IPL Governing Council chairman, that the cash-rich Indian Premier League…
Its about empowering every Naaree (woman)
Naaree – a women’s Facebook Group established during the lockdown on April 15, organised an event last Sunday at the Shanti Niwas premises in Onehunga, Auckland, with the aim of…
Stranded Indian in Auckland pens a book celebrating Goddess Durga and womanhood
When Rajshree Anand, a teacher, left Dehradun in January to visit her daughter in Auckland, little did she knew that she would be stranded in New Zealand for few more…
The India Way, a new book by India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, releasing on September 7
The former diplomat, and current Minister of External Affairs in the Government of India, S Jaishankar, is releasing his new book “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World”, on…
Amarnath Yatra cancelled this year in wake of COVID-19
The Jammu and Kashmir government has cancelled this year’s Amarnath Yatra in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. At the 39th Board meeting of the shrine chaired by Lieutenant Governor Girish…
Keep It Real Online in Hindi now
The Department of Internal Affairs’ (DIA) online safety website www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz is now available in Hindi at www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/hi/ It is also available in Te Reo Māori, Samoan, Simplified Chinese.
About the healthy homes standards
The healthy homes standards became law on 1 July 2019, which introduces specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.
What does ACT stand for?
ACT New Zealand has been receiving a surge in interest – with some polls estimating 5%-9% support. This is a significant grassroots movement that has built over the last 18…
We just want to get back to New Zealand and to our lives, is it too much to ask: Kiwis and migrants stuck offshore
“I came to India to get married. I have been living in New Zealand for more than six years. It is home for me now. I haven’t heard anything from…
Inspire the youth
Usually the older generation handle youth as some kind of disease that needs treatment. They do not need treatment. It is people who have gone away from life who need…
Tax is fundamental to how society operates and to the wellbeing of its citizens
The only constant about the fiscal social contract of tax and democracy is that taxes will be levied and engagement of citizens in tax matters, and an involvement boosts the…
National must clear its mess urgently
National Party’s woes appear to be endless and it just does not seem to stop here. For last few months, especially since the coup to dethrone Simon Bridges from party…
30 states/UTs have a COVID-19 positivity rate lower than national rate, AIIMS to bring out guidance on best practices and treatment this week: Indian Government
In India, 180 tests per day per million are being done, which is more than the adequate testing rate of 140 tests per day per million population for a prolonged…
Planning for every eventuality means having a strong plan in place
The Prime Minister has set out our plan in the event we have a new case of community transmission of COVID-19 in New Zealand. It’s about continuing to keep New…
Government must give Kiwis stranded in India a definite time-frame for return; working in education is my passion: Bala Beeram, National’s Kiwi-Indian candidate for Kelston
If a single word could describe Bala Beeram’s – once again National’s candidate from Kelston – passion for joining politics, it would be education. Which actually is no surprise given,…
New Zealand will always need migrants: Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway
The Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway who was in Auckland earlier this week, met community leaders and the media, to listen to their concerns as regards to the plight of work…
Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand raises visa concerns of Indians with the Immigration Minister
“Indian migrants contribute significantly to the New Zealand economy by choosing New Zealand as a migration destination. To continue to promote New Zealand and in the interest of fairness to…
RACISM IS NO JOKE – Join the campaign!
Commenting on the campaign in a Facebook post, Labour MP Michael Wood said, “New Zealand has done so well through the period of Covid-19 - but this is an issue…
Black players issue statement after Lungi Ngidi criticism, alleging racism in South African cricket
On Tuesday, 30 black former international players issued a statement alleging racism remains a factor in the game, after current fast bowler Lungi Ngidi supported Black Lives Matter movement last…
Kiwis stuck in India demand a time-frame for allowing private charters to bring them home
With no Vande Bharat Mission and Air NZ flights scheduled as of now, Kiwis – citizens and PRs - stuck in India are looking towards their Government to give them…
(Updated) Ekta to start food distribution service in Porirua
Ekta, a Wellington-based charity will start distributing prepared and pre-packed vegetarian meals on a weekly basis in Porirua from July 18. In addition to the pre-packed food, there will also…
HIIT for not only shedding those extra kilos but keeping your heart healthy
However, if you are wanting to get back to shape or maintain your fitness levels then HIIT is the answer for good results. High intensity involves interval training, a combination…