Octogenarian achieves yet another feat
The 81-year-old Sardar Balbir Singh Basra has achieved yet another milestone by winning Rotorua Marathon (21 kms in 2 hours and 40 minutes) and Huntley Marathon (21kms in 2 hours…
UNICEF NZ & Vodafone Foundation join hands to help India!
The CEO of UNICEF NZ Michelle Sharp and Lani Evans, Vodafone Foundation CEO recently disclosed about their plans to support India in the Covid crisis. In a telephonic conversation with…
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas – a tribute to Kishor Kumar in Christchurch
Gopal Bhatia is the name synonym with beautiful and soulful voice for most Indians in New Zealand. The ace singer accomplished yet another feat last week at Christchurch with a…
“Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny”
"KARMA: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny", is #1 in its category with Amazon Australia. This widely anticipated title was published on May 4 by Penguin Random House —…
Kiwi talent making a mark on silver screen
After further developing his craft in institutions like “Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares Mumbai” and further artistic workshops, he has returned to Auckland recently. Agustya has been involved in multiple productions…
Elemental AKL festival returns this July
Elemental AKL is returning this July with an ever-growing number of events and experiences celebrating the culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Become the source of light
Grace is the only way to self-realization. There are two major aspects in you – one is the instinct of survival which is always holding you down, another is your…
First home buyers to get ready as house prices may stabilise
New Zealand house prices had a rapid surge through the first quarter of 2021. According to the Reserve Bank’s recent Financial Stability Report, “house prices have risen 24 per cent…
Ramadan’s heightened devotion brings Eid festivity
The institution of fasting is extremely important because it cultivates the believer in almost every area of his spiritual life. Among other things, he learns through personal experience about what…
Have faith in of your country
I feel like keep writing about the current Covid situation in the world and about India in particular, since its currently the worst effected nation in the world.
We are better together
The role of the Opposition Party is to hold the Government to account on its promises, its ability or lack thereof to deliver on those promises, and to ask the…
Warmer winters for Kiwis this year
Around a million New Zealanders will be warmer when the Winter Energy Payment resumes this Saturday. The Government introduced this payment as part of our Families Package, to help seniors…
Is Corona virus a biological war?
Information’s are flying thick and high from across the globe from different media channels about China’s suspected role in creating and spreading the deadly Corona virus in the world with…
Migrant groups and leaders join hands together for the broken immigration system
But this is not all... the next step will be to join with other migrant associations to form a federation to give us an even stronger voice.Our first official event…
World Hand Hygiene Day: A reminder against complacency
World Hand Hygiene Day on Wednesday 5 May is a reminder of the important role appropriate hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of illnesses - from the flu to…
A stellar team of 15 artists and 40 performers took the evening by a storm even in the quiet autumn night at UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture
A spectacular cultural integration night of dance and performance along with traditional edge of wedding dresses fashion show. Put together by the Rambutan Media Works Pte Ltd this event was…
Confidence without clarity is a disaster
People think confidence is a kind of substitute for clarity – it is not. Let’s say whenever you want to make big decisions in your life, either professional or family-related,…
Good news for first home buyers and market activity seems to have peaked and interest rates are expected to stay low for longer term
Banks, Mortgage Advisers and Real Estate agents are still busy, but it seems housing market activity has peaked for the time being. At the residential auctions monitored by interest.co.nz a…
‘Bhartiya Samaj’ celebrates 25 years in style
One of the leading Indian community organisations in New Zealand working for the multi-ethnic South Asian communities, Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust, celebrated the completion of 25 years of its existence…
Women’s well – being launch – An initiative by Auckland Tamil Association (ATA)
Saturday the 24th of April at Freemans Bay Community Centre, witnessed a special and unique gathering of invitees bringing their mind, body and heart to support the launch of an…
‘Hanuman Janmotsava’ celebrated with joy and fervour
‘Hanuman Janmotsava’ is among the biggest of Hindu festivals which is celebrated by Hanuman devotees with lot of devotion and fervour. Hanuman Janmotsava falls on the Chaitra Poornima day as…
Countries helping India fight the raging pandemic
The second wave of Covid-19 in India has left the health care system crumbling with the oxygen supply in the country. In this hour of difficulty many countries have pitched…
Health changes for betterment of Kiwis
Kia Ora Indian News readers! I’m Naisi Chen, Labour list MP based in Botany. It’s great to be able to contribute to this incredible community news outlet.
Telugu Badminton Club of Canterbury ‘WHANAUNGATANGA’ took place on the 11th April
On Sunday 11th April 2021, the Telugu Badminton Club of Canterbury (TBCC) organised a first of its kind community event, “WHANAUNGATANGA”, with the intention to bring together its diverse community…
Being Joyful Beyond Circumstances
There is no “you.” What I am doing is not some kind of oratory or discourse – I am just talking like I would talk to myself, because I do…