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Mayoral debate: Indian community demands

active engagement from all candidates
T
Sandeep Singh
he clear message that came out from

the eventMayoral Candidates and
Us: community interaction session
organised on Sunday, September 25 at
Manukau Indian Association, was that Indian
community demands active engagement from
all candidates of mayoralty and the wider
political process in New Zealand.
Six mayoral candidatesJohn Palino, Mark

Thomas, Penny Bright, Chloe Swarbrick, and
Phil Goffpitched for the Indian community
voters, who arrived on a rainy Sunday evening,
to listen to their mayoral candidates, clearly
indicating that the community has strong
expectations from their future mayor.
The session was inaugurated by Veer Khar,
president, Manukau Indian Association,
who invoked Gandhi to identify the Indian
community in New Zealand, stating, our
community loves engagement, like Gandhi, and
wants to be engaged within the political process
here in New Zealand. Thus setting a tone of
expectations for the mayoral candidates.
Although during the debate, the most popular
areas of concern were focussed at housing,
rates, and transport, the three most important
things affecting an average Aucklander and
discussed in many other mayoral debates
around Auckland, yet the questions of debate
(From L-R) Mayoral candidates John Palino, Phil Goff, Vic Crone, Mark Thomas, Manukau Indian Association president Veer Khar, maypral candidate Chloe
Swarbrick and Penny Bright at the debate
in this event were framed in the context of

Indian community. The debate started with the
question that how would you ensure an equal
distribution of wealth and opportunity across
different ethnic communities in Auckland?
In answer to this question, almost all
participants instinctively returned to their
favourite themes heard at other mayoral
debates around Auckland, albeit with a slight
Indian touch, with an obvious goal of touching
the pulse of their Indian-origin voters.
Notable in this endeavour was Vic Crone who
batted for bringing smart digital technology
to support future growth for Auckland, in a
fashion similar to twenty digital smart cities

being currently promoted in India.
Similarly, Chloe Swarbrick, the 22-year-old
youngest ever contestant of mayoralty, also
sought to connect with Gandhi directly to woo
her prospective Indian origin voters and to some
extent to add more substance to her challenge
to the current disconnect between people and
local governance.
Interestingly, as seen in some other mayoral
debates, there was a repetitive urge by some
participants to target Phil Goff rather than
focussing on what they could bring to the table.
A notable penchant among all candidates was
to reframe their answers to any direct question
about the expectations of Indian community,

within the larger framework of South Auckland
communities, pacific communities, or migrants
in general.
This subtle caution, as demonstrated
instinctively by candidates, was a source
of quiet disappointment for many within
the Indian community. On being probed
further, Khar articulated this disappointment
combatively, stating that this is not new. But
it has to change, because Indian community
cannot afford to sit on fence for long.
The session was ended by Khars assertion
that the Kiwi-Indian community was a force to
reckon with, and is here to stay and engage.
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www.iwk.co.nz | 30 September 2016
Protesting Indian students ignored again

Sandeep Singh and
Rizwan Mohammad
ndian students hope of securing a last minute

reprieve from the government to allow them
to stay in this country legitimately, seems
to have been ignored again when their loud
protest in Auckland failed to elicit any response
from the Deputy Prime Minister Bill English.
On Monday, September 26, more than 50
students, supported by few resident supporters
and organisers of protest from the Indian
Migrant Workers Association, protested loudly
outside a public meeting attended by National
MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar and Deputy Prime
Minister Bill English.
Anticipating the hype around this protest,
police was present in numbers with tasers to
prevent any untoward scene, which also raised
concerns. Sunny Sehgal from IMWA mentioned
that Rachel Mackintosh, vice-president of
the Council of Trade Unions, demanded an
explanation from the police officer for carrying
the taser weapon at a peaceful, non-violent
protest by the students, to which the officer
responded, I dont care, not my problem, its
your problem.
Prior to this much-hyped protest, Anu Kaloti
from the Indian Migrant Workers Association
had publically stated that the protestors
were hoping to meet Deputy Prime Minister
Bill English to take their message for the
immigration minister to provide an appropriate
time for a meeting with a committee formed to
protect students cause.
Kaloti said that their request to meet the
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse had
been declined several times, stating they cannot
address individual issues.
Apparently, the said committee has members

including the Arch Bishop of Catholic Church,
and Anglican Church, leading lawyers, and
Secretary of Council of Trade Union.
governments standard response on the issue

that the law states that if your documents are
fake then you have to go.
It should be noted that the minister has
acknowledged the distress caused to students
in such situation where their documents
were found to be fake, after they arrived in
the country.
Talking to Indian Weekender, Kaloti said

that on behalf of the students, she made an
attempt to meet English and request him to take
their message for immigration minister, but they
were not allowed to enter inside the venue and
the doors were locked from inside.
Later, the questioner returned to protestors

outside, and announced that they will be taking
students cause to the judiciary, suggesting
that their hopes with the government were
almost vanquished.
I requested one of the policemen to escort

3-4 students in and out and allow them to
convey their message to the minister, peacefully.
But they denied saying that the doors were
locked and they couldnt do anything,
said Kaloti.
The Indian-origin MP Dr Parmar maintained a

silence and chose not to comment on this issue in
the meeting.
The
protestors,
however,
continued
sloganeering outside the meeting, while the
Finance Minister was speaking eloquently
about his governments plan for Aucklands
infrastructure, inside the venue. As the chants
became louder, although unable to disrupt the
meeting, English commented, about them,
I cant do anything, and the audience in the
hall chuckled.
The students requested the government for a

more sympathetic approach towards the issue.
We request amnesty from the government, as
we have not committed a crime, its the scrupulous
agents and colleges here that have duped us of
[thousands] of dollars, said Sunil Chinta, the
victimised student.
Every passing day is a nightmare for us, we

Supposedly, a member of protestors sneaked
[are] stressed to a point where it seems [like there
past through in the meeting as a general
is] no hope for us. The Indian representatives in the
member of public, and managed to ask a direct
parliament have even refused to acknowledge
question to the minister that why were students
our plea, said exasperated Hafiz Syed, a
allowed at the first place to enter New Zealand
protesting student.
by the NZ immigration,
Students protesting against deportation
if their documents were
fake? To which the minister
Talking to Indian Weekender, Kaloti said that on behalf
replied cautiously by first
of the students she made an attempt to meet English and request
acknowledging, that it
would have been best if him to take their message for immigration minister but they were
their documents had been not allowed to enter inside the venue and the doors were locked
scrutinised before students
from inside.
got inside New Zealand.
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Sandeep Singh
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brewing up within the closelyto New Zealand from overseas, are
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community
getting the best education possible.
in Auckland with regards to the
However, I acknowledge I could have
ongoing student deportation issue.
used a better analogy, Bakshi said.
Community members are expecting
Prime Minister John Key has also
some standout leadership on this
accepted his above clarification and
issue to resolve it speedily in the best
has clearly stated that there is no
interests of all.
need to discuss this any further.
National MP Kanwaljit Bakshis
On Monday, September 26 at a
earlier comment, what appeared to
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be comparing Indian students facing
Prime Minister Bill English hosted
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by Dr Parmjeet Parmar, the students
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comment and expressed his anguish
for being misunderstood.
I was not referring to the 39
Indian students who are currently
facing deportation due to issues with
their student visas and my comments
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Indian community.
This comes against the backdrop
of a claim made by Anu Kaloti, the
lead organiser of the student protest
and the representative of Indian
Migrant Workers Association that she
was categorically denied a chance to
meet with the leaders of government
inside the meeting to convey their
demands peacefully.
Previously, it was noted that no
questions have been raised so far in
the parliament by Indian-origin MPs
within the government.
On an earlier occasion when Dr
Parmar was contacted, she said,
Immigration NZ, Education NZ
and NZQA are all working together
to help students in question. These
cases are being worked through and it
would be inappropriate to comment
on individual cases. However, the
government makes no apologies
for holding people to account if
they have obtained their student
visa fraudulently.
Meanwhile, Indian Weekender

reached out to Mahesh Bindra, NZ
First List MP, to know what he was
doing to safeguard the interests of
the students. He responded, Most
Indian students have been victims
of dodgy immigration advisors
and
unscrupulous
education
providers. Dodgy agents have
benefitted from our faulty and loose
immigration policies.
This governments focus is
on cashing in on the 2-3 billion
dollars that foreign students
bring in but they are not worried
about how these students have
been cheated and manipulated
by some fly by night agents and
education providers.
The government needs to take
responsibility for the plight of foreign
students and fix our immigration
system. So far the government has
beaten around the bush and refused
to address the issue but we shall
continue to fight.

My office at 21 East Tamaki Road,
Papatoetoe continues to receive complaints
from Indian students and we have been working
on individual cases.
Demanding fairness for international
students and expressing his disappointment
over the governments approach towards the
issue, former Labour party candidate Sunny
Kaushal said, ...comparing students to
faulty fridges that should be returned to their
manufacturer, just demonstrates how arrogant
and out of touch National has become.
Thegovernmenthas continued thehandsoff approach to international students plight,
treating them nothing more than a commodity.
International students are peoplethey are
the victim to a cycle of exploitation, a part of
which have been operating under the watchful
eyes of the government agencies.
The government must reconsider its decision
and revoke deporting orders for international
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the damage to the reputation of multi-billion
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Kaushal added.
In a recent TV interview, Tertiary Education
Minister Steven Joyce conceded that ideally
these fraudulent papers should have been picked
up before the students entered New Zealand. A
logic being presented by the Minister that 200
Chinese students were deported in 2012 under
similar circumstances further proves that the
visa issuing agencies still have not strengthened
their visa issuance processes. But the logic is
understandable, as New Zealand should not
be seen as treating students from different
countries differently.
What is evident so far from the issue is that
genuine empathy is missing towards the hapless
students and no leader is standing up with a
solid intent to resolve this.
Aucklands problems are the problems

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Sandeep Singh
peaking at a public meeting organised by

Nationals MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar on
September 26 at Lynnfield, Auckland,
Minister of Finance Bill English, affirmed
that Aucklands problems are the problems
of growth.
Although, the meeting was marred by Indian
student protest outside the meeting venue, yet
minister did not disappoint members of the
public who turned up to listen to the Deputy
Prime Minister in search of answers to some
imposing problems that every Aucklander faces
in everyday life.
Sensing the mood of an average Aucklander,
who is struggling to keep pace with issues such
as rising housing prices, rising rates, traffic
congestion, and an increasingly difficult public
transport system, Minister was up to mark and
directly addressed those issues.
Finance Minister
Bill English
The minister shared governments current

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environment, and the need to shift our mindset to be able to think about the future. He
reiterated that their government is committed
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start-up programme to be hosted
at the New Enterprise Centre in
Central
Auckland.
Starting
onNovember 2, the programme will
run for four Wednesdays between5:30
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focus on the international student

market and our migrant community.
Clare Bradley, CEO, Aspire2
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will speed the process for those who
want to set-up their businesses in New
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During this time, the participants

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their wisdom and contribution,
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to continue through hard work and
perseverance to bring about positive
changes in the lives of our seniors.
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senior members for their support to
Shanti Niwas.
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Two Indians killed in car

crashes
Rizwan Mohammad
he last 10 days of September proved

to be the deadliest on the North Island
roads with more than 10 fatal crashes
and 7 deaths that included two Indians.
25-year-old Pavin Promoth worked in an
Auckland based electronic sales company
and had to travel to New Plymouth region for
business where his car hit the power pole and he
died on the scene on Saturday, September 24.
Pramoths car crossed the mid-line and crashed
on the right side of the road hitting the pole that
tilted on his car. According to a witness, the driver
door bashed into his body without causing much
harm and he succumbed to serious injury on the
forehead. The accident took place on Ketemarae
Road, Hawera in South Taranaki at 4:15 p.m.
He was supposed to meet me for dinner, he was
not answering his call so I thought he [might] have
been tired from his journey [and] gone to his motel
to rest, said Pavins friend Arun Thangarasu, who
lives in New Plymouth.
I got a call from the police at 10:45 p.m. to
come and identify the body. I then informed his
parents in Tamil Nadu, India, he added.
He was supposed to travel to India for
the first time since he arrived in NZ in April
2013, said his friend from India in Auckland,
Santosh Parameshwaran.
In another accident, Jaspreet Singh Spal,
21, died of serious head injury when his car
crashed on State Highway 1, south of Waiouru
and half a kilometre away from Spring Hill.
Jaspreet, who hailed from Ludhiana in Punjab
,had completed one-year engineering course
from Manukau Institute of Technology and was
living in South Auckland. He was sitting on the
passenger seat while travelling to Wellington
with his two friends. The driver and his friend
Jaspreet Singh Spal
Pavin Promoth
in the rear survived the accident and are being

treated in hospital.
We are deeply saddened and shocked by the
news. He was an intelligent and a very cheerful
guy, said Jaspreets cousin, Jasdeep Singh who
lives in Papatoetoe.
AA, Auckland Tamil Association and the
Indian High Commission in Wellington
made contributions and other arrangements
to send Pavins body to India on Wednesday,
September 28.
Arrangements to send Jaspreets body back to
India are being made by the Sikh community in
South Auckland.
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Inspired by Gandhi, activist

to march against TPPA
Rachel Thomas will start
onOctober 15and hope
to reach the capital by
Guy Fawkes weekend
Gaurav Sharma
ts not often that so many

organisations come together; its not
often that somebody marches from
the Garden City to the parliament,
inspired by Indias Gandhi.
I am a mother of three beautiful
children, Tema, Pita and Jai, and I am
planning to hkoi (meaning march in
mori) to Wellington with my children
and the support of my partner
Justin, Its Our Future Christchurch,
and friends.
The plan is to walk approximately
20 kms per day for 20 days, starting
October 15 from Christchurchs
Cathedral Square and finishing in
Wellington on Guy Fawkes weekend
which is also the anniversary of
Parihaka, a significant day in our
history which inspired Gandhi to
peaceful protest, Rachel announced
while addressing the gathering
at a protest march organised in
Christchurch recently.
Rachel Thomas (with her children by her

side) addressing the gathering during
the anti-TPPA protest in Christchurch
Labour leader launches

campaign 2017
Gaurav Sharma
iving a major boost to longtime

Labour
member,
lawyer, academic, and activist
Duncan Webbs campaign for the
Christchurch Central electorate in
2017, partys leader Andrew Little
formally launched his campaign office
in the city on Saturday, September 24.
Webb was officially announced
as the partys candidate in June
when Andrew Kirton, Labours
General Secretary was quoted as
saying, Duncan joins our growing
list of energetic and forward looking
candidates who will stand for labour
in 2017. Our focus is on winning next
Labour leader Andrew Little with his

Partys MPs Ruth Dyson (left) and Megan
Woods (right) at the opening of Duncan
Webbs campaign office
year and electing a strong Labourled government that will back the
Kiwi dream and help every New
Zealander get ahead. Little expressed
similar views while launching Webbs
campaign in Christchurchon Saturday.
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Attended by hundreds, the march

saw participation from a range of
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NZ Council of Trade Unions (CTU),
Public Services Association (PSA),
FIRST Union, Greenpeace,350.
org, Oxfam New Zealand, SAFE for
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sports, TeamLhotshampa
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year, members of the Bhutanese
community in Canterbury used to
play in the Nepalese team due to
low numbers. Visibly happy, at the
awards night organised by BSC to
recognise the effort put in by the
players, was Silas, who has been the
My hope is to ignite a spark of

compassion and discussion with
communities as we walk through
Canterbury and Marlborough and
to raise awareness of the issues and
implications this could have for future
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asHindi Diwas marked in Christchurch
Gaurav Sharma
lose to a hundred people,

many of them children,
gathered in Christchurchon
Saturday, September 24marking the
annualHindi Diwascelebrations in
the city.
Children singing the Indian national anthem at a function marking Hindi Diwas in
Christchurch
Kala Nand, the main organiser

of the event noted, The Day
commemorates the listing of Hindi
as the official language of India
along with English, which happened
Govt is not doing justice to small

businesses, says ISCC President
Gaurav Sharma
ast month, the Employment Relations

Authority (ERA) issued an order awarding
Kapilaben Patel, a migrant worker from
Gujarat, India, $31,413.19 for unpaid wages,
working on public holidays, and holiday pay,
and a further $11,400 as reimbursement of the
money paid in contravention of 12(A) of the
Wages Protection Act.
The order was passed against Lincolns Indian
restaurant Curry Pot, where she worked between
August 2011 and July 2014. In her order dated
August 23, 2016, Helen Doyle, a member of
ERA, also noted that Natu Rama, the current
owner of the restaurant, has agreed to reimburse
a further $750 to Kapilaben Patel, though no
formal order was made in this regard.
Talking to Indian Weekender on the

judgement, Rama, who is also the current
President of the Christchurch-based Indian Social
and Cultural Club (ISCC) said, Kapilaben has
falsified the documents she showed in front of the
ERA, which detailed her work hours. In fact, she
had also falsified the documents when she applied
for work at Curry Pot. All the qualifications
mentioned in her resume are incorrect. And this
can be verified by a third party.
While its true that co-ethnic exploitation of
migrants do take place, this case is certainly not
one of those. In my opinion, the government
bodies such as ERA are not doing justice to
small businesses by passing judgements without
substantial proofs. Thats why we have decided
to approach the Employment Court against the
ERA ruling, soon, Rama noted announcing his
next course of action.
KANWALJIT
SINGH BAKSHI
MP BASED IN
MANUKAU
EAST
on September 14, 1949. It also

marks the efforts put in by successive
Indian governments over the years to
promote the language as the symbol
of Indian unity.
In New Zealand though, the
celebrations have more to do with
preserving the Indian culture, history,
traditions and language, by passing
on the knowledge of Hindi to the
younger generation who otherwise
are just used to speaking English.
That is why we make sure that
we celebrateHindi Diwasevery
year, added Jitender Sahi, one of
the trustees of Canterbury Hindi
Language Trust, which was founded
in 2007 and runs free weekend Hindi
classes managed by Nand, a primary
school teacher. Along with classes for
kids and celebrations such asHindi
Diwas, the Trust also advocates
and seeks support from government
bodies and community groups for
promoting Hindi as one of the major
ethnic languages in New Zealand.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Spice Bazaar: your

one stop grocer
S
Growing
craze for
Indian spices
and grocery
Rizwan Mohammad
he festive season is knocking the

door and its the time of the year
when everyone plans to prepare
special delicacies for different days of the
festival season.
In our grocery shopping special feature
this week, we spoke to the supermarkets
and grocery stores across the city about the
growing demand for Indian food products
and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in
the market.
As per 2014 statistics, $508 million worth
of products were imported from India to New
Zealand that include retail medicines, motor
vehicles, precious metal jewellery, consumer
goods and food products. The market for most
of the distributers has increased abundantly
in the past few years with an exponential
growth in demand for products such as Indian
spices, snacks, rice, flour, toiletry products and
other FMCG.
The demand of Indian products shoots up

during festival season beginning with Navratri
until Diwali. These days, the market is not just
limited to Indian population; Kiwis, SouthAsians, and Pacific islanders are also the major
customers for the Indian retail outlets.
Auckland alone houses more than 80 Indian
grocery stores, at least three in each suburb,
and all of them see busy hours throughout
the year.
Indian food chains and restaurants have
seen increased numbers of footfall over the
time, which has led to more Indian restaurants
opening in the city. The Air New Zealand
Koru Lounge too has a few Indian dishes in
their menu as a part of their four-menu cycle
that rotates every three months.
Of the many Indian food products in the
market, Bikano is the leader with its vast range
lip-smacking snack items. Over the years,
Bikanos snacks have been consistent in quality
standards and have captured a majority stake
in the market.
pice Bazaar is an
Indian
general
grocery
and
convenience store located
in the Mount Roskill
area with ample parking
facility available on rear of
the store.
The store aims to provide
a wide range of products
with excellent customer service. It promises to
bring its customers the essence and joy with the
arena of flavours from their homeland right
at their doorstep. The goal is to provide the
customers with the best products at the prices to
fit every houses budget.
At Spice Bazaar, customers receive high
quality products ranging from flours, spices,
rices, lentils and pulses, teas, snacks, frozen
products, pickles, pastes and mixes and fresh
vegetables. The store also provides Western
Union service for money transfer.
Spice Bazaar has received rave reviews
from its loyal customer base about the
operational efficiencies, product line and
well-organised store. Spice Bazaar team is
committed to a pleasant, clean and healthy
customer experience. The store is open to the
feedback and constantly works towards better

customer service.
Director Madhavi Vora says that the
store completes three years of service to the
community this year.
The store offers specials before every Indian
festival such as Holi, Navratri, and Eid etc. For
Diwali this year, the store has puja samagri, diya
(lamps), rangoli etc. available for the customers
at affordable price.
We have introduced a new concept in Indian
retail marketcleanliness. Good customer
service and health-conscious packaging are our
specialties. We get a variety of customers as they
enjoy shopping with a great atmosphere and the
friendly staff, says Vora.
The store is located at 1241 Dominion Rd
Extension, at the corner of the roundabout.
1241 Dominion Rd Extension, Mt Roskill. Auckland.

Tel: 09-6204918. Email: iah.enquiries@gmail.com
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B International Limited is among the first
few companies to offer an extensive range of
products that are being imported from India
and other countries of the world. Following their
concept of bringing together a world of goodness,
the company has a wide range of products to offer.
The products of AB International are used by most
households in New Zealand.
From its modest beginning in 2001, AB
International today has grown to be the major
importers and wholesalers of some of the best
brands, which are known for their quality throughout
the world. The distribution network covers the
entire New Zealand. Some of the most popular
brands among the kiwis are MTR range of Ready
Eat Meals, Mixes and Ready to serve rice, India
Gate rice, Bikano snacks, Midas poppadum and
chutneys, Frooti mango drinks, Appy (apple nector),
Jabsons snacks and Urja products. Apart from this
they also distribute the most famous Dabur, Vatika,
Dermoviva and Fem Herbal products.
Other major brands imported and distributed

by AB International include Shan products, Rasoi
Magic Premixes, Nestle (India) noodles, Tata
salt, Ahmed Food Products, Himalaya Health
Supplements, Hamdard Pure Almond Oils and
many more.
AB Internationals imported products are available
across all the grocery stores and supermarkets in
New Zealand. It also supplies to restaurants, motels
and selected chains of hotels in the country.
In October 2013, AB International launched
Mera Mobile sim card in collaboration with
Vodafone that allows users to call India (and now
23 more countries) from their mobile phone at low
calling rates. The customer has to buy a Mera Sim
and top it up with Vodafone voucher of $20 dollars.
AB International is actively involved in community
support by sponsoring and supporting of several
cultural, community welfare and charity projects in
New Zealand.
To advertise,
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hyber Spice Invader was established

in December 2005 by Rajan and Anju
Kamboj. Located at 822 Manukau
Road, off the Royal Oak roundabout, the
store offers a wide range of products needed
for the everyday function of a house.
The store caters to the needs of wide range
of customers including Indian, Pakistani, Sri
Lankan, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean,
Pacific Islander and Fijian. Over the years
there has been an increase in the number of
Kiwi customers visiting the store who have
started cooking Indian and Fijian dishes.
We have Kiwi customers who ask for new
recipes. My wife Anju also teaches them to
cook new types of Indian dishes sometimes,
said Rajan.
T h e
store houses a variety of products such as
basic kitchen items, utensils, fresh fruits
and vegetables, oil, canned food, packaged
groceries, and spices imported from India
and Pakistan, small desk temples, puja items
such as thread lamps, idols, posters, items
used for hawan and rumala for Sikh people.
Our store has a regular customer base
who come not only from nearby suburbs but
also from far Central Auckland just because
of the service we provide, says Rajan.
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Khyber Spice Invader has recently started

their online wing where customers can make
their orders online (with a minimum purchase
limit) and free delivery service is provided.
The store also plans to start VIP membership
card where customers can get points on their
purchase and can redeem it later.
During the festive time such as Navratri,
Eid, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali the store
provides special offers and reduced prices
on selected products. The store has opened
a new branch in Otahuhu at 539, Great
South Road.
Khyber Spice can be accessed online
on www.khyberspice.co.nz and can be
reached on 09-625-1766.
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Harman Impex is New Zealands leading importers of authentic

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We supply to over 200 retail stores all over New Zealand and
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Making a difference in
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ith the growing popularity of Indian

products, Harman Impex caters to
the growth of the demand. With the
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Harman Impex lives up to the international
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Backed with strong overseas experience,

Harman Impex has been importing Indian
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their product range with the growing
consumer demand.
Philosophy:
Having identified the need of bringing this
vital industry as organised sector, we today
enjoy the status as one of the few pioneers who
could sense the emerging needs of tomorrows
market, says Manjeet Chawla, Director
Harman Impex.
We sum our philosophy in simple words
all day, every day, quality food reflecting in
everything we do to serve our customers. We
are committed to engage with our customer
and constantly attract new opportunities. We
increase the sales by carrying out sampling
of our products to the customers at various
retail outlets all across New Zealand, adds
Mr Chawla.
Why Harman Impex?

Just in time: Harman Impex believes in
stocking their products that helps to serve the
customer better and in time.
Premium Quality Wheat
Authenticity: Majority of their products

are brought directly from the manufacturers,
which ensures the best export quality for the
customers. Moreover, it gives the products a
better and longer shelf life.
Customer
relationship:
Building
long-term relations with the retailers and
understanding their requirements help them to
serve and support to our customers better.
We have more than 4000 products
in our range. We endeavour to cater to a
larger segment of buyers. At present, we are
regularly supplying to about 150 to 200 retail
Indian ethnic grocery outlets throughout
New Zealand. We have also started supplying
to another 100 fruit and vegetable and
convenience stores that are spread around in
the Auckland area. Furthermore, we are also
catering to some supermarkets in Auckland
who have now become our regular customers,
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Martyr Bhagat Singh

remembered in Hamilton A
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CSNZIA marks 90 years of service

IWK Bureau
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at
the
Gordonton
Hall,
in
Gordonton, Waikato was
speaking for dedicated efforts of the
Country Section New Zealand Indian
Association (CSNZIA) that celebrated
its 90th anniversary on September 17.
Rizwan Mohammad
emembering the sacrifices

made by martyr Bhagat
Singh, a memorial service
was held to commemorate the birth
anniversary of the freedom fighter in
Hamilton last weekend.
It is important the new generation
remembers their roots and the
sacrifice of great men, said Yugraj
Singh Mahil, founder and president
of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial
Trust in Hamilton. More than 600
people gathered for the celebrations at
Clarence Street Theatre on Saturday,
September 24.
Cultural items including gidda,
bhangra and skits were performed by
young children, students and working
With local MPs and other dignitaries

in
presence,
the
anniversary
celebrations were dedicated to the
pioneers who transformed their
dream into the reality by forming
dedicated Indian organisations such
as CSNZI, New Zealand Indian
Central Association (NZICA), and
New Zealand Sikh Society (NZSS).
Members of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Trust at the event
professionals. Mahil said that the idea

behind the celebration was to recollect
the memories of the great martyr
who devoted his life to the freedom
of India. We have been doing the
cultural program for nine years now,
and the support and response from
the community was phenomenal
for this years celebration, said

Jarnail Singh, secretary of the
Memorial Trust. A number of
films and documentaries have been
made in Bollywood to recognise the
contribution of freedom fighters such
as Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev
and Chandrasekhar Azad.
President of NZICA, Bhikhu

Bhana highlighted the dedication,
hard work and steadfastness of
CSNZIA, NZICA and their members
to uplift the fortunes of Indians in
New Zealand.
As chairperson of the Law and

Order select committee, I am happy
to share that the legislation has passed
all the readings and the bill will come
in to effect no later thanJuly 1, 2017.
The changes made by this
legislation are based on our
commitment to improve the
experience of child witnesses
and victims of sexual violence in
the courtroom.
Thebill will improve court
procedure for child witnesses and
complainants in sexual offence cases

and provide safety measures for those
who agree to provide video evidence.
In 2015-16, around 450 child
witnesses gave evidence in criminal
court cases. During the process of
writing this legislation the National
government listened closely to
victims of crime/witnesses who
shared with us their traumatic court
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is to ease avoidable trauma and better
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Victims have to provide evidence

against criminals however, providing
evidence can be tough for people
who already are under stress because
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ensure that the process of providing
evidence and dealing with the court
process is simplified and doesnt add
to stress and trauma of victims.
The legislation will enable
providing evidence by using a closedcircuit television or from behind a
screen. Further, any underage person
President of the NZICA Madan Jeet

Singh Bange delivers a speech during
the celebration
from the members, families and

friends was great and it is all thanks to
those who initiated such organisations.
He also thanked the current
committee members who worked
towards making the event a success.
On this occasion, a historical booklet
was launched that contains the brief
history of CSNZIA, the officers since
its inceptions, and some historical
photos. The event concluded with
cultural performances, mix and
mingle, and the dinner.
President of CSNZI Madan Jeet

Singh Bange said that the response
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WHAT DO YOU THINK

The issue of students deportation
Editorial
Is war the only solution?
n October 2, the world will celebrate International Day of Non-Violence on the

birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who symbolises peace and has inspired
world leaders including Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, and Martin Luther King Jr
with his non-violent means to attain freedom for his country from the British rule.
His inspiring approach to life symbolises that physical appearance does not equal the
capacity of strength. Today, we are taught to be fierce and ferociously go after what we want.
However, Gandhis ways were gentle, calm, and at the same time exerted great strength and
respect.
Gandhi practiced what he preached and lived by his principles. He said, Strength does not
come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
It is ironical that the country, of whose freedom he fought for, seems to be on a verge of
a war with its neighbour, which was once an integral part of India. The recent cross-border
attack on an Indian Army camp at Uri, in Jammu and Kashmir has pushed IndiaPakistan
relation to the edge.
India took the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to the global platform at the United
Nations General Assembly, when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asserted that India
has shown numerous gestures to keep a friendly relationship with the neighbours but in return
has always been betrayed. She urged the world to isolate countries that export terrorism.
Soon after, Indian PM Narendra Modi announced that India would boycott Saarc Summit
to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan. This was followed by Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan
deciding to skip the summit, hinting their move towards isolating Pakistan.
Recently, an online White House petition to declare Pakistan a terrorism-sponsoring state
qualified for a response from Obama administration after receiving more than 110,000
signatures.
All these steps seem to be hinting towards a prospective war between the two countries,
an unfavourable outcome for both nations. However, considering Pakistans inability to keep
promises, India will now have to look for ways to get its own back after the Uri tragedy, which
has severely dented Modis macho image and falsified his pre-election rhetoric.
Right-wingers in India are in the habit of pointing out that Israel does not hesitate to hit
out at the enemy in similar circumstances. But there is a difference. While Israels wrath is
expressed on the weak and defenceless Palestinians, it could not but watch quietly as Iran built
its nuclear potential.
India, therefore, has no option but to adopt measures such as snapping diplomatic relations,
which will entail cutting off trade ties as well, or unilaterally abrogating the Indus waters
treaty, or raising its defence budgetwhich a financially weak Pakistan will not be able to
matchor firming up Indias military ties with Afghanistan to raise the spectre for Pakistan
of a threat from two fronts.
Indian Weekender : Volume 8 Issue 28

Publisher: Kiwi Media Publishing Limited
Barry Kundu
It is completely unfair. These students have invested
nothing less than $20,000 for their study and telling them to
buzz off after a year is wrong. I do not support this move by
the government. The immigration department should come
up with better options rather taking a safe side and
deporting them..
Divakar Poply
I believe, students should have had a better planning and
understanding of the immigration laws before coming to New
Zealand. Yes, these agents do speak over the top and show
everything in gold here and the students should have done a
better research. In my opinion, students should have the right
to stay here. They have not just given their money but have
also invested their time and resources.
Nasreen Kauser
These students are suffering for something they did not do.
Immigration NZ should cancel the deportation notice and let
them stay here. Their focus should be on making sure this is
not repeated in the future.
Pankaj Sharma
I do not support the immigration for serving deportation
notice to the students. The colleges in Auckland have pulled
their hands back trying to evade this issue, as I read in the
newspaper. The students have given a year of their life, they
had hopes when they were studying here and all of a sudden
asking them to leave the country is appalling.
Sanjeev Kumar
I feel, both the students and immigration share the blame
on this one, the students should have done better research
before coming and the immigration should have denied their
visa in the first place to avoid this situation. But once they are
here and it is not just one but scores of them which means the
students are not at immediate fault but agents back in India
are. The students should not be deported.
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Praveen Kumar
I wont blame the immigration for deporting these students
because they are just doing their job. The immigration agents
back in India have submitted these fraudulent documents
and to an extent even these colleges are responsible. The
immigration should give students a chance because it is a
matter of their life and career, which they will have to start
from square one, if deported.
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Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals,

place them day and night before you, and out of
that will come great work.
Swami Vivekananda
OPINION/EDITORIAL
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HILLARY IN
TRUMP LANE:
Baskets of bluff,
bluster and baloney

Arun Kumar
illary Clinton thought she would borrow

a leaf from Donald Trumps book.
Instead, she reached for a dictionary
of insults and flung half of her presidential
rivals supporters in a basket of deplorable.
Then as the controversy blew in her face,
Clinton regretted saying half in a grossly
generalistic way, yet doubled down on the
insinuation as her surrogates joined the chorus.
She had viciously attacked millions of
hard working Americans by putting them in
baskets as if they were objects and not human
beings, a deeply shocked and alarmed
Trump charged coming down on her like a
tonne of bricks.
Was it her 47% moment? wondered the
pundits, recalling 2012 Republican nominee
Mitt Romneys costly comments that 47% of
the people dependent upon government will
vote for rival Barack Obama no matter what.
Trump called it far worse than that as an
overheated Clinton left a 9/11 ceremony at
ground zero early and wobbled, and helped
by three secret service guys, stumbled into her
vanadd another controversy over her health.
Less than two hours later she emerged
unaided from her daughter Chelseas New
York apartment and waved to the waiting
media saying Im feeling great and hugged a
conveniently waiting little girl in what critics
called a staged event.
As she went off the campaign trail to recover
from a bout of walking pneumonia, hubby
Bill inadvertently stirred more controversy
saying Hillary had fainted frequentlywell
not frequently, rarelybut on more than one
occasion, over the last many, many years.
More than her repeated bouts of cough
that she jokingly attributed to her allergy for
TrumpClintons failed efforts to power
through her illness fanned renewed feelings
of distrust and suspicion about the former
secretary of state.
over Hillarys mafia trying to pin on him the

blame for her never-ending email scandal.
Everything HRC touches, she kind of
screws up with Hubris, said an angry Powell in
a leaked email to a friend.
For good reason, she comes across as sleazy,
added the first and only black former defence
chief in another email.
He did not spare Trump either. Calling him
a national disgrace and an international
pariah, the general wrote to CNNs Fareed
Zakaria in December 2015 that you guys are
playing his game, you are his oxygen.
Meanwhile, with health concerns taking
centre stage, both candidates released selective
medical information about themselves.
Fast-food-loving Trump did so with elan on
reality TV The Dr, Oz Show, admitting he
was overweight at 236 pounds and would like
to lose at least 15 pounds. Clintons doctor too
proclaimed her healthy other than a sinus
and ear infection and her recently diagnosed
pneumonialeaving aside a history of falls
and a concussion back in 2012. In sum, one was
fat, the other just exhausted.
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even winning Ohio, the mother of all swing
states, by five points in a new poll, Democrats
worried if Clinton would fall through the
enthusiasm gap between the two parties.
Trump, who has previously raised questions

about Clintons health and stamina, wished
her well and instead of acting presidential,
reached out to African Americans
and women and the jobless.
H
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finally
conceded
that Obama was
born in America, went to a black church
in Flint, Michigan, unveiled a child care
tax plan and promised a four per cent
growth with his prescription to shore up the
economy.
Then as Clinton returned to the
campaign trail, Colin Powell, a former
Republican secretary of state, went ballistic
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FIJI
FIJI
SHAME ON NFP FOR

BOYCOTTS, SAYS PM A
Discussion on economy
should be apolitical: A-G
iyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has

appealed to the Opposition
not to undermine the
economy for cheap political points.
rime
Minister
Voreqe
Bainimarama says it is
a great shame that the
National Federation Party boycotted
the
ceremonial
opening
of
the parliament.
The
Attorney-General
and
Minister for Economy made the
appeal in Parliament on Monday,
September 26.
He said any discussion on the
economy should be apolitical because
of the real threat of natural disasters
brought about by climate change.
Not least because they might have

learned something, he said
Mr Bainimarama said it was an
insult to our President Major General
(retd) Jioji Konrote, Head of State,
to the parliament and to the nation.
He was speaking in the parliament
on Monday, September 26 on the
debate over the address by President
Konrote. The boycott came on top
of the NFP refusing to attend our
Constitution Day celebration.
The leader of the NFP told Pacific
Beat Programme on Radio Australia
that Fijian Constitution Day was a
sham. But, Madam Speaker, tell that
to Naomi Lewakita and the other
young people who took part in this
occasion and read extracts from the
Constitution with such feeling, he
said. It is the duty of every selected
representative of the Parliament
to be present. Yet rather than take
their places for this solemn occasion,
the National Federation Party chose
to stage a cheap political stunt in
this opening session. In a deliberate
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said one

example of the opposition trying to
gain some cheap political points was
their statement on the MWH saga
with the Fiji Roads Authority.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
snub to His Excellency the President,

the Head of the Fijian State, our
Parliament and the Fijian people.
He said he noticed the NFP
leader giving an interview in which
he questioned the legitimacy of
our Constitution and described our
democracy as a sham.
No, Honourable Leader, it is the
leadership of your party that is the
sham, he said.
You happily stood for the 2014
election under the terms of the
Constitution you now reject because
you undoubtedly thought you could
win and form government.
But having lost, you turn on the

very document that brought you here
like a child who wants the rules of a
game changed after it has finished.
You had every opportunity at
the last election to win over the
electorate. Twenty nations declared
that election was a free and legitimate
expression of the will of the people.
And what did you get? A mere three
seats out of 50. The people spoke but
you still cant get over their decision.
And ever since then, you have been
poor losers, displaying no respect for
the will of the people and no respect
for our institutions.
He said the opposition went on

international
media
degrading
the government, and the decision
on MWH.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the
focus should be building a strong
foundation for Fijis economy and
he hoped that the opposition would
focus on the same too.
He said one of the fundamental
issues that the President spoke about
in his opening address was building
strong foundations for our economy.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said that
meant building confidence like
having appropriate laws in place and
see that conventions are ratified.
The migration magician
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
He
said
build
confidence
not only for foreigners but also
domestic investors, which required
a national approach irrespective of
political differences.
Please, I appeal to everybody. Do
not try to undermine the economy
simply to gain some cheap political
points, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.
He believed that every Fijian
wanted economic progress and
that had been missing in the
political landscape.
He said the cheap political points
scoring must stop from both sides.
We have the fundamental
responsibility, irrespective of the
political parties you belong too,
the responsibility to ensure that all
Fijians are well looked after. We
should focus on service delivery, Mr
Sayed-Khaiyum said.
It is not easy for anyone to migrate to a new country and especially to a country like New Zealand. It is here that licensed immigration advisers come into play
by giving expert immigration advice to their clients. The migrants especially who come from India/Fiji always have questions with regards to immigration as
it is a very complex process. But if you are guided by the right advisor, there is nothing to worry. Taking cue from the same and with an aim to help migrants
get the right advice, we are starting with a series on licensed immigration advisers in South Auckland.The first one to feature in our series is Atesh Narayan,
Managing Director of Auckland South Immigration Consultants, who has more than 5 years experience as a licensed immigration adviser.
Here are excerpt from his interview with Indian Weekender.
Navdeep Marwah
IWK: Tell us about your
journey so far.
Atesh: I am from Fiji but I migrated
to New Zealand in May 2000. This
was two days after second military
coupe in Fiji. I became a licensed
immigration adviser on November
25, 2010. My NZ licence number
is 200902665 and my AUS licence
number is 1576005-1.
IWK: Why did you choose to be
an immigration Adviser?
Atesh: I like to serve the New
Zealand community. I like to be
self-employed and I have passion in
providing immigration advice for
NZ and Australian visa applications.
Furthermore, I have been an
active soccer player and a sports
administrator and I would like to
continue doing immigration to
maintain my physical as well as
mental fitness.
Although I run my business from
home, it works out well for me in
terms of saving overhead costs.
This enables me to be reasonable
in adviser fees compared to other
licensed immigration advisers.
IWK: What has been your

toughest case so far?
Atesh: I worked on a residence visa
under partnership for a client who
had previously got her visa declined
12 times. To ensure the success
of this application, I got all her
previous files from the Privacy Team
of Immigration NZ, studied those in
detail and acted as a strong advocate
for my client. I prepared the client
for her interview with the case officer,
who was then able to answer all the
immigration enquiries, adequately.
IWK: What will be your advice
to the people who want to
migrate in New Zealand?
Atesh: I will advise anyone who is
intending to migrate to New Zealand
to be completely prepared as well as
do sufficient research about life in
NZ, language and culture. NZ has a
diverse population and one will need
to understand the various people
that come from different ethnic
backgrounds.
IWK: How should people save
themselves from unlicensed
immigration advisers?
Atesh:
website
They should visit the

of
the Immigration
Atesh Narayan, Managing Director

of Auckland South Immigration
Consultants
Advisers Authority to find out if

the immigration adviser is licensed.
They should not use them if they are
not listed or not on the list of lawyers
for providing immigration advice in
the New Zealand Law Society.
IWK: How have you seen the
immigration industry in New
Zealand changing over
the years?
Atesh:
There
have
been
considerable changes in technology,
particularly in submitting online
applications. The number of new
immigrants has increased over the

years. This year, there has been a
considerable increase in number of
immigrants from UK, mainly due
to Brexit.
Furthermore, there has been an
increase in internal migration out of
Auckland mainly to gain sufficient
points under skilled migrant category
and business class visas.
In addition, there has been an
increase in the number of licensed
immigration advisers because of the
online course Graduate Diploma
in New Zealand Immigration Advice
provided by the Bay of Plenty
Polytechnic based in Tauranga.
However, there is still a fair amount
of unlicensed activity going on in NZ
as well as offshore that has refrained
clients from receiving accurate
advice from a licensed professional.
IWK: What has been your
biggest challenge as an
immigration adviser?
Atesh: To make accurate decisions
and providing the client some
options as well as receiving visa
approvals in less time. Some of
the main challenges is to stay
updated with any new immigration
instructions and to understand the
client well during the first interview.
IWK: What is the biggest

highlight of your career
till date?
Atesh: There has been considerable
growth in my business over the
past five years and the success
of the business has been the
result of continuously attending
professional development activities
and assistance from my business
development manager as well as my
business mentor.
Despite having a full immigration
advisers licence, I have successfully
completed the Graduate Certificate
in New Zealand Immigration Advice
at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.
I was the finalist in the Best
Emerging Business award category
at the Westpac/ATEED Auckland
Business Awards in August 2015.
In July 2016, I completed
Master of Business Administration
majoring in marketing from
Auckland Institute of Studies,
St Helens.
Atesh Narayan can be contacted
on 09 279 7283, 021 168 7230.
Email: atesh@asic.co.nz
Address: 26 Donegal Park
Drive, Flat Bush, Auckland 2016
Website: http://www.asic.co.nz
INDIA
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INDIA
Sushma Swaraj:
World must isolate
nations exporting terror

T
aking aim at Pakistans role in nurturing
terrorism, Indias External Affairs
Minister Sushma Swaraj made a
stirring call on Monday, September 26 for
isolating Islamabad if it does not join a
global strategy against the malevolent force
threatening the world.
Warning the world that we do not know who
this Frankensteins monster will devour next,
she told the UN General Assembly in Hindi,
If we want to defeat terrorism, there is only
one waythat we unite across our differences,
add steel to our resolve and inject urgency
in our response.
And if any nation refuses to join this global
strategy, then we must isolate it, said.
She told the General Assembly that India has
not set pre-conditions for talks with Pakistan,
but it has spurned Indias unprecedented
gestures of friendship and instead responded
with terrorism as it continues to futilely dream
of Kashmir.
Rebutting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz
Sharif s contention last week at the UN that
India had placed unacceptable conditions for
talks, she listed a series of gestures, large and
small, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had
extended to Islamabad.
Sharif said that India has placed preconditions for talks which are not acceptable to
him, she said asking, What pre-conditions?
We took the initiative to resolve issues not
on the basis of conditions, but on the basis of
friendship, she said.
Indias External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
In the past at the UN India has only said

that it could not hold talks while it suffered
terrorist attacks. Eloquently expounding on it,
Indias Minister of State for External Affairs
Without pre-conditions Modi had invited
M.J. Akbar said last week, Pakistan wants a
Sharif to his oath-taking ceremony,
dialogue while it holds a gun in its hand,
greeted him on Eid and visited him
terrorists gun, he said. Talks and
Pakistan
guns dont go together.
in Lahore, and Sushma Swaraj
wants a
herself had visited Islamabad
Pakistan remains in denial
dialogue while
and wished the Pakistans team
when
confronted by evidence
it holds a gun in
success, she said.
of its complicity in terror like
its hand, terrorists the confession of Bahadur Ali,
And what did we get
gun, he said.
Sushma Swaraj said. When
in return, she asked.
Talks
and guns
confronted with such evidence,
Pathankot,
Bahadur
dont go
Pakistan remains in denial. It
Ali, and Uri.
persists in the belief that such
together
Among a string of terrorist
attacks will enable it to obtain the
attacks against India, the strike on the
territory it covets.
air force base in Pathankot and the recent
My firm advice to Pakistan is abandon this
one on the army base in Uri stand out.
dream, she declared.
Bahadur Ali is a terrorist in our custody,
Let me state unequivocally that
whose confession is a living proof of Pakistans
Jammu and Kashmir is an integral
complicity in cross border terror, she said.
part
of
India
and
will
always
We have in fact attempted a paradigm of
friendship in the last two years which is without
precedent.
remain so. The threatened anti-India protests

by Pakistanis failed to materialise when Sushma
Swaraj spoke. Only three people were at the
barriers cordoning off the protest area in the
Dag Hammarskjold Park across from the UN.
One of them said that they planned to have
more protesters later.
Calling terrorism a crime against humanity,
she told the international community to identify
and isolate those who do not sign on to the
global war against terror those that speak the
language of terrorism, that nurture it, peddle it,
and export it.
These nations, in which UN declared
terrorists roam freely, lead processions and
deliver their poisonous sermons of hate with
impunity, areas culpable as the very terrorists
they harbour, she said. Such countries should
have no place in the comity of nations.
In a warning to Pakistan she said, History
proves that those who seed extremist ideologies,
reap a bitter harvest.
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INDIA ABROAD
Indian-owned Mohinani
O
Group clocks 50 years
Indian couple reach

settlement with ANZ bank
Francis Kokutse
he Indian-owned Mohinani
Group says it has been able to
provide employment to over
10,000 people as well as awarded
scholarships and donated educational
infrastructure and portable water to
many communities in the 50 years that
it has operated in Ghana.
Over the last 50 years, the Mohinani
Group has grown into a diversified
world-class group of companies with
businesses and brands across the
globe with a penchant for innovation
and industrial leadership, Executive
Director Ashok Mohinani said in an
interview.
The group was founded by his father,
Ram Mohinani with the first company,
Poly Products, to manufacture flexible
packaging products. It has now
expanded and operates across several
countries in Africa.
Two months ago, the University
of Ghana awarded the founder an
honorary degree for his achievements
in industry. To mark the groups 50th
anniversary, it has started a re-cycling
campaign to involve more than 5,000
pupils in the Greater Accra and Ashanti
regions to build a sustainable, healthy
future and environment for children
in Ghana.
Executive Director of Mohnani Group

Ashok Mohinani
Mohinani said the group wants to be

at the forefront of a change in Ghana
that recognises that not everything
we throw away is waste and that so
much of what we do not need can be
used again.
The campaign, in the form of
a competition, will educate pupils
and their communities on waste
management. The aim is to instil in
them the habit of proper waste disposal
and make use of dustbins to promote a
clean and healthy environment.
This will also include recycling paper,
plastic and cans. The campaign targets
pupils aged 9 to 13 years in 20 selected
primary and junior high schools in the

two regions.
Mohinani said the campaign forms
part of its commitment towards
recycling plastic and carrier bags and,
therefore, reducing the pressure on the
environment.
As we celebrate this significant
milestone in our journey, we would like
to reaffirm our continued commitment
to giving back to society in an
environmentally-sustainable way, he
added.
This competition will motivate our
youth to recycle by suggesting ways to
engage everyone in a fun, educational
programme that will involve students,
staff and parents, he said, adding
that it would run for two months, after
which the participants will be awarded
exciting prizes ranging from learning
material to waste disposal equipment.
The groups businesses include
manufacturing
(plastics
and
packaging products), distribution
(consumer
durables,
electronics,
electrical products), retail (office
automation,
tyres,
building
material), and international trade
(polymers, chemicals and commodity
raw materials).
It has also diversified into
greenfield sectors such as real
estate,
hospitality
and
quick
service restaurants.
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of
Australias
biggest banks reached
a settlement with an
Indian couple last week who
sued the company for $1.9
billion. Pankaj and Radhika
Oswal alleged that Australia and
New Zealand Banking Group
(ANZ) short-changed them
$580 million when selling the
couples majority stake in Burrup
Fertilisers after the company
went into receivership, Xinhua
news agency reported.
ANZ said the terms of the

settlement were confidential but
the deal with the Oswals meant
the bank would take a $110
million hit to its bottom line
this year.
A spokesperson for the Oswals
said the couple, who also settled
a tax bill with the Australian
Taxation Office (ATO) worth an
estimated $76.4 million, would be
leaving Australia.
Theyre very satisfied with
the settlement. They were
very pleased to be able to put
the facts before the court and
theyre pleased that its over, the
spokesman said in a statement
on September 22. They wont
be staying in Australia. They
are now planning their futures.
The ($110 million) does not
reflect the size of the settlement
but the Oswals are bound by

confidentiality to not disclose
the details.
Shayne Elliott, CEO of
ANZ, said that the settlement
does not mean the bank has
accepted guilt.
ANZ does not accept many
of the claims made in court
and we completely reject the
allegations made against our
staff, Elliott said in a statement
to shareholders.
However, we believe the
settlement is the right decision for
shareholders bearing in mind the
residual risks in a case of this size
and complexity.
The
Oswals
spokesman
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India beat NZ by 197 runs in first Test
ndia bowled out New Zealand for

236 in their second innings to win
the first cricket Test by 197 runs
on the fifth day at the Green Park in
Kanpur on Monday, September 26.
After lunch, it was just a matter

of time before India took
the remaining three
wicketsand
they
did it easily.
Chasing a daunting 434, the Kiwis

were 93 for four at stumps on day four
and on Monday lost the remaining
six wickets for just 143 runs.
Once
again,
A s h w i n
delivered
the
blows to the
visitors.
Luke Ronchi (80) and Mitchell

Santner (71) put up a strong resistance
in the first hour of the day but their
patience didnt last long.
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin
(6/132) claimed his 19th five-wicket
haul and nailed the final three
wickets of the day, while medium
pacer Mohammad Shami scalped
two wickets on the final day of Indias
500th Test.
Earlier in the day, New Zealand
started the day brightly with Santner
and Ronchi dominating the Indian
bowlers with aggressive batting in the
first hour.
They
stitched
a
102-run
partnership for the fifth wicket as
they relied on positivity to fend off
the Indian bowlers.
India bowled out New Zealand for 236 in their second innings to win the first cricket
Test by 197 runs on the fifth day at the Green Park in Kanpur
Wicketkeeper-batsman
Ronchi
registered his second fifty in Test
cricket as he completed a stroke-filled
knock. However, with his score at 80
and his teams total at 158/4, he lost
his wicket, top-edging a Ravindra

Jadeja delivery to Ravichandran
Ashwin at point. The right-handed
batsman hit nine fours and a six.
Later, seamer Mohammad Shami
removed B.J. Watling

(18) and Mark Craig
(1) to demolish the
Kiwi lower middleorder. While right-hander Watling
struggled to fend off a pacy in-cutter
that hit his pads, Craig misread a
line as the ball dismantled his stumps
as the New Zealanders went to the
lunch with 205/7 on scoreboard.
S a n t n e r
found a delivery
from Ashwin
that
turned
sharply and bounced
more than expected
unplayable and the ball
hit the top of the bat before
ending in the hands of Rohit Sharma
at silly point.
Next to go was right-hander Ish
Sodhi (17) who moved across and
exposed the stumps to a delivery
from Ashwin.
Ashwin then struck Neil Wagner
(0) on the pads and got a leg before
wicket (LBW) dismissal to seal not
only his 10th wicket of the match but
also Indias big win.
Sania-Strycova clinch Pan Pacific womens doubles title

Sania Mirza and
Narbora Strycova
ndian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Czech

partner Barbora Strycova thrashed Chinas Chen
Liang and Zhaoxuan Yang in straight sets to clinch
the Pan Pacific womens doubles title in Tokyo on
Saturday, September 24.
In a lop-sided affair, the Indo-Czech pair defeated

the Chinese 6-1, 6-1 in just 51 minutes.
Sania and Strycova, earlier defeated unseeded pair
of Canadas Gabriela Dabrowski and Spains Maria
Jose Martina Sanchez 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 in semi-final.
Coming to the match, the Sania-Strycova pair
started the proceedings on a positive note. In no time
they took the lead and pushed back their opponents
to bag the first set.
In the second set, the Chinese pair tried to bounce

back but Sania-Strycova managed to hold them to
bag the title. Liang and Yang made three double
faults while the Indo-Czech pair made only one.
This is Sanias 40th doubles title, of which 18 have
come since the beginning of 2015. She had earlier
won the same title with Zimbabwe player Cara
Black twice.
Earlier, Sania and Strycova won the Cincinnati
Open last month by beating Swiss great Martina
Hingis and Coco Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-4 in the
summit clash. The pair has played one Grand Slam
together, the US Open last month but suffered a
defeat in the quarter-finals. Caroline Garcia and
Kristina Mladenovic defeated them in straight sets
in New York.
Asian Beach Games to

switch to 4-year cycle,
maximum entry rules
changed
maximum of two athletes from each delegation

will be allowed to compete in individual events at
future editions of the Asian Beach Games after a
rule change approved on September 27 at the Olympic
Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly in Danang,
Vietnam.
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This differs from the previous system, as well as the one

adopted in the Olympic Charter, in which each National
Olympic Committee (NOC) was permitted three entries,
reports Xinhua. It was among several technical changes
made to the OCA constitution, along with a proposal to
switch the Asian Beach Games from a two to a four-year
cycle. Specific sports will still have individual procedures,
however, with some only allowing a maximum of one
representative.
This new rule is also expected to be implemented at
the Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games, due to take place
between February 19 and 26.
The change to the Asian Beach Games means the next
edition will take place in 2020 rather than in 2018.
Danang 2016 marks the fifth edition of the continental
event after an inaugural event in Bali in Indonesia in 2008
was followed by competitions in Muscat in Oman in 2010,
Haiyang in China in 2012 and Phuket in Thailand in 2014.
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Riddle
Mike __________________ running at 6 am.
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and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until
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Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
You are likely to leave your mark in a
business deal. Driving home your ideas
seems a daunting task, especially if the
receiver does not take you seriously.
Those disposing immovable assets
must not go below the lower limit. You
can expect a good time during the end of
the week, especially at home. Likelihood
of getting an opportunity to meet people
you have not met in a long time may
come to you soon. Newlyweds will get to
enjoy the week together.
Lucky No.: 18
Lucky Colour: Rose
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)

Take one step at a time in establishing
yourself in business or in a new
organisation. A dip in fortunes is
indicated for business people but
will be nothing serious. Yoaur eye
for the detail will become your prized
possession at work. Overcome envy
and you will find yourself a better
person. Your efforts will bring peace
on the domestic front. This is the
time to strengthen the family bonds.
Someone may express romantic
feelings for you.
Lucky No.: 9
Lucky Colour: Sandy Brown
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

You may get invited by someone
influential in your professional
capacity. It is time to take up
academics in the right earnest, since
any delay may find you lagging
behind. Social scene seems most

encouraging, as you go out of your
way to make friends and influence
people. Much deliberation is required
in property investment so dont be
hasty. You may find yourself getting
attracted to someone from the
opposite gender, but dont leave it at
that!
Lucky No.: 4
Lucky Colour: Electric Blue
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20)

Your aloofness may be misconstrued as
rudeness so interact more by attending
all social occasions. Give a thought
to bettering your lot on the academic
front. You remain in an upbeat mood on
the professional front, as things move
favourably. Promotional prospects and
perks may come your way. Domestic
scene may become worrisome, due
to health issues of spouse or a family
member. You may go out of your way to
fix a meeting with someone you like.
Lucky No.: 2
Lucky Colour: Indigo
Leo (Jul 23-Aug 11)

You will need to hurry up a task,
due to paucity of time. Serenity and
tranquillity prevails on the domestic
front. Those into buying and selling are
likely to expand their business. Equally
lucrative investment options may seem
confusing, so take advice from someone
knowledgeable. You are likely to spend a
bit more than required this week. Lover
is likely to have a surprise in store for
you. Check up is likely to find you fit as
a fiddle.
Lucky No.: 6
Lucky Colour: Navy Blue
Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23)

A gap in communication may create
misunderstandings, so remain in
contact and handle everything carefully.
You stand to earn a good amount in a
business venture. Taking time off from
office for personal work is indicated, but
do deal with the piled up workload. This
week, you are in for some gastronomic
delights. Those looking for a house on
rent are likely to find a suitable one.
Exercising in fits and starts may not
achieve what you are seeking.
Lucky No.: 15
Lucky Colour: Green
Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)

Motivate people around you to join
you, if you want to succeed in your
venture. You will need to carry out a
job entrusted to you satisfactorily,
if you want to make your mark.
Delivery of an expensive item may not
materialise without an initiative on
your part. You may find it difficult to
put your point across in a discussion,
but dont take it to heart. Dont seal
any property deal property especially
in the second half of the week. Health
remains satisfactory.
Lucky No.: 22
Lucky Colour: Navy Blue
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)

There is a scant chance of meeting
someone you had planned to due to

his or her prior commitment. Make
the meeting happen, if not this week,
then at the earliest. An important
presentation on the professional
front is likely to go well. A windfall by
way of inheritance or gift cannot be
ruled out. Newlyweds enjoy blissful
togetherness. It is best to nip a minor
ailment in the bud by taking preventive
measures. Become a team player.
Lucky no.: 2
Lucky colour: Peach
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 11)

You are likely to get a good exposure in
things that you have never attempted or
done before. Those in the creative field
may need to go all out to net good deals.
Things on the professional front remain
favourable, as you continue to put your
best foot forward. Health of a family
member may cause a bit of a concern,
but will be nothing serious. You manage
to stabilise expenses and bring yourself
into the saving mode.
Lucky No.: 1
Lucky Colour: Orange
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21)

Making plans and generally having
a good time with someone close is
indicated. You will need to be firm with
a family youngster and not let him or
her dictate terms. Opening up in front
of someone has its own pitfalls, so
consider carefully. Seniors mood is
likely to make your lethargy disappear
at work. Additional domestic chores
may tire you out, so get help if you can.

An enjoyable time together with lover is
foreseen.
Lucky No.: 7
Lucky Colour: Red
Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19)

You are likely to hold your own in a
competitive situation. Performance at
work will remain above par, and may even
get a pat on the back. Domestic front
will be most happening. On the material
front you have achieved much. Worries
and apprehensions about someone or
something may have a sobering effect
on your spirit. Try to finish whatever is
given on the academic front. You will
have no complaints on the health front.
Lucky No.: 17
Lucky Colour: Dark Grey
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)

You will need to get totally involved
in a project to make it a success. Cocurricular activities may get you far on
the academic front, if you pursue them
in right earnest. Words of praise from
someone you admire will make you
feel good from inside. Family life will
prove immensely satisfying, as great
bonhomie amongst family members
prevails. Pleasing the one you love
will help in cementing loving bonds.
Savings make you financially stronger.
Lucky No.: 3
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Remembering
Gandhi
Rizwan Mohammad
s we keep getting busier in our social

and work life, we usually tend to forget
the contributions made by the freedom
fighters in the freedom of our home country
India. It is only on the special days designated
to them such as birth or death anniversaries
that we are reminded of the legends.
It is again the time of the year when we
remember Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi,
fondly known as Baapu or Mahatma Gandhi as
we observe his birth anniversary on October 2.
He was the frontrunner for Indias fight for
independence, and he is one of the reasons why
India is a free democratic country. The world
recognises him as a non-violent old man with a
strong will, who stood firm on his principles and
got rid of the Britishers in 1947.
For Kiwi-Indians living away from their
homeland, the occasion marks a day not just to
remember Gandhi but also their country and
the sacrifices made by the legends to ensure
that the coming generations have a better life
and future.
The Kiwi-Indian community all geared up to
celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday, October
2, to mark the 147th birth anniversary of the
Father of Nation. October 2 is also celebrated
as International Day of Non-Violence as
declared by the United Nations.
The first event will be held outside Wellington
railway station in front of the statue of Mahatma
Gandhi and another event is scheduled to be
held on October 12 in the Parliament building.
Both events will be attended by the Deputy
Mayor of Wellington Justin Lester, the Indian

High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli, Members
of Parliament and the founder of Yoga in
Daily Life Vishwaguruji Paramhans Swami
Maheshwarananda.
In another event, Auckland Indian
Association will be hosting a celebration at
Mahatma Gandhi Centre from 7:30 pm on
Sunday, October 2. Children from Gujarati
school will perform a drama based on the
autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi on
this ocassion.
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Twinkle Khanna reveals
her healthy alternatives

A
ctress-turned-author and interior designer
Twinkle Khanna stressed the importance of
healthy eating habits, citing her own lifestyle as
an example.
I think when you wear so many hats, be it of a mom
or a working woman, you need to feel good and look
good as well.
Being healthy is the most important thing. My son
is a little crazy about healthy food. He is at an age
where he wants to eat healthy. I love to eat makhanas
and I always keep a packet in my car, she said at the
launch of food products of leading retailer Godrej
Natures Basket, on Tuesday, September 26.
Sometimes it is okay to have some chocolates and icecreams. We all have those days sitting in front of the TV
and have those. But you have to have the balance,
she added.
Sharing her healthy lifestyle, she said she
loves to do yoga and meditation. I am not
a gym person, so I do walk a lot. I find gym
is incredibly boring. Other thing I do is to
devour books because I feel we need to feed
our mind as well. In addition, my mother
always tells me, treat your burden lightly. It
is pretty much healthier to learn to let go.
About husband Akshay Kumar, who
is known for his disciplined lifestyle and
for being an early riser, Twinkle said it is
extremely important to get a good sleep
for a better lifestyle.
Our old scripture says to wake up
early before sun rises up. We should
follow the natures rhythm. However,
we dont follow that right now due to
our lifestyle. But it definitely helps to
sleep early and wake up early, she said.
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Neeraj Pandey never saw any

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ctor Sushant Singh Rajput,

who will play the title role in
Neeraj Pandeys upcoming
biopic M. S. Dhoni: The Untold
Story, says the filmmaker had not
seen any of his previous films and
selected him for the role after a
general 20-minute conversation.
Neeraj sir called me for this film.

Before M. S. Dhoni: The Untold
Story, he had never seen any of my
films. We had a general 20 minute
conversation after which he said,
Okay, you are selected. Even I didnt
take a chance to ask him why you are
taking me, Sushant said during a
chat with actor Gaurav Kapur.
Sushant admitted that one thing
that he couldnt understand about
Dhoni was his attitude towards life.
I have been Dhonis fan for last
12 years and I am following him
everywhere. Just there was one thing
which I couldnt understand his way
of thinking and why he is the way
he is? I asked him a lot of questions
about that and it even made him
angry, he said. Dhoni, who was
also present during the event, said
he would not like to relive the
shooting days of the film again
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I fear getting complacent

in showbiz: Kalki
Sugandha Rawal
hether it was Dev.D and Shaitan or Shanghai

and Margarita with a Straw, Kalki Koechlin
has always chosen the unconventional path to
make her space in Bollywood. The actress says she fears
getting comfortable in her zone, and that is why she keeps
on challenging herself.
There is just the fear that I will get complacent and
comfortable. Because once something succeeds, there is a
tendency of doing the same thing. So, I try to consciously
try to break that, Kalki said.
I constantly try to do something which scares me, with
a role that I think I wont be able to pull off, or needs more
practice or rehearsal or research. It is important for me to
constantly challenge myself, she added.
One can relate Kalki to serious roles as well as contentdriven and meaningful cinema. And that is what her career
graph reflectswith films like Dev.D, That Girl in Yellow
Boots, Shaitan, Margarita with a Straw and Waiting,
shining bright.But thats not it. The actress has also won
over the commercial side of showbiz with hit films like
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
and Happy Ending. She keeps on exploring other creative
mediums like theatre and short films. She credits her
father Joel for instilling values which keep her connected
to her roots and for knowing the importance of not taking
success for granted.
I think the main thing that my dad has inspired me is
adaptability. He is somebody who adapts to any situation.
The actress also added that she

is always on the lookout for new
adventures, and picks her projects
from an artistes as well as audiences
point of view. Its (career graph)
an absolute block... Quiet honestly, I
have no idea about how anything will
turn out. I think I have really lived a
very unpredictable life so far, the last
three years. Since The Lunchbox
released, life has been just a
complete roller-coaster ride for
me, I really dont know what
is going to be around the
bend, Nimrat said.
The actress made a
name for herself
on
foreign
shores with
the 2013
film The
Lunchbox,
and also got
international
acclaim for her roles
in TV shows Homeland
and Wayward Pines.
What all I try to do is
that I just keep my arms
open for new opportunities
and just fun avenues and
just new lands, adventures...
Whatever anything that excites
me, not just as an artiste but even
as an audience member, she
added. Her funda of selecting
projects might be simple, but she
says unpredictability adds a thrill
to it. I always try to associate
myself with stuff that Id like to
inger Diljit Dosanjh, who

has come up with his new
single Do You Know, says
it has become very difficult to make
an album nowadays.
I think it is a good reminder for me, and then

he treats everybody the same, and that too is a
good reminder for a celebrity because that kind
of get lost in the luxurious life, said Kalki, who
made her small screen debut with FOX Life show
Kalkis Great Escape with her father.
My new single Do You Know

is a romantic song. After Ek kudi
from Udta Punjab, this is the first
track that I am releasing. Most of
my songs are beat numbers, but
this is proper romantic track. Its a
Punjabi song,
Diljit
said.
In the show, Kalki goes on a motorbike

adventure to the Northeast with Joel. They
are seen sharing many experiences during the
ride through unexplored terrains of Assam,
Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
The National Award-winning actress also
feels that the road trip not only gave her an
opportunity to spend more time with her father,
but also gave her a reality check. Will she be
more open to TV projects after her small screen
debut? Kalki says that depends on the offer.
It has to be something special. This is
special because I am traveling with my
dad, it is my kind of adventure, it is not
rehearsed, not any artificial kind of
things. There are certain things that
definitely tempts me but I dont see
myself doing lots of TV shows, said
the actress.On the big screen, Kalki
will be seen in a documentary
Azmaish - Trials of Life and
Death In The Ganj, which is set
in the 1970s. It will present her
as a sexy 35-year-old woman.
Ive lived an unpredictable

life: Nimrat Kaur
er filmography doesnt boast

a long list of films, but it
is enhanced with critical
projects. Internationally acclaimed
actress Nimrat Kaur says her journey
in showbiz has been a complete
roller-coaster ride for her.
Difficult to
make album
these days:
Diljit Dosanjh
watch... Thats like a benchmark,

its been so. So, I really dont know
whats around the corner but I am
really looking forward to whatever
it is, she said.The actress was busy
shooting for TV series Wayward
Pines in Toronto,
Canada,
this
year, and is
yet to sign
her
next
Bollywood
project.
When Chris Martin called

Katrina Katrina Kaif Kapoor
ritish rock bands lead vocalist

and pianist Chris Martin
accidentally referred to Indian
actress Katrina Kaif as Katrina
Kaif Kapoor, while addressing the
audience at the Global Citizen
Festival.
name of Katrina, who was earlier

dating actor Ranbir Kapoor.
At the Global Citizen

Festival in New York
on
September
24,
Bollywood star Priyanka
Chopra shared the stage
with Martin to make
some
announcements
about the events debut India
edition scheduled for November 19.
Produced by Wizcraft
International in India,
the show will also feature
performances by the hiphop legend Jay Z, and
Bollywood stars Aamir
Khan,
Ranveer
Singh,
Katrina Kaif, Farhan Akhtar,
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun
Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor along
with music maestro A.R. Rahman,
music composer trio ShankarEhsaan-Loy and singers Arijit Singh
and Monali Thakur.
As seen in a video shared by a

Coldplay fan on Twitter, Martin took
to the stage to name the celebrities
participating at the event and
unknowingly suffixed Kapoor to the
Coldplay will be headlining the

event in India. It will be the bands
maiden concert in the country, and
fans have lapped up tickets to
watch the show live.
I
believe it
has become
very difficult to make an album
these days. After making an album,
promoting it is even tougher. After
spending so much, how will you
get the recovery, added the singer,
who rocked Delhi-NCR with his
performance at Radio Mirchis
Mirchi Live-in Concert in Gurgaon
recently. Diljits Do You Know,
independently produced by his new
label, is shot in Los Angeles. Its
video is directed by Mark Stauback,
who had earlier directed the
Travie McCoys chartbuster song
Billionaire featuring guest vocals
from Bruno Mars.
A lot of Punjabi singers have
come into the Indian music
scene off late. This makes Diljit
happy. He also feels Yo Yo Honey
Singh, who has made it big in
Bollywood, deserves every bit of
his success.
I dont look at him as
competition because I have never
tried in Hindi music at all.
I can do acting and I am a
Punjabi music folk lover... I have
never tried to make Hindi songs,
he said.
Priyanka shares moment of madness

with Hugh Jackman
ndian actress Priyanka Chopra,

who has been rubbing shoulders
with the crme de la crme of
Hollywood, enjoyed some backstage
madness with actor Hugh
Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee
Furness in New York at the Global
Citizen Festival.
The 34-year-old actress shared
a video on her Instagram account,
in which Jackman and Furness
are looking into the camera and
nodding to the music playing in the
backstage during rehearsals.
Priyanka too is seen joining the
duo in the selfie video. Backstage
madness, Hugh Jackman, Deborra
lee, she captioned the video.
Jackman, 47, also expressed his

excitement for the festival on
his Twitter account. Always an
awesome festival! Five years and
counting. Hughcevans and the
entire team. Global Citizen festival,
thank you. You are the best, he
posted. The festival took place at
Central Park in New York.
It saw performances by R&B

singer Rihanna, rapper Kendrick
Lamar, electronic band Major Lazer
and Metallica. Coldplay singer
Chris Martin, Pearl Jams lead
vocalist Eddie Vedder, DJ Usher
and singer Ellie Goulding also
attended the concert as special guest
appearances. Martin and Priyanka
shared the stage to talk about his
bands upcoming maiden concert

in India as part of the Global
Citizen Festival, which is debuting in
India in November.
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FEATURES
The right cut
Aucklands fashion stylist Chetan Mongia would have been an accountant had his parents not suggested hairdressing as a profession. And
now, a decade later, Mongia has his own salon set up in Kingsland with a clientele that includes Miss NZ Universe 2016 first runner-up and
Bollywood stars on New Zealand tours. Indian Weekender spoke to him to know more about his roots (pun intended), his recent gig at
Wella Trend Vision 2016, and the secret to a killer blowout at home.
Esha Chanda
IWK: When did you develop an
interest in the field
of hairstyling?
Chetan: It was a great opportunity

to style Shreya Ghoshals hair for
her Auckland concert. She has a
beautiful personality and, of course,
an amazing voice.
Chetan Mongia
Chetan: I started my schooling in

Lynfield College in mid-2003 and
most of my subjects were creative
such as photography, art design, and
graphics. I took accounting as well, as
I enjoyed it.
I have worked with Atif Aslam

and Adnan Sami for their Auckland
concerts in the past and have equally
enjoyed working with them as I did
with Ghoshal and Seresa (Miss NZ
Universe 2016 first runner-up). In
the future, I hope I keep getting such
opportunities and continue to do
the best.
After finishing my schooling when

my parents asked me what I would
like to do, in my head, I knew the
answer was photography, but I was
too scared to tell them.
IWK: What would you say is

the secret of maintaining a
consistent brand name in
the industry?
So I said accounting and

unexpectedly, they said that I
wouldnt last a day in accounting,
as they knew I was more
creatively inclined.
Instead,
they
suggested
hairdressing. It was surprising to
know that it was completely okay
for them if I didnt become an
engineer, a doctor, a pilot or a
lawyer, but do what I loved and was
passionate about.
IWK: You started your own
business before you moved
to Melbourne. What were the
challenges your faced
starting out?
Chetan: The main challenge was to
know how to run it. I think I was only
22 when I bought my first salon.
At the same time, I was pursuing
a business degree from AUT that
turned out to be helpful, as it gave
me an insight into understanding the
fundamentals of running a business. I
also had my parents support

who helped me look after the
daily running of the business.
It
was a great
opportunity to
style Shreya Ghoshals
hair for her Auckland
concert. She has a
beautiful personality
and, of course, an
amazing voice.
During my second year in

Melbourne, I worked in a couple of
top salons.
Although I enjoyed it, there was
something about New Zealand
that pulled me back. I am happy to
return, and I have recently taken
over a salon in one of the coolest
suburbs in AucklandKingsland.
Free movie night and

talent show
Date: Saturday, October 1

Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Venue: GCC
auditorium, 17 Marewa Rd, Greenlane
Watch the free screening of Disneys
Zootopia and participate in a talent
show at this free event in Greenlane. The
IWK: You
recently styled
Shreya Goshal when she was in
Auckland for her performance,
and in the past have styled Miss
Universe NZ 2016 first runnerup. Is there someone that you
have enjoyed working with
the most?
evening will have other activities for kids

as well. To book your free movie pass,
drop an e-mail at
harcourts.movienight@gmail.com or
call/text on 02885088844.
Rangmanch
Bengali Play
Chetan: The biggest secret is to

keep upgrading yourself and never
be satisfied with how much you know.
Keep on learning and never stop
educating yourself, as you are your
competition.
I worked with my photographer

Vineet Menon, make-up artist Padma
Akula, and my talented model Gaby
Manaloto. We brainstormed while
preparing our inspiration board and
created a vision that was captured
in photographs. All the hard work
was paid off in June 2016 when we
found that we were the New Zealand
finalist for Wella Trend Vision 2016.
It took us almost five months to
prepare the look and then my team
and I were flown to Melbourne on
September 10 for the finals. We
were a part of this creative energy
and talent from New Zealand and
Australia. I think we are still buzzing
from that.
IWK: What would you say is the
secret to a great at-home blowdried hair?
Chetan: The secret is the haircut
and the products you use to style it
with. If it is a great cut, you shouldnt
struggle to style it at home.
IWK: Tell us a little about the

recent Wella Trend Vision
2016 awards.
I personally make sure that after I

have worked with a client and their
hair, I teach them how to style it.
Chetan: Wella Trend Vision is

an
International
Hairdressing
CompetitionWellas biggest and
best showcase of hairdressing where
hairdressers from across the globe
participate. I heard about this in
April 2016, and I knew I had to do
this. Participants were informed
about a latest trend and we had to
create our version of it. Our category
was Creative Vision.
IWK: What is your #1 hair

care tip?

Time: 7 pm onwards
Venue: Spotlight Theatre, Allen Brewster
Centre, Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe
Agyatobas- The Exile: A Bengali play
presented by Rangmanch directed by
thespian Ujjal Ghosh. The suspensedrama is written by Hari Madhab
Mukhopadhyay revolves around a
married woman whose presumed dead
husband surfaces after 20 years. The play
promises to evoke some strong emotions
in the audience.
International Day of
Older Persons

Time: 10.15 am to 2.15 pm
Venue: Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall,
13 May Road, Mt Roskill
International Day for Older Persons
is a time for everyone, families and
organisations to acknowledge and say
thank you for the huge contribution
older people make to the communities.
Special attraction of this occasion is the
celebration of Navratri and
Garba festival.
Gandhi Jayanti
Celebrations
Date: Sunday, October 02

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Mahatma Gandhi Centre, 145
New North Rd, Eden Terrace, Auckland
Chetan: Your hairdresser is your

best friend. Make sure your ends are
trimmed by a professional hairstylist
every two months for hair to remain
soft and shiny from roots to tips.
Also, your hair is what you eat,
so make sure that your diet includes
enough vitamins, mineral salts, and
fatty acids.
Gandhi Jayanti celebrations organised

by Auckland Indian Association in the
evening. The program will include dance
performances, skits and songs prepared
by Gujarati School Kids.
Fiji Day 2016

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue: Mangere Centre Park Stadium,
101 Robertson Road, Mangere East.
Celebrate 46 years of independence
and Fijian language week. Join for a day
of festivities hosted by Fiji Community
Association of Auckland, celebrating Fiji
Independence Day and Fijian Language
Week, Showcasing our cultural diversity
from our ethnic groups, traditional cultural
performance, song and dance, traditional
Fijian food, arts and crafts stalls and
guest appearances from our famous Fiji
performers and sports stars.
Navratri Festival with

NSIA (Indian Cultural
DanceFestival)
When: Friday & Saturday, 7 & 8 October

Time: 7.30 pm onwards
Venue: North Shore Events Centre,
Silverfield & Argus Place Entrances,
Wairau Valley, Auckland
Indian Gujarati folk dance (Garba
&Dandiya) with Traditional Music. Entry &
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