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National building stronger economy : bakshi

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi NATIONAL LIST MP

Kanwaljits Auckland office: 1/131 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland
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needs to grow out of the milk, meat and agriculture mindset. Well have to develop a long term strategy to encourage and support industries starting with education, R&D subsidies and management support. On shorter terms, we can look to exploiting our natural resources like coal, oil, minerals, etc. Sunita Patel, Henderson Mitre10 Mega Finance Director says there ought to be More support for business growth through shorter consent processes and periods; differing wage rates for youth and apprenticeships must be promoted to teach practical skills, in the interests of business growth in the country. Core industries need to set up moving away from a import based economy. Exports of software, technology, etc has to be given the impetus. Something like Nehru`s 5 year plan is needed to make this happen, says Mr Prabhu.

Cost of living, jobs, economy biggest concerns for community

Dev NaDkarNi
The steadily widening gap between wages and the cost of living, the financial state of the country and law and order weigh heavily on the minds of Kiwi voters of Indian origin as they ponder which party to give their valuable tick to next Saturday. Indian Weekender canvassed a cross section of Kiwis of Indian extraction for their opinions on the factors that concern them most and which party they think had the best policies to address them. For almost all of the Kiwi Indians contacted, the inability of the countrys politicians to come up with policies that create economic growth, more jobs and better wages was one of the biggest concerns, especially in the worsening global economic conditions. Among other concerns were fears of growing international debt that could send New Zealand down the road that Greece, Italy and some other European nations find themselves on. The flight of young, trained and skilled talent to Australia while not properly assessing the skills that migrants already possess but are not permitted to practice because of unrecognised qualifications were other concerns expressed. Cost of living versus wages is the biggest concern, says Auckland based chemical engineer Sudhakar Prabhu. He agrees with economists who have been saying for many years that New Zealand needs planned population growth to make its economy viable and growth oriented. Population growth is needed to provide sustained growth, he says. Alton Shameem, JP, who describes himself as a New Zealander-Fijian is a prominent certified public accountant and community leader based on Aucklands North Shore. According to him, the country needs to have Prudent, efficient, responsible, common sense and effective management of our macro and micro economies so that the fruits of the economy flows to all levels of society and much needed jobs are created. For former New Zealand Indian Central Association President and Wellington resident Ratilal Champaneri, The cost of living, law and order, the economy, hospitals/ education and the rebuild of Christchurch are the biggest priorities. The cost of living coupled with lack of jobs and enough opportunities to earn more whether in employment or business is what is driving Kiwis out of the country, according to Auckland based management consultant Arun Rao. We are also far behind comparable countries in IT, telecommunication and broadband network in terms of both capacities and affordability, not to speak of infrastructure, he says. Indian MPs have failed to influence policy Mr Prabhu believes that there is enough talent in New Zealand especially among the vast migrant communities that the government has no mechanism to tap. They are neglected either because their qualifications are not recognized or because they have no experience in those jobs in this country. There is a vast resource of talented and skilled people mainly among immigrants who are not utilised well. Most of these persons are working several levels below what they can deliver. Ive met many taxi drivers who were bankers, chemists, etc. but are now doing menial work. All of these people are polyglots and educated. They can be used to the advantage of industry. This is where community leaders, particularly Members of Parliament of Indian origin have failed badly, say the respondents. They have not done enough to make a difference in the corridors of power to help the migrant cause at least in terms of recognition of their qualifications and experience in their home countries, says Mr Prabhu.

The government needs to promote entrepreneurship at all levels of society as the wealth of the nation is created by entrepreneurs and business people in conjunction with the workers. They can be self employed, small, medium or large enterprises, says Mr Shameem, who is the founder, leader, chairman and president of numerous community, professional and business organisations including the New Zealand Association of Certified Public Accountants (NZACPA). Lifting productivity and creating jobs and encouraging innovation, which new Zealand has been known for is what needs the most attention from the new government, says Mr Champaneri. Mr Rao believes New Zealand

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Economy a worry

All respondents were equally concerned about the economic climate in New Zealand and most believe that there ought to be restraint on government expenditure so that taxpayers hard earned monies are wisely and productively utilised in health, education, law and order and social services. There has to be reduction in our governments overseas borrowing and savings must be encouraged so that we dont end up with financial disasters like we are currently witnessing in Greece, Italy, other European Union countries and the USA, says Mr Shameem. Encourage savings, invest-

Tiverton Wolverton Upgrade Community open day

Thursday 24 November 3pm to 6pm New Windsor School Auditorium, New Windsor Road.
Auckland Transport is planning a major upgrade of Tiverton Road and Wolverton Street. Work on this essential upgrade is expected to start in the first half of 2012 and take up to two years to complete. The project aims to provide a better and safer experience for road users and pedestrians along this busy 2.2km stretch of arterial road. The route will also benefit from the undergrounding and upgrading of utility services and other visual improvements. Come along to the open day to learn about the proposed works, ask questions and give your feedback. Plenty of off-street parking available. Refreshments provided.
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there were fewer than 10000, now there are country like New Zealand where it was possimore than 100,000 making Indians the second ble for a person of Indian, whose grandparents largest ethnic Asian group. The participation and parents were migrants, could stand proud of Indians is huge. When I joined law, Indian with achievements as lawyer, judge, ombudslawyers could be counted on one hand now man and finally as Governor General. He said he looked forward to restore the there is a whole roomful and more, he added. Long time associate, friend and legal While being Governor General, he had the spontaneity and relative anonymity that comes luminary Thakorbhai Parbhu spoke occasion to attend several functions with an out of stepping down from office. He was carengagingly about Sir Anand at the Indian dimension throughout the country, he rying a multitude of memories with him, he evening, peppering his address with said. Among these he recalled Diwali in many added, many of these were shared closely with little known anecdotes that revealed the Indian community. parts of the country, many biographical and personal NZICA General the diamond jubilee facets of the Governor General. Secretary Raj Thandi of the Wellington Excerpts: said, Sir Anand is a Indian Sports Club, Your connection with the Indian great New Zealander the 85th anniversary community goes back to your late and distinguished comof NZICA in Palmmunity leader. He is a erston North and Father Dr Sati as he was affectionately fine example of a New the NZICA Womens called. He practised at 201 Ponsonby Zealander who made Conference in WelRoad. He originally came from Fiji and good through hard work lington in 2008 that on completion of his medical degree was and a commitment to Alton Shameem Lady Susan inaugusupported by the Indian Association for residency in New Zealand. He was Ratilal Champaneri Arun Rao Sudhakar Prabhu realising high goals. rated. one of our first Indian doctors in New Zealand. proud to honour Touching upon debts both at Indian The says Mr Rao. ments and reducing relations betweenhood education, Association was verymoves. Its capital gain tax has been are the by-product Key good family. Your late father and yourgovernment You in any crisis. Mr of a has the best Under MMP, major and New Zealand, Sir levels so For Sudhakar Prabhu, his wife, Lady Susan. A special national and individualAnand acknowledged Sir Anand and Nationals hailed by right as well as left-wing Tarabenof economic issues facing the partiessupporters of the Indian a mother grasp were respected stalwarts and great have been forced to take the current negotiations are not intention plaque, designed by myself was presented once again the eco- country, compared with Mr Goff, more inclusive and conciliatory apthat our future generations on the free trade on tightening the noose on economists and to community. You married a lovely girl Lady Susan, a Legal Executive from agreement and the debt burden Prime Sir rorts that symbolised nomic case for it shackled with colossalcommitment ofsocial securityAnandgets a thumbs the respect that he is strong. Capital says Mr Champaneri. There is no proach to other views and interests. Slane & Co. family. Ministers John the mercy of some Singh. He deserves. Key and Manmohan up. I think that at present National gains are a form of income. the law firm of Cairns mind that Mrand you both raised your lovely need to negotidoubt in my John Key They have seen the and are not at My personal the next Prime Minister even ate for support parties introducing reflections over all these years are the dinner before at our said there was real substance in the negotia- the About 200 members and guests, including major ones is will be Neither of the is having best policies to deal foreign powers, he adds. place, tions and workthe relationship betweenwithtwo issues. Their idea of con- good enough, is how Ms Patel re-your placehe has some drawbacks and many to mention. You and the these representatives of the New Zealand Governthough and your parents place; too legislation. On the whole this proMore that needs to be done on Lady Susan attended byhas no leader. Bring duces better legislation and a more ment attended the function. sponded. countries Agreements with poten- trolling the opposition grand-daughter Shailas first birthday at May Road Free Trade was becoming closer in a substan- social security payments is Sir William Birch, a former says. tiveother countries. New Zealand appealing to me, he New Zealand Minister of Finance, way. Hall. constructive parliament. back Helen Clark, he adds. tial Ramesh believes the Who Olympian, The MMP system has positives And finally, organised with the Mr can Sir Anand described the Pravasi Bharatiya Shameem Patel, a New Zealand will be the best PM?The hockey game you their take on the Justice Department and my provide quality and expertise Award that was presented to him Vigyan tea, our electoral system and should be your some is the best bet. The on Agriculture and should be capi- at Act Party Judge Ajit Singh, Auckland City Councillor divided opinion frequent meetings in the Law Library and the dinner atgiven unit in more Contrary to the Bhavan in Mr Delhi was one time to corner in Wellington For Mr Champaneri, no lived Act Partys focus is on economy, on which is the best party Freemans Bay with David Lange whovotingaround thesee its effects rather than to talise, saysNew Champaneri. of his most cher- Des Morrison and Member of Parliament Kanto lead ished. While it made him proud of his Indian personal responsibilities, attended the eventrespondents werearesystem is in my mind. freedom, waljit Singh Bakshi also the nation, the Street still fresh perfect. FPP suffered change it now, he concludes. heritage, the best party suited re-engaging with several other community unanimous MPP stops dictatorial and Which isit also reflected the greatness of a amongFiji, creating jobs, near luminaries. on their choiceIfor tofrom a touch with your movements at the local gymnasium which artry keep in perfect storm of three law and order, employment oppor- the next Prime Minister, you attend with our mutual friend Norman Elliott. though factors: Muldoons doctorial ways, rogant democracy by the two major to achieve this? Going by Indian Weekend- tunities and making government re- a couple shied away from naming nature, disposition and character, your amiable parties viz; National and Your Rogernomics and Ruthanasia, when grand old attitude, your the to major parties supporters Labour. However, it needs ers respondents, the community sources efficient, affordable, effec- their definitive choice. ability to relatetwo all ethnicity, your friendship and contact with people and fineMr Shameem is diplomatic when felt betrayed, and the 1978 and 1981 tuning to make it equitable and a appears divided on which is the best tive and productive for the greater organisations has made you a likeable and acceptable person in fitting with he responds with, The one who has elections, when the Party winning fairer system and not abused as is party that could bring fruition to good of the nation and the people. Labour Partys ideas on Super the majority support in the your high the most votes didnt win the most currently Newsituation,with Mr Parlia- office. You have been a great bridge builder in the Zealand says their wish list. the various communities. seats in parliament. My personal Shameem. National has a lead even though is arguably more to the right, but ment, as the best PM. Your preference is the circumstances has Mr Prabhu In the position John Key is my pick, says dignity in difficult MMP system its stood you well. says, MMP seems Labour has come up with a few pos- the main trend of its policy is left, to be respect as it Indian Patels working OK. itive policies like paying businesses avers Mr Champaneri. The policy Mr Prabhu. Key is also Ms that you have attained you have brought honour and the best to theis already encommunity not only has its Zealand but and trenched and change will do little Each in New strengths, throughout the world. for employing apprentices and de- to remove GST from fresh vegeta- choice for leading the next governweaknesses and delivers of own for the common man considering veloping skills, capital gains tax bles and to make income tax more ment. You have walked into the pages its New Zealand history. People want someone positive particular benefits and drawbacks. the pool of politicians is very small. and investing more in early child- progressive are broadly liberal

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One of the last surviving veterans of the World War II passed away on 23 October, exactly one month before his 87th birthday. Former Chief of Naval staff, Admiral (Retd) Oscar Stanley Dawson, AVSM, PVSM, died at the Air Force Hospital, Bangalore on Sunday 23rd October, due to brain hemorrhage. Admiral Dawson, whose naval career spanned 41 years, was the first Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the first President of India, Mr Rajendra Prasad in 1953-54. As a young Lieutenant in the Royal Indian Navy, he took part in the Burma Campaign as the Commanding Officer of a MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat). He served as Chief of Naval Staff from March 1, 1982 until his retirement on November 30, 1984. He was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) for his services and leadership. He was also the recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. On retirement from the Navy he served as Indias High Commissioner to New Zealand before finally settling down to a retired life in a quaint cottage in the quiet suburb of Richards Town in Bangalore, which his parents moved into on arriving in India from Burma when he was a boy. He was associated with the British Association of Cemeteries in South Asia. He was also president of Anga Karunya Kendra and Chairman - Project Lead Free. After retirement, he was involved in the development of the Goa Shipyard, the cleaning of Ulsoor Lake in Bangalore, the campaign for unleaded petrol, rehabilitation of the handicapped etc. Admiral Oscar Stanley Dawson, or Stan as he was known to his friends, was a bachelor, married to the Navy. He set very high standards for himself and had a low tolerance for mediocrity. As commanding officer he ran a tight ship, and was known to be a hard task master, which did not make him popular with some of his officers but he was greatly admired and respected by others especially from the lower decks. During the 1971 Indo-Pak war, he was the Director Naval Operations in Naval Headquarters, and was responsible for the operations, notably the successful planning and execution of Op Trident and Op Python. In true naval tradition, the captain takes the bouquets and the brickbats and hence all the credit for the Navys spectacustatue at an important cross-road in the naval base as a tribute to your genius and then went on to add, Unfortunately, it might spoil the scenery! Whether or not the navy recognizes this and erects a statue or names a road or a building in the naval base after him, the state of Karnataka and the district of Karwar will be forever indebted to him for putting Karwar on the map of the world. It is pertinent to mention that Karnataka is the most neglected coastal state in India and still does not have any ambitious plans for developing its ports and coastline. Admiral Dawsons sage advice to the Karnataka government on this score fell on deaf ears. As Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, when the deliberations of the 4th Pay Commission were in progress, he arranged for the Chairman of the CPC to experience life on board a submarine and in the high altitude, which resulted in the institution of Submarine Allowance and High Altitude Allowance for personnel serving in submarines and in high altitudes. He was also responsible for getting Naval/ Defence Attaches posts for naval officers in several Indian embassies like Tokyo, Muscat, Canberra, Nairobi, etc. Those like me who had the privilege of serving on his staff will remember him as a true professional who was wedded to the navy, a martinet at work but a very warm, jovial friend and confidante, a sportsman and a music lover otherwise. They dont make people like him any more they broke the mold. A contemporary of his, Admiral Awati had this to say to me: Stan and I grew up in the service together. We had the same seniority from the rank of Commander on, until he succeeded Ronnie in April 1982. .When in Delhi Stan insisted that I stay at the Navy House which I did. Stan is almost exactly three years older to me, a kind and generous person. .Stan brought a certain dignity to the Chair while he occupied it. A good man.

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National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi during a visit to the BollyBOP studio in Tauranga. Mr Dhatt is at extreme right

lar successes in that war went to the CNS, Admiral Nanda. Naval history is silent on Dawsons role but it had to be significant. As the Naval Chief he was responsible for the acquisition and refurbishment of the mothballed Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS HERMES and her airborne package, which was commissioned as INS VIRAAT to replace the ageing INS VIKRANT, which earned him the sobriquet, a naval aviator at heart, but this does not mean he neglected the surface and subsurface arms of the navy. But he will be remembered by posterity for his brainchild, the Karwar Project, which went on to be called Project Seabird and is now commissioned as the naval base, INS KADAMBA. It is entirely appropriate that his final guard of honour should be provided by the men from that establishment. Although considerably watered down due to financial constraints and some thoughtless pruning and alterations by his successors, the Karwar naval facility still bears the mark of his genius. This prompted another naval veteran and good friend and colleague, (late) Admiral Jerry Nair to remark at the inauguration, Stan, they should erect your

Since its launch on August 27, the Bay of Plentys first Hindi-Punjabi radio station, BollyBOP, is now tuned into by most Indians in the area. The station broadcasts from a fully equipped modern studio in the heart of Tauranga CBD, one of New Zealands fastest growing cities. BollyBOPs footprint reaches Waihi, Katikati, Mt Mauganui all the way to Te puke, Gordonton and even

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The Department of Labour is reminding ployer and employee, a description of the employers that the law now requires them to work to be performed, the place of employkeep signed written employment agreements ment, times the employee is to work, the wages or salary, and an explanation of serfor all their staff. alex Walls Since 1 July all employers are required vices available for solving problems. Founder of Sun Microsystems and month process sometimes longer Its the employers responsibility to to keep signed copies of employment agreethe name behind Khosla Ventures, givenall maintain andand distance date copy of each ments or current terms and conditions for the remoteness keep an up to Vinod Khosla, or they may face a up but yes there are very interesting provide a copy of employees agreement and employees, plans to follow penalty. several Employment companies in- required the agreement if an employee requests it, New Zealand agreements are ideas. vestmentall employees no matter when Mr KhoslaNewman says. for pitches. they Ms said the question he The billionairesays Annie Newman,would consider would be whether The Department of Labour has developed started work, venture capitalthe Deist was founding chief executive of of Employ- an Employment Agreement Builder to help partments Acting Chief Adviser he could contribute any thinking Sun ment Relations. and later joined to make the companies bigger than Microsystems, employers through this process. Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and including Failure to ensure an employment agreeThis affects all employees they thought of themselves. He said there in place for lot of Byers, buildingon a verbal agreement or employ- ment is had been a all employees may result those hired Nexgen/AMD. In 2004 hewho do not have current written agree- ideas in theinspector taking a penalty action ees founded venture company very good in a labour pitch process KhoslaVentures and says Ms Newman. but that it was important in any popagainst an employer. ments in place, currently has a This involves a seven-day notice period Having a clearly written employment 51% stake in New Zealand-founded ulation to have an ecosystem around agreement helps reportedly a misunto leverage breach out company Lanzatech,reduce the risk ofthese ideasto rectify thethe mostand if this isnt comof them. $3.5 derstandings and there are some provisions plied with then penalties may be sought in million investment. that must be included in 2005, Mr Khosla said if one Relations LanzaTech, founded in employment agree- the Employment company Authority of up to $10,000 for individuals ments, she produces fuelssays. and chemicals such as LanzaTech was successful, it and $20,000 for throughThey must include the name of became a role model to show success a gas-liquid fermentation the em- companies. process from gas resources that was possible and created such an include waste gases from steel mill ecosystem. He said such an ecosystem flues, oil refining and biomass such needed developing and most of this as municipal solid waste. Mr Khosla was in Auckland on was giving entrepreneurs confiFriday and along with Sir Stephen dence. A multi-media study about Paul Henry relations priorities identified in this years I always say you need arrogance Tindall and Renee Kwan, co-foundand Hone Harawira is being presented by Race Relations Report, and feature the preer ofWellingtons Centre for heard and over confidence to beAnnual Diversity awards. Greater China Assets, Applied Cross- sentation of the an entreseveral New Zealand next months 2011 New Its an essential forum isof cultural Research at companies preneur. A parallel youth quality being held at the pitchZealand DiversityThese compa- hosted by same time. for investment. forum jointly entrepreneurship, almost not know nies the Human Rights Commission and the included YikeBike, Biomimet- what your limitationsZealand Diversity Forum 2011 The New are, and be rics Laboratory and Martin Services Trust. is be arrogant, be overHamilton Multicultural Aircraft optimistic, being held at Hamilton on 21-22 August confident. Company. work examines the intense public ar- Also on the programme on Sunday at 3.30Its Mr 5.00 said a believed that Mr Khosla saidcomments made by promi- Khosla pm is heforum on Community Media guments around the presentaif there and few more hosted by tionsnenthad seen had been very in-as Henrys were a Diversity role modelsthe Community he media figures in 2010, such teresting and there were a number interna- LanzaTech in New Zealand, deliberate mispronunciation of an such as Access Radio Waikato Trust. the number Attendance upsSunday and for individof start on would he intended to follownameand delverepeatedly tional dignitarys up and then deeper. laughing about it, and Harawiras explode by anforumsof magnitude. are attending for alleged ual order is free. If you LanzaTech 'unbeatable' Our process is about Pakeha. The forum half a day or more on the Monday the regisracist comments a three, four will also include activities that tackle race tration fee is $50.

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He said he was very excited about LanzaTech, as it had an unbeatable cost structure, working as it did with waste streams, and with the efficiency of conversion by the microbes involved. It makes for an unbeatable cost structure and thats what you need to compete. He said another exciting fact was that LanzaTechs microbes were like designer bugs which could produce a wide array of chemicals. This meant that if a given chemical's price increased in the future, LanzaTech could possibly begin producing more of it. Mr Khosla said he saw Lanzatech as a large public company in five years with a wide array of products and hopefully leveraging a large number of partners. Khosla Ventures launched a $US1.05 billion fund last month, the New Zealand Herald reported, one of four major funds. LanzaTech meanwhile has signed its first commercial customer, Mumbaibased Concord Enviro Systems, a deal which allows Concord Enviro Systems to use LanzaTech's technology, Radio NZ reported. The company refused to disclose any financials around the deal when approached by NBR. LanzaTech was voted as the world's eigth hottest biotech company, up from 31st in 2010, The rankings, published by Biofuels Digest, are based 60% on votes from a 100-member College of international selectors and 40% on votes from subscribers of Biofuels Digest and Renewable Chemicals Digest. Published with permission from the National Business Review

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Tiverton-Wolverton Rds upgrade in 2012

Auckland Transport has called for tenders on a major upgrade of Tiverton Road and Wolverton Street a busy 2.2km stretch of arterial road between New Windsor and New Lynn.
Subject to tender and New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) funding approvals, work on the essential upgrade is expected to start in the first half of 2012. The proposed works are expected to take up to two years to complete and the aim is to provide a better and safer experience for road users and pedestrians. The upgrade will also strengthen connections between New Lynn, Rosebank Road, Lansford Crescent and the SH20 extension at Mount Roskill. A community open day is being held on Thursday November 24, 3pm to 6pm, at the New Windsor School Auditorium (New Windsor Road), where people can learn about project plans and provide feedback. The Tiverton-Wolverton upgrade, seeks to: n Widen the existing roads to provide four lanes (two in each direction) from Clark Street East to the intersection of New Windsor Road and Maioro Street n Improve pedestrian safety by upgrading the existing footpaths, installing four new pedestrian islands and introducing new pram crossings n Install traffic signals at five major intersections to improve traffic
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flow and improve pedestrian safety: l Taylor Street/Wolverton Street l St George Street/Wolverton Street l Blockhouse Bay Road/Tiverton Road/Wolverton Street l Whitney Street/Tiverton Road Tiverton Road/New Windsor Road n Upgrade the existing bus shelters

along the route n Underground Vector power and Telecom services n Upgrade street lighting n Upgrade and strengthen local catchpits to reduce localised flooding n Develop a new cycle route along Miranda Street, Margate Road, Mulgan Street and New Windsor

Road that will link with the New Lynn SH20 cycle route at Maioro Street n Investigate possible upgrades at other intersections to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak periods: l Richardson Street/White Swan Road l White Swan Road/Hillsborough

Road White Swan Road/Donovan Road Whau Local Board chairman Derek Battersby says his board fully endorses the project. This is an essential upgrade that is ultimately going to bring many benefits for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and those living in the area, he says. It will remove the bottleneck that occurs between the existing four-lane roads in New Lynn and New Windsor and give local residents new and safer crossing points and a wider footpath. The new cycle route nearby means cyclists travelling between New Lynn and Mt Roskill can avoid an extremely busy commuter and freight route. The corridor currently carries an average 33,400 vehicles a day but the upgrade will provide extra capacity for future increases, which will prove vital once construction of the NZTAs SH20 Waterview connection begins. The undergrounding and upgrading of local utility services is also a bonus and will help to improve the look of the area. The Whau Local Board is right behind this project and were keen to see it start as soon as possible.

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hEAd to hEAd for the Kiwi Indian vote

Indian Weekender invited two candidates of Indian origin from each of the two major political parties Labour and National to list ten reasons why Kiwi Indians must vote for their parties. On this page, we publish the responses sent in by Sunny Kaushal, first time Labour Party candidate for Pakuranga and National List MP in the present Parliament and candidate for Manukau East, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi.
Ten reasons Why you should voTe for labour
1. To own our future:
Keeping the Kiwi-owned earning assets in Kiwi hands. National will sell the assets. Labour wont. We know that once theyre gone theyre gone. Last year our power companies and airline returned nearly a billion dollars in dividends. Its no wonder that foreigners are so interested in getting their hands on them! Labour will pay back out countrys debt faster than National without selling the assets. simpler and compulsory for all wage and salary earners. Restarting contributions to the New Zealand Super Fund.

Ten reasons Why you should voTe for naTional

National is the party that is delivering more for our Indian community. We are working hard to build a brighter future for New Zealand and our policies benefit hardworking Indians. health and wellbeing of our Indian families and our communities. Were focused on making sure that all New Zealanders have a warm, dry, and health place to live. We are well on our way to insulating 188,000 homes having already insulated 130,000 homes. We have completed 50,000 upgrades to state housing, including clean heating and necessary maintenance. We have created 2000 jobs during the recession through state housing upgrades. And we have assisted 4400 first-home buyers to get finance. National will increase the supply of social housing through the more effective use of existing resources and we will continue to provide warmer, drier and healthier homes. National is reforming the benefit system to focus on what people can do, not what they cant. It is not socially or financially sustainable to continue to spend eight billion dollars a year to pay benefits to 12 per cent of working age New Zealanders. We will better support people into employment with an active investment approach. Research shows that children are better off when their parents are in work, not on welfare. We have greater aspirations for New Zealanders and their children, which are achieved through work, not welfare. Nationals improvements to the welfare system are expected to result in up to 46,000 people off welfare and another 11,000 working part-time within four years.

7. Better Transport System

2. A Fairer and Smarter tax system

Fairness means that when times are tough, everyone gets a fair go and everyone pays their fair share. At the moment, some New Zealanders aren't paying their fair share and are leaving it to others to shoulder the burden. A fairer and smarter tax system will help to provide some relief for low and middle income people who are struggling..

Labour will partner with the Auckland Council to give Aucklanders the world-class transport system they deserve. Labour will provide funding of $1.2 billion from the Land Transport Fund for the rail link --- half the proposed cost --- on the understanding that the Auckland Council is responsible for funding the other half. This investment will get Auckland moving. It was time to "unchoke the heart of Auckland".

1. National is building a stronger economy

National has a straightforward and comprehensive plan to build a stronger, more competitive economy. We are balancing the books sooner by getting back to surplus in three years because it means less debt and lower interest rates for Indian households and businesses. Were creating incentives for Indians to work hard, save, and get ahead, through changes to tax and welfare. And we are building better roads, broadband and other infrastructure so businesses can grow.

7. National is reforming welfare

8. Ethnic Policy

2. National is building world-class infrastructure

Labour will give families a tax break and relief to average working New Zealanders currently struggling with High Cost of living under National Government. We will make first $ 5000 a person earns tax-free. GST will be removed from fresh fruit and vegetables. nimum wage $15.00 per hour.

3. Cost of Living

Labour will establish a new Ministry of Ethnic Affairs. Taking ethnic participation from symbolism to nation building. Deepen the level of New Zealands awareness and understanding of ethnic communities and our growing diversity. Consult widely and constantly with ethnic communities. Constructively work to eliminate everyday racism. Increase ethnic participation in leadership roles in New Zealand

National is building New Zealands productive infrastructure by increasing investment, setting clear priorities, and improving the regulatory environment. We are improving highway links because this means faster, more reliable connections between cities and markets, which lifts productivity. We are building broadband infrastructure that will help transform New Zealands future, promote greater innovation, and grow our economy. We are also investing heavily in infrastructure such as schools and hospitals, our rail networks, and the electricity grid.

9. Law and Order

3. National will shorten waiting times in hospitals

8. National is improving employment relations

4. Jobs and Skills:

Well invest in our young people to get them into work, and well support the businesses that take them on. Labour will train more apprentices. Well get 9000 young people off the dole and into training. Well channel their dole payments into employer subsidies. Well get them working in Canterbury and around the country. Labour will ensure all teenagers are either earning and learning. A Labour Government will use major government contracts to back NZ firms instead of exporting jobs offshore. Contracts will be awarded fairly providing the best deal for New Zealand and New Zealanders. Its about Kiwi jobs, Kiwi skills and Kiwi industries. Its about our future.

Labour is committed to Making all 62 oneperson police stations in New Zealand two-person stations. Petty Crimes mst be treated seriously. Labour is committed to developing long-term programmes that prioritise prevention and that will endure across the short-term getting tough on crime pressures of the electoral cycle. ur aim is to extend the community policing model we implemented in our last term. This means working with communities to determine the policing programmes they need to target particular crime hot spots such as youth crime, burglary and family violence.

National will continue to deliver more operations, faster treatment, and a better chance for a healthier life. We will continue to focus on better, sooner, more convenient healthcare for Indians. Nationals economic management and focus on efficiency has meant District Health Boards are now providing more care sooner, and significantly improving patient services in our hospitals. We will provide even more elective surgery. We will extend the fourweek maximum waiting time target for cancer radiation treatment to include chemotherapy. And we will reduce waiting times for important diagnostic tests and further reduce waiting times in emergency departments.

National will continue to improve employment law. A flexible and fair labour market is critical for building a stronger and more competitive economy. Over the past three years, National has brought a better balance to labour market rules through 90-day trials which has created 13,000 jobs, improving the Holidays Act, and streamlining the personal grievance system. National will introduce a Starting-Out Wage for young people. This will give some of our youngest and most inexperienced workers a much-needed foot in the door. We will also extend flexible working arrangements, continuing to improve collective bargaining and review constructive dismissal. National has made improving our schools a priority because good schools are vitally important. They provide an opportunity for all children to get ahead and make the most of their lives. National has substantially increased funding to build and upgrade schools. Weve fast-tracked school building work through the recession and weve also provided extra resources to make our schools ready for ultra-fast broadband. Now we are taking the next step. National is modernising and transforming New Zealands schools. We will invest $1 billion from the Future Investment Fund to make our schools ready for the 21st Century.

9. National is building 21st century schools

4. National is protecting our communities

10. Best Health and Education

5. It is about our Kids

Labour is committed to making a major investment in children, starting at the beginning up to the age of six. Ensurong every 3 and 4 year old has access to free 20 hours Early Childhood Education a week, maintain fees control, work with the sector to reinstate 100% qualified teachers and restore cuts made by this government over time; Well establish a Ministry for Children and make sure that kids are its priority not just in theory, but in practice.

6. Savings

Labour will make KiwiSaver universal,

Labours health funding to keep pace with a growing, ageing population. Free 24/7 doctor visits for children under six. Ringfenced funding for mental health services. Sustainable funding for aged care. More affordable dental care. Consistent, nationwide access to quality hospital services. A highly skilled, highly motivated workforce. All core government policies to have health impact assessments. Labours education policy recognises children and young people are New Zealands future and that every one of them deserves access to quality education. We know an education is not just about memorising facts and figures. Our education policy focuses on modernising teaching and learning for all, so our children are prepared for tomorrows world.

National is building a safer New Zealand with recorded crime down 7 per cent. We have passed 18 new laws to make Indian families safer, we have boosted police on the frontline, we have introduced tougher sentences and parole laws, and we have cracked down on gangs and P. National will stay tough on criminals. We will screen parole applications to reduce unnecessary hearings, increase penalties for child pornography, and introduce civil detention orders for the most high-risk offenders.

5. National is protecting victims of crime

National is committed to putting victims at the heart of the justice system. Victims find themselves in the criminal justice system through no fault of their own and they deserve all the support and services they need. We introduced a $ 50 offender levy, which funds 13 new services and entitlements for victims. National will double the penalties for breaching a protection order, fund a programme of security improvements for the homes of family violence victims, and keep improving services for victims.

10. National is prioritising science and innovation

6. National is building better housing

National knows that good housing is important for the

National will boost investment in the science sector to transform Industrial Research Limited (IRL) into an advanced technology institute. High-tech sectors could contribute substantially more to the economy than they currently do. Over the next five years, we will effectively double the size and capability of IRL, transforming it into an advanced technology institute with up to 700 staff and with a far greater reach than at present. National will earmark up to $ 80 million from the Future Investment Fund for capital spending in areas like new buildings and equipment.

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As well as the two major parties National and Labour, two minor parties ACT and New Zealand First are also fielding candidates of Indian origin in next Saturdays election.

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A political play for NZ-India business opportunities discussed election season

While official talks between the governments of New Zealand and India on the proposed Free Trade Agreement are progressing well, the India New Zealand Business Council is keeping up the momentum in getting businesses in the two countries to interact and engage with one another with a number of activities and events. One of these was held last week at the Langham in Auckland earlier this week. The council and High Commission of India in New Zealand jointly held a business event with the theme Doing business in India opportunities and challenges sponsored by the ANZ Bank, which is planning a major thrust in India. INZBC Chairman Wenceslaus Anthony told Indian Weekender that the event was Historical as it is first time in the history of INZBC that the Indian High Commission is cosponsoring an event with the council. This is largely due to the visionary leadership of the High Commissioner Admiral (Retd) Sureesh Mehta. Mr Anthony said that during his tenure the High Commission has contributed significantly in promoting trade and business between India and New Zealand. One of his most significant contributions was the successful mission of Prime Minister John Keys delegation to India in June this year. The mission was designated a state visit. He said that one could look at joint ventures in various sectors and spoke about the numbers of CEOs in large Corporations overseas who are of Indian Origin. He also said though Indians are just over 1% of the total population in USA, the high percentage of Indians occupying senior management roles across various sectors and the number of doctors, engineers, scientists, IT specialists and other professionals was considerable. He said he was pleased to see Indians doing well in New Zealand citing the instance of Bhav Dhillon of CEMIX who joined the company as an employee just few years ago and then bought over the company, which last week was ranked the 21st fastest growing company in New Zealand and also ranked the fastest growing manufacturer in Auckland and Northland as part of the Deloittes Fast50 list. Other Speakers at the event included Sir Ken Stevens of Glidepath, Rick Osborne of Fonterra, Micheal Orton of eBus and Sameer Handa of Patton Engineering. Bhav Dhillon proposed a vote of thanks on behalf of the INZBC. The Q & A session that followed proved a lively and interactive one with several questions being asked about the developing relationships between the two countries especially in the backdrop of the emerging FTA. Not all politics is serious, and the Auckland Indian theatre company Prayas is this month presenting a play mixing laughter, dance, music and a gentle political point -- the Kingdom of Cards (Tasher Desh). Set against a background that could be anywhere in the world, the play uses humour and satire to make a point or two about freedom and choice. To be performed at TAPAC in Western Springs, 24-27 November, Kingdom of Cards is Prayas's way of honouring the 150th anniversary of its playwright, the remarkable Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941). A man of many plays and poems, Tagore is fondly remembered in South Asia, not least because he wrote the national anthems of two countries - India and Bangadesh. Unlike the anthems, Kingdom of Cards is not a solemn occasion. Tagore wrote it as an attack against social stigma, prejudices and bigotry prevalent in the tumultuous political landscape of that time. It was more than that though; Kingdom of Cards is critical of all totalitarian and undemocratic regimes. It is, however, timeless and its humour and criticism has a ready place in modern New Zealand life.

His Excellency the High Commissioner of India to New Zealand Admiral Suresh Mehta delivering his address at the event

Speaking at the function, His Excellency Admiral Mehta said, For a meaningful relationship the business community has to look seriously toward strong bilateral trade and business ties. While other speakers would be speaking about doing business in India, he said his call would be to explore how Indian Businesses could invest in New Zealand and how there could be more significant increase in terms of dollars of supply of goods and services from India to New Zealand. Giving a comprehensive historical background of India, he said today India had become the focal point for the worlds big corporations. He said that there is an active market of about 500 million people in India, which global companies have an access to in the overall population of India, which is about 1.2 billion.

The Kingdom of Cards is a colourful music and dance comedy tells the story of a Prince who wants to be free from the burden of a monotonously lavish life. He sails off with a merchant friend to seek adventure and challenge in unknown lands. "Our peace and calm are like an ancient tree. Worms have burrowed into it and it's dead: we want to cut it down." In Alice in Wonderland style, he ends up in a childlike world where everything is a card character. The people live a stilted life and are guided by 'rules' and the hierarchy of cards. "You're female - you should preserve peace. We're male, and we must preserve culture". With romance, music and laughter, the prince changes lives. Prayas, which has a solid five year record of plays to its credit now, has reached out to the Auckland theatre community and involves players and crew of many different ethnicities. It is directed by Amit Ohdedar & Choreographed by Jason Moore Prayas was founded with the objective of staging an annual production. The idea was that these would be the works of noted Indian playwrights in English.

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Kanwaljit Bakshi Singh, National List MP, welcomes the Governments announcement that Papatoetoe High School in Manukau East will receive $1.8 million to upgrade classrooms. Having modern, healthy classrooms makes a lot of difference to students, teachers, and communities, Mr Bakshi says. Papatoetoe High School will make changes to a block with 12 classrooms, administration, and resource spaces.

New classrooms for Papatoetoe High School

toetoe High School meet the changing needs of our students so they can use the latest technology in the decades ahead. The National-led Government spent $6 million for 11 Manukau East schools to get upgrades, new classrooms, and new non-teaching spaces as part of the Jobs and Growth programme, which wrapped up earlier this year. This funding is on top of the

Jackie Blue, Melissa Lee & Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi The funding will help Papa- recent announcement

Providing a strong voice for the Indian community in John Keys Government

that National will put a billion dollars towards modernising schools around the country over the next five years. National is committed to giving every child the chance to reach their potential. More than 500 major building modernisation projects have been completed, including more than 270 new classrooms and gyms, and more than 140 libraries, halls, and administration blocks.

Faithful chant devotionals round the clock

Akhand Bhajans which Sri Sathya Sai Service Organisation had organised during the weekend of 12-13 Nov 2011. More than 500 devotees attended the 24-hour non-stop devotional singing (Akhanda Bhajans) session, which the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation NZ organised on November12-13 in Auckland. Simultaneous sessions were also held in Wellington and Hamilton, where also large numbers of devotees were present. The singing took place continuously between 6pm onm Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. This was a part of the global annual event organised by Sathya Sai Baba devotees all over the world. It was being done not for the sake of one individual, one nation, or one community. It was for the welfare of humanity as a whole, said one of the organisers. The event commenced with the lighting of the Akhanda Jyothi (sacred lamp) that was kept lit for 24 hours. The sacred lamp was lit in each country during the 24 hour period based on local time. New Zealand was ahead of many countries to start the singing sessions, owing to its position on the time zone. As the earth revolves, lamps were lit in all countries ac-

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Kids Christmas creations to light up Auckland icon

Primary school children across Auckland will be stretching their imaginations in the hopes of having their Christmas-themed designs transformed into New Zealands largest laser projection. The regional search kicked off today to find a festive design, created by a primary school class, to become the highlight of a community Christmas event at the TelstraClear Pacific Centre in Manukau on 20 December. Luke Patterson, TelstraClear Marketing Manager, says this is a unique opportunity for children to see their own creations come to life. This is a great way for kids to express their artistic talents using an interesting high-tech medium and for teachers to do something different with their students in the lead up to the holiday season. I cant wait to see the winning design light up the sky. This event is the perfect fit for TelstraClear since it combines our community and family focus with leading-edge technology thats designed to connect and entertain people. The winning class will have their design brought to life as a public animated laser projection and will also receive a $1,000 TelstraClear voucher for their school to use on products and services like TelstraClears leading high-speed broadband service. To enter the competition children and teachers can visit http:// www.telstraclear.co.nz/go/laser to download an entry form and start a laser-powered Christmas animation adventure. TelstraClear Christmas Laser Show design competition Opens: 1 November 2011 Closes: 25 November 2011 Competition details: www. telstraclear.co.nz/go/laser

cording to the local time, and by the time the westernmost country lighted the lamp, easternmost countries had completed the Akhand Bhajans. Before the event was completed here, the world was in a girdle of sacred lamps lit round the globe by Sai devotees. This sacred lamp not only helps to concentrate the minds of devotees but promotes also a sense of spiritual unity and harmony among the devotees. Sai Organisation that promotes the unity of faiths has set up an example in New Zealand, by singing devotional songs in Sanskrit, English and Maori languages. The songs were dedicated to all aspects of God and faiths. It has therefore spread the message of love through the names of the embodiment of universal love.

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divine mission elevates spirit of the faithful

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The Divine Retreat Centres movement in New Zealand held a 6-day full time mission for the first time at Christ the King Church, Owairaka, Auckland from October 8 to 13 this year. Divine Retreat Centre, located in Kerala, India is the largest Catholic Retreat Centre in the world. Over 10 million people from India and all over the world have attended retreats here since 1989. The retreats are conducted every week of the year in English and 6 other Indian languages. Besides the numerous evangelisation works that are carried out by the Vincentian Fathers and their team of volunteers, Divine Retreat Centre cares for 3,000 sick and needy people in the charitable homes and many other social service projects run by the Divine Charitable Trust on a long-term basis. The mission held at Christ the King Church, Owairaka, with Fr Augustine and his team of Glen and Teresa was a transcendent experience for everyone involved. A retreat often suggests a sense of privacy but this was different people of different ethnicities came together to participate in a powerful collective experience. This was a celebration of the power of God to reach across communal barriers and create a wonderful tapestry woven together from diverse skeins of society Tongans, Samoans, Maoris, Europeans, Sri Lankans, Indians, Filipinos, the next day, found himself unable to do so and resorted to braying and kicking his legs, which led to people stoning him we are merely messengers, vehicles for the Lords word. The mission began on
on the Youth Day during the Mission.

Pat Dunn, Bishop Of Auckland, celebrating the Holy Eucharist with other priests for the large faithful gathered on the 1st day.

Youth in large numbers

Chinese, and people of different faiths, some even taking annual leave, put aside their differences and in one week were unified by the transformative grace of God, their lives changed by sharing in one anothers experiences. By week's end, through the power of prayer and parable, an overflowing church of more than 1000 people had spent 7 hours a day for 6 days experiencing something unique, something that would stay with them for the rest of their lives. The week imbued every participant with a sense of mission that we can change the world by changing our

own lives that we are not alone for God is with us not only as a divine being but also through our neigh- bours. Fr. Augustine arrived on October 6 for a private retreat for the core members of the group and he began by telling them a parable based on Christs entrance into Jerusalem, where the donkey assumed that the cheering was for him and on being challenged to reproduce the event

October 8 with a concelebrated mass by Auckland Bishop Pat Dunn and seven other priests. Bishop Dunn reminded everyone that we are alive with the Holy Spirit; only dead fish flow with the river; we dont have to meander downstream aimlessly but can choose to follow the Lord even if it means going

against the flow. Indeed, we dont even have to choose; if we keep our hearts and minds open God will choose our paths for us (the presence of the people at the Retreat was an example of that). The topics covered ranged from sin, faith, family, marriage, youth and finally the message was that everything that happens in our lives is part of a divine plan for us. Sometimes we dont understand all of it, because our understanding and experience are limited, but if we remember that God has a plan for each of us we will learn to be patient wait and pray are the watchwords. Wenceslaus Anthony, Chairman of DRC Movement, NZ, said all those who attended were touched during the mission and they in turn will be able to touch the lives of others and thus build the Super City of Auckland of Gods love. It was encouraging to see many people attending this important spiritual feast. There is much to be done in Auckland, New Zealand The harvest is great and the labourers few (Mathew 9:37) Wenceslaus urges. Just as the body needs nourishment, so does the spirit. Through various ministries of DRC NZ and the spirituality of the movement the members will continue to endeavour to be a witness and touch the lives of people with Gods love.

NZ Family Violence Clearinghouse website launched

The launch of a new New Zealand Zealand Family Violence ClearingFamily Violence Clearinghouse house, is pleased to announce that (NZFVCH) website will give New the new website is operational. This Zealand greater access to family project is part of a new partnership violence research and emerging says between the Commission and the University of Auckland. the Families Commission. The purpose of the 2011 The Families News from New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse - Octoberwebsite, Commission, which has responsibility for the New says Chief Families Commissioner Carl Davidson, is to make information available to people working in violence prevention. Better information means better results, and its in

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The launch of a new New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse (NZFVCH) website will give New Zealand greater access to family violence research and emerging says the Families Commission.

dence from around the world. The Clearinghouse draws on the expert leadership and academic excellence exemplified by Dr Janet Fanslow, whose work has contributed greatly to understanding family violence in New Zealand, and Associate Professor Robyn Dixon, who has extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in research and evaluation projects. By ensuring high quality re-

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Bhabna NZ celebrated its 9th year Sree Kalipuja on October 29th-2011

Kalipuja was held at May Road War Memorial Hall in Mt Roskill with more than 380 people attending. The Puja decoration was a replica of the Shri Dakshineshwar Temple, which is one of the famous Kali temples of Kolkata. Guests enjoyed the food, live music with Dhak-Kashor (Drum) and entertainment (fireworks, quiz contest with prizes, raffles, etc.).

the interests of all New Zealanders search is readily available we are in that our response to family violence a much better position to move New draws on the best research from Zealand to a violence-free future. Issue 2 the world. October 2011 The NZFVCH was established around The vision of the Families Com- in 2005. The Clearinghouse team mission is to be a centre of excellence includes Dr Janet Fanslow and AsIn This Issue for knowledge about New Zealand sociate Professor Robyn Dixon at Tena New and whnau. Working tatou katoa families resources with the University of Auckland, Gay If you have visited the New Zealand Family Violence In the news the NZFVCH is part of that vision website recently, Information Specialist, Clearinghouse Richards as you will see that it has to Upcoming events advocate for the NZFVC at its new locationIT Specialist and ensure we can changed! The Dr Chris Paton as and the redesigned interests of families from website will be officially launched on Thursday 10Manager. a strong Jessica Trask as NZFVC November. You The Clearinghouse uses a number of are invited. Download the invitation. Please evidential base. by 2 November 2011. Newsletter form RSVPbasis different methods to make its inforEvidence must the mation more accessible, including of our response to preventing family team The NZFVC now at our the new Campus violence, and campaigns such as Tamaki Innovation state-of-the-art website, an White Ribbon Campaign toThe University of Auckland end vio- on-site librarian and improved linklence against women and the its not ages to the family violence sector. The NZFVCH website is accesOK campaign, will benefit from fast and efficient access to the best evi- sible at www.nzfvc.org.nz

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Kia ora and welcome to newsletter No. 2 from the NZFVC. The links in this

Here are just some of the books, reports, journal articles and other resources added to the NZFVC library this month. The Read summary / Request this item links will take you to more information about the item on the NZFVC website. Other links will take you to other websites to access online resources. Please contact us if any links are broken.

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Foreign Tourist Arrivals grow 11%

New Delhi: Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) during the Month of October, 2011 was 5.63 lakh as compared to FTAs of 5.07 lakh during the month of October, 2010 and 4.59 lakh in October, 2009. There has been a growth of 11.0% in October, 2011 over October, 2010 as compared to a growth of 10.5 % registered in October 2010 over October, 2009. The growth rate of 11.0% in October 2011 is higher than 8.7% growth rate observed in September, 2011 over September 2010. FTAs during the period January-October, 2011 were 49.38 lakh with a growth of 10.0%, as compared to the FTAs of 44.87 lakh with a growth of 11.9 % during January-October 2010 over the corresponding period of 2009. Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) during the month of October 2011 were Rs. 7019 crore as compared to Rs. 5219 crore in September 2010 and Rs 4806 crore in October 2009. The growth rate in FEE in Rs terms in October 2011 over October 2010 was 34.5% as compared to 8.6 % in October 2010 over October 2009. FEE from tourism in rupee terms during January-October 2011 were Rs. 60780 crore with a growth of 18.4%, as compared to the FEE of Rs. 51334 crore with a growth of 21.1% during January- October 2010 over the corresponding period of 2009. FEE in US$ terms during the month of October 2011 were US$ 1424 million as compared to FEE of US$ 1175 million during the month of October 2010 and US$ 1028 million in October 2009. The growth rate in FEE in US$ terms in October 2011 over October 2010 was 19% as compared to the growth of 29.3 % in September 2010 over September 2009. FEE from tourism in terms of US$ during January-October 2011 were US$ 13310 million with a growth of 19.0%, as compared to US$ 11187 million with a growth of 28.6 % during January-October 2010 over the corresponding Period of 2009.

New Delhi: Civil Aviation minister Vayalar Ravi said on Friday that Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee might speak with the banks over a possibler bail out of cash-drought Kingfisher Airlines. However, he added that the debt recast would not be made the way it was done in case of national carrier Air India. Ravi said owner of Kingfisher airlines, Vijay Mallya, had spoken to him for some help and hence he discussed the issue with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Oil Minister Jaipal Reddy. Kingfisher Airlines have been passing through tough situation for quite some time now with the airlines losing nearly Rs. 1000 crore in the current financial year. The airlines has to repay a bank loan of Rs. 7000 crore, media reports said. The flight company has not made payments to the oil companies. Earlier, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Avia-

tion (DGCA) had sent a notice to Kingfisher Airlines, asking to give reasons behind the cancellation of at least 80 flights in the last three days. Owned by Vijay Mallya, Kingfisher Airlines has been cancelling large number of flights in recent times. The rule book states that airlines need to take the permission from aviation regulatory body DGCA before taking decision on rescheduling flights. DGCA not only sent a notice to Kingfisher Airlines for explanations behind their decisions to cancel so many flights, but they also asked the company to think about compensating the passengers. For the past few days passengers had been facing severe problems as Kingfisher cancelled the flights without giving any sort of notice, media reports said. Several passengers had to pay extra amount and buy tickets in other flights as their scheduled flights were cancelled.

US apologises for Kalam frisking

New Delhi: United States has tendered an apology for an incident in September when former president APJ Abdul Kalam was frisked by the security at the JFK Airport in New York even after he had boarded the flight for returning to India. "Appropriate procedure for expedited screening of dignitaries had not been followed," the US embassy here said after reportedly a formal apology to the Indian government and the former president. "We deeply regret the inconvenience that resulted for him as a result of the September 29 incident involving the security screening at JFK Airport in New York," the statement said. USA also assured to work out a procedure so that such incidents did not recur. Indian external affairs ministry was upset over the incident and India's ambassador to US, Nirupama Rao, was asked to take it up at the highest level in Washington. Kalam was returning on an Air India flight when the incident took place. He was in USA for a series of events in September.

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Eurozone crisis may impact Indian investment

Mumbai: The Eurozone debt crisis and persistently high crude oil prices will have a direct bearing on future investment climate in India and make it challenging to manage the growth-inflation balance, RBI deputy governor Subir Gokarn said on Friday. These two external factors have already started taking a toll on Indian exports. However, the bank interest rate cycle appears to have peaked and further hikes may not be warranted, he said while addressing the managing committee meeting of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). Gokarn said though the risk of endemic food inflation remains, there are signals that headline inflation may start coming down by January next year and level below 7 per cent in the first half of 2012-13. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised interest rates 13 times since early 2010 but failed to rein in inflation, which remains above 9 per cent. Instead, asset quality at banks is eroding and economic growth in Asia's third largest economy is slowing. Turbulence in the country's biggest export markets the United States and Europe have prompted many industry leaders and government officials to predict an export slowdown and a worsening trade deficit in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2012. The stress points in global scenario are evolving rapidly, said Gokarn. External turbulence is also impacting currency exchange rates in emerging markets like India. The rupee is the fourth most depreciated currency in Asian region in the past two-and-a-half months. From growth perspective, the country is facing a slowdown. Gokarn said that the rupee has become a floating currency now within the boundaries of structural capital controls. The RBI has stayed within bounds of stated policies on the rupee, he added. The RBI predicts GDP growth of about 7.6 per cent in 2011-12. Increasing affluence and changing consumption patterns are driving up food inflation, said Gokarn. He said efforts should be made to remove infrastructural bottlenecks, speed up new development projects and bring fiscal deficit within manageable limits to contain rising inflation and maintain growth momentum. ASSOCHAM president Dilip Modi said the industry is concerned over ways to drive up investments. He said the EU crisis is impacting domestic economy which has seen cost of credit rising steadily. Inflation dynamics show that within manufacturing sector, the highest price rise is in primary and upstream products. Intermediate goods producers are passing on higher costs to consumer goods industry. Since consumer industry faces price rise resistance from consumers, their profit margins are under pressure, said Modi.

Over 15000 disputes settled by Income Tax commission

New Delhi: The Income Tax Settlement Commission, Ministry of Finance, has settled over 15000 tax disputes involving over 1.35 lakhs tax proceedings in its life time since 1976. In 2010-11, it passed 400 orders, in which it settled income amounting to 595 Crores, which was 187% over the returned income of 206 Crores in these cases. This was stated by Ramji Sinha, Chairman, Income Tax Settlement Commission here on Friday, while inaugurating the K. N. Wanchoo Conference hall, in order to commemorate Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo, for his role in visualising the Income Tax Settlement Commission. The inauguration took place in the presence of eminent tax payers, members of bar association, and other senior officers of the Commission. The Income Tax Settlement Commission is a high-level, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) body for resolving protracted tax disputes. This organization was set up in 1976 on the recommendation of a high level Committee constituted by the Government under Justice K. N. Wanchoo, retired

External turbulence is also impacting currency exchange rates in emerging markets like India. The rupee is the fourth most depreciated currency in Asian region in the past two-and-a-half months. From growth perspective, the country is facing a slowdown.

Chief Justice of Supreme Court. The Settlement Commission is mandated to resolve tax disputes by serving as a neutral mediator, by adopting consensus rather than conflict approach. Its objective is to allow non-habitual tax offenders to come clean by making disclosure before the Commission, which then passes final settlement orders within 18 months. The full amount of tax and interest is to be paid by the applicant before making the application. The orders of the Commission are final and conclusive and binding for both parties, i.e. The Income Tax Department and the taxpayers. At present, there are 4 benches of the Commission working at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. During the recent budget speech in 2011, the Union Finance Minister has announced setting up 3 new benches of the Income Tax Settlement Commission. The Commission is committed to serve its objective of dispute resolution in a time bound manner, which is in line with the National Litigation Policy of the government.

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More anti-corruption bills in Indias Parliament

Mumbai: The government has announced a series of measures to tackle corruption and is set to propose for consideration seven bills in the forthcoming session of Parliament, Ashwani Kumar, Minister of State for Planning, Science, Technology and Earth Sciences of India, said in a BBC television debate last week at the World Economic Forums India Economic Summit. These include bills to protect whistleblowers and a bill to prevent bribery by foreign officials. Legislation cannot be made under public frenzy, he argued, referring to widespread civil society protests in the summer, saying the protests had turned we the people into we the mob. The civil society collective that led anticorruption protests in the summer informally termed Team Anna, after the Gandhian Anna Hazare who became the face of the agitation will restart agitation if the ruling Congress party does not introduce a bill to create an ombudsman that takes into account all of their concerns, said activist Kiran Bedi, Founder and Secretary-General, Navjyoti India Foundation. There is a huge trust deficit, Bedi said, demanding that the government must include provisions in the Lokpal Bill to include all government officials, including law-makers and judicial officials under the ambit of the law. It must make bidding of all valuable contracts transparent and all political donations public. Adi B. Godrej, Chairman, The Godrej Group, Godrej Industries, and President Designate, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), said CII has framed a code of business ethics that many businesses are supporting. He said India is suffering from not just corruption in business-to-government dealings, but also petty corruption that almost every citizen has to face. This is hurting the economy and preventing Indian and foreign companies from investing in India. Godrej said corruption can be significantly reduced by making government processes and decision-making transparent and nondiscretionary. Punishment for corruption must be swift and certain, he said, adding that it is more important in the long run to create an economic environment where such acts do not pay; this can be achieved by ensuring reasonable levels of taxes and relatively quick legal redress. A recent Transparency International survey revealed that two in four Indians said they paid a bribe in the previous year, against an average of one in four globally. However, 74% said corruption could be beaten, against just 49% elsewhere. When the people see laws are enforced, commitment at the top is real, they will feel safer in saying no to corruption, said Huguette Labelle, Chair, Transparency International. Labelle said businesses can play a significant role if they decide on a zero-tolerance policy to bribe-giving and publicly report everything they pay to the government. India has ratified the UN Convention on Corruption, and it can find a place among the top 10 in Transparency Internationals rankings within three to four years, provided the right institutions are created and allowed to function.

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"No proposal to relax ban on sex determination"

New Delhi: There is no such proposal under consideration of the Planning Commission for relaxing ban on sex determination tests, said a government statement on Friday. Recently a news item appeared in media suggesting that there is a proposal under consideration in the Planning Commission to relax ban on sex determination tests. It may be mentioned that the Child Sex Ratio is a monitorable goal of the 11th Five Year Plan. Census 2011 data has revealed that there is a steep decline in the Child Sex Ratio in the country and the situation has not improved during the last decade. Further it has been noted that the girl child faces adverse environment in the early growth period also. Planning commission supports creating and developing environment where all children grow healthy irrespective of their gender. This implies care and protection to

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the pregnant women regardless of whether the fetus is male or female. However, serious efforts have to be made to protect the girl child. Support to girl child will result in restoring honor, protection and revalorization of the child. With a view to formulate the 12th Five Year Plan, Planning Commission has constituted a large number of Steering Committees, Working Groups and other Task Force, Sub-Groups. Each Committee and group has 15 to 20 members. Members are requested to give their views / comments / observations on the issues which are to be addressed in the 12th Five Year Plan as per terms of reference and related matters. Reports of various Working Groups and Steering Committees are under preparation and inputs from these reports will be included in the 12th Five Year Plan.

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Haridwar: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said he is grieved to learn about the loss of lives in the stampede at Haridwar. The Prime Minister has sanctioned an ex-gratia of one lakh rupees each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to those seriously injured in the stampede from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. At least 16 people were killed and over 10 others were injured in a stampede at 'Gayatri Mahakumbh' organized by Gayatri

haridwar stampede: PM sanctions ex-gratia

Sangh in Haridwar's Chandidweep area on Tuesday morning. The injured people have been admitted to local hospitals. Condition of two are critical. The stampede took place when a large number of people tried to enter the gate of Shantikunj Ashram where a 'yagya' (sacrificial fire) was arranged. Thousands of devotees had assembled to take part in the birth centenary celebrations of religious guru Pandit Shreeram Sharma, founder of Gayatri Shakti Peeth.

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Feature honouring Indias war veterans on Remembrance day: 137,000 lost their lives in World War-I and II
The contribution of South Asian servicemen and women in both World Wars is still not widely acknowledged. Their sacrifice remains largely unnoticed despite the fact that soldiers from South Asia outnumbered their British comrades in receiving the Victoria and George Cross Medals, the highest awards for bravery. Said Ontario, Canada based researcher Kharid Rustomjee who is putting together a book on the South Asian contribution in the major World Wars. As Remembrance week passes the facts remain that Indian soldiers in World War One and Two fought for the British and allied forces with the biggest volunteer army in history during the 1913-1918 conflict and the 1939-1845 war. Rustomjee said, People are just absolutely astounded when you explain that over 3.5 million South Asians fought alongside the British, Canadians, Americans, Australians and New Zealand armed forces in both conflicts. He added, They were fighter pilots, bomber pilots, tank drivers, sailors and infantryman and performed gallantly. Rustomjee said veterans he has spoken to believe the role played by volunteers from India and the rest of the Empire in both world wars is relatively unknown. In World War I alone, more than 1 million Indians volunteered and 50,000 Indians died fighting for Britain. During World War II from 1939 to 1945 2.5 million Indians fought for the British against the Germans and Japanese and much of north-east India was turned into a British military camp to defend south-east Asia from the advancing Japanese army. In an interview with the BBC, Dr K. Vadgama, who is campaigning for greater public recognition of Indias role in the World Wars said that Indian soldiers paid a heavy price for British freedom. Its about time that we were put into text books and childrens history books, so that we can live in the country with some degree of dignity, Harbans Singh one of about 2.5 million Indian soldiers who enlisted for

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Website honouring undivided India's war heroes launched

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Britain in World War II says martial traditions came before any misgivings about fighting for someone elses King and country. We were not fearing from war. Our mind became like theirs. We thought: If we will not kill this man, he will kill us, he said. Captured by the Germans, he survived both German prison camp and the experience of being bombed by his own side on the way there. At the end of the war he lived to fight in the new army of independent India against Pakistan and China. Dr Vadgama has a collection of letters written by Indian soldiers who fought for Britain. Some talk about how hell might be better than this bitter sickening period of their time in England. But yet they always said at the end of the letter that they must stick with their King and Emperor, she said. Voluntary enlistment in the Indian Army under British command was stepped up. By the end of the war the Indian army had become the largest volunteer army in the world. Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims played a decisive role in ending the war in some theatres of war. About 87,000 Indian soldiers lost their lives during this conflict. In 1944, Indian forces were largely responsible for recapturing Burma and stopping the Japanese advance on the rest of the Raj and were instrumental in battles all over Asia, North Africa and Europe. In Britain, France and Italy to this day Indian soldiers are honored every year on Remembrance Day as the surviving Indian soldiers parade proudly in their medal and turbans. Across Europe and Asia there are war memorials, cemeteries and annual parades that mark the huge sacrifice of the Indians Ghurkhas, Sikhs, Hindus, Christians and Muslims who gave their lives to defend the British Empire. At the British war cemetery at Kohima, near the Burmese border in north-east India, their contribution is remembered with the words: For your tomorrow, weve given our today.

A new website has been launched by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to highlight the contribution of the people of 'Undivided India' during the first and second world wars, a commission official said. "Forever India" at www.Cwgc.Org/ foreverindia tells the remarkable story of some of the millions of Indians who left their homes in order to fight for the Allied cause, he said. The Forever India website is the result of a joint project between the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the Indian government, which is one of six governments that fund the Commission's work. "The Commission's new Forever India website tells a powerful story of which many people remain unaware," said Alan Pateman-Jones, Director General of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. "It will allow young people to explore Commonwealth history in a broader context and to uncover some personal accounts from the people of Undivided India who served and died, but whom the Commission continues to honour at memorials and cemeteries around the world," he added.

According to the website about 1,105,000 troops from Undivided India served overseas in the First World War. By the end of the second world war, Undivided India had provided the largest volunteer force in history, comprising over 2,500,000 servicemen and women. Around 161,219 troops from Undivided India who sacrificed their lives in the two world wars are commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in fifty countries around the world, the website reveals. Of the 161,219 troops who sacrificed their lives, 26,272 have their identified burials with their own headstones. 134,947 are commemorated on memorials - the names of those known to have died whose bodies have not been found or those who were cremated, according to their religious beliefs. In the First World War, participants from the Indian subcontinent won 13,000 medals. Eleven of them were awarded Victoria Cross, including two who were awarded posthumously. In Second World War, Indian personnel received 4,000 awards for gallantry. 31 of them were bestowed with the Victoria Cross.

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Learning one's culture and language does not mean one cannot integrate into NZ society. If you were to live in a non-Western country, would you discard your language and culture in the name of integrating into that society? I don't think so. Go get a life. Anita K What's wrong with creating another Fiji in NZ? At least these descendants of Indian migrants know how to treat all human beings as equals - none of the caste problems you find in India! They have remarkably preserved their culture and language for some 125 years. Regionalism and caste system are one of the dividing factors in India. Why is Hindi not readily accepted as a national language in the South? In Fiji, South Indians speak in Hindi. There is no caste, just Indians and very proud. Anita K Within Fiji, all Fiji Indians are equal there is no caste system within them. The highest caste in Fiji is white European, who brought Fiji Indian to Fiji. Second highest is local Fiji Kabiti who as Kshatriyas control army and politics. Some Fiji Indians tried to control politics but failed. Third is Gujarati Fiji Indians who control business. All equal Fiji Indians are essentially Girmityas who as Jahajis in an unsanitary passage in crowded ships lost caste and became equals, thanks to Gora Sahib. Prashneel Singh Congratulations Messrs. Nafis Akhtar, Syed Mugeeb, Rais Alvi, Mugtaba Hussan Said, Mohammed Abdul Haq, Shaik Shamsheeruddin, Mohammed Naveed Ahmed, Farhat Rana Malik, Nasir Khan, Mohammad Iram Zaid, Ghani-ur Rahman for providing a lead to Hindi. This is a very great move, which will keep Hindi speakers in NZ- Indians from various states of India, and Fiji Indians too, eternally indebted to these big hearted gentlemen from Pakistan and some also from India. It is heartening to see that Honble MP Bakshi is working under them to carry out this noble work. The question must be asked why Indian High Commission failed in this duty; these forward looking leaders have created an environment of goodwill that reduce the enmity in India's heart. Ghulam Lone

Will National do better in a second term?

New Zealanders seldom vote a party into power for just one three year term usually they give a party a six-year rope. It is therefore no surprise that a survey of businesspeople reveals an overwhelming majority of 98 per cent canvassed feel National deserves at least another three-year term. It may well turn out that way on next Sunday, barring a bizarre but plausible situation where the quirkiness of the MMP system throws a spanner in the National Partys works and a ragtag coalition of other parties finds itself forming a government. But why would such an overwhelming majority of businesspeople surveyed want to give National another go? Prime Minister John Key has been accused, with some justification, of soft-pedaling on some of the more difficult issues in his first term. There is school of thought that believes that he and his team did not go far enough in the reforms that were expected of his government in the run up to the last election. Of course, the National-led governments first term was beset with a slew of huge, unfortunate problems beyond its control. The unfolding global financial crisis, our own failing finance companies, the Pike River disaster, the Canterbury earthquakes all these took a terrible toll on the governments plans and finances. But even so, his government is seen not to have done enough on several fronts that it could well have. National supporters have often had us believe that most of the hard decisions would be taken in the second term probably in the belief that this years election would be a cakewalk for National, giving it the mandate to govern alone. One opinion poll a couple of weeks ago alluded to that sort of situation where National polled more than 50 per cent. But subsequently following the teacup episode and the Greens and New Zealand Firsts rising popularity that began to look a little less likely. A blue-green coalition possibility has been discussed and may well come to pass in the event of National falling short of a majority and things go pear shaped for John Banks in Epsom. Coalitions inevitably lead to compromises and a blue-green alliance, if it happens, will mean a lot of compromises for Nationals plans both to dilute governments holdings in state owned enterprises and also plans to exploit natural resources. These, indeed, form important parts of Nationals plans to boost the economy as also reduce debt. Nationals recent climb down on emissions, designed to reduce the burden on almost all sectors of the economy will also not go down well with the Greens as a participant in the new government. All this means National will further have to slow down on the pace of its own version of reforms. This could well lead to consensus paralysis an inevitable result of MMP style governments, where a clear majority to govern alone is nearly impossible. In such a scenario, National will be left with its other lower profile policies to stem the countrys economic slide welfare reform, cutting the size of the bureaucracy, rationalising government departments and suchlike. These can hardly be considered broad brush, future agenda setting measures. They are rather necessary corrective steps to right Labours nine-year largesse of creating the twin monsters of a bloated Wellington bureaucracy and an eminently rort-able welfare system in a bid to create a sub-culture of dependency and therefore a permanent vote bank. Welfare costs more than eight billion dollars each year, with few checks and balances as to its effective and honest use. It is an undeniable fact that despite the global boom in most of Labours years in power in the early 2000s, corporate New Zealand stagnated with its business unfriendly policies for which it has shown a penchant even in the present electoral campaign. Though many of its pronouncements were sound, Labours policies this time around seemed to have been made in the belief that this election was a lost cause from the word go a case of promising the impossible in the full knowledge that there is no chance of a mandate to achieve them. Besides, the party couldnt even put up a proper and credible leader until the very end. No wonder 98 per cent of businesspeople want to give National another chance. . - Dev Nadkarni
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Teachers get in on Diwali spirit

A very big thanks and vinaka to all who contributed to the schools in Fiji.Times here are not very well interms of finance but your donation has been a blessing in disguise for the children. I would very much appreciate if my school[Deshbandhu Vitogo School] is considered in your future.\ donations as it lies in the povery line.The children come from a poor family and some at times go without food as they come to school. Special request to Mr Rishi Maharaj please... Ashwin Chandra

CHOGM presents avenue for fresh approach on Fiji says CCF

Reverent Yabaki clearly shows the way forward in Fiji is to reestablish God's will through the Men of God. With guidance of Commonwealth and Australia in particular, Fiji has long been a country of God under various regimes that were not being led by woolyheaded dreams of few exploiting a democratic setup. Those forces have gained there recently, and it is not amazing that Communist China is finding a foothold in the once heaven of God. It is imperative that churches Citizen's Constitutional Forum, and godmen like Rev Yabaki take the lead to save Fiji. Indian congregations should also be given a role. Christian Henderick Tribal cultures have their own form of governance...why destroy it and replace it with a western model of one-size fits all democracy. We should stop using the word commonwealth...Is there really any common pool of wealth...Why keep the flame of imperialism going while it has been an appalling chapter in human existence. Yashwant

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Election sideshows tell their own stories

Dev NaDkarNi
Every election has its sideshows some which happen spontaneously, others that seem planned and engineered carefully and still others that are a bit of both. In the run up to next Saturdays election, the political campaigning has seen its own share of sideshows and is quite likely to see some more in the remaining week. While a campaign sideshow can be seen exactly as that a sideshow it can also hint at a lot of the goings on behind the scenes in political parties, their style of working, their policies, their leadership, their attitudes and responses toward their rivals and even a nations electoral system. And what might well be called a sideshow of a sideshow, it also exposes the medias biases and prejudices as it goes about reporting these sideshows in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of anticipation as election day approaches. Driving around some parts of Auckland in the past couple of weeks, I found a number of National Party billboards or hoardings that were either defaced or had messages added to them. At first I thought it was some random, rather inspired vandalism. But as more such doctored signs came in sight I wondered if there indeed was a coordinated plan to deface them in what is a known Labour stronghold. This week it emerged that it was indeed an act of planned vandalism on a nationwide scale, with more than 700 of Nationals signs defaced or doctored. Curiously, it has turned out to be a member of the Green Party who was responsible for the coordinated action. Whats more, he was a partner of the party chief Russel Normans executive assistant, who has since been stood down after it was revealed that she knew about the plan weeks in advance. As well as damaging the partys image severely, especially at a time when it has been doing so well in pre election popularity polls and is being touted as a potential kingmaker, the action has belied its stand as a party that attracts thinking, intelligent persons with evolved, modern views. In fact it has done the opposite: it has revealed the extremist fringe of the Greens the side one sees in environmental issue protests, be it in anti-whaling or anti-palm oil protests. Though Mr Norman handled the crisis well and offered to work with the National Party to set right the vandalised billboards, the damage has been done and the Greens impressive juggernaut has suddenly lost steam all because of the mindless extremist action of one person. But what is even more damaging is that it happened right under the nose of the partys chief without his knowledge but with the full knowledge of perhaps his closest confidant his secretary something thing that speaks poorly of the cohesiveness and the culture in the top echelons of the party. For many people like me who were seeing the vandalised signs as we drove around, the first and obvious question that popped in our minds was whether Labours supporters had lost all hope and were stooping so low to derail its main rivals campaign in such a crass manner. Even worse, the act of vandalism will also create confusion in voters minds about the possibility of the Greens supporting the National Party if at all the latter falls short of the vote necessary to govern alone a thing which was increasingly being discussed as the latest polls showed a slight decline in support for National and an increase for the Greens. The vandalism has definitely raised doubts if elements within the Greens are really up to a posBanks meeting over cups of tea as the proverbial storm in the teacup. A few days later, when Mr Key walked away from persistent media questioning about this storm in the teacup, he was described as having stormed out of the stand up press meet. Judging by footage on television, Mr Key simply walked away far from storming out. On both counts the media got it wrong. The meeting and its aftermath are anything but a storm in a teacup though the National Party would love to describe it as that. For the more Mr Key and the party try to demonstrates. It is counterintuitive to see the leader of a major party to tell constituents not to vote for his own party but for someone else if he must be voted to power. This is the confusing bit of the MMP system, which according to surveys, most people do not understand even in a country like Germany where it has been in use for decades. Also, there hasnt been much by way of voter familiarisation campaigns on the various alternatives to choose from for people to make an informed choice, giving rise to a situation where people are likely to vote with a stick with the known devil mindset. So, we are expected to vote in a referendum whether to keep MMP or go for some other electoral system, come next Saturday. Despite the three-yearly cups of tea and coffee that ACT and National leaders somewhat awkwardly quaff in Epsom, MMP has its pluses. For instance, if it wasnt for MMP, for example, it would have been impossible for ethnic minorities to find their representatives in Parliament though they are unelected and often comprise individuals almost foisted on the people by the party is indeed a sticking point with many. No electoral system, however, is perpect. The MMP system in use in New Zealand most certainly needs tweaking and refining which is quite likely to be the opinion of a majority of the people voting at the referendum. Stand by for a few more sideshows big and small between now and next Saturday.

It is counterintuitive to see the leader of a major party to tell constituents not to vote for his own party but for someone else if he must be voted to power. This is the confusing bit of the MMP system
sible blue-green alliance or was the act essentially random one, with the perpetrator acting alone. But can someone acting alone mount such coordinated action on a nationwide scale without likeminded support? As well as a full investigation which it will do after the election the Green Party will also do some soul searching. Sideshow Act-II The word storm has been the medias flavour of the week. First, they described Prime Minister John Key and Epsom ACT candidate John downplay it, the more it seems there is something inconvenient for them about it. But there is little doubt that in the next few days, details will peter out. If it indeed contains the uncomplimentary things that were supposedly discussed about the ACT leadership and senior citizens, it could rock Nationals boat for whatever its worth. In any case, it is unlikely to be the game changer that one senior journalist described it as. However, the important issue that has not received the attention it deserves in this sideshow is the quirkiness of the MMP system that Nationals arrangement with ACT

The festival of rugby brought great joy to this beautiful land

PaDmiNi GauNDer
It is often said that rugby is the religion of New Zealand. From September to October we had a festival of rugby, which seemed to prove the saying right as the whole nation came together in celebration of the Rugby World Cup. There was national euphoria throughout which was palpable. It perhaps started with the Tongan team arriving in Auckland. Very few seemed to have been left behind in Tonga as a whole lot of them came to support their team. The Tongan community in New Zealand was everywhere in Auckland as the excitement built up and they were quite confident about their prospects. There was a sea of red and white (the colours of the Tongan team) everywhere to greet the Tongan team. Their expectations were proved right with their beating France in the pool games. This was no mean achievement as France went on to the finals and had a very narrow defeat at the hands of the All Blacks. According to the BBC the Tongans had pulled off one of the biggest wins in the history of the game. The whole Tongan community seemed to travel with the team to Whangarei for their next game. The Tongans proved how vital this support was for bringing out the best effort from their team. The French seemed to agree when at the end they admitted that they stood little chance against the All Blacks as they were playing against the whole nation. Perhaps that was bruised and bleeding. That is not my idea of entertainment. For the same reason I dont watch boxing also. Hence I watched very little of the actual games in the last two months. But I could not help seeing the main events as they came again and again on TV news. At the end when Richie McCaw was shown with the trophy strangeness and vigour, know all that to be born of a fragment of my power (Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 10, verses 40-41). Throughout the six weeks the whole nation had a feeling of exhilaration. The nation was confident that it could host an international event of this magnitude. If there was any doubt it was only about the there was a great fear at the back of our minds throughout which was that there might be some terrorists lurking behind who would succeed in ruining the whole thing. It was only after the triumphant completion of the whole event that we could breathe a sigh of relief. However, here in the Pacific, it was very different as hardly anyone even thought of terrorism. The police were out in full force but they were looking for petty criminals, not terrorists. In the final weekend the number of arrests, we were told, was not much more than during an ordinary weekend. Though the families were out in large numbers most of the nights there were not even other serious crimes (leave alone terrorist attacks) like kidnappings or rapes. No wonder NZRU said a big thank you to all New Zealanders for being such wonderful hosts. This is what makes the Pacific different from other parts of the world. This is also the reason why more and more people want to come here and make it their home. Let us hope that the Pacific will be able to live up to its name for a long time to come.

Throughout the six weeks the whole nation had a feeling of exhilaration. The nation was confident that it could host an international event of this magnitude.
why they lost against Tonga also in the pool game as the tremendous support the Tongans had almost made one wonder if the game was being played in Tonga. . I hardly watch rugby for two reasons. First of all I dont understand the game. The other reason is that I get upset watching the players getting battered and ly enough I thought of Sri Krishnan. I could not understand it. But again and again as the captain appeared with the trophy it seemed to me to be Sri Krishnan! It intrigued me. Then I remembered Sri Krishnan saying, O Arjuna! There is no end to my divine manifestations Whatever there is endowed with extraordinary glory, attractiveAll Black winning the cup though it was hardly ever expressed openly. Last year when India hosted the Commonwealth Games, in spite of the initial hiccups, we were all confident that India could do it well. In the end everyone, including the ones who had been very negative initially, had to admit that it was a great success. But

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The Pacific Islands regions leading airline Air Pacific, jointly owned by the Fijian government and Qantas, is investing nearly US$600 million in acquiring three new wide bodied Airbus aircraft to replace its ageing long haul jet fleet. The Airbus A330-200 model will replace its Boeings 747 and 767 aircraft. This decision is a significant milestone in our 60-year history because it will be our first-ever purchase of new wide-body airplanes, and these state-of-the art A330s are clearly going to be planes that our customers and the people of Fiji will be thrilled to fly, the airlines managing director and chief executive, Dave Pflieger told media.

Air Pacific to acquire three New airline codeshare to boost new Airbus aircraft American tourist numbers
Earlier, the airline cancelled its order of Boeings much delayed, new state of the art 787, which flew successful passenger trials in Asia just last month. The planes cost about US$200 million apiece and the first of the three is expected to arrive in early 2013 followed by the other two later in the year. A330-200 is a fuel-efficient aircraft that will use 45 per cent less fuel than the present fleet, according to Air Pacific. The planes will fly the Fiji to Sydney, Auckland, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles routes. According to Mr Pflieger, the new aircraft will be kitted out to embody the beauty and spirit of Fiji and its 333 islands. A new codeshare agreement between the US headquartered American Airlines and Fijis flag carrier Air Pacific is expected to boost the number of US tourists travelling in the islands of the South Pacific region.The agreement, to be ratified by the US government in the next 60 days or so, will connect the US airlines Los Angeles hub with Honolulu, Nadi and Suva besides other connections in the islands region where Air Pacific flies to. Americans vast internal network in the US will help connect 20 destinations within the country to South Pacific destinations seamlessly, according to the US airline, which operates more than 3400 flights every day. American's Vice President Strategic Alliances Kenji Hashimoto said, This new codeshare relationship will give our customers seamless connecting opportunities to new destinations in the South Pacific. Describing the agreement as a win-win situation Air Pacific chief executive Dave Pflieger said, Air Pacific's customers have the opportunity to earn AAdvantage miles on all Air Pacific flights, and American's customers can use their AAdvantage miles on all Air Pacific routes including complimentary inflight meals, drinks, entertainment, airport lounge facilities, and express lanes through customs and immigration for business class passengers. American Airlines is a founding member of the OneWorld alliance between several global airline operators.

Tourism figures exceed expectations

Eyeing Fiji on a million television screens

Korean headquartered global electronics giant LG has chosen Fijis beautiful beaches and the islands idyllic surrounds as promo pictures that will be flashed on millions of LG television sets in showrooms across the world. TV manufacturers use a range of alluring pictures to display on their screens in electronic stores to attract customers to their brands. The images were filmed by a 19-strong crew from Korea, which recently visited Fiji with the support of Tourism Fijis Korean regional office. The footage is to be used to illustrate the latest technology surrounding LGs range of new 3D TVs and home theatre equipment. The launch will include road shows in 140 countries in Asia, Europe and North America where scenes from Fiji will form a highlight of the on-screen imagery. As well as the famous sun sand surf and sea pictures associated with Fiji, pictures depicting sporting and soft adventure activities like golf, island cruising, jet skiing, hot air ballooning, scuba diving sport and white water rafting have also been included. Daisy Park, Tourism Fiji Regional Representative in Korea said the exercise provided the national tourist office with a fantastic opportunity to promote Fiji both in LGs home base of Korea and beyond via the giant electronics companys international sales and marketing distribution network.

Fijis tourism figure has exceeded expectations with approximately 631,000 visitors coming to our shores last year, says Prime Minister Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama. He said that the tourism industry which now contributes 34 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product, has grown from strength to strength. In fact according to previous Government predictions and experts, we werent to reach these numbers so soon, he told guests at the WorldMark Resort Denarau Island Stage 3 Development groundbreaking ceremony today. My Government recognises the importance of the tourism industry for the sustained economic growth of Fiji and its ability to create sus-

tained livelihoods. In this third phase development, which will be completed in 2013, 63 new luxurious apartments will be added to the existing 138 apartments. The Prime Minister said that government would continue to provide and improve the tourism industry environment for the benefit of all, the developers, the landowners, the hotel operators, the employees and those that provided ancillary services. The PM said the $49m project, upon completion, would offer improved services, increase room inventory and further consolidate the Wyndham and World Mark timeshare arrangements in the Fijian Tourism Industry.

The ground breaking ceremony for stage 3 development of this Wyndham property is an indication and manifestation of the growth and indeed confidence in the Tourism Industry. You can be rest assured that my Government will continue to provide a conducive environment for commercial growth and at the same time build mechanisms for the benefit of all Fijians, he said. The construction project has been awarded to a local company called Pacific Building Solutions. Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific has been in the country since 1998 and has 23 resorts throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Fiji journalist wins ACP prize for agribusiness story

Acknowledging the crucial role that media play in raising awareness, understanding and action about educating and empowering farmers with the latest technology and information they need to meet the worlds growing food demands, the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), earlier this year ran a competition for journalists in the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) bloc of countries. Of the more than 145 entries, the international judges selected six winners, one each from the four African sub-regions, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Fijis Anish Chand won the prize for the Pacific region. This is recognition for Fiji Television and a group of 3 people who came together to put the winning entry together. We did not think the piece would win the Pacific region category, Chand said. The winners will each receive a cash prize of 1000 euros. A final selection of the top three winners will be announced on November 17, during the conference on Innovations in Extension and Advisory Services: Linking Knowledge to Policy and Action for Food and Livelihoods in Nairobi, Kenya.

Tourism Fiji launches smart phone friendly Fiji Me AU website

Further building its local online presence, Tourism Fijis Australian office has this week made access to its online information base even easier with the release of a dedicated smart phone friendly website. Located at www.fijime.com.au, alike the recently-released PC-accessible version, the new website is jam packed with a host of information designed to showcase the destinations ever-evolving product base and its ability to all market elements Irrespective of requirement. Tourism Fiji Regional Director Australia, Paresh Pant said a key difference with the smart phone friendly format version was its ability to

make click through-easier than other phone-accessed websites which invariably offer much smaller connection buttons. This smart phone website is a prime example of how we are embracing Web 3.0 platforms to engage and educate both our industry partners and consumers on precisely what Fiji has to offer, he said.

This is recognition for Fiji Television and a group of 3 people who came together to put the winning entry together.

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Expanded prospecting, big profits anticipated in Fiji mining

Caroline Ratucadra/FijiSUN: The mining industry in Fiji is expected to rake in over one billion Fijian dollars of economic activity once explorations and actual mining activities at defunct and potential sites become fully operational. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said Government was seriously considering re-activating explorations and actual mining at Mount Kasi in Cakaudrove and the operations of other potential mines like Namosi. He made the remarks while opening the country's first bauxite mine at Nawailevu in Bua recently. Commodore Bainimarama said development of the mining sector would create immediate business and employment opportunities, improve Fijians' living standards, reduce poverty and attract economic attention to the region. "As the Fijian Government explores the best and most promising opportunities for economic advancement, it is crucial that our Government and our partners maintain a level of transparency and fluid communications to ensure valuable and unassailable growth," he said. Commodore Bainimarama said Fijians should feel confident in this form of exploration such as

Games to promote financial literacy in schools

Educational games with names like the United Nations Development Beware the Money Snakes and Programme (UNDP) Young Enterprise Trust of New Time Saver, designed on the lines of traditional snakes and ladders and Zealand is the provider of specialmonopoly board games, are teach- ist and technical services to the ing school students how to under- educational games project in Fiji. stand the use money, differentiate The trusts lead facilitator Sharron between needs and wants and be Buer said, The real beauty of Fiable to accurately track and record nancial Education board games is their income and spending. Australian High Commissioner, Ms. Judith Robinson, engages E d u c a t i o n a l in a FED game with participants at the workshop in Suva. games are believed to promote logical thinking and problem solving. The innovative project is in the process of integrating financial education into Fijis existing school curricula in all levels from class 1 to form 6. By 2013, all primary schools that they can be played many times, in Fiji will be teaching how to save, over the financial education learning time, and when students track their spend wisely and invest. Funded by the Australian Aid progress they can celebrate their Programme in Fiji the project is success. With exciting and innovative jointly managed by the education ministry and the Pacific Financial methods of teaching financial eduInclusion Programme (PFIP). The cation, 12 regional primary school PFIP is a Pacific-wide programme teachers, Ministry of Education ofhelping provide sustainable finan- ficials and staff from the ministrys cial services to low income house- Curriculum Development Unit have holds. It is a multi-agency initiative undergone a four-day workshop in drawing funding from AusAID, Suva to do just that. A similar workthe UN Capital Development Fund shop for secondary teachers will be (UNCDF), the European Union and held in Suva next week.

The mining industry in Fiji is expected to rake in over one billion Fijian dollars of economic activity once explorations and actual mining activities at defunct and potential sites become fully operational.
the Nawailevu bauxite mine while Government continued to implement various reforms to create high trading standards for long term growth and a bright future for the Fijian economy. However, with the development

of the mining sector, he assured the people that Government would not shy away from its responsibility to the community and the people. "We stand by the workers. We stand by the resource owners. We stand by the investors. We stand by the environment. Ours is a holistic approach. This is how we will proceed," Commodore Bainimarama said. As of June this year, a total of 49 special exploration licenses covering 576,146 hectares were issued by Government. The Prime Minister who is acting Minister of Lands said a further 37 exploration applications including deep sea explorations were in varying stages of processing. "Were strengthening the monitoring of these licences to ensure the licence holders keep true to their commitments, I am happy to state that feedbacks received have been encouraging," Commodore Bainimarama said. The Nawailevu bauxite mine is the first for Fiji and is now the third operating mine in the country, after Vatukoula and the Wainivesi gold mines.

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Whats the deeper meaning behind Namaste and Charansparsh?

Dev NaDkarNi

Namaste or Namaskara

The act of joining the palms of the hands in front of oneself is known as Namaskara or Namaste. It is with the Namaskara that people offer prayers to deities and also greet each other throughout India. It conveys reverence, respect, welcome, friendship and hospitality. The Namaskara is perhaps the most ancient form of formal personal greeting, much older than the handshake. Its antiquity is not easy to gauge, but the Namaskara has been represented even in the earliest of sculptures. The etymology of the words Namaskara and Namaste are relatively easier to deduce. Namaha in Sanskrit is obeisance and Te is You. Therefore Namaste is obeisance to you. The palms are among the most expressive parts of the body. They are used to great effect in conveying moods and emotions in Indian classical dance. The various positions of the palms and fingers as they convey emotions and moods are called Hastamudras. Namaskara is among the most commonly used Hastamudras. The manner of holding the joined palms conveys much. The head bent forward with the tips of the fingers touching the forehead and the eyes shut conveys deep reverence. The palms held slightly lower with the base of the thumbs in line with the solar plexus and the head bent forward ever so slightly conveys both greeting and welcome. Here, the intensity of the accompanying smile adds to the degree of the warmth conveyed. The joined palms raised way above the head could convey farewell and palms similarly held high with the forearms sticking to each other till the elbows could convey a sigh of relief at the end of an

ordeal or a departure of a particularly troublesome guest. The last one, of course, is not performed in front of the other person it is always behind his or her back! The Uddanda Namaskara is holding the palms farthest from the top of the head while lying flat on the floor face down in front of a deity or god. In addition to all these variations, each individual adds his or own little personal characteristic to the Namaskara. It may be a wave of the palms, a shake of the head, or a distinct manner of smiling while doing the Namaste. The most-accepted socio-anthropological explanation for the genesis of the handshake may hold good in the case of the Namaskara too. Baring ones hands and putting them in front of another individual conveys the fact that the person is

unarmed and therefore is a friend and comes in peace.

Charanasparsha

Wisdom, unlike knowledge, comes only with age. This has been recognised since ancient times in Indian culture. It is for this reason that older persons are revered. A younger individual must respect the older one. It does not matter that the older person is poorer in knowledge, economic or social status. The sheer fact that the older person has seen many more rainy seasons is enough for a younger person to pay respect to him or her. This is the central sentiment behind the act of Charanasparsha, or touching an elders feet. Those feet have traversed more places, trod through the many landscapes

of life. There is no doubt that travel is one of the greatest educators. It takes one through so many environments, situations, and exposes one to so many ideas that it can only add greatly to ones wisdom. Feet being the basic mode of locomotion, it is rather apt that one pays respects to ones elders with Charanasparsha. An elder may touch the feet of a younger person in the event that the younger individual is a spiritually advanced, holy personage. Long after a holy personage has passed away, his or her Paduka or footwear is often worshipped for generations. Almost no other possession is revered as much as the Paduka, which indeed, is the extension of the Charana or feet. There is a school of thought that sees Charanasparsha as going against the belief that all individuals are equal. The act, therefore, is seen as self-demeaning. But apart from the beautiful spirit behind Charanasparsha and ethics, the very act may be hardwired into our behavioural pattern. Bending before a higher ranked member of a group is a common mode of paying respect or acknowledging authority in several species of animals, particularly the primates. It is common practice for primates in the lower social order to bend before the acknowledged leader of the group and many times fall on the floor with the haunches raised. The pecking order among hens is a variation on this theme. Going down on ones knees was also a manner of acknowledging authority for several centuries in the western world. And it is common practice to bend completely before god almighty in the practices of several religions. Charanasparsha continues to be a practice much in use and is one of the common factors that run through all the religions of India.

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Writing is a more intimate thing for me

deepti Naval revealed the author in her with the release of her new collection of short stories, The Mad Tibetan- Stories From Then And Now. Correspondent Sreya Basu in conversation with the actor-poet-painter-photographer, who recently turned filmmaker as well
Why did you name the book The Mad Tibetan? We had to make the title of the book based on one of the stories. For a considerable time my editor Sanjana and I, both decided the name of the book with be Piano Tuner and Other Stories. But by the time I finished writing Mad Tibetan, I wanted to name the book after itI suppose the name was prominent in my head as it was most recently written as compared to other stories. What is the story all about? The Mad Tibetan is the story of Ruth Mayberry. I was born and brought up in New York and I have some friends there. The story is inspired by those relationships. I lost one of my close friends in the last year or two. The story is inspired by her. This is the only story in the book that is not related to India. How long did it take to pen and put the stories together? There are some stories in this book which are from early 80s then beech mein I wrote two-three stories. But basically it is a work of the last one-and-a-half to two years. And I am most satisfied after having done this piece of work. Was it difficult to convince Amitabh Bachchan to come and inaugurate the book? I didnt have to convince him. I just requested him and he said: Okay, I will come and inaugurate the book. He was very gracious, it was really nice of him. I am very happy that the book was released by Amitji. Do you prefer to be known as a writer or actor? I love acting. But, I think, writing is a more intimate thing for me its what I have to say about things around me, about lifeits my observations and my take on life. Once Maheshji (Bhatt, filmmaker) told me that if you want to be a good actress, then dont do anything else; just put your heart and soul into acting. But I could not stick to that unfortunately (smiles). When did you start writing? I have been writing for a long time almost when I started my career as an actorin fact, I have always been writing. I started with poetry and published two books. The first one was Lamha-Lamha it was published in the early 80s (1981)I call it my childhood work because it was from that romantic period of life when you are not aware of the reality of life. After that, four-five years back, there was another book on poetry- Black Wind and Other Poems (2004). That was more hardhitting, more intense and crucial work. That book has a section called The Silent Scream that has 24 poems about women living in mental asylumsthe poems were based on the way I observed them and felt about them. It was kind of issue-based work. Of all the books you have written so far, which one is your favourite? I cant say which book I wrote better among all. But all I can say is that I am more attached to The Mad Tibetan as it is recently written. You are trying your hand at filmmaking as well Yes, I have written and directed a film. Its called Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish. The film should release by February-March next year. Manisha Koirala has done the main role in the film. What inspires you to do so many things at a time? Life inspires me.

Anil Kapoor to play Indian Jack Bauer

Los Angeles: After his role in Tom Cruise-starrer Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Anil Kapoor will star in a local iteration of the show and help usher Jack Bauer into his home country The Slumdog Millionaire's quiz master is gearing up to taste Hollywood once again. The actor will be sen playing the role of an Indian version of Kiefer Sutherland's remarkable character 'Jack Bauer'. He is all set to produce the Indian version of '24' through his company named Anil Kapoor Films Co. The pre-production would commence from mid-2012 in India. In American TV debut with 24, Anil played Middle Eastern, Kamistan President Omar Hassan in the final season of the long-running thriller action series.

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Ratna Pathak to play Imran Neha dhupia to campaign for Gitanjali Khans mother
Mumbai: After Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Ratna Pathak Shah will play Imran Khans mother and Boman Iranis wife in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. The role she plays in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is completely different from what she had played in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Her role in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was loved by everyone and we never know, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu might end up giving us the next awesome Maa aur Beta combo. The movie is directed by Shakun Batra and stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor opposite each other. It is a romantic-comedy and will release on 10th February.

Shah Rukh turns 46 on a plane

Mumbai: The Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan turned 46 on Wednesday and he was indeed on Cloud Nine. This year King Khan welcomed his 46th birthday in a plane while returning to Mumbai. Shahrukh Khan thanked his fans and tweeted, thanx so much boys & girls. celebrated my birthday in the plane 30000 ft in the airthen on the tarmacfinally with my lil girl & boy. .this birthday will celebrate with a well deserved many hours of sleep...thanx for ur wishes. dont feel older or wiser tweeted Shah Rukh Khan . His brand new movie RA.One is storming at the box office and broke significant records by collecting Rs. 92 crores in its first five days of its release despite adverse reviews. The 'Badshah' of Bollywood recently attended International pop icon Lady Gaga's show at the F1 after-party in Greater Noida on Sunday night. After Ra.One, his fans might expect to see some more actions as he would be seen showcasing some great action moves in Don 2. The film will be released in 3D version.

Mumbai: Actor Neha Dhupia will be endorsing Gdivas-a fashion brand of Gitanjali Group, worlds largest integrated branded diamond jewellery manufacturer. Gdivas is a fashion forward brand offering a collection of jewellery studded with diamonds, pearls and coloured stones. With the G in the brand name standing for Gitanjali, Divas is more to do with the attitude of the confident and stylish women of today who is a diva in her own right. "Thus, a very apt and appropriate choice for the brand ambassador has been the very stylish Neha Dhupia, who is known for her versatility, modern urbane chic personality, confidence and tremendous self belief- values that truly emulate the young working women of today," said a company spokesperson. Neha said, Its wonderful to be associated with a fashion forward

brand like Gdivas, offering young professional women like me, jewellery which we can flaunt for every occasion, an extensive yet affordable collection to choose from, which adds flair to any outfit and above all, all occasions, truly making one feel like a diva!" Shardah Uniyal, GM Marketing Gitanjali Group says, Gdivas, the latest offing from the Gitanjali Group aims to bejewel a young woman with adulation everyday for every occasion. The collection boasts of lightweight trendy and chic pieces that complete every ensemble no matter what the occasion. "Neha Dhupia truly personifies the young free spirited, social and independent woman who is a diva in her own right, thus being an apt choice as a brand ambassador for Gdivas. The range is priced at INR 3150 onwards.

Silk Smitha's brother objects to Vidya's film

Mumbai: Vidya Balan's 'The Dirty Picture' has already triggered a new controversy as Southern sex siren Silk Smitha' s brother has sued the makers of the film. V Naga Vara Prasad, Silk Smitha's brother, has sent legal notice to producer of the film Ekta Kapoor and director Milan Luthria on the grounds that the makers had not taken any consent from the family members before making the film that is based on the life of the actor. The Dirty Picture is reportedly based on the facts provided by Silk Smitha's alleged boyfriend. Smitha's brother, who lives in Andhra Pradesh, was concerned more about the content of the film. He feels that her sister has been projected in an obscene manner. He said he would sent another notice if the film-makers do not respond to his first notice. B-town actor Vidya Balan portrays the role of Silk Smitha in the film and already the promos have attracted lots of attention. The film also features Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Tusshar Kapoor in lead roles.

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Mumbai: Like other industries, now Indian Bollywood has also started giving value of money to its spectators. The upcoming Movie GHOST A Mega Bollywood Production in association with Owl village films Pvt. Limited produced by Bharat Shah Co Produced by Puja Jatinder Bedi Casting Shiney Ahuja, Sayali Bhagat etc. have taken a first mover advantage and bring a real value for money to all there spectators who will be coming in cinema Halls to watch their movie 'Ghost'. Its one of its kind first concepts till now in Bollywood, for an MOU has been signed with Bharat Berry Technologies to offer free one month Push Email and PIM Sync BharatBerry services which cost Rs 80/- per month to all the spectators who will be coming in cinema halls to watch 'Ghost'. Puja, co-producer of the movie and Dr. Ajay Data, founder of Bharat Berry in joint statement said: This relationship is very win-win for both of us as well as for our movie viewers. First time we are brining not just entertainment to the movie buffs but also advanced daily life solution to their mobile handset." Bharat Berry has also created a platform for fans of Ghost and now movie viewers can enjoy movie trailers / exclusive pictures / behind the scenes of movie on www.ghostfanclub.in and also share ideas and comments on this highly technology oriented platform.

Youths inspire Naseeruddin Shah

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Kolkata: Theatre-crazy Kolkata witnessed thinking star Naseeruddin Shah perform in his directed play 'The Caine Mutiny Court Martial' in the city on Tuesday night. The play was staged at Kalamandir as a part of the two-day long theatre event titled 'Stage Door' presented by Leopard Creations and films like 'Masoom' and 'Ijaazat', said that he does not feel that the younger generation do not find interest in theatres. "I do not feel that the young generation is running away from theatre. I feel inspired when young people come to see theatre," he said. Speaking about theatres and ex-

I do not feel that the young generation is running away from theatre. I feel inspired when young people come to see theatre
Weaver Studio Centre for Arts. "The situation of drama today is not different than earlier years. It is a medium of communication. It is a target of communication than entertainment.So we choose those plays that can both entertain audience as well as convey a deep message," Shah said at a press conference. He agreed that the quality of good theatre writers has reduced than what it used to be in the 1970s. "Those writers still has relevance. Their words and plays had significance. The stories were ahead of time so they are still equally relevant," he said.Shah, who received immense recognition for his performance in periments, Shah said: "Experimentation is good if it results in something. On should reach somewhat of solution for problem you let yourslf. We try to experiment with words. To me words are of paramount importance." The actor said that he has acted in few interesting movies in recent times- 'Dirty Picture', 'Maximum' and 'Michael'. The play 'The Caine Mutiny Court Martial' is a two-hour play that deals with Second World War. In just two acts, it showcases the tragedy of war. Theatre group 'Motley' was formed by Naseeruddin Shah along with Tom Alter and Benjamin Gilani in 1979.

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While people were guessing that he has turned full time actor, Farhan Akhtar has again donned his directors hat for Don 2: The King is Back (earlier titled Don 2: The Chase Continues). Correspondent Sreya Basu catches up with Farhan after he unveiled the first look of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer in Mumbai recently
Tell us something about Don 2. I really dont know what to say about the film as that way I will be giving out the whole story. It has been fun, challenging yet satisfying journey so far to make this movie. I was guilty of saying that I wont probably make a sequel of Don, but my obsession with the character got the better of me. With amazing help and support and almost a sharing of vision with Ritesh (Sidhwani, producer) and Shah Rukh and rest of the team, I could not help but make Don 2. Isha Koppikar has been dropped in Don 2? There are two-three characters from Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006) who wont be continuing in the sequel. One of them is that of Jasjit (played by Arjun Rampal), then there is that of Anita (Ishaa Koppikar) and there was a cop Inspector Vermaeven he is not in the sequel. The screenplay and story didnt need those characters to come into this onethats the reason why you dont see them in this film. Who is the King of Don 2: The King is Back? The King of Don 2 is undoubtedly Shah Rukh Khan. Did you consult your father and writer Javed Akhtar on the script of Don 2? Whatever film I write, I give it to him (Javed Akhtar) to read. I want him to give his feedback on screenplay, dialogues. He is somebody who is extremely experienced, somebody who is very good with the art and craft of writing; and fortunately I have this kind of access to him. It makes sense for me to use him and I use him to get feedback on not only this, but every script. When you were making Don: The Chase Begins Again, you consulted Salim Khan (Salim-Javed being the screenplay writer of Amitabh Bachchans Don in 1978). Did you do the same this time too? I had gone to him to request him to give permission to make the film. I thought it was important that people who worked on the earlier film be happy with the remake we had made. So I met him regarding that, not the screenplay or such things. He was very, very kind and completely wished us all the best for the remake. Hopefully that applies to the sequel as well. In the 2006 film, you retained some of the dialogues from the 1978 film like Don Ko Pakadna Mushkil Hi Nahi Namumkin Hai. Are you trying some new lines in the sequel or want to carry forward the legacy? There are other dialogues in the film of course. For us, the line you just spoke about, strike a chord. But who knows, may be some other dialogue Don says in Don 2, might match out to the audience. While writing dialogues and thinking about the style of the dialogues, I knew that the approach has to be to write it in a way that films of that time (1970s) were written, where people spoke with a bit of theatrical sense. There was a lot more drama in the lines. So I maintained the approach as it gives you good feeling and also makes the film sound different. It takes you back to the times when you got to see films like this where you know every dialogue was a DIALOGUE. So it is written with that in mind. But again, whatever people take from that, is upto them. There are fun lines in the film, hopefully they will enjoy. Did you ever think of another actor for Don, had Shah Rukh said no to you? I dont even want to think about that. When I started out to make the film, I wanted Shah Rukh to play the character and he loved the part. Beyond that, I stopped thinking about any other actor as I got the person I wanted for my film. Social networking sites are flooding comments since Don 2 trailer was put on Youtube. What is the best compliment you have got so far? The best compliment I have got about the film so far is Thank You for making Don 2thats the sweetest thing one can say with minimum words.

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Generally what I observe with my clients who aspire weight loss is when they initially see me the motivation level is very high however it takes a downward dive as time passes. Not many are able to maintain the momentum or the discipline that is required to lead a change. In this article I have invited Paul Ah Kuoi, a very dear friend, colleague and a motivational expert to share his expertise and his experience with us in the hope that this would be the inspiration that our readers need to lead the change. Paul himself has gone through an immense transformation and is willing to share his experience with weight loss aspirants. Paul, please share your background (health) with our readers When I embarked on this journey in 2006, I weighed 147.5kgs. I loved my food especially my chocolate cake. Being just over 30 (age-wise) at the time, I always thought it was too late in life for me to ever get fit, I thought these weight loss programmes were not for me and yet, here I am today - weighing in at 99kgs. What inspired you to lead the change? There were a series of unpleasant events that had been accumulating in the back of my mind over so many years and they reached a crescendo in 2006 when I decided this is it - I was able to draw all these unpleasant experiences forward and utilised them as fuel for my motivation. What steps did you take to lead the transformation? I have realised through my journey that small practical steps make a huge and a lasting difference over time. In my case, just switching from dark blue milk to light blue, regular drink to the diet variety, trimming the skins/fats off my meats before cooking, eating at the table as opposed in front of the television all this combined with dedication at the gym lead the transformation. How do people react when they see you now? The thing I love the most is the look on my kids faces, the sparkle in their eyes and the smile that says, Yeah, thats my dad!. People, who have known me from my chubby days, find it very hard to believe how much Ive changed. It is not unusual (although Im still trying to get used to it) for people to give me the look and approach to ask all sorts of diet, health & fitness

you must continue to perform and do things that are necessary to achieve the results. It's not enough just to have the right attitude...you have to align them with ACTION! How can you help our readers? Being a certified life style coach, I can lead and motivate them through some tried and tested tools to facilitate their success. What is the best way to contact you? Through my Face Book page or via my email paul@varshaasrani.com Your final message for our readers The greatest wealth is health. ~ Virgil Paul Ah Kuoi is a lifestyle coach and can be contacted for personal or group consultations on the above email address. This article is a general guideline ONlY, if you have any medical condition and for individual conditions you should consult a health professional or your medical practitioner immediately. Varsha Asrani is a New Zealand registered clinical dietitian, for personal consultations, queries, suggestions and feedback she can be contacted on info@ varshaasrani.com

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questions. I love picking up my kids from school and they get asked a lot whether their dad is a wrestler or a bodybuilder. I have been referred as Batista (WWE Wrestler) and The Rock (WWE Wrestler/Actor) and WOW! I think my family is quite used to the attention now. What is the secret of your success? I have achieved this through a combination of well balanced diet and physical training. My NLP certification (neuro semantics) has also played a very important role through my journey, being a certified life coach I've used some of those mental tools to reprogram my thinking/perceptions. These are also the tools that I use with my clients to help them succeed.

How do you feel with the change? I feel much more energised, fit and healthy not only physically but mentally too. It has also boosted my self confidence ten fold. What are some tips that you can share with our readers? Changing/reprogramming one's thoughts and perceptions = changing one's attitude. The process of change begins with creating new thoughts, attitudes, and habits that point you in the right direction. Most people suffer from burnout over the first 2 weeks because they expect overnight results. One needs to stop focusing on the results, but focus on the actual steps and the process that lead to success. Your workout in the gym is just the beginning, once you leave the gym

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