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Kiwis roll out mats for

International Yoga Day
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH “It just shows how much
power we have through our

A
fter an exhilarating display
of yoga on top of the
iconic Auckland Harbour
Bridge on Thursday, June 21,
New Zealanders continued to roll
out mats enthusiastically for the
International Yoga Day celebrations
over the weekend.
Over 500 Yoga enthusiasts
participated in the largest ever get
together in Auckland
Leading the event from Auckland,
where the majority of the Indian
community is based in New Zealand, all major
community organisations came together under
the leadership of Indian High Commission to
yoga exercises and meditation.
“It should be part of the daily
routine of lives of everyone, and
that’s the message from here
today,” Mr Bakshi said.
Speaking to the Indian
Weekender, Aruna Bhoompelly,
For President NZTA said, “It was an
more pics,
insightful session at the event,
turn to
page 12, 13 whereby learning the benefits of
meditation and the techniques of Blessan M. Jose, Secretary, Auckland
controlling breadth.” Malayali Samajam also expressed exuberance
way for more than 500 yoga enthusiasts present
in doing yoga along with a large number of
on occasion through an hour and a half long Call for frequent collective-yoga yoga enthusiasts.
yoga session. sessions “We all know benefits of yoga that it makes

perform yoga at a collective event organised at
Mahatma Gandhi Centre on Sunday, June 24.
Almost all the major community
organisations based in Auckland – Auckland
Indian Association (AIA), New Zealand
Indian Central Association, Bhartiya Samaj
Charitable Trust, New Zealand Telugu
Association (NZTA), Telangana Association
New Zealand (TANZ), Telangana Jagruthi
New Zealand, Auckland Tamil Association,
Auckland Malayali Samajam, Probasee Bengali
Association of New Zealand, Auckland Marathi
Association, Gujarati Samaj New Zealand Inc,
participated in the collective endeavour.
Yoga – harmony between mind
and body
Representing the Indian High Commission,
Hon. Consul of India, Bhav Dhillon, was also
present on occasion with his wife Ruby Dhillon
and performed yoga for the entire session.
Speaking to The Indian Weekender after the
yoga session Mr Dhillon said, “It was a great
session bringing harmony between mind and
body.”
Three Kiwi-Indian MPs, Kanwaljit Singh
Bakshi and Dr Parmjeet Parmar of the National
Party and Priyanca Radhakrishnan of the
Labour Party also attended the event and
participated in the yoga session.
Mr Bakshi said, “It was a fantastic experience
for everyone present here.
“As we heard people saying that they thought
R
our body and mind healthy.
eiterating the feeling after the high- “However, I loved to join such a fantastic
powered yoga session, many community crowd while doing yoga exercise.”
leaders and yoga enthusiasts told The Indian
Food, fun, and meet and greet
Weekender that they would instead welcome
The positivity and energy created during the
the idea of having such collective yoga
high powered yoga session, continued much
sessions more often than making it a once a
later in the day with the abundant free food and
drinks, made available by the host organisation,
year affair.
Auckland Indian Association, which kept all
Kalyan Rao Kasuganti, President
guests and members of the community in good
Telangana Association New Zealand, said, “I
spirits.
would not mind of participating more often in
In the end, Narendra Bhana, President
such yoga sessions in big groups.
Auckland Indian Association said, “Overall
“It’s a different experience altogether.”
we had very successful International Yoga Day
Echoing similar sentiments a community
event at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre.
member and yoga enthusiast, Indira Patel,
“I am very proud of our Health and Fitness
who participated in the session commented
Committee. I would also like to acknowledge
on The Indian Weekender coverage on social

A
rt of Living New Zealand partnered in
this joint community initiative and led the
the invaluable support we received from
that the meditation session went for just 10 media, “Really enjoyed the exercises in such
partnering organisations.”
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Cornell Education Group sweeps
awards in Auckland Regional
Culinary competitions 2018
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
T
he Professional Business &
Restaurant School (PBRS) which is
part of Cornell Institute of Business
& Technology (CIBT) has swept awards
in all but one category in the recently held
Auckland Regional Culinary competitions
2018.
The competition, which takes pride of being one of
the important events in Auckland’s culinary calendar,
especially for the students and aspiring chefs in the food
industry was held on Friday and Saturday, June 23. Two
students of Indian-origin participated and excelled in
PBRS’ pursuit of excellence in these awards.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender, Jayaraj Arul Sami,
International Marketing Manager of the PBRS said,
“This is a moment of great pride for our students, tutors
and the school.
“A significant amount of hard work and efforts
goes behind in producing a quality chef, and our
tutors continuously strive to raise expectations from
their students. It gives great satisfaction when our
students excel in such competitions as it brings an
acknowledgement that goes in shaping quality chefs.
“It is icing on the cake to know that two students who
were of Indian origin out of our pool of talented multi-
ethnic team.
The Indian-origin students who contributed to PBRS’s
overall domination in the culinary event participated in
fruit flan, and live venison categories.
Sajith Sam, originally a native of Kerala from India
and studying International Diploma in Food Preparation
and cookery supervision (advanced) (Level 5) in Cornell
Institute of Business and Technology, Auckland was
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“I have always been passionate about international
cuisines. In fact, my decision to get into hospitality
industry is driven by my passion towards international
cuisines.”
Vasu Bhardwaj, on the other hand, was a reluctant
starter as a chef, by his own admissions.
Regardless of their different start into the hospitality
career, both are on similar journeys with deep desire of
excelling in their crafts and giving their best in every
possible opportunity.
The Auckland Regional Culinary competitions 2018
was one such opportunity where both wanted to excel
and deliver their best. Mr Bhardwaj won silver medal
in the live-venison category. In total, there were thirteen
different categories, of which PBRS excelled in twelve
by being class winners, and ending with a collective haul
of 13 Gold and 23 Silvers.
“We have world-class tutors who are willing to push
their boundaries and demand excellence from their
students which brings results like this,” Mr Sami said.
“The PBRS School is the winner of Training
Excellence Award at New Zealand Culinary Fair 2014,
2016 & 2017
“The whole of the PBRS team, both kitchen and front
of the house, is training even harder this last year to win
the Excellence award again this year,” Mr Sami added.
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Petrol prices to go
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¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
A
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about 11.5 cents more per
litre on petrol, starting from
Sunday, July 1, when Auckland
Council’s regional fuel tax comes into
effect.
The government’s fuel excise tax of
about 3 – 4 cents per litre will come
into effect in September later this
year.
Motorists have been warned to
expect long queues at the pumps this
week as they rush to fill up before the
Regional Fuels Tax legislation comes
into effect on Sunday.
While the petrol prices are all set
to rise, the debate around petrol taxes
is refusing to die down with both
council and the government, and the
opposition making noises around the
issue.
While the council is saying that
the petrol hike is required to solve
Auckland’s growing transportation
needs – a stand supported by the
government.
Transport Minister Phil Twyford
has flagged increases of between 3c a
litre and 4c for each of the next three
years to fund transport plans such as
light rail from the CBD to the airport.
“To fund the infrastructure for our
cities and regions to thrive, and save
lives, there will need to increase in
excises and charges.
“There will be three increases in
Petrol Excise Duty of 3.5 cents a litre
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from October 1, and further 3.5 cent
increases in 2019 and 2020.
“This will cost the average family
83 cents a week this year, rising to
$2.50 a week by 2020,” Mr Twyford
said.
The opponents of petrol tax on the
other hand are criticising the move
as regressive by saying that the hike
is more likely to affect on the lower
spectrum of earning.
Transport Minister is refusing to
buy-in the argument saying that more
impoverished families are less reliant
on cars for transport and hence will
not be affected as significantly as the
wealthier families.
National Party Transport
spokesperson, Jami-Lee Ross has
criticised saying that Minister’s claim
fuel tax not regressive is rubbish.
“Let’s be clear – this is a regressive
tax and any claims otherwise fail
to acknowledge the fact that low-
income households pay a much higher
percentage of their total income on
fuel than higher income households.
“This occurs for a number of
reasons. Those who are on a lower
income are more likely to live further
away from main centres, and they
are also less likely to have newer and
more fuel-efficient cars.
“This means that people on lower
incomes are more reliant on fuel
because they need to drive further and
consume more fuel when they drive,”
Mr Jami-Lee Ross said in a press
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No immediate respite for
deported Indian students
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
T
he news of Indian students
who took sanctuary in
Auckland Unitarian Church
last year (2017) when facing
deportation liability notice by
Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
is set to shake-up public attention
again, with the latest Ombudsman
report failing to offer any immediate
reprieve to those students.
The long-awaited Ombudsman
ruling on the visa situation of the
Indian students holed up in Auckland
Unitary Church, which was released
on Thursday, June 21, did not bring
much good news for the nine students
who captured national attention in
early last year.
Their immigration lawyer, Alastair
McClymont, had then told The Indian
Weekender that his negotiations with
INZ were not about cancelling the
deportation order itself, rather it was
about how best to keep alive student’s
chances to apply for new student visa
in future and to not permanently
jeopardise student’s chances of re-
entering NZ on valid visa documents.
To start with, both INZ and the
Ombudsman’s report have failed
to deliver on a promise seemingly
extended to students so readily then.
Three of those students had
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The only light of hope is that the
case of four students in the church
sanctuary is part of a group of seven
students, whose case, Associate
Minister of Immigration Kris
Faafoi has agreed to look on the
compassionate grounds.
In the New Zealand immigration
system, the Associate Immigration
Minister is responsible for reviewing
The long-awaited
Immigration Lawyer
Alastair McClymont individual immigration cases on
Ombudsman compassionate grounds that are
“The Ombudsman ignored this referred to the Immigration Minister.
submitted applications after returning ruling on the visa request and accepted without The limitation of this avenue from
to India, but they were subsequently situation of the question or comment INZ’s placing a wider perspective is that even a
declined for reasons that are likely Indian students of the blame fully on the students, favourable outcome on individual
to apply to every other student who holed up in while entirely ignoring the wider applications would do little to fix the
reapplies for a visa. Auckland Unitary context in which offshore education problems plaguing NZ’s immigration
The latest Ombudsman report Church, which agents operate, and the motivation system, argues Mr McClymont.
also falls short of ameliorating their was released on and opportunities that agents have “INZ has shown either an
situation and chances of getting back Thursday, June 21, to not only defraud INZ but to astonishing ignorance of the
to New Zealand so as to redeem their did not bring much defraud international students,” Mr sophistication and complexity of
good news for the McClymont said. agent-generated fraud or it has
pride and respect.
The good news is that as a result of exhibited a wilful blindness, Mr
Speaking to The Indian Weekender nine students who
the appeal made by Mr McClymont McClymont said.
today, Mr McClymont expressed captured national He also took exception to the fact
disappointment on the Ombudsman’s attention in early and his team on behalf of a group of
Indian students, the Ombudsman has that the Ombudsman’s office has
decision to discontinue his last year. noted that although Immigration NZ
accepted the offer by Immigration NZ
investigation into INZ’s actions in operated within the law in finding the
to review the files of 213 student visa
making students solely responsible students solely responsible for the
wider circumstances of exploitation applications (randomly selected).
for the alleged fraudulent practices actions of the New Zealand schools’
within the unregulated education However, there is no specific
of offshore education agents. agents, it decided not to put in place
agent system, which is a core directive to include or not include
“I asked the Ombudsman to any mechanism to regulate or to
component of the export education the cases of those students who took
investigate and comment on the monitor the actions of these agents.
industry. sanctuary in the church.
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 6 NEW ZEALAND
Police urges community to record
serial numbers of expensive items
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
R
ising burglaries and theft is
a concern for the community
and police adopts a number
of strategies to prevent them.
One such strategy is preventing
the sale of stolen items back into
the market or at least eliminating the
ease with which stolen-items find
their way back into the open market.
Indeed, many experts argue that
reselling of stolen-goods back in
the market is fast becoming a prime
driver of not only petty crimes like
burglaries and theft but also of
serious crimes like robberies and
assaults.
Lately, there is a growing
perception that the reselling of stolen
cigarettes back in the market is
instigating serious crimes like violent
assaults and robberies.
Therefore police are always
concerned and alert to prevent any
easy pathway of stolen-goods back
into the market.
In the endeavour, Counties
Inspector Tony Wakelin
Manukau South Police Inspector,
Tony Wakelin is making an appeal
to the community either record
serial numbers or engrave on their
expensive properties.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender,
Inspector Wakelin said, “One of our
biggest frustrations is that at times
we believe the property has been
stolen; however, we are unable to
return the expensive items to owners
as serial numbers are not recorded or
the property is not engraved.”
Checks on second-hand
dealers in South Auckland
R
ecently, Inspector Wakelin has
led an operation of Counties
Manukau South Police, whereby
checking on local second-hand
dealers in their area which covers
premises from Takanini to Pukekohe.
“Our staff reported finding shelves
full of expensive Property including
near new Television sets and
Industrial tools that potentially may
be stolen items.
“Only a very small number of
victims of burglary or theft record
their serial numbers or engrave
their valuable property,” Inspector
Wakelin said.
Second-hand dealers are
a legitimate business
D
ispelling any myth about the
legitimacy of businesses dealing
in second-hand goods lawfully,
Inspector Wakelin acknowledged,
Friday, June 29, 2018 The Indian Weekender
“Second-hand dealers are licensed Burglary you can access the site and
under The Second-hand Dealers and provide identification details of items
stolen to Police,” Inspector Wakelin.
Pawnbrokers Act 2004.
“This will help Police apprehend
The Act requires the Dealer to
obtain identification from the seller the offenders and return the items to
and to retain the goods for a period you,” Inspector Wakelin said.
of 14 days before it can be on-sold. SNAP can be accessed at www.
Police staff may carry out an snap.org.nz
inspection of the goods and books at Additionally, attractive items like
any time to ensure the property is not
business tools should be engraved
stolen.
with identifying marks such as your
The SNAP initiative driver’s license number to enable
I
nspector Wakelin reminded the Police to return the items to you.
community about the SNAP Further prevention advice can be
initiative – a joint initiative of the obtained from your local Police or
the police website www.police.govt.
New Zealand Police to prevent
nz
Burglary and to make it harder for
criminals to sell goods.
SNAP is a free online asset where
one can sign up and record details of
their valuable items including serial
numbers and photographs.
“Only you can access this
information. If you are a victim of a
Call for stalls at
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¡¡ IWK BUREAU
Stallholder registrations are now open for
the 2018 Auckland Diwali Festival.
The 2018 festival takes place in Aotea
Square and Queen St on Saturday, 20 and
Sunday, 22 October, Labour Weekend.
People keen to get involved can apply at
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Auckland Diwali Festival is one of the region’s most popular cultural
festivals, with 55,000 people attending the 2017 festival.
The event features live music and dance performances by local and
international performers, a broad range of vegetarian Indian foods and
sweets, street theatre and workshops, and wraps up with a dazzling
fireworks display.
The festival is delivered by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic
Development (ATEED), on behalf of Auckland Council, in conjunction
with founding partner Asia New Zealand Foundation.
Festival producer Leilana Meredith says she is keen to hear from
Auckland-Indian businesses, organisations and individuals with
authentic food and products.
“The Auckland Diwali Festival attracts a mix of Aucklanders and
visitors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, keen to celebrate and
experience traditional and contemporary Indian culture in its many
exciting forms.
“We want food and retail stalls that can offer traditional tastes and
flavours, or the best modern fusion of India and 21st century Auckland.”
The event is also the largest vegetarian festival in the country.
Auckland Diwali Festival stall sites are available for vegetarian
food, sweets, retail, and henna vendors, or to promote not-for-profits,
community organisations and businesses. The deadline for stallholder
applications is 27 July 2018.
Further information including online application forms can be found
on www.aucklandnz.com/diwali or by emailing the Auckland Diwali
Festival team at diwali@aucklandnz.com.
The Auckland festival is inspired by Diwali or Deepavali (row of
lamps), an important and ancient Indian festival colloquially known as
The Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by people in India and Indians
living abroad. Families light lamps, candles and fireworks to symbolise
the triumph of light over darkness, wisdom over ignorance and good
over evil.
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Acting Prime Minister Measureable targets important

for better health outcomes
Winston Peters attends It is hard to fathom why we will stop a project

Eid Reception event

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH
National Party List MP
that helps improve DHB referral systems,
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You can’t prove or improve what you don’t
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held in Fickling
Convention Centre,
Auckland, on Sunday, June
24, might have the unique
recognition of being the
first Indian community
event with the attendance
of Acting Prime Minister
Winston Peters as the chief
guest.
While the Eid reception
event per se, or the
attendance of the dignitaries and community
leaders has its own value, the attendance of
Winston Peters in the capacity of Acting Prime
Minister of the country made it especially
important.
For it’s seldom, that the Indian community
gets the privilege of hearing directly from the
leader from up-north in their own cultural
setting.
Indeed, hearing Mr Peters, who is
undoubtedly one of the most senior active
politicians in New Zealand parliament, is a
mesmerising experience for many new migrants
in the community.
For Mr Peters can share stories and
experiences from great antiquity and different
political perspectives that could be a revelation
for many new arrivals in the country.
One of the most forthright statements from
Mr Peters apart from the normal happy Eid
greetings to the community on occasion was his
acute dislike of “political correctness.”
“Half of the problem of modern politics today
is because everybody is so politically correct
that no one is getting to the truth,” Mr Peters
asserted very early in his speech on occasion to
give a glimpse of his style of politics to those
not much familiar with him yet.
The rest of the evening had its usual
embodiment of Islamic prayers before the start
of the event, few speeches about the messages
of Islam, and attendance of prominent members
of the community.
Among those who attended the event, notable
were National Party MP, Kanwaljit Singh
Bakshi, Hon. Consul of Fiji, Harish Lodhiya,
Hon. Consul of India, Bhav Dhillon and former
Labour MP Rajen Prasad.
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More than 35,000 people were culled from
Since introduction of targets there were
elective surgery waiting lists and elective
significant increases in number of elective
surgery numbers actually dropped, despite
surgeries and immunisations, as well as faster
funding increases.
cancer treatment and improved children’s
Health isn’t the only area that Labour has
health.
abolished targets in. They have also abandoned
The health sector showed their commitment
the whole of government Better Public Services
in having and delivering these targets.
targets. This Government is trying to avoid
The Labour led coalition’s ideological
accountability by refusing to publish important
decision to cancel the national health targets
information about the delivery of public
even though evidence suggested otherwise will
services.
cost lives.
The Government’s decision to abolish the
We had put the targets in place in 2009 after
health targets will cost lives if the focus and
recommendations from emergency physicians.
public scrutiny on better, faster healthcare in
These physicians emphasised the need to ac
specific areas is lessened.
Research shows our Shorter Stays in
Emergency Departments target which aimed
to have 95 per cent of patients admitted,
discharged and transferred from EDs around
the country within six hours resulted in a 57
per cent reduction in death rate of ED patients –
saving around 7000 lives a year.
This Labour Government has also to
completely stop reporting on National Patient
Flow project.

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The young, up and coming musician-

duo busting the myths
¡¡ SWATI SHARMA
watching the thavil and nadaswaram
players at the temple. Including
such Indian sounds in our music is a
way for us to transfer that love and
western sounds is that it gets filed
under the “world” music category,
so our goal is to be placed alongside
all the other popular music that’s out
appreciation to new listeners.

T
he music industry in New
Zealand is getting richer with
diversity, and talents, of two
Indian-origin musicians Shantini and
Shalini Sandran who are trying to
find their feet in the industry.
With their passion and resilience,
these twin sisters are all set to make
their place in the music industry in
New Zealand and in the process are
also busting myths about the identity
of their music and culture.
The 22-year-old musician duo with
Indian roots is producing music that
is fresh and unique and has the feel of
both their Indian and western roots.
In a conversation with The Indian
Weekender, the young and creative
musicians Shantini and Shalini
Sandran shared more.
What is Tāl? Why and how
did you choose this name?
Shantini: Tāl is the name we create
music under. It’s a Sanskrit word for
rhythm, or the clapping of a hand to
keep in time. It is also an acronym for
“Tini and Lina”, which is what our
close friends and family call us by.
IWK: What’s your style of music and
who/what is it inspired by?
Shalina: We grew up listening to a
multitude of genres, so naturally this
comes out in the music we make.
We’re both particularly inspired by
the human condition, so our music
Young musicians Shantini and Shalini Sandran
comes from a very honest place. Our
sound can be described as a blend
of electro-folk and Indian classical
music.
When and how did your
musical journey start?
Shantini: We started learning our
first instrument (violin) at age seven.
Over the years we accumulated
a whole lot more but didn’t start
writing our own material together
until we were about 17. It was around
this time that I began learning tabla
and Shalina, the sitar, which initiated
our Hindustani musical journey. This
became a significant influence on the
music we were to produce.
Tell us about your roots and
Indian connection? How,
if at all, do you think this
connection has influenced
your music?
Shantini: We are half Pākehā and
half Malaysian-Indian. Our great-
grandparents came from Kerala, in
the south of India. There is a common
misconception that being of two
cultures makes you a watered-down
version of each of them, which is
pretty absurd. Our Indian background
is a big part of our identity, and we
feel extremely grateful that we get
to share it with others through our
music. Our fascination with Indian
music stems from a very young age.
Growing up, our father played old
Hindi and Tamil records in the house,
and we were always so fascinated
How hard or easy is it to
make a mark for yourself in
the music industry in New
Zealand?
Shalina: We’ve been really lucky in
the sense that the support we have
here is strong. However, we have a
considerable amount of listeners in
the UK, U.S., and India. We’ve been
fortunate to be featured in prominent
platforms such as Rolling Stone India,
and NY- based Kajal Magazine, but
we’ve noticed that same weight of
support hasn’t been reciprocated in
our own country. Getting a response
from popular New Zealand platforms
can be quite challenging (considering
we don’t have management or a
label) but I guess that might the harsh
reality of living in a small country.
What struggles have you
faced (or still face) in this
industry?
Shantini: We’ve had plenty of gig
opportunities here which is amazing,
but I’d say our biggest issue is
probably trying to grow our social
media presence. In this era, your
online image can form a big part of
your identity as an artist, and in most
cases, your following can determine
whether or not you get a feature on
a popular platform. What usually
happens to music showcasing non-
there. We would hate for popular
music platforms in New Zealand to
read “Indian Classical music” in our
bio and automatically decide that we
don’t fit their criteria.
What interests you two apart
from music?
Shalina: I studied communication
design at university and Shantini
studied architecture, but we’ve put
these careers on hold to pursue music
while we have the opportunity to do
so. We both enjoy travel; we recently
spent five months in Europe, which
made a significant impact on the final
stages of mastering our debut EP
TĀL. We’re both creative people so
we’re always making and cultivating.
What do you see yourself
doing 5 years down the line?
Shantini: Life is so unpredictable
so that’s a hard one to answer. But
ideally, we’d love to have an album
out and be touring and playing
festivals. We’re both working hard
to make this happen, so I guess we’ll
just have to wait and see!
Where can we listen to your
EP? Where can listeners
reach you?
Shalina: TĀL EP is out now on
Spotify, iTunes, and SoundCloud.
You can listen on smarturl.it/talduo,
and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram @talduo

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Aucklanders join Veda Festival to know all about Karma

¡¡ SWATI SHARMA

K
arma- the law of
cause and effect, of
moral causation- is
often a common topic of
discussion among various
groups of people, at some
point in their life. Although,
it’s very hard to understand
the concept fully, yet
shared their perspective on the age-old concept The panellists included Venerable Amala Each expert shared their viewpoints and
scholars around the world have, time and again,
of Karma. Wrightson from Auckland Zen centre, Swami concepts of Karma through Vendata and Yoga
profoundly explained concept in various ways.
The event started with a keynote address by Karma Karuna from Anahata Yoga Retreat, Golden and how it impacts and influences individuals
One such discussion was held in Auckland by
Venkat Raman, followed by a panel discussion Bay, South Island, Venerable Miaoyu of Fo Guang in daily life. The panellists also answered the
Chinmaya Mission New Zealand on Saturday,
on ‘Good Karma, bad Karma- how does it Shan Buddhist temple, Auckland and Swami questions from curious audience members who
June 23, where a panel of experts from the fields
work?’. Aparokshananda of Chinmaya Mission, Melbourne. got a great insight into the complex concept
of Yoga, Vendanta, psychology and philosophy
of Karma.
The discussion was followed by two
concurrent workshops- Karma and health by
Swamini Amritanansa from Chinmaya Mission,
Nelson with guided mediation, and karma and
afterlife by priest and Vedic scholar Acharya
Pundit Ajay Tiwari.
The event concluded with a presentation on
‘Karma De-mystified’ by Swami Atulananda of
Chinmaya Mission, Auckland and reflections
by speakers and participants.
The discussions and workshops were sold out
days before the event and included people from
different age groups and ethnicities, indicating
the fact that there is still much appetite for such
intellectual talks and events in the community
which gives people a chance to get life-
knowledge to transform their lives.

Calling all
bird lovers
to annual
Auckland Bird
Show

¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH

A
uckland Metro Bird Club is calling
all bird-lovers and pet-lovers to visit
their 109th annual bird show next
weekend July 7-8 at Ormiston, Flat Bush.
The club, which is one of the oldest in
Auckland and boasts of membership from all
around Auckland cutting across all ethnicities
and nationalities, bringing together people of
one common interest – love for birds.
The show, a family event, is promising to
offer something for every one, irrespective
of their age and interests. While the birds
of different types ranging from Budgies,
Canaries, Finches, Parrots, Parakeets and
some of the best in the North Island will be on
display at the event. There will also be plenty
of songs, colour and food, with an array of local
schools’ colouring competition and plenty
of food.
The show will open from midday Saturday,
July 7, until 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until
1 p.m. on Sunday, July 8. Club officials
welcome all new members and are offering
half-price membership to all new bird-lovers
keen to join the group.
For further information, please contact
Dave Nicholson, Auckland Metro Bird Club
09 576 2535; 021 237 0453
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Yoga in the city

June 24, 2018

Mahatma Gandhi Center,
Auckland
 The Indian Weekender Friday, June 29, 2018
GOPIO Waikato leads yoga
celebrations in Hamilton
G
OPIO Waikato partnered with
organizations like Bhartiya Vidya
Bhavan, and Kirikiriroa Multicultural
Council to lead celebrations of International
Yoga day in Hamilton.
A group of 50 yoga-enthusiasts gathered
together at Western Community Centre
Nawton on Sunday, June 24 to align with
nation-wide yoga celebration events led by the
High Commission of India.
“It was a great celebration of fourth
International yoga day in Hamilton,” Suman
Kapoor, of GOPIO Waikato, said.
NEW ZEALAND 13
Enthusiastic participation
by kids in Wellington yoga
celebrations
T
he High Commission of India led the event marking
celebrations of International Yoga Day at Wellington.
A group of 100 yoga-enthusiasts gathered at the office
of the High Commission at Bharat Bhawan and performed
various asanas and exercises under the instructions of seasoned
yoga-gurus.
However, if there was one thing that was notably different
than from all other countrywide yoga celebrations that were the
enthusiastic participation of kids of all age.
Several officials of the Indian High Commission attended the
event along with their families.
Indian High Commissioner, Sanjiv Kohli, expressed
satisfaction on yoga’s growing popularity in New Zealand,
particularly among the younger generations.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender from prior to the event, Mr
Kohli said, “It gives an immense satisfaction to see that Indian
diaspora is connecting with its roots and origin, and we are able
to keep our youngsters abreast with everything that India has to
offer to the world.”
The yoga sessions were led by many
accomplished yoga practitioners and teachers
including, Sanjay Joshi, Gayatri Romila
Verma and Katie.
Following the yoga session, fresh fruits and
yoga-booklets were distributed to all those
who attended.
National M.P. Tim Macindoe and Labour
MP Jemie Strange also graced the occasion
and performed yoga.
Mrs Kapoor gave a brief welcome speech
at the start of the event and toward the end
vote of thanks delivered by current President
GOPIO Waikato, Pradeep Kapoor.
 14 NEW ZEALAND Friday, June 29, 2018 The Indian Weekender

Benefits of regular Yoga An Indian finds benefits

of yoga for rugby athletes
showcased in Christchurch O n the back of the International Day
of Yoga celebrations comes the

T
he ancient Indian
discipline in its various
forms can assist in
positive health outcomes, both
physical and mental, was the
message at Christchurch’s
fourth International Day of Yoga
(IDY) celebrations; the event
also marked World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day with talks by
prominent community leaders
to generate awareness about the
issue
On the occasion of the
International Day of Yoga in
Christchurch, teachers and
trainers made a case for using
the ancient Indian discipline –
based on an extremely subtle
science which focuses on
bringing harmony between
mind and body – to help Kiwis
get better health outcomes,
both mentally and physically.
The event was organised by the
city-based social organisation
Indian Culture Group (ICG), in
collaboration with the Indian
High Commission, the Art of
Living Foundation, Iyengar
Yoga, and Adiyoga.
Also, as in previous years, this
time too, the event saw Dr Aniket
Puri, Intervention Cardiologist
at the Christchurch Hospital,
investigating the benefits of yoga
on blood pressure and heart rate
by recording the levels pre- and
post-yoga sessions. He, along
with Dr Mona Goyal and Dr
Shiromani Goyal, offered free
general health check and advise,
and quick ECG checks to the
participants as well.
A booklet titled ‘Common
Yoga Protocol’ issued by the
Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha
and Homoeopathy (AYUSH),
Government of India, was also
distributed to the participants.
The afternoon also witnessed
a pranayama session with Ms
Aurora Smith from the Art of
Living Foundation.
As for the genesis of IDY,
Indian PM Narendra Modi,
while addressing the 69th
session of UN General Assembly
on September 27, 2014, urged
the world community to adopt
an International Day of Yoga.
Then on December 11, 2014, the
193-member Assembly approved
the proposal by consensus with
a record 177 co-sponsoring
countries.
Sandeep Sachdeva, President
of ICG, while summing up the
two-day event said, “This year
we also marked the first World
Elder Abuse Awareness day in
Christchurch and it was a true
eye opener as we do not think
of these things. Special thanks
to Kishore Bhana for giving us
some information at such a short
notice. This is the fourth year
running that the International
Day of Yoga is being celebrated
in the Garden City and we have
conducted free sessions each
year with the help of several
yoga teachers, including Aurora
from the Art of Living, David
from Adiyoga, Clare and Tilak
Raj from Iyengar Yoga. This
year we extended it to two days
of free yoga sessions. Now the
next goal is to spread it to more
days and months.”
news with potential to change the
injury prevention and rehabilitation regime
of rugby.
Tilak Raj, a doctoral student at the
Department of Tourism, Sport and Society,
Lincoln University and an Iyengar Yoga
teacher who moved to New Zealand two
years ago, is travelling to Dublin, Ireland,
next month.
He will be presenting his study findings
illustrating “the effects of yoga intervention
on health, injury and performance on rugby
athletes”, at the 2018 World Congress of
Biomechanics, which will take place from
8-12 July. Notably, the World Congress of
muscular strength, all can be improved too.
Biomechanics is held once every four years
and is the premier meeting worldwide in its “I will be presenting these findings
field. in Ireland next month. The future goal
Mr Raj, whose study involved measuring is to complete my thesis in one year, and
[before, during and after] various approach NZ Rugby with my findings on
how to incorporate yoga into the rugby
performance indicators of 15 rugby union
players, who underwent a one-hour yoga training regime to lessen the chances of
sports injuries.”
session twice a week for 12 weeks, said,
“My experience with yoga for the last two With injuries shortening rugby careers
decades certainly makes me believe that more than ever, and legends like All Black
Beauden Barrett, who is only the second
with yoga a synergy between one’s body,
mind, emotions and spiritual energy can player ever to win back-to-back World
be attained. More so in the sport of rugby, Rugby Player of the Year awards, singing
I have investigated and found a positive praises of yoga, Mr Raj hopes his research
can help change the injury prevention and
effect on speed and balance of athletes if
rehabilitation regime of New Zealand’s
they practice yoga over a long period. The
national sport, rugby.
posture, joint range of motion, and isometric

Christchurch City Council charts

out next ten years’ budget
T
he Christchurch City Council on
Tuesday formally adopted its 2018-28
Long Term Plan (LTP), which maps
out the Council’s budget for the next 10 years.
Over 1,500 groups and individuals submitted
their suggestions on the LTP over the last few
months.
Detailing what her council plans to do, the
city’s mayor Lianne Dalziel said, “We want
Christchurch to be a vibrant, prosperous and
sustainable 21st century city. However, our
immediate priority has to be getting the basics
right, while keeping a lid on rate increases,
which stays at an average of 5.5 per cent.”
That is about $2.80 more a week for a home
with the average rateable value of $500,000.
That increase excludes the $6.52 per annum
that each property will pay to fund the Special
Heritage (Cathedral) Grant for Christchurch
Cathedral, which the council agreed to in
December last year.
The budget also has provision to maintain
momentum in the city, including a short-term
funding boost for ChristchurchNZ and the
Central City Business Association so they can
implement their strategic plans. The council
has also re-phased its transport programme so
as to fix the roads and footpaths that are in the
worst condition sooner. It has also fast-tracked
spending on the city’s water supply, and invest
heavily on wastewater network across the city.
“We have also agreed to bring forward by
two years the Council’s capital contribution
towards the new stadium, which is capped at
$253 million. We need a fit-for-purpose stadium
that can attract major sporting fixtures, events
and visitors to our city. We also agreed to bring
forward by one year funding for the second
section of the Heathcote Expressway due to
the safety issues on Port Hills Road; as well
as agreed to bring forward work on sections of
the Quarryman’s Trail and Nor’West Arc cycle
routes. These two routes go past a number of
schools and so fast-tracking them will mean
kids can ride safely and confidently to their
schools,” the Mayor added.

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NZ MEDICAL TEAM CONDUCTS OPERATIONS IN FIJI
A
four-member medical team
from Auckland City Hospital
in New Zealand is on a
mission at Labasa Hospital.
This is its third visit, which has
been made possible through Friends
of Fiji Health.
The team will conduct laparoscopic
surgery to 18 patients and carry
out daily workshops for local
health workers.
A former staff member of
Auckland Hospital and Fertility
Associates Dr Sunil Pillay is leading
the team in its mission over the six
days. Mr Pillay is accompanied by
a team of specialists including Dr
Deralie Flowers, Dr Pip Walker and
anaesthetist Dr Andrew Pitch.
He said their mission was to
undertake a number of complex cases
and complete training in laparoscopic
surgery for local surgeons.
“As well as training technicians in
the care and maintenance of complex
equipment,” he said.
“Patients to undergo surgeries
were reviewed by local doctors. Two
patients are from the Colonial War
Memorial Hospital and one from
Lautoka Hospital.”
Laparoscopy, also known as
diagnostic laparoscopy, is a surgical
NZ-Fiji natural trading partners
F
aiyaz Koya says, Zealand
and Fiji are natural trading
partners.
The Minister for Industry, Trade,
Tourism, Lands and Mineral
Resources, made the remarks while
officiating at the New Zealand – Fiji
Business Council Mission at Tanoa
Plaza, Suva.
“We must work together to reach
the full potential of our relationship
by exploring means and ways of
further engagement.
“Two-way trade in goods of the
two countries reached $992.2 million
in 2017.
"And around $71 million worth
of New Zealand investments were
registered last year in tourism,
services, wholesale and retail sectors.
As a Government and Ministry,
Mr Koya said they stood ready to
work side-by-side with the business
community in New Zealand to further
ignite the trade and investment
between the two countries.
“In order to strengthen our
trade and investment relations, we
have established the Fijian Trade
Commission office in Auckland,
earlier this year,” Mr Koya said.
“Through the Trade Commission
we will redouble our efforts in
attracting more investments and
market for Fijian Made products.
Fiji has received widespread recognition for the work done in COP23
F
iji has received widespread
recognition for the work it has
done in its presidency of the
Conference of Parties 23 especially
for introducing the Talanoa Dialogue
mechanism in climate negotiations.
German Chancellor Angela
Merkel has thanked Prime Minister
Voreqe Bainimarama for everything
he has done for the climate
agreement.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Labasa Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Jaoji Vulibeci (front fourth from left)
and Dr Sunil Pillay (front fifth from left) formerly of Auckland Hospital, with the
medical team from New Zealand and local health workers at the Labasa Hospital
diagnostic procedure used to examine
the organs inside the abdomen.
It’s a low risk, minimally invasive
procedure that requires only
small incisions.
The surgery requires an instrument
called a laparoscope to look at the
abdominal organs.
A laparoscope is a long, thin tube
with a high-intensity light and a
high-resolution camera at the front.
“The instrument is inserted
through an incision in the abdominal
wall,” Mr Pillay said,
“As it moves along, the
camera sends images equips Fiji’s highly
to a video monitor. motivated doctors and services in Fiji in
Laparoscopy allows your surgeons with skills and partnership
doctor to see inside your tools to lead their own the Government. It
body in real time, without
From left: Fiji’s High Commissioner to New Zealand Filimone Waqabaca, New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr
and Minister of Trade, Industry, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources, Faiyaz Koya during the New Zealand – Fiji Business
Council Mission Tanoa Plaza, Suva on June 25, 2018
“Furthermore, our policies are
dedicated towards developing
emerging markets in order to forge
new relations, whilst encouraging
re-engagement with our traditional
partners in order to create new trade
and investment opportunities that
benefit us all. One area that I believe
has tremendous potential is the
business process outsourcing sector.
“Not only is the Fijian workforce
talented, we are also English-
speaking, and Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO) services in Fiji
are available at a much cheaper cost
While speaking at the Petersberg
Dialogue, Merkel says last year, Fiji
took the COP 23 Presidency and
from this Presidency the Talanoa
Dialogue was created adding this
dialogue stands for a process that is
very common in the whole Pacific
region, about finding common
ground rather than opposition.
She says this makes it easier to
build mutual trust and it allows them
open surgery.”
Friends of Fiji Health have
developed its approach to serving
Fiji, in addition to treating complex
cases. The focus now is on
developing the skills of Fiji’s own
medical professionals.
“This approach equips Fiji’s highly
motivated doctors and surgeons with
skills and tools to lead their own
services,” he said.
Friends of Health Fiji is a New
Zealand registered charity group
This dedicated in providing
approach gynaecological,
surgical and medical
with
services was established by
than in New Zealand.
“On top of that, our networks of
telecommunications are reliable and
we have fast and reliable internet
service accessible almost everywhere,
with 4G plus connectivity.”
Mr Koya stressed that the time to
invest in Fiji and your business has
never been more ideal than now.
“With our consistent policies
based on fairness, inclusive growth
and empowerment, we have put Fiji
on a new course,” he said.
We are determined to not only
cement Fiji’s position on the global
to work ambitiously to implement
the Paris Agreement and apply
different methodology adding
Europeans like to be in opposition
and take firm stance so it is helpful
to them to adopt this new approach.
Poland’s Deputy Minister of State
and COP24 presidentdesignate
Michal Kurtyka praised the Fijian
presidency for bringing talanoa into
the UN climate negotiations “where
former residents of Fiji both doctors
and non-doctors who wished to
make a contribution to Fiji. All of
its missions are provided at no cost
and are funded through corporate
donations and fundraising activities
in New Zealand. Friends of Health
Fiji chairman Rajesh Chaudhary said
he was delighted with the progress
made at Labasa Hospital through the
charity group missions over the past
three years.
“Labasa Hospital is now able to
offer laparoscopic surgery at a level
that is equivalent to many regional
hospitals in New Zealand,” Mr
Chaudhary said.
“We are in our ninth year of
operations and have been privileged
to support Fiji’s health system in
material ways including facilitating
the transfer of highly complex
laparoscopic towers, related
technology and medical supplies.”
Labasa Hospital Medical
Superintendent Dr Jaoji Vulibeci
acknowledged the support
and contribution by Friends of
Fiji Health.
“Thank you for hearing our voices
and for increasing the outreach to
other hospitals in Fiji and not only
focusing on Viti Levu,” he added.
map but to steadily transform
ourselves from a developing country
into a modern nation state. I wish to
reiterate that New Zealand and Fiji
are close and important economic
partners and we must work together
to reach the full potential of our
relationship.
New Zealand’s High
Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan
Curr said: “The support of your
government for the economic
relationship is important for business
on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.
there is no finger pointing but frank
discussions”
United Kingdoms, Head of
International Climate Change
Negotiations, EU and Carbon
Markets, Archibald Young said Fiji
should be proud for bringing the
Talanoa Dialogue into negotiations
and urged that the momentum
created to be maintained.
FIJI 15
Pacific to
strengthen
border
control
systems
P
acific Island countries need
to reshape their border
strategies away from the
archaic conventional models to a
more scientific highly advanced
approach to be up to par with the
rapid change across the world.
The Ministry of Waterways
acting secretary, Sakeasi Waikere,
highlighted this while opening the
21st Pacific Immigration Directors
Annual Conference at the Sofitel Fiji
Resort and Spa on Denarau Island
in Nadi
Nineteen members of the Pacific
Immigration Directors Conference,
will over a three-day meeting,
deliberate on issues of border security
and immigration in the region.
The conference, Mr Waikere said
would provide a unique opportunity
for all directors in the region and
its partners to discuss immigration
issues and support regional
adaptation of economic growth with
good governance.
"The frankness of
discussing immigration
matters is important and
to better understand our
migration environment
within the region."
He reminded participants that it was
important to know the importance of
strengthening the integrity of their
border control systems. The theme
of the conference ‘Climate Change
and Migration’, Mr Waikere said was
focused on the great threat faced by
Pacific Island countries.
“Your task in the next few days
is to consider new ways in which
our borders can be protected and
sustained,” he said.
“To host this conference is a
milestone achievement for Fiji’s
economy,” he said.
“We need to find existing
approaches and policies. Immigration
needs to protect its borders as they
work alongside Government as their
national partner
“The significance of this meeting
is that we achieve much together for
the benefit of all.
"The frankness of discussing
immigration matters is important and
to better understand our migration
environment within the region. We
need safe borders.”
 Thought of the week
“The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not
reaching your goal. The tragedy lies
in having no goal to reach.”
–Benjamin Mays
Editorial
Auckland Weather forecast for the week
Can yoga June 29 – July 5, 2018
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make the cut
for Olympics? Mostly A passing
sunny morning
and nice shower
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partial
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and nice
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n a day when yoga is having to jostle for mind space with a hugely popular 26° 24° 24° 24° 25° 23° 23°
sporting event like the FIFA World Cup, many fans of the ancient regimen 18° 18° 18° 18° 16° 16° 17°
are seriously dreaming up for a world cup of their own. Are they getting
too carried away by the euphoria around of the 4th International Day of Yoga? Or
is it a case of trusting yoga’s extreme versatility to adapt itself to the demands of This week in New Zealand’s history
the time? First issue of New Zealand Listenerpublished
Will there ever be a time when a Yoga World Cup driving up a mania like the
FIFA World Cup does? As yoga gets mainstreamed big time in the last four years, a
30 June 1939
debate on whether it can become a competitive sport has actually begun. The jury
is still out with both sides of the divide putting out equally tenable and credible
F ree to all radio licence holders, the New Zealand Listener soon expanded beyond its original
brief to publicise radio programmes. Today it is the country’s only national weekly current
affairs and entertainment magazine.
arguments.
It’s only natural that the voices for and against will get louder and more Bastion Point land returned
competitive. Being the unofficial benefactor of yoga, India is expected to take an
1 July 1988
unequivocal call.
Unfortunately, we have seen quite a flip-flop on this. After deciding to treat yoga
as a sport in 2015, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) reversed the
T he government announced that it had agreed to the Waitangi Tribunal’s recommendation that
Takaparawhā (Bastion Point) on the southern shore of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour be
returned to local iwi Ngāti Whātua.
decision in the following year.
Giving in to the Puritans who frowned at any dilution of its spiritual core, it Electric trains come to Wellington
concluded yoga has quite a many subtle elements in which competitions are not 2 July 1938
O
possible. Many watchers see a not-so-yogic hand in this change of heart. Some of n 2 July 1938, Minister of Railways Dan Sullivan and Wellington Mayor Thomas Hislop
them ascribe to it a compromised arraignment to end a tug of war between MYAS officially opened the electrified rail line between central Wellington and the northern suburb
and the Ministry of AYUSH over the control of yoga. of Johnsonville.
Surely, yoga isn’t just about asanas or body postures. According to the eight-
limb (Ashtanga) paradigm of yoga, the other dimensions include such subtle New Zealand Boxing Association formed
things as adherence to social and personal ethics, control of breathing and senses 4 July 1902
and one-pointedness and meditation. It will be next to impossible to draw up a
championship format for these realms of activities. Yet, sport-yoga is not a dead
dream.
T he New Zealand Boxing Association (NZBA) was formed to promote and foster amateur
boxing in this country. After drawing up its rules and obtaining parliamentary sanction, the
association staged its first New Zealand championships in Christchurch later in 1902.
While it wouldn’t be possible to adapt the whole philosophy of yoga into
competitive sports, we shouldn’t underestimate yoga’s flexibility to adapt itself. Poll tax imposed on Chinese
From being an ancient spiritual pursuit for those seeking enlightenment and 5 July 1881
becoming a hippies’ fad, yoga has shown remarkable flexibility to become the
most-chanted lifestyle mantra of today.
The point is that some kind of competitive sports based on one or more limbs
P arliament passed the Chinese Immigrants Act. After this received the Royal Assent, a ‘poll
tax’ of £10 (equivalent to nearly $1700 today) was imposed on Chinese migrants and the
number allowed to land from each ship arriving in New Zealand was restricted.
of yoga is a distinct possibility. Though it may not live up to the loftier promises,
yoga-based games and sports will do no harm. Instead, they will do a lot of good Indian Weekender : Volume 10 Issue 15
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Even asanas, the most gross form of yoga, hold out endless promises. Maharishi’s
Patanjali Yoga Sutra envisions asanas as a means of attaining what’s beyond the
obvious. That means that adapting them into competitive sports isn’t likely to rob
them of the power to unveil the Infinity.
Is it time then to tick a Perfect 10 on that gravity-defying Sirsasana?
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PM MODI, NIKKI HALEY Japan looks

at India in
DISCUSS COOPERATION ‘new light’,
IN COUNTER-TERRORISM says Indian
P Ambassador
rime Minister Narendra Modi and more reasons for India and the
and United States Permanent US to come together.
"I am here to once again solidify
to Japan
Representative to the United
Nations, Nikki Haley, on Wednesday our love for India, our belief in the

discussed deepening India- US
cooperation during her first visit to
India after taking over the position.
An official Indian statement said:
“Haley noted the deepening relations
between India and the US particularly
in strategic and defence sectors.
"Both the dignitaries discussed
ways to enhance India- US
cooperation, including on counter-
terrorism, and in mu ltilateral fora.”
Modi also appreciated Trump’s South
Asia and Indo-Pacific strategies
and commended his initiative
for denuclearisation of Korean
Peninsula.
“In this day and time we see more
S
friendship India and the US have ujan Chinoy, the Indian
and our willingness to make that Ambassador to Japan on
relationship even more strong,” said Tuesday said that India
Haley, who is an American of Indian could replace China as an alternate
origin. destination for Japanese investments,
Accompanied by US envoy with Japan looking at India in a “new
"Haley
to India Kenneth Juster, light”.
noted the
she visited Humayun’s Addressing at an event at
deepening relations
tomb. Ahmedabad Management
between India and
“The preservation Association (AMA) on ‘India-Japan
the US particularly
that has happened here Relations: Potential and Prospects’,
in strategic and
is a reminder that we all Chinoy said, “The Japanese
defence sectors"
remember where we came have been mindful of the great
from and we have to preserve opportunities that India offers…
it for the future,” said Haley, the They are increasingly looking at
daughter of Sikh immigrants from India as a very large and favourable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with US Ambassador to the United
Punjab. Nations Nikki Haley before the start of their meeting in New Delhi destination for their own investments.
It is a scalable alternative to the

India, China
long-standing investments they have
placed in the Chinese economy.”
“The nature of Japanese presence

relations have
in India is changing. Japan today sees
India in an altogether new light.
"Not just the manufacturing sector,

warmed since
but Japan is also being attracted
to the yet unexplored sectors like
financial services, logistics and more

Doklam chill:
recently into skill development and
capacity building,” he added.
He credited PM Narendra Modi

Experts
and his reforms for making the
Indian economy attractive for foreign
investors.

Apply for passport from

anywhere in India now

E
xternal Affirs Minister
The bilateral so-called ‘Hand-in-Hand’
counter terrorism exercise will resume after Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday
the hiatus of one year due to the 73 day launched a scheme under
tense stand-off between the two countries at which a person can apply for a
Doklam plateau in Bhutan.(AFP File Photo)
passport from anywhere in India,
irrespective of the place of stay.

I
ndia and China continue to
build on their relationship
which, experts say, has warmed
significantly since the chill of
Doklam (where the two countries
faced off) last year, and the 21st
round of Special Representative
talks between the two countries on
boundary resolution will be held
in China later this year, while the
bilateral so-called “Hand-in-Hand”
counter terrorism exercise will be
held in November-December this
year in India.
Senior government officials
involved in the process told
Hindustan Times that the hotline
between the Directors General of
Military Operations of the two
countries is still work-in-progress,
and added that National Security
Advisor Ajit Doval will meet newly
appointed State Councillor Wang Yi
for resolution of the boundary issue.
It is learnt that both Doval and
Wang will discuss practical steps
to prevent any incident on the
unresolved 3,488km border between
the two countries, with an emphasis
on increased contact and confidence
building between the PLA and the
Indian Army.
Talks will also focus on building
trust so that neither of the two armies
takes any unilateral measure to
change the ground situation.
The bilateral counter terrorism
exercise will resume after hiatus
of one year due to the 73 day tense
stand-off between the two countries
at Doklam plateau in Bhutan.
The military exercise will be
hosted by India this year and specific
dates are being worked out, the
officials added.
Although Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and Chinese paramount leader
Xi Jinping decided to keep in close
touch at the apex level after the 2017
Astana SCO summit, Doklam, the
Chinese Communist Party Congress
and the Gujarat elections delayed the
informal meeting by nearly a year.
The two leaders exchanged
notes on the way forward to the
relationship at the informal meeting
in Wuhan on April 27-28.
They will meet at BRICS summit
in South Africa and G-20 summit in
Buenos Aries later this year.
Reforming the Committee on
Foreign Investment in the US in
line with FIRRMA will achieve
the twin objective of the Trump
administration of protecting national
security and preserving the open
investment policy. FIRRMA,
when passed, will make Chinese
investment more transparent in the
US and will also have to pass muster
of the national security agencies.
Under the new scheme, a person
can now choose the Regional
Passport Office (RPO) and the
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra
(POPSK) for submitting the
application, irrespective of whether
his/ her current residential address is
within the jurisdiction of the selected
RPO or not.
The police verification, if required,
will be conducted at the address
specified in the application form,
said a Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA) statement. The passport will
be printed and despatched by the
RPO where the application has been
submitted, to the address specified in
the application, it said.
For example, a resident of Jaipur,

Sushma Swaraj holds talks with

who is temporarily residing in
Kolkata, will now be able to apply
at a PSK or POPSK under the
Uzbekistan’s Deputy PM on ways to boost ties RPO, Kolkata, and will not have to
travel all the way back to Jaipur to

E
xternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
on Wednseday met Uzbekistan’s Deputy
Prime Minister Sukhrob Kholmuradov
in New Delhi and discussed ways to strengthen
cooperation in key areas such as connectivity and
trade and investment.
Kholmuradov also met Minister of State for
External Affairs M J Akbar and the two leaders
shared views on deepening ties in bilateral and
regional cooperation, Ministry of External Affairs
Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
On Swaraj’s meeting with Kholmuradov, Kumar submit an application for a passport.
tweeted, “Relationship deep rooted in history! This citizen-centric initiative of
EAM @SushmaSwaraj met with Deputy Prime the ministry is expected to benefit
Minister of #Uzbekistan Sukhrob Kholmuradov. applicants who are unable to apply at
a PSK or POPSK near their ordinary
Leaders explored strengthening bilateral
place of residence, the MEA said.
cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, The minister also launched a
pharma, textiles, connectivity and tourism.” mobile application, available on
India’s exports to Uzbekistan include Android and iOSplatforms, through
pharmaceutical products, mechanical equipments, which a person can apply, pay and
vehicles and service, while imports include fruit schedule appointments for acquiring
and vegetable products, services and fertilizers. a passport.
 The Indian Weekender Friday, June 29, 2018 INDIA 19

SUSHMA SWARAJ HOSTS EID CELEBRATIONS FOR ENVOYS,

SAYS INDIA WON’T ALLOW FORCES OF HATRED TO DISRUPT TIES
E
xternal Affairs Minister believing that the world is indeed one prayers and spiritual reflection,”
Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday family. The concept of Vasudhaiva she said.
hosted Eid celebrations Kutumbakam is ingrained in our Quoting from a speech of the King
at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra for ethos,” Swaraj added. of Jordan, Swaraj said the values of
officials from several countries. “We will never allow the forces of NZ-FIJI NATURAL TRADING PARTNERS
compassion, mercy and tolerance,
Addressing Ambassadors and High hatred and violence come anywhere shared by billions of Muslims and
Commissioners, she said the festival near our peoples, and disrupt our non-Muslims, require us to act
brings together people of all faiths societies.” together for a common future.
in India as the concept of Swaraj also said Ramzan, FROM LEFT: FIJI’S HIGH COMMISSIONER TO NEW ZEALAND FILIMONE WAQABACA,
"It NEW ZEALAND HIGH COMMISSIONER TO FIJI JONATHAN CURR AND MINISTER OF
‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ apart from abstaining from
is a month TRADE, INDUSTRY, TOURISM, LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES, FAIYAZ KOYA
— meaning the world is eating and drinking,
to practice self DURING THE NEW ZEALAND – FIJI BUSINESS COUNCIL MISSION TANOA PLAZA,
one family — is ingrained was a month of
discipline and self SUVA ON JUNE 25, 2018. PHOTO: DEPTFO NEWS
in the ethos of the country. abstention from worldly
control – a test
She added India will of our inner temptations.
never allow the forces of “It is a month to  
strength."
hatred and violence to disrupt practice self discipline and
our (the countries’) societies. self control – a test of our inner FAIYAZ KOYA SAYS, ZEALAND AND FIJI ARE NATURAL TRADING PARTNERS.
“India is home to one of the largest strength.
population of Muslims. "It is a month where one’s behavior THE MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY, TRADE, TOURISM, LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES,
"Our celebrations of Eid are as and outlook on life are cleansed, free MADE THE REMARKS WHILE OFFICIATING AT THE NEW ZEALAND – FIJI BUSINESS
diverse as our regions, languages, of materialism that surrounds us.
cuisine and traditions, as vibrant It is a month for sacrifice and COUNCIL MISSION AT TANOA PLAZA, SUVA YESTERDAY.
as our clothes and festivities, and charity, bringing out our innate
as sweet as our traditional meethi empathy and selflessness towards “WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO REACH THE FULL POTENTIAL OF OUR RELATIONSHIP
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj with officials from several countries at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra
sevaiyan and a host of savoury those who are less fortunate BY EXPLORING MEANS AND WAYS OF FURTHER ENGAGEMENT.
dishes,” Swaraj said. than ourselves.
“We in India have grown up And above all, it is a month for

Amarnath Yatra begins today: Pilgrims ready, ‘a little worried’

T
his year’s Amarnath Yatra starts days
after the BJP pulled out of the alliance
with the PDP forcing Governor’s rule
in the state.
The BJP had cited the deteriorating security
and law and order situation in Kashmir as one
of the main reasons to end the alliance.
Heera Lal Singh’s family in Dhanbad had
asked him not to go on the Amarnath Yatra
this year.
There were heated discussions within the
family over the tension around this year’s
Amarnath Yatra, but in the end, Singh
convinced his family and made it to the
Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on
Monday.
He was ahead of schedule. “I have
undertaken five Amarnath Yatra trips. Following threat assessments, security agencies have also said that the Amarnath Yatra was a target for
"But this year’s trip will be a challenge for militants
me,” Singh (61) says. “I guess I am the first
person to arrive. I hope others will make it on
time,” he says.
A day before the first batch of Amarnath
Yatra pilgrims leaves, the streets Tuesday are
largely deserted except for several companies
of the CRPF and J&K Police, who patrol the
area and conduct area domination exercises
outside the periphery of the Bhagwati Nagar
base camp.
The Governor’s office said at least two lakh
pilgrims have registered to go on the Yatra this
year.
From the Bhagwati Nagar camp pilgrims
with fitness certificates head to the transport
department inside the camp for bus tickets
effectively making them a part of the convoy
headed towards the Pahalgam base camp 256
While civilians stay at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp, sadhus are housed at the Ram Temple in Purani
km away. Mandi, where several policemen are stationed outside the temple gates.
As trucks carrying Army soldiers rumble
past the Nagrota Army base camp crossing Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu,
bullet-proof bunkers, devotees trickle into the CRPF and ARMY patrolling on National makes a routine inspection of the base camp.
Bhagwati Nagar base camp, one question on Highway-44 on the route of Amarnath Yatra ahead He walks into the primary healthcare centre
of Amarnath Yatra in Jammu on Tuesday
their minds – safety. and asks the doctors, “Is there no AC in this
This year’s Amarnath Yatra starts days after security personnel from the police, paramilitary room?” to which one of them replies, “We can
the BJP pulled out of the alliance with the PDP forces, National Disaster Response Force and manage.”
forcing Governor’s rule in the state. the Army have been being deployed this year. “I am not talking about ACs for you. The
The BJP had cited the deteriorating security Security forces have also turned to technology yatris will be anxious and get nervous before
and law and order situation in Kashmir as one including radio frequency ID (RFID) tags to the trek.
of the main reasons to end the alliance. track convoys, drones and CCTV cameras "The cold air will help calm their nerves. I
Following threat assessments, security along the yatra route, specially designed think this base camp is good but we “need to
agencies have also said that the Amarnath motorcycles and ambulances during the 60- Meanwhile, at the joint control room, get have greenery, cold air and interaction with
Yatra was a target for militants. Around 40,000 day Yatra to the South Kashmir Himalayas. security officials are alerted when Sanjeev the yatris,” he says before leaving.
 20 INDIA ABROAD Friday, June 29, 2018 The Indian Weekender

A LORD GIVES BACK TO RURAL Trump’s treatment

of migrants, crime
PUNJAB THROUGH EDUCATION against humanity:
Indian-origin Senator
H
e may have built a fortune and

become a member of the British
House of Lords but when it comes
to love for the motherland, he is a deeply
rooted person.
Lord Diljit Rana, one of the UK’s
top businessmen, has set up educational
institutions in Punjab’s rural belt to bring
quality education to students in remote
villages of the agrarian state.
The Cordia Education Complex, which
is located right next to the Harappan
excavation site at Sanghol village, around 40
km from Chandigarh, in Punjab’s Fatehgarh
Sahib district, has been set up by Rana with
the aim of bringing quality education to a
backward and rural belt of Punjab.
“I decided to bring quality education in
Punjab’s rural belt as the majority of the
students from the villages did not have the
means to go and pursue higher studies. Our
first college started functioning in 2005. We
now have six colleges, offering graduate
and post-graduate courses,” Rana said.
The Lord Rana Edu-City is spread over
27 acres and offers courses in business
management, hospitality and tourism
management, agriculture, education,
vocational training and skill development.
“I chose Sanghol to set up the educational
institutions as my mother, Jwala Devi,
was from here. The project involves lot
of commitment, time and funding. The
students coming here are mostly from
government schools in rural areas. It is a
challenge to educate them,” Rana said.
Rana, originally from Punjab, left India
in 1955 for England “without any intention
to settle abroad”. Starting from scratch in
Belfast in Northern Ireland, Rana worked
hard to build a 60-million pounds business
empire dealing in restaurants, hotels and
trading.
However, even though he launched the
education project in rural Punjab as a noble
initiative, Rana rues the fact that he had to
face red tape and bureaucratic hurdles.
Rana says the minimum requirement of
35 acres of land for setting up a university
campus was coming in the way.
“Planning laws are outdated here. There
are many universities across the world
which have much less land. They are world
famous universities. Things need to change
here,” Rana pointed out.
“Grants worth nearly Rs 2 crore, meant
for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
students, which the Punjab government had
to reimburse, have been pending for over
two-and-a-half-years, resulting in a cash-
flow problem for us,” he stated.
He said that finding quality faculty to
teach in rural areas was also a hard task.
“I visit India every 3-4 months to ensure
that the project runs smoothly,” he said.
Rana, who himself comes from a refugee
family from Lyallpur (now in Pakistan) that
saw India’s partition in 1947, said that his
family was “possession-less” when they
first arrived in Indian Punjab.
Despite over 25 bombings at some of
his establishments during the sectarian
violence in Northern Ireland in the 1980s,
Rana remained resilient and steadfast to
the trouble-torn region and ended up as a
successful and highly respected businessman
in the United Kingdom. He even facilitated
peace initiatives in Northern Ireland and the
British government recoginised his services
Appointed Honorary Consul General
of India in Northern Ireland, Rana is also
the president of the Global Organisation of
People of Indian Origin.
I
ndian-origin Senator Kamala Harris has accused the
Trump administration of committing “crimes against
humanity” after she visited an immigration and
detention facility in California and met migrant mothers
separated from their children.
Harris joined hundreds of protesters along the San
Diego border with Mexico on Friday to denounce Trump
for his zero-tolerance immigration policy, which has
separated more than 2,300 children from their families,
the US media reported.
Trump’s immigrant policies amount to a “human
rights abuse”, Harris said while addressing a crowd
outside the Otay Mesa Detention Centre near San Diego. 
“This is outrageous... and clearly a crime against
humanity that is being committed by the US government
and we have to stop it.” She described the detention
facility as a “prison”.
“I am a career prosecutor; I have visited many prisons
and jails. That is a prison.” 
“I spoke with the mothers who are there and my heart
is broken,” Harris was quoted as saying by the San Diego
Union Tribune. “These mothers in there think that they
are alone. We need to remind them and everyone else
that they are not alone, and that we all stand with them.”
The migrant children were separated from their
parents upon crossing into the US illegally under the
Trump administration’s controversial policy from April
to May. 
The policy sought to aggressively prosecute migrants
who crossed the southern border illegally, often leading
to children being separated from their parents as the
adults awaited court dates.
Amid growing public outrage, Trump signed an
executive order earlier this week calling for an end to
the family separations. Details were scant as of Friday,
however, federal officials said they were preparing
to house 20,000 migrant children on four American
military bases.

Nepal does not play games with India, ‘Love Sonia’ a powerful reminder of
China for political gains: PM Oli women’s exploitation: Producer
E
urope›s largest South

N
epal wants a cordial
relationship with India
and China and does not
believe in playing “games” with it
neighbours for short-term political
gains, Prime Minister KP Sharma
Oli told Parliament on Tuesday.
Oli, who returned from his six-
day visit to China on Sunday, was
briefing Parliament about his recent
“positive” visit to Beijing and
highlighted the agreements the two
countries inked during the trip. “The
agreements we’ve reached show our
commitment towards realising our
common goal of development and
prosperity,” Oli said.
China had also expressed
its commitment to provide the
necessary support, he added.
Oli said his government was keen
on ensuring Nepal’s development
and prosperity and the only way to
do so was by maintaining a cordial
relationship with India and China.
“We do not play card games with
(China or India) for short political
gains and we stand with our
neighbours in good and bad times,”
Oli said. “For this reason, our foreign
and global policies are guided with
honest intentions that will not hinge
country’s security, sovereignty and
world peace,” he said.
Oli said Nepal and China had
agreed to resume Tatopani entry
point by May 2019 while setting up
Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, center left, chats with Chinese Premier Li
Keqiang during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
better infrastructures at Rasuwagadi
and Kerung.
“The railway connectivity is an
important agreement as it will help to
speed up development and increase
economic activities,” he said.
Both Nepali and Chinese sides have
agreed to intensify implementation
of the MoU on cooperation under the
Belt and Road Initiative to enhance
connectivity, he said. “The initiative
encompasses vital components such
as ports, roads, railways, aviation
and communications within the
overarching framework of trans-
Himalayan Multi-Dimensional
Connectivity Network,” he said.
The two sides also agreed
to take practical measures to
promote cooperation in all fields
mentioned in the MoU, according
to the 14-point Nepal-China joint
statement which was released on
the conclusion of Oli’s visit. Oli had
held talks with Chinese President
Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang,
following which a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) was signed
to build a strategic railway link
connecting Tibet with Kathmandu
through the arduous Himalayan
terrain.
The new railway line will connect
the Gyirong trading port in the city
of Xigaze in Tibet with the Nepali
capital Kathmandu.
During the visit, both sides agreed
to implement the understandings and
agreements reached between the two
countries during Oli’s visit to China
in 2016. China has also agreed to
help build necessary infrastructure
for storage of petroleum products in
Nepal.
Asian film event, the Bagri
Foundation London Indian
Film Festival, opened on Thursday
night with the world premiere of
Tabrez Noorani›s «Love Sonia».
Its producer David Womark says
the movie is a poignant and timely
reminder of the exploitation women
face in transnational sex trade.
The film, starring Demi Moore,
Richa Chadha, Frieda Pinto, Manoj
Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao and Sai
Tamhankar among others, highlights
the exploitation of young women in
global sex trafficking.
“Love Sonia” features the struggle
of a teenager, played by Mrunal
Thakur, to try to rescue her younger to help Sonia run away who is then
sister from Mumbai’s sex industry, rescued.
but in the process she finds herself Womark said “Love Sonia” was
trapped in the trade. surprisingly rejected by leading
Thakur, in her debut, is quite international film festivals like
impressive and holds her own in the Cannes and Sundance.
presence of much more experienced He said the film, which comes
actors. Manoj plays the ruthless at the time of the global ‘Me Too’
head of a brothel who runs it as pure movement, is a powerful reminder
business. of the exploitation of young women
Many films on this theme have in the transnational sex trade. He
been made in India, but “Love Sonia” suggested that the film might have
goes a step further by projecting a been accepted at other major festivals
more dangerous and international had the director and producers been
dimension of the sex trafficking. women. But he was glad that it had
After the screening, Richa said its world premiere at the London
it was quite educational to play a Indian Film Festival. 
woman who exploits other women. The movie will release in India in
But her character later kills herself September.
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 22 SPORTS
GERMANY
CRASHES
D
OUT
efending champions Germany crashed
out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the
group stage after South Korea stunned
the European powerhouse with a 2-0 victory in
their final Group F contest here on Wednesday.
From Group F, Sweden secured the top spot
with six points, while Mexico, which also had
six points, finished second due to an inferior
goal difference.
South Korea ended the group stage in the
third spot with three points -- same as Germany,
who are also going home.
Before the two matches in the group on
the day, Mexico had the best chance to enter
the knockout stage, as a tie in the match with
Sweden would be enough for it to qualify,
while both Sweden and Germany fought with
each other for second place, needing an outright
victory and a big goal difference.
South Korea also had a possibility to enter
the playoffs as well, however, only if Sweden
lost the game to Mexico.
South Korea slams door
on defending champions
South Korea took care of their own end at
Kazan Arena, with Kim Young-gwon and
Son Heung-min each scoring in second-half
stoppage time. But Sweden made it all moot by
beating Mexico 3-0 in Ekaterinburg, reported
Yonhap news agency.
Sweden beat Mexico to top Group F
S
weden reached the round of 16 at the
FIFA World Cup as Group F leaders
after a convincing 3-0 victory over
Mexico at the Ekaterinburg Arena.
Mexico also advanced to the knockout stage
as runners-up thanks to Germany's shock
defeat 2-0 to South Korea, reported Xinhua
news agency. The decisive match started
with a breathtaking tempo, as both
sides demonstrated aggressiveness and
determination from the very beginning, and
Jesus Gallardo was booked by the referee
South Korea, as expectedly, deployed
counter-attacking strategy to foil the German
heavyweights. South Korea had only 31 per
cent of ball possession in the match, and
attempted only 251 passes, a third less than
Germany. But those statistics weren't important
as the final score.
Against Germany, South Korea used a
defensive lineup. With the absence of their
midfield orchestrator and team captain, Ki
Sung-yueng, South Korea started with 4-4-2
setup, but there was a twist as usual.
Jang Hyun-soo, who started last two
matches as a center back, protected back four
as defensive midfielder, hoping his defensive
efforts could work in the midfield against
German technicians.
Koo Ja-cheol, who is with German
Bundesliga side FC Augsburg, played behind
Son Heung-min, another South Korean player
who is familiar with Germans with his stints at
Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
As many would have predicted, Germany,
who played with a 4-4-2 formation and
made five changes to their starting line-up
that defeated Sweden 2-1 in the last match,
dominated possession from the midfield and
ran the game carefully.
within the first minute.
A floppy back-pass of the Swedes gave
Mexico first goal-scoring chance in the 16th
minute, but Carlos Vela's curling shot just
missed the goal inches wide of the far post.
Mexico survived a penalty scare as the
referee stopped the game to review VAR,
then refused to revise his initial judgment.
Sweden pulled ahead in the 50th minute
when Viktor Claesson's shot ended
up an unanticipated assist for Ludwig
Augustinsson, whose calm half-volley gave
Friday, June 29, 2018 The Indian Weekender
FIFA WORLD
CUP 2018
Goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo of South Korea makes a save against Germany in the second half.
Germany's Mario Gomez, center, and Germany's
Mats Hummels, right, hold their heads after failing
to score against South Korea in a FIFA World Cup
2018 Group F match
With South Koreans sitting back, German
full backs Joshua Kimmich and Jonas Hector
made overlapping runs and even penetrated the
box. Mesut Ozil and Toni Kroos controlled the
midfield with their passing skills and vision.
For South Korea, taking a ball away from
Germany and making a quick delivery to
Son was their main homework. But it was a
somewhat difficult task against the skillful and
powerful Germans, and the South Koreans
committed some sloppy fouls in the process.
Just in the first half, South Korea made 11
fouls, more than double that of Germany, and It is the first time Germany have failed to make it
received two yellow cards. out of the group stage since 1938
South Korea surprised German goalkeeper to sway the match in their favour. South Korea
Manuel Neuer a couple times in the first half, put Hwang Hee-chan for Koo, and deployed
with Jung Woo-young's free kick and Son's the Red Bull Salzburg attacker on the right in
thunderous strike that slightly flew over the net, the 56th minute.
but that was about it. After knowing Sweden won against Mexico,
South Korea did hold on to the 0-0 score in Germany were desperate for goals, taking out
the first half, with Germany struggling to land midfielder Sami Khedira for striker Mario
shots on target. Both teams made substitutions Gomez in the 58th minute, and Leon Goretzka
for Thomas Muller in the 63rd.
Sweden a 1-0 lead.
The Scandinavians were awarded a penalty
after Hector Moreno fouled Marcus Bergin
in the box. Captain Andreas Granqvist made
no mistake from the spot.
Mexico defender Edson Alvarez scored an
own goal in the 74th minute to help Sweden
seal the victory and top position on the group
standings on a superior goal difference.
Sweden will next take on the runners-up
of Group E and Mexico will play the Group
Swedish players celebrate one of their three goals against
E winners. Mexico in an incredible Group F encounter at the World Cup
 The Indian Weekender Friday, June 29, 2018
Marcos Rojo scored in the 86th minute to hand Argentina a crucial win over Nigeria
How Lionel Messi’s words inspired
Argentina to victory over Nigeria
L
ionel Messi gave a pep-up talk
to his teammates that inspired
the South American nation
to register a win in their last game
against Nigeria and qualify for the
Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA
World Cup 2018 on Tuesday.
Defender Marcos Rojo, who scored
a late winner to help Argentina beat
Nigeria 2-1 and secure a Round of
16 berth in the ongoing FIFA World
Cup, has revealed how captain Lionel half-time break with a lead of 1-0
Messi’s words just before the second courtesy a spectacular goal from
half inspired the team to produce a Messi in the 14th minute, there was
match-winning performance.
some nervousness among the players
Though Argentina went into the
Brazil beat Serbia to enter World Cup pre-quarters
B
razil eliminated Serbia with a 2-0 victory
as the five-time world champions entered
the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinals by
topping the Group E.
Paulinho (36th minute), Thiago Silva (68th
minute) gave the South American powerhouse an
easy victory which took their points tally to seven
after all the three of their games in the group stage.
Switzerland finished the Group E in the second
spot with five points to book a spot in the second
round. Serbia finished third with three points and
are eliminated alongside Costa Rica.
For Brazil, who had played a 1-1 draw with the
Swiss before defeating Costa Rica, the victory over
Serbia was soured by a leg injury to Real Madrid
left-back Marcelo, who hobbled off the pitch in the
opening minutes, reports Xinhua news agency.
FIFA WORLD
CUP 2018
knowing that any slip-up would
result in curtains for their World Cup
dreams.
It was here that Messi stepped in
Although the scoreline might not have shown it,
Brazil dominated the match, save for a 10-minute
period in the second half when Serbia laid siege to
the South American side's goal.
The five-time world champions began the
game full of energy and nearly went ahead in the
and gave a pep-up talk to his players
during the break that kept them
motivated for the remainder of the
game and resulted in a victory.
Rojo, who scored in the 86th
minute to seal the win after Nigeria
had managed to equalise with a
penalty in the 51st minute, said,
“During half-time, Messi said that
all of us have the duty to score so
whenever we get the chance, we
shoot, no matter our position.”
Speaking about his winner, he had
this to say, “So when I saw that ball
coming towards me, I kicked it in
with all that I had in me and [laughs]
it went in!”
Messi had earlier drawn a lot of
flak for missing a penalty against
Iceland in Argentina’s opening match
in the World Cup. The match had
ended in a 1-1 draw.
Argentina then suffered a
humiliating 3-0 loss to Croatia and
coming into their final match against
Nigeria, they found themselves
in a must-win situation. A defeat
here would have resulted in their
elimination.
The South American giants,
though, managed to win the match
and would now meet France for a
place in quarterfinals on Saturday.
fourth minute. Philippe Coutinho laid the ball
off to Neymar who split Serbia's defence with
a one-touch through pass to Gabriel Jesus. The
Manchester City forward's shot was saved but the
rebound fell to Coutinho and the midfielder crossed
to the onrushing Neymar, who sent his first-time
effort wide.
Coutinho, Jesus and Neymar caused problems
for Serbia's defence, particularly on the left side.
The latter two combined superbly just before the
half hour mark, but Neymar's curled shot from a
tight angle on the left from six yards out was tipped
away by Stojkovic.
The pair again showed great understanding
when the No. 9 ran onto a perfectly weighted
through-ball and cut onto his favoured right foot
before having his shot blocked.
FEATURES 23
Teams already
in Round of 16
and who can
join them
T
he group stages of the
FIFA World Cup 2018 will
come to a close on June 28,
2018 and the line-up for the round
of 16 encounters are all but decided
at this stage.
Only two slots in the knockout
stage remain up for grabs and both
will be decided in the first round
of matches that will kick off on
Thursday. Both of the remaining
sides will come from Group H and
there are currently three teams who
are vying for that spot - Colombia,
Japan and Senegal.
Both Japan and Senegal can
seal their passage into the next
round with a draw or win in their
final group games vs. Poland and
Colombia, respectively.
A win for Colombia, however,
will see them qualify ahead of
either Japan or Senegal.
England and Belgium will take
on each other in a clash of the
European heavyweights as they
battle it out for top spot in their
group on Thursday.
Both sides -- packed with Premier
League talent -- have sailed through
Group G, winning their two games
and are now in the curious situation
of weighing up whether they even
want to top the section.
There has been some talk that
England might have an easier route
at the World Cup if they lose in
Kaliningrad. England currently top
the group and need only a draw to
make it to the next round as group
toppers. Panama and Tunisia also
face off in a Group G match with
nothing but pride at stake, as both
sides are already out of contention
for the knockouts.Here’s a look at
the Round of 16 matches that have
been decided thus far, as well as
which ones are yet to be decided:
June 30, 2018 - France vs
Argentina (7:30 PM  IST),
Uruguay vs Portugal (11:30
PM IST)
July 1, 2018 - Spain vs Russia
(7:30 PM  IST), Croatia vs
Denmark (11:30 PM IST)
July 2, 2018 - Brazil vs Mexico,
(7:30 PM IST), G1 vs H2 (11:30
PM IST)
July 3, 2018 - Sweden vs
Switzerland, (7:30 PM IST), H1
vs G2 (11:30 PM IST)
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CROSSWORD NO: 18
SUDOKU NO: 18
HITORI NO: 18
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Objective / Rules
Eliminate numbers until there are
no duplicates in any row or column.
Eliminate numbers by marking
Friday, June 29, 2018 TIME OUT 25
QUIZ QUESTIONS NO: 18 ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS
1. Which former leading American
politician was mocked for his public
inability to spell the word potatoes?
Dan Quayle
2. Which of Hitler’s associates is
paraphrased as saying, in a 1936
broadcast: “Guns will make us
powerful; butter will only make us
fat”? Goering 
3. Which was the first woman
to be shot and killed by the
American agency the FBI.
Bonney Parker 
4. What was the first condom made of,
a)Leather, b)Linen, c)Goat Skin or
d)Tree Bark. Linen 
5. Which hotel had Princess Diana
and Dodi Fayed just left when they
were involved in the fatal car crash?
The Ritz 
6. Which of Henry VIII’s wives gave
him the male heir he wanted? Jane
Seymour 
7. Which Sioux Indian was killed in
1877 after surrendering to American
troops? Crazy Horse 
8. Who is said to have been the first to
bring potatoes back to England in
1588? Sir Walter Raleigh 
9. Which is the only dead language that
has been totally resurrected for every
day use? Hebrew - dead for 2,300
years 
10. The correct response to which Irish
greeting, is ‘the rest of theday to
yourself’? Top of the morning to
you
11. Which Arab nation shares borders
with Israel, Sudan and Libya? Egypt 
12. Name three of the five largest islands
in the Mediterranean Sea? Cyprus,
Sardinia, Sicily, Crete, Corsica 
13. Which town in Central Spain is
famous for it’s swords and knives?
Toledo 
14. What is the national cheese of
Greece? Feta 
15. Trinidad lies off the coast of which
South American country? Venezuela 
16. Which Mediterranean Island is
divided by the ‘Green Line’? Cyprus 
17. 8. True or False - Japanese chop sticks
are longer than Chinese chopsticks? 
False - other way around 
18. What is the correct term for a native
of Sardinia? Sard (not sardine!) 
19. Of which country is Nicosia the
capital? Cyprus
Send us stories, drawings,
poems and other contributions by
your little ones along with their
photographs for this page. E-mail
us at reporter@indianweekender.
co.nz
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See how many differences you can find in the right or left photo.
them in Black.
You are not allowed to have two
Black squares touching horizontally
or vertically (diagonally is ok).
Any White square can be reached
from any other (i.e. they are
connected).
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Does toasting the bread

change its nutritional value?
Toasted bread vs raw bread

F rom an amateur cook to an

experienced one, the charm of
bread toast is totally undeniable. It
can be put together quickly and tastes
good too. Moreover, if you are using a
healthy alternative like whole wheat,
it is healthy too. As we all know, toast
is plain simple bread exposed to heat
which turns it brown. Ever wondered if
toasting a bread has any effect on its nutritional value? We did and so we went
digging for an answer.
For starters, toasting does not really impact the nutrients of bread, it does
cause some chemical change which affects how healthy the bread remains.

DAHI PURI
Read on to know which one better for you, toasted bread or raw bread.
Good for diabetics
Small deep fried crispy wheat puffy sheels filled with mixture of flavoured yoghurt P eople who have diabetes should eat
toasted bread rather than plain bread.

T
his is a dish that belongs to the fast-food joints and
Chaat houses of Indian cities. A quick pick-me-
up’ is how most people describe the innumerable
Chaat delicacies. As with the French Vol au Vent, being
able to balance the proportion of each ingredient used is
the key to making and eating Dahi Puri.
Preparation Time: 30 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Serves: 4 / Taste: Medium
the top, large enough to stuff with the filling. Puris The glycemic index estimates the effect of
are very delicate so you do need to be gentle with a food on your blood sugar level. Toasting
them. bread also lowers the amount of fat in a
• Fill each Puri with a spoonful of potato mixture, then toast. Though the fat in the bread will not
a drizzle each of the Tamarind and Mint Chutney, be lowered significantly, it will definitely
make a difference if you eat bread every day.
Weight watchers should also choose toasted bread over raw bread.
Diarrhoea
1

RECIPES
T oasted bread is a great method to help
people who are suffering from diarrhoea.
Toasted bread adds bulk to your stool and
INGREDIENTS
treats diarrhoea. Toast is also a part of the
• 20 Puri or Golgappa
ENTREES

biggest anti-diarrhoea diet, BRAT which

• For the filling
stands for bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast.
• 1/2 cup mint chutney
The combination of these foods is perfect for
• 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
fighting diarrhoea.
• 2 cups yoghurt
• 2 medium potatoes, boiled, Boosts energy

T
peeled and finely chopped oasted bread has starch without high
• 1 small onion, finely chopped glycemic index and starch is a great
• 1 Tsbp fresh coriander leaves way to boost energy. That is why eating
finely chopped toasted bread for breakfast can be a great
• To sprinkle over way to start your day
• Chaat Masala powder
• Cumin powder
• Red Chilli powder
Help get rid of the nauseous feeling
• Black salt
• 1/2 cup Bhuja
O ne of the lesser known treatments
for nausea is having a toast. Milk
toast is the most effective to treat the
METHOD
condition.
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• Prepare chutneys and keep them

aside.
• Whisk yoghurt with a wire whisk until smooth and
keep aside
• To make the filling, place chopped potatoes, onion
and 1 Tbsp of coriander in a bowl. Sprinkle over
2 pinches of each of cumin powder, Chaat Masala,
black salt and red chilli powder. Mix to combine and
keep aside.
• Arrange the Puri on a plate. Carefully tear a hole in
then add a small dollop of yoghurt over the top.
Sprinkle over some Chaat Masala, cumin powder, HOW TO MAKE IT
red chilli powder and black salt. Lastly, sprinkle the
Bhujia on top.
• Serve immediately
U se one cup of milk, some butter and one
toast. But this treatment is not good for
stomach flu as dairy products do not react
Ruby's Tip: The spices and masala that are used can well with your body when you have flu.
be sprinkled more or less according to your choice. Note:
Bhujia (Sev) are small pieces of crunchy noodles.

How to make Chicken Jalapeno poppers

L
ooking for a dish that is delicious and
crispy? Try these Chicken Jalapeno
Poppers recipe and indulge in its lip-
smacking flavours.
This snack recipe is made using creamy
cheddar cheese mixed with shredded chicken,
stuffed into jalapenos and fried to perfection
and can be savoured by people of all age
groups. Serve this appetizer recipe with a dip
of your choice on occasions like kitty parties,
game nights, dates and buffets and watch your
friends devour in the taste of these crunchy
poppers.
You can always rely upon this Continental
recipe to not only fill your stomach but also
satiate your cravings for cheese.
Total time: 30min / Preparation Time:
10min
INGREDIENTS
• 6 jalapeno
• 2 egg over medium flame with water in it and
• 1 teaspoon oregano add the slit jalapeno into it. Let the water
• black pepper as required boil and once the jalapenos are boiled,
• 1/2 cup cream cheese transfer these into a bowl of ice cold
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese water. Meanwhile, heat place a pan with
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs vegetable oil in it over medium flame and
• 2 cup vegetable oil let it get warm.
• salt as required • Next, crack open the eggs in a bowl and
• 5 pieces chicken whisk well. Now, fill the jalapenos with
METHOD the cheese mixture and dip into whisked
• To make this snack recipe, wash the eggs. Once done, coat all over with bread
jalapeno properly and remove the seeds. crumbs. Repeat this process again for each
Slit the jalapenos in between to make of the jalapenos and keep them aside. One
space for the filling. Now, place a pan by one, add the coated jalapenos in the
over medium flame and add 1 tablespoon hot oil and deep fry them until they are
oil in it. Once hot, add the chicken pieces • Now, in a bowl, add cheddar cheese, brown in color. Place the fried jalapenos
in it. Fry these on both sides until it is cream cheese, shredded chicken, oregano, on a plate lined with absorbent paper to
cooked and brown. Once done, place it on salt and black pepper powder as per your soak up the excess oil.
flat surface and using your hands, shred taste. Mix it well and make sure that • Transfer these on a plate and serve these
the chicken. chicken is evenly coated. Place a pan hot with some tangy or chili dip, enjoy!
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AUCKLAND’S HOTTEST BOLLYWOOD STATION

THRILLED TO WORK WITH SANJAY DUTT

IN ‘PRASTHAANAM’: MANISHA KOIRALA
A
ctress Manisha Koirala, who was
last seen onscreen in a Netflix
film Lust Stories, said she is super
thrilled to work with Sanjay Dutt after a
decade in the remake of Telugu drama
Prasthaanam.
Manisha Koirala was interacting with
media to promote her forthcoming film
Sanju. Manisha and Sanjay have starred
together in films like Yalgaar, Kartoos,
Baaghi and others.
Last they were seen together in 2008
release Mehbooba. After almost 10 years,
both of them are collaborating with each
other for the remake of Telugu drama
Prasthaanam.  of love and affection.”
Sharing her feeling on the latest
collaboration, Manisha said, “I am super-
thrilled that I got opportunity to work with
him again. It’s his home production and
remake of a South Indian film.
“Original film’s director is directing
Hindi version of it as well. It’s a political
action-packed family drama so, I am very
excited and looking forward to work in
that film.” relive that or not.”
When asked what’s her first impression If a biopic is made on her life then
of Sanjay Dutt, she said, “I have been a who will be an ideal actress from to
fan of Sanjay Dutt. I was in school when play her onscreen? 
Rocky was released and after few years, I “I don’t think any film will be made
got an opportunity to work with him... I on my life, but if it’s made, I think Alia
was always in awe of him. He is somebody (Bhatt) or Kangana (Ranaut) should
who is a huge star to whom you see from play my character onscreen.”
distance and admire. In Prasthaanam, Manisha will be seen
“Basically Baba (Sanjay Dutt) is all as the Dutt’s wife and Always Kabhi
heart. He is a person who has heart of Kabhi fame Satyajeet Dubey will play
gold. The most endearing quality about the role of his son. Apart from Manisha,
him is that from a spot boy, light man to Sanjay and Satyajeet, t h e
the director and his co-actors, he treats film also stars Ali "I
everyone on the set equally and he is full Fazal and Amyra don’t think
Dastur in any film will be
Manisha Koirala and Sanjay Dutt’s pivotal roles. made on my life, but
mother Nargis Dutt, both suffered from The film if it’s made, I think Alia
cancer. But only Manisha Koirala survived is originally or Kangana should
through. When asked about her role in written and play my character
Sanju as Nargis Dutt, Manisha Koirala directed by Deva onscreen."
said: “I was actually more apprehensive Katta who will also
to play the character of Nargis Dutt... as direct Hindi version of
I didn’t want to relive those memories... I the film.
also had no idea whether I will be able to

Ranbir Kapoor: Amitabh Bachchan My main aim in life is to

is the biggest superstar in the world work hard: Bobby Deol
R A
anbir Kapoor is collaborating with Amitabh for Luv Ranjan’s film ctor Bobby Deol, who has
Bachchan for the first time with Ayan Mukerji’s early next year. “Luv made a comeback on the
Brahmastra. Ranjan’s film will silver screen after four years
The megastar has joined the lead pair Ranbir Kapoor happen after I finish with the Salman Khan starrer "Race
and Alia Bhatt for the second schedule of the film. Ranbir Brahmastra and 3", says his main aim in life is to
is currently promoting his next release Sanju and will Shamshera. It is work hard and get good projects.
resume Brahmastra shoot in July. In an interview, Ranbir a dramatic love story. Race 3 crossed Rs 100 crore at the
talked about his experience of working with Amitabh So I am really looking box office in India since releasing
Bachchan. He said, “Amit ji gives so much of love and forward to that. on June 15.
respect as an actor, it is amazing. It is something which Directed by Remo D'Souza, the
It is something I aspire to be. Amit ji has been working Luv hasn’t done film got an opening day collection of
for 49 years, he is probably the biggest superstar ever before, something Rs 29.17 crore.
born in the world. But till today, the humility, hard work, which even Ajay sir Asked if he feels that the success
passion he shows, it is quite amazing and inspiring for and I haven’t done of "Race 3" will get more films his
me as a young actor.” before,” he added way, Bobby said: "That is my main
Apart from Brahmastra, Ranbir has signed Luv aim in life... To work hard and get
Ranjan’s next with Ajay Devgn.He will also be sharing good projects. It does not matter if I
screen space with Sanjay Dutt in Shamshera. am playing the main lead or not."
“These are the actors who I admire, Bobby, 49, says he wants to be a I hope I get some scripts," he said.
who I was inspired when I was an aspiring part of movies with good subjects. His next Yamla Pagla Deewana
actor and now to share screen space with "I'm just looking forward to Phir Se is with his father and veteran
them and find acceptance," Ranbir said. getting good characters to play and actor Dharmendra and brother
Talking about Shamshera, he said, some great subjects to be a part of." Sunny Deol.
“A true blue Hindi film has everything- The Barsaat actor is particularly On working with family again,
comedy, action, romance drama. And keen to star in an action entertainer. he said: "It is always great to be in
all these films I am doing are all in that "I would love to do action. I have movie with my dad and brother.
direction, we are trying to have all these been doing a lot of comedy right I grew up watching him. He is
factors in it.” Ranbir will start shooting now, so I want to do some action and my inspiration."

Konkona feels diverse content must reach kids

A
ctress Konkona Sensharma says us every day in the media,” added the mother recycling, so many things that can be done...
it is the “duty and responsibility” of one.  Not using plastic bags, cutlery or extra
of the showbiz world to expose The actress, who also appreciated Sony paper napkins. 
children to different kinds of content. BBC Earth’s Blue Planet II: One Ocean and “It’s a mindset. Once it’s switched on,
“I think it’s very important...the kind The Deep for the content, says she is doing you can apply to it many such opportunities
of content that we put out there. It’s our her bit to save the planet.  that we come across in a day. We can make
duty and responsibility to expose "It’s “It is a lifestyle choice, a kind those correct decisions accordingly,” she
our kinds to different kind of a mindset. of thinking and awareness that said. 
things,” Konkona said.  Once it’s switched on, we have to make ourselves Konkona is known for films like Mr
“I want my son (Haroon) you can apply to it many informed and be aware and Mrs Iyer, 15 Park Avenue, Page 3,
to watch all kinds of such opportunities that we and be committed to make The Namesake, Wake Up Sid and Goynar
different things and not come across in a day. We can these changes so that we Baksho.
just what is available, the make those correct decisions can do it in everyday life – She was last seen on-screen in “Lipstick
images that are being sent to accordingly." whether it is saving water or Under My Burkha”.
 28 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, June 29, 2018 The Indian Weekender

Find your own feet in Bollywood,

Danny Denzongpa tells his kids
V
eteran actor Danny Denzongpa says
he will not deprive his children, son
Rinzing and daughter Pema, of
their “creative satisfaction” by launching
them in Bollywood -- and wants them to
achieve success on their own without
his help.
The 70-year-old, fondly known as
the Bollywood baddie, has featured
in hundreds of films in a career
spanning almost five decades. During
this period, he also helmed the 1980
film “Phir Wahi Raat”.  own."
Asked if he would like to work
with his children in a film, Danny
siad while travelling in Sikkim:
“No, not at all. There won’t be
a sense of satisfaction if you
don’t do it on your own and
if you are supported by
your father or mother.
There are many people
who do that (make films for
their kids) and they keep on
making films till they succeed.”  area of our entire country and it has not been
“I am never going to do that because
I will be depriving them of their own
satisfaction... the creative satisfaction that
‘I have done it’. Everybody must have that.
Otherwise, all your life, you will feel that ‘my
father helped me to be an actor’. Whatever
success I have, is my own,” he added.
What about directing again?
"I have done it’. Everybody
must have that. Otherwise, all
your life, you will feel that ‘my
father helped me to be an actor’.
Whatever success I have, is my
“I don’t plan to but I might,” replied the actor
who was lauded by many for playing the title
role in his latest film “Bioscopewala”.
Danny, a native of Sikkim, had shared screen
space with northeast actors like Adil Hussain
and Geetanjali Thapa in the film that released in
May this year.
He is happy to see Bollywood exploring
northeast India.
“I would say northeast is the most beautiful
explored at all,” he said.
He is aware of the fact that for a film’s
shooting, its team includes hundreds of people.
And accommodating all of them in the region
is not always feasible due to lack of proper
infrastructure.
“Secondly, you need sunlight most of the time.
All these things if the state governments can
plan and provide facilities, people will come,”
said the fan of Shillong.
When not shooting, Danny loves to go for
trekking and travelling to different places.
Sometimes, he likes to watch TV too. But does
the medium interest him as an actor?
“I did a serial called ‘Ajnabi’ almost 15 years
ago. It was a very big hit. I was one of the first
stars to do a TV serial. About three years later, I
got fed up as it got monotonous. 
“Every day the same character and the
pressure (to maintain high TRPS)... I was the
writer so, I killed off the character. That is how
we stopped that serial. I just couldn’t take it. It
got so monotonous. That is why I don’t want to
do TV,” he shared. 
What about reality shows?
“I get offers but I don’t want to do them. It
gets quite boring after some time,” said Danny.
He simply likes to follow his heart. 
“Sometimes if I feel like doing something, I do
it. I might say yes to something unexpectedly,”
he said.

SRK, Aditya invited to join 'Zero' is all heart: Anushka Sharma

A
ctress Anushka Sharma, who has wrapped up
shooting for her upcoming film "Zero", has

Oscar Academy’s Class of 2018 thanked the cast and crew for being a support
system in making the project wholeheartedly.

S
Anushka tweeted: "'Zero' is all heart. 'Zero' is these two
hah Rukh Khan, Soumitra
wonderful people and everything they have endeavoured
Chatterjee, Naseeruddin Shah,
to create." 'Zero' is me going on this journey with them.
Tabu, Madhuri Dixit, Ali
What a pleasure it has been." She posted the message
Fazal and Anil Kapoor, apart from
along with a photograph featuring Shah Rukh and director
producers Aditya Chopra and Guneet
Aanand L. Rai on either side. The movie also features Katrina Kaif. Anushka
Monga, as well as music artistes
added: "Big hug Aanand L. Rai and Shah Rukh Khan for your belief and to
Usha Khanna and Sneha Khanwalkar
Katrina Kaif for being the amaze one that she is! 'Zero' wrap." Zero is a story
are among the Indians invited to be that celebrates life. Its first look featured Shah Rukh Khan as a vertically
a part of the Oscar Academy’s Class
challenged man. The movie is slated to release on December 21.
of 2018.
The announcement was made on I like to play complex characters: Nawazuddin

A
Monday on the official website of the ctor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is gearing up
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and for the release of the series "Sacred Games" on
Sciences. Netflix, says he likes to play complex and not
The new invitees are an effort on cliched characters on screen.
the Oscar-giving body to include On his role in the show, Nawazuddin said: "I had great
more women, people of colour and fun. I like to play such characters which are complex and
international filmmakers. not cliched. I like to play those roles which are a little
Sending my love from India.” Those who accept the invitations
“Dangal” editor Ballu Saluja, different and those which we think live next to us."
Monga, known for producing The will be the only additions to the
costume designers Manish The much-awaited show, produced by Phantom Films,
Lunchbox and Masaan, wrote on Academy’s membership in 2018,
Malhotra and Dolly Ahluwalia, is based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel of the same name by
Instagram: “Honoured to have been read a statement.
cinematographer Anil Mehta, actress author Vikram Chandra. The series, in which Nawazuddin plays a criminal, is
invited to become a member of the Among the invitees, 17 are
Madhabi Mukherjee, production co-directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Oscar winners, while 92 are Oscar
designers Subrata Chakraborthy and Asked about the popularity of digital platforms, he said: "It is good that
Sciences. Class of 2018 !!!!! Thank nominees, including Timothee
Amit Ray are also a part of the list. the platform does not have any issues of censorship, so Anurag Kashyap has
you The Academy.” Chalamet and Daniel Kaluuya.
Ali, who featured with Judi Dench openly made this series. And we have put all the 'badmaashi' (naughtiness) that
The Academy extended invitations Forty-nine per cent of the class
in Victoria and Abdul, tweeted: “So was in his brain, in it (the show)."
to a record 928 artistes and executives of 2018 are female, and, should all "Sacred Games" focuses on Sartaj Singh, a seasoned and cynical Mumbai
so humbled to be included with the
who have distinguished themselves accept membership, that will bring Police officer, summoned by an anonymous tip one morning by a voice which
greats. Thank you The Academy for
by their contributions to theatrical overall percentage of women in the promises him an opportunity to capture the powerful Ganesh Gaitonde,
this membership. I look forward to
motion pictures across the world. Academy to 31 per cent. criminal overlord of the G-Company. It has Saif Ali Khan in the lead role.
this friendship for a long long time..

Deepika Padukone to star in the remake of a Sridevi superhit film?

D
eepika Padukone was last seen in
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat,
also starring Ranveer Singh and Shahid
Kapoor. The movie performed well at the box-
office as Deepika's portrayal of Queen Padmavati
was appreciated by the fans and critics alike.
The actress' next was going to be Vishal
Bhardwaj's next, which was based on a mafia
queen and starred DP's Piku co-star Irrfan Khan.
However, Irrfan's illness has delayed the project
as the actor recuperates in London. The project
will only commence once Irrfan's health has
improved.
Meanwhile, Deepika's next project could very
well be the remake of Sridevi's superhit film,
which was made four decades ago, according to
the media.
A source revealed, "The original Sridevi film
was made by a producer from the South and
helmed by a Bollywood director. However, talks
are on to procure the rights and remake it with
Deepika. Nobody is willing to comment on the
subject because talks have just been mooted and
there are a lot of modalities involved. However,
it is true that Deepika is in the know."
Can you guess which Sridevi movie, Deepika
could be starring in the remake of? Let us know
in the comments below.
Rumours are also rife that the actress will be
starring in Wonder Woman inspired superhero
film and will be training hard for the same.
Meanwhile, the talk of the town is the
impending wedding of Deepika and Ranveer
Singh. Reportedly, the lovebirds will be tying the
knot on November 10, 2018, in Italy, followed
by another ceremony in Bangalore.
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THE LION OF PUNJAB –

MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH
RUBY DHILLON Maharaja Ranjit Singh though Singh Nalwa stood out due to his

M
aharaja Ranjit Singh also
known as Sher-E-Punjab
(The Lion of Punjab)
was born on November 2, 1780,
at Gujranwala, to Sardar Maha
Singh Shukarchakia, the ruler of
the Shukarchakia Misl which was
founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s
great grandfather Sardar Charat
Singh.
Sardar Maha Singh was married
to Raj Kaur who was later known as
Mai Malwain, the daughter of Raja
Gajpat Singh of Jind and was the
mother of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Ranjit was initially named Buddh
Singh by his mother, which was
later changed to Ranjit Singh by his
father.
Ranjit Singh was married to
Mehtab Kaur,the daughter of Sardar
Gurbakash Singh Sandhu and Sada
Kaur of the Kanhaiya Misl.
Sardar Maha Singh earned great
fame as an accomplished warrior
and a conqueror.
He died in 1792 leaving a string
of military successes behind him.
Maharaja Ranjit was only twelve
years old when he lost his father,
and knowing that Maharaja Ranjit
Singh is too young, his mother Mai
Malwain took over the management
of the estate with the help of Lakpat
Rai who was Sardar Maha Singh’s
trusted assistant. Maharaja Ranjit
Singh’s mother- in- law Sada Kaur,
a very ambitious women was also
involved in the day to day running
of the Kingdom.
At a young age, Maharaja Ranjit
Singh lost his left eye due to
smallpox.
It is said that whenever someone
asked the Maharaja about his eye,
he jokingly answered ‘God wanted
me to look upon all religions with
one eye, which is why he took away
the light from the other’.
Being very religious and a great
follower of Guru Nanak Dev, it is
said that he preferred not to sit on
his throne, leaving it empty, for the
spirit of Guru Nanak Dev and he
also minted coins with the name and
image of Guru Nanak Dev known
as ‘Nanak Shahi’ currency.
being illiterate, was a remarkable braveryand is still considered as one
person and had a brilliant mind for of the few rulers in the World, who
governance and military strategies. successfully controlled the area
He was a very ambitious man,and now called Afghanistan.
at the age of seventeen he took His Khalsa army and his
over the full management of his government, reflected religious
Kingdom and aggressively engaged diversity as there were Generals
in extending his Kingdom. From from different religions such as
an early age, Maharaja Ranjit Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus. He
displayed unmatched skill on treated them equally and had banned
horseback and was deadly with his the discriminatory religious Jaziya
sword. Talk of his bravery spread tax which had been introduced by
quickly across the region,and successive Muslim rulers.
people started calling him SHER-E- As Time went on Maharaja Ranjit
PUNJAB as he annexed numerous Singh had appointed six European
surrounding Kingdoms. generals to reorganise his army in
He earned the respect of his a more modern way. In the book,
opponents due to his secular nature, The Last Sunset, it says that “by the
and he did not believe in death end of his reign in 1839, thirty nine
penalty, as conciliation was said to European officers, including six
be his greatest weapon. Generals and three doctors were in
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was also his service.”
well known for his intelligence Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s most
and inquisitive nature. In Captain cherished desire was to capture
Amarinder Singh’s book ‘The Lahore, which was ruled by Bhangi the beautiful Persian horse Liali, as Ranjit Singh, Sher Singh was
Last Sunset’, he writes how Misl. Annexing Lahore marked the it said that when Yar Mohammad proclaimed to be Maharaja, who too
Victor Jacquemont describes his first critical step in the rise of his refused to sell this horse to Maharaja fell prey to a conspiracy and was
meeting with Maharaja Ranjit empire. Thereafter, he took over Ranjit Singh, Yar Mohammad had later found riddled with bullets and
Singh, “Compared to Ranjit Singh, Amritsar, which was also ruled to face defeat and death. his ten year old son Partap Singh
the most skilful of our diplomats by Mai Sukhan, widow of Sardar The British presence in India had who was playing next to him was
is a complete simpleton(...) His Gulab Singh Dhillon of Bhangi been established in the seventeenth also killed.
conversation is like a nightmare. Misl. century, and they very quickly It is believed, that one by one his
He is almost the first inquisitive He continued his conquests by realized that they would not be able family schemed to kill each other
Indian I have ever seen, and his capturing Kasur from the Afghan to defeat Maharaja Ranjit Singh. in an attempt to get their hands
curiosity balances the apathy of the chief Qutbud Din,and soon he Therefore, a treaty of friendship was on the throne, which hastened
whole nation. annexed Peshawar, Multan, Kangra signed on January 1, 1806 in which their overall downfall, giving the
He asked me a hundred thousand and Kashmir, thus uniting all the it was agreed that the north of Sutlej Britishers the opportunity to take
questions about India, the British, minor kingdoms with his reliable onwards belonged to Maharaja over the kingdom and annexing
Europe, Bonaparte, this World in and consistent strategy. Ranjit Singh and rest would be with the Kingdom and they took the last
general and the next, hell, paradise, Finally, the vast kingdom that he the British. Maharaja Duleep Singh into their
the soul, God, the devil, and myriad had under him was from the borders Maharaja Ranjit Singh had many custody.
other of the same kind.” of Tibet in the east to the craggy children and his last son was born With this came the end of the
Maharaja Ranjit Singh foothills of the Khyber Pass of the on September 6, 1838 named Khalsa Raj as the British effectively
successfully built a very well trained west and included the prosperous Duleep Singh from the most famous took over all the territories and
and self sufficient army to protect region of central Punjab from Sutlej wife Rani Jindan. It is said, that out shifted young Duleep Singh to
his empire, known as the Khalsa to the Jhelum. of all his sons he acknowledged London against the wishes of his
Army. Overtime his kingdom had With the size of his kingdom, he Kharak Singh and Duleep Singh as mother.
become so large and powerful that amassed considerable wealth, and his biological sons. This shattered the hopes and
he needed to restructure his forces the world famous Koh-I-Noor, the On June 27, 1839, Maharaja aspirations of the Sikhs, who were
and thus he very strategically 186 carat diamond was one of his Ranjit Singh died at the age of fifty born fighters and thus started the
stationed his troops at prized possessions. nine, and his 39 year old son Kharak long fight for India’s Independence
He
different locations. The beauty of this Singh ascended to the throne. in which this community played a
earned
He also was diamondled him Kharak Singh could only rule for significant role, and tales of their
the respect of his
successful in to wear it on his four months as he was poisoned, bravery are well known.
opponents due to his secular
nurturing and arm at all state and his son Naunihal Singh also This article has been compiled
nature, and he did not believe by Ruby Dhillon as a tribute to
empowering occasions. His died soon under mysterious
in death penalty, as conciliation the legendary Maharaja Ranjit
numerous Generals other greatest circumstances.
was said to be his greatest Singh, on his death anniversary
in his Army. Hari possession was Then another son of Maharaja which falls on 27th June.
weapon.

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