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Dear Minister, this is not return to status

quo on partnership visa assessment
¡¡ SANDEEP SINGH What does Minister’s directive
T CULTURALLY ARRANGE MARRIAGES

he new directive issued on November say about culturally arranged
13, by Immigration Minister Iain Lees- marriages?
“
Galloway claiming to “fix” the problem
of partnership visas has actually created more
confusion, even if unintended.
Immigration, New Zealand officials, will
also need to check the marriage followed
an identified cultural tradition, including the
Firstly, Minister’s announcement on facilitation of the selection of the persons to
culturally arranged marriage visas is not a be married being done by people who are not
‘return to status-quo’ as the Prime Minister had parties to the marriage.” Iain Lees-Galloway
herself assured the Indian community a few said.
days ago. As per this statement, which will essentially
In fact, the issue was never about culturally be an immigration instruction, based on which
arranged marriages; it was about partnership- a case officer will be required to assess visa
Thanks to all the hype by media and spin by the politicians, the applications – the choice of bride and groom
based visas.
Thanks to all the hype by media and spin by focus seems to have moved away from the issue on the hand, – has to be essentially made by either parents
the politicians, the focus seems to have moved and now everyone has become obsessed with Indian culturally or families – most definitely not by the couples
away from the issue on the hand, and now themselves.
arranged marriages albeit without any factual accuracy. Sanjay Sharma, 29, an IT Analyst working
everyone has become obsessed with Indian
in the insurance sector, who first came to
culturally arranged marriages albeit without
Previously, a culturally arranged marriage New Zealand in 2015 on a student visa and
any factual accuracy.
visitor visa was meant to allow foreigners got residency in 2018, and had recently got
Anyway, after the Minister’s new directive,
to come on-shore to for the sole purpose of his wife’s visa declined for want of “living
the partners of Kiwi-Indians will be required to
marrying an NZ resident or citizen within a together.”
file a visa under a “new” category – “culturally
three month period. He was in a long-distance relationship with
arranged visitor’s visa”.
Now, after this recent change, all individuals his girlfriend before coming to New Zealand.
Explaining the new process in place now, the
who had a culturally arranged marriage outside In 2018 he travelled back to India to convince
Minister said, “Those who have a culturally
of New Zealand are required to apply under this both of their parents for an arranged marriage.
arranged marriage to a New Zealand resident
category. They officially engaged in 2018 in the
or citizen can apply for a culturally arranged
On its face, this certainly appears to be the presence of friends and families, before
visitor’s visa.”
much-awaited good news for the Kiwi-Indian returning back to New Zealand after a month-
Notably, a huge majority of Indians (at least
community, who would think that this is a much- long holiday.
more than 95 per cent) have not been applying
needed return to status quo, where everyone In 2019 February he again travelled back to
for visas under this category; rather they have
who went back to India to marry would be able India, got culturally and legally married, lived
been applying under Partnership based visa
to get their partners in the country – like before. together with his wife for a month and applied
category.
However, this certainly not appears to be the for wife’s partnership visa, before returning
The Ministerial directive will require them to
case as per the Minister’s directive. back to NZ to continue his work.
now apply under this new category.
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How will an immigration officer
decide if, in a marriage, the choice
was of parents and not of those getting
married?
“What is an identified cultural three Kiwi-Indians on
Guru Nanak’s 550th
tradition as the Minister’s directive
talks about?” asks Immigration Lawyer
Alastair McClymont.
Birth Anniversary
“Is tradition something which existed
hundreds of years ago, is a tradition
from the last generation or is a cultural
tradition reflective of modern mixed ¡¡ SANDEEP
arranged marriages? Who decides,” Mr SINGH
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McClymont asks. h e
Are we opening the country Honorary
for new immigration fraud? Consul
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of India in
t seems that following this recent
Auckland, Bhav
However, his wife’s partnership visa Ministerial announcement that has Dhillon and
application was rejected in October 2019 after not returned to the status quo, people, in general, National Party
seven long months of wait with Immigration will be encouraged to lie to Immigration New MPs Kanwaljit
New Zealand for want of “living together.” Zealand. Singh Bakshi
Will his wife qualify for the newly announced All those people who have been in long- and Dr Parmjeet
“Culturally arranged marriage visitor visa”? distance relationship, till the time one of their Parmar are amongst several local and global The Kiwi-Indian trio were included
Apparently no, as the boy and girl had chosen New Zealand based partners settles his or her luminaries honoured by Punjab government in this elite list along with the likes
themselves and their parents have joined the on the occasion of Guru Nanak’s 550th birth
life, with residency and job or business, waiting
anniversary.
of the former Prime Minister of
party later. to start their lives with their chosen partners,
So even if he receives a letter from INZ The Punjab Govt has released a list of India Manmohan Singh, five-times
are being encouraged to lie to INZ and say that prominent Punjabi industrialists, business
till December 2, as directed by Minister for a Chief Minister of Punjab Prakash
their marriage partners were pre-selected by people, legal luminaries, philanthropists, artists,
reassessment under the “new” visa category – it their families. Singh Badal, economist Montek
writers and politicians figure from all around
is highly unlikely he will qualify under existing And how will immigration officers on the Singh Ahluwalia and others .
the world to acknowledge their achievements.
definitions of ‘culturally arranged marriage’. ground decide that? The Kiwi-Indian trio were included in this mark the occasion of 550th birth anniversary
An increasing number of Indians all around Right now we are not even talking about elite list along with the likes of the former of Guru Nanak Ji gives us more inspiration
the world, including in New Zealand India do “love-marriages” in India, where often Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh, five- to work continuously for the betterment of
marry in the above fashion – and as of now, prospective couples, fail to convince their times Chief Minister of Punjab Prakash Singh everyone in whatever capacities we can,” Mr
they would not be eligible for a visa to join their respective parents and families to agree to their Badal, Congress leader Kapil Sibal, economist Dhillon further added.
partners in this country. choice of life-partners – they have effectively Montek Singh Ahluwalia, economist and Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder
Unfortunately, the Minister’s directive or the no chance after the new Ministerial directives. journalist Arun Shourie, and Union minister Singh had felicitated all the luminaries, many
immigration fact sheet released subsequently This seems to be an absolute mess, where Hardeep Singh Puri. of which many travelled from all around the
by the INZ is vague and does not provide any
the state is being seen barging dangerously into “It is a great honour to be included in this world on Sunday, November 10, at Punjab
clear definition of culturally arranged marriage
individual freedom and human rights, on the list released by the state government of Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, as part of the
for the purpose of immigration. ongoing celebrations to mark the 550th birth
pretext of immigration changes. at this momentous occasion,” Mr Dhillon said.
Who gets to decide what a culturally arranged “The fact that this list has been released to anniversary of Guru Nanak.
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Guru, Guru Nanak at Commissioner
the Takanini Gurudwara of Pakistan
complex on Tuesday. in New Zealand Dr
“This evening Abdul Malik visited
[Tuesday, November
the Wellington
12], two of our
Gurudwara Sahib
recruiting ambassadors
have been celebrating
Naenae on Sunday,
the birthday of Guru
November 10 on
Nanak, the founder of
the occasion of
especially children telling them about the NZ Guru Nanak’s 550th
Sikhism,” NZDF Defence Careers posted on Defence Force and its career opportunities for
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aspirants.
The two personnel from Sikh community celebrations.
“We are collaborating with New Zealand
clad in their uniform donning the turban put The recent opening
Defence Force and will be involving them in
a table in front of the temple. They interacted of the corridor across the India-Pakistan that 43 people from New Zealand have
activities once our sports complex is opened in
with hundreds of visitors to the temple who March next year,” Daljit Singh from Supreme
border that facilitates entry of Sikh been granted visas by the Pakistan
came with families for prayers on Guru Purab. Sikh Society told The Indian Weekender. pilgrims from India to the much revered government to travel to Kartarpur
“Wishing a very happy 550th birthday This year 43 people travelled from New Kartarpur Gurudwara has brought huge Corridor for its inauguration ceremony
anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji to you and Zealand to Kartarpur Corridor opening bonhomie between the two communities on Saturday, November 9.
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hildren, volunteers and
community members came
in thousands to observe the
550th birth anniversary of Guru
Nanak at the Takanini Gurudwara on
Tuesday, November 12.
The prayer session on this
occasion of Guru Purab started
at five in the morning till 10:30
p.m. which included a Sikh Parade
within the Gurudwara complex that
was attended by 400 people in the
morning.
“At 5 a.m., we started the prayer
with the installation of the Shri Guru its career opportunities.
Sukhbir Singh Kallah who travelled
Granth Sahib in the prayer hall. “Our community members,
to Auckland to conduct the prayer
“We had invited people from especially youth and children, were
sessions,” Mr Singh said.
different gurudwaras, and community quite drawn by seeing these two
The children of the community exemplary and people there are very
members joined us in the early
actively participated in the kitchen proud men in uniform and enquired
Sikh delegates from NZ generous, respectful and helpful
morning prayers and parade, Daljit
and langar hall preparing and serving about NZDF and the opportunities
at Kartarpur Corridor hail towards the guests/delegates,” Daljit
Singh from Supreme Sikh Society the hospitality
food to the visitors at the Gurudwara. there,” Mr Singh added. Singh, from Supreme Sikh Society
told The Indian Weekender.
“It was amazing to see such an The celebrations ended around The official delegates from New said.
During the parade, the devotees
active participation from the children 10:30 in the evening, almost 17 Zealand who travelled to Kartarpur “The message the holy shrine in
sang hymns from the holy book
of our community who came Corridor last week for its historic Kartarpur has been resounding of
and walked all around the temple, hours it started with several prayers
forward voluntarily help in running opening ceremony have hailed unity, peace and brotherhood.
chanting the message of Guru Nanak. session, kirtan, singing of hymns,
the activities inside and outside the hospitality received from the “The message conveyed through
During the day, the hosts estimated reading the Guru Granth Sahib and
the gurudwara- preparing, serving Pakistan government there. the event is ‘we all are same, and
eight to ten thousand people visited the parade around the complex.
langar to the people and cleaning Five official delegates and a total there is just one supreme power, one
the Gurudwara for prayers and “We had Minister of Ethnic of 43 Sikh members from the New god, and we should so stay united’,”
participated in langar with family and maintaining the space for the Communities Jenny Salesa who came Zealand Sikh community travelled to Mr Singh said.
and friends. other guests and devotees who were to the event as a guest and rendered a the Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan on The delegates are scheduled to
“On the occasion of this special scheduled to come,” Mr Singh added. beautiful speech on multiculturalism the occasion of Guru Nanak’s 550th return on Saturday, November 16
event, most of the prayer session Two Sikh recruits of New Zealand and the contribution of the Sikh birth anniversary. and have praised about the rich
was led by a famous preacher Defence Force also came to the event community in New Zealand,” Mr “The delegates told us that the experience being there on this holy
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Howrah Bridge. And the crowds were absolutely
mind-boggling. Three or four million people Ocean to Sky, lauded by
lining the banks, all of them waving, all there
to get a glimpse of the amazing jet boats and the film critics, was inspired
my father, Ed Hillary.” recalls Ed’s son Peter. The by an Indian family that “EXCITING, FUNNY AND
warmth of our reception was incredible.”
Hillary’s teammates also included Indian filmmaker Michael Dillon DEEPLY MOVING“
mountaineers such as Capt Mohan Kohli, leader came across at midnight the — Sarah Hillar y
of the successful 1965 Indian Everest Expedition.
night before Sir Edmund
Ocean to Sky, lauded by the film critics, was
inspired by an Indian family that filmmaker Hillary’s funeral
Michael Dillon came across at midnight the
night before Sir Edmund Hillary’s funeral, as reincarnate the expedition colour footage to
they waited a kilometer down the queue to look as though it was shot yesterday, and he
file by Sir Edmund’s coffin. Amongst them was could gather all those who were on it to tell
a boy of eight holding a white flower on a long the story of that expedition, that pilgrimage, to
stem that he planned to place on the coffin. bring it vividly to life for that boy, and for all the
Michael had filmed the original expedition and
IN CINEMAS NOW
Exempt from
Indian community. classification
he realised with modern technology he could
Hillary Ocean to Sky is in cinemas now.
National to invest in quality

education for our kids are confident when they leave their child. the Curriculum. We want
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi However there is evidence that some are not local curriculum to thrive
National List MP meeting the quality standards parents expect. and teachers to have world
National will also support teachers so they class curriculum resources.
can spend more time actually teaching. Children must leave school
Too often our teachers are burdened with with firm foundations in core
A
good education can transform lives. too much bureaucracy. Teachers should areas of reading, writing and
That’s why Education, alongside health be focussing on face-to-face time with our maths.
and infrastructure, is one of National’s children. We want our children to be
core investment priorities. Last year Simon Bridges announced a digitally savvy and to be digitally
Education is a great leveller in society. National Government would reduce class sizes fluent. But we do worry about how
National wants every child to have the in primary. We are committed to this policy and much time our young children
opportunity to succeed no matter who they are have now released draft student-teacher ratios spend on screens. We want to ensure
or where they have come from. for feedback. kids aren’t spending too much time
With the right education we can overcome the More time with a teacher means more on devices and are doing quality
challenges some children face purely because opportunities for children to ask questions and learning off-devices.
of the circumstances they were born into. get answers, and for teachers to focus on areas It’s also important parents know
The Government has introduced numerous where a child may be struggling. how their children are progressing.
reviews and working groups. In contrast, We believe smaller class sizes will help National will ensure we continue to
National’s Education Discussion Document reduce the workload teachers have. improve school reporting systems,
outlines many proposals we want your Smaller class sizes means more teachers. including better access to online reporting. know the regions
feedback, and reconfirms our commitments. National is proposing a number of ways, As parents you deserve to know what your and local industry are best placed to teach their
In Early Childhood Education (ECE) we including financial incentives, to attract more child is doing and what areas they need to students.
continue to focus on those critical first 1000 people to the profession, or to get people to improve on to succeed. This is our sixth discussion document and it
days for a child, on social investment and on return to teaching. National is also proposing some changes shows National has the ideas and momentum,
the quality of education and care our children We understand the need to have strong at the tertiary level. First year Fees Free has while Labour is failing to deliver on its
receive in those foundation years. recruitment and retention policies to ensure we been an expensive failure. Not only has it not promises for New Zealanders.
We’re proposing spot checks on ECE can deliver the teachers we need. increased participation, but there are fewer Our Education Discussion Document is part
services to ensure they are meeting the required We’re also considering changes to initial learners now than before. It’s been a waste of of the biggest policy development process
standards. If they are breaking the rules, we’re teacher training, which include strengthening hard earned taxpayer money, so we want your undertaken by an Opposition ever. We’re doing
proposing that these services be put on notice practicum requirements, accredited schools feedback on some possible alternatives. the work now so we’re ready to hit the ground
and parents informed. If problems aren’t fixed involved in teacher training and more support We also oppose the Government’s Reform of running in 2020.
quickly, services will risk losing their license for teachers who mentor beginning teachers. Vocational Education. A National Government Enter into the contest of ideas with your
to operate. A quality education comes from our will return polytechnic assets and decision feedback at https://www.national.org.nz/
Most ECE services do a great job and parents teachers, but it also comes from strengthening making back to regional polytechnics. We education
Muslim community to host a public

event observing Milad-un-Nabi
¡¡RIZWAN MOHAMMAD On this occasion, the Muslim community leaders from the Muslim and other faiths, women’s seating at the centre, and a number
The South Auckland Muslim Association host special prayers, some fast and recite the where special prayers are made, children of activities are arranged for the children at
is hosting a National Commemoration of the Holy Quran and reiterate the teachings of from Islamic school recite verses from Quran, the event.
birth of Prophet Muhammad on Saturday, Prophet Muhammad. poetry, Naath etc. Milad-un-Nabi holds a special place
November 17 at Malaeola Community Centre. South Auckland Muslim Association The day will have speeches from different and an important event for the Muslim
The commemoration of the birth of Prophet observes this occasion with a big event every scholars from New Zealand, community community where the focus is not just on the
Muhammad, or Milad-un-Nabi as it is
year calling men, women and children from leaders and an international speaker from celebrations or observance of the occasion
commonly known fell on Sunday, November
10 this year and the event is being held to get the community and discuss and convey the the United Kingdom, Shayk Asrar Rashid is but more on conveying the true meaning of
community members to observe the day in messages of the prophet for humanity. travelling as a guest to the event. Islam, its teachings and spreading peace and
commemoration on coming Sunday. The event also invites local MPs, community There will be separate sections for men and brotherhood.
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expressions of interest National List MP based
in Manukau East
1/131 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland

09 278 9302
bakshi.mp@parliament.govt.nz
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uckland Council is planning the
21st Auckland International Cultural and entertaining to bring and you meet the
Festival on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at festival criteria, you are invited to apply using a
Mt Roskill War Memorial Park and is calling simple 20-minute application process.
for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential Event organiser Cara Cantwell has some tips.
festival contributors. “This year we are encouraging intercultural
This free multicultural festival celebrates performances, so consider getting together with
Auckland’s rich diversity through cultural another cultural group to share with each other
experiences, food, fun and arts. your expressions of culture,” she said.
“Our vision is for all Aucklanders to be proud They are encouraging all Food, arts and
of our multicultural city. We want the festival
crafts or display/information stall holders,
to enable Aucklanders to celebrate, share
along with performances activations and other
and experience the value and vibrancy of
our multiculturalism,” David Burt, Manager forms of cultural expression to apply online or Funded by the Parliamentary
Service. Authorised by
of Events for Auckland Council’s Arts, get in touch with them as soon as possible. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi MP,
1/131 Kolmar Road,
Community and Events team said. Applications from stall-holders close at Papatoetoe.
In 2019, this popular April festival brought 5pm on Sunday, January 6, 2020. Performance
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All Whites coach wants Sarpreet

Singh’s style of attacking brand New Zealand Fiji
of possession-based football Football to host Pacific
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Foot Cup in Auckland
N
ew All Whites coach Danny Hay has
made no secret of his desire to play an ¡¡ IWK BUREAU
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attacking brand of possession-based acific Cup Football
football and there are few players more suited tournament is once
to that approach than Sarpreet Singh.
again coming to the
The prodigiously talented playmaker has
shores of New Zealand and
been through a meteoric rise in recent months,
starring for the Wellington Phoenix before New Zealand Fiji Football
catching the eye further at the FIFA U-20 World Inc. is will to play host
of this event again from
Cup and then earning a dream move to Bayern
Wednesday, November 27 to
Munich, one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Sunday, December 1.
That journey is set to continue on Friday The tournament will be
morning (NZT) when the All Whites take on the held at ‘Home of Fiji Soccer’- Bill Mckinlay Hamilton to participate in the Pacific 40’s Cup
Republic of Ireland in the first match of Hay’s Park in Mt Wellington, Auckland. tournament which will be run together with the
“I’m really grateful for the opportunities
reign and there is great interest in the potential “Since inception Pacific Cup, the event has Pacific Cup tournament.
I’ve been given and life is good in Munich, I’m
impact of Singh, who is hoping to play a key exponentially grown in status and fan following, “NZFFI Board of Directors and the Board of
loving it there and it couldn’t be any better. As
role over the coming months in his country’s and this is the only reason the event is hosted to Control have worked tirelessly to make sure this
a player, I think I’m improving and developing
bid to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. give the Fijian Football Community a chance event is presented at the highest standard for
immensely. I’ve been there for five months now
“I think you’ll see a very attack-minded to witness four major districts from Fiji come the patrons to enjoy the best of Fijian Football,”
but it feels like it’s gone quite quickly. I guess
team – we really want to keep the ball and hurt and compete with local football teams in our
that’s what happens when you enjoy it and have Mr Asaf said.
teams,” Singh said of Hay’s philosophy. backyard,”Secretary of NZFFI, Mohammed
fun.” “The organising committee would like to
“It’s about controlling the game for as long Asaf said.
Being based in Europe also has its advantages acknowledge the kind sponsors in the name
as we can, with and without the ball. I think The hype of this event is further boosted with
in regards to All Whites duty with Singh of Valentines Buffet Restaurant, Northshore,
with the players we have now, the structure and the participation of the USA All-Stars, AUFFI
needing to only make the comparatively short Lal’s Transport, Northshore, Rams Group of
the set-up gives us a lot of freedom to express All-Stars from Sydney and Victoria All-Stars
trip from Munich to Dublin for this window, Companies, Mahindra Motor’s Manukau and
ourselves. Ireland will be a good test but we’re from Melbourne.
rather than enduring a long-haul trek like his Kapsan Enterprises for the support towards
ready for it and we want to see where we’re at. NZFFI as host makes up the other three teams
former Phoenix team mates. this event.
It’s all very positive at the moment and we’re in the name of NZFFI All-Stars, Auckland All-
Many of his All Whites team mates are “NZFFI, as the organisers are privileged and
excited.” Stars and Northshore All-Stars to make the
of the fresh-faced variety with Hay naming honoured to host this event in New Zealand and
Singh’s ascent has been so swift that he has team composition to ten.
seven uncapped players in his first squad.
barely had time to reflect and it’s hard to believe Nadi FC from Fiji has been the most dominant requests the general public to come and enjoy
But there is still a strong core of experience
it’s less than two years since he first burst onto team from inception, winning the Pacific Cup their hospitality and the football at the display.
and Singh is excited by that promising blend.
the scene with the Phoenix. title four times. Since last year the Pacific Cup “Presale tickets are at a bargain price of $50
The All Whites will take on the Republic of
“It’s been an incredible journey to get to board has included the Masters Football in for the five days of football, and interested
Ireland on Friday morning from 8.45am (NZT) the mix during Pacific Cup and this year, we
where I am,” Singh said. people can contact the organisers for tickets,”
with coverage live on Sky Sport. have teams coming from Fiji, Wellington and Mr Asaf added.
Kiwi Indian wins Mr India World

Manhunt runner-up title in New Delhi
¡¡ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD Pratik, who considers
A himself a humble and

spiring Kiwi Indian actor, model,
fitness enthusiast, and IT professional
Pratik Patel has won big at Mr India
2019 World Manhunt competition in New
talented young Kiwi
Delhi, India earlier this month. Indian worked hard
Pratik, who considers himself a humble and
talented young Kiwi Indian worked hard for for months this year
months this year preparing for this competition
which was announced by Skywalk Productions preparing for this
earlier this year.
Pratik came from India 12-years back as a competition which was
student of IT and eventually progressed finding
a good job in his field of study and established
announced by Skywalk
himself in New Zealand. With his passion Productions earlier
for biking and fitness, Pratik came across an
opportunity to try his luck in Mr India 2019
the final battle which was just months away.
Already a bodybuilding enthusiast, Pratik
this year
World Manhunt competition, which was due to
was miles ahead in shape, he had to polish Pratik’s journey from being a newbie in
be held in India.
his dancing skills, posture, ramp walk, Hindi the entertainment industry just a few months
With a lot of initial preparation, that included
monologue and boost his confidence. ago, who not only overcame his issues with
dance classes by Anish Patel preparing a
“I have been working out for the last seven Pratik took acting lessons from Peter anxiety and depression in his early days but
monologue in Hindi, acting etc. Pratik gave the
and half years, have learnt and practised Muay Feeney’s Acting Studio, one of Peter Feeney’s also faced his fear and accomplished a national
first round of audition in June that impressed
Thai (martial arts) for a year and a half, learnt students Sabby Jey, who had experience title competing against a hundred aspirants is
the judges and was informed a week later that
meditation, started Krav Maga (military self- working in South Indian Cinema and previous inspiring.
he had been selected for the final round in
defence and fighting system) and Brazilian Jiu- NZ pageants. “My next goal is to continue providing
November.
Jitsu in August this year,” Pratik added. The finale in New Delhi, India had five free coaching on health and mental wellbeing
“I prepared a performance- storytelling via
To upgrade his ramp and stage skills, Pratik rounds namely, introduction, clothing (casual), besides doing my IT work as a Field Engineer,”
dance that combined both acting and dance,
contacted Kiwi Indian model, actor, TV host talent round, formal clothing round and Q&A Pratik added.
which won judges’ heart, they said I have an
and fashionista Colin Mathura-Jeffree, who at session. Pratik plans to continue his fitness regime,
acting spark in me and need to polish my Hindi.
looking at Pratik’s skills and enthusiasm agreed Pratik won the 1st runner-up Mr Indian 2019 and acting to soon start auditioning for
“A week later I got a call that I have been
to help him polish his skills. World Manhunt title and second overall and Bollywood and New Zealand projects.
selected for the finale in November,” Pratik told
“Colin helped me embrace my true self- I another contestant from the city of Gwalior, “I cannot forget the skills I developed,
The Indian Weekender.
learnt that my honestly and smile are my biggest Nitesh Bhardwaj became the winner. improved and learnt under the mentorship of
The road to the finale was a tougher one,
strengths, and that is what I implemented in the Overwhelmed by this accomplishment, Colin, Peter Feeney, Sabby Jey, Rex Braganza
which meant preparing much more rigorously
Q&A round at the finale. Pratik has received numerous accolades from (Fitness trainer), Anish, Sylvia Rands (Voice
competing against 100 participants from India.
“He also taught me to ramp walk, guided me across two nations, and a documentary is in Coaching) and my family in Navsari and Pune
Pratik geared up with whatever he could
with my shopping for Mr India portfolio shoot progress by a group of independent filmmakers for supporting me through this endeavour,”
muster in New Zealand to prepare himself for
and the competition,” Pratik added. in New Zealand. Pratik added.
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NZ space economy Air New Zealand wins

worth $1.69 billion South Pacific Passenger
A
new report has found New
Zealand’s space sector Choice Award
A
contributed $1.69 billion to
ir New Zealand has taken out the
the economy in the last financial year
South Pacific Regional Passenger
and employs 12,000 people, Minister
Choice Award™ at the Future Travel
for Economic Development Phil
Experience Airline Passenger Experience
Twyford announced today.
The report by Deloitte was Association (APEX) Asia Awards in Singapore.
commissioned by the Ministry The award, voted by customers, recognises
of Business, Innovation and the airline’s overall commitment to customer
Employment and shows New Zealand experience.
has a globally unique and diverse Air New Zealand General Manager Customer
‘New Space’ economy that is driven Experience Nikki Goodman says the award More than one million flights were rated
almost entirely by the private sector. reflects the airline's commitment to delivering by passengers across nearly 600 airlines from
“The findings of this report show an outstanding experience on the 17 million around the world between July 2018 and the end
attracting global interest in our industry – we customer journeys it facilitates every year. of June 2019 based on their flight experience,
that New Zealand is extremely well-placed to
are adaptable, innovative and the Government “Feedback is extremely important to us, and
increase its share in the NZ$647 billion global seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage,
is committed to supporting the growth of an we remain committed to elevating the travel
space economy,” Phil Twyford said. entertainment and Wi-Fi.
industry that represents huge opportunities for experience for customers, with cabin and seat
“The space economy’s $1.69 billion New Zealand,” Phil Twyford said. In September, the airline received the APEX/
enhancements on the way, upgrades to our IFSA Best Product or Service award for
contribution in the 2018/19 financial year is The report’s key findings are that New lounges, and free Wi-Fi across enabled aircraft.
significant for New Zealand and there is huge Zealand’s space economy: enhancements to its Economy Skycouch™ at
Our people work extremely hard to create a
potential for us to grow our share. Is ‘New Space’-driven, characterised the APEX Awards in Los Angeles, where it was
seamless experience for our customers, so it’s
“The development of New Zealand’s space by a mix of start-up and well-established also named a Five Star Global Airline.
satisfying to see their efforts acknowledged.”
economy hasn’t followed traditional paths and entrepreneur-driven and privately-funded space
its diversity reflects our innovative spirit. companies;
Avocados at lowest
“Through Rocket Lab, we are home to the Has strong space manufacturing and space
world’s leading small-launch provider, and applications sub-sectors, and cutting-edge
we attracting other leading international space research and development capability within
price in almost
companies, such as Silicon Valley start-up several universities across the country; and
LeoLabs who have built their KiwiSpace Radar Draws on local as well as international talent,
in Central Otago. and has strong connections with the global
three years
“There are good reasons why we are space economy.
New tech builds homes

A
vocados are at their
in under a week cheapest average price

since February 2017,
with tomato, lettuce, and
H
omes and buildings can be constructed cucumber prices also falling,
in under one week with the Stats NZ said today.
introduction of a new building system
These falls contributed to
launched today.
Wanaka-based company Nautilus Modular a 4.7 percent drop in fruit and
produces interchangeable modules that are vegetable prices in October.
easily assembled to form high-quality, liveable “Avocado prices dropped to a
and functional buildings faster and more weighted average price of just $7.54
efficiently than other construction methods. per kilogram in October. This is down
Produced by high-profile entrepreneur Peter wastage.
from $8.95 in September and the record high Annual food prices up
Marshall, the co-founder of EFTPOS NZ, Nautilus Modular buildings are priced in
of $28.67 in May this year,” acting consumer
the Nautilus Modular technology is a first for the lower-to-middle range of the market, with in year to October
New Zealand and offers an accessible and prices varying depending on the requirements prices manager Fiona Smillie said.
Food prices increased 2.5 percent in the
sustainable solution to the nationwide housing of the homeowner or building owner. For Salad ingredients were the main
year ended October, influenced mainly by
shortage. example, the square metre rate for a universal contributors to the fall in fruit and vegetable restaurant meals and ready-to-eat foods
“Nautilus Modular was established as an module is just over $1100 excluding fitout, prices between September and October.
installation and cladding, whereas a four- (up 3.4 percent) and grocery food (up 2.1
alternative to conventional building processes,
• Tomato prices fell 25 percent to a percent).
which are often time-consuming and dependent bedroom home would be approximately $2900
on external factors, such as weather and the per square metre. weighted average price of $6.96 per Meat, poultry, and fish prices also increased
availability of labour,” Marshall says. “Off- Nautilus Modular has one mould at its kilogram. annually, up 4.2 percent.
site manufacturing is an extremely efficient Wanaka testing plant that can produce adequate • Lettuce prices fell 27 percent to a “Bacon prices continued to increase
method of construction and we believe there modules for a one-bedroom home every 10 weighted average price of $3.93 per following the outbreak of African swine
is considerable benefit in what we are offering days. A factory with five moulds would have kilogram. fever in China, up 24 percent in the year
in terms of the rapidness that modules can be the capacity to produce a one-bedroom house
• Cucumber prices fell 31 percent to a ending October, to a weighted average price
produced, transported and installed on site to every eight hours and the company aspires to
have a number of factories across New Zealand weighted average price of $6.51 per of $13.37 per 700 grams,” Ms. Smillie said.
form a liveable building.”
The unique connectivity and flexibility of the as demand grows. kilogram. 80–90 percent of the bacon consumed in
Nautilus Modular system creates buildings of “This technology is capable of producing Price falls for tomatoes, lettuces, and New Zealand is imported from overseas.
any size and configuration including residential thousands of high-quality homes and buildings cucumbers are typical in October. Ham prices also increased, up 22 percent
homes, accommodation, classrooms and each year,” Marshall adds. “It is quite unlike These falls were partly offset by for the year ended October, to a weighted
commercial buildings. Modules are produced anything we have seen before in New Zealand.” strawberries (up 14 percent) and potatoes (up average price of $14.28 per kilogram.
in a factory using a special mould, then are Nautilus Modular will be seeking
8.0 percent). “Not all meat, poultry, and fish prices have
transported to a site. Once connected, the certification under the CodeMark Scheme
and will engage in a submission process with “We generally see prices for strawberries seen substantial increases this year. Chicken
modules are covered with weather-proofing
materials and clad with corrugated iron. Most the Ministry of Business, Innovation and and potatoes increase towards the end of the breast decreased 2.2 percent, to a weighted
buildings are liveable within one to three days. Employment for MultiProof Certification of year as new season produce hits the shelves,” average price of $12.51 per kilogram,” Ms.
The modules can be installed in locations the Nautilus Modular design and specification. Ms. Smillie said. Smillie said.
throughout New Zealand (subject to While CodeMark provides assurance and Lower fruit and vegetable prices Fruit and vegetables were the only group
environmental conditions) and are a sustainable certification for new building products, to decrease over the year, down 0.2 percent.
contributed to a 0.3 percent drop in overall
solution to traditional building methods. All Multiproof Certification will greatly assist The Government Statistician authorises all
food prices in October.
modules are dimensionally based on standard Nautilus Modular clients with receiving statistics and data we publish.
sizes of materials to minimise off-cuts and building consents from New Zealand councils.
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Fiji urged by UN members to

Govt takes
on board
protect freedom of expression

recommendations
from National
F
iji has been urged by United Nations Dialogue
members to prevent attacks on free speech.
The country’s human rights record was Substance Abuse
under examination this week in a periodic
review by the UN Human Rights
"That
Fiji takes – Let’s Talk About
Council.
This year, human rights advocates
steps to ensure that
the rights to freedom It! Finding a Fijian
raised concerns that new online of expression in Fiji,
including those of workers Solution!
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safety laws could be used to silence
and employers, can be he government has taken on
government critics. exercised without fear of board the recommendations
Speaking at the review, the US undue influence by that came out from the
ambassador to the UN, Anna Palladino, authorities"
said Fiji needed to improve free speech National Dialogue Substance Abuse
protections. – Let’s Talk About It! Finding a
“We recommend that Fiji safeguard freedom of Fijian Solution!.
expression by ensuring that criminal and speech This was organised by Leadership
related legislation are not misused to suppress Fiji with the support of the Ministry
media, civil society and opposition politicians’ of Defence and National Security.
criticism of the government,” she said. Deputy Secretary for Defence,
Among other rights issues such as violence Ilai Moceica has committed that
against women and human trafficking, free speech
In June, the International Labour Organisation grown in recent years. the issues will be looked at and will
in Fiji was a concern shared by several nations at
put Fiji on notice over its failure to implement “Fiji has international obligations to protect be socialised with the Permanent
the UN review. New Zealand’s UN representative,
Jillian Dempster, urged Fiji to progress labour rights reforms. vulnerable minority groups from hate speech Secretaries of the different ministries
legislative reforms. At the review, Fiji defended its rights record attacks and one way it has done this is by enforcing for them to have a look at the
“That Fiji takes steps to ensure that the rights to and lauded the Online Safety Act. its sedition laws against perpetrators since hate outcome document.
freedom of expression in Fiji, including those of Fiji’s ambassador to the UN, Nazhat Shameem speech is a particular form of sedition.” Moceica says after this, proposed
workers and employers, can be exercised without Khan argued the laws were required to prevent Mr Pryde said his office carefully balances free laws in the forms of bills will be
fear of undue influence by authorities.” rampant online abuse in the country. speech with the need to protect against hate.
looked at in parliament.
Ms Palladino also called on Fiji to to allow “People have been specifically targeted because Since it was introduced in January, Fiji’s Online
He also says that they were hoping
workers unions the right to assemble and rally. of their gender, because of their race, because of Safety Act - under which people convicted under
their religion,” she said. to organize such a dialogue and
This year, applications by the Fiji Trades Union the law face fines of up to $US9,000 and a jail
Fiji’s director of public prosecutions, term of up to five years - has not yet been used to has thanked Leadership Fiji for the
Congress to hold peaceful marches have been
denied and unionists arrested. Christopher Pryde, explained that hate speech had prosecute anyone. initiative.
The 14 outcomes from National
Khan tells UN about abortion rights of victims of rape and incest in Fiji Dialogue were as follows to invest
F
iji’s Permanent Representative to the commits an indictable offence if he or she in comprehensive research to gather
United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador unlawfully perform an abortion and could face data to understand and identify the
Nazhat Shameem Khan imprisonment of up to 14 years. issues surrounding substance abuse
Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United It also says the performance of an abortion in Fiji.
Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Nazhat Shameem by a medical practitioner is not unlawful if it is They request that the National
Khan has told the UN Human Rights Council that performed in good faith and with reasonable care Substance Abuse Council compile
a person who is a victim of rape or incest in Fiji and skill and the pregnancy is the result of incest a standard inclusive strategic
has a right to an abortion which of course must or rape. The Crimes Act also says the performance information kit for communities to
be conducted by a medical practitioner under the of an abortion is justified if there is a serious use to create awareness.
Crimes Act. danger to the physical or mental health of the The kit should detail the physical
Khan was responding to a recommendation in woman concerned will result if the abortion is and mental damage caused by
relation to abortion for persons who are victims not performed. substance abuse.
of rape and incest during the Universal Periodic The law further says it is also justified in the They commit to building and
Review of Fiji’s National Reports at the UN case where the pregnancy of the woman concerned using current networks across the
Human Rights Council in Geneva. is causing serious danger to her physical or community to spread information on
Under section 234 of the Crimes Act, a person mental health. the issue of substance abuse.
Shree Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th birth anniversary to

focus on climate change, culture and arts and world peace
S
hree Guru Nanak was the environmental action.
founder of Sikhism and this is He says all the things we are
the first time in Fiji where his advocating for now, Shree Guru
birth anniversary will be celebrated Nanak was already advocating for in
on such a grand scale. the 15th century.
Eight days of celebrations to Shokar says to commemorate this
mark Shree Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s more than 500 years later, an eight-
550th birth anniversary will begin day celebration will be held.
this Sunday with a focus on climate He adds people of all religions can
action, world peace, women and attend the celebrations as it is also
youth empowerment, service to aimed at bringing people together.
mankind, culture and arts at the Shokar says during the eight days
Samabula Sikh Temple. of celebrations, free meals will also
Shree Guru Nanak was the founder be provided 24/7.
of Sikhism and this is the first time in On each day of the celebrations,
Fiji where his birth anniversary will which begins this Sunday, a different
be celebrated on such a grand scale. activity is planned such as tree
Head Priest of the Sikh Gurudwara planting, documentary screenings,
Parbandhak Committee of Fiji, animated movie showing, heritage
Preetam Singh Shokar says Shree tour, and audiovisual presentations,
Guru Nanak’s principles were International Peace Walk Parade, and
universal adding that he was for the Christians and he was for humanity. Guru Nanak went, he would always rights, children’s rights, youth Cultural Night performances.
Hindus, the Muslims, the Sikhs, the Shokar says wherever Shree advocate for love, unity, women’s empowerment, and climate and
Thought of the week
"You yourself as much as anybody in the entire
universe deser ve your love and affection."
–Mahatma Gandhi
Editorial 15 November – 12 November

Road forward for Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu
Indian infrastructure
T
he recent news that India plans to open 100 new airports by 2024 is both ambitious and
commendable. That said, large-scale infrastructure push whether in airports or any other On-and-off Partly Parlty Clouds and A touch o Sunshine A few
sector will have to overcome challenges that are being faced across the infrastructure rain and sunny sunny sun dafr and pactcy morning
horizon in India. drizzle clouds showers
More importantly, common pitfalls such as retroactive contract changes must be avoided in
the process of infrastructure creation. It needs to be underscored that the challenges that Indian 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 16° 16°
infrastructure must overcome are neither new nor exclusive to India. 10° 8° 8° 9° 8° 10° 10°
But, a re-examination of the problems is critical to further looking for solutions that can
exacerbate infrastructure creation.
This week in New Zealand’s history
Firstly, issues around contract enforcement such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) must be
reduced to the minimum. 16 November 1840
Litigations resulting from retroactive changes in contracts that have been signed years back New Zealand officially becomes British colony
N
seriously affect the capacity of the infrastructure sector to attract the required capital. The recent ew Zealand officially became a separate colony of the United Kingdom, severing its link to
problems that renewable energy companies in Andhra Pradesh have faced once again bring to the New South Wales. North, South and Stewart islands were to be known respectively as the
fore the issues around contract enforcement in India. provinces of New Ulster, New Munster and New Leinster.
While litigations in business in general, especially in complex infrastructure projects, is a
concomitant of normal proceedings, the revision of existing PPAs that were assigned via open 16 November 1916
auctions creates serious impediments for capital sourcing for Indian infrastructure. First conscription ballot
Not only are such issues negative for the existing investors in the projects, but also send wrong
signals to prospective investors who are contemplating investments in India. Such contract
enforcement issues significantly reduce the “bankability” of infrastructure projects, an outcome
T he Military Service Act passed on 1 August 1916 had made all healthy New Zealand men
of military age (20 to 45) liable for active service overseas. Conscription was introduced
because after two years of war too few men were volunteering to fill reinforcement drafts for the
that militates the aim of rapid infrastructure creation in India. New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Secondly, it is essential for India to ensure that infrastructure and infrastructure-related businesses
have ease of access to inputs at appropriate price levels, so that the businesses created can deliver 17 November 1925
the infrastructure service sustainably and at prices that reflect the real value of the asset. This point New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition
applies across the spectrum from land acquisition price for highways to spectrum auction prices in opens
G
telecom. overnor-General Sir Charles Fergusson opened Dunedin’s New Zealand and South Seas
The appropriate input prices for infrastructure requires balancing a multitude of factors such as International Exhibition in November 1925. By the time the exhibition closed in May 1926,
a fair price for the inputs (such as land and spectrum), a price that allows a sustainable business, it had attracted over 3.2 million visitors, more than double New Zealand’s total population at the
a price that will enable customers access to a service at charges deemed reasonable, profits to the time.
entrepreneurs, sustainable projects especially for lenders and the long-term prospects of the sector.
At the least, one must realise that the different objectives cannot all be improved upon concurrently. 18 November 1874
However, all are critical and, more importantly, in the long-run aggressively pursuing one aim Cospatrick fire kills 470
at the cost of the others renders the projects in distress, thereby putting at risk the interest of all
stakeholders.
Balancing the various objectives will be even more vital going forward as all stakeholders need
E n route to Auckland laden with immigrants, the Cospatrick caught fire and sank off South
Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Although the tragedy happened far from New Zealand, it has
been described as this country’s worst civil disaster.
to get a fair deal.
Thirdly, a renewed focus is needed on the “pricing” of the infrastructure service to the end-
19 November 2010
user. Once again, the “appropriate level” of user charges will require balancing the interests of the Pike River mine explosion kills 29
various stakeholders.
The “pricing” refers to the toll-road charge, electricity charge, airport user charges etc. While the T he Pike River underground coal mine is high in the rugged Paparoa Range, on the West
Coast of the South Island. The only access to the mine workings was through a 2.3-km-long
tunnel that intersected with the Brunner coal seam.
charges are essential for specific projects to deliver returns, the charges must be sustainable from
a long-term perspective and reflect to a large degree the economic value the end-user derives from
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Seniors of Auckland Indian

Association take a trip to Alaska
IWK BUREAU
T
he senior members of
Auckland Indian Association
Inc. earlier this year travelled
to Canada and Alaska in the US as
a part of their annual excursion trip.
Thirty-two members of the
Auckland Indian Association Senior
Citizens Committee arrived in
Vancouver, Canada, in the early
hours of June 5, and were taken on
an introductory tour of the central
business district, downtown, port
and Stanley Park – a 1000 acre of
waterfront park: coastal, cultural,
forested and peaceful, with many
walking tracks.
Day two saw us brave the swaying
of the Capilano Suspension Bridge,
higher than the Statue of Liberty.
Despite hundreds of tourists, the
seniors of AIA enjoyed the peace and Columbia Icefield
tranquillity of this forested park.
Arriving at Whistler, site of the
2010 Winter Olympics, amid fears
of closure due to impending snow,
the troupe managed to take gondola
rides to the top and from snow-
covered peak to peak, taking in
extensive views of the icefields. As it
was summer, there were hiking, and
biking tracks and mountain biking
was much in evidence.
On the third day, the troupe
boarded the cruising ship Celebrity
Millennium that sailed for the next
seven days.
As the troupe cruised along the
Inland Passage of the Alaskan coast
Alaska Cruise
the troupe were waited on with
Jasper is an alpine town in Jasper
abundant food and beverages.
National Park, Alberta. It is located
The troupe relaxed in the spas,
amid the snowcapped Rockies,
entertained in the theatre, and
glacier-fed lakes, forests and rivers.
celebrated birthdays.
It is famous for the Columbian
The troupe celebrated the
Icefields, a vast wilderness of ice,
International Day of Yoga by holding
snow and five glaciers.
their own session. As the boat
The troupe frolicked on the
approached an icy mass, the troupe
Athabasca glacier, some five square
looked on in awe at the mighty
miles in size. Sadly like many around
Hubbard Glacier, some 6 miles wide
the world, it is retreating at an
and 76 miles long.
accelerated rate. As the troupe follow
The ports of Ketchikan, Icy Strait
the highway to Lake Louise and
Point, Juneau and Skagway gave
onward to Banff, the snow-covered
the senior a chance to explore the
peaks of the Rockies accompany us
surroundings and shop for souvenirs.
all the way.
There were many excursions
Of all the places, Lake Louise and
available including cultural, parks
Banff need a special mention. Lake
and glaciers, whale watching, dog
Louise with its clear icy blue waters
sledging on glaciers, sledge dog and
Committee of AIAI, Dhirubhai M colourful hues of the rocks, pockets and drying salmon, essential food amid a picture postcard setting with
musher’s camp, city and railroad
Patel said. of ice and snow, the taiga and tundra, for people and the dogs,” Mr Patel forest, ice-covered mountain peaks
tours and many more.
Disembarking at Seward, the the ice-carved rivers, the freely added. and a glacier surrounding it. Some of
“A visit to a village in Ketchikan
troupe were given a tour of the wandering grizzlies, deer, moose, For the next phase of the journey, us took a long stroll along its banks,
was an education on the history
town before driving to Anchorage. Dall sheep, caribou and eagles set a the troupe returned to Vancouver daring to dip our feet into the icy cold
and ways of the indigenous people.
Along the way, the troupe followed scene of utmost beauty. The troupe and boarded the famous “Rocky water. Banff is nestled in a valley
Travelling on the White Pass
the breathtaking scenery of the panned for gold, and two of us got Mountaineer” train. For two days, surrounded by six mountain ranges
Railroad train from Skagway gave
Turnagain Arm with a river and Dall lucky! the troupe sat back, enjoying the and lush green forest.
us an insight into the hardships and
sheep perched on craggy cliffs of the “Our baggage was sent ahead on picturesque views from the comfort The shops and hotels resemble a
sufferings of the early gold miners
Chugach Mountains. our bus while the troupe followed on of our plush seats. Swiss town, and the troupe rode a
who opened up much of that region.
At the Alaska Wildlife a scenic train journey to Fairbanks. There were dramatic changes in gondola then did a boardwalk to get a
“It also opened to us, the beauty of
Conservation Centre, the troupe The next day the troupe embarked on scenery from the lush green fields of bird’s eye view of the surrounds from
the Alaskan terrain and its mountains.
saw many native animals. Many a 13-hour return trip along the famed the Fraser Valley, through forests and atop the Sulphur Mountain.
Below the ice-covered peaks
in need had been brought in for rugged Dalton Highway to the Arctic winding river canyons surrounded In Calgary, the troupe had a
were pockets of ice and snow on the
rehabilitation. During a stroll in Circle. The troupe followed the Trans by peaks of the Coast and Cascade guided city tour before flying back to
ground.
the city at Anchorage, the troupe Alaska Oil Pipeline and crossed the mountains, to the desert-like Vancouver to return home.
There were mountain lakes, deep
spotted a moose on the loose ambling mighty Yukon River. appearance of the interior of British The troupe were privileged to
gorges, numerous waterfalls and new
through a city park! Cruising along the Chena and Columbia. see so many wild animals in their
spring growth on the spruce trees.
Next a long drive to Denali Tanana Rivers on the only authentic Overnight in Kamloops then natural habitat. A mother grizzly bear
As the troupe ascended in height,
National Park, some 6000 acres of sternwheeler riverboat in Alaska was continued onto Jasper following foraging blissfully near the roadside
the lush green forests would give
wildland. During an excursion to the a unique experience. On the boat the North Thompson River through while her two young cubs romped
way to taiga and tundra with vast
remote Kantishna region, the troupe the troupe was given a narrative on Monashee and Caribou Mountains. around her held up traffic, having to
areas covered in permafrost and the
sighted Mount Denali the highest the indigenous Athabascan culture, Highlights were Pyramid Falls and stop for a young moose crossing the
growth would be stunted low-level
peak in North America. disembarked to tour a Chena village, Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the road. Such memories and experiences
scrub,” Chairman: Senior Citizens
The snow-clad mountain peaks, shown dog sledging and catching Canadian Rockies. are unforgettable.
18 INDIA Friday, November 15, 2019 The Indian Weekender
Migrants to benefit from Delhi polls:

Full statehood
relaxed Aadhaar norms demand may
take back seat
T T
he government has amended Aadhaar, but want a bank account
he demand for full statehood
rules that will allow citizens with their current address where they
for Delhi has been a major
to use their Aadhaar number are living for work.
poll plank in the Assembly
for know-your-customer (KYC) People can now have residential
elections which the national capital
requirements even if their current address in their Aadhaar and give
has seen, but the political parties
address does not match with the work address as current address in
seem to be no more keen on raking up
address mentioned in their Aadhaar KYC.
the issue as fresh elections approach.
card. There are many cases where
When contacted, leaders of the
Such people can now get their people may have their address in
identities verified by using their Aadhaar and want to give a more three top political contenders for the
Aadhaar card and get their KYC functional address for KYC. Assembly polls expected in 4 months
verified by proving their current “Where a client has provided his in Delhi -- AAP, BJP and Congress
address that is different from the one Aadhaar number for identification - said they are not planning to raise
on Aadhaar, a government official under clause (a) of sub-rule (4) and the issue.
said after the Prevention of Money- wants to provide a current address, While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party
laundering (Maintenance of Records) different from the address as per the believes that it has done all it can for
Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019, was earlier said that this amendment has address on self declaration basis. identity information available in the the statehood movement, the BJP and
notified on Wednesday. been issued to allow people who have This demand has been there from Central Identities Data Repository, Congress are staying away from the
The new rule has come into effect used Aadhaar for KYC and want various sectors and will particularly he may give a self-declaration to that issue as AAP has used it extensively
immediately. to give an address different from help migrant workers who have effect to the reporting entity,” read for the Lok Sabha campaign.
The government official quoted the one in their Aadhaar as current the address of their native place in the notification. “During the Lok Sabha elections
India, Switzerland to intensify cooperation

and even before that, we have done all
we could to ensure Delhi becomes a
full state. However, we have realised
in fighting black money menace that it is for the Centre to take the call
now. Also, there is no point of taking
I
ndia, which has started getting crucial up the issue as the demand for full
information about black money stashed in statehood has been issued numerous
Swiss bank by unscrupulous elements, may times,” a leader from the AAP said
further intensify its effort in such cases of tax demanding anonymity.
evasion and it is engaged with Switzerland to
Interestingly, while the demand for
enhance the scope of existing tax treaties.
full statehood was the main election
India’s revenue secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey
and Switzerland’s state secretary for international plank of the AAP and Chief Minister
finance, Daniela Stoffel stressed on the need to Arvind Kejriwal had even announced
further enhance cooperation under the India- that he will sit on an indefinite fast
Switzerland tax treaties to fight the menace demanding full statehood for Delhi,
of black money, a finance ministry statement the party has not mentioned anything
said. Pandey and Stoffel met in New Delhi on about full statehood since the Lok
Wednesday. Sabha results were announced.
“Fighting the menace of black money stashed The manifesto of the AAP for the
in offshore accounts is a key priority area for 2019 Lok Sabha polls was also based
the government. on full statehood and Kejriwal had
"Following the agreement between the
"Fight- raised the same demand in almost all
Indian Prime Minister and the Swiss
ing the men- his public meetings and rallies.
President for enhanced cooperation
in the fight against tax evasion the ace of black money The demand for full statehood had
stashed in offshore also been a poll promise for BJP and
two sides have worked closely for
accounts is a key Congress.
expeditious information exchange in tax priority area for
matters,” it said. A Congress leader said the
the government."
Welcoming the first transmission of continuously enhancing the quality of the statement said. The two top bureaucrats also demand for full statehood has been
financial account information on automatic the exchanged data. Switzerland and India exchanged views on addressing the challenges in the party’s manifesto since long.
basis between the two countries in September had signed a joint declaration on the introduction arising out of digitalisation of the economy and “However, this time, we are focusing
2019, the secretaries reiterated their countries’ of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) agreed that coordinated international actions, as on how the BJP and the AAP have
commitment to global tax transparency for on tax matters in November, 2016. According to in the case of tax base erosion and profit shifting disturbed the lives of the common
tackling offshore tax evasion, it said. the joint declaration India would start receiving project, are central to achieving a consensus-
man,” he said.
“This automatic exchange of financial account information on accounts held by Indian residents based long-term solution that leads to desired tax
“The Congress will tell the people
information will usher a new era of financial in Switzerland from September 2019 for 2018 and certainty and sustainable development.
subsequent years on an automatic basis. The secretaries reaffirmed the need for how the AAP in Delhi and BJP at the
transparency as Indian tax administration will
now know the details of all bank accounts held by The secretaries expressed satisfaction over continuous dialogue at the level of “competent Centre have exploited them. We will
Indians in Switzerland,” it added. the progress made over the past few years in the authorities” of the two countries to further enhance also remind the people how Sheila
The secretaries encouraged the competent area of administrative assistance in tax matters, the cooperation under the India-Switzerland tax Dikshit has transformed the city
authorities of both the countries to further particularly the efforts made by Switzerland treaties and agreed to carry forward the dialogue under her tenure,” a Congress leader
collaborate and share experiences with the aim of in providing assistance in HSBC cases, in the spirit of mutual friendship and cooperation. said on the condition of anonymity.
Prince Charles visits gurdwara, tries flipping ‘chapati’

B
ritain's Prince Charles on Wednesday at flipping a ‘chapati’ or put on a big griddle the 550th birth anniversary of
paid obeisance at the Bangla Sahib to cook even as accompanying officials and Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of
gurdwara here, during which volunteers looked on. Sikhism, across the world.
he tried his hand at 'seva' or voluntary In a personal message on the
"As I depart for India, on my tenth official visit, I
service in the community kitchen on the Clarence House Instagram page,
just want to convey my warmest best wishes to
holy premises. the heir to the British throne
all of you in the Sikh community in the UK, and
As he arrived at the Sikh temple in the heart earlier said: “As I depart for India,
across the Commonwealth, on the 550th Birth
of New Delhi, he was presented a bouquet by on my tenth official visit, I just
Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji"
gurdwara officials. want to convey my warmest best
– Prince Charles
During the visit amid tight security, he was wishes to all of you in the Sikh
taken around the gurdwara complex, including Prince Charles earlier in the day arrived in community in the UK, and across
the community kitchen, as a gurdwara the national capital on a two-day official visit to the Commonwealth, on the 550th
management official explained its functioning India, which is his 10th such visit. Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak
to him. The visit by the Prince of Wales to the Dev Ji,” he said.
The Prince of Wales then tried his hand gurdwara came a day after the celebration of
The Indian Weekender Friday, November 15, 2019 INDIA 19
'PUTRAMOH': NEWS in BRIEF

5 sons in politics
Indian education institutions
hit hard by hackers: Report
E ducation domain is one of the most “at-risk” industries in India, with the
who remind us of
sector accounting for more than 30 per cent of cyber threats targeting
enterprises in the country between July and September 2019, a new report
from Seqrite, the enterprise arm of IT security firm Quick Heal Technologies,
said.
Mahabharata
Other industries that remained at high risk included manufacturing, BFSI
(banking, financial services and insurance), media and entertainment and
professional services -- underlining that no sector remained immune from
the growing cybersecurity challenge in the country.
Between July and September 2019, Seqrite detected and stopped more
than 38 million cyber threats, including ransomware, malware, virus/worm
infectors, cryptojacking and exploit-based attacks.
This marks an increase of four million and 10 million over the number of
threats detected in Q2 2019 and Q1 2019, respectively.
It also marked a massive year-on-year increase of 12 million over the
corresponding numbers in Q2 2018, which saw 26 million threats stopped
by Seqrite.
“In the face of the growing cybersecurity challenge highlighted in the
report, it is important that Indian organisations across industries understand
and acknowledge the heightened severity and sophistication of the threat
landscape,” said Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director and Chief
Technology Officer, Quick Heal Technologies.
Robots to help Indian Army fight terror in Kashmir
F rom helping in cordon-and-search ops, negotiating obstacles to lobbing

grenades at terrorists holed up in buildings, the Indian Army will
soon have robots to help it in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu
and Kashmir.
The Ministry of Defence
has started the process
of procuring around 550
robotics surveillance units
with minimum 25 years
of service life for counter-
insurgency ops in Jammu
and Kashmir, sources said
I
ndian politics in 2019 is just to ensure Uddhav's 'putra moh' Paswan so far that can be called a on Wednesday.
witnessing shades of the Hindu doesn't go in vain. 'success'. A senior Indian Army
epic Mahabharata. officer said that these
Rahul Gandhi: Tejashwi Yadav: robots should be capable of climbing stairs and negotiating obstacles apart
T T
The King of Hastinapur:
he 49-year old 'youth leader' he younger son of Lalu Prasad from throwing grenades at terrorists in built-up areas. “These robots should
Dhritrashtra, the father of
whose launch and relaunch into Yadav who inherited his be capable enough for water fording with minimum 20-cm depth,” the
Duryodhana, who was not just
the political arena ensured editorials father's legacy was relatively more officer said. During cordon-and-search-operations in the Valley, these robots
physically blind but was blinded by
but little electoral benefit for his successful. During the JD-U-RJD
love for his son, and his shortcomings. will be the first line of defence, thus helping prevent casualties. “This would
Congress party that was reduced to alliance, the Yadav junior was made
Uddhav Thackeray, who is known avoid casualty to our own troops during initial breach by terrorists,” the
44 in 2014, and gained just 8 more the Deputy Chief Minister. But
to have spewed venom against officer said. The ministry has on November 19 called the Indian industries
in 2019, in spite of loaded corruption ever since Nitish left the alliance
Congress, called up Sonia Gandhi on to make representations of their products about robotics surveillance. The
allegations over Rafale fighter jets, is to go back to the NDA fold and the
Monday, seeking support for forming ministry is pushing for indigenization to reduce dependence on imports of
another glaring example of how love massive win of BJP with 303 seats
government in Maharashtra. defence items.
for son can be so blinding for our in 2019 general election, Tejashwi
The wider belief is that it was The ministry has initiated the process of procuring on request of
political class. Yadav went into oblivion.
guided by his 'putra moh' for the first the Directorate General of Rashtriya Rifles, the country’s premier
Rahul Gandhi went into an Even when Bihar was facing one
Thackeray who contested election counterinsurgency force raised on October 1, 1990 when militancy in Jammu
undeclared sabbatical post 2014 of the worst floods this year and even
and now wants to be the Chief and Kahmir was at its peak and the local law enforcement and paramilitary
drubbing. Post 2019 rout, after BJP was out to criticise Nitish Kumar,
Minister: his son Aditya.
he adamantly stepped down from Tejashwi's absence underscored the agencies were unable to contain it. The force is exclusively engaged in
While comparing Aditya with
the party chief's position, he opposition vacuum in Bihar. counter-terror operations in the Valley.
Duryodhana will be unjustified,
made headlines for his many trips Very recently, after meeting his
Uddhav's blind love for the India world’s most open, investment friendly
abroad, which are claimed to be for father in jail, the son of Lalu Prasad,
Thackeray junior is reminiscent of economy: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum
meditation purposes. Son of Sonia who carries an image of mass leader
I
Dhristarashtrian son-obsession. But
Gandhi, brother of Priyanka Gandhi, with rural connect, celebrated his ndia is the world’s most
he is not alone.
Rahul Gandhi couldn't realise his birthday, 30,000 feet above the sea “open and investment
Aditya Thackeray: own potential, engulfed by such level, on a chartered flight. friendly” economy, Prime
T he first-ever Thackeray who relationship hangovers.

Akhilesh Yadav:
Minister Narendra Modi
I
fought an election and won was said here on Thursday as he
Chirag Paswan: t was November, 2015 and
T
high on expectations of becoming the wooed the BRICS business
his November, Chirag Paswan Akhilesh, the relatively more
Chief Minister, in turns with BJP's leaders and urged them
was elected as the national successful of the lot wanted to say
Devendra Fadnavis. to invest in the country’s
president of Lok Janshakti Party "Happy Birthday" to his father, the
Thackerays are known to be the infrastructure development.
(LJP). His father Ram Vilas Samajwadi Party patriarch, Mulayam
power centre that once decided Addressing the closing
Paswan said Chirag was elected Singh Yadav, in style.
who would become Maharashtra's ceremony of the BRICS
"unanimously" by LJP's national After a park was named after
Chief minister. But neither it is the
executive. So does that mean Paswan Janeshwar Mishra to usher in Business Forum, prime minister Modi said the grouping of five countries
era of Balasaheb, nor do they have
senior will no longer be the head Mulayam's 77th birthday, the senior had led to economic development despite the global economic slowdown.
the flourish of such ideological
of LJP? To this simple question of Yadav had this to say, "In the form Terming India a land of limitless opportunities, the prime minister urged
grandstanding. Hence, the party
media, a baffled Ram Vilas Paswan of Janeshwar Mishra Park, Akhilesh the business leaders of the BRICS nations to invest in India, particularly in
that accused Congress and NCP
said both will work closely. has given to Lucknow and UP what its infrastructure development.
government of 'Ravan raj' wants to
Paswan junior started his career in no one else has ever. This is a historic “India is the world’s most open and investment friendly economy due to
do business together, all for making
Bollywood. Without much success, park, one which will tell the world political stability, predictable policy and business friendly reforms,” Modi
Aditya Thackeray the CM. Aditya
he shifted his focus to politics. The we, as UPites and Indians, are next said.
in a tweet on February 28, 2014
LJP joined the NDA ahead of 2014 to none. I am also happy this park “BRICS countries account for 50 per cent of the world’s economic
demanded to "destroy" the two
general election, bringing electoral is named after Janeshwar. He loved growth. Despite the recession in the world, BRICS countries accelerated
parties. But after 2019 election,
relevance for the party. Akhilesh dearly and wanted that one economic development, brought millions out of poverty and achieved new
Sanjay Raut was made to take stands,
But to date, there hasn't been any day he would become chief minister
quite contrary to its stated positions breakthroughs in technology and innovation,” he said.
major decision taken by Chirag of UP. That dream has come true."
20 WORLD Friday, November 15, 2019 The Indian Weekender
NEWS in BRIEF
Mars 2020 landing site could
preserve signs of past life
T he landing site of the
Mars 2020 rover that
NASA plans to launch next
year could preserve signs
of ancient life on the Red
Planet, says a new study.
The rover's Jezero
crater landing site is home
to deposits of hydrated
silica, a mineral that just happens to be particularly good
at preserving biosignatures, said the study published in the
journal Geophysical Research Letters.
"Using a technique we developed that helps us find rare,
hard-to-detect mineral phases in data taken from orbiting
spacecraft, we found two outcrops of hydrated silica within
Jezero crater," said the study's lead author Jesse Tarnas.
"We know from Earth that this mineral phase is exceptional
at preserving microfossils and other biosignatures, so
that makes these outcrops exciting targets for the rover to
explore," Tarnas said.
NASA announced late last year that its Mars 2020 rover
would be headed to Jezero, which appears to have been
home to an ancient lake. The star attraction at Jezero is a
large delta deposit formed by ancient rivers that fed the lake.
UK election: Labour promises to
outspend Tories on NHS
U K's Labour Party vowed to spend more on the

National Health Service (NHS) in England than the
Conservative Party if it wins the upcoming general election.
The health service budget would rise to £155 bn by 2023-
24 -- £6bn more than the Conservatives promised the front-
line budget would reach by that stage when it set out its
5-year plan last year, the BBC reported.
Labour said the money would "boost mental health
services". Labour has said it would aim to shift Britain
towards a 32-hour working-week. The party said it would
be phased in over 10 years so would not have impact on the
NHS budget, as claimed by the Tories.
The average UK full-time working week is 42.5 hours as
compared to an EU average of 41.2, according to statistics
body Eurostat.
'Ghost' footprints hiding since
end of Ice Age found
U sing a special type of radar, researchers have discovered
the invisible footprints hiding since the end of the last
ice age – and what lies beneath them.
The fossilised footprints reveal a wealth of information
about how humans and animals moved and interacted
with each other 12,000 years ago, according to the study
published in the journal Scientific Reports.
"We never thought to look under footprints, but it turns
out that the sediment itself has a memory that records the
effects of the animal's weight and momentum in a beautiful
way," said study lead author Thomas Urban from Cornell
University in the US. "It gives us a way to understand the
biomechanics of extinct fauna that we never had before,"
Urban said. The researchers examined the footprints of
humans, mammoths and giant sloths in the White Sands
National Monument in New Mexico. Using ground-
penetrating radar (GPR), they were able to resolve 96 per
cent of the human tracks in the area under investigation, as
well as all of the larger vertebrate tracks.
E-cigarettes more harmful to heart than
tobacco: Study
R esearchers have found that electronic nicotine delivery

systems, such as e-cigarettes might be just as harmful
to the heart, than traditional cigarettes.
"Our results suggest that e-cigarette use is associated with
coronary vascular dysfunction at rest, even in the absence
of physiologic stress, these findings indicate the opposite of
what e-cigarette and vaping marketing is saying about their
safety profile," said study researcher Susan Cheng, Director
of Public Health Research at the Smidt Heart Institute.
A recent study by the US Food and Drug Administration
found that 27.5 per cent of high school students used
e-cigarettes in 2019, as compared to 20.8 per cent in 2018.
The study also estimates that in 2018, around 3.62 million
middle and high school students were e-cigarette users.
For the current findings, the team of researchers compared
healthy, young adult smokers aged 18 to 38 who were regular
users of e-cigarettes or tobacco cigarettes.
The Indian Weekender Friday, November 15, 2019 SPORTS 21
Our fast bowlers best NEWS in BRIEF

in the world: Kohli 1st Test: Bangladesh opts to bat against India (Toss)
B
I
angladesh skipper Mominul Haque won the toss and opted to bat against
ndia skipper Virat Kohli on India in the first Test of the two-match series at the Holkar Cricket
Wednesday rated the team's pace Stadium, here on Thursday.
battery as the best in the world, "We will bat first. It's a bit hard and it might break in fourth innings. It's a
saying he wanted to see the fast great honour to captain Bangladesh," Haque said at the toss.
bowlers rule world cricket one day India skipper Virat Kohli said: "We wanted to bowl first, it's ideal for our
and that is what is happening right seamers. Day 2 onwards it will be a beautiful track to bat on. Nadeem is not
now. a part of this eleven and Ishant replaces him purely on the basis of the pitch."
The pacemen, led by Jasprit Playing XI:
Bumrah who is now recovering from India: Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat
an injury, have been excellent in the Kohli(Captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Wriddhiman Saha
last year or so for Kohli and Co. (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami,
taking a lot of wickets and firing in Ishant Sharma
tandem to take the pressure off the Bangladesh: Imrul Kayes, Shadman Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Mominul
spinners. Haque (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Liton Das (wicket-
Besides Bumrah, the likes of keeper), Mehedy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed, Ebadat Hossain.
Mohammed Shami and Ishant
Sharma have also excelled with Rule changes can make F1 more
Umesh Yadav rediscovering himself competitive: Carlos Sainz
S
and joining the party in their previous panish driver Carlos Sainz (McLaren) has said that while a podium
home series against South Africa. finish is a remote possibility for him under the existing arrangements in
"Well, if you ask we are right at Formula 1, the sweeping changes set for 2021 could create new opportunities
the top. I won't even count ourselves for teams outside the dominant trio of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.
among the top 3. These guys deserve "At this moment, in the current Formula 1, a podium is something to
it. When we started off, that "I dream about, it's extremely difficult," he said here on Wednesday ahead of
was the conversation. When I couldn't be
the Brazilian Grand Prix (GP).
took over as captain, I really more happy for
them. The best thing "Which doesn't mean that I don't try to finish as high as possible in every
wanted to see our fast bowlers race, but with the system of the present Formula 1, the top three teams are
is they are still not done
dominate world cricket," yet. They are getting very far ahead," Efe news quoted the 25-year-old Spaniard as saying.
Kohli said on the eve of their hungrier every time Test, Kohli hinted On having permanent Test venues, Sainz, who reached the 100-race mark in F1 at last month's United States
first Test against Bangladesh they go out. at fielding three Kohli reiterated that having fixed set Grand Prix, said that his main objective for now is to be "the best of the rest".
here. seamers. of venues could revive the fortunes McLaren, a team with a glorious past, has seen a dramatic improvement
"Spin was never an issue, batting "Well, that (3 pacers) of the longest format. in results this year.
was never an issue. After Zak seems pretty likely after looking "I said that because if you look "I have to try to finish sixth, seventh, eighth, this year and try to do it again
(Zaheer Khan) and all these stalwarts at the pitch. Also, because of the at the ratio, a stadium like Indore next year. It's the most we can fight for at the moment," Sainz said after
went away, we were thinking how way Umesh (Yadav) has bowled. attracted a decent crowd but a lot of taking part in a promotional event for one his sponsors, Estrella Galicia beer.
can we get back to the top and have (Mohammed) Shami has been others didn't. And it can't be that one
the ability and the firepower to pick brilliant. (Jasprit) Bumrah is not fit stadium gets games and the others Nadal rallies from brink for 1st win at ATP Finals
up 20 wickets," he said.
"Just see the way they have
yet. Ishant (Sharma) has probably
been our most consistent bowler in
don't.
"Indore is the kind of place where R afael Nadal saved a match point
and rallied from two service
breaks down in the third set to edge
bowled. It's their belief that stands the last years. if you play a T20, you won't find a
out. Any kind of pitch, any kind of "A big reason for success in Test single empty seat. And in One-dayers Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (3-
opposition. They believe they can cricket is his ability to keep bowling it won't be empty at all. It's not about 7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) and record his first
get more out of any pitch than the in the same areas and others come taking away matches from them. victory at this year's ATP Finals.
The world No. 1 is known for his
opposition. That belief matters a lot. in and pick up wickets. Also, he Just a vision about how we can get
indomitable fighting spirit, but even
"I couldn't be more happy for them. has picked up 4,5 wickets on many together and raise Test cricket," he
he looked deflated in this round-robin
The best thing is they are still not occasions. said.
contest when he went down 5-1 in the
done yet. They are getting hungrier "I think his experience will On the opposition, Kohli termed
deciding set against an opponent who had all the answers in their lengthy
every time they go out. And they always be handy for the team. The Mustafizur Rahaman as the man to baseline rallies.
love bowling together. I think that's communication is pretty clear. watch out for. The Spaniard, however, got a new lease on life by saving a match point in
their biggest strength. The trust, the We have played cricket since the "He is a very good bowler so he's the seventh game en route to holding serve and then breaking Medvedev's
camaraderie and the belief they have time we were 17. He understands going be a threat, a key player for serve in the ensuing game to make the score 5-3 late on Wednesday, reports
is pushing this team forward," said that when I go and tell something Bangladesh. He's an experienced Efe news. He later created three break points with Medvedev serving at
the captain. to him, it's purely based on team bowler. He knows the Indian 5-4 and managed to convert the third one when the Russian was unable to
When asked what could be the requirements. He took it really well. batsmen as well, having played the execute an attempted drop volley on the full stretch.
make-up of the pace attack for the Ishant's strengths are different when IPL. So, it's a challenge but we must After a pair of service holds the match came down to one final tiebreaker
first rubber before they head off to the conditions are swinging and look forward to those challenges," that Nadal won thanks to consecutive unforced errors by his opponent on the
Kolkata for the first-ever Day Night seaming," said Kohli. Kohli said. final two points, the last of which was awarded to the Spaniard after a Hawk-
Eye challenge. Medvedev came out on fire in the opening set, surrendering
BCA chief writes to Ganguly, wants just six points on serve, throwing down seven of his 21 overall aces and not
facing a single break point.
BCCI President to solve mess in Bihar S

Tokyo Olympics: Can shooting swell India's medal tally?
hooting has been one sport where India have performed exceedingly
B
ihar Cricket Association The BCA President requested Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) well in recent times in all competitions across the world. In fact, it is the
(BCA) President Jagnnath Ganguly to look into the matter on its website uploaded what was said only sport where the country has a lone individual gold to its name at the
Singh has written to the afresh and take necessary decision to be the unregistered constitution of Olympics Games courtesy Abhinav Bindra who clinched the top honours in
Board of Control for Cricket in India in the case so that the cricketers of BCA sent by Gopal Bohra and Rabi 2008 in Beijing. Naturally, a lot is expected from the Indian shooters who
will be participating at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
(BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly Bihar may not be allowed to be Shankar Prasad Singh over the one
In a first, 15 Indian shooters across multiple shooting disciplines have
apprising him of the supposed illegal frustrated on account of selection of sent by the BCA chief's committee.
earned the quota for the Games, which are scheduled to be held next year
activities taking place in Bihar players from outside the state on the In the contempt filed by the BCA
from July 24 to August 9. These 15 includes all four available in air pistol
cricket at present under the alleged basis of monetary superiority. chief, Jagnnath had prayed that
and air rifle, across genders.
protection and umbrella of BCCI Jagnnath Singh had earlier filed contempt proceedings be initiated India has quotas in men's and women's 10m air rifle (Anjum Moudgil,
GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim. contempt plea against the BCCI against the CoA members as well as Apurvi Chandela, Divyansh Singh Panwar, Deepak Kumar), women's 25m
In the mail, accessed by IANS, CoA, CEO Rahul Johri and Karim in Johri and Karim. air pistol (Rahi Sarnobat, Chinki Yadav) and men's and women's 10m air
Jagnnath has claimed that Karim the Supreme Court for violating the Jagnnath had earlier also written pistol (Saurabh Chaudhary, Abhishek Varma, Manu Bhaker, Yashaswini
is protecting the interest of the orders passed by the apex court on to the CoA informing them that Deswal), men's skeet (Angad Vir Singh Bajwa and Mairaj Ahmad), men's
faction in BCA led by Rabi Shankar August 9, 2018. nothing had changed in Bihar and and women's 50m rifle three positions (Aishwarya Singh Tomar, Sanjeev
Prasad Singh. He has also pointed Singh had already warned the that the disqualified committee of Rajput, Tejaswini Sawant). In the women's 10m air rifle discipline, Anjum
at the various mails he sent to the CoA in his previous letter to the the BCA-led by Gopal Bohra and and Apurvi won Olympic quotas for Tokyo 2020 when the former won silver
Committee of Administrators (CoA) committee, in possession of IANS, Rabi Shankar Prasad Singh were still and the latter finished fourth at the 2018 Shooting World Championships
to highlight the illegal running of the that he would be forced to file a calling the shots in all matters related held in Changwon, South Korea.
BCA. contempt petition after the Board of to the BCCI.
22 FEATURES Friday, November 15, 2019 The Indian Weekender
For big gatherings, this one dish can be easily

added. Best about these recipes is that they can
be prepared in just one pan, especially when you
need something quick to throw together.
BAKED CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
Marinations
• 4 - chicken thighs, boneless
• 1tbsp - olive oil
• 2tsp - dried parsley
• 11/2tsp - red chilli powder
• 1tsp - garlic powder
• 1/2tsp - dried thyme
• 1tsp - salt
• 1/4tsp - black pepper, cracked
FOR RICE:
• 1cup - rice
• 1 - onion, large
• 1tsp - garlic paste
• 11/2cup - chicken broth or stock
• 1cup - hot water
• 1tsp - salt
• 2tbsp - oil
• 2tbsp - fresh chopped parsley to garnish
METHOD
• In a large bowl, add olive oil, parsley, red chilli powder,
thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Add chicken pieces and coat each piece evenly with the
masala mixture, cover and keep aside allowing the flavours to
absorb into the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 180degree c.
rice ( This is optional, you don’t have to crisp the rice ). • 1/4cup - chives
• Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking oil.
Remove the dish from the oven and leave it aside to rest for 5 • Salt and pepper to taste
• Add peeled, washed and chopped onion, garlic paste, chicken
minutes to set all of the flavours in the hot dish. • Heat the butter in the pan over medium to high flame.
stock, hot water, salt and oil, mix well with the fork.
Garnish with parsley and serve. • Sauté garlic paste until fragrant then add washed and sliced
• Then mix in the rice and mix well with the fork.
TIP; you can add vegetables to this dish if you like. mushrooms, cook until softened.
• Arrange chicken thighs in the water over the rice, scrape the
Mushrooms, asparagus or broccoli • Add chives and season with salt and pepper.
masala mixture on the chicken pieces, cover with foil and
• Transfer the chicken pieces ( Only chicken pieces ) from
bake for 50 minutes. TO PREPARE THE MUSHROOMS
the baking dish onto a plate; fluff rice with fork, then mix
• Uncover the chicken and bake for an additional 20 -30 • 300gm - mushrooms
mushrooms through the rice in the dish.
minutes, until the chicken is cooked. Change oven setting to • 2tbsp - butter
• Then add chicken pieces back to the rice and mushrooms.
grill and cook for 2 -3 minutes to brown the chicken and crisp • 1/2tsp - garlic paste
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
BAKED SALMON
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 - salmon fillets stock, lemon juice and butter together and pour
• 500gm - red baby potatoes the mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
• 2tbsp - olive oil • Season everything with the remaining salt and
• 1tbsp - garlic paste pepper.
• 11/2tsp - salt • Return the tray to oven and continue baking
• 1/2tsp black pepper, cracked until the potatoes are golden and fork tender and
• 11/2tbsp - garlic paste the salmon is opaque through out for about 10
• 2tbsp - fresh parsley, chopped minutes.
• 18 - asparagus, ends removed • Serve.
• 2tbsp - chicken stock
• 1/3cup - lemon juice
• 1/2cup - butter, melted and unsalted
METHOD
• Heat oven to 180 degree c.
• Take a large baking tray and
cover it with foil, toss washed
and halved potatoes in a
bowl with the olive oil,
garlic paste, salt and
pepper.
• Spread out in an even
layer and roast for 15
minutes until they’re
just starting to soften
and brown.
• Take the potato tray
out of the oven and
arrange the salmon
fillets in the centre.
• Rub salmon evenly
with 11/2 tablespoon of
garlic paste and parsley,
then add asparagus to the
other side of the pan.
• In a bowl combine chicken
The Indian Weekender Friday, November 15, 2019 TIME OUT 23
CROSSWORD NO: 37 ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS
SUDOKU NO:37
HITORI NO: 37 QUIZ QUESTIONS NO: 37

Hitori – a logic puzzle with very simple rules and challenging solutions. Can you eliminate 1. What sweet food made by bees using nectar from county? Egypt
numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column? Objective / Rules. Eliminate flowers? Honey 19. Which Italian city is famous for its leaning tower? Pisa
numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column. Eliminate numbers
by marking them in Black. You are not allowed to have two Black squares touching 2. Name the school that Harry Potter attended? Hogwarts 20. Which fictional detective lived at 221b Baker Street?
horizontally or vertically (diagonally is ok). Any White square can be reached from any 3. Which country is home to the kangaroo? Australia Sherlock Holmes
other (i.e. they are connected).
4. Which country sent an Armada to attack Britain in 21. On a farm a kid is a baby what? Goat
1588? Spain 22. Which English king had six wives? Henry 8th
5. Saint Patrick is the Patron Saint of which country? 23. What does Fred Flintstone wear around his neck? A tie
Ireland 24. Which is the largest city in Wales? Cardiff
6. From what tree do acorns come? Oak 25. What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl? Hedwig
7. What is the top colour in a rainbow? Red 26. What food do Giant Pandas normally eat? Bamboo
8. In the nursery rhyme, who sat on a wall before having 27. How many years are there in a millennium? 1000
a great fall? Humpty Dumpty 28. How many years are there in a millennium?1000
9. Which big country is closest to New Zealand? 29. In Jungle Book what kind of animal is Baloo? Bear
Australia 30. What is the distance around a circle called?
10. Where in Scotland is there supposedly a lake monster Circumference
called Nessie? Ans Loch Ness 31. What is the name of the boy that visits the chocolate
11. What is the name of the policeman in the pre-school factory owned by Willy Wonka? Charlie Bucket
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE NO: 36 children’ television series Balamory? PC Plum 32. What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan? Tinkerbell
See how many differences you can find in the right or left photo. 12. Who created the children’s book character Tracy 33. What colour are Smurfs? Blue
Beaker? Jacqueline Wilson 34. What is the nickname for the bell of the clock at the
13. How many colours are in a rainbow? 7 Palace of Westminster in London? Big Ben
14. Which river flows through London? The Thames 35. What type of animal is Bullseye in the Toy Story
15. What is the name of the bear in The Jungle Book? films? Horse
Baloo 36. Who is the patron saint of Ireland? St. Patrick
16. Name the most famous nurse of Victorian Times 37. Name Batman’s crime fighting partner? Robin
who improved care for wounded soldiers? Florence 38. What is the name of Peppa Pig’s brother? George
Nightingale 39. True or false? The horse is the fastest land animal.
17. What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story? False
Woody 40. True or false? Mickey Mouse’s middle name is
18. Pharaoh is the title given to the rulers of which ancient Fauntleroy.False (it is Donald Duck’s)
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
Health and Beauty

15 November – 12 November 2019 | By Manisha Koushik
Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader, numerologist, vastu and
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available for consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.com or contact
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• Improves your ability to fight off illness situation! Lucky Number: 9 / Lucky Colour: Peach
4. Lemons & Limes
• Increases your energy level
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I f you want to get rid of excessive wrinkles

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from within!
TRIP TO ISRAEL:
Musings of a Kiwi-Indian journalist
SANDEEP SINGH
A
trip to Israel is always
meant to be intense. We
were forewarned, not only
by the organisers of the trip, but also
by a fellow Kiwi-journalist who has
previously been on a similar trip to
Israel.
However, nothing could prepare
for such a media and academic
study group that would put you in
front of high-level decision-makers,
leading political figures, journalists,
academics, business and community
leaders including representatives of
Palestinian and Arab-Israeli society.
Recently a small New Zealand
Media-Academic Study group
travelled to one of the most volatile
geopolitical hot-beds in the world
- the Middle East - courtesy Israel-
Australia Oceania Chambers
of Commerce, to enhance Kiwi
understanding of the nature of One
persistent conflict in this region. of the most
Most of the members of the trip as a consequence of colonialism thoughtful moments
world – peace,
for everyone in the Up Ecosystem about what she likes and what she
came back either captivated by the defending what they believe as their kindness and hope. group was the opportunity Rankings in doesn’t like about living in her new
remarkable technological prowess fundamental right of existence and However, it to represent New Zealand in 2019, Israel has chosen country of residence that
of the country or by the willingness self-determination. is in no way a paying tributes to the fallen been recognized actually rang some bells.
of Israelites to lead a “normal” Expectedly, the exposure to such lame excuse of Kiwi soldiers at the historic
internationally The beautiful lady, known
life amidst the constant threats diverse and mutually competing the fact that New 102nd anniversary of
ANZAC Battle of Beer as the start-up as Brenda, said one thing that
of military conflict, or purely in narratives had created more Zealand as a nation
Sheba ceremony nation, punching captivated our common minds, “I
gratitude, for living in the paradise questions than probably getting is not doing enough to
above its weight for a do not like the taste of lamb here, so
called New Zealand, away from all answers. engage with Israel, either
country with a population I stick to other meats.”
sorts of threats to peace, security On a different note, there was diplomatically, politically or
of only 8 million. This was enough of an incentive
and social cohesion. an acute realisation of the minimal economy and trade.
Different countries and regions for everyone on the dinner table to
The trip was indeed a revelation, engagement between New Zealand With an ambassador based in
around the world are seeking to divert the remaining time on the
in every way. and Israel at diplomatic, political Ankara, overseeing two other
replicate the creative environment dinner table to talk about the appeal
One of the most thoughtful and people to people levels. nations Turkey and Jordan along
that facilitates such a unique culture of Kiwi lamb that we offer to the
moments for everyone in the group Often, the best thing heard with Israel, who on an average visits
of innovation in Israel. rest of the world.
was the opportunity to represent about New Zealand from different the country barely four times in a
Is New Zealand not keen to learn Such sparkling ideas crisscrossed
New Zealand in paying tributes speakers, analysts, political leaders, year, the engagement at diplomatic
and jump-start its own start-up everyone’s mind, multiple times,
to the fallen Kiwi soldiers at the that the group was exposed to, was level appears symbolic rather than
environment, if benefitting from during this engaging tour of the
historic 102nd anniversary of about our country’s pristine beauty. sustained and extensive.
mutual trade is still a distant dream? region.
ANZAC Battle of Beer Sheba However, the group was also able Undoubtedly, most of our bilateral
This was one of the key take- Although, the views within our
ceremony. From a Kiwi-Indian to leave an impression, probably a relations are driven by trade and
away from this media academic media and academic study group
perspective it was momentous peaceful and long-lasting one, in the economics and determines the size
study group to Israel. about understanding of Israel as
to appreciate the fact that Indian form of Waiata – a form of traditional of diplomatic operations we have in
Have we given up on the idea of a country and the geopolitical
soldiers have also laid their lives Maori prayer of love, hope and peace any host country.
exporting New Zealand beef and challenges it faces in the region, will
in the true spirit of ANZAC that – on the distinguished analysts and Nevertheless, it seems that we
lamb – our trademark products in vary, like everywhere else in life.
defines our Kiwi national identity. political leaders and hopefully on have not done enough to dwell upon
European and American market? This journalist, in particular,
The group was given access to a the land of Israel (and Palestine). trade opportunities with Israel.
On a lighter note, during one of was a bit dismayed with the level
number of political, business, social It was an impromptu decision For uninitiated, Israel is the most
our informal group dinners with of sporadic engagement of New
and thought-leaders from both sides taken by the group on the go, and advanced country in Southwest Asia
the members of Israel’s Jewish Zealand with Israel as a country and
of Israel and Palestine – the two probably one of the most important and the Middle East in economic and
community organised to give us the Middle East as a region.
estranged nations – who are pitied and reflective of what New Zealand industrial development currently
a glimpse of local culture, this We could probably do more, not
against each other has to offer to that part witnessing a high technology boom,
journalist was having a conversation only for the sake of diplomacy but
of the particularly in the start-up sector.
with a Jewish lady who had purely for trade and economic
Ranked sixth in the world by Start-
emigrated from South Africa talking
Up Genome’s Start-
26 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, November 15, 2019 The Indian Weekender
SHILPA SHETTY:
My 13-year-long
AMO
set to retur
sabbatical was V
eteran actor-director Am
returning to the stage af
Hindi play “Kusur”.
self-imposed
The thrilling crime-drama,
brought to the Indian audiences
has been written and co-dire
Gokhale along with Palekar, wh
A
ctress Shilpa Shetty Kundra says her 13-year sabbatical was self-imposed and as the protagonist. Palekar will
well thought out. the stage as retired ACP Dand
The actress will soon be making a comeback with Sabbir Khan’s action (“The Mistake”).
film Nikamma. Talking about her 13-year-long break from films, Shilpa said: “I’ve “The fast pace story whirl
been a part of the industry and I continue to be a part of the industry somewhere or twists and turns disturbing our
the other. You miss it when you miss the limelight, you feel like you are losing out overturning our assumptions.
on fame and people are forgetting you. I never missed it because I was still doing will linger in our minds beyond
television. The sabbatical that I took was self-imposed and thought of.” Palekar said.
The actress was last seen on the big screen in 2007 in Life In A... Metro and “As an actor, the role po
“Apne”. challenge, demanding tremendo
Looking back at her acting journey, Shilpa said: “Becoming an actor was luck physical energy at my age,” adde
by chance. I was about 15 years old and went for an event where a guy saw me be turning 75 on November 24 w
and asked to get myself clicked. Next day, the photos were distributed on a set premiere at the TATA Theatre, N
of a show and that’s when I started getting work.” “It may be called a social thrill
Shilpa opened up about her career and personal life in an episode of The Love, in any of our lives,” said Gokhal
Laugh, Live Show”, aired on Romedy Now.
Dia Mirza: Feels nice to be

She also revealed how her hectic work schedule doesn’t give her enough time
to watch digital content.
“I do watch digital content with the little time that I get and I wish the day was
made out of 32 hours because I feel that I am overworked and underpaid. Anything able to do the work you love
A
that would spark my interest either in cinema or digital space, I would love to watch ctress Dia Mirza takes out time to associate with social causes
that,” the actress said. Shilpa might be away from the big screen but she continues to when she is not pursuing an acting career, and she says it
stay connected with her fans through her social media accounts. feels nice to be able to do the work you love and enjoy
“It’s been welcoming and I sometime feel that Instagram makes me look cooler as a human being. Dia made her digital debut with a web series
than I am. I am not that cool,” she said. The entrepreneur and fitness-expert called Kaafir along with Mohit Raina a while back, and she
wants to “explore more in life and learn”. "I
had a dream is associated with United Nations and the Save The Children
“I love every aspect of life but on the other hand, I don’t know how
of getting proposed foundation.
to do a split or to drive or swim. I am not a hydrophobic, I love to go
on the Eiffel tower and “It’s been a very interesting year for me. My last project
to the beaches but that’s only for Instagram.”
I am sure every girl would Kaafir was really special. It was such a wonderful story and I
Recalling an incident that led to her driving phobia, Shilpa said:
have had that dream. Raj feel glad and fortunate to be a part of that story. I am doing really
“I remember the time when I started to drive and I was mobbed by had booked a banquet and
a fan where he just sat on the bonnet of my car. That incident scared exciting work in the near future as well. I had a great year with
proposed me with a diamond
me and till date I am scared to drive a car. Sometimes, I do drive the UN (United Nations) and Save The Children foundation. It
ring that popped out
for a part in my films but I ensure that everyone is far away because from a dessert." is nice to be able to do the work that you love, and to be able to
I don’t want to hurt anyone.” She also spoke about her marriage with continue to expand your opportunities in the areas you enjoy,”
businessman Raj Kundra. said Dia , while interacting with the media at the launch of the
She said: “I had a dream of getting proposed on the Eiffel tower and I am sure every social initiative Exceed Cares.
girl would have had that dream. Raj had booked a banquet and proposed me with a Talking about her association with Exceed Cares, Dia said: “I really like
diamond ring that popped out from a dessert. He had already spoken to my parents.” spending time with kids.
Asked on what should her son Vihaan learn from Shilpa and Raj, she said: “One Today is really special because ‘Exceed Cares’ and Angel Express has
thing Vihaan should learn from me is to be positive and from Raj being happy.” come together to work for the betterment of underprivileged and street kids. I
feel really happy to be here where we teach these children life skills and things
RANI MURKERJI: Got to see Bhansali’s that will help them lead their lives. I also learnt a lot of things from them, so I
musical side in ‘Saawariya’ really had fun spending time with them.” In Bollywood, Dia will soon be seen in
F
Anubhav Sinha’s Thappad starring Taapsee Pannu.
ilmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya hit the
Don’t impose your language on people: Mahesh Bha

screens on November 9, 2007. Actress Rani Mukerji,
who had played an important role in the film, says she
F
got a chance to see the director’s musical side in the movie ilm maker Mahesh Bhatt and that direction”. Referring to a
that launched actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Ramakrishna Paramahansa, S
in Bollywood. Khan on Friday stressed on Vivekananda and Sister Nivedita, h
“I remember having a blast with Sanjay, specially celebrating India’s diversity, with the the great seers and sages of the c
the song Chhabeela which was choreographed by none auteur also lashing out against those had said underlined the need to
other than Saroj Khan. It’s always a pleasure working with imposing their language on the people. to man in his language’. “Don’t i
Sarojji and that song was real fun because before that I had
“These are dangerous times. In the age your language on people. This is a
worked with Sanjay in Black,” Rani said.
of highest connectivity we are the most country. And its greatness lies
“This time, I was working with Sanjay in
a different set-up, I got to see his musical divided. diversity. Let us celebrate this dive
side and how he is during a song shoot and "That’s why we need story tellers he said, adding “As long as film m
also Sonam and Ranbir were new so, it to tell stories which can bring us all are there, as long as artists are the
was spending time with them on sets and together. The glue that held mankind will dare to hope and defy those w
just see Ranbir grow as an actor in that together has withered,” Bhatt said at us to speak only one language”.
film,” she added. Rani had done a cameo the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata Shah Rukh in his speech hope
as Gulab, a prostitute, in Saawariya. International Film Festival here. wonderful films with great stories
The actress was floored with Bhansali’s He said it was high time filmmakers continue to be made.
vision for Gulab. are celebrating here today,” he said.
realise their responsibility to ‘whip up’ “We keep on making these won
“That character was quite charming, Bhatt said the leaders of mankind have
hopes of a better tomorrow, in a scenario films, have great stories to tell, an
so all the scenes that I did in ‘Saawariya’ no solution for the problems that stare at
where the “structures all around us Bhatt sab said, stories that will b
have been really memorable - the whole people. “It is we film makers, we story
globally are collapsing”. together, bring us together, and cel
get up, the whole look was amazing tellers, we artists who are generous
“I think the story tellers must do our diversity, instead of questionin
and Sanjay had a clear vision of how he "Don’t people, Who will whip out
what mamas did at home. When another’s individuality,” he added.
wants me in his film. I think for the first impose your from our hearts the idea
time I played a character like that and I the house fought and children Later, in her speech, West B
language on people. of a better tomorrow,
thoroughly enjoyed it,” she said. Bhansali fell apart mama would bring This is a great country. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee p
and then point in the
has composed music for his movies us all together by telling us And its greatness lies Bhatt for being “very outspoken”. “
direction and compel
such as Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela, the fascinating story that in its diversity. Let us so many people are in fear, Mah
celebrate this diversity" people to walk in
Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat. kindled hope. That’s what we expresses his mind candidly,” she
The Indian Weekender Friday, November 15, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT 27
OL PALEKAR
rn to stage after 25 years
A
Diana I’m an overly critical person
ctress Diana Penty, who started her career in Bollywood with the film “Cocktail” over
seven years ago and has featured in films across genres, says she loves to analyse her
work, because she considers herself as an “overly critical” person.
“I’m an overly critical person, especially when it comes to myself and my work. So yes, that
would be an understatement! First of all, it takes a lot for me to watch my own films. And when
mol Palekar will be the play. I do, I always end up analysing, dissecting and thinking of how I could have done a better job.
I have been told that I should go easier on myself, but I guess it is a personality thing,” Diana
fter 25 years with a Adapted from the Danish film “Den Skyldige”,
said.
Gokhale’s narrative illuminates the multi-cultural
Embracing her journey in showbiz so far, the model-turned-actress shared that she is now
, which is being complexities of a contemporary life in a modern
trying to increase “the pace” of her career. “It’s been an interesting journey. I have had my
s by BookMyShow, Indian city like Mumbai.
share of ups and downs. But more than anything I feel I have learned a lot along the way. I
ected by Sandhya On the play, Kumar Razdan, Head -
have also had the opportunity to meet and work with some wonderful people
ho will also be seen Theatricals, BookMyShow, said: “The appetite "I’m
over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to work on films I have
l be performing on for quality theatre in India has grown manifold an overly
genuinely believed in, and I have been able to make choices for myself critical person,
davate in “Kusur” over time, with Indian audiences seeking varied that I stand by even today. So it has been a very fulfilling few years especially when
and quality entertainment options. in the industry. it comes to myself
ls us through the This has resulted in growing affinity for Indian All I want to do now is increase the pace a little,” Diana added. and my work. So
r complacency and plays both, the likes of broadway style ‘Mughal- After a noticeable debut with the role of the traditional girl Meera yes, that would be
The deep subtext e-Azam’ as also regional productions like ‘A in the 2012 film, “Cocktail”, Diana vanished from the Bollywood an understate-
the curtain drop,” Perfect Murder’, ‘Albatya Galbatya’ enthralling screen for a while. She took a gap of almost four years before returning ment!"
audiences and helping build a larger community in “Happy Bhaag Jayegi”. In a career spanning seven years, Diana has
oses an enormous for the medium of theatre. made few on-screen appearances. Asked if she prefers quality over quantity
ous emotional and "Kusur The Mistake is a spectacular offering when it comes to choosing her projects, Diana said: “That is one way of looking at it. For
ed Palekar, who will and we are thrilled to be able to bring to audiences, me it boils down to the story and how it makes me feel. I need to connect with the story
when the show will this gripping thriller helmed by none other than and the character -- that’s when I know a film is right for me. And I guess sometimes it
NCPA, Mumbai. Amol Palekar, as he makes a comeback to the takes a while to come across stories like that.” Talking about upcoming projects, Diana
ler that can happen stage after 25 years.” is currently busy shooting for the intense love story “Shiddat”.
le, who has written Kusur is produced by JSW and Anaan Nirmitee. “Shiddat is a pure, intense love story. I have never done one before as I’m generally
not a love story kind of person. But there was something special about ‘Shiddat’ when
I read it. There is story within the love story which is what makes it really interesting.
Shabana, Hema wish speedy It’s about relationships between four characters who are different from the other, she
recovery to Lata Mangeshkar said. Apart from movies, Diana recently appeared on “Cheers to that with Janice”, a
content series presented by Grey Goose, a brand that celebrates life.
A
fter the news of playback Sharing her way of celebrating life, Diana said: “I celebrate both the big things and the
legend Lata Mangeshkar's little things with my closest friends -- whether it is a film’s release or a birthday or just
being admitted in the friends getting together after a long time. We are all so caught up in our lives that we hardly
hospital broke out, a string of ever see each other. So, when we do, it’s always a celebration.
Bollywood celebrities like Shabana
Azmi and Hema Malini took to their
social media to pray for her speedy
Farah Khan: B’wood isn’t male-dominated;
recovery. it’s about who brings in money
F
Lata Mangeshkar, who was
ilmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan does not
rushed to the hospital in the early
agree with the view that Bollywood is a male-
hours of Monday due to viral chest
dominated industry. She says whoever brings in
congestion as a "precautionary big money here can become a superstar.
measure". Sagar Ki Lehron" among many Farah revealed her opinion at the launch of Kaveree
Hema Malini took to Twitter to others. Bamzai’s book “No Regrets: The Guilt-Free Woman’s
wish Mangeshkar, who has lent her Singer-composer Adnan Sami Guide To A Good Life”.
voice for the actress in songs like wrote: "Get well very soon dearest “It’s about who brings in maximum money,” Farah
"Rama Rama Ghazab Huyi Gawa Didi.. Prayers. #LataMangeshkar." explained, underlining her opinion that power equations
Re" and "Tune O Rangeele". Mangeshkar was admitted in in Bollywood were not gender-specific.
"Prayers for @mangeshkarlata Breach Candy Hospital here at She added: “You have to blame rest of the country
who is hospitalised and is reported around 2 a.m. of Monday. Soon, for that, because who patronises the movies? It’s not the
to be in a critical condition. God there were multiple reports doing industry. It’s the country and people who want to go and
give her the strength to come out of the rounds suggesting that her see the movies. So, whoever brings in the biggest money
this crisis and continue to be in our condition is critical. Her team has will be the biggest superstar. The minute women start "In fact at one point, I thought of making
midst. The nation prays for Bharat come out to deny all such claims. bringing in the big bucks, they will be the superstars. It’s a Desai’s biopic because he had quite a
Ratna Lata ji, the nightingale of The iconic singer, who turned business model. I think at some point, women might rule
fascinating life. We grew up in the seventies,
att India," Hema wrote.
Actress Shabana Azmi, who
90 on September 28, became a
recipient of India's highest civilian
the industry. In last 30 years, a lot has changed.”
Farah Khan started her Bollywood journey as a
so we enjoyed his brand of filminess, which
is hard to come by now."
ascetics honour Bharat Ratna in 2001. She choreographer for the Aamir Khan-starrer Jo Jeeta Wohi
has collaborated with Mangeshkar
Swami has recorded songs in over 36 Sikandar (1992), and since then she worked as a dance tagged the Manmohan Desai of today’s generation for
on songs like "Ajnabi Kaun Ho
he said director in a number of successful films. her out-and-out, larger-than-life brand of entertainment.
Tum Jab Se Tumhain Dekha Hai" Indian languages.
country She made her Bollywood debut as director with Main Asked how she looks at that tag, Farah said: “It all started
tweeted: "@mangeshkarlata Aadab Born on September 28, 1929,
‘speak Hoon Na in 2004 , and followed it up with films such as during Main Hoon Na.
aur hazaron duayein ke aap fauran she has also been honoured with
impose Om Shanti Om, Tees Maar Khan and Happy New Year. A There was one headline about it and it suddenly caught
achchi hokar sahi salamat ghar aa Dadasaheb Phalke Award and few months back, it was announced that Rohit Shetty will on. Of course, I loved Manmohan Desai movies but he
a great jayein." France's highest civilian award, produce a film directed by Farah Khan. Since then, there wasn’t my favorite director. I really enjoyed the movies
in its Actress Poonam Dhillon wrote: Officer of the Legion of Honour, have been speculations suggesting the project in question of Nasir Hussain and Vijay Anand. In fact at one point,
ersity,” "Request you all to say a prayer for besides numerous national and is a remake of the Amitabh Bachchan-Hema Malini I thought of making Desai’s biopic because he had quite
makers health of @mangeshkarlata ji our international awards. comedy Satte Pe Satta. a fascinating life. We grew up in the seventies, so we
ere, we irreplaceable precious Indian jewel In 1974, the Guinness Book of “It is all speculations,” said Farah, talking about these enjoyed his brand of filminess, which is hard to come by
who tell who is in hospital . The power of Records ranked her as the most reports. “Even we are not aware of what we will make. now.”
prayers is limitless." recorded artiste in the history. She All I can say is I will start working on my next film next Farah Khan married Shirish Kunder, editor of her film
ed that Mangeshkar has lent her voice had reportedly sung over 25,000 year,” she added. “Main Hoon Na”, in December 2004. She gave birth to
would of Poonam for songs such as "Ae songs between 1948 and 1974. When Farah Khan started directing films, she was triplets in 2008 -- a son and two daughters.
nderful
nd like Kajol gets quirky as Baazigar clocks 26 years
T
bind us
he 1993 Diwali release Baazigar was Instagram, ushering a wave of nostalgia. marked Shilpa’s Bollywood debut.
lebrate
one of Shah Rukh K han’s earliest In the video, Kajol is seen winking her left The film is broadly based on a 1991 British
ng one
blockbusters. Abbas-Mustan’s thriller, eye to the beats of the film’s superhit song, Yeh thriller titled “A Kiss Before Dying”.
.
co-starring Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, is still kaali kaali aankhein. Baazigar chronicled the story of a young
Bengal
remembered for the dialogue Haar kar jeetne “Oops! still don’t have black eyes... man, played by Shah Rukh, who takes an
praised
waale ko baazigar kehte hai and its music, #26YearsOfBaazigar,” she wrote. unusual route to unleash vendetta on a tycoon
“When
besides SRK’s antihero avatar. Baazigar was the first of many blockbusters (Dalip Tahil), who had destroyed his parents.
hesh ji
The film completed 26 years on Tuesday, that SRK and Kajol would see at the box- The film also featured Rakhee and
said. and Kajol shared a quirky boomerang video on office over the years to come, and the film also Johnny Lever.
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adore Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren, Marc Do not wear clothes that are too tight for
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Signature Accessories: of Season clothing, and too much florals not
matched correctly.
T
Personal Statement
he must have beauty products, you need
to have in your Makeup bag. Great eye
creams, Cherry Lipstick, Bronzer, a good
Mascara and concealer. You totally need an age
preventative skin care routine.
I totally believe in treating my skin from the
inside first. I take Beauty powder Vitamin by
Create a limitless wardrobe, which integrates
W
Radiance daily.
hat accessories do you have in your with all seasons. And you can transition your Favourite Colours this season
wardrobe that perfects pearls necklace, outfits throughout the seasons.
a great handbag, or a Watch? I tend to keep my
Oroton handbag, and Steve Madden Shoes, my Go to Outfit
Nikes, Perfect Tom Fords Heels, My Pierre Everyone has to have a go to outfit in their
Cardin Watch, Diamond ring. Wardrobe; it could be a dress that you can wear
That Perfect Punjani Jutti from Juttichoo with great pair of shoes and statement Jewelry.
goes with all my casual, modern outfits and Fragrance
traditional too.
Additions to this Seasons Looks
Dress like there is no tomorrow. Every day

is a fashion forward day in an entrepreneur’s
Your Wardrobe maybe well tacked, but a world.
pair of sunglasses adds a touch during summer Author –Fozia Yusuf
N
Models- Vale, Rachel, Luna wearing
season. Suggested styles of glasses to add that o look is complete without Perfumes. designer label Fozia Yusuf. Designer- Fozia
I have in personal collection are Tom fords and Perfumes create character it leaves a Yusuf. Photographs- Kaleidoscope Fashion
also my fave Marc Jacobs Aviators. remembrance in peoples minds. Creates a Events on Ramp clicks . Photographer
– Victor Cham. Home Production
lasting impression. I don’t step outside my Kaleidoscope Fashion Events.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is here and it's Samsung's most
feature-packed phablet yet, thanks to a whopping 6.8-inch display, a
huge 4500mAh battery and, of course, that all-important S Pen stylus
Samsung
Galaxy
Note 10
Plus
Verdict ToF (time of flight) sensor: a main
T
he Galaxy Note 10 Plus is the true successor to the Note 9. It’s a brute 12-megapixel sensor with an aperture
that’ll shift between f/1.5 and f/2.4
of a phone with a lovely display, plenty of grunt and a huge battery.
depending on the conditions, a
There isn’t a whole lot new when compared to the S10 – but this still
16-megapixel ultra-wide f/2.2 and a
stands as the true high-end Samsung phone for the end of 2019. It also remains
12-megapixel f/2.1 telephoto.
between this and the OnePlus 7 Pro for best big phone around. The Note 10
That ToF sensor is used to more
Plus has more features than the OnePlus – Qi charging, water-resistance,
accurately measure depth and
included USB-C buds – but I do love the 90Hz screen on the 7 Pro. Plus it’s
Samsung seems to use it pretty much
notably cheaper than Samsung’s efforts.
exclusively in the new AR stickers
Pros Cons mode.
• Lovely big screen • Camera isn’t quite up there with This fun, if slightly gimmicky,
• Very quick to charge the best addition lets you draw over the top
• S Pen is useful • Dodgy Live Video bokeh mode of people’s faces with the S Pen and
• Versatile cameras • 65w charger not included have those doodles stay attached
even when the people moves around.
Key Specifications at all. It’s big – though you should Both the main and telephoto
• 12MP, 16MP (wide) and 12MP already know this if you’re even cameras have optical image
(tele) rear cameras considering a Note – and expensive, stabilisation (OIS) – just like they
• 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED but if you want the best of the best did on the S10 series. There’s also a
display there isn’t much better out there. bigger focus on video here with ‘pro-
• 256, 512GB storage + microSD There’s also the matter of the 5G grade’ video recording (Samsung’s
• 4300mAh, 25w charging model, which is currently a $1299 words), ‘super-steady’ stabilisation
• 10MP front camera Verizon exclusive in the US. In the and an improved video editor. It’s
• 12GB RAM UK it starts at £1099 (for the 256GB true that the video recording is very
Samsung broke the mould with model) and costs £1199 for the higher good here even if it can’t quite match
this year’s Note launch, unveiling capacity 512GB SKU. the quality of the iPhone 11 Pro.
two devices where before it’s only Camera – The same array as One thing that does disappoint
ever released one. The Note 10 is the Galaxy S10 5G with four is the Live Focus bokeh mode for
the smaller, more affordable option, sensors on the back video. This does a really shoddy
while the Galaxy Note 10 Plus is the Whereas the Note series might job at cutting out around your head,
company’s true flagship phablet for have once given us a glimpse of what leaving a poor result.
2019. was to come in the next big Galaxy Photos from all three of the rear
As its name suggests, similarly S phone, now it’s more of a case cameras here are really good and
to the S10 series from earlier in of using what’s already there. The have a very distinctive Samsung
the year, the Plus is a larger, more camera array on the back of the Note look.
feature-packed take on the standard 10 Plus has been plucked straight Colours, especially reds and
Note 10, complete with optional 5G. from the Galaxy S10 and while it greens, are super bright and vivid,
This is a great phone and one remains an excellent camera, it’s not popping right off the OLED display.
of the finest all-round Android quite on the same level as the iPhone Detail is strong too, though if you
devices I have reviewed this year. 11 Pro or Huawei P30 Pro. start to zoom in you can notice some
It’s powerful, has just about every On the back of the Note 10 Plus slight overuse of post-processing
feature going and doesn’t skimp there are three cameras, plus a sharpening giving photos a bit of an
unnatural look.
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