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TO DEEPEN NZ-INDIA TIES

Shamubeel Eaqub,Principal Economist, NZIER

Acontinuation of the old

guard in the 2014 general

election means few surprises.

It provides a stable platform to deepen ties

between New Zealand and India. New Zealand

Indians will be the key link in closing the

cultural, business and economic gaps between

these two nations.

The National party returned to power with a

resounding victory in the 2014 general elections.

The details of the nal form of government are

still to be nalised, but National will lead with

a majority.

A resounding victory gives National the

political mandate and necessary seats in the

Parliament to implement policies. However,

National also realises that policies cannot be

railroaded through without due process and

buy-in or future governments would reverse

them. John Key, the Prime Minister, has warned

against complacency to his elected colleagues.

The return of National for a third term will

see two themes: a continuation of existing

policy changes on most fronts; and a more

concerted push to realise legacy policies.

The implications for the local Indian

community will be through a number of

channels: the general governance environment,

trade, immigration and investment.

Continuation of existing policies

The National party has been driving through

WHATS OUR NAT GAIN?

National willpursue somepolicies that willleave a lastinglegacy

NZ Firsts MP Mahesh Bindra and National MPs Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Dr Parmjeet Parmar

The NZ general elections 2014 not only brought John Key back to the Prime Ministers ofce for the third time, but also placed three Kiwi-Indians as members of Parliament for the rst time in thehistory of the country. Political pundits have predicted that Keys continuation as the Prime Minister will ensure stability in the economic development of the country. But the bigger question is willthe election of the Kiwi-Indian MPs impact the community in any particular way?

About 12,000 km away, another interesting project was launched this week. The Make in India initiative that was telecast in real time in Auckland, has caught the interest of not just the Kiwi-Indians

but of Kiwis in general. With the opening up of the Foreign Direct Investment, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has literally opened up the Pandoras Box of viable ventures. As if this wasnt

enough, soon after, Modi ew straight to the US and made his way to the hearts of millions as he wove his magic with words at the Madison Square in New York City. About 20,000 people were fortunate

to physically attend the venue, but many more woke up in the wee hours of the morning to tune in to Modis magic even if it was being unleashed some 14,000 km away. There is something appealing

about Modis rustic Hindi that endears the heart and transcends physical distance and lls up every vacuum from Manhattan to Mars.

To understand how these diverse developments converge to affect our everyday life, heres what the experts have to say.

Experts help us understand the impact of the general election that brought three Kiwi-Indiansto the Parliament, as well as the National Party back to power for the third term in a row Paula Ray


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a broad programme of change over the last

two terms across many areas of business,

welfare, health and education. The Business

Growth Agenda for example has a number of

initiatives, which appear small individually, but

powerful collectively. The rolling maul of new

initiatives will continue to unfold over the next

three years.

The pace of policy change has been gradual.

A tight scal environment has been a hand

brake, caused by recession and the cost of the

Canterbury earthquakes. It is also philosophical

with the stance of policy making centrist

and deliberate in most instances. Fiscal

responsibility and thus gradual policy-making

will continue.

Legacy policies

National will also pursue some policies that

will leave a lasting legacy. These are likely to

focus on critical areas like health, education

welfare and housing. There will also be a focus

on less hard measures, like a change in the

national ag.

Policies on health, education and welfare

are likely to be within broad parameters already

discussed. They will not be a surprise. There

have also been a few areas of policy focus,

which have been slow in progress. Housing has

been one such area.

Reforms of the Resource Management

Act (RMA), which plays an important part in

land supply and use is likely to be a priority.

Reform of the local government sector is also

an unnished business.

Implications for the economy

There are few immediate implications for

the New Zealand economy. A continuation of

the old guard will mean no big policy shocks.

It will be the usual economic factors that will

drive the cycle: interest rates, exchange rates

and global growth.

The big legacy policies are structural

reforms that will affect the economy over a

long period. Such reforms are likely to be

measured in decades rather than within a three-

year electoral term.

Implications for NZ-India relations

There is unlikely to be much change in

policies relating to trade, immigration and

investment. But there are opportunities for

deepening New Zealands ties with India to

create greater economic prosperity.

A returned centrist National government and

a reformist Modi government in India may be

an opportunity to deepen NZ-India ties. The

economic rise of India is palpable. Millions

have climbed out of poverty and the number

of middle class families is soaring. This will

create opportunities for both nations.

Trade between NZ-India remains under-

developed. For example, Australia exports

twice as much to India as New Zealand (after

accounting for the size of economies). Tourism

with India is surging, but there is opportunity

for much greater growth. Migration for study,

work and family are strong, but more needs to

happen to connect up NZ-Indians with local

businesses to open opportunities for trade and

investment.

We know that formal economic ties are only

one part of doing business together. Cultural

nuances and understanding each others way of

doing business is just as critical.

Foreign investment rules are unlikely to

change much. Knowledge intensive capital

ows are essential to deepen economic ties

between countries. Investment ows with India

are still modest compared to potential economic

ties between the two countries.

A platform for deeper ties

An unchanged government means policy

direction will remain the same. The stability

is an opportunity to deepen NZ-India ties. The

long term gains for the two nations are obvious

this could be the time to hurry things along.

INDIAN AND NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS

INTERESTS ALIGN POST-ELECTION

Sanjay Kumar and

Vidya Garimella,EY

The 2014 general election hasseen John Keys NationalParty secure the rst absolute majority of seats

in Parliament in nearly 20 years.

As National enters its third consecutive

term in Government, New Zealanders can

expect current economic policies to continue.

Amongst these policies is Nationals target to

double the value of New Zealands exports and

increase the ratio of exports to GDP from 30%

to 40% by 2025.

While China remains our largest trading

partner, plans to increase trade should see the

Government progressing trade negotiations

with other emerging economies.

As a rapidly growing economy, India

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Zealand businesses. India is New Zealands

15th largest bilateral trading partner and is

predicted to be the third-largest economy in

the world by 2025. In New Zealand, Indian is

the second largest Asian ethnicity following

Chinese and Hindi is the fourth most spoken

language behind English, Maori and Samoan.

At the New Zealand India Friendship

Associations (NZIFA) event for the launch

of the Indian Governments Make in India

campaign, Peter Baker, a senior business

executive and an advisor at New Zealand Trade

and Enterprise, aptly discussed an important

aspect New Zealands economic success. He

said New Zealand rst achieved economic

success when the British settlers arrived and

used their networks in the United Kingdom

to build their businesses in New Zealand.

Likewise, now is the perfect time for Kiwi-

Indians to harness their connections with the

motherland to achieve mutually benecial

economic outcomes in both India and New

Zealand.

The recent New Zealand general election

sees three Indian candidates, Kanwaljit Singh

Bakshi and Parmjeet Parmar of National

and Mahesh Bindra of New Zealand First,

successfully enter the Parliament. With this

notable result, an increased representation

of Kiwi-Indian interests in the Parliament is

anticipated.

At the NZIFA event, Kanwaljit Singh

Bakshi reafrmed that National will continue

pushing for a Free Trade Agreement with

India. It is also worth noting that the NZ Inc

India Strategy, launched by Prime Minister

John Key on October 11, should continue being

implemented under the reelected Government.

This strategy should see a growth in

merchandise exports, services trade with India

and an improvement to the bilateral investment

framework.

On the other side of the world, Indian Prime

Minister Narendra Modi launched his ambitious

Make in India campaign on September 25th.

The event was broadcast live across India and

to diplomatic missions abroad, including the

NZIFA event in Auckland. Top industrialists

and executives expressed their support for the

campaign in New Delhi, including Reliance

Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, Tata

Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, Wipro chairman

Azim Premji, Aditya Birla Groups Kumar

Mangalam Birla, ICICI Banks Chanda

Kochhar, and Lockheed Martins Phil Shaw.

Make in India aims to turn the country

into a global manufacturing hub and promises

investors a conducive environment for doing

business by simplifying regulatory processes,

reducing the burden of compliance and

developing infrastructure. Manufacturing

contributes only 15% to Indias gross domestic

product; Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants

to raise it to 25%.

Indias High Commissioner to New Zealand,

Ravi Thapar, emphasised that New Zealand had

more to offer than just its agricultural exports.

This is a smart, technology-savvy country,

With this notableresult, an increasedrepresentationof Kiwi-Indianinterests in theParliament is

anticipated

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he said, mentioning the success of individuals

such as Peter Jackson and companies such

as Gallagher Group, Pacic Hovercraft, and

Xero. Stating that the New Zealand economy

was constrained by its size, Ravi Thapar

encouraged investors to look to India, which

presents i ncredible potentia l for business.

The Make in India initiative will act as

a rst reference point for guiding foreign

investors on all aspects of regulatory and

policy issues and assist them in obtaining

regulatory clearances. A dedicated cell has

been created to answer queries from business

entities through a newly created web portal

(www.makeinindia.com).

The back-end support team of the cell

will be answering specic queries within 72

hours. Other widgets on the website homepage

will inform you about Sectors, Live Projects,

Policies and Frequently Asked Questions.

A range of sectors including tourism and

hospitality, ports, aviation, railways, renewable

energy, and wellness are covered in detail.

Make in India, according to the website,

represents an attitudinal shift in how India

relates to investors: not as a permit-issuing

authority, but as a true business partner. With

both New Zealand and Indian Governments

actively encouraging commerce, this is the

right time for New Zealand investors to focus

on India as a serious business destination.

The views expressed in this article are

those of the authors and do not necessarily

represent the views of EY.

INDIAN NEW ZEALANDERS HAVE A

ROLE TO PLAY IN NZ-INDIA RELATIONS

Dr Ashok Sharma,Honorary Academic,

Politics and International

Relations, University of

Auckland

The 2014 General election has given

National Party a clear cut majority making

John Key Prime Minister for the third term.

Some interesting rsts have been created in

this election. For the rst time in the last 30

years any party has got clear majority and the

Labour Party suffered its worst defeat in the

last 100 years. But another rst in this election

is the growing number of MPs from different

ethnicities in the NZ Parliament, newly

elected representatives ranging across age,

background and sexual orientation.

The new Parliament has three MPs of

Indian-origin - Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and

Parmjeet Parmar from National Party and

Mahesh Bindra from NZ First. This reects

the increasing number of population of Indians

in New Zealand as well as their political

part icipation. Indian community has been

active in politics through their participation in

both the main political pa rties in recent years.

Indian community is the fastest growing

ethnic community in New Zealand. Of late,

Indian community is getting prominence in

New Zealands socioeconomic and political

life. There is a fast growing Indian community

in New Zealand numbering around 100,000,

constituting 2.5 % of New Zealands total

population (2006 census), is se ttled a ll across

the country. Their presence can be felt in many

walks of life from public life to business,

medicine, engineering, information and

technology, education, sports, motel and small

businesses, agricu lture and arts.

Diaspora plays an important role in bridging

the nations. Indian diaspora has been termed

a Model Minority in the North American

context and they have played an inuential

role in the relationship between their newly

adopted country and motherland. Indian

Americans contribution in the socio-cultural

and economic realms of the United States and

their role in the US-India relationship are cited

as an example in this case.

Although the Indian community is making

their presence felt in different walks of life in

New Zealand, their professional success has

not reached the level from where they can focus

on political activism either in New Zealand

domestic politics or play an active role in New

Zealands relationship with India. However,

Indian diaspora in New Zealand is being

engaged on this front by the government and

institutions. The trend of 2014 election reects

that Indians in New Zealand is preparing

itself to transform their professional success

to political activism. In the coming years the

Indian New Zealanders will play a more active

role in New Zealand-India relations.

The role of Indian diaspora will become

signicant in New Zealands relationship

with India. Today building a relationship

with India is top priority of NZ-India Inc

and the steps have been taken by the New

Zealand government to conclude the Free

Trade Agreement. The growing New Zealand-

India trade relationship is most noticeable in

the increasing tempo of two-way high level

visits, the growing trade relationship and the

negotiations towards a bilateral free trade

agreement. For enhancing the trade relations

it is important that both countries understand

each others requirements, the market needs,

trade patterns between the two countries

and business opportunities for New Zealand

and Indian companies in terms of products,

services and investment.

Narendra Modi-led BJP government in

India has given top priority to economic

development. Modi government is a business-

friendly government, which is welcoming to

foreign investors. He has promised corruption-

free, efcient governance, a rationalised tax

regime and speedy e-governance that will cut

back on bureaucratic red tape. This will help

the speedy development of ongoing free trade

negotiation between New Zealand and India.

The BJP is also known for its diaspora-

friendly policy and the recent announcement

of PM Modi during his visit to the US that

all People of Indian Origin will have life-

time visas is an indication that the Indian

government will engage Indian diaspora

across the globe.

It augurs well for NZ-Indians as they can

facilitate in NZ-India relations when the

two business-oriented leaders John Key and

Narendra Modi are at the helm of affairs in

New Zealand and India.

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Fasten your seatbeltsSingapore Airlines to boost supplementary flights to Christchurch bya further 28 percent for the summer season

Singapore Airlines will add ve additionalights to Christchurch over the summerperiod, on top of the 18 supplementary

ights already announced for the season. The

ights will depart Christchurch on 19 and 21

December, with three more ights departing

16, 17 and 23 February.

Singapore Airlines has added the ights in

response to continued high seasonal demand for

business and leisure travel into and out of the

South Island, due to people visiting friends and

family over the busy summer holidays, as well

as increased tourism driven by major sporting

events such as the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

Edwin Chiang, General Manager, Singapore

Airlines, New Zealand said, Christchurch

remains an extremely important long-term

market for us. We have already had a strong

customer response to the additional 18 ights we

announced, because customers from around the

South Island and the provinces nd it extremely

convenient to depart from Christchurch with

the ease of single terminal transfer to their nal

destination, be it the key markets in Europe and

Asia or anywhere across our global network of

63 destinations in 35 countries.

The additional 28 percent boost in

supplementary ights at the height of seasonal

demand gives travellers better ight options,

as well as extra frequency and additional cargo

capacity for exporters. It is our pleasure to

support the Christchurch recovery in this way.

Malcolm Johns, Chief Executive of

Christchurch International Airport, says the

additional increase in ights is welcome news.

Its fantastic to see increased demand for

travel to Christchurch. Singapore Airlines has

been in par tnership with Christchurch and the

South Island for 28 years and continues to show

support with on-going capacity increases over

the past four years. The airline is a critical

partner in South East Asia for the South Island

and for Christchurch Airport. We appreciate the

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New community artsfund announced

Anew $250,000 fund aimed at boostingcommunity arts in Christchurch is partof a joint initiative between Christchurch

City Council and Creative New Zealand. The

one-off Community Arts Development Fund

(CADF) is aimed at supporting projects that

will investigate, grow and promote community

arts opportunities in the wider Christchurch

area.The fund, which is open to individuals,

groups and organisations, has been made

available by Creative New Zealand and will be

administered by Christchurch City Council.

Up to $25,000 is available to individual

applicants, with no upper limit to the amount

that groups or organisations can request.

Dr Karleen Edwards, Christchurch City

Council Chief Executive, says the fund will

provide greater opportunities for communities

to develop new arts initiatives and projects.

Art and culture have always played an

important role in communities throughout

Christchurch, and even more so since the

earthquakes, which damaged or destroyed a lot

of community art, she says.

Its hoped that this new fund will inspire

people to develop arts-focussed initiatives that

engage and build stronger relationships with

their community.

From online arts forums or professional

development programmes for local artists who

work with communities, through to youth-led

arts projects or commissioned artworks the

possibilities for funding are endless.

For more information visit :www.ccc.

govt.nz/cityleisure/communityfunding/

creativecommunities/

Applications for funding close 15 June 2015.

NZ IceFest 2014opens to the public

All things Antarctic will come toChristchurch this weekend with thelaunch of NZ IceFest 2014.

Lady June Hillary, widow of New Zealand

icon Sir Edmund Hillary, will break an

ice ribbon on Saturday morning, ofcially

opening the two week festival focused on New

Zealands relationship with Antarctica and the

Southern Ocean.

Prior to this, a team of eight Malamute sled

dogs will pull the Christchurch tram along its

tracks from Cathedral Junction to the festival

site entrance on

the western side of

Cathedral Square.

Lady Hillary, and

other invited guests,

will be aboard the

tram.

NZ IceFest

Director Chlo

Dear says the dog

tram pull was a

tting open for the

biennial festival which runs from Saturday 27

September to Sunday 12 October.

NZ IceFest features a range of Antarctic-

themed activities, seminars, exhibitions and

educational programmes, all aimed at educating

and celebrating the icy continent.

Highlight attractions for opening weekend

include:

NZ IceFest Opening

Sled dog tram pull followed by Lady June

Hillary breaking a ribbon of ice.

Local boards gainpowers to object toalcohol licences

Auckland Council has delegated localboards the power to object to alcohollicence applications in their area.

Until yesterdays Governing Body meeting,

local boards did not have the authority to

engage in legal proceedings such as objecting

to an application for an alcohol licence.

Like any party objecting to a licence

application, local boards will be required to

follow strict criteria outlined in the Sale &

Supply of Alcohol

Act 2012. Criteria

such as the suitability

of the applicant and

whether the amenity

and good order of the

locality may affect the

area are just some of

the grounds required

to make an objection.

An objection by

any resident, business,

local board or agency (e.g. Police, Medical

Board of Health) must be led with the District

Licensing Committee (DLC) within 15 working

days of the rst public notice announcing an

application has been made.DLCs consider all

aspects of the application and any objections

before they make the decision on whether to

grant or decline an application. In making their

nal decision the DLC must follow the criteria

set out in the Act. For more information visit

aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/alcohol

Truck load of recycling

kicks off councils

recycling campaign

Atruck load of recycling was dumped inAotea Square last week to highlight toAucklanders how important it is to recycle

right.

The event kicks off a month-long focus

on recycling, and also marks the beginning

of Make the Most of Waste a two-year

campaign to step Aucklanders through changes

to waste services in coming years, and achieve

the aspirational goal of zero waste by 2040.

The event used the contents of 35 recycling

bins, dumped and then sorted on the spot

by council staff. Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse

and a number of local board members from

around the region attended the event and rolled

up their sleeves to help.

The event demonstrated the importance of

recycling right, by highlighting wrong items

that can be found in the average household

recycling bin.

Some of the most common wrong items in

recycling include:

plastic bags

medical waste and sharps

food waste

material e.g. clothing and curtains

batteries

The councils focus on recycling throughout

October will include extensive engagement

with communities and a media campaign.

A new online search tool is now available on

the councils website and mobile app, so people

can easily nd detailed guidance on what can

and cant be recycled.

MAYORALDRIVENews from the Counci l


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No place for racism in NZ

Jenny McNee

IWK Bureau

Race Relations Commissioner DameSusan Devoy says people likeQueenstown taxi driver Ganesh Paramanathan

who go public and shine the spotlight on racial

abuse are courageous and do so on all our

behalf. They make our country a better place

to live in by standing up to racial abuse and

demanding change.

A Queenstown Constable Jenny McNee, 44,

was discharged without conviction after having

been found guilty of a charge of recklessly

using insulting words towards the taxi-driver,

in court two weeks ago.

Dame Susan says the important thing

in this case is that Ganeshs humiliating

experience wasnt ignored but was investigated

by Police and put before the courts.

Anyone who thinks racism does not exist

in New Zealand needs to know that of the

thousands of complaints received by the Human

Rights Commission each year: more than a

third are racial discrimination complaints.

Human rights is based on dignity, respect and

mana: treating others as you would like to be

treated yourself. New Zealanders need to give

all New Zealanders a fair go.

Human rights begin at home, said Dame

Susan. New Zealands excellent human

rights record is cheapened if some of us

continue to face racial abuse by the very

people were trying to get home safely.

Racism has no place in our country and that

includes late night taxi rides. I hope drivers

refuse to transport drunken abusive passengers.

This incident has been given the ethnic

communities in the country an assurance

about the non-partisan services provided by

Police when it comes to human rights issues,

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Zealand event was organized by the Whau

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Peace Foundation and Waitakere Ranges. It

was a day where members of the community

came together in honour of the United Nations

International Day for the Total Elimination of

Nuclear Weapons

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Mackenzie Mabey of Titirangi Primary School

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was joined about 40 parents and children plus

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large number of Peace Doves were released to

mark the spread of the message of peace far and

wide. The one thing that everyone came back

with was a sense of pride at living in a Nuclear

Free country.

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Orewa's wide Pacific Ocean beach is a place for swimming, surfing, boating and relaxingwalks. Just half an hour north of Auckland CBD, Orewa offers comprehensive shoppingand delightful cafes and restaurants.

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Are pregnant women getting enoughkey nutrients? IWK Bureau

Aresearch study at Massey University aimsto uncover more about the dietary habits ofpregnant women in New Zealand.

Good nutrition during pregnancy is essential

for both mother and baby, but little is known

about what New Zealand women are eating atthis vital time.

Its a topic that Master of Human Nutrition

student Michele Eickstaedt is passionate about.

Ive always wanted to study the health of

pregnant women, and I have a passion for the

important roles of omega-3s for optimal health

as well, so this study enables me to combine

both interests and will hopefully provide some

useful information for pregnant women.

We have such scant knowledge about what

pregnant women are eating in New Zealand, and

whether they are getting enough key nutrients,

such as omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated

fatty acids in their diets.

Omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty

acids are found in the membranes of every cell

of the human body. Their nutritional sources

are a range of foods, including meat, poultry,

sh, vegetable oils, and some vegetables.

Other studies have reported that modern

diets in countries similar to New Zealand do not

supply pregnant women with adequate amounts

of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty

acids.

Dr Cath Conlon, a lecturer in human

nutrition and one of the studys supervisors,

says the limited information locally about

what pregnant women are eating means it is

unknown if the daily dietary recommendations

are being met.

The health outcomes are the key. These

fatty acids are essential building blocks for

almost every cell in the body. Theyre really

important for the babys brain development and

growth, and theyre really important for the

mothers health as well. Its a double whammy

good for baby, good for mum, she says.

The study is looking for at least 450 women

of any ethnic origin from across New Zealand to

ll in an anonymous online survey. Participants

need to be aged 16 years and over, live in

New Zealand, and be in their last trimester of

pregnancy.

If people dont have the facilities to

participate online, we can send out hard copies

of the survey to them, says Ms Eickstaedt. The

questionnaire takes about 15 to 20 minutes to

complete.

On completion of the survey, study

participants will receive a link to the Ministry

of Healths guide Eating for Healthy Pregnant

Women, and also go into the draw to win one

of two subscriptions to OHBaby! magazine for

a year.

Ms Eickstaedt says if participants want to

receive a summary of the research ndings,

they can indicate that when they complete the

survey. This is such important information,

and we are grateful to the women who give up

their time to take part. Hopefully it will help

other pregnant women in the future.

The survey is available online until 20

December 2014.

To complete it go to: https://www.

surveymonkey.com/s/pufa

For further information, visit the website:

http://www.massey.ac.nz/pufa

The project has been reviewed and approved

by the Massey University Human Ethics

Committee: Northern, application: 14/027.

To contact Michele Eickstaedt,

email: [email protected] or

call: 09 414 0800 ext 43815.

I think the New Government in India realises

the importance of facilitating growth of industries

in India and the huge job opportunities that it

would create. New Zealand based investorscan expect to take advantage or leverage the

low cost skilled labour that is available in

India to make their products more competitive

and enter the biggest market in the world.

Make in India is a great initiative by the

Modi Government. Prime Minister Modi is

determined to push the country into new orbit.

He is in a rush to make India the preferred

manufacturing destination of the world. Thiswill of course create employment opportunities

domestically. While it is a great step forward,

more needs to be done to create a business

friendly atmosphere for inward investments

and a radical change needs to take place in

the infrastructure where such large scale

manufacturing can take place.

For New Zealand businesses, it is a step in

the right direction. It sends the right signals

that NZ exporters can benet from the highly

skilled labour force that India provides of an

international quality. India will also provide NZ

rms an opportunity to use the global footprint

of India to enter new markets.

RanjitAmarendra Jha

Managing Director, Bank of

India (NZ) Ltd

Sunil Kaushal

Chairman, India NZ Business

Council

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Two gold medals for Goldie Wines

Goldie Wines on Waiheke Island has won its rst gold medals for new owners, Universityof Auckland and winemaker, Heinrich Storm. Two Goldie Syrah wines from the 2013vintage took two of the eight gold medals awarded in the Syrah category at the recent NZ

International Wine Show.

The Goldie Syraah 2013 and Goldie Reserve Syrah 2013 were awarded gold in whatHeinrich says is a signicant achievement for the new operation.

Heinrich was previously winemaker for the vineyard when it was owned by multi-award

winning Goldwater Wines.

These Gold medals are the sort of results that we want, especially as this is the biggest

competition in New Zealand and includes international as well as domestic wines from all our

overseas wine-making competitors.

There were only eight gold medals awarded in the Syrah class and Goldie Wines took

away two of them. These results will help swing perceptions that Goldie Wines are a top-class

commercial operation, he says.

He says the new team has also found its feet and settled in now. Goldie Wines, although

owned by the University and used as a base for its wine science courses, is a commercial

vineyard as well as a research and academic vineyard.

Zoofari a winner for low decile schools

Thousands of students from low decile schools are reaping the benets of an innovativeconservation education programme being offered through a partnership between AucklandZoo and The Warehouse Group.

Over 6,800 students and 660 supervising adults from 34 decile 1-3 Auckland schools have

now been able to access The Warehouse School Zoofari, which has just completed its second

year and is on track to reach 10,000 students by 2015.

A lot of these kids have had little or no opportunities to connect with wildlife. Here theyre

getting to see the likes of tuatara and kea up-close and discovering, through our Te Wao Nui

precinct, the rich diversity of habitats our New Zealand taonga live in. Or they might nd

themselves just centimetres away from an elephant or exploring the inside of our towering

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Waitakere celebrates DiwaliWaitakere Indian Association (WIA) isonce again gearing for its annual Diwalievent at the House of Diwali, the Trusts Arena

at Central Park Drive in Henderson where we

will see the biggest indoor Diwali event in New

Zealand. Waitakere Diwali, as usual, will be

held at Trusts Arena on Saturday 18th October,

2014 from 11am to 10pm, culminating in grand

reworks display.Once again the auspicious Hindu festival

of lights, Diwali heralds the time for physical

and spiritual cleansing. With its message of

encompassing all the communities, Diwali has

progressively taken a broader role as an as an

Indian festival which has transformed more

into a socially-bonding community event.

The annual Waitakere event may perhaps

be the last few communityorganized Diwali

in New Zealand where the community in

partnership with its City Council and sponsors,

sits on the drivers seat to organize this bonding

event. Waitakere Indian Association (WIA) has

been doing this since 2000. It was felt that since

Diwali is a Hindu Festival and rooted in Indian

culture, it should best be left to the people who

know and appreciate its religious, mythological,traditional and now growing social signicance

and associated sensitivities. Hence, WIA once

again is happy to announce and organize this

event, with other invited partner and sponsors.

We feel Diwali needs to retain its theme

and not be swept by the increasing effects

of commercialization, westernization and

Hollywood and Bollywood inuence. Therefore

while mindful of the increasing social bonding

signicance of Diwali, its theme should not be

diluted to such an extent that it merely becomes

yet another Western event bereft of any worthy

cultural, traditional or religious signicance

that it currently holds.

Because of the wider social integration

promoted by the message of Diwali, the event

has become a springboard that launches better

relationship, understanding and appreciation by

the wider Kiwi communities towards the broad

theme of Diwali.

Diwali celebrations at the heart of

government in Wellington, proves a point

that with good community leadership and

community efforts, migrant communities can

enrich their adopted countries with diversity

they introduce. Indians and people of Indian

origin in general and Hindus in particular

have proved this through the medium of the

enlightening lights of Diwali and sweetening

sweetness of Diwali sweets. Without any

doubts, these migrants have enriched the

cultural landscape of New Zealand.

This year the Ram Leela will be performed

by the ISKCON group, also there will be three

students from Waitakere College from non-

Indian background that will be talking about

Diwali.

May this light and sweetness encompass

and bless this country. You all are once again

invited to Waitakere Diwali 2014, to be held

at the Trusts Arena, Central Park Drive on

Saturday 18th October, beginning at 11 am

and climaxing with grand reworks display at

10pm.

ISKCON performing Ram Leela at Waitakere Diwali 2013.

Light, musicand action..Another Diwali event we will be heldat Highland Park library on Sunday19th October. There will be a spiritual play

called Rakal Raja and a musical performance

called Dreamer of Peace. The play and

concert will be presented from members of the

Sri Chinmoy Centre. Following is a write-up

about the concert.

The concert is free of charge. It offers music

for a more peaceful world: elevating, energising

and soothing sounds are performed on a

variety of traditional and exotic instruments by

musicians from the Sri Chinmoy Centre.


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Of rangoli, raagas and rasmalai

FESTIVE SPECIAL

Auckland Diwali Speakers SeriesSaturday 11th Oct

Ranjna Patel

Ranjna Patel is Justice of

peace and Queen Service medal

awardee. She is a founder,

director and member of the

Executive Committee of the

Nirvana Health Group (formerly

East Tamaki Healthcare (ETHC) Group ofCompanies). With a network of 30 general

medical and A & E clinics across Auckland,

working with over 179,000 enrolled patients,

has vast experience in Practice Management

and community based medicine and a deep

understanding of health inequalities. Mrs

Patel is also actively involved in community

activities.

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

Mr Bakshi is New Zealands

National Party MP. He was

elected into the 49th New

Zealand Parliament in 2008 by

way of the party list. Mr Bakshi

is New Zealands rst IndianMember of Parliament.

He has over 25 year experience in business

both here and in India. Starting in his familys

freight transport company he went on to have

a successful business career ranging from

property to the fashion industry.

Dr Sekhar Bandopadhyay

Dr Bandyopadhyay is

Director, New Zealand India

Research Institute and Professor

of Asian History at Victoria

University of Wellington. He

is an award winning author,

who has published extensively on India andIndian migration to New Zealand. He is also a

columnist for the Indian Weekender.

Dr Nabeel Zuberi

Dr Zuberi has worked at

the University of Auckland

since January 1997 as a senior

lecturer and convenes a course

on Bollywood. He has expertise

in Popular Music and Sound,

Race and Ethnicity, African and South Asian

Diasporas. Researcher of music, and co-hosts a

show on Base FM, Auckland.

Sunday 12th Oct

Mahesh Bindra; NZ First

Mr Bindra is New Zealand

First Partys rst Indian Member

of Parliament. Mr Bindra was

born in Mumbai and obtained

a degree in Political Science

and Psychology from Mumbai

University. He migrated to New Zealand from

India in 2002 with his family.

Dr. Shuchi Kothari

Dr Kothari is a senior lecturer

from University of Auckland

and writes screenplays for

the lm industry in NewZealand, India, and USA. She

has also produced short lms

of international acclaim and for television,

New Zealands rst prime-time Asian show

titled A Thousand Apologies. Her creative

work reects her interest in issues related to

migration, settlement, South Asian diaspora,

and Indian cinema. She is the recipient of the

New Zealand Film Commissions Writers

Award for 2009.

Mr. Brijesh Sethi

Mr Sethi, owner and director

of NZSE since 2003, is himself

a migrant. A graduate of AUT,

Brijesh has worked incrediblyhard to create opportunities for

NZSE students through fostering

relationships and pathway opportunities

between NZSE and AUT as well as Unitec

Also Director of Travel Point and Kuddles -

Inhome Childcare and Education.

Catch all this and more at the Auckland Diwali Festival at AOTEA Square on 11th - 12th October 2014. Like

all cultural festivals, Diwali has traditional foods that are prepared and eaten just for this special occasion.

At the Auckland Diwali Festival, you can savour all the delights at the food stalls, without labouring at your

kitchen. After your taste-buds are satisfied, stop by the workshops on offer at the festival, or simply listen to

the experts from various walks of life on how they describe their Indian experience.

DIWALI DELIGHTS

Tere are over 50 food and craft stalls at this years

Auckland Diwali Festival.

Tis is Aucklands largest vegetarian festival so

tantalise your taste-buds and enjoy the huge range of

delicious food and sweets.

Te Auckland Diwali Festival is Aucklands largest

vegetarian festival so theres a fantastic variety of

delicious vegetarian options at the food stalls, including

BhelPuri, Sambar, AlooikkiChaat, Butter Paneer, Masala

Dosa, GulabJamun and Kulfi ice cream just to name a

few!

RANGOLI RAVERangoli art workshops

12pm - 5pm Saturday and Sunday

Level 5 Aotea Centre

Create your own colourful Rangoli art and learn more

about this traditional Indian art form. Tese workshops are

for all ages and are run by Smita Upadhye.

Rangolis are created using dyed marble powder, lime and

rice flour and their pastes. Woman traditionally used their

bare fingers or brushes to draw Rangoli pattern outlines,

then filling them with the different coloured powders.

JUST BEAT IT!

Indian classical music workshop

1.30pm 2.45pm Saturday and Sunday

Level 5 Aotea Centre

Learn about Indian classical music through

demonstrations and performances and have the chance to

try out the instruments for yourself.

In these popular workshops, run by Basant Madhur, the

sitar, tabla and harmonium will be demonstrated, as well as

traditional vocal forms and Kathak classical dance.

Tere will be a talk about the history of Indian classical

music and the chance to ask questions.

Everyone is invited to this open event sponsored by Indian Weekender


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Swati Sharma

Its that time of the year when Kolkata comes to Auckland. As the year gradually nears the monthsof September and October, a spark of joy creeps into the hear ts of Bengalis. Their hearts ll withhappiness and they patiently await the arrival of Durga Puja. The festival marks the victory ofGoddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. Thus, Durga Puja festival epitomises the

victory of good over evil.

Durga Puja (Worship of Durga), also referred to as Durgotsav (Festival of Durga) or Sharadotsav is

an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the Hindu Goddess Durga. It begins with Mahalaya, but the

six days of Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, MahaNabami and Vinjayadashami

constitute the most important days.

For Bengalis living abroad, Durga Puja brings a sweet reminiscenceof their hometown - from

the sound of dhaak, to the hustle-bustle of ladies trying to do their last minute shopping, to the smell

of dhuno and shiuli ower.

In Auckland, Bengali organisations like Probasee Bengali Association of New Zealand and New

Zealand Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee provide opportunities to the Bengali community living

in Auckland to celebrate the festival in keeping with the history, art, culture, music and preferred

food of the community.

Puja Sangha Inc celebrated this occasion this weekend. But if you missed it, you can still attend

the following events.

LITTLE INDIA

Bengali Fish

A popular east Indian sh preparation cooked

with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and freshly

ground spices. Made very mild to extremely hot

on order.

Takeaway from $18.50

RAVIS

Prawn Calcutta

The secret recipe from the British capital of India

(Calcutta).

Takeaway $18.00, Dine in $19.00

Fish MasalaFish cooked with onion, capsicum and special

spices in a creamy tomato sauce.

Takeaway $18.00, Dine in $19.00

Mutton Kassa

Tender mutton with bone cooked in tomatoes,

onion, herbs and spices from Bangladesh.

Dine in and takeaway - from $16.90

Bengali Fish Curry

Chefs secret recipe from Bangladesh.

Dine and takeaway- from $16.90

ROYAL INDIAN SWEETS

Macher Jhol (sh curry) or

Goat Curry with rice- $16.00Kacha Sondesh,

Krishna Bhog,

Katari Bhog,

Apple Peda priced by weight

The MajumdarsI miss the way we used to celebrate it back in India. Kolkata

is transformed and decorated during Durga puja. I remember

going to Maddox Square puja - a place where we would

meet our friends, gossip and witness the rituals of the puja.

The pandals are depicted in various styles all over Kolkata,

and some of them also win prizes on how they are made.

The pujas end with the immersion of the idol, when married

women partake in Sindur khela.

The GuptasIn India, celebrating Durga Puja was entirely different. It

was a six-day affair where the whole city used to ow in the

wave of festivity. But here in Auckland, we do celebrate it,

but its more about food and dance here when we enjoy the

authentic Bengali Loochi and Chana Puri. It is a lot of fun

meeting with your friend and community.

Where to go:Sarbojonin Durgotsav

11-13 October @ Hindu Heritage Centre

2-30 Bukem Place, Mangere East,

Auckland

Probasee Bengalee Association

of New Zealand

October 3 - October 5

Oct 3 at 5:00pm to Oct 5 at 11:00pm

NZ Athia Trust Society, 37 Selwyn St,

Onehunga Auckland 1061

Durgotsav: The victory of good over evilKolkata comes to Auckland on these six days of festivities, even if they are squeezed into the three days of aweekend. Let us savour the flavours of luchi and kanshamangsho with our Kiwi-Bengali community

EAT YOUR HEART OUT!


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Diwali Mela at Vodafone Event CenterThe South Trust and Humm 106.2 FM are overwhelmed by the support of thousands who turned up for the annual Diwali Mela at the Vodafone Event Center. It

was indeed a complete family fun day out with kids having fun, spectacular stage performances, enormous beauty pageant and breathtaking dance competition.

The South Trust and Humm 106.2FM has always worked together to provide a gigantic platform to the diverse communities living in New Zealand and we prom-

ise to raise the bar in view of the continuous massive support. The organisers thank everyone for making 2014 Diwali Mela a big success.

Authorised by Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, 1/131 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland.

KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI

THANK YOU FOR

YOUR SUPPORT

Contact Kanwal:

131 Kolmar Rd, Papatoetoe, Manukau East

09 278 9302

[email protected]

(Clockwise

from top)The threeKiwi-IndianMPs; judgesat a dancecompetition;entertainmentfor kids; and

the crowd atthe Mela


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POWER COLUMN

Thank you for your support

Thank you to the Manukau East electorateand the Indian community across NewZealand. Thank you for giving me another three

years of your support. It is not something I takefor granted. I will continue to work hard for

you and our communities.

Your support means a strong, stable

National-led Government for New Zealanders

for another three years.

National laid out a clear plan to keep New

Zealand heading in the right direction, we will

remain focused on that, and on delivering better

public services for you and your family.

We will continue to build a strong and

growing economy that delivers more jobs and

higher incomes.

National will continue to support businesses

to invest, grow, and create jobs by delivering

on our ten Business Growth Agenda priorities.

We will stay in surplus, reduce debt, and

keep taxes low. We know New Zealandfamilies work hard and expect the Government

to spend their taxes on things that matter.

So National established the Better Public

Services (BPS) programme to focus on getting

results that make a difference to peoples lives,

especially those who are most vulnerable.

We will continue to support those who need

it most and well back people to get ahead on

their own steam.

One of our BPS targets is increasing

participation in early childhood education,

as we recognise education provides the

opportunity for any child from any background

to get ahead and make the most of their life.

At schools, were focused on raising the

quality of teaching and leadership to raise

student achievement. We want highly-capableteachers to work alongside other teachers, to

help them develop and improve classroom

practice.

In health, were investing more so your

children can receive free doctors visits until

theyre 13, and were extending paid parental

leave so you can stay at home longer with your

baby.

To help our exporters move their freight around

the country, and help people travel easily around

New Zealand, we will continue the Roads of

National Signicance programme and deliver

our $212 million regional roading package.

While we have the lowest crime rate in

35 years, well reduce crime even further by

ensuring prisoners complete a 40 hour working

week and rehab while behind bars, so they have

a better chance of contributing to society when

they are released.

Finally, we will continue to stand shoulder-

to-shoulder with Cantabrians as we complete

the Christchurch rebuild.

There is a lot to do, and Im glad we have the

opportunity to do it.

Authorised by Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi MP,

1/131 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland

Beyond politics: An agenda for the incoming government

The election is over, after more twists andturns than a soap opera, and the governmenthas been returned with a larger majority. The

people have spoken. But there were issues

raised during the election that should be above

party politics. They are important for our future

and for our democracy.

Perhaps most importantly, we must work

together to combat climate change. Vulnerable

people in poorer communities around the

world, including in India, are demanding action

as they bear the brunt of cyclones, sea level rise

and droughts. The impacts will affect us all.

New Zealands emissions are one quarter above

1990 levels and the fourth highest per person in

the OECD. We need a long term plan of action,

beyond three year political cycles.

A sticking point has been the National

Partys perception that policies to reduce

emissions will harm economic growth. Now

a new report by Lord Stern and leading world

economists concludes that reforms needed to

revitalise growth and improve well-being over

the next 15 years can also help reduce climate

risk. This dispels the myth of a trade-off

between climate action and the economy. We

must step up to the challenge of climate change

and forge cross-Party cooperation.

A second vitally important issue is to

strengthen our democracy. The Electoral

Commission has made recommendations

for improvements to our voting system. By

tradition these are agreed to by all parties, but the

recommendations have not been implemented.

And the election made it clear that we need

to clean up dirty politics. A fully independent

Royal Commission would ensure there is cross

party acceptance of its recommendations.

And thirdly, we need to tackle child poverty.

It is appalling that a country like New Zealand

should accept that one in four children are

missing out on a decent start to life. Proper

housing, nutrition, health care and education

is essential if we are to build a society that is

fair, safe and inclusive for all. This was a major

theme for the Green Party during the election,

and it is welcome that the Prime Minster has

now called for fresh ideas on tackling child

poverty. This is a crucial moral challenge, not

a political issue.

We live in a small country, on a small

planet, and our future depends on how we treat

each other. The important issues of our time

climate change, democracy, child poverty

demand a new level of cooperation that is

beyond politics. Thats the leadership challenge

for this next government.

Barry Coates was the Green Party

candidate for Mt Roskill in the election and

narrowly missed out on becoming a list MP.

He is the former Executive Director of Oxfam

New Zealand, with experience of international

trade and climate change negotiations. He has

a Masters in Management from

Yale University.

Kanwaljit Singh BakshiNational MP

Barry CoatesGreen Party


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FIJI

Bainimarama calls for unity

Arvind Kumar

NOW was the time for all Fijians to workhand in hand to build the nation, Fijiselected Prime Minister told his people last week.

Voreqe(Frank) Bainimarama claimed victory

for his Fiji First party at a thanksgiving service

after the September 17 election, saying they had

secured the majority 32 seats in Fijis 50-seat

parliament. Closest rival, SODELPA, secured 15

seats, and National Federation Party three seats.

We went to the nation with that message of

service, of delivering what people need to

improve their own lives.

And I intend - in the new Parliament

- to redouble our efforts to provide

service to every Fijian in every part of

the country, Mr Bainimarama said. We

have a vision of a prosperous, modern and

inclusive Fiji and we intend to achieve it.

I call on every Fijian - no matter who they

voted for in this election - to join me on

that mission, to work hand in hand to make

Fiji truly the way the world should be.

This is a victory for all Fijians.

This is when history will record that as a

nation, we embraced a new future. I passionately

believe that the future must be based on unity,

equality, compassion and love.

And I am deeply touched and grateful

that so many of you have shared my vision

and put your trust in me to take our beloved

nation forward.This is a victory for all Fijians.

This is when history will record that as a

nation, we embraced a new future, he said.

I am the Prime Minister of all Fijians,

for all Fijians. The days of pandering

to special interests groups, elites and

certain areas of the country are over

As you know, FijiFirst has won the

general election and I will lead the new

government to serve the nation, Mr

Bainimarama said in his victory speech.

Im deeply honoured and humbled that the

Fijian people have put their trust in me to

lead them into our new and true democracy.

I give you my absolute promise that we

will govern for the wellbeing of all Fijians.

He thanked party supporters who voted for

Fiji First. I know not everyone voted forme. But the fact that we have so far secured

approximately 60 percent of votes, equating

to approximately 32 seats in the 50 seat

Parliament, demonstrates the enthusiasm, faith

and trust the Fijian people have had for both the

track record of my government and Fiji Firsts

manifesto.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank

them for that faith and trust they have put

in me and Fiji First. I also wish to thank

them for their desire and enthusiasm to

embrace a new, peaceful and prosperous Fiji.

The election has been run extremely well.

And I want to pay a special tribute to the

Supervisor of Elections, Mr Mohammed

Saneem, whose calm yet decisive leadership

skills were exemplary, his army of support

staff, the Electoral Commission, the

multinational observer group, or MOG, for

their professionalism, and the international

partners for making this the most efcient, the

most transparent and credible election in Fijis

history, Mr Bainimarama said.

While Im sure that the supporters of

other political parties are disappointed, I want

to say to them that this is how parliamentary

democracy works.

I also want to say to them that I intend

to govern for all Fijians. I will be your Prime

Minister too. Because I passionately believe

in One Nation, One Fiji and that everyone

has a place in it, whoever you are, wherever

you come from and whoever you voted for.

In this election, an overwhelming majority

of Fijians have embraced the principal

of unity that binds us all together. We are

strong as a nation. In fact, we have never

been stronger, MrBainimaraama said.

An overwhelming majority of us have turned

our backs on the politics of division andembraced a united future. We have chosen the

path of fairness and justice. The path of equal

opportunity. To the minority who are still

caught in the past, I say to you, please come

and lets all move forward together - we must

have an inclusive Fiji in which no-one is left

behind, he said.

As well as forming a Government, I will

be travelling to New York in the coming days

to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

There, I will tell the world what we have just

accomplished in Fiji. It will be a landmark

occasion. Because I promised the nation of

Fiji and the international community that I

would take Fiji to the rst genuine democracy

in our history and I have kept that promise,

thanks to the support of the Fijian people.

But this is not the end of the journey. It is only

the beginning.

Today we rededicate ourselves to

making Fiji Great, the pre-eminent Pacic

Island nation and one respected the world

over. It is a future that we owe our young

people. It is a future that we owe ourselves.

As I have said all through this campaign, there

has never been a better time to be Fijian. And

with God?s blessing, even better days lie ahead.

Because we have never been more united or

more committed as Fijians to nally fullling

our destiny.

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NEWS in BRIEF

MOM from Mars

Jayalalithaa jailedfor four years forcorruption, to quit

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaawas sent to the Bangalore Central Jailafter being sentenced to four years in prison

and ned Rs.100 crore for corruption,

dealing a huge blow to the charismatic

former actor who had dreams of becoming

the prime minister ahead of this years Lok

Sabha election. The 66-year-old stands

disqualied as a member of the Tamil Nadu

legislature and cant contest elections for a

decade; decisions that are bound to impact

both the state and national politics.

Tamil Nadus ruling AIADMK later

elected Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam

as chief minister to succeed Jayalalithaa.

Pronouncing his verdict on a legal battle

that began in 1996, judge John Michael

Cunha held Jayalalithaa and three others

guilty of amassing wealth disproportionate

to known sources of income.

Jayalalithaa can, however, move the high

court in Karnataka or Tamil Nadu seeking

suspension of the sentence.

During her rst tenure (1991-96) as chief

minister, Jayalalithaa drew Re.1 as salary.

The charge against her was that her assets

rose from about Rs.3 crore in 1991 to around

Rs.66 crore in just ve years.

Corporates commit themselves to ModisMake in India campaignFrom Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistryrepresenting India Inc to Maruti Suzukimanaging director Kenichi Ayukawa leading

the overseas investors, the Whos Who of the

corporate world pledged support for Prime

Minister Narendra Modis Make in India

campaign which he launched before some 500

chief executives last week.

This programme offers a unique and

timely opportunity to make India truly global,

said Mistry during the launch event. He said

countries attain high standards with a vibrant

industrial economy and the biggest challenge is

to create jobs for millions of youth.

The Maruti Suzuki chief said his Japanese

group was among the rst to invest in India

and remains committed to the country. He said

he was sure India will eventually become one

of the most competitive economies. Some 10

corporate honchos were invited to speak at

the event that saw Modi unveil the ambitious

scheme along with a logo, a dedicated portal

and brochures on 25 identied growth sectors

at the Vigyan Bhavan conference complex here.

The main plenary hall, as also the six

conference rooms of the complex were packed

with representatives of the corporate world,

diplomats and key government functionaries.

The prime minister, in fact, began his speech by

apologising to the invitees who had to listen to

him standing since every seat was taken.

Today we commit ourselves to the Make

in India movement that was given to us by our

beloved prime minister, Reliance Industries

chairman Mukesh Ambani said, adding the

main task before the industry in India was to

achieve global competitiveness.

ICICI Bank chief executive Chanda Kochhar

said the make in India campaign will not just

drive Indias growth but add millions of jobs.

Manufacturers and bankers would like to

ensure that whatever gets made in India is the

best product available globally, at competitive

cost, said Kochhar. She said the manufacturing

sector can add some 90 million jobs over the

next decade.

ITCs Y.C. Deveshwar said the prime

minister had identied the right opportunity for

India and that it was necessary to correct the

systemic faults which industry and the country

have been suffering from in the past.

He, too, maintained that India has a very

good demographic potential given its huge

youth population and this was the constituency

that would benet the most on account of the

new campaign.

Both Deveshwar and Ambani made some

announcements. Ambani said some Rs.80,000

crore will be invested by the group in the next

12-15 months to create 120,000 jobs, while

Deveshwar said his companys next investment

destination was Madhya Pradesh.

Manufacturing has to become the next

big wave for us. maintained Aditya Vikram

Birla Groups Kumar Mangalam Birla. This

Make in India campaign is a clarion call that

will galvanise Indias economy to reach greater

heights, he said.

The other speakers included Wipros Azim

Premji and Lockheed Martins Phil Shaw.

Delhi Metro secondbest in customersatisfaction

The Delhi Metro has been ranked secondbest among 18 international Metrosystems in terms of customer satisfaction,

an ofcial statement said.

According to a survey by the Global

Metro Benchmarking Groups NOVA and

CoMET, the Delhi Metro, the LondonDocklands Light Railway and Bangkok

were the best three performers.

The survey was conducted as per

the European Norm 13816, a standard

established to evaluate the quality of services

provided by public transport companies,

said the statement.

The areas covered in the survey were

availability, accessibility, ease of use,

information prior to travel, information

during travel, reliability, customer care,

comfort, crowding and security.

More than 41,000 respondents gave

their feedback worldwide in this survey

conducted online through the websites and

social media links of 18 major metros of the

world from April 28th to May 25th earlierthis year, said the statement.

Some of the other Metro systems that

participated in this survey were Hong Kong

MTR, London Underground, Metro De

Madrid, Paris RATP, Newcastle Nexus and

Metro Rio, added the statement.

If men are from Mars, now a few women are as well. Indias scientistshave indeed pulled off a major feat on the very rst attempt, at that.And its time for the entire country to give these geniuses a standing

ovation and acknowledge the stupendous success of the ISRO family,

starting with our very own S Arunan, Project Director, MOM.

The Mars Orbiter has now started sending pictures. We havereceived ve pictures and these are under processing, an ofcial of

Indian Space Research Organisation said, preferring anonymity.

Indias Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) traversed over 650 million

km distance through deep space for over nine months to reach the Red

Planets orbit. The success of the Mars mission has made India join

the elite club of the US, Europe and Russia, which reached the second

smallest planet of our solar system after initial failures.

The state-run ISRO became the fourth international space agency

after National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the US,

Russian Federal Space Agency (RFSA) and European Space Agency to

have undertaken successful missions to Mars.

India also became the rst Asian country to have entered the Mars

sphere of inuence (gravity) Tuesday, as a similar mission by China

failed in 2011.

Not only did these brilliant Indian minds achieve a spectacular rst

(other nations made it to Mars after more than one attempt), but they

even managed it on a shockingly modest budget of Rs 450 crore. Severaljokes are doing the rounds about that number, including one that points

out the per kilometre cost of Mangalyaan to reach Mars works out to

less than 10 bucks per km taking an auto in Delhi is more expensive!


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Richard Rahul Verma: frst

Indian-origin US envoy to IndiaAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modisvisit, President Barack Obama hasnominated Richard Rahul Verma as the new

ambassador to India, the rst Indian American

to be named to the New Delhi post.

Verma, a former key aide to then secretary

of state Hillary Clinton, will be the second

Indian American to be put in charge of a job

involving India.

Current Assistant Secretary of State for

South and Central Asian Affairs, Nisha Desai

Biswal, hailing from Modis home state of

Gujarat became the rst Indian American to

head the South Asia bureau last November.

The New Delhi post has been vacant sincethe previous ambassador Nancy Powell quit

in May after India-US ties hit a low after a

major diplomatic spat over the December arrest

and strip search of Indian diplomat Devyani

Khobragade in New York.

However, there is no chance of Verma being

conrmed before the Modi visit as the Senate

left town with lawmakers getting into campaign

mode for the Nov 4 Congressional elections.

Any conrmation hearing for Verma is

likely to be scheduled only after the elections.

Currently, he is a senior counsellor at the

Steptoe & Johnson law rm and the Albright

Stonebridge Group, a business advisory

company led by former secretary of state

Madeleine Albright, according to a White

House announcement.

Verma is also a Senior National Security

Fellow at the Centre for American Progress

and serves on the boards of Human Rights

First, the Clinton Foundation, and the National

Democratic Institute.

A Lehigh University graduate who receiveda JD from American University, and an LL.M

from Georgetown University Law Centre,

Verma served as assistant secretary for

legislative affairs at the State Department from

2009 to 2011 under Hillary Clinton.

He was also senior national security advisor,

counsel and foreign policy advisor to the Senate

Majority Leader Harry Reid from 2002 to 2007,

and an associate at Steptoe & Johnson from

1998 to 2002.

Verma served on active duty in the US Air

Force from 1994 to 1998 and received, among

other decorations, the Meritorious Service

Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal.

Earlier in his career, Verma was a Field

Representative for the National Democratic

Institute in Eastern Europe and worked in theHouse of Representatives for Congressman

John P. Murtha.

Verma served on the Commission on the

Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction

Proliferation and Terrorism in 2008 and has

been a member of the Secretary of States

Foreign Affairs Policy Board.

Modi announces lifelongvisas for Indian diaspora

Amid cheers from thousands of Indian-Americans, Prime Minister NarendraModi Saturday announced several measures

to ease travel to their motherland including

life-long visas. Happy? he asked as the

crowd cheered his announcement with chants

of Modi, Modi at the huge Madison Square

Garden community reception for him.

There is even more to come, he said

smilingly as he announced that People of Indian

Origin (PIOs) in staying in India for long would

not have to report to police. There is no need

for them to do that anymore.

In addition the Indian missions in the US

would grant long-term visas to US citizensand US tourists would get visa on arrival in

India. Online visas would be introduced and

Visa outsourcing services expanded to reduce

current problems.

Currently PIO cards, given to those who

themselves, their parents or grandparents or

their spouse, were one-time Indian citizens,

allow for visa-free travel to and from India.

However, a PIO card is only valid for 15 years.

Also, if ones stay in India is going to

exceed 180 days on any single visit, o

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