Rahul Chopra is a familiar face to many who have a little interest in New Zealand politics since he has been associated with two popular leaders for almost 11-12 years now. He worked with National Party MP, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi for around 9 years and now over 2-1/2 years with Act Party leader David Seymoure where he is working in his Parliamentary Service capacity.
Read MoreHindu Elders Foundation, Auckland was established in 2007 by a few likeminded Hindu elders with an intention to provide a platform for elders of the community where they could meet, interact with each other, and share their experiences and feelings in a culturally appropriate manner.
Read MoreIn 2017, with the support of Bharatiya Mandir, a group of ladies initiated “Sakhi – Together we Grow and support one another,” a platform for ladies dedicated to strengthening the community thorough sharing, caring, and support. Since its inception, Sakhi has been successful in providing a space where women can find motivation, encouragement, and fellowship.
Recently, the group organised a highly successful ladies’ high tea event, leaving attendees delighted and inspired.
Read MoreThe Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand celebrated commemoration of 10 years of the organisation on Saturday 15th July at Auckland War Memorial Hall. President of the organisation Chetan Joshi said his community is delighted to announce the successful completion of 10 years of dedicated community service
Read MoreTThe New Zealand Telangana Central Association celebrated a vibrant Telangana Bonalu festival on Sunday 16TH July at the Papakura Ganesh Temple. The occasion witnessed an exceptional gathering of many community leaders including several members of Telangana community. The event was graced by the presence of New Zealand Cabinet Minister, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, along with MP Helen White, Kanwaljit Singh, Siva Kilari, Rahul Chopra, Navjet Sarna, Kharag Singh, Narendra Bhana, Dhanshukh Lal, Jeet Suchdev, Sunil Kuncha, Yatish Wadera, Srilatha Magatala, Sunil Kaushal and several other community leaders. The highlight of the program was the traditional offering of Bonam to Mahankaali, the revered deity.
Read MoreGet NZ Back On Track’. Both Siva and Christopher Luxon attacked Labour government accusing it of failing on every front and making the lives of every New Zealander miserable.
Read MoreThe 9th edition of International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe on 21st June 2023 and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a group of several hundred Yoga enthusiasts from 184 countries at the UN headquarters to commemorate the day in New York. The Yoga Day sessions were organised across the globe in all towns and cities in India, the land of Yoga, and here in New Zealand as well. Auckland was the busiest place, organising several World Yoga Day events in the different parts of the city.
Read MoreIndia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand Neeta Bhushan and Second Secretary Durga Das also took part in the festivities. They were welcomed by the Mandir Trustee Chairperson Roshan Nauhria, President Ambrish Gupta, and Secretary Yugal Parashar. H.E. Neeta Bhushan was visibly very happy to be present at the Mandir on such a momentous occasion. She was in Auckland on a two-day visit to take part in the International Yoga Day and to meet the diaspora community in Auckland to address their issues
Read MoreThe 9th edition of International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe on 21st June 2023 and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a group of several hundred Yoga enthusiasts from 184 countries at the UN headquarters to commemorate the day in New York. The Yoga Day sessions were organised across the globe in all towns and cities in India, the land of Yoga, and here in New Zealand as well. Auckland was the busiest place, organising several World Yoga Day events in the different parts of the city.
Read MoreKeep the potatoes for boiling start the curry tomato cream sauce. In a large heavy bottomed pot add the onion, canned tomatoes and their juices, cashews, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, fenugreek leaves and salt. Cover the pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Now add the onion and tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth,Pour the creamy mixture back into the pot and add the coconut milk, reserving ~1/4 cup back to serve and crush the methi in your fingers and add to the pot. Mix together and cover the pot and set aside.
Read MoreNational Party’s Manurewa electorate candidate Siva Kilari is a man of great conviction, hard work, and resilience. National Party primarily chose him to stand from Manurewa electorate as he is well versed with the issues/problems of that area since his business situated in that suburb. Siva is very confident and convinced that he is the best person, who can find solution to problems that the people in his electorate face, since he knows this issue first hand. He says this is one of the reasons he decided to join politics and join National Party.
Read More. The main role of his ministry is to ensure the smooth functioning of the day to day working in the biggest city in coordination with the Auckland Council. He said there is no big budget or laws or levers to pull and his role is to ensure that everyone is working in the same direction for the betterment of the city. On being asked about the plans of general amnesty scheme by the government for the overstayers in the country he said its certainly on the cards though he can’t give a specific time frame for it, but he hoped it should happen before the elections in October. About the new migrant workers exploitation, Minister was critical of some unscrupulous employers who are still abusing the new migrant employees and not fulfilling their accreditation conditions, but he said his government has a zero-tolerance policy for such elements. Government is keeping an eye over such dodgy employers and if they repeatedly fail to comply with their accreditation conditions, their accreditation licence will be cancelled. He said this kind of small number of rogue elements exist in every society and they need to be dealt with firmly as per the laws.
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Take a open vessel with good diameter.Add the marinated chicken to it and cook till you get all masalas cooked well with chicken.
Take another pan and add ghee with onions and all whole masalas mix till golden brown.
Add this to the chicken and cover for 15-20 mins till chicken gets tender.
Add boiled rice to it with saffron threads soaked in milk.
Now gently mix them add fresh coriander and serve with onion raita.
Read MoreKeep the potatoes for boiling start the curry tomato cream sauce. In a large heavy bottomed pot add the onion, canned tomatoes and their juices, cashews, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, fenugreek leaves and salt. Cover the pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Now add the onion and tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth,Pour the creamy mixture back into the pot and add the coconut milk, reserving ~1/4 cup back to serve and crush the methi in your fingers and add to the pot. Mix together and cover the pot and set aside.
Read MoreThe abuse of older people, also known as elder abuse, is a single or repeated act, or
lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an
expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This type of
violence constitutes a violation of human rights and includes physical, sexual,
psychological and emotional abuse; financial and material abuse; abandonment.
neglect; and serious loss of dignity and respect.
Abuse of older people can have serious physical and mental health, financial, and
social consequences, the risks for instance may include, physical injuries, neglect,
abandonment, premature mortality, depression, cognitive decline, financial hardship
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Read MoreEstablishment in 1993. Over the years, the Mandir has become the biggest community hub and a special place of worship for the people of Indian community. The Mandir offers a wide range of activities and services, including Bal Vikas classes, yoga classes, Bharatnatyam classes, mums and babies group, JP services etc.
The Bal Vikas classes at Bharatiya Mandir have had a significant impact on children’s development, helping them stay connected to their roots, and promoting cultural understanding.
Read MoreIt was nothing but sheer spectacle of Modi magic that was evident at the Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Stadium in Sydney where a sea of Modi Modi chanting diaspora crowd created euphoria that happens very seldom in a lifetime. It may not even happen in someone’s wild imagination 8,000 miles away from home land in distant land of Australia.
Everyone present at the arena was mesmerised as PM Narendra Modi made his grand entry into arena and the chant of Modi-Modi just kept getting louder and faster. The Australian Prime Minister present at the event visibly looked amused that it’s all happening in his own country and that was not for him. An almost packed stadium of 25,000 capacity waited patiently with bated breath for 3 hours for their leader who has given them the opportunity to feel proud about their motherland. This was second time in Sydney after the maiden visit of Narendra Modi months after getting elected Prime Minister of India in 2014. On both the occasions Modi’s visit created the same frenzy, same spark and same euphoria within the diaspora community of Australia.
Read MoreKeep the potatoes for boiling start the curry tomato cream sauce. In a large heavy bottomed pot add the onion, canned tomatoes and their juices, cashews, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, fenugreek leaves and salt. Cover the pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Now add the onion and tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth,Pour the creamy mixture back into the pot and add the coconut milk, reserving ~1/4 cup back to serve and crush the methi in your fingers and add to the pot. Mix together and cover the pot and set aside.
Read MoreSakhi group has made a significant impact in the community since its establishment in 2017. This group was initiated by Jyoti Parashar, Aditee Naik, and a few like-minded ladies with a vision to empower and provide support to the women in the community in Auckland. Over the years, the group has grown in strength and numbers, becoming a reliable source of empowerment for women.
Supported by Bharatiya Mandir, the Sakhi group aims to provide a platform for women of all ages to connect, share their experiences, help each other in settling into their new surroundings and provide the support to those in need. The group organises events and programs throughout the year to promote the well-being and development of ladies in the community.
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