The 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 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.
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lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an
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neglect; and serious loss of dignity and respect.
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abandonment, premature mortality, depression, cognitive decline, financial hardship
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 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.
Read MoreHigh quality Bollywood music was on display Friday evening, 21st October, @ the Due Drop events center in Auckland. Popular Bollywood artist Abhijeet Bhattacharya mesmerized the kiwi Indian community, in a spectacular show.
Read More“I dance with a five-year-old as well as forty-year-old, I really don’t mind, I get on the stage and just want to dance with everyone and do everything I can to make people happy and enjoy themselves dancing.” says the trained Bharatnatyam dancer.
Read More“I can dance with a five-year-old as well as forty-year-old, I really don’t mind” says Kesha Surti, director of Khottey Sikke Dance School
Read More“We need the support guys, so do come support us and enjoy the music of the world. You will see how Indian music will be in every collaboration and how it mixes with other music thereby beautifying it. In our Indian culture few things are very highly respected all over the world and music is one of them, just like Yoga, meditation, etc. You will experience the magic happening live right in front of your eyes.” concludes Basant Madhur
Read MoreThe next show from New Zealand’s biggest South Asian theatre company Prayas Theatre, Dhaba on Devon Avenue, comes to TAPAC from 26 May to 5 June 2022. From American playwright Madhuri Shekar, this searing family drama blends King Lear and The Cherry Orchard in a story of fathers, daughters, and survival at all costs.
Read MoreNatch-Kathak Dance company is a collaboration between Sargam School of Indian music and Purnima Garg. Established recently, this platform has been brewing since last year, crusted with an ambitious plan in Purnima’s mind, finally coming into action with alacrity. She has had her training at the National Institute of Kathak - Kathak Kendra, New Delhi for over a decade and with a diploma.
Read MoreIt’s been not too long when everyone was grooving to the beats of Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas and Yaad-E-Rafi shows presented by Gopal Bhatia, singer, and radio jokey by profession. That now he is back again with, yet another show named ‘Magical Pancham’ which is scheduled to take place on 5th March at Skycity Theaters in Auckland.
Read MoreArranged has made their journeys easier in the sense where they got to explore the possibilities of what they are wanting or what they are looking for in a relationship. And most important of all, will that relationship lead to marriage? Will they have a happily ever after? For more answers tune into TV Three every Saturday at 4 pm.
Read MoreThe very aspiration for greatness comes from a very petty mind. It is always a very ordinary mind which aspires to be special. It is not necessary to aspire to greatness or to be special.
Read MoreOMG- Online Music Galatta has 9 grids with a grid each for New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, India, Dubai, UK, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and USA. OMG- Online Music Galatta carries news, music and talk sets championing Tamil language, culture, pop culture and traditions.
Read MoreCecilia Kang, Kiwi-Korean designer and trans woman is not only in collaboration with natural skincare brand, Nellie Tier for her upcoming fashion show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2021, but also joins hands with Vin Tomar to empower more people where their aim is to promote diverse migrant communities like the Kiwi-Indian community.
Read MoreAbhi’s work is more than just a praise because she wants to embrace the experiences she has gone through and wants to initiate a sense of belongingness with all the migrant women irrespective for their colour, race or ethnicity. With poetry by published author Sudha Rao, and music by Karnan Saba this is a must-see photographic exhibition.
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