Six-time World champion M.C. Mary Kom is the star attraction at the inaugural Big Bout Indian Boxing League, that started at the Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, earlier this month.
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If not for anything else, Devdutt Pattanaik, can surely be credited for reviving and revitalising the ancient Indian mythology and bringing it closer to young India, which majority is under 35 years.
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It seems Christmas has come early for those looking to buy and sell as buyer confidence has returned to the market at a record high, just as Barfoot and Thomson report higher sales figures for the month of November.
Here’s what you need to know:
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According to the latest data released by CoreLogic QV, the average residential property values in Auckland have risen by 1.3% over the three months to November 2019. But taken annually, this change comes out to be 1.2%, with the average value being $1,038,477.
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On Sunday, Christchurch residents were treated to city's annual Santa Parade, which saw around 135 floats, and over 2,500 performers.
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Like all my earlier newspapers, The Indian News, will soon be part of New Zealand Media Council (NZMC). We have already applied for it, and are waiting for the formalities to complete.
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Started in 2015 by the Wellington Indian Association, this year’s Community Service Awards held last weekend in the capital, recognised four individuals for “outstanding dedicated service” to the community. These included Karuna Ranchod, Sumati Lala, Santi Damania, and Jay Shaw.
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The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has now penalised a third Chorus subcontractor for employment breaches following a Labour Inspectorate investigation which targeted more than 80 businesses.
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In a close and exciting final played last weekend, Tamil Pasanga edged out the team called Firangi by seven runs, to lift the third Ara All Nations T20 Cricket Tournament in Christchurch. It was a joint organisation by the Christchurch Metro Cricket Association (CMCA), and Christchurch Multicultural Council (CMC).
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In a rocking start to the first-ever New Zealand Premier League (NZPL), Ramesh Lakmal of Kerala Warriors scored 119 runs in just 37 balls to propel his team to a seven-wicket win over Powerful Rangers, in the first round of matches held last weekend.
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Aucklanders from all walks of life are being encouraged to apply for Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels.
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Several organisations working within the Indian community in Auckland, have welcomed a new initiative by Immigration New Zealand (INZ), which has embarked on an outreach programme with migrant communities to explain the recent changes in visa rules.
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Founded in 2001, Waitakere Hindi Language and Cultural School, on December 10, was recognised by ‘The Trusts’ West Auckland, for its contribution in promoting and preserving the Hindi language in New Zealand, as it was granted $16,100 in support of its work.
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Together, Sid and Chand Sahrawat, are a formidable team. What else can describe their achievements in just under ten years. The recent one is of course, their restaurant Sidart, winning the Restaurant of the Year title at the Cuisine Good Food Awards announced last month. But this list is long.
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In a major boost to ethnic communities across New Zealand, the Labour-led coalition Government has just announced increasing the Ethnic Communities Development Fund from $520k to $4.2 million each year. The Minister for Ethnic Communities Jenny Salesa made the announcement in Auckland today. "This means that there will be $17 million available for ethnic communities over the next four years. Another important change we are making is that the fund will now be a rolling fund, which will remain open throughout the year."
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Forum Films, the leading distributor of Indian movies in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, will be releasing 24 Punjabi movies in Australia and New Zealand next year.
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The glamour, the glitter, the shimmer and the sequins - the saree is unmatched. It is timeless-fashion and is versatile. In a world full of trends, saree still remains a classic.
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The Suicide Mortality Review Committee says health and social policy should not ignore Asian mental health. The Suicide Mortality Review Committee reviews suicide deaths and advises the Health Quality & Safety Commission on how to reduce the number of these deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Research conducted by AUT’s New Zealand Work Research Institute and commissioned by the Human Rights Commission has found more than 50,000 working households live in poverty across Aotearoa.
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Following suit from their Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement, the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has announced that the current Loan-to-value (LVR) restrictions will also stay at their current levels. New data from the RBNZ reveals that both First Home Buyers (FHB) and Investors have both increased their overall mortgage lending.
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