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    • New Zealand

      Thousands flock at the Indian Kite Festival 2021 in Auckland

      Kiwi-Indian MP Gaurav Sharma gets mentioned in Indian television show Kaun Banega Crorepati

      One-way Cook Islands bubble to begin next week

      Eden Park stadium gets green signal to hold up to six concerts in any 12-month period

      Revealed: Eligibility criteria for international students to return to New Zealand

      Pregnant mum’s sleeping position can cut oxygen flow to her unborn child, research shows

      Programme launched to help beneficiaries develop skills to start their own business

      iVillage and Page3 dive into the new year with an open-air Bollywood party

      Thousands of kites to soar this weekend at the Indian Kite Festival

      Director-General of Health issues plea for people to use Covid-19 tracer app

      Education New Zealand welcomes further international student cohort

      Bhartiya Samaj commence 2021 with an energetic children’s summer camp

    • Verdict 2017

      National Party sticks with their ‘rock,’ Bill English remains as Party Leader

      Here comes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

      2017 GENERAL ELECTION WRIT RETURNED

      National juggernaut comes to halt with Labour-Green block winning two seats in the final count.

      New Zealand politics in limbo: What’s the fuss about the MMP and First past the post system?

      What would a government with Winston Peters look like?

      Can special votes go with National and not Labour-Green?

      A report card of Kiwi-Indian candidates in 2017 election

      Can Greens bring about real ‘youth quake’ in New Zealand politics?

      Immigration cuts under any new government will depend on how badly we want to build our infrastructure

      Can Greens create the history and go ‘right’ with National?

      Trends from advance voting will determine who will form the next government

    • Business

      Amazon buys 11 commercial jets to expand delivery fleet

      Despite ups and downs, Bitcoin set to rule 2021

      Tatas back in race for stake in Air India: Sources

      India's aviation industry's expected FY21 net loss at Rs 210 billiin: ICRA

      Amazon witnesses 'biggest holiday season' ever in its history

      Internet Entrepreneur Saurabh Bhatnagar shares his Indian Online Dream

      Global economy to remain in tenuous position in 2021: Moody's

      Cabinet agrees for extension of small business lending scheme

      Singapore Airlines reports half year loss of US$2.6 billion

      Highest Number Of Properties Sold In NZ In 42 Months, According To Latest REINZ Data

      New Zealand Tops Bloomberg Business Survey For COVID-19 Response, Future Investment Plans

      Fonterra announces its Annual results and a return to paying dividend

    • Election 2020

      Kiwi voter the true hero of Election 2020

      Election of first Kiwi-Indian electorate MP marks a milestone

      Election 2020: What now...?

      National's Gerry Brownlee admits he made a 'huge mistake' during electioneering

      Final poll: Labour and Greens have the numbers to govern

      Has the campaign for the first-ever Covid election been widely off the mark?

      Election 2020: Our MMP voting system explained

      Election 2020: Labour steady, National down in latest poll

    • Sports

      New Zealand grab maximum points in 3rd successive WTC series

      Sourav Ganguly likely to be released from hospital on Jan 6

      Williamson a true model for any youngster to emulate: Laxman

      Aussies favourites over India in 1st Test due to pink-ball experience

      New Zealand move to third in World Test Championship table

      Kohli's 85-run knock in vain as hosts avoid series white-wash

      India's great T20 run in Australia

      Three more Pak players in NZ test positive, count stands at 10

      Kohli, Ashwin nominated for Player of the Decade award

      Palmerston North schoolgirl Ashtuti Kumar no longer scared of a cricket ball

      Team India arrives in Sydney for lengthy series in Australia

      Embrace the new normal: Team India reunites ahead of Aus tour

    • India

      Stalemate over farm laws continues, next meeting on Jan 19

      Republic Day parade to feature 321 schoolkids, 80 folk artists

      Indian Parliament session from Jan 29, Budget to be presented on Feb 1

      Makar Sankranti showcases India's vibrancy of traditions: PM

      BS Mann recuses from SC-appointed panel on farm laws

      SC had hinted at former CJI for panel, names 4 pro-farm law agriculturists

      Tesla finally enters India, first stop is Bengaluru

      We'll provide free Covid vax if Centre doesn't: Kejriwal

      Modi lauds Indian diaspora for contribution during Covid-19

      1.1 crore Covidshield vaccines procured for Rs 200 per dose, 55L Covaxin for Rs 206 apiece

      Supreme Court stays 3 farm laws, forms panel to hear farmers' grievances

      Supreme Court stays 3 farm laws, forms panel to hear farmers' grievances

    • World news

      International migration growth down 27% due to Covid: UN

      WHO hopes Covid vaccination 'underway in every country in next 100 days'

      Petition urges Australia government to allow international students' return

      Bill Gates is America's biggest farmland owner

      Sonia Aggarwal to be Biden's climate policy adviser

      Garima Verma named digital director for Jill Biden

      Biden unveils $1.9 trillion Covid relief proposal

      35 killed in massive Indonesia earthquake

      US college campuses are Covid superspreaders: Study

      YouTube deletes new Trump video, suspends fresh uploads

      Gorillas in San Diego zoo test Covid-19 positive

      Local Covid-19 cases in Sydney continue to spike

    • Fiji

      Fiji to benefit as UK helps mobilise $US1billion to help countries access COVID-19 vaccines

      India hands over relief supplies to support recovery efforts

      Relief reaches Fiji after tropical cyclone Yasa

      Tropical cyclone destroys over 1,500 homes in Fiji

      Fijian govt takes swift action to help cyclone-affected farmers

      Two dead as tropical cyclone batters Fiji

      Fiji declares state of natural disaster over tropical cyclone

      Fijians warned time to prepare for Cyclone Yasa (Cat5) is running out

      Fiji urged to brace for direct hit from a strengthening Cyclone Yasa

      Former Fiji PM Ratu Tevita Momoedonu dies

      Fiji vows to continue battle against climate change

      Fiji’s request to join travel bubble acknowledged

    • Global Indians

      Canada's Industry Minister Navdeep Bains resigns

      Indian American Sabrina Singh named White House Deputy Press Secy

      Senior-level Biden nominee Vanita Gupta recalls experience of racial bigotry

      Indian-American Republican sworn in as Ohio state Senator

      Stranded Indians expats in UAE to get free stay

      Two more Indian Americans in Biden team: Gautam Raghavan, Vinay Reddy

      Raja Chari to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

      Indian-origin scientist discovers new way to filter fake news

      'Grandson of a poor farmer in India': Vivek Murthy is "America's Doctor"

      Punjab-born Raj Chouhan elected Speaker in British Columbia

      US post office to be named after slain Sikh police officer

      Colorado teen Gitanjali Rao is TIME 'Kid of the Year'

  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood

      Arijit Singh: I try to bring a sense of uniqueness to my songs

      Raveena Tandon, Sanjay Dutt open up KGF: Chapter 2 teaser response

      Virat, Anushka blessed with a baby girl

      Sonu Sood: 2020 taught us to keep families closer than before

      BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation accuses Sonu Sood of turning home to hotel

      Big B's Ladakh trip in 'minus 33 degrees' has fans concerned

      Sonu Sood's new film 'Kisaan' launched amid farmers protests

      2021 promises light at the end of the tunnel for Bollywood

      Deepika Padukone deletes all Instagram, Twitter posts

      Sushant case: CBI carrying out intensive probe, using advanced forensic equipment

      Rajinikanth not starting his own political party citing health reasons

      Nothing alarming in Rajinikanth's test reports, says hospital

    • Reviews

      REVIEW - Mirzapur 2: Back to the boondocks (Rating: * * *)

      Yatra a worthy milestone in Prayas’ 15-year journey

      'Aarya' Web Series: Sushmita Sen props lazy crime drama, Our Rating: * * and 1/2

      Anurag Kashyap: My filmmaking process is changing

      Lady Gaga's 16-track album 'Chromatica' is out now

      'Into The Night' is a non-stop, cheesy caper (Rating: * * * )

      Mrs Serial Killer: Utterly messed-up

      Chris Hemsworth opens up on 'Thor: Love And Thunder'

      Brace yourself for a virtually assisted couch-vacation

      India in the cinemas: Ocean to Sky

      Rise of the 'Phoenix' in Hollywood

      'Hellaro' Takes Indian cinema to the next level; Rating: *****

    • Tongue in cheek

      Twitter cracks up as Musk confirms Tesla's entry in India

      Watching Zombie movies can prepare you better for pandemic

      World weirdness quotient is rising fast (the funny side)

      Photo critique

      Elements of Success : Spirit

      Elements of Success : Air

      Elements of Success : Fire

      Elements of Success : Water

      Elements of Success : Earth

      Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji (I am still a kid by heart)

      Sunset Years, Sunshine Life!

      Migrant Tales: STUFF No One Ever Tells You about Living Abroad!!

    • Zodiology

      Your weekly horoscope is here

      2018: The Year of Fresh Beginnings (Yearly Horoscope)

      Weekly horoscope: 1-7 December

      Your weekly horoscope: May 12 to 18

      Your weekly horoscope: May 5 to 11

      Weekly horoscope: April 28 to May 4

      Weekly horoscope: March 17 to 23

      Weekly Horoscope: March 3 - 9

      YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE: FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 2

      YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE: FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 2

      Your Weekly horoscope: February 17 to 23

      Your weekly horoscope: February 10 to16

    • Hollywood

      Christopher Nolan: India is a wonderful place to be in and engage with filmmaking

      Jason Momoa finds yoga the 'hardest thing' he has ever tried

      'The Boys' Kiwi star Karl Urban gives special shoutout to Indian fans

      Letitia Wright: All-female ‘Avengers' film will happen soon

      Sofia Vergara is Forbes' highest paid actress of 2020

    • Music

      Jassie Gill: Music as important as food to me

      2020 wrap: Mega newsmakers from the world of music

      Rajasthani folk singer Mame Khan: Something universal in old folk tunes

      How technology has changed classical music

      Baisakhi: Punjabi singers to hold online musical session for fans

      Prateek Kuhad's song in Barack Obama's top 35 songs list

      Dhvani's 'Vaaste' crosses 500 mn views in 4 months

      Sufi Singer Pyarelal Wadali of Wadali Brothers passes away

      Satta Vairowalia’s ‘7 Jaaniya’ an ode to women in his life

      'The Black Prince' live in New Zealand

      Satta Vairowalia set to return with ‘Guarantee’

      Rahat mesmerises house-full audience in Auckland

    • Events

      Femina Miss India 2020 goes digital

      COVID-19 effect: Oscars 2021 might get delayed

      ‘Vatt Thi Gujarati’ concert to resonate the essence of Gujarati language

      A legend of a production (Review)

      Chinmaya youth set to illuminate stage with 'The Legends of Shiva'

      Diwali and Bandhi Chhorh Divas celebrated at Sikh temples around Auckland

      Fusion of 'Folk and Sufi' wows Auckland

      Watch: My kids are the hardest to explain to, says Amit Tandon

      Ladies Cultural Night set to returns with better entertainment this year

      Theatre review—Dara by Prayas

      Taste of Puketapapa brings home the world on a platter

      Gujarati Talent Show winner to take home $1000 cash prize

    • Spotlight

      Bengalis favourite Durga Puja pandal-hopping goes virtual

      Amazon to add live TV to Prime Video: Report

      Sushant Singh Rajput death: Deepika highlights 'importance of reaching out'

      Ridley Scott working on ‘Gladiator' sequel

      Subaru XV launched at Frankfurt

      Isuzu to the rescue of St John

      D-Max claims desert rally victory

      10 reasons why D-Max is one tough ute

      Isuzu D-Max the world's best 4WD ute

      1.4 million kms and still going strong

      The Beast now in New Zealand

      Driving nirvana for the soul

  • Features
    • In focus

      7 things to consider before hiring an interior designer

      Dating resolutions for a new year

      A recap of the highlights of 2020

      Adieu 2020, Welcome 2021

      Hospitality trends to watch out in 2021

      Royal Enfield more than brand name of a legendary bike

      New Zealand Ice Cream Awards 2020 winners announced

      24 Indian children nominated for International Children's Peace Prize

      At 7, child prodigy honours literary legacy with first book

      Language is the window to the soul

      5 Reasons Rose Water is the BEST thing to happen to your hair

      3 House plants EVERY beauty lover needs in their home

    • Migrant Tales
    • Travel

      Frequent travel will make you 7% more happier than others

      Etihad Airways offers complimentary Covid-19 test for passengers

      70% of Indian travellers to be more price-conscious: Survey

      Six places in New Zealand you never knew existed

      A virtual backstage tour of Sydney Opera House

      Would you dare to travel in 2020?

      Over half of global airlines' passenger revenues at risk: IATA

      A trip to Israel: Musings of a Kiwi-Indian journalist

      Seniors of Auckland Indian Association make a trip to magical Alaska and Canadian rockies

      Partying with the ghosts in Singapore

      Pattaya mein bhi Mera Bharat Mahaan

      Nat Geo documentary on Titanic to release next year

    • Face of the Week

      Kritika Pandey wins Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2020

      Rachit Kushwaha’s ‘Behind the Dreams’ online show offers self-help advice from successful immigrants living in New Zealand

      Living in NZ: A Chinese-descent Indian shares her unique cultural experience

      One year after The Great Kiwi Bake Off: Did Kiwi-Indian mum get the jumpstart she was after?

      'It’s time to make some noise'

      The young, up and coming musician-duo busting the myths

      How to translate research into practice in competitive sports - A Book Review

      Book Review: What does it take to be an International Citizen?

      Nanette Nathoo: The community safety crusader

      Heroes amongst us | Meet one of the only two Indian fire fighters in NZ

      Kiwi-Indian among the finalists for Miss Universe NZ 2017

      The face behind the masks

    • Technology

      Samsung unveils flagship Galaxy S21 series, Buds Pro

      WhatsApp says individual chats protected as users shun platform

      Apple to launch thinner, lighter low-cost iPad this year

      Despite ban, TikTok becomes highest grossing app of 2020

      Users shun WhatsApp to join Telegram, Signal amid data concerns

      Apple made $64 bn from App Store in Covid-hit 2020: Report

      WhatsApp to stop working on these phones from January 1

      Google to automatically add 3D effect to your 2D photos

      US govt, 48 states sue Facebook for 'illegally' maintaining 'monopoly power'

      Complete list of best apps, games on Google Play Store in 2020

      Study says, 'Rapid testing can eliminate spread of COVID-19 within weeks'

      Qualcomm heralds new 5G mobile era with Snapdragon 888 chip

    • Health

      70% Indians prioritise dietary changes over going to gym: Survey

      These Fitness Apps make your home-workouts interesting

      Intermittent fasting new fad among millennial, young adults in India

      All you need to know about the new Coronavirus strain

      Covaxin works against UK strain, will release study by Jan 10: Bharat Biotech CMD

      Health tips to prevent 'diabesity'

      Here's what you need to know about Oxford Covid-19 vaccine

      Covid virus will stay with us for next 10 years: BioNTech CEO

      Just half a beer can hamper your hand-eye coordination: NASA

      7 DNA fingerprints that decide who may get cancer discovered

      Vaping linked to increased smoking in teenagers

      Everything you want to know about sunscreen

    • Recipes

      Say hello to these healthy mocktails

      Chef Kunal Kapoor shares tips to fulfil your eating resolution in 2021

      6 hacks to eat smart and cut down food waste

      Special Sweets Recipes to try this Diwali

      Celebrate International Coffee Day with these easy recipes

      Lotus Seeds (Makhanas)

      DRY FRUIT LADOOS

      Sugar Free Cookies

      Comfort in your plate with some easy noodles recipes

      Ramadan Special : Savoury Iftaar dishes

      Treat your sweet tooth with dessert recipes this Diwali

      Chicken Mughlai

    • Education

      Studying abroad in 2020? Read this

      The downside of e-learning

      Gardening: Welcome autumn by preparing new plantings

      Simplifying maths for young minds at Mathematica

      No response!

      Zero + zero = zero!

      Political correctness in job hunting

      Decoding the cover letter

      It’s not what you know; It’s 'who you know'

      So, you think you are the victim?

      Tips to combat back-to-school jitters

      Welcome to Aotearoa, what next?

    • Heritage

      Your 2021 Annual Horoscope

      No home yet for Mirza Ghalib in Agra, his birthplace

      Upcoming Delhi art show to explore Sikh heritage, culture

      'Sita' preparing for defence services, 'Ram' works in bank

      How a Hindi newspaper backed by Gandhi ignited freedom struggle in Mauritius

      Native Indian games a promising supplement for kids with special needs

      Nine unique breathing techniques to practice

      A unique underground library has 900,000 books in Rajasthan

      Yoga for holistic health

      Vastu Myths Debunked

      Book captures brilliance of Ranjit Singh's polity, rule

      “We wish all a very happy Shravan Maas,” Shri Radha Krishna Temple

  • Columns
    • Comment

      Opinion: The Work Visa Changes – Are we headed for another bottle neck in processing?

      A historic rebuke of Donald Trump: 3 takeaways

      “Grow up, Tim Paine”: Australian academic lashes skipper for sledging-barrage on Indian cricketers

      Global Britain (Opinion)

      India's GDP: Quickest to fall, fastest to recover (OPINION)

      Covid-19 vaccination: Can India deliver that shot to all?

      Navigating H1B visas in the post-Trump world: Immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta explains

      Opinion: What’s problematic about the heckling of a Kiwi-Indian MP’s oath in Sanskrit language?

      Can Reserve Bank dampen an inflamed housing market?

      NZ's most diverse election?

      Election 2020: Has Judith Collins been served well by National's key tacticians and strategists?

      Auckland Properties Sales Numbers Rise Significantly, But Price Rises Slow

    • Political

      Analysis: Are there any inner contradictions in govt’s announcement on allowing 1000 international students into NZ?

      With some millstones, US-India strategic partnership likely to thrive under Biden

      OPINION | Party Vote National for your future and your economy: Kanwaljit Bakshi

      OPINION | Only National can get New Zealand back on track: Kanwaljit Bakshi

      OPINION | Let’s Keep Moving: Michael Wood

      Iconic Lagaan movie song roped in by Electoral Commission to encourage Kiwi Indians for voting

      Opinion | Labour’s five-point plan to keep New Zealand moving: Priyanca Radhakrishnan

      OPINION | What’s needed right now is National’s plan to grow the economy, give businesses the confidence to invest, grow, protect and create jobs: Parmjeet Parmar

      Opinion | Rebuilding our economy together: Michael Wood

      Election 2020 Leaders' debate: Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins vie for public's 'rose'

      Opinion | Michael Wood: Labour – for stability and a plan

      OPINION: Labour’s track record and vision for New Zealand

    • Editorials

      Unforgettable in 2020: Infection curves, Covid-19 dashboards

      Mainstream media’s obsession with Raveen Jaduram’s salary: Is “unconscious bias” against ethnic-migrants into play?

      Maori Language Week: Can ethnic migrant communities' languages follow the same path of survival in NZ

      Grim forebodings as 15 March Anniversary approaches

      From Pacific to Indo-Pacific: NZ govt affirms commitment in most unambiguous manner

      Community reception for Team India in Wellington: Cricket revered as a great enhancer of bilateral ties

      Unwelcome verbal fireworks mar Diwali

      International students left in limbo again: A sordid underbelly of export education

      Has New Zealand finally shed its reticence toward ‘Indo-Pacific’?

      Is there anything in common in Bangladesh, Indian and South Africa’s cricketing trajectory?

      Wellbeing Budget is all well – but realpolitik shows

      Everest needs an urgent solution!

    • India specials

      Farmers' agitation has been fearless: Filmmaker Gurvinder Singh

      Reusable rockets, satellite constellation for broadband in ISRO's 10-year plan

      'I Came Upon a Lighthouse' reveals the compassionate side of Ratan Tata

      Corporates expect quick recovery in 2021

      2020: A defining year for Indian space sector

      India's expectations from Biden Presidency

      Chandigarh, Kerala and Goa rated best in India for governance:PAC ranking

      INTERVIEW - Fiji, India share deep and enduring ties: Fijian envoy

      US election outcome won't affect ties with India: Senior official

      Five books by Indian authors that you must read

      Golden Temple langar gets big donation from Canada India Foundation

      Covid-19 could fulfil a long-standing Kiwi-Indian dream

    • Reader say

      The gift of confidence!

      Are you getting bullied...?

      The secret of friendship

      Discourse of the Diaspora

      Readers Speak: When was the last road trip you took?

      Readers speak: What are your thoughts about the brutal killing of Indian bus driver in Australia?

      Crime, safety and race relations in New Zealand

      Standing for working people and employers

      Make your Zakat Count

      From the Form to the Formless (1926 - 2011)

      Dhoni: The man who defied logic

      Guy Fawkes Day – the Kiwi spin on Diwali

    • Women

      Five things every new mom must know

      Meet the woman who choose a career in cycling at 51

      20 million girls may never return to school, warns Malala

      A guide to women's health after 40

      Anne Hathaway quits drinking believes parenting the right way

      Eating lots of rice may advance start of menopause

      How not to impress a woman (The funny side)

      NZ PM Jacinda Ardern’s pregnancy is an inspiration for all working-mums

      Mothers work more, dads spends more leisure time: Study

      The rise of 'freemales'

      How WhatsApp is giving wings of freedom to housewives

      Three Kiwi women honoured at the Women Economic Forum 2016

    • Immigration news

      New Zealand partnership visa two-tier system frustrating for couples split by Covid-19

      Indians biggest beneficiaries as Canada to admit 401,000 new immigrants

      UK student applications: A look at flexibility in visa rules

      Minister saying “disgruntled Indians go home” is not good look on this government of compassion

      No immediate respite for deported Indian students who took sanctuary in Auckland Unitary Church

      The migration magician

      A.R.M.S Manukau Team are offering a range of workshops

      A call for ethnic Kiwis to leadership

      A.R.M.S Manukau Team are offering a range of workshops

      Work and live in New Zealand permenantly

      Work Visa - Working Temporarily in New Zealand

      WORK VISA - WORKING TEMPORARILY IN NEW ZEALAND

    • Know the law

      LINZ response to the Indian Weekender's story of resident migrants ineligibility to buy homes

      Staying alert prevents mishaps

      Foreign buyers continue to snap up NZ land and houses

      Personal Grievance

      Drink Drive and Limited Licences - A Review

      Traffic Offences – EBA (Drink Drive Charge – Second time)

      Know about Limited Licence or Work Licence

      Traffic Offences - Drinking and driving

      What are your rights when being questioned by the police?

      Hockey stick in a car. Legal or illegal?

    • Ethnicities

      Jewellery trends for Karwachauth

      What does the story of the first Pakeha-Sikh New Zealander tell us about Sikhism faith in New Zealand?

      Playtime with dad improves children's self-control

      Savour the flavour of each culture

      Is it fine not to fine?

      Bridging the cultural barrier

      Early habits to prepare for Ramadan

      The colour of your community

      Bilingual and Multicultural

      Love thy neighbour as your family

      Is race dependent on space?

      United we integrate

  • Video
    • Bollywood

      Sanju trailer

      Pareshaan Parinda

      Kangana Ranaut in Aap ki Adalat

      SRK answers questions

      Salman Khan talks to Indian Weekender

      Victoria and Abdul trailer

      Jagga Jasoos trailer

      Tubelight trailer

      Vinod Khanna in an old interview

      Viceroy's house, movie trailer

      Celebs leave for Da Bang tour

      Hindi Medium trailer

    • Cooking

      Mumbai street food $100 challenge

      World's spiciest curry

      Kerala street food

      Mumbai street food

      Real Indian food in Delhi

      Gordon Ramsay’s Top 5 Indian Dishes

      Hyderabad street food

      Rasgulla Recipe

      Cooking Doas

      Paani Puri recipe

      Medu wada

      Masala papad

    • Features

      Huawei Nova 5T - Unboxing & Review

      Huawei P30 Pro's camera is set to rewrite the rules of photography!!

      Huawei P30 Pro Unboxing and Review

      Controversial Lamb advertisement

      Interview with Satta Vairowalia

      Indians and Pakistanis taste test

      Priyanka Chopra interview

      Sundar Pichai - Googles new CEO

      An eye-pad for the blind

      Nandita Das - Dark is beautiful

      India 2011 : BBC TV Debate

      Obama observes Diwali

    • Funny

      Paragliding fail

      Early 20s vs Late 20s

      What not to do a restaurant

      Mummy ki call

      Queues in India

      Headless man prank

      Punjabi Despacito

      Amit Tandon on Mobile phones and Whatsapp

      Indian middle class symbols - Amit Tandon

      How Indians fight

      Traffic in Delhi - Amit Tandon

      Bhai ho

    • Hall of Fame

      Hall of fame 2018

      Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame - 2017

      Sukhi Turner former mayor of Dunedin

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Belly dancing troupe

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Nasha

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Arabella

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Amrita Bhende deSouza

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Speech by Rt Hon PM, John Key

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Winner of the Unsung hero of the year, Ramesh Patel

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Young achiever of the year Dr Malvindar Singh-Bains

      Highlights of the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame 2016

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Winner of the Hall of Fame award, Dr CS Benjamin

    • India specials

      The Parsi community

      Vande Mataram

      Mumbaicha Raja

      A Tribute To Classic Indian Ads

      India launches a record 104 satellites

      Mexican ambassador's rickshaw

      Social experiment on republic day

      Dance on Flight to celebrate Republic Day

      The Demonetization circus

      The making of PM Modi's wax sculpture

      An extra large dosa

      Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech wedding ceremony

    • Music

      Purbayan Chatterjee and Rhythm Shaw - First train out

      'Kattey' - Ram Sampath, Bhanvari Devi, Hard Kaur

      Kattey - Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3

      Sawan Mein featuring Jasmine Sandlas

      Despacito Remix - India Dance Video

      Yaara by AR Rahman

      Shape of you Bhangra mix

      Tu Hi Tha - Shirley Setia

      #F8 The Fate of the Furious Official Trailer!

      Chaiya Chaiya / Don't stop

      I Can't Make You Love Me

      Priyanka Chopra - In my city

    • New Zealand

      Auckland's Misfire Gang has a message for Kiwi Indians to vote in #Election2020

      Indian Weekender speaks with Ankur Sharma from Business Launchpad about Tax-related matters #IWK

      Huawei P30 Pro Unboxing & Review

      NZ survivor describes chasing terrorist away

      Immigration NOW Episode 2 | The Show about NZ Immigration | Post Study Work Visa (Employer Assisted)

      Immigration NOW Episode 1 | The Show About NZ Immigration | Essential Skills Work Visa

      A Day Out With a Firefighter

      Interview with Satta Vairowalia

      Crown Superette robbery

      Immigration in NZ

      AR Rahman in conversation with IWK

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