Immigration cuts under any new government will depend on how badly we want to build our infrastructure
Santa comes to Nadi: Paul Ross, founder of Pacific Kids, organises for a Christmas party for the children at Loloma House
In focusWill I get the job?Migrants coming to New Zealand on various visas that authorise them to conditionally or unconditionally work have just one question in their mind....
In focusTop 6 destinations to escape to this winterWith winter not leaving us so soon, an idea of going on a holiday doesn’t sound that bad, does it? Here are our top picks for you to choose from to escape the winter and have all the fun in the sun...
In focusYour smartphone obsession may up bad behaviour in kidsDo you spend too much time on your smartphone during mealtime, playtime and routine activities or conversations with your kids? If so, it may lead to behavioural issues in your children, warned researchers....
Migrant TalesThe man who left business to serve the communityMr Suchdev continues to work harder for the betterment of Indian migrants in Auckland. Indian Weekender spoke to the veteran who started his journey as a migrant businessman and then chose to be a full-time social worker....
Migrant TalesLearning the mantra of success from Shivam VermaWell, there is an incredible support from my family and my wife Nikita has been my backbone. I would work all day at the clinics and then sit with my laptop doing market research....
Migrant Tales“Dauntless spirit and focus leads to success”Recalling his journey Balwant Singh shares that it took him atleast three months to get a proper job which was that of a Bus Operator. He joined as a Bus Operator and drove around for an year and a half before getting promoted....
Face of the WeekIt is cool to be different: Muskan DevtaI just randomly started writing my feelings about how I felt being there and what I was going through, and it sort of gave birth to the idea of the autobiography that eventually got published....
Face of the WeekYoung cricket star on the riseThis 13-year-old young cricketer is on a scoring spree. In the recently concluded District Tournament, Keertivaasan Prakash, or KV as he’s is popularly known, scored two centuries and a half-century during the tournament becoming the top run scorer....
Face of the WeekMeet your migration mentorThe journey of migrating to a new country, especially New Zealand, is no cakewalk, as at every step you require guidance. Undoubtedly, having the right advice can make all the difference....
TechnologyRobots will become smarter than humans by 2029: HP CTOThe 'singularity' event that scientists talk about in artificial intelligence (AI) – when robots would outsmart human beings in reasoning – has just been moved up, according to a top scientist at HP Inc....
TechnologyInternet of Things is hereDevices that are internet-enabled and can ‘talk’ to other devices. More technically, it is a network of smart devices that have sensors and can communicate data to a server or other smart devices connected to the network...
TechnologyTen apps that help make learning easy and fun for youThey save that learning never stops. In this modern age, with smartphone in every pocket, learning really never stops. Here are 10 apps that help make learning really easy and fun for everyone....
HealthJust a minute's running daily may boost bone healthWant to improve your bone health? Running -- a high-intensity and weight-bearing physical activity -- for just one to two minutes each day may help you, new research shows....
HealthAyurveda remedies: Ginger versus turmericIn Ayurveda, ginger and turmeric or haldi are key ingredients for treating several ailments. We take a deeper look at which root is better for health – ginger or turmeric?...
HealthFoods that keep you well hydratedWhile drinking enough water is a prerequisite, you can also replenish water lost through sweat by consuming foods that are not only high in water content but also low in calories....
RecipesTandoori ChickenWhen marinated chicken is grilled in a tandoor, it transforms into ‘Tandoori Chicken’....
RecipesMushroom Tikka KebabOnce considered quite exotic, mushrooms have slowly but steadily made a place for themselves on the Indian platter. In fact, no Indian tapas menu is really complete without including them....
EducationZero + zero = zero!On the other hand, research shows we are attracted to people who look like us, behave like us, who have a similar personality type and we even tend to gravitate toward those who share our level of education. It’s true....
EducationDecoding the cover letterWhen anyone enters the job market in search of his/her dream job, the first thing they do is to write a cover letter. It is often ignored in terms of structure and content....
EducationSo, you think you are the victim?I met a job seeker who has been in New Zealand for the last few months, and in our meeting, he constantly complained about the employment market, recruiters, job boards, and his agent from his home country....
HeritageTracing the story of Rakhi in India’s history and traditionsCelebrated on a full moon day in the month of August, this festival not only brings the brother and the sister together but also binds the family as one and ties stronger bonds with one another....
HeritageA culture of peace- Sadhguru, Isha FoundationTrue religion is an inward step. But today it has become only about belonging to this group or that group. This has only brought hatred, conflict and separation among people....
HeritageBhagavad-gita’s answer to real freedomIf we allow ourselves to become controlled and directed by our mind and senses in the hope that we’re going to get some actual lasting happiness, then we remain unfulfilled, empty, and a slave to those desires....
Immigration cuts under any new government will depend on how badly we want to build our infrastructure
