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  • News
    • New Zealand

      Tarannum echoes Jagjit’s golden ghazals

      “A historic moment in Aotearoa NZ,” says activists on submissions to select committee for Hindi language.

      Submission to teach Punjabi as second language in NZ

      Police told to carry guns on average once a week, figures reveal

      First ever entrepreneurs’ Boot camp for migrants attracts significant attention.

      Covid-19: Ministry of Health aims to average 12,000 vaccinations per day over next quarter

      Christchurch mosque terrorist to represent himself in court

      NZ residence visa decision due, minister's powers to be extended

      New Zealand revises counter-terrorism laws

      Opinion: New Zealand's new housing policy is really just a new tax package

      Indian woman dies in Wellington.

      MIQ worker tests positive for Covid-19

    • 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

      Air India may get new buyers in May-June

      Business community wants quick decision on trans-Tasman bubble

      'New Zealand economy resilient amid pandemic'

      Tata Motors shareholders' give nod to hive-off PV biz into new entity

      UK's investments in India continue to grow: Report

      Apple crosses $100 billion in quarterly revenue for 1st time

      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

    • 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

      The big IPL funfair begins

      Family in tow, AB de Villiers gears up for IPL

      US hints about boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics

      Tokyo Olympics to be 1st-ever 'gender-balanced' Games: IOC

      NZ players overlooked in IPL for 2nd rate Aussies: Doull

      New Zealand could travel to T20 World Cup with a squad of 20 players

      Morris gets highest ever IPL bid of Rs.16.25 crore from Rajasthan Royals

      2nd Test: India score biggest win by runs over England, level series 1-1

      England set new record for highest Test total without conceding extras

      Our body language, intensity was not up to the mark: Kohli

      India's fantasy sports platform DREAM11 signs up with NZ Cricket for another six years

      'Aussies get Pantsed': Oz media drools over India's triumph

    • India

      India crosses 11 crore vaccination on Wednesday

      Covid surge in India 'worrisome', threatens growth prospects: IMF

      RDIF sets target of 50m doses a month for Sputnik in India

      Russia's Sputnik V gets Emergency Use Authorisation nod in India

      Amazon India to cover Covid-19 vaccine cost for 10 lakh people

      Sonu Sood is Punjab's brand ambassador for vaccination

      At 105, she becomes flag bearer for vaccination in Punjab

      Pakistan and India cannot afford a war, says Pak FM

      Indian economy to grow at historic 12.5%, but COVID wave 'concerning': IMF

      IAF to use AI-aided tech for threat monitoring in captive networks: Chief

      This Kashmiri digs everyday in search of his soldier son's last remains

      Indian engineering student gets 25 international research offers

    • World news

      EU eyes Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe travel

      US minorities urged to unite against racism, xenophobia

      About half of UK adults estimated to have antibodies

      US locks target: To outbid China on strategy, economy, diplomacy

      US calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine

      US calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine

      Covid Effect: Airlines demand assistance package, capacity reduction

      'Every Australian might not receive Covid vaccine'

      Antarctica's 'doomsday glacier' will melt faster than thought

      Britons pay tribute to late Prince Philip

      NASA delays first flight of Mars helicopter to April 14

      Red alert for parts of Australia as cyclone Seroja approaches

    • Fiji

      China donates money to Fiji for post-cyclone reconstruction

      Fiji's national debt expected to rise

      Fiji's PM urges public support to vaccination drive

      Fiji first Pacific country to benefit from COVAX Covid-19 vaccines

      Fiji, Japan sign emergency loan agreement

      Fiji targets 'vaccine passport’ for economic recovery

      Head of Pacific university deported by Fiji

      Tropical cyclone Ana causes extensive damages to Fiji

      Health worker receives second shot of vaccine

      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

    • Global Indians

      Target is to have 20,000 Indian students in France by 2025: French FM

      Indian-American activist fights for son's treatment

      US Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

      Indian-American to run for US highway commissioner

      Satya Nadella 'appalled' by hate crimes against Asian-Americans

      'HungerMitao' movement serves 10 million meals in Texas

      Indian-American named 1st VP, COO of Federal Reserve Bank of New York

      "Indian-Americans taking over the country", Biden speaks with NASA's Swati Mohan

      Neera Tanden accepts defeat; Biden promises another job

      Biden appoints Indian-American Director of WH Military Office

      Dubai Hindu temple to virtually celebrate Shivratri

      Manpreet Vohra appointed India's High Commissioner to Australia

  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood

      Shekhar Kapur: Miss exploring philosophy and physics with Sushant

      Priyanka Chopra: I always find my light

      'Godzilla vs Kong' highest-grossing foreign film in India post pandemic

      Self-love is numero uno: Katrina Kaif

      Adarsh Gourav: Appreciation for 'The White Tiger' left me with hunger to do better

      Sajid Nadiadwala dedicates 'Chhichhore' National Award win to Sushant Singh Rajput

      John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi starrer Mumbai Saga gets four stars

      Adarsh Gourav: 'Feels strange to be nominated next to Anthony Hopkins'

      Gulzar, Vishal Bhardwaj reunite for Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings'

      Manushi Chillar: I'm getting a Diwali debut similar to Deepika Padukone

      Saif Ali Khan thanks fans, says Kareena and baby boy are 'safe and healthy'

      Dia Mirza thanks female priest who conducted her wedding rituals

    • Reviews

      Saina: Plays to gallery (Review; Rating: * * and 1/2)

      Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: Too slow for slow-burn impact (Movie Review; Rating: * *)

      5 podcasts that you should listen to right now

      Nutritionist Lovneet Batra sticks to basics in pandemic times

      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'

    • Tongue in cheek

      Here's why some people 'hear the dead'

      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!

    • 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

      Kanye West richest Black American with $6.6bn net worth: Report

      Dwayne Johnson reveals his 'very strict' diet as he trains for new film

      HBO confirms 'House of the Dragon' filming set to begin in April

      Golden Globe 2021 nominations: 'The Crown,' 'Mank' score big, 'Queen's Gambit,' 'Hamilton' pick up nods

      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

      A.R. Rahman on his latest release

      Twinjabi's new song dedicated to couples who are apart due to pandemic

      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

    • Events

      Oscar contenders share reactions on being nominated

      Grammys 2021 red carpet: Stars bring their fashion A-game to music's biggest night

      Jim Sarbh to deliver a monologue in Online theatre production

      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

    • Spotlight

      Faberge hatches a Game of Thrones collaboration

      Netflix creates 'Fast Laughs', a TikTok clone to scroll through funny clips

      Golden Globes 2021: 'Nomadland', 'Borat' 'The Crown' win top honours

      How the Pandemic has changed the way people celebrate Valentine's Day in 2021

      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

  • Features
    • In focus

      People trust computers more than humans: Study

      Minimalist Interiors are the latest trend taking over the world

      Minimalist interiors are taking over

      How to make your work from home more efficient?

      Fuss-free cleaning tricks to make carpets last long

      Gettting penny-wise with these smart money hacks

      7 mantras to cope with volatile-complex digital world (Interview)

      5 quick wardrobe maintenance tips for fresh clothes

      Alcohol sales rose during early pandemic phase

      Mobile use can change how kids see the world

      New study highlights origin of comet that brought reign of dinosaurs to an abrupt end

      Valentine's Day 2021: Glow up with these beauty hacks for that special romantic date!

    • Migrant Tales

      Sustaining long distance relationships

      How helpful are early management skills for children

    • Travel

      Short driveable holidays: A travel trend here to stay

      International airline industry initiates trial of COVID-19 travel pass

      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

    • Face of the Week

      The business of food: Meet Chef Sanjyot Keer

      For this boy, it is his 35th National Award in a row

      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

    • Technology

      Google I/O 2021 will be virtual, free to attend

      Signal is fastest growing app as WhatsApp privacy policy inches closer

      Samsung working on a double-folding smartphone

      2nd Gen Google Nest Hub to sense your sleep patterns

      A year of lockdown: Which apps did most favourably?

      Google to help you get vaccination centre info on Maps, Search

      Apple to invest $1.2 Billion on 5G, future wireless tech

      SpaceX wants to beam Starlink Internet into trucks, ships

      This is why Bill Gates prefers Android over iPhone

      Twitter announces new features, allows users to charge for tweets with Super Follows

      Huawei aims to make electric cars later this year

      4 causes of 'Zoom fatigue' identified

    • Health

      Oral hygiene to prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria

      Pink salt to heal your body and mind

      Why are some Covid-19 survivors at risk of blood clot?

      People who exercise regularly have best chance to beat Covid

      Covid pandemic linked to 6 unhealthy eating behaviours

      Depression, anxiety could be leading to Parkinson's disease

      Working long hours? Keep your body, mind active

      Covid causes 'unexpected' cellular response in lungs: Study

      Emergency health workers 3 times more at risk of depression, PTSD

      New five-minute treatment for breast cancer rolled out in UK

      High-sugar diet in adolescence can impair memory later

      How chronic stress leads to hair loss

    • Recipes

      Boost your Keto diet

      Take your coffee from 'meh' to yeah!

      Just a serving of mushrooms could make your meals more nutritious!

      Tricolour recipes for the Indian Republic Day

      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

    • Education

      A guide to personal finance management

      Expert advice before moving or de-cluttering your space!

      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?

    • Heritage

      Ramadan 2021: Sehri tips to keep you hydrated all day

      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

  • Columns
    • Comment

      Google Earth's 3D Timelapse shows decades of climate change

      Raindrops can help identify potential habitable planets

      Housing announcement a blow for those at the bottom (Opinion)

      Quad meeting level boosted to summit level (News Analysis)

      India must host a global Lemonade Party

      Farm protest and tweet war amongst celebrities: Indian government issues press statement.

      Small steps can make Earth greener

      Peter Dunne: Why Kiwis are not scanning NZ Covid tracer app QR code?

      India among top 10 hit by climate change: Germanwatch

      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

    • Political

      Why are migrants upset at offshore visa processing offices' closure?

      Opinion | Reimagining Diplomacy in the Post-COVID World: An Indian Perspective

      POST-BREXIT: UK's new avatar

      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

    • Editorials

      The rise and rise of “Quad,” under the shadow of a global pandemic: New Zealand’s dilemma

      Kamala Harris breaks glass ceiling after three women failed

      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?

    • India specials

      Making "India cool again"

      Mumbai Sanskriti Festival, rediscovering the cultural heritage of Mumbai

      2nd Covid wave: New symptoms baffle Indian health fraternity

      Indian agriculture: Maladies and remedies

      AI could play key role in India's growth in agriculture: Report

      India forges ahead with startups success story

      The diplomatic, cultural significance of PM Modi's visit to Bangladesh

      Anu Singh Choudhary: Women's resilience stood out during pandemic

      When Arthur Conan Doyle responded to the call of a Parsi lawyer

      The mindset of an Indian-American (Opinion)

      Delhi Metro's ambitious goal of solar power generation: An overview

      Impeachment of Bengal Governor-General Warren Hastings figures in Trump trial

    • 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

      Why India needs more women on the Internet

      MBA-turned-sarpanch brings winds of change in Raj village

      Solo woman traveller? Put these activities on your bucket list

      International Women's Day 2021: Celebrating women who chose to challenge

      Lack of compliments top reason for female infidelity: Survey

      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)

    • 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

      Now, an online course on Urdu vocabulary

      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?

  • 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

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