Punching well above its weight
IT’S been a while since two well-heeled gentlemen were seen distributing newspapers along Sandringham. Five years exactly, to be precise.
These gentlemen were Indian Weekender publishers Giri Gupta and Bhav Dhillon and they were holding their “baby” in their arms and handing out the newspaper to passers-by. Readers grabbed it with glee and devoured voraciously all the paper had to offer. And they kept coming back for more.
That was then, and today, the Indian Weekender has emerged as the finest Indian community newspaper in the country, trampling all in its wake. And readers tells us that they want more of the same.
The strapping five-year-old is a bullish disseminator of news with a strong focus on the positive aspects of the Indian community it serves.
And this is what has led it to organising and establishing one of the most prestigious events on the Indian community calendar – the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame – now in its second year.
The lead-up to this special moment has not been without its own share of hiccups, and as the publishers say, the journey has culminated into the “Power of Five” – the five P’s that provided the motivation and determination to make it through the tough times.
Let’s take a look at the attributes of the five P’s” – the very principles that guided the paper to unbridled success:
1. Positive Thinking: Herein lies the whole drive behind the paper – to highlight and celebrate the successes of New Zealand Indians.
2. Perseverance and Pertinacity: Remaining steadfast in their approach has been key.
3. Persistency: This is one aspect the publishers don’t mull over for too long. They just stick at it. End of story.
4. Patience: Not panicking is the name of the game. Slugging it out, patiently, over the past few years.
5. Prominence: This goes without saying that the Indian Weekender stands out among the others. It has already gained leadership status.
That’s what makes tonight’s function even more special – that this newspaper has captured a migrant dream and bringing it to fruition through the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame where Prime Minister John Key is chief guest.
Indians have had a long history in New Zealand and, over the years, have contributed generously toward the development and progress of this nation.
“And it is time those achievements are honoured and cherished for generations to come,” Gupta and Dhillon said.
So let’s come together and celebrate these remarkable achievements of the members of our community who, despite the odds, have risen to the challenges in our adopted homeland and thrived.
And there will be more to come.
IT’S been a while since two well-heeled gentlemen were seen distributing newspapers along Sandringham. Five years exactly, to be precise.
These gentlemen were Indian Weekender publishers Giri Gupta and Bhav Dhillon and they were holding their “baby” in their arms and handing out the newspaper to...
IT’S been a while since two well-heeled gentlemen were seen distributing newspapers along Sandringham. Five years exactly, to be precise.
These gentlemen were Indian Weekender publishers Giri Gupta and Bhav Dhillon and they were holding their “baby” in their arms and handing out the newspaper to passers-by. Readers grabbed it with glee and devoured voraciously all the paper had to offer. And they kept coming back for more.
That was then, and today, the Indian Weekender has emerged as the finest Indian community newspaper in the country, trampling all in its wake. And readers tells us that they want more of the same.
The strapping five-year-old is a bullish disseminator of news with a strong focus on the positive aspects of the Indian community it serves.
And this is what has led it to organising and establishing one of the most prestigious events on the Indian community calendar – the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame – now in its second year.
The lead-up to this special moment has not been without its own share of hiccups, and as the publishers say, the journey has culminated into the “Power of Five” – the five P’s that provided the motivation and determination to make it through the tough times.
Let’s take a look at the attributes of the five P’s” – the very principles that guided the paper to unbridled success:
1. Positive Thinking: Herein lies the whole drive behind the paper – to highlight and celebrate the successes of New Zealand Indians.
2. Perseverance and Pertinacity: Remaining steadfast in their approach has been key.
3. Persistency: This is one aspect the publishers don’t mull over for too long. They just stick at it. End of story.
4. Patience: Not panicking is the name of the game. Slugging it out, patiently, over the past few years.
5. Prominence: This goes without saying that the Indian Weekender stands out among the others. It has already gained leadership status.
That’s what makes tonight’s function even more special – that this newspaper has captured a migrant dream and bringing it to fruition through the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame where Prime Minister John Key is chief guest.
Indians have had a long history in New Zealand and, over the years, have contributed generously toward the development and progress of this nation.
“And it is time those achievements are honoured and cherished for generations to come,” Gupta and Dhillon said.
So let’s come together and celebrate these remarkable achievements of the members of our community who, despite the odds, have risen to the challenges in our adopted homeland and thrived.
And there will be more to come.
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