From the desk of the Managing Editor: 03rd October
It seems like Team IWK has chosen the most appropriate time to go weekly. While it’s a huge challenge for the team, it’s a promise we have great pleasure in delivering to our Kiwi-Indian community.
Much has happened over the past two weeks, since our last issue and most of all, it’s happened for us Indians. We all seem to walk taller these days – defying gravity, as we did with our Mangalyaan – the Indian mission to Mars. What an achievement for our heroes at ISRO, delivering this feat at a shockingly humble budget. As we started to receive the first images from Mars, we have also hit the world with the “Make in India” (read more about it in this issue). While Mr Modi is busy stealing every single show on his trip to the United States – here, we now have not one but three representatives ready to take on the Beehive!
We can’t seem to wipe off that proud smile from our faces as we follow the Indian Prime Minister. Even a mega A-lister would find it hard to steal the show from celebrities like Jay-Z or Beyonce. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi knows his game and was in exemplary form at Central Park in New York on Saturday evening. “How are you doing, New York?” he asked an audience of nearly 60,000 people, most of them young and gathered for a concert that included performances by Alicia Keys and Sting. From that stage he wowed the audience while motivating the youth with his magic.
Prior to that, it was heartwarming to see “Modi-ism” hit the UN General Assembly with “G-All mantra” for a stable and inclusive global development. While giving a fitting response to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, it was heartening to see that our fearless global statesman challenged America about the concepts of “good terrorism and bad terrorism” and inviting the countries of the world to work for genuine peace.
The world watched as the charisma travelled to Madison Square where the Modi frenzy reached a new height. True to his spirit the Prime Minister delivered with the genius of his thought and feet on the ground. Amidst the chants of “Modi – Modi – Modi” he reminded the world of Mahatma Gandhi being an overseas Indian, who changed the world and instantly empowered the 20,000 strong who had gathered. What better way to honour the great Father of the Nation than to have a “clean India” and for everyone to have a roof over their head? He announced to the world that India was no longer the land of snake charmers, but instead the youth of India move the world with their mouse.
As we try and keep pace with Mr Modi, we have our eyes keenly affixed on his encounter with President Obama. Watch out for our next issue where we serve up a generous portion of Modi Mania, as we can’t seem to get enough of this true blue Mover and Shaker.
Well, I wasn’t kidding when earlier in the year I had said in a speech that - “we Indians are movers and shakers!”.The New Zealand general elections have proved just that. We now have Kawaljit Singh Bakshi, Paramjeet Parmar and Mahesh Bindra all set to take the oath of office. True to our secular roots, and in Mr Bakhshi’s words “it does not matter if we are Hindu or Sikh, we are all Indians”. It may be the tactic of small minded individuals who try to separate us on the basis of religion, but we Indians have shown them time and time again that we have the magnanimity to transcend these differences. So, congratulations to our three winners and best wishes for a strong innings.
With his master stroke, Mr Key is all set to continue his third term as Prime Minister. We
would like to heartily congratulate him. While the people have shown their confidence in
the government, they will be watching and looking forward to National deliver on the many promised changes. As we keep you abreast with the latest developments from around the world on our online edition, smartphone app, newsletters and social media, we hope you will support us in our new journey and continue to shower us with your love and blessings.
Enjoy your favourite community news tabloid, henceforth – every week. And in the words of Mr Modi - “God bless – may the force be with you”.
-Giri Gupta
It seems like Team IWK has chosen the most appropriate time to go weekly. While it’s a huge challenge for the team, it’s a promise we have great pleasure in delivering to our Kiwi-Indian community.
Much has happened over the past two weeks, since our last issue and most of all, it’s happened for...
It seems like Team IWK has chosen the most appropriate time to go weekly. While it’s a huge challenge for the team, it’s a promise we have great pleasure in delivering to our Kiwi-Indian community.
Much has happened over the past two weeks, since our last issue and most of all, it’s happened for us Indians. We all seem to walk taller these days – defying gravity, as we did with our Mangalyaan – the Indian mission to Mars. What an achievement for our heroes at ISRO, delivering this feat at a shockingly humble budget. As we started to receive the first images from Mars, we have also hit the world with the “Make in India” (read more about it in this issue). While Mr Modi is busy stealing every single show on his trip to the United States – here, we now have not one but three representatives ready to take on the Beehive!
We can’t seem to wipe off that proud smile from our faces as we follow the Indian Prime Minister. Even a mega A-lister would find it hard to steal the show from celebrities like Jay-Z or Beyonce. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi knows his game and was in exemplary form at Central Park in New York on Saturday evening. “How are you doing, New York?” he asked an audience of nearly 60,000 people, most of them young and gathered for a concert that included performances by Alicia Keys and Sting. From that stage he wowed the audience while motivating the youth with his magic.
Prior to that, it was heartwarming to see “Modi-ism” hit the UN General Assembly with “G-All mantra” for a stable and inclusive global development. While giving a fitting response to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, it was heartening to see that our fearless global statesman challenged America about the concepts of “good terrorism and bad terrorism” and inviting the countries of the world to work for genuine peace.
The world watched as the charisma travelled to Madison Square where the Modi frenzy reached a new height. True to his spirit the Prime Minister delivered with the genius of his thought and feet on the ground. Amidst the chants of “Modi – Modi – Modi” he reminded the world of Mahatma Gandhi being an overseas Indian, who changed the world and instantly empowered the 20,000 strong who had gathered. What better way to honour the great Father of the Nation than to have a “clean India” and for everyone to have a roof over their head? He announced to the world that India was no longer the land of snake charmers, but instead the youth of India move the world with their mouse.
As we try and keep pace with Mr Modi, we have our eyes keenly affixed on his encounter with President Obama. Watch out for our next issue where we serve up a generous portion of Modi Mania, as we can’t seem to get enough of this true blue Mover and Shaker.
Well, I wasn’t kidding when earlier in the year I had said in a speech that - “we Indians are movers and shakers!”.The New Zealand general elections have proved just that. We now have Kawaljit Singh Bakshi, Paramjeet Parmar and Mahesh Bindra all set to take the oath of office. True to our secular roots, and in Mr Bakhshi’s words “it does not matter if we are Hindu or Sikh, we are all Indians”. It may be the tactic of small minded individuals who try to separate us on the basis of religion, but we Indians have shown them time and time again that we have the magnanimity to transcend these differences. So, congratulations to our three winners and best wishes for a strong innings.
With his master stroke, Mr Key is all set to continue his third term as Prime Minister. We
would like to heartily congratulate him. While the people have shown their confidence in
the government, they will be watching and looking forward to National deliver on the many promised changes. As we keep you abreast with the latest developments from around the world on our online edition, smartphone app, newsletters and social media, we hope you will support us in our new journey and continue to shower us with your love and blessings.
Enjoy your favourite community news tabloid, henceforth – every week. And in the words of Mr Modi - “God bless – may the force be with you”.
-Giri Gupta
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