From the desk of the Managing Editor: 24 October
We were walking a few inches taller and a few inches above the ground with pride on reading the headline in a leading Indian News Channel that said “Modi Tsunami, Not Wave”. We are very sure that Indian Weekender was the first to call the Modi phenomena a tsunami and had a whole issue dedicated to this iconic Prime Minister. Needless to say, imitation is the sincerest form of falttery and we are flattered.
The latest election results from two major states, Maharashtra and Haryana, clearly indicate that the people of India are voting for change. Quite evidently, Modi is not letting any hopes down by his charisma and the genius of the way he operates. He can almost be called as blessed with the Midas touch. If he continues at this rate India will soon be called “sone ki chidiya “ again.We hope all our readers had an absolutely wonderful Diwali with their family and friends. Clearly it seemed like the whole of New Zealand had been celebrating with us and most of these big and small celebrations are now coming to a close. What a fantastic Diwali this has been, specially the lead up to it with the many aces for India starting from our Mars Mission, Modi’s overseas visits, India’s performance in the Asian games, the Make in India and Swachh Bharat missions.
India and Indians are definitely on the upward and onward and I am hoping all our readers have started this new year with the vigour and optimism that catapults them in the direction of their dreams.Our three Indian MPs have now well and truly been sworn in to the Parliament and as a community we can look forward to achieving newer heights.It was indeed a proud moment when Bindra was sworn in to the New Zealand Parliament with his hand on the revered Bhagwad Gita wrapped in saffron.
It seems even at Indian Weekender the season’s celebration are drawing to a close (although we are good at always finding reasons to celebrate). Our forthcoming issues will focus on other news that our Indian Movers and Shakers are making around the globe. For this issue, however, we focus on the bright and colourful ways that we Indians celebrate, what we wear, what we eat and how we party. Our new section Glitterati will be the equivalent of the famous (infamous) Page 3 and so if you are having a party that you think is high on fashion, fiesta and all that glitters - we invite you to send us your pictures and write to us about it. We would love to feature you.
Addressing the graduating class at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Prime Minister Modi said to the students, “Don’t make life so serious, deal with problems and go ahead.” Wise words - this is true for all of us. When we are assailed with problems, the first thing that disappears is our laughter. But victory lies in laughing your way to success. Never let problems bog you down. I hope that this festival season is full of laughter and smiles for each one of you and may the echo of your laughter resonate and continue to light up your life and those of your dear ones through the year ahead.
Giri Gupta
We were walking a few inches taller and a few inches above the ground with pride on reading the headline in a leading Indian News Channel that said “Modi Tsunami, Not Wave”. We are very sure that Indian Weekender was the first to call the Modi phenomena a tsunami and had a whole issue dedicated to...
We were walking a few inches taller and a few inches above the ground with pride on reading the headline in a leading Indian News Channel that said “Modi Tsunami, Not Wave”. We are very sure that Indian Weekender was the first to call the Modi phenomena a tsunami and had a whole issue dedicated to this iconic Prime Minister. Needless to say, imitation is the sincerest form of falttery and we are flattered.
The latest election results from two major states, Maharashtra and Haryana, clearly indicate that the people of India are voting for change. Quite evidently, Modi is not letting any hopes down by his charisma and the genius of the way he operates. He can almost be called as blessed with the Midas touch. If he continues at this rate India will soon be called “sone ki chidiya “ again.We hope all our readers had an absolutely wonderful Diwali with their family and friends. Clearly it seemed like the whole of New Zealand had been celebrating with us and most of these big and small celebrations are now coming to a close. What a fantastic Diwali this has been, specially the lead up to it with the many aces for India starting from our Mars Mission, Modi’s overseas visits, India’s performance in the Asian games, the Make in India and Swachh Bharat missions.
India and Indians are definitely on the upward and onward and I am hoping all our readers have started this new year with the vigour and optimism that catapults them in the direction of their dreams.Our three Indian MPs have now well and truly been sworn in to the Parliament and as a community we can look forward to achieving newer heights.It was indeed a proud moment when Bindra was sworn in to the New Zealand Parliament with his hand on the revered Bhagwad Gita wrapped in saffron.
It seems even at Indian Weekender the season’s celebration are drawing to a close (although we are good at always finding reasons to celebrate). Our forthcoming issues will focus on other news that our Indian Movers and Shakers are making around the globe. For this issue, however, we focus on the bright and colourful ways that we Indians celebrate, what we wear, what we eat and how we party. Our new section Glitterati will be the equivalent of the famous (infamous) Page 3 and so if you are having a party that you think is high on fashion, fiesta and all that glitters - we invite you to send us your pictures and write to us about it. We would love to feature you.
Addressing the graduating class at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Prime Minister Modi said to the students, “Don’t make life so serious, deal with problems and go ahead.” Wise words - this is true for all of us. When we are assailed with problems, the first thing that disappears is our laughter. But victory lies in laughing your way to success. Never let problems bog you down. I hope that this festival season is full of laughter and smiles for each one of you and may the echo of your laughter resonate and continue to light up your life and those of your dear ones through the year ahead.
Giri Gupta
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