Santa comes to Nadi: Paul Ross, founder of Pacific Kids, organises for a Christmas party for the children at Loloma House
In focusFasting, praying and other deeds—Ramadan knocks the doorRamadan, the holy month for the Muslim community, commences on Tuesday, June 7, on the sighting of the moon. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar that comes after Shabaan....
In focusNew Zealand marks Anzac Day centenaryMonday, April 25, marks the 100th year of the Anzac Day service. To honour the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli and other wars New Zealand has been involved, a host of events and exhibitions planned in New Zealand....
In focusIt’s time to fall backOn Sunday, April 3, New Zealanders turned back their clocks by an hour. Here’s how the practice originated, interesting facts about Daylight Saving Time and a few myth busters....
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....
Migrant TalesSmile and say, yes!They say figuring out what you want of your life is half the job done. With the difficult part taken care of, it then comes down to how passionate you are to achieve that milestone....
Migrant Tales“New Zealand, where I found the love of my life”Immigrants share the stories of their journey from their home country to their adopted country....
AdvertorialsReached the peak of the housing market?The sellers, on the other hand, still want top dollars (sometimes even more) for their homes, whereas the buyers are being a bit more cautious of what they pay....
AdvertorialsGodrej Properties back again with New PAN India projects for Auckland NRIs7 major companies with interests in Real Estate, FMCG, Industrial Engineering, Appliances, Furniture, Security and Agri Care - to name a few - turnover crosses 3.25 billion dollars....
Face of the WeekYoung Kiwi-Indian journalist awardedAnuja Nadkarni, Indian Weekender’s frequent contributor, has won the ‘National Business Review Outstanding Journalism Graduate of the Year’ Award at the Auckland University of Technology....
Face of the WeekA master storytellerFarida Master lives in the pulsating world of media. In an exclusive interview with Indian Weekender, the Auckland-based senior journalist speaks about her stint in the industry, ......
Face of the WeekFighting the evils of domestic violenceSehar Moughal came from Pakistan to New Zealand more than a decade ago. A recent graduate with an MSc in Psychology from the University of Auckland, her short-film...
TechMate3D printing the futureUntil recently, I used to be sceptical whenever I heard or read about 3D printing. It took a live demo to change my perception and convert me into a 3D printing enthusiast....
TechMateMany smartphone users unaware of what Android apps are accessingMany smartphone users are unaware of what their Android apps are accessing and that if they were, they'd like to stop it, according to a study....
TechMateTech round-up : what’s new and trendingEvery week there are various new announcements in the tech world. Some of these are truly exciting while some are just hyped....
Tongue in cheekElements of Success : SpiritSpirit: metaphor for the heart of the community, human interest stories...
Tongue in cheekElements of Success : FireFire: metaphor for being feisty when it comes to standing up (raising and rousing)...
HealthCan smartphone apps diagnose illnesses? No, say expertsWith a barrage of smartphone health apps being launched globally, health experts stress that such digital applications can never be a replacement for a qualified, well-trained health service provider....
HealthAqua aerobics—the new fitness trendMumbai-based fitness trainer Deepali Jain, considered as being among the first to introduce the concept of aqua aerobics in India......
HealthPluck 200 hair to grow 1,200 new ones!In a good news for men facing incessant hair loss, researchers have discovered that by plucking 200 hair strands in a specific pattern and density, they can induce up to 1,200 replacement hairs to grow!...
ZodiologyWeekly Horoscope: 29 April-May 5Your weekly horoscope this week by renowned tarot card reader and astrologer Manisha Koushik, exclusively for Indian Weekender...
Chai Latte with MayaTête-à-tête with the big BrotherI really hope all my fans like Brothers. I would also like to tell them that the movie took about one whole year to make, we literally put our blood, sweat and tears into the making....
Maya's Kitchen AdventuresGoing coco for coconutSurprise, surprise! Coconut oil is now being recognised as a “superfood.” Because of its unique combination of fatty acids, coconut oil has a profound positive effect on health, including fat loss, better brain function and various other benefits....
Maya's Kitchen AdventuresMeet the superfood—QuinoaThe nutrition world seems to be all excited about what is now being called the superfood of the future—Quinoa. Grown in the Andes for thousands of years, the "mother grain of the Incas" was obscure until it was discovered by foodies......
EducationSurvey finds constant assessments causing student stressKiwi high school students are experiencing increasing levels of stress within the school environment, according to a survey by tutoring company Inspiration Education....
EducationStudents connect with employers to discover career pathwaysCareers New Zealand’s “Industry Big Day Out” programme which helps employers, teachers and students link together better, is helping young New Zealanders make informed choices about their careers....
EducationNew initiative for schools launchedNew Zealand schools wanting to boost the performance of international education in their sector have formed a new nationwide organisation to drive the effort....
BusinessKnow your money personalityIn today’s busy world, money has a crucial role to play in our life, from a medium of exchange to the well-being of a person. The response towards money can indicate a person’s money personality....
BusinessGreat ways to prepare for a meeting with a Financial AdviserNavigating through the financial journey can be tricky but your financial adviser can help sort out your personal finance issues. Most first meeting are free so get the most value. Make a list of questions......
BusinessGood partners make a winning businessWhen Naz Shazmaani had her car and all of her commercial cleaning equipment stolen recently, colleagues rallied round to ensure she didn’t miss a single contract....
