Santa comes to Nadi: Paul Ross, founder of Pacific Kids, organises for a Christmas party for the children at Loloma House
New Zealand$19m redevelopment of Freemans Bay School getting underwayConstruction work is set to begin on the $19.2 million redevelopments of Auckland’s Freemans Bay School, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced on July 14....
New ZealandChristchurch to host its first-ever Indian women expoEnvisaged by Archana Tandon, National Secretary of Women Council of Multicultural New Zealand (New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils), the Garden City is set to host its first-ever Indian Women Expo......
BizINZBC leading India-NZ relationsThe India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) has announced an impressive line-up of events and will be organising three events in October alone this year and remains committed to deliver outstanding value to its members and stakeholders....
BizGreek tragedy of economic proportionsWhat is the Greek referendum? How did the crisis there start? What next? Will India be impacted?...
BizGreek crisis unlikely to spillover to India: AnalystsThe Greek crisis is unlikely to impact India and it's financial system due to the limited commercial bilateral engagement and the country's own strong fundamentals, policy makers and other stakeholders maintained this week....
SportsIPL: Mumbai beat Punjab by 25 runs for third winMumbai Indians defeated Kings XI Punjab by 25 runs to bag their third victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on Monday....
SportsKKR grab convincing six-wicket victory over Kings XIRobin Uthappa and Gautam Gambhir's 82-run opening stand paved the way for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to grab a six-wicket victory against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter......
SportsWorld T20: Kolhi adjudged player of the tournamentIndia's Virat Kohli, who almost single-handedly led the Indian chase match after match in the World Twenty20, was adjudged the man of the tournament after the final in Kolkata on Sunday....
IndiaNavjot Sidhu quits as RS MP, all set to join AAPIn a major jolt to the BJP ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha and hit out at the party, claiming it was preventing him from working for the state's welfare....
IndiaObama backs India’s membership in Nuclear Suppliers GroupThe members of the Missile Technology Control Regime, a key anti-proliferation grouping, have agreed to admit India, diplomats said, in a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he meets President Barack Obama in Washington on Tuesday, June 7....
IndiaRoad named after Satyajit Ray in KolkataSouth Kolkata's Lee Road will be renamed Satyajit Ray Dharani after the legendary film director, who lived in the vicinity, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced....
World newsHillary Clinton clinches Democratic Party nominationHillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, becoming the first woman in America's 240-year history to be the presumptive nominee of a major US political party....
World newsObama unveils actions to curb gun violenceUS President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled some executive measures on gun control, including expanding background checks, calling for "a sense of urgency" about gun violence....
IssuesA broader more intelligent immigration debate requiredAuckland specialist immigration lawyer Alastair McClymont is concerned that immigration statistics are being distorted by politicians and fed to the media to fit political agendas and do not reflect the true situation....
IssuesParis carnage: One suspect surrenders, two spottedTwo of the suspects involved in the attack on a magazine office in Paris were reportedly spotted in northern France Thursday while a third surrendered to police as France went into mourning a day after the tragedy....
IssuesThe Essence of FastingFasting is a bounty, grace and gift of Allah Ta’ala to His slave. It has not been made obligatory for going without meals. It has been enjoined upon those who have faith so that they can attain the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala and become pious....
Commonwealth GamesSuresh Kalmadi arrested in CWG scamKalmadi has reportedly been arrested under Sections 120 B and 420 (criminal conspiracy and cheating)...
Commonwealth GamesAustralian HC denies rampage at Games VillageThe Australians allegedly abused Sachin Tendulkar while they carrying out a rampage at the Games Village....
Commonwealth GamesFormer CAG to probe Commonwealth chargesThe PM's Office said former CAG V K Shungloo will head the probe panel and submit its report within three months....
FijiMinistry aims to better aid cluster systemThe government is committed to building and strengthening the Fiji humanitarian cluster system to improve humanitarian response in times of disasters....
FijiIndonesian Minister Yembise in Fiji for big welfare meetThe strengthened bilateral relationship between Fiji and Indonesia will open new gateways for the empowerment of women and children....
FijiCyclone Winston: how we can help FijiFiji is starting to assess the damage to its islands after Tropical Cyclone Winston struck during the weekend. The cyclone tore through entire villages and towns, wrecking homes, buildings and crops, and causing loss of life....
Global IndiansNikki Haley seen as potential Republican vice presidential pickSouth Carolina's Indian-American governor Nikki Haley's choice to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address has fuelled speculation about her as a potential vice presidential pick....
Global IndiansIndian doctor who served lifelong in Ghana conferred national awardIndian doctor Uma Sen, who spent her entire career working in Ghana, was on Friday conferred its prestigious award - Member of the Order of the Volta (MV) - by President John Mahama in recognition of her.......
Global IndiansTop CEOs pledge support for UN Climate DealThe conference will see the leaders of nearly 200 countries meet to finalise a global agreement on climate....
AustraliaOxygen Bar 'like a breath of fresh air'Get a whiff of this - Australia's first Oxygen Bar opens up in Sydney's Darling Harbour....
AustraliaAustralia apologises to Indian doctorHaneef has received ‘substantial’ compensation from the government for his wrongful detention....
AustraliaAustralia compensates Dr HaneefAustralia compensates Indian doctor for wrongful detention...
