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Global Women - 1 June 2008GOPIO WAIKATO invitees -1 June 2008Celebrating first anniversary ofGOPIO NZTogether we standPresident Suman Kapoor withMr John Key (Prime minister ofNew Zealand)Song of peace & harmonyChildren performing in RepublicDay of India CelebrationBUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES

Dear GOPIO Waikato,Wishing you all the best and congratulating youon your success thus far.The National-led Government is working hardto secure a brighter future for all New Zealanders,to encourage economic growth, and to make ourcommunities safer.National remains committed to lifting achievementin our schools, addressing the drivers of crime, andproviding better, sooner, more convenient healthcarefor all New Zealanders.It is my privilege to be part of the NationalledGovernment and I remain committed to representingmy local community in Parliament.If I could be of assistance to your readers pleasedo not hesitate to contact me or mystaff on (09) 278 9302 orbakshi.mp@parliament.govt.nzRegards,Kanwaljit Singh BakshiNational List MPOur seniors are the mostvalued members of ourfamilies and the back boneof our communities. Theyare the guardians of ourtraditions and spirituality.They convey to our childrenand grand children thestories that connect us to our past andinform our future.I convey my gratitude to those who workhard to celebrate our seniors and enablethem to continue to be showered withaffection and appreciation.I regret I am unable to be with you at thisGOPIO event but I wish you well and lookforward to being with you before long.Dr Rajen PrasadMember of ParliamentNew Zealand’s Indian community has richly contributed to NewZealand’s economic, social and cultural fabric, since the 1800’s andcontinues to do so.It is heartening to see that the Indian community has become asignificant part of New Zealand’s cultural calendar, with variouscolourful events such as Diwali and Vaisakhi celebrated all over ourcountry. Celebrations like this have led to New Zealand being namedthe most peaceful country in the world.As Minister for Ethnic Affairs, my three key priorities for thecommunity are to maximise ethnic business people’s transnationalnetworks and cultural skills for domestic economic gains; empowerethnic communities through increased government responsiveness;and maintain New Zealand’s reputation as a successful model ofsocial harmony through celebrating our multi-ethnic and multi-faithsociety.Over the years, I have established strong relationships with ethniccommunities across Aoteora/New Zealand. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulateThe Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) for your work to support the Indiancommunity in New Zealand. I believe that GOPIO Waikato, the first chapter in New Zealand willcontinue to provide support and resources to your community.There are many challenges ahead for our ethnic communities. I am committed to working withand addressing the concerns of the Indian community on a range of issues. I know, for example, thatcommunity safety is a particular issue – a concern that I share – and the Government is working onstrategies collaboratively with you to make our communities safer.The Government firmly believes that we can empower ethnic communities through increasedgovernment responsiveness. That is why I applaud the work you are doing and am committed toensuring you get the support you need.Pansy WongMinister of Ethnic Affairs, Minister of Womans Affairs

Womens Sufferage . . .CountryYearNew Zealand 1893Australia 1902Finland 1906Norway 1913Denmark 1915Iceland 1915Canada (partial) 1916USSR 1917Netherlands 1917Austria 1918Czechoslovakia 1918Poland 1918Sweden 1918Germany 1919Luxembourg 1919United States 1920United Kingdom 1928Ecuador 1929Spain 1931Thailand 1932Brazil 1932Ceylon 1934Cuba 1934Turkey 19342This table displays a list of countriesalongside the year in which its womenwere granted suffrage.CountryYearUruguay 1934Burma 1935Philippines 1937El Salvador 1939Canada (Quebec) 1940Dominican Republic 1942France 1944Guatemala 1945Japan 1945Argentina 1946Belgium 1946Italy 1946Mexico 1946Romania 1946Yugoslavia 1946China 1947Liberia 1947India 1950*Indonesia 1955Uganda 1958Nigeria 1960Switzerland 1971Liechtenstein 1984Women achieved suffrage in independentIndia in 1950; however, during the British rajperiod in India, women had achieved suffragethrough the Government of India Act of 1935.Women’s Franchise inNew ZealandKate SheppardSuffragette Foughtfor Women’s Right toVote.In 1893, the NewZealand Governmentpassed legislationgiving women theright to vote andbecame the firstcountry in the worldto do so, a fact notwidely appreciated.

GurumukhiLanguageMY ADDRESSA Poem by Amrita PritamPUNJABI POEMS OF AMRITA PRITAMin Gurumukhi, Hindi, Roman and EnglishNurture positive thinking ifyou’re a glass-half-empty kind ofperson. A recent study publishedin Psychological Science found thatthose with more optimistic attitudeshad better-functioning immunesystems which, in turn, helped themward off illnesses. Yet far too many ofus assume that optimism is an inborntrait bestowed on a lucky few. That’sa completely wrong assumption,people can learn to be optimists.1. Reframe those “disasters.” Afterrecently witnessing a round of layoffsat my office, I felt panicked that I’dsoon be facing the loss of my own“dream job.” I need to disabusemyself of the notion that there’s onlyone job for me. You may think thatif you lose your job you may neverfind another that’s as fulfilling, butthat’s probably not the case. Whileyou shouldn’t deny that your currentposition might not last forever, youalso need to acknowledge that therewill probably be other professionalopportunities that, after a period ofadjustment, could potentially be aschallenging and satisfying.2. Take control. Pessimists tend tothink bad things happen to thembecause they simply have bad luckor because they don’t have whatit takes to be successful, whena bad economy or an unfaithfulpartner could really be the reasonfor getting laid off or dumped. It isrecommended- aiming for a balancebetween accepting responsibilityfor some of the bad circumstancesand taking action (i.e.,looking for another job orposting an ad on a datingsite). Allow yourself toacknowledge those thingsthat were beyond yourcontrol.3. Pay attention towhat makes you feeloptimistic. Do you feelmore positive when thecollective mood is positive? TheBecome an Optimistflowers are bright, the neighbors lookhappy, the dog’s tail is wagging. Try toreally tune in to what you’re thinkingand feeling in the moment. “If you’refeeling good, try to understand whatbrought you there and how to get thereagain.” You can also try to bank thosepositive feelings to draw on whenyou’re feeling the darkness creepin-like in the dead of winter whenyou’re shoveling your fifth round ofsnow. “Remind yourself that winter istransient, that in just a short amount oftime the flowers will be blooming.”4. Strive for real conversations. Whilemaking small talk is good for fosteringsocial connections, having substantiveinteractions actually gives people agreater sense of well being. Theremay not be time each morning to havedeep philosophical conversations butreaching out to a close friend or spousecan go a long way towards fosteringoptimism. Married couples headed fordivorce often find themselves able totalk about only trivial things like TVshows or a termite problem. “The goalof couple’s therapy is not just to getpeople talking again but talking aboutthings that really matter.”5. Do look at that glass as half full.Cultivating optimism is about breakingold thought patterns and establishingnew ones. If you’re truly looking at aglass that’s filled to the halfway mark,why not see it as half full? Choosing tofocus on those “half-full” things mighthelp you to realize that you don’t needyour cup to run over in order to feeloptimistic.Article contributed by Mr. Amrit LalKansal – right side of photo3

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A NaatA Naat is a poetry that specifically praisesthe Islamic prophet Muhammad. Many ofthe famous scholars in the earlier days ofIslam wrote Naat. People who recite Naat areknown as Naat-Khuwan or Sana-Khuwan.Commonly the term Naat-Shareef (ExaltedPoetry) is reserved and used for the poetryin the praise of Muhammad written in Urdu,Persian, and Arabic.”Anwaar-e-Hira” and“Qindeel-e-Hira” are notable Naatia collectionsin Urdu language,by Pakistani poet TanwirPhool,published by Hira Foundation andJahan-e-Hamd Publications respectively.In theArabi language, Naat is usually referred asMadih (praise), or simply as Nasheed (poetry)or Anasheed (plural). The latter two terms candescribe any type of religious poetry.Anasheed or Naat usually is not accompaniedby musical instruments. However somescholars have allowed the use of daf (smalldrum). Usually poetry that is accompaniedwith musical instruments are called Ghinaa(music)You are the BestOf all creaturesNone isGreater than YouExcept AllahAdam knowsYouJesus knows YouYou are the FirstYouare the LastThe Holy Qur’aanIs YourrefulgenceFor ever(“Qindeel-e-Hira”,page 146)Oh Moon, never mind if I tell you the truthsometimes you are dim sometimes you arebright Still, your brightness is not equal to anatom of the dust from the foot of MuhammadChuckles . . .The answer.In a trial, a small-town prosecuting attorney called his firstwitness, an elderly grandmother to the stand.He approached her and asked; “Mrs.. Jones, do you knowme?”She responded, “Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams.I’ve known you since you were a young boy, and frankly,you’re a big disappointment to me. You lie, cheat on yourwife, manipulate people and talk about them behind theirbacks. You think you’re a big shot when you haven’t thebrains to realize you never will amount to anything morethan a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.”The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do,he pointed across the room and asked, “Mrs.. Jones, do youknow the defence attorney?”She again replied, “Why, yes, I do. I’ve known Mr. Bradleysince he was a youngster. He’s lazy, bigoted, and has adrinking problem. He can’t build a normal relationship withAqua Aqua Bol Bande (-Naat)Aaqa Aaqa bol bande Aaqa Aaqa bolZikr Nabi tu karta jaa ye zikr bara anmolAisa din bhi aajaye Sarkar ke Darr pe betthe hoLab khamosh zubaan ban ja-e aansu arza karte hoUnke Darr pe rone waale, dil se kucch to bolSarkar e do Alam pyaare Aaqa jidhar se guzra karte theShajr gawaahi daita tha or patthar Kalima parte theNoor e khuda ke munkir ab to, apni aankhe kholAao chalo deewano saare Shehr e Madinah chalte heinMeri kya oqaat he sab hi unke dar se palte heinGhairon ko bhi daite hein, bin maange bin molJab se hosh sambaala he mein unki Naatein parta huunGustaaki na ho ja-e mein sambal sambal ke chalta huunMaan ki dua-on ka sadqa, aisa mila maaholRashid Naatein likhna parna ye he bara ihsanUnke karam ke sadqe hii se unchi he parwanNaat e Nabi tu suna-e ja, kaano mein rasgholAqua aqua bol bande aqua aqua bolanyone and his law practice is one of the worst in thestate. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with threedifferent women. One of them was your wife. Yes I knowhim.”The judge asked both lawyers to approach the benchand in a quiet voice said: “If either of you rascals asks herif she knows me, I’ll send you to the electric chairKhud Ko Superman Kehta HaiLekin Kapdon Ke UparChaddi Pehenta HaiNaam Uska Chadiman Mane Diya HaiLekin Ye BaathMaanne Se Inkar Karta HaiUdd Ke Sab Kaam Karonga Kehta HaiLekinKumbakaran Ki Tarah Sota HaiOffice Ka Bojh Apne Sar Pe Hai Kehta HaiSelf DabbaKhoob Ye Maarta HaiLekin Jo Bhi Ho Inka Avtar Mast HaiJaise Ye Kool HaiWaise Inka Avtar Hai5

Gujarati KavitaChhodi Jaish Hu Ke, Mahefil Ma Have Kas NathiRahyo Tu Jya NathiE Jeevan Ma Mane Have Ras NathiRahyo Zer Pi Ne Jash Lai Gaya Je, E To Shankar Ni Vaat Hati KeZer Pinara Ne Jagat Ma Have Jash Nathi Rahyo. Aakhon Ma NindarNathi,Dil Ne Aaram Nathi Hawe Mane Tamaru Swapana MaPan Kaam NathiLakhu Chhu Kavita Mara Harday No Bhar Utharwa Hawe MariLekhni Ma Kyay Tamaru Naam NathiTane To Bhulwa Hu Jao Chhu Suralay Ma Hawe MarisharabVinani Ekey Sham NathiAe Chand To Falak Par Rahi Aape Chhe Roshani Mari Zindgine DeRoshani Aevo Koi Chand NathiPotana Papo Nu Prayshrit Kare Chhe Sau Aahi Mara Papo DhowaiSake Aevu Koi Dham NathiJivto Laas Thai Fari Rahyo Chhu Hu Aahi Laa-E Jao Kabar SudhiKe Chalwanu Bhan NathiAa Tuch Dunia Ne Chhodi Ne Jaay Chhe “Lachar” Hawe Shayar-ONu Aahi Koi Kaam NathiChhe “Lachar”Ni Kabar Aetli Unde Ke Dharti Par To Tena Naam-O-Nishan NathiGujarati – ShayeriDress Maa Tame Sara Lago Chho Punjabi Maa Tame Pyara LagoChho Sari Ma Koi Di Tamne Joya Nathi Maate Tame Kunwara LagoChhoJivan Maa Jas Nathi, Prem Maa Ras Nathi Dhandha Maa KasNathi Javu Chhe Swarg Maa, Pan Eni Koi Bus Nathi Dil Naa DardoNe PinaroShu Jane Prem Naa Rivajo Ne Jamano Shu Jane Chhe Ketli TaklifKabar Maa, Te Uparthi Phool Muknaro Shu Jane! Zindagi Ne JivVani Filsufi SamjiLidhi Je Khushi Aavi Jivan Ma, Aakhri Samji Lidhi!Shu KaruFariyaad Tari Fariyaad Ma Yaad Chhe Fari Fari Ne Yaad Tari Ej MariFariyaad Chhe TuHase Chhe Jyare Jyare Tyare Tyare Tara Gaal Ma Khada PadeChheHu Vicharu Chhu Betho Betho Ke Mara Shivay Aa Khada Ma KetlaPade Chhe!Doobta Jeevan Na Tame Swaas Chho Kahu Kem Ke Tame KaikKhaas ChhoTame Phool Nahi Pan Jamin Par Ugta Ghaas Chho Sachu KahuTame EkMoto Traas Chho.(You are) pure, enlightened, the personification ofconsciouness,You are a light unto yourself, and the source ofeternal bliss.What else can be said . . .Dwell upon this and you will realise for yourself6

HINDI KAVITAin Roman English TranscriptNaakam Si KoshishKyon Loog Muhabat Ko Roakna Chahtay HainSab Jantay To HainNahi Roak SaktaySooraj Ki Kirnon Ko Chamknay SaySumandar Ki Lahron Ko Chalaknay SayPhoolon Ki Khusboo Ko Mahaknay SayChand Ki Chandni Ko Phailnay SaySaawan K Baadal Ko Barasnay SayPhir BhiNaakam Si Koshish Kartay HainSayed Wo Apnay Dil Ko Jhoti Tasali Dete HainMuhabat Ko Roak Lain GaySab Jantay To HainMuhabat Nahi Ruk SaktiZinda Jalanay SayPahray Laganay SayKhanjer Chalanay SayDeewaron Main Chunwanay SayDunia Say Mitanay SayHaan MagerRuk Bhi Sakti ThiAgerMuhabat Kisi Say Ki JatiMager Ye To Bus….Ho Jati HaiSab Jantay To HainAaj Tak Un K Roaknay SayNa Koi Ruka ThaNa Koi Ruka HaiNa Koi Rukay GaPhir BhiKyon Loog Muhabat Ko Roakna Chahtay HainLoog To Dartay HainMuhabat Karnay Waloon SayAger Nahi Dartay ToChalo Aik Charat Lagatay HainSab Mil K Muhabat Ko Roak Lo GayTumhain Apni Taqat Pe Gharoor HaiTo Mujhay Bhi Apni Muhabat Pe Yakeen HaiMain Janta HonSab Mil Kar Bhi Nahi Roak Sako GaySab Jantay To HainLakinPhir BhiKyon Loog Muhabat Ko Roakna Chahtay HainFoodFoods that do theweight-loss work for youCommit to “healthier me” New Year’s resolution.To detox increase your daily fiber intake in the formof nutrient-rich high-fiber foods. It even encouragesweight loss. Over the course of the two-year study,the researchers found that boosting fiber by 8 gramsfor every 1,000 calories resulted in about 4 ½ poundsof weight lost.Here are 5 fiber-rich foods that help do the weightlosswork for you:Green beansOne cup boasts 4 grams of fiber,plus a healthy dose(30% daily value) ofskin-helping vitamin C.Sweet potatoA medium-size baked sweet potato(2 incheswide, 5 inches long…a little larger than your computermouse), skin included, offers 5 grams of fiber–for just 103 calories. It’s also a nutrition powerhouse:providing 438% daily value of eye-healthy vitamin A(eat these foods to help you see more clearly), 37%daily value of vitamin C, plus some potassium, vitaminE, iron, magnesium and phytochemicals like betacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.PumpkinA cup of cooked pumpkin contains3 grams of fiber. You also getvitamin A (245% daily value),vitamins C, E and potassium.ChickpeasJust ¾ cup of chickpeas has awhopping 8 grams of fiber!You also get a good amountof vitamin B6 and folate, bothof which play a role in forminghealthy new cells.ApplesA medium apple (3-inchdiameter) contains4 grams of fiber; a large apple(3¼-inch diameter) has 5. Applesalso offer a bit ofvitamin C and potassium.7

MatarikiMatariki is the M oriname for the smallcluster of stars alsoknown as the Pleiadesor the Seven Sisters, in the Taurusconstellation. In New Zealand itcomes into view low on the northeasternhorizon, appearing in thetail of the Milky Way in the lastdays of May or in early June, justbefore dawn. This heralds theM ori New Year.Various M ori tribes celebratedMatariki at different times. Someheld festivities when Matarikiwas first seen in the dawn sky;others celebrated after the fullmoon rose or at the beginning ofthe next new moon. For all tribes,the importance of Matariki hasbeen captured in proverbs andsongs, which link it with thebright star Wh nui (Vega):Ka puta Matariki ka rereWh nui.Ko te tohu t n o te tau e!Matariki re-appears, Wh nui startsits flight.Being the sign of the [new] year!Matariki is also associated with thewinter solstice. It appears when thesun, drifting north on the shortest dayin winter, reaches the north-easternend of the horizon. The sun then turnsaround and begins its journey south.Matariki in Greek mythAccording to Greek myth, thePleiades are the seven daughters ofPleione and Atlas – Electra, Maia,Taygete, Alcyone, Celaeno, Asteropeand Merope. While wanderingthrough the woods one day, they werespied by Orion, who gave chase. Tosave them from Orion’s dishonorableintentions, Zeus transformed them8MatarikiTheheavensinto stars and placed them in the sky.A number of ancient temples on theAcropolis in Athens face the directionwhere the Pleiades rise.LegendsMatariki literally means the ‘eyes ofgod’ (mata ariki) or ‘little eyes’ (matariki). Some say that when Ranginui,the sky father, and Papat nuku, theearth mother were separated by theiroffspring, the god of the winds, Twhirim tea, became angry, tearingout his eyes and hurling them intothe heavens. Others say Matariki isthe mother surrounded by her sixdaughters, Tupu- -nuku, Tupu--rangi,Wait , Wait , Waipuna- -rangi andUrurangi. One account explains thatMatariki and her daughters appear toassist the sun, Te R , whose winterjourney from the north has left himweakened.Matariki and PuangaSome M ori tribes believed thatit was the rising of the star Puanga(Rigel in Orion) which heralded thenew year, not Matariki. Hence thesaying: ‘Puanga kai rau’ (Puangaof abundant food). This divergencewas explained to the scholar ElsdonBest by a M ori elder: ‘The task ofPuanga is to strive with Matariki (thePleiades) that he may gain possessionof the year.’Modern Matariki – New year witha bangMatariki celebrations were popularbefore the arrival of Europeans inNew Zealand, and they continued intothe 1900s. Gradually they dwindled,with one of the last traditionalfestivals recorded in the 1940s. Atthe beginning of the 21st centuryMatariki celebrations were revived.Their increasing popularity has led tosome to suggest that Matariki shouldreplace the Queen’s birthday as anational holiday.When Te Rangi Huata organised hisfirst Matariki celebrations in Hastingsin 2000, about 500 people joinedhim. In 2003, 15,000 people came. TeRangi Huata believes that Matarikiis becoming more popular becauseit celebrates M ori culture and indoing so brings together all NewZealanders: ‘It’s becoming a little likeThanksgiving or Halloween, exceptit’s a celebration of the Maori culturehere in (Aotearoa) New Zealand. It’sNew Zealand’s Thanksgiving.’M ori kitesThe revival of Matariki has alsoplayed a part in the increasingpopularity of the traditional Mori kite (p kau). HekenukumaiBusby, an expert in traditional Mori navigation, has said that theancestors of M ori, including thePolynesians of ancient history,welcomed Matariki by flying kites.Accordingly, Te Taura Whiri ite reo M ori (M ori LanguageCommission), in their 2001 bookleton Matariki, suggested that kitescould be flown on the first day ofthe new year. A number of modernMatariki celebrations have involvedmaking and flying kites. In a moderntwist, the Hastings festival featuredfireworks and hot air balloons,symbolising kites flown from thehilltops by the ancestors.

STOP PRESS!GOPIO International Womans Convention will beheld in London 24 October 2010Lady Shurti RanaGOPIO International ChairWomans CouncilAndras House, 60 Great Victoria Street,Belfast, BT2 7BBMobile: +447921887718Email: lady.shruti.rana@gmail.comConquor the Conquest . . .Mrs. Dolly Rastogi is one amongst very few womenof Indian Origin who despite severe disability haveattained unattainable in life. She lost her vision inher early teen-age. Undeterred by her blindness,she continued her studies and went to completeher master’s degree in Economics and obtainedanother degree in teaching. But she decided to goto the career which was considered beyond thereach of the blind women in India. She became anadmistrattive Officer in a Public Sector Undertakingof the government of India and married a blindman who was also holding a very senior positionas Civil Servant in the Central Government.Livingand raising a normal sighted son was not an easytask. The couple has now taken retirement and aredevoting their time in Social work in India and U.K.The son after studying Chartered Accountancy,Joined a Multi-National Bank where he holds asenior position & his wife is also working in anIndian Bank and they are posted in UK from 2009.The couple with Son & Daughter -in- laware leading a decent life and are an example formillions of the couple all over the world. Currentlythey are based in U.K. and associated with severalVoluntary organisation giving guidance the thepersons with cross disability.GOPIO Health Summitto be held on November 12 – 14 2010 in New York.Contact: Dr Rajiv Sood rsood@medicalcentre1.co.nzSitting on sofa--Dolly & Mahendra Rastogi--ourChristmas celebration with special people

Prof-Peter OettliPresident AgeConcern HamiltonGuest speaker-GOPIO WAIKATO-Seniors Social gettogether -eventsupported byINDIANZ GLOBALAssociationPresident Suman Kapoor welcomes High Commissionerof India – Refd. Admiral, His Excellency Sureesh Mehta &Mrs Maria Theresa MehtaGYAAN (Waikato NZ) 2010The GOPIO Young Achievers Awards Nite 2010 (Waikato)Friday 6 August @ HamiltonContact: nilam@rtinz.co.nzINDIANZ GLOBAL Seniors play of PariotismWelcome @ Celebrating Age Centre HamiltonARTINSTINCTOILPAINTONCANVASSeasonsThe shrine of Haji Pir in Kutch ( India)It has many Hindu followers. ‘Low’ casteKolis offer free service and keep the shrineclean, and a rich Jain industrialist has paidfor constructing its boundary walls.These are the picture’s of the mazaar ofHaji Pir (R.A.) ofKutch Bhuj ,IndiaIt is about 2 km’sfrom the Pakistanborder , from theMazaarboundarywall one can See thearmy post betweenthese two countriesPlaces of CommunalHarmonyAt The Feet Of GodSuman Kapoor