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OCTOBER 1, 2018 20 Communitylink Former Malayali Samajam President appeals to New Zealanders Flood victims in Kerala need urgent help Aformer President of the Auckland Malayali Samajam has appealed to all New Zealanders to extend their financial support to help victims of the devastating floods that ravaged the State of Kerala last month. Sasi Nambissan, who currently works in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is in daily contact with a number of his friends throughout New Zealand coordinating efforts to bring relief to the people of his home state who are still under a state of shock and despair. Massive relief work He visited Kerala soon after the floods and has had firsthand information about the extent of destruction wrought by torrential rains and floods. “The relief work being undertaken is on a massive scale. I am grateful to our people at the grassroots level who are on the forefront of relief efforts. “Our young people in Auckland and Rotorua, including Dijo John Thottappally, Justin Matthew Kavapurackal, Nithin and Jomin Antony have been working relentlessly to mobilise funds for flood relief Sasi Nambissan in Kerala. In view of the large extent of the damages and a very large amount required (more than US$ 1 billion), these efforts will continue for sometime,” he said. Deaths and Missing Persons Mr Nambissan quoted Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as saying to the ‘One-Day State Assembly’ on Thursday, September 20, 2018 that about 485 people died in flood-related incidents and that 14 persons were still missing. “Excessive rainfall, floods and landslides have destroyed roads, bridges, buildings and houses, forcing a large part of the state’s population to take shelter in relief camps. According to an Indian Express report, on August 21, at the height of the floods, a total of 1.45 million people belonging to 39.1 million families had to be rushed to nearby Torrential rains and floods have destroyed properties in Kerala relief camps. The latest figure is that there are 59,296 people in 305 relief camps,” he said. Temporary shelters Mr Nambissan, who was President of the Auckland Malayali Rescue operations in progress Samajam in 2009 and its Vice-President in 2013-2014, said that more than 100,000 families have lost their homes, belongings and are now living in temporary shelters. “Many of them have lost their immediate family members and friends. Several are still trapped under mud, fallen buildings. We hope and pray that there would be no more rains and the resultant floods and damages,” Mr Nambissan said. For donations and more information, please contact Dijo John on 027-2882000. Fraud charge over fire extinguisher service claims Supplied Content The Commerce Commission has filed charges under the Crimes Act 1961 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 (FT Act) against the owner of a company which supplies and services fire extinguishers. Mira Singh, 60 of Manurewa, Auckland, is the sole shareholder and director of Aero Fire (NZ) Sales & Service Limited (Aero Fire). The Charges Mr Singh and Aero Fire each face three charges under the FT Act of making false or misleading representations in relation to the installation, servicing and maintenance of fire extinguishers. Mr Singh also faces one Crimes Act charge of obtaining money by deception. The Commission alleges that money was obtained from customers who paid to have their extinguishers serviced in accordance with the applicable New Zealand Standard, but who did not receive that service. Aero Fire operates primarily in Auckland and Hamilton, offering fire extinguisher services to small businesses such as shops and restaurants. Commission’s allegations The Commission alleges that between February 2015 and March 2017, Aero Fire and Mr Singh told customers that fire extinguishers (a) had a maintenance history that they did not, for example that an extinguisher had been pressure tested when it had not and (b) were installed and serviced in accordance with the New Zealand Standard when they were not. The Commission also alleges that on one occasion in October 2014 Aero Fire and Mr Singh claimed that an extinguisher required servicing every six months, when that was not the legal requirement. Letter Issued The Commission received complaints about Aero Fire during 2016, including some referred to it by Police. It issued a ‘stop now’ letter to Aero Fire in November 2017, asking it to cease engaging in misleading conduct. Mr Singh and Aero Fire are due to appear at the Manukau District Court on October 4, 2018. As the matter is now before the Court, the Commission will make no further comment at this time. Warning to businesses Business owners are urged to obtain advice as to whether fire extinguishers are required for their commercial premises. They are also reminded that they have a free choice of service providers in relation to any fire extinguishers and are advised to enquire up front about what services will be provided in accordance with the Standard and at what cost, before agreeing to purchase goods or services. Servicing fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers must be serviced in accordance with the New Zealand Standard for Hand Operated Fire-fighting Equipment, AS/NZS 4503:2005.
OCTOBER 1, 2018 Entertainmentlinkk Enchanting Merchants of Bollywood due in New Zealand Shows in Auckland and Tauranga with exotic costumes and dances Venkat Raman Indian Cinema has been a source of inspiration and awe for millions of people all over the world and for almost 120 years, it has witnessed the emergence and rise of hundreds of thousands of actors, producers, directors, cinematographers, musicians and other artistes. Bollywood is a name given to the Hindi film industry to denote the largest segment of the country’s cinema, although ‘Tollywood,’ and ‘Kollywood,’ representing Telugu and Tamil Cinema are also significant, accounting for more box-office hits. Nonetheless, glamour and gossip hold Bollywood in an exalted status and over the years, this industry has adapted to changes and absorbed technological advances. Bollywood film stars and technicians are today in demand in Hollywood and other cinematic centres around the world. It has a place of honour among its western counterparts. Delving into the history of one of the most important aspects of India’s performing arts is ‘The Merchants of Bollywood,’ a music and dance spectacle that has enchanted millions of people all over the world. The theatrical dance spectacular will be staged in Auckland and Tauranga later this month. Following is the Schedule: The Merchants of Bollywood in Auckland A tale of glamour and sombreness through the ages Costumes, Colour and Calibre The dancing couple has captivated world audiences Venue: The Civic Theatre, Corner of Queen Street & Wellesley Street West Friday, October 19, 2018 at 730 pm Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 2 pm Saturday, October 20, 2018: 730 pm Sunday, October 21, 2018: 3 pm Tickets from Ticketmaster.co.nz The Merchants of Bollywood in Tauranga: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 730 pm at Baypark Arena, Tauranga Tickets from Ticketek.co.nz “Indian Culture is at the heart of this extravaganza,” says Carol Furtado, who plays the central character in ‘The Merchants of Bollywood.’ Since her debut in 2006, Carol has been an integral part of this ‘story of conflict between generations,’ blending tradition with the modern and adapting modern trends, without sacrificing the values of the past. “This musical journey, started by Vaibhavi Merchant (granddaughter of legendary musician and choreographer Hiralal Merchant) has had the world in rapt attention. The narrative style of a bygone age in dance form is apparently one of the most innovative aspects of the event,” she said. Carol plays the role of Ayesha Merchant, an ambitious youngster who questions traditions and challenges the norms, and yet respects values. “The Merchants of Bollywood is always evolving, but retains its base of the life of the Merchant family. It incorporates the music, dance and situations of the past, matching the trends of today. The show therefore retains its relevance all the time,” she said. Carol has excelled as a dancer, actress, model and designer. This India-born young woman of Portuguese descent is a graduate in Sociology, with an ever-increasing passion for dance. Beginning her career at the MTV Launch in Bangalore in 1996 performing alongside Slash of ‘Guns & Roses’ fame, Carol got her big break when a budding choreographer spotted her dancing at a local club and offered her the opportunity to become a professional dancer. During the same year, she performed with Shweta Shetty (India’s top female pop performer at that time) which led to her first international appearance in Nepal. The following year Carol was featured in the music video ‘Bari Barsi’ with Baba Sehgal, the pioneer of rap music in India. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) took her to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong-Kong and Chengdu as a performer in the 21 China Art Festival. By 1999, Carol had expanded her global experiences by touring Holland, USA and Canada with singer Kumar Sanu and Sri Lanka with Bavana. The Merchants of Bollywood ushered in a major change in her life and career. The show transcends time and is a touching tribute to the Bollywood greats of yesterday and the box-office hits of today complimented by the outstanding music arrangements by Salim-Sulaiman. A fictional story, yet based on real life, “The Merchants of Bollywood” will reveal to the Western audience the workings of cinema and the part it plays in the heart and soul of Indian society in an extraordinary evening of music and dance at the heart of which lies a heartfelt story of a young girl, her grandfather and their love of dance.
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