The Indian Weekender, 24 June 2022

Friday, 24 June 2022
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INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY SPECIAL 2022 3
India’s envoy announces all year long
yoga classes from new premises
SANDEEP SINGH
In a move depicting India’s
firm commitment to the
global spread of yoga and
the intention to firmly place the
newly inaugurated Chancery
building in Wellington as the hub
of Indian culture and diaspora,
the High Commissioner of
India Muktesh Pardeshi, has
announced the appointment of
a new dedicated yoga instructor
and year-long yoga classes at
the new premises.
Mr Pardeshi made the
announcement via his
Twitter handle immediately
before the beginning of the
commemorative event for the
8th International Day of Yoga
2022 at the New Zealand
parliament on Tuesday, June
21.
Every year, June 21 is
celebrated as International Day
of Yoga after the United Nations
had proclaimed as International
Day of Yoga by passing a
resolution on December 11,
2014.
“On International #YogaDay
today, @IndiainNZ is pleased
to announce conduct of Yoga
classes & workshops at its new
premises in Wellington soon by
our new Cultural Associate &
Yoga Professional Ankita Sood,”
Mr Pardeshi tweeted.
Subsequently speaking with
Indian Weekender, Mr Pardeshi
said, “The High Commission
of India is going to run a cycle
of yoga and cultural activities
throughout the year with
several yoga classes to be
held many times in a week
before and after office hours
to give maximum opportunity
for participation from yoga
enthusiasts.”
More outreach events
planned ahead
“She [Ms Sood] will be
reaching out to universities,
schools, Indian community
associations and offer free
cultural services in the form of
yoga workshops and classes.”
“Since the new Culture
Associate will be based in the
Chancery building in Wellington
so obviously there will be more
dedicated yoga classes available
for the Wellingtonians,” Mr
Pardeshi said
However, subsequently,
there are plans that the
Cultural Associate at the
Indian Chancery building will be
touring all over New Zealand for
different events.
“We are planning to send her
to Auckland for a week or ten
days and make connections
with the prominent Indian
diaspora groups and ensure a
smooth delivery of cultural and
Ankita Sood with Mr Muktesh Pardeshi
emotional well-being services,”
Mr Pardeshi said.
Yoga event organised at NZ
parliament precinct.
Meanwhile, earlier, the first
celebratory event of the 8th
International Day of Yoga
anywhere in the world was
organised in Wellington by the
Indian High Commission in the
precinct of NZ parliament at
7.30 am on Tuesday, June 21.
Co-hosted in the parliament
by Labour Party’s Kiwi-Indian
MP Dr Gaurav Sharma and MP
for Lower Hutt Ginny Anderson,
the event witnessed the
participation of members of
the Indian diaspora and several
yoga enthusiasts from the
wider community.
This is the second occasion
of a yoga event being held in
NZ parliament and the first to
be held inside the parliament
building, with one being held on
parliament grounds last year in
2021.
While last year the event was
held in parliament grounds on
June 6 – as a build-up of many
celebratory events planned
around the country in the lead
up to the actual International
Day of Yoga (June 21) – this
year’s event was held as the
main and the first event of the
country (and by logic anywhere
in the world).
Expressing rejoice Mr Pardeshi
said, “It is indeed a matter of
great privilege to be able to
host the first commemorative
event to mark International Day
of Yoga anywhere in the world
with 75 such events planned
from iconic global destinations
as a part of the government
of India’s push to coincide with
the 75th anniversary of India’s
Independence.”
Continued on page 4 >>

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INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY SPECIAL 2022
Friday, June 24, 2022
Yoga Day celebrations stretch
across New Zealand
SANDEEP SINGH
Auckland
Earlier on Sunday, June 19,
one of the major yoga
events was organised in
Auckland at the iconic Mahatma
Gandhi Centre of Auckland
Indian Association under the
aegis of Consulate of India
and Auckland Indian Diaspora
organisation – an umbrella
organisation that brings
together almost all prominent
regional, linguistic community
Indian community Associations
of Auckland.
Hon Consul of India Bhav
Dhillon was the Chief Guest
at the event and was joined
by many community leaders,
including Bhartiya Samaj
Charitable Trust’s Jeet Suchdev,
Auckland Indian Association’s
Dhansukh Lal, Prakash Biradar
and Harshad Patel, New Zealand
Indian Central Association’s
President Narendra Bhana,
Telangana Federation of New
Zealand’s Kalyan Rao Kasuganti
among others.
Speaking on occasion, Hon
Consul Bhav Dhillon said, “We
all know that Yoga is India’s gift
to the rest of the world, and
to know that such a holistic
practice was developed by
India’s sages and gurus in
ancient times, much before the
advent of modern technology
says a lot of the scientific
temper in ancient India.
“It is satisfying to see the
modern world is now accepting
the importance of India’s gift to
the rest of the world like never
before,” Mr Dhillon said.
Waitakere Indian Association
also organised a yoga event in
West Auckland with students of
the school and members of the
wider community.
Yoga Day celebrated in
NZ’s southernmost city
Invercargill
International Day of Yoga
2022 was also marked and
celebrated with enthusiasm in
New Zealand’s southernmost
city of Invercargill on Sunday,
June 19, led by the High
Commission of India and
prominent local community
organisations – Indian
Community in Southland (ICS)
and Southland Migrant Walking
Together Charitable Trust.
A yoga session was held
carried out by Rohan Russel,
a yoga teacher in Invercargill,
which witnessed enthusiastic
participation by more than 50
people who found the entire
experience very relaxing and
energising.
Anil Chandra from the Indian
Community in South Land
started the event with a brief
speech about Yoga and its
benefits and Yoga’s connection
to India.
Himani Mishra of Southland
Migrant Walking Together
Charitable Trust told the Indian
Weekender that participants
expressed resolve to come back
again for such a Yoga session,
thereby motivating them to
host a similar event next year.
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India’s envoy
announces
Continued from page 3 >>
The event was attended by
several MPs of the New Zealand
parliament, including Kiwi-Indian
MP Dr Gaurav Sharma and
Labour MP for Hutt South Ginny
Anderson
“Yoga is great for mental
wellbeing of our communities,”
says MP for Hutt South
Speaking with Indian
Weekender Labour MP Ginny
Anderson said, “I have been
practicing yoga for the last
seventeen years and it has
really changed my life. It has
taught me how to bring balance
into my body, mind and spirit.”
“It has also taught me the
importance of breathing,” Ms
Anderson said pointing towards
the fact that yoga practice
aims to create union between
body, mind and spirit, as well as
between the individual self and
universal consciousness.
“The concern of mental
health is more important than
ever, especially on the back
of Covid, and we know that
communities are really finding
in tough and yoga is a perfect
way of fining balance between
mental health and physical wellbeing,”
Ms Anderson said.
Yoga mats rolled out at Auckland’s
Sky Tower to mark Yoga Day
SANDEEP SINGH
Yoga mats were
rolled out at several
commemorative events
across some of the most iconic
locations of New Zealand,
including the Auckland’s Sky
Tower (top) and the New
Zealand Parliament precinct, to
mark the occasion of the eighth
International Day of Yoga 2022.
Every year June 21 is
celebrated as International Day
of Yoga after the United Nations
had proclaimed as International
Day of Yoga by passing a
resolution on December 11,
2014.
The two leading events
held today were organised
by the office of the Indian
High Commission in New
Zealand, with the one in the
parliament precinct starting at
8 a.m. followed by the event in
Auckland at Sky Tower at 8.45
a.m.
About forty enthusiasts,
including from the Indian
diaspora and the wider
communities passionate about
yoga, beat the cold morning
blues and the Auckland traffic
to gather together on the
observation deck (51st floor)
of the Sky Tower to perform
yoga under the able guidance
of yoga instructors.
The spirited zeal of the
participants seems to have
been equally rewarded by the
otherwise deceptive Auckland
weather, with Sun shining in
its full glory and giving the
yoga performers at the Sky
Tower observation desk an
experience of incredible 360°
views of Tāmaki Makaurau –
including ancient volcanoes,
sparkling sunlit harbours and an
expansive view of Auckland’s
skyline.
This yoga in the sky event,
accompanied by a wonderful
sunrise and a mesmerising
view from Auckland’s highest
viewpoint, turned out to be
a relaxing, unwinding and a
rejuvenating experience for
many of the participating
guests.
Durga Dass, Second
Secretary (Culture), Indian High
Commission, told the Indian
Weekender that the experience
of performing Yoga with such a
mesmerising background was a
liberating experience.
“This event at Auckland’s
Sky Tower is part of a Global
Yoga Ring – where yoga will
be performed at 75 different
global iconic destinations all
around the world later today to
coincide with the celebrations
around the 75th anniversary of
India’s Independence Day,” Mr
Dass said.
Notably, the government of
India is celebrating Azadi Ka
Amrit Mahotsav to mark and
commemorate 75 years of
India’s independence and the
glorious history of its people,
culture and achievements.
As a part of this initiative,
the official journey of Azadi Ka
Amrit Mahotsav commenced
on March 12, 2021, which
started a 75-week countdown
to the 75th anniversary of
independence and will end post
a year on August 15, 2023.
It is aligned to this theme of
75 years and the celebrations
around the history of
freedom struggle, Ideas@75,
resolve@75, Actions@75 and
Achievements@75 that the
government of India is seeking
to celebrate the International
Day of Yoga from 75 iconic
global destinations.
Expressing satisfaction
and rejoice at the successful
completion of the Sky Tower
Yoga event, Mr Das said, “We
will definitely come again next
year and host a slightly bigger
event with more participants
and more yoga instructors to
create a better experience.”
It is noteworthy that Yoga
has long been recognised
as India’s gift to the global
culture of wellness; the official
UN recognition came after a
push by India’s Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in 2014.
Since then, there has been
an increased awareness and
willingness amongst different
organisations worldwide,
including NZ, which had been
practising Yoga albeit within
their respective confines, to
think bigger and involve wider
participation from different
communities.
This year Prime Minister
of India Narendra Modi has
also written a letter to NZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
highlighting the importance of
yoga for the entire mankind,
especially after the last two
years of a raging global pandemic
and also acknowledged the
wholehearted support received
in NZ to celebrate International
Day of Yoga.
The event at Sky Tower
was organised by the High
Commission of India, Wellington
in collaboration with SRMD Yoga
and the Rainbow Corner Group.

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INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY SPECIAL 2022 5
International Yoga Day brings
together Christchurch enthusiasts
MAHESH KUMAR
Yoga Day was celebrated
in Christchurch with
great enthusiasm
by various community
organisations, which hosted
events of all levels to spread
awareness and celebrate this
ancient Indian practice.
One of the main events was
organised by the Indian Social
and Culture Club of Christchurch
(ISCC) in association with the
Indian High Commission.
The event held on June 18
at Riccarton Community Centre
saw more than a hundred
community members enjoying
the Yoga sessions.
The event which started
at 8.30am and went on till
1.30pm featured free sessions
from experienced teachers
designed for those who have
never tried yoga before and for
intermediate Yoga practitioners.
The day began with a session
for beginners by Anne Pauline,
followed by Intermediate Yoga
session by Natalie Pohlova.
Pavithra Ravi took over next,
conducting a Beginner session
followed by an Intermediate
session. Pavithra, who, besides
being a Yoga teacher, is also an
accomplished Bharathanatyam
dancer and trainer, took the
final session of the day, which
ISCC Team at the event
focussed on Breathing exercises
and meditation. The packed
session was highly appreciated
for helping participants achieve
a transcendent experience
through a peaceful combination
of music, breathing and
meditation.
Many members and
volunteers of the Indian Social
and Cultural Club present on
the day ensured the event
went smoothly, with the ISCC
Secretary, Anshu Parti, staying
until the end and personally
attending to all participants’
and teachers’ needs.
The International Yoga Day
is celebrated formally on 21
June every year and has been
since 2014. It is recognized
by the United Nations General
All pictures by Joy Kochakkan
Assembly as a way to promote
yoga around the world.
ISCC is one of the leading
community organisations,
involved in planning and hosting
various events for Indians living
in Christchurch. The Indian
Society of Christchurch Club
(ISCC) was formed in 1997 with
an aim to preserve and promote
Indian culture in Christchurch
through music, dance, art, food
and other traditions.
President of ISCC, Monty
said, “It was amazing to see the
event supported by so many
people. A lot of participants
have requested us to conduct
similar Yoga sessions on a
regular basis and we are surely
going to consider this request.
I would like to thank all the
trainers for their time and
incredible sessions.”
ISCC’s next event will be
Indian Midwinter Festival 2022
that will take place in August,
followed by Diwali Festival
2022 which is the biggest
Diwali event in South Island.
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NEW ZEALAND
Friday, June 24, 2022
Smiles in the time of Covid
VENU MENON IN
WELLINGTON
When its new owners
took over the ailing
café in downtown
Wellington a year-and-a-half
ago, their timing could not have
been worse.
New Zealand was inching
toward a near-total, prolonged
lockdown brought on by the
Covid-19 pandemic, the border
had closed, the traffic light
system as part of the pandemic
management was in place, and
it flashed red.
“The streets were deserted,”
recalls Arjun Sharma, who runs
the Arabica Café on Grey Street
along with his brother-in-law
Varun Jaggi.
“People were too scared to
step out of their homes, adds
Varun, originally from Goa in
India.”
Amazingly, the café stayed
open – without shedding staff,
cutting salaries or doing any of
the things businesses do when
they go horribly wrong.
Arjun, who hails from
Rajasthan state in India,
remembers telling himself that
he would keep his café running,
no matter what.
And he did.
Today, you’ll be lucky to find
a table on any day of the week.
It’s as if there is no other place
to have a quiet cup of coffee.
Arjun Sharma with Varun Jaggi
Quiet is probably the wrong
word. The noise of animated
conversation greets you the
minute you enter.
It’s a mixed crowd, but
mostly Pakeha office-goers
from Westpac, ANZ, Nova,
Worksafe, Nokia, Sorts Capital,
Grant Thondon, BNZ, Maritime
and more, dropping in for a
quick sandwich and a cuppa.
The menu on the wall reflects
that.
The fare is standard
continental coffee-shop
cuisine, casual yet formal,
which reflects the look of the
customers huddled around the
Parisian-style cafe tables that
clutter the expansive interior.
What was the survival
strategy that kept the café
open through what can
justifiably be described as the
bleakest phase for businesses
in the country ?
Arjun goes to the heart of the
strategy very quickly. “Word of
mouth,” he says. “For instance,
that guy there, he comes in
three times a day, maybe
more.”
It’s a simple strategy, but it
worked. People felt grateful
that the café held out through
the worst of times, never lost
heart, that it refused to cave
in to the pandemic and stayed
open.
Arabica was there for them,
and now the public is paying
back for true grit in the face of
calamity.
The government’s Covid relief
fund also came in handy.
A look at the raw material
supply tells you the business is
good.
The café uses up to 250 litres
of milk per day. Around 100 kg
of coffee beans are consumed
every week.
That’s a lot of goodwill.
Arabica has maintained a
consistent staff strength of
two head chefs, two sous
chefs, two kitchen hands, two
dishwashers, seven front-ofhouse
and three Barista staff.
The key to the entrepreneurial
style of Arjun and Varun is their
hands-on approach to business.
“We are involved in every
department. We work as kitchen
hands, waiters, chefs, front of
office, cash counter, nothing is
off-limits,” Varun declares.
The duo also run the Tequila
Joe’s joint on the corner of
Vivian St and Tory St, where
there is barely standing room on
any evening. Customers, mostly
youngsters, jostle shoulderto-shoulder
for a taste of the
popular Mexican fare doled out
by Arjun’s wife, Priyanka, who
manages the outlet.
If there is anybody sporting
a smile through the pandemic,
they are Arjun and Varun of
Arabica Café in Wellington.
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Government outlines
plans for future
Covid variants
“The Government has
undertaken preparatory
work to combat new and
more dangerous variants
of COVID-19,” COVID-19
Response Minister Dr Ayesha
Verrall said in a press release.
“We have undertaken a piece
of work to look at possible
scenarios for the evolution of
the pandemic. This is to ensure
there is more certainty for New
Zealanders for how we would
respond to future variants.
“I want to be clear, lockdowns
and other strict measures will
be a last resort. Our starting
position will be more target
measures aimed to protect
the most vulnerable while
also avoiding wider societal
disruption.
“This part of our All-of-
Government response to
COVID-19, with agencies
assessing their preparedness to
deploy measures and undertake
ongoing activity to ensure they
can be activated rapidly in the
future.
“Our ongoing surveillance
for new variants, especially at
the border keep us in a good
position to identify future
variants.
“Based on public health
advice Ministers will continue
to make decisions about how
to respond in the event of new
variants. This process is well
established and has served our
country well,” Dr Verrall said.
Getting Bihar and Jharkhand closer
NAVDEEP KAUR MARWAH
The rich heritage, culture,
and traditions of India
are embossed in the
ethos of every Indian. As they
say, you can take an Indian out
of India, but you can’t take
India out of an Indian.
And that’s where various
Indian cultural organisations in
NZ play a vital role in keeping
the indigenous fabric of India
intact even when we are miles
away from our motherland.
In this thirteenth part of
our series on Indian cultural
associations, we focus on Bihar
Jharkhand Sabha of Australia
and New Zealand, aka BJSM.
The Auckland chapter of
BJSM was created in 2017 when
non-residents from the Indian
state of Bihar and Jharkhand
(The state was formed in 2000
from the territory that had
previously been part of Bihar)
congregated and launched it
at Sangam Indian Restaurant
Kumeu, Auckland.
Giving the background of
the organisation, BJSM’s
President Chandan Kumar,
says, “The Auckland chapter
was launched on Saturday 13
May 2017. The meeting was
convened by prominent people
from Auckland, Wellington,
Tauranga, and Christchurch to
connect their people in NZ.
The meeting was inaugurated
by one of the community’s
founding members from Bihar,
Mr Nisheet and Mrs Sushma
Prakash.”
BJMS is a voluntary, notfor-profit
social organisation
of people in Australia and
New Zealand having cultural
roots from Bihar and
Jharkhand, collectively working
towards nurturing the cultural
heritage of India in general and
Bihar & Jharkhand in particular.
It aims to preserve, uphold,
foster and promote the lingosocio-cultural
heritage. Apart
from that, it endeavours to
facilitate better communication
and networking and facilitate
smooth settlement and
assimilation of new immigrants.
It maintains a cohesive network
across Australia, New Zealand
and other parts of the world.
BJSM maintains a cohesive
Australia and New Zealand-wide
network of expatriates from
Bihar and Jharkhand.
BJSM actively celebrates
festivals such as Chhath, Diwali,
Holi and organises community
events like different interactive
social workshops, sports and
dance programmes among
others to keep the people
of Bihar and Jharkhand in NZ
connected to their Indian roots.
“Almost all chapters
celebrate major festivals and
organise at least three gettogethers
- Holi Milan, Sharad
Milan and Diwali Milan. It helps
us showcase and promote the
socio-cultural and linguistic
heritage among youngsters and
second-generation expatriates.
It is imperative to connect
community and stay connected
with the roots of Indian culture.
Bring people together and share
and celebrate culture to keep it
vital for the future generation.
It also brings harmony across
the community, and that’s what
we at BJSM strive for,” explains
, BJSM’s General Secretary
Bhrigu Bhaskar, who is based in
Auckland.
Lastly, discussing BJSM’S
plans, Bhaskar reveals, “We
want to take it to newer heights
and do as much as we can for
our community. We want to
focus on organising plantation
drives, community beach
cleaning and dance classes
among others.”

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NEW ZEALAND 7
Marathi diasporas unite to
spread language and culture
VENU MENON IN
WELLINGTON
Marathi speakers
settled in different
countries are uniting
to spread their language and
culture around the world.
An international panel of
overseas Indians has been
set up for the conservation
and promotion of the Marathi
language and its culture.
The International Marathi
Forum, an initiative launched by
the Indian state of Maharashtra,
has a central coordinator and
multiple deputy coordinators
drawn from 17 countries,
including New Zealand.
Dayanand Deshpande,
president of the Wellington
Maharashtra Association
Inc (WMAI), is the nominee
representing New Zealand on
the Forum.
The Forum works in tandem
with the Rajya Marathi Vikas
Sanstha, a Marathi language
research institute affiliated
to the Maharashtra State
government, dedicated to
generating interest in Marathi
language and culture among
non-Marathi social groups
within India.
A cultural programme
According to the 8 June
2022 notification issued by the
Forum, its role is to oversee
the activities organised by the
Marathi speaking communities
based outside India.
Marathi Bhasha Divas or
Marathi Language Day is
celebrated annually on February
27 in the Indian states of
Maharashtra and Goa to mark
the birth anniversary of the
doyen of Marathi letters, Vishnu
Vaman Shirwadkar, popularly
known as Kusumagraj .
Shirwadkar was a towering
literary figure whose oeuvre
included 16 volumes of poetry,
three novels, eight volumes of
short stories, seven volumes of
essays, 18 full-length plays and
six one-act plays.
He was also credited with
being a social reformer and
humanist who exposed the
social evils of his day.
Following Shirwadkar’s demise
in 1999, the Maharashtra
government has regularly
observed Marathi Rajbhasha
Gaurav Din and instituted two
special awards for initiatives to
promote Marathi literature.
Shirwadkar’s literary legacy
is especially remembered for
his 1942 anthology of poems,
titled Vishakha, that inspired a
generation of Indian freedom
fighters.
Shirwadkar was the recipient
of the Sahitya Academy Award
in 1974, the Jnanpith Award in
1987 and the Padma Bhushan
in 1991.
WMAI President Deshpande(third from right) with guests from the Indian High Commission
The Wellington Maharashtrian
Association celebrated Marathi
Day this year, amidst Covid
restrictions, by holding the
Marathi Akshar Challenge
(online reading competition) for
children.
“We are in the process of
setting up a Marathi language
school in Wellington as part of
the Maharashtra government’s
initiative to promote Marathi
language and culture,”
Deshpande said.
The Wellington Maharashtrian
Association, which was formed
in 2017, has 110 paid members
drawn from around 300 families
across the greater Wellington
region.
Its primary activities include
screening Marathi films for its
members, celebrating Indian
festivals such as Diwali, Ganapati
and Gudhi Padawa, inviting
performing artistes from India
and honouring achievers from
the Marathi community in New
Zealand.
Deshpande said the
association supported the
victims of the Christchurch
mosque shooting of 2019
and also donated to the Prime
Minister’s Covid relief fund.
The International Marathi
Forum is set to hold its first
in-person session in December
2022 at the Marathi Language
Bhavan in Mumbai, India.

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NEW ZEALAND
Friday, June 24, 2022
Not the time to move to the
Green setting, say experts
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NAVDEEP KAUR MARWAH
It was on the night of April
13, 2022 that New Zealand
moved to the orange setting
of the Covid-19 Protection
Framework after having been
in red since late January due to
the Omicron outbreak.
Since it has been more than
two months of being in the
orange light and many Covid-19
restrictions have been eased out
since then, including scrapping
the pre-departure test for
NZ. In addition, passengers
transiting through NZ now no
longer need to be vaccinated
nor be required to complete an
NZ Traveller Declaration.
So, now the big question
that many people are asking is
when will Aotearoa move to the
Green setting of the Covid-19
Protection Framework?
While during the orange
setting, there are no capacity
limits on gatherings, either
indoors or outdoors. Previous
requirements to display QR
codes and use vaccine passes
are also no longer in place. Face
masks must continue to be
worn in some indoor locations,
like on public transport and in
retail, but not in hospitality. But
Michael Baker
there are no such restrictions
when the green setting is in
place.
When Indian Weekender got
in touch with the Department of
the Prime Minister and Cabinet
(DPMC), a spokesperson said a
shift is unlikely before the end
of winter.
“The changes to traffic light
settings are always subject
to public health advice, but
people should not expect a
shift to Green to happen before
the end of winter,” said the
spokesperson, adding, “We
Michael Plank
know that there will be further
outbreaks of Omicron and, with
our borders open, we are likely
to see an increase in seasonal
flu and other viruses that
we have not experienced so
severely for the last two years.
The next review of the traffic
light settings will be in late
June.”
Even experts feel that New
Zealanders will have to wait a
while before the green settings
can be implemented.
Epidemiologist Michael Baker
"The changes to traffic light settings are
always subject to public health advice, but
people should not expect a shift to Green
to happen before the end of winter."
maintains that there is no basis
for relaxing Covid-19 controls
in NZ at present as Covid-19
case numbers, hospitalisations,
and deaths are high.
“There is huge pressure on
our health care system, and
even schools are struggling
to stay open in the current
situation. Consequently, now is
not the time to even consider
moving to the green level
in the Covid-19 protection
framework,” says Baker.
Professor Michael Plank of
Covid-19 Modelling Aotearoa
agrees with Baker and says,
“Covid-19 is placing a significant
load on our healthcare system,
which is under extreme strain
with the combination of Covid
and other winter bugs at the
moment. A second wave will
likely occur in the next 1-2
months due to new variants
that are now spreading rapidly
in NZ.”
Both Baker and Plank
believe that moving to green
light, which means removing
protections such as masks at
this point, would risk making
the wave bigger and further
increasing the demand on the
healthcare system.
Baker says, “If anything, some
controls should probably be
increased. For example, schools
should require mask-wearing
to reduce the transmission of
Covid-19, influenza, and other
respiratory infections. One can
think of moving to green once
we have gotten through the
difficult winter period and the
threat of a second wave.”
VENU MENON IN WELLINGTON
Māori and Hindu beliefs and
practices have much in
common, a Hindu community
organisation has noted.
The Hindu Council of New Zealand,
which has branches in Auckland,
Wellington and in the South Island, and
is dedicated to ushering in a “dynamic,
vibrant Hindu society in Aotearoa,”
kickstarted a two-week “Yogathon” at
Te Kakona O Te Aroha Marae in Lower
Hutt , Wellington, on June 18 to mark
International Yoga Day.
“The marae in Lower Hutt gave us
the space for our opening ceremony,”
said Vijeshni Rattan, president of the
council’s Wellington branch.
“In the past, we have also held a
conference at the marae where we
talked about the similarities between
the two cultures.”
Rattan said living in NZ involved
understanding Māori culture in order to
“align with them.”
“The reason we wanted to stay on
the marae was because we wanted to
learn their Tikanga practice,” Rattan
explained. “We have to be careful of
showing disrespect or causing offence.
For example, if you are in NZ and you
accidentally go and sit on top of a table
and a Māori sees that, it is really offensive
to them. While sleeping, your legs should
not be pointing toward anybody’s head.
This is against the Tikanga practice.”
Rattan likened Tikanga to Hindu
practices, such as removing footwear
before entering a temple.
The marae is similar to a Hindu temple,
with “carved idols” representing different
Hindu council head reaches out to Maori
The Hindu Council team
deities or gods , Rattan observed.
She said many Māori families took
part in the yogathon, in which each
practitioner was challenged to perform
108 Surya namaskars ( sun salutation).
“The Māori worship the sun god just
like Hindus do,” Rattan claimed.
The Hindu council is mindful of the
need to show respect in matters of faith
and is sometimes compelled to take on
the role of a pressure group.
Rattan recalled an incident in 2019
when an organisation was “selling meat
while celebrating Diwali” at Chuton Park
in Wellington.
“The organisation was bombarded
with emails before finally agreeing to
celebrate Diwali with no meat,” Ratan
noted with satisfaction.
Celebrating Hindu festivals is a priority
on the council’s calendar of events.
Holika Dahan was celebrated on March
18 with Indian High Commissioner
Muktesh Pardeshi lighting a bonfire on
Esplanade beach in Petone. The event
was hosted by the council in partnership
with the High Commission.
Kites soared in the sky as Makar
Sankranti and Pongal were celebrated
by the council in partnership with the
Wellington Mutamizh Sangam on January
22 at Avalon Park, Lower Hutt , with
local dignitaries in attendance.
Rattan delivered a prayer in Sanskrit
at the St. Peter’s Church during a food
distribution event held in October last
year.
Every year, Hindu council members
tie rakhis on Raksha Bandhan Day on
the wrists of police and firefighters to
honour those who keep the community
safe.
Rattan sees the Hindu heritage
bequeathed by her Fijian forefathers as
something that must be passed on to
the next generation, to keep it alive in
Aotearoa New Zealand.
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NEW ZEALAND 9
Partying Bollywood style
NAVDEEP KAUR MARWAH
The launch of BollySphere
night in Auckland
was indeed a night to
remember. The event that took
place on Saturday, June 18, at
Vogue Lounge, Quay Street,
was an eclectic mix of great
music, an awesome vibe and
detectable food.
After doing successful
Bollywood-themed events
in South Island, especially
Christchurch and Queenstown,
since 2017, the trio Dasham
Bedi, Himanshu Batra and
Harshvardhan Jamba decided
to venture into the Auckland
market.
Talking about bringing
BollySphere night to Auckland,
Bedi said, “There has been a
huge demand from people in
Auckland for us to launch here
as they want to experience
Bollywood nights under our
brand. We already had this in the
back of our minds, and then we
thought it was the right time to
begin our journey in Auckland.
We are testing waters, and let’s
see how it goes on from here.”
According to Bedi, they strive
to bring the right Bollywood
atmosphere for fusion music
lovers that is safe for everyone.
Guests, too, were seen having
a great time over foot-tapping
music by DJ Kaz, a known DJ
in Auckland and Hamilton-based
DJ Rakshanda, a huge name
back in India.
Sharing her experience, an
invitee, Pallavi B, said, “I had a
great time without having to
think twice about my safety.
The music was awesome,
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Seeing so many welldressed
people partying
in the viaduct’s most
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It was much needed as we all
have grappled with the Covid
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South Island’s first Gurudwara
celebrates 4th anniversary
MAHESH KUMAR
Gu r u d w a r a
Singh Sabha,
Christchurch,
celebrated the fourth
anniversary of its new
premises on June 19,
2022. The celebrations
were attended by a large
number of local Sikh
and other community
members, coming
together to show their
support and thank the
Gurus.
The Gurudwara, which
operates under the New Zealand
Sikh Society (South Island) Inc
(NZSS) is located at 537 Ferry
Road, Christchurch.
The Gurudwara building
was acquired after the old
building (originally a church
converted to a Gurudwara) was
badly damaged in the 2011
earthquake in Christchurch.
The community members
came together and raised
significant amount of money to
buy and refurbish the current
building, which now serves
as a place of worship and a
community centre for not just
the Sikh community but also for
the wider communities.
To mark the 4th anniversary,
Diwan was decorated at the
Gurdwara Sahib and langar
was served for the whole
community.
The celebration was attended
by around 250 people from
the surrounding community,
who came together to thank
the Gurus and seek blessings
despite the bad weather.
The Gurudwara is run by
volunteers, who spend endless
hours preparing for weekly
prayers, cooking food, cleaning
and so on.
The Gurudwara had also
recently hosted a Turban Camp
where the youth were given
a message to wear turban as
much as possible.
Bhavini Doshi joins board of
UN Women Aotearoa NZ
SANDEEP SINGH
A
K
i w i - I n d i a n
businesswoman has
been selected for the
Board of United Nations Women
Aotearoa NZ – a leading nonprofit
voluntary organisation
committed to the cause of
women empowerment.
Bhavini Doshi, co-owner and
CEO of the Rainbow Group
of childcare centres and the
CEO of the Porse – homebased
childcare and education
and training business, has
recently been selected as a
Board member of UN Women
Aotearoa NZ.
Speaking with the Indian
Weekender, Bhavini said, “I am
excited with this opportunity to
contribute towards the cause
of women empowerment across
our diverse communities.”
UN Women is the United
Nations entity for gender
equality and the empowerment
of women with a mission
to ensure that globally, all
women and girls have equal
opportunities. ​
Sharing further the sense of
responsibility with this inclusion
in the leadership role with a
global affiliated body Bhavini
said, “Women’s empowerment
is all about giving choices to
women and inculcating them
with the courage, strength
and training to exercise those
choices in their respective day
to day endeavours of life.
“I am already working
towards this goal at my work
in our group of companies
[Rainbow group and Porse]
where we collaborate with
many wonderful souls and
tremendously skilled women.
“Now, I will be taking that
experience beyond the confines
of my daily work, in collaboration
with the wonderful team of the
board of UN Women Aotearoa
NZ, and strive to make a
difference in the lives of many
women in our communities,”
Bhavini said.
UN Women is headquartered
in New York and is active in over
100 countries, and operates
worldwide out of 15 regional
and two country programme
offices.
UN Women Aotearoa New
Zealand is one of thirteen
National Committees spread
out globally, contributing to
the mission of UN Women
by mobilising women’s
empowerment efforts through
raising awareness about
women’s issues and fundraising
for UN Women’s programmes
and policies, not only in NZ
but also neighbouring Pacific
countries.
UN Women Aotearoa New
Zealand is a membership-based
organisation with charitable
status.
Gurudwara Spokesperson
Jitender Sahi said, “The
Gurudwara is a place where
everyone is welcome,
regardless of their caste, creed,
background or beliefs. As we
recall the Gurudwara Sahib’s
beginnings with just a few
members, we are really excited
to see the way the community
has evolved over the years.”
Harjit Singh Gulati who played
an instrumental role in raising
funds for Gurudwara Sahib, and
leading it to its current state,
told us that the Gurudwara has
many forthcoming projects,
including expanding the existing
building.
A tribute to the
musical legends
NAVDEEP KAUR MARWAH
The fifth edition of
the Rafi-Mukesh-
Kishore Night was an
unforgettable night for the
music lovers of Auckland. The
event, which took place at the
Victory Convention Centre last
weekend, was high on music,
energy and nostalgia.
Organised by the Creations
Group NZ, the show had the
presence of many dignitaries,
including Hon Consul of India in
Auckland Bhav Dhillon, Former
MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and
Sunny Kaushal of the Crime
prevention Group/Dairy and
Business Owners’ Group.
The three-and-a-half-hour
event saw all the attendees
drenched in the soulful songs
sung by the legendary Mod
Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore
Kumar. Moreover, this year
the concert paid tribute to
three more musical icons: Lata
Mangeshkar, Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan, and Jagjeet Singh.
The show paid tribute to
music stars KK and Bappi Lahiri,
who passed away this year.
Arif Zia, Director of Creation
Group and a known singer who
has been involved in similar
shows for more than ten years,
told Indian Weekender, «It
was a super successful event.
Seeing more than 900 people
coming together and enjoying
Incidentally, it was the first
Gurudwara in South Island
and has played a huge role
in connecting and ensuring
the community’s wellbeing
during testing times like Covid
vaccination and assisting the
community during lockdown.
Besides more work on the
Gurudwara building, there are
various projects in pipeline to
create awareness on social
issues and cultural integration.
our music was terrific. We also
gave tribute to music stars KK
and Bappi Lahiri, who left us
for the heavenly abode. It was
heartwarming to see the love of
so many people.”
While Zia sang Rafi songs,
he was joined by Viraj, who
sang for Mukesh, and Joseph,
who performed Kishore Kumar
songs. Other singers on the
show included Vidya Teke
Arpita, Ankita Ghatani, Nisar
Mirza and Ravi Shetty.
Sharing her experience, Swati
Verma, one of the attendees,
said, “ I thoroughly enjoyed
the night. The outstanding
performers transported me
back to the golden era of
Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore. I will
certainly wait for the next one.”

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NEW ZEALAND 11
‘Why it is important to hear from ethnic migrant
small businesses in Auckland’- Simon Bridges
SANDEEP SINGH
Hearing from ethnic
migrant
small
businesses, including
Auckland Indian businesses, will
be an immediate and pressing
priority for Simon Bridges –
the newly appointed CEO of
Auckland Business Chamber.
Bridges was speaking with the
Indian Weekender in our brandnew
video show Lunch with
Business Leaders, which aims
to capture the stories of some
of the most influential, rising
and inspiring leaders from the
business and corporate world.
Bridges – a seasoned
politician and former Minister
of the Crown – was a guest at
the show as he takes up the
new leadership role in advocacy
for Auckland businesses,
which according to his own
confession, he is determined
to excel, despite the current
environment of uncertainty
prevailing due to the two
yearlong Covid-pandemic.
The former National Party
Leader recently stepped down
from active politics and had
taken up new roles, including
leading the Auckland Chamber
of Commerce and a few media
Simon Bridges
gigs – both writing assignments
and audio-podcasts.
Bridges opened his heart and
spoke candidly about the fresh
perspectives that he was keen
to bring to the table, and the
idea of constituting an ethnic
businesses advisory board
within the Auckland Chamber of
Commerce definitely has merit
and deserves attention.
“One of the first things that
comes to your mind when
you get such a big role of
being a champion of Auckland
businesses and get a great
team [to work with] what does
our business community wants.
“There is a big migrant
community (Indian, Chinese,
Filipino and others) in
Auckland. They deserve good
representation [in business
advocacy],” Bridges said.
“I am generalising, but I
am sure you will agree …
disproportionately, Indian
Aucklanders are investors.
They have got a restaurant,
they have got a retail business,
maybe in taxis, ICTs … Given
that it is important that we hear
from ethnic Aucklanders what it
is that they need in business.
“Their issues will be the
same, but there will be some
specific pointers that an ethnic
advisory board will tell me what
Bridges opened his heart and
spoke candidly about the fresh
perspectives that he was keen
to bring to the table, and the
idea of constituting an ethnic
businesses advisory board
within the Auckland Chamber of
Commerce definitely has merit
and deserves attention.
I should be championing, doing
and assisting with….
“It’s not just a good thing …
it will be a vital thing,” Bridges
affirmed.
Bridges also opened up about
his decision to let go of politics,
something with which he has
lived and breathed for 14 years
and thoroughly enjoyed and
how he was enjoying the postpolitics
retirement life.
Revealing more about his
personal life and his culinary
skills, Bridges said, “I can fry, I
can boil.”
Bridges said with a smile,
pointing toward the plate of
Indian curries laid out on the
table, “Look, I am a foodie, but
I will not be very comfortable
in cooking these specialised
dishes …. But eating it, I can
surely manage it.”
On being asked what his
main worries were for the
current business environment,
Bridges aptly responded “the
shortage of skilled workforce”
to grow New Zealand. On
the one hand, there is the
restriction to bringing new
skilled workforce from overseas
due to “immigration resetting”
and Covid restrictions.
Simultaneously, there was the
problem of the beginning of
Kiwi-brain-drain resulting in the
flight of skilled workforce to
overseas destinations, Bridges
pointed out.
And about what excited him
the most in near or immediate
terms, Bridges emphatically
said, “Auckland.”
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Editorial
India’s new chancery in
Wellington set to give impetus
to cultural diplomacy
The newly inaugurated chancery building of the Indian High Commission in
Wellington has already begun unleashing the power of cultural diplomacy,
which undeniably augurs well for the prospects of advancing India-New
Zealand bilateral relations.
When the High Commissioner of India Muktesh Pardeshi inaugurated the new
Chancery building last week, it was not just a culmination of the realisation of a longheld
collective aspiration of the communities; it also marked the beginning of a new
era of Indian diplomacy in New Zealand.
With the rise of India in recent decades, the face of India’s diplomacy, the selfbelief
of India’s diplomatic corps, and the assets employed in pursuance of India’s
diplomatic goals overseas have considerably evolved.
Cultural diplomacy has emerged as an additional tool to build new and strengthen
existing connections overseas.
Experts concur that cultural diplomacy creates an additional space which softens
the sharp edges of foreign policy, which many believe is primarily interest-driven.
Cultural diplomacy, on the other hand, is driven by the desire to showcase the
country’s culture and values through various events and activities, concerts, and
exhibitions – and forms an important constituent of the country’s “soft power.”
Ever since Joseph Nye’s concept of soft power had gained precedence in the world
of international relations after the end of the cold war, nation-states aspiring for a
bigger role in world affairs have consciously invested in enhancing their soft power.
Soft power in international relations is the ability to obtain preferred outcomes
through attraction rather than coercion, and this is achieved by exporting values and
traits acceptable to others voluntarily.
In this regard, India’s traditions of non-violence and pluralism, diversity and
tolerance, its yoga and Ayurveda, diverse Indian food and curries, its Bollywood,
Bhangra and classical dances of South India are well-known cultural exports that are
widely acknowledged and accepted all around the world.
It’s another matter, though that how far these cultural exports helped India realise
its goals remains a subject for investigation.
In recent years though, there has been a newfound interest within India’s political
establishment to employ, display, and export India’s cultural attributes to the rest of
the world with the goal of building bridges with the rest of the world.
In pursuance to this long-held and the newly reinvigorated zeal, many of India’s
diplomatic missions overseas, such as in North America, Europe and Gulf states, have
established and running dedicated cultural centres with the ambition of creating
spaces and avenues of new engagement based on mutual like-mindedness.
The Oceania region within India’s outward worldview has largely been left out in
this endeavour, and cultural diplomacy has not been incited purposely as a tool of
relationship building.
It is not to say that cultural engagement has been completely absent in India’s
engagement with countries and bilateral relations in the region. Rather it is just to
say that there was the absence of an easily identifiable push from the Indian state in
employing cultural tools to advance bilateral relations.
The inauguration of the new Chancery in Wellington – a purpose-built facility
which houses a dedicated Indian cultural hub – will eventually give a hitherto unseen
impetus to India’s cultural diplomacy in New Zealand and the hopefully wider region.
The latest announcement of the appointment of a new dedicated Cultural
Associate from the government of India at the Chancery with a mandate to spread
the awareness of Yoga in New Zealand is a case in point.
In recent years, there have been such appointments by the government of India
to its many overseas Test diplomatic Your Smarts missions, with these particularly Sudoku in North puzzles America and Europe
– which captivates maximum attention of the Indian foreign policy elites and rightly
so - for the pressing economic, defence, security relations and the size of diaspora
communities driving those relationships.
India’s missions in New Zealand, Australia and other countries of the Oceania
region have largely remained amiss in receiving such push and support from the
government of India – particularly in advancing cultural diplomacy.
The inauguration of the new Chancery building with an unmatched grandeur that
includes an auditorium, kitchens and catering facilities, a library and accommodation
for its staff and a square-shaped central courtyard is set to mark a new beginning.
The days ahead are set to see more active cultural diplomacy, which undeniably
augurs well for the NZ-India bilateral relationship as more people-to-people
connections will be fostered and promoted, which eventually can see unlocking some
of the biggest stumbling block holding us back from achieving the full potential of
this key relationship.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
The Government has no plan to address the cost of living
crisis or grow the economy. The result is that Kiwis are
more anxious about their economic prospects than at any
time since 1988.”
-Nicola Willis, National’s Finance spokesperson
IN FOCUS : Picture of the week
A Sand Art by International Sand Artist Manas Kumar
Sahoo created on Puri Beach to celebrate
the International Yoga Day
This week in New Zealand’s history
26 June 1987
A.J. Hackett bungy
jumps from Eiffel Tower
The speed skier and bungy
pioneer planned the 110-m leap
meticulously. His dozen-strong
team hid on the tower overnight
and Hackett jumped at dawn. He
described it as ‘one small step for
a man, a bloody great leap for the
adventure tourism industry.’
28 June 1881
First registered female pharmacist
Elizabeth Robinson of Christchurch was the first woman to register as a pharmacist
under a registration system established by the Pharmacy Act 1880.
28 June 1919
New Zealand Prime Minister signs Treaty of Versailles
Bill Massey’s was the 17th signature on the treaty, the implementation of which
formally ended the war between the Allies and Germany.
29 June 1990
First female Anglican diocesan bishop appointed
Dr Penny Jamieson’s rise through church ranks was rapid. The first women were
ordained to the Anglican priesthood in New Zealand in 1977. Jamieson was
ordained and appointed to a Wellington parish in 1985.
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INDIA 13
Australian Defence Minister arrives
in India to boost security ties
Australian Defence Minister Richard
Marles arrived in India on Monday
to hold a bilateral meeting with
his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh
to strengthen defence and security
cooperation between both the countries.
"Arrived in India - a top-tier partner +
close friend to Australia. I look forward
to advancing our ongoing defence
engagement as Comprehensive Strategic
Partners and reiterate our commitment
for closer cooperation in the #IndoPacific,"
Marles tweeted. His visit marks the first
high-level visit from Australia after newlyelected
prime minister Anthony Albanese
took office on May 23.
During his visit from June 20-23, the
Australian Defence Minister will hold his
first bilateral meeting with his Indian
counterpart Rajnath Singh.
"Australia and India are Comprehensive
Strategic Partners. I am committed to
strengthening Australia's defence and
security cooperation with India," said
Marles. "I am looking forward to meeting
with my counterpart, Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh, and holding our first bilateral
Defence Ministers' Meeting," he added.
Marles stated that Rajnath Singh has
been instrumental in advancing India-
Australia defence ties and he looks forward
to working with him to enhance the defence
pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership between the two countries.
The minister also noted that India is one
of Australia's closest security partners and
the Government is focused on revitalising
Australia's historically deep engagement
with our partners across the Indo-Pacific.
"The rules-based international order that
has brought peace and prosperity to the
Indo-Pacific for decades is experiencing
pressure, as we face shifts in the
geostrategic order," he said said. "Australia
stands ready to work closely with India in
support of an open, inclusive and resilient
Indo-Pacific".
During the visit, Deputy Prime Minister
Marles will also meet External Affairs
Minister Dr S Jaishankar and engage
national security and defence policymakers
and personnel.
Earlier, the Australian PM Albanese had
said that the relationship with India is
very important and ties between the two
countries have never been closer.
PM Modi congratulated Prime Minister
Albanese on his election victory. Both
leaders reviewed the multi-faceted
cooperation under the Comprehensive
Strategic Partnership, including trade
and investment, defence manufacturing,
renewable energy, green hydrogen,
education, science and technology,
agricultural research, sports, and peopleto-people
ties.
Both Prime Ministers affirmed their desire
to continue the positive momentum in the
bilateral relationship. Bilateral discussions
with PM Modi focused on Australia and
India's full strategic and economic agenda,
including clean energy technology.
Tirumurti hosts Yoga
event at UN building in
New York
On the occasion of 8th
International
Yoga
Day, India's Permanent
Representative to the United
Nations, Ambassador TS Tirumurti
on Tuesday hosted the event
at the North lawns under the UN
Building.
Taking to Twitter, the Indian
Ambassador said that this is the
first-in-person event after two
years.
".@IndiaUNNewYork was
delighted to host 8th #YogaDay
#YogaForHumanity on North lawns under
iconic UN Building First in-person event
after two years! Vibrant evening of #yoga
dance, yogasanas, pranayama, meditation
& speeches by PGA @abdulla_shahid &
Amb of Bhutan @DomaTshering," TS
Tirumurti said.
Meanwhile, in India, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi performed yoga at the
main event of the eighth edition of the
International Day of Yoga in the heritage
city of Mysuru in Karnataka.
More than 15,000 people participated in
the Yoga celebrations along with the Prime
Minister at the Mysore Palace grounds.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand
Gehlot, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj
Bommai, Union Minister for Ayush
Sarbananda Sonowal, officials of the
Ministry of Ayush and the Government of
Karnataka, and other dignitaries performed
yoga at the event.
This year the theme for the celebration
is "Yoga for humanity". The theme has
been selected after much deliberation/
consultation and it appropriately portrays,
how during the peak of the COVID-19
pandemic, yoga served the humanity
in alleviating the suffering, and in the
emerging post-COVID geo-political
scenario too, it will bring people together
through compassion, kindness, foster a
sense of unity and build resilience among
people world over.
Prime Minister's Yoga program at Mysuru
is also part of the novel program 'Guardian
Yoga Ring' which is a collaborative exercise
between 79 countries and United Nations
organizations along with Indian Missions
abroad to illustrate Yoga's unifying power
that surpasses National boundaries.
President Ram Nath Kovind, External
Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal also took
part in the Yoga event.
India calls for strengthening of
'Global Health Architecture' at
G20 Health Ministers virtual
meeting in Indonesia
India on Monday highlighted the
fault lines in the global health
governance and called for the
strengthening of "Global Health
Architecture".
Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh
Mandaviya virtually addressed the
inaugural session at the G20 Health
Ministers meeting at Yogyakarta,
Indonesia and stressed on the need
for systemic changes in health
governance amid status of the
pandemic. Mandaviya said that "The
ongoing pandemic has posed multiple
challenges on the health systems
across the globe, developed and
developing countries alike. The present
pandemic has highlighted the fault
lines in the global health governance
and has brought to the fore the
importance of strengthening Global
Health Architecture. It has reinforced
the need to assess health ecosystems,
health financing and their linkages in
light of the experience in managing
the current pandemic."
Indonesia has hosted two Health
Working Group Meetings in Yogyakarta
and Lombok wherein priority issues of
'Harmonizing Global Health Protocol
Standards' and 'Building Global Health
System Resilience' were discussed and
deliberated upon, read the Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare press
release.
Mandaviya also thanked the
Indonesian Presidency for prioritizing
the issue of TB and One Health in the
meeting and conducting events for
the same. India has pledged to End
TB by 2025, five years ahead of the
global SDG target of 2030.
He was hopeful that the ongoing
reduced trajectory of COVID-19
is an encouraging sign that the
pandemic's end is near. He said that
India agrees to mutual recognition of
vaccine credentials including its wider
application for interoperability of
health data.
"A boost to digital health data
systems to enable seamless
interoperability of data and creation of
longitudinal electronic health records
within a country and at the global level
is crucial," he further added.
The Health Minister also suggested
G20 members for an institutional
framework to enable rapid sharing of
genome sequencing data along with
a neutral & aggregate data-sharing
model amongst countries.
This could be done across multiple
pathogens with equitable benefit
sharing under the framework of the
Nagoya protocol, read the press
release.
Union Health Minister advocated
for an inclusive, agile and responsive
framework for health emergency
management, supported by a global
mechanism of surveillance, sustainable
financing and equitable distribution of
medical countermeasures.
He said that "G20 countries account
for 80 per cent of the world's GDP
and share 80 per cent of global
cross-border trade and hence G20's
engagement and leadership will be
vital to strengthen the global health
architecture and management of any
future health emergencies."
Reiterating the centrality and
significance of WHO as a member
state-driven process in global health
reforms, Dr Mandaviya proposed for
factoring in proposals discussed during
the 75th World Health Assembly
regarding strengthening global health
architecture too in discussions at the
G20 level.
This would help in avoiding any
duplicity and create a robust
architecture. He also reemphasized the
urgent need for bringing transparency
and accountability in WHO functioning
so as to make WHO 'fit for purpose'
beside the need to work towards the
financial sustainability of WHO, said
the release.
He finally stressed upon the need for
global cooperation and urged members
that "global health resilience must be
created by working towards mutual
recognition of vaccine credentials
to aid seamless cross-border travel,
and the need for expanding research
network, m-RNA manufacturing
hubs and distributed manufacturing
of medical countermeasures with
particular focus on the global south."
Emphasising further for supporting
the global south and removing
inequities, Dr Mandaviya said that
mechanisms must be created to
support low-and lower-middleincome
countries. This can be done
through strengthening research
and manufacturing capacities, and
equitable deployment of medical
countermeasures, added the release.
"G20 countries must prioritize
establishing an ecosystem for VTD
research, technology transfers
and regional manufacturing hubs,
especially in Global South. India will
also support this endeavour and will
collaborate proactively to develop an
mRNA vaccine hub in the global south
by extending its manufacturing and
research capacity," said Dr Mandaviya.

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SPORTS
Manpreet Singh to lead
Indian men's hockey team for
Commonwealth Games 2022
Friday, June 24, 2022
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Indian football
moving in right
direction with
longer calendar:
Phil Brown
Hockey India on Monday named the
18-member Indian Men's Hockey Team
for the prestigious Commonwealth Games
scheduled to begin on 29 July in Birmingham. India
grouped in Pool B along with England, Canada,
Wales and Ghana will begin their campaign on 31
July against Ghana.
The team will be captained by Manpreet Singh,
who led the Indian team to a historic Bronze
medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo last year.
Dragflick specialist Harmanpreet Singh, the
highest goal scorer of the FIH Hockey Pro League,
has been named as the Vice-Captain of the team.
The squad includes the experienced goalkeeper
PR Sreejesh and Krishan B Pathak, who returns
to the team after a brief injury break. Defenders
Varun Kumar, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet
Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh and Jarmanpreet
Singh have been named to the team. The midfield
includes the experience of Manpreet Singh, Hardik
Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh,
Akashdeep Singh and Nilakanta Sharma. While
experienced strikers Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar
Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh and Abhishek will lead
the charge in attack.
In their previous outing at the Commonwealth
Games in Gold Coast, India suffered disappointment
Indian women's hockey team
looks to end their debut
FIH Hockey Pro League
campaign on high
The Indian women's hockey team will be
looking to end their debut FIH Hockey Pro
League campaign on a high note when
they take on the USA in their last double-header
matches on June 21 and 22 in Rotterdam.
The Indian team led by Savita registered a 2-2
(2-1 SO) shootout win and a narrow 2-3 loss in
their previous Pro League matches against the
current Champions Argentina on weekend. They
are currently placed at the third position in the
league table with 24 points in 12 matches.
Speaking ahead of the two-legged tie against
the USA, Savita said, "For us, the most important
thing is that we could execute our plans and put
up an improved performance on weekend against
Argentina. However, we could have done better,
but I feel these matches are confidence boosters
for us ahead of the World Cup."
"There is still room for improvement for us
and we look forward to plugging the loopholes
in the matches against the USA. We've gained
good momentum and hopefully, we will finish our
debut Pro League campaign with good results,"
she added.
Vice-Captain Depp Grace Ekka stated, "The
matches were really tough against Argentina,
but we are glad that we stuck to the plans and
finishing fourth. However, after an impressive
outing in the FIH Pro League this year, the Indian
team is poised to achieve success in Birmingham.
Speaking about the team selection, Chief Coach
Graham Reid said, "We have gone with a triedand-tested
team for the Commonwealth Games.
These players have the experience of playing
top teams in high-pressure games in the FIH Pro
League which was good exposure for us ahead of
the prestigious quadrennial event."
"After a brief break when we return home from
the Netherlands, we will resume camp in SAI,
Bengaluru where we will analyze our performance
against Belgium and Netherlands. While there
are many takeaways from this outing in FIH Pro
League, there surely are a few areas that we
can improve upon ahead of the Commonwealth
Games," asserted Reid.
Indian Men's Team for CWG: Manpreet Singh
(Captain), Harmanpreet Singh (Vice-Captain),
Sreejesh PR (GK), Krishan Bahadur Pathak (GK),
Varun Kumar, Surender Kumar, Amit Rohidas,
Jugraj Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh,
Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Akashdeep
Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant
Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Abhishek.
did really well against a strong team. We are
looking forward to the last set of matches of
our memorable Pro League campaign. We are
confident of getting positive results against the
USA."
With the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022
just around the corner, Savita said that the team
is shaping up really well for the marquee event.
"We are glad that we have got a good
opportunity of playing in Europe just a few days
ahead of the World Cup, so the build-up towards
the big event has been really great. The team
is shaping up really well for the World Cup," the
Indian captain said.
Former Premier League
manager Phil Brown
believes the 2022-23
season will be a gamechanger
in Indian football with the
re-introduction of the cup
competitions along with
the league, which will aid in
developing the sport in the
country.
The increase in the number
of matches will also provide
youngsters with a pathway into
the national team in time for
the AFC Asian Cup, the former
Hyderabad FC head coach feels.
"For me, as far as coaches in
India are concerned, it is manna
from heaven. It is a fantastic
move forward for Indian
football. As a foreign coach
coming to India, all we want to
do is train with the players. We
call it contact time. The more
contact time you have with the
players, the better chance the
player has of improving. It is
the most important part in my
opinion for the improvement of
individuals," said Brown.
"The elongation of the
season, taking it into nine
months takes contact time
to another level. It helps the
game to expand and improve
but it also helps the coaches
in knowing the players better
from a psychological point of
view. The whole package is now
nothing but a positive for an
Indian player," he added.
The domestic football season
is set to being in August with
the Durand Cup. The ISL and
I-League begin in October while
the season ends with the Super
Cup in May 2023, completing
close to nine months of football.
Brown thinks the increased
number of matches will open
the doors for many youngsters
wanting to press their case for
the Indian national team. India
qualified for the AFC Asian Cup
for a second straight time.
The continental competition is
scheduled for June next year.
"The first XI of the national
team takes care of itself but the
next XI or the one after that,
you are talking about U23, U21
players in the national team.
Through this calendar, these
younger players now have a
pathway to the national team.
Ishan Pandita scored for the
national team. In his first season
at FC Goa, he was only used as a
substitute, second season (with
Jamshedpur FC), he came in
and got a few games and goals,
and look now, he is pushing his
case for a spot in the India first
XI. The results are there in front
of you. Another example is
Suresh (Singh Wangjam). Two
years ago he was blossoming
as another talent in ISL, now he
started these games for India.
These are the pathways that
younger players can now look
up to," said Brown.
"With the number of matches
and the number of Indians in the
squads going up, accounting for
injury and rotation, every Indian
player in the squad is going
to be used. That in itself can
only aid development. Some
players who will not feature
at the start of the season will
get their chance in the middle
and suddenly you get a run of
3-4 games. That exposure for
players, for me, is moving Indian
football in the right direction
where it should be going," the
63-year-old added.
The ISL is set to move to a
weekend-centric schedule this
season with matches being
played between Thursdays and
Sundays. "Playing weekend to
weekend gives players adequate
rest, coaches the time to
prepare better on the training
fields and with the fans coming
in, it provides for a better
quality of product, which will
then open the turnstiles. Fans
will want to come in because
the product becomes more
established. Indian football is
moving in the right direction
with that decision," the former
Hull City manager concluded.

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WORLD 15
On-road hydrogen vehicles to
cross 1 mn globally by 2027
The number
of hydrogen
vehicles in
service globally is
likely to exceed
1 million in 2027,
from just over
60,000 in 2022 — a
substantial growth of
over 1,500 per cent,
a new report showed
on Monday.
Hydrogen vehicles
use hydrogen
propulsion systems
as their onboard
fuel. The chemical
energy of hydrogen
and oxygen reacts with the fuel
cell and converts the energy to
electricity.
Juniper Research forecasts
that the consumer market will
lead the hydrogen vehicles
space, with consumer vehicles
accounting for over 60 per cent
of hydrogen vehicles in service
globally in 2027.
“Manufacturers will need to
make hydrogen vehicles more
affordable to become viable
for fleets, but increased range
and suitability for heavy goods
transport will ultimately drive
growth and economies of
scale,” said research co-author
Olivia Williams.
The report identified the
nascent development stage of
many commercial vehicle types
and the high average cost of
hydrogen powered commercial
vehicles, at over $70,000
globally in 2022, as key factors
limiting adoption.
The research identified
hydrogen vehicles as an
increasingly viable alternative
to BEVs (battery electric
vehicles).
Car manufacturers, including
Hyundai, Toyota and BMW, have
made significant investments in
hydrogen vehicles.
Additionally, the report
identified the low availability of
fuelling infrastructure as a key
challenge for wider adoption,
but highlighted heavy industry
investment as key to reducing
this concern over the next five
years.
Hydrogen vehicles
use hydrogen
propulsion systems
as their onboard
fuel. The chemical
energy of hydrogen
and oxygen reacts
with the fuel cell and
converts the energy
to electricity.
Infrastructure vendors should
provide ‘green’ hydrogen,
produced using renewable
energy sources, to best take
advantage of concerns around
the environment driving the
adoption of alternative fuels,
the report noted.
Russian editor's Nobel Prize medal
sold for USD 103.5 million, proceeds
to benefit Ukraine children
The Nobel Peace Prize
medal, owned by Dmitry
Muratov, editor-inchief
of Russian news outlet
Novaya Gazeta, was sold at an
auction in the United States
for USD 103.5 million, Heritage
Auctions said.
All the money raised will be
given to UNICEF to support
all countries hosting Ukrainian
refugees, including Poland,
Russia, Germany, Moldova,
Slovenia, the Czech Republic
and Hungary, Muratov said
before the start of the auction.
Muratov won the medal in
2021.
"Russian Nobel Prize winner
sells medal #HERITAGELIVE
#DmitryMuratov, EIC of Russian
news outlet #NovayaGazeta,
with HA, auctioned his 2021
#NobelPeacePrize to benefit
UNICEF's child refugee fund.
It sold for $103,500,000
https://fal.cn/3pBMz. HA
worked to ensure the winning
bid is already in #UNICEF's
possession," Heritage Auctions
tweeted.
Dmitry Muratov and Maria
Ressa were the 2021 joint
recipients of the Nobel Peace
Prize, recognized for "their
efforts to safeguard freedom
of expression, which is a
precondition for democracy and
lasting peace."
Despite the forced closure of
his news outlet, Novaya Gazeta,
he works tirelessly to make
an impact, most recently with
charities delivering life-saving
medications to children.
Now, he is asking everyone
to join him in a campaign to
help the children of Ukraine
displaced by war.
The full scope of the Ukrainian
refugee crisis is difficult to
quantify and far exceeds any
other refugee crisis in Europe
since World War II. As of May
24th, the United Nations
estimates 6.6 million refugees
have left Ukraine.
More than 3.5 million fled to
Poland, nearly 1 million more
to Romania, and yet another
1 million to Russia. Hungary,
Moldova, and Slovakia struggle
to accommodate around half a
million more each.
The UN states there are
more than 10,000 refugees
in at least two dozen more
countries. Millions more have
been displaced within Ukraine,
all needing food, shelter, and
other basic necessities. In all, it
is estimated 14 million people
are believed to have sought
refuge by fleeing their homes.
5 Must Visit Restaurants In Dubai
Ribs & Brews
You must explore the traditional
cuisine representing the culture
and ingredients that are native to
the region. Here’s a list of restaurants
that you must try:
Level Seven
COYA Dubai brings the lively Latin
American culture across its ambience
and food. Showcasing the traditional
tribal art on the walls to the age-old
COYA Music, immerse yourself in the
experiential journey right since you step
in.
Cuisine: Peruvian, Latin American,
Seafood, Grill
Location: Jumeirah Road, Dubai
Price: AED 550 for two people
CE LA VI
At.mosphere
A preferred hotspot for culinary
aficionados for its cuisines straight from
the rustic markets of the Mediterranean
— Spain, Italy, and Greece, the social
outpost dons a picturesque ambiance
decorated with wood, steel, and vintage
art. The restaurant is celebrated for its
tasteful tapas presentations, freshly
prepared servings from the Crudo bar,
rice and grain dishes, and luscious meat
bites prepared freshly in the rotisserie.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, W Dubai,
Dubai
Price: AED 430 for two people
If you are craving a hip American
bar vibe, visit this eatery that serves
a selection of the finest, slow-cooked
barbeque ribs. With the food revolving
around the handcrafted beverages, the
cocktails here are stirred and served
with small plates of the select food,
bringing the guests together to engage
and share the moments.
Cuisine: American
Location: Al Habtoor City, Dubai
Price: AED 400 for two people
Coya
Located on an elevation that overlooks
panoramic views of Dubai, the sky-high
Ce La Vi is an Instagram-able venue.
Housed in one of Dubai’s celebrated
hotels, Sky View the restaurant offers
an enthralling view of the downtown
Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa. It is on
the bridge joining the two towers of the
hotel.
Cuisine: Asian, Contemporary
Location: Sky View Hotel, Dubai
Price: AED 350 for two people
Deemed to be the highest located
restaurant in the world At.Mosphere
serves breathtaking experiences at
an elevation of 442m above ground
in the Burj Khalifa. From here one can
witness Downtown Dubai’s iconic sights.
The diner and lounge make the ideal
venue for sundowners with scrumptious
refreshments. The restaurant also
presents a panoramic view of the skyline
and the Arabian Gulf beyond.
Cuisine: International
Location: Burj Khalifa, 122nd Floor,
Downtown, Dubai
Price: AED 900 for two people

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FEATURES
Friday, June 24, 2022
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Paneer Tikka Recipe (made in oven or stovetop)
Ingredients
• 200 to 250 grams Paneer or Indian
cottage cheese
• ½ cup diced onions or 1 medium sized
onion
• ½ diced capsicum or 1 small to
medium bell pepper – green, yellow
or red
For Paneer Tikka Marination
• 200 grams Hung Curd or greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste or 1
tablespoon crushed ginger-garlic
• 2 teaspoons kashmiri red chili powder
or 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (ground
turmeric)
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder (ground
cumin)
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (ground
coriander)
• ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
(amchur powder)
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• ½ teaspoon black pepper powder –
optional (ground black pepper)
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil or any
neutral tasting oil
• ½ teaspoon black salt – ptional
• salt as required
• some mustard oil for rushing
Recipe
• take a bowl and add rice, toordal and
moong dal in it.
• add water and soak for 5-7 mins.
• heat oil in pressure cooker.
• add mustard and cumins.
• add garlic.
• when the garlic turns golden brown
add green chili.
• add onion and saute.
• add tomatoes.
• add salt, turmeric powder and red chili
powder. mix it well. cook until mushy.
• add soaked lentils.
• add water. add kasoori methi as well.
• pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.
• add butter at time of serving.
• enjoy hot dal khichadi.
Instructions
• Chop the paneer in square shaped
cubes.
• Dice the onions and capsicum in 1 or
1.5 inches square pieces.
• Making Marination
• In a large bowl, take the hung curd
(greek yogurt) and whisk it lightly till
it becomes smooth
• Add ginger-garlic paste, all the spice
powders, carom seeds, black salt,
regular salt, lemon juice and mustard
oil.
• Mix very well. Check the taste and add
more seasonings if required.
• Add the veggies and paneer to the
marinade. Slowly and gently mix them
with the marinade.
• Cover the bowl and marinate for
at least 2 hours or more in the
refrigerator.
• After 2 hours thread the paneer
and veggies alternately on bamboo
skewers. Soak or rinse the bamboo
skewers before threading.
• Grilling Paneer Tikka
• Preheat the oven for 15 to 20 minutes
at 230 or 240 degree celsius or 464
degrees Fahrenheit. Use only the top
heating element.
• Line a baking tray with aluminium
foil or parchment paper. Arrange the
paneer skewers on the tray. Brush
some oil on the veggies and paneer
cubes all over.
• Place the tray on the top rack. Grill
the paneer tikka first for 7 to 10
minutes at 230 or 240 degree celsius
or or 464 degrees Fahrenheit. Then
remove and turn the skewers.
• Place back on the top rack in the oven
and continue to grill for 3 to 5 minutes
more till the edges of the paneer are
golden or slightly charred. Do not grill
for a long time as then paneer cubes
becomes hard.
• Since temperatures vary from oven to
oven do keep a check. You can reduce
or increase the time as required. Total
grilling time will be 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and then
place the paneer cubes on a serving
plate. Sprinkle some chaat masala and
lemon juice.
• Serve paneer tikka with mint chutney
and onion rings with lemon wedges
7 principles of interior design you
should know before renovating
If you know the principles and
incorporate them into the interior
design scheme, you can play a more
active role in creating your dream home.
Besides, having a well-designed interior
enhances the aesthetic and economic
value of your property, making it better
off in every sense.
1. Balance
Balance means creating visual harmony
in the space by ensuring that the
elements in there are evenly distributed.
This gives a sense of equilibrium in
your design. It can be achieved with
many forms, for example, using shapes,
colours, patterns and even textures.
There are 3 common ways to strike
a balance in interior design. Firstly,
there is the traditional symmetrical
balance, which essentially places objects
symmetrically on either side of an
imaginary central axis. Asymmetrical
balance, on the other hand, keeps the
focal point on the imaginary axis while
allowing dissimilar and oddly numbered
objects. To maintain an evenly
distributed visual weight, the objects
should be of similar dimensions. Usually,
asymmetrical balance results in a more
energetic and natural feel. Lastly, radial
balance involves arranging objects
around a central focal point, which is
almost always a circle, such as a round
dining table or a chandelier.
2. Unity
The unity principle emphasises a
sense of uniformity or harmony among
the elements used in design. These
include having similar colours, patterns
or textures, equal spacing of objects or
repetition of elements to create a visual
continuation.
To put it simply, when elements are
carefully curated, you feel that they
come together nicely. For example,
if you have a variety of shapes and
textures in a space, you can still create
unity by using just one colour scheme.
3. Rhythm
The human brain is drawn to repetition
and recognises similar objects quickly.
Thus, rhythm, which is about creating
repetition and contrast in an
interior, helps carry visual interest
around the room.
There are many ways to create
rhythm, such as using the same
colour or pattern at different
intervals. For example, you can
paint a wall green, and then use
the same colour again on the
dining chair cushions. This is called
repetition rhythm. You can also
use alternation to create rhythm
by rotating two elements in an
ABABAB or ABBABB pattern,
such as alternating 2 types of
pendant lights. If you are feeling
more adventurous, you can
try progression rhythm, which
arranges elements in ascending
or descending order based
on their size, colour or other
characteristics.
4. Emphasis
This principle stresses that
every room needs one central element
as a focal point, and the other items
should complement the emphasis such
that focus is always on it. The emphasis
can be a large piece of furniture like a
grand piano, an art piece like a painting,
or a design feature such as an accent
wall. It can also be in the form of colour,
pattern or texture.
5. Contrast
Contrast in interior design is created
when one combines two or more very
different forms. Again, this can be done
either by colour, form (shape) or space.
The easiest way to achieve contrast
is through colours, for example, painting
opposite colours like black and white.
You can also put two different shapes
close together, such as balancing a
round mirror with a rectangular dining
table. The use of positive space (space
occupied with objects) and negative
spaces (empty space in between
objects) is also an excellent way of
creating contrast without crowding the
room.
6. Scale and Proportion
This principle is all about the ratio.
The size and dimension of the objects
in a room should relate to one another
proportionally so that they don’t look
out of place. For instance, one should
not hang a huge chandelier in a shoebox
apartment, while a space with high
ceiling should have larger furniture than
bean bags.
7. Details
Finally, we have the principle of the
details, which states that the little things
must not be overlooked. And when it
comes to details, nothing is too small
or too unimportant to pay attention
to. From embroideries on the cushions,
handles on the cabinets to framed prints
on the wall, every little thing adds a little
something to the overall interior design.
Tweaking the smallest details is what
distinguishes a good interior design from
a great one.walk. To make it easy, all you
need to do is to place the broken shell
on the stove for 2-3 minutes. Allow it to
cool, then tap on the shell and coconut
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FEATURES 17
Genius cleaning hacks for
a tidier home in no time
Use Your Dishwasher to Clean
Light Fixtures
Did you know some light
fixture pieces are dishwashersafe?
For this cleaning hack,
we suggest running removable
glass pieces, such as domes,
through the dishwasher. To
reduce spots on your light
fixtures, run a drying cycle, too.
Use a Pillowcase to Clean a
Ceiling Fan
Here is a neat hack for
dusting a ceiling fan quickly
and efficiently. Slip a pillowcase
over ceiling fan blades, one at a
time, then wipe. This way, dust
falls into the pillowcase, not on
your furniture and floors.
Use Socks to Clean Blinds
You can also use socks as a
duster. Put an old sock on one
hand and spritz it with water.
Grip each panel of the blind and
slide your sock-covered hand
from one end to the other,
removing dust from both sides
of the slat at once.
Spot-Clean Fabrics with Baby
Wipes
Baby wipes are surprisingly
effective because they contain
very little moisture, have
gentle cleaning agents, and dry
quickly. That's why we suggest
using them for spots and stains
on fabrics.
Use Tennis Balls to Launder
Comforters
Washing a bulky comforter
can be tricky business. Most
comforters can be machinewashed
in front-loaders, as long
as the comforter fills only half
the washer. Add tennis balls to
the dryer to keep the stuffing
from collecting in one corner.
Clean Window Treatments
Faster
Keep window treatments on
the rod to save time as you
clean. Instead of taking them
down, just shake them out
to remove loose dust. Then
vacuum drapes or curtains
from top to bottom using the
upholstery attachment.
Have Your Kids Clean Your
Mattress
Jumping on the bed can
help freshen up your mattress.
Have your kids bounce around
on the bed to bring up dust
from inside. Then vacuum the
mattress top.
Use Lemon Oil and Vinegar
for Shine
Woodwork and wood
furnishings can gather dust
and dirt buildup over time. To
keep it looking shiny, regular
wipe-downs are necessary. For
extra sheen, use a mixture of 1
part lemon oil to 1 part white
vinegar.
Clean Your Dishwasher with
Baking Soda and Vinegar
To get rid of dirt and odors
from your dishwasher, add 1
cup baking soda to the bottom
of your empty dishwasher and
let it sit overnight. Then run
the hottest possible cycle using
vinegar instead of detergent
to clean and deodorize your
dishwasher. Remember to
remove debris from the filter.
Clean Faster with These
Products
A microfiber mop with an
extension pole dusts ceilings
and walls quickly and easily.
When you're done, just remove
the cover and toss it in the
wash.
A double-sided squeegee
is the best tool for cleaning
windows. Dip it in your cleaning
solution of choice and work in
a tight S-pattern from top to
bottom.
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18
ENTERTAINMENT
Daughter remembers KK:
Shares heartfelt note,
throwback pics
Late singer KK’s daughter
Tamara has penned
an emotional note and
posted some really cute
throwback pictures of KK being
a good father.
Taamara took to Instagram,
where she shared the note and
photos from her childhood,
which also included her brother
Nakul and mother Jyothy.
She wrote: “I would take the
pain of losing you a 100 times,
if it meant having you as my
dad even for one second. Life is
dark without you dad. You were
the cutest most loving dad,
who’d come home after a gig
and wait to come lie down and
Director Lokesh Kanakaraj's action
entertainer 'Vikram', featuring actors
Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh
Faasil, has now smashed all existing boxoffice
records in Tamil Nadu, grossing Rs
155 crore in just 17 days in the state.
Veteran entertainment industry tracker
Sreedhar Pillai on Monday tweeted, "It can
be confirmed that 'Vikram' has broken all
existing box-office records in Tamil Nadu
as it grosses Rs 155 Cr (share Rs 80Cr
approximately)
in 17 days
and crosses
the five-year
old record of
'Baahubali 2'
(Rs 152Cr)!"
The film,
which has
been having a
dream run at
the box office,
was expected to overtake 'Baahubali 2'
to emerge as the top grosser in the state
during the weekend.
As expected, the film has now smashed
'Baahubali 2''s record in Tamil Nadu.
Last week, the unit of the film had
organised a huge success meet in which,
Udhayanidhi Stalin, whose Red Giant Movies
holds the film's distribution rights for Tamil
Nadu had disclosed, "We knew the film
would become a hit but we did not know
give us cuddles.
“I miss you, I miss eating
with you, I miss our laughing
sessions, I miss our secret
snacking rituals in the kitchen,
I miss our farting competitions,
I miss showing you my music
and little voice note ideas, I
miss your reaction dad. I miss
holding your hand.”
Tamara added that the late
singer made them feel “so safe
and happy and loved and lucky.”
“You were the realness this
world needed, and now that
you’re gone, none of it feels
real. But your unconditional love
has unknowingly prepared us
to handle, even something like
'Vikram' grosses
Rs 155 cr in TN,
breaks 'Baahubali 2'
record of 152 cr
this. Your love is our strength.”
“Me, Nakul and mumma
are gonna work every day to
make you proud and spread
your energy, and we’re gonna
be strong and take care of
each other like you did. Happy
Father’s Day to the bestestest
dad in the whole universe (red
heart and trophy emojis). Love
you forever miss you every day,
umma, I know you’re here with
us.”
Earlier in June, KK fell ill
while performing at an event in
Kolkata and was taken to the
hospital, where he was declared
dead.
it would become such a big hit. We have
entered the third week and just the share
itself is Rs 75 crores. So far, no Tamil film
has earned so much. The film is still going
strong. As far as I know, the pressure for
tickets to this film is going to be there for
another five to six weeks. "
Sanjay Wadhwa, the managing director of
AP International, which is the international
distribution partner of the film, had also
Friday, June 24, 2022
Sachin Tendulkar
showers praise
on 'Shabaash
Mithu' trailer
Legendary Indian cricketer
Sachin Tendulkar has
shared his reaction
following the trailer release
of Bollywood actor Taapsee
Pannu's upcoming sports drama
'Shabaash Mithu'.
The movie is a rousing story
of recently retired icon, Mithali
Raj who is known for her recordbreaking
23-year-long career in
international cricket and made
10,000 runs in ODI. After the
trailer of 'Shabaash Mithu' was
unveiled today, several people
including cricketers, rushed to
congratulate the film's team.
Tendulkar took to his Twitter
handle and wrote, "The
#ShabaashMithuTrailer is heartwarming.
Mithali has inspired
millions to dream and follow
their passion & I am looking
forward to watch this movie.
My best wishes to the entire
team."
Mithali also took to social
media and shared her feelings
about the trailer. She wrote,
"One game, One nation, One
ambition... My Dream! Grateful
to the team and excited to share
my story with you all! Check
out the ShabaashMithuTrailer
#GirlWhoChangedTheGame."
Directed by Srijit Mukherjee,
the trailer of 'Shabaash Mithu'
is inspiring and motivating. In it,
Taapsee plays Mithu, a smalltown
girl with many big dreams
in her eyes, to create her own
space in the male-dominated
world and to change the
gentleman's game.
The film is all set to hit the
theatres on July 15, 2022.
said, "I will be glad to inform you that
overseas collections of 'Vikram' will touch
Rs 100 crore by Monday."
The overall box-office collections of the
film was expected to cross Rs 350 crore
during the weekend. With the film already
having smashed passed the 152 crore mark
in Tamil Nadu, the overall collections are
now expected to go up to Rs 375 crores.
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Taapsee
Pannu, Anurag
Kashyap's
'Dobaaraa' to
be premiered
at London Film
Festival
Taapsee Pannu-starrer
'Dobaaraa' is all set to
premiere at London Film
Festival on June 23.
Taapsee will present the film
along with director Anurag
Kashyap at the opening night
gala of the prestigious festival.
Produced by Shobha Kapoor and
Ekta Kapoor's Cult Movies (a
new wing under Balaji Telefilm)
and Sunir Kheterpal and Gaurav
Bose of Athena, 'Dobaaraa' is
touted as a new age thriller.
It is the official Hindi adaption
of Oriol Paulo's 2018 Spanishlanguage
film Mirage
The film also stars Pavail Gulati
who earlier shared screen space
with Taapsee in 'Thappad'.
Apart from 'Dobaaraa',
Taapsee will also be seen in
'Shabaash Mithu', which is based
on the life of cricketing legend
Mithali Raj, who redefined the
gentleman's game not only in
India but globally too.
Paying tribute to Mithali,
Taapsee said, "There are
cricketers who have records
under their name. There
are cricketers who have
tremendous fan following.
There are cricketers who inspire
you and make you believe that
if they can so can you! And then
there's Mithali who did all of
this in her classic graceful style
and also changed the game of
cricket where the presence of
women in concerned."
'Shabaash Mithu' will be out
in theatres on July 15 and
'Dobaaraa' is scheduled to hit
the theatres on August 19.

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