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In 2009, his first feature documentary, Ganesh, Boy Wonder, premiered in Hot Docs, he Canadian International Documentary Festival, and, in 2010, won Best Documentary at the Indian Film Festival of New York (MIAAC) before receiving its prime time broadcast in Canada on OMNI TV and on the Discovery Channel in India. Last year, his series of multi-platform short films for Bravo!/CTV, Athletes in Motion, won the Best Drama/Fiction Award at the 2010 European Video and Mobile TV Forum in Paris and was nominated for Best Branded Entertainment at the 2010 Banff International Television Festival. Driven by a desire to develop new motion picture experiences for audiences, Krishna began to create large scale public video and transmedia art installations. When The Gods Came Down To Earth premiered in Federation Square, Melbourne in 2008 and continues to tour major venues and arts festivals around the world, including the ICC at the ROM, Toronto (2008), the Vancouver Winter Olympics (2010), the Queens Museum of Art in New York (2011), with a comprehensive presentation by the Auckland Arts Festival (2013). His installation, My Name Is Raj, commissioned by Luminato and TIFF, is inspired by the legacy of pioneering Indian filmmaker Raj Kapoor and premiered at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto June through August 2011 (mynameisraj.ca) and will tour to the Perth International Arts Festival in February 2013. Krishna is currently developing an augmented reality technology platform and experience product at the Fort York National Historic Site in Toronto, scheduled to launch in April, 2013. In whatever format or media, at the heart of Krishnas work lies a passion for making images and telling stories that explore the human condition in ways that are intellectually stimulating, emotionally compelling, and visually stunning.
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anadian based filmmaker Srinivas Krishna, well known for making the award winning movie, Masala, will be in the country for the Auckland Arts Festival in March.Krishna will be in Auckland during the first week of the festival which is being held from March 6 to March 24. There will be workshops and talks during his visit. His exhibition When the Gods Came Down to Earth will be held at the Aotea Square daily from March 6 to march 24 and at the Mangere Arts Centre from March 8 to April 28. Krishna, filmmaker and artist, launched his career in 1993 with the international hit Masala, establishing him as one of the most talented and provocative directors working
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The fact was that he was already to help new migrants and students settle fully immersed in a busy corporate life quickly. When i received into their new environmentbranch staff in international banking. However, it was From multilingual part of his career development that made my acceptance, i had to market-leading mortgage rates, him decide to apply to Oxford University ANZ has a wide range of initiatives to pinch myself. to do a postgraduate course. to help migrants with their banking I applied to Oxford Universitys requirements. Ramesh is confident business school back in September, says that the strategic decision-making skills Ramesh. I know how tough the selection process is, so I acquired at Oxford in 2013 will generate further ideas to considered it a long-shot. create value for ANZs customers in future. When I received my acceptance, I had to pinch myself. Oxford University has a world-class reputation for academic excellence and to represent ANZ and New Zealand there will be an honour and privilege Ramesh will be studying towards a 1-year diploma in Financial Strategy, alongside his work at ANZ, commencing in January 2013. Ramesh is presently Head of South Asia for ANZ New Zealands International Banking Services (IBS) team, which primarily focuses on the banking needs of migrants from India, Philippines and other South East Asian countries. For those looking to move to New Zealand to study, work or to make it their new home, ANZs migrant team has established a pre-arrival account set-up service to make banking here easy and hassle-free. Pre-arrival accounts are set up within 24-48 hours to receive credit funds and when migrants arrive in the country, ANZ will complete the bank identification process, giving them access to more than 300 branches and more than 700 ATMs nationwide. ANZ has been a strong supporter of the Indian community for many years and recently sponsored a series of Diwali festivals in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The IBS team also has long-standing partnerships with corporates, public institutions and immigration agents here and offshore
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arols by Candlelight is the flavour of the season. Head to your nearest park and sink in the Christmas fever with carols, candles and Santa for company Christmas being a stones throw away, theres an infectious festive spirit in the air and one venue that seems to be attracting all the crowd are the parks. If you happen to stroll by at any of the parks at the moment, youll know what I mean. I took one in Potters Park at Balmoral Road on Sunday evening and was it a walk to remember! With Santa Claus in a corner accompanied by kiddies and shutterbugs, kettle corn feeding hungry tummies at the other, Christmas themed face painting being the activity for the evening
and music filling up the atmosphere, the park came alive in every sense of the term. And oh, did we mention the delightful magician, who made the kids go berserk with his tricks? For music lovers, it could just be the enjoyment of singing and listening to carols with a candle in hand, but Carols by Candlelight is actually that ideal relaxed evening out with family or friends. As I saw moms and dads lazing on the grass as their children were busy with the Santa, magician and face painting, and also, group of friends, who chatted away occasionally humming carols with the singers on stage I realised how wonderfully Christmas, like most other festivals, brings people together to rejoice and make merry.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Heres the story of Santa Claus

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ike every Friday, I was making shopping list for Saturdays shopping and as Christmas is just around the corner, my list was becoming longer and longer. Seeing this, my husband jokingly said, I am not Santa Claus to fulfill all your wishes. I also jokingly said, And I am not a child. I know that you are not Santa. I know Santa very well. Then, tell me what do you know about Santa? he asked. Before I could answer, my phone rang. One
of my friends called me to ask if I had ever been to Santa Parade in Queen St, Auckland. I said no as it is very uncommon in India. With great excitement we planned to go to the Santa Parade next morning. While we were waiting for the Parade, I heard sweet voice of a kid. The kid asked her mother: Mom when is Santa going to come? Her mother said, Please wait for some time my dear. After few minutes the kid asked: Who is Santa? Her mother said, Santa Claus is a joyous, white bearded man with spectacles. He wears a red coat with white collar and cuffs. His trousers are of red colour with white cuffs. He also wears black leather belt and boots. The most exciting thing is that he brings gifts for good children like you. I know that mom. I saw Santa in last years Parade. I want to know more about Santa.
What do you want to know? asked the mum. Where does he come from and when is his birthday? Hundreds of years ago there lived a monk named St. Nicholas, explained the mother. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 AD in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. He was known for his piety and kindness giving away all his wealth and travelled to help poor and sick. It is also said that he saved three poor sisters from being sold into slavery by their father. He gave money to their father so that they could be married. He made his first inroads into America towards the end of the 18th Century. In December 1773, and again in 1774, a New York newspaper reported that groups of Dutch families had gathered to honour the anniversary of his death. The name Santa Claus evolved from the Dutch nickname, Sinter Klaas, a shortened form of Sint Nikolaas (Dutch for Saint Nicholas). In 1820, stores began to advertise Christmas shopping which featured images of newly popular Santa Claus. The newspapers were also creating separate sections for holiday advertisements with the image of Santa Claus. Since then this image has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, children books and films. The
modern day image of Santa as a stout man is based on Coca-Cola ads from the 1930s. After listening the story of Santa the kid asked her mother, You mean to say St. Nicholas was Santa Claus. The mother said, Yes my dear. Then the kid with a disappointment asked, So we cant see St. Nicholas any more? The mother said, Yes but we can see Santa Claus. He is still alive and you can see him giving gifts to children, protecting them and donating money for the welfare of mankind. He is full of life and will live forever to make glad the hearts of children. Is this story a real one? Well thats what my mom told me when I was small like you. There are different stories about Santa in different parts of the world. If you want to know more about Santa and want to confirm this story you can go to the library and read books written on Santa Claus. the mom said. OK mom. I will find it out today itself. Then the kid said, Heyplease look mom Santa is coming and giving gifts. After the Parade, Santa came towards us and asked me, What is your wish? I said, I am very happy and dont want anything. He removed his white beard and spectacles and I exclaimed, You! To my surprise that was my husband dressed as Santa. We all had such a good laugh.
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en Rings weather forecasts have been relied on by Kiwis for over 15 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. September sees the publication of the 2013 Almanac in which Ken suggests that next year will be one of weather surprises. So what can you expect?hhhhhhhhhhhh NZers can be prepared for a delightful December, possible heat waves in January, the late arrival of autumn and a late start to winter. The cyclone season should be light and late, with a number of threats that turn to fizzers, with the first real significant scare (but resulting in minimal impact) not until March. March heavy rains look likely to bring floods. January is often dry and sunny. February is sunny and mild. March may have wet periods. April is warm and
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NZ researcher to study Indian scientific history

mong the many exotic images India invokes, mathematics isnt usually one of them. Yet India developed sophisticated and foundational mathematical concepts, including the place value base ten system and trigonometry functions that we use today. Surprisingly little is known about the mathematics and related subjects of this rapidly growing international power. A University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer Dr Clemency Montelle recently received an $800,000 Rutherford Discovery Fellowship grant to look at the benefits of historical mathematics, astronomy and science in India. She will start her fellowship research early next year. With an intellectual history spreading almost 3000 years, India has produced 30 million manuscripts over this period but very few of these have been identified and fewer still studied in any detail. Given that this tradition is the direct scientific legacy of over a sixth of the worlds population, rectifying this oversight is long overdue. I intend to remedy this. This culture of inquiry produced mathematics in contrasting circumstances
Wenceslaus Anthony honoured
to the West which led to some distinctly different scientific priorities and insights. Recent scholarshave dismissed these achievements because they dont resemble what they deem to be theexacting standards of western styles of proof and demonstration. As New Zealand seeks to strengthen its relations with the India, the ramifications of contributing to its heritage and efforts to preserve and make accessible its historic resources cannot be underestimated. Sharing knowledge and expertise is a significant way to forge new and lasting relations between nations and enhances mutual understanding and cooperation in many spheres, Dr Montelle said. This is a unique opportunity for the University of Canterbury to assume a lead role in such research and I will forge new and important relationships with key Indian tertiary institutions such as IIT-Mumbai and the Chennai Mathematical Institute. Her project is in the spirit of recent governmental strategies to enhance educational links with India. The new NZ-India Research Institute has been welcomed by Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce.
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orban Revell Lawyers honoured Wenceslaus Anthony who was recently appointed as a Director to the Board of the Bank of Baroda, New Zealand and also became the first person of Indian Origin to be the Chairperson of the India New Zealand Business Council. It was also an occasion to celebrate the achievements of Wenceslauss contribution to the Indian business community and for promoting business and trade between India and New Zealand. Wenceslaus is Chairman and Managing Director of the WAML Group, Director of Pact Industries PTY Limited in Australia.
A strong advocate of living and doing business in New Zealand, he aims to foster a synthesis of the wealth of intellectual capital of New Zealand and the financial muscle and market opportunity of India, in the interests of both nations. Prior to moving to New Zealand, Wenceslaus was the Deputy Director and Secretary to the Board of Studies for Loyola Institute of Business Administration in the well known Jesuit-Loyola College, Chennai, India. He has also worked in corporate organizations such as Godrej and Boyce and Hindustan Computers Ltd. He is very committed to his faith and care and concern for all human beings. Having previously worked very closely with the late Mother Teresa, he chairs the Mother Teresa Inter Faith Committee established in Auckland in 2010. He is the Chairperson of Conquest Club, working with 11 to 14 year old boys to build and shape their character for being Leaders for Tomorrow. Mr Anthony said he accepted the felicitation for a simple reason: Its a day of thanksgiving to God. My first, fundamental belief is that I am just an instrument for the use of God. I am weak, but he is strong, he said. He said that his faith comes from his devout parents, the Salesians who taught him, and Young Christian Students (YCS Movement) and his sense of impartiality and justice comes from the Jesuits and the All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF movement).
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Remembering the Godfather of World Music

Pandit Ravi Shankar, legendary sitar player and brand ambassador of Indian classical music to the world, passed away on December 12 at San Diego in USA at the age of 92. But the musical legacy he left behind enriched generations of Indian classical as well as fusion music practitioners. But the man who celebrated music, also left behind his philosophy of celebrating life as it comes. So his personal life was as colourful, often controversial, as his musical journey that began in India where he was born in Varanasi on April 7, 1920. Few are aware that Ravi Shankar recomposed the music for the popular song Sare Jahan Se Achcha at the age of 25. He has authored violin-sitar compositions for Yehudi Menuhin and himself, music for flute virtuoso Jean Pierre Rampal, music for Hosan Yamamoto, master of the Shakuhachi and Musumi Miyashita - Koto virtuoso, and has collaborated with Phillip Glass (Passages). Harrison produced and participated in two record albums, Shankar Family & Friends and Festival of India, both composed by the maestro. The Concert for Bangladesh, which was the name for two benefit concerts organised by Harrison and Shankar, on Aug 1, 1971 to raise funds for the relief of Bangladesh war victims, had drawn 40,000 people at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The concerts were followed by a bestselling live album, a boxed three-record set, and Apple Films concert documentary, which opened in cinemas in the spring of 1972. Shankar has also composed for ballets and films across the world. He had worked for films like Charly, Gandhi, and more famously the Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray, another Indian maestro from the world of film making. His musical composition for Tapan Sinhas Kabuliwala won him the Silver Bear Extraordinary Prize of the Jury at the 1957 Berlin International Film Festival. He was also famously associated with The Woodstock Festival at which he performed in August 1969. The musician was also an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and is a member of the United Nations International Rostrum of composers. Besides a Bharat Ratna in 1999, which Indias highest civilian honour, he got 14 doctorates the Padma Vibhushan, Desikottam, Padma Bhushan of 1967, the Music Council UNESCO award 1975, the Magsaysay Award from Manila, Grammys, the Fukuoka grand Prize from Japan, the Polar Music Prize of 1998, the Crystal award from Davos, with the title Global Ambassador to name some.
top left: Pandit ravi shankar top right: Pandit ravi shankar with his daughter Anoushka shankar
Lifetime Achievement Grammy for Panditji

Ravi Shankar was named a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award recipient, a day after his death. The sitar maestro will be honoured along with six other artists at an invitation-only ceremony in Los Angeles Feb 9, just one day before the 55th annual Grammy Awards are to be telecast live from the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. Ravi Shankar last week was named as one of the Grammy nominees for Best World Music Album. It is a category in which his daughter, sitar virtuoso Anoushka, 31, is also nominated, marking what appears to be the first time that a father and daughters albums will be competing for the same honour at the Grammys.
avi Shankar is the Godfather of World Music. Nothing better sums up the stature of the sitar maestro perhaps than these words of George Harrison, the late Beatles member whose famous association with the Indian musician is a folklore in the world of music. While the Beatles member called him the Godfather of World Music, violinist Yehudi Menuhin had compared Ravi Shankar with Mozart. Ravi Shankar has brought me a precious gift and through him I have added a new dimension to my experience of music. To me, his genius and his humanity can only be compared to that of Mozarts were the words of Yehudi Menuhin who was a pupil too.
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Jacintha Saldanha should not have died
he sad tale of British Indian nurse Jacintha Saldanha taking her life following a prank telephone call by two larrikin Australian radio DJs seems like something of a bad script from a dark comedy. Dark because a woman has ended up taking her life; and comedy because the Australian DJs concerned, Michael Christian and Mel Greig, probably had a hoot and expected their gullible listeners to laugh with them. Jacintha, 46, a mother of two teenagers, answered the prank call by the DJs to the King Edward VII Hospital, where the pregnant Kate Middleton was admitted with a severe case of morning sickness. The DJs impersonated (quite badly, reports say) the Queen and Prince Charles, while trying to glean information on Kates health condition. Nurse Jacintha believed the callers to be who they said they were, and consequently passed the telephone to a colleague to answer. Days later, she took her life when it was revealed that it was a hoax call she had answered. While it could be argued that the intentions of the DJs, and the radio station concerned, were not to drive another human being to end their life, the call was obviously to humour themselves and their listeners with unethically gleaned information of someones private life in this case Kate Middleton. This is not about Jacintha Saldanha because she was of Indian origin, but more about invasion of peoples privacy, and professionalism on the airwaves. Royalty she may be, and very much a public figure, surely Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William need to keep their private moments just that private. That raises the question that to what extent will some radio stations go to gain exclusives in order for them retain their audiences in these times of modern media, which has been creating a financial dent in their sides. Youve got to draw the line somewhere. Journalistic professionalism, ethics and quality will go a long way in keeping struggling media bobbing in the long run. - Arvind Kumar
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t has happened before and will likely happen again Fiji has again hit by a massive natural disaster following the wrath of Cyclone Evan which cut across the country this week. And as the people begin to pick up the pieces and try and get back to normality, they will need all the help they can from those of us living overseas and are in a position to do so. Cyclone Evan, after devastating Samoa late last week, hit Fijis Northern Division on Sunday and then ripped through the Western Division on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction not seen in the past 20 years. It was one of the biggest cyclones to have ever hit the country. Tales of people re-living their terror at the height of the cyclone, and stories of heroism and resilience are emerging. While the New Zealand Government has announced initial aid to Fiji, Im sure local communities are doing the same. The local radio stations have begun fundraising drives, as they have done in the past, and other community groups will be doing the same. Lets all lend Fiji a hand in their bid to rebuild. - Arvind Kumar
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ew Zealand, once again, is split in two. The David Bain case has been infamous for being the cause of this. In the past it was guilty/ not guilty. Now, compensation/no compensation. The David Bain case, involving the defendant being tried and convicted for the murder of his parents and three siblings, came back to the forefront of the media when his team of lawyers managed to successfully appeal his convictions to the Privy Council. The Privy Council found there to be a miscarriage of justice and quashed his convictions, ordering a retrial. The second trial ended in June 2009 with his acquittal on all charges. During both the first and the second trials, the media coverage was extensive, splitting the country on his status guilty or not guilty. Last week, Judith Collins, the Minister of Justice released a report by Justice Binney, previously of the Canadian Supreme Court, who was asked to give the ruling as to whether Bain would receive compensation for the 13-and-a-half years he spent in prison. The Justice was asked to consider two questions in his findings. One, whether he believed Bain was innocent and two, to report on any extraordinary circumstances. Justice Binnie concluded that Bain was innocent on the balance of probabilities and deserved compensation. Collins, though received this report as early as August 30 this year. This report however, was not given to the Bain team even after many requests made by both his lawyers and Joe Karam, an ex-All Black, and a long standing supporter of the Bain camp. Through a leak, on the 10th of September, the New Zealand Herald reported that Justice Binnie had found Bain to be innocent. And a further leak stated that Dr Robert Fisher, QC, had been asked to review the Binnie report and give his opinion on the two questions put before Justice Binnie. Collins, last week, publically said that Justice Binnie made significant errors, misinterpreted the evidence and went well beyond his terms of reference. Binnie has stated that Collins is plainly playing politics and it was unfair that Bain was not allowed to see the report until its release last week. Crusher Collins, as she is often known, made a grave error of judgment here. It was in the spirit of fairness and non-bias that the report was firstly given to a judge that was not involved, nor knew of, the case and the media coverage. The fact that she did not share this report with the Bain camp was a grievous error and an injustice. Furthermore, the fact that Fisher, QC, was asked to review the report only shows that the Crown is subscribing to double standards. It was decided that the Bain camp would accept the report whether it was favourable towards them or not. The Crown however, is behaving in a manner that implies that they will not rest until they get the result they seek - not to provide compensation. The question of whether Bain is innocent or guilty is not relevant here. A jury of our peers found the man not guilty on all counts. Upon deciding this, the previously made mistake of convicting him, needs to, somehow, be corrected. All we can do now is to compensate the man for what we have put him through, 13-and-a-half years in jail, the label of a mass murderer and a liar. In 1997, his life was taken from him in his prime. The least we can do now is compensate him, for our mistake.
- Pooja Sundar is a Law and Arts student at the University of Auckland
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COMMENT
POOjA SUNDAR
Banning firearms not the solution

the way to making firearms illegal for the general public. This has been the general feeling of most of the nation and often much of the international sphere: To ban guns. To make them illegal for the general public. To make sure that those with harmful agendas do not have access to them. To keep our people safe. Contrary to the general belief, making guns illegal will not only be ineffective but also make the problem worse. The illegality of marijuana, in the United States, is a comparable case study for this situation. The banning of the narcotic only led to a massive black market, making it more accessible and easier to obtain. Previously, one had to be of a certain age to possess the drug; however, the ban has enabled those that are underaged. This is the situation that will arise with the banning of firearms. Currently, in the US, it takes at least seven days to obtain a gun legally, after undergoing tests and checks. This also means that there is an official record of those who possess firearms. Albeit, there are those that, even now, purchase guns illegally - I am only referring to the common man at this time. If firearms are made illegal, the black Robert Wright, a senior editor at The market would prosper, making them more accessible; no test and checks. In the case Atlantic and the author, most recently, of of Adam Lanza, he applied for a gun licence The Evolution of God , a New York Times two days prior to the massacre and was bestseller and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, turned down. Had his mother not been a outlines that a good solution would be to gun enthusiast, he may never have come in ban guns that allow for more than six bullets. possession of the firearms under the current He further states that guns with detachable system. This situation would have changed magazines also be banned. This would force the owner to load each with the black market. It would have taken Adam Lanza a mere of the six bullets one by one into the firearm few hours to be in possession of his own once they have all been fired. This, to me, gun(s). While this would not have changed seems like a good solution. For those who event as Lanza managed to access firearms, carry guns for protection, they would not think of the other Lanzas out there who have need more than six bullets to fight for their safety and situations such as the massacre been turned down for a firearms licence. would be greatly lessened Most of the gun owners know their responsibility Making guns illegal will not as Lanza would have been and are rigorous in their only be ineffective but also caught trying to reload his practices. It is only the make the problem worse gun. While I agree that small minority of gun owners who abuse this power for whatever this would be immensely difficult to reason, be it a vendetta or psychological implement, it would have to be phased in issues. One should be given the option of over maybe a two-three year period, offering carrying protection should they need it. compensation or replacements for those With the rising crime rates all over the word, who already owned firearms that would especially in developed nations - rape and become illegal under the new laws. While no guns at all in the world would assault in particular, it can be seen why one be ideal, we live in a society where we fear would fear for their safety. Dont get me wrong. While I believe that for our safety on a daily basis and such a one should have the right to carry, I believe law would allow us to protect ourselves as that gun control laws should definitely well as hopefully minimising the number of be stricter, tougher and more selective in casualties from those that take advantage of the law. handing out licences.
he people of Newtown, Connecticut, are the latest victims in the array of gunman massacres that have been plaguing the United States in the past few years. Adam Lanza, 20, shot and killed 20 children and six adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, before fatally turning the gun on himself. That morning Lanza had shot and killed his mother before taking her three semiautomatic firearms and ammunition. This tragic event has been the final catalyst in activist and public outcry for tougher gun laws in the United States. In 2009, The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reported that 66.9 per cent of all homicides in the United States were perpetrated using a firearm. This figure, coupled with the recent massacres and gun violence, seems to point
Indian cricket at a crossroads

NIRAV SHAH
and a lot of negatives to dwell on. POSITIVES 1. Pujara & Kohli- While Pujara looked in sublime touch for most of the series, a jaded Kohli fought back after a string of failures to hit a superb century in testing times. Though it is too early to call Pujara as the next Wall, he comes across as the only Indian batsman to regularly show immaculate technique and endless perseverance building his innings. Kohli has yet again shown his hunger to excel in all forms of the game and is often tipped to be the next captain of the Indian team. 2. Ojha & Ashwin- Pragyan Ojha has undoubtedly been the best Indian bowler this series. The left arm spinner, a product of the IPL, has been the lone tormentor of the English batsmen, although his penetration dipped towards the latter part of the series. Ashwin failed to make an impression going into the series as Indias premier spinner but his batting impressed one and all. Ashwins flair with the bat often draws parallels with VVS Laxmans elegance. Ashwin could be a perfect all rounder, if handled with care! NEGATIVES 1. M.S.Dhoni- Dhoni is probably the fastest big-gun cricketer to go from Hero to Zero. He was found lacking on many counts. His over-reliance on spinning pitches and subsequently losing comprehensively on spinning pitches made him a laughing stock in national media. He failed miserably with the bat throughout the series except for a solitary 99. But most importantly, he failed to inspire his players to live up to the challenge. 2. Non-Performing Seniors- With Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh already dropped, the whispers talking about Sachins retirement are getting louder. Sachin now looks a meek shadow of himself. Sehwag and Gambhir
he Test Series between India and England was a much touted Revenge series. After Indias emphatic victory at Ahmedabad, it seemed playing on the spinner friendly pitches in the sub-continent was too huge a task for the touring side. But Alaister Cook and his men had other plans. They put up a gritty performance in the next three tests which will be cherished by them for a long time. At the end of the series the Indians have a lot of introspection to do. Harsh decisions will need to be taken. It is essential that the BCCI shuns its myopia, atleast for now. Looking back at the series, Indians do have few positives
are both guilty of converting starts into big knocks. 3. Faulty Selection- It is high time that the national selectors get serious and start building a team for the future or else the transition period may last longer than a 5 year plan. It is sad to see Ajinkya Rahane and Manoj Tiwary eternally warming the benches. Indian pace bowling department looks very fragile with more bowlers injured than fit. It is amusing to see Piyush Chawla repeatedly getting recalls after underperforming consistently in Ranji Trophy! 4. PR Disaster-Former selector Mohinder Amarnath turns up on national television claiming that the selectors wanted to oust Dhoni and hand the captaincy to Gambhir but the BCCI resisted its move a couple of days back. If that was no enough , the next day reports suggested that Dhoni had made a formal complaint to the BCCI about Gambhirs attitude. Indias performance in Tests has been very disheartening. It is therefore imperative for the players and BCCI to get their act together and do some soul-searching.
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INDIA
India wins worlds best destination award
In brief
New visa regime between Indo-Pak
ew Delhi: A revised visa agreement between india and Pakistan was launched when Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik arrives on a three-day visit to India, said official sources. Besides the revised visa agreement, the two countries also discussed counter-terrorism, border management, fake Indian currency notes and cooperation among security and investigation agencies. Malik called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, National Security Adviser Shiv Shankar Menon, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj Dec 15, they said.
India trounce Pakistan in T20 World Cup for blind

ew Delhi:India has won three top tourism awards from the World Travel Awards (WTA), including for being the worlds best destination. Apart from winning the award for best destination, it also bagged the award for worlds leading tourist board award for its Incredible India campaign and for worlds leading tourist attraction for Taj Mahal, a world heritage site. Accepting the award at an event here, Tourism minister K. Chiranjeevi said the ministry has planned a multi-pronged strategy to increase Indias share in tourist arrivals. This includes development of world class infrastructure and manpower and undertaking aggressive promotional and marketing activities, the minister
said. He also said the ministry has launched the second phase of the Incredible India campaign where the focus was on destination and products to attract tourists to the country. In 2011, 6.29 million tourists visited India as compared to 5.78 million in 2010.The minister also said that tourism has become an instrument for sustainable development including poverty elimination, environmental regeneration and job creation in countries across the world. The World Travel Award, considered to be the biggest awards in the travel industry, was for the first time held in Asia.
angalore: In a surcharged atmosphere with all the trappings of any game between the arch-rivals, India trounced Pakistan by 30 runs in a thrilling final of the T20 World Cup for the blind here on Dec 13. Delirious fans lifted Indian captain Shekar Naik on their shoulders. A tearful Pakistan skipper Zeeshan Abbasi acknowledged that India deserved to win the World Cup. Karnataka Rajya Sabha member and Congress general secretary Oscar Fernandes and Sri Lankan legendary batsman Arjuna Ranatunga presented the awards. Ketan Bhai Patel bagged the Man of the Series award in the fully blind category, Prakash Jayaramaiah in the partially blind category and Ajay Kumar Reddy in the partial vision category.
Sonia beats PM in power list

Lie detector test on Zee journalists dismissed
ew Delhi: A Delhi court recently dismissed the police plea to subject two Zee news journalists, arrested for an alleged Rs.100-crore extortion bid, to a lie detector test, saying the duo cannot be compelled to undergo it without their consent. However, the court allowed the plea of Zee Group chief Subhash Chandra to undergo a lie detector test after advice of his doctor and in his lawyers presence. Sudhir Chaudhary, head of Zee News, and Samir Ahluwalia, head of Zee Business, both in judicial custody, were accused of demanding Rs.100 crore from the Jindal Group in the form of advertisements to the channel. The journalists told the court that they were opposed to the lie detector test but open to giving samples for voice tests. The journalists were arrested here Nov 27 on charges of attempting to extort Rs.100 crore from Congress MP Naveen Jindals company Jindal Power and Steel Ltd. (JPSL) in exchange for not filing news reports linking the firm to the irregular coal blocks allocation.
ndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh got the 19th position in American magazine Forbes power list, while United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi was named 12th most powerful person. US President Barack Obama has been named as the worlds most powerful person by American magazine Forbes. Obama, for the second consecutive year, topped the Forbes 2012 ranking of the Worlds Most Powerful People. German Chancellor Angela Merkel bagged the second position, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is at No 3. Spiritual leader Pope Benedict XVI ranked #5. Others in the list included Apple CEO Tim Cook (#35), LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman (#71), PayPal and Tesla Motors co-founder Elon Musk (#66), ex-US President Bill Clinton (#50), Russian Prime Minister Dmitry
Medvedev (#61), Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (#25), Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (#18), Wal-Mart Stores CEO Michael Duke (#17), worlds richest man Carlos Slim Helu (#11), Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al Saud (#7) and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (#16). Some prominent people were also dropped from the list. A number of prominent people fell off the entirely. Last years #2, Chinese President Hu Jintao, is on his way out of office; hes already handed over some of his duties, and will surrender the rest early next year, said Forbes. We removed U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton from the list for the same reasons: Theyre both not expected to return to their powerful posts for Obamas second term, the magazine said.
No plans to put India on moon

ew Delhi: India has no plans to put an astronaut on the moon -- as of now. So said Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office V. Narayanasamy in the Rajya Sabha Thursday. The minister also said that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had no plans in the immediate future to launch space labs and manned spaceships or set up space stations. However, ISRO has undertaken the development critical technologies required for manned missions in the Earths orbit, he said in a written statement. ISRO has also initiated studied on Near Earth Objects and deflection strategies for Near Earth Astroids, he added.
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INDIA ABROAD
Killer hoax call investigated by Oz watch dog

ondon: Australias media watchdog launched an inquiry into a radio stations prank call to the hospital where the Duchess of Cambridge was admitted, which was followed by the suicide of an Indian-origin nurse. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, who worked at the King Edward VII Hospital in Marylebone, London, treating the 30-year-old Kate, was found hanging in her accommodation by a colleague and a security guard Dec 7, the Daily Mail reported. Saldanha was on the reception desk when she took a call from Sydney-based 2Day FM presenters Mel Greig, 30, and Michael Christian, 25, who were pretending to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles. The nurse then passed them onto a second nurse in Kates ward, who was duped into giving out details of the duchess medical condition. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will examine whether radio station 2Day FM and staff were
in breach of broadcasting licence conditions. The station risks being shut down if it is found to have broken the rules, the daily said. Although Austereo has repeatedly apologised for the tragic, regrettable death of the nurse and has committed at least $500,000 to a memorial fund for her family, the media watchdog has shown its determination to dig deeper into the scandal. Following Saldanhas death, the two radio presenters appeared on Australian TV and expressed their sorrow for the tragic consequences of their hoax call. The watchdog will be referring heavily to the radio broadcasting code, particular a part which states that it is a breach to record a person in conversation, and also air it, without their knowledge. Austereo also cancelled the 2Day FMs Christmas party out of respect for Saldanha, and donate the cash to two Australian charities that handle emotional, life threatening problems. and Christian of playing dumb and that they would have known of the protocols around broadcasting prank calls.
The blame game

aldanha reportedly wrote three letters; one expressed deep anger at the radio presenters Mel Greig and Michael Christian and blamed them for her death.
We just made the phone call and that was it. We dont get to make those decisions, we dont get to make those calls, thats done by other people. Our role is just to record and get the audio and wait to be told whether its OK or not OK, Christian told
an Australian news show. A 2Day FM source last week accused Greig
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Palace guards new headgear
ondon: Indian-origin Britons are the largest ethnic minority group in the UK, according to a report. Data from the 2011 census show that the mixed-race population is among the fastest growing in Britain. The data, which will be released soon, will suggest there are now more than one million people born to parents in interracial relationships. But academics believe the true figure could be more than double this, because many of mixed-race are believed to define themselves as a single race on official forms, the Daily Mail reports. ondon: An Indian-origin Sikh is the first person guarding the Buckingham Palace in his turban after being given the privilege not to wear the mandatory bearskin on ceremonial duties. Guardsman Jatinderpal Singh Bhullar, 25, who joined the Scots Guards this year, has been given permission to wear a turban when on guard duty outside Buckingham Palace, breaking hundreds of years of tradition, Daily Mail reported. The regiment traces its origin back to 1642 and its soldiers have worn bearskins on parade since 1832. Bhullar is based at Wellington Barracks in Birdcage Walk. The base is used by soldiers from the Scots Guards F Company, who are responsible for public duties and guarding the Queen. For centuries, Sikhs have worn turbans in battle and fought as part of
UKs largest ethnic minority

The latest census results are expected to rank British Indians as the largest ethnic minority group, the paper said. Islam will also be identified as the fastest-growing faith, with more than two million Muslims, it added. According to the 2001 census, 677,177 classified themselves as mixed race, equating to 1.2 per cent of the UK population. The 2011 census is expected to show that one million Britons are mixed race, which equates to 1.6 per cent of the population, the report said.
the British Army - including Bhullars grandfather, who served in World War II. The step, however, has irked some serving non-commissioned officers based at Wellington Barracks, who are furious that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) compromised centuries of history for one soldier. Traditionalists in the Scots Guards say the allowances made for Bhullar will make the whole company look ridiculous to tourists and onlookers. Bhullar is one of only 20 to 25 British-born Sikhs in the British Army. A MoD spokeswoman said: The Army takes great pride in its diversity. Discussions are underway between this unit, the Sikh community and the MoD. The individual will have the full support of the Army and his colleagues.
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Cyclone leaves Fiji battered

ARVIND KUMAR
in 53 centres in the Western Division, 2144 in 34 centres in the Central Division and 493 in 15 centres in the Eastern Division. A state of natural disaster was declared Tuesday for the Western and Northern divisions. National Disaster Management Office director Manasa Tagicakibau announced the declaration by the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Mr Tagicakibau said this was to allow authorities and stakeholders to speed up rehabilitation works in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Evan. He said the State of natural disaster would be in effect for 15 days. Ba and Tavua special administrator Arun Prasad said early warnings had led to people taking precautionary measures and moving stock to higher ground. Meanwhile, in Lautoka, the Western operations centre established at Churchill Park had to be relocated after the roof of the iconic stadium was blown off at the height of the cyclone. Lautoka special administrator Praveen Bala said his teams focus was clearing debris before moves would be made to address issues with municipal council properties. We want to ensure that business is brought back to normal as quickly as possible and clearing our roads immediately after the storm passes will ensure this happens. Once this has happened we will start fixing our properties, he said. When this edition went to press at 10.30pm, gale force winds were still battering the Lautoka coastline, uprooting trees and bringing down both power and telecommunications lines. Fijis biggest sugar mill in Lautoka was not spared the wrath of Cyclone Evan with the roof of one its storage sheds ripped apart, leaving stacks of sugar sacks at the mercy of the elements. The South Pacific Fertilisers building suffered the same fate as ones at the Fiji Sugar Corporation grounds. In the Northern Division, people sat through a night of terror on Sunday before Cyclone Evan moved on to wreak havoc in the Western Division. The clean-up was well underway in Labasa and outlying areas after Cyclone Evan moved on to the Western Division. Lautoka was like a war zone on Tuesday after Evan had passed through. Debris had spilled onto the citys main street. Trees had fallen and roofs of some homes blown away. Residents hung on though as strong wind smashed into the city and waves crashed onto the waterfront. - additional reporting Fiji Times
hundreds of millions of dollars. Cyclone Evan tore through the Western Division on Monday leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, after wreaking havoc in the Northern Division. The tourism industry, the hardest hit by the Category Five storm, has said the damage bill to the country is expected to be exorbitant. Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association president Dixon Seeto told the Fiji Times with Samoas damage bill tentatively
he bill for the destruction caused by Cyclone Evan is expected to run into
pegged at $300 million, Fijis would be significantly more. When you look at the areas that were affected from Rakiraki right through to Nadi, there are a lot of factories and industries situated in these areas. And you also have to factor in the fact that Fiji has more built-up areas, he said. A total 8416 evacuees were recorded in 147 evacuation centres around Fiji as of Tuesday afternoon following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Evan. In the Northern Division, 3715 evacuees were recorded 45 centres, 2064 evacuees
South Pacific community responds positively to Hindu Economic Forum

number of Hindu businesses in the South Pacific region and academics from around the world have responded positively to the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) scheduled to be held in Fiji in February. The Hindu business community contributes significantly to trade, commerce and industry in South Pacific countries, especially in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. WHEF Pacific Regional Forum will be held at Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Island, Nadi, Fiji on Saturday, February 16, 2013. The theme is Making the South Pacific community prosperous. Key people presenting papers at this Forum include Prof Gautam Sen from the UK, Swami Vigyananand from India, Dr Ganesh Chand and Prof Biman Prasad from Fiji. Prof Gautam Sen, who has taught Politics of the World Economy at the Department of International Relations, London School of Economics, will speak on the pressing need that Hindu economy organises, not only for creating wealth but also for promoting economic equity across the world and help underdeveloped countries, and communities. An existential principle of the adherents of Hindu Dharma is Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam (world is one family), and this principle has often guided Hindu economic activity in the more than 5000 years of Hindu culture. Swami Vigyananand, the founder of WHEF, will give the background of the movement. The WHEF promotes activities to make society prosperous, primarily through the generation and sharing of material wealth in a manner that does not cause environmental destruction. In a statement, Swami Vigyananand said, The primary objectives of WHEF are to promote activities for developing enterprise and entrepreneurship globally; to develop solutions for the most crucial
Rewa`River burst its banks

Thousands living in the Rewa Delta area were evacuated on Monday as the Rewa River burst its banks in the wake of Cyclone Evan which left most of the country devastated. Thousands of people huddled in evacuation centres overnight as winds sent houses and trees flying through the air. Fijis Ministry of Information said reports pointed to extensive damage to roads, bridges, power lines, houses and community halls. There were no reports of deaths and injuries. All people living in the Rewa River delta, east of Suva, had been told to move to high ground before it got dark, as heavy rains from the storm caused the river to flood. The delta includes the town of Nausori and a major airport. The Fiji Meteorology Office earlier issued a flood warning for rivers including the Wainimala, Wainibuka, Waidina, Rewa, and the low lying areas of Nausori and Rewa Delta. Meanwhile, flights to the international airport at Nadi have resumed. Air New Zealand flights from Auckland to Nadi are departing as scheduled.
of the issues confronting the world economy such as sustainable development, education, eradication of poverty, climate change and infrastructure development; and to promote a value based corporate governance system through organising seminars, conferences and research activities. Dr Ganesh Chand, vice-chancellor of Fiji National University, will speak on how Hindu businesses could help tertiary institutes through student sponsorships. Dr Chand will also chair a panel of international speakers. Prof Biman Prasad, chair of the Oceania Development Network and Professor of Economics at the University of South Pacific, will speak on Business environment and opportunities for cooperation in the Pacific region. The aim of the Pacific Regional Hindu Economic Forum is to connect well established business-persons of the South Pacific and to facilitate sharing of knowledge through reputed economic thinkers, said Prof Guna Magesan, the coordinator of this forum. The Forum also provides a common platform for strategic and management professionals, industrialists, traders, bankers, investors, technocrats, scientists and economists to share their business knowledge, experience, and expertise with their fellow business people with the aim of generating surplus wealth and contribute to the economy of the Pacific Region countries. The conference will also feature group discussion sessions to discuss industry success stories, challenges and opportunities. The number of registrations will be limited to 150. If you are interested in attending this Forum, and for more information, please email whef.pacific@gmail. com or contact Mr Vinod Kumar on (+64) 21 795 721 or Prof Guna Magesan on (+679) 903 9719.
7000 submissions received by commission

About 7000 oral and written submissions have been received by Fijis Constitution Commission, according to chairman Professor Yash Ghai. Ghai said a team had been set up to research and process the submissions using a matrix of about 18 components. And at a press of a button, we are able to pull out results on what people said about coups, what people said about the system of government, about land or languages and a series of topics so we are now very well acquainted with what the people told us, he said. Prof. Ghai added that contemporary constitutions normally involved very significant participation of citizens. A process like this is also very educative, its a lesson in democracy, knowledge of the state, how the state institutions work, inter-relate rights of the people, the significance of citizenship It is a hope and indeed an expectation that when the people of Fiji read our constitution, they will see something of themselves in that constitution, he said.
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HERITAGE
Zara Hatke resolutions for the New Year

rAM LiNGAM
omeone rightfully quipped, A New Years resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. Hope it is wrong, but we know why it is true. To avoid this rut, here is a selection of New Year messages that could give a different perspective to what we do every year. The unique thing about these messages is that they are given by those great people who are the pride of India...I mean those mystics whose life and teachings continue to uplift and inspire millions. Here are those messages of modern day mystics who messages are sometimes cutting, most of the times out of the ordinary, anything but mundane and makes us think outside the square...zara hatke thinking
Resolution means you will allow only this and you will not allow that. Resolution means you would like the sun to rise in the west and not in the east. If it rises in the east, you will not open your windows; you will keep your windows open to the west. What is resolution? Resolution is struggle. Resolution is ego. Resolution is saying, I cannot live spontaneously. And if you cannot live spontaneously, you dont live at all -- you only pretend. So let only one resolution be there: I will never make any resolutions. Drop all resolutions! Let life be a natural spontaneity. The only golden rule is that there are no golden rules. - Osho Bhagwan Rajneesh
and millennia. Whether in the 1st or the 2nd century, 20th or even the 21st century, time is ever the same. But all that is floating in time and reaching us is constantly changing. ... The greeting Happy New Year is actually a wish that one and all may discover more happiness for themselves in the coming year, by renewing not the year, but oneself. The year cannot be changed! This is a time for renewal. This is the reason so many people make New Year resolutions. Year after year they do it. Ill get up early in the morning. I must meditate regularly....... Not even for three days are they kept. If the courage to change is absent, no progress is possible. Buddha truly experienced a Happy New Year when he became Buddha. One day he decided that he wanted some thing else out of life, and having decided, he worked towards it consistently. Thus Siddhartha blossomed into Sri Buddha - Shri Swami Chinmayananda
Drop all your resolutions...
Someone asked Osho: if one were to make only one New Years resolution, what would you suggest? Osho said: This and only this can be the New Years resolution: I resolve never to make any resolutions because all resolutions are restrictions for the future. All resolutions are imprisonments. You decide today for tomorrow? You have destroyed tomorrow. Allow the tomorrow to have its own being. Let it come in its own way! Let it bring its own gifts.
Buddha truly experienced a Happy New Year....
Happy New Year. You must have heard this in the last week a thousand times and at least a hundred times you must have said it. Happy New Year! Happy New Year! In fact, there is no new year. Year is but a measurement in a continuous stream of time that we have created for our own convenience. Time is the same labelled as past, present or future it is a concept. For our convenience, we have created divisions of days, weeks, months, years, centuries
Do not waste time speculating over what would happen in the New Year. Do not waste time speculating over what would happen in the New Year. If your actions are good, your future is bound to be good. The future of the nation depends on your actions. God is a witness; He neither protects nor punishes you. Each one is responsible for their pleasure or pain. In this New Year, develop new and sacred feelings and make everybody happy. Do not struggle for money; strive for love. Once you develop love, there will be no scope for evil qualities like anger, jealousy, etc. If your thoughts and actions are good, your future will be good. Then the whole country, nay, the whole world will prosper. Pray for the peace and prosperity of the entire world. Peace can be attained only through the practice of human values - Shri Satya Sai Baba Being deeply involved... If you are deeply involved with the simplest aspects of your life, you will see every aspect of your life as spectacular - Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Zara Hatke Happy New Year everyone.
A rich man celebrates each day...
A poor man celebrates the New Year once a year. A rich man celebrates each day. But the richest man celebrates every moment. - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Ritual and spiritual life

brAMHACHAri ADArsH CHAitANYA
ur Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji, had once said, Everybody exists; It is only the few who LIVE! To live one should have an Ideal Such Inspiring words! The reality is that there are very few who are able to live based on their ideals. What is their secret?
a noble thought takes off, it gets sabotaged by the other two, either a change of plan (Rajas - distraction) or sheer laziness takes over - (Tamas - indolence) Hence, there is no chance for the noble thought (resolution) to get to the finish line. This is the common fate of our noble ideals.
Many think it is our will-power! Most of How do we then fulfill our resolutions? us dont seem to have the will power to Well, the solution is build mental strength back up our own thoughts. Nowadays, we in order to carry out our noble thoughts. This are so scared that we dare not make such is done by strengthening our noble mind. I promises how sad! It begs remember this simple to question, who is the master The reality is that secret that our beloved of our mind, then? there are very few Swami Swaroopanandajis shared with us during Big Resolutions but little who are able to Swamijis first talk in transformation! live based on their 2009 at Chinmaya Nikunj. Every year, we make New Years resolutions based on ideals. What is their Keep encouraging the our ideals we want to live good and discouraging secret? by, for example, Ill quit the bad thoughts; smoking for longevity of life, or Ill start The secret is When it comes to good exercising every day for health, or Ill work or a good thought - in line with our wake up every morning and meditate for main goal, make sure you are never behind, spiritual growth, etc. and then we find it in other words, never say no to it, fulfill it in hard to follow it up for longer than one or the very first opportunity that you get and two days. Why is this so? Its not like we do conversely, when it comes to self-centered not want the result of the resolution, or that thought or a thought that is distracting us we do not understand the benefit of doing the from our main goal, which I know to be action. Then why do we fail? wrong DO NOT be eager to do it, postpone Whenever we put a noble thought in our it! mind for execution it fails, because we do not So in a nut-shell, never postpone a good have enough noble stamina to convert that thought and try and discourage a negative thought into action. It seems like each time thought. When we thus make ourselves more
favorable to the good thought within rather than the negative ones, we automatically start developing an unseen strength, which makes us more capable to execute our noble thinking. Keep the right company Also, another very important factor in the initial stage is to choose the right company which will strengthen the value I want to build. This will certainly lead to a greater rate of growth within, of those sets of values. However, the true test of growth is always within our own mind. Seek & follow good counsel as soon as we are weakened in spirit. Lastly, whenever we feel like we have hit a wall in our growth or conviction, always
seek the counsel of those who have similar values and outlook in life as your own and are on the same path as you but advanced in their pursuit. That serves as a great tonic which re-invigorates our spirit. Slowly, we will have more time to do what is right and do it and consequently, less time to do what is against my own better judgment. Remember, the year(s) gone by is a testament of how time has moulded us, and the year(s) ahead shall reveal how we are going to mould time! Our tools are our past or our conscious choices - our resolutions! Heres wishing each and every one of us all the best. On behalf of Chinmaya Mission New Zealand, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Fulfilling New Year 2013.
Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya serves as the Resident Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Auckland and conducts weekly spiritual classes for children, youth and adults. For more information about the Chinmaya Mission and Bramhachari Adarsh Chaitanya please follow this link: www.chinmaya.org.nz or contact him at 2756954
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Happy Birthday Dilip Saab!

The Tragedy King of the Hindi film industry recalls some of the happiest days of his life as he turned 90 on December 11. Subhash K. Jha records the legendary journey of this actor, who has amazed and inspired at every step
ilip Kumar, a.k.a. Mohammed Yusuf Khan, started his memorable Bollywood journey with the 1944 release Jwar Bhata. Thereafter, he went on to give classics like Madhumati, Shaheed, Devdas, Andaz, Amar, Mughal-E-Azam, Ram Aur Shyam, Karma and Saudagar. He was crowned the Tragedy King of Bollywood for playing a doomed lover in films like Andaaz, Baabul, Mela, Deedar, and Jogan. His last film was Quila in 1998. The icon that he is, celebrations for his 90th birthday were planned the world over, says his wife, but he had a sober affair in Mumbai as per his wish. His birthday was also celebrated in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, qualities and assets. I had the discrimination fortunately at that age - I was only 20 - to decide that I had to be patient and pick only those films I liked to work in. There were times in the early phase of my career when I needed the big money that was being offered to me after some of my films became box office hits. But I resisted accepting them because I did not relate to those scripts and propositions. Dilip saab, you have worked with the most exquisite actresses - from Madhubalaji to Sairaji. Who were your favourites, and why? I was never the one to choose my co-stars. That prerogative was the producers and directors. When I teamed with Meena Kumari in Azaad, she was also changing gears (from serious roles to comedy). We hit it off in light-hearted acting and it encouraged the makers of Kohinoor to cast us again in lively roles. She made a delightful co-star and we got along well outside our work because we shared a taste for good Urdu poetry. And Madhubala? Madhubala was very vivacious as an artist and person. It was in Tarana that our pairing became noticed, though most film lovers cherish her gorgeous screen presence in Mughal-eAzam. Waheeda Rehman was wonderfully sprightly in Ram Aur Shyam and equally intense in Dil Diya Dard Liya. As for Saira, it was only when we began work in Sagina that I realised how capable Saira was. She handled the dramatic scenes with amazing confidence and with little help from me. It clearly demonstrated her latent potential that had remained untapped in all the romantic musicals she came to be adored for. Who was your favourite co-star? I have consistently rated Nalini Jaywant as a formidable costar. She was the only actress who could take me by surprise in the final take if I was not alert enough thanks to the natural spontaneity she possessed. where he was born before he migrated to India.
n his 90th birthday, thespian Dilip Kumar, who has regaled scores of fans over decades, recalls his journey full of surprises with satisfaction and a smile. He says it was his patience and sense of choice that helped him lead a successful career. Excerpts from the interview: You turn 90 on December 11. Ninety is just a number especially when one considers a life as well-lived as yours. Sir, as you look back what do you feel about the first 90 years of your life? I can look back at my life with a sense of satisfaction and some surprise at certain events that have added the twists and turns to an otherwise normal, serene life. Dilip saab, in the 90 years which events would you regard as the greatest events and milestones in your astounding life? My entry into the profession of acting which was most unexpected. My marriage to a beautiful girl two score years younger with whom I had declined to co-star because she was too young to be my leadinglady, my decision to challenge myself by switching over to comedy when I was being hailed for my intense tragic roles that had evoked public esteem and adulation.
My entry into the profession of acting which was most unexpected.
46 years of love and still counting

hey have a 22-year age gap but have stood like strong pillars in support of each other through thick and thin. The Saira Banu-Dilip Kumar love story is what Bollywood films are made of... 46 years of togetherness and getting better with time. I fell in love with Dilip saab when I was 12-yearsold. Beyond my own romance (with him), I cant see anything. In real life, he is very loving, very polished and a sophisticated man. Since the day Dilip saab proposed to me, its been great... He is the strongest person in my life. He never allowed me to hold his hand in public, but 46 years of our marriage has changed many things. Now we only live for each other. I want him to be healthy and happy forever. He is the best person in this world. He is the golden man that god has created. He is my sartaaj... as you all say, he is my pati parmeshwar. I am a traditional woman by heart and Dilip saab is supreme to me My effort is to keep him and his family happy, Saira says.
Every actor wants to be like you. You have defined fine and brilliant acting for six decades. You have spawned generations of admirers from Mr Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan. How do you evaluate your own contribution as an actor? I have seriously pondered over this because the question has been put to me so many times. I guess it is a normal instinct to follow an example if you are drawn to it for whatever attributes you admire in that example. An actor should possess a strong instinct, besides a mind of his own and a striking personality. He should be able to absorb the positive and delete the negative from the influences that are bound to crowd his mind. The mind has to be respected and obeyed when it tells you to accept or reject an influence. What qualities should an actor cultivate? It is not for me to generalize on the dos and donts. Every actor I watched in my formative years had his own individualistic
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Tajs cinema suite gets a befitting maiden guest

Its a lifelong dream to work with Shekhar
Bruce Willis a die hard Punjabi

he highly anticipated fifth installment in Hollywoods most famous action packed Die Hard franchise, Bruce Willis A Good Day To Die Hard will not only release in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telegu but Punjabi as well, a first of its kind for any Hollywood film! Fox Star Studios will dub the much awaited high octane flick in the Punjabi language and inside sources tell us that the studio is currently in talks with top Punjabi celebrities for voice overs as we speak! Directed by John Moore and written by Skip Woods, the fifth instalment has Bruce Willis reprise the lead role of John McClane, who finds himself in Moscow, Russia and gets caught up in a terrorist plot with his estranged son. A Good Day To Die Hard is set for release on 22 February 2013.
ctor Hrithik Roshan, who has reportedly been approached to play the lead in Shekhar Kapurs ambitious film Paani, says it has been his dream to be directed by the filmmaker. Asked if he has signed on the dotted line, Hrithik said: I would just say that working with Shekhar Kapur is a lifelong dream of mine. Paani is a dream and I hope it happens. I am looking forward to working n a wonderful co-incidence, Amitabh Bachchan was the maiden guest at with Mr. Shekhar Kapur and apart the cinema suite launched by Tajs 51 Buckingham Gate, London, which from work, just being with that man, is created to mark 100 years of Hindi Cinema. The suite is designed by in his presence, I feel comforted, the acclaimed Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and hosted Bollywoods 38-year-old said. legendary actor on December 6. On a personal equation, Shekhar Kapur is kind of an enlightened soul. With a compelling artistic vision, the suite travels across diverse cultures So when I am with him, I feel a little and eras, and different moods and genres. The interiors take inspiration enlightened, I feel a little good about from works of cinematic legends like Satyajit Ray, Francis Ford Coppola, myself, he added. Bergman, Majidi, Wong Kar-Wai, Almodovar, Marilyn Monroe, Guru Hrithik was last seen in Agneepath Dutt, Merchant Ivory and Bimal Roy. and is currently working on Krrish 3.
Life of Pi bags Indian Tourism Awards

ecently released feature film Life of Pi has been given two National Tourism Awards by the Indian Ministry of Tourism, recognizing the impact it has had in promoting India as a tourism destination, especially Puducherry and Munnar (Kerala). Making this announcement in Delhi recently, Union Tourism Minister Chiranjeevi said these awards would be given to Ang Lee, director of the film Life of Pi and Yann Martel, writer of the book of the same name. The Minister expressed the hope that this will go a long way in encouraging more and more film producers from abroad to shoot their films in India. Every year, the Ministry of Tourism recognizes various stakeholders, including film makers and writers for their contribution in promoting India Tourism by conferring National Tourism Awards. In February this
year, the Ministry of Tourism signed a MoU with Ministry of Information & Broadcasting as a major initiative to promote the Incredible India campaign and Cinemas of India as a sub brand of Incredible India at various international film festivals and markets abroad. The MoU is expected to enhance the reach of Incredible India through the Medium of Cinema, develop synergy between tourism and film industry and provide a platform for enabling partnerships between the Indian and global film industry.
The joint participation of the two Ministries would cover the Cannes Film Festival and Market, IFFI Goa including the Film Festival and Film Bazaar and European Film Market at Berlin. It is expected that this innovative
partnership will facilitate the promotion of India as a filming destination for foreign producers. 21 and 20 permissions for shooting in India were granted during 2010-11 and 2011-12.
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Frankly Speaking
- Emraan Hashmi
Its kind of surprising for me to have a fan following among kids. I hope they dont watch my films.
Vidyas wedding steers clear of stars
The Attacks of 26/11 film has changed me as a person in terms of my changed understanding of both human nobilities and also their evils.
I think I am lucky for Aamir (Khan) and Aamir is also lucky for me.
- Kareena Kapoor
ollywoods latest ishqiya kahaani entered a new chapter with actress Vidya Balan and Disney UTV managing director Siddharth Roy Kapur getting married in a quiet ceremony that wove together Tamil and Punjabi rituals. Vidya, whose roles in films like Ishqiya, Kahaani and The Dirty Picture propelled her into a unique category all her own, is a Tamil. And Siddharth, who incidentally produced Vidyas acclaimed film No One Killed Jessica, has a Punjabi background. Thus, both traditions were kept in mind for their exchange of vows in what was a completely private affair, close friends of the couple said. The ceremony, which took place at the Green Gifts bungalow in upscale Bandra, was attended by the couples close family and friends. No guests from the film
industry were present. Bride Vidya looked simple but is said to have changed her wedding attire thrice, a friend said. Siddharths family members were seen wearing pink saafas, and the wedding procession arrived in typical Punjabi style, complete with dhol and balle balles. The entire set-up and decoration as well as the food was Tamil style. Vidya and Siddharths pre-wedding celebrations kickstarted with a sangeet on Dec 11, which was followed by mehndi, again a private ceremony. Yesteryear diva Rekha was among the close friends of Vidya, who marked her presence. A wedding reception was reportedly held in Chennai on Dec 15.
I am a chubby chick
Sreya Basu catches up with the latest hottie in tinsel town, Mahesh Bhatts 19-year-old daughter Alia Bhatt
How does it feel to suddenly have so many cameras flashing at you post Student Of The Year success? Its always nice to have so many cameras focusing on me because too many cameras mean they will take too many pictures of me and so many pictures are always good for my profile. You played a fashionista in Student Of The Year. How fashion conscious are you in real life? Alia Bhatt was not fashion conscious before she met Karan Johar (director of Student Of The Year). After meeting him, she has now become a fashionista. Tell us about your style statement. As of now I dont know whats my style statement, but I wear bright colours depending on the season. For example, in winter, I wear more subdued colours like black, grey, blue and purple, while in summer, I prefer to wear more whites, yellow, orange and pink. What do you prefer for make-up? Choosing which make-up I should wear depends on what time of the day it is. I always believe less is more. But if I have to go out on night events, I always prefer to accentuate my eyes and making them dark because that gives a kind of grungy look which I like. Whats your biggest asset? I think my eyes. I dont think I am sexy, so I dont know what my sex appeal is. Who is your youth icon? Ranbir Kapoor. The Indian edition of Europes leading style magazine Grazia has chosen you as their cover girl for a party issue. How did it feel? I was shooting for Grazia for the first time and was very excited the moment I got the theme, which is very close to how I am. And that is? Well, I am young, fun, grungy, party type. And I shot for a party issue, which symbolises who I am, what I should ideally be doing as a 19-year-old. How did the shoot go? The way I look on the cover is actually beyond my imagination because I never knew I will be able to pull off a tight bun as I always thought my face is very chubby. I was and am always a chubby chick, you see. Also, to make my eyes extra dark, I had to wear very painful lenses. But it looks good on the cover and I am very happy. This is not the first time you featured on a magazine cover. Ya, but I have never launched a cover singlehandedly. I have always done that with Siddharth (Malhotra) and Varun (Dhawan) (her Student Of The Year co-stars). But this time I was on my own and hence, excited. Media buzz says your elder sister Pooja Bhatt (actress-turned-filmmaker) is planning a film with you. True? Actually my sister Pooja just mentioned casually once that if she ever remade her film Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991), she would do it with me and Ranbir. But nothing of that sort is happening as of now. You recently walked the red carpet at the International Film Festival of Marrakech in Morocco. How was the experience? It was a lot of fun. Being at the Marrakech film festival made me feel how lucky I am to be on the same podium with so many big names of our country. It was a great privilege to be there and that too because of Karan Johar. I could see people like Catherine Deneuve (French actress) and Monica Bellucci (Italian actress) in front of me. And it was pleasantly shocking for me to know how famous Bollywood is internationally.
Are you enjoying your new-found stardom? Ya, thats lots of fun and exciting. In fact, I get more excited when I meet people and they try to recognise me. They try to remember my name and I wait for them to remember that, and take pictures with them. Lifes not that different given that I am only one-film-old. But I feel very happy when people recognise me and appreciate my work. And that makes me want to work in more and more films.
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Your Island Escape to Rarotonga with Juna

arotonga the capital of Cook Islands is just a stunning little Island in the Pacific. With a popula-tion of just over 13,000 people or so it is an ideal holiday spot for people who are looking for a calming and relaxing holiday. Its unique mountains and white sandy beaches are sure to capture anyones heart. Surrounded by coral reef all around the multicoloured lagoon is a treat to the eye. With so much Kiwi influence it is like a home away from home but on a pacific island surrounded by coconut trees and beautiful beaches. The unique Polynesian culture the locals are very proud of can be clearly seen in their way of life. I (Juna) have been living on this island for the past year and have completely fallen in love with it. People often ask me if I ever get sick of being surrounded by water to which I say Never. How can one be sick when they are surrounded by so much tranquillity and beauty. Sure I do occasion-ally miss shopping in a big city but thats about it : ) Life is better here in every other way. How-ever I know not everyone has the opportunity or wants to live on a island but I believe that every-one should at least experience it and what better way to do it than in the form of a holiday. So Juna Tours & Travels was born out of this wish to share my experiences of travelling to the Islands and some other exotic countries. So if you havent experienced this unique culture its time to book your next holiday with Juna Tours &
Travels. We offer escorted group tours and believe that a holiday should be an enriching experience. Keeping in line with this thought I have designed three very special packages to Cook Islands. With five of the most popular tours/activities of Rarotonga included in our packages you will not have to worry about anything else. With us you can be as-sured that you will be looked after very well for all your needs. Even though Cook Islands is a popular holiday destination for many kiwis I find that very few kiwi Indians visit here. Hopefully us being here (doing the tours) and from the same ethnic community will help change that and en-courage more Indians residing in New Zealand to come for a holiday to Rarotonga. The dates on the packages (check our website for this) are only guidelines. If there are 2 or more adults travelling for at least 5 nights or more we can customize a package to suit you. We cal also organize packages for special occasions, birthdays, weddings, functions etc. So dont wait? Come and have an adventure with us. Swimming/snorkeling in the amazing beaches, enjoying a feast and island dance at the cultural night show, taking a walk on the beautiful terrains, setting off to the sea for a sunset cruise is bound to rejuvenate you and give you the best island holiday. Please visit www. junatoursandtravels.co.nz for any enquiries and to check out our packages to cook Islands.
fter his debut song Jaane Khuda, which was released in April this year and shot entirely in Auckland, followed by Dilbara Dilhara; making waves in New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, India, Fiji, UK and USA, local singer Sibte Hassan Malik is now gearing up for his first full-fledged music album. As a soulful singer, he believes in incorporating diverse genres in his music and hence, his album will be a blend of everything from Hindi, Punjabi and HipHop to Sufiana type of songs. Maliks journey as a singer goes back to his growing up years in Lahore, Pakistan. His passion for music, especially soulful singing made him a self-taught singer and musician before he decided to move to Auckland. Blessed with a distinctively striking voice, he has trained under Ustad Sahir Ali Bagga, who is known for his soulful
Local singer set to release first music album
composition Main Tenu Samjhawa sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan from the Punjabi movie Virsa, and recently got a BAFTA award for international best music composition for Koi Dil Mein Aa Raha Hai, from the Pakistani movie Tamanna, which was also sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Sahir Ali Bagga composed four songs in Saif Ali Khans Cocktail too. Whereas his singing ambitions are concerned, Malik aims at turning towards Sufi music as thats where he believes his passion lies. He completely swears by the phrase follow your dreams as thats where your heart lies and hopes that he will continue receiving as much support and love from his friends, family and fans as he has so far. Heres wishing this talented singer all the luck. Watch out for his album, which promises to have a lot of soul in it.
Escape to Cook Islands with Juna
Malik in his music video
Experience our unique personalized Cook Islands holiday package with top 5 tours/activities of the island included, staying in the largest family friendly resort of the island with daily breakfast and 3 dinners included and most of your transportation need already sorted. Come join us and enjoy the unique cultural perspective of Cook Islands within the settings of a white sandy beach, great sunsets and amazing local people. Check out our website for more details on the packages and what they include. Phone No: 021 030 3645 Email: enquiries@junatoursandtravels.co.nz
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Worth the wait

Pooja sundar
he once film the entire country has waited years to see is definitely worth the wait. Peter Jackson, once again, pulls an absolutely beautiful movie out of his hat. His new graphic technology involved the film being shot at 48 frames per second rather than 24, which has been the case for nearly a century. The high frame rate version is only avaible in 3D and would be worth seeing if you were a die-hard
fan. The problem with it however is that the images are so detailed that they show every single nook and crevice making it almost seem like a video game graphic. If you can get over this however and tune your brain to see past it, the results are absolutely brilliant. The movie has already been nominated for an academy award in the Visual Effects category. Fingers crossed! The director really knows what the is doing and how to
bring the bst out of his characters while still maintaining their natural persona. As a pretty big Martin Freeman fan, I could see elements of the actor and his mannerims in the character of Bilbo. Youd think this would be distracting however, it only added to the performance as depite this I was 100% convinced the man I was seeing on the screen was Bilbo Baggins. The rest of the cast performed exceptionally as well. Many movie goers were disappointed saying htat it was not Peter JAcksons finest work and that the story seems a tad predictable. To give Jackson credit, he is adapting a story written by the pioneer of fantasy writing, J. R. R Tokein. It is not up to him to change the story as he sees fit. Adjustments and exaggerations for dramas sake can be expected but any major plot changes would not be faithful to the original text and would enrage Hobbit fans. For those, like my father, who have avoided the trilogy, even with the constant nagging of a die-hard fan, give it a go. Convince yourself and say that you are trying to join in with the Kiwi culture, the culture and theatre of the world. If that doesnt work, maybe just go to get away for a few hours, and hey if you dont enjoy it, the theatre is dark enough for a nap! Jackson has done what he set out to do with this trilogy. He has showcased New Zealand to its finest, done justice to the book and pushed the boundries of the cinematic experience as we know it. Bring on The Hobbit II and III!
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www.iwk.co.nz | the indian Weekender | December 21, 2012 the public. However, donations can be made at the event and gifted to Lovatts charity of choice, Oxfam. In the spirit of Christmas giving, Lovatt will also again donate his acting fee to the charity. If weather conditions are unfavourable, the scene will be performed in the nearby War Memorial community hall on The Strand, near the Takapuna Library. When: 25 December, 10am Where: Takapuna Beach Reserve, The Strand, Takapuna Wet weather venue: Takapuna War Memorial Hall, 5 The Strand, Takapuna Admission: Gold coin donation Contact: Mail Roger Hall or call 09 484 0007
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Kiwi classic returns at Takapuna
Lighting up Christmas
On Christmas Day, Aucklanders once again have the chance to view a free performance from the Kiwi classic The End of the Golden Weatherin what is now an established holiday tradition. The scene from Bruce Masons play will be performed at Takapuna Beach Reserve, with donations collected for Oxfam. The End of the Golden Weather is set at the fictional Te Parenga beach in the 1930s, where two boys experience the excitement of Christmas Day. It explores the exhilaration and apprehension as they wait for the day, the church service, present-giving and Christmas dinner. Thanks in part to the support from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, The End of the Golden Weather will be performed free to
Yoga by the beach
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Learn to jig for your wedding gig

The traditional dhol, wedding songs and impromptu dances at home once defined the typical sangeet, a key function in most big fat Indian weddings. Not anymore. The celebrations have just gotten bigger and bolder with brides and grooms signing up for classes to train for a joint performance designed to dazzle. Be it Bollywood masala or western salsa, young couples are going out of their way to put on their dancing shoes to add that special edge to the revelry.Sometimes the bride cant dance, or the groom has two left feet; and then there are those families who are conservative and not in favour of their to-be bahus shaking a leg on stage. But thats changing. And thats where dance instructors step in. Couples have preferences in terms of specific songs and often they want to depict their personal story through a dance performance, Atul Jindal, director, Big Dance Centre in New Delhi, says. Props and audio visuals are included in sangeet performances to give a spectacular look. Couples usually come to learn dance forms like salsa, freestyle and Bollywood that involve fun and partner work. In these dance forms, couples enjoy dancing with each other, he added. Ace choreographer Shiamak Davar agreed there was an upswing in the number of people who come to his institute just to learn how to groove for their special day. And he is all for the trend. I have so many people who want to dance at their wedding and we encourage them to do so. They love our choreography and we encourage them. They get excited to learn anything new and interesting, Davar says. Wedding choreographer Rahul Verma, who runs dance institute Bollywood Nach in New Delhi, specialises in arranging special acts and training couples for weddings. Couples prefer dancing together rather than giving solo performances. Some time back, brides and grooms used to give solo performances, but now families have become quite broad-minded, frank, and couples prefer to present a joint act. To support the couples, dancers are also provided to work as fillers, Verma said. Sometimes we use fillers also. Dancers stand in the background with props and perform while the bride and groom dance in the centre, he added. It costs quite a packet - ranging from anything over Rs.2,500 an hour to even packages that go up to Rs.100,000 for choreographing a complete act for the family.When there are family and friends, we charge Rs.100,000 for 15 days because they are not professionals at dance and want to put up a perfect performance, and enjoy it as well. For couples alone, who want private classes, we charge Rs.5,000 per hour, said Jindal. People are more than willing to spend.Swati Chaudhary, an animation designer by profession, and Sanjeet Chahal, who works as a relationship manager with a bank, are tying the knot Dec 7. They have signed up for one such class, and feel it will also help them come closer to each other. We are very excited about our special day. Since our marriage is arranged, it was very important for us to know each other better. And what better than learning dance together and spending some quality time with each other, Chahal said. It has given us memorable moments, he added. For Swati, dancing with her fiance has also helped her overcome her fear of dancing. I always feared dancing, but the idea of spending time with him convinced me to join the dance classes. Now I am enjoying each day and, on the other hand, our bond has strengthened, she said.
Rubys Kitchen
by Ruby Dhillon
Banana Fritters with Ice Cream

Ingredients 2cups- flour 1/2 tsp- baking powder 1 1/2 cup milk 1tsp lemon juice 4 bananas Oil for deep frying Vanilla ice cream Method 1. Mix together all the ingredients except banana. Whisk this flour batter well and keep it aside. Cut bananas into 2 to 3 pieces (Cutting it into 3 sections is more manageable for frying). 2. Heat the oil. The oil is ready when a test drop of batter starts bubbling vigorously immediately after being dropped in. The bananas will be greasy if you add them before the oil is hot enough, or if you add too many simultaneously, causing the oil temperature to drop. 3. Dip the bananas in the batter and slowly slide into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until a nice golden brown colour. 4. Put the deep fried bananas on a paper towel, so that extra oil is soaked away. To serve : in a serving plate or bowl keep one banana fritter with vanilla ice cream on top. Use your own imagination and taste by adding chocolate sauce and cut fruit.
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