by Dev Nadkarni | Oct 20, 2020 | 2020, Opinion, Politics
While the Labour Party has been deservedly feted for its unprecedented 2020 election victory, it is the New Zealand voter who is the true hero for crafting a result that goes well beyond the power they gave Labour to govern alone – in itself an absolute rarity in any... by Dev Nadkarni | Jul 11, 2020 | 2020, Analysis, NZ/India Current Affairs, Opinion, Travel
Despite Covid-19’s long, gloomy shadow on international travel showing no signs of abating anytime soon, this might be a good time to address one of the longest standing demands of Kiwi-Indians that has so far gone frustratingly unmet. It’s the contentious one about... by Dev Nadkarni | May 15, 2020 | 2020, Arts & culture, People
Auckland’s Kiwi-Indian community lost a humble and sincere friend in Sanjay Badakere, who passed away last week at the age of 67. Widely known in the community as an empathetic advisor and helpful friend to many despite his indifferent health over many months, Sanjay... by Dev Nadkarni | Apr 28, 2020 | 2020, Analysis, Opinion, Pacific, Politics, Travel
The Pacific Islands have succeeded by and large in keeping out Covid-19. There is no reason why they shouldn’t be included in an Oceania-wide bubble with New Zealand and Australia. It could be a win-win for all concerned –on several fronts. As New Zealand enters Alert... by Dev Nadkarni | Apr 25, 2020 | 2020, Analysis, Arts & culture, NZ/India Current Affairs, Opinion, People
This year’s Anzac Day observances in New Zealand – as in all other parts of the world ravaged by Covid-19 – were like never before, with no Dawn Services, congregations, pageantry or public events. Instead, people stood in their driveways, by their mailboxes, to... by Dev Nadkarni | Apr 2, 2020 | 2020, Analysis
These are unprecedented times that almost nobody would have ever imagined possible even as recently as a few weeks ago. It’s like being in a Hollywood apocalypse flick, only with the buildings still standing. As New Zealand transits into the second week of its...
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