by Dev Nadkarni | Jul 20, 2026 | 2026, NZ/India Current Affairs
For years, New Zealand and India have been described as the two bookends of Asia. It is a lovely image. One country sits at one end of the Indo-Pacific, the other at the far end. Between them lies half the world’s population, some of its oldest civilisations and its... by Dev Nadkarni | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025, Analysis, NZ/India Current Affairs
First, congratulations are in order. After years of diplomatic effort, stalled negotiations and repeated political signalling, New Zealand and India have finally announced a free trade agreement. For negotiators and officials on both sides, simply reaching this point... by Dev Nadkarni | Oct 14, 2025 | 2025, NZ/India Current Affairs, People
Harshad Patel, one of the most respected figures in New Zealand’s Indian community and a man whose life was defined by service, music and quiet strength, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, surrounded by his family. He was 75. Born on 11 August 1950 in Onjal,... by Dev Nadkarni | Aug 5, 2025 | 2025, Analysis, NZ/India Current Affairs, People
Nikhil Ravishankar’s appointment as the next Chief Executive of Air New Zealand should have been a straightforward moment of national pride. A New Zealand-educated leader, with a proven track record in digital transformation and customer experience, rising to the top... by Dev Nadkarni | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Written in memory of legendary vocalist Kesarbai Kerkar on her birth anniversary, this sci-fi short story features a NASA engineer and his vocalist sister who find themselves at the heart of a cosmic mystery that defies time, space, and reason. At 03:17 Pacific... by Dev Nadkarni | Mar 19, 2025 | 2025, Analysis, NZ/India Current Affairs
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s speech at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi is probably the most stirring and impactful speech by any New Zealand prime minister in India. Not that there have been too many—this visit came after nine years. The speech centred around...
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