Kiwi Indian man makes community proud, wins gold at a national level Jiu-Jitsu tournament Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Rizwan Mohammad
A Kiwi Indian man with a passion for wrestling and martial arts has made the community proud by winning a gold medal at a national level Jiu-Jitsu tournament earlier last weekend.
Vikrant Pawaar training from Sorriso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club represented India at the New Zealand Auckland Regional Grappling Tournament in the Medium Heavy (under 86.2 kgs & 30+ yrs.) division and won the gold medal. He was followed by Tyrone Hack from Oliver MMA Browns Bay representing New Zealand in the Australasia region.
“This was indeed a big win for me as a pro-wrestler and Grappler after years of practice and hard work,” Vikrant told the
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India-Day celebration marks beginning of centenary celebrations of Auckland Indian Association Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Rizwan Mohammad
India Day celebrations held on Saturday, February 13, at Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Auckland marked the beginning of centenary celebrations of Auckland Indian Association – arguably one of the oldest Indian community organisations in New Zealand.
The event which was hosted by Auckland Indian Association in partnership with the Indian High Commission and in close collaboration with other Auckland Indian Diaspora organisations witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of community members.
The star-studded celebrations saw several cultural performances such as music, dance, and speeches by dignitaries on the Association s work in the community and followed by dinner for invited guests.
Kiwi-Indian MP Gaurav Sharma gets mentioned in Indian television show Kaun Banega Crorepati Saturday, January 16, 2021 Rizwan Mohammad
Kiwi Indian MP Dr Gaurav Sharma woke up to a pleasant surprise on Thursday, January 14 as he was informed by friends and family back in India for being mentioned in one of the longest-running television show in India
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) by Amitabh Bachchan.
The show
Kaun Banega Crorepati on channel Sony TV featured Dr Sharma in a question to a contestant asking in which country did Dr Sharma take oath in the parliament in Sanskrit, the question on the show for Rs. 25,00,000. (NZ$ 50,000 approx.).
Bhartiya Samaj commence 2021 with an energetic children’s summer camp Thursday, January 14, 2021 Rizwan Mohammad
Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust has started its new year with a much-needed break for the children by hosting a five-day summer camp in Auckland.
The 18th annual summer camp is being held at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall and Grounds from Monday, January 11 until Friday, January 15, end the summer camp with an outdoor tour for the children.
The five-day summer camp comprises more than just fun activities, the children participating in the camp are given educational tours, poem and reading classes, art and crafts, morning exercises, yoga, aerobics, dance, outdoor sports, motivational sessions, language classes and get various life skills coaching.