Auckland-based family of missing Andhra-origin man prays for his returnOctober 15th, 2009 AUCKLAND - Twenty-three-year-old Andhra-origin Srikanth Rayadurgam was training to be a chef and wanted to cook a feast for family and friends for his first Diwali celebrations in New Zealand this weekend, but with him declared missing for the last fortnight, his family is now just praying for his safe return. "This is supposed to be our biggest Diwali celebrations because it is Srikanth's first since he came here.
Missing Indian student's family are 'prepared for the worst'October 14th, 2009 AUCKLAND - The family of missing Indian student Srikanth Rayadurgam prayed today for his safe return, but is prepared for the worst. Rayadurgam's sister Padam and her husband Nagesh Kakanoor spent the morning at the Ganesh Hindu Temple at Papakura in south Auckland.
India says in touch with New Zealand Govt. over missing Indian studentOctober 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI/AUCKLAND - The Indian Government on Monday said it was in touch with the New Zealand Government and its High Commission in that country over investigations related to a missing 23-year-old Indian-origin student, even as his relatives suggested that he could have been a victim of a racist attack. Indian High Commission officials also said that they were actively collaborating with the New Zealand authorities on the matter.
Indian-origin Auckland student missing for the last 12 daysOctober 12th, 2009 AUCKLAND - Indian-origin Auckland-based student Srikanth Rayadurgam has been declared missing for the last twelve days. Rayadurgam was last seen at midday October 1 when leaving his Mt Albert home, reports stuff.co.nz.
Hunt on for missing Indian student in New Zealand (Lead, Changing Dateline)October 9th, 2009 AUCKLAND - The police in this New Zealand city are searching for Indian student Srikanth Rayadurgam who has been missing ever since he withdrew cash from an ATM here nine days back. Rayadurgam, a student of Auckland University of Technology (AUT), hails from the Indian city of Hyderabad.
Indian student missing after withdrawing cashOctober 9th, 2009 WELLINGTON - Indian student Srikanth Rayadurgam has been missing ever since he withdrew cash from an ATM in the New Zealand city of Auckland over a week ago, and his family now fears the worst. The family of the 23-year-old is desperately looking for him after the Auckland University of Technology student went missing Oct 1, TVNZ reported Friday.
Punjabi-origin trucker nabbed in US for smuggling drugsSeptember 1st, 2009 TORONTO - A Punjabi-origin Indo-Canadian trucker driver was arrested Monday by US authorities for trying to smuggle marijuana from Canada. Forty-year-old driver Gurmit Singh of North York on the outskirts of Toronto was arrested on the Canada-US border in New York State Monday after he was found carrying 353 pounds of marijuana in his truck cargo.
Indian diaspora body to celebrate 20th anniversary in USAugust 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - An organisation of Indians settled abroad will be celebrating its 20th anniversary here through a convention Aug 20-23, on the theme "People of Indian Origin: Strengthening Global Connections". The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO International) will hold the event that will provide an opportunity to deliberate on the global Indian diaspora, evaluate the body's progress in 20 years, to network, exchange ideas and connect with Persons of Indian Origin and Non Resident Indians.
New Zealand portrays 'safe' image to attract IndiansJuly 7th, 2009 AUCKLAND - The number of Indian students heading to New Zealand has been steadily increasing over the past five years. This year the government is making efforts to see a marked rise in enrolments, marketing itself as a safe alternative to neighbouring Australia where many Indian students have faced racist attacks.
Three Indians among 30 missing as ship sinks off QatarJuly 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - At least three Indian crew members are among 30 reported missing after an offshore vessel sank off the Doha coast in Qatar, an Indian maritime authority said here Wednesday. The offshore vessel, Demas Victory, bearing the flag of St Vincent & the Grenadines, had six Indians in the 35-member crew when it sank Tuesday.
China landslide toll reaches nineJune 9th, 2009 CHONGQING - The toll in a landslide in southwest China last week has risen to nine after rescuers recovered two more bodies as search for 63 other missing people continues. Nine people were killed and eight others injured following the landslide last Friday.
Indian-origin girls bag first, third spots in Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kansas-based, Indian-origin girl Kavya Shivashankar, 13, has become America's spelling champion by winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The budding neurosurgeon from Olathe took home more than 40,000 dollars in cash and prizes and the huge champion's trophy.
Oz police release images of gang bashing of Indian studentMay 21st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Melbourne police have released images of a vicious gang bashing of an Indian-origin student in the latest attack of what is being dubbed "Indian hunting". The footage shows victim Sourabh Sharma, 21, being beaten after being asked for a cigarette by a group of thugs who descended on him as he travelled alone along Melbourne's Werribee train line on May 9, the Herald Sun reports.
Mountaineer Edmund Hillary's home sold for 1.9 million dollarsMarch 18th, 2009 AUCKLAND - The Auckland home the legendary mountaineer Sir Ed Hillary has been sold at an auction for 1.9 million dollars. Auckland property developer Graham Wall purchased the home in which Hillary lived in for over 50 years.
O'Donnell appointed assistant New Zealand coach for India seriesFebruary 24th, 2009 AUCKLAND - Auckland coach Mark O'Donnell has been appointed as the assistant to chief coach Andy Moles for the cricket series against India starting Wednesday with a Twenty20 fixture at Christchurch. 'It's a great opportunity for Mark,' Auckland chief executive Andrew Eade was quoted as saying by New Zealand Herald.
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