Thakur Ranjit Singh Journalist, and Human Rights Activist Thakur Ranjit Singh is an Auckland, New Zealand based Writer & Human Rights Activist, Chief Editor – Indian Weekender (Auckland). Mr Singh is a third-generation descendant of Girmitiya (indentured labourer) Bansi. He was the former Executive of Carpenter Group of Companies in Fiji, National Bank of Fiji,…
This is the first paper in a series of three that I am writing that provides guidance to others who may be interested in tracing their ancestral roots in India. It is based on my personal experiences that led to the recent success in making contact with relatives in India. It is my humble wish…
I am very grateful to Dr Brij Lal for sharing his articles and research work which has provided me great insight to the indenture system. Professor Brij Lal, was appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in the 2015 Queen’s Birthdays Honours List, for his significant service to education, the teaching of Pacific…
Dr Satish Rai Dr Satish Rai is Sydney based academic, film/tv producer, journalist and community development worker. He was born in Fiji where he received his primary, secondary and part of his tertiary education (University of South Pacific & Fiji School of Medicine. He migrated to UK in 1980 and after working as a Metropolitan…