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Neeta Bhushan. High Commissioner of India to New Zealand recently had an engaging interaction with Indian diaspora leaders in Dunedin. She congratulated on the establishment of Dunedin Indian Association and its first President Rohit Jain. A special session was also held on consular services.
Dunedin is a city in New Zealand, located on the South Island’s southeast coast. It’s known for its Scottish and Maori heritage, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and its status as a major university city.
MS. NEETA BHUSHAN, HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA TO NEW ZEALAND
Ms. Neeta Bhushan joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1994. As a career diplomat, she has served in several countries including Japan, Bangladesh, Germany and UAE and U.S.
At Headquarters she was Under Secretary / Desk Officer (Japan & Koreas); Director in the Development Partnership Administration and Joint Secretary (Parliament & Coordination). During 2009 to 2013 she was on deputation to the Ministry of Finance as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs looking after bilateral relations with Europe.
She did a stint at National Defence College as Faculty from the Foreign Service.
She has studied at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, and she has done Economics (Honours) from Hindu College, Delhi University. She also has an M.Phil. Degree from Madras University. Her Research Thesis was on “WTO: Glorious Past, Turbulent Present and Uncertain Future”.
She is married to Mr. Anurag Bhushan, also a Diplomat in the Ministry of External Affairs, India. They have a son and a daughter.
She was Additional Secretary (Central Europe) before taking over as High Commissioner of India in Wellington.
INDIANS IN DUNEDIN
Dunedin is a city in New Zealand, with a notable Indian population and several Indian-owned businesses and restaurants. It has a vibrant Indian community, and there are numerous restaurants offering a variety of Indian cuisines.
Indian Cuisine and Restaurants in Dunedin:
Dunedin has a range of Indian restaurants, including Taste of Tandoor, The Maharajas, Indian Spice, India Gate, and Little India.
Some popular choices include Ferry Indian Street Food and Punjabi Kitchen.
There are also various Indian food stalls and events throughout the year, such as the Dunedin Indian Association event.
Indian Community in Dunedin:
Dunedin has a significant Indian population, with various community groups and organizations, according to a Facebook group.
There’s a Dunedin Indian Association and other organizations for different linguistic and ethnic groups within the Indian community, like the Dunedin Tamil Society and Dunedin Malayali Association.
These organizations often host events and gatherings, such as a Holi celebration, showcasing Indian culture and traditions.
Source: Google
