15th November 2022 – Canada and India has reached a new milestone in trade negotiations and it came yesterday with the achievement of expansion of Canada-India Air Transport Agreement. In a press release done at the Toronto’s Pearson Airport, Canadian Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced the conclusion of an expanded air transport agreement between […]
7th November 2022 – Last Saturday, Hindu Heritage Month was celebrated with full fervor and festivities at the Bharat Mata Mandir in Brampton. Several politicians including city and regional councilors, provincial MPPs and federal MPs participated in the grand event. The event was graced by the presence of globally-acclaimed Vedic scholar and author, Jeffrey Armstrong. […]
Politics
Canada responds with its own travel advisory to India; ask travelers not to visit areas bordering Pakistan
29th September 2022 – Almost one week after India issued a travel advisory to Indian nationals and students travelling to Canada citing increasing hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities, Canada today has responded with its travel advisory for Canadians travelling to India. The advisory asked all travelling to India to exercise a high degree […]
27th September 2022 – It came almost as a shock to some in Canada when last week the External Affairs Ministry of India issued an advisory to all Indian Nationals and particularly students staying in Canada against increasing hate crimes and anti-India activities. A strongly-worded Indian statement accused that sectarian violence is on the rise […]
19th September 2022 – Shrimad Bhagwat Gita is now officially a part of the Canadian Parliament library. A 3-day-long International Gita Mahotsav was kicked-off in the Canadian capital on 16th September 2022 during which Shrimad Bhagwat Gita was received by the Head of Parliament Library from Manishi Swami Gyananand and Canadian MP Chandra Arya. The […]
Featured, Religion
BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Toronto vandalized, anti-India slogans written on wall
14th September 2022 – Yet again a Hindu temple in Toronto has come under attack. BAPS Swaminaryan Temple which is based in Toronto has been vandalized. An unverified video has been circulating on social media platforms that show the vandalism on the walls of the temple (click here to see the video). Khalistan Zindabad (Long […]
15th May 2022 – For all Sanskrit lovers and enthusiasts, this is coming out as a very pleasant surprise. A movie named, Ekachakram, which premiered early this year has sold-out most shows at Cine Lounge Fremont in California for the upcoming weekend. The movie would be shown with English sub-titles for non-Sanskrit speakers. This movie […]
10th May 2022 – Last week, the City of Brampton announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the premier Indian trade and business body NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies) to establish a Launchpad program in Brampton. NASSCOM, which was established in late 1980s as non-profit organization, is the […]
10th May 2022 – Last week, the City of Brampton announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the premier Indian trade and business body NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies) to establish a Launchpad program in Brampton. NASSCOM, which was established in late 1980s as non-profit organization, is the […]
Featured, Politics
Canada-India relations seems to be back on a positive trajectory; but what are the challenges?
29th March 2022 – Improved relations between US and India have had its ripple effects across the border as well. In the past few months, it seems that Canada-India relations are back on a positive trajectory and the latest talks between the two democratic nations to achieve the full potential in trade, economics and other […]