Namaste Canada was organized at Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza in Vancouver
This year’s celebration of Namaste Canada in Vancouver was a dazzling display of talent and culture, featuring 439 performers from 30 vibrant cultural groups. The event transformed the city into a colourful tapestry of Indian traditions, captivating attendees with mesmerizing dance performances and lively music. The festivities showcased a wide array of artistic expressions, allowing…
India outplayed the globe to earn a double gold medal at the Chess Olympiad
In a historic achievement for Indian chess, the nation secured an unprecedented double gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, marking a pivotal moment in its chess history. On Sunday, the Indian open team, led by prodigious talents Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, and Arjun Erigaisi, showcased their dominance by amassing an impressive 21…
Conservatives call on Elon Musk to step in after Liberals approve loans to an Ottawa-based satellite company
A $2.14-billion federal loan for Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat has sparked debate among Canadian politicians about whether American billionaire Elon Musk presents a national security risk. The issue centers on providing internet access to remote areas, as Canada aims to connect every household to high-speed internet by 2030. Telesat’s CEO, Dan Goldberg, noted that there…
Hindu Temple In New York vandalized, Indian Consulate Raises Matter With US Authorities
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, was vandalized on Monday, with hateful messages spray-painted on its driveway and sign. Suffolk police reported that the incident occurred between 7 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 a.m. Monday, and the Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit is now investigating it as a hate crime. The Consulate General…
Byelection in Montreal: Bloc wins, and Trudeau loses his second stronghold in the Liberals
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced another significant setback as the Liberals lost a key byelection in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, a riding in Montreal previously considered a stronghold for the party. This follows their defeat in Toronto—St. Paul’s to the Conservatives earlier this year. In addition to the Montreal loss, the NDP managed to retain its seat…
Canada donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks
The Canadian government has announced plans to donate up to 200,000 doses of the Imvamune vaccine to help combat the mpox outbreak in Congo and other African countries. The doses will be drawn from Canada’s current vaccine supply, ensuring that the country’s preparedness for mpox remains unaffected. Health Minister Mark Holland stated that this donation…
Canada must come up with new ideas, for its geopolitical and economic strategy to stay relevant
Canada, as a middle power, finds itself navigating complex geopolitical dynamics among major global players like China, the European Union, and the United States. This often places Canada in a defensive or reactive stance. The Meng Wanzhou-two-Michaels affair exemplifies this, illustrating how Canada was caught between China and the U.S. Similarly, Canadian governments have had…
What happened during the Trump vs. Harris debate? Here are the major points to remember
In a heated presidential debate held on Tuesday night, U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed on several major issues as they both aimed to sway voters ahead of the November election. Trump is looking to recover ground after Harris’ recent entry into the race diminished his lead over President Joe Biden….