Tag: India
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…
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…
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…
In Gujarat, India, monsoon floods cause at least 28 deaths
Intense monsoon rains and flooding in Gujarat, India, have claimed the lives of at least 28 people over the past three days. The fatalities include drownings and deaths caused by falling trees, according to government officials. The weather department has issued a warning for additional heavy rain expected on Thursday in this western coastal state….
India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1
India has reached a notable milestone in its space exploration efforts with the successful launch of its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1. This groundbreaking rocket, developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group, took off from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai. It carried a payload of three CubeSats and 50 PICO satellites…
Consul General of India Masakui Rungsung’s Yukon Tour: Key Meetings and Cultural Interactions
On 24 July 2024, Consul General Masakui Rungsung began his visit to Yukon with a courtesy call on Hon’ble Adeline Webber, Commissioner of Yukon. Their discussions centered on cultural cooperation and strengthening people-to-people connections. The following day, on 25 July 2024, Consul General Rungsung had a fruitful meeting with Hon’ble Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon….
Consul General of India Discusses Educational Collaboration with UBC President
India’s Consul General Masakui Rungsung met today with Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), to discuss potential areas of increased collaboration in research and higher education. Consul General Rungsung emphasized the value of fostering educational efforts to deepen links between UBC and India during their meeting at the…