December, 2024

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MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH POLITICS

Dr. Suresh Kurl It did not take me much thinking to accept the responsibility as a Co-Chair of Chrétien’s Richmond campaign team. My responsibilities as Co-Chair brought me in close contact with several established liberals, but the two, who played a significant role, were Mr. Ross Fitzpatrick and Mr. Herb Dhaliwal, two businessmen, who later became a Senator and a …

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The roti revolution

  What do you think is the most tedious task in an Indian kitchen? Yes, making Rotis. It is a long and messy process. Every Indian family loves to eat fresh rotis. But there are lot of families, especially settled abroad, who have to sacrifice their cravings just for the sheer work and time it involves in making rotis. Admit …

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Bollywood’s naked side

While Hollywood is rocked by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, things are not that different in Bollywood as many B-town celebrities came in open to talk about the sexual abuse in the entertainment industry. Weinstein has been in news following a New York Times and the New Yorker expose of his alleged sexual misconduct. More than 50 women including likes of …

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Highway dhabas in India: Your best bet to satisfy your gut

It is that time of the year, when many of you would be travelling to hometowns in India. Most of those, going to Punjab from New Delhi Airport, travel by GT Karnal road. Travelling is always fun and so is the food while moving along the road. It is amazing to see the changing demography, weather, people and cuisines on …

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Sunil Grover: The soul of a wonderer

by Surbhi Gogia On screen, he is one of the naughtiest, outspoken, talkative and all the time a comic character. But did you know in real life, India’s one of the most loved comedian Sunil Grover, is very serious and contemplative from inside. He is the one who loves to chose his words before speaking and the one who is …

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Ravinder Bhalla becomes first Sikh mayor of Hoboken city in New Jersey, U.S.

New York (PTI): Ravinder Bhalla has become the first ever Sikh mayor of New Jersey’s Hoboken city after a stiff competition that turned ugly when he was labelled a terrorist in slanderous flyers. Bhalla was endorsed by current Mayor Dawn Zimmer, who in a surprising decision announced not to run for re-election in June. He is the first Sikh to hold …

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Jason Kenney appoints MLA Leela Aheer as Deputy Leader, Prab Gill as Deputy Whip of United Conservative Party

EDMONTON, Alberta: The  newly-elected United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader, Jason Kenney, on Monday unveiled his party’s new Caucus Leadership Team, which he said will stand up for Alberta against the NDP Government and the growing attacks on the province’s economy and resources. Kenney also announced Calgary-Hays MLA Ric McIver as Chief Whip, Calgary-Greenway MLA Prab Gill as Deputy Whip, and Airdrie …

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India’s famous doctor Mashoor Gulati comes to Vancouver

Be there at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 29 to get a laughter treatment By Surbhi Gogia One of India’s most loved comedian Sunil Grover is visiting Canada and he will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre as part of the Dr. Mashoor Gulati Comedy Clinic show. Grover is on a six-city Canadian tour. While on his way to Edmonton, he …

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Sukh Dhaliwal introduces bill designating April as Sikh Heritage Month

Bill celebrates the contributions of Sikh Canadians to Canada and protects Sikh Canadian history SURREY MP Sukh Dhaliwal introduced Bill C-376 that would designate the month of April as Sikh Heritage Month. The passage of this bill would ensure that the contributions and history of Sikh Canadians are recognized and celebrated across Canada with resources from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage. …

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