New Delhi, October 28, 2022: Hindu population has reportedly more than doubled in Canada during 2001-2021, and Hinduism is now third largest religion in the country after Christianity and Islam. According to Statistics Canada, as reported in the 2021 Census, Hindus rose from 1.0% to 2.3% (close to 830,000 people) of total Canadian population from […]
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Hindus seek fair treatment of Hinduism in Alberta Draft K-6 Curriculum
New Delhi, June 22, 2021: Disappointed by unfair treatment Hinduism received in Draft K-6 Curriculum of Alberta (Canada), Hindus are urging Alberta Government to treat the religion fairly and with respect it deserves. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was heartbreaking for Hindus to not find […]
Trudeau dials PM Narendra Modi, wants COVID 19 vaccines from India
New Delhi, February 11, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call yesterday from Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau informed Prime Minister Modi about Canada’s requirements of COVID-19 vaccines from India. Prime Minister assured the Canadian PM that India would do its best to support Canada’s vaccination efforts, just as it […]
India gives demarche to the Canadian High Commissioner to India
New Delhi, December 4, 2020: The Canadian High Commissioner was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs today and informed that comments by the Canadian Prime Minister, some Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament on issues relating to Indian farmers constitute unacceptable interference in our internal affairs. Such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging […]
When Indian astronomers joined hands with Nobel laureate on Thirty Meter Telescope Project
New Delhi, November 11, 2020: 2020 Physics Nobel Laureate Prof. Andrea Ghez had worked closely with Indian astronomers on the design of back-end instruments and possible scientific prospects of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project being installed at Maunakea in Hawaii, which can revolutionized the understanding of the universe and the enigmas in it. Besides, Prof. […]
India vows full support for Japan’s presidency of G20
India will be backing Japan for G20 presidency. The G20 Summit is a major international forum which takes place annually. The participants in G20 are from strong and emerging economies from where the heads of states come together. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Republic of […]
Suresh Prabhu to participate in G-20, Trade and Investment Ministerial Meet
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, will participate in the G-20, Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, being held in Mar del Plata in Argentina on 14th – 15th September 2018. The meeting will provide an opportunity for a dialogue on current developments in international trade and its implications for the […]
Cremated remains scattering area ready in this Canadian city
Hindus are urging all cities and towns of Canada to work on creating dedicated areas for the dispersal of the cremated remains over sea, river, or other bodies of water. A cremated remains scattering area is reportedly near completion in Sarnia in Southwestern Ontario over the St. Clair River at its Point Lands location. Distinguished […]
17th World Sanskrit Conference in Vancouver, Canada
Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar will inaugurate the 17th World Sanskrit Conference to be held at Vancouver, Canada from 9th July to 13th July, 2018. More than 500 scholars and delegates from over 40 countries will be participating in this conference and exchange their knowledge by presenting papers on various subjects followed by discussions […]
Yoga lovers rejoice as free yoga sessions launched at Newfoundland-Labrador Lt. Governor residence
Yoga lovers and Hindus are happy after the launch of yoga sessions during summer at Newfoundland-Labrador Government House, the official residence of provincial Lieutenant Governor in St. John’s (Canada); Hindus are urging similar sessions on the lawns of all functioning Government Houses in Canada to explore various benefits the ancient Hindu faculty offered. These weekly […]