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 […]
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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 […]
Canada’s largest Toronto School Board declares November as the Hindu Heritage Month
Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in Canada has resolved that month of November each year be declared as Hindu Heritage Month. TDSB Trustees, in their April 18 meeting, passed a motion which included: Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate and educate all our students and school communities about this ancient and spiritual way […]
Indian Sikh pilgrims incited by Pakistan on Khalistan
The Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned today by India and a strong protest was lodged at attempts being made during the ongoing visit of the Sikh pilgrims from India to Pakistan to raise the issue of Khalistan or a separate Sikh country by making inflammatory statements and displaying posters at various places of […]
Canadian opposition to move motion in support of India, as Trudeau tries to salvage reputation
It can only be described as historic that the Canadian opposition is backing India against Justin Trudeau who is trying to salvage his reputation after being accused of harboring Khalistani elements in his government. Trudeau had tried to defend himself over invite to Jaspal Atwal, a known Khalistani, in India through a vague assertion made […]
Justin Trudeau blames India for his ’embarrassing blunder,’ India slams the statement
Justin Trudeau was questioned by the opposition back home about the controversial press briefing by his officers which claimed that India “orchestrated” the Jaspal Atwal invitation to embarrass him. Trudeau first began by blaming his predecessor Stephan Harper who was graciously met by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 15th, 2018 and with whom he […]
Canada: House of Commons tell Pakistan to stop forced conversion of Hindu girls
A petition has moved in Canada exposing Pakistan with regards to freedom of religion and describing it as the most intolerant countries in the world. The petition started by Asif Panhwar from Calgary, Alberta, on December 18, 2017, by Tom Kmiec. It states that in 1947, Hindus constituted over 27 percent of the population of […]
Quebec: Hindu Temple to launch $1.75 million expansion project
Hindu Temple in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada is reportedly planning to launch $1.75 million expansion project in the near future. It will include a large multi-purpose hall, classrooms, etc.; reports suggest. According to reports, this Temple was opened in 1998 with the primary aim of meeting “the spiritual, ritual, ceremonial and social needs of Hindus” and […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau coming on a state visit
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will be on a State visit to India from February 17-23, 2018, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit of Justin Trudeau is aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in key areas of mutual interest including trade and investment, energy, science and innovation, […]
Hindu leader wants all cities of Canada to allow Diwali fireworks
Hindu leader Rajan Zed has urged all cities of Canada to allow fireworks on the occasion of Diwali, the most popular of Hindu festivals, like the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, both in the province of Ontario. According to reports, Brampton residents are allowed to use short-range fireworks on their private property four times a […]