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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chef Vikram Vij to mentor DDU IHM students
Gorakhpur: In a boost to hospitality stream of education, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University has announced a collaboration with internationally acclaimed Indian-Canadian chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij, said the university's media cell. The tie-up aims to mentor students from the university's Institute of Hotel Management and Catering. The development followed Vice Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon's recent visit to Vancouver, where she met Chef Vij at his iconic Michelin Guide-listed Vij's Restaurant. "During my visit to Canada, I met Chef Vikram Vij at his restaurant and we had a detailed discussion about mentoring our hospitality students," said Prof Tandon. "He has agreed to interact with our students and conduct interactive sessions on campus soon." Born in Kanpur, Chef Vij pursued hotel management in Austria and mastered classical French cuisine. He later moved to Canada and opened Vij's in 1994 — now globally known for its innovative Indian fare. He is also known for his appearances on Canada's 'Dragon's Den' and his bestselling cookbooks. The collaboration promises global exposure, hands-on insights and a valuable industry-academic link for DDU students, encouraging them to explore new culinary horizons . tnn
India Today
7 days ago
- General
- India Today
Build memorial for Kanishka victims, gurdwara, Hindu group urge Canada govt
Two Indian-Canadian groups, including a renowned gurdwara in Vancouver, urged the Canadian government to set up a memorial and an information centre in remembrance of the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing. The demand came weeks ahead of the 40th anniversary of the tragedy, on June 23. They said the families of the Kanishka victims "deserve more than silence".Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS) and North American Hindu Association (NAHA) wrote a letter to David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, and sought a memorial wall, a reflection garden, a public learning centre, and educational programmes for remembrance of the lives lost in the terror bombing, also known as the Kanishka tragedy, was the largest mass killing in Canadian history, in which over 300 people, mostly Canadians, were killed in a midair blast. While KDS manages the historic Ross Street Gurdwara, NAHA is a grassroots advocacy group representing the Hindu community of North America.'FAMILIES VICTIMS OF KANISHKA TRAGEDY DESERVE MORE THAN SILENCE'In the letter addressed to Eby, the KDS said the family members of the victims "deserve more than silence" and "deserve a place of honour, reflection and remembrance"."United by grief, memory, and an unwavering commitment to justice and education, we respectfully urge your government to honour the voices of thousands who have signed our petition by establishing the Kanishka Memorial and Learning Centre in British Columbia by June 23, 2025," the KDS NAHA also urged the government for the Khalsa Diwan Society also said that even after nearly four decades, there is no dedicated memorial or learning centre to honour the victims' memory or teach future generations about this defining moment in our history."We envision the Kanishka Memorial and Learning Centre as not merely a site of memory, but a living testament to the resilience of our communities and a powerful statement of our collective values," the Gurdwara group India flight 182 was en route from Montreal to Mumbai when it was attacked by Khalistani separatists on June 23, 1985. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of 329 people, including 268 Canadians and 24 Watch
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
'40 years is long enough': Indian-Canadian groups urge Kanishka memorial to honour 1985 Air India bombing victims
Representative Image Two Indian-Canadian organizations have asked the Canadian government to establish a memorial and information center to honor the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, known as the Kanishka tragedy. Khalsa Diwan Society, and North American Hindus Association wrote a letter to David Eby, primere of British Columbia and demanded a memorial wall, reflection garden, public learning centre, educational programs and spaces for rememberance and dialogues. In a statement, the organisation urged the government to honour the voices of many British Columbians by committing to the establishment of a Kanishka Memorial and Learning Centre in British Columbia. "We envision the Kanishka Memorial and Learning Centre as not merely a site of memory, but a living testament to the resilience of our communities and a powerful statement of our collective values. It would include: A memorial wall and reflection garden, honouring each of the 331 lives lost, providing solace and healing to affected families. A public learning centre, featuring exhibits, archives, and educational materials to illuminate the realities of the tragedy and the dangers of extremism. Educational programs, designed to inform students and the broader public, fostering empathy, vigilance, and social responsibility. Spaces for remembrance and dialogue, facilitating healing, unity, and deeper understanding among British Columbians," the statement read. In the statement, the organisation said that the families of victims, who have carried unimaginable grief and loss for forty years, deserve more than silence. "They deserve a place of honour, reflection, and remembrance-a lasting acknowledgment of their pain, resilience, and dignity. Our children and future generations deserve to understand the full truth of this tragedy: its causes, its consequences, and its profound lessons about extremism, justice, and compassion," it added. What happened in 1985? On June 23, 1985, Air India's aircraft en route from Canada to India with a stopover in London, detonated near the Irish coastline, resulting in the death of all 329 passengers and crew. The explosion occurred due to an explosive device concealed in checked luggage, despite the passenger who checked in the baggage never boarding the aircraft. The casualties comprised 268 Canadian nationals, predominantly of Indian descent, and 24 Indian citizens. Search operations could recover only 131 bodies from the ocean. According to Canadian authorities' investigation, Sikh separatists orchestrated the bombing as retaliation against the Indian military's lethal operation at the Golden Temple in Punjab state in 1984.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
S Jaishankar Speaks To Canadian Counterpart Anita Anand, Discusses Ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand through a telephonic conversation and discussed strengthening the relationship between the two countries. Ms Anand made the announcement on her social media account on X, thanking Mr Jaishankar for the "productive discussion" on Indo-Canadian ties. "Thank you Minister @DrSJaishankar for the productive discussion today on strengthening Canada-India ties, deepening our economic cooperation, and advancing shared priorities. I look forward to continuing our work together," she wrote on X. Soon after, Mr Jaishankar confirmed the conversation with Ms Anand on his official X account, saying he discussed prospects of the relations between the two countries. "Appreciate the telecon with FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada. Discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties. Wished her a very successful tenure," he wrote on X. Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing for deepening economic cooperation with India. Canada will be hosting the G7 Summit from June 15 to 17. Indian-Canadian lawmaker Anita Anand, 58, was appointed as Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs earlier this month in a Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney almost two weeks after his Liberal Party won the parliamentary elections. On May 14, Mr Jaishankar congratulated Ms Anand on her appointment as Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ms Anand was the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry before the Canada elections and in the past has served in several roles, including Defence Minister. She replaced Melanie Joly, who is now the Minister of Industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated Carney on being elected as the Canadian Prime Minister after his predecessor Justin Trudeau stepped down from the role. In his message, PM Modi had stressed strong people-to-people ties between the two countries while saying he was looking forward to "unlocking greater opportunities". With Carney, it looks like India wants to turn a new leaf in bilateral ties that had nosedived under Trudeau amid unsubstantiated allegations against New Delhi related to the killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023. Even during his campaign, the Canadian Prime Minister said rebuilding ties with India was a priority for his government, describing it as an "incredibly important relationship". He had said Canadians have deep personal, economic and strategic ties with India. Relations between India and Canada took a big hit in 2023 after Trudeau publicly accused India of being involved in the killing of Nijjar on Canadian soil, allegations that India described as "absurd" and "politically motivated". Tensions escalated as Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, followed by a tit-for-tat move by India last year. Both countries expelled top envoys, froze trade talks and suspended official visits. India has accused Canada of tolerating extremism on its soil and failing to take action to curb attacks against its diplomats.
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First Post
29-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Jagmeet Singh loses, Anita Anand wins: How Indian-origin candidates fared in Canada elections
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will remain in office after the Liberal Party secured victory in the country's federal election. Meanwhile, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh resigned after losing his Burnaby Central seat. Notably, over 65 Indian-origin candidates contested for seats in the House of Commons. In Oakville East, Liberal candidate Anita Anand defeated Conservative candidate Ron Chhinzer, while in Edmonton Southeast, Liberal candidate Amarjeet Sohi was defeated read more Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to continue in office after the Liberal Party held on to power in Monday's federal election. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre admitted defeat to the Liberals and said his party would hold the minority government to account. Jagmeet Singh, who was born to Indian immigrants from Punjab, stepped down as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) after losing his own seat. His party is expected to be left with fewer than ten seats. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Catch live updates from here The Indian-Canadian community remains a key voting group, with over 65 candidates of Indian origin contesting for seats in the House of Commons. We take a look at how some Indian-origin candidates have fared in the federal election: 1. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) In a contest largely focused on who would best protect Canadian sovereignty from the threat posed by US President Donald Trump, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's campaign struggled to gain any momentum. ALSO READ | Explained: The downfall of Canada's once kingmaker Jagmeet Singh Singh congratulated the Liberal Party and Prime Minister Carney on their win. Reuters He lost his Burnaby Central seat to Wade Chang of the Liberal Party. While Singh secured around 18.1 per cent of the vote, Chang received 42.1 per cent, and Conservative candidate James Yan took 38.7 per cent of the vote share. Singh congratulated the Liberal Party and Prime Minister Carney on their win. He said that Carney would 'represent all Canadians and protect our country and its sovereignty from the threats of Donald Trump.' It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP, and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign. I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. 🧵 — Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 29, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He grew up in Scarborough, St. John's, and Windsor, with parents who immigrated to Canada. Notably, Singh was bullied in school and faced racism. These experiences fuelled his drive for justice and fairness. 2. Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal Party) In Edmonton Southeast, Liberal candidate Amarjeet Sohi lost to the Conservative Party's Jagsharan Singh Mahal. Mahal received 53.6 per cent of the vote, while Sohi secured 38.3 per cent. 'Yes, this is not the result we expected, but this is the result we accept,' he told his supporters on election night. Liberal candidate Amarjeet Sohi lost in Edmonton Southeast. Reuters/File Photo Sohi had been serving as Edmonton's mayor since 2021. He took an unpaid leave from the city council when he decided to run for the federal election. He had promised to return to his mayoral role if he lost. Sohi was born in a village near Punjab's Sangrur in 1964. 3. Anita Anand (Liberal Party) Liberal candidate Anita Anand has won the Oakville East seat with a vote share of 50.7 per cent. She defeated Conservative candidate Ron Chhinzer, who received 45.1 per cent of the vote, securing a third consecutive term in Ottawa after winning the Oakville riding in 2019 and 2021. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Anita Anand was born and raised in rural Nova Scotia. Reuters/File Photo Anita Anand is currently the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry. She was born and raised in rural Nova Scotia and moved to Ontario in 1985. Both of her parents were physicians. Her father's family comes from Chennai in Tamil Nadu, while her mother is from a small town in Punjab. Anita has held several important roles, including Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Minister of National Defence, and President of the Treasury Board. 4. Sukh Dhaliwal (Liberal Party) In Surrey Newton, Liberal candidate Sukh Dhaliwal is leading with 49.2 per cent of the vote, ahead of Conservative candidate Harjit Singh Gill, who holds 44.1 per cent. Dhaliwal has been a Member of Parliament for Surrey-Newton since his first victory in 2015, followed by wins in 2019 and 2021. He is currently the Chair of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and has served on several other parliamentary committees, including those for International Trade, Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities, and Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. 5. Jayesh Brahmbhatt (People's Party of Canada) In the Brampton-Chinguacousy Park constituency, People's Party candidate Jayesh Brahmbhatt was defeated by Liberal candidate Shafqat Ali. Ali secured 48.7 per cent of the vote, followed by Conservative candidate Tim Iqbal with 44.5 per cent. NDP candidate Teresa Yeh received 2.6 per cent, while Brahmbhatt finished fourth. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Brahmbhatt, a civil engineer turned real estate developer, moved to Canada from Gujarat in 2001. For Brahmbhatt, politics is not only about ideologies. 'Parties are now identifying Indians as an important community in politics, and sub-groups such as Gujaratis are making the most of this opportunity to be represented and be heard,' he said earlier. 6. Kamal Khera (Liberal Party) In the Brampton West constituency, Liberal candidate Kamal Khera lost to the Conservative Party's Amarjeet Gill. Gill secured 50 per cent of the vote, while Khera received 47.5 per cent. She moved to Canada during her school years. Reuters/File Photo Born in Delhi, she is one of the youngest women ever elected to Canada's parliament. She was first elected as the MP in 2015 for Brampton West. She moved to Canada during her school years and later graduated from York University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree. Notably, Khera is currently the Minister of Health. 7. Shuv Majumdar (Conservative Party) Conservative candidate Shuv Majumdar won the Calgary Heritage seat, defeating Liberal candidate Scott Arnott by nearly 20,000 votes. Majumdar secured 61.7 per cent of the vote, while Arnott received 34.4 per cent. Elections matter. This one is the most consequential. This has never been about me, it's always been about you. This election is about defining the future of our nation - for generations. You have a big decision to make today, and in that, I wish you well. Vote Conservative.… — Shuv Majumdar (@shuvmajumdar) April 28, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Born in Calgary to Indian immigrants, Majumdar spent time working in both Iraq and Afghanistan in the early 2000s. He is known for his expertise in foreign policy and national security. Majumdar previously worked in the office of Stephen Harper when he was Prime Minister and also served as an adviser in the office of Canada's Foreign Minister during the Harper government. 8. Priti Obhrai Martin (Liberal Party) In the Calgary East constituency, Liberal candidate Priti Obhrai Martin lost to Conservative candidate Jasraj Hallan. Hallan received 60.6 per cent of the vote, while Obhrai Martin secured 31.4 per cent. Priti is the daughter of Deepak Obhrai, the first Hindu to be elected to the House of Commons. So I have some news, my Dad, @deepakobhrai was my greatest teacher in life. The greatest lesson he taught me was to stand tall behind what you believe, be involved, and build hope! Proud to stand beside @MarkJCarney @liberal_party #cdnpoli — Priti Obhrai-Martin (@electpriti) March 29, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Notably, Deepak won seven consecutive elections and served as an MP until his death in August 2019. Priti was born in Arusha, Tanzania, and moved to Canada at the age of three. She has experience in international trade, community work, and the non-profit sector.
