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Pakistan officials examine evidence
January 5, 2009, 10:52 am
Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon confirmed that India has provided Pakistan officials with the evidence relating to the Mumbai Terror attacks which claimed 172 lives.

 Breaking News

New American Embassy at Baghdad
January 5, 2009, 11:14 am
Ambassador to Iraq said the inauguration is a sign of the United States' long-term relationship and commitment to Iraq.

34 year old woman shot dead in Car
January 5, 2009, 9:51 am
Police investigate a suspected murder on Talwood Drive in Toronto.

Don Sanderson will always be remembered
January 5, 2009, 9:41 am
A funeral mass is scheduled on Monday for Don Sanderson who died Friday .

 Editorial/Opinion

Apology Letter to Life
January 4, 2009, 8:38 pm
While some people might want to choose yesterday over tomorrow , rest might trade anything possible to know whats next

Interesting Quotes in the year 2008
December 30, 2008, 1:01 pm
"You are better off being homeless than being me." Britney Spears to a stranger on the street

The Year 2008 and Bollywood -MidWeek Review
December 29, 2008, 10:58 am
Bollywood , a part of India’s Rs.513 billion ($10.8 billion) entertainment and media industry had very little to cheer about.About 125 films hit the screens this year .

 Views on News

Oldest man in the US, dies at 112
December 29, 2008, 11:21 am
George Francis has died at 112 on Saturday of congestive heart failure at a nursing home in Scaramento .

World population to be 6.75bn
December 24, 2008, 1:50 pm
The World Population Foundation of Germany on Tuesday said that the World's population is set to reach 6.75 bn on New Year

Recession Formula
December 18, 2008, 10:51 am
1 minute = six jobs lost , 10 seconds = one job lost ...

 Community News

Autopsy Results for Amandeep Kaur DHILLON
January 5, 2009, 9:57 am
A post-mortem has found that Ms. DHILLON died as a result of a stab wound to the neck.

Punjabi Girl stabbed to Death
January 5, 2009, 9:29 am
Amandeep Kaur DHILLON, a 22 year-old woman from Mississauga....Another victim, a man believed to be the store owner, and known as Mr. Dhillon..

Sponsor for MidweekCanada.com
January 4, 2009, 11:01 am
Showbiz Canada has agreed to become sponsor for MidweekCanada.com for the year 2009.

 Canada News

Canada's population estimates Third quarter 2008
January 5, 2009, 3:16 pm
Canada's population grew by 0.39% in the third quarter of 2008, its highest quarterly growth rate since 1990.

Hotel fire injures 4 , disrupts hockey tournament
January 2, 2009, 12:51 pm
Fire broke down in a downtown hotel that left four people in hospital, including one person in serious condition

New B.C. avalanches claim 2 lives
January 2, 2009, 12:46 pm
Three avalanches in the past 24 hours at British Columbia's popular Whistler Blackcomb resort have claimed two lives.

 India News

Gold merchant robbed worth Rs 70 lakh
December 30, 2008, 1:31 pm
A gold merchant was robbed worth Rs. 70 lakh in South Mumbai .

Thick fog leaves Airports and Railways haywire
December 30, 2008, 1:27 pm
About 82 flights, including 26 of international carriers were delayed today and 10 others cancelled as the Capital is hit by worst fog in two years .As a result , 50 Delhi-bound trains were also running late .

India trying to find scape goat for intelligence failure
December 24, 2008, 1:44 pm
Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government was blaming Pakistan to cover up for the intelligence failure

 International News

AirTran apologises to Muslim family , regards safety paramount
January 5, 2009, 11:33 am
AirTran apologised to the members of an Indian - origin Muslim family who were off loaded from a plane after co-passengers overheard one of them discussing the safest place to travel in an airplane.

New American Embassy at Baghdad
January 5, 2009, 11:23 am
Ambassador to Iraq said the inauguration is a sign of the United States' long-term relationship and commitment to Iraq.

Bus crash in China kills 13
January 5, 2009, 11:22 am
At least 13 people were killed in a southwest Chinese province on Monday.

 Sports

Indian boxers set for World Cup Glory
December 9, 2008, 12:15 pm
The Indian boxing quartet of Akhil Kumar ,Jitender Kumar, A L Lakra and Dinesh Kumar are all set for World Cup , when the five-day prize money event kicks off on Wednesday.

Anand retains world chess title with a draw
October 30, 2008, 1:30 am
Anand was in a dilemma as to whether he should play it safe and allow his rival go for broke, or go for sharp, complicated lines that served him well in the first half of the match

Sachin's milestone inspiring: Sania
October 23, 2008, 10:00 am
Sania, who is in the Capital for the treatment of her chronic wrist injury, said she thoroughly enjoyed India's 320-run record win at Mohali on Tuesday.

 Cricket

Z category security for Indian Skipper
December 31, 2008, 12:45 pm
Indian Cricket team Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been provided the highest "Z category" security following the reciept of second threat .

Oz team tasted a series defeat on their home soil after 16 years .
December 30, 2008, 2:49 pm
India , South Africa are heading the league to be World's best team

Mohali Test ends in a draw
December 24, 2008, 10:54 am
Despite the security concerns following Mumbai attacks which left 172 dead and over 300 injured , the England Cricket Team displayed the true spirit of sportsmenship as India played the superlative hosts indicating that the world is united against

 Bollywood/Hollywood

John the brand ambassador of Mumbai Marathon
December 24, 2008, 2:04 pm
Bollywood hunk John Abraham will run for Mumbai.

Ghajini will be a huge hit, says Salman
December 24, 2008, 2:02 pm
After watching Ghajini, Salman is showering flowers of praises over Aamir.

I enjoyed working with Aamir Khan in ‘Ghajini’: Asin
December 23, 2008, 12:03 am
Giving a ride to Aamir on my scooty while people on the street were running after us was a great experience

 Business News

Economic momentum of Canadian cities slows dramatically: CIBC World Markets
December 22, 2008, 1:55 am
The index of 24 cities measures nine economic variables. Six variables are less favourable than a year ago...

Canadian Economy won't be hit badly : RBC
December 22, 2008, 1:43 am
"However, we expect the slowdown in Canada not to be as severe as in other countries since the imbalances plaguing other countries are more pronounced. We expect to see a moderate, though sustained, recovery in the second half of 2009."

Yahoo layoffs Flickr
December 12, 2008, 11:28 am
Yahoo! best known for its web portal , search engine , directory and yahoo mail , news and services has let go Flickr this week

 Body and Soul

Chinese tainted milk scandal also involved Former CEO
January 2, 2009, 1:01 pm
At least six children died, and nearly 300,000 people became ill after consuming the contaminated products.

Insomnia costs Quebec about $6.5 billion
January 2, 2009, 12:55 pm
A new study by researchers from the University of Laval in Quebec City reveals that Insomnia costs Quebec about $6.5 billion a year, mostly through lost productivity among those who can't sleep.

Government Funds New Drugs To Treat Diabetes And Colorectal
December 8, 2008, 10:22 pm
Ontarians living with diabetes and those being treated for colorectal cancer will now have better access to the prescription drug medicines they need.Ontario is adding six drugs....

 Women

Virginia Treasurer to be held by an Indian American Woman.
December 30, 2008, 11:40 am
This is the second major appointment of an Indian American in Kaine's administration after Aneesh Chopra, who was made the technology secretary in his cabinet at the beginning of his administration in 2006.

Sheikh Hasina picks up more than 75% seats in Bangladesh Poll
December 30, 2008, 11:23 am
Former Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina has secured landslide win by picking up more than 75% of the seats .

Mexican beauty queen found in stash of weapons
December 24, 2008, 1:57 pm
Miss Sinaloa 2008 Laura Zuniga , a reigning Mexican beauty queen was arrested along with seven alleged gunmen in a truck filled guns and ammunition .

 Fashion

Kim and Kashmira's Fashionable Jalwa
November 26, 2008, 11:00 pm
Also gracing the ramp with her elegant presence, Rupal Lakhani, Miss India-Canada 2008 who modeled a beautiful golden bridal outfit

Hydroderm sues Teri Hatcher
October 10, 2008, 11:48 am
A COSMETICS company is suing US actor Teri Hatcher for $US2 million ($2.3m), accusing her of breaking an advertising contract by promoting a rival brand\'s lip gloss

Macy Gray to Launch Clothing Range
October 10, 2008, 11:35 am
The singer and actress Macy Gray is to amaze the world with her new brainchild

 Money

Bank of Canada cuts it's lending rate to 1.5 per cent
December 9, 2008, 1:04 pm
Bank of Canada cuts it's lending rate to 1.5 per cent , a 50 year low

Canada's GDP rises by 1.3 per cent
December 1, 2008, 11:08 am
Canada's economy expanded more than expected in the third quarter of this year

Markets flat, Sensex closes 36 pts up
October 30, 2008, 1:09 am
The Sensex, which commenced the Samvat year 2065 on a cheerful note on Tuesday, remained volatile by swinging between 9,297.76 and 8,894.34, before ending higher 36.43 points at 9,044.51.

 Real Estate

New prices for new homes in Canada , a 10 year low
December 11, 2008, 12:14 pm
Statistics Canada revealed on Thursday that the national prices on new homes have declined month over month in October , a 10 year low

Inside SRK's house..
December 9, 2008, 11:59 am
He is one of India's biggest stars, and as a result, his house is one of India's largest. Take a look inside Shah Rukh Khan's house that is called Mannat...

Housing starts plunge 19% in November
December 8, 2008, 12:07 pm
Year over year, actual starts across the country have declined by 7.6% through the first eleven months of 2008

 Auto

Top 10 most stolen cars of 2008
December 20, 2008, 5:20 pm
...list of the top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2008 as well as the top 10 cars that thieves are least likely to steal.

A car designed only for women
October 10, 2008, 2:28 pm
This car is going to have some visual distinctions that will separate it from other cars

Fridge to run without electricity ?
September 22, 2008, 1:50 pm
Fridge would have no moving parts and used only pressurised gases to keep things cold. The idea is to eventually stop using modern refrigerators, which use gas that harm the environment.

 Events

BEST WISHES & BLESSINGS TO NEWLY WED COUPLE FROM MIDWEEK
January 2, 2009, 2:19 pm
BEST WISHES & BLESSINGS TO NEWLY WED COUPLE FROM ASIAN WORLD TODAY AND MIDWEEK

Homelife United Realty Chirstmas Party
December 31, 2008, 12:48 pm
Homelife United Realty ,one of the biggest organisation with more than 400 agents in Canada organised a grand Christmas party.

Global Telugu Lions Club Anniversary celebrations in Toronto
December 22, 2008, 9:36 am
The first anniversary of Global Telugu Lions Club, Toronto was celebrated with great zeal in Toronto


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