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2008 RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians
November 21, 2008, 1:38 am
Twelve students were honored at a celebratory dinner in Toronto . Pictured here are 11 of the winners from across Canada with RBC’s Manisha Burman, Director, Multicultural Markets, (far left) and Gord Hundal, Regional Vice President, (far right).

 Breaking News

UK pilots threaten strike over controversial identity cards
November 18, 2008, 10:44 am
the first UK citizens to be issued with the controversial national identity card, have threatened to go on strike if they are forced to apply for the cards.

Inhabitants reurn to their homes ravaged by wildfire
November 18, 2008, 10:10 am
Californians began returning home on Monday to three areas of southern California destroyed by wildfires, some finding their homes and cars reduced to piles of smouldering, melted rubble

Arab sheikh sues Michael Jackson
November 18, 2008, 9:34 am
Michael Jackson referred as " King of the Pop " was charged in the court yesterday by the son of an Arab Monarch with $ 7 million (34 crore )

 Editorial/Opinion

How Real is Reel Life ?
November 16, 2008, 11:09 am
More and more film makers are climbing the reality bandwagon .Time is just apt for realistic cinema which has been contemplated from real life but what happens when real people choose to be inspired from Reel life.

Blog Your Way To Detention
November 8, 2008, 4:45 am
If you thought blogging was all about expressing yourself, think again . Malaysia's leading blogger ,a vocal government critic was held at detention. SIYA REHAL

Long Awaited Right to Free education finally gears up
November 1, 2008, 10:33 am
While the education is the theme throughout , the structure of the school , computers and the physical infrastructure is the need of hour ...SIYA REHAL

 Views on News

Indian with maximum fingers, toes sets sight on Guinness
November 13, 2008, 2:24 am
Tammiki Passah of Jowai in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills district, blessed with 12 toes and 13 fingers, does make it to the book, he will be in the company of two other Indians who now share the honour.

Couple travels 9,300 miles to vote for Obama
November 1, 2008, 9:00 am
An American couple has travelled 9,300 miles from Bangalore to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and his running mate Joe Biden in the November 4 election.

Man sues Oprah Winfrey for $180m
October 23, 2008, 9:35 am
Bonvillain is suing Winfrey and the attorney for making false statements that led to his arrest.

 Community News

Man Arrested in Mandeep Bhagtana's death Case
November 18, 2008, 1:20 am
Charged with Fail to Remain Cause Death and Careless Driving, is 64 year old Makhan LACHHAR. He has been held pending a bail hearing and is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday

Fourth Indian in Obama transition team
November 16, 2008, 12:36 am
Indian-American management expert Anjan Mukherjee has been roped in by US President-elect Barack Obama into his transition team, the fourth person from the community to be part of the 15-member high-profile group.

Indian-American CEO of tech firm killed in US shooting
November 16, 2008, 12:10 am
Police are searching for Jing Hua Wu, 47, who worked as a lead product test engineer for the four-year-old firm

 Canada News

3 Indo-Canadian charged in Brampton based Heroin Ring
November 18, 2008, 1:55 pm
DHANOA, along with co-conspirators Harvishal KLER, age 23 and Bakshish GHAI, age 22, are alleged to have recruited couriers and arranged for their travel to a number of South Asian countries to pick up heroin for delivery to Canada

Government is committed to Dynamic Immigration : Kenney
November 18, 2008, 1:17 pm
“Just as immigration has played a strong role in our past, it will continue to be important to our future,” Minister Kenney told the Canadian Club of Winnipeg. “Canada is respected around the world for the way we’ve managed to bring in people from al

Dion announces Liberal shadow cabinet, 4 Southasian MPs in the list
November 18, 2008, 1:00 pm
The advisory committee will be chaired by the Honourable John McCallum, former chief economist of the Royal Bank. In this role Mr. McCallum will lead the Liberal economic team,

 India News

Russian Navy not to lease Nerpa nuke submarine to India
November 18, 2008, 10:48 am
The Russian Navy will keep the accident-hit K-152 Nerpa nuclear attack submarine rather than lease or sell it to India with which negotiations were held about a possible deal worth millions of dollars.

Truckers across the country may go on strike from Dec 20
November 18, 2008, 10:41 am
Truckers across the country may go for an indefinite nationwide strike from December 20 demanding a cut in diesel and tyre prices .

Purohit sent to judicial custody by Nasik Court
November 18, 2008, 10:38 am
Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit , Malegaon blast accused was sent to judicial custody by a Nasik court on Tuesday till November 29

 International News

Bill's foreign deals may haunt Hillary
November 16, 2008, 12:34 am
Bill Clinton’s globe-trotting business deals sometimes put his activities at odds with senator Hillary Clinton,it could cause complications for her if president-elect Barack Obama picks her to be secretary of state

Iranian diplomat kidnapped in Peshawar
November 13, 2008, 2:10 am
Gunmen kidnapped an Iranian diplomat after killing his guard on Thursday in Peshawar, a day after an American aid worker was shot dead in the city

Student shot, killed at US high school
November 13, 2008, 2:09 am
A 15-year-old girl was charged with fatally shooting another student during an argument Wednesday at a high school here

 Sports

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.

Leander Paes moves up to sixth position
October 6, 2008, 2:48 pm
Leander Paes is once again knocking the doors of the top-five zone

 Cricket

India Vs England 2008 - Schedule
November 12, 2008, 12:30 pm
LIVE - India Vs England , 7 ODIs and 2 Test Matches

ONCE IN 25 YEARS
November 10, 2008, 11:25 pm
This is the first series in 25 years in which Australia have lost 2 or more Tests without winning a single Test. They were beaten 0-3 by Clive Lloyd’s legendary West Indies team in 1983-84

God of Off-side
November 10, 2008, 11:18 pm
Ganguly was the country’s most successful captain, both in One-dayers and Tests; he was one of the most graceful batsmen the game has seen, probably matchless on the off-side; he was easily one of the most controversial ones too.

 Bollywood/Hollywood

Priyanka to marry in next two years
November 13, 2008, 2:32 am
After performing stupendously in Fashion, she is looking forward with high hopes for her upcoming Dharma Production's flick Dostana starring Abhishek and John

Arbaaz Khan dumps wife Malaika for Katrina
November 13, 2008, 2:29 am
Casting Katrina brings profit to the filmmakers and no one would like to take the risk by casting Malaika

I dont know the story of my film : Anushka
November 12, 2008, 3:52 am
Surprisingly, even the film's lead actress Anushka Sharma was only briefed about her scenes when she was on the sets. “Anushka had no idea about the story's detail.

 Business News

Canadians driving less due to higher gas prices
November 18, 2008, 12:33 pm
Fuel efficiency for light vehicles using gasoline was 10.2 L/100km, an improvement of 3.3% compared with the second quarter of 2007, and a 5.8% improvement from the second quarter of 2006

Canada and Brazil Sign Agreement on Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation
November 18, 2008, 12:28 pm
The science and technology agreement builds on Canada’s important commercial and political relations with Brazil, the 10th-largest economy in the world.

GM shares drop to 60-year low
November 11, 2008, 12:45 am
The auto industry is Canada's largest industrial sector by employment, accounting for 12% of manufacturing GDP and employing more than 150,000 people in direct manufacturing and another 334,000 in distribution and aftermarket sales and service

 Body and Soul

TV influences colourful dreams
October 17, 2008, 1:29 pm
Ever had black an white dream or is it always rosy picture that you see in your dreams ..TV influences your dreams

Surfing Internet may boost brain power
October 15, 2008, 1:50 pm
Surfing the Internet could lower the risk of cognitive decline, for a new study suggests that searching the web could be a boost to the brain

WHO calls for focus on basic health care
October 14, 2008, 11:57 am
Nearly 60 million women will give birth without any medical assistance this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday

 Women

Michelle Obama: First Lady of Style
November 8, 2008, 1:09 am
Move over, Carla Bruni, there’s a new fashion first lady on the scene.

Wanna slim down ?
October 15, 2008, 1:51 pm
Here are Five healthy snacking habbits to shed those unwanted pounds.....

Woman awakens from coma to marry
October 10, 2008, 11:55 am
Woman was briefly awoken from an induced coma to get married

 Fashion

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

Claudia Schiffer becomes the Face of Mango
October 10, 2008, 11:31 am
Claudia Schiffer is to become the new spokeswoman of High Street store Mango

 Money

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.

RBI to issue new Rs 10 notes
October 17, 2008, 1:34 pm
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it will shortly issue Rs 10 notes with inset letter 'N'

Government considers taking stakes in banks
October 10, 2008, 12:39 pm
Markets initially calm on news, but Dow ends day below 9,000 level

 Real Estate

Saudi prince to build world's tallest building
October 14, 2008, 11:02 am
Al-Waleed is a billionaire businessman and member of the royal family..

Mortgage rates drop below 6 percent
October 10, 2008, 12:22 pm
30-year, fixed-rate mortgages now at 5.94 percent

Possibility of property tax to rise by 4%
October 7, 2008, 1:38 pm
Toronto Mayor David Miller yesterday said the city may be forced to hike property taxes by up to 4% next year in order to balance the books

 Auto

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.

BlackBerry launches Pearl Flip phone
September 11, 2008, 12:06 pm
BlackBerry phones, has launched a phone that folds in half...

 Events

Eid celebrations at International Centre
October 3, 2008, 11:14 am
EID UL FITR PRAYER at International Centre ...More than 5000 people joined the prayers .

Starry starry Sunday night
August 26, 2008, 12:24 pm
It’s been a long time since we saw so many Bollywood biggies come together at one place, so we guess we must congratulate Ritesh Sidhwani for being able to do so and as long as we’re doing that, let’s wish him a happy birthday as well!

DHARAM JI meets media at Press Confrence in TORONTO
August 8, 2008, 2:22 am
Midweek News Team caught up with the star and managed to get an EXCLUSIVE Interview.


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