Indian diplomats have long remarked that the Foreign Office is “stuck in the colonial past”, but there are signs of change: an Indian-origin British diplomat says he is grateful that Britain does not have an empire anymore and is not a superpower. LONDON  – Indian diplomats have long remarked that the Foreign Office is “stuck […]

Fijian Professional Women’s Network Society had its first Wine and Chai night at Planet India Restaurant in Surrey on Thursday Feb 28. It was their first public meet and greet event and it was a resounding success with over 30 new women from the community showed up to be part of this women’s movement and […]

By Dr. Jagessar Das What can the integration of life mean?  It does not form a topic for popular discussion.  It does not even form part of the training of most religionists and other teachers of mankind.  Integration of life is the most fundamental of all achievements in order to live a happy and purposeful […]

OBITUARY – Dr. Bikkar Singh Lalli – BA(Hons)’49 & MA’51 (Punjab University), PhD’66 (UBC) June 5, 1928 to February 13, 2019   Dr. Bikkar Singh Lalli’s beloved presence will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him.  A Celebration of Life and Bhog (prayers) will be held on March 8, 2019 at […]

I love you You           love me back You love me I          love you back   Then          we radiate          with brilliance I enter     you      soul You infuse          into          my    empty heart A million pieces          of light   I fill      you        with joys    seeds They sprout                instantaneously   I       become     sun You      shine We burn          merge And      […]

For the fifth year, get ready to celebrate our differences by witnessing a Bhangra/Western inspired flash mob dance performance. The purpose of this community initiative is to raise awareness for the Anti-Bullying message through dance. Understanding the importance of standing up against bullying no matter what form it takes whether physical, verbal, cyber, or social […]

India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas on Richmond’s Highway to Heaven (8600 #5 Road, Richmond) is always in the forefront of promoting healthy living. From time to time well respected resource people are invited to the Gurdwara to share their expertise with the congregation and the management committee. Manjit Kaur Johal, an active […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has disputed former Attorney General and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould Raybould’s version of the events and characterized the PMO’s feedback to Raybould as professional and standing up for Canadian jobs. Deferred prosecutions (DPAs) are a norm in many Western governments including US and UK where corporations that go astray are given […]

New Westminster Sikh Temple Celebrates Centennial Anniversary! The Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster is inviting community members to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar in Queensborough. Since opening in 1919, the temple has become an integral part of the Queensborough and New Westminster communities, and has provided a place for Sikhs […]

It is with heavy hearts that the Achari family announce the passing of their loving grandfather, Mr V J Achari at the age of 94, born in Suva, Fiji Island. He passed away peacefully on Feb 25, 2019 at the Elm Village Care home in Surrey, BC Leaving to mourn with fond memories are his […]