Ajit Jain In Toronto

Stories by Ajit Jain In Toronto

'It is important that people have a sense of belonging'

'It is important that people have a sense of belonging'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2012

Manmeet S Bhullar, 32, is the youngest sitting minister in the Alberta legislature in Canada. Ever since he was elected in 2008, he has been a relentless advocate for his constituents.

Canada: Diwali fundraiser raises $800,000

Canada: Diwali fundraiser raises $800,000

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Over 1,200 guests attended the Trillium annual Diwali fundraiser at the Pearson Convention Centre in Ontario, Canada on October 19

Canadian PM Harper coming to India in November

Canadian PM Harper coming to India in November

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2012

His visit to India has been timed to coincide with the World Economic Forum on India in Gurgaon, Haryana on November 6.

18000 people ink plea seeking peace Nobel for Malala

18000 people ink plea seeking peace Nobel for Malala

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2012

Over 18,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Nobel Foundation to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousufzai for her work in promoting education for girls

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2012

Over 550 guests attended the Toronto Netralaya Lions Club and Doctors Lions Club fundraising dinner September 14 in Mississauga, Ontario.

Canadian univ to launch Love clean India movement

Canadian univ to launch Love clean India movement

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2012

The Mahila Shanti Sena founded by McMaster University Professor Rama Singh and the university's Peace Center will launch a Love India-Clean India movement on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2.

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2012

Jayesh Prajapati, a Shell gas station attendant in Toronto, died after being struck by a vehicle on September 15.

Indian delegation meets Canadian tax experts in Toronto

Indian delegation meets Canadian tax experts in Toronto

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2012

The empowered committee delegation, including state finance ministers participated in two round table conferences sponsored by the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce and the Canada-India Business Council. Tax experts from Couzon Taylor, Brian Wurts, HST Consulting etc, made presentations at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce event.

'Education drive needed before GST is introduced in India'

'Education drive needed before GST is introduced in India'

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2012

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi tells Ajit Jain about tax lessons he learned in Canada

Myanmar polls: They were grateful there was change

Myanmar polls: They were grateful there was change

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2012

'I talked to many voters and most of them said they had voted for Suu Kyi. One could see the enthusiasm,' says Deepak Obhrai, head of the four-member Canadian observer team that monitored the Myanmar elections.

Now, surgery to fix high blood pressure

Now, surgery to fix high blood pressure

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2012

The doctor, who was part of a team that brought path-breaking surgery to Canada, in conversation with Ajit Jain

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2012

As Research in Motion goes through a major shake-up, Fairfax Financial founder Prem Watsa has taken a seat on its board, expanding it to 11 members.

Jassi Sidhu honor killing: Mother, uncle held after 11 years

Jassi Sidhu honor killing: Mother, uncle held after 11 years

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2012

Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu's mother Malkit Kaur Sidhu and uncle Surjit Singh Badesha were arrested on January 6 and charged with plotting her murder, over 11 years ago in Punjab, India.

Canadian Prime Minister Harper gets a Breakaway

Canadian Prime Minister Harper gets a Breakaway

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2011

The Prime Minister and his wife attended a special screening of Akshay Kumar's film, Breakaway.

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2011

The formal inauguration of Canada-India Center of Excellence in Science, Technology and Policy, Carleton University, Ottawa will coincide with India's Independence Day, August 15.

Ontario smoothes the way for int'l medical grads

Ontario smoothes the way for int'l medical grads

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2011

International medical graduates can now apply to work with licensed medical health professionals in the city.

'Our places of worship don't cater to our youth'

'Our places of worship don't cater to our youth'

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2011

As instances of young South Asians' involvement in gangs and drugs grow in Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Baltej Dhillon, head of British Columbia Intelligence and the first turbaned Sikh on the force, lays part of the blame on modern lifestyle and the inability of religious places to communicate with the youth.

No place for war criminals in Canada, says Harper

No place for war criminals in Canada, says Harper

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2011

Several refugee organisations and others are concerned that the 30 people, including eight South Asians, wanted by the Canadian Border Service Agency for committing 'war crimes' and crimes against humanity, will be tortured, even killed, if deported.

Canada releases list of war crimes accused; 1 held

Canada releases list of war crimes accused; 1 held

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2011

Within days of the release of the names of 30 individuals, including eight South Asians, accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Arshad Muhammad, a Pakistani, was arrested in Mississauga, Canada

1,800 new Canadians to lose citizenship

1,800 new Canadians to lose citizenship

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2011

Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney dropped a bomb shell during his keynote address at the Economic Club in Toronto on July 21.