News for 'British Columbia'

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

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

Rediff.com17 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.

Canada hails Indian journo for his lasting courage

Canada hails Indian journo for his lasting courage

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Dr Darshan Singh Gill, editor, Canada Darpan, has been felicitated by the Indo-Canadian Workers' Association in Surrey, British Columbia, for his courageous writings at the height of the Khalistan movement in the 1980s.

Canada: Kanishka conspirator sentenced for perjury

Canada: Kanishka conspirator sentenced for perjury

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only man convicted in the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people, was sentenced in Vancouver to nine years in prison for perjury during the trial of two men acquitted in the attacks.

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

More than 500 scientists, academicians and students have written to the Bengaluru-based IISc expressing dismay over the cancellation of a discussion on anti-terror law UAPA that was to be led by student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

Did Canada share Nijjar killing evidence with India?

Did Canada share Nijjar killing evidence with India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'We have had numerous conversations with India before the Prime Minister went in front of the house and made his declaration. This was not a surprise to the Government of India and through these different conversations, the Indian officials were made aware of the credible allegations'

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Canadian police have arrested two persons and charged them with first-degree murder in the targeted shooting of Ripudaman Singh Malik, the Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case that killed 331 people.

What's Making Mrunal Smile Like That?

What's Making Mrunal Smile Like That?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Bollywood stars are constantly on the go! And they are recording their travels with lovely pictures on social media.

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Indian Prime minister Manmohan Singh, who's is landing in Toronto Saturday morning for the G20 summit, will meet Indo-Canadian MPs, and members of the State Legislatures on the sidelines on Monday.

'Ontario needs Sikh community united'

'Ontario needs Sikh community united'

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The Sikh community left behind the clouds cast by infighting in gurudwaras and extremism for the Baisakhi parade in Toronto, April 25.

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Indian info-tech companies that once specialized in basic work are now providing high-value tasks such as R&D and business transformation services.

Kanishka case terrorist goes on trial for perjury

Kanishka case terrorist goes on trial for perjury

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

The only person ever convicted in the 1985 Kanishka bombing recently went on trial for perjury, after he was accused of lying to protect the alleged suspects who were later acquitted.Inderjit Singh Reyat is on trial before a Canadian Court in the province of British Columbia on 19 charges of perjury, and stands accused of lying under oath in the trial of Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri. Reyat served more than 15 years in prison for manslaughter.

'Lawyer son of Kanishka suspect misled court'

'Lawyer son of Kanishka suspect misled court'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The lawyer-son of Ripudaman Singh Malik, acquitted in the Air India plane Kanishka Air bombing case, has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Law Society of British Columbia.

'Canada should apologise for Komagata Maru'

'Canada should apologise for Komagata Maru'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Professor Ranta Ghosh of McGill University believes the Canadian government should offer a formal apology in Parliament for the Komagata Maru incident.

Has Venus Williams switched sports?

Has Venus Williams switched sports?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Tennis star Venus Williams plays soccer during a "Play with the Pros" event at EA Sports studios during the unveiling of their fall video games in Burnaby, British Columbia on Monday.

Was the Vancouver attack racist?

Was the Vancouver attack racist?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Liberal Member of Parliament Ujjal Dosanjh called the attack two weeks ago on six young Indo-Canadians on the outskirts of Vancouver as "troubling." Reportedly, the six Indo-Canadians were assaulted while they were playing tennis at Jackman Park.

Portrayal of Indira's killers: Organizers flayed

Portrayal of Indira's killers: Organizers flayed

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

According to a report in the Vancouver Sun, a day before the parade, Sudager Singh Sandhu, president of the organizing temple Dasmesh Darbar, had stated that 'no banned organizations would be allowed in the parade and that there would be 'no pictures depicting violence or the outcome of violence'.

Foreign universities awaiting govt nod

Foreign universities awaiting govt nod

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

As many as 40 international universities have sought land from the Maharashtra government in the Mumbai-Pune-Nashik belt for the purpose.

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In the first information report (FIR), the cyber crime branch of the Ahmedabad police said that people from across the country have received Pannun's threat via a pre-recorded voice message sent from a foreign number.

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Indian envoy said that India was "absolutely" and "decidedly" not involved in the homicide, terming it a "motivated and absurd allegation."

Canada:Official language status sought for Punjabi

Canada:Official language status sought for Punjabi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

"Punjabi's popularity is growing by leaps and bounds in Canada. From Parliament to State Assemblies and other places, the use of Punjabi is spreading. You can see signs at the city halls, hospitals, banks, credit unions in Punjabi; they read, 'We speak Punjabi'. So it is really encouraging," Punjabi Language Educators' Association president Balwant Sanghera said.

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

According to police, Amarjit Kaur Lally planned to kill two individuals by hiring a hit man at Delta city in British Columbia.

Blue marks creativitiy, red boosts detailing

Blue marks creativitiy, red boosts detailing

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

The blue colour boosts the brain's ability to think creatively, and red to notice detail. These are the findings of a new study by the University of British Columbia, which was aimed at determining which of the two colours most improves the brain's performance and receptivity to advertising.

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

India on Friday described a United States State Department report citing alleged incidents of human rights violations including in Manipur as 'deeply biased' and said it reflects a poor understanding of India and it attach no value to it.

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Days after an offensive video from a pro-Khalistan group threatening Hindus in Canada to leave the country went viral, top federal public safety officials and politicians have denounced the 'online hate video' and asserted that Hindus are 'safe and welcome'.

India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence, says there should be parity

India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence, says there should be parity

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats. With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India, the high commission said.

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Experts say Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada 'could be most significant test of strength of US-India partnership since early 2000s'.

Why baby's first words are dada or mama

Why baby's first words are dada or mama

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Have you ever wondered why "daddy" and "mommy" are often a baby's first words? Well, a group of researchers has got the answer: the newborn's brain may simply be hard-wired to recognize certain repeated word patterns.

Komagata Maru: Canadian PM apologises

Komagata Maru: Canadian PM apologises

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Canada's Premier Stephen Harper has apologized for the infamous Komagata Maru ship incident of 1914 in which over three hundred Indians, mostly Sikhs, seeking a better life were refused entry into the country.

Khalistani numbers rising in Canada

Khalistani numbers rising in Canada

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

In their agenda the Sikh Lobby Network (Canada) and the Lobby group Sikh Federation (UK) they are asking the Canadian government to lift the ban on their two terrorist groups and support for the Khalistan movement.

Montreal: Indo-Canadian Liberal speaks out

Montreal: Indo-Canadian Liberal speaks out

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Members of the Indo-Canadian community haven't advanced a single policy resolution in Montreal that specifically addresses matters important to the Sikh community.

If bigger countries ...: Trudeau's fresh attack on India over Nijjar killing

If bigger countries ...: Trudeau's fresh attack on India over Nijjar killing

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Addressing the media on Friday, Trudeau also alleged that India violated the Vienna Convention as over 40 Canadian diplomats were shifted from India after New Delhi threatened to strip them of their diplomatic immunity.

Pay back time for AI bombing acquitted

Pay back time for AI bombing acquitted

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Malik had signed an "interim funding agreement" with the provincial government in 2002 to fund his 11-lawyer defence team. In 2004, Malik and his co-accused Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted of the mass murder of 331 people, including 22 Indians, in two separate 1985 bombings targeting Air India planes.

Air India bombing convict completes sentence

Air India bombing convict completes sentence

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only person convicted for the 1985 Air India bombing, completed his manslaughter sentence but was not released as he is awaiting a fresh trial on perjury charge.

Canadian MP wants India to buy Gandhi's effects

Canadian MP wants India to buy Gandhi's effects

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Dosanjh said he's urging, "Dr Manmohan Singh to take action at his level. I am hoping that the Indian government acquires these items and places them in a museum in India or at a place open to the public."

Indian origin man cries foul over deportation

Indian origin man cries foul over deportation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

At one time the RCMP even suspected him of being involved in the murder of Vancouver-based journalist Tara Singh Hayer, who was to testify in the British Columbia Supreme Court regarding the Air India tragedy of June 23, 1985. However, he was found to be innocent after a polygraph examination on June 4, 2006.

Indo-Canadian school principal killed

Indo-Canadian school principal killed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

So far police have not been able to identify the suspects.

Canada: Probe sought into Sikh parade

Canada: Probe sought into Sikh parade

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Politicians of all levels of government attended the April seven event, which drew a crowd estimated at 100,000.

Reese takes on controversial high-school murder

Reese takes on controversial high-school murder

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Witherspoon will produce and may act in Under The Bridge, about the 1997 killing of Reena Virk.