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Is it a bird, is it a plane? It's 'super' Trudeau!

Is it a bird, is it a plane? It's 'super' Trudeau!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Upon revealing his Superman shirt, he said in both English and French: "You know, gotta do it."

Canada: Diwali fundraiser raises $800,000

Canada: Diwali fundraiser raises $800,000

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

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

Investors divided over Snapdeals move to end merger talks

Investors divided over Snapdeals move to end merger talks

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Snapdeal has a number of shareholders including Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, PremjiInvest, Ratan Tata, Foxconn, Temasek and BlackRock, among others.

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Sunny Leone

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Sunny Leone

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Here are some lesser known facts about the latest entrant to the Bigg Boss house.

REVEALED: Why women do better than men in job interviews

REVEALED: Why women do better than men in job interviews

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Researchers feel that even though women experience more anxiety, they cope better to stress compared to men who were also found to be less proactive.

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

Rediff.com25 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that Indian missions in Canada are working round the clock after the blast.

'I reflect the change in Canadian politics'

'I reflect the change in Canadian politics'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Former journalist Indira Naidoo-Harris has been chosen as the Liberal Party candidate from Halton, Ontario, for the provincial elections in October. "I am running to become the MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament) for Halton because our community needs strong representation."

Know the Canadian 'bhais' of PM Modi?

Know the Canadian 'bhais' of PM Modi?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Patrick Bhai and Stephen Bhai are old friends of Gujarat.

Toronto lays out red carpet for IIFA bash

Toronto lays out red carpet for IIFA bash

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Fashion shows, bhangra dances, film screenings and lots of goodwill mark IIFA-BUZZ, a series of events in the Greater Toronto area leading up to the star-studded IIFA Awards later this month.

PHOTOS: Eugenie Bouchard 'almost' suspended in the air

PHOTOS: Eugenie Bouchard 'almost' suspended in the air

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Eugenie Bouchard tried to forget her poor results on the court.

Ethnic Indian is Canada's flag bearer for CWG

Ethnic Indian is Canada's flag bearer for CWG

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Canada's men's field hockey captain of Indian origin, Ken Pereira, has been named Team Canada Flag Bearer for the XIXth Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Touring the office, Anil Kapoor-style!

Touring the office, Anil Kapoor-style!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Canada's 'fearless critic of Islam' threatened

Canada's 'fearless critic of Islam' threatened

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Tarek Fatah, author and founder of the Muslim Canadian Congress, a liberal group he spearheaded when there were moves to introduce Sharia law in the Ontario justice system, withdrew from the North American Muslim Foundation conference February 6 at the last minute.

Indian-Canadian teen attends intl environment meet

Indian-Canadian teen attends intl environment meet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Roopa Suppiah, a student at Queen's University, Ontario, was chosen by the British Council to attend an environmental forum in Shanghai, September 1 to 7.

Bringing Indian treasures to Canada

Bringing Indian treasures to Canada

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

The Art Gallery of Ontario will host an exhibition titled the 'Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts' from November 20, 2010 to February 27, 2011.

Harper to apologise to Kanishka victims' families

Harper to apologise to Kanishka victims' families

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will offer his apology to the families of victims who died in the Kanishka bombing tragedy at Toronto's Humber Park Memorial on Wednesday evening.

After 19 years, relief for a Indo-Canadian father

After 19 years, relief for a Indo-Canadian father

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Nearly two decades after he was convicted for the death of his five-week-old son, an Indo-Canadian man has been told by a Canadian court that he is not guilty.

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Canada is not reaching out to India to the extent it could have, said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath.

Mumbai boy Keegan to play for Canada in hockey WC

Mumbai boy Keegan to play for Canada in hockey WC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Mumbai boy Keegan Pereira, who studied in a school in the northern suburb of Bandra before migrating to Canada with his parents, will represent his adopted country in the Hero Honda FIH World Cup Hockey tournament, commencing in Delhi later this month.

Diploma in Bollywood acting now from Canada

Diploma in Bollywood acting now from Canada

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

A management institute in Canada is reportedly offering Bollywood Acting Course headed by an instructor who claims to have trained the likes of Hrithhik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan and Priyanka Chopra.

'Canada is richer for immigrants' presence

'Canada is richer for immigrants' presence

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Canadian minister of state for foreign affairs, Peter Kent discusses Canada and India with rediff.com's Ajit Jain

Case development arm: ISB-Ivey tie-up soon

Case development arm: ISB-Ivey tie-up soon

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The Centre is being set up in collaboration with Richard Ivey School of Business (Ivey), The University of Western Ontario, Canada.

Canadian Open: Jeev, Atwal make cut

Canadian Open: Jeev, Atwal make cut

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh slipped 16 places to tied 53rd after returning a modest even-par 70 while Arjun Atwal also just about managed to make the cut with an identical card in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament at Ontario.

ICICI Bank's Hari Pandey bags executive award

ICICI Bank's Hari Pandey bags executive award

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Hari Pandey, who founded ICICI Bank in Canada in March 2003, is among the 11 awardees in various categories who would be felicitated at function here on Saturday, ICCC said.

Canadian Sikhs outraged over Taliban atrocities

Canadian Sikhs outraged over Taliban atrocities

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The Taliban militants, who kidnapped Robin Singh, a Sikh in Peshawar, have demanded a ransom of Canadian $1,25,000 from his family in suburban Brampton in Ontario. The Pakistani Taliban are suspected to be behind the kidnapping, but according to Robin's father Bishan Dass, "I can't say whether they are Taliban. But they are terrorists.'

Bizarre end to Canada's top drug bust case

Bizarre end to Canada's top drug bust case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Ontario Superior Court judge found that a police search of Avtar Singh Sandhu's tractor-trailer flagrantly violated his Charter rights.

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

During the five-day hearing last year, Tompkins admitted he is a tough boss and often yelled and swore at employees.

From bras to latest gadgets, they are all iPads!

From bras to latest gadgets, they are all iPads!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

When Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the company's latest tablet PC, the iPad, he might not have thought that a Canadian company is selling bust-enhancing bra inserts by the same name.

PHOTOS: Thousands tune in for the royal wedding

PHOTOS: Thousands tune in for the royal wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Thousands of revellers streamed into the town of Windsor, trying to capture their own little piece of the extravaganza that is the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday. Well-wishers flew in from all over the world to get a glimpse of the bride and groom. Some enthusiasts even camped out for six days to get a prime spot to view the newlyweds.

Meet the funny man with a big heart

Meet the funny man with a big heart

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Russell Peters sets up $20,000 Scholarship at alma mater.

Spotted: Angelo Mosca in Canada

Spotted: Angelo Mosca in Canada

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Reader Arnab Ghosh sent us this photograph from Canada.

Canada revokes south Asian lawyer's citation and c

Canada revokes south Asian lawyer's citation and c

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

The Order of Canada, given in 2001 to T Sher Singh, community activist and lawyer in Guelph ,Ontario, 'has been terminated in accordance with the Constitution of the Order of Canada,' says a press release from the Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Governor-General of Canada's official residence.

Never mind recession, Toronto conference will rock

Never mind recession, Toronto conference will rock

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The main topics of discussions at this years Toronto conference organised by NetIP will be energy and Barack Obama.

3 suspected swine flu cases in India

3 suspected swine flu cases in India

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Three persons, including an NRI from Canada, were being checked on Monday for suspected H1N1 flu after they complained of fever and other symptoms even as people were screened at airports across the country for the deadly virus that has hit the US, Europe and Latin America.

Office bullying worse than sexual harassment

Office bullying worse than sexual harassment

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

A new study has revealed that workplace bullying is more harmful than sexual harassment for employees.

Smoking: Why the first puff can get you hooked

Smoking: Why the first puff can get you hooked

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

For many, the first fag is just for the sake of trying out smoking, but for some, this first puff turns out to be a life time of addiction. Scientists have now attributed this tendency to the brain's procession of 'rewarding' and addictive properties of nicotine.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.

No swine flu cases in Hyderabad

No swine flu cases in Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 May 2009

All four persons, who had arrived here from abroad in the last few days and were suspected to be suffering from H1N1 flu, have tested negative for the virus.

To diet or not to! Busting the myth

To diet or not to! Busting the myth

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Is it doing more harm than good?

Honour for Akshay!

Honour for Akshay!

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Akshay Kumar will soon become a doctor courtesy the University of Windsor (Ontario), which will confer an honorary doctorate to the star on May 9 in Toronto, Canada. And the Khildadi star has one person to thank for the honour. The person in question is Ajay Virmani, Cargojet President, who lobbied for the actor.