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'With Obama what you see is what you get'

'With Obama what you see is what you get'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

One of the many supporters cheering on Barack Obama -- during his acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention at Colorado -- was his brother-in-law Professor Konrad Ng, a Chinese Canadian originally from Burlington, Ontario. "Barack is just a terrific guy," says Ng, and recalls with fondness how much the presidential hopeful had put him at ease the first time he visited the Obama household.

India, China poised for Imax boom

India, China poised for Imax boom

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Imax is looking towards developing nations like China and India to market its jumbo screens.

Looking forward to having a baby: Aishwarya

Looking forward to having a baby: Aishwarya

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

Aishwarya said she would answer, "I am looking forward to have a baby," she said, all smiles with Abhishek staring at her. "I am enjoying my married life, no questions about it."

AI bombing: Warning mystery continues

AI bombing: Warning mystery continues

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Former Canadian diplomat James Bartleman, who is currently the lieutenant-governor of Ontario, testified before the inquiry commission that he gave the warning to a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer only to be rebuffed.

Meet Dr Akshay Kumar

Meet Dr Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The Bollywood heavyweight will be conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, on Friday.

Marshall hits record 12 sixes in Windies win

Marshall hits record 12 sixes in Windies win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Xavier Marshall hammered a record 12 sixes in an unbeaten 157 to lead West Indies to a 49-run victory over the host nation in the Canada Cup Tri-Series in King City, Ontario on Friday. Batting first at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club, tournament favourites West Indies piled up 303 for four in 50 overs before bowling out Canada for 254.

Pitroda to receive Global Indian Award

Pitroda to receive Global Indian Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam, who will be from April 17 to 19, will confer the award that carries $50,000 in cash and a trophy on April 18, Canada-India Foundation Convener Ajit Someshwar told reporters on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario Premier David McGuinty were likely to be present on the occasion, he said.

Obese people more likely to get Alzheimer's as they age

Obese people more likely to get Alzheimer's as they age

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Obesity worsens the effects of ageing on brain function, says study.

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.

Why Rasika Mathur is one funny woman

Why Rasika Mathur is one funny woman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Meet the Indian American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.

Elephant rushes into river to 'save drowning human best friend'

Elephant rushes into river to 'save drowning human best friend'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Darrick, who is originally from Toronto, Ontario, pretended that he had got into trouble in the river, splashing and crying out for help. The footage shows the elephant going towards him as he moves towards the river bank on the other side.

Sleeping with the enemy? Beware

Sleeping with the enemy? Beware

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

Asha Goel murder: Mumbai cop in Canada

Asha Goel murder: Mumbai cop in Canada

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Asha Goel was at the Mumbai apartment of her brother, Suresh Ranchhoddas Agrawal, when she was killed in 2003

Indian origin geologist has clue to life on Mars

Indian origin geologist has clue to life on Mars

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Prof Banerjee and his team found that microbes seeking vital minerals in the volcanic glass, had drilled the tubules in the same way, they drill basalt lava, which squeezes out of the ocean floor in volcanic zones, today.

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The final will pit power against power when Andreescu takes on her childhood hero Williams, who claimed her first US Open title in 1999 before Andreescu was even born.

'Canada authorities had been warned of AI tragedy'

'Canada authorities had been warned of AI tragedy'

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Bartleman says he was 'hissed at' when he showed RCMP the evidence.

India woos Canadian investors

India woos Canadian investors

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Inviting Canadian entrepreneurs, India has said the country is fast emerging as an attractive destination for investors in various sectors especially in energy, information technology and biotechnology.

West Indies crush Canada in tri-series final

West Indies crush Canada in tri-series final

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

West Indies captain Chris Gayle top-scored with a swashbuckling 110 not out to lead his team to a seven-wicket victory over the host nation in the Canada Cup Tri-Series final in King City, Ontario on Sunday. The left-hander struck 14 fours and six sixes in only 77 balls as the title favourites cruised to 181 for three in reply to Canada's 179 all out in 46.5 overs.

Who could replace Peter Dolan?

Who could replace Peter Dolan?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Half-Indian, half-Japanese, all funny

Half-Indian, half-Japanese, all funny

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Meet the Indian-American comics spreading that funny feeling. This week: Dan Nainan.

Indian Americans can be funny too

Indian Americans can be funny too

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Meet the Indian-American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.

Asha Goel murder: Forensic report awaited

Asha Goel murder: Forensic report awaited

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

There are four accused in this case. Two of them under detention are Pawan Kumar Goenka and Pradeep Parab.

India asks Canada to ease visa rules

India asks Canada to ease visa rules

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

India has urged Canada to ease visa regulations to facilitate its student community and boost trade and employment opportunities.

Canada: Mystery illness claims 16

Canada: Mystery illness claims 16

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Canada: Mystery illness claims 16

Pharmacist held for sale of bootleg Viagra

Pharmacist held for sale of bootleg Viagra

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Police believe the bulk powder and replica tablets, which looked exactly like the genuine article, came from India.

Awesome photos of the month: February

Awesome photos of the month: February

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Awesome photos of the month: February Here are some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of February.

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

It all started when Vir, after delivering a gulab jamun mix to one of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's staff members, sent an e-mail directly to the Premier, asking if he has received the mix she sent with her 'love and affection'. In the e-mail sent on September 30, 2007, Vir told McGuinty, "If she (Premier's staff member Monica Masciantoniohe) didn't give it to you, I'll kill her'.

'India most important online market, not China'

'India most important online market, not China'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2006

'India will leapfrog what has happened in North America,' says Leonard Brody, Canadian technology entrepreneur.

Babbar Khalsa under Canadian scrutiny

Babbar Khalsa under Canadian scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

A court has ordered refugee officials to 'perform a sufficient analysis concerning the nature of the BK'.

Kanishka trial reviewer asks for public inquiry

Kanishka trial reviewer asks for public inquiry

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

"There needs to be further inquiry," said former Premier of Ontario Province Bob Rae, the independent investigator of the trial on the bombing of Air-India flight 182, after releasing his review report.

Kanishka probe given deadline till March 31, 2007

Kanishka probe given deadline till March 31, 2007

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Rae said that the date of March 31, 2007, is an outside date, adding that he hoped to finish the assignment in 2006, a media report said.

Kanishka bombing: Reyat denied parole

Kanishka bombing: Reyat denied parole

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Because he has served two-thirds of his five-year sentence, Reyat was automatically due for parole in June.

'India Day' in Canada

'India Day' in Canada

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

The Municipality of Markham, a city near Toronto, has passed a unanimous resolution declaring August 15 as 'India Day.'

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Sunday, Faisal Hussain, 29, opened fire in Toronto's vibrant Greektown neighbourhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman. Thirteen people were also injured in the shooting, some with potentially life-altering injuries.

Impressions: An alien in Kolkata

Impressions: An alien in Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Satyam opens unit in Canada

Satyam opens unit in Canada

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

IT major Satyam Computer Services Ltd on Monday announced the launch of its development centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Jim Carrey is a new American

Jim Carrey is a new American

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004