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How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president.That would most......

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

In a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the long-standing economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States has......

Quebec vote throws up divide

Teaching of world religion in schools and Quebec's Liberal government's decision asking new non-French-speaking immigrants to pledge to learn the language have become issues in the Quebec election......

Canada's Quebec province assembly bans 'kirpan'

Canada's French-speaking Quebec province's legislature has unanimously voted to ban the kirpan from assembly premises, weeks after four Sikhs were denied entry for a parliamentary hearing for......

Quebec parliament votes against kirpan ban

A Bloc Quebecois motion to ban the kirpan from the precincts of parliamentary buildings moved on February 14 was defeated with the Conservatives, Liberals and the New Democratic Party voting......

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

A court in Canada has ordered the seizure of amounts collected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on behalf of Air India and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Separate......

Cairn says taking action to access $1.2 bn arbitration award against India

Cairn has already taken steps to have the arbitration award recognised in nine major jurisdictions such as the US, UK, France, the Netherlands, Singapore and Canada's Quebec province, where Indian......

Cairn offers to forego $500 mn if India agrees to pay principal due

UK's Cairn Energy Plc has offered to forego $500 million and invest that amount in any oil and gas or renewable energy project identified by the Indian government if New Delhi agrees to honour an......

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reiterated that an international arbitration ruling on India's sovereign right to taxation sets the wrong precedent, but said the government is......

Quebeck opens mining door to India

Clement Gignac, Quebec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export, and Dinsha Patel, India's Minister of Mining, have agreed on a draft accord on investment and sustainable development......

Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak makes waves in Berlin

Hollywood stars had a strong presence at this year's Berlinale, but the results were mixed.The biggest disappointment at the Berlinale is the very small representation of Indian films. Aseem......

Giant-slayer Mboko stuns Osaka to win maiden WTA title

Mboko, currently ranked 85th in the world, became the first Canadian to defeat three former Grand Slam champions in a single WTA event in the Open Era, with victories over Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff......

Leclerc crashes; Russell tops in Canadian GP practice

IMAGE: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc walks back to the pit after crashing out during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix practice at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, on Friday. Photograph: Mathieu......

PIX: Old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

IMAGE: Mercedes's George Russell waves at fans after qualifying in pole position for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday. Photograph:......

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

IMAGE: Mercedes's George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, on Sunday. Photograph:......

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a return against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their third round match of the Montreal Open in Quebec at IGA Stadium on Thursday. Photograph: David......