Many Torontonians who had hoped to wake up to snow-covered streets on Christmas morning were met with an unexpected sight. Instead of the familiar blanket of white, the city appeared …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Ajay Bisaria
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readA seasoned diplomat with decades of experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the forefront of some of India’s most consequential diplomatic …
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Indian Hockey’s Road to LA 2028: Tejinder Singh Aujla on Qualification Challenges, Transition, and Governance
by Prabhjot Singh 10 minutes readTejinder Singh Aujla, a former national-level Indian hockey player who represented the Border Security Force in various national-level tournaments in India and attended several national camps, is a passionate teacher, …
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Mark Wiseman Appointed Canada’s Next Ambassador to the United States as Ottawa Recalibrates Ties with Washington
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readPrime Minister Mark Carney has appointed fellow financial expert Mark Wiseman as Canada’s next ambassador to the United States, placing confidence in a seasoned figure from the world of finance …
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Online Job Ads Luring Women Into Drug Smuggling Uncovered in RCMP-CBSA Investigation
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readThe promise of quick and substantial money continues to make unemployed individuals, particularly women, vulnerable to exploitation by organized crime, as highlighted by a recent investigation into a transnational drug …
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Europe Honors Sikh Soldiers’ World War Sacrifices with Memorials and Annual Commemorations
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readSobriety, solemnity, military honors, and moments of celebration continue to mark commemorations across several parts of Europe, particularly in Belgium and Italy, as communities remember the supreme sacrifices made by …
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Hemant Shah Returns to Winnipeg Aviation to Support Indian Pilot Training and Canada–India Aviation Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readThough Gujarati by descent, Hemant Shah has long been committed to supporting Indian youth in general and Punjabi youth in particular. That commitment continues in his second innings as Director, …
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Canada Records Sharpest Population Decline in Eight Decades as Immigration Policy Tightening Bites
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readAs repeated pleas by cities and provinces to review recent immigration policy changes have gone unheeded by the federal government, Canada has recorded its steepest population decline in nearly eight …
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Brampton Seeks Federal Action as Extortion and Transnational Crime Target Punjabi Community in Canada
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readA rapid escalation in extortion threats and transnational organized crime has left city councils with large Punjabi immigrant populations increasingly alarmed, prompting urgent appeals to provincial and federal governments for …
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Canada Announces Over $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada has announced more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. “The loss of life and …