ABBOTSFORD –Thousands of people celebrated the centennial of the Gur Sikh Gurdwara, the oldest Sikh temple in North America, on Saturday. Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, B.C.. “It is an honour for me to be here today to celebrate the Gur Sikh Temple’s 100th anniversary,” said the Prime Minister. “On this occasion, we reflect on the tremendous [...]
Jack Layton’s family, friends and politicians from all parties joined thousands of members of the public to celebrate the life of the NDP leader at a state funeral Saturday in Toronto. With Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper and interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae among the mourners, long-time New Democrat Stephen Lewis took to the stage [...]
By Veeno Dewan Ford has done a somewhat terrific job on the new 2012 Ford Focus redesign. A bold new grille herald the new look and the hatchback is particularly striking with its sleek, sweptback styling, The sedan is also a bit of a looker with beautifully integrated curves flowing into the rear trunk line. [...]
By Veeno Dewan The 2011 Acura RL is a rare luxury sports sedan that offers understated looks and elegance. It may be rare, but is worth considering if you value exclusivity. For 2011 the RL has a few changes including a six-speed automatic transmission for slightly improved fuel economy and acceleration. a minor exterior styling [...]
By Chidanand Rajghatta WASHINGTON: A young Indian-American is challenging established U.S. norms in an audacious bid to win a seat in the U.S House of Representatives. Ranjit Gill, a law student at University of California in Berkeley is just 24 (he’d have crossed the qualifying age by election day), but he’s drummed up a war [...]
In this male-dominated society, here is a temple where entry of men is restricted throughout the year except on Janmashtami Day when the doors are open to them as well. Otherwise it is an all-women temple and the guru at the temple is also woman – Mata Sandhooran Devi. The temple was established around six [...]
AMRITSAR: Inspired by the Chinese resin statues, Punjabi lad Tejinder Singh came up with the idea to beat the Chinese in their own game. He chose to propagate Punjabi culture through his resin creations, including figures and statues, scenes depicting rural life and Punjabi folklores. “Along with doing business I am also contributing towards spreading [...]
JALANDHAR: The state government has finally informed the Punjab and Haryana high court that the process of identifying cases, where land of freedom fighters was confiscated by the British government, because of their participation in the freedom struggle, has been initiated. Minutes of a meeting chaired by financial commissioner revenue (FCR) on June 13 last [...]
CHANDIGARH: In a step aimed at stealing a march over the ruling alliance, which is contesting the case in the apex court over Hansi-Butala canal, Punjab Congress chief, Capt Amarinder Singh, on Monday rejected the preliminary report of the Central Water Commission (CWC), submitted to the SC. The report states that the Hansi-Butana canal and [...]
CHANDIGARH: Various political parties in Punjab have lent support to fasting Anna Hazare in his movement against corruption in the country. The Sehajdhari Sikh Party has urged Prime Minister, who himself is a Sehajdhari Sikh, to “come forward“ with a positive mind to decide the issue. Pramjit Singh Ranu, president of Sehajdhari Sikh Party, said [...]
