Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Desibuzz Columnists

Growing Legion Of Seniors In Canada Making Great Contributions To Country’s Fabric

By Balwant Sanghera Our senior’s population is increasing steadily.  According to recent figures there are close to 8 million seniors in Canada currently. Over 20% of them are over age 65. Most of the seniors have made significant contributions to...

CELEBRATING WOMEN: International Women’s Day Is Important As It Recognizes Human Beings

By Zile Singh “Whether women are better than men I cannot say – But I can say they are certainly no worse.” Golda Meir, former Israeli Prime Minister. March 8, every year, is celebrated as International Women’s Day worldwide. There are...

ARRIVEDERCI MR. MANISH: The Milk of Human Kindness Is The Trait OfA Diplomat. 

By Zile Singh This phrase ‘The Milk of Human Kindness’ -  care and compassion for others - comes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The Consulate General of India, Vancouver celebrated the 75th anniversary of Indian Republic on January 26. On this Day...

Canada’s Conservatives On The Rise Today As Economy Takes Turn For The Worst

By Zile Singh Canada has been rated one of the best countries to live. It is known for its multiculturalism, diversity, lenient immigration policy, a heaven for refugees, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, the situation during the...

Student Visit Richmond Gurdwara

A number of students and their teacher from the Lifeteams program in Abbotsford visited India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, 8600 # 5 Road, Richmond  on Monday, January 15. On behalf of the Gurdwara Management Committee it...

It’s Good To Getaway For The Winter For Some Warm Weather Family Time

By Balwant Sanghera For the past few years, around Christmas time my family collectively plans a short family vacation. It is a great opportunity for all members of the family to be to-gather and spend a few days enjoying the...

Bangladeshi Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Convicted Of Violating Labour Laws But Human Rights Activists Say Charges Politically Motivated!

By Harinder Mahil By the time this column is published the Bangladeshi election will be over and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be re-elected with increased number of seats in Parliament. But this column is not about the fairness of...

DIVERSITY HAVEN: Canada Has Been A Model Of Intercultural Harmony And Inclusion

By Balwant Sanghera Canada has been a model of intercultural harmony, inclusion, and diversity for others for almost fifty years. It was the first western country in the world to enshrine commitment to diversity within the Charter of Rights and...

Senate Report Says ‘Disturbing Rise’ Of Islamophobia Imperils Canadian Muslims

By Harinder Mahil Islamophobia remains a serious problem in Canada and concrete action is required to reverse the growing tide of hate, says a new report issued by the Canadian Senate last week. The report, Combatting Hate: Islamophobia and its impact...

SFU Students Visit Gurdwara Nanak Niwas

Students from Dr. Jason Brown's Humanities 130 class at Simon Fraser University , led by Dr. Brown, visited Gurdwara Nanak Niwas on Saturday, December 16. This course deals with Introduction to Faiths of the World. Richmond's #5 Road, aka...
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One Person Dead Following Surrey Residential Fire

One person was found dead following a residential fire in Surrey. Surrey RCMP is assisting Surrey Fire Service following the fatal residential fire in...

Surrey Council Approves 72 Avenue Extension Connecting 152 To Hwy 15

Following the 84th connection that connected King George to 140th Street, Surrey Council on Monday approved the extension of 72 Avenue between 152 Street...

VPD Charges 19-Year-Old In South Slope Murder Of Vinay Aujla

Vancouver Police investigation into a homicide in South Vancouver in October 2021 of a young Indo-Canadian man has resulted in arrest and charges against...

Indo-Canadian Man From Surrey Wanted On Multiple Warrants

Surrey RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with locating an Indo-Canadian man who is wanted for failing to comply with their release conditions....