From Canada with love: kids honour the flag ahead of India’s 79th Independence Day
Children of Indian origin from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) came together this week to mark India’s 79th Independence Day in a way that was both vibrant and heartwarming. The Consulate General of India in Toronto, in collaboration with Dhishum Radio, hosted
Northbound innovation: Bengaluru tech firm Happiest Minds bets big on Canada
Tech firm Happiest Minds, one of India's fastest-growing companies, is planning to invest in Canada and set up operations in the country later this year, thanks to efforts from the High Commission of India in Canada. A partnership years in the
Canadian investment in India: Seizing the next big telecom opportunity
Canadian tech and telecom companies are being invited to take part in a webinar later this month, which is being set up to encourage Canadian investment in India's booming telecom landscape. This month, Canada’s trade mission in India is opening new
Standing tall: North America’s largest Lord Rama statue in Mississauga unveiled in presence of thousands
By Gautam Viswanathan, Deputy Editor, The Inspired Indian Mississauga’s skyline has a new spiritual landmark—and it’s impossible to miss. Towering at 51 feet, the newly unveiled Lord Rama statue in Mississauga, at the Hindu Heritage Centre is now the tallest of
This long weekend, savour the flavours of the Taste of India Festival
If you're anywhere near Nathan Phillips Square and are pulled towards the amazing aromas emanating from there, chances are you're heading for this year's Taste of India Festival. Set to take place on Aug. 2 and 3, the festival is now
Whistle Podu! IPL team Chennai Super Kings to launch academy in Canada
By Gautam Viswanathan, Deputy Editor, The Inspired Indian Calling all cricket fans: Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings are all set to launch their first academy in Canada this September. Set to open in Brampton, Ont. in the first week of
Stand on guard: Indians in Canada asked to stay vigilant against scammers posing as government officials
By Gautam Viswanathan, Deputy Editor, The Inspired Indian Persons of Indian origin in Canada have been advised to stay on guard against scammers posting as government officials, and to not inadvertently give away critical or sensitive information such as their bank
Mississauga to welcome Indian spiritual leader BK Shivani this August
If you're seeking peace of mind, clarity, and a deeper connection to your inner self, then you need to attend Indian spiritual leader BK Shivani's visit to Mississauga on Aug. 16 and 17. The in-person event, called 'Inner Freedom through Spirituality',
From far and wide – Indian businesses in Canada make inroads
Keen to help Indian businesses in Canada make inroads, the governments of both countries are collaborating to encourage more investment from India, with collaboration from the private sector. The Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) has organized a series of meetings across the
Indian languages in Canada: did you know these six are the most commonly spoken?
There are predominantly six Indian languages in Canada's workplaces, spoken alongside many of the others used by the country's increasingly multicultural population. That's according to Statistics Canada, which recently released a snapshot of the most commonly used unofficial languages (besides English