10 Oldest Gurdwara in Canada

Canada is a multi-cultural country with a rich tapestry of cultures and faiths, and among its most prominent communities is the Sikh diaspora. With a history spanning over a century, Sikhs have left an indelible mark on Canada’s multicultural landscape. 

At the heart of Sikh Canadian culture are their Gurdwaras, or places of worship. This comprehensive exploration will delve into the ten oldest Gurdwaras in Canada, uncovering their historical significance, continued vibrancy, and intriguing facts.

1. Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Surrey, British Columbia)

Canada and USA remain top study choices for Indian students

Canada and the US remain top choices for Indian students, while the UK surpasses Australia as the third preferred study destination, as per the Indian Students Mobility Report 2023, signaling shifting trends in international education.

Amidst shifting preferences among Indian students, Canada remains the top choice followed closely by the United States. The recent Indian Students Mobility Report 2023 sheds light on entry numbers for 2022, revealing interesting trends in international education.

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South Asians become Kenya’s New Registered Tribe

Kenyans of South Asian descent, commonly referred to as "muindis" in Kenya, are now the country's 44th tribe.

Fred Matiang, Kenya's acting minister of interior, made the announcement July 21 on behalf of Kenya's president.

"Now you are part and parcel of us formally," Matiang said. "You are part and parcel of Kenya's great family, and we expect that we will continue this integration in all spheres of life, socially, culturally, economically, and actually even in terms of participation in government and government processes."

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Life-sized statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Johannesburg's Tolstoy Farm

An eight-foot-tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled at Tolstoy Farm, the commune that he had started during his tenure as a lawyer here in South Africa in the early 20th century.

The larger-than-life clay statue, unveiled on Sunday by the High Commissioner of India, Prabhat Kumar, now joins large busts of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, both commissioned by sculptor Jalandharnath Rajaram Channole, from the Sevagram Ashram in India.

Norway Child Welfare Controversy Becomes Bollywood Movie

A new Bollywood movie, ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs. Norway', is now showing in cinemas prior to release on Netflix. It is based on the true story of an Indian mother who fought to get her kids back after they were taken by authorities in Norway.

You don’t have to go far on the internet to find criticism of Norway’s child welfare services. Known as Barnevernet, the public agency is at the centre of several controversial cases involving foreign parents of children.

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Indians in Fiji are a Vibrant Diaspora

Indo-Fijians known as Indian Fijians (also colloquially known as "Findians" or "Findus"), are Fijian citizens of Indian descent, and include people who trace their ancestry to various regions of India and the Indian subcontinent.[7] Although Indo-Fijians constituted a majority of Fiji's population from 1956 through the late 1980s, discrimination and the resulting brain drain resulted in them numbering 313,798 (37.6%) (2007 census) out of a total of 827,900 people l

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Jamaican Rastafari and Hinduism’s Common Roots

The influence of Indian culture on Rastafarianism can be traced back to the mid-19th century when the British colonial government brought Indians to Jamaica as indentured labourers to work on sugar plantations after the abolition of slavery. The shared experience of oppression by the British created a bond between the Indians and Jamaicans, and over time, Indian culture permeated every aspect of life in Jamaica, including religion.

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