A historic drought in India is so severe that it’s now visible from space
Several of Chennai’s reservoirs have dried up, creating dire conditions for 4.6 million thirsty people who are waiting for monsoon season. Continue reading
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Charges against Jaspal Atwal for uttering threats stayed by B.C. prosecutors
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The B.C. Prosecution Service confirmed those charges were stayed on June 7, citing further information received by Crown. Continue reading
Narendra Modi appointed as PM for second term by India’s president
Media reports said that Modi is likely to be sworn in by Kovind on Thursday. Continue reading
Incumbent Narendra Modi’s party claims victory in India elections
Modi himself tweeted: “India wins yet again.” Continue reading
Exit polls put Modi ahead in India’s marathon election
Indians voted Sunday in the seventh and final phase of a grueling national election that lasted six weeks. Continue reading
‘Everything I am today is because of you’: 3 doctor sons celebrate Ontario mom ahead of Mother’s Day
Dr. Zohair Syed was her first born, then three years later came Dr. Naveed Syed, and just a year and a half after, Dr. Sameer Syed joined the family. Continue reading
Pepsi’s lawsuit over farmers planting potatoes used in Lays chips dropped, but implications linger
While this case takes place halfway around the world, there are implications for Canadian farmers and farmers around the world. Continue reading
Indian exchange student’s body recovered from North Thompson River in Kamloops
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Thompson Rivers University student was first reported missing Friday after swimming with friends. Continue reading
At least 15 dead as Cyclone Fani moves to Bangladesh
A mammoth preparation exercise that included the evacuation of more than 1 million people appears to have spared India a devastating death toll from one of the biggest storms in decades, though the full extent of the damage was yet to be known, officials said Saturday. Continue reading
Thousands of people evacuated as India prepares for ‘phenomenal’ conditions from Cyclone Fani
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated along India’s eastern coast on Thursday as authorities braced for a cyclone moving through the Bay of Bengal Continue reading