Stereotype challenged by two women entrepreneurs in Toronto
Women of Kerala have always been strong, be it in sports, church, society or family. Many Kerala families prospered beyond their expectations because of women becoming nurses and working in the Middle East, Europe or the Americas. Their siblings got good education and parents got well-deserved financial help.

But it is very seldom that they have shown initiative in business in a society where 9-5 jobs are preferred to taking risks in business. Mallus are ... Read More

Does RCMP care anymore for visible minorities?
By Roman Mukherjee

Special to South Asia Mail

(Picture: The RCMP Commissioner with the minister)
In the late eighties and early nineties, as senior officer in the federal Multiculturalism Canada programme, I had the distinct privilege to work right at the top with the then RCMP Commissioner, Norm Inkster to give an historic priority to address visible minorities’ issues comprehensively. I worked jointly with him to help establish the first federal Commissioner's Advisory Committee on Visible Minorities (CACVM) ... Read More

Liberal Senator Mac Harb investigated in Niko Resources case
Greg Mcarthur

The long-time Ottawa politician issued a statement on the weekend saying he has never used his Senate post “for personal gain,” following a Globe and Mail report that detailed how the RCMP has alleged Mr. Harb improperly used his seat in the Senate to lobby Bangladeshi ministers on behalf of Niko in a dispute over natural gas.

“As a city councillor, a member of Parliament and as a senator, I have always put the public ... Read More

Hindus laud Chicago’s Art Institute, University for promoting Vivekananda
Hindus have applauded India, University of Chicago (UOC) and Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) for promoting spiritual icon Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) and his message in USA, who is a household name in India.
Government of India has reportedly entered into an agreement with prestigious AIC for “Vivekananda Memorial Programme for Museum Excellence” and with renowned UOC for establishing “Vivekananda Chair”.
India will reportedly provide a grant of $1.5 million to UOC for the Vivekananda Chair to honor ... Read More