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27 Sep

Sikh Woman Dies in London, Ontario; Husband Charged With Second-Degree Murder

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London, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A Sikh woman in her 30s has died after suffering critical injuries at a home in London, Ontario, with police charging her husband in connection with her death. Police identified the woman as Raman Devi and said she died on September 15 after an incident at a residence on Chelton Road in southeast London. Her 41-year-old husband, Mandeep Singh, has been charged with second-degree murder. Authorities are investigating the case as a femicide and said investigators are examining the history of the couple's relationship. Police said other family members were inside the home when the incident…

14 Sep

London Hosts First Ganga Aarti Along the Thames

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London (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of people gathered beside the River Thames on Sunday as London hosted its first-ever Ganga Aarti, bringing a centuries-old Hindu tradition of offering prayers and light to the British capital. The ceremony, titled “Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light,” was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in partnership with the annual Totally Thames festival. The event formed part of celebrations marking 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission, a global organisation founded around the teachings of Swami Chinmayananda. The ceremony drew inspiration from the renowned aarti performed along the banks of the Ganga in India.…

21 May

Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce to Host Small Business Meetup in London, Ontario on 23rd May

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Ontario ( Rajeev Sharma): The South West Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) is set to host a “Small Business Meetup” on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the BMO Centre in London, Ontario. The networking event aims to bring together aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners for an evening focused on collaboration, business growth, and community engagement. CHCC (south-west Ontario chepter) say the meetup will provide attendees with an opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and explore local business resources that can help strengthen professional networks and expand opportunities across the region. Guests…

30 Sep

Gandhi Statue in London Defaced Ahead of Birth Anniversary, India Decries Act of Vandalism

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London (Rajeev Sharma): Just days before Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2, his statue at Tavistock Square in London was defaced with graffiti, prompting strong condemnation from the High Commission of India and widespread outrage among the Indian diaspora. The act of vandalism targeted the statue’s base pedestal, which was found covered in offensive markings on Monday morning. The site, known for its peaceful atmosphere and significance as a memorial to the Father of the Indian Nation, was preparing to host annual Gandhi Jayanti observances. Indian High Commission Responds Swiftly Officials from the Indian mission in London were quick…