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 Features
By: Kanayalal Raina
On February 25, 2010, The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton General Secretary, The Canadian Council of Churches, said at a meeting with members of Hindu Federation, that The G8/ G20 nations would be meeting in June 2010 in Canada to make decisions and commitments, the implementation of which will affect the lives o...
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Features
By Kanayalal Raina
International Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. Great unrest and critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women's oppression and inequali...
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Features
By: Devadas Chelvam
The urge to fight or flee is the normal reaction to any external violence. It is a survival instinct that man shares with all the animals. Instead of such normal reaction, man also has the wonderful capacity to respond in a different manner.
The common and easy reaction to a strong party oppressing...
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By Devadas Chelvam
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Health
By: Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr.
*Adapted with permission from Multi-Health Systems & Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr. from Rehabilitation Education and Coping Pamphlet Series
Difficulty with sleep is very common following many kinds of injuries, illness and during stressful periods in life. Pain, dizziness, stress, w...
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Appreciation
Chevalier Dr. S. Adaikalamuthu, Tamil pundit and poet from I’lavaalai, Jaffna, known by his pseudonym Amuthup-pulavar, passed away at the age of 92 in London, on Feb 23. Studied classical Tamil at the prestigious Kaaviya Paadasaalai (School of Classics), which was functioning in the Arumuga Navalar School in Jaffna, Amuthup Pulavar...
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Business
Arun Senathirajah ACIB, MBA (Banking Mgmt)
At the peak of financial market crisis in 2008, a survey by the World Economic Forum based in Switzerland has proclaimed Canada has the world's soundest banking system. Canada's banking industry, led by Royal Bank, CIBC, Scotiabank, TD Bank, Bank of Montreal and National Bank, was g...
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Features
By Jolly Somasundram
"It is time," the Walrus said to the Carpenter,
" To talk of many things,----whether pigs have wings." - Lewis Carroll, Walrus and the Carpenter.
Prologue
Moses, after years of slavery of his people in Egypt, led them to the promised land, with the help of external assis...
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Politics
Opinion & Letters By Chanackiyan
The end of the 26-year civil war has left Tamils on the island of Sri Lanka and around the world at a critical juncture in our collective history. Tamils have not only lost tens of thousands of our own, but the community’s position at the bargaining table has been weakened. As Tamils in Sri Lanka and Diaspo...
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Appreciation
Nagaratnam (Siva) Sivalingam
1940 to 2010
For Close to 45 years, Canada was home to Nagaratnam (Siva) Sivalingam. The Canada he left behind this week is drastically different than the Canada to which he immigrated in 1966. At that time, he was a minority – there were very few people who looked like him, spoke like him, dr...
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Main News
By Shiyam Loganathan
The 2010 Winter Olympics Games in Vancouver have now come to an end. It's very inspiring for us to watch the athletes compete and perform with such grace and passion. Olympic games are always a momentous occasion in that they come once every four years. We don't get the benefit of watching them on a yearly b...
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By Shiyam Loganathan
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Main News
By Siva Sivapragasam
“I am the President of this country and the TNA has to talk to me. Otherwise new leaders will rise and I will have to deal with them,” says Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse.
In an over two hour interview with Editor Ram of the “Hindu” newspaper, President Rajapakse spelt out some candid opin...
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Newsline-Canada
Canada’s National Flag
Statement from Prime Minister Harper on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of Canada’s National Flag on February 15th.
STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of Canad...
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Features
Prof. Saran Ghai
AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 19)
Lucky Gem: Blue Sapphire
Lucky Colour: Black
Lucky Number: 8
Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. In astrology, Aquarius is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also con...
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By Prof. Saran Ghai
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Features
By: Krishni Loganathan, BA (Hons)
St. Valentines Day shortened to Valentines Day is commonly celebrated on February 14 and has been a tradition, particularly in North America for countless years.
Many people criticize Valentines Day as a commercial holiday where couples artificially materialize their love for one anot...
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By Krishni Loganathan
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Health
By: Mithura Anandarajah, PT
As New Year Resolutions are starting to wane, February comes right around the corner. Certainly one thinks of red hearts, valentine chocolates and roses. On a serious and less sentimental note however, it is a great time to ponder healthy heart awareness. February has been designated as the Hea...
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By Mithura Anandarajah
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Business
Arun Senathirajah ACIB, MBA (Banking Mgmt)
Keep trying hard, after failing in hitting the Great Chinese Walls, US President Barrack Obama administration to get the Chinese Yuan floated for the market forces, President Barrack Obama now plans to erect “Chinese Walls” between investment banking and commercial banking by reregu...
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By Arun Senathirajah
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Arts
By: Dr. Fonseka
Colour has been used therapeutically for thousands of years. It has a profound effect on human behaviour and it is better understood now than at any time in history. Colour derives from the spectrum of light interacting in the eye with the spectral sensitivities of the light receptors and visual perceptual pro...
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By Dr. Fonseka
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Features
By: Devadas Chelvam
The only son of a wealthy landlord gave up all his worldly riches to become a wandering monk in India. After his enlightenment, he was once seated before a group of his disciples, giving a spiritual discourse. Since they were deeply moved by their Master’s instruction, one disciple remarked that they were...
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By Devadas Chelvam
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Features
S. Raymond Rajabalan
Millions of people around the globe send Valentine’s Day cards to express their affection for someone special. But how did this holiday originate?
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we call to mind hearts, chocolates, flowers and expressions of love. Yet before joining in ...
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By S. Raymond Rajabalan
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Main News
By Siva Sivapragasam
Hardly has the ink dried on the ballot paper in the recently held Presidential Elections, the bitter battle continues between President Rajapakse and his one-time buddy Sarath Fonseka.
Mahinda Rajapakse is a fighter.
So is Sarath Fonseka
The Opposition leaders allege that General Electio...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Main News
By Krishni Loganathan, BA (Hons)
February is Black History Month in Canada and America, and a time to reflect, learn, and educate one another of the importance of the events and history of people of the African diaspora; what they have gone through and overcome throughout the years.
Many influential figures are especi...
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By Krishni Loganathan
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Main News
By Siva Sivapragasam
Hard on the heels of his recent victory a triumphant President Rajapakse is likely to dissolve Parliament soon and hold general elections throughout the country,
Rajapakse emerged as the President of Sri Lanka for a second term in a bitterly fought campaign of two-months. He obtained a clear majo...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Main News
Sri Lanka Presidential Elections
Mahinda Rajapakse Wins…….
By Siva Sivapragasam
President Rajapakse is romping home to victory for a second term as results of the voting are coming in.
Rajapakse is emerging as the President of Sri Lanka again in a bitterly fought campaign of two-months. Of the results a...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Main News
By Siva Sivapragasam
Nearly fifteen million Sri Lankans will vote today to decide who will rule them for the next six years.
The two main candidates, incumbent President Rajapakse and Retired Army Chief Sarath Fonseka were one time buddies and partners in war against the LTTE. They fell out on a personality clash mist...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Main News
‘Canada appreciates the extra-ordinary contribution of the Tamil community in this country and Tamils have won the hearts and sympathy of Canadians for their cause……”
Jack Layton, (Leader NDP) at International Tamil Conference for Democracy and Peace in Sri Lanka.
By Siva Sivapragasam
In an emotionally inspi...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Newsline-Canada
Problems and Prospects
Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
At Radisson Hotel Toronto East, 55 Hall Crown Place, Toronto
Request from Organizers
Dear friends,
It is a unique conference and the first time in Canada.
Please propagate this to those who have the thirst to see a long lasti...
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Main News
Twelve Thousand Dollars raised within hours…….
By Siva Sivapragasam
In a strong signal that the Canadian Tamil community is ever willing to assist disaster stricken people all over the world, twelve thousand dollars were raised within a five hour donating event for Haiti Disaster Relief on Sunday held at the Karaik...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Features
January 27th, 2010- This is day is observed as The International Holocaust Remembrance Day worldwide.
According to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in 2005 the United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as an annual international day of commemoration to honour the victims of the Nazi era.
The 20...
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Main News
By Siva Sivapragasam
“Tamils should use this opportunity to show their democratic voting strength and obtain maximum benefits for the community from the main candidates”
- Tamil Intelligentsia in Sri Lanka
TNA Decides to Support Sarath Fonseka
In a keenly expected close contest between the two main candi...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Newsline-World
WHO WILL WIN THE LANKAN JAN 26 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION?
Has President Mahinda Rajapakse miscalculated again? This is the question in the lips of many watchers of the Lankan enigma - both local and overseas. There he was, on top of the world post-May 19 last year, having divided the powerful UNP into several factions and the...
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