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Indo-Canadian business leaders eager for visit by ‘rock star’ Indian prime minister Narendra Modi

VANCOUVER — Narendra Modi comes to Canada next week, marking the first bilateral visit to this country by an Indian prime minister since Indira Gandhi touched down in Montreal 42 years ago. Modi’s trip has powerful Indo-Canadian entrepreneurs re-arranging their own travel schedules, so as not to miss the controversial, business-friendly politician. For Calgary-based tycoon Bob…

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Khalsa Diwan Society Gurudwara prepares to welcome Modi in Vancouver

Sohan Singh Deo, President of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver with Aditya Tawatia, President of OFBJP BC Indian PM will be accompanied by Canadian PM Harper Vancouver: BJP cadre in Canada are in full spirit to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi will visit Canada from April 14 to 16, making stops in Toronto, Ottawa and…

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Interview: Aditya Tawatia, President of OFBJP British Columbia, shared details of preparations by OFBJP on Modi’s visit

Aditya Tawatia, President OFBJP BC, OFBJP Head Sri Vijay Chauthaiwale with Mr. Vishnu Prakash, High Commissioner of India to Canada and others. Photo: Submitted Q: Aditya in your opinion what is the significance of Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Canada? Aditya: This is an historical and proud moment for all Indo Canadians, after more than 4…

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OFBJP is upbeat about India’s new policies for NRIs

  OFBJP President Aditya Tawatia speaks with Asian Journal about Indian Government’s new policies for PIOs and more. OFBJP President Aditya Tawatia Q: There was a recent announcement by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi about combining of OCI and PIO card; can you provide more details about this new initiative? Aditya: Last month Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the…

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2nd Annual Diwali Gala of TiE Vancouver and C-IBC held at Fairmont Vancouver

Vancouver: TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and Canada- India Business Council (C-IBC) organised a grand Diwali Gala and Networking event in Vancouver on Oct 3rd. The event was held at The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Finance Minister Mike De Jong, Advance Education Minister Amrik Virk, Lynne Platt,  U.S. Consul General, IIias Kremmydas, Consul General for Greece,  Ravi Shankar…

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Aditya Tawatia President OfBJP congratulates Indo-Canadian community on Independence Day

Asian Journal: How did the thought to celebrate India’s Independence day occur to you? Aditya: First, I would like to congratulate Indo Canadian community and the OfBJP team for the success it was team decision to celebrate India’s 68th Independence Day. When I started working towards this project there were challenges, but slowly the momentum built up and…

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“Modi led Indian Government is looking forward to boost trade ties with Canada” – Vijay Jolly, Global convener OfBJP

Asian Journal: What is the mood in India these days? Vijay Jolly: You see after BJP coming to power and Mr. Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister, there is a renewed sense belonging to the motherland, India. For the first time a non-Congress government has come to power on its own in majority and the Prime Minister…

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India’s Independence Day celebrated by OFBJP in Surrey

Surrey: OFBJP British Columbia, Canada chapter, led by its President Mr. Aditya Tawatia and supported by team members - Parveen Goel, Vivek Vashishta, Harb, Gill, Gagan Grewal, Robinder Moe and many other volunteers organized a “Grand Public program” on 15th Aug in Vancouver British Colombia to celebrate India's 68th Independence Day. Program was attended by close…

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