India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal’s three-day visit to Canada signalled a renewed focus on trade, investment, innovation, and the ongoing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) discussions.The visit, held from May 25 to 28 across Ottawa and Toronto, brought together government leaders, institutional investors, business councils, innovation platforms, regional chambers,…

A five-day Manuscriptology Introduction Workshop, held in Patan, Gujarat, from April 7–11, 2026, brought renewed attention to India’s vast manuscript heritage. Organised by Shrut Ratnakar: Centre for Indological Studies in collaboration with the Vardhaman Charitable Foundation, the workshop focused on preserving and interpreting ancient Jain manuscripts.A significant aspect of the workshop was the support…

It was a great show of philanthropy and community spirit at a recent gathering organised by Shree Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya (SMJV) USA Inc. at Jay Bharat Restaurant in the United States. The event brought together SMJV alumni, donors, supporters, and community leaders to celebrate the institution’s expanding educational mission and honour key contributors to Jain…

From June 5–7, 2026, the city of Surrey, British Columbia, will host one of the most thought-provoking global conversations on healthcare, culture, and innovation—CINI 2026, the 6th Global Conference on South Asian Health.Organised by the Canada India Network Society (CINS) in partnership with Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), the conference brings…