Popular Homeopathic physician does well in Manitoba
Alternate medicine, Homeopathy, is becoming increasingly popular in Canada. Dr. Kumar Belgaumkar has been trained in Canada and India has been in Winnipeg for the last 13 years.

The basic principle of Homeopathy, initially developed by Dr. Samuel Hanneman of Germany, is “simila similibus curantor” (let likes cure likes). The system is very popular in Europe (especially Germany and France), South America and India. It is also very cost effective, Dr. Kumar observes. The medication ... Read More

COMPASS INNOVATES A NEW WAY FOR CAREER PLANNING
Special to South Asia Mail

By S. Thenganamannil

Career planning for adults has become much more than just looking for a job. Jobs are everywhere. Compass has differentiated itself because it concentrates on career fulfillment using the whole person method. We recognize the importance of matching who you are and what you want to accomplish with the type of work best suited for you.

This connection, as well as blending in the life managing perspective, is why ... Read More

This realtor specializes in multi-units, residential
Dave McGahan has specialised in the listing and sale of residential multi-units in Canada’s capital for the last 10 years or so. Tall, serious, relatively young and urbane, Dave has sold many big and small multi-units and several South Asians have been his clients. Dave is associated with the CLV Group realty firm where his brother is also a partner.

It will not be correct to say that Dave’s first occupational choice was to be ... Read More

Sleepwell management is head and shoulders above others
Our correspondent

What a great name for a residential management company! No more the landlord has to take phone calls at midnight about an overflowing toilet. No worries. Just have a sound sleep.

This is the company started by Conrad Pool, a few years ago. It has prospered, in a shor time, not just because of the name alone. “It is because of their efficiency” says a landlord who is quite satisfied with the management of their ... Read More

THE BEST SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT IN OTTAWA
By S. Thenganamannil

Special to South Asia Mail

Coconut Lagoon. These words bring a mouthful of saliva to many who have visited the best South Indian restaurant in Ottawa. Located on St. Laurent Blvd, it brings memories of home to many South Asians who eat their meals in this restaurant started in 2004 by Joseph Thottungal from Trichur. The similarity of the last name with the Bollywood actress, Asin, intrigues many; but Joe says they are not ... Read More

A REAL ESTATE AGENT WHO IS IN A CLASS OF HER OWN
By S. Thenganamannil

Special to SAM

Colleen McBride is not just like any other real estate agent. She is unique and in a class of her own. Beautiful, efficient and very personable, she can also be seen rubbing shoulders with the powerful and mighty. When she is not dealing with real estate, she is the spouse of the Mayor of the City of Ottawa. The other day, some of you may have seen her celebrating ... Read More

WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR 2010 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM*
The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from high-potential South Asian college students for the 2010 summer leadership program scheduled to take place from *June 12, 2010* to *August 6, 2010*. The WLP cultivates the South Asian American community's next generation of leaders by placing them in Congressional offices for eight-week summer internships and a structured leadership training curriculum. The students gain a firsthand view of the ... Read More

Apex court initiates move to regulate acid sales
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday sought viewes of various state governments on regulating sale of acid in their territories to curb its misuse as a weapon of vengeance against young women, often by their spurned lovers with criminal bent of mind.

A bench of Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, Justice P. Sathasivam and Justice B.S. Chauhan sought from state governments their stand on whether across-the-counter sale of acid should be curbed. The court ... Read More

A new organization born in Chicago
Keralite American Association was inaugurated recently with BG Philip as President and Jean Purakkal as VP. Shino Rajappan is Secretary. The office bearers are seen in the picture. ... Read More

Indian origin man is Asia's biggest weight loser
Kuala Lumpur, March 10 (IANS) David Gurnani, an Indonesian of Indian origin, has been adjudged The Biggest Loser Asia (TBLA) in the weight loss reality show organised in Malaysia.

Gurnani, 25, Tuesday beat 15 other contestants who underwent a gruelling three-month exercise and fitness regime. He took home $100,000 and a car.

Gurnani, whose starting weight was 157 kg, is a salesman who wants to "look compatible to his fiancee, have good health and a ... Read More

Man who dumped Indian boy being probed for immigration fraud
Melbourne, March 10 (IANS) Gursewak Dhillon, a part-time taxi driver who dumped three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa's body nearly 20 km from his home in this Australian city, was being probed for "possible immigration fraud", an official said Wednesday.

Immigration officials were probing allegations that Dhillon was in the country on a false passport, The Age reported.

"Allegations have been made that the man charged is being investigated for possible immigration fraud," said a spokesperson at the ... Read More

Tainted godman's Malaysian centre will not shut down
Kuala Lumpur, March 10 (IANS) A centre run by followers of Swami Paramhamsa Nithyananda, allegedly involved in a sex scandal in southern India, will not close down and will continue to promote his teachings, a Hindu leader said.

Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) president R.S. Mohan Shan said they have taken this decision as Nithyananda's teachings were not against Hinduism.

"If the case is proven against Swami Nithyananda, we will just advise the centre to change its ... Read More

Mayawati finally declares relief for stampede victims
Lucknow, March 10 (IANS) Six days after 63 people died in a stampede in an Uttar Pradesh ashram, Chief Minister Mayawati Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs.2.5 lakh to the families of those killed and Rs.50,000 to the injured.

"We will pay a compensation of Rs.2.5 lakh to the families of each of those killed and Rs.50,000 to those inured in the tragedy," Mayawati told reporters here.

The chief minister had earlier said that on account ... Read More

Maya Mehta in Ottawa
MEHTA, Maya (96): Born in Morvi, India, passed away peacefully in Ottawa at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on March 8, 2010. Mother of Suresh, Anil (Indu), Rashmi (Rita). Grandmother of Priti (Divyesh), Gopika (John), Sanjiv, Sandeep (Radhika), Anita (Gautam), Shamir (Roy), Nikesh (Jennifer), Arissa (Adam), Sanjay (Nicole). Great-grandmother of sixteen: Nihar, Manali, Nimisha, Anisha, Anika, Alisha, Arjun, Mirai, Nicholas, Shivam, Niam, Kai, Keyvan, Maya, Aisha, Kaya.

A proud citizen of three continents, Maya Mehta ... Read More