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‘Suddenly, the floor wasn’t there,’ says survivor of Bangladesh building collapse that has claimed 250 lives

Soldiers evacuate a survivor after she was recovered, 60 hours later, from the rubble of a collapsed eight-storey building... (more...)

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Earthquake jolts northeastern Indian states

Shillong, Oct 3 (IANS) A 5.1-magnitude quake jolted the northeastern states early Wednesday, authorities here said. The quake... (more...)

Fancy driving from Delhi to Bangkok? Here’s how!

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Fancy a trip to Bangkok? Not by air, as most would imagine, but a road trip. Promising a strong punch... (more...)

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TECH TALK: Tapping Out of Technology

A road trip within the province or a big fancy vacation, wherever your spring/summer holidays or long weekend plans take you – how much technology will…
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Fitness is Free: Fuel for a Marathon – Runners & Walkers

Whether you work out once in awhile, walk for fun or have decided to start training for an upcoming sporting event or marathon – this…
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Mother’s Day an opportunity to recall mom’s lessons on gender equality, fairness

SURESH KURL VANCOUVER DESI Recently I dreamt of my mom. She was dressed in a white cotton sari with a blue border and tiny little…
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Help Keep Your Graduates Safe

HARVEY KOONER VANCOUVER DESI It’s an exciting time of year at high schools across the province. Graduation marks the culmination of years of hard work…
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