9 Dec

CIF bids farewell to India’s High Commissioner Nirmal Verma

Toronto, Nov 16, 2014 An informal reception was held over tea, yesterday at the residence of Laj Prasher, to bid farewell the High Commissioner of India in Canada, Admiral (Retd) Nirmal Verma, who has completed his term and will be departing Canada in a couple of days. Special thanks are due to Laj Prasher, National […]

9 Dec

CIF Members and friends remember Vasu Chanchlani

PRESS RELEASE Mississauga, Canada, October 10, 2014: The start of the Thanksgiving Weekend was truly an appropriate occasion as Members of Canada India Foundation (CIF) and other friends gathered together to share their memories and cherish the legacy of Vasu Chanchlani, entrepreneur, philanthropist and founding member of CIF. Mr. Chanchlani’s popularity was underscored by the […]

8 Dec

CIF and Indian Consulate honor ISRO Chairman Dr Radhakrishnan on Mangalyaan success

PRESS RELEASE Toronto, Canada, October 1, 2014: A standing-room only group of more than 200 Indo-Canadians enthusiastically applauded the leaders and scientists behind India’s successful Mars mission (“Mangalyaan”), at a reception hosted jointly by Canada India Foundation (CIF) and The Consulate General of India in honour of Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairman, Indian Space research Organization […]

8 Dec

Vasu Chanchlani (1952-2014) – His Legacy Will Live On

8 Dec

CIF Hosts Dinner Reception for Ontario MPPs

CIF hosted an informal and interactive dinner/reception for invited Members of Ontario’s newly elected Provincial Parliament. Present were: Hon. Dipika Damerla, MPP, Associate Minister of Healthcare and Long-Term Care Hon. Harinder Takhar, MPP Mrs. Amrit mangat, MPP Mrs. Indira Naidoo-Harris, MPP Ms. Gila Martow, MPP CIF Executives present at the event were: Lucky Lakshmanan – […]

8 Dec

Canada India Infrastructure Forum praised by participants

April 26, 2014 Canada India Foundation’s 4th Canada India Forum, the Canada India Infrastructure Forum, concluded in Toronto, after 3 days of deliberations and keynote addresses in Ottawa and Toronto, on opportunities in the lucrative Infrastructure Sector between Canada and India.   More than 60 speakers, including India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Nirmal Verma, Federal […]

8 Dec

Narayana Murthy is CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award Recipient

Infosys Executive Chairman, N.R. Narayana Murthy receives CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award   The vast Metropolitan Ballroom of the Westin Harbour Castle was the venue for the Canada India Foundation’s Award Gala, which took place on April 26, 2014, to honour Infosys Executive Chairman, Narayana Murthy, as the 2014 recipient of the CIF Chanchlani Global […]