Welcome to another edition of Oye! Grapevine.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Cpl. Brian Pinksen, 21 died fighting the enemy in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones he left behind.

Oye! Times would like to welcome Ben Trattner and Subramaniam Masilamany as our latest Oye! contributors.

In Search of a Superstar – Soccer in America

Oye! Sports: Oye! Times is the only South Asian media outlet to be accredited by the Toronto Argonauts, Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies.

A Familiar Face – Carl Robinson Returns to Toronto by Aman Dhanoa

Red Bulls Shine in Toronto – Playoffs in Sight by Aman Dhanoa

Articles of Interest:

Movie Review: The Expendables written by William Belle.

Sri Lankan Intelligence, Secret and Spy net work and Tamil Diaspora written by Subramaniam Masilamany.

From Kandahar, Afghanistan: 90% Boredom, 10% Excitement written by Sada Apna serving Canada in Afghanistan.

Pakistan- the victim of suicidal politics written by Tanveer Jafri.

Oye! Times is proud to take part in a grassroots movement to bring the British North America Act to Canada for display. The BNA Act is currently locked up in a vault in England. I would urge all Oye! readers to sign a petition. It takes only one minute.

Congratulations to Tina from Whitehorse for correctly answering last week's music question and winning a Cineplex movie pass

Here's another chance to WIN another ONE Free Cineplex movie pass. Question: Name the artist singing this song.

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Some Upcoming Events:

Gurdas Maan Live in Washington on Friday, September 3 at 8:30 PM.

Geet-Gunjan :: One of a kind and rare concert of melodious and popular Gujarati singers on September 18.

Yeh Hai Life presents "Indian Ocean" in Rock for Hope concert on September 11 at University of Toronto,

16th Annual Miss India-DC Pageant is being held on September 18th, 2010. Must attend event in Washington DC.

Ragamala: Garland of Melodies is ROM's newest exhibit exploring art from India featuring new acquisitions as well as artifacts from the vaults.

Thinking of getting married. Shaadi.com is the worlds leading South Asian matrimonial website. Join today.

Oye! Videos offers a great selection of comedy and music videos. Have a look, enjoy some music and laughs. 

Visit the Oye! Photo galleries to catch a glimpse of some pics taken by our members.

Oye! Times is proud to launch Oye! Radio in collaboration with Sareegamaa Radio. Now listen to your favourite Indian songs at work or home. 24 hrs a day.  You can find a link to Oye! Radio on the right side of the website.

If you would like to contribute your writings to Oye! Times then please feel free to contact us. 

We thank you for your past patronage, and look forward to your continued support.

Cheers!
Inder (Tel: 416 875 2434)

"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" 

  September 3 :: Gurdas Maan Live (Washington D.C)

 

Gurdas Maan Live in Washington DC

Date: Friday, September 3 at 8:30 PM
Venue: DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street Northwest , Washington D.C

Click HERE for more details. 

  September 3 & 4 :: Live Indian Music ::  Talk of the Town

Looking for a hot spot to hang out with friends and family on a weekday or weekend? Some place that has great food, live entertainment, good company in a casual setting? 'Talk of the Town' is the place to be!

Friday, September 3: Live Indian Music-Ranjeet
Saturday, September 4: Live Indian Music-Bibi

Music starts at 9:00 PM

Location: 429A Donlands Avenue, Toronto

For reservations call 416.429.8255
Click HERE for more information about this venue.

  Thinking of changing your job!

TalentOyster is Canada’s first all-inclusive online diversity job board for those who are exploring employment and career opportunities in Canada. Our website caters to the widest possible audience and speaks to its diverse population in 11 languages – and these languages represent over 80% of Canada’s multicultural population.

Click HERE to browse the latest jobs.

  September 11:: "Indian Ocean" in Rock for Hope concert

Yeh Hai Life presents "Indian Ocean" in Rock for Hope concert

Phone 877-945-7177

Dates: September 11 at 8 PM
Venue: MacMillan Theatre, University of Toronto, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario

Click HERE for more details. 

  September 11 :: 7th Annual South Asian Mela in Waterloo Region

7th Annual South Asian Mela in Waterloo Region

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 11 AM
Venue: Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario

Click HERE for map

  September 18 :: Geet-Gunjan

 

One of a kind and rare Concert of Melodious and Popular GUJARATI Sugam and Lok Sangeet featuring Gujarati Top Notch performers

Kalpak Gandhi, Sonal Vala, Darshak Vaishnav, Neha Bhavsar, Pramesh Nandi, Darshana Thaker, Jitendra Joshi and Beena Kadakia

Admission :
$15, $20 & $25 (V.I.P.) GROUP/COMBO $avings available

Dates: Saturday, September 18 @ 6:30 PM
Venue: York Woods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch Avenue West, Toronto Ont

Click HERE for more information.

  September 18 :: 16th Annual Miss India-DC Pageant

The 16th Annual Miss India-DC Pageant

The Winner along with the first and second runners-up will go on to the National Pageant, held in NY, to compete against top girls from other states in the United States. 

"Winning the pageant has provided me with an avenue through which I can reach Indian American girls and encourage them to build their confidence, to believe in themselves, and to grow from every experience." -Tania Mukherji, Winner of 2001 Pageant

Along with the Pageant, the evening features an extravagant Fashion Show, showcasing unique designs, and a host of performances by talented local artists.

Dates: Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at 6.30pm
Venue: GW's Betts Theatre 800 21st Street, NW. Washington DC

Click HERE for more details. 
 

  Bring the British North America Act back to Canada for display

BringBackTheAct.ca is national, grassroots movement launched by a group of Canadians from all walks of life. It is asking Canadians to support a petition to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the British government to return to Canada the British North America Act – Canada’s *original* Constitution – in time for its 150th anniversary celebrations in Charlottetown 2014, and Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017.

The campaign is the brainchild of Lori Abittan, President and CEO of Multimedia Nova Corporation. Her 52-week Canadian civic literacy/history series The Canadian Experience (http://www.cdnexperience.ca) now running in over 70 multicultural publications (including the Oye Times!), was the inspiration to launch BringBackTheAct.ca to invite all Canadians to help gain access to the basic documents which are the foundation of our nationhood. To enable such historical documents to be entrusted to the Canadian Government and displayed for all Canadians to see will represent the last step Canada takes to finally ‘repatriate’ our Constitution.

Click HERE to sign the petition. It only takes one minute.

  Till Nov 28 :: Ragamala: Garland of Melodies

Opening during South Asian Heritage Month in Ontario, the ROM's newest exhibit exploring art from India features new acquisitions as well as artifacts from the vaults. This exhibit of 30 objects in a 400 square foot case explores themes associated with Ragamala painting, a genre of South Asian miniature painting that flourished during the 16th -19th centuries. Originating in western India, Ragamala painting came out of artistic workshops of the Rajasthani kingdoms from where they spread southward to the Deccan and later northward to the Pahari region (now in the state of Punjab).

Date: Till November 28, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
Venue: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ont 

Click HERE to read more.

  For Sale :: Talk of The Town Restaurant & Bar

Talk of The Town Restaurant, Bar and Apartment

Lifetime Moment To Own A Property With Running Food Business Serving East Indian And African Cuisine With Live Music On Weekends.Busy Till 2Am.Has Newly Renovated 1 Bdrm Appt With Sep Entrance.Good For Renting For Residential/Office Use.Restaurant Has 45 Seating Space With LLBO. Kitchen Fully Equipped & Storage Available.Don't Miss The Golden Opportunity.A/C Gas Grill,All Cutlery,Fixtures And Chattles.Rooftop Sign Board Pays Off The Property Tax.

Upstair Apartment Could Fetch Upto $1,100/M, Rental Income From Restaurant $2,000/M.Also Parking Spaces Is Two, Chattels Is Yes, Hours Open 6Pm-10 Sun-Thurs And 6Pm -2Am Fri-Sat, Days Open Is 6 (Mondays Closed).

Contact Rajeev Kumar at Tel: 905-565-9565

Click HERE for more details.

  Peel Regional Police

Peel Regional Police is dedicated to providing the citizens of Peel Region with the best police service possible, utilizing the diverse skills, abilities, roles and views of our community.

Click HERE for more details about Peel Regional Police.