Welcome to another edition of Oye! Grapevine.

Oye! Sports: Oye! Times is the only South Asian media outlet to be accredited by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Argonauts, Toronto FC, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Marlies and now Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Oye! Sports Podcast: This week the trio discuss the Toronto FC, NHL and NBA playoffs, UEFA Champions League final, Indy 500, French Open and Tony Romo

Featured Articles and Pictures:

Philadelphia Union Thoroughly Embarrass Toronto FC  written by Aman Dhanoa.

Rogers DesiFest | Yonge and Dundas May 28, 2011 photos by Annandi Merhai.

Desifest Launch Party photos by Annandi Merhai.

Watch out for Suzuki: 2011 Kizashi Test Drive  written by Kanishka Sonnadara.

Pakistan: Our Woes and Foes  written by Rumaisa Mohani.

Bdr Karl Manning: 156th soldier lost in Afghanistan written by William Belle.

Netanyahu pressures Harper to ignore 1967 borders at G8 written by Steve Val.

Happy Guys Finish Last written by William Belle.

Oye! Contests:

Congratulations to Rati from Brampton 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 male actor in this video.

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Some Upcoming Events:

Comedy sensation Rasul Somji will be performing at Social Services Network Gala Dinner on Thursday, June 2 at Hilton Suites in Markham

Live Indian Music with Raziya and Saqib on Friday, June 3 at Santa Roza.

See complete list of upcoming events.

Oye! Multimedia:

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.

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

  Ignore the Door

Ignore the Door

It's just one way you can protect yourself from door-to-door sales agents who visit your home with claims that your water heater should be replaced. IgnoreTheDoor.ca fights back against the sales tactics of some door-to-door sales agents.

Consumers' is also committed to helping residents make the best decision at the door. A full "Do's and Don'ts" list can be found at IgnoreTheDoor.ca, which will tell you everything you need to know to help protect yourself from door to door sales tactics. And remember—you can always choose to ignore the door.It's just one way you can protect yourself from door-to-door sales agents who visit your home with claims that your water heater should be replaced. IgnoreTheDoor.ca fights back against the sales tactics of some door-to-door sales agents.

Learn more about Ignore the Door!

  International Bestseller : Pyre of Queens

  

International Bestseller: Pyre of Queens

Mandore, Rajasthan, 769 AD: Ravindra-Raj, the evil sorcerer-king, devises a deadly secret ritual, where he and his seven queens will burn on his pyre, and he will rise again with the powers of Ravana, demon-king of the epic Ramayana. But things go wrong when one queen, the beautiful, spirited Darya, escapes with the help of Aram Dhoop, the court poet. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 2010: At the site of ancient Mandore, teenagers Vikram, Amanjit, Deepika and Rasita meet and realise that the deathless king and his ghostly brides are hunting them down. As vicious forces from the past come alive, they need to unlock truths that have been hidden for centuries, and fight an ancient battle ...one more time

Click HERE to read more.

  June 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, June 3: Live Indian Music-Bibi
Saturday, June 4: Live Indian Music-Karim

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.

 Naya Raasta South Asian Divorced or Separated Group

Naya Raasta :: New Road

Formed in February of 2009, Naya Raasta :: The New Road is a group of individuals of South Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Guyana, Trinidad and East Africa) background from the GTA area, that have come together to share the life altering experience of Divorce or separation. We learn from each other how to put the past behind us and move in a positive direction in life as individuals and as parents.

We encourage anyone who is either on the verge of divorce or separation, or even thinking about it, to please come and meet others who have faced the same tough decisions. New members welcomed.

Next Social Event: Early June 
Venue: Will be listed on website

Click HERE to read more about Naya Raasta :: New Road.

 Mississauga IIFA Buzz Presents Bollywood Talent Hunt

Mississauga IIFA Buzz Presents Bollywood Talent Hunt - Singing Competition (Ek Sunehari Aawaz ki Khoj)

Mississauga IIFA Buzz Bollywood Talent Hunt is the first reality You Tube competition for the undiscovered singer in Mississauga.

BTH will be a launching pad for Mississauga’s top new Bollywood star in singing.

Phase I – Audition Process on uploading on you tube or email a demo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phase II – Semi-Finals Top 10 - IIFA Sunday June 19th 2011
Phase III – Live Finale Show Top 5 – Sunday June 26th 2011

Brand New Celebration Square-Mississauga

Age 16yrs-35yrs ONLY
Finalist and the winner will be decided by live public voting at the venue.
Only ONE winner will be selected
Prizes: Cash Prize of $500 +Trophy

For more details, Rules & Regulations visit www.dkbollywooddance.com and click on "Talent Hunt"
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  Find Your Dream Home

Find Your Dream Home

If the time for you has come to "Find Your Dream Home", then I would love to help you. If you would like to have new listings emailed to you as soon as they become available, then please contact me, you will be placed on the "Top Priority" list...

No Obligation... new listings will be sent to your e-mail address.

Contact me at: 647 401 2118 or 905 764 7111 ext 1270

Click HERE to visit my website.

  Astrology horoscope forecast from May 30 – Jun 5, 2011

ARIES / Mesha (Fire sign, ruling planet is Mars) - (March 21 – April 20)
Mars Sign – Stars covered Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika (1st Part)
Favourable planetary conditions bring domestic happiness and peace, financial security which will prevail for quite some time. Mind waivers towards pessimism, control emotions; Career & Professional growth are seen with new openings.

TAURUS / Vrushabha (Earthen sign, ruling planet is Venus) - (April 21 – May 21)
Venus Sign - Stars covered Krittika (last 3 parts), Rohini, Mrigashira (first 2 parts)
Professional and Personal growth improves in a few weeks. It is a highly positive week where Professional & Career changes are concerned; however it is not a favourable time for new business or marriage alliances!

Click HERE to read more

  June 8 :: Mississauga IIFA Buzz - Flash Mob

 

Mississauga IIFA Buzz - Flash Mob

This event is taking place on Wednesday, June 8th 2011 at the following venues 

Hurontario St. and Robert Speck Parkway, in front of the CIBC Building at 12:00 pm
Hurontario St. and Dundas St. East at 1:00 pm
Lakeshore Rd E. and Stavebank Rd N. at 2:15pm

Click HERE for more information.

 Mix-Mingle with South Asians Over 40

Are you tired of bars, loud night clubs, internet dating, family introductions and blind dates

South Asians over 40 caters to individuals of South Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Guyana, Trinidad and East Africa) descent who want to form new friendships.

Next Social Event: Early June 
Venue: Will be listed on website

Click HERE to join South Asians over 40 Meet Up group.

  June 12 :: Abilities Challenge

Click HERE to read more.

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.

  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.

  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.