Welcome to another edition of Oye! Grapevine.

Oye! Survey: Chance to win two tickets to IIFA award show in Toronto by completing Oye! Times Website Demographics survey. Takes only 2 minutes.

Oye! Times at IIFA: Oye! Times is one of the very few South Asian media outlets with official media accreditation to cover this historical event in Toronto. Our photographers will be uploading photos and videos from the Green carpet reception on the day of the event.

Featured Articles and Pictures:

Luminato 2011 (Pics) photos by Kanchan Rakhra.

Bollywood Extravaganza- Markham IIFA Buzz event- Jun 18, 2011 Pics 1 Pics 2 photos by Bambai Ka Babu.

International student Osbert Pinto named Seneca College valedictorian written by Emily Milic.

India and Greece: Tale of two corrupt nations or is that just one? written by Nijanand Bableshwar.

Rare Earth Metals, Minerals and Precious Stones: Real Reasons for the Afghan War written by Kashif Aziz.

Corrupt Nation: Ek Machar Aadmi Ko Hijda Bana Deta Hai!  submitted by Casablanca.

Pakistani-Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana a pawn in a bigger political game  written by Kanwal Sibal.

Pakistan leads in Human Rights violations  written by Tanveer Jafri.

Relationships: If the situation had been reversed... written by William Belle.

Vancouver Hockey Riots: Good Anarchist who saved Good Samaritan (Video) written by Steve Val.

Will Harper Stand Up For Peaceful Canadians Threatened By Israel? written by Khaled Mouammar.

Oye! Contests:

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Some Upcoming Events:

Live Indian Music with Razia and Saqib on Friday, June 24 at Santa Roza.

Enjoy 2011 South Asian Canada Day on June 26 at Mississauga Valley Community Centre.

Do you have kids who love to play soccer. Don't miss this soccer camp! Liverpool Way Soccer Camp starting July 4 at Brampton Soccer Center.

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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  Win 2 tickets to IIFA award show in Toronto

  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 24 & 25:: 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 24: Live Indian Music-Sumon
Saturday, June 25: Live Indian Music-Ranjeet

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: Mid June 
Venue: Listed on website

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

  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 June 20 – June 26, 2011

ARIES / Mesha (Fire sign, ruling planet is Mars) - (March 21 – April 20)
Mars Sign – Stars covered Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika (1st Part)
Favourable time to achieve anything you want. Expect something great this week. Most of your ambitions will be fulfilled on time. Your extra–ordinary enthusiasm will help you take up fresh responsibilities in your ventures. Opportunities knock at your door every morning, realize and respond as time is fast flying.

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)
Your practical nature and approach will turn fortunes in your favour, through your self efforts. Favourable conditions prevail; however, minor adverse results may occur against your interests. You have very bright future ahead, be positive in your outlook. Returns will be in proportion to your effort.

Click HERE to read more

 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: Mid June 
Venue: Will be listed on website

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

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.