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Canada's Immigration Pathways Open for Indian Skilled Workers in 2025 - New

In an unprecedented move, Canada’s Immigration pathways have opened wider than ever for skilled workers from India, introducing two novel immigration pathways that promise not just opportunities but a new life for many. This article delves into the specifics of these pathways, the implications for Indian professionals, and how this could potentially shape the demographic and economic landscape…

[fanficmanic]

Saturday Snippet

It's officially Saturday in my part of the (edge of the) world, so here's a small snippet of something I'm working on.

“Did you know that American men ranked 8/10 in a study on the Worst and Best Lovers in the World?” Buck asks, making Bobby choke on his water, while Eddie, Chim, and Ravi look at him with mild intrigue.   “What are you talking about, Buck?” Hen asks, and she already knows she’s going to regret it.  “I found a study online, done to rank the best and worst lovers in the world.” Buck says, pointing at her with his phone. “And it doesn’t only cover men; it also ranks women as well. Although, it doesn’t talk about the other genders, so that’s a point against them.”  “And how did you come across this study, which I’m sure is very scientific and done for research purposes only?” Chimney asks, crossing his arms over his chest. “And how do Korean men rank?”  “Unfortunately, it doesn’t mention Korean men or women.” Buck says, earning a scoff from Chim, then he turns to face Eddie. “Or Mexicans as well.”  “India?” Ravi asks with fake nonchalance, making Bobby throw him a look of mock betrayal.  “Indian men ranked 7/10.” Buck says, then turns to look at Hen again. “Same as American women.”  “What countries does this study cover?” Eddie asks with a raised eyebrow. “And you still haven’t answered Chim’s question.”  “Uh, let me check.” Buck says as he takes a look at his phone, obviously reading over the presumed study. “Australia, South Africa, United States, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and New Zealand.” 

“So, basically, less than 6% of the countries in the world?” Hen asks, making Ravi gape at her quick math abilities.  “That’s not the point, Henrietta. The point is, American men rank quite high, according to this study.” Buck says, his arms still moving animatedly.  

[1americanconservative]

@LauraPowellEsq

Kamala Harris was admitted to law school under a program for students “who have experienced major life hurdles, such as educational disadvantage, economic hardship, or disability.”

Kamala Harris’s mother came from the highest caste in India, but by moving to the U.S. and Canada, obtaining a prestigious degree, marrying a future Stanford professor, having a successful career as a cancer researcher, and sending her daughter to private schools, her daughter became unusually disadvantaged?

Strange how that works.

[tricitytimes]

How Devinder Singh Gill Started in Mohali and Built a Global Business Empire

From the lanes of Mohali to international real estate markets, Devinder Singh Gill has carved out a reputation as both a bold entrepreneur and a visionary leader. But success, as with many high-profile names, doesn’t come without scrutiny. While he’s earned applause for his business achievements, recent attention has also brought his name into the spotlight of controversy.

So who is Devinder Singh Gill, really? A self-made real estate magnate? A strategist with political access? Or a public figure navigating both acclaim and criticism?

Let’s take a closer look at how his empire began — and why the world is watching.

The Mohali Origin Story

Devinder Singh Gill started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 23, right in the heart of Mohali, Punjab. At a time when most young professionals are still exploring career options, Gill had already stepped into the real estate sector with a vision: to transform how people experience housing and infrastructure in growing cities.

In those early years, Gill earned a name for launching practical, people-first housing projects that offered transparency and value. His work in Tricity (Mohali, Chandigarh, and Panchkula) positioned him as a credible force in local development — not just another businessman, but a change-maker.

Expanding to a Global Stage

Once established in North India, Devinder Singh Gill rapidly scaled his operations. His business expanded into Dubai, Canada, and Australia, tapping into the demand for luxury living and NRI-focused investments. His international ventures kept the same core values: quality, trust, and strategic innovation.

Projects under brands like Sky Heights elevated his profile further, making him one of the few Indian real estate developers to create impact both at home and abroad.

Education Sector Involvement: Chairman of Two Colleges

Beyond business, Devinder Singh Gill Mohali has made significant contributions to the education sector. He serves as the founder and chairman of two colleges:

Sri Satya Sai College (B.Ed)

Siddhi Vinayak College

These institutions focus on empowering the next generation of educators, with a strong emphasis on offering free education to underprivileged girls. Through these efforts, Gill has helped hundreds of young women pursue professional degrees and brighter futures — reaffirming his commitment to social equity and community development.

This blend of entrepreneurship and educational philanthropy further expands his legacy, proving that success is not just measured by wealth, but also by impact.

Political Links and Public Scrutiny

According to a recent Medium blog titled “Who is Devinder Singh Gill and Why is He in the Spotlight of Controversy?”, questions have arisen around his political affiliations and administrative connections — particularly his previous role as OSD (Officer on Special Duty) to the Punjab Finance Minister.

The blog notes that while his supporters see him as a visionary with strong administrative knowledge, critics argue that his rise was too fast — raising questions about influence and proximity to power. His name has surfaced in political discussions and real estate debates, though no formal charges have been made public.

This attention has only added to his public profile, blending business success with political speculation.

Beyond Real Estate: A Brand of Vision and Ambition

Despite the controversies, Gill remains deeply focused on growth. He’s expanded into areas like farmhouse development, liquor retail, and lifestyle branding, always ahead of the curve. As the first person to open a modern liquor store in Chandigarh, he redefined industry benchmarks — another bold move in a pattern of disruption.

Gill’s model of leadership emphasizes:

Strategic risk-taking

Diversification of investments

Empowering youth through mentorship

Conclusion: Devinder Singh Gill — A Complex, Global Figure

So, how did Devinder Singh Gill rise from Mohali to the global stage? Through smart decisions, bold ventures, and an unrelenting pursuit of growth. But with visibility comes scrutiny — and Gill is now navigating both admiration and controversy in equal measure.

Whether viewed as a real estate pioneer, an education advocate, or a figure of public curiosity, one thing is clear: Devinder Singh Gill’s journey is far from ordinary. His story, rooted in Mohali, continues to unfold on an international scale — driven by ambition, influence, and undeniable impact.

[pyrokineticwarrior]

🥀 DEVLIN SINCLAIR — Weird West AU headcanon

Real Name: Devendra Yug Alias: Devlin Sinclair Time Period: 1850s–1860s Setting: Canada ➝ California (via Oregon Trail / Sierra Nevadas) Occupation: Former Railroad Worker • Gold Prospector • Occasional Gunslinger

🇮🇳 ORIGINS: The Boy from Indus River Valley

Devendra Yug was born in Jhansi, in northern India, around 1833, the son of a blacksmith who served in the Bundelkhand princely courts. The world he knew was one of iron, horses, sweat, and rebellion simmering beneath British boots. In 1857, when whispers of mutiny began, his family made the fateful choice to send him far away for safety, for freedom, or perhaps for a future no longer shackled.

Via Calcutta port, Devendra boarded a British ship meant for labor transport. Promised work in the British colonies of Canada, he was contracted, or coerced, into a labor migration program that sent hundreds of South Asian men abroad to work in imperial infrastructure, many under exploitative conditions.

❄️ CANADIAN RAILS Hammer and Snow

He arrived in British Columbia by 1858, amid the growing demand for manpower to construct the Canadian Pacific Railway. Here, he labored alongside Chinese, Irish, and Indigenous workers, carving steel veins through granite, forests, and snow.

The harsh winters and brutal pay meant Devendra learned to survive on wit and muscle. He picked up English, learned how to use a rifle, and adopted the name Devlin Sinclair, which was easier for white foremen to shout over blasting dynamite, and easier to conceal where he came from in a land that saw brown men as invisible.

He had a gift for mechanics and metallurgy, quickly becoming a sought-after repairman for equipment and tools. But racism, violence, and the death of a close friend in a collapsed tunnel pushed him to leave. He wanted gold. Not steel.

🐎 THE JOURNEY SOUTH Sierra Shadows

By 1862, Devlin headed south, on foot, then on wagon, tracing rumors of fortune to California’s goldfields. Following rough trails through Oregon, he made his way into the Sierra Nevada mountains, a lone stranger in a land that didn’t have a name for what he was.

He avoided cities when he could. He camped with Chinese prospectors, traded with Black homesteaders, learned survival from Indigenous communities who taught him that white men never stayed still long enough to listen. They called him “the man with fire in his blood.”

🌒 IN CALIFORNIA Gold, Ghosts, Gunpowder

Devlin made a name for himself in places like Placerville, Angels Camp, and Bodie, towns that swelled and emptied with the pulse of gold strikes. Sometimes he found gold. Sometimes he stole it. Sometimes he dug holes in the earth and only found ghosts.

He picked up gunslinging fast, not because he wanted to, but because the law out here was coin and threat. He never killed unless he had to. But when he did, he made it quick. Efficient. Like a smith snapping a blade into shape.

He took on work as a trail scout, a bodyguard, sometimes even a translator for Chinese or South Asian workers. But always, he moved and never let anyone get too close. "Sinclair" became legend in some parts: the brown man who didn’t blink when guns came out, who wore a silver ring etched in Sanskrit, and who prayed to gods no one else could name.

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Privilege is a complicated term and honestly, a tricky one to give a proper definition to. In my opinion, it is that complicated but invisible side of life that shapes our experiences and the opportunities we get in ways that sometimes, we might not even notice. My journey in Guelph in the past few years has given me a clearer understanding of what privilege truly means to me. I am an international student from India who moved to Canada 3.5 years ago.

When I first moved here as an international student, life felt very different. Afterall, I had to make my own home away from home and like many international students, I lived in a shared house, worked a part time job, tried to balance part time with schoolwork and constantly missed my family. However, everything changed when coincidentally, my family moved here a year later. Now, I live in my own house here in Guelph, drive my own car and enjoy my mom’s home-cooked meals everyday. I do sometimes forget to appreciate these privileges that I have but there are moments when I realize how blessed I am as compared to other international students around me who are still dealing with daily struggles of their lives while missing their families who are miles away from them.  And now when I think about all this, I believe that I have started to understand the true meaning of privilege better. Being ‘privileged’ is not about having everything you want, it is about the support your family gives you, the opportunities you create for yourself and last but not the least, the peace that comes along with all that.   

Like I mentioned in my first blog, I grew up in Delhi. A megacity where being surrounded by nature or experiencing fresh air in the middle of the day was a ‘privilege’ I was devoid of. Still, my parents always tried their best to take us on trips where we could experience the stillness of a river, beauty of a sunset, and peace and quiet of the mountains. Even though these moments were short lived, but they were more than what others living in Delhi could experience. Those moments created a special place in my memory without me even realizing it. And this made me understand the fact the sometimes, the way we connect with and interpret nature depends on our circumstances. People who live in small towns or areas with more outdoor activities will always have a different way of interpreting nature as compared to people living in cities like Delhi because they have a consistent access to natural spaces. Also, privilege like the way my parents gave me helped me to somewhere build my connection with nature, but at the same time, I also understand that others from urban, immigrant, or low-income backgrounds may lack that.

This is why I believe that that the focus of nature interpretation should also shift towards inclusion and set a goal of making nature more accessible for everyone no matter what background they come from. And it can all start with taking steps as small as making nature a part of our daily conversations, reducing the costs of transportation or sharing a ride to public parks.

Having privilege doesn’t have to come with feelings of guilt; instead, it should stir the feelings of gratitude and empathy, bringing forward a reminder that it can be used to help others connect with nature in meaningful ways.

[devikaalam]

full name: devika jesminda alam

nicknames: devi, dev, dee

age: 36

dob: february 5th

hometown: los angles, california

current location: clearwater, new york.

neighborhood: downtown

occupation: cardiothoracic surgeon

gender: cis female

sexuality: heterosexual

relationship status: single

theme song: maneater - nelly furtado

tw: teen pregnancy mention, tw: adoption mention

Devika Jesminda Alam was born on February 5th back in 1988 to two traditional Indian parents who immigrated from India to Canada months before she was born. Her father Verma Alam was a world wide known Cardiologist while her mother Anika was a successful lawyer at a successful law firm. They planted their feet in Los Angles, California where Devika spent most of her life. 

She grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth and while Devika lived a luxury life it wasn’t always the best. Devi grew up with a nanny named Gloria who was one of her favorite people on the planet. Though Devi got good grades in school and had a good group of friends the lack of parenting from her mother and father wasn’t the best feeling in the World. While Devika was proud of them and their success there were events and moments within her childhood Devi wished her parents were there for. 

However Gloria was and she appreciated it, but it wasn’t until the summer of eight grade going into freshman year when her mother decided to retire early and her father decided to work less hours. It made Devika happy, and the thing that made her the happiest or well the person that made her the happiest was named Angelo Cortes Estrada. Someone she didn’t expect to become friends with, someone Devi didn’t expect to fall for. 

However she did, she fell for him and fell for him hard. Devika and Angelos relationship was unexpected.  It was unexpected for her and her parents. While Verma and Anika were happy their daughter had found someone they were worried the two were moving fast. Angelo was someone that Devikas parents at first didn’t like, a boy from the wrong tracks, and it was just that.  A boy from the wrong tracks, he was a good kid and never disrespectful just had a different kind of way of living than they did. 

It took Verma a while but he eventually ended up liking their daughters boyfriend and tried to help the kid. That was until she found out she was pregnant. When Devika found out she was pregnant she wanted to tell Angelo right away but the young teen was scared. Scared as hell with how her life was going to change, how their life was going to change. 

Right when Devika wanted to tell him they decided to break up since she was going away to college and then med school, at least that was the plan before. While it was mutual she was still heartbroken and now had no idea how she was going to tell him about the baby. 

In fact Devi didn’t, it was to hard to think about. So she agonized over what to do and decided to give the baby up for adoption as it was the best possible scenario. Having her parents full support even though it was hard for them to grasp at first, they were there for her. 

Having a beautiful baby girl 9 months later and making the hardest decisions one ever had to make by putting her up for adoption, Devika started college. She went to Columbia University for Medical training, then Harvard University for Residency, and then back to Columbia for her fellowship. She has now found Clearwater where she gained a successful position as the head Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Heaven Health. She has been in Clearwater for six years and has been living a good life. Little does she know it’s about to turn upside down once more. 

[bulkinglobal]

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[hollow-lime-green]

Oh my God you’re Indian! In Indian(ish)! (It’s complicated.) I only know like one other Indian person so I always get so excited when I hear about/meet more. If you don’t mind me asking, what part of India are you/your family from?

Indian(ish) works for me too, actually. :)

I am half Indian (second generation) and half white. My Indian side is Bengali (in the way that cultural identities are very soupy and the borders in that region move constantly, rendering national identity... complicated, yeah) by way of Kolkata. My white side is from the Southern US. It's a fun mix.

More thoughts below the cut, both on being mixed race and also on Indian/Asian Woman rep.

Oh and I know Sevika chose that final haircut but it's still a hate crime (lesbian + Indian + woman + L + ratio). We support women's wrongs but god this one's hard for me.

I have a lot of thoughts on being mixed race, but none that are applicable to the fic I'm currently writing lmao, so I don't talk about it much here. For a lot of reasons (the short version is my parents are much more progressive than my Indian grandparents), I didn't learn a lot about my Indian culture from my family, and it's something I'm going back to work on as an adult. Like, I cook a toooon of Asian food, primarily Japanese and Korean, and I wouldn't cook Indian food for years because I didn't want to do it wrong and no one ever taught me how.

But despite my identity definitely being Indian(ish), not Indian, that's not what (white) people tend to perceive lol. I get all the fun parts of being a visible minority AND a deep impostor syndrome about my own identity.

When I was in UG, I was having lunch with a bunch of full Indian girlies (international students, so also Indian nationality), and I said "oh by the way guys I'm mixed race I'm not actually full Indian", and this bitch said "WE KNOW".

Which like yeah. And tbh it was funny, and I laughed about it then (also I was the only American and by god it is obvious when you are American in Canada). But it did sure reinforce my Issues.

Anyway Symmetra overwatch is a queen slay girl slay however she is also the most stereotypical character you could possibly create for your Indian Representation. Except maybe Karma in League lmao, who is, though in a different way, also the most stereotypical character you could-

One Indian(ish) character I really really love is Zoe Castillo from Dreamfall/The Longest Journey (super deep cut, but I am obsessed with this series). Zoe is the first protagonist I ever saw that looked a lot like me. Which is to say not only Indian(ish) woman but also modern. That series also has another Indian character who I love deeply because she is a horrible ableist asshole (with redeeming qualities in my opinion) and I love that she gets to be that.

Sevika I love because she really counters the stereotype of, like, what is essentially Machiavellianism as power, that I find prevalent in Winning Asian Woman rep. If Mel were the Indian one solving problems with politics and smart I would bash my brains in. Like, yes, it is cool to use your brains to solve the problem. I love smart characters. But if your writer brain can only comprehend Asian Women Winning because they smarted around the problem, that's still racist. Sevika punches the problem. She also has a good head on her shoulders, but that is purely incidental and a bonus as she punches the problem.

There are some other examples of buff Asian women, I don't want to seem like I think Sevika is groundbreaking, she's just rare and I'm giving Kudos. Amara Borderlands 3 might be good rep but I have to be honest, I could not get through more than like 15 hrs of BL3 because the rest of it is dog ass. I will eventually return to it (maybe).

[foxingpeculiar]

Some facts about my dad:

No one knows how old he is. He was born in a rural village in India sometime in the 1930s, probably. But there is conflicting information on exactly when. Every time I go home, I hear a different number.

When I was 16, in an attempt to make conversation, he asked me “Did I ever tell you I used to watch people die?” His dad was in law enforcement, so in his early 20s, he followed in those footsteps and got a job as a lower-court judge in Pakistan. My understanding is that, like, real trials and shit were (are?) handled by higher judges, and you had to have a law degree for that. But there were also judges that did shit like arraignments and traffic court and that kind of thing. And you could just do that. And that’s what he did. And one of his duties as such was to be the official attendant who signed off on executions. Like “Yep, I was here. This guy is dead, officially.” And that was mostly hanging at the time, so he’s been to a few dozen of those.

In addition to India and Pakistan, he’s also lived in Saudi Arabia, England, and Canada, before he came to the US.

When his family moved to Pakistan after the partition, he smuggled gold across the border. He told me a story about bribing a cobbler and having special shoes rigged up with compartments in the heels. He would’ve been… maybe 19 or so, at the time?

Somehow, he ended up working for the DoD and had top security clearance. He’s met at least two presidents and probably knows some crazy shit, but never talks about it. Oh, he also shook hands with Elizabeth II once, but that was before he came to America (it was when she went to Pakistan in 1961).

He saw 9/11 happen. The Pentagon part of it. He actually worked in the Pentagon a lot, but was fortunately at an office across the street at the time (although that was a stressful few hours before we confirmed he was okay). In the wake of that, he also did some translation work for the government, because he speaks Arabic (and Urdu and Hindi and Farsi).

He has 4 Master’s Degrees. I know one is History and one is Library Science. I’m not sure about the other two.

He once told me his aunt was possessed by a demon. I have not been able to get much further information from him on the subject.

He was still married to his first wife when he met my mom. They got married a couple of years later. She was not quite 21. He would’ve been somewhere between 35 and 42 or so. She did not know he was still married at that point until I also found out, which was the Christmas before last, when I was 39. They’re both like “eh, it was 50 years ago. Whatever.” about it. But it does explain some things.

He’s probably significantly on the spectrum. But grew up where/when that was not a thing. But he used to be very intense about things being a certain way. To the point that all my friends were scared of him, growing up. I know him better than that—I’ve never been scared of him. It’s more like… he needed a certain order to make sense of the world. But he has also chilled out SO much since he retired (and got on anxiety meds), it’s kind of remarkable.

There’s so much more. And so much I don’t even know (though I am trying, and he seems more open to… being open at this stage. He could be as old as 94. He seems to sense the weight of that).

All this to say that I’m kind of going through a thing where I realize my life is probably a lot weirder than I’ve given it credit for, and there’s shit there I need to unpack. And like… that starts at home. (And this is not even getting into my mom. Whom I love as deeply as one should, but she is also goddamn crazy.)

[funstealer]

Interview with Teruki Uchise of 14th Addiction Loaded Fashion Magazine Vol. 6 (2014) English Translation:

Page 1 Born in 1971 in Osaka Prefecture. At the age of 18, he moved to the United States alone and then moved to Mexico. Based on the know-how gained locally, he established KMRii, a brand that sells handmade accessories. Established "14th Addiction" in 2007. Without being bound by established theories or preconceived notions, he creates products based on the experiences he gained from his own travels and his own unique values. "We have an atelier in Bali, and all products are handmade by local craftsmen." The brand 14th Addiction offers leather items and other products that seem to have a life of their own. The designer, Mr. Teruki, has a unique background among many fashion designers.

"I had a strong desire to go overseas since I was in junior high school, and it was influenced by the music, movies, and novels that I liked and was exposed to at the time. In particular, the book "Exiles" (by Robert Harris) had a big influence on me and made a strong impression on me. I left Japan as soon as I turned 18 and went to America to find myself. I spent a few years there, but I didn't really like it, so I went to Mexico."

A foreign land with a bad security situation. Gangsters, drug dealers, cult groups, etc. are sometimes in the news. In 1990, the young man in his 20s moved to Mexico on his own, and he didn't feel any particular fear. Instead, he thought, "If I'm going to live, this is the place."

"I'm from Osaka, so Mexico has a similar vibe to Osaka (laughs). When I started living in Mexico, something suddenly occurred to me. To begin with, Japanese people and Mexicans are different in size, and they might even pull out a gun. In a place like that, you can't win physically. So you have to win mentally. It's important to approach the other person without being wary as much as possible and have a heart-to-heart conversation. If you feel fear, the other person will definitely know, and you'll be looked down upon right away. That's the trick, or how to navigate the world, I learned in Mexico."

The thing he wanted most was survival skills. After that, at the age of 24, TERUKI's career as a designer began. He started making accessories by imitating the Mexican Indians he met there.

"Since I was a teenager, I wanted to acquire the ability to survive. Survival skills are the ability to survive in the ultimate situation of traveling around the world, where no one knows you or helps you. When exposed to such a situation, I always wondered, 'What can I do?' That's when I discovered accessory making, learned a lot, acquired the know-how, actually made things, and sold them on the street when they were finished. That's how I began my life."

Make and sell, make money, and move on to the next town. With the help of TERUKI's extraordinary survival skills, his skills were so impressive that even local colleagues in the industry respected him. Whenever they found a new technique or material, they would negotiate and trade know-how with other craftsmen. TERUKI's works were of such high quality that they commanded overwhelmingly high prices on the street accessory market at the time. "I was selling accessories near the resort town of Cancun, and during the Christmas season many tourists came from New York and other places. People from the film and music industries among them saw the things I made and said, 'Why are you selling in a place like this? You can go much further.' I remember that this gave me a lot of confidence and marked a turning point for me." Page 2 His only source of inspiration was his own travel experiences. After that, he continued to travel around the world, visiting America, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Holland, England, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, etc. In 2000, he launched the accessory brand "KMRii" and established an atelier in Bali in the same year. In his atelier in Bali, he created an environment where all production processes could be carried out, from production to the distribution system for overseas shipments. After that, he approached music festivals in various European countries and built a network with overseas artists. In 2004, he also produced a leather jacket for Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. In 2006, he handed over "KMRii" to a friend who had been with him since the company's launch, and in 2007, he established the men's brand "14th Addiction" and the women's brand "Catorce", which mainly focus on clothing.

"I didn't intend to start a fashion brand, but I made a few leather jackets, which were very well received, and the brand was born naturally from that. I don't feel like I'm in the fashion business at all, I just incorporate the inspiration I get from my travel experiences into my clothes. I project the people I meet on my travels, the scenery I see, and the messages I feel at each moment. My way of expression happens to be making clothes, bags, shoes, and accessories, so I definitely put my spirit into each and every piece."

The theme of this season is "Eternal Voyager." TERUKI has returned to his roots and created a powerful lineup by tracing his memories of his own travels. At the collection held in Tokyo recently, close friends of his, musician MIYAV- and director Takashi Tamura (Drum Can), also supported the show, adding a touch of glamour.

"I didn't go to fashion school or study fashion, but the experiences and knowledge I gained from traveling alone to unfamiliar places have really helped me. I don't want to get stuck in a mold in the pursuit of individuality, but rather, I want to break the mold and go all out! That's my message. I would be happy if we could give people who come into contact with our work a little nudge in the direction of wear it. I would like to continue making things like that."

[mariacallous]

The Group of Seven (G-7) leaders are expected to ratchet up economic and political pressure on Russia when they convene at a summit in Italy later this week, with plans to roll out new loans to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. They also plan to condemn Moscow’s growing ties to North Korea as well as China’s indirect support of the Russian war machine.

The plans for the upcoming summit, described by current and former officials familiar with draft G-7 communiques circulating among diplomats, are being pushed by embattled Western leaders eager to lock in foreign-policy wins in the face of major election hurdles at home. A G-7 leaders’ summit in 2025 could be drastically different and a lot more fractured depending on how elections go in the United States, United Kingdom, and now France—particularly if former U.S. President Donald Trump beats incumbent President Joe Biden in the U.S. elections in November.

“This is the last time this group will meet in this configuration with these leaders. I think that’s pretty clear,” said Josh Lipsky, a former advisor at the International Monetary Fund and now senior director at the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center. “It all conveys a sense of urgency and the stakes around this G-7.”

The G-7 summit also comes against the backdrop of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza as well as strategic competition between the West and its rivals in Russia and China to curry favor and influence in the so-called global south. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has invited the leaders of at least a dozen non-G-7 countries to the upcoming summit, including Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, India, Kenya, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.

The Biden administration’s top priority for the upcoming summit, which Biden himself is set to attend, is finalizing an agreement to provide around $50 billion in new loans to Ukraine using profits from Russian assets that have been frozen in the Western-dominated international financial system. The proposal has received widespread support in theory among countries opposed to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but it still faces a thicket of complex legal and financial hurdles.

Western countries froze around $280 billion in Russian financial assets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the bulk of which is parked in Belgium, France, and Germany. EU officials have resisted efforts to seize the assets directly, fearing the precedent such a move would set for international markets, but they opened the door to allocating interest generated by these assets to Ukraine. The Biden administration’s plan calls for G-7 countries to issue Ukraine a $50 billion loan, seen as a critical lifeline for the country’s battered wartime economy, which would be paid back over the years by the interest from the frozen Russian assets. Those assets could generate around $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion a year in interest. Biden administration officials are still working to hash out the final details of the plan ahead of the summit.

Alongside this, the G-7 countries—the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom—are also expected to issue new statements condemning Russia’s deepening military ties with North Korea and send new warnings to Chinese banks to stop helping Moscow evade Western sanctions lest they face new sanctions themselves, the current and former officials said. The United States has so far avoided sanctioning major Chinese financial institutions, possibly fearing the impact on global financial markets, but Washington could choose to target smaller Chinese banks helping Russia skirt Western sanctions as a calculated response and opening warning shot.

“Our concern is that China is increasingly the factory of the Russian war machine,” Daleep Singh, the White House deputy national security advisor for international economics, said during an event at the Center for a New American Security. “You can call it the ‘arsenal of autocracy’ when you consider [that] Russia’s military ambitions threaten obviously the existence of Ukraine, but [also] increasingly European security, NATO, and trans-Atlantic security.”

The Biden administration’s push for major deliverables at the upcoming G-7 summit fits into a wider strategy the administration has taken to advance its foreign-policy agenda in more informal and ad hoc groupings of partners and allies as traditional multilateral institutions—such as the United Nations—are stuck in diplomatic gridlock. The administration has advanced its Indo-Pacific strategy through the Quad—a new partnership among Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—and security partnerships through the AUKUS arrangement with Australia and the United Kingdom.

While the Biden administration hopes to focus the G-7 summit on rallying more international support for Ukraine, it is also grappling with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East centered on Israel’s war against Hamas. Ongoing U.S. support for Israel in the war as the civilian death toll in Gaza mounts has opened Washington up to widespread criticism and accusations of hypocrisy, particularly from countries in the global south.

Countries including Colombia, Mexico, and Nicaragua have filed to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over vehement opposition from Israel and the United States. Colombia, Bolivia, and Belize have severed diplomatic ties with Israel, and Brazil has withdrawn its ambassador. Russian state propaganda outlets have seized on the narrative of Western double standards about civilian casualties in Ukraine versus Gaza, and many analysts assess that the conflict in Gaza is aiding the Kremlin’s messaging to the global south on Western hypocrisy.

“The Ukraine war awakened us in the West to the fact that there’s work to do in the global south, but at least then we were on the side of the global majority,” said Nathalie Tocci, director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali Italian think tank and former special advisor to the EU’s foreign-policy chief.

“Now with Israel-Gaza, we just basically are in a shrinking minority,” she added. “We’re in a far, far more complicated spot than we were a year ago vis-à-vis the global south … and there’s now this total lack of credibility that the West has to deal with.”

[beardedmrbean]

India has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens amid an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.

India said the temporary move was due to "security threats" disrupting work at its missions in Canada.

Tensions flared this week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said India may have been behind the 18 June killing.

But Mr Trudeau said on Thursday he was not looking to provoke India with the allegation.

India has angrily rejected the allegation, calling it "absurd".

Speaking to reporters in New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Mr Trudeau said: "There is no question that India is a country of growing importance and a country we need to continue to work with."

He said Canada was not looking to provoke India or cause problems with the allegation but is unequivocal about the importance of the rule of law and protecting Canadians.

Relations between the countries - key trade and security partners, and US allies - have been strained for months. Analysts say they are now at an all-time low.

India's government swiftly made clear the suspension of visa services also "applies to Canadians in a third country".

"There have been threats made to our high commission [embassy] and consulates in Canada," a foreign affairs ministry spokesman in Delhi said. "This has disrupted their normal functioning. Accordingly [they] are temporarily unable to process visa applications."

He said: "India is looking for parity in rank and diplomatic strength between the diplomatic missions of the two countries. This is being sought because of Canadian diplomatic interference in our internal affairs."

Hours earlier Canada had announced it was reducing its personnel in India, saying some diplomats had received threats on social media.

"In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats," a statement said.

Canada's visa services remain open in India.

The two countries have historic close ties - and much is at stake.

How India-Canada ties descended into a public feud

Why are some Sikhs calling for a separate state?

Canada has 1.4 million people of Indian origin - more than half of them Sikhs - making up 3.7% of the country's population, according to the 2021 census. India also sends the highest number of international students to Canada - in 2022, they made up 40% of total overseas students at 320,000.

According to Indian government statistics, about 80,000 Canadian tourists visited India in 2021, behind only the US, Bangladesh and UK.

The row burst into the open on Monday after Canada linked India with the murder of separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen who was shot dead in his vehicle by two masked gunmen outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada's intelligence agencies were investigating whether "agents of the government of India" were involved in the killing of Nijjar - who India designated a terrorist in 2020.

India reacted strongly, saying Canada was trying to "shift the focus from Khalistani terrorists and extremists" who had been given shelter there. The Indian government has often reacted sharply to demands by Sikh separatists in Western countries for Khalistan, or a separate Sikh homeland.

On Thursday, Mr Trudeau was pressed by journalists about what evidence there was that suggested India was linked to the murder.

He did not share further details, but said "the decision to share these allegations was not done lightly".

"It was done with the utmost seriousness," Mr Trudeau said, urging Indian officials to cooperate with the investigation into the killing.

A spokesperson for the Indian foreign ministry said Canada has not shared specific information with India on Nijjar's murder.

"We have conveyed this to the Canadian side, made it clear to them that we are willing to look at any specific information that is provided to us," said Arindam Bagchi on Thursday. "But so far we have not received any such specific information."

The Khalistan movement peaked in India in the 1980s with a violent insurgency centred in Sikh-majority Punjab state.

It was quelled by force and has little resonance in India now, but is still popular among some in the Sikh diaspora in countries such as Canada, Australia and the UK.

[rwby-revelations]

The World of Remnant in RWBY: Revelations, Part One

In order to make the world building of my rewrite make sense, I realized I had to really dig into the lore of the series and use what was available, and tweak as needed. I created a document to keep track of it, and this post is basically a lore dump and can also be used as a handy guide if people need to refer back to it while reading the fics themselves. So without further ado, let's dive in!

Remnant

The world of Remnant is divided up into six "kingdoms," which hearkens back to when they were ruled by monarchies. Four of them have a much longer history than the other two, which are relatively new in the timeline. The kingdoms are:

Vale

Atlas

Vacuo

Minada

Mandir

Baluarte

Immediately you may be wondering "Hey, what happened to Mistral and Menagerie?" I have renamed them to Minada and Mandir respectfully. Baluarte is a brand new kingdom I added, and I'll go over that influence as well as the influences of all five other kingdoms.

Mistral's change to Minada came about because I was originally going to try and make my own language, but then I kind of got too tired trying to figure out how the language worked (how did Tolkien do it?). So while I decided to instead use already-existing languages for place names, Minada ended up just sticking, and I had given it the meaning of "wind", similar to how the original word "mistral" is "a cold, northerly wind in France." I am however keeping the theme of Minada being based off various Far Eastern regions, so one region will have Japanese influence, another region will have clear Chinese influence, still another will have Mongolian influence, and so on.

"Mandir" is the Hindu word for "temple, dwelling place". First off, I changed Menagerie's name because, well...let's face it, creating a fictional race of people with animal features and then giving them a place to stay and naming it "a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition" was not the wisest move on CRWBY's part. I also wanted to base Mandir off of India, considering Blake's parents are supposed to be based off of Bagheera and the Hindu goddess Kali. There are also islands off the coast of Mandir that are heavily influenced by Polynesian cultures as well.

The third one I'm going to talk about is Vale. For Vale, I looked at Europe for influence, and while the area that the story takes place is focused in a region influenced by western Europe, there are regions influenced by eastern Europe as well, and the islands are more southern European as well. Not too much of a change from canon, I suppose.

Atlas is going to be a bit different. While the floating city is going to be influenced by the US and Canada, the rest of the kingdom is going to be influenced by northern Europe, specifically Scandinavia, but also some Inuit influence as well. I want to show a divide between the floating city of Atlas and the rest of the kingdom, how capitalistic Atlas City is in comparison to other towns and cities like Mantle which function on a more socialist level.

Vacuo is going to be influenced by the Middle East and Africa. This part I completely acknowledge is going to be tricky, so when I do get to writing Vacuo I'm going to be doing quite a bit of research. Again, certain areas will be based off of certain places like one region will have clear Egyptian influence, etc.

Now the final kingdom, Baluarte, is a brand new kingdom I created. I was looking at the map and realized that there was an entire continent that had nothing there--the continent that looks like a European dragon. It was however a mountainous region, so I figured, let's take that area and create a kingdom with Latin American influence! The word "baluarte" means "stronghold" in Spanish, and it felt like a good theme for a kingdom built in the mountains. It's relatively new in-canon as well, so we are going to get to explore some of the politics regarding a fledgling kingdom.

If you're wondering where Salem is, that's a secret ;) I'll expand on her in another post, don't you worry!

Each kingdom is ruled by a council of elected officials, except for two seats: the seat of the military's general, and the seat of the Academy headmaster.

That's another thing, each kingdom has an active military that works to monitor Grimm activity and defend the kingdoms. While the Vytal Agreement after the Great War has established a truce, there are still tensions between some of the kingdoms, and the military works as a buffer just in case.

Anyway, there is a council of ten people for each kingdom which works as the main governing body. These Councils handle diplomacy, trade, and so on for each kingdom. Mandir's council on the other hand is a little smaller, but it is being better established. They do not have a full blown military, but they have a smaller militia that operates along the same lines. The General of each kingdom's army has a seat for matters relating to the military. The Headmaster of each school is given a seat due to how integral the Huntsari are to the survival of remnanity.

Yes, that's right, I said Huntsari.

Rather than using Huntsmen and Huntresses, I created a gender neutral term: Huntsare singular, Huntsari plural, pronounced hunts-ah-reh and hunts-ah-ree respectfully. I pulled a bit from Italian when creating this term. I specifically wanted to differentiate those who hunt Grimm from those who hunt for food, which are known as Hunters.

Working alongside the Council of each kingdom is a Board of Huntsari, a small group of Huntsari (usually retired) who assign various missions to the other Huntsari that work in each kingdom and also are the ones that issue licenses. The Headmasters of the university-level academies usually work with them to help give older students work experience with missions and also decide which professors are able to take part in a mission.

I think that's enough for this post, but if you have any questions about the world of Remnant so far, please ask! Keep an eye out for part two!

[fleurcareil]

Leaving Canada

After finishing the road trip, the last 2 weeks of September were a whirlwind of activities to sort out things and say goodbye one more time before leaving the country. Although I may have benefited from staying a bit longer, having been on the road for so long made me ready to close off this phase and look forward to the next one, going back home to Europe! 🤩

First priority was to clean everything that I had been traveling with (with thanks to lots of space and a garden hose😁) and then figure out what to put into storage and what to bring as luggage. Initially my intent had been to travel straight from France to Chile, however due to exorbitant one-way air fares, I ended up booking a return ticket back to TO for mid-January.... not sure how this is all going to work out but for now it means that I'm only travelling with one suitcase instead of the 3 that I had already pre-packed. Easier to carry but harder to fit my clothes! 😅

Second key item was to get my car sold, so I got the car deep cleaned over lunch with Tara... something I've never done but should really have given myself as a gift much earlier! 😄 I thought the guy had done a great job at making my car look brand-new again, but he actually apologized to me as he hadn't managed to remove all bug residue from the grill nor the grit of the endless unpaved roads from the tires...the downfall of such an extensive road trip!

That afternoon, 3 accidents on the QEW highway meant that traffic was jammed for miles around, so I tried to wait it out by visiting the first 2 car dealers to get a sense of their offer... suddenly everything seemed wrong with my fab drive, as it needed new tires, new brakes, a chip in the window etc etc... 😯😪 I recognize the sales tactics for what they were but they still pulled me down, so by the time I got back home after taking 1.5 hours over a 20min drive, I was shaken & thoroughly fed up!

Next day, I toured a few more dealers who all basically said the same and then just cut my losses to get it over with (I must be the worst negotiator on earth! 🤣) ... I absolutely have had an amazing time driving my Rogue and I still loved everything about it, but it was time to say goodbye and move on.

Being a bit emotional after signing the papers, I drove by my old house in Burlington (where the new tenants are neglecting the pretty roses I had planted 😣) and then sat on my favourite bench in Paletta Park overlooking Lake Ontario. A mere 10 minutes' walk from where I used to live, I would often come here over my lunch break or after work, a great spot to relax! 😊

Next day, after having handed in the car & safely deposited the cheque at the bank, I was happy to go over to Priyanka & Arnie for a traditional Hungarian dish and meet again with their lovely parents. I first met Priyanka's parents at our MBA graduation over 10 years ago and we've been in touch ever since, having shared many dinners (including with my parents and in Delhi 🤗), theater plays, a powwow and ofcourse the wedding in India! 😍😍

On Friday, I spent hoouuuurs on the internet and phone to arrange anything from bank accounts & medical insurance to booking flights for my travels in Europe. Felt good to clean house and try to close as many things as possible before leaving. In the evening, we had delicious pizza & craft beer in the "Shed" in downtown Dundas.

That Saturday, it was fun times at the Ancaster Fall Fair with Arpita, Navneet and his cousin Nithia. 🤩 I had never been to a farm fair, which had everything from a hot sauce contest, cow & chicken displays to nitro-chilled snacks and prizes for the prettiest tomatoes, hay bales and funny-looking veggies! 😂 Quite an experience and a great afternoon!

On Sunday, I went with Heather for a hike in nearby Dundas Valley conservation area, my favourite forest west of the GTA. I've been here so often that I know most trails by heart but this time we walked in from a residential area on the side so that the forest still felt new. 😀

I spent the second week in Toronto where I lived for 11 years - my personal record of living that long in one city! 😊 - and it felt really good to roam the streets (albeit only for a short period of time before the craziness got to me 😫). For four days I crammed in as many friends as I could see, starting with a great backyard dinner with my old team. Having 9 different cultural backgrounds being represented leads to ever-interesting diverse conversations! 😍

On Tuesday, I had cozy lunch and dinner with my two good friends Kathryn and Lynne, both a bit senior to me hence always providing me with valuable insights that help me put things in a different perspective. 🥰 They're both great examples of how we can continue to have fulfilling lives for many years to come! 😘

Then on Wednesday, a lunch walk with Dana through my old 'hood and the Riverdale Farm, followed by relaxing tea with Natasha, Lance and their mother who I've also known since coming to Toronto and by whom I spent a memorable Christmas in Trinidad & Tobago. 🤩 In the evening, the drinks were tasty as usual when meeting with a loosely connected 😅 but somehow gelling group of Real Estate friends... always a good time!

On my last day in Toronto, I caught up with Harvey over Indian Roti and then had a few lovely hours at the new Love Park at the harbourfront. My final date was with my camping-sailing-drinking group of friends 😎 at the Queen Mother Café, a downtown thai restaurant where I used to go often in the first years. We're all a bit wiser (?!? 😂) then when we first met years ago but the laughs are still there!

Tired & having a terrible cold but feeling blessed with all those friendships, I made my way back to Dundas, where I was grateful to spend the last day with Arpita and Navneet, working a bit in the garden and playing the cool card game Dominion at night.

On the 30th September, they dropped me off to the airport, ready to fly home! 💖💖💖

[talentconnectedworldwide01]

How to Apply for Canada PR or Immigration from India

Canada has consistently ranked among the top destinations for immigrants, offering a high quality of life, economic opportunities, and cultural diversity. If you’re an Indian citizen looking to move to Canada, the Permanent Residency (PR) or immigration process might seem daunting at first. However, with the right information and guidance, you can navigate through the process smoothly. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply for Canada PR or immigration from India.

Choose the Right Pathway

Before you begin, it’s crucial to determine which immigration pathway best suits your profile and aspirations. Canada offers several pathways for immigration, including the Express Entry System, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and family sponsorship. Research each pathway thoroughly to understand the eligibility criteria, requirements, and processing times.

Meet the Eligibility Criteria

Each immigration pathway has specific eligibility criteria that applicants must meet. Common factors considered include age, education, work experience, language proficiency (English or French), and adaptability. The most common pathway, Express Entry, uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates based on these factors.

Language Proficiency

Language proficiency is a significant factor in your application. You’ll need to take a language test approved by the Canadian government, such as IELTS or CELPIP (English) or TEF (French). Achieving higher language scores can boost your CRS score and enhance your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

If your education was obtained outside Canada, you’ll need to get an ECA to verify the equivalence of your educational qualifications with Canadian standards. This step is crucial for Express Entry and certain provincial programs.

Create an Express Entry Profile

For Express Entry, create an online profile detailing your skills, work experience, education, language proficiency, and other relevant information. Your profile will be assigned a CRS score, and you’ll enter the Express Entry pool.

Improve Your CRS Score

A higher CRS score increases your chances of receiving an ITA. Consider ways to improve your score, such as enhancing language skills, gaining additional education, obtaining a job offer, or securing a provincial nomination.

Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Candidates with the highest CRS scores are issued ITAs in regular draws. Once you receive an ITA, you’ll have a limited time (usually 60 days) to submit a complete PR application.

Submit Your PR Application

Complete your Canada PR application online, providing accurate and complete information. Include all required documents, such as police clearances, medical exams, proof of funds, and more. Pay the application fee and submit your application before the deadline.

Wait for Processing

PR application processing times vary depending on the pathway and the volume of applications. During this period, ensure you respond promptly to any requests for additional information from the immigration authorities.

Final Steps

Once your PR application is approved, you’ll receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). Plan your move to Canada, ensuring you meet any travel and quarantine requirements. Upon arrival, you’ll need to show your COPR to the immigration officer at the port of entry to receive your PR status.

Conclusion

Applying for Canada PR or immigration from India is a systematic process that requires careful planning, preparation, and attention to detail. By understanding the various pathways, meeting eligibility criteria, enhancing your CRS score, and submitting a complete application, you can increase your chances of making Canada your new home. Remember that seeking professional advice or assistance from immigration consultants or lawyers can provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the application journey.