LIBERAL'S STRONG SHOW IN BRAMPTONParty bigwigs throw their weight behind Sukhwant Thethi

BY SHAZIA MALIKBRAMPTON - South Asian community's star candidate leader SukhwantThethi who was nominated Ontario Liberal candidate for Brampton Southwas hosted by the Muslim-Canadian community on Monday evening.Around 700 people from all over GTA and beyond had come to suppor thim in the next provincial election to be held in June 2018. The event wasattended by Ontario's Minister of Finance Charles Sousa; Ontario's Attor-ney General Yasir Naqvi; Ontario's Transpor t Minister Steven Del Duca;MPP Amrit Mangat; MPP Harinder Malhi; MP Sonia Sidhu; MP RameshSangha; Brampton's Regional Councillor Matin Medeiros among others.Thethi was overwhelmed by the response of the community and espe-cially thanked the Canadian-Muslim community for their all out suppor tand shared his experience of visiting Lahore, Pakistan. Speaking pas-sionately about his experiences as a new Canadian, he thanked the Lib-eral party for its policies of increasing minimum wage to suppor t Ontarians,lower taxes, enhanced childcare benefit, infrastructural development andmany more. He said as the father of two daughters in university heknows what it means to pay high university fees.Thus he commended the new provincial financial aid program that cov-ers fees for those from lower-income families. He said under thisprogramme more than 210,000 Ontario students are going to college oruniversity tuition-free this school year - roughly one-third of those whostudy full-time. He said from the very beginning the Liberal values at-tracted him and after deciding to join politics, this par ty was his choice.Speaking on the occasion, Ontario's Minister of Finance Charles Sousa;added: "Sukhwant for long has been fighting for fighting for a fairness andwill strengthen the Liberal presence in Brampton South."

He added the infrastructural investment in GTA shows the Liberal com-mitment to offer better lifestyle to people with new transit, hospitals,and schools rubbishing a llegations that the Liberal par ty is going over-board with spending. Sousa said: "If people need a hospital or a school orbetter transit service now, it cannot be delayed." He said he will an-nounce a balanced budget as costs for the first time have been broughtunder control in a way that was never done before. Ontario's AttorneyGeneral Yasir Naqvi, who had come from Ottawa especially to suppor tSukhwant, said: "I know Sukhwant. He has been very close to the com-munity and worked hard. Knowing the issues of the residents of that area,

his will be a stronger voice at the Queen's Park."Ontario's Transpor t Minister Steven Del Duca said: "Sukhwant is theright person to raise the issues of his community at Queen's Park. Heshares the same values as that of the Liberal par ty and would be able towork for the community in a better way by highlighting their issues atQueen's Park." MPP Amrit Mangat and MPP Harinder Malhi also main-tained that Sukhwant would add to the already strong Liberal presence inBrampton and strengthen par ty ties with community.Sukhwant Thethi immigrated to Canada from India in 1995. Hehas worked in food service, manufacturing, and owns a smallbusiness. He is now a mor tgage specialist with the Royal Bank ofCanada. Thethi believes strongly in giving back to the communitythat has given him so much oppor tuni ty. He volunteers andfundraises for causes that include the Peel Multicultural Council,the United Way, the Hear t and Stroke Foundation, and otherorganisations working to improve local health care. He also serves onthe advisory board to select Ontario Justices of the Peace. SukhwantThethi and his wife, Rajinder, are the proud parents of two university-agedaughters, Gurleen and Amarjot.

WON'T ALLOW 'GABBAR SINGHTAX': RAHUL GANDHINEW DELHI, (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi onFriday said his par ty will not allow the government to impose'Gabbar Singh Tax' -- Gandhi's acronym for GST or Goods andServices Tax. "We will not allow the BJP to impose a Gabbar Singh Taxon India," Gandhihe tweeted even as the GST Council's 23rd meeting wason. The GST Council -- which also has state Finance Ministers includingthose from Congress-ruled states on board -- announced ratecuts on 177 goods on Friday. "They cannot break the back of thesmall and medium businesses, crush the informal sector anddestroy millions of jobs," Gandhi said. The Congress leadergave a few suggestions to improve the GST regime.

Centre's rigid stance led tochanges in GST: SisodiaNEW DELHI, (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodiaon Friday said the Central government's rigid stance on GSTslabs led to frequent changes in the new tax regime. "Since thevery beginning (of implementation of GST), the Delhi govern-ment has been demanding a decrease in the 28 per cent tax slab but theBJP-led Central government's rigid approach to the issue has led to frequentchanges in the policy," Sisodia tweeted. "The GST Council raised the issueof cutting the 28 per cent tax slab on items except tobacco, cigarettes, andother sin goods, which was appreciated by many states yet taxes onpaints, motor parts et al were not reduced." The tweets came in responseto the decision, taken in the 23rd GST Council meeting on Friday inGuwahati, to slash the 28 per cent tax slab to 18 per cent on 50items of mass consumption. Tax on goods like chewing gum,chocolates, shaving items, shampoo and skin creams, whoserevenue implication is not much, has been reduced.

CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO INDIA, NADIR PATEL WELCOMING CANADIAN DELEGATION, MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE,FRANÇOIS-P CHAMPAGNE; MINISTER OF TRANSPORT MARC GARNEAU; MINISTER OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT NAVDEEP BAINS; SASKATCHEWAN ECONOMY MINISTER BONK; AND MP KAMAL KHERA IN INDIA.

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DG PAKISTAN RANGERS SINDH MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMMAD SAEED WITH OTHER MEMBERS VISITED THE GOLDEN TEMPLE IN AMRITSAR.

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Pakistan allows Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife to meet himISLAMABAD, (IANS) Pakistan hasannounced that the wife of al-leged Indian spy KulbhushanJadhav, who has been sentencedto death by a military cour t, canmeet him "purely on humanitar-ian grounds". The Ministry of For-eign Affairs said a Note Verbale

to this effect was sent to the In-dian High Commission here onFriday. "The government of Paki-stan has decided to arrange ameet ing of CommanderKulbhushan Jadhav with his wife,in Pakistan, purely on humanitar-ian grounds," a two-para state-

ment from the ministry said.Islamabad has said that Jadhav,allegedly an officer with the In-dian Navy and attached to the In-dian intelligence agency Researchand Analysis Wing (RAW), wasarrested on March 3, 2016 afterhe crossed illegally into Pakistan.

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THE KIP DISTRICT PHASE 2 CONDOMINIUMSAt Kipling + Dundas, a Central Etobicoke neighbourhood with deep rootsis growing up, and this is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor.

In a neighbourhood poised for growth, Concer t is offering unparalleled value to homebuyers eager to invest in a quality CentralEtobicoke home close to transit. Identified by the City of Toronto as

an Urban Growth Centre, Central Etobicoke is on the verge of dramaticchange with a host of major City-led improvements that will transform the areainto a vibrant pedestrian-oriented urban core that provides a wide range of shopping,recreation and entertainment oppor tunities. Plans to reinvigorate the area havesparked a number of innovative real estate developments led by The KipDistrict, a master-plan community by Concer t.Highly anticipated following the success of the first phase, now soldout and under construction, The Kip District Phase 2 Condominiumslaunches this month. Phase 2 offers unrivalled condo value combinedwith the uncompromised quality that Concer t has become synony-mous with. Open plans are thoughtfully designed and all tower homesinclude private balconies. Contemporary linear kitchens are the focalpoint of the suites with rational layouts that include modern cabinetrycombined with quar tz counter top, matching seamless quar tzbacksplash and stainless steel appliances to create a streamlined,custom-built aesthetic. Timeless bathrooms feature clean lines and anatural colour palette.Surrounded by a network of landscaped mews and manicuredcour tyards, Phase 2 also features well-designed common spacessuch as the modern lobby with adjoining lounge as well as thoughtfulamenities for your enter tainment, fitness and convenience. Spend timewith friends and loved ones on the outdoor BBQ terrace; roof top par tyroom with adjoining lounge and wet bar; or spacious dining room withfull kitchen. For those who love to hit the gym, The Kip District Phase 2has that too.Adding to The Kip District's inherent value, the public realm improve-ments already underway in Central Etobicoke include plans to addparks and open spaces to the neighbourhood as well as widensidewalks under a canopy of more than 500 new trees. Improvementsto the public realm are being carried out alongside a local infrastruc-ture overhaul that will make Central Etobicoke - already well-locatedin close proximity to the 400-series highways, QEW and PearsonAirpor t - even more connected. With improvements to the Six PointsInterchange and an expansion of cycling infrastructure, it will be eveneasier to get anywhere in the city from here. Of special note is theexpansion of Kipling Station, just steps from The Kip District, into anAnchor Mobility Hub which will offer better connections between TTC,MiWay and GO by 2019.Thoughtful and modern, The Kip District Phase 2 Condominiums offeran exciting oppor tunity to be among the first to buy in an emergingnew, transit-oriented master-plan community in a rapidly-developingarea. Take the next steps towards securing a quality home that couldalso prove to be a great investment by visiting TheKipDistrict.com.Sales begin this month, register today for more information.

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NEW DELHI, (IANS) Every girl grows up dreaming about her weddingday -- be it the grand décor, mouth-watering food, flawless makeup orlavish venues -- but the most impor tant of all is to choose the per fectbridal trousseau. To avoid confusion, one needs to be extremely clear-headed about what one wants to buy as it might lead to a situationwhere there is too much of the same thing. While sarees will remainone of the essential attire for any bridal trousseau, the contemporarybride is open to adding ready to wear ensembles in her wardrobe. Tomake the most significant celebration seamless, Meena Bindra, Chair-person of BIBA and Siddhar th Bindra, Managing Director of Rangriti,share style tips for the brides to be.* Evergreen Anarkalis: From ace fashion designers to Bollywoodbeauties, everyone swears by anarkalis for any ethnic occasions.Heavy or light weight anarkalis available in different lengths, designsvaried colour palette making them an ideal option for any outing.* Setting in modern twist with Pashtuni pants: Mixing and matchingattires can create extremely stylish looks for any occasion and onedoesn't need to even bother about the repetitions. One can opt fortrendy pashtuni pants inspired from the nomadic tribes of Kashmirlending a traditional yet contemporary look.* Reviving the royal styles with Nizami shararas: Experimenting withbottom wears has become the most popular fashion trend in today's

time.Reminiscing the styles of the royal Nizams of Hyderabad, flowybottom wears like nizami shararas are making a comeback. Shararasavailable in different prints, designs on rich silhouettes like brocades,chanderis and benarasis are adding dimension to the regular outfits.Team it up with statement rings and bracelets to accentuate the look.* Contemporizing the traditional lehengas: Lehengas are a must havefor any bridal trousseau shopping.They not only uphold the traditionsof Indian culture but also lend a royal and classy look to the bride.Lehenga can be teamed with a plain blouse, kur ti or crop top for afterwedding socializing events. Accessorize the outfits with trendymangtikas, haathphools, statement bracelets or traditional jhumkisto recapture the splendor of the glorious past.* Layering the regular salwar kameez dupatta: Adding layers to theregular outfits can create an enigmatic expression of one's personalstyle. A regular salwar kameez can be made glamorous while pairingthem with trendy or heavily embellished jackets. One can also pair alighter dupatta with a heavy embroidered kameez and vice versahelping them to transform into style divas for any occasion. One canchoose from the wide colour pal-ette varying from bright coloursto pastel shades depending onthe occasions.

REFLUX DRUGS MAY UPKIDNEY DISEASE RISKNEW YORK, (IANS) Regular use of drugs that are commonlyused to treat hear tburn, acid reflux and ulcers may increase therisk of kidney disease, a study has claimed. According to the study,regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like pantoprazole orrabeprazole -- the most commonly prescribed medications world-wide to reduce gastric acid production -- have a potential to increasethe risk of chronic kidney disease or kidney failure.To investigate the association, researchers led by Charat Thongprayoonfrom Bassett Medical Centre in New York, US conducted a meta-analysis of five studies with 536,902 par ticipants. The results showedthat individuals who used PPIs had a 33 per cent increased relativerisk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure when comparedwith non-users. "This study demonstrates a significant associationbetween the use of PPIs and increased risks of chronic kidney dis-ease and kidney failure," Thongprayoon said. "Although no causalrelationship has been proven, providers should considerwhether PPI therapy is indicated for patients. Chronic use ofPPIs should be avoided if not really indicated," Thongprayoonadded. The findings of the analysis will be presented at ASN KidneyWeek 2017 in New Orleans.In a recent study, published in the journal Gut, PPIs users were found tobe twice at risk of developing stomach cancer. The study led by research-ers from the University of Hong Kong revealed that daily use of PPIs werelinked to more than quadrupling in risk of stomach cancer (4.55) comparedwith weekly use. The "clear dose-response and time response trend" inthe use of PPIs and stomach cancer risk, suggests that doctors"should exercise caution when prescribing long-term PPIs...",the researchers noted.

Tips for packing, movingelectronics when shiftingNEW DELHI, (IANS) Computers, tablets, video game systems,stereo equipment and televisions are all high wor th invest-ments which you want to save from damage when you areshifting home or office. Hire a professional company and beorganised about the cords and remotes, suggest exper ts. Rahul Pillai,CEO, Interem Relocations, suggests:* Save the original boxes and packing materials for repacking.* Essential packing materials: Electronics are usually very frag-ile and sensitive, so make sure you use enough bubble wrap,cushioning material and packing paper. Avoid using newspaperfor packing, because electronics will not be safe under thisprotection.* Check the temperature in storage. Sensitive electronics suchas computers and televisions may need to be stored in climate-controlled units. Seek advice from the manufacturer or yourstorage facility.* Mark the car tons: Clearly mark 'fragile' on the outside ofcar tons with breakables or delicate electronics. Also mark 'thisside up' on items containing electronics.Hansraj Budhiraja, CEO, AB Sea Container Pvt Ltd, said:

WHAT MAKES AMERICANS 'FEEL MOST LOVED'?SMALL, NON-ROMANTIC GESTURES

the University of Pennsylvania inthe US, examined what makes themajority of Americans feel lovedon a daily basis, or if it was amore personal thing.The findings showed that the topfour scenar ios which madepeople feel loved were non-ro-mantic gestures like someoneshowing compassion, snugglinga child, being happily greeted bya pet, or someone simply saying"I love you. We found thatbehavioural actions -- rather thanpurely verbal expressions -- trig-gered more consensus as indi-cators of love. "For example,more people agreed that a childsnuggling them was more lovingthan someone simply saying 'Ilove you' , " said SaeidehHeshmati , a postdoctoral re-searcher at the varsity. "It is pos-sible for people to feel loved insimple, everyday scenarios. Itdoesn't have to be over-the-topgestures," Heshmati added.On the other hand, controllingbehaviour‚ like somebody elsealways needing to know wherethey were‚ were perceived as theleast loving in American culture‚he said in the paper published inthe Journal of Social and PersonalRelationships. "In American cul-ture, it seems that controlling orpossessive behaviours are theones people do not feel loved by,"Heshmat i said. " I f someonewants to know where you are atal l t imes, or acts control l ing,those actions are not loving to us.This could be a cultural difference,though," Heshmati noted. For thestudy, the team recruited 495American adults to answer aquestionnaire about whether ornot they thought most peoplewould feel loved in 60 differentscenarios.

NEW YORK, (IANS) Americansfeel most loved with small, non-romantic gestures -- like some-one showing compassion or

snuggling a child, while posses-sive behaviour is seen as theleast loving, finds a survey. Thesurvey, led by researchers from

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Trust your palate not server when ordering wineNEW YORK, (IANS) Confused between Cabernet Sauvignon andRiesling? Well, ordering a decent wine along with your food might bea tricky affair. But rather than getting confused by what the servers atthe restaurant suggest, people should themselves take charge of theirfavourite drink, suggests a new research. The research focused onthe consumer-friendly approach whereby the wine drinkers shouldlearn to trust their own palate and not necessarily depend on the so-called exper ts.Yet in times of need, servers and sommeliers should also considerthe preferences of some people as they generally fit into some par-ticular wine-drinking categories, also known as 'vinotypes'. "The pal-ate rules -- not someone else's idea of which wine we should drinkwith our food," said Carl Borchgrevink, Associate Professor at theUniversity of Michigan in the US. "They shouldn't try to intimidate youinto buying a certain wine. Instead, they should be asking you whatyou like."The researchers surveyed a group of adults on food and beveragepreferences and consumption patterns. They also held a reception in12 stations, where the par ticipants rated the food and wine presentedat each station individually, and then together. The study, published in

the International Journal of Wine Business Research, found that itwas easier to predict wine preferences based on consumption pat-terns and preferences of the people.The findings have implications for both restaurants and wine stores,which should train their staff members on the vinotype approach andfind questions to ask consumers that can reveal their wine prefer-ences at the same time. "At the end of the day it's going to be theconsumer that has the final say. They are going to be the arbiter,"noted Allan Sherwin, another researcher of the study.

DECODED, WHY IT'S SOHARD TO QUIT SMOKINGNEW YORK, (IANS) Researchers have confirmed that a previ-ously dismissed genetic mechanism is behind nicotine depen-dence as well as the withdrawal effects that makes quittingsmoking so difficult. According to the study conducted by re-searchers from University of Michigan, it was found that a spe-cific genes and microRNA (a class of small RNA moleculesthat help fine-tune gene expression) plays an essential role indetermining how nicotine dependence and withdrawal re-sponses are developed.Researchers examined the withdrawal responses in millime-ter-long roundworms Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans),which get hooked on nicotine just like humans. They discov-ered a series of genes in the roundworms which were involvedin a process that ultimately increased the production of thenicotine receptor proteins, with microRNAs playing a pivotalrole -- clues that may also carry over to the mammalian realm."We're seeing a clear link between nicotine, microRNA, thereceptor proteins, and nicotine-dependent behaviour," JiankeGong, lead author and researcher at the varsity, said. However,the same mechanism was dismissed earlier on as insignifi-cant to nicotine dependence. The results have been publishedin the journal Cell Repor ts. The latest discovery in C. eleganswill now lead other scientists to re-examine the role of thesemicroRNAs in nicotine dependence in mammals, and ultimatelylead to a better understanding of what causes the dependence.

MIDNIGHT SNACKS MAY UPHEART RISK, DIABETESNEW YORK, (IANS) Are you in the habit of late night snacking?Beware, as people with this habit have a higher risk of develop-ing various hear t diseases and diabetes, says a new research.Late night eating habits disrupt the working of the body's bio-logical clock. It is out-of-sync with the 24-hour cycle, resultingin high blood-fat levels and hear t problems, the researchersfound. "The fact that we can ignore our biological clock is im-portant for survival; we can decide to sleep during the daywhen we are extremely tired or we run away from danger atnight," said Ruud Buijs, Professor at the University of Mexico inMexico City. "However, doing this frequently -- with shif t work,jet lag, or staying up late at night -- will harm our health in thelong-term, especially when we eat at times when we shouldsleep," Buijs added. The researchers studied rats who weresubjected to a challenge. They were fed during the beginning ofrest phase (day) and the beginning of active phase (night).The results showed that after feeding the rats at the beginningof their rest period, the level of blood fat spiked more drasti-cally than when fed during the beginning of their active phase.The research, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, re-vealed no change in the blood fat levels when the researchers re-moved the par t of the rat's brain that controls the 24-hour cycle.

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