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Anirudh Bhattacharyya

Anirudh Bhattacharyya

Anirudh Bhattacharya is a Toronto-based commentator on North American issues, and an author. He has also worked as a journalist in New Delhi and New York spanning print, television and digital media. He tweets as @anirudhb.

Articles by Anirudh Bhattacharyya

Thaw in India-Canada ties renews interest for more cinematic collaboration

A meeting at the Bharat Pavilion which included the head of the Indian delegation Ajay Nagabhushan (first from left), India’s Acting Consul General in Toronto Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh (centre) and TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey (second from right). (Credit: Consulate General of India, Toronto)

Published on Sep 11, 2025 05:17 PM IST

Temporary residents in Canada will be further reduced, signals Carney

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks at the Liberal caucus in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Wednesday. (AP)

Published on Sep 11, 2025 10:49 AM IST

2025 proves to be a banner year for restored Indian classics

A still from the Indian cinema classic Sholay , as a restored version had a gala premiere at the ongoing 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival. (Courtesy: Sippy Films)

Published on Sep 09, 2025 03:02 PM IST

India expresses concern to Canada after Khalsa Day float features poster of high commissioner-designate

India's high commissioner-designate to Canada Dinesh K Patnaik (PTI)

Published on Sep 09, 2025 10:39 AM IST

Asylum plea of Punjab woman with ‘Khalistan links’ rejected in Canada

Members of the Sikh community hold flags as they protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi in front of Calgary City Hall on June 16, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. (File Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Sep 08, 2025 09:12 AM IST

Restored Satyajit Ray classic ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to premiere at Toronto festival

A still from the Satyajit Ray film Aranyer Din Ratri. A 4k restoration of the cult classic is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Credit: TIFF)

Published on Sep 07, 2025 11:54 AM IST

Canada court turns down appeal of Indian to prevent removal due to her involvement with Khalistan movement

A Canadian flag flies during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1. (AFP)

Published on Sep 07, 2025 11:22 AM IST

Pro-Khalistan groups getting aid from inside country, says Canadian govt report

Two specific Khalistani groups — Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation — are explicitly listed as terrorist entities under Canada’s Criminal Code (Bloomberg)

Published on Sep 07, 2025 01:49 AM IST

Canada reviewing temporary foreign worker programme, but won’t abolish it: Carney

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a media availability at the Liberal Cabinet Retreat in Toronto, on Wednesday. (AP)

Published on Sep 04, 2025 11:19 AM IST

Hindu community groups in Canada launch initiatives for political empowerment, countering hate crimes

A police officer specialising in hate crimes interfacing with members of the Hindu community in Montreal in late August. (Credit: CoHNA Canada)

Published on Sep 03, 2025 11:53 AM IST

India, Canada continue to rebuild ties after political reset

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 51st G7 Summit, in Kananaskis in June. (ANI)

Published on Sep 02, 2025 11:24 AM IST

Five Indian films, serial on Mahatma Gandhi to be showcased at Toronto festival

A still from the Hindi feature Vimukt , which will have its world premiere at the 50th anniversary edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). (Credit TIFF)

Published on Sep 01, 2025 10:58 AM IST

Carney says Canada, India share ‘strong’, ‘vibrant’ ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit, in Kananaskis, Canada in June. (ANI)

Published on Sep 01, 2025 10:32 AM IST

Indians comprise largest country cohort making refugee claims in Canada: Data

Travellers at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Photo for representative purpose only). (REUTERS)

Published on Sep 01, 2025 03:12 AM IST

Two Indo-Canadians arrested in connection with shooting in Toronto

An image of the two persons arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the Greater Toronto Area linked to extortion. (Credit: Peel Regional Police)

Updated on Aug 31, 2025 07:15 PM IST

Restored Indian classic Sholay to premiere at Toronto film festival

A still from the Indian cinema classic Sholay, as a restored version will have a gala premiere at the 50th edition of Toronto film festival in Canada. (Courtesy Sippy Films)

Published on Aug 31, 2025 10:34 AM IST

Opposition hits out govt over foreign workers ‘taking Canadian jobs’

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre criticised the Canadian PM over youth unemployment.(AP)

Published on Aug 29, 2025 05:47 PM IST

Dinesh K Patnaik appointed envoy to Canada, Ottawa names Christopher Cooter

Dinesh K Patnaik is currently India’s ambassador to Spain. (X/IndiainSpain)

Updated on Aug 28, 2025 10:31 PM IST

Opposition leader hits out govt over high levels of foreign workers taking up jobs of Canadian youth

Canada's Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre takes the podium after winning a by-election in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot constituency, after he lost his long-held Ottawa constituency in the general election, in Camrose, Alberta, on August 18. (REUTERS)

Published on Aug 28, 2025 11:16 AM IST

‘Disingenuous’: Canada court upholds decisions to deny asylum to Indian couple

A Canadian flag flies during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec. (AFP)

Published on Aug 26, 2025 12:43 PM IST

Conservatives lead public opinion as Carney’s honeymoon period seems to be over: Canada poll

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks after Canada announced that it is removing many retaliatory tariffs on US goods as a goodwill gesture designed to restart stalled trade talks, during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 22. (REUTERS)

Updated on Aug 25, 2025 11:27 AM IST

Two-third fall in issuance of study permits to Indians: Canada data

A file photo of Indian students attending an orientation programme in Toronto, Canada. (Supplied photo)

Published on Aug 24, 2025 11:08 AM IST

Canada urges action as US halts visas for foreign truck drivers

On August 12, Harjinder Singh, driving a truck, attempted an illegal u-turn, which resulted in the death of three persons in a minivan (@CollinRugg/X)

Updated on Aug 23, 2025 04:06 PM IST

Conservative Party leader calls for Lawrence Bishnoi gang to be designated a terrorist entity by Canada govt

The Lawrence Bishnoi (centre) gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including in Canada. (HT photo)

Updated on Aug 21, 2025 11:33 AM IST

Conservative Party leader returns to parliament after cruising to victory in by-poll

Canada's federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre greets supporters after winning a by-election in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding, after he lost his long-held Ottawa constituency in the general election, in Camrose, Alberta, on Monday. (REUTERS)

Published on Aug 19, 2025 10:43 AM IST

Canadian leader keen to build on Alberta province’s strong trade ties with India

Shane Getson, chair of Alberta’s India Trade Advisory Committee, addressing the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) gathering. (Credit: CHCC)

Published on Aug 18, 2025 10:53 AM IST

Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants go on strike

Two Air Canada planes are seen on the tarmac of the Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Friday. (AFP)

Published on Aug 16, 2025 04:03 PM IST

Tricolour raised in Toronto as Canada marks India’s Independence Day

Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson at the Independence Day celebration, on Friday. (Vedic Cultural Center)

Published on Aug 16, 2025 03:57 PM IST

Higher advance poll turnout in Alberta by-election as Poilievre seeks Commons return

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre (REUTERS)

Published on Aug 14, 2025 05:16 PM IST

Canada’s Conservatives urge Ottawa to label Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terror group

A new Canadian citizen takes a flag during a citizenship ceremony at Canada Place on Canada Day in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Aug 13, 2025 12:31 PM IST

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