Kapil Sharma's Café Shooting, Protein Powder Warning, Pedestrian Tragedies and more....

Hello friend,

Alberta’s week starts bright—but the headlines are anything but calm.

Canada’s passport just outranked the U.S. one, shots were fired at Kapil Sharma’s Surrey café, and a new report warns that many protein powders may contain unsafe levels of lead. In Alberta, teachers are refusing to return to talks unless class size is on the table, and Calgary is reeling after three deadly pedestrian crashes in just one day.

Globally, Trump claimed Modi promised to stop Russian oil buys—India says that’s false. Meanwhile, India showed off its first 2-nanometer chip design, calling it a huge step toward tech independence.

This week we’re covering:

• 🏷️ Canadian passports outrank U.S. ones globally

• 🔫 Shots fired at Kapil Sharma’s Surrey café — no injuries

• 💀 Protein powders found with unsafe lead levels

• 🎒 Alberta teachers refuse talks without class-size deal

• 💡 India shows off first 2-nm chip prototype — “Made in India” milestone

🌤️ Alberta’s Next Week: Warm start, clouds creeping in

The week ahead opens mild and sunny with highs in the low-20s °C and soft daylight everywhere. As days pass, clouds build and occasional showers may drift in midweek. Nights stay gentle, cooling into the low teens.

⚡ From bright warmth to cloudy whispers — Alberta keeps it calm but a little moody.

• 🏷️ Canadian passports are now stronger than U.S. ones — Canadians can visit 183 countries without needing a visa, pushing them ahead in global rankings. (Read more)

• Shots were fired at Kap’s Café in Surrey (owned by Indian comedian Kapil Sharma) late at night—staff inside, but thankfully no one was hurt. Police say at least eight rounds hit the storefront; motive still under investigation. (Read more)

• 💀 A new report warns many popular protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, especially plant-based ones. Over two-thirds of 23 tested products exceeded safe limits, prompting experts to urge caution and prefer whole foods or third-party tested supplements. (Read more)

• 🎒 Alberta teachers are refusing to resume talks unless pupil-teacher ratios are included in negotiations — they won’t meet if class size can’t be discussed.(Read more)

• 🚶‍♂️ In just 24 hours, three pedestrians were killed in Calgary crashes, pushing 2025’s fatal collisions to 30—a 10-year high. 11 of those crashes hit pedestrians. City leaders and police are demanding action to stem the surge. (Read more)

• 🇮🇳 Trump claimed Modi has pledged that India will stop buying Russian oil—a move meant to pressure Moscow. Indian officials quickly denied any such discussion and said energy policy will stay driven by home interests. (Read more)

• 💡 India claims it’s now designing 2-nm chips, and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw even showed a palm-sized wafer at the NDTV World Summit. He framed this as a leap in semiconductor strength and a push for “data sovereignty.” (Read more)

What to watch this weekend

⚡ TRON: Ares—a fast, glowing ride into a digital world gone wild.

Jared Leto plays Ares, a computer program brought into the real world on a dangerous mission. Expect bright lights, wild chases, and a fight between humans and machines.

The movie looks stunning and full of action — perfect for sci-fi fans who love speed, style, and chaos.

Now playing in cinemas near you!🎬🍿

🪔 Happy Diwali friend!

Wishing you a Diwali filled with light, laughter, and new beginnings.
May your home glow with happiness, your heart with peace, and your year ahead with endless success.

This festival of lights reminds us to celebrate the little wins, share joy, and stay grateful — even in the busiest moments. Whether you’re lighting diyas, feasting with family, or just taking a moment to pause, we hope your Diwali feels bright in every way.

✨ Stay safe, stay smiling, and keep spreading the light!
Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year! 🪔🎆

That’s a wrap for this week’s dispatch! From café chaos and classroom strikes to Canada’s passport win and India’s tech leap, it’s been another full week of change and conversation.

As clouds roll in, take it easy, stay safe, and maybe cool off with some sci-fi action — Tron: Ares is lighting up screens with speed and chaos.

We’ll see you next week with more scoops, spice, and stories that hit close to home. Until then — stay curious, stay sharp! 🌤️📲

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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