Political Drama, Pushpak 'Viman' 🚀 , Clash in Calgary and Holi 🔫

Hello Friend, Happy Holi in advance my fellow reader.

As winter waves goodbye with its snowy charm, our cities are all covered in a beautiful white blanket ❄️.

Let's jump into the buzz of the week and see what's been shaking up our little world!

This Week’s:

• 🫣 Political Drama: Carbon Tax Vote

• 🛡️ Economic Rollercoaster: Alberta's Inflation Spike Explained

• 🚀 India's Cool and Reusable Rocket - Pushpak 'Viman'

• 🏏 IPL 2024 KickStart - Amazing Firework!

• 🔫 Celebrating Holi? We got you covered.

🫣 In Major News 

• The Liberal government survived a vote about the carbon tax thanks to support from the Bloc Québécois and NDP. Conservative leader Poilievre wanted to topple the government over the carbon tax, but his motion didn't pass. If it had, you’d probably be lining up to cast your vote earlier than expected. (Link)

• Alberta's inflation rates are spiking, right? But don't sweat it too much. Turns out, it's mostly because of those $75 electricity rebates we got last year. Stats Canada's inflation math is giving us a bit of a rollercoaster ride 🎢. Besides the rebates, rent and some other stuff also played a role in pushing up prices in Alberta, but those rebates were the big headline grabber in the inflation fuss. (Link)

🗞️ Local News

• The Telus World of Science Edmonton is set to open a new dinosaur exhibition this week 🦕. It showcases various dinosaur models and exhibits, bringing a Jurassic Park vibe to the city 🌿. The exhibition is a great opportunity for families to have a fun and educational experience 🎉. (Watch Video)

• A clash between pro-India and pro-Khalistan groups occurred in Calgary, Canada. (Link)

• Fraudsters in Alberta have swindled over $156 million from people this decade 😱. While technology is helping scammers become more convincing and efficient, experts urge everyone to stay vigilant, improve digital literacy, and verify information before sending money 💰. (Link)

Take part in this open Trivia and see how well you know how to avoid scams. It’s a matter of pride, so don’t ignore it.

🇮🇳 News from India

• India's getting ready to blast off with its cool new reusable rocket called Pushpak 'Viman'! 🚀 It's like something out of a sci-fi movie but for real!  Let's cheer on as India takes a giant leap into the future of space exploration! 🌌 (Link)

• So, after scaling the heights of space, guess what India’s eyeing next? 🚀 You guessed it – from the stars to the depths below. Yep! it’s diving deep into the sea 💧 for those special minerals to fuel clean energy. India doesn’t want to be left behind!🌊 It’s like the global race down there, with all sorts of challenges and vibes going on. (Read Here) (Watch here) 🌍

• The IPL 2024 kickoff was lit! 🎆 The firework display was amazing, setting the stage on fire (not literally, thankfully!). And guess who rocked the performances? None other than Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff! (Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 🎬) Can't wait to see what the rest of the IPL season has in store for us! 🏏🔥 Don't miss this must-watch performance!

🎥 What to watch this weekend

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Last week I thought we were going to get a chance to enjoy the ‘Holi‘ in an Indian way as we progressed into Spring-Summer mode, however, the weather has its plan to play white Holi.

Still, some events might be happening around you.

• If you are from Edmonton, the Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta is always celebrating Holi. Check their latest update on their FB page here. (it’s happening today)