Solar Eclipse, Unemployment Rate, Parking Revolution, Congress's Election Promises and India's Heatwave Warning

Hello Friend,

Welcome back to Desi Dispatch! 🌟

Let's dive into this week's bulletin after bidding farewell to all the buzz from last week.

This Week’s:

• 🌞 Cosmic Show Alert: Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) Details!

• 📊 Canada's Job Market: Unemployment sneaked up to 6.1%!

• 🏠 Edmonton's Parking Revolution: HotSpot Parking Arrives!

• 🎆 Political Drama: Congress vs. BJP Election Promises!

• 🌞 India's Heatwave Warning: Election Season Impact!

Let's dive into the news!

🫣 In Major News 

• Hey Canada, get your eclipse glasses ready! 🕶️ The Total Solar Eclipse is just around the corner and it's going to be awesome! 🌞🌚. Here, is everything about when it's happening, how long it'll last, how to look at it, and more. Plus, the next one isn't until 2044, so you don't want to miss this cosmic show!" (Read here)

• March was kind of a snooze fest for Canada's job market, staying pretty much the same, but oops! unemployment sneaked up to 6.1%! 📊 Looks like there might be some interest rate drama in June! 💸 Keep an eye on it 🧐, especially for young folks in sectors like food services and retail. (Read here)

🗞️ Local News

• Kendrah Wong is heartbroken 💔 after her 11-year-old son, Kache Grist, was tragically killed by two dogs in Edmonton. The community is coming together to support the family during this difficult time. 🌟 #JusticeForKache (Read here | Watch here)

• Edmonton's saying bye-bye to EPark and hello to simpler and faster “HotSpot Parking!“ Starting April 29, it's all about QR codes 📱and easy online payments for parking. (Read here)

🇮🇳 News from India

• Congress dropped their election promises like a fireworks show! 🎆 They're all about giving J&K statehood, ditching Agnipath in the military, and keeping farmers happy. They're even cool with same-sex marriages and causing a stir in Manipur. But the BJP's not buying it, calling it a bunch of lies. Crazy stuff in Indian politics, right? Want more? Watch the full scoop here!

• Get prepared for a scorching hot summer in India! 🥵 Weather experts say more heatwaves are coming, especially in central and western areas. And guess what? It's right during election season!

• Can a billionaire have no money in their bank account? 🤔 If you're into startups or have a kid in BYJU'S classes, listen up! 🚀 BYJU'S is facing major money issues that might impact how good their teaching is. 📚 It's like a nail-biting drama in the world of EdTech!

🏏 From the ground

Heads up, IPL fans! The scoreboard's had a shake-up this week with KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) now leading the pack in IPL 2024! Swipe through the snapshot below to catch up on where your teams are ranking. 📊🔝

🎥 What to watch this weekend

Resources

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Thanks for joining us for this week's Desi Dispatch! 🚀 Don't forget to mark your calendars and enjoy the upcoming solar eclipse! 🌞🌚

Stay tuned for more updates next week! Until then, have a fantastic time and make the most of every moment. 🌟 See you soon!

— Keyur & Yogesh
Desi Dispatch