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CORPORATE restructuring has always been an esoteric and complicated exercise. Although economic implications such as synergies, economies of scale and scope, operational efficiency and so on have been the apparent [...]

The article examines reports by NewCanadian-Media.ca, Canada's website dedicated to news about Canadians who are immigrants, based on voter turnout in Ontario's Toronto elections, changes to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program and the transformation of services available for Vancouver, British Columbia, refugee population. It mentions a study by Ryerson University professor Myer Siemiatycki and co-author Sean Marshall on voters in Toronto municipal elections.

The article argues that Toronto, Ontario Mayor John Tory does not appreciate the proposed one-stop subway expansion to Scarborough, and how the transit experience impacts the lives of the district's foreign-born residents who comprise more than half of its population.

Tension prevailed at Delmia circle in JP Nagar after a traffic constable assaulted a motor cyclist, injuring him seriously on his forehead on Saturday morning. Eyewitnesses stated that the victim Sudhir was found riding without a helmet and was talking on his cellphone, when the constable Mohammed Ali tried to stop him. Sudhir stopped his two wheeler and got into a verbal duel with the constable. An irate constable turned violent and hit Sudhir with his helmet. As a stunned Sudhir bleeding from a deep cut on his forehead stood dazed, onlookers gathered at the spot and started questioning the constable. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A man was taken into custody after he predicted that six-year-old Abhishek Prakash, who reportedly drowned in an uncovered storm water drain near Lingarajapuram on May 31, might return. The man, who made this prediction to the child's mother Bharathi on Friday has been identified as Solomon from Kacharakanahalli, off Kanakapura Road. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

High drama prevailed at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath after a member of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike attempted to commit suicide by consuming poison late on Saturday evening. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Eighteen years after the statue of Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar was first planned to be unveiled, it finally happened on Sunday morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Speaking on the issue of the city's law and order situation, former police commissioner HT Sangliana said that the police should concentrate on putting out "small sparks" in order to contain larger crimes in the society. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

If you want to go to the Kempe Gowda bus stand at Majestic, make sure you comb your hair and wear your best suit. Because if you happen to be dressed shabbily, there is a fair chance that you'll end up in the slammer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In a bid to curb the frequent incidents of chain-snatching in the city, the police issued a warning to pawn brokers, saying serious action would be initiated against them if they bought stolen gold jewelry. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A businessman from SP Road was, on Wednesday, arrested for allegedly assaulting a traffic police constable attached to the SJ Park police station. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Even as the police are trying to secure the release of a kidnapped businessman, his wife on Tuesday claimed that he was already set free. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The Prisons Department and the police have, in a joint venture, decided to 'cleanse' the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison premises of anti-social activities. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Silver Jubilee (SJ) Park police on Friday arrested three youth who hailed from well-off families and allegedly indulged in theft to finance a life of luxury. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

As many as 75 customers applied for a refund from the Country Club office in Indiranagar, after police promised to take serious action against the organisation if the money wasn't returned soon. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Seven employees of a garment company, and their driver, died in a freak accident on Mysore Road near Bidadi, 30 km from Bangalore, on Thursday evening while returning home from work. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Eight people involved in a chain accident died on the spot Thursday evening on Mysore Road near Bidadi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Two suspected associates of underworld don Ravi Pujari were arrested in a joint operation by the Central Crime Branch and Indiranagar police. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

City police commissioner Shankar M Bidari, on Wednesday, said that Country Club (India) Limited will refund the money that was allegedly collected by cheating its members. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A police hunt is underway for a 60-year-old man, who allegedly posed as a cardiologist and duped patients into parting with their money. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A rowdy-sheeter and his associate were killed, and another injured when an eight-member armed gang allegedly attacked them at a fitness centre in Yelahanka New Town early on Monday morning, police said. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

An 18-year-old boy who was abducted on Wednesday was released by the kidnappers on Saturday morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

City traffic police have sent a letter to the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) instructing them to remove unscientific and illegal speed breakers on city roads and state  highways, Praveen Sood, additional commissioner of police for traffic and security, said. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A 22-year-old woman, who fought and helped nab a chain-snatching cop, has decided to apply for the post of sub-inspector, on the advice of city police commissioner Shankar M Bidari. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Police arrested a film producer after he absconded, pending trial in a case against him by the Cubbon Park police, on Wednesday. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

It was only when police investigators contacted this West Bengal businessman, residing in Kamakshipalya, that he came to know about his 'involvement' in a serious crime. More specifically, a threat letter sent to Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

There is some good news for drag racers and traffic violators. The 80 surveillance cameras installed at major traffic junctions do not function at nights. Reason: the city traffic police have installed low-resolution cameras that go blind once the sun sets. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Transgenders might just find a place in government offices if the state clears a Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) proposal to allow them to sit for recruitment examinations. The SHRC, which is still working on the proposal, is conducting a transgender survey across the state to build their case. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Four people were arrested by the police for allegedly inducing religious conversions by force. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Beware of these men, says a look-out notice stuck at ATM centres in and around Shivajinagar, especially Infantry Road. The two, who feature in posters pasted at ATMs in the area, are part of a 17-member gang of tricksters who specialise in stealing money from people after diverting their attention. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A TV channel office was attacked by alleged associates of underworld don Ravi Poojari on CMH Road, Indiranagar on Saturday evening. A channel employee was injured in the attack. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Vehicle users heading towards Ambedkar Veedhi via Seshadri Road were in for the shock of their life on Saturday morning. Entry to the Ambedkar Veedhi at KR Circle was blocked for motorists coming from Seshadri Road with no-entry barricades being erected at the spot. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

When a team of police constables found a Maruti van standing still at Harinagar in the Subramanyapura police station limits early on Thursday morning, they didn't expect to uncover anything out of the ordinary. Moments later, the cops were frantically calling their superior officers to inform them that they had found the bodies of two rowdy-sheeters in the car. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Working for Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) might prove hazardous - on Saturday, it was an allegation that a minister had beaten a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) assistant engineer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A native of Jammu and Kashmir was arrested at the Bangalore International Airport on Monday for allegedly involving in dowry harassment. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) assistant engineer AN Somaraju's wife B Triveni filed a complaint against Muzrai and housing minister V Somanna for allegedly assaulting her husband and threatening him on July 4. She also sought police protection, fearing a backlash once her complaint is filed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Four persons were arrested for attacking two policemen, in Hennur on Sunday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Unable to get a government job, a Karnataka state football player attempted suicide on Friday night, his family said. Ravindran alias Velu, 34, who served as state and CIL (controllerate of inspection electronics) football team captain for eight years, tried to end his life by consuming poison. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A businessman was allegedly shot at by some unidentified people at RHB colony on Friday night. The victim, Ramesh Athani (54), is said to be out of danger. He stays with his wife and three children in RHB Colony, Garudacharpalya. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Following a number of cases where cheats have used the mobile short messaging service (SMS) to trick people of their money, the city police have launched a manhunt for the culprits. Mostly, these people use mobile phones to tap into people's greed and lure them into a trap after promising them non-existent bonanzas in prize money. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In a bid to tackle crimes by inter-state gangs and keep a tab on terror outfits across the country, the city police will shortly avail of an intranet facility that will open the floodgates of information exchange on criminals and terrorists. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Conmen will go to any extent to get their hands on ill-gotten money, no matter how paltry. The police realised this from a recent incident, where a businessman was cheated by two persons - one posing as a Mumbai resident interested in renting a flat and the other as an apartment owner. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The intelligence wing of the city police, which gathers advance information on major law-and-order problems and sensitive matters pertaining to terrorism, virtually languishes without a head. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A blade company that swindled the public of Rs25 crore after promising them stupendous returns on their investments, has been cracked. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Hear the warning bells ringing loud and clear -did that astrologer tell you that you might be sitting on hidden treasure? City police busted a racket in the city, in which "astrologers" claimed that certain plots on the outskirts of the city had antique idols buried in them. Gullible women would then pay them to extract the idols, not knowing that the idols had been planted on their premises. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A non-resident Indian (NRI) was on Saturday arrested on charges of alleged dowry harassment in HSR Layout police limits. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Central Crime Branch police arrested three persons for allegedly leaking II PU supplementary examination question papers on Friday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]