Mindy Kaling – her character Kelly Kapoor doesn’t seem capable of writing much more than her name of course framed with drawn hearts and happy faces. Her borderline crazy dating antics with Ryan (B. J. Novak) – make me embarrassed at times. (She acts like a crazy, clingy girl). However, despite, all this I love her [...]
Actress, Kangana Raut has reincarnated four empowered women from Indian history. From courtesan-turned-freedom fighter Begum Hazrat Mahal to Emperor Jehangir’s beautiful wife Noor Jehan, and a fierce Rani Lakshmibai, to the demure yet powerful Jijabai Bhosle, these pictures are simply breathtaking.
The Canadian election is getting closer. Recently, I found a great tool that will help you determine which political party’s political ideology is most closely connected to your personal belief system. The Vote Compass helps you determine this by completeing a short five minute quiz. I’m not sure if it will help you vote for [...]
It’s no surprise as a local magazine (with a global focus) – we are rooting for our local team. You see FB today punctuated with good wishes and vibes. We have even seen posts about the local Gurdwara doing an Ardaas. (Just have to say WOW to that one). Vancouver Canucks we know you can [...]
There is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day this May!! The South Asian Family Association (SAFA) is celebrating mothers and daughters day on Sunday May 15, 2011, at Fraserview Hall in Vancouver. The event will be from 5:00 to 9:00pm. This grand celebration will highlight the many contributions mothers and daughters have made to [...]
Canucks have done it again!!! They beat out the Chicago Blackhawks three times in a row. The Hawks are facing elimination this coming Tuesday! Let’s hope the Canucks bring home a sweep from the Windy City. Brooms will be all about in Vancouver on Tuesday if the Hawks are eliminated.
On Sunday, last year’s cup champions put [...]
After the brouhaha of March Madness, Sikhs can exclaim with excitement over the first Sikh basketball player in the NCAA. Dipanjot Singh plays college basketball for the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Flames, in the NCAA’s Horizon League. While we must admit, we were not expecting a Sikh, better yet one with his turban [...]
“You are my beloved, my daughters. You must be respected. How can this world be without you? You don’t have to take anybody else’s name. You are an individual, you are the equivalent of a prince, and you keep Kaur as your given name.” – Guru Gobind Singh
As a Sikh woman, ‘Kaur’ has great significance [...]
Amrit and Rabindra Singh – you may have never heard of this dynamic duo, but they are surely making a name for themselves and the Sikh community, amidst the art scene. At one time destined to be medical professionals, a gentle push from their scholastic tutor preempted anything medicine and fast-forwarded their artistic pursuits. It [...]
After using scoring and speed to become the best team in the NHL this season the Vancouver Canucks turned to crash and bash to win the opening game of their playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Canucks plan to keeping laying on the muscle when they face the Blackhawks today in the second game of [...]
