
Stepping into the Cross over boutique located in Vancouver’s Punjab Market, it’s easy to forget this is the west coast and not a Mumbai Bollywood set.
Jewel-encrusted fashions glitter from every corner of the spacious yet intimate boudoir setting. A giant temple displays a collection of belts and handbags. From blouses to bridal collections, tunic tops [...]
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During the last few years, there has been an obvious change of attitude in terms of what people perceive as ‘health.’ People are undoubtedly more aware of what they eat, more people than ever are active members of fitness facilities and even governments are lobbying to change dietary requirements within restaurants and schools. Parents should [...]
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As Canadians prepare to celebrate Mothers’ Day with brunch and cake, an estimated 1.5 million people in the low-lying delta region of Myanmar (Burma) are without food and water in the afternoon of Cyclone Nargis.
Called the Asian equivalent of hurricane Katrina, Cyclone Nargis swept into the low-lying Irrawaddy Delta in central Myanmar (also known as [...]
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Centred in the middle of India’s tri-colour flag is a wheel that originally symbolized the village-level pursuits by which India’s founder, Mahatma Gandhi, believed his people could best enjoy spiritual health.
Gandhi’s spinning wheel was replaced in 1947 by one that represents motion and change. Though it took more than a half-century, in the 60th year [...]
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If you listen hard you can hear it. It’s in the air. A dull roar rising up from the earth. Grunts, shouts, the pounding of feet. No, it’s not football. It’s field hockey.
At Tamanawis Park at 64th and 126 Street in Surrey, you can find championship field hockey. This team of local legends is relatively [...]
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