https://torontodesidiaries.com/2022/08/17/closed-for-spiritual-maintenance/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-photo-910213-1.jpegtwo person riding boat on body of waterPhoto by Jayant Kulkarni on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-person-riding-boat-on-body-of-water-910213/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a>https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-photo-910213.jpegtwo person riding boat on body of waterPhoto by Jayant Kulkarni on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-person-riding-boat-on-body-of-water-910213/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a>https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-photo-885839.jpegselective focus photo of white petaled flowerPhoto by Ithalu Dominguez on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/selective-focus-photo-of-white-petaled-flower-885839/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a>https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-photo-4916559.jpegblooming lotus flower with green leavesPhoto by Maria Orlova on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/blooming-lotus-flower-with-green-leaves-4916559/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a>https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-photo-2819290.jpeglily padsPhoto by Saunak Shah on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/lily-pads-2819290/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a>https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-photo-2302908.jpegselective focus photography of red waterlily flower in bloomPhoto by Couleur on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/selective-focus-photography-of-red-waterlily-flower-in-bloom-2302908/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a>2022-10-13T15:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/05/15/tap-dance-will-meet-kathak-in-toronto-when-this-award-winning-dance-duo-stir-up-magic-through-their-feet/2022-08-17T19:18:03+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2020/07/19/torontos-nick-pandya-will-sweep-you-off-your-feet-with-his-voice-at-the-2020-bollywoodmonster-mashup/2021-05-23T17:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2020/07/22/torontos-giggle-queens-present-dance-with-a-dollop-of-laughter/2020-07-22T21:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/07/13/bollywood-crooners-nikhita-gandhi-and-yasser-desai-will-perform-at-the-2019-bollywood-monster-mashup-concert-in-mississauga/2020-04-05T03:16:36+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2020/01/25/dear-international-students-to-brampton-on/2020-01-25T19:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2020/01/01/wishing-you-a-happy-pongal-lohri-lunar-new-year-and-a-great-2020/2020-01-01T16:33:52+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/12/01/desi-torontonians-check-out-the-dec-2019-events-calendar-before-saying-goodbye-to-the-year/2019-12-01T17:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/11/01/diwali-19-is-a-month-long-affair-for-toronto-desis-with-celebrations-spilling-into-nov-19/2019-11-01T16:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/10/22/brars-hits-a-sweet-spot-for-desis-during-diwali/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nx-pink-ladoos2.jpgEmpowering womenRecently, Brar's Food Culture of India, helped Nach Balliye, a youth group from Brampton to educate and promote gender equality, by donating 100 lbs. of pink ladoos. This Diwali, the company has made/produced some 175,000 pounds of food to meet the consumers' demand for Diwali. Photo courtesy, Nach Balliye. https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dial-pabla.jpgdial pablaDial Pabla, founder/owner of Brar's Food Culture of India started the company in the early '80s with one small store. Today, his empire extends to multiple restaurants and a manufacturing plant as well. Photo courtesy of Brar's Food Culture of India.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/milk-cake.jpgBrar's, a popular restaurant and sweet shop, is famous for it's milk cake. This Diwali the company has produced 175,000 lbs. of food/sweets for Diwali2019-10-26T18:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/10/14/vidya-voxs-music-blends-western-pop-sounds-with-indian-notes/2019-10-14T19:05:41+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/09/30/happy-dusharra-thanksgiving-and-diwali-2019-toronto/2021-06-22T10:24:58+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/09/25/jaipur-literary-festival-jlf-toronto-will-showcase-the-rich-flavours-of-indian-literature-via-the-authors/2019-09-25T22:32:19+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/08/30/the-2019-muslimfest-shreya-ghoshal-phalguni-phatak-concerts-and-the-jaipur-literary-festival-are-highlights-of-september-19/2019-08-30T18:20:21+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/07/31/judging-by-this-long-list-of-aug-19-events-south-asians-toronto-have-some-great-entertainment-choices/2019-07-31T22:42:19+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/06/28/jazzy-b-nikhita-gandhi-yasser-desai-and-others-to-perform-at-free-outdoor-concerts-across-the-greater-toronto-area-july19/2019-06-28T19:31:33+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/06/11/why-this-kolaveri-di-actor-dhanush-will-test-international-waters-in-the-extraordinary-journey-of-the-fakir/2019-06-12T16:19:28+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/05/28/eid-mubarak-toronto-june-19-events-in-toronto-offer-something-for-everyone/2019-05-28T18:30:05+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/05/10/iffsa-toronto-brings-dozens-of-films-and-filmmakers/2019-05-10T20:29:39+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/05/01/the-may-19-events-calendar-for-south-asians-in-toronto-is-packed-with-music-spirituality-and-more/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/firangi.jpegFirangi2019-05-02T13:09:49+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/04/26/if-fax-machines-could-talk-the-datawind-story/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/suneetraja.jpgSuneet:Rajahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/raja-and-suneet1.jpgRaja and Suneet12019-03-12T17:08:38+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2019/01/12/toronto-desi-diaries-will-be-back-soon/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/funny-quote.jpgfunny quote2019-01-12T21:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/12/16/merry-christmas-toronto-desis-heres-a-list-of-dec-18-events-happening-in-your-city/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas.jpgChristmashttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/walking-tour.jpgwalking-tourGerrard India Bazaar will be hosting a walking/food-tasting tour, Saturday, Dec. 22.2018-12-16T23:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/12/03/this-toronto-love-story-has-farah-the-jatti-yearning-for-her-jatt/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/green-chutney.pngGreen ChutneyThis green chutney prepared with cilantro and green chillies is a perfect dance partner to several appetizers. Toronto lawyer, mom and cooking enthusiast Jasmine Dayal has several recipes in her just-published cookbook, JD In the Kitchen: Indian Appetizers and Chutneys.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/image-27.jpgJasmine Dayal's cookbook: JD In the Kitchen: Indian Appetizers and Chutneys, features several appetizers and starters with East African flavours.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/t6a3455.jpgJasmine DayalJasmine Dayal, a Toronto lawyer, recently published a cookbook, JD In the Kitchen: Indian Appetizers and Chutneys. The South Asian recipes have East African flavours as well. Photo submitted by: Jasmine Dayalhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/farah.jpgFarah the JattiThis South-Asian snow-woman, made by a couple of Brampton teens recently broke social media.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/brampton-desi-snowman.jpgbrampton-desi-snowmanThis desi snow-woman created by Jassu Kingra, 19, Daljit Warraich Navi, 15, and Bini, 9, created quite a stir on social media on account of the unorthodox take on a winter pastime. Photo: Jassu Kingra 2018-12-03T22:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/11/01/wishing-you-a-very-happy-diwali-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/deepavali-e1541102364620.jpgdeepavaliHindus and Sikhs in Toronto will celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali, Nov.7. https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/lakshmi.jpgLakshmiHindus worldwide will celebrate Diwali on Nov. 7. The festival is marked by prayers to Goddess Lakshmi.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/diwali.jpgDiwaliToronto will celebrate the Festival of Lights Diwali with several events happening in the Greater Toronto Area. Diwali falls on Nov. 7.2018-11-01T20:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/10/27/thanks-to-soch-south-asians-in-toronto-are-now-talking-about-their-mental-health/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/maneet-and-jasmeet.jpgManeet and JasmeetJasmeet Chagger, 28, (L) seen here with her best friend Maneet Chahal, 28. The two nurses co-founded SOCH (Supporting our Community’s Health), an initiative to educate South Asians in the GTA about the resources and mental health system. Photo courtesy SOCH.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/soch_award.jpgSOCHIn this photo, Maneet Chagger, 28,(L) and Jasmeet Chahal, 28, co-founders of SOCH celebrate Maneet getting a nursing research award for her thesis. SOCH (Supporting our Community's Health)is an initiative that educates South Asians in the Greater Toronto Area about mental health through workshops and events. Photo courtesy SOCH.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/soch-duo.jpgSOCH duo2018-10-27T22:17:41+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/10/06/toronto-desis-celebrate-2018-navratri-with-garba-golu-and-so-much-more/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/navratri.jpgNavratri2018-10-06T18:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/08/10/hey-there-atul-khatri-welcome-to-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/untitled-session0380-copy.jpgAtul KhatriIndia's well-known comic Atul Khatri. Photo courtesy Only Much Louder.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/untitled-session0334-copy.jpgAtul KhatriAtul Khatri, one of India's most well-known comics will be performing at the Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Sunday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Only Much Louder.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/capture-one-session0051-copy.jpgAtul Khatri in TorontoWell-known standup comic from India, Atul Khatri will be performing at Brampton's Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Sunday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. This is Khatri's first ever show in Canada. Photo courtesy of Only Much Louder2018-09-08T21:42:55+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/08/31/wait-its-only-september-but-how-is-it-that-theres-garba-in-toronto-already/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/garba-dance.jpggarba dance2018-08-31T18:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/07/29/this-lineup-of-south-asian-events-in-toronto-will-make-you-forget-the-heat-and-humidity/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/khatri.jpgKhatrihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/aga-khan1.jpgAga KhanA ring from the Mughal dynastyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chintan2.jpgChintanhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/swayamvar1.jpgswayamvarhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/atul-khatri.jpgatul khatrihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/aga-khan.jpgAga Khanhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chintan1.jpgChintanhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chintan.jpgChintanhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/swayamvar-e1532895091277.jpgswayamvarhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/masala-boat-e1532894968433.jpgMasala Masti boatThe Masala Masti Boat Cruise sailing forth on Aug. 4 from 242 Cherry St. at 1 p.m. features live music, dancing, food and more. Photo courtesy PGA International2018-07-29T20:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/01/17/a-huge-helping-of-culture-with-a-side-of-fitness/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bhangra1.jpgBhangraColour was one of the main component of a bhangra competition held by a Brampton-based dance school.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bhangra41.jpgbhangra4Dozens of Canadian youth connected to their roots with their display of a high-tempo bhangra dance. Bhangra is a traditional folk dance of the state of Punjab in India.2018-06-30T22:23:40+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/06/30/july-18-toronto-south-asian-events-calendar/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/https_2f2fcdn-evbuc-com2fimages2f453813422f1420589783462f12foriginal-e1530387678874.jpghttps_cdn.evbuc.comimages453813421420589783461originalhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/https_2f2fcdn-evbuc-com2fimages2f444105422f2551043250562f12foriginal-e1530387521672.jpghttps_cdn.evbuc.comimages444105422551043250561originalhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5176.jpgIMG_5176Aman Trikhahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/invisible-footprints-e1530387358232.jpgInvisible footprintshttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/birju-e1530389164759.jpgbirjuPandit Birju Maharajhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dance-fesival1.pngdance fesival1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/carnival.jpgCarnivalhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/saat.jpgSAATA traditional Bharatanatyam recital by Arrthami Siva-Kuruvinth will take place from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Yorkwoods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch Ave. W.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cardamom-kitchen-e1530386586989.jpgCardamom kitchenCardamom Kitchenhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dabaang00.jpgdabaang00Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandes and a host of Bollywood celebrities are coming to Toronto as part of their Da-bangg tour. Concert happening Sunday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton. 2018-06-30T20:16:05+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/06/22/south-asian-lgbtq-members-to-march-loud-and-proud-in-torontos-2018-pride-parade/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bangastudios-07.jpgbangastudios-07Haran Vijayanathan and Humza Mian, both members of the South Asian LGBTQ community seen here as models for a photo shoot Sons of Roses. https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bangastudios-34.jpgbangastudios-34Abhirami Balachandram and Angel Glady, members from the South Asian LGBTQ community seen here in a photo shoot - Sons of Roses.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bangastudios-13.jpgbangastudios-13Models Haran Vijayanathan (sitting in the front) and Humza Mian are members of the South Asian LGBTQ community in Toronto. They participated in a photo shoot by Must Be Kismet, a desi bridal boutique and magazine. Also seen in the photo are Abhirami Balachandram and Angel Glady. Photo by Banga Studios.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bangastudios-31.jpgbangastudios-31Haran Vijayanathan (L) and Humza Mian (not partners) are both members of the South Asian LBTQ community in Toronto. The two recently participated in a photo shoot directed and styled by Saira Hussain from Breath of Henna & The Sai Lens. The initiative was a joint collaboration with Must be Kismet Bridal Show & Magazine and other artistic vendors. Photo by Bangastudios2018-06-22T21:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/05/29/sathish-bala-who-founded-desifest-shares-the-story-of-how-it-all-started/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sathishbala-e1527635915644.jpgSathishBalaSathish Bala, the founder of desiFEST, hopes the festival will serve as his legacy for the future generation of artists. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/wt4l5080-a-a-a.jpgdesiFESTManjeet Rai, aka Manj Musik, an internationally-renowned singer/songwriter/composer known for his Bhangra and Hip-Hop infused music will perform at the 2018 desiFEST, June 2. Supplied photo https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lady-rolex-e1527634271239.jpgLady RolexLady Rolex Rasathy, a Sri Lankan rapper is among those scheduled to perform at the 2018 desiFEST, June 2 at 4:35 p.m. The free music festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto2018-05-30T13:37:16+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/05/24/june-is-when-all-music-moves-outdoors-and-toronto-desis-finally-ditch-their-toques/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hm-4.jpg2018 MonsterWorldMashupThe 2018 MonsterWorldMashup is a two-day festival of music, comedy, and art happening in Brampton June 1-2. Hip-Hop artist Haviah Mighty is one of the performers at the concert taking place June 2 at the Garden Square in Brampton.2018-05-24T00:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/05/03/10-things-to-you-should-know-about-the-2018-international-film-festival-of-south-asia-iifsa-toronto-may-10-21/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/iffsa.jpgIFFSAIFFSA Toronto runs May 10 to 21 across the GTA and celebrates more than 150 films in 15 languages.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/festival-in-the-park2.jpgFestival in the park2The International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto will host a Fest in the Park, an outdoor concert at the Sheridan College, Davis Campus, May 19 at 3 p.m.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ajji.pngAjji This acclaimed film by Devashish Makhija. Screens during the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA), Saturday, May 12 at 5 p.m. at Odeon Orion Gates Cinemas.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/the_hungry.pngThe_HungryNaseeruddin and Tisca Chopra star in this thought-provoking film screening as part of the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA)Toronto May 12 at 3 p.m. at Cineplex Odeon Orion Gates Cinemas.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/the_hungry_png.pngThe_Hungry_pngNaseeruddin and Tisca Chopra star in this thought-provoking film screening as part of the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA)Toronto May 12 at 3 p.m. at Cineplex Odeon Orion Gates Cinemas.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a_letter_to_the_president.pngA_Letter_To_The_PresidentAfghani film A Letter to the President by Roya Sadat will have its North Amerian premiere at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IIFSA) Toronto May 12 at the Cineplex Odeon Orion Gates Cinemas at 1 p.m.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/song-of-scorpions.jpgThe song of scorpionsAnup Singh directed film starring Irrfan Khan, Waheeda Rahman and Iranian actor Golshifteh Farahani will have its North American premiere at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto, May 10 at the Cineplex Orion Odeon Cinemas at 6:30 p.m. 2018-05-03T20:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/04/01/concerts-take-over-the-toronto-desi-events-calendar-in-april-18/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pritam.jpgPritam2018-04-01T22:34:23+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/03/17/youtwotv-creators-on-cloud-9-as-channel-reaches-1-million-subscribers/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/youtwotv4.jpegYouTwoTVYouTwoTv Harjit (left) and Jaz are on the highway to super success with 1 million subscribers. Photo by YouTwoTVhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/youtwotv1.jpegYouTwoTVSuper funny and super talented duo Jaz(left) and Harjit of YouTwoTV are enjoying taste of success with one million subscribers. Photo courtesy YouTwoTV. https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/youtwotv-preferred-headshot.jpegYouTwoTV Jaz and HarjitYouTwoTV creators Harjit (top) and Jaz have a million reasons to celebrate. The talented and funny YouTube creators have more than 1 million subscribers to their channel. Photo by YouTwoTV. 2018-03-28T01:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/11/17/this-desi-muslim-comic-from-toronto-cannot-be-stopped-or-interrupted/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ali-hassan.jpgAli Hassan2018-03-08T22:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/03/01/happy-holi-toronto-check-out-the-places-in-gta-where-you-can-drive-away-the-winter-blues/2018-03-01T21:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/02/02/nova-bhattacharyas-contemporary-bharatnatyam-blurs-cultural-lines-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/broken-lines-ed-hanley.jpgBroken-Lines Ed HanleyNeena Jayarajan and Atri Nundy will perform Broken Lines, an award-winning dance, Feb. 14-17 at The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance, 304 Parliament St., Toronto. Photo by Ed Hanley.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/novabhattacharya-johnlauener-e1520547621845.jpgNovaBhattacharya John LauenerToronto-based contemporary Bharatnatyam dancer wants her work to connect with audiences everywhere, even if they don't understand the language. Photo by John Lauenerhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/john-launer-e1517613240590.jpgPhoto by John LaunerToronto-based contemporary Bharatnatyam dancer Nova Bhattacharya, will be presenting a show, Decoding Bharatnatyam, 14-17, 2018 at The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance, 304 Parliament St., Toronto. Photo by John Launer.2018-02-21T03:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2018/01/05/lets-warm-our-hearts-with-these-sankranti-celebrations-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rangoli.jpgrangolihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/coconut.jpgcoconut2018-01-05T23:24:36+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/12/29/torontos-shweta-subrams-new-single-rasiya-proves-her-vocal-chops-are-real/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/shweta_perform.jpgShweta_PerformShweta Subram's just-released single Rasiya showcases her powerful vocals. Photo supplied by Shweta.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/shweta_subram_performance_2.jpgShweta_Subram_Performance_2https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/shweta-main.jpgShweta Main2017-12-30T02:47:09+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/about/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/new-logo-toronto1-copy.jpgNew logo toronto1 copyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blog-logo2.pngblog-logo22017-12-28T00:21:14+00:00weekly0.6https://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/11/30/merry-christmas-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/christmas.jpgChristmas2017-11-30T22:28:27+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/10/18/stuck-in-traffic-sadhguru-shares-his-insights-about-life-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sadhguru1.jpgSadhguru1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sadhguru-photo2.jpgsadhguru-photo2https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sadhguru5.jpgsadhguru52017-11-16T21:43:48+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/11/01/autumn-in-toronto-when-leaves-are-flowers-and-events-are-all-just-as-mellow/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/n-fallcolours2sa.jpgfall coloursThe banks of the Credit River at Erindale Park had the golden glow of fall as Peter Kampon took advantage of the beautiful weather plying his float fishing technique. Staff photo by Fred Loek2017-11-01T20:17:16+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/10/10/hey-there-toronto-are-you-ready-for-2017-diwali/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sadhguru-speaking.jpgsadhguru-speaking2017-10-11T13:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/09/15/tis-is-the-season-for-garba-kolu-and-durga-maa-and-toronto-has-it-all/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dandiya.jpgIndia Hindu Festivalhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jonita-gandhi0.jpgJonita Gandhi0https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jonita-gandhi1.jpgJonita Gandhi12017-09-15T19:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/09/01/festival-season-gets-underway-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kathak.jpgKathak2017-09-01T16:31:49+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/08/23/heres-how-torontos-josh-got-indian-record-labels-to-say-hell-yeah-after-several-nos/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/josh1.jpgJOSH1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ontour2.jpgONtour- BramptonL to R: Rupinder Magon (Rup) and Qurram Hussain (Q) part of JoSH the BaND along with Amanda Marshall, Kardinal Offishal and Anjulie will light up Brampton, Friday, Sept. 1 at the Garden Square near Rose Theatre at 6 p.m. at the ONtour concert, a free event celebrating Ontario 150.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/josh-with-nelly.jpgJosh with Nelly2017-08-23T19:33:44+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/07/31/jai-ho-india-film-festivals-concerts-and-muslimfest-to-rock-august-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/575830-sonu-nigam-atif-aslam-klose-to-you-2017.jpg575830-sonu-nigam-atif-aslam-klose-to-you-20172017-08-01T20:16:51+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/07/25/the-band-baaja-and-red-baraat-at-the-beaches-jazz-festival-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/redbaraatlive_richard_gastwirt3.jpgRedBaraatLIVE_Richard_Gastwirt3New York based Red Baraat. Photo by Richard Gastwirt.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/redbaraat_shervin_lainez_3.jpgRedBaraat_Shervin_Lainez_3Members of New York based group Red Baraat will perform at the Beaches Jazz Festival, Saturday, July 29 at 9 p.m. Photo by Shervin Lainez.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/red-baraat2.jpgRed Baraat2 Sunny Jain (dhol/band leader/vocals) and member of Red Baraat, a New York-based band. Red Baraat will perform at the Beaches Jazz Festival, Saturday, July 29 at 9 p.m. Photo courtesy Red Baraat. https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/red-baraat1.jpgRed Baraat1Members of New York based group Red Baraat will perform at the Beaches Jazz Festival, Saturday, July 29 at 9 p.m. Photo by Shervin Lainez.2017-07-27T18:20:56+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/07/21/bollywood-monster-mashup-in-toronto-brings-crowd-favourite-jonita-gandhi/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web-e-vikas-kohli.jpgVikas Kohlihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/l-bollywood-mashup-cc-sa2.jpgBollywood Monster MashupHeadliner Jonita Gandhi with some of her fans at the opening night of Bollywood Monster Mash Up on Friday August 7 at Celebration Square.2017-07-21T16:12:28+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/06/29/odysseo-brings-the-wow-factor-out-for-its-audience-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chris-waits-cavalia.jpgChris Waits Cavaliahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/danharper-cavalia.jpgdanharper cavalia2017-06-29T19:47:26+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/06/26/happy-150th-canada-lets-party-desi-style-and-celebrate-the-true-north/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/p-south-asian-canada-day-ws-7.jpgP-South Asian Canada Day-WS-7Sana Umer plays with the Canadian flags during the 2nd annual South Asian Canada Day held at Mississauga Valley Park Sunday afternoon.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/aysha_khan_with_mother_yasmeen_at_forever_young_beauty_salon_mirror.jpgAysha_Khan_with_mother_Yasmeen_at_Forever_Young_Beauty_Salon_mirrorAysha Khan (R) seen here with her mother Yasmeen at Forever Young Beauty Salon in Gerrard Street aka Little India. A documentary Little India: Village Of Dreams, by by Nina Beveridge will premier on TVO at 9 p.m.2017-06-26T20:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/06/15/make-some-noyz-for-this-hip-hop-artist/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/lx-mb-noyz2.jpgNoyzBrampton Hip-Hop artist Amrit Singh aka Noyz is making waves in the hip-hop scene in Toronto. Submitted photo. https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/lx-mb-noyz1.jpgNoyzBrampton Hip-Hop artist Amrit Singh aka "Noyz" continues to create waves both here as well as abroad for his hard-hitting verses. Singh, a mental health advocate, recently launched a video #BellLetsTalk for the annual campaign by the same name.2017-06-15T22:38:58+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/05/31/eid-events-and-urban-desifest-take-over-june-2017-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/chhakka.jpgChhakkahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/golf-flyer.jpgGolf flyerhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/aroha-e1496255912906.jpgArohaAnjali Patilhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/desifest.jpg11th Annual Desi FestThe 11th annual Desi Fest is happening Saturday, June 3 at the Yonge-Dundas Square.2017-06-01T01:28:57+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/05/10/documentary-peels-off-the-taboo-surrounding-sex-and-sexuality/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/vaishalisinha_director_producer.jpegVaishaliSinha_Director_Producerhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dr-watsa_couch.jpegDr. Watsa_Couchhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ask_the_sexpert_poster.jpegAsk_the_Sexpert_Poster2017-05-17T20:21:51+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/04/28/lets-all-get-filmy-in-toronto-this-may/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lumb.jpgLUMBhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/carassauga-web.jpgCarrasaugaStudents from Nachdi Jawani showcase their dance at the Carassauga Festival of Cultures. Photo by Rob Beintema2017-05-01T20:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/04/04/sounds-from-the-tabla-and-taiko-will-make-history-in-toronto-concert/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15110289_1281052061944952_1103589511407848871_o.jpg15110289_1281052061944952_1103589511407848871_oOn Saturday, April 15 the walls at Greenwin Theatre at Toronto Centre for Arts 5040 Yonge St., will be a site for a concert featuring two ancient far eastern instruments, the tabla and taiko (Japanese drums) featured above. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/16403103_1366662963383861_3084763208569596133_o.jpg16403103_1366662963383861_3084763208569596133_oKiyoshi Nagata, taiko soloist and artistic director of Nagata Shachu. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ritesh-e1491236868843.jpgRitesh Ritesh Das, a tabla maestro and director of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fivepersongroup-e1491236713380.jpgFive PersonGroupThe Toronto Tabla (TTE) and the Nagata Shachu ensembles will perform in the first-ever concert Saturday, April 15 at Greenwin Theatre at Toronto Centre for Arts 5040 Yonge St. at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Karen E. Reeves.2017-04-04T21:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/03/31/april-17-brings-music-theatre-and-arts-for-torontonians/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kalanidi.jpgKalanidiThe 17th annual Kalanidhi Festival celebrating Indian dance genres runs until April 2 at the Harbourfront Centre. Photo courtesy Kalanidhi Fine Arts of Canadahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kalanidhi.jpgKalanidhiThe 17th annual Kalanidhi Festival of Indian Dance: Whirling Streams will take place at the Fleck Dance Theatre at Harbourfront Centre, March 28 to April 2. Photo courtesy Kalanidhi Fine Arts of Canada2017-04-03T17:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/03/10/heres-some-more-things-to-do-in-march17/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/boys-with-cars_art3.jpgBoys-With-Cars_ART3Toronto’s Young People’s Theatre is presenting a play, Boys With Cars, written and directed by Anita Majumdar, March 23 to April 1. Photo by Andrew Alexander.2017-03-10T18:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/02/27/go-pagal-toronto-holi-hai/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/n-holifest11.jpgRang BarseKC Group's Rang Barse 2017, an annual event filled with colours and masti will take place, Saturday, March 11 at the National Banquet Hall, 7355 Torbram Rd. Mississauga at 11 a.m.2017-02-27T18:37:49+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/02/07/shereen-ladhas-roots-will-take-you-on-explosive-journey-of-colour-and-sound/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ken_6847.jpgken_6847https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ken_5721.jpgken_5721https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ken_5966-1.jpgken_5966-1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ken_5925.jpgken_59252017-02-07T20:44:45+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2017/01/31/february-17-events-in-toronto-will-warm-your-heart/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1.jpg1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sanskriti.jpgsanskritihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/shaun.jpgshaunhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ken_6847.jpgken_6847https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lx_mb_amar_karma_gallery.jpglx_mb_amar_karma_galleryhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sonycentreimage.jpgsonycentreimage2017-01-31T21:21:29+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/12/21/jonita-gandhi-sets-all-hearts-aflutter-with-two-back-to-back-chart-busters/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jonita-184-1.jpgjonita-184-1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jonita-gandhi-2016.jpgjonita-gandhi-20162016-12-22T14:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/12/06/toronto-artist-with-down-syndrome-thumbs-her-nose-at-naysayers/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/gurvir2.jpggurvir2https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/gurvir1.jpggurvir1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lx-b-power-of-one5.jpgPower of OneGurvir Singh, a Brampton artist with Down's Syndrome, at Beaux Arts Gallery. Nov. 17, 2016https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/l-power-of-one.jpgl-power-of-oneOrganizers of the 'Power of One' event, sisters Navprit, Gurvir and Sara Singh. Gurvir, 23, has Down's Syndrome and is the brainchild behind the event. She had gone through a lot of bullying because of her disability in her youth.2016-12-06T21:11:32+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/11/25/non-verbal-autistic-teen-from-toronto-sings-in-three-languages/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/13490787_1718922121709704_6661855183541581650_o.png13490787_1718922121709704_6661855183541581650_o2016-11-25T19:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/10/31/toronto-desis-continue-diwali-celebrations-and-more-in-nov-2016/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/diwali_festival.jpgdiwali_festivalhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/el-poster-image-e1476906009779.jpgel-poster-image-e14769060097792016-11-01T15:58:27+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/10/18/brinda-muralidhar-explores-tangled-ties-in-her-debut-film-knot-not/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/lx-mbsaf-knot-not0.jpgClash of valuesDilip Krishnamurthy (Mohan) and Jessica Seigner (Patricia), lead actors seen here during the filming of Knot Not! The film by Brampton's Brinda Murlidhar will premiere, Oct. 11 at 7:30 at Cineplex Odeon in Brampton.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/lx-mbsaf-knot-not2.jpgClash of values(L) Suniti Santosh (Lakshmi) and Dilip Krishnamurthy (Mohan) in Brampton filmmaker Brinda Murlidhar's film Knot Not! making its premiere, Oct. 11 at Cineplex Odeon Brampton at 7:30 p.m. The film, shot mostly in Brampton and Mississauga features local talent.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/lx-mbsaf-knot-not1.jpgClash of valuesDilip Krishnamurthy (Mohan) and Jessica Seigner (Patricia), seen here during the filming of Knot Not! The film by Brampton's Brinda Murlidhar will premiere, Oct. 11 at 7:30 at Cineplex Odeon in Brampton.2016-10-18T20:45:30+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/09/30/october-16-events-in-toronto-are-filled-with-navratri-and-diwali-celebrations/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dancers16.jpgdancers16Dhamal Masti Group (DMG) will host a Navratri event, Oct. 1 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. Photo by Bryon Johnson2016-09-30T21:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/09/20/ayaz-virani-has-the-voice-and-the-heart-to-become-canadas-top-crooner/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ayaz1.jpegayaz1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ayaz.jpgayaz2016-09-21T17:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/08/29/september-16-events-elevate-toronto-as-a-mecca-for-artists/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/07-ganga-with-friends.jpgGangaJanak Khendry Dance Company will be hosting a dance/drama Ganga at 3 p.m. at the Sir Fredrick Banting Secondary School, 125 Sherwood Forest Square, London, Ont.on Sunday, Sept. 25.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/01-ganga-birth-of-ganga.jpgGangaJanak Khendry Dance Company will be hosting a dance/drama Ganga at 3 p.m. at the Sir Fredrick Banting Secondary School, 125 Sherwood Forest Square, London, Ont. on Sunday, Sept. 25.2016-09-05T16:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/07/21/the-maverick-behind-the-bollywood-monster-mashup-reveals-the-secret-sauce/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/vikas_kohli.jpgVikas_Kohlihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2013-mro-string-section-photocredit-chrisscaini.jpg2013-MRO-String-Section-PhotoCredit-ChrisScainihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/vikas-kohli-and-mro-photocredit-jaimeespinoza.jpgVikas-Kohli-and-MRO-PhotoCredit-JaimeEspinoza2016-08-26T15:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/08/01/heres-a-list-of-desi-events-happening-in-toronto-aug-16/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rafi.jpgRafihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rajgirn-40.jpgRajGirn-40https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13631568_1034318399936725_1468422956695359984_n.jpg13631568_1034318399936725_1468422956695359984_nhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/srisanskriti.jpgsrisanskriti2016-08-01T15:14:36+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/07/19/aishwarya-nigam-to-headline-the-bollywood-monster-mashup-concert/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/aishwarya.jpegaishwaryahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/monster-finale.jpgMonster Finale2016-07-19T19:51:59+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/07/12/sancheri-bose-and-bishakh-jyoti-of-sa-re-ga-ma-pa-to-perform-at-bmm/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hirez-sanchari.jpgHiRez sancharihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hi-rez-bishakh.jpghi rez bishakh2016-07-14T14:19:05+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/07/07/these-brown-comics-from-toronto-have-an-agenda/2016-07-14T14:18:17+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/07/02/anarkalis-lead-actor-kiran-rai-basks-in-shows-success/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/anarkali2.jpgAnarkaliSome cast members of Anarkali, a popular web series. L-R: Mandy KayBee, Gavan Anand, Kiran Rai and Seth Mohan. Photo by Baljit Singhhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kiran-rai.jpegKiran RaiKiran Rai, who plays Anarkali, the lead actor in hit web series by the same name, also edits the episodes. Photo by Baljit Singh.2016-07-03T20:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/06/17/toronto-filmmaker-salutes-sisterhood-in-anarkali/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/lx-mb-rakki-mutta.jpgRakhi Mutta, a young filmmaker from Brampton.Rakhi Mutta, a filmmaker/photographer has been enjoying the spotlight after her web series Anarkali proved to be a huge hit. Photo by Bryon Johnson/The Brampton Guardianhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/anarkali.jpgAnarkali2016-07-01T15:32:57+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/06/29/ramadan-kareem-plenty-to-do-in-july-16-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/vasu1.jpgVasu1Popular Indian stand-up comedian Vasu Primlani will be the co-host at the TD Festival of South Asia taking place July 16-17 at Gerrard India Bazaar.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/6a00df351d77948833013488a7ac2f970c-pi.jpg6a00df351d77948833013488a7ac2f970c-pihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sunidhi.jpgSunidhi2016-06-29T20:32:31+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/05/31/its-sunny-in-the-gta-june-16-has-lots-of-outdoor-festivals/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/kulwant.jpgKulwantCanadian artist Kulwant Singh brings people to life in his oil and mixed media works. His exhibition, Colours of Life is happening at Beaux-Arts Brampton until June 11. Photo by Radhika Panjwani2016-06-01T14:51:59+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/05/16/the-jazzed-version-of-sundar-viswanathan-s-life/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/attachment-1.jpegAttachment-1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/185-avataar-group-shot-mist-solemn2.jpg185 Avataar Group Shot (MIST) solemn2https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mist-sundar-bw.jpgMIST Sundar BW2016-05-17T17:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/04/30/toronto-will-echo-to-the-sounds-of-raagas-in-may-as-spring-arrives/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/akbar_and_tansen_visit_haridas.jpgAkbar_and_Tansen_visit_Haridas2016-04-30T16:09:50+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/04/16/this-jabras-rap-song-about-the-toronto-raptors-is-a-slam-dunk/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rajan2.jpgRajan2Rajan Gahunia, 21, a Toronto Rapper's video Northside Since 1995 is creating more than a buzz. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rajan1.jpgRajan1Rajan Gahunia, 21, a Toronto Rapper's video Northside since 1995 is creating more than a buzz. Supplied photo.2016-04-22T15:29:23+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/04/01/spring-events-april-2016-in-toronto-to-thaw-your-winter-weary-hearts/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-7.jpgimage 72016-04-01T16:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/03/25/soumia-meiyappan-one-the-last-canadians-to-make-it-to-jeopardy/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/soumia.jpegSoumiaThis painting of Soumia as a Jeopardy contestant was rendered by her talented sister Pavi, an artist extraordinaire. Soumia Meiappan is one of the last Canadians to participate in the American game show Jeopardy.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/lx-b-jeopardy.jpgWhy is Jeopardy not allowing Canadians?Brampton’s Soumia Meiyappan, 30, seen here with Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, a popular game show. The Bramptonian may be among the last batch of Canadians to take part in the show as Jeopardy has changed its eligibility rules.2016-03-26T00:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/03/02/puja-amin-the-passion-the-promise-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/puja-1.jpgPuja Amin, artistic director/founder of Sanskriti Arts Ensemble (SAE).Puja Amin, artistic director/founder of Sanskriti Arts Ensemble (SAE). Photo by Dinesh Shettigar of life in lens photography.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/puja2.jpgPuja2Puja Amin, artistic director/founder of Sanskriti Arts Ensemble (SAE) is a well-known Kathak dancer. Photo by Dinesh Shettigar of life in lens photographyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/puja3.jpgPuja Amin, artistic director/founder of Sanskriti Arts Ensemble (SAE).Puja Amin, artistic director/founder of Sanskriti Arts Ensemble (SAE). Photo by Dinesh Shettigar of life in lens photography2016-03-13T02:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/11/10/professor-surinder-singhs-music-brings-forgotten-notes-to-life/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/lx-mb-sacred-sounds3.jpgLX-MB-sacred sounds3Students of Raj Academy showcase ancient musical instruments that defined Sikh spirituality. Photo by Harbriz Inc.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/lx-mb-sacred-sounds2.jpgLX-MB-sacred sounds2Prof. Surinder Singh seen here playing the saranda. The ancient musical instrument which had faded into obscurity has been revived by Surinder Singh. Photo courtesy, Harbirz Inc.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sacred-sounds1.jpgSacred soundsProf. Surinder Singh (in the centre) delights the audience with sounds from forgotten musical instruments that defined Sikh spirituality. Photo courtesy of Harbiz Inc.2016-03-01T17:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/02/25/mark-your-calendars-feb-march-2016-for-carnatic-music-colours-jazz-concerts-and-dance-a-thons/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/holi.jpgHolihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20131105bassveena.jpgFusion of two worldsJustin Gray, a bassist and composer trained in Hindustani music and his band Synthesis, comprising of Gray (Bass Veena), Ravi Naimpally (table) and Ted Quinlan (guitar) will perform at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. in North York at 8 p.m.2016-02-25T23:44:43+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2016/01/04/happy-new-year-pongal-makar-sankranti-and-more/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/10-pongal-greetings.jpg10-pongal-greetings2016-01-04T21:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/12/19/rupi-kaurs-book-of-poems-milk-and-honey-is-insightful-provocative-and-real/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rupikaur_crbaljit.jpgRupiKaur_crBaljithttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rupi-words.jpgRupi wordshttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/b-lx-rupi-kaur3.jpgRupi Kaur, author of Milk and HoneyRupi Kaur, author of Milk and Honey2015-12-19T19:21:43+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/11/30/remember-kolaveri-music-director-anirudh-stops-by-toronto-for-concert/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/anirudh.jpgAnirudhAnirudh Ravichander, South Indian music director of Kolaveri fame is coming to Toronto (Brampton) for a concert, Saturday, Dec. 12. Check out our list of other events happening in and around Toronto in December.2015-11-30T23:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/11/01/let-the-records-show-toronto-sure-knows-to-make-a-noise-for-diwali/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/nrithyakshetra-dance-academy.jpegNrithyakshetra Dance Academyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/spirit-of-india-web.jpgSpirit-of-India-Webhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/nirbhaya.jpgnirbhayahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mha-puja.jpgMha Pujahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/arjun-sunset-photo-img_6566arjun2015.jpgArjun sunset photo IMG_6566ARJUN2015https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bihar-diaries-poster-1.jpgBihar-Diaries-Poster-1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bcc-diwalifest.jpgBCC DiwaliFesthttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sacred-sounds.jpgsacred sounds2015-11-01T16:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/09/30/oct-15-brings-krishna-the-musical-garba-garba-and-more-garbaa/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dmg-garba1.jpgDMG garbahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dmg-garba.jpgDMG garbahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dandiya-sticks.jpgdandiya stickshttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sukvinder_kanika.jpgSukvinder_kanikahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/12049635_961990323857837_1338590592335995599_n.jpg12049635_961990323857837_1338590592335995599_nhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sargam.jpgsargamhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/komkali.jpgKomkalihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/garba-dance3.jpgGarba-dance3https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/filmi21.jpgfilmi21https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/shobana_at_krishna_dance_drama_1008121133_025.jpgshobana_at_krishna_dance_drama_1008121133_0252015-10-01T14:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/09/14/canadas-bajrangi-behen-brings-her-magical-chants-to-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/brenda2.jpgBrenda2Canadian artist Brenda McMorrow performs at kirtan concerts across the world. Supplied photohttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/brenda0000.jpgBrendaCanada's Bajrangi Behen Brenda McMorrow seen here with a ascetic on the banks of Ganges. Brenda is a mantra music artist whose music bridges the spiritualism of east with the west. Supplied photo.2015-09-15T21:00:36+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/02/16/how-a-gay-hindu-wedding-in-toronto-teaches-us-acceptance-and-love/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dan-and-rishi2.jpgDan and Rishi2In 2011, Dan and Rishi, had a gay Hindu wedding that succeeded in breaking stereotypes. Today, the couple are telling their story in the hopes of creating awareness. Supplied photohttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dan-and-rishi1.jpgDan and Rishi1It takes a family to make a wedding memorable. From L to R: Vijay, Rishi, Dan and Sushma at the same-sex Hindu wedding of their son, Rishi with Dan. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dan-and-rishi-3.jpgDan and Rishi 3Rishi (left) and Dan married in 2011 in a traditional Hindu wedding. The couple are talking about their same-sex wedding and their individual journies in the hopes of creating awareness about LGBT issues. Supplied photo.2015-09-14T23:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/09/06/artist-takes-elements-of-rangoli-and-boy-does-he-run-with-it/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11902560_1692112661011883_3725634964516308479_n.pngThis was made using coloured sand. Bet, even NaMo will be stumped by the photograph-like effect.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11057467_1692545340968615_2187531202198530341_n.jpgPrakash captures the serenity of Shri Guru Gobind with stunning results. The image was created using powdered sand.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/grizzly.jpggrizzlyCanadian artist Praksh Shirke fills in the snout of a grizzly bear with coloured sand. Prakash has taken the ancient Indian art of Rangoli and transformed it.2015-09-07T17:43:35+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/08/31/september-15-brings-something-for-the-mallus-punjabis-and-the-rest/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/suhaag-show.jpgSuhaag showhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/salim-sulaiman.jpgsalim- sulaimanhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sampradaya.jpgSampradayahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/gurdas-maan1.jpgGurdas Maanhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fusion.jpgfusionhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jayaram.jpgjayaramhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/gurdas-maan.jpgGurdas MaanGurdas Maan, the Punjabi super singing sensation will be performing in a concert in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 12. Supplied photo2015-08-31T23:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/08/12/phir-bhi-dil-hai-hindustanicanadian-eh-jake-2/2015-08-12T15:08:13+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/07/31/its-hot-hot-august-turns-the-heat-on-desi-festivals-and-shows-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/td-festival-of-sa2.jpgTD Festival of SAhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mosaic.jpgMosaichttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/td-festival-of-sa1.jpgTD Festival of SAhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/misaff15poster.jpgMISAFF15+posterhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/masala-cruise.jpgmasala cruisehttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/viva-goa.jpgViva goahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bollywood-mashap.jpgBollywood Mashaphttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-5-26-11-19-42.jpg-2015-5-26-11-19-42https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/muslimfest_2015_flyer-1024x690.jpgMuslimFest_2015_Flyer-1024x690https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/td-festival-of-sa.jpgTD Festival of SAThe TD Festival of South Asia kicks-off at Little India (1426 Gerrard St. E. Toronto) from 12 noon to 11 p.m. Check out these Desi festivals and concerts in Toronto, August 2015.2015-07-31T23:22:25+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/06/28/happy-birthday-canada-july-2015-brings-baby-doll-to-the-gta-ignite-bollywood-and-rath-yatra/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/festival-of-india.jpgFestival of Indiahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mahotsava.jpgMahotsavahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/monstrartity1.jpgMonstrARTityhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/thaalam.jpgThaalamhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/canada-day-2015-artists.pngCanada-Day-2015-Artistshttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/monstrartity.jpgMonstrARTity2015-06-29T16:04:12+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/06/03/june-brings-a-colour-fest-a-brown-pride-classical-concerts-and-so-much-more-in-toronto/2015-06-03T13:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/05/21/aakash-sky-is-the-limit-for-the-company-that-makes-worlds-cheapest-smartphones/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rajastani-girls-using-aakash.jpgRajastani-girls-using-AakashSchool girls in the state of Rajastan step into the digital age via Datawind's Ubislate tablet, touted to be the cheapest device in the world retailing at under $40 (CAN).https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/suneet-with-device.jpgSuneet with deviceSuneet Tuli, CEO, Datawind, maker of the world's cheapest tablet/phablet says by seeking out alternate sources of revenue from content, ads and apps, his company is able to sell the devices for less than $40 (CAN).2015-05-21T19:07:37+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/05/02/jai-ho-may-brings-music-movies-masti-and-art-events-in-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ar-rahman.jpgAR Rahmanhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/61.jpg61https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1460174_556447511109555_110562709_n.png1460174_556447511109555_110562709_nhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/satnam-kaur.jpgSatnam Kaurhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/small_things_big_things_1.jpgSmall_Things_Big_Things_1https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lopa-sarkar-photo-credit-baz-kanda.jpgLopa Sarkar photo credit Baz Kandahttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/7.jpgPunjabi Virsa Arts and Culture Academy & Nachdi Jawani Association are hosting their 14th Inter-Academy Junior Bhangra and Gidha competition at Chinguacousy Secondary School, 1370 Williams Pkwy. Brampton, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.2015-05-02T01:08:19+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/04/01/mark-your-calendars-for-music-dance-and-pm-narendra-modis-visit/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/narendra-modi.jpgCORRECTION-JAPAN-INDIA-POLITICS-LAND-FILEShttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/baisakhi.jpgBaisakhihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ustad-rahat-fateh.jpgUstad Rahat Fatehhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/naach-meri-jaan.jpgNaach Meri Jaan2015-04-01T19:51:20+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/03/13/burq-off-unveils-hypocrisy-with-humour/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/burq-off4.jpgBurq OffBurq Off! a one-woman show by Brooklyn native Nadia Manzoor who plays 21 different characters will run March 18-21 at Small World Music Centre, 180 Shaw St. Studio 101 in Toronto.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/burq-off3.jpgBurq off3Nadia Manzoor with her Dad, Parvez. Nadia's one-woman show Burq Off! pokes fun at her father's conservative ideas which often clashed with her own modern views. The show runs March 18-21 in Toronto. Submitted photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/burq4.jpgburq42015-03-13T22:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/02/28/somebody-drag-the-spring-here-march-madness-events-to-thaw-the-ice/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/pataka-guddi.jpgpataka guddihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/artists_2015-1-14-12-25-39.jpgartists_2015-1-14-12-25-39https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/th1.jpgthhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/th.jpgthhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/holi.jpgHolihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/maneka-thakkar.pngManeka Thakkarhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dowry.jpgDowry2015-02-28T19:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/01/28/if-you-like-art-thats-edgy-then-youll-love-vishal-misras-work/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/vishal3.jpgvishal3https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/vishal2.jpgVishal2Vishal Misra, a transplant from Mumbai, has a deep connection with Lord Ganesh. His interpretation of the Elephant God elevates the piece. Vishal, a well-recognized artist commands four-figure numbers for his artworks and is well-known in Toronto. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/vishal1.jpgVishal1Vishal Misra, an accomplished artist/illustrator seen here with his work. The Toronto accountant has successfully made a name for himself here in North America with his works. Supplied photo.2015-01-28T00:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2015/01/09/january-marks-new-beginnings-for-desis-with-pongal-and-lohri/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/lohri-for-her.jpgLohri for herThe 2015 Lohri for Her will take place Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Versailles Convention Centre at 6721 Edwards Blvd. Mississauga at 5 p.m. The event is hosted by Nach Balliye. Supplied photohttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pongal1.jpgPongal12015-09-06T15:39:05+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/12/31/an-empty-belly-fuels-wali-shahs-music/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/wali2.jpgWali Shah, 20, a rap artist got entangled with the wrong crowd during his preteens. But, he has since turned his life around and was declared one of Canada's 20 Under 20 last year. Supplied photo.2015-01-07T17:47:28+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/02/09/pink-ladoos-empowering-the-community-through-dance/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lohri222.jpglohri222Lohri is a harvest festival celebrated by the Punjabis. Lohri for Her, a grassroots movement recreates a scenic village in Punjab to host its annual event. Photo courtesy Nach Balliye https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lohri000.jpglohri000A father brings his daughter to the Lohri for Her, an event in Toronto by Nach Balliye, that celebrates girls. Photo courtesy Nach Balliyehttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lori-for-her2.jpgLori For Her2Nach Balliye, a dance group, started a grassroots movement here in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to celebrate the girl-child. Photo courtesy Nach Balliye2015-12-21T16:28:21+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/01/25/lost-in-translation-ethnic-media-and-teflon-mayors/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ethnic-paper.jpgEthnic paperAccording to the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada there some 75 South Asian newspapers; 55 broadcast companies scattered across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). These papers consider themselves "opinion builders."https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bengali-times.jpgBengali times2014-10-25T23:20:24+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/09/26/when-art-meets-life-so-much-of-it-is-lost-in-translation/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dr-cabbie-launch-3.jpgDr. Cabbie launchBig Bang Theory actor Kunal Nayyar arrives in a cab at the music launch of his first film, Dr. Cabbie. Photo by Claudio Cugiliari.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/nx-dr_cabbie_singh2.jpgNX-Dr_Cabbie_singh2Dr. Balvinder Singh, an pediatrician from India has come to the realization that in real life, unlike the reel one, courage and strength of character are the real currency for an immigrant. Photo by Bryon Johnson2014-11-30T22:13:30+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/02/13/dont-dare-him-he-may-take-you-up-on-it/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/suresh-joachim.jpgsuresh-joachimSuresh Joachim is Canada's #1 record holder. He has broken 68 world records.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/suresh-peace-copy.jpgSuresh Peace copySuresh Joachim, Canada's #1 record holder will be undertaking a World Peace Marathon in 2017. Illustration courtesy Sureshjoachim.com 2014-09-26T19:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/09/17/kunal-nayyars-warm-personality-makes-dr-cabbie-a-must-see/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kunal-isablle.jpgKunal, isablleFrom L to R: Kunal Nayyar, Isabelle Kaif and Vinay Virmani, arrive for the music launch of Dr. Cabbie in a yellow and red cab. Photo by Radhika Panjwanihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dr_cabbie.jpgdr_cabbieDr. Cabbie is a Canadian film featuring Kunal Nayyar, Isabelle Kaif and Vinay Virmani, set to release, Friday, Sept. 19.2014-09-17T03:02:21+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/08/28/rajdeep-chatterjee-all-set-to-wow-the-canadians/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rc1.jpgRC1Bollywood Singer Rajdeep Chatterjee will headline the free Bollywood Monster Mashup concert, Saturday, Aug. 30 at Celebration Square Mississauga.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rc00.jpgRC00Bollywood singing sensation Rajdeep Chatterjee will perform at the Bollywood Monster Mashup (BMM) at Celebration Square in Mississauga, Saturday, Aug. 30.2015-10-31T23:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/08/15/pineapple/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/prashant-def.jpegPrashant (def)20-year-old Prashant Tiwari was an aspiring hip-hop singer who suffered from depression. He killed himself while on suicide watch at a local hospital. His friends said his life will remain an inspiration for them. Supplied photo.2015-08-28T13:02:46+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/07/24/who-killed-prashant-tiwari/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rakesh.jpgGrieving dadDistraught father Rakesh Tiwari has been running from pillar to post seeking answers around the death of his son, Prashant. Prashant was on a suicide-watch at the Brampton Civic Hospital (BCH) when he took his life.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/prashant-paris.jpgPrashant (paris) Prashant Tiwari, 20, seen here in this 2013 photograph taken at the airport in Paris. Prashant suffered from depression and was on a suicide watch when he committed suicide at Brampton Civic Hospital. The hospital has been reluctant to share details.2014-08-29T03:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/07/01/as-spitty-his-fiery-poetry-has-undertones-of-some-serious-stuff/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lankesh.jpgLankeshToronto Hip Hop musician Spitfire is making quiet waves for his music. The rapper tackles social issues such as mental health, addiction and teenage pregnancy in his work. Supplied photo2014-07-23T23:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/06/08/rung-de-one-brings-blast-of-techni-colours-with-a-message-of-unity/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rung-de-one.jpgRung De OneDozens of people enjoyed the colourful festival of Holi recently in Toronto at the Rung De ONE event. Supplied photohttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rung-de-one00.jpgRung De One00Sumit Ahuja, CEO of Media Works!! (left) seen here playing Holi in May with her friend Mitul Kadakia of PGA International. Supplied photo https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rung-de-0000.jpgrung de 0000Rung De ONE, an event inspired by the Indian festival of Holi made its debut in Toronto. Organizers invited not just South Asians, but everyone to sample the culture of India. Supplied photohttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rung-de.jpgRung de Rung De ONE, an event inspired by the festival of Holi, was hosted by Media Works!! and PGA International. It was resounding success. Supplied photo 2014-09-11T05:41:43+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/05/19/moneets-plea-of-will-you-marrow-me-nets-her-a-match/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/will-you.jpgWill youSince it all began at a fundraiser, this August, Moneet's friends will be taking part in the Dirty Girls Mud Run in support of Moneet. Photo courtesy Facebook https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/moneet-mann.jpgMoneet MannMoneet Mann, 24, started an awareness campaign Will You Marrow Me? after her cancer diagnosis last year. On Saturday, May, 24 Moneet and officials from the Canadian Blood Services' OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network are hosting a swabbing clinic at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga from 1-6 p.m. Supplied photo2014-09-23T20:45:04+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/05/01/torontos-nightingale-jonita-gandhi-wows-the-bollywood-off-its-socks/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jonita.jpegjonitaToronto crooner Jonita Gandhi reads out the contents of a journal she had started when she was seven. Jonita has sung half-a-dozen tracks for Bollywood films, including the title song of Chennai Express, which she sung along with S.P. Balasubramanium, the South Indian icon. (supplied photo).2015-09-01T22:59:52+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/04/02/muslimfest-builds-bridges-with-humour-food-and-culture/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/muslimfest00.jpgMuslimFEST00Kitchener, Ont. native Dawud Wharnsby, a Canadian singer/songwriter/poet best known for his work in musical poetic genre interacts with his young fans at the MuslimFest. Photo courtesy, MuslimFest.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/muslimfest-rina1.jpgMuslimFest (Rina)From Left to Right: Mississauga Ward 6 Councillor Ron Starr presents the flag of the city to MuslimFest's Rina Rahman, artistic development & management and legal advisor, MuslimFest and Saffraz Khan, event director, MuslimFest 2013.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/muslimfest-rina.jpgMuslimFest (rina)https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/muslim.jpgMuslimVolunteers of MuslimFest are the backbone of the hugely popular summer festival. This year's event will run Aug. 2-3 at Celebration Square in Mississauga, Ont. Photo courtesy of MuslimFest.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/muslim00.jpgMuslimFest2014-04-02T16:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/03/23/desis-play-holi-in-unholy-weather/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holikc2.pngHoliKC2The KC Group Canada celebrated the festival of colours Holi in sub-zero temperatures. Photo by Radhika Panjwanihttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holikc.pngHoliKCThe KC Group Canada celebrated the festival of colours Holi at the National Banquet Hall in Mississauga. 2014-07-24T18:40:23+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/03/18/kathak-in-canada-would-have-faded-into-sidelines-if-not-for-rina-singha/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rina_singha_full.jpgrina_singha_fullKathak in Canada would have faded into anonymity if not for Rina Singha, 77, who immortalized Christian fables by connecting it to Kathak.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rina3.jpgRina3At 77, Toronto's Rina Singha remains as committed as ever to Kathak. The Toronto native has single- handedly elevated Kathak into the mainstream arts scene here in Canada. Supplied photo https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/circleofbricks1.jpgCircleofBricks1Toronto's Kathak legend Rina Singha, 77, will be presenting a show starting Thursday, March 20 to Saturday, March 22 at Harbourfront Centre. The show is an ode to her guru Shambu Maharaj. Supplied photo.2014-10-12T01:58:31+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/03/11/this-doctors-journey-into-arts-has-only-pleasant-side-effects/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/amitha3.jpgAmitha3Dr. Amitha Mundenchira's physical and spiritual transformation came about when she discovered dance. Today, she's an accomplished singer, dancer, TV host, family physician and writer. Supplied photo.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/amitha4.jpgAmitha4Dr. Amitha Mudenchira's the vivacious host of popular television show Hooray Bollywood on Zee TV. Supplied photohttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/amitha-mundenchira021.jpgAmitha Mundenchira021Oakville native Dr. Amitha Mundenchira pursued a career in medicine, but realized she received all health benefits only when she embraced dance and the arts. Supplied photo.2014-04-01T21:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/02/22/the-dilemma-of-protecting-our-daughters-and-sons-in-the-digital-age/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/free-outgoing3.jpgFree Outgoing3https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/free-outgoing1.jpgfree outgoing1Anusree Roy as Malini and Andrew Lawrie as Sharan in Anupama Chandrasekhar's Free Outgoing, which played at Toronto's Factory Theatre. Photo by John Lauener.2014-03-05T20:35:32+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/03/04/bringing-the-glitz-of-bollywood-to-toronto/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vaibhav3.jpgvaibhav3After a decade-long successful stint as a dancer/choreographer, Vaibhav Parasher, has taken to a new role as a director, producer and writer. He's one of GTA's rising stars. Supplied photohttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vaibhav2.jpgvaibhav2https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vaibhav.jpgvaibhavVaibhav Parashar (in the middle) seen here with two of Bollywood's superstars - Priyanka Chopra (left) and Shah Rukh Khan during the Indian International Film Academy Awards (IIFA).2014-07-12T02:00:31+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/02/26/free-outgoing-a-review-and-an-interview/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/free-outgoing2.jpgFree outgoing2Anusree Roy as Malini and Asha Vijayasingham as Usha in Free Outgoing. The play ran at Factory Theatre recently and exposes the sexual hypocrisy of society.2014-07-18T01:00:58+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/02/19/move-over-butter-chicken-the-kerala-chicken-curry-is-here/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/spices.jpgspicesKerala cuisine is redolent with spices such as cardamom, peppercorn and coconut. Image courtesy Zastavki.comhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thai_spices.jpgspicesKerala's cuisine boasts of staples such as coconut and fresh aromatic spices such as peppercorn, cardamom and cinnamon.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kerala-chicken-curry.jpgkerala chicken curryKerala, a coastal state in India, boasts of cuisine that's full of flavours. The Kerala chicken curry is especially a universal favourite2014-02-19T18:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/01/30/this-app-creator-for-apple-is-a-10-year-old-wunderkid/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tanmay-and-dad.jpgTanmay and dad!0-year-old Tanmay seen here with his dad and teacher Puneet Bakshi. Puneet proudly shows of the laptop that Tanmay broke when he was a mere toddler.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tanmay22.jpgtanmay22Tanmay Bakshi, 10, has successfully developed an app for Apple. His aptitude for computing and coding has made him a celebrity in Canada and abroad. Photo by Radhika Panjwani2014-02-12T19:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/02/04/canadas-shame-female-feticide/https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ladoo.jpgladooLadoo is a popular South Asian treat that's given when a family welcomes a male child.https://torontodesidiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/child22.jpgchild22A girl gets her painted in Chandigarh, India to create awareness of the disturbing practice of female feticide. (Reuters)2014-03-16T22:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.com/contact-2/2014-01-21T00:51:51+00:00weekly0.6https://torontodesidiaries.com/2014/01/17/tradition-tradition-tradition-2/2014-01-25T01:55:32+00:00monthlyhttps://torontodesidiaries.comdaily1.02022-10-13T15:23:51+00:00