Culture

TORONTO, ART, MUSIC & THE WATERFRONT COLLIDE: The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery Brings Back Its Signature Fundraising Party
Sep 14, 2026
Power Ball 2026 returns to The Power Plant on September 17 with immersive art, live performances, waterfront programming and a creative dress code. O
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Lifestyle

THE MODERN SHARBAT: Reinventing A South Asian Classic, One Drink At A Time
Jul 24, 2026
Give Rooh Afza a summer glow-up with these four refreshing drinks, from granitas and slushies to lemonade and tropical fizz. Every summer, without
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Beauty

CHAI STAINS CRAMPING YOUR STYLE? Here’s Your Ultimate Beauty Guide For A Glowing Smile
Aug 17, 2026
Discover budget-friendly tips for a healthy smile while enjoying chai, mithai and other South Asian favourites without sacrificing your sparkle. A
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Fashion

Nazranaa Unveils Samskriti 2.0 at New York Fashion Week With Bollywood Actor Bhumi Pednekar as Showstopper
Sep 22, 2026
For its SS27 collection, Samskriti 2.0, Nazranaa transformed centuries of Indian architecture, spirituality, literature, mathematics and poetry into c
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Business

LUXURY BUT MAKE IT BROWN: How South Asians Are Buying, Building & Shaping Premium Brands
Aug 10, 2026
Luxury no longer has a single accent. Across North America, South Asians are influencing what luxury looks like, how it is experienced, and where bran
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Entertainment

THE DARK SIDE OF THE IMMIGRANT DREAM: How Sriram Emani’s Award-Winning JAM BOY Questions America As The Land Of Opportunity
Oct 22, 2026
Sriram Emani talks JAM BOY, immigration, identity, ambition, family and its international premiere at IFFSA Toronto 2026. Actor, writer and director
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IFFSA TORONTO 2026: Kal Penn, Sayani Gupta & A Celebration Of Dharmendra Lead The Festival Highlights
The International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto returns October 8–18,
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Malala-Backed Documentary Joins 77-Film Lineup For iSAFF 2026
The International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) returns for its 16th edition from
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Spotlight On Sarmad Khoosat, Hamza Haq, Nisha Pahuja & More At MISAFF 2026
Independent cinema is taking centre stage in Mississauga as the Mosaic International
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CANADA’S CREATIVE ELITE ARE STEPPING OUT: Acclaimed Actor, Mena Massoud To Headline The Inaugural FECC Gala
Mena Massoud headlines the inaugural FECC Gala in Toronto, celebrating Canadian talen
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THE ULTIMATE BOLLYWOOD SUMMER WEEKEND: Neeraj Shridhar, DDLJ & 3 Days Of Non-Stop Entertainment In Mississauga
Experience DDLJ, Neeraj Shridhar and three days of music, fashion, food and family fu
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Ever Been Called A "Coconut"? See How Award-Winning Canadian Play ‘bol, brown boy, bol’ Addresses This
What does being called a coconut really mean? Discover the identity journey behind aw
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THE DARK SIDE OF THE IMMIGRANT DREAM: How Sriram Emani’s Award-Winning JAM BOY Questions America As The Land Of Opportunity
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IFFSA TORONTO 2026: Kal Penn, Sayani Gupta & A Celebration Of Dharmendra Lead The Festival Highlights
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COVER STORY: The Skincare Revolution - DR. ARLEEN LAMBA On Bridging Medicine, Beauty & AI
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Nazranaa Unveils Samskriti 2.0 at New York Fashion Week With Bollywood Actor Bhumi Pednekar as Showstopper
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TIFF2026 EXCLUSIVE: How Theja Rio & Nancy Beso Brought ANGH, An Indigenous Nagaland Story To Toronto As A Major TIFF Premiere
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Malala-Backed Documentary Joins 77-Film Lineup For iSAFF 2026
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Spotlight On Sarmad Khoosat, Hamza Haq, Nisha Pahuja & More At MISAFF 2026
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TORONTO, ART, MUSIC & THE WATERFRONT COLLIDE: The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery Brings Back Its Signature Fundraising Party
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CANADA’S CREATIVE ELITE ARE STEPPING OUT: Acclaimed Actor, Mena Massoud To Headline The Inaugural FECC Gala
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Your Ultimate Guide To South Asian Films, Filmmakers & Talent At TIFF 2026
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CANADA, IT’S TIME TO STREAM DESI: JioHotstar Officially Launches In Canada With Bigg Boss, Blockbusters & More
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Cover Story: The Woman Shaping How The World Sees South Asian Cinema: Meenakshi Shedde
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CHAI STAINS CRAMPING YOUR STYLE? Here’s Your Ultimate Beauty Guide For A Glowing Smile
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LUXURY BUT MAKE IT BROWN: How South Asians Are Buying, Building & Shaping Premium Brands
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Luxury Couture — Profile 33: Sabyasachi & Profile 34: Prabal Gurung
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Streetwear — Profile 31: Dafa Hoja & Profile 32: Rootsgear Clothing Co.
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Home Decor — Profile 29: Meraki Designs & Profile 30: Venus ET Fleur
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✨ EPIC GIVEAWAY #2 EXCLUSIVE TO THE ANOKHI COMMUNITY: GET ACCESS TO THE ‘LANGTON LOVE & LIGHT DIWALI GLOW-UP SOCIAL’ ON US ✨
Diwali vibes, festive bites and major glow-up goals will be SERVED UP during this industry-only event, that you cannot buy tickets for (invite only) & we have 4 pairs of tickets (8 people in total) to giveaway, through our partnership with @langtonpr X @ponds 🪔💖
📍 When: Wednesday, October 28th | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Toronto - We will DM the winner the venue (hush, hush)
Here’s what’s inside:
Extensive gifting lounge with gift-giving ideas & rituals, along with getting all glammed up with an incredible lineup of beauty, wellness, and foodie favourites, like: Pond’s, St. Ives, Clairol, Vasanti, Fable & Mane, Ghlee, OG Ghee, Blume, Banglez, Culture Market, The Host, and Happy Pops and more (swipe to see)!
👉 👉 WE ARE GIVING AWAY 4 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO 4 LUCKY WINNERS (& THEIR GUEST) FOR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE SOCIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE SEASON 👈 👈
🎟️ HOW TO ENTER:
FOLLOW @anokhilifestyle @langtonpr @ponds on Instagram.
TAG who you want to bring with you in the comments - every comment = an entry and you can enter as many times you like, but you must tag a different person each time.
>>> DEADLINE TO ENTER: Monday, October 26th at 7:00 PM EST <<<
🏆WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED: Monday October 26th at 9:00 PM EST via a pinned comment to this post, so come back then to see if you’re one of the 4 lucky winners!
Good luck, and get ready to celebrate Diwali at the only place you want to be, courtesy of Anokhi x Langton X Ponds ✨🪔
#LangtonLoveAndLight #Diwali2026 #DiwaliGlowUp #PondsGlow #AnokhiLife
Oct 22
IS AMERICA REALLY THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY? 👀
What if chasing success meant losing a part of who you are?
🎬 Meet Sriram Emani (@sriramemani), the actor, filmmaker and founder of IndianRaga, whose award-winning sci-fi film JAM BOY (@jamboyfilm) explores the dark side of the immigrant dream.
Fresh off its international premiere at IFFSA Toronto (@iffsatoronto), the film tackles ambition, cultural identity and the hidden cost of belonging.
🎤 In an exclusive conversation with ANOKHI Magazine`s Mehak Kapoor, Emani opens up about his unconventional journey, the inspiration behind JAM BOY, and why its dystopian future might be closer than we think.
🔥 Read the full exclusive interview: LINK IN BIO (Full-Stories)
✍ Mehak Kapoor @mehakkapoor_93 | Entertainment Editor
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THE DARK SIDE OF THE IMMIGRANT DREAM: How Sriram Emani’s Award-Winning JAM BOY Questions America As The Land Of Opportunity
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO (Full Stories)
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#SriramEmani #JamBoy #IFFSAToronto #AnokhiLife #AnokhiMedia
Oct 22
✨ EPIC GIVEAWAY #1 EXCLUSIVE TO THE ANOKHI COMMUNITY: STEP INTO THE ‘LANGTON DIWALI BEAUTY STUDIO’ ON US ✨
Get festival-ready with the ultimate masterclass and pampering experience! We’ve partnered with @langtonpr X @ponds to give you and your bestie access to this industry-only event, that you cannot buy tickets for (invite only) 🪔💖
📍 When: Tuesday, October 27th | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Toronto - We will DM the winner the venue (hush, hush)
Here’s what’s inside:
✨ Skin preparation & cleansing tips with @ponds & @qtips
💄 Makeup Precision Tricks with celebrity beauty expert & pro makeup artist Shobana Lakkavally (@amplifiedsoul)
💆♀️ Hair oiling & scalp massage techniques led by pro acupuncturist & wellness consultant Amrit Singh (@wellnesswithamrit)
💎 Luxury Ear Seedings with @wellnesswithamrit
PLUS! Treats and fun activations featuring Q-tips, Vasanti, Clairol, Fable & Mane, The Host and more!
👉 👉 WE ARE GIVING AWAY 1 PAIR OF TICKETS TO 1 LUCKY WINNER (AND THEIR BESTIE), FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SPOT IN THE CLASSROOM 👈 👈
🎟️ HOW TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THIS EXCLUSIVE SPOT IN THE CLASSROOM FOR YOU & YOUR BESTIE:
FOLLOW @anokhilifestyle @langtonpr @ponds on Instagram.
TAG your bestie in the comments - every comment = an entry and you can enter as many times you like, but you must tag a different person each time.
>>> DEADLINE TO ENTER: Sunday, October 25th at 7:00 PM EST <<<
🏆WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED: Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 PM EST via a pinned comment to this post, so come back then to see if you’re the lucky winner!
Good luck, and get ready for the ultimate beauty glow-up courtesy of Anokhi x Langton X Ponds ✨🪔
#LangtonDiwaliBeautyStudio #Diwali2026 #Ponds #PondsGlow #AnokhiLife
Oct 22
🎉 WIN 2 FREE TICKETS TO THE WEALTH SUMMIT TORONTO!
THE BESTIE BUNDLE GIVEAWAY IS HERE! 💸👯♀️
You + your bestie could be attending The Wealth Summit Toronto on Sunday, October 25, at Hotel X, absolutely FREE!
🎟️ TICKETS START AT $499 EACH. THAT`S A PRIZE VALUED AT $998 OR MORE!
ANOKHI LIFE is proud to be an Official Media Partner of THE WEALTH SUMMIT, and we`re giving ONE lucky winner in Toronto the chance to attend with their bestie, COMPLETELY FREE! 🎟️🎟️
Get ready for a full day of financial empowerment, wealth-building strategies, inspiring speakers and powerful networking at Canada`s largest money and networking event for women! For full speaker line-up and event programme, visit: themmg.ca/the-wealth-summit (or check our link in bio)
🎟️ HOW TO ENTER:
1. Follow @anokhlifestyle and @wealthsummitco on Instagram.
2. TAG YOUR BESTIE in the comments here!
⏰ ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday, October 22, EOD
🏆 WINNER ANNOUNCED: On Friday, October 23 at 2 pm EST, we will announce the winner as a pinned comment to this post.
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Stay tuned! We`ll be announcing exclusive ticket giveaways for our Vancouver and Calgary audiences soon!
@wealthsummitco @iamginajudge
Oct 20
💸🔥 YOU WORK HARD FOR YOUR MONEY. BUT IS YOUR MONEY WORKING HARD FOR YOU?
It`s time to change the conversation around money, investing and building REAL wealth! 💰
THE WEALTH SUMMIT (@wealthsummitco), Canada`s largest money and networking event for women, is coming to THREE Canadian cities, and ANOKHI is bringing you an EXCLUSIVE 50% OFF TICKET OFFER! 🎟️
Founded and hosted by Gina Judge (@iamginajudge), an award-winning financial educator, entrepreneur and founder of The Millennial Money Guide, this powerhouse event brings together 600+ ambitious women for a full day of wealth-building strategies, financial education and game-changing connections!
✨ ANOKHI LIFE is proud to be an Official Media Partner of The Wealth Summit 2026, supporting its mission to empower women with the financial knowledge, confidence and connections to build lasting wealth! 💜
✨ HERE`S WHAT`S WAITING FOR YOU:
💎 OVER $5,000 IN VALUE, including $1,000 in investing and income courses with lifetime access!
📈 Live workshops on cashflow planning, stock market investing, ETFs with BMO ETFs and navigating investment platforms.
🎤 Inspiring speakers and financial experts, including TORONTO KEYNOTE FORBES RILEY, the legendary `Queen of Pitch`, with over $2.5 BILLION in product sales!
🤝 Powerful networking opportunities with high-income earners, entrepreneurs and professionals.
🎁 Exclusive money resources, including the My Money Mindset Planner, premium gift bags and SO MUCH MORE!
🚨 THREE CITIES. THREE DATES. YOUR EXCLUSIVE 50% OFF CODES!
📍 TORONTO | Sunday, Oct. 25 | Hotel X | 🎟️ Discount Code: ANOKHI
📍 VANCOUVER | Sunday, Nov. 1 | Sky Hangar, Pitt Meadows | 🎟️ Discount Code: ANOKHIVAN
📍 CALGARY | Saturday, Nov. 14 | Brownstone | 🎟️ Discount Code: ANOKHICAL
💥 REGULAR TICKETS START AT $499
🔥 YOUR ANOKHI DISCOUNT: 50% OFF!
🔗 TICKETS: LINK IN BIO
Discount codes apply to all individual tickets. Limited discounted spots available.
🔗 GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW: https://www.themmg.ca/the-wealth-summit or LINK IN BIO
#TheWealthSummit #ANOKHILIFE #WomenAndWealth #FinancialEmpowerment #WomenInBusiness
Oct 20
Mankind’s greatest story comes to life 🔥
From the visual artists behind The Odyssey and Dune watch the new trailer for RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND - exclusively in theatres, IMAX, and Premium Large Formats worldwide November 5.
🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: LINK IN BIO
@worldoframayana
Based on the celebrated ancient epic known to billions, Namit Malhotra`s Ramayana: Rise of a Legend tells the story of Rama, a prince bound by sacrifice; Ravana, an immortal king driven by vengeance; and the prophecy that binds their fates together. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi.
The film is produced by acclaimed filmmaker Namit Malhotra, whose Academy Award®-winning visual effects company DNEG is behind films including The Odyssey, Dune, Interstellar, and Inception; directed by Nitesh Tiwari, whose film Dangal remains the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide; and scored by Academy Award® winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Namit Malhotra`s Ramayana: Rise of a Legend will be released globally in theaters in time for Diwali on November 5.
🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: LINK IN BIO
#RAMAYANAMOVIE #Ramayana #RamayanaRiseOfALegend #AnokhiLife
Oct 15
Q&A Part 5-5
Bollywood actor & filmmaker @sayanigupta on the @iffsatoronto 2026 red carpet with her short film AASMANI 🎥🎞️🎬
Red carpet interview by @mehakkapoor_93 🎤
#iffsa2026 #sayanigupta #aasmani #anokhilife #redcarpetinterviews
Oct 15
Q&A Part 4-5
Bollywood actor & filmmaker @sayanigupta on the @iffsatoronto 2026 red carpet with her short film AASMANI 🎥🎞️🎬
Red carpet interview by @mehakkapoor_93 🎤
#iffsa2026 #sayanigupta #aasmani #anokhilife #redcarpetinterviews
Oct 15
Q&A Part 3-5
Bollywood actor & filmmaker @sayanigupta on the @iffsatoronto 2026 red carpet with her short film AASMANI 🎥🎞️🎬
Red carpet interview by @mehakkapoor_93 🎤
#iffsa2026 #sayanigupta #aasmani #anokhilife #redcarpetinterviews
Oct 15
Q&A Part 2-5
Bollywood actor & filmmaker @sayanigupta on the @iffsatoronto 2026 red carpet with her short film AASMANI 🎥🎞️🎬
Red carpet interview by @mehakkapoor_93 🎤
#iffsa2026 #sayanigupta #aasmani #anokhilife #redcarpetinterviews
Oct 15
Bollywood actor & filmmaker @sayanigupta on the @iffsatoronto 2026 red carpet with her short film AASMANI 🎥🎞️🎬
She shared her thoughts with our entertainment editor @mehakkapoor_93 on the film’s relevance and why it’s successfully making the film festival circuit across North America 👏🏽🌟👏🏽
Q&A Part 1-5
#iffsa2026 #sayanigupta #aasmani #anokhilife #redcarpetinterviews
Oct 15
As we are midway through IFFSA’s 2026 film festival, we are throwing it back to the opening night gala with highlights of who attended & what happened, through the eyes of our founder @rajgirn 🙌🏽
Photo 1: With guest of honour, writer, director, producer and actor @agamdarshi
Photo 2: With media OG @mohitrajhans & film OG @delish99
Photo 3: With writer, director, producer and actor @vinayvirmani and his beautiful mom
Photo 4: With dancer & actor @nobahardadui
Photo 5: With longtime friend @poppy9315
Photo 6: A red carpet moment
Slides 7-13: Video highlights of the evening
Don’t forget to follow @iffsatoronto and visit www.iffsatoronto.com for tickets to their stellar line up of films 🌟
#iffsatoronto2026 #filmfestival #openingnight #gala #rajgirn
Oct 15
🚨 A MAJOR U.S. IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN IS PUTTING THE EMPLOYMENT-BASED GREEN-CARD PATHWAY UNDER FRESH SCRUTINY.
On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that 8 major employers were being suspended from the Permanent Labor Certification, or PERM, program: Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini.
DOL says it will not accept new or process pending PERM applications involving these companies while the suspension is in effect.
For Indian professionals, the development is especially significant. According to USCIS FY2024 data, 71% of approved H-1B petitions were for beneficiaries born in India.
But there is an important distinction: this is not a blanket H-1B ban or cancellation. PERM is part of the employment-based permanent-residency process and is separate from H-1B status.
👉 Swipe through as we break down:
• What was announced
• Which companies are affected
• What PERM actually is
• What this could mean for Indian professionals in the U.S.
💬 Are you on an H-1B, currently waiting on a green card or employed by one of the companies affected?
How concerned are you about these changes? Tell us in the comments.
This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
#ANOKHILIFE #H1BVisa #GreenCard #PERM #IndianDiaspora
Oct 14
🌟 KAL PENN ON SCREEN. DHARMENDRA’S LEGACY IN THE SPOTLIGHT. IFFSA TORONTO TURNS 15! 🎬
From October 8–18, 2026, the International Film Festival of South Asia (@iffsatoronto) celebrates its landmark anniversary with 120+ films, 50+ events and plenty of reasons to make a date with the big screen! 🍿
Here’s what’s coming:
🌟 ‘Trust Me, I’m a Doctor’, starring Kal Penn, Linda Hamilton and Abbie Cornish
🎥 Shahrbanoo Sadat’s ‘No Good Men’, which opened Berlinale 2026
🎶 A celebration of Dharmendra with ‘Anupama’, the musical evening ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’ and the ‘Garam Dharam’ reception
💪 Gala Premieres including ‘Strong Son’, ‘Difficult Bride’, ‘Shape of Momo’ and ‘BTown’
🎤 Masterclasses with Sayani Gupta and Shahrbanoo Sadat at the October 10–12 Film Summit
🎞️ Jean Renoir’s ‘The River’ as the Closing Film
📅 October 8–18, 2026
👉 Explore the highlights in ANOKHI Magazine’s festival preview at the link in bio!
Visit IFFSAToronto.com for the full program, tickets and special offers.
Which film or event would you pick first? 👇
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IFFSA 2026: Kal Penn, Sayani Gupta & A Celebration Of Dharmendra Lead The Festival Highlights
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO (Full-Stories)
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#IFFSAToronto #IFFSA2026 #AnokhiLife #AnokhiMedia #AnokhiMagazine
Oct 5
🌟 ONE INCREDIBLE NIGHT CELEBRATING CANADIAN TALENT & FECC MAG FALL ISSUE LAUNCH 🌟
The much-anticipated inaugural @feccouncil gala did not disappoint. It brought fashion, film and television together for a star-studded black-tie gathering with 100+ talent from across North America 🙌🏽🥳👏🏽
From the red carpet’s standout style moments to the highlight of the evening when Canadian actor & producer Mena Massoud (@menamassoud) unveiled the Fall issue of @feccmag as its cover personality, this was an unforgettable evening of celebration 😎
Here’s a glimpse at some magical moments of this Gatzby-inspired event that is sure to be a calendar highlight for years to come 🥂🎥
As an official media partner, @anokhilifestyle was on the ground capturing the vibe of this by-invite only extravaganza 🎬
Stay tuned for our red carpet coverage coming soon 💃🏻🕺🏼
Shot & edited by @nisargmedia. Red carpet interviews by @makeba_93
#feccgala #feccmag #anokhilife #menamassoud #canadian
Oct 5
✨ FROM THE OPERATING ROOM TO THE FOREFRONT OF A SKINCARE REVOLUTION.
Meet Dr. Arleen Lamba (@drarleenlamba), ANOKHI Magazine’s October Cover Star 💜
A physician, former anesthesiologist, entrepreneur and beauty industry disruptor, Dr. Lamba is the founder of GLO30 (@glo30skincare), the fast-growing skincare brand built around a “health club for your skin” philosophy.
Since launching GLO30 in 2012, she has brought together medicine, technology, personalized skincare and consumer education to create a very different kind of beauty experience, one that now includes GLO30 “skin gyms,” proprietary products, SmartGLO facials and the brand’s AI-powered skin analyzer, GLOria.
She is also a regular contributor on FOX5 DC, appears on NBC and Fox morning shows in major markets for her skincare expertise, and has been featured on CNBC, Forbes and Washingtonian.
🔥 IN THIS IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION, DR. ARLEEN LAMBA OPENS UP ABOUT:
🩺 Leaving anesthesiology to build an entirely new career in beauty and wellness
✨ The personal frustration that first pushed her to rethink the skincare industry
🏋🏽♀️ Why GLO30 treats skincare more like fitness than a one-off luxury
🤖 The role AI and technology are playing in the future of personalized skincare
🧴 Building a complete GLO30 ecosystem around treatments, products and consistency
🤎 Her perspective on treating melanin-rich skin with greater care and precision
📺 Why consumer education has become such a major part of her work
📈 Scaling GLO30 while protecting the experience and philosophy behind the brand
💡 Where she believes skincare is heading next
💬 “Consistency beats intensity.”
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✨ COVER STORY: THE SKINCARE REVOLUTION: DR. ARLEEN LAMBA ON BRIDGING MEDICINE, BEAUTY & AI
✍️ Meena Khan @meenalaregina | Beauty Editor
📖 READ THE FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO
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📸 Ksenia Pro Photography
#DrArleenLamba #GLO30 #SkincareRevolution #AnokhiCoverStory #AnokhiLife #AnokhiMagazine
Oct 5
On the MISAFF 2026 (@mosaic_misaff) red carpet, we caught up with actor and filmmaker @imshreyapatel to talk about the importance of platforms like MISAFF in amplifying diverse voices, support independent filmmakers and bring South Asian stories to the forefront 🎥🎞️🎬
Congratulations to Shreya Patel for being named the Rising Star of MISAFF 2026 👸🏽🌟🥳
The festival was a huge success this year from its programming to its support of the diasporic film fraternity, which here at ANOKHI LIFE, we are proud and honoured to support as an official media partner 🙏🏽
#misaff2026 #shreyapatel #southasian #filmfestival #mississauga
Oct 5
Revered filmmaker Mo Naqvi (@mo_naqvi) spoke to us on @mosaic_misaff’s red carpet about the power of platforms that give filmmakers space to tell meaningful stories that have a different perspective than mainstream cinema 🎥
The Emmy-award-winning Pakistani filmmaker shared why films that explore human rights, justice, and unheard realities matter, and what that responsibility is of bringing such stories to wide audiences 🙌🏽
Naqvi’s documentary ‘Among the Believers’ has received a News & Documentary Emmy nomination, while his latest film, ‘Hanging By A Wire,’ was screened during MISAFF 2026 🎬
Interviewed by @makeba_93 🎤
#misaff2026 #monaqvi #filmfestival #southasiandiaspora
Oct 4
Sarmad Khoosat (@sarmadkhoosat) the celebrated director of @lalibykhoosatfilms which opened @mosaic_misaff 2026, talks to us about the premise of the film, why film festivals are important for independent filmmakers, and shares what he thinks of our brand name ANOKHI 😜 🎥🎞️🎬
Interviewed on the red carpet by @makeba_93 🎤
MISAFF runs until October 4th | www.misaff.com for tickets & to donate 🌟
#misaff2026 #sarmadkhoosat #southasian #filmfestival #mississauga
Oct 4
Arshad Khan, the Festival Director of the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (@mosaic_misaff) joins ANOKHI Life for a conversation about the importance of the festival, its vision for diasporic films support, and the relevance of bringing these stories to the big screen 🎥🎞️🎬
Running from September 30 to October 4, MISAFF 2026 opened with @lalibykhoosatfilms, a Pakistani Punjabi film by @sarmadkhoosat that explores the darker realities of life and love in this fiercely feminist film 🚺
Interviewed on the red carpet by @makeba_93 🎤
www.misaff.com for tickets & to donate 🌟
#misaff2026 #arshadkhan #southasian #filmfestival #mississauga
Oct 3