Cover Stories
Donald Trump: How Will His Presidency Impact The Entrepreneurial Footprint Of South Asians In America?
In a stunning victory against Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential elections, Donald John Trump is set to become the 47th President of The United States of America. He, alongside his Vice President JD Vance, will be inaugurated into the
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The South Asian Faces Of Survival, Resilience, And Advocacy
As October dawns, we are reminded that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and reflecting on a disease that profoundly affects millions of lives worldwide. Breast cancer, a formidable and often life-altering illness, is the most common cancer among wome
Spotlight On The 9 South Asian Films Premiering At TIFF 2024 - And Why You Should Watch Them!
Get ready for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as it returns for its 49th edition from September 5–15, 2024! This year’s festival, presented by Rogers, promises 11 days of cinematic magnificence with top Canadian and international films, thrilling e
From Vedas To Vanity: How Ayurveda Is Redefining Beauty
In the beauty world, Ayurveda is having a moment, but for us South Asians we have experienced daily moments with Ayurveda for the past 5000-plus years. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which means knowledge of life. It is a system of medical science that has been passed down to us by our parents and grandparents who concocted home remedies using ghee, spices and plants to soothe tummies, heal itchy skin and to calm our nerves. In this story, I e
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The Rise Of The South Asian Comedienne
The world of stand-up comedy, and comedy in general, remains a male-dominated industry. Historically, women faced significant barriers in breaking into this industry, both due to conservative and sexist societal expectations of gender roles as well as limited opportunities available. Female comedian ...
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South Asian Heritage Month: How 5 South Asian Authors Are Challenging Societal Norms & Stereotypes
Celebrated yearly in May, South Asian Heritage Month in Canada is a period dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the rich cultural heritage, history, contributions, and diversity of South Asian communities across the world. The goal is to nurture inclusivity and encourage under ...
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Raman Kapoor Wants Women To Empower Their Lives With A Strong Health IQ
Our April 2024 cover story features Raman Kapoor RD, Chief Healthspan of Calgary-baed bio tech company BioAro. She shares with us the incredible advances in healthcare thanks to BioAro and their BioGut Clinic, balancing medical awareness with South Asian cultural sensitivity, and why South Asian ...
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In Honour Of International Women’s Day Our Founder Asked 14 Women: “What Woman In History Has Inspired Your True North!”
In Honour Of International Women’s Day Our Founder Asked 14 Women (and herself): “What Woman In History Has Inspired Your True North!” My entire life has been inspired by women ...
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Asad Mecci & Colin Mochrie Are Ready To Change The Game With Their Hypnosis-Improv Show "HYPROV"
Our February 2024 Cover Story features the internationally renowned Hypnotist Asad Mecci. Mecci is getting ready to bring his globally acclaimed live show HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis back to Toronto from April 9-14, 2024 at Toronto's CAA Theatre. He w ...
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BioAro Founder Dr. Anmol Kapoor Wants You To Be The CEO Of Your Health
As our special January 2024 cover story, we chat with Dr. Anmol Kapoor founder of Calgary-based healthcare technology research company BioAro, about his future-is-now approach to healthcare. By way of studying and empowering one's health knowledge through accessibility Dr. Kapoor brings to the f ...