Jewel Kats Passes Away Leaving Proud Legacy For People With Disabilities

Celebrated Toronto-based children's book author, comic strip writer, disabilities advocate, inspirational public speaker and ANOKHI awardee Jewel Kats passes away. On January 7, children's book author Jewel Kats (Michelle Meera Katyal) died in Toronto with her family by her side as stated in an

- READ MORE

On the Shelf: Our Must-Read Books for January

This month's lit picks include a heartrending memoir, a quirky fantasy romp and the latest from the great Joyce Carol Oates. When Breath Becomes Air (Now Available, Random House) By Paul Kalanithi  

- READ MORE

Bangladeshi Couple Named To Harvard South Asian Arts Council

The Samdanis have paved their way into the Arts Advisory Council at Harvard University’s South Asian Institute. Not just for a joy ride; but as founding members. Rajeeb and Nadia Samdani a

- READ MORE

Yash Raj Films Launches India's First Transgender Music Band

Yash Raj Films' digital platform, Y Films, makes history as it launches India's first transgender music band which celebrates the pride and joy of the trans community in India with their debut song. It's long been argued that as much as there are many ill-fated laws and incidents that plague Indian society, it is slowly but surely growing closer toward becoming a more progressive culture and country for

- READ MORE

  • Shake Up Your Egg Routine With This Healthy Avocado And Egg Recipe!

    Freshen up your palate with some healthy dining with this delish recipe. If you are anything like me then you are most definitely trying to get over your holiday binge eating frenzy. Getting back to eating healthy can be challenging especially since we are also back ...

    READ MORE

  • Shake Up Your Western Menu With Some Eastern Flair

    Why use spices only in your desi dishes? It's time to jazz up some common cuisine and give it a South Asian twist. The spice aisle of any grocery store is stocked with South Asian flavours but most will probably already be in your cupboards. You already use spices like ...

    READ MORE

  • 35 South Asians Honoured By The Queen In New Year's Honours List

    Shining among the Order of the British Empire honorary knighthood distinctions, Andy Murray and David Beckham, Harpal Kumar (the chief executive of Cancer Research UK) and 34 other South Asians were honoured by the Queen.  Kumar was knighted in recognition of his amazing rese ...

    READ MORE

  • Delhi's Odd-Even Driving Ban Faces Challenges Ahead

    Delhi is rolling out its odd-even car restrictions this month as a means to curb the record-high emissions in the capital. The World Health Organization named the city ...

    READ MORE

  • Celebrate 2016 By Spreading Some #GirlLove With Superwoman

    YouTube celebrity and comedian Lilly Singh, AKA Superwoman, launches the #GirlLove campaign to stop bullying and spread love among women in 2016. As if there weren't hundreds of reasons to love ...

    READ MORE

  • Start-Up India Action Plan To Be Unveiled On January 16th

    Great news, entrepreneurs! The government of India is about to unveil its Action Plan for the Start-Up India campaign on January 16, 2016. The news was announced on the radio program Mann Ki Baat. The ...

    READ MORE

  • Sri Lanka's President Upset By Female Fans At Enrique Iglesias Concert

    Enrique Iglesias may have singlehandedly ended the entry of foreign pop singers into Sri Lanka with his supposedly "indecent concert" that had President Maithripala Sirisena fuming. ...

    READ MORE

  • AIB & Other Comedy Group Challenge Facebook's Violation Of Net Neutrality

    India's comedy troupes — like All India Bakchod (AIB), East India Comedy (EIC), and SnG Comedy — have all posted videos to protest Facebook's Free Basics campaign, which violates net neutrality principles.  AIB's video is the third in their ...

    READ MORE

  • Ho Mann Jahaan Hits Theatres January 1st And Promises Some Subtle Substance

    The wait for the one of the first films of 2016 is almost at an end. We're only six days until the release of Ho Mann Jahaan. The Pakistani film is expected to be one of the most entertaining flicks of the new year. ...

    READ MORE

  • Are Death Sentences Sufficient To Stop Violence Against Women?

    An Indian court has sentenced seven men to death who raped and murdered a Nepalese woman in February. The judge Seema Singhal ...

    READ MORE

  • Meet The First Player Of Indian Origin To Sign For Liverpool

    Indian-British footballer Yan Dhanda has scored a Liverpool contract. Dhanda joined Liverpool's academy in 2013 from West Bromwich Albion Club. The 17-year-old has become the first player of Indian heritage to sign a professional contract with the English football powerhouse. ...

    READ MORE

Join Our Newsletter Community

Subscribe to get our latest content by email.

uncensored  Logo

WEEKLY REAL TALK SHOW

AIRING

openchest Logo

'THE TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE SHOW'

LISTEN ON

WATCH HERE

  • PLEASE NOTE: Some of the contents of the newsletter may not be suitable for minors.

    Join A Community That Cares About What Matters To You!

    We Fearlessly Celebrate Our

    Desi Identity!

    THANK YOU

    FOR SUBSCRIBING!