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Trudeau's Visit With The Queen Comes With A Purpose
Justin Trudeau's visit to Buckingham Palace wasn't just for tea and crumpets with the Queen. The prime minister was on a mission to promote Canada's refugee settlement plan. This wasn't Trudeau's first encounter with Her
Bajirao Mastani Ignites Controversy Amidst Celebrated Grandeur & Opulence
Bajirao Mastani is set to release in theatres December 18, but cultural and political controversies could have audiences waiting longer. Bajirao Mastani has been in the news for a long time. Many, many years in the making, Sanjay Leela Bhansali could not find the right cast to make this film when he wa
Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan Adds More Controversy To The Hot Debate On Intolerance
The momentum of protests against intolerance in India has picked up lately, followed by a torrential response from actors, journalists, writers and politicians. Aamir Khan's comments are the latest tempestuous addition to this sensitive subject, stirring up a cacophony of responses on social media. We take a closer look at the biting details and big picture from both sides of this unfolding debate.
#HappyToBleed Goes Viral To Protest The Demand For Scanners To Detect Menstruating Women At Temples
#HappyToBleed is trending on social media to protest comments from the president of the Sabarimala Temple, Prayar Gopalakrishnan, who demanded that there be scanners installed in temples across India to prevent menstruating women from entering. Gopalakrishnan went even further with his
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Kerala Makes History With New Transgender Policy
In a very progressive move towards ensuring equality for all its citizens, the government of the Indian State of Kerala unveiled the "State Policy for Transgenders in Kerala 2015" on Thursday. Issued by the Department of Social Justice, the policy aims to reduce the stig ...
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Contessa Awards 2015: Highlights & South Asian Talent
The Contessa Awards 2015: Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards by Salon Magazine celebrated the brightest stars in professional beauty with its annual awards show held on November 9, 2015, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in downtown Toronto. ? ...
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Coca-Cola Canada Launches Diwali Campaign
Diwali is just around the corner and from a commercial standpoint, it’s one of the busiest times of year for brands and retailers in India. Most companies release special Diwali advertising campaigns and centre sales and promotions around the Festival of Lights. But marketin ...
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Blueberry Pakora Recipe For Diwali
Tired of the tried and tested recipes for Diwali sweets and snacks? Try something a little different and add some blueberries to the mix. Diwali is that one time of year, aside from our birthday celebrations, where we can munch on all our favourite delights with no excuse or ...
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Uber Driver Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Delhi Rape
Uber driver Shiv Kumar Yadav was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday for raping a female passenger last year in Delhi. The assault happened when the woman hailed an Uber and fell asleep in the car. Yadav drove to a secluded area and raped her. Yadav was also ...
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The Acoustic Girls Pay Tribute To SRK On His 50th Birthday
Shah Rukh Khan is a special breed of superstar, whose 50th birthday inspired thousands to congregate outside his villa Mannat and honouring him on social media with numerous Dubsmash videos, artwork and hashtags. But we have to say we really loved The Acoustic Girls' tribute video ...
