by Amrita Priya | Sep 8, 2023
(September 8, 2023) Ukraine’s Ganna Smirnova embodies unwavering resilience and indomitable courage in the face of the Russia-Ukraine war. One of Europe’s well-known Bharatanatyam dancers, Ganna was shaken but bravely chartered a new path. Having moved to Hastings,...
by Amrita Priya | Sep 4, 2023
(September 4, 2023) “I think I was born a little early because I’m already 75 and the remarkable era of space exploration programmes begins now but as an Indian, I join my hands and congratulate ISRO for the great success,” said cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma, on the success...
by Amrita Priya | Aug 29, 2023
(Aug 29, 2023) “The feast will be served traditional style on fresh banana leaves and everything should be eaten by hand – no utensils!” say Vinod Kalathil and Chef Margaret, as they share their much-awaited Onam Sadya schedule. The husband-wife duo co-own...
by Amrita Priya | Aug 25, 2023
(Aug 25, 2023) “After drugs, human trafficking is the biggest industry in the world. Its $150 billion industry,” remarked Harold D’Souza. The Indian American labour trafficking and debt bondage survivor received the Human Rights Hero Award 2023 at the United Nations...
by Amrita Priya | Aug 21, 2023
(Aug 21, 2023) Madhubani art, also known as Mithila art, is a cherished traditional art form of Bihar. It traces its origins to the Ramayana, when King Janaka commissioned an artist to depict his daughter Sita’s wedding with Lord Ram. It originated in Janakpur,...
