In 2014, 17 year old Reshma Qureshi and her sister were making their way to an exam center in Allahabad when they were attacked by her sister’s hostile husband and two other men. Reshma, being mistaken for her sister, was pinned down and doused in sulfuric acid, leaving her with severe burns to her face…
This picture became viral these past two weeks, as it showed a collective group of Indian female scientists congratulating one another on a mission success. It is truly a rare occurrence to see a third-world country with such a capable space program, but India shattered the convention last month when their Mars orbiter spacecraft…
With unrest in the middle-east and the disappearance of Malaysian fight 370 during April and May, the western media seemed to have glossed over many other events that, while not as exciting, were certainly influential. One such event, taking place in India, will undoubtedly shape our global village in the future. India, home to nearly 1/6 of…
I had the fortunate opportunity of interviewing the ConocoPhillips Youth Of Distinction Awards 2014 finalist for volunteerism, Sukhneer Kaur. Not only is she a determined and passionate individual but she is also a confident and humble spirit that aspires to make a change in the world we live in. After interviewing Sukhneer, I realized the beauty…
You’ve seen him in both cartoon and movie renditions swinging from one building to another, but trust me, you’ve never seen him like this. An independent election candidate, a martial arts trainer and fitness consultant for the Mumbai police, Guarav Sharma a.k.a the “Indian Spider-Man” is representing his district in South Mumbai in the upcoming…
1. Famine in Sudan by Kevin Carter This picture induces pity and guilt due to the huge disparity between the third world and first world. I feel that it is a sin for me to not take any action for people like these. In this picture, a child is crawling towards a food camp in Sudan,…
A while back, I had experienced the incredible food at Africana eatery. Having served Calgarians for over three years, this East Indian/East African Fusion satisfied even my picky tastes, despite the fact that I usually refrain from trying spicy Indian cuisines due to my overly sensitive palate. In fact, Africana puts a new twist on…
“I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.” Life of Pi could be said to be the perfect embodiment of today’s culture of technology and the interplay between this technology and our humanity.…
I’m still in Kerala (a southern state of India) during my summer vacation and I’ve been seeing some great sights – definitely worth sharing with the web! This photo shows beautifully the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours which is claimed to be the biggest and tallest church in Asia. It is a five-minute drive from…
Wanderlust: (n.) a strong desire to travel. Does this apply to any of you? If so, check out the following photos of places you must visit! Click on the images for photo credits.
Last weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Calgary’s 2011 GlobalFest Multi-Cultural and Fireworks Festival Finale at Elliston Park. GlobalFest is a weeklong celebration showcasing vibrant cultures from around the world. Each country has a day where they complete their portion of the pyromusical competition (a.k.a. lots of fireworks). After China, Philippines, Canada and…
I first heard about this book from the Calgary Herald and soon learned about the hype it got in England. Knowing little about the book, other than the fact that half of Europe was going crazy for it, I decided to pick it up and give it a shot. The book is basically a journey through…
Today’s Video of the Day brings you a brief glimpse into the heavily superstitious areas of rural India. In the video, a man garbed in orange, posing as a “god man” (swami), performs a multitude of seemingly magic tricks, procuring money out of thin air, spawning holy water at will and even exorcising a possessed…
This man is truly amazing. He goes out every day and feeds, bathes, shaves and cleans India’s poor. It’s staggering how down-to-Earth he is. If we could all try to be a little like him, imagine what could be accomplished. See for yourselves: [youtube auOEFuwAoMI] And we idolize celebrities.
The last weekend of August is one of world culture, as you can head to Mexico, Spain, Scotland or India without ever leaving the city. Friday to Sunday Expo Latino Celebrate Hispanic culture this weekend at Prince’s Island Park. Expo Latino features Latin dance, music, food and art. Advance weekend passes are $15 at Co-op…