Culture
FROM CHAI TO COMMUNITY: How Chaiiwala Of London Is Brewing A Cultural Movement Across Canada
Jun 24, 2026
Discover how Chaiiwala Of London is transforming Canada's café culture, bringing authentic chai, street food, and community together through a rapidl
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Lifestyle
The Ultimate Desi Summer Patio: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Creating The Perfect Outdoor Space
Jul 09, 2026
Transform your backyard into the ultimate Desi summer patio with simple décor ideas, chai stations, and cozy outdoor living. There is something v
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Beauty
CAN YOGA MAKE YOU MORE BEAUTIFUL? Here’s What 18 Years Of Practice Taught Me
Jun 18, 2026
Yoga is a mind-body practise that can be traced back over 5,000 years to the Indus Valley. The term yoga is a Sanskrit one which translates roughly
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Fashion
THE FUTURE OF SOUTH ASIAN FASHION: 5 Emerging Brands You Need On Your Radar
Jun 19, 2026
South Asian fashion is having a major moment as a new generation of emerging brands is redefining it by blending culture, craftsmanship, and modern de
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Business
NAVIGATING WORKPLACE PREJUDICE: A Practical Playbook For South Asian Professionals
Jun 29, 2026
Discover how South Asian professionals can navigate workplace prejudice, respond to bias with confidence, and protect their career growth. It is a pa
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Entertainment
PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL: Why Queer South Asian Theatre Deserves The Spotlight
Jun 26, 2026
We often celebrate the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ stories in film and television. From mainstream blockbusters to independent productions, queer nar
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FROM CANNES TO TRIBECA: Box Office Guru Media Launches New Production Arm & Expands Programming
Box Office Guru Media wraps its successful South Asians at Cannes initiative, launche
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A MUMBAI STORY IN TORONTO: Our Exclusive Look Inside The Play 'Elephant Song'
Explore Elephant Song, the acclaimed Toronto play set in Mumbai, where a mysterious w
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The Best Runway Moments: Inside IFE's 18th Edition Runway Showcase
Explore the IFE 18th Edition runway showcase featuring international designers, coutu
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When Sufi Meets the Dancefloor: A Global South Asian Collaboration Reimagines “Mast Qalandar”
Mast Qalandar gets a modern electronic revival as artists across the South Asian musi
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Review: Behind the Moon — A Powerful Story of Immigrant Life Inside a Canadian Mughlai Restaurant
A review of Behind the Moon, a powerful Montreal play set in a late-nig
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IFFLA 2026 Unveils Lineup Bringing The Best Of South Asian Cinema To Los Angeles
IFFLA 2026 unveils a dynamic lineup of South Asian films from around the world, bring
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The Ultimate Desi Summer Patio: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Creating The Perfect Outdoor Space
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Cover Story: Papa Don’t Preach’s Fashion Architect Shubhika Sharma On Creating Fearless Self-Expression & Dressing Without Permission
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NAVIGATING WORKPLACE PREJUDICE: A Practical Playbook For South Asian Professionals
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PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL: Why Queer South Asian Theatre Deserves The Spotlight
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FROM CHAI TO COMMUNITY: How Chaiiwala Of London Is Brewing A Cultural Movement Across Canada
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MAGIC, ROMANCE & DRAGONS: 8 Summer Books By South Asian Authors We’re Excited About
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THE FUTURE OF SOUTH ASIAN FASHION: 5 Emerging Brands You Need On Your Radar
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CAN YOGA MAKE YOU MORE BEAUTIFUL? Here’s What 18 Years Of Practice Taught Me
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Father’s Day Gift Guide: 6 Gifts Your Desi Dad Will Pretend He Doesn’t Want (But Will Use Every Day)
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FIFA MANIA: Nora Fatehi's Record-Breaking Launch & The Desi Players Everyone Is Watching!
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STRAWBERRY LEGS NO MORE: How I Got My Brown Skin Summer-Ready
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FROM CANNES TO TRIBECA: Box Office Guru Media Launches New Production Arm & Expands Programming
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A MUMBAI STORY IN TORONTO: Our Exclusive Look Inside The Play 'Elephant Song'
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Tired of the 401 Grind? Discover the Northern Ontario Train Adventure Winning Over GTA Families
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Luxury Couture — Profile 33: Sabyasachi & Profile 34: Prabal Gurung
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Streetwear — Profile 31: Dafa Hoja & Profile 32: Rootsgear Clothing Co.
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Home Decor — Profile 29: Meraki Designs & Profile 30: Venus ET Fleur
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🌿☀️ What if your backyard became everyone`s favourite place this summer?
Forget expensive renovations. The ultimate Desi summer patio is all about creating a space where chai is always brewing, conversations last for hours, carrom comes out after dinner, and nobody wants to go back inside. 🫖✨
From cozy floor seating and warm décor to a dedicated chai station, games, and lush greenery, we`ve rounded up 7 simple ideas to transform your outdoor space into the ultimate summer hangout.
Which idea are you trying first? 👇
✍ Kiran Razzak @kiranrkhanandco | Lifestyle Editor
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#BackyardGoals #PatioInspiration #OutdoorLiving #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle
Jul 9
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what co-owner of @masalaspirits Asif Sajan @asif_sajan had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Asif Sajan 👍🏽
#AsifSajan #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 8
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what the CEO of @langtonpr Daniel Pillai @daniel.pillai had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Daniel Pillai 👍🏽
#DanielPillai #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 8
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what the founder of @classicoroma Roma Adil @roma_cr1 had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Roma Adil 👍🏽
#RomaAdil #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 8
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what master injector & dermatologist @_thesarcasticdoctor had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Rahul Vyas 👍🏽
#RahulVyas #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 8
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what veteran make up, hair & beauty expert @shirleywuofficial had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Shirley Wu 👍🏽
#ShirleyWu #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 7
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what the founder of @homeofdentistry Dr. Harjinder Girn @harjgirn had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Dr Harjinder Girn 👍🏽
#DrHarjinderGirn #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 7
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what actor @syed_fuad_ahmed had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Fuad Ahmed 👍🏽
#FuadAhmed #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 7
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what hotelier & @dhallagroup CEO @rubydhalla1 had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Ruby Dhalla 👍🏽
#RubyDhalla #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 7
✨ ANOKHI MAGAZINE’s JULY COVER REVEAL IS HERE & YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE WHO IT IS ✨
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Cover Story: Papa Don’t Preach’s Fashion Architect SHUBHIKA SHARMA On Creating Fearless Self-Expression & Dressing Without Permission
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Meet SHUBHIKA SHARMA (@shubhikasharma), the founder and creative force behind one of India’s most acclaimed fashion houses, PAPA DON’T PREACH (@papadontpreachbyshubhika) 🪡🧵👘👗🥻👑
Through bold design, vibrant storytelling, and exceptional craftsmanship, she has built one of India`s most recognizable brands in maximalist fashion 👑
But behind every collection is a story of purposeful creativity, steadfast conviction, and building something that every client can call their own 👩🏽👨🏻👩🏿🦱👩🏻🦰🧔🏽♀️
In an exclusive interview that offers one of her deepest insights yet, Shubhika reveals:
🏰 Why stepping into a Papa Don`t Preach store feels more like entering a fantasy world than a boutique
🧵 Why every garment proudly carries the name of the artisan who created it
✂️ The surprising reason you`ll never find visible size labels on Papa Don`t Preach pieces
📚 The childhood gift that shaped Shubhika`s creative journey
💬 The one thing she wishes women would stop apologizing for
🌍 Why her vision for the future is simply: "India to the world."
Tell us in the comments: What do you admire most about Shubhika Sharma and Papa Don`t Preach?
Thank you to @lotusbloomofficial for the introduction to Shubhika ❤️🙏🏽🤗
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO
✍ Raj Girn @rajgirn | Founder, CEO
📸 Photo Credit: Ripudaman Singh, Dillusions Photography.
#ShubhikaSharma #PapaDontPreachByShubhika #IndianFashion #AnokhiMagazine #AnokhiCoverStory
Jul 7
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what celebrity DJ Fizza @djfizza had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with DJ Fizza 👍🏽
#DJFizza #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 6
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what veteran actress & writer @pamelamalasinha had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Pamela 👍🏽
#PamelaSinha #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 6
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what serial entrepreneur @jasoncameron1 had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Jason 👍🏽
#JasonCameron #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 6
We asked our 12 panelists at the ANOKHI LEGACY BUILDERS event “Why do platforms like ANOKHI matter?”
And here’s what media veteran @itsdevobrown had to say!
Give us a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with Devo 👍🏽
#DevoBrown #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLegacyBuilders2026 #AnokhiEvents #SouthAsian
Jul 6
We asked: “What advice would you give to the generation now on building legacy?”
Check out what our 12 Legacy Builders Event panelists said!
@rubydhalla1 @pamelamalasinha @itsdevobrown @shirleywuofficial @daniel.pillai @djfizza @jasoncameron1 @syed_fuad_ahmed @harjgirn @_thesarcasticdoctor @roma_cr1 @asif_sajan
Red carpet coverage by our entertainment editor Mehak Kapoor (@makeba_93)
ANOKHI’s Legacy Builders Event was in association with @torontofashionacademy
#AnokhiLife #LegacyBuilderEvent #SouthAsian #Redcarpet #Desi
Jun 30
We asked: “What’s the legacy you want to leave behind?”
Check out what our 12 Legacy Builders Event panelists said!
@rubydhalla1 @pamelamalasinha @itsdevobrown @shirleywuofficial @daniel.pillai @djfizza @jasoncameron1 @syed_fuad_ahmed @harjgirn @_thesarcasticdoctor @roma_cr1 @asif_sajan
Red carpet coverage by our entertainment editor Mehak Kapoor (@makeba_93)
ANOKHI’s Legacy Builders Event was in association with @torontofashionacademy
#AnokhiLife #LegacyBuilderEvent #SouthAsian #Redcarpet #Desi
Jun 29
🚨 HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU HAD TO WORK TWICE AS HARD TO PROVE YOURSELF?
For many global South Asian professionals, workplace prejudice isn`t always loud. Sometimes it`s hidden in extra scrutiny 👀, subtle assumptions, overlooked leadership opportunities 📈, or comments disguised as jokes.
So how do you respond without compromising your confidence or your career?
Our latest feature explores practical strategies for navigating workplace bias with composure, protecting your peace 🧠, and continuing to thrive professionally.
✍ Kartikey Bhargava @kartikey1 | Business Editor
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NAVIGATING WORKPLACE PREJUDICE: A Practical Playbook For South Asian Professionals
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#SouthAsianProfessionals #WorkplacePrejudice #CareerGrowth #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle
Jun 29
🌈 PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL 🎭
SOME OF THE MOST POWERFUL QUEER STORIES ARE HAPPENING ON STAGE.
From groundbreaking works to contemporary performances, queer South Asian theatre continues to explore the layered realities of identity, desire, family, faith, belonging, and resistance.
Discover four remarkable productions; Kainchee Lagaa + Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays, Acha Bacha, Dil Ka, and Bijuriya; that invite audiences into deeply personal stories while challenging and expanding how queer South Asian lives are seen and understood.
✍ Mehak Kapoor @makeba_93 | Entertainment Editor
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PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL: Why Queer South Asian Theatre Deserves The Spotlight
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO (Full Stories)
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@buddiesto @zaibabaig_ @rubyslipperstheatre @gabdharmoo
#PrideMonth #QueerTheatre #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle #AnokhiMagazine
Jun 26
We asked: “What does legacy mean to you?”
Check out what our 12 Legacy Builders Event panelists said!
@rubydhalla1 @pamelamalasinha @itsdevobrown @shirleywuofficial @daniel.pillai @djfizza @jasoncameron1 @syed_fuad_ahmed @harjgirn @_thesarcasticdoctor @roma_cr1 @asif_sajan
Red carpet coverage by our entertainment editor Mehak Kapoor (@makeba_93)
ANOKHI’s Legacy Builders Event was in association with @torontofashionacademy
#AnokhiLife #LegacyBuilderEvent #SouthAsian #Redcarpet #Desi
Jun 26
#latergram We are finally sharing glimpses of our red carpet interviews for ANOKHI’s LEGACY BUILDERS event that took place last month in honour of South Asian Heritage Month 🎉🥳🎊
To kick things off, here is our founder RAJ GIRN (@rajgirn) sharing what the event was about, why it was important, and what key legacy point ANOKHI has built since 2002 that has been the constant multiplier and reason we exist today 🙌🏽
Stay tuned for tomorrow when we drop the first of a series of videos highlighting our 12 panelists ⏰
Raj was interviewed by our entertainment editor MEHAK KAPOOR (@makeba_93)
Event was in partnership with TORONTO FASHION ACADEMY (@torontofashionacademy)
Stay until the end to see our partners & sponsors 🤩
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SouthAsian #AnokhiLife #RajGirn
Jun 25
