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Underlying Torment
Psychological abuse can be just as, if not more, painful than the obvious signs of domestic abuse. When it comes to love and a happy marriage, sometimes we need to be brutally honest with ourselves – we are living in reality. As much as the truth hurts, life is not a picturesque Bollywood love story where everything ends in “happily ever after.” Sometimes what seems like “true love” ends in abuse.
Woman Power at TIFF 2008
Three incredible women dare to be different Their determination to succeed surpasses any obstacles. Driven by passion, persistence and courage, three exceptional women left a deep imprint on the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) landscape. Kiran Bedi, Megan Doneman and Nandita Das made fearless choices and accomplished what they set out to achieve.
Couture Crunch
Jessica R. Gera takes a look at how the fashion world is handling the economic freefall The strength of a nation’s economy is determined by the existing job market, the value of its currency, national trade….and of course, the length of a woman’s hair? According to Japan’s leading newspaper, The Nikkei, the length of a woman’s hair acts as a determin
Sketches from Orissa
“Where the language of stone defeats the language of man,” were the words that famed Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore used to describe the Sun temple of Konark. I can well understand why. First, there’s the scale. I’m just a bit over 5 feet tall so I’m used to feeling short, I accept that – but this temple makes me feel tiny. I’m standing next to a massive stone wheel and my head barely reach
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ANOKHI and Heart and Stroke Foundation Special
Are You at Risk? Research shows that people of South Asian origin are at a three to five fold risk of heart attack and death from cardiovascular diseases compared to other ethnic groups. What’s worse is that South Asians are prone to developing heart disease at a younger age, and fo ...
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Winter Special: Total Control
Protect your locks from the harsh winter elements with these fab finds Cheat Mother Nature this winter by holding on to that just-left-the-salon shine. To always look red carpet ready seven days a week, ...
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Raising The Bar
UK’s Secret Shoes, Gives Men A Lift Do you find yourself wishing Mr. Right was just that tad bit taller? Adore your man but afraid of being the dubbed the local ‘TomKat’? Now frolicking on the weekends with him in sexy, kitten heels is no longer a worry thanks to Secret ...
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A Perfect Match
Be a super sommelier at your next soiree with our easy guide on wines that pair with your favourite South Asian dishes. Think South Asian cuisine, and words like spicy, tangy, aromatic, complex come to one’s mind. Pairing South Asian cuisine with wine has been a knotty affair. I was ...
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The X Factor
Toronto hip-hop trio Starchild X is positioned to be among the galaxy of music stars. They are young, energetic and full of attitude. Meet Starchild X, Toronto’s emerging music group that is all set to charm and sway ...
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Dream Weaver
Singer-songwriter, Roveena is ready to tackle today’s pop music world — one instrument at a time. If you haven’t heard of this Canadian songstress yet, trust us, you will want to. With such an amazing voice, ...
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Publisher’s Message, Summer 2012
Effort = Personality! One of my favourite psychologists is German humanistic philosopher, Erich Fromm from the last century. His ideas on “personality” evolution have intrigued me for years. One of my all-time favourite quotes is a statement he once made: “Ma ...
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Intellectual Property…Say What?
Don’t know your copyright from your cappuccino? Not sure what the difference is between a patent and a trademark? Relax. We break down the legalese so you won’t lose it. Name your favourite business podcast, radio show or television program. At some point you would have heard ...
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Great Escape
WE EXPLORE OUR FAVOURITE WINE REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD. Lush green rolling hills, vineyards as far as the eye can see and wineries (or even châteauxs) can be found dotting the landscape. Exploring a wine region not only entails endless opportunities to taste and sip wine to your hea ...
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Fear Factor
We go toe-to-toe with phobias and examine what lies beneath the fear. I remember the first time I booked my first trip with an airline. I always imagined I would take it slow, a nice short trip – a one-hour flight, to be exact – to ease me into the thought of being 30,000 feet ...
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Fashion Scoop
Model Actress Israeli-born supermodel (and former Leonardo DiCaprio lover) Bar Rafaeli is the latest catwalk queen to be bitten by the acting bug. A familiar face in high-fashion and men’s magazines, Rafaeli is slated to star in Kidon, a movie based on a 20 ...
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