Culture
Diwali Dance Fest Takes the Stage at Walt Disney World® Resort for a Second Year!
After making history in 2023, Diwali Dance Fest returned to Walt Disney World® Resort for a second year with over 300 dancers from across North America. Directed and produced by Jeanie Beri, founder of Jashn Productions, the festival of lights was celebrated through dance with 3 fun-filled days, inc
7 Characters In Desi Folklore That Put Halloween Spooks To Shame
Happy Halloween, everyone! The night is alive with things that go bump, shadows that linger a bit too long, and that unmistakable creak from the floorboards that sounds suspiciously haunted. While you're out carving pumpkins and handing out candy, let's journey to South Asia, where supernatural creatures bring a whole new level of thrill to the season. Think your haunted house has issues? South Asi
Celebrities, Creators & Supporters Celebrate Diwali At Desai Foundation’s 11th Annual 'Diwali On The Hudson'
Diwali on the Hudson was held on October 17th at HK Hall in New York City. Celebrity attendance included: Jay Sean (Artist),
University Health Network (UHN)’s 'Diwali – A Night To Shine' Raises Record Breaking $2m+ To Support Health Care, Research And Innovation
UHN Foundation’s Diwali – A Night to Shine presented by Sprott celebrates a record-breaking year raising over $2M for UHN’s most urgent health care needs. The sold-out event took place on October 5 at Beanfield Centre and brought together nearly 600 guests to celebrate Diwali, the vibrant South Asian festival of lights, and the role women play in driving medical innovation across UHN. “We are truly hum
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The Lit Gala Returns To Toronto For A Night of Celebration & Charity Supporting Children With Disabilities In India
Toronto’s highly anticipated cultural and charitable event, the Lit Gala 2024, is set to light up the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on November 9th. Now in its second year, this vibrant celebration of Diwali promises a dazzling evening filled with delectable food, entertainment, and phila ...
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What Future Changemakers Can Learn From The Inspiring Canadian Women Honoured At The Women Empowerment Awards 2024
The Women Empowerment Awards returned once again in spectacular fashion with another sold-out gala. The WEA "...celebrates the achievements of women entrepreneurs and recognizes empowering leaders in the industry." What's ...
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The Heartbreaking Failure Of The System: Dr. Moumita Debnath & The Unheard Cries Of Rape Victims
ANOKHI's Entertainment Editor, Mehak Kapoor, has penned this heartfelt piece on the horrific assault of Dr. Moumita Debnath in India, and the overall culture of rape & misogyny that is prevalent in South Asia. In 2012, the year of the Nirbhaya case, India recorded 24,923 rape cases ...
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2024 India & Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations in North America
August is a month of great celebration for the Indian and Pakistani community, not only within those countries, but also among the significant diaspora that is settled elsewhere. South Asian independence day celebrations across North America are a grand affair across North America, with multiple ...
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The Sold Out 2024 Women Empowerment Awards Will Present Two $10K Grants & Scholarships To Winners
Record breaking Women Empowerment Awards is sold out with two $10,000 grant awards and scholarships. Supermodel Coco Rocha and Ashley Callingbull, Keisha Chanté are among the celebrities set to attend, with Voices Rock Medicine to perform at the event. ANOKHI LIFE is a proud media partner. The ...
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Kavita Krishnamurti, Yasser Desai, Dr. L Subramaniam & 100+ Homegrown Stars To Perform At #BollywoodMonsterMashup
Kavita Krishnamurti, Yasser Desai and Dr. L Subramaniam are to perform at #BollywoodMonsterMashup at Mississauga Celebration Square July 26 & 27, 2024. #BollywoodMonsterMashup, the heart of Bollywood music & dance and food in Canada, returns to Mississauga Celebra ...
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Why You Should Celebrate Summer in Style with Rosé - Toronto's Premium Picnic Experience
Celebrate Summer in Style with Rosé - Toronto's Premium Picnic Experience June 21-22, 2024 | Hotel X Toronto ANOKHI LIFE is a proud media sponsor of this ultimate summer celebration weekend in Toronto! ...
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South Asian Heritage Month: Spotlighting South Asian NGOs Fighting Child Hunger & Poverty, Homelessness, Domestic Violence & More
In a world rife with challenges, South Asian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) stand out as beacons of compassion and catalysts for change, embodying the spirit of compassion, resilience, and innovation. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene landsc ...
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The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Announces North America’s First and Largest Street Cricket Fundraiser: Cricket to Conquer Cancer
New initiative speaks to the growing passion of cricket in Canada and the urgent need to Conquer Cancer. On May 9th, 2024, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation unveiled the event 'The Princess Margaret’s Cricket to Conquer Cancer', North America’s premier street c ...
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Time Magazine Honours 10 South Asians On Their Time100 List Of 2024
TIME magazine's "TIME 100" is an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list includes individuals from various fields such as politics, entertainment, business, technology, and more, where each person on the list is accompanied by an essay written by another influential fig ...