Culture
It's Our Time Now: Highlights From The Inauguration Of Vice President Kamala Devi Harris
It actually happened and it's still unbelievable. Bearing witness to history as Kamala Devi Harris gets elected to the Vice Presidency of the United States. Here are the highlights of this momentous inauguration day! The Inauguration of the 46th President of The United States is not only an historic event for obvious reasons, but with
Kicking Off 2021 In The Best Way: Khalsa Aid Makes History With Nobel Prize Nomination
Khalsa Aid is a NGO based in the U.K. that has been working on various humanitarian missions for over 20 years. They have now been nominated for the Nobel Prize thanks to three Canadian politicians, showing all of us that yes, 2021 is definitely a better year! Every September,
What Is Up With That Kamala Harris' Vogue Cover?
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was featured in the latest issue of Vogue. What was supposed to be a no-brainer, turned into one of the hotly-debated covers in recent history. We look at the backlash. Landing on the cover of Vogue is a feat coveted by models, A-list celebs and key political figures. Expectations are usually high when it comes to the big reveal, judging from past covers, there's usually an element of gran
Our 2021 Roundup: What Pisses Me Off — Why Do Some People Think Ghosting Is Okay?
One of the most peculiar behaviors that has become part of our vernacular is "ghosting". The act of completely disappearing/cutting off all communication with a friend, relative or lover. When people ghost it undoubtedly takes away a sense of closer to the one who is being ghosted. And this needs to stop. WHAT PISSES ME OFF: WHY DO SOME PEOPLE THINK GHOSTING IS OKAY? Halloween may h
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What Pisses Me Off: We Need To Stop Appropriating Black Culture
We continue our holiday series: Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020. In light of Black Lives Matter, we take a closer look at ourselves and how we view Black culture. It has always been under my skin. I've seen it for years. And I keep asking myself this one question: why do Desis l ...
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What Pisses Me Off: People Who Love To Stir The Pot
I love a good culinary experience but when I say “stir the pot” I’m not taking about mixing your favourite stove-top dish; I’m referring to people who love to cook up drama. What Pisses Me Off: People Who Love To Stir The Pot Un ...
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What Pisses Me Off! People Who Look Down On Renting
We come from a culture where buying real estate in the form of your first home is expected at some point in life. However not everyone's circumstances allow it and to be honest whether I'm renting or own my home, it shouldn't be up for debate. What ...
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What Pisses Me Off! Netflix's Reality Series "Indian Matchmaking" Shows That Shadism & Classism Is Alive & Well In 2020
I checked out the new Netflix show Indian Matchmaking realized that when it came to hoping for more diversity, representation and seeing more of "me" onscreen, this show ain't it. Who was it really ...
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What Pisses Me Off: Grieving The Loss Of My Dad During COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused incalculable grief ... losing a beloved parent and not being able to partake in the regular rituals compounds it. Here is my my grieving journey and the lessons I've learned on to handle grieving during ...
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What Pisses Me Off: People Who Post Their Feelings And Don't Face Them
The long-winded status updates and emotional outbursts on social media can sometimes feel excessive, am I right? Don’t get me wrong, I fully support a healthy expression of thoughts and social media can be one of the great ways to seek support and connect with others. Sure, being in self-isola ...
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COVID-19: What Pisses Me Off — People Who Don't #StayHome
I do make conscious efforts to live a mindful life which to me means living with purpose, being present and practicing non-judgment (as much as possible). Being mindful however does not mean I don’t get mad. So, what’s pushing my patience into a bubbling impatience these days? In this global ...
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What Pisses Me Off: Spending Too Much On Designer Clothes
Now that we are staying home a lot more than before, online shopping is a great way to try to keep some normalcy in our world. But when a distraction is needed, there's that risk of getting completely lost in the virtual world of beautiful designer pieces. What's wrong with a little ray of sunsh ...
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