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My Takeaway Treat From The Regency Club: Kenyan-Indian Fusion Fare In North London
One of the first Indian-only members club in North London, The Regency Club has since blossomed into a full-blown restaurant. We decided to indulge in some superb takeaway with this resto the boasts a delicious Kenyan-Indian fusion fare. The Regency Club is a restaurant based in the north west of London and was opened back in the 90s by an accountant called Navin Sharma who wanted to bring the East African Indian dining experience t
From Muslims To Farmers: Is Modi Turning A Blind Eye To Human Rights?
In our final instalment of our 3-part series to commemorate World Day Of Social Justice (Feb 20th) we take a closer look at the plight of the Muslims and the farmers who are fighting for their livelihood. Is Prime Minister Modi turning a blind eye to these human rights issues? Read our
Sri Lanka's Dark History Of Enforced Disappearances Of Its Citizens
We continue our 3-part series in the spirit of World Day Of Social Justice. In this second instalment, we take a closer look at the disturbing decades-old trend of people who have gone missing in Sri Lanka. According to Amnesty International, “Sri Lanka has one of the world’s highest number of enforced disappearances, with a backlog of between 60,000 and 100,000 disappearances since the late 1980s. The authorities have also failed to prot
Teach Them The Value Of Stillness With These 3 Mindful Books For Toddlers
Mindfullness techniques benefits not only adults but it also helps kids too. With the challenging world and external stressors that kids these days are facing here are three mindful books for toddlers which may be just what they need. Did you know approximately 267 babies are born around the world each m
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Guacamole Pani Puri & More: Give Your Vday Dinner A Desi Tapas Twist With These 7 Crazy Delicious Pani Puri Recipes
Want to give your Vday dinner a bit of a sizzle? Add this Desi tapas twist. It's quick, easy and perfect for a romantic dinner on that special night. Forget oysters, pani puri is where the real romance is found. Valentine's Day is around the corner and one big concern is food. Takeout ...
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Indian Farmers Go Viral With Support From Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, Rupi Kaur & Lilly Singh
With celebs like Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, Rupi Kaur and Lilly Singh going viral for their support for the farmers, I needed to dig deeper. So, I asked noted former journalist and Professor Avinash Singh, Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of University of Technology and Management to help unravel the many ...
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A Timeless Ritual: Why Is Burning Sage All The Rage?
All over social media, we see pictures of people burning beautiful bundles of sage. It may be part of the new-age, spiritual movement but the tradition is not new. Read on for tips on how to respectfully honor its origins and explore some potential benefits. Sage comes in several varieti ...
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How I've Been Taking Care Of My Mental Health Since My MS Diagnosis
In the spirit of Bell Let's Talk Day I thought this was the perfect time to share my personal mental health journey as someone who has been living with Multiple Sclerosis. Here is my journey as a MS warrior. It all started with my foot dropping, which would happen after walking for abo ...
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It's Okay To Be Alone: Why Solitude Is Good For The Soul
We continue our holiday series: Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020. We looked at the value of self-love and solitude especially in today's highly-connected world of #couplesgoals. While the world seem to be pairing up around us and we celebrate all that is love, it's also important ...
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Why Isn't Our Desi Community Ready To Accept South Asian Lesbians?
We continue our holiday series Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020, by asking why our Desi community is so hesitant to accept South Asian lesbians. With Pride Month coming to a close, we conclude our LGBTQIA+ - focused stories with our final and most poignant piece. We ...
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Reality Check: My West Indian Heritage Doesn't Make Me Any Less Indian
We continue our holiday series: Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020, with own Geeta Wahab who gets candid about her growing up as Guyanese, Indo-Canadian and why it's important for her to reclaim her Indian heritage. The idea of doubting someone's Indian identity especially for thos ...
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#BlackLivesMatter Needs The Right South Asian Ally
We continue our holiday series: Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020, by examining key ways in which we can become better allies to our Black brothers and sisters. We are witnessing a pivotal point in civil rights history. The Black Lives Matter movement continues to grow in strength ...
