Lifestyle
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 those of West Indian descent came to light in an episode of Indian Matchmaking where Nadia expressed her frustration at how some South Asians didn't see h
#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 in numbers with
Tips On How To Embrace The New Decade With Positive Energy
We continue our holiday series: Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020. With the new year upon us, this is a great time to reflect on some positivity. Ready, set, positive mindset!?! We traditionally wish people a Happy New Year but how do action one for ourselves? Read on for tips on how to bring in the new year and new decade with positive energy. Every year millions of people make New Year Resolutions, with some of the
South Asian Herstory: Why Kamala Harris Is The Risky Choice That This Election Needs
We continue our holiday series: Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020 with Kamala Harris being the first woman of colour to be chosen as the Vice Presidential candidate and the history she made. Barriers and ceilings are all broken with Kamala Harris being picked to be Joe Biden's running mate, making her the first Black and the first South Asian woman
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COVID-19: Are We The Virus? The (Much) Cleaner Earth Breathes In New Life Thanks To The Global Lockdown
We continue our holiday series: Our #ICYMI Stories Of 2020. Here, on Earth Day, we examined how the world was able to breathe during the global COVID-19 lockdown and whether we were the culprits. Ever since the citizens of the earth has gone into lockdown the climate has be ...
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Make The Perfect Holiday Feast For Your Solo Celebration
Just because we may be rocking out at home alone this holiday season doesn't mean we have to miss out on all the yummy meals. Check out the delicious Holiday feast for one below (PS: there's also enough for lunch the next day). Spiced Lamb Chops ...
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Why Our Founder/ CEO Raj Girn A 20-Year Media And Events Veteran, Is Launching A Transformation Academy To Build Personal & Professional Confidence During Trying Times ... And Why Her Mission Goes Deep Into Her Own 50-Year Trauma Journey
With 20 years in the media, marketing and event space, Raj Girn, Founder & CEO of ANOKHI LIFE & OPEN CHEST, is launching her latest venture, The Open Chest Confidence Academy this month. I was intrigued to know why this and why now. Here’s the story . . . ...
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The Delhi Chalo Protest: Why These Farmers Need To Fight
Farmers from key agricultural regions of India have been on the march towards the national capital, Delhi. Dubbed the Delhi Chalo farmer's protests, here is a primer on the farmer's concerns and their fight for their farmland. For the past three months, farmers have led protests in the ...
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7 Ways To Give Your Gums A Healthy Boost
Great teeth and gums are integral to an unforgettable smile, and since we are mainly visible from the chest up on teleconferences, they are front and centre of our beauty look. In COVID-19 times, when it may be difficult to visit the dentist what can we do at home to keep our smiles and our gu ...