BY MANSI M., TORONTO: Parag Ray, a disciple of Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan, is all set to perform at the Aga Khan Museum in January. Khwahish, a magical evening of Ghazal and Sufi music is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, promises to transport audiences to a realm of divine melodies and poetic […]
2023 MARKHAM TALENT OPEN CASTING CALL NOW ACCEPTING AUDITIONS FROM ONTARIO CITIES
The 2023 Markham Talent Open Casting Call deadline for submissions is May 1 at 5 PM EST.
Mahabharata – A Spectacular presentation at Shaw Festival
By Renu Mehta, Toronto The journey for the epic Mahabharata has not been easy. After a long and arduous eight year trek, the performances for this grand narrative at the Shaw theatre at the scenic Niagara on the Lake are being showcased. And what a spectacular show it is! The 5 hour show split into […]
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS PLATFORM LINEUP FOR 2022
By Renu Mehta, Toronto: TIFF has unveiled the 10 features that comprise the Platform programme for 2022, TIFF’s competitive programme that champions bold directorial visions. From first-time feature directors to veterans, this year’s Platform lineup will offer a diverse range of talent and distinct directorial voices that are emerging around the globe. Emily, the feature […]
THE SWIMMERS is TIFF 2022’s Opening Night Gala film
By Renu Mehta, Toronto: Working Title and Netflix’s deeply moving film, directed and written by Sally El Hosaini and co-written by multi-award-winner Jack Thorne, follows the journey from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics. The Swimmers will open the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, September 8 at Roy Thomson Hall. “I was […]
TIFF Cinematheque to Celebrate the centenary of legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray -August 4-27
By Renu Mehta, Toronto As part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) summer lineup, TIFF Cinematheque is celebrating the centenary of legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray from August 4-27. The showcase of ten films will be presented exploring life and struggle in post-independence India, including Charulata and Nayak, along with films from Ray’s parallel cinema contemporaries, like Mani Kaul’s Siddheshwari and […]
VIBRANT BRAMPTON’S FIRST VIRTUAL SOUTH ASIAN FESTIVAL DRAWS AN AUDIENCE OF OVER HALF A MILLION
BY STAFF REPORTER, BRAMPTON: The largest South Asian festival in Brampton launched its first digital event, #VibrantBramptonFest, making it the biggest digital festival in Canada. Presented by National Bank and supported by Lazeez Canada, the festival concluded its successful virtual buzz on August 12. Thousands of people attended the ‘festival of festivals’ each day from […]
INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED WITH WIDESPREAD JOY, ELATION
BY RENU MEHTA TORONTO: India’s 74th Independence Day was celebrated in Canada with great fanfare despite the pandemic. In Toronto, a flag hoisting ceremony was held on the occasion at the Consulate during the morning hours. Toronto’s Consul General Apoorva Srivastava did the honours for India. It was indeed an historic occasion as this was […]
ONTARIO LAUNCHES FREE ROUTINE DENTAL CARE FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS
Low income Seniors to get free dental care from Ontario government
18 FLOATS, 55 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, 75 VENDOR BOOTHS AND 400 lOCAL ARTISTS ADD COLOUR TO INDIA FESTIVAL AND GRAND PARADE
Thousands participate in India’s culture, dance, music and heritage at India’s Day Festival and Grand Parade at City Hall on Sunday, August 18, 2019