Reimagining Our Future: Why I’m Running for Vancouver City Council

Taqdir BhandalOctober 15, 2018

And until 1947, South Asian Canadians were denied the right to vote. I strongly believe that city council and other levels of government should be representative of Canada’s ethnocultural diversity.

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Flashback: Listen to Malkit Singh Get Sentimental on the Podcast

Manjot BainsMay 11, 2017

Years ago, when we were more naive and a bit more cute, we sat down for a half hour interview with Bhangra artist Malkit Singh. The conversation never made it t... Read More...

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Self Love: Daniel Pillai on Vulnerability in the Age of Social Media

Manjot BainsMay 8, 2017

Daniel Pillai is the type of person who will fly across the country for a Bollywood awards show, interview a few A-list actors, and then make time to cook a gou... Read More...

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The Poetic Polymath: Vivek Shraya Talks Identity, Writing and Style

Rumnique NannarJuly 14, 2016

The Indian Summer Festival has named Vivek Shraya, the Poetic Polymath and it's a fitting title for such a talented artist. With her beautiful short story co... Read More...

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“Celebrate Life Until Further Notice” – In Conversation With Waris Ahluwalia

Manjot BainsJuly 7, 2016

On the podcast this week: We interview Waris Ahluwalia on growing up in New York City, spirituality, and telling his mom about his first girlfriend.  Actor, mo... Read More...

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Sisterhood and the Power of Representation with KayRay

Nimritta ParmarJune 15, 2016

“Imagine if we kept seeing more images of ourselves. How much more love would we have for ourselves?” Filmmaker, writer, actress, activist. These are just a ... Read More...

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In Conversation with Naresh Fernandes on Journalism and Scroll.in

Rumnique NannarJuly 17, 2015

As the former editor of Time Out Mumbai, Naresh Fernandes is the type of jazz-loving journalist that only Rahul Khanna could slyly embody in Wake Up Sid. He's l... Read More...

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Reza Aslan on Religion, Going Viral & His New TV Shows

Rumnique NannarJuly 7, 2015

Reza Aslan is quickly becoming the most patient guest on television, whether he's arguing with clueless CNN reporters or writing op-eds about Bill Maher's toxic... Read More...

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In Conversation with Arundhati Roy on Advocacy and the Past

Rumnique NannarApril 1, 2014

Even social advocates need time off. Story by Rumnique Nannar; photograph by Sanjay Kak.   Arundhati Roy has just come from shoe-shopping in dow... Read More...

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How Manish Malhotra Got His Big Break

Manjot BainsAugust 21, 2013

"My parents thought, 'Oh, yeh hero bhaneyga!'" (Oh, he'll become an actor!). Close, Mr. & Mrs. Malhotra! He may not be a Bollywood star, but Indian fashion ... Read More...

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