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Pakistani-American Wins Pulitzer Prize For Drama
ShareA Pakistani-American has won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for a play about a dinner party that turns into a heated argument about identity and religion. The play centers on the themes of racism, Islamophobia, sexism and apostasy, according to a report from The Guardian. The Pulitzer jury described “Disgraced” as “a moving play that depicts more »
Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program Will Reopen on May 4
ShareOttawa —The list of 24 occupations that are eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) when it re-opens on May 4, 2013 was released today. In addition, four organizations have been designated to provide the now-required independent third party assessments of foreign educational credentials for applicants who studied outside of Canada. These assessments, which more »
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WSC-AR Saddened by Boston Blasts
ShareThe World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) is extremely saddened at the horrific crime of senseless bombing during the Boston Marathon, in Boston, Massachusetts. It is reported that eleven Boston-area hospitals treated 183 injured patients — 23 of whom were at one point in critical condition and 40 of whom were serious. Nine children more »
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Malala: A Girl From Paradise (Film)
ShareBy Barbara Brown Special to the Diversity Reporter Diversity Reporter Editor Mohsin Abbas is soaring high on the wings of a new passion – a documentary film he is making about the remarkable courage of a 15-year-old school girl from his native Pakistan. Malala: A Girl from Paradise tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, who more »
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Panjabi Library Presents Interactive Experience With Khalsa Raj Exhibition
SharePanjabi Digital Library is gearing up to launch The Khalsa Raj: Banda, Battles & Body Politic exhibition in Surrey, British Columbia and is making every effort to impress to create an interactive experience. Panjab Digital Library whose mission is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the culture and history of Panjab, sees this exhibit as a more »
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The Times of India Bollywood Awards Vancouver 2013 (Gallery)
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TOIFA Awards 2013: Full list of winners
ShareBest Actor – Negative Role Rishi Kapoor Agneepath Best Debut – Female Ileana D’Cruz Barfii Best Debut – Male Ayushman Khurana Vicky Donor Best Actress – Supporting Role Dolly Ahluwalia Vicky Donor Best Actor – Supporting Role Annu Kapoor Vicky Donor Best Actor – Comic Role Abhishek Bol Bachchan Best Playback – Female Shalmali Kholgade more »
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Art Exhibit by Sabiha Imran
ShareSabiha’s proposed solo exhibit of 40 pieces maps her personal growth both as an artist, and more importantly, as an individual. Her collection will explore her understanding of spirituality via the age-old traditions of Islamic calligraphy. The contemporary segment of her new artwork highlights Sabiha’s growing maturity, cosmopolitan wisdom and a creatively transformative mind. Finally, more »
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“On Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors Issue”
ShareOn Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors is an hour-long Canadian documentary airs for the first time Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 8 pm on OMNI 2. The unique documentary examines the plight of senior immigrants of South Asian origin. By sharing the story of one remarkable elderly couple surviving on their own, more »
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Film reveals Canadian Sikh community’s World War I stories
ShareWhen it comes to the history of Canada’s South Asian community, Sikhs form a significant portion of the mosaic. Every year, Canadians participate in the Remembrance Day ceremony and pay special tribute to those compatriots who died defending their country during the wars. Until recently, nothing much was known about handful of Sikhs who joined more »