Autumn, or the fall in Canada is my favourite time of the year. It is a wondrous sight to watch nature at play as trees come alive in a riot of colours, each emblazoned by and reflective of the unique moods and hues of light from the rising of the sun until it sets. It …
May you live long and healthy
“Karva chauth” (literally translated, karva is a pot and chauth refers to the fourth day after the full-moon) was celebrated this year on October 8. It is a day-long fast that married women, primarily from Northern India (Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan etc.,) observe from before sunrise until after the moon has risen, for …
Essence of Diwali
Growing up in India, Diwali and Holi were my favourite festivals. These were two occasions that were especially popular, celebrated together by families, neighbours and entire communities. Popularly referred to as the Festival of Lights outside India, Diwali will be celebrated this year on October 19. I remember how preparations for Diwali would start weeks …
Grace and Gratitude
Please indulge me as I invite you to take a test and answer a few simple questions. Sit back and relax. Now that you are comfortably seated, please reflect on the following questions and answer with a simple "yes" or "no" without qualifying your response: Do I feel hungry? Do I get what I wish …
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