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A photo of the writer's mother, who raised fours sons and a daughter. Submitted photo

Mother’s Day an opportunity to recall mom’s lessons on gender equality, fairness

SURESH KURL VANCOUVER DESI A photo of the writer’s mother, who raised fours sons and a daughter. Submitted photo Recently... (more...)

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Coupon Queen: Celebrate Earth Day with freebies

RUBY BEDI BAINS VANCOUVER DESI Celebrate Earth Day by searching out happenings in your community. Submitted photo by freedigitalphotos.net Have... (more...)

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Malaysian pilot overcomes dyslexia to achieve dream of flying and inspiring others

Capt. James Anthony Tan is cleared and ready to inspire others. Submitted photo   MANPREET GREWAL VANCOUVER DESI Meet... (more...)

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Spring into a Safer Vehicle with Tips from ICBC

HARVEY KOONER VANCOUVER DESI Thinking about buying a new or used vehicle this spring? What are the major factors to consider? If... (more...)

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A discussion of what’s ‘fair’ on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

MANPREET GREWAL VANCOUVER DESI AC Milan player Kevin-Prince Boateng of Ghana and United Nations High Commissioner for Human... (more...)

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A treatise on the politics of inclusion

MANPREET GREWAL VANCOUVER DESI Premier Christy Clark had the opportunity to fight to keep money and programs in B.C. that... (more...)

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An ode to a woman of dedication in honour of International Women’s Day

MANPREET GREWAL VANCOUVER DESI A scene of a market near Patna, Bihar, India. Shoba grew up in Bihar before moving to the... (more...)

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Health: Living in Metro Vancouver requires supplementing with vitamin D

AMNEET AULAKH VANCOUVER DESI I would say that good health must not be taken for granted. Good health should be nurtured and... (more...)

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Single people should treat Valentine’s Day as if it were ‘Adventure Day’

RAY GREWAL VANCOUVER DESI Love is never easy – Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Submitted photo It’s that day... (more...)

There are rules a woman should remember in India, says our writer. If you don't, then 'you're asking for it.' Submitted photo

Harassment and rape are the rule of thumb in India, says writer who studied there

RAYMON GREWAL VANCOUVER DESI There are rules a woman should remember in India, says our writer. If you don’t, then... (more...)

Former MP Ujjal Dosanjh has taken to Twitter with his opinions on the fatal gang rape of a student, 23, in New Delhi, India. Ian Smith/PNG files

Dosanjh’s tweet shames traditionalists who are wrongly blaming women for rapes

GURPREET SINGH RADIO INDIA Former MP Ujjal Dosanjh has taken to Twitter with his opinions on the fatal gang rape of a student,... (more...)

Often, one of the commitments of being a bridesmaid is attending a wedding fair, such as the annual one in downtown Vancouver that is running this weekend, Jan. 5-6, 2013. Ward Perrin/PNG

WEDDINGS: It’ll definitely be a challenge but writer eagerly decides to ‘bridesmaid up’

STEPHANIE IP VANCOUVER DESI Often, one of the commitments of being a bridesmaid is attending a wedding fair, such as the... (more...)

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