Master Mediaworks wants to bring India’s best artistes to Canada
In September 2023, while Kartik Venkatraman of Milton, Ontario, was speaking with his friend, Balaji, about going to a comedy show in the US, when an idea struck them: Instead of flying there to watch the show, why don’t we
Dr. Karun Pathak is looking to help students reach their true potential
Dr. Karun Pathak left the world of academic teaching to start his own tutoring company - the Flawless Academy. Aimed at helping children of first-generation immigrant parents do better at school after realizing they were facing challenges in the classroom,
Bhawna Pankaj Parpia : Writing, Healing, and the Journey of Resilience
By The Inspired Indian The spark Bhawna Pankaj Parpia didn’t set out to be an author. She set out to make sense of love, loss, and the fierce tenderness that binds a family. What emerged were deeply personal books and a calling
Checkmate in Life: How Shiva Turned a Childhood Passion into Canada’s Chess Legacy
When most of us think of chess, we picture tense matches across a board, knights and bishops locked in strategic battles. But for Oakville’s Shiva Chakkoli, chess has been more than a game—it has been his mentor, career-shaper, and lifelong
Did you know that there is a ‘Brampton’ that serves delicious Indian food in Ottawa?
When Ravinder Singh came to Canada in 2010, he didn’t even know how to chop an onion. 15 years later, however, his restaurant in the nation’s capital, named Brampton Authentic Indian Foods - is doing roaring business, serving delicious Indian
Meet Rajesh Veetil, the Indian who turned his love for sports into a tech venture
By Gautam Viswanathan, Deputy Editor, The Inspired Indian In an exclusive interview with The Inspired Indian, Rajesh Veetil, an immigrant of Indian origin who lives in Brampton, Ont., lifts the lid on how his own experiences as a sportsman and parent
From India to Canada: The Masala Veggie Burger is here to stay!
If you're an immigrant of Indian (or South Asian) origin in Canada, or want to try more exotic fare, there's good news: a Canada-wide restaurant chain has brought a masala veggie burger to their menu, permanently. The burger is one of
Dimple Arora – Spreading Love and Light
In a world where GoFundMe appeals have become increasingly common—often tied to causes close to our hearts, emergencies, or natural disasters—it’s rare to find someone who consistently steps in to help strangers simply because their work brings them face-to-face with
Anu Srivastava Receives the Arts for Mental Health Award
The Founder of V Serve Canada, Anu Srivastava was announced the winner of this year’s Arts for Mental Health Award given by the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC). Describing Anu as an "exceptional community leader, philanthropist, entrepreneur,", a press release by MAC
When His Calling Became an Addiction for Pankaj Garg
If your calling becomes so ingrained in you that it feels like an addiction, awards and accolades are bound to follow. "Once you taste what it is like to hit the target, you receive recognition, awards, and appreciation from your family