This Diwali, United Way Halton and Hamilton is lighting the way to a stronger community
Diwali is a time of joy, togetherness, and new beginnings. It reminds all of us that when we come together as a community, we can overcome challenges and bring light to even the darkest of times. That spirit is at the
Durga Puja celebrations in the GTA and beyond this weekend
As the leaves change colour, communities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are getting ready for Durga Puja, one of the most important festivals for the Bengali and Indian community. The sound of traditional drums and the sight of beautiful
New TMU campus in Brampton to train next generation of doctors in Canada
A number of Canada's next generation of doctors will be trained at the new TMU campus in Brampton - home to one of the country's largest South Asian communities - which was opened in time to receive new admissions this
Deivyani Dheer: Where science meets soul, and growth comes with a smile
Some professionals guide with theories, others with intuition. Deivyani Dheer has mastered the rare art of combining both. With 18 years of experience as a psychologist, life coach, and executive mentor, Deivyani brings a multi-dimensional lens to human growth—one that honors both
Three things that parents hope their children will learn at the first Chennai Super Kings Academy in Canada
Character, consistency, and cricket are three things that parents are looking forward to their children learning at Chennai Super Kings’ first academy in Canada. Located in Brampton, this is the first Chenna Super Kings Academy in in Canada, joining the famous
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
How the first Chennai Super Kings academy in Canada went from idea to reality
Ahead of the first ever Chennai Super Kings Academy in Canada opening on Oct. 1 in Brampton, Ont., The Inspired Indian was able to snatch a few minutes from the busy schedule of its founder, Kartik Venkatraman. In his interview, Kartik
Canada-India relations get a reset with new high commissioners
Canada-India relations are experiencing a pivotal revival, marked by renewed diplomatic engagement and a mutual commitment to rebuilding trust. The appointment of new high commissioners underscores both nations’ readiness to deepen ties—especially after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the GTA: An Indian diaspora reunion that resonates
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the GTA are set to unite thousands of Indian families across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions between August 29 and September 1, 2025. From Brampton and Mississauga to Durham and Hamilton, the Indian diaspora
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