Reviving Traditions: How One Daughter Rekindled Gudi Padwa to Connect Her Mom with Her Roots
By Vandana Gadia When Shweta Grover’s mother moved in with her in 2022, something felt missing. In their warm, multicultural home—where Maharashtrian meets Punjabi—Shweta noticed her mom’s quiet longing for the traditions she grew up with. That’s when Shweta, a busy
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
Sai Dham Food Bank , Toronto is Hosting its First-Ever Gala on April 27, 2025
Sai Dham Food Bank is hosting its first-ever gala, a fundraising event to support their grocery and meal programs for seniors in need, on Sunday, April 27th, at 5:00 PM EST at the Palacio Event Centre in Mississauga. Here's a more detailed
Gudi Padwa: The Vibrant New Year Celebration of Maharashtra
Gudi Padwa is a significant festival celebrated predominantly in the Indian state of Maharashtra, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year according to the lunisolar calendar. It usually falls in March or April and coincides with the first day
Impact driven Indian Women’s Association and Advocate Network
Impact driven Indian Women’s Association and Advocate Network IIWAAN is an organisation of Women Leaders of Indian Origin globally. These leaders include corporate leaders, social workers and entrepreneurs.The organisation is headquartered in Toronto Vision:To create a world where women are empowered to
Canada’s First-Ever Street Cricket Fundraiser on May 31st 2025
On May 31, 2025, The Princess Margaret will be hosting Canada’s first-ever street cricket fundraiser at Celebration Square! Co-ed teams made up of rookies, ringers, celebrities and players of all ages and skill levels will come together to raise funds
Keeping Marathi Alive in Canada: Madhavee Daptardar’s Inspiring Initiative
By Vandana Gadia Staying connected to our cultural roots fosters a sense of belonging, instills moral values, and imparts life skills through engaging traditions and festivals. And what better way to stay connected to our heritage than by learning the language
“Passion Makes Anything Possible”- How Krupa Raman Turned her Passion into Philanthropy
Step into her home, and you feel as if you’ve been transported to a museum displaying exquisite pieces of art. Beautiful artwork, intricate designs in colors and hues that speak to the soul adorn the walls. Woodwork from almost every
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