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
Indian Grammy legend Hariharan to light up Pickering with live concert
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, music lovers in the Greater Toronto Area will gather in Pickering, Ontario for a very special event: the Tamil-edition live concert featuring Hariharan. The show promises to be a high-energy evening of soulful vocals, timeless
Bollywood legend Madhuri Dixit to enthrall Toronto this November
Toronto’s stage lights up on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when Madhuri Dixit takes the spotlight at the Great Canadian Casino Resort. For fans of classic Bollywood cinema, dance devotees and anyone seeking an evening of glamour and nostalgia, this event promises
Outdoor film magic: 50 Years of Sholay – free open-air screening in Mississauga
On October 3 2025, you're invited to a spectacular free open-air screening of Sholay at Mississauga Celebration Square, starting at 6:00 PM. Join fellow fans for an unforgettable celebration of one of Bollywood’s most iconic films in a vibrant outdoor
Indian-inspired music at Nuit Blanche takes centre stage at the Aga Khan Museum
Toronto’s Nuit Blanche 2025 is bringing a distinctly Indian cultural flavour to its all-night celebration through Circle of Sound: An Immersive Musical Journey, presented at the Aga Khan Museum. Created by JUNO Award–winning producer, composer, and engineer Justin Gray, this
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