What that could mean to you   There are further more changes in store to cool down the soaring real estate prices. The Canadian government announced it will further tighten mortgage rules and close a tax loophole on home sales, seeking to rein in both foreign investors and indebted consumers. While Finance Minister Bill Morneau said he believes the overall …

  Meet Leo award-winning Vancouver based actress cum director Agam Darshi, whose three films hit the film festival circuit this year When famous Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra hit the world screen with her earthy and bold looks in the famous American series Quantico, the world thought that Indian women have finally stepped out of their saree-clad image to take up …

Post 15% foreign buyer’s tax Experts advise it is a good time to rethink your strategy both as a buyer and a seller The skyrocketing real estate market last year made housing unaffordable in the Lower Mainland. The BC government stepped in to take a charge and levied 15% Foreign Home Buyer’s tax. Foreign nationals who buy real estate in …

Baba Puran Singh Janetpura was one of the student passenger in Komagata Maru when it landed on the shores of Vancouver. Raj Singh Toor, his grandson, recalls his grandfather’s journey and the decedents fight for the long awaited apology The Komagata Maru came in May 23, 1914 with 376 passengers including my grandfather. His name was Baba Puran Singh Janetpura. He was a student …

Bullying — a deliberate attempt from South Asian Kids who are born here to distance themselves from the newly immigrated South Asian children Oftentimes, it’s easy to think of bullying as being something which originates from an individual much different from the target. Unfortunately so, there is a common phenomenon currently occurring for bullies to be targeting individuals who are “one of their …

Pink Shirt Day has become synonymous with anti-bullying.  It has evolved into a global movement that continues to grow.  A “pink shirt” is seen these days to be much more than a wardrobe choice – it symbolizes acceptance, inclusion, understanding, and mutual respect. But pink is not the only colour that is making a fashion – and social – statement …

Canada is the envy of the world. It is a dream accomplished by those who immigrate to this country and do their best to become a part of her. Half a century ago, when I left my motherland, it was not for Canada.  It was for the UK and USA. Destiny added Canada to the list. As soon as I …

Planning to join a gym to get that dream body? There are certain dos and donts to follow. Dhiraj Khatri shares some important tips in a series of articles. The first is on fixing your posture by stretching There is usually enormous enthusiasm on first day of gym. People expect that their bodies are going to be perfect in no …

Whether you want to explore your spiritual side or go on a soul discovery trip, you can try going to Ladakh, Goa or Ajmer on a wanderlust. Hemis Monastery, Ladakh: Hemis Monastery is the largest and richest Buddhist monastery in the Ladakh region. It features a famous collection of ancient statues, sacred thangkas, and various other artefacts. During the tourist …

Designer Taranjit (Taran) Cheema brings alive her love for Vancouver in her collection at Vancouver Fashion Week Who says the rain and winters are dull moments in Vancouver? You need an eye of an admirer and a real love for this beautiful city that encompasses many colours of mother nature throughout the year. Designer Taran Cheema in her latest Summer/spring …