Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas was conferred the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Tuesday (November 28, 2023). Douglas, accompanied by his spouse, the BAFTA Award-winning eminent actress and philanthropist Catherine Zeta-Jones, and their son and actor, Dylan […]
Even if we haven’t noticed, we’ve seen them—the long-running trend of titling a Bollywood film with some English language flavor. You know what we mean: Jab We Met, 3 Idiots, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, Goa Goa Gone, and more. What’s the reasoning behind this trend of Hinglish-influenced film titles? Our contributor, Tushar Unadkat, […]
The South Asian documentary, ‘The World is Family’ directed by esteemed documentarian Anand Patwardhan, world-premiered at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2023), in which he produces a portrait of his parents, whose families were intertwined with Gandhi and India’s independence movement. In conversation with correspondent Asha Bajaj on the sidelines of TIFF2023, he says that the film is the story […]
Desjardins Group presents the 57th annual Cavalcade of Lights, illuminating Nathan Phillips Square at 100 Queen St. W. Featuring a joyous opening night celebration with free entertainment, live performances, and art installations, the festival would represent more than 15 communities and cultures. Inspired by Christmas, winter solstice, and lantern festivals worldwide, the official lighting ceremony […]
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) unveiled the New Viola Desmond Cinema on November 8, 2023, to honor civil rights advocates and entrepreneurs. https://twitter.com/TIFF_Industry/status/1590150454633459713 The newly christened Viola Desmond Cinema at TIFF Bell Lightbox will host its inaugural screening with a special presentation of Ava DuVernay’s acclaimed film Origin, Cameron Bailey, TIFF CEO, announced on October […]
Five Heritage Toronto Awards Winners Winners — named from 46 nominees in three juried categories: Public History, Book, and Built Heritage — of the 2023 Heritage Toronto Awards were reportedly announced on Mon, Oct 30. In addition, Heritage Toronto’s supporters and event attendees selected the People’s Choice Award winner from among the Public History nominees. […]
The tri-female powers officially launched The Canadian Gujarati Women Association (CGWA), representing our motherland, mother tongue, and mother culture. The inaugural event celebrated Gujarat Day on April 29, 2023, recognizing and honoring seven outstanding Gujarati women. An audience of 600 community members, the Consulate General of India Toronto, Canada, Ms. Apoorva Srivastava, MPP for Mississauga-Malton, […]
A two-day, multidisciplinary South Asian Literature and Art Festival features presentations and panels by more than 40 highly acclaimed local, national, and international authors and artists covering various topics. The South Asian Literature and Art Festival (SALA) aims to contribute to the literary and cultural life of the residents of Silicon Valley. The 2022 […]
MEHAR Canada to host Media Art Festival For Awareness (MAFFA) showcasing Films on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Silver City Brampton Cinemas, 50 Great Lakes Drive in Brampton, Ontario, L6R 2K7 from 6 to 8 PM. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. MEHAR is a mental health organization that promotes mental and emotional well-being and […]
With the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, and its Sponsors and Media Partners, Panorama India is ready to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – India’s 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence Day (actually on Aug 15) on August 21, 2022, at Nathan Philip Square (NPS). This year is the 75th Anniversary of Indian […]
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