THE IMPACT OF SOUTH ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANTS

Gone are the days when you could do good with an Indian, Chinese or Japanese cuisine. Today, you need more!   Fusion cuisine is the new in-thing and restaurants are increasingly resorting to changing their traditional food approach to cuisines that are more inclined towards a blend of different traditional recipes.   It is not a […]

THE TRUTH ABOUT CRYPTOCURRENCY

Cryptocurrency is all the rage today. Bitcoin, just the other day, rose to nearly $20,000 but has fallen to nearly half the value. Governments the world over are mulling restrictions on cryptocurrency trading.   How bad is it?   The World of Cryptocurrency   Here is the thing with cryptocurrency – it’s not just about […]

FOLLOW FRIDAY: KEISHA DEORAJ

Meet Keisha. Keisha is a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is currently a Bachelor of Education student at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa, Ontario, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Keisha is a highly motivated young woman who plans on continuing her studies to […]

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: SIMAR

Simar started singing at the age of 5. Her parents put a heavy focus on religion and spirituality and wanted Simar and her siblings to connect with God through kirtan. This is where Simar’s love for music flourished. She mastered the ability to sing at different ranges all while playing the harmonium. Simar and her […]

FOLLOW FRIDAY: JASVIR KAUR RABABAN

Jasvir Kaur Rababan is a renowned musician, academic, and lecturer who is helping lead a global renaissance in Sikh spiritual music. She is considered the leading female rabab player of our time. As vice president of Raj Academy, Jasvir educates public audiences and trains students in the sacred art of traditional Sikh music. For 15 years, she […]

JASMEET SIDHU

TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND I’ve been a journalist, photographer, video producer and speaker, and have worked all over the world in the media, tech and entertainment industry. I cherish the diversity of experiences I’ve had, because there are very few people who can say they’ve worked as a reporter at a major newspaper, […]

RANDY PERSAUD

SAPNA Toronto is proud to feature some exciting professionals in the South Asian community. This is one individual who will truly make you excited when being around them. Meet Randy Persaud. He’s a highly recognized media personality in the Peel Region. Randy is a lovable TV broadcaster, talkshow host, public speaker, community ambassador and ketchup […]

SUMU SATHI

Coming from the tamil community myself, I feel very humbled and empowered to be writing about the power house Sumu Sathi. Sumu Sathi is the Founder/ Producer/ Host for Mandraa TV. Sumu’s passion for the arts started during her teenage years, when she became a dancer and then continued to act in several stage plays in […]

SHENIZ JANMOHAMED

“When I see the elaborate study and ingenuity displayed by women in the pursuit of trifles, I feel no doubt of their capacity for the most herculean undertakings.”— Julia Ward Howe I feel humbled that my first ever spotlight is about an artiste who has carved her own niche in the world of arts through […]

JESSICA BHOLA

“ Travel the world, network, meet new successful individuals who have versatile goals that may align with yours – you will forever feel inspired!”— Jessica Bhola SAPNA Toronto continues to connect with enthusiastic, unique, and creative professionals. Meet Jessica Bhola, a cheerful and bubbly professional who is packaged with finance, fashion, and flare.  Our first interaction with Jessica […]

PARESH AND PREENA CHAUHAN OF ARVINDA’S SPICE BLENDS & BOMBAY SHAKE

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world!”— Mahatma Gandhi SAPNA Toronto delivers a delicious story about innovators in the food industry.  Meet Preena and Paresh Chauhan; siblings, co-founders, and masterminds behind Arvinda’s Spice Blends and Bombay Shake.  Their background and family history is an inspiring story catered to all the foodies out there.   This […]

PUJA MALHOTRA OF VIBRANCE DESIGNS

“A few guests may skip your cake and miss your first dance, but every attendee will open your invitation”— Martha Stewart SAPNA Toronto takes the liberty of meeting professionals who posses multiple forms of creativity.  This professional is definitely not a stranger to creativity and has turned her thoughts into magnificent creations.  Meet Puja Malhotra, […]