Toronto, July 28, 2016: The longest running outdoor South Asian festival in North America, the 14th Annual TD Festival of South Asia, took place at the Gerrard India Bazaar on Gerrard Street in Toronto on July 16 and 17th, 2016 from noon until 11pm, with free admission for all with over 200,000 in attendance. Clamorworld chief correspondent Samuel Yerraguntla in conversation with Tushar Unadkat, the producer and director of FSA. […]
The three things you think when one mentions India or South Asia. Samosa, Taj Mahal and Bollywood. Not necessarily in any given order, but these were the favorites that once again stole the show at the Festival of South Asia, held at Gerrard Bazaar, Toronto. Held on July 16th and 17th, most of Torontonians and visitors from across the globe once again went to their favorite Indian street. Apart from […]
Toronto, July 24, 2016: Gerrard India Bazaar BIA proudly presented the 14th Annual TD Festival of South Asia with an estimated crowd of 200,000 in rotation over the weekend of July 16-17, between Greenwood and Coxwell. For the first time, TD Festival of South Asia showcased a truly multi-disciplinary line-up of artists and including Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Live Arts installation on-site alongside the Performing Arts. The BIA Chairman, […]
At least 61 people were killed and 207 were wounded on Saturday in a suicide attack on a demonstration in Kabul claimed by Islamic State, an official from the Public Health Ministry said. Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for a suicide attack in Kabul targeting members of the country’s Shi’ite Muslim minority, the group’s Amaq news agency reported. “Two fighters from Islamic State detonated explosive belts at a gathering […]
The mystery of the Monkey God La Ciudad Blanca, Spanish for ‘The White City’ is a legendary settlement said to be located in the Mosquitia region of eastern Honduras in Central America. Researcher Charles Lindberg, during one of his flights over the jungles of Mosquitia in Hondurus, claimed caught a glimpse of what he thought was the ‘Lost City of the Monkey God‘ where, legend says that local people worshipped […]
UNESCO approves all three nominations linked to India at 40th session of The World Heritage Committee meeting UNESCO on Sunday listed Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex and Sikkim’s national park among its World Heritage Sites, approving all three nominations linked to India this session. Today’s approval comes two days after the ruins of Nalanda University in Bihar made to the elite tag at the 40th session of The World Heritage Committee meeting […]
Barely an hour’s flight from the city of Hyderabad, lies the “Jewel of the East Coast of India”, Vishakhapatnam; also known fondly as Vizag. This port city lies in the state of Andhra Pradesh, and has the advantage of a great landscape: hills on one side, forest on the other, and the great Bayof Bengal on the other. No doubt, this is one city that shouldn’t […]
Visit the most talked about city in the United Arab Emirates- Dubai! This global city, which is also the business hub of the Middle East is best known for its sightseeing options and luxury shopping. Even the Bollywood’s Badshah- Shah Rukh Khan has a resident address in the exotic Palm Jumeriah in Dubai! Here, we bring to you the top 5 must-visit places in Dubai: Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa is […]
Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron spiced up his ‘last supper’ at his 10 Downing Street office/home with Indian food such as Hyderabadi Saffron Chicken, Kashmiri Rogan Josh and Samosas. Kennington Tandoori in central London tweeted last evening that it had delivered Cameron’s “last supper”. “The dishes include Hyderabadi Saffron Chicken, Kashmiri Rogan Josh, Nasheeli Gost, KT Mixed Grill (Lamb and Chicken), Chicken Zalfrazi, Saag Alloo, Saag Paneer, Palak Gost, […]
1. Atlantic Balloon Fiesta, New Brunswick This breathtaking festival takes place in September for its 31st annual year. The brave ones can even sign up to take a ride! 2. Ice Hotel, Quebec This Quebec hotel made of snow and ice sculptures makes for a truly unique experience. It’s open from January through March — don’t forget your parka! 3. Whale-watching, British Columbia What could be more mind-blowing than seeing […]
