Archive for the ‘Cafe’ Category
Singing Sensation, Roveena GnanabakthanBy Editor - April 5th, 2015 |
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This week we bring you Roveena Gnanabakthan – a Toronto based vocal powerhouse that captures you instantly. She first grabbed attention with her riveting cover of Etta James classic “At Last.” That made her a YouTube star and led to a CITY TV appearance that has launched a musical career destined for greatness. She studied classical piano and composition as an undergraduate at The University of Waterloo, but chose to pursue a career in human resources. Her love of music never diminished, however, and she began posting YouTube videos of performances of cover songs. That led to a genuinely life-changing moment when Toronto’s CITY TV invited Roveena to perform on their Breakfast Show. She was quickly invited to sing the national anthems at Blue Jays and NFL games, and a placing in the Top 10 on the singing competition show TVI’s Superstar boosted her profile in the South Asian community, both in Canada and internationally. |
Final Exam TipsBy Editor - April 3rd, 2015 |
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Stress is a huge part of university and college life, especially during exam time. But it is something that we all have to learn to deal with in life. This may shock some, but stress does NOT have to take over your life during final exams which are just around the corner. Here are a few tips that may help you ace all your exams without you dreading your life. |
FoodWithBai – Vadai RecipeBy Editor - March 31st, 2015 |
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Vadai comes in many shapes and sizes, but is most commonly known for its doughnut shape. Filled with green chilies, onions and plenty of other spices, it is a snack for the champions and can be enjoyed whenever. Another form of vadai is the flat, round version but crunchier made with a different dhal. |
Thangachi’s Corner: Back HomeBy Editor - March 31st, 2015 |
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The trouble was, I was a child the last time I’d visited, and was very much oblivious of who we’d left behind on the mango-shaped island. I was three by the time my feet hit Canadian soil, and had only been back once as a child, when meeting relatives instead of climbing trees was more painful than taking out a splinter. I had kept from twelve years ago mere wisps of faded memory, but was finally ready to solidify it now. Grown and more mature, family meant more to me than it ever had. |
Danga Maari Dance Cover by ZillasBy Editor - March 31st, 2015 |
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This week’s Talent Tuesday feature are the Zillas! The Zillas are a Toronto-based dance team combining the skills of city-wide, versatile dancers. They have created a dance cover to the popular Gaana song ‘Danga Maari’ from the film Anegan. This dance group’s first debut was at CTYA’s Thaalam 2014 competition where they placed 2nd. Thaalam 2015 will be taking place on July 4th at the Rose Theatre in Brampton so stay tuned! |
Chronicles of a Tamil Freshman – Part 6By Editor - March 30th, 2015 |
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Tanya entered the lecture room, and found a seat near the back. She grabbed her notebook and a few pens from her bag, placing them neatly on her desk. Minutes later, Prithushan entered the lecture room, and begin climbing the stairs in search of a seat. He stared around the lecture room for a while—almost as if he were looking for something, or someone. Suddenly, he locked eyes with Tanya, and started walking towards her direction. Sweat began to trickle down Tanya’s forehead, when he sat down in the seat next to her. She tried to avoid eye contact, but could feel his stare piercing through her. Eventually, she gave in, and turned to face him slightly. Her gaze was met by his warm smile again. “Hey, man. It’s good to finally see a brown guy in this class for once,” he joked. “Brown guy?! He actually thinks I’m a guy…” Tanya thought, stunned. She deepened her voice, and tried to calm her emotions. “Err, yeah…I get what you mean, man. Nice to meet you,” she said in a raspy tone. |
FoodWithBai – Fish Cutlet RecipeBy Editor - March 24th, 2015 |
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Fish cutlets are addictive and are enjoyed by many! They are a really yummy savory snack or appetizer that can be easily manipulated to fit anyone’s spice levels! They are coated in breadcrumbs, deep fried, and loaded with tuna, potatoes, green chilies, onions and plenty of savory spices. It can be found at many Tamil bakeries and restaurants! Don’t miss the chance to try these out, definitely can’t stop with just having one! |
Flute SivaBy Editor - March 21st, 2015 |
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This Talent Tuesday, we present Flute Siva from Ottawa! Siva is a classically trained flute player who has been playing since the age of 7. Currently, he is learning advanced Flute lessons and techniques from the Maestro Shashank Subramanyam (Grammy nominated Flute player from India) and vocal training (Indian Hindustani style) under Dr. Vinay Bhide (Professional Hindustani singer and performer – Professor at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada). |
Physician-assisted suicide, a necessity in Canada?By Editor - March 20th, 2015 |
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The Canadian Supreme Court recently decided to revisit a past legislation that will make doctor assisted suicide legal for specific circumstances such as terminal illness. This is a huge step forward after the famous denial of Sue Rodriguez, a patient suffering from ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 1993. A court decided what Mrs. Rodriguez should do with her life, and the outcome was that law controls an individual’s personal choice to die. As a society, if we prevent people from deciding their own time of death, we prolong ignorance, suffering and only attribute to our own selfishness. |
FoodWithBai – Milk Toffee RecipeBy Editor - March 16th, 2015 |
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Milk toffee is a staple candy found in Tamil cuisine, made of gooey condensed milk that has been caramelized. It is loaded with nuts and other spices/flavours. It is similar to the taste and texture of fudge, but more crumbly and melts in your mouth! It is a favourite to both the young and old, and always a nice treat to go with your afternoon tea or coffee, or to be offered in a dessert spread after a traditional Tamil meal. Check out the recipe! |
