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Desi Dialogues

Rakshande Italia
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Desi, derived from an ancient Sanskrit language meaning countrymen, delves into the lives of the 600,000 South Asians that call the GTA their home.

ALL ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Jul 25, 08

South Asian culture abounds at Masala festival

Jul 10, 08

Try something different during the Festival of India

Jun 27, 08

New program gives hope to immigrants

Jun 19, 08

Basmati rice price increase leaves South Asians scrambling

May 29, 08

Getting Toronto involved with cricket

May 15, 08

Indian fashion becomes anglicized

May 01, 08

Nothing compares to mangoes right from the source

Apr 11, 08

Greetings from India

Mar 18, 08

Celebrating the holiday of Holi

Mar 06, 08

Times are changing in India

Feb 07, 08

South Asians embrace Valentine's Day

Jan 31, 08

Start thinking about your financial future

Jan 17, 08

Banks recognizing the importance of catering to South Asian community

Dec 20, 07

Christmas means giving thanks to a dear friend

Dec 05, 07

Celebrating Christmas South-Asian style

Nov 22, 07

Vastu-friendly houses important to South Asians

Nov 08, 07

Diwali celebrated with a bang, at least in India

Oct 25, 07

Remembering Navratri from years past

Oct 04, 07

New mall will feature everything South Asian

Sep 18, 07

Cricket opens doors to newcomers

Aug 30, 07

Celebrating culture at picnics

Aug 16, 07

Celebrating Parsi New Year

Aug 03, 07

Hakka food combines the best of South Asian and Indian cooking

 

 

 

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