Category: Culture
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Gandhi’s eldest son Hiralal `raped’ his own daughter
Mahatma Gandhi’s letters to his son Harilal written in 1935 may trigger storm as they reveal that Mahatma’s eldest son was as an alcoholic and child molester. These disclosures that threaten to blacken the reputation of members of Mahatma Gandhi’s immediate family are due to be made public later this month in the UK. These…
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Nandu Bhende who was `Knight in white satin’ of Mumbai rock
TORONTO: I was shocked to learn of Nandu Bhende’s untimely demise a couple of days ago at the very young age of 58 as I had just met him a few months ago in December where he was hale and hearty, joking around and reminiscing about the past and telling me stories of his son…
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Joys of Stillness
By Ashok Bhargava Within you there is stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself – Hermann Hesse VANCOUVER: The state or an instance of being quiet or calm is called Stillness. It is like a perfectly centered top, spinning so fast it appears motionless. Therefore Stillness is…
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T20 cricket coming to Canada as Brampton Mayor backs stadium plans
News East West TORONTO: Toronto businessman Roy Singh, who has big plans to bring T20 cricket to Canada, has sought support from the Brampton mayor to fructify his plans.