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August 9, 2012
Dear Members, 
Welcome to another edition of MyBindi's newsletter.
I'm a big fan of American Idol but it always bothers me that Canadians cannot actually vote. There's something special about rooting for someone and also having the ability to somehow contribute to their victory.
Miss India Canada lets you do that with the line up of their contestants for this coveted and illustrious pageant. Take a look at the 2012 contestant information and profiles and vote for your choice. The contestant with the most votes will receive the People's Choice Award next Saturday!
This is a busy weekend for the MyBindi team. This Saturday, join MyBindi at the India Day Festival and Grand Parade. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com and we will be at Yonge/Dundas Square so come by and say hello!
I'm putting all my energy into this Sunday's event - The Toronto Eid Festival at Woodbine Banquet Hall. Our sponsor Mina Halal will be providing free Iftar dinner (Chicken Biryani and Zarda) for all in attendance. Dinner will be distributed from 6 pm onwards. For those that are fasting, Iftar Du'a and Dinner will be from 8.30 pm onwards.
Have a great weekend! Until next time..
Regards,
Syerah
Editor-in-Chief & CEO
MyBindi.com
syerah@mybindi.com
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| Vote for MIC's People's Choice Award! | 
The Miss India-Canada organization is pleased to announce that WIND will engage the general public this year, by giving many an opportunity to vote for their favourite contestant. Contestants' photographs and information on how to vote are live at: MissIndiaCanada.com. The contest will end August 17 - 12:00pm EST. The winner of the ' People's Choice Award' will be announced at the show. Furthermore, after the contest, a Windspeed Internet Stick will be given to a randomly selected voter. Multi-talented actor, Anupam Kher, who has seen both critical and commercial success in over 100 plays and almost 450 films, will be the Guest of Honour at this year's show.
Big Magic International presents the 22nd annual Miss India-Canada Event 2012, in association with Brita. The 16 finalists will compete for the title on-stage, culminating in the crowning of Miss India-Canada 2012!
When: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Time: 5:30pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Tickets are now available! For further information, click HERE, EMAIL or call: 905.851.0990. CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF CULTURE, TALENT & GLAMOUR
MISS INDIA-CANADA
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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| 8th Annual Panorama India Day Parade and Festival | 
Over the years, Panorama's India Day festival and parade has become a much anticipated event for the Indian diaspora. The attendance at the event continues to grow each year with last year setting a record with over 25,000 people attending and participating in the event.
This year the parade will feature decorated hand-pulled Rickshaws depicting the sounds, colour and vibrancy of India. Gone are the trucks in an effort to reduce pollution and go Green!
The day long event is organized by Panorama India, a non-profit umbrella organization which unites all cultural organizations and celebrates India's 'Unity in Diversity'.
It promises a day packed with patriotic programs, sensational performances, and tantalizing Indian food.
When: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Where: Yonge and Dundas Square
Click HERE to check out the program lineup. Click HERE for more information.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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| Toronto Eid Festival |  The first annual Toronto Eid Festival will have over 75 booths to serve your shopping needs including, clothes, jewelry, home decor, bangles, henna, printing, gift wrapping, cakes, rugs, shoes, make up and more.
The festival will have indoor food court with multiple vendors and FREE Iftar!
The Festival will have children's entertainment area, food court, prayer area, charity area and shopping area.
The festival will also have a Muslim convention which aims to educate the North American Muslims. The conference would promote the understanding of Islam through the Divine Revelations and the Prophetic Traditions.
Come celebrate Ramadan with us!
FREE ADMISSION! FREE HENNA! FREE IFTAR!
When: Sunday, August 12, 2012
Where: Woodbine Banquet and Convention Centre, Toronto
Time: 12pm to 10pm
Click HERE for more information.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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| Indo-Pak Friendship Show | 
Phoneix Productions Inc. and Heartbeat Entertainment proudly present Indo-Pak Friendship Show in association with Nasir Shah and Desi Beatz!
The most enchanting show of the year will sweep you of your feet and leave you wanting more...with the most talented, and heartthrobs of millions, who has raised a storm in Bollywood -
ALI ZAFAR: Bollywood's youngest sensation, a filmfare award winner, oscar winner, and AR Rahman's lead vocalist.
SHWETA PANDIT: India's very own prodigy - the singer with a million dollar smile and golden voice. Mohabbatein, Partner, Welcome, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna have some of her greatest his songs.
The event will also feature beauty queen, social activist and Bollywood's very own goodwill ambassador: DIA MIRZA.
Performances by: Shiamak Davar Dance Group
Music By: DJ Kamran
When: Friday, August 24, 2012
Where: Hershey Centre, Mississauga
Time: 8pm - 11pm
Tickets: Starting at $45
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Click HERE for more information.
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| No Frills presents Mosaic Fest 2012 | 
Presented by No Frills this annual tradition of Mississauga is now a signature event for the South Asian Community of the GTA and surrounding cities. Produced by a volunteer based not-for-profit organization, Canadian Community Arts Initiative, Mosaic Festival has now become the largest such festival in North America.
This year the Mosaic Festival is packed with all kinds of artistic activities as it moves to become a four-day long event. Highlights include Film Fest, Rock The Coliseum Music Fest, Fashion Show by INDIVA, Aazadi Mushaira, Food Court & Vendor Bazaar and more!! Mosaic Festival attracted over 60,000 visitors last year including an increasing number from across the border. When: August 16 - 19, 2012
Where: Mississauga Celebration Square
Click HERE to the view the festival programme. Click HERE for more information Mosaic festival 2012 brings back the one-of-a-kind dance competition titled ... NACHANGE SAARI RAAT! This is an opportunity for dancers from different calibers to showcase their talent. The final competition is on August 18 at Mosaic main stage.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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| Sri Lankans Without Borders presents :: FOTOtalk | 
Experience that talent and passion of photographers at FOTOtalk, an evening of photography, diaspora talent and discussion.
The night features three engaging segments showcasing the abilities of hobbyist and professional photographers and the beauty of Sri Lanka.
Our first segment will feature international award winning photographer Andrew Adams as he shares his technique and his own moments in Sri Lanka.
Then enjoy an interactive session where members of the diaspora share their own photos and experiences hosted by Len Theivendra.
Finally Shivaan de Silva will present a Photography 101 session complete with a live shooting demo and creative advice for photographers of all levels of interest and experience.
Sri Lankan hors d'oeuvres and Starbucks will be served.
When: Thursday, August 16, 2012
Where: ING Direct Café, Toronto
Time: 6:30pm
Admission: $10
Click HERE for more event details.
Click HERE for more information on Sri Lankans Without Borders (SLWB).
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| 10th Annual Miss Pakistan World Pageant | 
is celebrating its 10th anniversary. With finalists from mostly Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada and America, Pakistani girls are buzzing about this only real pageant for Pakistan in the world. The beauty of this pageant is that it is for Pakistan but mostly like its leaders, outside of Pakistan! When spoken to, the founder & president of this entire pageant industry for Pakistan, Sonia Ahmed, said, "I am just happy that the company has finished over 45 international pageants and brought Pakistan on the map for international beauty pageants."
This year's Pakistani contenders are from New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Canada, United Kingdom, USA and United Kingdom showing a strong Pakistani presence in different continents!
The pageant is hosted by well known talk show host: Faiza Zafar and the flamboyant Ahmed Nizam. This year the pageant will be a made into a reality show, which will be shown on ARY Digital, a Pakistani Channel. Click HERE to read more about this pageant.
When: Friday, August 24, 2012
Where: Red Rose Convention Centre
Tickets: $100
Click HERE for more information or call 416.898.2016.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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| CASSA presents :: Toronto Mela 2012 | 
Toronto Mela is held for the first time to celebrate the culture and heritage and the contribution of the South Asian community in the Canadian society. Toronto Mela is a community and family-oriented event that it received its funds from the city of Toronto to rejoice and learn the South Asian traditions.
Highlights:
- 1000 Gifts
- Raffle Draw
- South Asian Food
- Fun and Games
- Art and Drama
- Music and Dance
- Henna Art
- South Asian Jewellery
- Clothes
When: Saturday, August 25, 2012
Where: Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough
Time: 12 noon to 9pm
Click HERE for more information. The Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) since 1991 has focused on social justice issues revolving around South Asian Communities dealing with anti-oppression, anti-racism, and anti-homophobia among others. With respect to the Toronto Mela, CASSA has stepped forward to embrace and celebrate South Asian cultural heritage through showcasing performances from different South Asian cultures.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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Multicultural Mosaic Festival
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Celebrate culture in the GTA!
Come out to the Multicultural Mosaic Festival for a fun-filled, entertaining day! This is a FREE event so bring all your family and friends.
When: Sunday, August 26, 2012
Where: Streetsville Memorial Park, Mississauga
Time: 11am - 6pm
Click HERE to view the event flyer. Click HERE for more information.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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Ek Tha Tiger
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In the dark world of intelligence and espionage there are shadows without faces ... and faces without names. Governments fight shadow battles through these soldiers of the unknown. Battles have no rules. No limits. Nobody on the outside knows what goes on in these secret organizations. All information is guarded in the name of National Security. But some stories escape the fiercely guarded classified files - stories that become legends. This is a film about one such story, a story that is spoken about only in hushed whispers. A story that shook the very foundation of this dark world. But like all reports that come out of this uncertain world, nobody will ever confirm those events. It may or may not have happened. This story is about an agent named TIGER. It may now be told. Starring: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif
Director: Kabir Khan
Click HERE for more information and showtimes. MyBindi is a proud promotional partner of Albion and Woodside Cinemas - delivering the best of Bollywood Cinema in the GTA!
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 Indian Touch to Olympic Arts in London
A handful of illustrious Indians have lent their creative touch to give the London Olympics some Indian touches.
When the 2012 Olympics unveils July 27, a reality that will transcend the historic fortnight is a creation of art with an Indian touch. Iconic sculptor Anish Kapoor, the India-born winner of the Turner Prize, has given Britain its Olympic mascot - the ArcelorMittal Orbit - the country's biggest public art installation.
The giant Orbit is a 115-metre high steel observation tower at Olympic Park in Stratford in London that is likely to help in the post-Olympic regeneration of the area. Kapoor designed the Orbit with Cecil Balmond with steel donated by India-born steel tycoon Laskhmi Mittal, who remains the richest man in Britain with an estimated fortune of 112.7 billion pounds as in April 2012, according to British estimates.
Click HERE to read more.
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Hi folks! I wanted to blog this week about my absolute favourite Sunday morning recipe - Protein pancakes! I have written this recipe years ago here on Wellness Works! but I wanted to give you all a reminder of how quick, easy and absolutely delicious this recipe is!
Its as simple as:
- 1/2 cup Oatmeal (quick oats)
- 1/2 cup Cottage cheese (1%)
- 1/2 cup Egg whites
- 1 pack of Splenda or 1-2 tsp organic cane sugar
- 1/4 cup ground Flaxseed (optional for more Omega punch!)
Mix ingredients together and blend. I use the Magic bullet - its the perfect size and does the job with just 10 seconds of blending. Voila - you have your batter!
Click HERE to read more.
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Everything I have ever accomplished was because I had a dream and a plan. What about you? What are your dreams and visions? Would you like some help in getting the process started? I am running a Goal Coaching program via Skype. You will receive 4 complimentary sessions to awaken and transform your visions into reality. Its powerful and its available starting in August. Send me an email now and let's get going. Feel free to share this invitation with friends and family. This program works well for small groups - like your work group, team or family. Or if you want to take it to a whole new level - ask me about creating a one on one program. I Gol U is a dynamic personal development program. Level One of the Communication Series is designed to empower you in creating your unique legacy in the world. Supplemental videos, development homework, buddy relationships and guided sessions will give you the tools to create choice in communication, support your legacy through vision and goal setting, and ...
Click HERE to read more.
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New Delhi was purposely built to trumpet the supremacy of the British Raj and inaugurated in 1931. Instead it came to represent a fading imperial dream in the two decades that followed.
In the heyday of the British Raj, strict social and racial hierarchies governed the social life of the city's ruling elites. And the frivolity of New Delhi's high society was kept in check by a faithful adherence to etiquette and protocol in everyday life. For example, the sixteen-button glove at a formal viceregal dinner party was of great importance as a means of maintaining the authority of the Raj. But the 1930s and 1940s were a period of transition. The political shifts associated with India's journey to self-government echoed in the social codes of conduct adopted by the Indian elites of New Delhi, and undermining the Raj's pomp became a legitimate means of challenging its authority.
Click HERE to read more.
Exclusive Interview: The Bold, Beautiful & Beguiling Bageshree Vaze
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Bageshree Vaze started singing and dancing at a young age with the goal to achieve her father and grandfather's dream - to be a professional singer. After years later and countless efforts, Bageshree has released three albums and is all set to release her fourth, 'Ragas and Rhythms, Global Bollywood', in concert on August 23rd in Toronto. With dedication and determination, she's quickly bounced back into the professional world after have given birth to her son Vihaan just four months ago. But her fans did not expect any less from her as she's juggled careers and family life for over a decade. Last year, Toronto had the pleasure of witnessing Bageshree perform live in Avatar (9) - an exceptional kathak performance. In addition to dancing, Bageshree also tackles choreographing, composing, and writing. So what's the secret to her "madness"? MyBindi.com's Ashna Singh gets the scoop from the source herself in an exclusive interview. Click HERE to read more.
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Why Not Theatre, the Dora Award-winning company who last brought us the smash hit A Brimful of Asha this past March in co-production with Tarragon Theatre, presents Beyond Bollywood, featuring internationally renowned Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah, along with his accomplished actor wife Ratna Pathak Shah and Heeba Shah in two critically acclaimed shows by Motley Theatre: Dear Liar (in English) and Ismat Apa Ke Naan (in Hindi). Additional events include the screening of the award-winning film Amal followed by a discussion with its star, Naseeruddin Shah, and writer/director Richie Mehta. Beyond Bollywood opens September 28 with a special Opening Night Gala and runs until October 7 at the Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre.
Click HERE to read more.
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Try a refreshing "Jaan Salad" at your next BBQ!
Ingredients:
- Chopped cabbage (red and green)
- Shallots
- Sliced almonds
- Fried noodles
- Lime wedges
Click HERE to read more.
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Why Not Theatre, the Dora Award-winning company who last brought us the smash hit A Brimful of Asha this past March in co-production with Tarragon Theatre, presents Beyond Bollywood, featuring internationally renowned Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah, along with his accomplished actor wife Ratna Pathak Shah and Heeba Shah in two critically acclaimed shows by Motley Theatre: Dear Liar (in English) and Ismat Apa Ke Naan (in Hindi). Additional events include the screening of the award-winning film Amal followed by a discussion with its star, Naseeruddin Shah, and writer/director Richie Mehta. Beyond Bollywood opens September 28 with a special Opening Night Gala and runs until October 7 at the Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre.
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