July 25, 2013

Welcome to another edition of MyBindi's newsletter!
This week, we bring you a promotion that's never been offered before on Mybindi. If you were one of those sports fans glued to the telly during Wimbledon then this promotion is sure to interest you :)
MyBindi will pick two fans who will each get a chance to join us at at Rexall Centre on the York University campus to watch some of the top WTA stars such as Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova or Victoria Azarenka battle for the prestigious title. Yes, two lucky fans will accompany MyBindi to the 2013 Rogers Cup in Toronto.
Yup, MyBindi has partnered with Tennis Canada to secure some amazing tickets which we will, of course, share with you - our fans! So stay tuned.
We only have two tickets to give away but ALL our fans can take advantage of a very special discount offer available exclusively for the MyBindi community.
MyBindi fans receive savings of 15% on tickets to the 2013 Rogers Cup in Toronto!
Click HERE to order online and use Promo Code: MYBINDIRC13 (applies to any match from August 5 - 11. Discount code expires August 5).
Regards,
Syerah
Editor-in-Chief & CEO
MyBindi.com
syerah@mybindi.com
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Luv To Bhang celebrates its 5th Anniversary!
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Live from the UK, the one & only Don Raja himself ... Apache Indian live in concert!
Performing his famous hits: Arranged Marriage, Chok There, Shak-A-Lak and many more!
Hosted by Humble The Poet, alongside the talented Luv To Bhang family: Double AA | Paul "The Drummer" Nanuwa | J Raj Music | K-Square
Come bhang to the rhythmic sounds of: BHANGRA | UK FUSION | TOP 40 | HOUSE | HIPHOP | R&B
Click HERE to purchase advance tickets online. Please note tickets at the door will be higher in price.Click HERE to view the bottle service menu. When: Saturday, July 27, 2013
Where: 6 Degrees
Time: Doors open at 10.30pm
Tickets: $20 advance tickets - price higher at door
Dress Code: Fashion Forward & Bhang Ready
For more information, guestlist and/or bottle service please click HERE or contact: - Gaurav - 416.899.8860 or EMAIL
- Amar - 416.414.2141 or EMAIL
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
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Join fans at Rexall Centre on the York University campus to watch all of the top WTA stars, including Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka, and many others, battle for the prestigious title.
It will be an action-packed week, with several other exciting events happening on-site as well, including an Opening Night exhibition, a first-of-its-kind men's invitational, and Rogers Legends Cup, which will feature exhibition matches with former world No. 1 players Jim Courier, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick and Pete Sampras.
When: August 3 - 11, 2013
Where: Rexall Centre
Time: varies depending on match
Tickets: starting at $25
Members of MyBindi receive savings of 15% on tickets to the 2013 Rogers Cup in Toronto! Click HERE
to order online and use Promo Code: MYBINDIRC13 (Applies to any match from August 5 - 11. Discount code expires August 5).
Click HERE for more information on this must-see sporting event.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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2nd Annual Toronto Eid Festival | 
Dhaagay & MyBindi.com are pleased to present the 2nd Annual Toronto Eid Festival. TEF invites you to join them as they educate those seeking a better understanding of Islam, empower, the Muslim community and celebrate the spirit of Eid. Festival features include: - Over 50 vendors showcasing great South Asian fashion, jewelry, cuisine and much more
- Free Iftaar arrangements with halal food
- Zakaat Walkway
- A designated Prayer Room
- Free Parking
When: Sunday, July 28, 2013
Where: Woodbine Banquet Hall
Time: 12pm to 10pm This is a FREE event. We welcome all to attend! FREE Iftar Dinner and Tea will be served from 6 pm onwards If you have any questions, interested in sponsoring or being featured as a vendor please EMAIL the TEF Committee. Click HERE for more information. |
Shakuntala :: A Dance Drama
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You all must have heard the story of Shakuntala and King Dushyant in the Adi Parv of Mahabharata. A poet of the 5th century - Kalidas adapted this story into a play which is recognized as masterpiece of Sanskrit Classical literature. Guruji Hemant & Vaishali Panwar attempted to conceive, choreograph and compose the story into a beautiful, mesmerizing and vibrant dance drama with English narrations, real looking sets, elegant costumes, and marvelous dances, original music to present this exquisite love story and to describe the social context of ancient India. When: Saturday, August 3, 2013
Where: Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: VIP, $25, $20
To purchase your tickets please call 416.992.9815 or 647.348.9069 or contact via EMAIL. Do not miss this chance to witness this grand production focusing on love, romance, fate, traditions, emotions, myths, history, dance, music & martial art skills with an outstanding cast of 25 dancers. Click HERE for more information. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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TD Mosaic Festival kicks off with a Comedy Night!
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CCAI and TD Mosaic 2013 brings three of the most popular and seriously funny comics from three different countries, Azhar Usman (Allah Made Me Funny fame) from Chicago, Nitin Mirani from Dubai (Komic Sutra fame) and our own Ali Hassan (George Stroumboulopoulos Show fame) in one of a kind Stand Up Comedy show to kick off the TD Mosaic 2013 Festival. When: Sunday, August 11, 2013 Where: Novotel Hotel, Mississauga on Aug 11th. Time: Doors open at 5.30pm. Tickets: $35 (limited quantity available on first come first served basis) Novotel Hotel will offer special discounted menu in the restaurant and a cash bar in the lounge. Book your tickets by calling 416.388.9596 or sending us an EMAIL. Tickets are also available at Promenade Gallery: 943B Lakeshore Rd East Mississauga. Click HERE for more information. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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Shye Ben Tzur & Rajasthan Express Live in Concert!
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Having studied Indian classical music for over a decade, and immersed himself in Muslim Qawwali music, Shye Ben Tzur has fashioned a wholly unique fusion of Hebrew and Middle Eastern musical influences with those of the Indian sub-continent.
Working with a cross-cultural ensemble of Rajasthani-Indian and Israeli musicians, his music transcends the seemingly quirky juxtapositions at its core: devotional Qawwali music with Hebrew poetry, Indian classical vocals with Spanish guitar, funky bass with pulsating tabla.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2013
Where: The Mod Club
Time: 9pm
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
For tickets please call 416.979.9901. Click HERE for more information.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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D-Day |
9 years ago Wali Khan ( Irrfan Khan) was sent into Karachi, Pakistan by the Chief of R&AW Ashwini Rao (Nassar) to report the activities of the Most Wanted Man in India. 9 days ago Rudra Pratap Singh ( Arjun Rampal) Indian Armed Forces, MARCOS unit, Zoya Rehman ( Huma Qureshi) R&AW Explosives expert and Aslam ( Akash Dhaiya) a petty thief from the streets of Mumbai, recruited by R&AW infiltrated Pakistan to join Wali Khan and carry out the mission to bring back The Most Wanted Man in India.The man who was going to break all ISI protocol and security and attend his own son's wedding. The man who could on that day be abducted and brought back to India to face justice... Everything was going according to plan till that fateful day. The team sent to bring in The Most Wanted Man in India did the unthinkable. They carried out the most daring operation and almost got away with it. Almost because, something went horribly wrong. Starring: Arjun Rampal, Irrfan Khan, Huma Qureshi, Rishi Kapoor
Director: Nikhil Advani
MyBindi is a proud promotional partner of Albion Cinemas and York & Woodside Cinemas - delivering the best of Bollywood Cinema in the GTA! 
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Dare to be You :: 22nd Annual NetIP Conference |
As South Asians are beginning to break away from social norms, we can spearhead the movement toward diversifying our lives and professions.
As NetIP's mission is to improve and enhance our community through our 4 pillars, we are sure we can be the forum for South Asians to explore diversity.
As many of us strive to find our place in society and break away from the traditional career and life paths, we realize we are inundated with infinite opportunities and it is important to find avenues to diversify our professions and lives!
When: August 30 - September 2, 2013
Where: Hilton San Francisco, San Francisco Bay area
Tickets: $350 until June 30
Click HERE to register for the conference and purchase tickets. Click HERE for more information on the conference.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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What's New on BindiBlogs |
Stand ankles to ankles with your partner and bend down into downward dog or triangle pose as it's known in kundalini yoga In this upside down position lock eyes with your partner. Hold and breath long and deep for 2 mins. Can you stay mad in such an absurd circumstance? Doubt it. That is the power of angles and triangles on the body, mind and spirit. Click HERE to read more. A Walk Across The Sun: Book ReviewA Walk Across the Sun is a fictional story, however it puts into perspective how human trafficking is a horrifying reality across the world.Corban Addison introduces the reader to two young girls who are tragically orphaned after a tsunami tore through their home. The girls 17-year old Ahalya Ghai and her 15-year-old sister, Sita , are kidnapped and taken into the Brothels of Mumbai where their life changes. Eventually the girls are rescued from their nightmare by a D.C.-based attorney Thomas Clarke who faces his own marital and career challenges. His wife, Priya , has returned to her family in India after she lost her own infant daughter.Click HERE to read more. Stress Less with Supplementation! I am a huge fan of Adeeva Nutritionals - a Canadian supplement company founded by Dr. James Meschino - my nutrition professor at CMCC as well under whom I studied for my fellowship in Integrative Nutrition. This month, his focus is on Stress. Here is a tidbit from his recent newsletter of what stress is and how it affects us and what supplements are clinically proven to help mitigate the effects of stress on our bodies: "It's a known fact that stress and anxiety plague 80% of Americans. Stress manifests itself psychologically and physically, with the more common symptoms being fatigue, headache, sleep disturbances, digestive upset, muscle tension, and irritability. Stress is also known to rob the body of essential vitamins and minerals. A healthy diet and smart supplementation with essential nutrients can help the body fight back. To replace your "nutrient fuel tank", look no further than your high-potency multi-vitamin. Make sure it contains adequate amounts of the following nutrients, by reviewing its ingredients with your healthcare professional. Click HERE to read more. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's latest motion picture 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'Award-winning director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's latest motion picture BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG has been heating up the music charts this summer with three smash hit songs with music from Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy. The Farhan Akhtar-Sonam Kapoor starrer tells the true story of India's original sports hero Olympian Milkha Singh who became known as the "Flying Sikh" thanks to his incredible 96.5% winning ratio. Synopsis:
'Milkha Singh'- for some the name evokes a faint memory from the pages of history. All that is most remembered is that Milkha Singh, hailed as the Flying Sikh, was a famous athlete who infamously lost the penultimate race of his life. "The one who lost the 400 meters finals at the Rome Olympics" is an involuntary response when the name Milkha Singh is mentioned. The film attempts to understand a catastrophic loss that was deemed a sure victory and explores through the darkness of disgrace; Milkha's redemption, the redemption and catharsis that come when he confronts his past. Milkha ironically finds himself in a place wherein he had lost his all - Pakistan - a place where he witnessed the bloody massacre of his entire family. The demons hidden in some dark corner of his consciousness come alive. Click HERE to read more. Travelling Foodie: Desi Eats AbroadThe more I travel the more similarities I see between cultures. During my trip to Europe and Turkey this fall, I came across traditional Arabic desserts, snacks and drinks that looked and tasted very much like their Indian counterparts. Of course, with India's ancient history with the Mughal empire, a crossover was bound to happen. Here is Desi Globetrotter's guide to decoding the names behind these epicurean delights:
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Sons of Ram, to Be Showcased in 3D at TAAFI 2013 |
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The story of Luv & Kush like never before. Amar Chitra Katha's first animated feature film in stereoscopic 3D. Amar Chitra Katha has been India's favorite storyteller for more than 45 years and now, its animation division ACK Animation Studios continues to bring this rich legacy to the world of film and TV. Sons of Ram , their first theatrical feature film (produced in collaboration with Cartoon Network India), continues its international festival rollout at TAAFI 2013, after the successful domestic release across India last November. TAAFI, Toronto's first and foremost International Animation festival, celebrates the many forms of animation from around the world, supporting and nurturing the community that creates this art form. Sons of Ram will be screened in the presence of its creators on Sunday, 28th July, 2013 at 12:30 noon at the prestigious TIFF Bell Lightbox. Sons of Ram (written and directed by Kushal Ruia), tells the story of twins Luv and Kush and their journey to their roots, with the great Indian epic RAMAYANA as its backdrop. Complete with a cast of lovable and relatable characters, the film is an epic coming-of-age adventure told with global sensibilities and beautiful art. Both children and adults will love this story for its balance of entertainment with meaningful and relevant themes. The film received unanimous praise from critics and industry professionals in India, who called it "the best Indian animated film so far" (Vaibhav Kumaresh, Celebrated Indian Animator), "Ruia's storytelling wins you over" (The Times of India), "amazing clarity and breathtaking freshness". Kushal Ruia, writer/director of "Sons of Ram" & Head, ACK Animation Studios, says, "The genuine outpouring of love and praise for the film's storytelling and characters, on its release in India, was momentous. Now, to have SONS OF RAM play at TAAFI is even more so for me because as a Sheridan Animation alumnus, I learned all I know about animation and film right here! Click HERE to read more.
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