October 18, 2013

   

As always, if there's an event or an initiative in Vancouver that you'd like us to promote on MyBindi West - please send me an email.

  

Shahrukh Khan's favorite tea has arrived in Canada!  India's #1 Tea is now available in Canada from coast to coast.

You can brew Tata's bold malty flavor at home for an authentic taste of India. Welcome India's #1 tea by helping us brew some magic in Canada. Tata Tea, now available at major retailers.

A Night of Miracles is an annual, black-tie gala celebrating South Asian culture and generosity for improving child health in BC.

Each year, several hundred guests are treated to an evening of fantastic food, entertainment, socializing and, most importantly, fundraising. Help raise money to support the construction of an interventional radiology room in the new BC Children's Hospital.

Evening menu courtesy of Chef Frank Gort, Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel and Chef Vikram Vij of Vij's and Vij's Rangoli Restaurant.

For more than 15 years, the South Asian community has been safeguarding the health of the province's children through its support for BC Children's Hospital. Members of this community raise funds for capital campaign initiatives and annual needs at the hospital through individual and corporate gifts.

Click HERE for more information.

This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

Centre A is delighted to present "Minutes from a Second Story", a solo exhibition by Montreal-based artist Hajra Waheed.

Waheed grew up in Saudi Arabia, within the gated headquarters of Saudi ARAMCO - an environment with strict restrictions on the use of photography and film, leaving limited documentation of this place and its history.

"Minutes from a Second Story" is a comprehensive body of work that includes video and mixed media works on paper that reflect upon Waheed's experiences of growing up in the Gulf region. Recollecting the memories and geographies of her childhood in ways that are part autobiographical, part imagined or partially remembered, Waheed reflects on the mood and experiences of the everyday.

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Come join us for Epik's 10 year anniversary. This will be the second to last party ever at this venue with the final one being on Halloween Saturday October 26, 2013 then it's going under major renovations! Grab your tickets now for both events!

Throwback vibe, throwback music and throwback party!

VIP Bottle Service: 778.882.6390 | 604.505.7849 or EMAIL us.

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First ever Bollywood Concert at River Rock!!

Kamal's Video Palace presents a tribute to India's greatest entertainer Kishore Kumar, by his sons Amit & Sumeet Kumar, for an evening of fun, music and dancing!

Actor, Director and Music Director, Amit Kumar is the son of legendary Indian singer Kishore Kumar. Like his father, Amit loved singing from childhood. He has sung many Bollywood and regional film songs since the 1970s and was more actively singing in Indian films from 1970 to 1994. Nominated by Filmfare for such classic songs as "Yeh Zameen Gaa Rahi Hai", "Ek Do Teen", "Tirchhi Topiwale" and "Kaisa Lagta Hai" and winning the Filmfare in 1981 for "Yaad Aa Rahi Hai" from the film "Love Story", there is no wonder why, Amit Kumar was known to be the second most preferred male playback singer in Hindi films with his father Kishore Kumar being the first choice to sing.

Don't miss Amit Kumar along with his younger brother Sumeet Kumar as they bring Kishore Kumar's classic songs to life for one night only at the River Rock Casino Resort.

Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

VISAFF is Vancouver's premier International South Asian Film Festival founded by Agam Darshi and Patricia Isaac.

Its purpose and vision is to bridge the gap between South Asian talent and mainstream audiences.

VISAFF is instrumental in breaking the South Asian stereotype, and expanding North American views on the artists within the culture beyond Bollywood. This festival is committed to serving as a launching pad for integration through celebration and education.

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Click HERE for more information.

Diwali is the festival of lights to celebrate the victory of Good over Evil.

It's an occasion for joyous celebration.

So come friends let's party and have fun.

Come one, come all.

It is Diwali, come and enthrall.

Dress your best.

We will take care of the rest.

Mouthwatering food, luxury raffle prizes, program and Bollywood dancing!

Click HERE for more information.

 

 

I answered the phone one morning last December. The voice on the other side said, "Can you help me please angel? I'm dying and I know nothing at all about filling out paperwork for that."   

There was something about his voice that was loving and sincere and calm. He had the voice of a teacher, a friend, someone you would miss when they were gone. Over the next 9 months John and I had a number of phone calls. After each conversation, I would sit for moment and reflect.

Click HERE to read more.

Canada's premiere magazine for fun, fearless, fabulous South Asian women! FUSIA 2013 online now at mag.fusia.ca & Fashion File by FUSIA available at Chapters-Indigo nationwide.

On October 14th your festive FUSIA Fall edition hits Chapters-Indigo stores across Canada packed with fun, fearless, and fabulous content you've come to expect.

 

 

Click  HERE to read more.

Since quinoa has become the new hero when it comes to a wholesome grain with the benefits of fibre and protein, I had to share this amazing recipe that a friend of mine (Thanks Sharifa!) gave me as a toddler breakfast option! They are a hit both with my son and myself and my husband! Its a simple, easy to make recipe and I am certain everyone will enjoy them! They are a great to-go breakfast option for everyone!

 

Click HERE to read more.

Western Union announced its #sendforbetter holiday campaign supporting World Vision Canada initiatives that help end child poverty in Canada and improve education programs in global communities.

Western Union will donate funds on their customers' behalf for qualifying texts and/or Instagram posts relating to the campaign. "We're very pleased to be working with World Vision Canada to help children in poverty around the world and in our own backyards," says Don DeLair, vice president and general manager, Canada, Western Union. "Every day we see the incredible generosity of our customers, sending money to loved ones back home; their participation in this campaign, through a simple text or post, will improve kids' learning and well-being, helping them succeed in school and in life."

Anyone sending money from Canada through participating Western Union® Agent locations can participate in #sendforbetter between Oct. 15 and Dec. 31, 2013 (inclusive). Customers are encouraged to:

• text "WU" and the last four digits of their transaction receipt's money transfer control number (MTCN) to 88898, OR
• post a photo inspired by "What makes the world better" and tag the photo with #sendforbetter on Instagram

Western Union will donate CAD$1 to World Vision Canada for every qualifying consumer-to-consumer Western Union Money Transfer® transaction and associated text or post sent during the promotional period, up to a maximum of CAD$25,000.

Click  HERE to read more.