Editorial

April 17, 2014

Welcome to another edition of MyBindi's newsletter.

MyBindi wishes you all a Happy Easter

and a weekend that's abundant with love, happiness and joy.

Some sunshine would be nice too :)

Spring heralds new beginnings and new milestones. This Saturday, Toronto's official bollywood party moves to a new home! Check out the Spring Edition of Bombay Nights at its all-new digs, The Mod Club!

And if you like SINGING them bollywood tunes then you HAVE to be at the MyBindi

MyBindi Bollywood Karaoke Night next Thursday (April 24) at Nawab Fusion Grill!

This week, we're giving away a pair of tickets to our Bollywood Karaoke Night.

You & a Friend can attend this event for FREE!

Interested? Simply do the following to be entered into our draw:

1. share the event info on your facebook profile;

2. post a comment on MyBindi's facebook wall and tell us you want to see this show; and

3. Complete this form to let us know you have done 1 and 2 above.

Winners will be announced next week!

Congratulations to MyBindi Fan, Narmeen Jamal (and her guest) who will enjoy Jonita Gandhi live on April 19 at Rose Theatre in Brampton! Thank you for the love and we promise to keep bringing you the very best in South Asian arts, entertainment & lifestyle.

Until next week,

Syerah Virani

Editor-in-Chief & CEO

MyBindi.com

syerah@mybindi.com

	Bombay Nights: Spring Edition

	On Saturday, April 19, Amar & Gaurav invite you to Toronto's Official Bollywood Party... Bombay Nights: Spring Edition! Come and experience the sounds of Bollywood at The Mod Club. Music Provided By: DJ Guru & DJ Alfa DJ's will be spinning the very best in... Bollywood Hits \| Hindi Remixes \| Bhangra \| Top 40 Experience the Glamour & Glitz of Bollywood as you Mix, Mingle and Dance at Toronto's Hottest South Asian party. Please note: This is a Bollywood party & majority of the music will be Bollywood. Due to popular demand for a bigger capacity venue & bottle service requests, this event has now been moved to The Mod Club! When: Saturday, April 19, 2014 Where: The Mod Club Time: 10:30pm to 2:30am Tickets: advance online tickets $20.00 Guestlist is only valid until 11pm. Purchase advance tickets HERE. Amar Ahlawat via E-MAIL or at 416-414-2141. Gaurav Bhargava via E-MAIL or at 416-899-8860. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Jonita Gandhi: Beyond Unplugged with Aakash Gandhi & Sahil Khan

	The 12th Annual Small World Asian Music Series presents Jonita Gandhi: Beyond Unplugged with Aakash Gandhi & Sahil Khan! Jonita's profile as a Youtube star has been enhanced by tracks such as Tum Hi Ho, with accompanist Aakash Gandhi, watched over 2 million times. Aakash will join Jonita on piano, with Sahil Khan on flute, in an unplugged segment where the collaborative trio will perform some of their most loved songs. When: Saturday, April 19, 2014 Where: Rose Theatre Brampton Time: starts at 8pm Tickets: $35-$55 To purchase tickets please click HERE or call 905-874-2800. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Bollywood Karaoke Night!

	MyBindi.com presents 'Bollywood Karaoke Night' at Nawab Fusion Grill! When: Thursday, April 24, 2014 Where: Nawab Fusion Grill Time: 7pm - 1am Tickets: $20 Ticket purchase includes an Appetizer Sampler Platter! Whether you regularly sing on stage or confine your talents to the shower... Whether you love the golden classics or can belt out tunes like 'Munni Badnam Hui'... Whether you like the enchanting romantic melodies, powerful ghazals or prefer the fast paced item numbers, we have it all! Solo songs, Group songs, Duets... No problem! Join us for an evening that you'll never forget (or might never want to remember! haha). It's your call! We'll provide the songs, the lyrics, the microphones, and even an enthusiastic audience! To purchase tickets please click HERE. MyBindi is giving away tickets to its Bollywood Karaoke Night! You and a friend can attend this fun event for FREE! Simply do the following to be entered into our draw: Share this event on your Facebook profile; Complete this form to confirm your interest; and Post a comment on this page to let us know you want to be entered into the draw for free tickets to the karaoke night. Winners will be contacted via Email and announced on Social Media. For more information about Nawab Fusion Grill please click HERE. This event is brought to you by MyBindi.com.

	Young People's Theatre presents Sultans of the Street

	Young People's Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of acclaimed playwright Anusree Roy's latest offering, Sultans of the Street. Directed by Nina Lee Aquino, this poignant and uplifting tale will be presented on the Mainstage from April 28 to May 15, opening on May 1. Four children from different social classes - two with the desire to purchase better kites, two with the simple wish to attend school - are trapped in a world of begging on the streets of Kolkata, India. Dressed as gods they bless the generous and threaten to curse those who are not. Together, the quartet must work to escape servitude to the mysterious "Aunty" and set a course for a new life. When: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - Thursday, May 15, 2014 Where: Young People's Theatre Time: Weekdays: Apr. 28 & 29 at 10:15am \| Apr. 30 & May 1 at 1pm & 7pm \| May 6, 8, 13 & 15 at 10:15am & 1pm \| May 7, 9, & 14 at 10:15am \| Sat. & Sun. matinees: May 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 2pm Tickets: $15 - $24 To purchase tickets please click HERE or call the box office at 416-862-2222. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	CIF Forums & Award Gala

	CIF Forums The emergence of India in the past decade into an economic superpower has put the spotlight on infrastructure as a major area of opportunity, which Canada can help India to address. As with its previous theme based Canada India Forums, Canada India Foundation (CIF) is organizing an ambitious program that will bring together some of the most prominent stakeholders and players in the Canadian and Indian infrastructure sectors to identify opportunities for cooperation and address challenges. Ottawa When: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Where: Carleton University Toronto When: Thursday, April 24, 2014 - Friday, April 25, 2014 Where: Shangri-La Hotel For tickets please click HERE. Objective Provide a platform for infrastructure sector specific dialogue among Indian and Canadian stakeholders Present current developments in the infrastructure sector in India Promote mutual business opportunities for Canadian and Indian infrastructure companies Develop and publish a policy paper on infrastructure cooperation between Canada and India CIF Award Gala 2014 This year's CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award recipient is Infosys founder and Executuve Chairman, Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy, named by Time magazine as the father of India's IT sector. Raising Global Profile of people of Indian origin Recognizes the transformation of India into a global economy Celebrates the global contribution of people of Indian origin Recognizes ONE outstanding Global Indian $50,000 to Award recipient's charity of choice and Award trophy First award of its kind outside India Sponsored entirely by private, individual global achievers When: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Where: Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Time: 6pm - 10pm Tickets: Single $300 \| Table of 10 $2,500 For corporate tables, please contact Kalyan Sundaram via Email or call 416-779-5237. For more information on all events please click HERE. These events are proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Autorickshaw CD Release Concert!

	Twice JUNO-nominated world music ensemble Autorickshaw is releasing their highly anticipated 4th album, The Humours of Autorickshaw, with a concert featuring a bevy of musical guests. The album features a heavy, layered sonic landscape, with full drumkit, electric guitar, strings, percussion as well as signature tabla and electric bass. Driving and danceable, the new sound includes sensual reinterpretations of Indian folk songs, groove-driven Canadian pop, vintage Bollywood, and hypnotic south Asian traditional selections with a twist. When: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Where: Lula Lounge Time: starts at 8pm (doors open 7pm) Tickets: $15/$25 concert & CD To purchase tickets please click HERE. MyBindi is giving away tickets to the Autorickshaw CD Release Party! You and a friend can attend this fun event for FREE! Simply do the following to be entered into our draw: Share this event on your Facebook profile; Complete this form to confirm your interest; and Post a comment on this page to let us know you want to be entered into the draw for free tickets to the karaoke night. Winners will be contacted via Email and announced on Social Media. Presented by Small World Music as part of their 12th Annual South Asian Month Series For more information on Autorickshaw please click HERE. For more information on the CD release please click HERE. Check out/buy the album HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Besharam's 10th Anniversary

	Come celebrate Besharam's 10 year anniversary as Canada's longest running & #1 Bollywood Party! When: Friday, May 2, 2014 Where: Fly Nightclub Time: Doors open at 10pm Tickets: $20.00 Featuring Besharam's own DJ Amita & guest DJs! DJs will be spinning the best in Bollywood \| Bhangra \| Dance \| Top 40 There will also be a performance by Canada's Got Talent finalists Broken Dance! Hosted by Malika Jaan. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	FUSIA Five Fete!

	Come celebrate FUSIA Magazine's Fifth anniversary at the FUSIA FIVE Fete, brought to you by BRITA and featuring an exclusive advance screening of Disney's Million Dollar Arm. Hosted by CP24's Pooja Handa & TSN's Gurdeep Ahluwalia, the night promises to be all that you love about FUSIA. Mingle with friends, network with the pros. Glam up with the Vasanti Beauty Bar. Strike a pose in the Brita Booth and tweet your pics for a stellar prize. Walk away with FUSIA Fab gifts including this year's special FUSIA FIFTH Anniversary issue. As always, we appreciate your support of our 2014 charity partner, Free the Children. When: Thursday, May 8, 2014 Where: Scotiabank Theatre VIP Room Time: starts at 6pm Agenda Pink Carpet Reception at 6pm Film Screening at 7pm FUSIA Fete at 9:30pm Due to limited space, this is an invitation-only event. For a chance to win exclusive VIP tickets to this event watch out for contest details coming soon! Get ready FusiaNation because on Thursday May 8th - it's time to get your FUSIA on! For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Musical Tribute to Mohammed Rafi

	Join Mohammed Rafi Cultural Club of Canada for the first musical homage to Bollywood legend Mohammed Rafi. This event will be the ultimate live music concert presenting Mohammed Rafi's greatest hits. When: Saturday, May 10, 2014 Where: Don Bosco Secondary School Theatre Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Tickets: $10 \| Premium Spots VIP $20 To purchase tickets please click HERE or contact: Seema Paul 647-632-3909 or Faiyaz Hyder 416-526-4393. Event includes free parking & light refreshments available at a nominal cost. MyBindi is giving away tickets to Mohammed Rafi's Musical Tribute Concert! You & a friend can attend this musical show for FREE! Interested? Simply do the following to be entered into our draw: 1. Share this event on your Facebook profile; 2. Complete this form to confirm your interest; and 3. Post a comment on this page to let us know you want to be entered into the draw for free tickets to the concert. Winners will be contacted via Email & announced on Social Media. About Mohammed Rafi Cultural Club of Canada is committed to providing various music and art programs to encourage community artists in the memory of Mohammed Rafi. The voice of Mohammed Rafi will be performed by Mr. Mehboob Shaikh who will sing numerous numbers of Moh'd Rafi's songs with one of the best live orchestras in the GTA. Support this event by taking the first step toward the musical journey of tribute to Mohammed Rafi. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Mississauga Halal Food Fest

	Mississauga Halal Food Fest is an event where a range of main stream Halal products from markets & restaurants will be given the opportunity to showcase their products and business and to educate the masses of the benefits of Halal meats. Event includes FREE parking! When: Saturday, May 17, 2014 Where: Mississauga Celebration Square Time: 11am to 11pm Tickets: FREE Festival There are many restaurants that carry partial Halal if not 100% Halal menus that have not been explored by the Muslim Community. Many restaurants and grocery stores also carry a large range of Halal products and this market or demand is increasing over the years. There are many suppliers that can provide awareness and educate retailers and community members on this demand for Halal food products in main stream grocery stores and restaurants. Our main goal is to bring suppliers, retailers and consumers all together through Mississauga Halal Food Fest 2014 event at the Mississauga Celebration Square. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Sunehri Yaadein 2014

	Team Sabharwal Presents "Sunehri Yaadein 2014" - An Arzeeyaan Entertainment production. The evening will feature songs, from the Golden Era of Bollywood - Hindi Cinema, originally sung by Rafi Saab, Kishore Da, Lata Jee, Mukesh saab and many more all of which were composed by the legendary music directors. Conducted by the very talented Raman Kant, audiences will be enthralled with the never seen orchestration of 16 Musicians on stage playing LIVE. With another unique concept called "Moment" this year, audiences are assured of a best in class show. Last year's attendees commented "been to many shows but this was the best 4 hours I spent in the last decade" ... "Best value for the time and money!" When: Saturday, June 21, 2014 Where: Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School's Auditorium Time: 6:30 pm Tickets: $25, $20 Arzeeyaan's mission is to entertain music lovers of the South Asian Community in Toronto with music from the Golden Era of Hindi film. Their vision is to provide a platform for aspiring artists, singers and like-minded musicians looking to live, share and compose music. They believe this will bring together people with diverse cultures from all South Asian countries. They are striving to integrate youth and provide them a platform to perform and learn. For more information please click HERE. MyBindi is giving away tickets to Sunehri Yaadein! You & a friend can attend this musical show for FREE! Interested? Simply do the following to be entered into our draw: 1. Share this event on your Facebook profile; 2. Complete this form to confirm your interest; and 3. Post a comment on this page to let us know you want to be entered into the draw for free tickets to Sunehri Yaadein. Winners will be contacted via Email & announced on Social Media. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	TD Flexible Mortgage Features

	Imagine if you could have more flexibility & pay off your mortgage, jaldi se! Now you can, with TD Mortgages. At TD, we have designed our flexible mortgage payment options to give you greater control. So you can focus on the bigger things in your life - like taking care of your family or investing in education. Now you can increase your payment amount, pay more frequently or make pre-payments. Your pre-payment even lets you take a payment chutti when you need one (1). Manage your mortgage, desi style! For more information visit the bank preferred by desis at any of our convenient branches or click here and discover how you can be mortgage-free faster: the desi way. (1) Some conditions apply and subject to approval. For more information please click HERE.

	23rd Annual NetIP North America Conference

	Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) North America is excited to announce their 23rd Annual NetIP NA Conference in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia on Labor Day weekend! When: Friday, August 29, 2014 to Monday, September 1, 2014 Where: The Westin Buckhead Atlanta Tickets: $275 for a LIMITED TIME & refundable until June 30, 2014 To register & purchase tickets please click HERE. About The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) has empowered South Asian professionals for over 20 years through our 4 pillars: Professional Development, Cultural Awareness, Community Service, and Political Awareness. We have 23 chapters. NetIP North America's mission is to serve as the unequivocal voice for the South Asian Diaspora by developing and engaging a cohesive network of professionals to benefit the community. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	What's New on Bindi Blogs

	Here We Grow Again - by Salimah Kassim-Lakha March 21, 2014 I walked out of the office tower with a huge smile and a bag full of memories. So far retired life has been amazing. By retired I mean my day now belongs to me, my focus and direction are my own choosing, my priorities are clear and I have the time to dream bigger than ever. Everyday feels like Saturday. Preparing to open YogaVision Centre has been a lifetime in the making. The step-by-step, hour to hour activities are unfolding with speed and precision. I serve myself best when i imagine the best possible outcome and expect just that. I have my meditations to thank for that. Read more HERE.

	Filmi Updates

	For information on showtimes at Albion Cinemas, please click HERE. For information on showtimes at York Cinemas, please click HERE. For information on showtimes at Woodside Cinemas, please click HERE. MyBindi.com is a proud promotional partner of Albion Cinemas and York & Woodside Cinemas - delivering the best of Bollywood Cinema in the GTA!

	What's New on MyBindi!

	Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music Toronto presents the Gundecha Brothers The renowned Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music in Toronto presents the Gundecha Brothers, Padmashree Pandits Ramakant and Umakant Gundecha, the celebrated and renowned Dhrupad Vocalists. They will be accompanied by Shri Akhilesh Gundecha on Pakhawaj. "Umakant Gundecha and Ramakant Gundecha, known as the Gundecha Brothers, are legendary Dagarvani dhrupad singers," says Dr. Amit Arya, founder and director of Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music in Toronto. "They have received the fourth highest civilian award in India - the Padmashree in 2012 in the field of Art - Indian Classical Music - Vocal - Madhya Pradesh." The introductory artist will be Netra Unni, a young student of Amit Arya and the Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music. The programme will also feature Shri Amit Arya (vocal) who will be accompanied by Shri Kiran Morarji on table, Shri Raya Bidaye on Harmonium. For more information please click HERE.

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