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Diwali is the Indian “Festival of Lights” by Imtiaz Popat Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12th. Rooted in religion, it also has become a cultural event world wide that’s celebrated with sweets and special foods. Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is aContinue reading

by Imtiaz Popat An Israeli strike a densely populated Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza, claiming to target a Hamas commander, has left catastrophic damage and killed a large number of people, according to eyewitnesses and medics in the enclave. According to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces, the airstrike targeted and killed Ibrahim Biari, whomContinue reading “Isreal destroys refugee camp in Gaza”

by Imtiaz Popat Hospitals in Gaza have been relying on generators since Israel cut off the electrical supply as part of the total siege. But generators run on fuel, and fuel reserves are nearly depleted, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). When backup generators shut down, it will beContinue reading “Doctors Without Borders struggle to save lives in Gaza”

King Charles with Kenyan president William Ruto a the state house in Nairobi by Imitaz Popat King Charles acknowledged the “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans” during their independence struggle during his state visit to Kenya on October 31, 2023. He expressed his “greatest sorrow and regret” and that there was “noContinue reading “King Charles falls short of an apology on Kenyan visit”

Hamas Flag  by Imtiaz Popat   As the Hamas and Israeli war continues, it is important to understand the history and origins of the conflict. Hamas, also spelled Ḥamās, acronym of Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmiyyah, (English Islamic Resistance Movement), is a Palestinian nationalist movement in the West Bank and Gaza. Hamas originated in the late 1970s withContinue reading “History of Hamas and Israeli conflict “

by Imtiaz Popat Maryam Keshavarz’s The Persian Version is a heart warming semi-autobiographical dramatic comedy that debuted in the US Dramatic program at Sundance 2023, winning both the Audience Award and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award.  It is a personal story about a young Iranian American woman who takes us through a journey from Iran to New York telling tale ofContinue reading “Review: The Persian Version”

by Imtiaz Popat As protesters gathered across the world to show solidarity with Palestine and Israel and express their outrage over the loss of innocent lives, Political leaders have taken a firm stance against the Hamas attack and also have condemned pro-Palestinian protesters saying they are glorifying Hamas. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said “I’dContinue reading “World leaders condemn Pro-Palestinian Protesters”

As Canadians gathered across to show solidarity with Palestine and Israel and express their outrage over the loss of innocent lives, Canadian Political leaders including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim have taken a firm stance against the Hamas attack and also have condemned pro-Palestinian protesters saying they are glorifying Hamas. ThereContinue reading “Pro-Palestinian protesters to protest Canadian Political leaders for condemning them”

After winning over 50 film festival awards, Imtiaz Popat’s documentary Hate Can Kill about the murder of Guru Nanak Sikh gurdwara caretaker Nirmal Singh Gill 25 Years ago in Surrey British Columbia at the hands of white supremacist skinheads who was beaten to death in its parking lot during his late-night watch on Jan. 4,Continue reading “Award winning documentary Hate Can Kill comes to Vancouver area festivals”

Anti-SOGI (Sexual orientation and gender identity) rallies are joining forces with the Freedom Convoy 2023. Parents across Canada rallied for their right to control their children’s choices around sexual orientation and gender identity on September 20th. They will rallying again this month joining the call by the Freedom Convoy in US on October 21. TheyContinue reading “Anti SOGI Rallies join forces with Freedom Convoy 2023”