Anindita Gupta
Articles by Anindita Gupta
Cultural Spotlight: Grandmaster Li Rong brings the ancient art of qigong to the 21st century
May 10 2021 CommunityPhoto courtesy of Li Rong
Li Rong has been a grandmaster and trainer of tai chi and qigong for the last 30 years. She is the founder and director of the Tristar Taiji and Qigong Academy in …
Farahnaz Samari, artist taking inspiration from the city
April 12 2021 ArtFarahnaz Samari’s series, Living on the edge, is inspired by and an ode to the city of Vancouver. | Photo courtesy of Farahnaz Samari
It has been more than 25 years since Iranian-Canadian …
Arno Kamolika - An unlikely Bharatanatyam dancer
March 8 2021 Culture“Dance is an expression of community, and the performer brings something to the performances based on their experiences,” says Arno Kamolika.
A Bangladeshi-Canadian architect-turned-dancer, …
Lessons in making chai, finding balance
February 22 2021 CommunityAn enthusiast of the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, Muneera Wallace has found a way to spread her knowledge to as many people out West as she can.
On March 4, she will be offering an online …
Claire Huang, an artist inspired by architecture
January 25 2021 Art Photo courtesy of Claire Huang
Born and raised in Shanghai, China, Claire Huang moved to Vancouver with her husband in …
Ravi Jain and A Brimful of Asha, a real conversation between a mother and son
January 11 2021 Culture Photo courtesy of Ravi Jain |
WhyNot Theatre continues making life better through art by premiering A Brimful of …
Ndidi Cascade & the Black artistic expressions of B.C.
December 7 2020 CommunityIn the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breona Taylor among others, it was more apparent than ever to many people that anti-Black racism is alive and well in the North American…
Losing it: a privileged rant
November 2 2020 ColumnsWhen lockdown was first announced, I think I had the same thought as many in the world, “Great, more time to myself.” My mantra was: “I finally get time to do all the things I never had the …
Coast Mental Health’s Clean Team back up and running again
November 2 2020 LocalMental health in the 21st century is still a topic that is surrounded by stigma. When talking about disorders like anxiety or depression, tones and voices in our community are still hushed.
An …
Taylor Hui and the BeaYOUtiful initiative
October 5 2020 LocalTaylor Hui, creator of The BeaYOUtiful Foundation, has been nominated for the Young Woman of Distinction Award 2020 by YWCA Metro Vancouver for encouraging self-esteem, self-love and empowerment.
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