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Happy Holidays!

Wow! Can you believe it?! It is already December 24, 2008, and that means it’s time for ‘Jingle Bells’! :)  Wishing everyone HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!
Here in Toronto, we’ve been hit by a snow storm, and I think it’s the first time in a very long time that all [...]

Poverty & Homelessness in Toronto

When I go to work in downtown Toronto, I often come across homeless people who are sleeping on the street. I wonder about what is happening to our society, indeed what is happening to us, when we can simply walk past a person who has no home and no place to go, without even [...]

Adrak ka pani

It’s that time of year people when the sniffles attack!  So I thought I would provide my desi gup shup readers with a desi totka (remedy) for when you have a nasty cold/cough.
Take some fresh ginger (about a 3cm cube) and crush it slightly, so that it comes apart a little bit.  In about 6 [...]

Monday Evening Inspiration

I had to change the title of “Monday Morning Inspiration” to “Monday Evening Inspiration” because I didn’t get a chance to post to my blog this morning.  My apologies to those of you who were waiting this morning.  One of you very nicely told me that your day felt incomplete. :)  Thanks for the support, [...]

Taking kids to desi movies

It seriously astounds me when desi parents take their children to see Bollywood movies that are completely inappropriate for young eyes.  If the film is not designated ‘General viewing audience’ or it’s not specifically a children’s movie, then you should not be taking your kids to see it!
Films can have a lot of frightening or [...]

Britain’s Got ‘Desi’ Talent

There is an enormous amount of desi talent out there, and one such dynamic duo appeared on the show “Britain’s Got Talent.”
The duo calls themselves “Dynamic” which is a very befitting name because they are definitely versatile, talented, and full of surprises.
Check out their audition dance - You will LOVE it!!!  Goes to show you [...]

TTC Observations

Riding the TTC can be fun at times.  When? :-)  Well, it’s always interesting to observe people and see what they are looking at.

Monday Morning Inspiration

Good Morning Everyone!
It’s Monday and another week has started. Some of you are already at work and on your second cup of coffee, quietly wishing that it was still the weekend.

Others are off from school and enjoying summer holidays and are sleeping in. So you won’t read this post until the afternoon. Or there are [...]

Clothing Trends for Men

There’s an interesting trend in men’s fashion these days. Guys are not sitting back and letting the ladies do all of the work. No way. Just take a look at the new shalwar kameez fashion for guys and you’ll see what I mean.
“Khaadi” is really in right now. It’s a cotton material and is coming [...]

Oh wow! My first post!

This is exciting! I am starting my blog and this is my first post. It is a great feeling to finally get started. My name is Yumna and I am looking forward to sharing with everyone my thoughts, opinions, feelings, and comments about desi stuff. I’m interested in a variety of desi topics like Bollywood [...]