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1 week ago | 
toronto.com | Sandeep Panesar
As Toronto heats up, so does its ice cream scene — but this summer, it’s not just about vanilla cones and rainbow sprinkles. From ube soft serve to rosewater gelato and kulfi, the city’s multicultural neighbourhoods are scooping frozen treats that tell stories, celebrate heritage and bring bold flavours to the cone.
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2 weeks ago | 
toronto.com | Sandeep Panesar
Toronto’s food scene has long been a canvas for cultural expression, and today some of its most compelling flavours are coming from kitchens, cafés, and cocktail bars led by queer entrepreneurs rewriting the rules. With Pride Month officially in full swing, rainbow flags and themed menus have popped up across the city. But beyond the temporary branding lies a deeper, more radical movement: queer-owned and queer-run food spaces that are nourishing both bodies and communities every single day.
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2 weeks ago | 
toronto.com | Sandeep Panesar
In a city as fashion-forward as Toronto, there’s a quiet revolution taking place, and it’s happening one garment at a time. A growing number of designers, community organizers and creative thinkers are pushing back against the culture of fast fashion and overconsumption. Their mission? To encourage a slower, more circular fashion movement that centres sustainability and community.
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4 weeks ago | 
toronto.com | Sandeep Panesar
Toronto’s plant-based food scene is thriving, and you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy it. As more Torontonians seek meat alternatives and sustainable dining choices, local eateries are stepping up with creative, flavour-packed menus with select items that keep things affordable. Whether you’re vegan, curious, or simply hungry, here are some standout spots in Toronto where you can dine plant-based for under $20.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
browngirlmagazine.com | Shezda Afrin |Sandeep Panesar |Hrishika Muthukrishnan |Mihika Shivkumar
19 min read
Dashing through the aisles, in a festive shopping spree, in the air, there’s a feeling of glee! The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and what better way to spread joy than by curating a gift guide that celebrates diversity and creativity.
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
browngirlmagazine.com | Sandeep Panesar
2 min read
From a queer brown boy in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) to now a fabulous trans femme artist in her 40s, Vivek Shraya is no stranger to life and its unpredictable journey. Her love for music as a young boy transcended any naysayer, and as she got older, she was hopeful that she’ll make it in the world of music one day; her ambitions were strong and the inhibitions were defeated by her love for the arts.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
browngirlmagazine.com | Sandeep Panesar |Anushka Suharu |Nida A. Hasan
< 1 min read “Thank You For Coming” is a one-of-a-kind Bollywood film that is not only a through-and-through entertainer but also an inspiring story about a young woman, Kanika Kapoor (played by ace actress Bhumi Pednekar), who sets out to seek pleasure in bed; and, she’s not settling for anything less! The film premiered at the 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival to an audience that was impressed with so many facets of the film — the comic timing of the impeccable cast, the...
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
browngirlmagazine.com | Mikiha Shivkumar |Sandeep Panesar |Shezda Afrin
10 min read
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration. As we come together with family and friends to honor the victory of light over darkness and hope over despair, we also exchange heartfelt gifts to show love and to honor those we hold dear.
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Nov 3, 2023 | 
browngirlmagazine.com | Sandeep Panesar |Anushka Suharu
< 1 min read “Thank You For Coming” — a one-of-a-kind Bollywood film that is not only a through-and-through entertainer but also an inspiring story about a young woman, Kanika Kapoor (played by ace actress Bhumi Pednekar), who sets out to seek pleasure in bed; and, she’s not settling for anything less! The film premiered at the 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival to an audience that was impressed with so many facets of the film — the comic timing of the impeccable cast, the...
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
browngirlmagazine.com | Shriya Bhattacharya |Sandeep Panesar |Vashali Jain |Shezda Afrin
4 min read
I’ve never considered myself to be a part of the fashion world here in New York. Until a few years ago, I couldn’t even tell you what my style was. Today, it’s clear how much my clothes are influenced by my time living in India for six years as a teenager.
