Vansh Thukral

Dec 27, 2023 | torontolife.com | Vansh Thukral |Andrea Yu |Naama Blonder |Mathew Silver

Watching the roller coaster that is Toronto’s real estate market has become its own spectator sport. In a city desperate for housing options, everyone has a take because everyone has a stake. Our readers consumed an eclectic spread of stories this year: an architect’s passionate defence of downtown living, harrowing accounts of student slums, breathtaking renovations built on a budget.

Aug 16, 2023 | torontolife.com | Barry Chong |Vansh Thukral

Recent studies out of York University suggest that international students in Toronto—particularly those from India—are being targeted by predatory landlords. On top of paying astronomical rent, these students routinely fall victim to sexual harassment, discrimination and slum-like living quarters. Vansh Thukral, 21, understands these abuses too well.