A Hamilton temple that began in a basement is marking 50 years. My latest for New Canadian Media looks at Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region — its growth, post-9/11 rebuilding, and place in the city’s Hindu community. Read it here: newcanadianmedia.ca/hamilton-hin...

This was one hell of a quirky story to work on. As someone who grew up as a washer, this is my lived experience too. Bidets aren’t luxury. They’re basic hygiene — and part of a bigger conversation on dignity, inclusion and climate. newcanadianmedia.ca/bidets-are-b...

As a young reporter in Mumbai, I once stopped a senior Tata exec after an event at the Taj to ask about Tata Steel’s Corus bid. That was reporting. Briefing, conference, meet — names change. Journalists ask questions. Helle Lyng was doing her job. +

For many skilled immigrants, the problem isn’t lack of experience. It’s making that experience “readable” to Canadian employers. I wrote for New Canadian Media on a new UBC Sauder study that felt deeply personal. newcanadianmedia.ca/employers-ma... #Immigration #Newcomers #LabourMarket

In our Summer 2024 issue, @shilpajn.bsky.social told us all about University of Toronto's landmark move to combat caste discrimination in Canadian academia. this.org/2025/05/16/b...

One question that should follow Vijay into office: will Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister be accessible to the press? During the campaign, he largely avoided sustained media questioning. That may work electorally. It cannot become a governing style.

The Dalai Lama says his successor will be born in a free country — not chosen by China. I spoke with Sherap Therchin, a Tibetan-Canadian leader sanctioned by Beijing, on what this means for Tibetans and the world. 📺 Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #DalaiLama #Tibet #cdnpoli

Not a sports reporter — just a journalist who played basketball for fun in high school. But chasing this story was a joy: I spoke to SGA’s trainer Nem Ilic about the MVP’s calm mindset, historic season & Hamilton roots. 🎥 www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #SGA #NBAFinals #CBCNews

22-year-old Sahil Kumar vanished in downtown Toronto, just 3 weeks after arriving from India. His family says police claim they can’t access key CCTV, and the Indian Embassy hasn’t helped. My latest for @cbchamilton: 🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #SahilKumar

Trump’s second term is blurring lines between public power and private profit — $2B crypto deals, a $400M jet, and more. NYT’s Eric Lipton on CBC about what this means for global ethics and Canadian interests. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpuX... #CBCNews #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy

Told the story of a Hamilton family who turned unimaginable loss into quiet action. Nabil El-Ahmed was killed on the job. His family is now calling for safer roads — and honouring him with global giving. A trauma-informed piece I won’t forget. 🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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I wrote about loans given Hamilton festivals for CBC. You can read it here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...