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Original image by Ebti Nabag. Banner made by Gowsika Sriskantharajah. V. T. Nayani is an award-winning director, producer and writer, working in film, television, and digital video. Her first feature documentary, Shadeism: Digging Deeper, was screened at film festivals across the world. We sat down to talk to Nayani about storytelling, diversity in cinema, and what it is like to …
During this time when everything in the world seems uncertain, we are being faced with a huge challenge. It is the challenge of innovating a brave new dawn while taking a hard stop to pause in stillness. As emotions like fear and anxiety ensue after such an upheaval and major change in our way of being, there is no doubt …
COVID-19. What started as a terrible news story from China quickly morphed into a horrifying reality across the globe. Many of us have started to work from home, while many more of us are still on the job in fields such as healthcare and supply chain logistics. Not to mention, a growing number of us have been laid off due …
For our second annual Toast to Success awards, we celebrated leaders who have demonstrated professional growth and strong commitment to enriching the Tamil community. Last year’s recipient of CTPA’s “Emerging Professional” is Shanojan Thiyagalingam. Biography Shanojan Thiyagalingam was born and raised in Toronto. He began his academic life in medicine at the University of Waterloo where he was involved in …
CTPA wishes you all a happy Tamil Heritage Month. On Jan. 24, we held our third annual Tamil Heritage Month mixer at the Chinese Cultural Centre. This year, we had a special focus on the arts and culture with guest speaker presentations on poetry and bharatanatyam, classical performances and art showcased by local Tamil artists. Thank you to our guest …
Biography This year, we presented our second annual Toast to Success awards to leaders who have demonstrated professional growth and strong commitment to enriching the Tamil community. This year’s recipient of CTPA’s “Established Professional” award is Geetha Moorthy. Geetha Moorthy is the founder of the South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC). She created SAAAC in direct response to the growing …
Social etiquette in the workplace can go a long way. It can be the leading factor to getting that promotion. Being an overall pleasant person to work with, or for, can be a strong driver to building a successful career. People naturally want to work for someone who recognizes their talents, challenges them, and is a nice person. Alternatively, people …
What if I told you that I got a job offer because of my personal brand? An actual permanent, full-time, decently paid job. What if I told you that you can too? I am going to save you the time and trouble of reiterating the same old advice that you may have already come across: being consistent with your branding, …
The golden days of summer are here and while we may be super excited for the sunshine and good vibes, here are some tips to keep you healthy and vibrant through the season. Stay hydrated You know this already! Drinking water throughout the day, especially in the summer, will help replenish moisture and fluids in your body. Coconut water is …
Often times, attending networking events is not easy for many people. When you are invited to a networking event, the first feeling that may come to your mind is anxiety. You are not alone. This is a common feeling for many professionals. You are putting yourself in a place where you may not know anyone. You will be in situations …
