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Debugging the myth of Maa Kali
Kali—just the mention of that name evokes fear in many people—some Hindus and non-Hindus worldwide. But what exactly has led to this reaction of fear? According to Pandit Veda Persad, spiritual leader...
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T&T Film Festival Presents 100+ Films
Amy (a passionate UK documentary about the life of soul queen Amy Winehouse), Gone With the River (a Venezuelan drama about a Warao woman’s dilemma), and Gueros (an offbeat, lively Mexican comedy about...
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Pan, children and sun shine for Independence
For those who were in North Trinidad last holiday weekend, it was beautiful: blessed with perfect weather for all outdoor cultural events. It came as a surprise that no steelband or individual was...
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Laventille to Cuba—A Success story
Despite the absence of significant government and corporate support to their appeal for financial assistance, a group of talented students from Success Laventille Secondary School (SLSS) has been able...
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Sisters leave their Mark
VALDEEN SHEARSNeither St Lucia nor the Hyatt Regency Trinidad saw them coming. They, however, knew they were both going to leave their mark...literally. Sisters Amirah Williams and Shania Mahadeosingh...
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Dr Shashta Sawh Nipples are equally as important as the breast tissue itself. So, when it comes to examining your breasts, having a good look at your nipples is just as valuable. Nipples come in...
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Carlos Greene: Strong Man
Loosing your ability to see must be one of the toughest challenges to overcome. Just imagine losing your sight in your early thirties like Carlos Greene.Born and raised in Waterloo, Carapichaima,...
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Despite shadows, City on the Hill shines
A review by BC PiresThere are several contenders for the best moment in Michael Mooleedhar and Prof Patricia Mohammed’s Belmont, Picton and Laventille documentary, City on the Hill. They include a...
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Gamescon, T&T’s first e-sports convention
Gamescon 2015 was three-floors swarming with teens, young adults and families who were there for a day of non-stop video gaming, card-based gaming, PC-based games and an open cosplay competition.The...
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Alta brings their world of reading online
Leja AngeloveOn the celebration of World Literacy Day today, the Adult Literacy Tutors Association of T&T has gone to great lengths to make their services more modern and user friendly. Established...
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Charting the digital Tide
On the second day of the Caribbean Tide conference, the discussions surged more determinedly into the territory inferred by an event that took its acronym from technology and innovation for the digital...
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Legacy celebrates Life
Legacy launched its Carnival 2016 presentation–Life–to a capacity crowd on August 30 at Tzar Nightlife, Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. With this theme, Legacy is celebrating the miraculous and...
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ACROSS LA MANCHE
In Tom Fort’s book Channel Shore about England’s southern coast he points out that whereas we call the sea that separates us from France the English Channel, the French call it merely La Manche. Which...
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Invaders gives thanks for 75 years of success
CAL Invaders Steel Orchestra held its 75th anniversary Thanksgiving Service at its birth place, its panyard, 147 Tragarete Road, Woodbrook. The service was conducted by celebrant Rev Deacon Dereck...
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Moko Jumbies take over London
Under a blue sky interrupted only occasionally by wisps of white cloud, moko jumbies parade outside the British Museum. Ella Andall’s Bring Down The Power rings out over the crowds gathered in the...
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One Caribbean Voice
“...Wait, do I know you?” asked Simeon Sandiford, cracking a smile, his salt-and-pepper hair and jovial laugh-lines the only visible signs of a man who is ageing very gracefully. Simeon Sandiford,...
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Like Ah Boss rules New York Panorama
While many of us were being soaked in heavy rain on Monday doing our civic duty in the 2015 national elections, thousands were soaking up the sunshine in New York’s 48th annual West Indian American Day...
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Tobago Glow Fest aims to shine a positive light on T&T
This year’s installment of Glow Fest—hosted by Glow Entertainment—is expected to be bigger and better than ever with performances by international Gospel artistes and some of T&T’s very own talent...
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Charlieville man turns 103
At the age of 103, he tends his plants and teaches lessons on the Hindu text, the Ramayana at the Vishnu Mandir, Nolan Street, Felicity, every Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm. No one would ever imagine that...
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Black Indian
Interview and photography by Sean DrakesAshraph is not a jeweller! His creative expression is not intended to be tethered to boundaries. As he develops one mixed media project, ideas nurture concepts...
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