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CBC Radio : Metro Morning : The Making of the Kallus Next Door

When the vivacious, spirited and intelligent Sonia Vedi, hailing from a chaste Brahmin family of Indian origin, introduces a tall, dark and handsome young Jamaican-Canadian as her future husband, clichéd as it sounds, all hell breaks loose. SAWITRI THEATRE takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at this hilarious play studded with music and movement -Bollywood style. SAWITRI’s projects focus on issues regarding women’s mental health, violence against women, women’s search for identity, women’s freedom to make their own choices.

 Written and Directed by Jasmine Sawant, the play debuts Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Masala! Mehndi! Masti!

CBC Radio : Metro Morning : Ali Karbassi’s City Surf

City Surf, founded by Ali Karbassi, is a set of self-guided mp3 tours for people who want to experience and interact with a city’s local culture - the audio-tours are full of rich local knowledge, hints and advice on where to go and not-to-be-missed spots, and even tips on where NOT to go. The experience is like having a local friend show you around their city and take you to those hidden local treasures that most tourists miss.