Gita Abraham, Author at New Canadian Media

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Gita Abraham

Gita Abraham is a journalist of 45-year standing and has worked in national dallies and magazines in New Delhi including  Hindustan Times and India Today. For 15 years she was the Feature Editor of  The City TAB in Bangalore. She was also  a Professor of Journalism, at the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. Treading the thin line between fact and fiction, Gita has  launched her debut novel “Daughter of the Blue Hills”   early this year.  She  and her husband are snowbirds shuffling between Chennai and Ottawa. She has two daughters and two frisky grandsons who inhabit her world.

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January 27, 2023
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Turn up the music: Fans of India’s Telugu movie ‘RRR’ set hopes on an Oscar

There is nothing stopping fans from trying to dance the ‘Naatu Naatu’ which has taken the world by storm since it won

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s visit to India in 1961

Queen Elizabeth’s and Prince Philip’s first visit to what was then Madras in India (now Chennai) in 1961, as seen through the

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Organ donations remain a hard sell among some groups

Immigrants' diverse culture and traditions surrounding death could be impacting organ donations and cadaver supply.

financial insecurity
June 27, 2022
Economy/News

The inflation nightmare is keeping Canadians awake at night

With the Consumer Price Index at a 30-year high, most Canadians — including new immigrants — are feeling "stressed and sleepless."

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Arts & Culture

The pull of the rickshaw

Rickshaws in Canada are far and few, but stand as prized legacies from the East.

Nishant Jain
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Arts & Culture/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Trailblazer: Spotting the sneaky artist

A highly qualified professional with a versatile skill set that could ease him into a comfortable existence, this newcomer has chosen to

April 27, 2022
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Coffee diplomacy: Tim Hortons warming up to Indian markets

Canada's own coffee giant is seeking new palettes in one of the world's largest economies. But is it ready to vie with

Dr. Pradeep Merchant is the recipient of the Order of Canada 2021, one of the highest honours that can be bestowed on a civilian.
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Trailblazer: from India to Ottawa, doctor goes the extra mile

Whether in India or in Canada, Dr. Pradeep Merchant's undaunting determination has only been matched by his relentless compassion.

Apps have to permeate nearly every aspect of our waking lives. While they offer immense help, their shortcomings can range from the frustrating to the devastating.
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Not without my Apps

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