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Should you have a big banquet party for your child’s first birthday? Or maybe you just want to know what the gift-giving expectations are when it comes to Lori, Eid, Diwali or other big cultural celebrations. In our culture section, you’ll find tips on creative ways to incorporate culture into your family’s lifestyle, profiles and you’ll also get the inside scoop on the latest in entertainment and celebrity buzz.

Punam Gill – Mom, Dancer, Blogger and Independent Filmmaker

By Renu Chandarana  Bollywood and Entertainment Writer @Renujc  When my husband and I first moved to Calgary two years ago, a few mutual friends told me that I must meet Punam Gill.  I was told that we had a lot in common and we even connected over email.  It wasn’t

The great dance-off for my daughters’ souls

By L. Malik, guest contributor @elayeyelay OPINION PIECE (This content is the sole opinion of the writer and does not represent the opinion of Masalamommas.com) Some of you are not going to like what I’m about to say. And I’ll admit, a lot of it will be poorly-informed, culturally biased, and

From Strollers to Stilettos: New Show ‘Housewives of Lorne Park’

  Starting Wednesday, January 11th at 11pm, Rogers TV viewers can enjoy a weekly dose of living in someone else’s stilettos. Housewives of Lorne Park, a community-produced series, follows the lives of six dynamic women, Alka Dhir, Sujata Kale-Banerjea, Komal Puri, Niki Luciani, Monika Verma and Tina Singh. Showcasing the