January 2, 2025

H-1B: The Cautionary Tale of Canada

Recently, a fierce battle over the H-1B Visa Program erupted on X.  In one corner, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, a big believer in the program, where tech companies pay less for non-American talent.  Indians (dot, not feather) have...

December 2, 2024

Tyranny in Britain

Is there hope for the United Kingdom? Imagine asking that question a century ago when the British Empire spanned 25% of the planet. Or even 50-odd years ago, when England fittingly won the World Cup. Back then, if you can imagine, the English Squad w...

November 24, 2023

The fearless (but few) of Ireland

Tragedy struck Ireland yesterday, and it’s no surprise to anyone paying attention. The Irish are known for their fighting spirit.  They've shed much blood to protect their beautiful island for near a millennium.  They...

November 5, 2022

Woke Sports -- Why Do We Still Watch?

For American men, watching sports is a way to bond with pals, vicariously live out athletic dreams, and escape life’s pressures. It’s certainly no place for lectures. In a perfect world, sports and politics would never mix, but our wor...

October 27, 2022

Civil war is Hell

As civilization slowly unravels, it's hard not to wonder — is civil war possible?  Some Keyboard Warriors cheer it on, but they should be careful what they wish for.  That's how I feel after reading James Tarr's...

October 4, 2022

Indo-Canadian novelist explores near-future dystopia

The author T.K. Kanwar lives the Canadian Dream, and he lives it in peace. As a second-generation Indian Canadian, he’s never admonished for his race, nor excluded from opportunity. On the contrary, he’s free to love and advocate for his ...

August 13, 2022

The Bonfire of the Vanities – Prophecy Not Satire

If you’ve never read Tom Wolfe, I envy you. Untapped treasures await. My first exposure was The Bonfire of the Vanities, and I recall struggling through the opening page: “And then say what? Say, ‘Forget you’re hungry, fo...

July 30, 2022

Revisiting a Classic -- The Outsiders

My niece turned 12 recently and since she loves to read, I thought I’d find her a hot new Young Adult novel. Unfortunately, the YA category ain’t what it used to be. Titles dominating bestseller lists, not to mention space in bookstores, ...

January 13, 2020

Don Cherry and the Alpha White Male

If Don Cherry’s not the most colourful Canadian ever, he’s in the running. Wardrobe alone puts him on the list, but that’s mere sidebar to an extraordinary life. The man’s iconic. Even without the 40-year broadcasting career, ...

November 3, 2018

THUG vs. the Truth

Like the novel it's based on, the film version of The Hate U Give (THUG) received rave reviews.  I knew exactly what to expect, but out of curiosity, I recently read THUG.  It didn't disappoint.  At eve...