The Hare Krishna Sect in Trinidad
The Hare Krishna Movement is the popular name for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). It was established in 1965 in the United States by his Divine Grace A.C.…
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Obesity, Diabetes and Ethnicity in Trinidad and Tobago
By Anthropologist Dr Kumar Mahabir More than any other ethnic group, Indo-Trinidadians (Indians) consume more foods high in fat (oil, ghee, etc.), starch (roti, doubles, alloo, etc.) and sugar. Indians are…
Round-table with Trinidad writers
A discussion focused on Trinidad writer, Artie Jankie, and her literary works. Other writers featured include Krishna Samaroo, Kumar Mahabir and Dool Hanoomansingh.
The Vikash School of Dance
Excerpts of dance sequences by the Vikash School of Dance performed at the Miss India Trinidad and Tobago Pageant, 2018. The school is managed by Molly Bridgelalsingh, Mahindra Rampersad and…
Interview with Indian civil rights activist Vassan Ramracha
Interview with Indian civil rights activist Vassan Ramracha, a Trinidadian resident in the USA. In this video, he talks frankly about the future of Indians in Trinidad in politics, government,…
Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean
Edited by Kumar Mahabir Published by Serials Publications, India. Distributed locally by Chakra.
Diversify the economy with marijuana cultivation
A few days ago, Independent Senator Dr Dhanayshar Mahabir called for a debate in Parliament to legalise medical marijuana in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) (Express Mar 27, 2018). I wish…
Interview with 94-year-old Sheik Mohammed Alim
Interview with 94-year-old Sheik Mohammed Alim, a former national wrestler in Trinidad in the 1940s. Now confined to a wheelchair, Alim lives alone in Charlieville. His memory is remarkably sharp…
Miss India Trinidad and Tobago Pageant, Chaguanas. 2018
Contestant. Miss India Trinidad and Tobago Pageant, Chaguanas. 2018 Contestant. Miss India Trinidad and Tobago Pageant, Chaguanas. 2018 Performer. Miss India Trinidad and Tobago Pageant, Chaguanas. 2018 Performer. Miss India…