Name
Mayurika Chakravorty
City
Ottawa
Country
Canada
Interests
Occupation
Joined TOI Contributor
Biography
I was born and raised in Kolkata and later went to JNU, New Delhi where I completed my M. A. and M.Phil in English. I completed my PhD from SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), London, UK. Since 2010, I have been teaching in the English Department, Carleton University, Ottawa. I am also Vice President of a non-profit organization Gandhi Peace Council of Ottawa and associated with several community organizations run by the Indian diaspora.
Topics
Cultural shows organised by the Indian community
Articles posted By Mayurika Chakravorty (TOI Contributor)
Indian Independence Day fell on a weekend this year, and scores of Indian-origin Canadians gathered in the City Hall of Ottawa, Canada’s capital, to honour their homeland.
The balmy weekend of August 7-9 witnessed the 4th Annual Festival of India in Ottawa. The cultural extravaganza showcased the best of music, dance, food, and fun from the Indian subcontinent.
