Latest from Vaidehee Lanke
First Person
Serving up life lessons: Rafael Nadal's tennis career inspired me to achieve my dreams
When tennis great Rafael Nadal announced his retirement last week, I felt a flurry of emotions. Admiration at his outstanding 23-year career. Deep sadness that I would never see him play again. And powerful gratitude for what he has given the sport — and me.
First Person
I felt lost after moving to a new city for grad school, but I'm slowly finding my place
When Vaidehee Lanke moved from Saskatoon to Montreal for graduate school, she feared the city would never feel like home. But a year later, she found her own little community in the big city.
First Person
When the power was knocked out, an act of kindness got me through the ice storm
When an ice storm knocked out power in her apartment, Vaidehee Lanke thought she had a difficult week ahead. But the generosity of a new friend made it a fun adventure instead.
First Person
I had a biological and an adopted grandma. Both gave me the courage to live life fully
The death of two grandmothers may have been a huge loss, but their wisdom and lessons served as a guide for how to live for Vaidehee Lanke.
First Person
As an immigrant, I longed for family. Now neighbours have become that kin for me
In difficult moments, Vaidehee Lanke longed for her extended family back in India. But now, she's realized her neighbours in Saskatoon have filled that void.