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April 5, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Group Sword at the International Tent Pegging Championships – Akaash Maharaj Photocast

On the final day of competition at the world equestrian skill-at-arms championships in Oman, my horse Shomool remained in a surly mood. The rider to our left is keeping a considered distance, as Shomool had just attempted to deliver a slaying kick to his horse; Shomool’s rear hooves came within

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February 13, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Chivalry and the Thrill of Tent Pegging – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

An interview with CBC Ontario Today’s Rita Celli, on UNICEF Team Canada, the international equestrian skill-at-arms championships,and galloping hell for leather for honour and country

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February 9, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Sword, Lance, and Adrenaline – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

Andy Barrie tries, largely in vain, to restrain his mirth as we discuss the upcoming world equestrian skill-at-arms championships in Oman, at which I will represent the country as a member of UNICEF Team Canada. The segment was originally broadcast on CBC Radio One’s Metro Morning.

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February 8, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Akaash Maharaj – Projects: Tent Pegging with UNICEF Team Canada

Of my many eccentricities, none is as improbable as my involvement in tent pegging. Often referred to as equestrian skill-at-arms, the sport has a mounted cavalier riding at a full gallop across a timed course, on the flat and over jumps, using sword and lance to smite a succession of

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November 28, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Politics and Principles – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

In the wake of the Quebecois Nation issue, TV Ontario’s The Agenda asks if politics and principles are Canada’s true twin solitudes. With Steve Paikin as moderator, Val Meredith for the Conservatives, Robin Sears for the NDP, and I for the Liberals.

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January 5, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Visionary Politics – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

A feature-length CBC Radio One national debate between Judy Rebick of the NDP, Adam Daifallah of the Conservative Party, and myself on visionary politics in Canada.

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