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Kamal Sharma: A Cultural Trailblazer Preserving South Asian Heritage

Kamal Sharma: A Cultural Trailblazer Preserving South Asian Heritage

From being the first person to sell original Bollywood movie prints to hosting entertainment shows that garnered a cult following among ethnic communities to introducing concerts that brought legendary South Asian artists to Vancouver, Kamal has been a pioneer in shaping the South Asian cultural landscape.

Surrey Getting the Short End of the Stick

Surrey Getting the Short End of the Stick

Dr. Randeep Gill, chairman of the Medical Advisory Board for Surrey Hospitals Foundation, shares his firsthand experience from the ER at Surrey Memorial Hospital, providing insights on what the city needs versus what it's getting when it comes to an issue that directly impacts its residents' survivability

 

Darpan Vaisakhi Special 2023

Darpan Vaisakhi Special 2023

Darpan's special Vaisakhi issue is out now. Read about the Birth of Khalsa, find great recipes, and after a 3 year pandemic hiatus the Vaisakhi parade returns to the City of Surrey. 

South Asian women breaking barriers: Tarannum Thind

South Asian women breaking barriers: Tarannum Thind

In 1997, Tarannum immigrated to Canada with her family and tried her hand at different study programs. She auditioned and got selected to host a multicultural show on Channel M in Hindi and Punjabi. It began the professional journey of one of the most sort-after, familiar, and personable South Asian media personalities in Vancouver and beyond.

 

 

South Asian women breaking barriers: Kiran Toor

South Asian women breaking barriers: Kiran Toor

As president of the organization, Kiran collaborates with leaders and volunteers in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto in Canada; Punjab in India; Columbia; and Uganda, who help facilitate multiple programs across six streams, which include sports, mentorship, education, counselling & mental health, environment, and community engagement.

South Asian women breaking barriers: Saje Brar

South Asian women breaking barriers: Saje Brar

At Yale University, she was the first South Asian to play on the Yale Woman Soccer Team. As NCAA Division 1 soccer player, she was among the top soccer players across colleges in the USA and won twice the Ivy League Rookie of the Week award in her first year.