In an exclusive chat with DARPAN, the UK-based Punjabi rockstar, singer, songwriter and entertainer gets candid about the second innings of his career, the evolution of South Asian music, embracing digital age and his vision for the future...all while he continues to add to his electrifying line-up of projects for the year!
Simran Khosla, a viral fitness sensation, full-stack nutritionist and weight-loss coach, has redefined the landscape of health and nutrition with her unique blend of traditional Indian practices and modern science.
Preet Chandi, famously known as Polar Preet, has etched her name in history by shattering records and defying expectations in the icy expanses of Antarctica. Her remarkable journey, marked by resilience and determination, serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring adventurers worldwide.
Fouzia Younis has made history with her new United Kingdom Consul General role in Toronto. Younis was born in Birmingham, England, but has served as a diplomat in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and the Middle East, which exposed her to many different cultures.
Tamil-American author Akshaya Raman wrote "The Ivory Key" as the first in a two-book series. The second part, "The Crimson Fortress," hit the bookstores on November 14th. A Bay Area resident and biology graduate, Raman traded a career in science for fantasy writing, a transaction that so far has paid off. Writing "The Crimson Fortress" took Akshaya to Rajasthan —where she visited forts and step-wells she would later incorporate into the story—Tamil Nadu (her home state) and Goa.
When told that he would not be allowed to wear a turban and keep unshorn hair and beards at boot camp, Pfc. Singh felt that he was being forced to choose between his faith and his chosen career of military service — even though he knew that he could meet the Marine Corps' need for discipline and unit cohesion, as Sikhs have done for over a decade in other branches of the U.S. military.
