WATCH: Darpan My Journey presents Wally Oppal, First South Asian former BC Supreme Court Judge
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 18 Apr, 2024 12:32 PM
Darpan My Journey presents Wally Oppal, First South Asian former BC Supreme Court Judge. He also served as BC's Attorney General and is the recipient of the Order of British Columbia.
Highlighting the journeys of such individuals not only celebrates their achievements but also provides valuable insights into the challenges they've overcome and the lessons they've learned along the way. It's through these stories that others can find motivation and courage to pursue their own dreams and aspirations.
Darpan My Journey is not only Darpan's project but also very much yours. We want to hear from you. If you have stories to share of outstanding South Asian Canadians please get in touch with us.
Meet Kanika Sasan, a true multi-talent, seamlessly combining her love for acting, fashion, and entrepreneurship. From a young age, she has been drawn to the performing arts, a path she found to be deeply connected with her inner self. Her artistic endeavours reflect a deep passion and a creative spirit that guided her through a multifaceted career.
Deserving of praise and recognition, the award recipients across different categories shared their journeys, motivations, and insights with everyone attending the event with the hope and intention of inspiring others and paving the way for an even brighter future where extraordinary achievements continue to define the community's legacy.
The Maharashtra government has selected veteran playback singer and National Award winner Suresh Ishwar Wadkar for its prestigious 'Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2023, Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar announced here on Saturday. A Sangeet Natak Akademi laureate (2018), Wadkar, 68, will be presented with a cash prize, a commendation and a memento as part of the award at a ceremony later, an official said.
Indian-American teen Shripriya Kalbhavi has won second place at the annual 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a premier science competition for middle school students in the US. Kalbhavi, a ninth grader at Lynbrook High School in California, received a $2,000 prize for developing EasyBZ -- a cost-effective microneedle patch that allows for self-automated drug delivery without pills or needles.
Meet the 2023 Darpan Award winners honoured at the 13th Darpan Extraordinary Achievement Awards on Friday, October 13, 2023. The South Asian achievers were recognized for their efforts in various fields.
Through unwavering determination, the bright mind cultivated leadership skills and has now formed an executive team to ensure the club's longevity even after her departure. Beyond her immediate goals, Sharma has grand plans to expand her club's reach, aiming to establish chapters in other schools and even at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she will be pursuing engineering.
