School Trustee and Vice Chair of Burnaby Board of Education. President of the Sikh Research Institute Canada and the Panjab Digital Library Canada.
“Salvation can only be gained by education and knowledge.” – Guru Angad Dev ji
“Vaisakhi is a period of rejoicing, and as a practicing Sikh, it’s a time to celebrate your own identity,” says [...]
A true artist craftsmen of award-winning kirpans, knives and swords
To be an artist, one must draw from their creativity, experience, ability and I often believe from their soul. A true artisan is one who creates, inspires and produces unforgettable pieces of art, whether a painting, a sculpture, or in the case of Jot Singh Khalsa, [...]
Head Priest who has set a Guinness World Record
“It was never my goal to show off my beard. I always took it as a gift from God and strived to only maintain it. Kes (hair) is an important part of Sikhism, and if I have the long beard, it just makes sense to accept it [...]
Co-Founder and Chief Programming Officer of Sikh Research Institute & Co-Founder of Panjab Digital Library
“Literary knowledge is the ultimate weapon to carry.” – Guru Nanak Dev ji
Harinder Singh, a former aerospace engineer, travelled to India to do volunteer work for a year, but ended up staying for five years working on various projects, from education [...]
Music is within the fabric of the soul. This holds true for Amar Jitla, or better known in music circles as DJ Lajit. As a teenager, he chose not to follow the conventions of a traditional career path, but dared to carve his own road and embark on an unknown musical journey.
His musical education is [...]
What is Payfirma?
Payfirma is a payment processor than enables businesses of all sizes and industries to accept all major credit cards, debit cards, gift cards and electronic funds transfer. Merchants can accept payments in their stores, on a website or on their mobile phones, anywhere, anytime!
What products and services does your company provide?
We offer a [...]
By Saira Hayre
In an industry where men continue to dominate the big screen, Vidya Balan has successfully defied Bollywood conventions by starring in and popularizing female-centric films. Since her Hindi film debut in 2005, Balan has proved her versatility by playing a wide variety of characters, ranging from a single mother in Paa to a [...]
She is a 26-year-old quadruple threat – dancer, model, co-producer and DJ
By Aman Grewal
“It’s nowhere even close to being a level playing field,” says Martha Lauzen, executive director, Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film in San Diego. She told The Hollywood Reporter, “Women have only 16% of powerful behind-the-scenes jobs in [...]
A role model and inspiration to future scientists
By Aman Grewal
Harriet Tubman once said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” A dreamer was born in Quesnel and a scientist was raised in Surrey. [...]
A pioneer leading the way for South Asian youth, upholding the Punjabi language and promoting intercultural harmony
In 2011, Statistics Canada reported Canada’s population to be estimated as 34,278,400 (an increase of 40,000 since 2010). In British Columbia alone, there are 4,554,100 people. Out of these, the city of Surrey has over 100, 000 Indo-Canadians. There [...]
