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 [...]
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 [...]
It is often difficult for teenagers to stay on a focused path with a variety of distractions and peer pressure at bay. However for 17-year-old Japreet Singh Lehal, this is not the case. Japreet’s determination, hard work and self-motivation help him stay focused on the journey ahead.
An honour roll student with a 4.0 GPA, Japreet [...]
A university student whose passionate voice about climate change and humanitarian issues recently echoed around the world.
“I speak for more than half of the world’s population. We are the silent majority…Respect the integral values of humanity. Respect the future of our descendants. Mandela said, “It always seems impossible, until it’s done.” So, distinguished delegates and [...]
A mid-season review of the team with a Q&A players highlight
Photo Credit for ALL images – Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver Canucks
On a snowy Saturday morning, Darpan Magazine had the opportunity to watch the Vancouver Canucks practice in Rogers Arena, than hang out with the boys in the locker room afterwards. The team, dressed in solid blue and [...]
