Gurdas Mann is a legend.  He has brought Bhangra music and Punjab to the forefront. He has toured the globe and charmed audiences with his versatile performances. Despite being Punjabi music’s biggest icon, Gurdas Maan is unassuming about his success, but enthusiastic to note he is entrenched in his culture. Not only is he musically gifted, but a talented actor, songwriter, poet, choreographer and moreover a Punjabi. “I am proud to be Punjabi, but I feel a lot of pride in the Punjabi people who regard me in such a manner.”  Maan’s popularity transcends regional barriers, and he has sung songs in different languages and worked with music directors from Bollywood and others from all over the country...

Charming Chameleon: Navi Rawat By Jessie Lehail

At first glance, no one would guess this sizzling beauty is remotely Indian. Rather one would presume she is Spanish, Mexican, Arabic, Iranian, or even Italian. However, without a doubt this multi-ethnic actress is Indian, or at least partly. Rawat’s exotic good looks make her something of a chameleon actress, helping her play characters from widely differing backgrounds. Recently, DARPAN’s editor had the opportunity to interview the Charming Chameleon: Navi Rawat.  

Greater Vancouver realtors had their second busiest June on record this year as buyers jumped at lower property prices and near record low mortgage rates, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported Friday. Board realtors recorded 4,259 sales through the Multiple Listing Service in June, a 76-per-cent increase from the same month a year ago. The inventory of unsold homes in the board's area declined 27 per cent to 13,252, compared with the same month a year ago...

The Vancouver Canucks are bringing in a Wing with ring.

Forward Mikael Samuelsson, who won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2008, signed a three-year deal Friday worth $7.5 million US and is projected to play on one of the Canucks top two lines.

Hopefully I will get a little more ice time and more opportunities offensively, the 32-year-old right-winger said on a conference call from Sweden. I think my role can be a little difference here than in Detroit. I know I have to deserve it but at least they have a plan for me.

Samuelsson spent the past four seasons with the Red Wings and just finished a three-year contract that paid him $1.2 million annually. Vancouvers offer more than doubles his previous annual wage...

Organizers of an elaborate Michael Jackson memorial said on Friday they would give away 17,500 tickets for Tuesday's event for the late "King of Pop" but have to yet to set the program for the event. It also was unclear how organizers and the city would pay for the memorial, which was expected to draw legions of Jackson fans and could cost the millions of dollars...

Akshay hates being called 'King of Bollywood'

His recent roles might be 'king-sized' but Akshay Kumar prefers to be called Bollywood's clown rather than its king. "I hate being called the king of Bollywood I will better be called a clown. My main concern is to entertain people," said Akshay Kumar, who is promoting Kambakkht Ishq, released on Friday, with co-star Kareena Kapoor. The Singh is Kinng star had raised some eyebrows with his rap song Sara Bollywood ek mera koi nahi mel. Acting karne chale aise hazaaro, Badshah ek baki saare fail inChandni Chowk to China...

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, former Republican vice-presidential candidate, said today she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. Ms. Palin made the surprise announcement from her home in suburban Wasilla on Friday morning. She said she would step down July 26 but did not announce her plans... 

Bollywood's sizzling relationships that fizzled