On Saturday, March 22, 2025, DARPAN Magazine proudly hosted the third edition of the DARPAN Power Women of Influence at the iconic Vancouver Convention Centre, a venue as breathtaking as the evening itself. Presented by RBC and powered by Save-On-Foods and Cadillac, the event was a resounding celebration of women’s empowerment, leadership, and the tireless pursuit of equity in today’s world. With the stunning backdrop of the North Shore mountains and Vancouver’s glittering skyline, the evening brought together changemakers, leaders, and visionaries to honor the dynamic spirit of women across industries.
As British Columbia navigates a shifting economic landscape marked by global uncertainty, rising costs, and rapid population growth, Premier David Eby is focused on strategies that aim to strengthen housing access, bolster infrastructure, and ease financial pressure on British Columbians. In this in-depth conversation, the Premier discusses his government’s approach to short-term rentals in light of Vancouver hosting the FIFA World Cup, the rationale behind foreign buyer restrictions, what’s being done about the canceled grocery rebate, and progress on the long-awaited hospital in Surrey.
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, DARPAN Magazine proudly hosted the third edition of the DARPAN Power Women of Influence at the iconic Vancouver Convention Centre, a venue as breathtaking as the evening itself. Presented by RBC and powered by Save-On-Foods and Cadillac, the event was a resounding celebration of women’s empowerment, leadership, and the tireless pursuit of equity in today’s world. With the stunning backdrop of the North Shore mountains and Vancouver’s glittering skyline, the evening brought together changemakers, leaders, and visionaries to honor the dynamic spirit of women across industries.
Helena, Jeenat, and Angel Billen are three remarkable sisters who have made their mark as weightlifters, proudly representing Canada on national and international platforms. Driving their incredible success in the sport are their parents, Harjit and Atinder Billen, whose dedication and parenting approach have been instrumental in shaping their daughters’ journey.
Amarveer Singh Dhesi, better known as Amar Dhesi, has made waves in the world of wrestling, representing Canada in the men’s 125 kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2024 Summer Olympics and claiming gold in the same category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Behind Amar’s remarkable journey is the steadfast support and dedication of his parents, Balbir and Gurbax Dhesi.
Kamaljit Singh Badwal and Gurinder Kaur Badwal, proud parents of three athletic children, have dedicated themselves to nurturing their kids’ passion while also balancing the complexities of life and family. Jeevan today plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and was named the Whitecaps U16 Player of the Year in 2022.
