Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Spotlight

Amar Randhawa: Creating Space for Healing and Growth

Amar Randhawa: Creating Space for Healing and Growth
Amar came to a turning point after overcoming his own personal battles: to either stay stuck in his struggles or use that pain to grow. He chose growth and now helps others find peace, meaning, and joy in their lives, even in the middle of difficult circumstances. 

Young, Purposeful and Proud: The UBC Bhangra Club’s Cultural Powerplay 

Young, Purposeful and Proud: The UBC Bhangra Club’s Cultural Powerplay 
With over 50 active members, the club has become a powerful example of how tradition can fuel impact. Through fundraising, performance, and shared purpose, the club now plays a central role in shaping cultural confidence and philanthropic spirit on campus. 

Sukhbir Bolina: Cultivating Potential, One Gifted Mind at a Time

Sukhbir Bolina: Cultivating Potential, One Gifted Mind at a Time
With a sharp mind for guidance, a compassionate heart, and a steady resolve to uplift others, Sukhbir embodies the role of a principal not just in title but in impact. 

Meet Chanreet Bassi: First South Asian and First UBC Student Drafted into the PWHL 

Meet Chanreet Bassi: First South Asian and First UBC Student Drafted into the PWHL 
A standout forward from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds, she also became the first UBC athlete to be selected in the league's draft. 

MLA Diljeet Pal Singh Brar: A Trailblazer in Manitoba’s Legislature

MLA Diljeet Pal Singh Brar: A Trailblazer in Manitoba’s Legislature
MLA Brar’s path to the Manitoba Legislature was not a straight line. He arrived in British Columbia, Canada, on December 31, 2010, as a skilled immigrant, driven by hope and determination.

VanCity Dance: Where Passion for Punjabi Folk Beats Loud and Proud 

VanCity Dance: Where Passion for Punjabi Folk Beats Loud and Proud 
The group that performed alongside Diljit Dosanjh at his Dil-Luminati Tour—VanCity Dance—is turning up the volume on tradition with high-energy Bhangra and Dhol classes across the Lower Mainland. DARPAN had a chance to talk to the team and learn more about their club, community, and future plans.