Wednesday, February 11, 2026
ADVT 
Spotlight

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. 

Daisy Bains – Surrey’s Rising Star and Loran Scholar 

Daisy Bains – Surrey’s Rising Star and Loran Scholar 
In a pool of over 6,000 applicants across Canada, Surrey’s Daisy Bains has emerged as one of just 36 recipients of the coveted Loran Scholarship, a $100,000 award that recognizes outstanding leadership, character, and service. A student of École Kwantlen Park Secondary, Daisy’s achievement is evidence of her sincerity, self-belief, and the power of staying rooted in values. 

Bollywed: Big Fat Bridal Dreams, Bigger Family Feels

Bollywed: Big Fat Bridal Dreams, Bigger Family Feels
In the heart of Toronto’s Little India, Chandan Fashion—the iconic family-run bridal shop shines in Netflix’s hit docuseries ‘Bollywed’. The show offers an intimate look into the Singh family’s world, featuring Kuki, the protective patriarch; Sarab, the visionary matriarch; son Chandan, the strategic mind and muscle behind the series’ success; Roop, the daughter-in-law and troubleshooter keeping everything in line; and sister Chandni, the peacekeeper and mediator balancing it all. DARPAN had the opportunity to catch up with Chandni herself, who shared her journey and what it’s really like to navigate the chaos of family, business, and the excitement surrounding South Asian weddings.