Nira Arora’s journey into the media was driven by a passion and love of storytelling. A natural performer, she often found herself drawn to the arts: writing, producing, and hosting several cultural shows at Simon Fraser University. She went from being a television journalist to one of Vancouver’s most recognized and, wouldn’t be wrong to say, most loved radio voices.
In our special Women’s Day edition, we turn the spotlight on five incredible South Asian women who have redefined their respective fields not just through grit and innovation but with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Whether in the media, research, or corporate leadership, these trailblazers share a common trait—an unshakable resolve to challenge the status quo and create a more inclusive world for all.
Darpan Chat Central presents Surrey Hospitals Foundation on its fundraising gala, called the Celebration of Care Gala taking place this Saturday, Feb 22nd. The goal is to raise 5.5 million to purchase the surgical robot needed to establish its new regional surgical robotics program. The fundraising campaign launches on Saturday evening at the Foundation’s annual Celebration of Care Gala, and will continue into the spring.
The Republicans control the Senate with a 53-47 majority. Patel makes history as not only the FBI's first Indian-descent Director but also the first Asian-American to hold the position, doubly securing his place in history.
Baldeep Sraw and Kanwardeep Ahluwalia, two chefs with roots in India and hearts in the kitchen, are redefining Indian fine dining in Canada. From managing renowned 5-star kitchens worldwide to building a thriving food business with four distinct offerings in British Columbia—Sirka Gourmet Takeout, Purani Dilli Kitchen & Bar, Everyday Foods, and their recent crown jewel, Notch Up Caterers.
Meet Sharon Medikayala, a Human Resource Manager at Vision Plastics Inc., immigrated to Canada in 2018 to join her husband, Gilbert Dasari, a Project Manager at AI Industries, who’d moved here as a student in 2012. They now reside in Langley, British Columbia, with their four-year-old daughter, Jessica.
