Education is a gift, and Choice School, an independent institution located in East Richmond, British Columbia, excels at enhancing that gift. Distinct in its focus on gifted and twice-exceptional students, the school was recognized by the BC Ministry of Education in 2016 for its unique mandate to serve high-potential, high-ability, and gifted students.
A true local, Dr. Jeevan Gill was born and raised in Surrey but decided to pursue dentistry in what some would think an unconventional pattern. After completing his first year of undergraduate studies in Canada, Dr. Gill moved to India to pursue a Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery.
Khushi Kaur Jhalli, a 15-year-old wrestling prodigy from Surrey, has already made an indelible mark on the Canadian sports scene. Attending Guildford Park Secondary School, Khushi has emerged as a formidable force in the 69kg weight category, earning three national medals. Khushi Kaur Jhalli: Wrestling's Young Phenomenon
Meet Andrew Devanbu, a dedicated researcher, who moved to Canada in 2016, followed by his wife Ruth Vivek, a logistics specialist at AlgaeCal Inc. They live in Surrey with their two children, Timothy, 13, and Diya, 10.
In an exclusive chat with DARPAN, the UK-based Punjabi rockstar, singer, songwriter and entertainer gets candid about the second innings of his career, the evolution of South Asian music, embracing digital age and his vision for the future...all while he continues to add to his electrifying line-up of projects for the year!
Surrey’s Jasneet Nijjar is not just an athlete with glorious sprinting times but also an inspiration to uncountable young South Asians in Canada & around the world. As the first South Asian female to represent Canada in track & field at the Olympics, her story is one of relentless determination and grit. DARPAN recently spoke to this 23-year-old trailblazer about her journey into athletics, experiences at the Olympics, and more.
