A child grows up in a large family in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar in the early 1960s. He is the youngest among 10 siblings and is raised by his grandmother, then in her 80s. His mother dies due to poor, unhygienic conditions, a death that could have been prevented with better healthcare. Water is contaminated, medical facilities are scarce, and childhood is difficult.
When Ahmed Khan walks into a Surrey high school, he's not there to lecture students or hand out life lessons. More often than not, he's lacing up his sneakers for a game of basketball, setting up boxing pads, or ordering pizza. It may seem simple, but for many of the young people he works with, those few hours after school can be the difference between finding a sense of belonging and falling through the cracks.
The conversation around Satluj has grown far beyond the film itself. Inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, the Honey Trehan-directed film—headlined by Diljit Dosanjh—was briefly available on ZEE5 before being removed following government action under the Information Technology Act.
Few figures in Punjabi entertainment are as beloved as Jaswinder Bhalla. As the industry marks the legendary actor and comedian’s first death anniversary this year, his absence continues to be deeply felt. Yet, his legacy lives on through his son, Pukhraj Bhalla, who is carving out a successful career while honoring the values and standards his father set.
For more than three decades, Lata Pada has been one of the most influential voices in Indian classical dance in Canada. A celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, educator, and founder of Sampradaya Dance Creations, she has dedicated her life to preserving tradition while reimagining its place in contemporary society.
At 8,848 meters above sea level, the summit of Mount Everest is often described as the roof of the world. On May 20, 2026, Ajaypal Singh Dhaliwal became the first Sikh Canadian to reach it, a milestone celebrated across communities in Canada and beyond. For the Surrey-based lawyer, the achievement marked the culmination of years of training and perseverance, but the mountain's greatest lesson came during a perilous descent from the summit, an experience that left him with a renewed appreciation for humility, gratitude, and the value of everyday life.
