Hello readers, it has been a busy time for us preparing for our 6th Annual DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards. The Awards focus on South Asians going beyond the usual and doing extraordinary things that inspire the lives of not just one or two people, but hundreds and thousands of individuals within our community. 
Reflecting on the awards, our September-October issue highlights extraordinary achievers and special stories. Talking about achievers, our cover story this issue is on Peter Dhillon, CEO of Richberry Group of Companies and 2014 DARPAN Awards recipient. Dhillon won the Corporate Engagement Award in honour of his extraordinary achievements as a leader and entrepreneur in the South Asian community. In his interview with DARPAN, he shares his success story and talk about two of his biggest achievements.

The elections are taking place in October, and our special feature on the 42nd federal election sheds light on the works and promises of different parties competing as well as gives us a glimpse on what can be expected after the victory of one of the candidates. This issue also talks about the issue of infertility in Canada, with fertility experts sharing their expertise on the topic and suggesting ways for families and couples to deal with the problem.

As you enjoy the beautiful sunshine outdoors, DARPAN will be your ideal companion giving you exciting ideas on beautiful locations to visit in and around Vancouver or the much-needed advice on summer fitness, makeup, clothes or activities. On our cover is award-winning, Harvard-trained doctor, researcher, media expert, writer, and keynote speaker, Dr. Shimi Kang. The talented doctor has always taken the unconventional path, and the many roles she plays in the community and through her work is proof of her journey. She describes it as the “road less travelled.” Dr. Kang shares with DARPAN her extraordinary journey, research work, and her future plans. 

Our Exclusive Interview with Randeep Hooda talks about his passion for acting, upcoming movies, and his love for horses. Also enjoy our first ever western inspired fashion photo feature  on trendy summer looks.

Our cover story this issue is on the world’s most beautiful woman, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The gorgeous actress pulls off a de-glam look in the film Sarbjit, where she portrays the role of a sister fighting for her brother who is wrongly convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan. In an exclusive interview with DARPAN Aishwarya reveals why doing the film was a divine calling and shows us her strong faith in the story.

Hello DARPAN readers, spring is here and to keep you company throughout this beautiful season is our interesting issue filled will lots of fun and informative articles. Our cover this issue is young entrepreneur Karthik Naralasetty whose social media application, Socialblood, has created a social space for thousands of potential blood donors and recipients to meet and donate through Facebook. Now, finding an ideal blood donor is just a few clicks away. Naralasetty's creation has now become an app used in many countries.

Hello readers, DARPAN wishes you a Happy New Year 2016. May your year be filled with laughter, happiness and prosperity. We are excited to present to you our first issue for this year . On the cover is internationally-known sita player and composer Anoushka Shankar. This issue filled with interesting reads, annual forecast and tips for 2016, and a brand new column. Enjoy!

This Holiday Issue, DARPAN is excited to bring you an exclusive interview with Bollywoods super-star and power-house Hrithik Roshan. This issue is filled with articles to prepare you for the coming month and the year ahead. The interesting ideas from our Holiday Gift Guide will help you get the perfect present for your family or friends. Our activities feature focuses on some of the fun and exciting events happening in and around town during winter. Bundle up, grab your loved ones and get ready for some holiday fun. Winter is also about being safe. Learn tips from experts on ways to prepare your vehicle for the frigid conditions.

On the cover is the intelligent and well-known Ajay Bhatt, co-inventor of the USB. The success of his creation is such that the device is currently used in almost every computer in the world. The Indian-American computer architect and Intel Fellow shares with Darpan his success story and gives us an insight on the latest generation of the USB that hit the market two months ago.

Spring is in the air and our March/April issue reflects this season of rejuvenation. Read through our lifestyle section to learn about the latest spring trends in beauty, fashion, tech and more. As usual, we have an engaging line-up of content for you to peruse. Our Cover story features actress Nimrat Kaur, who has received world-wide praise for her outstanding role in the critically acclaimed film, The Lunchbox. Her journey speaks of hard work and determination.

 Our special 2015 feature gives you the highlights of some of the most anticipated events this year, horoscope buffs will enjoy the Yearly Forecast, which makes plenty of predictions for the upcoming year in all aspects of your life and our Special feature on the Stock Market will be of interest to those wondering how to invest this year. As we enter 2015, our thoughts also turn to the technological advancements that are shaping our lives, and to this end we have two interesting features on Social  Media – examining why we need social media in the globalized society  of today and how Youtube has created a new type of stardom. 

We are excited to feature national TV personality, Sangita Patel  on our cover, who is a familiar face on Canada’s leading entertainment show, ET Canada. Her touching story speaks of passion and how determination, perseverance and hard work can make any dream come true. As always, we have a number of inspirational individuals featured in this issue, including award winning humanitarian Firdaus Kharas, Arunima Sinha, the first female amputee to conquer Mt. Everest and Homi Adajani, the talented director of the hit movie, Finding Fanny, to name a few. 


DARPAN 5th Annual Extraordinary Achievement Awards marked another occasion for the South Asian community to gather and recognize the talents in society. We are honoured to serve as a platform for the South Asian community in Canada to confer the Extraordinary Achievement Award to those that are remarkable in diverse fields and inspire generations to come with  their efforts. The year 2014 was marked by a range of personalities gracing the DARPAN Cover. From NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to UBC President Arvind Gupta, DARPAN has showcased personalities that are significantly contributing their expertise to various fields.  This issue showcases a personality that has vowed to end the vile trade of trafficking from Nepal. For the past two decades, Anuradha Koirala has been rescuing women and girls from trafficking along with empowering them through programmes at her organization Maiti Nepal. 

South Asian Lifestyle magazine Sabharwal Law, Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre, Pink Orchid Studio, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 
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Summer is in full swing and the 2014 FIFA World Cup has wrapped up. We are excited about our July/August issue, which features a number of truly inspiring individuals like Dr. Arvind Gupta on our July/August Cover, who was recently named the 13th president and Vice Chancellor of the University of British Columbia; making him the first South Asian ever to hold this eminent position. We wish him the best of luck on his exciting new journey! This and plenty more!

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