Ancy Mendonza

Issuu • May 1 2026

Nadir Ibadullah-The Mighty Man Keeping Iconic Tiny Minis Alive

A convoy of tiny, colorful classic Minis cruising through Vancouver traffic. People pointing, kids waving. Someone inevitably yelling, “Look! Mr. Bean’s car!” And somewhere in the middle of it all is Nadir Ibadullah, smiling like a kid seeing his very first Mini all over again.

Issuu • May 1 2026

Forever Maharaja - 3 Decades of Jazzy B

DARPAN Magazine's May-June edition cover story on global music legend Jazzy B.

Issuu • March 1 2026

The New Vanguard - South Asian Women Leading the Way

DARPAN Magazine's Special Women's edition cover story on 6 South Asian women and their journeys.

Issuu • January 1 2026

Robin Bawa - The First, The Fight and The Future

DARPAN Magazine's January-February edition cover story on the first South Asian athlete to play in the NHL.

Issuu • September 1 2025

Unbreakable, Unstoppable: Polar Preet

Harpreet Kaur Chandi—better known across the world as Polar Preet—does not fit into any box society may have once imagined for her.

Issuu • July 1 2025

Chief Constable Steve Rai: Breaking the Brass Ceiling

This is not just the story of a police chief. It’s the story of an immigrant, a son, a father, a teammate, and a bridge-builder. A story of humility and honor, of cultural duality lived with grace, and of a man who has carried his roots through every rank and precinct.

Issuu • May 1 2025

Inderpal Moga and Chani Nattan – Straight Outta Surrey

At a time when Punjabi beats are all the rage around the world and rightly so, two Surrey artists are rewriting what it means to be global, brown, and unapologetically Punjabi.

Issuu • April 1 2025

Baltej Singh Dhillon: The Man Who Wore His Faith With Pride

From being the first turbaned officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to his recent appointment to the Senate, his path has been anything but ordinary.

Issuu • April 1 2025

Constable Sukhvinder Sunger: Serving with Dedication On and Off Duty

With his many years of experience in law enforcement, he has made incredible contributions to the community, not just through his work as a police officer but also through his deep involvement with the Vancouver Police Pipe Band.

Issuu • March 1 2025

Celebrating Womanhood: Leading with Purpose, Inspiring with Action

DARPAN Magazine's Special Women's edition cover story on 5 South Asian women and their journeys.

Issuu • September 1 2024

Tim Singh Grover - The Mind Behind Your Favourite Sporting Legends

His life story, beginning in England, in a Sikh household, to becoming a globally renowned fitness and mental trainer, is yet another testimony to the unabated enthusiasm of the colorful community we call our own.

Issuu • September 1 2024

Jasneet Nijjar: Sprinting towards History

As the first South Asian female to represent Canada in track & field at the Olympics, her story is one of relentless determination and grit.

Issuu • July 1 2026

The Little Boy Inspiring Hope Far Beyond Himself – Gurmoh Singh Gill

For countless families living with rare diseases, the little boy from Surrey has become something far greater than a fundraising campaign - he has become hope.

Issuu • July 1 2026

Sukhmani Sadana on Censorship

Actor and screenwriter Sukhmani Sadana reflects on the responsibilities of storytellers and why history should never be reduced to a single perspective.

Issuu • July 1 2026

DARPAN 10 with Kerry-Lynne Findlay

This feature poses 10 relevant and pressing questions on topics that influence our province and world, directed at individuals who are helping shape the future of British Columbia.

Issuu • May 1 2026

DARPAN 10 with Jag Khosa

This feature poses ten relevant and pressing questions on topics that influence our province and world, directed at individuals who are helping shape the future of BC.

Issuu • March 1 2026

DARPAN 10 with BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey

This feature poses ten relevant and pressing questions on topics that influence our province and world, directed at individuals who are helping shape the future of BC.

Issuu • September 1 2025

Shoppers Drug Mart Brings Pharmacy Care Clinics to Surrey

For decades, Shoppers Drug Mart has been a trusted name in Canadian healthcare, known not only for its accessibility but also for its commitment to innovation. Now, the brand is taking another significant step forward with the launch of its Pharmacy Care Clinics.

Issuu • May 1 2025

In Conversation with Premier David Eby: On Housing, Affordability, and BC’s Road Ahead

From rental reform to immigration targets, here’s what the Premier had to say in a wide-ranging discussion.

Issuu • May 1 2025

DARPAN 10 with Michelle Collens

This feature poses ten relevant and pressing questions on topics that influence our province and world, directed at individuals who are helping shape the future of BC.

Issuu • March 1 2025

DARPAN 10 with Harjinder Singh Sidhu

This feature poses ten relevant and pressing questions on topics that influence our province and world, directed at individuals who are helping shape the future of BC.

Issuu • November 1 2024

Limited Edition Global Collections Lighting Up the Festival of Lights

With radiant jewelry edits and cosmetic products shaped like sparkling diyas, here’s a look at how global brands celebrate Diwali's spirit with style and fervor.

Issuu • March 1 2026

Hausla Properties: Real Estate with Conviction

The firm, led by partners Manny Chatha and Parv Sandhar, is built on a philosophy that feels almost old-fashioned in today’s real estate climate: put the client first, do the work thoroughly, and let results speak louder than marketing.

Issuu • January 1 2026

Khalsa Credit Union at 40: Rooted in Values, Amplifying Impact

In the mid-1980s, British Columbia’s Sikh community was growing rapidly. Families were settling, businesses were being started, and roots were being laid down with quiet determination. Yet for many newcomers, something as basic as opening a bank account or securing a loan came with friction.

Issuu • July 1 2025

ALMA: Strategic Legal Solutions Driven by Experience, Teamwork & Integrity

Clients need more than legal knowledge in today’s complex and often high-stakes world of litigation. They need a team that delivers clarity and strategy, and that's where ALMA - Ahuja Litigation Mediation Arbitration delivers on all fronts.

Issuu • March 1 2025

Herneet Dhillon: Transforming Culture and Growth at University Canada West

Herneet Dhillon, Vice President of People and Culture at University Canada West (UCW), is a dynamic HR leader whose strategic vision and commitment to employee development have been instrumental in shaping the institution’s growth.

Issuu • March 1 2025

Radha Curpen: Pioneering ESG Leadership and Championing Corporate Law

A force to reckon within the legal and corporate world, Radha Curpen has successfully drawn her path as a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) law.

Issuu • January 1 2025

Taking Food A Notch Up: Chefs Baldeep Sraw And Kanwardeep Ahluwalia

Baldeep Sraw and Kanwardeep Ahluwalia, two chefs with roots in India and hearts in the kitchen, are redefining Indian fine dining in Canada.

Issuu • September 1 2024

Pioneering Oral Health Care in Surrey: Dr. Jeevan Gill

Growing diverse communities need multiple medical offices, and that’s where specialists like Dr. Jeevan Gill step in to provide advanced healthcare with a sense of dedication and strong-willed entrepreneurship.

August 24 2023

How Rumor + Pelicargo Reformed The Air Cargo Marketplace

Pelicargo’s first goal was to revolutionize and revamp an outdated, laborious, and manual air cargo industry into an automated, intelligent marketplace that also saved time for both shippers and carriers while providing the most competitive rates possible. In short, their first challenge was to ease a client’s journey of booking air cargo while also keeping charges to a minimum. An attractive, user-friendly website and app were an add-on. With a database this huge — of airlines, forwarders, cust...