https://ancymendonza.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Ancy MendonzaenWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/59A force to reckon with within the legal and corporate world, Radha Curpen has successfully drawn her path as a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) law.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/59https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_september_-_october_2025/46As the air turns crisp, the leaves start to change, and Thanksgiving edges closer, it’s the perfect season to reflect on gratitude, resilience, and community. This issue of DARPAN is filled with stories that embody all three. We are especially thrilled to feature Polar Preet—our 2025 International Sensation Award recipient—on the cover. As the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition to the South Pole, her story is nothing short of extraordinary. Her journey of courage, determination,...Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_september_-_october_2025/46https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/10There’s something special about summer-a season that invites us to slow down, reconnect, and create lasting memories. In this July–August edition, we celebrate inspiring journeys, beginning with our cover story on Jasmeet Raina, whose evolution from Jus Reign to acclaimed filmmaker reflects the power of authenticity and growth. We also explore modern relationships, meaningful friendships, immigrant experiences, and remarkable achievers, including Mount Everest summiteer Ajaypal Singh Dhaliwal an...Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/10https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/32For countless families living with rare diseases, the little boy from Surrey has become something far greater than a fundraising campaign - he has become hope.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/32https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/30Actor and screenwriter Sukhmani Sadana reflects on the responsibilities of storytellers and why history should never be reduced to a single perspective.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/30https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/10This 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.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july-aug_2026/10https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may-june_2026/20A 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.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may-june_2026/20https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may-june_2026/10This 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.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may-june_2026/10https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may-june_2026/36DARPAN Magazine's May-June edition cover story on global music legend Jazzy B.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may-june_2026/36https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_march-april_2026_01b77b7b9ffda4/48The 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.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_march-april_2026_01b77b7b9ffda4/48https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_march-april_2026_01b77b7b9ffda4/10This 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.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_march-april_2026_01b77b7b9ffda4/10https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_march-april_2026_01b77b7b9ffda4/34DARPAN Magazine's Special Women's edition cover story on 6 South Asian women and their journeys.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_march-april_2026_01b77b7b9ffda4/34https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_january-_february_2026/46In 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.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_january-_february_2026/46https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_january-_february_2026/40DARPAN Magazine's January-February edition cover story on the first South Asian athlete to play in the NHL.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_january-_february_2026/40https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_september_-_october_2025/46For 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.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_september_-_october_2025/46https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_september_-_october_2025/38Harpreet Kaur Chandi—better known across the world as Polar Preet—does not fit into any box society may have once imagined for her.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_september_-_october_2025/38https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july_-_august_2025/46Clients 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.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july_-_august_2025/46https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july_-_august_2025/40This 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.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_july_-_august_2025/40https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/44From rental reform to immigration targets, here’s what the Premier had to say in a wide-ranging discussion.Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/44https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/32At 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.Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/32https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/18In a pool of over 6,000 applicants across Canada, Surrey’s Daisy Bains has emerged as one of just 36 recipients of the coveted Loran Scholarship, a $100,000 award that recognizes outstanding leadership, character, and service.Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/18https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/44From rental reform to immigration targets, here’s what the Premier had to say in a wide-ranging discussion.Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/44https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/10This 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.Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_may_-_june_2025/10https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_vaisakhi_special_2025/36From 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.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_vaisakhi_special_2025/36https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_vaisakhi_special_2025/26With 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.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_vaisakhi_special_2025/26https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/60Herneet 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.Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/60https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/58A 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.Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/58https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/35DARPAN Magazine's Special Women's edition cover story on 5 South Asian women and their journeys.Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/35https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/10This 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.Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/darpanmagazine/docs/darpan_magazine_-_march_april_2025/10https://linkin.bio/darpanmagazine/Manage feeds for DARPAN Magazine's 6 social media platforms.Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://linkin.bio/darpanmagazine/