How To Diet Like A Desi

Food is a big part of Desi culture, so having to forgo or limit the meals that connect you to your roots doesn’t seem appealing. However, the community also faces significant health issues, some of ...

Saskatchewan Doles Out $$746,818 To The Production Of “Our Big Punjabi Family”

The Government of Saskatchewan doled out nearly $750,000 to help produce the new Indo-Canadian television series “Our Big Punjabi Family” featuring numerous BC actors like BK Singh Rakhra and othe...

Man On A Ledge Closes Alex Fraser Bridge Causing Traffic Chaos

A man on a ledge and apparently threatening to jump closed the Alex Fraser bridge Monday afternoon, causing traffic chaos. Southbound lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge connecting Richmond and Delta have bee...

Vancouver Punjabi Market Pioneer Balu Thakor Passes Away

Vancouver Punjabi market pioneer who was one of the top jewelers in this unique ethnic business district has passed away. Balu Thakor passed away on Jan. 6. He leaves behind his son and five grandchil...

Two South Asian Students From Surrey Shortlisted For 2023 Loran Award Worth $100,000

Two South Asian students have been shortlisted for a prestigious and hefty scholarship. Grade 12 students Sonya Chatterjee of Semiahmoo Secondary and Muhaddisa Sarwari of Fraser Heights Secondary have...

After Canada, Punjabi Language Getting Recognition In Australia

By Balwant SangheraPunjabi Language Education Association (PLEA) has been promoting Punjabi language in BC’s public schools, colleges, universities and community for almost 30 years. PLEA strongly b...

Basic Needs And Not Unlimited Greed Should Be The Mantra Of These Hard Economic Times

By Zile SinghNeed is something required for a safe, stable, and healthy life. Food, clothes, and shelter are the basic needs of all human beings. Without these, human survival is painful. Therefore, b...

BULLEH SHAH: Explore Your Inner-Self For A Better You To Create A Better World

By Promod PuriSufi poet and philosopher Bulleh Shah (1680-1757) says: “Parh parh alim fazil hoya, kadey apnay aap nun parhya he nai.”Translation and meaning: A person becomes knowledgeable or a sc...

OBITUARY: Actor, Artist And Activist Amanpal Sara Passes Away

(2 August 1957 - 17 January 2023)By Ajmer RodeVANCOUVER - Punjabi storyteller, colorist, poet, film artist, social activist and our colleague Amanpal Sara residing in Canada who worked with us in Vanc...