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By Surbhi Gogia  We all rightly marvel at the skills of talented musicians, especially when they effortlessly play classical complex forms of music — wondering how does someone become so skilled? The questions we can’t help but ask: Are they born talented? Does it run in genes? Is it hard work and practice? Obviously, hours and hours of dedicated practice is …

South Asian community has been struggling to deal with Gang violence and South Asian youth involvement in it for quite a long time. Organizations and individuals have been working tirelessly to spread awareness about this problem. Meet Jacquile Singh Kambo, a graduate of Capilano University, who too has made a unique contribution in raising awareness about this issue through meaningful …

Shirin Ariff is an inspirational speaker, author, and women’s empowerment coach committed to helping women find their strength. After braving immigration to Canada and surviving thyroid cancer, Shirin understands adversity. Despite the lemons that life handed her, she dug deep and found resilience. Today, she empowers other women to become their own North Stars. Read her message to bring a …

Abbotsford Basketball Association co-founder Dylan Kular, W.J. Mouat Secondary alumnus and community leader takes on senior management role with British Columbia’s professional basketball team.  Desi Today News Desk  There are some who play, but there are some who dedicate their lives in promoting a sport. Dylan Kular is one of them. Kular, a basketball player himself, discovered that accessing quality …

Canadian Eyesight Global recently organized its 30th-anniversary gala dinner at The Grand Taj Banquet Hall in Surrey which was attended by over 500 Rotarian and dignitaries including Minister of National Defense Canada Harjit Singh Sajjan, Jinny Sims, MLA, Ujjal Dosanjh, Ex. Premier and MP and Mrs. Raminder Dosanjh , including Mr. Bernie Simpson and associates and leaders of  Indo-Canadian community. …

Tarana Kaur, a resident of Surrey, was recently crowned as Mrs. India Worldwide 2019-2020, in Mumbai bringing this crown for the very first time to Canada. Tarana moved to Canada two years ago with her son and husband. She is a certified & awarded yoga instructor and runs her yoga studio in Surrey helping mental, emotional and physical fitness for adults …

If you love Indian flavours and spices but tired of eating routine butter chicken or fish pakora, here is an option to try something new, less greasy but equally or in some dishes more flavourful than a typical Indian menu. Cayenne Bistro and Grill, located along 6th street in Burnaby, boasts of fusion food from East Africa and India. The …

FIVE South Asians won in B.C. BESIDES NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, four Liberals – Harjeet Sajjan, Sukh Dhaliwal, Randeep Sarai and Hedy Fry – were re-elected in B.C., while Liberal candidate Jati Sidhu lost to Conservative candidate Brad Vis in Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon. Jagmeet won from Burnaby South, beating Jay Shin of the Conservatives and Neelam Brar of the Liberals. Results: BURNABY SOUTH …

Jagmeet Singh on Montreal man who asked Singh to remove his turban: “These instances have been challenges, they have also been opportunities to show people who I really am – a proud Canadian – and what I really stand for: equality, justice, inclusion, and peace.” NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and the candidates are all set for the Federal Elections 2019 …

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) Indian-origin tech millionaire Tushar Atre who was abducted from his home in California’s Santa Cruz earlier this week has been found dead inside his BMW car. Atre, 50 — owner of digital marketing company AtreNet Inc which caters to Silicon Valley corporate businesses — was kidnapped from his house around 3 a.m. “during a crime” on Tuesday, …