Life & Etc

By Desi Today News Desk Meet 14 year old girl from Surrey, who raises funds for various causes to support the community at the time of crisis The beginning of Covid 19 crisis pushed everyone into an unexpected lockdown. While frontline workers were super busy serving the community, those in isolation were standstill wondering how to make best of the …

New hands-on Power Girls program empowers racialized girls to embrace STEM The joint program from DIVERSEcity and SFU will build connection and space for migrant girls aged 9–12 in the STEM sector Surrey, BC, October 19, 2020 – In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, jobs within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) make up a large sector of the job market. …

The Indo-Pak-Canadian band is rising above borders to spread message of love, peace and unity through music Canadian music group “JoSH” were formed in Montreal, Canada in the late 90’s.  Comprised of members Rup Magon and Qurram Hussain, JoSH has been producing, writing, and singing hit songs for over two decades and have performed in more than 25 countries. They …

The hockey nights for the South Asians are becoming grand every season. It was the introduction of commentary in Punjabi that won millions of hearts across North America. Now, it is Punjabi and Bollywood music before hockey games, that’s entertaining and cheering the spirits of hockey fans. For three years in a row the hockey night around Diwali has been …

As part of the 550 Gurpurab Celebrations in honor of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Birthday Day. En Karma are honoured to contribute this beautiful song as part of the Gurpurb 550 World Artist Project. DHAN GURU NANAK by EN KARMA featuring legendary Punjabi music super star SARBJIT CHEEMA and the melodious JASMINE.

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 …

One of the oldest cinema houses of Punjab, which once attracted more cinemagoers from neighbouring Pakistan, has been shut down and its heritage property put on sale. The cinema, Dhani Ram Theatre, popular as Raja Talkies, was constructed in this border town in 1930. Over the years, the cinema hall weathered many a storm in its lifetime, including high entertainment …

The transition from elementary school to high school can be stressful. Like other major life changes, it can put children at greater risk for depression, anxiety and other psychiatric illnesses. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Lab in UBC’s department of psychology is conducting research to identify which kids are most at risk, and why. They invite families to participate if they have …