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Hurriya (HS) Burney’s First Novel is a Riveting Whodunit

Hurriya (HS) Burney wrote and published her debut murder mystery, The Lake Templeton Murders.

A fast-paced whodunit set in a small fictional town in Vancouver Island starts with discovering a body found drowned on the beach. The police determined that the victim, Sharon Reese, plunged off the dock outside her own lakefront home in a drunken stupor. On the surface, it seems like an accident or a suicide. Private investigator, Fati Rizvi, convinced that it’s murder, sets out to unravel the mystery.

Charu Parashar’s Unique Design Conquers the World

One of India’s Most Admired Couturiers, Charu Parashar, is synonymous with classic designs of understated elegance. As a “New Generation” designer, Charu Parashar is constantly motivated to take exotic Indian craftsmanship and ancient printing techniques to the highest levels of luxury.

Azra Hussain and Hebah Hussaina – Mother and Daughter Duo

Two of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

Youth Leadership in a Time of Crisis

UN Women reported the alarming statistic that one in three women experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetimes. A local youth-led organization is tackling this issue head-on. BOLT Safety Society, which started as a small team building a technological solution to women’s safety, is today a federal not-for-profit carrying out various initiatives to foster safer and equitable communities for all.

HIS EXCELLENCY, AJAY BISARIA, HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA TO CANADA, VISITS BRITISH COLUMBIA

During his visit here in BC, Ajay Bisaria, High Commissioner of India to Canada, sat down with Drishti Magazine for an interview. He speaks about India and Canada’s positive, collaborative partnership during an unsettling time in history, while facing a global health crisis.

JUGGY SIHOTA: A LEADER OF CONSEQUENCE

Revolutionizing access to healthcare in Canada, Juggy Sihota, Vice-president of Consumer Health at TELUS, leads a team responsible for developing and delivering important services that improve the health of Canadians, including Canada’s fastest growing and highest customer rated virtual care service TELUS Health MyCare and personal emergency response service TELUS LivingWell Companion for vulnerable seniors.

BUSHRA AHSAN – BELIEVING IN THE BEAUTY OF HER DREAMS

For entrepreneur and philanthropist Bushra Ahsan, the belief in her dreams has been her guiding light. She arrived in Canada from Lahore, Pakistan at age 15. She began her entrepreneurial journey with her husband at age 23 with only $500 as their startup capital. Now, she is the owner and founder of SWB Freights Inc, Awan Transport LLC, and a third provincially registered company specializing in logistics.

PARWEEN MANDER- SOUTH ASIAN MILLENNIAL MONEY COACH

Parween is a South Asian Millennial Money Coach and Trauma of Money Facilitator whose mission is to educate and empower more women in the South Asian community about personal finance. She has e-built a six-figure net worth by the age of 26 and founded the Wealthy Wolfe—where she provides honest and relatable financial coaching for women of color from immigrant upbringings through one-on-one coaching and mentoring.

Sterling Prize Recipient Challenges Racism and Role Of Museums In Era Of Reconciliation

In an era of reconciliation, museums are being called on by Indigenous professionals like Sdahl K’awaas (also known as Lucy Bell) to be more accountable, anti-racist places.

ROCKY SETHI: VISIONARY, PRINCIPLED, RESOLUTE

Rocky Sethi, COO of Adera Developments, speaks candidly about his career, family, overcoming adversity, and his hope for the future.

AMRIK GILL: HELPING LOCAL FARMERS GROW AND THRIVE

BY JOSH JUHLKE Although Amrik Gill began his banking career 13 years ago, his passion for agriculture started long before that—while working the fields…

RAGHWA GOPAL’S DESTINY: THE FIVE DAYS THAT CHANGED

Raghwa Gopal discusses his humble beginnings and inspiring climb to the tech world’s top, a genuine rag to riches story. He is President & CEO of Innovate BC—a crown corporation of the Province of BC.

ARV BENGA: THE BIRDMAN WHO BREAKS THROUGH BARRIERS

We had a glimpse into the life of The Birdman. He gave us a tour of “The Barn,” where he stores his vehicle acquisitions for restoration. He shows us a rare 1931 Ford Model A, which he is working on.

MAJID BAHRAMI: THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES

Simon Fraser University professor Majid Bahrami sees excellent promise in clean technologies that will help reduce the stress on the planet’s natural resources as our population grows.

MEET RUPA: THE NEW TRAILBLAZING OWNER OF CHALO! FRESHCO IN STRAWBERRY HILL.

Family is everything to Rupa Marcus. Deeply proud of her Punjabi roots, her favorite childhood memories are of being surrounded by family—her parents, brother, sister, cousins, aunties, and uncles all hanging out with the irresistible smell of homemade samosas wafting through the air.