Being able to say you are genuinely “happy” is a difficult thing for many people. We provide you with some quotes that have either been published in psychology books or take a psychological perspective on the phenomenon of “happiness.” We want to give insight on how to achieve happiness and highlight that it is often ourselves and our mindset that hinder our …

Surrey RCMP are asking for the public to be on the lookout for 25-year-old Alyssa Amarshi. Alysssa was last seen at 1:30am in Surrey this Sunday.   Alyssa is 5’2′ and 100 pounds. She is believed to be driving a 2013 Honda Civic, license plate 664 XRH.   Alyssa may have been travelling to Burnaby to her home or may …

Hear Our Lions Roar: The Singh History In our community the term “Singh” is associated with fearlessness, strength, devotion, brotherhood and unity. The beard and turban have come to symbolize these traits in the physical form. Together, these act as the Sikh man’s uniform. These physicalities and titles that come together to create an identity for the individuals baptized within …

I write this article with a heavy heart. I do not want to come off as a victim (I am far from it). I simply want to share what I experienced as a newlywed “westernized” Sikh girl who moved in with her “traditional” in-laws. Why the heavy heart? Simply, my experiences are not isolated. The more I speak to Sikh …

Burnaby-born brothers Gurv and Harv Sihra are making headlines as the next big tag team name in professional wrestling. The “Bollywood Boyz” recently signed with former WWE main-event competitor and founder of TNA Wrestling: Jeff Jarret. The wrestling phenom signed the boys onto his latest franchise called “Global Force Wrestling.” Under Jarrett’s wing, the brothers were flown to the Orleans …

There has been a lot of buzz recently surrounding the recent resignation of UBC President, Arvind Gupta. Many unanswered questions and a spurt of controversy tarnishing the prestigious UBC name, have lead to baffled students and curious community members to pry into news sources to find out the truth behind this escalating scandal. To briefly sum up the events that …

Thoughts of close-knit, trust-filled family bonds are often nothing but ancient memories for some Indian families. The culprit? Land. Acres and acres of Punjabi property create a wedge between families that is as unbreakable as Earth they are fighting over. Family days filled with laughter and warm cha are replaced with lies, bitter feuds and lengthy legal battles. The story …

Storyteller Sandeep Gill reveals the tales often left untold. She sits down and documents the raw and emotional immigration stories within our community. With these stories, she began a project titled “Foreign Daughters” which she shares on her Instagram page “she_writes_herstory.” One person at a time, Sandeep Gill captures our history: a memoir of our people. “There is one moment that I will …

Twirling lehengas and floor-sweeping anarkalis continue to attract would-be brides. But the dhoti skirt, a silhouette that reflects both the traditional and contemporary aesthetics, is also becoming a hot favourite this wedding season in India, especially for pre-wedding celebrations, say designers. A dhoti is typically worn by Indian men, and over the years, designers have fused it with western silhouettes …

Many people often ask me how did I not only go from welfare to work, but in doing so end up with a great career that I love? I started to reflect on this and came up with five key factors in my life that led to my current situation. I am writing this article for the sole purpose of …