REGARDED as one of the most highly anticipated Punjabi films ever produced, Punjab 1984 celebrated its global launch in Surrey on Wednesday with stars Diljit Dosanjh and Rana Ranbir, as well as producer Manmord Singh Sidhu. And Daljit Thind, the well-known and highly respected B.C. developer who was instrumental in bringing TOIFA (Times of India Film Awards) to Vancouver last …

The right answer to the question, “What’s your salary range?” is almost always some version of “I’m not telling you.” The person who gives the first number sets the starting point. But if that’s you, you lose. If you request a salary higher than the range for the job, the interviewer will tell you you’re high, and you’ve just lost …

The baby blues aren’t just the domain of birth mothers: fathers, adoptive parents, and non-biological mothers are also at risk. Postpartum depression has mainly been thought of as a condition only new moms can experience. But according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, women aren’t the only ones who could suffer from it. The research shows that …

Grandparents love doling out unsolicited advice — and not all of it is bad (really). But here’s what to do when their constant suggestions start to get on your nerves. Remember, they mean well When your parents are offering advice on how to care for your little one, it’s easy to hear, “You don’t know what you’re doing!” or “You’re …

And they’re routinely exposed to toxins on the job, including cures, solvents, polishes, dyes and other beauty products, which are not necessarily made with things that are good for the body. Visits to a salon are serious, and profitable business, whether you’re going to get your regular cut or splurging on a mani-pedi because you’re having a bad day. Yet, …

The recent animal abuse at Chilliwack Cattle sales, a British Columbia farm where a number of employees were captured on video sadistically torturing and abusing cattle, has led to calls for reform in animal treatment. The undercover video from the non-profit group Mercy for Animals Canada — shot by an activist posing as an employee of the farm — showed …

Indian mothers have a way of making you really freaking scared to experiment with any beauty products that don’t qualify as “all-natural.” Take, for instance, the following gems from a South Asian mother: •    Red lipstick is basically the equivalent to the devil’s play thing. Start wearing it too young, and “your lips will eventually turn black.” •    Using hair …

Ever experienced a stain on your blouse during a client lunch or an unsightly deodorant streak across your little black dress? There are varied fashion faux pas that women can come across, but a little craftiness can help you escape fashion blunder embarrassment. To help avoid those little ‘oops’ moments, here are some “quick-fix” tips to solve even the worst …