Darpan Magazine

from India, Pakistan, Nepal and other parts of the globe, but have roots from the Indian sub-continent, such as Fiji Islands, England and Africa. DARPAN also appeals to the mainstream populace – Canadians of non-South Asian heritage, who not only have an interest in the South Asian lifestyle, but want to read in-depth, thought provoking editorial pieces within a gorgeous, high-end glossy publication. DARPAN fills a significant gap in the ethnic media market with thoughtful, engaging editorial features and innovative, high quality design, in addition to extremely targeted distribution. Reaching thousands of South Asians, DARPAN publishes six bi-monthly issues each year:

• January/February
• March/April
• May/June
• July/August
• September/October
• November/December

In addition, DARPAN publishes two special collector’s issues to commemorate these important celebrations:

• Vaisakhi – published in Spring, this issue celebrates the harvest festival, New Year and rich history of Sikhs. DARPAN is a leading media partner at the Vaisakhi parades in Vancouver and Surrey, which attract a global South Asian audience with over 200,000 participants each year. The special collector’s edition is distributed at the time of the parades to thousands of attendees, who look forward to seeing it each year.
• Diwali – published in Fall, this issue celebrates the Festival of Lights, which marks the victory of good over evil through the lighting of diyas (lamps). It is observed as a celebration of the New Year, and is considered a prosperous occasions for family gatherings around the globe. DARPAN’s EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

Recognized as the pre-eminent social, networking and philanthropic event-of-the-year, the Extraordinary Achievement Awards honour 10 individuals, who have conducted extraordinary achievements in diverse areas and who reflect their South Asian heritage in a remarkable way. Furthermore, these individuals are also recognized for their overall contribution to greater society on a national and global scale. DARPAN’s Extraordinary Achievement Awards is a red-carpet extravaganza, which features the much-anticipated Awards presentation, an exemplary keynote speaker, impressive fashion show, top-notch entertainment and gourmet cuisine. In addition, attendees are encouraged to support our notable charitable partner each year. As a platform for all South Asians, DARPAN will continue to find the gems in the community and honour them with this prestigious award – we hope that this simple act will trigger the ripple effect of inspiring more South Asians to do the extraordinary! ONLINE COMMUNITY:

Over the years, DARPAN has built a vibrant and engaging online community. DARPAN’s website is interactive and updated on a daily bases. We strive to keep our readers up-to-date on relevant and breaking news with a focus on local and global issues. Our Facebook Twitter and Instagram mediums further keep us connected with our readers and facilitates a lively, ongoing dialogue on diverse topics every day. PHILANTHROPY:

DARPAN Magazine is extremely involved in the local community. We sponsor and attend a variety of events, which are featured in the “News in Pictures” section of the publication. DARPAN is front and center at numerous cultural festivities that focus on South Asian celebrations. DARPAN Magazine also supports numerous charitable organizations, striving to promote their causes and garner funding. We are proud to support the following organizations:

• BC Cancer Society
• BC Children’s Hospital: ‘A World of Smiles’ Telethon and ‘A Night of Miracles’
• Narayanan Krishnan’s Akshaya Trust

In addition, DARPAN focuses on helping to advance the interests of numerous artistic and athletic initiatives, such as:

• Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration’s ‘HSBC City of Bhangra’
• The Canada Cup International Field Hockey Tournament

In April 2013, DARPAN was the exclusive magazine partner for the inaugural Times of India Film Awards, which took place in Vancouver, TOIFA’s first host city.