Asian Star

Hammad Rehman Native Village/Country: My roots are in Lahore, Pakistan. Your Early Education: I completed my early education at Beaconhouse School System and later attended Forman Christian College, an institution known for its notable alumni across South Asia, including Pervez Musharraf and I.K. Gujral. After moving to Canada, I pursued …

Dr Jagvir Singh  Native Village/Country:  My origins are from rural Delhi, India, but spent much of my formative years in Haryana and Chandigarh. Growing up in a modest yet values-driven environment, I was instilled with a strong work ethic, resilience, and a deep respect for education. My upbringing emphasized integrity, …

Anita Huberman Native Village/Country: My family roots are in Mumbai, Bhusawal, and Pune, India. Your Early Education: I completed my early education in Prince George, Surrey, and Vancouver. I later earned a degree in Communications from Simon Fraser University, with a minor in European History. When & Why You Came to …

Sital Singh Nanuan Native Village: I hail from Village Heon, Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Punjab, India. Your Early Education: I did Bachelors in Mechanical Engg from Guru Nanak Engineering College, Ludhiana (Then affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh) and obtained P. Eng. Certification from University of Toronto. I also completed …

Please tell us about your roots and family background. I was born in Sirhind, Punjab. My father, Captain Gurdev Singh Bal, served in the Indian Army and later co-owned the Anandpur Sahib Bus Service in Patiala. My mother was a devoted homemaker who nurtured strong family values and discipline at …

Lokesh Sharma Native Village/Country parent’s background: I was born at Sansarpur Terrace and raised in Pathankot, Punjab. My father, (Late) Shri Narotam Lal Sharma, served in the Indian Air Force at Adampur and Pathankot before moving to Talwara, Punjab, where he worked at the Ranjit Sagar Dam. My mother, originally …

Native Village/Country parent’s background: I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. My parents are from Punjab, India, in the Jalandhar district. Your Early Education: I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from MacEwan University, and I am currently pursuing my MBA at the …

Native Village/Country: I hail from Moga, Punjab, India. Your Early Education: I did my Bachelor’s in Agriculture and subsequently completed my Masters in Plant Breeding & Genetics from PAU Ludhiana. After that I completed my Masters in Business Administration from Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India. When & Why You came …

Native Village/Country parent’s background: I was born in Chennai, but grew up and studied in Bangalore, Karnataka — a City often called the “IT Capital of India.”  Bangalore brings back so many warm childhood memories. I was raised by my paternal grandfather, the late K.S. Sivaprakasam, who led the Karnataka …

Archana Malhotra   Native Village/Country: I was born and raised in Edmonton. However, my parents are from Maharashtra, India  Your Early Education: All my schooling has been in Edmonton.  Your career advancement initiatives, volunteer work and present occupation: I have 30 years of experience in HR and now for the …