Name: Devinder Singh
Born: Nangal in Himachal Pradesh, India
Nearest big town: Ropar
Population: About 41,000 people
Whats the place known for: The Bhakra Dam and fertilizer production
How often do you visit: About every four to five years
Famous person from there: My uncle was a senior engineer at the dam
Last visit: Earlier this year
What has changed: There is less pollution than there was a decade ago. Also, all the government vehicles use compressed natural gas (CNG).
What have you done for your hometown: I have lived here for so long that I give back through the Vancouver Children’s Hospital, and help the workers in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Born and raised in the village of Nangal in Himachal Pradesh, Devinder, 56, opened Nirvana restaurant in Vancouver in 1985. Nirvana is widely acclaimed for being the only restaurant in Vancouver that captures the authentic flavour of traditional Indian Cuisine. Devinder began his career as a restaurant manager in India, and has always been motivated to share Indian food and culture with everyone he meets. In addition to providing heavenly dishes derived from the foothills of the Himalayas, Nirvana is revered along Main Street for the culinary excellence that attracts locals and visitors alike. Nirvana is one of the longest-running Indian restaurants in Vancouver, and the food is highly sought after by celebrated patrons and even other chefs for its consistent authenticity. The charming restaurant owner says his approach is deeply rooted in what is best about India. “Cities are cities, but the most beautiful things about my village are that you meet real people, real culture and you see how people live,” says Devinder.
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