As the air turns crisp, the leaves start to change, and Thanksgiving edges closer, it’s the perfect season to reflect on gratitude, resilience, and community. This issue of DARPAN is filled with stories that embody all three. We are especially thrilled to feature Polar Preet—our 2025 International Sensation Award recipient—on the cover. As the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition to the South Pole, her story is nothing short of extraordinary. Her journey of courage, determination, and breaking barriers is one that inspires us all to chase the impossible. Thank you, as always, for turning these pages with us. May this season of Thanksgiving remind us all of the power of gratitude, hope, and community.
