Reflections on a decade of writing, living, and growing


As I sit down to write this column, my final one for the year 2024, a whirlwind of emotions stirs within me.

This year marks a significant milestone—a decade since I began writing for The Star. A journey that started in 2014 has brought me here, at the close of a tumultuous, rewarding, and life-altering ten years.

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Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal is an advocate & solicitor. He was formerly political secretary to the Plantation and Commodities minister.

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