Author: Karina Pandya

 Jawaharlal Nehru or Chacha Nehru is well remembered for being the first and longest-serving prime minister. Serving for 16 years as prime minister, Nehru was not only an author but also an anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist and social democrat who was a central figure in India during the middle third of the 20th century. He was also a principal leader of the Indian nationalist movement. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 11 times for his contributions to maintaining and promoting peace in India. Besides this, he was imprisoned 9 times and survived four attempts to assassinate him.  He wrote 112 books…

 Rising temperatures across the world, weather changes, insecurity of food and water, sea levels rising, economic disruption, terrorism, environmental degradation, melting of the Arctic circle and coral reefs dying are some of the leading reasons why the Earth is facing a major climate crisis. As a result of which it is only, we humans are facing the consequences such as heat waves, droughts, coastal storms, fires, superstorms, typhoons, diminishing sea ice, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, dust storms, stress to ecosystems, etc. One of the main reasons for the climate crisis is global warming across the world. Besides this, burning fossil fuel cutting…

     Owing to the rapid development of two subdistricts in Long Island City, Court Square and Queens Plaza, The Court Square Civic Association was formed (in December 2016) by new and old residents to advocate for holistic development. Court Square is an industrial and commercial area in Long Island City (stretching from 23rd Street & Ely Avenue to Jackson Avenue and 21st Street. “I wanted to create something that just lets people voice their opinions or complaints, but also creates a sense of community,”  said the president and founder of the Court Quare Civic Association – Amadeo Plaza.   It has been an attempt to create a small-town…

Adopted from international bestseller- Melissa Hill’s novel and Tamara Chestna’s screenplay by the same name, Daryl Wein directed the film which has a stellar cast of Zoey Deutch, Kendrick Sampson, Ray Nicholson and Shay Mitchell. A typical American Christmas romantic comedy, the film was released on Amazon Prime Video on December 9th, 2022. Something From Tiffany’s Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdJlVgpJx5A Telling the story of the life of a woman whose life changes with an engagement ring that was meant for someone else, it ultimately leads her to someone else. A typical best date night movie of the holiday season, the film really resonates with people…

 Co-written as a screenplay with Rishi Rajani, director Sabrina Jaglom, Jane is a feature film debut of Sabrina that was released in September 2022. It is also the second movie released by the Creator + movie distribution company and streaming service.JANE Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zir-fAYCby8  Losing someone is never easy and especially when it is a close friend. After the loss of one of her closest friends – Jane, as portrayed by Chloe Bailey, Olivia Brooks (portrayed by Madelaine Petsch), spirals into severe depression leaving her absolutely friendless. Olivia is shown as an ambitious high schooler.  Studying at an elite prep school – Greenwood School For…

Noted for his surreal, melodramatic and disturbing elements, the American filmmaker Darren Aronofsky is known for his psychological fiction. Played by a Canadian-American actor who is well-known for his roles in George of the Jungle, Bedazzled, School Ties and The Mummy Returns, Brendon Frasier is most well-known for his Oscar-nominated role in the movie – The Whale.Using 300 pounds of prosthetics (a prosthetic suit), 6 hours a day to apply makeup and CGI (computer-generated imagery), Brendon was able to deliver the most impressive performance of his screen career.  With makeup artists applying fake skin over his face and neck, Brendon has delivered a…

In a crazy dash to erect the world’s largest skyscraper, New York’s economy boomed in the late 1920’a at an alarming rate. Competing with 40 Wall Street’s Bank of Manhattan and Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building really had a race for its money!  Located in Midtown South of Manhattan, on the west side of Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Street sits the grand Empire State Building. This building was so exquisitely designed, the building has its own ZIP Code – 10118 and the design for this building was changed 15 times until it was finalised!  At one time, the Empire State…

  Departing from Pier 83 at West 42nd Street and the West Side Highway, you can find the neon green speedboat – The Beast- waiting for you to hop on board it!   On this speedboat, you can roar down the Hudson River on a speedboat ride and see New York like you never have before! At a speed of 45 mph, The Beast is a thrill ride which takes you to a halt within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty and gives you panoramic views of midtown and lower Manhattan as you speed by! In fact, the Beast makes a quick stop…

 A city of endless opportunities, great diversity and high energy; visiting New York – my home town always holds an important meaning in my life. Although the memories are very distant and few and I have come a long time since I was a young child, there is so much that New York offers on each visit.  Comprising 5 boroughs, sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean New York is one of the most advanced cities in the world -in terms of financial, cultural and commercial centers. Having some of the most iconic skyscrapers such as The Empire State…

Known for its cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji, Japan is also well known for its cutting-edge technology such as Japanese cars and bullet trains, vending machines, cultural values like politeness, punctuality and mouth-watering food such as Ramen and Sushi. A visit to this country is truly a delight, but it is even more important to a person who follows Nichiren Buddhism.  Known to be the home town of the Buddhist priest, Nichiren Shonin who was the founder of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, Japan is the headquarters of the Soka Gakkai International (the Japanese Buddhist religious movement). Japan is home to…