Karina Pandya

                                          On September 19 th , 2025 there was a spark in the air as the energy at Veda Kunba transcended borders. An event titled – India and USA: Can Art Unite brought together poets, film makers, writers, and theatre enthusiasts in a celebration of performance, reflection and storytelling. Poetry Session: Global Unity and Local  Unity   A packed evening, it began at 4.30 PM and stretched right till 9PM.    The evening kickstarted with a poetry session with performers such as Jasmine Babbar (Storyteller), J Brandon Hill (Actor), Stephan Fife (Author and Theatre Director), Karina Pandya (Author and poet) and Tracy Ann Chapel (actor) performing some of their finest pieces and engaging with the audience.     Panel Discussion: Can Art Unite?   After an engaging session of poetry which enlightened the audience, there...

Epilepsy is something most people don’t really know much about. For me, it’s just part of who I am—part of my head, part of what’s happening inside my brain. Sometimes something triggers it off, and I’ve learned over time that epilepsy can come from many different causes. Because I’ve had a brain injury, many assume that’s the only reason I developed epilepsy. But epilepsy doesn’t have just one cause. It can be genetic, it can arise from brain tumors, infections, complications, or even without a clear reason at all. And it’s not one fixed condition either—it has many types and patterns, which makes it complicated and often misunderstood. Types of Epilepsy and Seizures There are four main classifications of epilepsy: Focal epilepsy : Seizures begin in one specific area or side of the brain. Generalized epilepsy : Seizures involve widespread areas of the brain from the start. Combined (Focal and Generalized) epilepsy : A mix of both focal and generalized seizures. Unknown onset epilepsy ...