Karina Pandya

Meeting rooms help to strike the deal in any business and there are many facets which need to be looked into such as the (preferably) surreal surroundings, views available at the corporate or social events and the quality of service that is being offered.     Some of the different meeting room layouts include those available in U-shapes, classrooms, boardrooms, banquets and cabarets. There are many additional elements to pay attention to such as having the right type of chairs, tables, high-tech AV systems and good lighting. Some of the essential factors to pay attention to are the pricing, location, amenities being offered and the actual space being offered to be considered for a good meeting space.   Some of the top 5 conference venues in south Mumbai for a corporate event are:   1)      ITC Grand Central : Located in the centrally located area of Parel, ITC Grand Central offers a lavish ballroom that can easily accommodate approximately 800 peo...

With the rush of designer stores, international brands, art galleries and eateries, south Mumbai has turned out to be a chic destination of fashion, arts and food. Some of the top places to shop in South Mumbai include: 1)      Palladium Mall:  The very first premium retail and entertainment mall are also located in the same complex as High Street Phoenix.  With over 250 premium brands this mall carries a certain amount of sophistication and refinement, all under one roof! Also, home to fine-dining restaurants, spas, high-fashion brands, luxury labels, cafes and luxury labels the retail and lifestyle mix also provides special services such as Wi-Fi, concierge, valet parking and salons. Some of the brands include Paul Smith, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Burberry, Canali, Armani Exchange, Hublot, Hugo Boss, Panerai, Bottega Veneta, Tod’s, Coach, Massimo Dutti, Franck Muller and many additional brands.   2)      Jio World...

A lot of times, strenuous exercises can be one of the main reasons for the short-term risk of heart attacks and cardiac arrests. In young people, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and congenital coronary anomalies are quite frequent whereas in elder victims coronary artery  atherosclerosis . Although death during exercise is very rare, vigorous physical activity is known to be associated with an increased risk of fatality. There are many famous people who are known to have passed away as a result of over-exertion in the gym. Some of these people include:   1)      Siddhaant Surryavanshi:  Also known as Anand Surryavanshi, Siddhaant Surryavashi collapsed while working out in a gym in Mumbai on 1 st  November 2022. As a result of cardiac arrest, this 46-year-old is survived by his wife, Russian model Alesia Raut and 2 daughters. 2)      Sagar Pandey: Actor Salman Khans, body double died on September 30 th , 2022. While at the gym,...

  While there were many factors that led to the war between Ukraine and Russia, the internal Ukrainian crisis had initially sowed seeds in November 2013, when the President of Ukraine, Viktor  Yanukovych   rejected a deal for greater integration with the European Union, sparking mass protests which Yanukovych attempted to put down violently Russia had already backed Yanukovych in the crisis while countries like the US and Europe had supported the protestors.       The Russo-Ukrainian War which is also known as the Russia- Ukrainian War has been a series of ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine since February 2014. What started out after Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, turned into a bitter annexation of Crimea from Ukraine and eight years of conflict of naval incidents, cyber warfare and heightened political tensions.     At that point in time, Ukrainian  president   Viktor Yanukovych  had been ousted from office and unma...

International business in India is of prime importance because it has an important role in India's economic growth. Not only does it enhance competitiveness, and expand business opportunities for domestic markets, but it also is crucial for the exports and imports between India and other countries.       Right from the time of independence, the INR and dollar exchange rate has been important. What has to be remembered is that at the time of India's independence, there were no outstanding credits on the balance sheet of India which meant that the Indian Rupee was at parity with the US Dollar. However, the Rupee was pegged to Pounds at that time and that meant 1 pound was equivalent to INR 13. After independence, the Indian Rupee continued to peg to the British pound at a rate of 1 Rupee = 1 Shilling and 6 pence. When India became a republic nation in 1950 and the constitution in 1952 the USD was equal to 4.16 INR.   However, it was in 1944 according to the Bretton Woo...

  Are India’s largest FMCG players riding the next megatrend? There’s one particular thing that long-term investors keep an eye out for and that is t he next megatrend. Every asset management company has a primer explaining this concept. According to Blackrock, megatrends are powerful, transformative forces that could change the global economy, business and society.    You can easily put your money to work and reap the rewards over the next decade. It's the classic ‘buy and hold approach where it focuses on a theme and not just a stock. It's not just investors who are trying to get into the ground floor. Companies are constantly trying to see if they can diversify their business and capture megatrends. For example, some of the megatrends include rapid urbanization, a shift in global economic power, the rise of technology, digitalization, and growing interest in health or sustainable energy.    One of the biggest trends is the dietary shift toward plant-based pro...

When Tim Burton  was asked in 2012 why he was remaking his live-action film from 30 years ago, Frankenweenie, about a boy who resurrects his pet dog, into stop motion  animation, the director said, “Because I want a better performance from the dog!”   Stop motion or animation is one of the best tools any filmmaker can make use of to covey a particular story using inanimate objects or animals.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhRM23EizwM   Written and conceptualized by  Vinnie Ann Bose as her thesis film, from her time at The National Institute of Design, ‘ What Is Your Brown Number’  is a result of the incubation initiative hosted by Indian animation mainstay Studio Eeksaurus. It points to the absurdity and the invalidity of a notion that exists in our society and some of the beliefs that exist in our society. Is fairness always a better thing and how we are conditioned to believe that a lighter complexion is a better fad?  ‘What is Your Bro...