Shagorika Easwar

NRI Filmmaker Sanjay Arora’s 2 Khet won the Best Director Award at the South Asian International Film Festival of Florida 2025. The critically acclaimed film 2 Khet (Two Farms), directed by Jagat Joon, has been honored with the Best Director Award at the prestigious South Asian International Film Festival of Florida 2025, held from February 21 to 23, 2025. Sanjay Arora is the Executive Producer of the film, praised for its poignant storytelling and artistic depth.

By SHAGORIKA EASWAR A startling statistic showed up in one of the feeds on my phone recently. Someone with a “comfortable” job in India wondered if it was worth his while to move to Canada. The response was a firm no. The reasons included: 1. The long winter, leading to depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 2. Leaving behind parents and extended family. 3. Low minimum wages and high rents. 4. Long wait to see medical specialists. 5. High rates of divorce.

From NEWS CANADA There’s nothing quite like plucking a fresh head of lettuce or the first green bean from your own garden. It’s not only rewarding, it’s good for the environment. Gardening helps to improve air and soil quality. Plants help protect the soil, recycle nutrients and provide homes for animals. Gardening also helps protect local wildlife and pollinators. Whether you’re new to gardening or you’ve been at it for years, here’s how you can get a head start on growing season.