Aug 14“Romeo & Julie” at the National Theatre: Shakespeare with a Welsh makeoverA tale of star-crossed lovers torn apart by circumstance… sort of. That’s the premise of Welsh playwright Gary Owen’s (“Iphigenia In Splott”) latest endeavor with director/longtime collaborator Rachel O’Riordan, “Romeo and Julie.” Set in Splott as a working-class drama in none other than the National Theatre, “Romeo and Julie” tells…Theatre3 min readTheatre3 min read
Jun 20‘Graceland’ at the Royal Court: ReviewIt’s a story we have heard before, possibly even lived. A sinister trap, harmless but only at first. A relationship going well enough until it isn’t, and you realize that maybe it never really was. Graceland, written by critic-turned-playwright Ava Wong Davies, follows a romance from its genesis to its…West End3 min readWest End3 min read
May 16Smoke: Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson did not come to playOh, to be a fly on the wall during an intimate encounter between two strangers at a BDSM party. Step into the shoes of audience members at the Southwark Playhouse Borough production of “Smoke,” who encircle actors Oli Higginson (John) and Meaghan Martin (Julie) from all sides for 70 minutes…Theatre3 min readTheatre3 min read
May 6Britain’s royal pains have got to goOn May 6, the world will witness King Charles III’s coronation, a historical phenomenon occurring in Britain for the first time in 70 years. Even though the new king is famously a proponent of a “slimmed down monarchy,” with several planned ceremonial events on the itinerary, Brits have high expectations…British Royal Family4 min readBritish Royal Family4 min read
Apr 12America’s faithful tackle the homelessness crisis | Analyst NewsBY AANSA MIRZA, TEHMINA MIRZA & KANITA TARIQ From affordable housing to mobile showers, these three faith-based groups are addressing mounting homelessness in their local communities. This article is part of Divine Interventions, an ongoing series examining how faith-based organizations around the world are responding to social crises in their…Social Justice7 min readSocial Justice7 min read
Mar 30Does forced mental health treatment for the homeless work? | Analyst NewsMichelle Go never saw it coming. The 40-year-old New Yorker, a financial consultant who volunteered to help the city’s homeless, had been awaiting the next R train at the Times Square station one Saturday morning last January when she was suddenly shoved from behind — pushed onto the tracks, where…New York City7 min readNew York City7 min read
Oct 27, 2022The Chai Spot brings a taste of Pakistan to Mott StreetTo the average Pakistani, chai is more than just a morning beverage. It is a string that ties everyone together, no matter their cultural backgrounds. For many immigrant families like mine, the practice of having chai twice, sometimes three times a day, has followed them wherever they go. This is…Chai3 min readChai3 min read
Oct 7, 2022House of Anita Dongre celebrates Indian heritage with bridal wearWritten by Sara Sharma and Kanita Tariq As South Asians living in New York City, we’re always looking for a slice of home. Walking into the House of Anita Dongre Limited flagship store in SoHo brings exactly that. Founded by fashion designer Anita Dongre and her two siblings Meena Sehra…Indian Fashion4 min readIndian Fashion4 min read
Sep 10, 2022‘All Too Well’: A Toast to Twentysomethings EverywhereAt the Tribeca Film Festival in June, singer-songwriter, producer, and honorary doctorate recipient Taylor Swift put on one of her many caps — director — to talk about the acclaimed Short Film that accompanied the new, re-recorded ten-minute version of a fan-favorite song, “All Too Well.” At the festival, Swift…Taylor Swift2 min readTaylor Swift2 min read
Jun 13, 2022The Evergreen Allure of Indie BookstoresWalking into a small bookstore in the Village is an anomaly in itself. There are so many to choose from on nearly every corner, some niche, some secondhand. Each delivers a unique experience that you could not find elsewhere yet masters an aura of familiarity that could make anyone feel…Bookstores4 min readBookstores4 min read
