The Friendship Day celebrations hosted by the Parsi community on Sunday turned sour for the organisers with residents objecting and the police fining the revellers for flagging off a car rally from Shivaji Park at Dadar. It was ironical that the Additional Commissioner of Police, (Crime Branch), Deven Bharti flagged off the car rally later… Continue reading Friendship Day celebrations turns unpleasant for Jimmy Mistry
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Marguerite Del Guidice: In conversation
Last week we pointed you to the National Geographic Story on Iran. Below is an interview with the author Marguerite Del Guidice in the Persian Mirror. If you are concerned with all things Iran, you have probably already received a few emails from your friends, telling you about the amazing cover story on Iran by… Continue reading Marguerite Del Guidice: In conversation
Bapsy Sidhwa in Lahore
“Every time I come to Lahore, I find it more beautiful than my previous visit,” said novelist Bapsi Sidhwa during an interview with Daily Times. Sidhwa, who spent her early years in Lahore, said that the city was beautiful and full of creativity. “You breathe here and feel the creativity in the air. It is… Continue reading Bapsy Sidhwa in Lahore
Barack Obama Praises Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
While the Indian Government screwed up and bungled in handling the funeral of Field Marshal Manekshaw, Barack Obama, the Presidential candidate in the U.S. issued a statement acknowledging the legendary war hero's passing away. the Democratic Presidential candidate on Monday released a statement condoling Manekshaw's death, describing him as “a legendary soldier, a patriot, and… Continue reading Barack Obama Praises Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
A View from Pakistan: Manekshaw’s war
By Commodore (retired) Najeeb Anjum for The Dawn, Pakistan For 36 years now India's first field marshal has been the icon of heroism. “ALL QUIET ON THE EASTERN FRONT”, the melodious message continued ringing in the ears across West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan) by the state controlled media even on December 16, 1971 — a date… Continue reading A View from Pakistan: Manekshaw’s war
Shenaz Treasurywala on love and her banjaran life
Shenaz Treasurywala on love and her banjaran life, in conversation with Riya V Anandwala. There’s been talk that you’re being replaced by Perizaad Kolah on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.. true? False. In fact, I’m filling in for Perizaad who’s on maternity leave. You came back to television after a long hiatus.. with a Hindi… Continue reading Shenaz Treasurywala on love and her banjaran life
Minocher Bhandara, Pakistan MP, Passes Away
Former Minorities Minister and member National Assembly Minocher Bhandara (popularly known as M.P.Bhandara) passed away here on Sunday. His one leg and a wrist was broken in an accident on April 23 and was admitted to Shifa Hospital on May 7. He was travelling in the car with his Chinese friends, when a bus coming… Continue reading Minocher Bhandara, Pakistan MP, Passes Away