“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
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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
Zoroastrian Tower of Silence
A “Tower of Silence” is the place where Zoroastrians laid their dead to rest in the life-giving power of the sun. Zarathustra is the ancient Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism 3500 years ago. The ancient creed which was the dominant religion during the Sassanid era greatly influenced other religions and is still practiced worldwide, especially… Continue reading Zoroastrian Tower of Silence
No Family Planning for Parsis
NCM’s pill for falling Parsi numbers: no family planning CITHARA PAUL Posted online: Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 0034 hrs New Delhi, June 13: Concerned about the dwindling population of the Parsi community in the country, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has come up with a religious concoction containing a heavy dose of morality… Continue reading No Family Planning for Parsis
Shehnaz Treasurywala: Big Secret Revealed
Shehnaz Treasurywala the new host of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge has her task cutout as she will be seen anchoring a Hindi show for the very first time!! But what exactly motivated her to anchor this rib-tickling comedy show? Well, the answer is right there in the question. As Shehnaz very neatly puts it,… Continue reading Shehnaz Treasurywala: Big Secret Revealed
Visiting Persepolis, the ancient source of Iran’s power
The ancient Persian capital of Persepolis, in a vast and arid plain 40 miles from Shiraz in southern Iran, is the greatest ancient site between the Holy Land and India. This is a rare place that actually exceeded my high expectations. My main regret in traveling through Iran on my first visit (back in 1978)… Continue reading Visiting Persepolis, the ancient source of Iran’s power
