If you mention women and cameras today, the picture that comes to the minds of many is that of an attractive young woman posing in front of a camera. In a world driven more and more by the visual image, it is ironic that even today, we have few women behind the lens, especially in… Continue reading Woman with a View: Homai Vyarawalla
Category: Art
Weave of glory: Parsi Panorama Exhibition in New Delhi
At a time when the Parsi-Zoroastrian community records a drastic decrease in its population with every count, what’s the point of basking in its glorious past, a few cynical minds can always ask, but a balanced outlook will only appreciate the agenda behind “Parsi Panorama” a four-day festival celebrating different aspects of Parsi culture with… Continue reading Weave of glory: Parsi Panorama Exhibition in New Delhi
Arzan Khambatta’s art exhibition
Metal magic and colourful characters were what it was as Tarana Khubchandani presented Arzan Khambatta’s creations at this art do. It was a sunny and breezy Sunday soiree with guests admiring what could be termed as ‘steel magnolias’ that Arzan had articulated in sculpture. Besides the buzz at the bar everyone was in for a… Continue reading Arzan Khambatta’s art exhibition
Three Eminent Parsis Bestowed Padma Awards 2011 by Indian Government
Homai Vyarawalla, Late Dr. Keki Byramjee Grant and Dadi Dorab Pudumjee were amongst the 128 Indians bestowed with the Padma Awards. More about Homai Vyarawalla here. Legendary photographer Homai Vyarawalla was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for her outstanding work as a photo journalist spanning decades. Late Dr. Keki Bryamjee Grant, eminent cardiologist was awarded the… Continue reading Three Eminent Parsis Bestowed Padma Awards 2011 by Indian Government
Shiamak Davar: India’s Most Successful Choreographer
On June 7, 2005. India is playing host to Bill Clinton and the sleepy town of Lucknow is a stop over. On the menu is the finest Awadhi cuisine and the best dancer India can find to entertain a former U.S. President. After the performance, Clinton says to the lead choreographer and dancer, “The world… Continue reading Shiamak Davar: India’s Most Successful Choreographer
Lady With The Lens
Like most of today’s generation, you must have been introduced to her photographs in those boring history textbooks. Homai Vyarawall , 97, a Gujarat-born photographer, captured some of Delhi’s greatest 20th century moments. By Mayank Soofi / Hindustan Times Vyarawalla worked for journals, such as Current, Onlooker, The Illustrated Weekly of India and Time-Life .… Continue reading Lady With The Lens
Shaimak Davar Ties Up With Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Shiamak Davar ties up with American dance guru and takes his academy to new professional high. Shiamak Davar is in an ebullient mood. It is the Parsi New Year today. And he has a navroze gift for himself; an exciting new plan for his Shiamak Davar Dance Academy, for Mumbai, for all people who can… Continue reading Shaimak Davar Ties Up With Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Homai Vyarawalla: National Photo Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 10 days from now, we will witness India’s first national photo awards as part of commemorating 50 golden years of the photo division, a media unit of the ministry of information and broadcasting. By Ashleshaa Khurana / Times of India Among the four recipients of the lifetime achievement award’ is India’s first woman photojournalist… Continue reading Homai Vyarawalla: National Photo Award for Lifetime Achievement
Artist Jehangir Sabavala goes for record Rs 1.7 cr
The market for India’s modern masters seems to be sizzling. After Raza became the priciest modern by notching up over Rs 16 crore at a London auction recently, another master, 88-year-old Jehangir Sabavala, has set a new world auction record for his work. By Times of India News Network Casuarina Line, a serene landscape, was… Continue reading Artist Jehangir Sabavala goes for record Rs 1.7 cr
