“People trust Air India to carry those nearest and dearest to them, even when they themselves might fly on another airline!†Recognising from carriers like Singapore Airlines how valuable a differentiator service could be, the carrier will now focus on it. From its grandiloquent old proposition of ‘Your Palace in the Sky’ it is now… Continue reading Air India Symbol Undergoes Change
Category: Art
The Israel Philaharmonic and Zubin Mehta
The NYTimes carries a piece on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Israel Philaharmonic. Zubin Mehta, the legendary Parsi Conductor is the Director for Life at the IPO. The current music director, Zubin Mehta, a Zoroastrian from India, is beloved for conducting a concert during the Persian Gulf war of 1991, when Saddam… Continue reading The Israel Philaharmonic and Zubin Mehta
Astad Deboo Awarded Padma Shri
The phone hasn’t stopped ringing at the Antia residence in Parsee Colony for a couple of days. Not that anybody minds. After all, one of their kin, noted choreographer Astad Deboo, has just been conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in the country. “There is definitely jubilation in the family… Continue reading Astad Deboo Awarded Padma Shri
Kayhan Irani: Artivist with a cause
Kayhan Irani’s play, ‘We’ve Come Undone,’ has been playing to audiences around the nation since 2003. From Harlem to the streets of Baghdad, all the world’s a stage for actress, playwright and “artivist” Kayhan Irani — literally. The dreamy-eyed 28-year-old New Yorker of Indian descent has been involved in dozens of plays and artistic actions… Continue reading Kayhan Irani: Artivist with a cause
Zubin Mehta Felicitated at Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman has declared that Zubin Mehta’s “profound artistry and devotion to music make him a world treasure.” No doubt that’s why he’ll be celebrated as one of five 2006 Kennedy Center Honors winners this weekend at the 29th annual gala celebration of these awards. But Mr. Schwarzman’s observation is also… Continue reading Zubin Mehta Felicitated at Kennedy Center
First Iranian Kings of Persian Poetry
By Manouchehr Saadat Noury, PhD – Persian Journal INTRODUCTION: According to a great number of eminent scholars and highly respected experts in Persian Literature and Poetry, there are many Iranian poets who can be considered as the Titans or the Kings of the Persian Poetry. The same groups of scholars and experts also believe that… Continue reading First Iranian Kings of Persian Poetry
City’s at the heart of art mart
This was fuelled initially by the wealthy community of Parsis who were known not just for the acquisitions of art, but their appreciation of the arts and promotional activities,” an art market source told ET. “The Parsis were also strongly influenced by the British and Europeans.” According. to the source, the Jehangir Art Gallery and… Continue reading City’s at the heart of art mart
Lily Don’t be Silly
For Parsis, the New Year play is an annual family tradition…and there’s one enthusiast who’s giving out 500 free tickets! August 18: Philandering husband Savak finds it tough to manage with wife Lily in one room and girlfriend Lily in the other. In slapstick style he avoids what could potentially be a hazardous three’s company.… Continue reading Lily Don’t be Silly
Capturing golden moments
Meet Armaity Bamanbehram, the first Parsi lady to have completed 25 years as a videographer Armaity Bamanbehram is no stranger in the world of videography. And is quite a renowned name among the Parsi community. After all, she has 25 years of experience in the field. Also known as the first Parsi lady to have… Continue reading Capturing golden moments
