At 89, conductor Zubin Mehta doesn’t make things easy for himself. Since taking on the role of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s conductor emeritus, Mehta has been bringing Walt Disney Concert Hall audiences some of the largest-scaled late-Romantic works on earth. He has done Gustav Mahler’s First, Second, and Third Symphonies, even lengthening the First by… Continue reading At 89, Zubin Mehta Shows No Signs of Stopping at the LA Philharmonic
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Ashdeen Lilaowala Redefines Parsi Heritage with Contemporary Gara Embroidery
Ashdeen Lilaowala‘s relationship with Parsi Gara embroidery began long before it became his life’s work. Growing up surrounded by the craft—watching his mother and aunts adorned in intricately embroidered garments at weddings—the art form was simply part of his cultural landscape. However, it wasn’t until his formal education at the National Institute of Design in… Continue reading Ashdeen Lilaowala Redefines Parsi Heritage with Contemporary Gara Embroidery
Zubin Mehta, at 89, still commands mammoth Bruckner
Zubin Mehta, the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s conductor emeritus and (without exaggeration) a living L.A. icon, returned last weekend to conduct Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony with his old band. The score requires a monster orchestra with a blockbuster brass section and an audience capable of patience and goodwill. The reward is epic symphonic exhilaration. Article by Mark… Continue reading Zubin Mehta, at 89, still commands mammoth Bruckner
The Parsi Legacy of Jamshedpur
The Parsi community’s connection with the steel city dates back to its earliest days. Following the establishment of the Tata Steel plant in 1907, the first group of Parsis arrived in Jamshedpur around 1908. As the steel plant took shape, more Parsis migrated to the city, and to this day, they remain an integral part… Continue reading The Parsi Legacy of Jamshedpur
The Architectural, Spiritual and Personal: Karl Singporewala at SOAS Gallery
A bright blue lamppost in the gallery feels like it’s been brought in off the street and given a fresh lick of paint. Look a little closer and you’ll see tiny people at the base and within the lamp. That’s when the light goes off in your head: this is a maquette for something meant… Continue reading The Architectural, Spiritual and Personal: Karl Singporewala at SOAS Gallery
140-Year-Old Ripon Club At Kala Ghoda Faces Eviction From Landlords; Court Hearing Scheduled On November 24
After a furore over the proposed sale of the Sanjan sanatorium, Parsis have raised concerns about the future of another community Institution – the 140-year-old Ripon Club on Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press Journal Eviction Notice From Landlord Trust The Parsi-only club, located on two floors of N… Continue reading 140-Year-Old Ripon Club At Kala Ghoda Faces Eviction From Landlords; Court Hearing Scheduled On November 24
Nadir Godrej — the Renaissance man
On a rainy afternoon in Mumbai, inside the executive dining room at Godrej Industries Group’s sprawling Vikhroli headquarters, water droplets on the glass windows blur the view outside — a single chimney, all that remains of the company’s old chemicals factory, once the heart of its manufacturing, and now a quiet reminder of the group’s… Continue reading Nadir Godrej — the Renaissance man
Nilufer Shroff Honored by ACUA with the Outstanding Professional Contributions Award
Congratulations to our dear friend, Nilufer Shroff, on her Outstanding Professional Contributions Award! Parsi Khabar is delighted to share that our dear friend Nilufer K. Shroff has been recognized by the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) with the Outstanding Professional Contributions Award — a prestigious honor celebrating exceptional leadership and service in the… Continue reading Nilufer Shroff Honored by ACUA with the Outstanding Professional Contributions Award
The women who made Parsis India’s one of the most progressive community
They were few, but far ahead of their time. In a country still grappling with child marriage and female illiteracy, Parsi women were already walking into universities, laboratories, and courtrooms. From unfurling India’s first flag in Europe to capturing its freedom on camera, these women didn’t just make history—they rewrote it. The women who made… Continue reading The women who made Parsis India’s one of the most progressive community
