Bolting from their village homes to build better lives, plucky young boys landed in Bombay with no more than a coin rattling in ragged pockets. Years of slog later, they contributed considerably as entrepreneurs, entertainers and educationists. Track Stage comedian Jangoo Irani (extreme right) with Burjor Patel, Dinshah Daji, and Ruby Patel in the Adi… Continue reading The Runaways
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Theatre personality Ruby Patel passes away
Ruby Patel was a name to reckon with on the Parsi-Gujarati stage. Ruby along with her husband Burjor Patel worked in several Gujarati comedies till the 1960s. Article in the Indian Express Eminent theatre personality Ruby Patel has passed away in Mumbai. She was 86. Actor-filmmaker Vivek Vaswani tweeted the news on Tuesday morning. “And… Continue reading Theatre personality Ruby Patel passes away
Happy 70th Dear Zerbanoo
Today, a very dear friend, philosopher, guide and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford turns 70. In a small intimate gathering at the beautiful ASHA Center in the Forest of Dean, Zerbanoo’s life was celebrated at a beautiful lunch event. Like most people I had heard of Zerbanoo, but had never met her in person till that day… Continue reading Happy 70th Dear Zerbanoo
“Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism” Review: Portrait of an Independent Mind
A member of the British House of Commons at a time when Indians in India couldn’t vote, he argued that the empire was impoverishing his homeland. By Tunku Varadarajan | Wall Street Journal When the British government announced in 2014 that it would install a statue of Mohandas Gandhi in London’s Parliament Square, there were… Continue reading “Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism” Review: Portrait of an Independent Mind
Zanzibar’s forgotten religion
A CRUMBLING TEMPLE for an ancient religion lies hidden from the street, just beyond the fields of Mnazi Moja. All but forgotten, its doors are rarely opened; the once prominent Zoroastrians have all but disappeared from Zanzibar. Their fire temple, now falling to ruin, was once a place where worshippers gathered to celebrate their god,… Continue reading Zanzibar’s forgotten religion
Virginia Tech Names Negin Forouzesh 2020 Graduate Student of the Year
Negin Forouzesh, a doctoral candidate in the computer science department in the College of Engineering, has been honored as a 2020 Graduate Student of the Year for her excellence in research, teaching, and service. After finishing her master’s degree in her native country of Iran, Forouzesh decided to pursue her post-graduate studies at Virginia Tech.… Continue reading Virginia Tech Names Negin Forouzesh 2020 Graduate Student of the Year
Rayomand Banajee: Motorsports Post Lockdown in India
From roaring engines, cheering spectators to online racing and limiting crowds at actual racing events, motorsports is in for some changes post the COV-ID-19 lockdown as the fraternity is eagerly waiting for the next racing season to begin. The lockdown which is currently on across the globe has had an impact on various sports. And,… Continue reading Rayomand Banajee: Motorsports Post Lockdown in India
Not so Parsi love
Not so Parsi love Some stories are so ordinary that the fact that most anyone can relate to them makes them extraordinary. One such story is that of my late parents. A story of love, sacrifice, and struggle. It’s a story that both my pre-teens can narrate to you verbatim. One that I wouldn’t mind… Continue reading Not so Parsi love
Ervad Zarrir Bhandara Represents the Zoroastrian Faith at Interfaith Iftar Celebrations over Zoom
A Report on Interfaith Iftar Celebrations over Zoom Peace and Unity event organized by the American Muslims Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council over the Zoom on Sunday, April 26, 2020. The speakers for this unique interfaith event were: Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Katie Porter, FBI Assistant Director Paul D Delacourt, Sheriff Don Barnes, Pakistani Hollywood actor… Continue reading Ervad Zarrir Bhandara Represents the Zoroastrian Faith at Interfaith Iftar Celebrations over Zoom
