The 87-year-old veteran artist had been ailing for a while The Mumbai-based artist, Mehlli Gobhai has died at the age of 87 in a city hospital this morning. The artist was said to be ailing for a while and had been hospitalised for a month. Poet, curator and cultural critic Ranjit Hoskote’s tweet — an… Continue reading Artist Mehlli Gobhai passes away
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NanoViricides, Inc. Welcomes Dr. Irach Taraporewala as the New CEO
NanoViricides is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board has appointed Dr. Irach Taraporewala as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Irach B. Taraporewala is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of experience in drug development and regulatory strategy. He is a hands-on CEO with strong scientific background combined with significant management,… Continue reading NanoViricides, Inc. Welcomes Dr. Irach Taraporewala as the New CEO
Dancing on the edge: In conversation with Astad Deboo
At 71, Astad Deboo still walks with the leaping grace of a warrior Is it sweet revenge to be acclaimed as a living legend of dance right here in the most conservative of dance bastions?” I ask Astad Deboo. He is in Chennai to receive the Yagnaraman Living Legend Award for 2018 at the Sri… Continue reading Dancing on the edge: In conversation with Astad Deboo
Sooni Taraporevala to direct Siddharth Roy Kapur’s upcoming production Ballet Boys
Siddharth Roy Kapur’s next brings back Sooni Taraporevala as director with a true-life story. A decade after making her directorial debut with the National Award-winning family drama Little Zizou, internationally acclaimed screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala is returning to direction with Ballet Boys. It recounts the inspiring true-life journey of two Mumbai boys, Amiruddin Shah and Manish… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala to direct Siddharth Roy Kapur’s upcoming production Ballet Boys
Jimmy Engineer promotes Pakistan soft image thru creative art in Canada
WORLD renowned Pakistani artist, social crusader and philanthropist Jimmy Engineer continues to promote and project soft, positive, moderate and forward looking image of Pakistan and its peace-loving loving people before the comity of nations through displaying his art and delivering talks. Article in Pakistan Observer Jimmy Engineer during his yet another goodwill tour of foreign… Continue reading Jimmy Engineer promotes Pakistan soft image thru creative art in Canada
Ashdeen Lilaowala on his love for Parsi Gara
Ashdeen Lilaowala dives into his fabulous family archives and has come up some “Vintage Tales” Childhood memories never fade away. In fact, the talented tend to preserve these precious recollections by either penning a short story or creating an artistic impression. It also means a lot to those who live, work and dream fashion. This… Continue reading Ashdeen Lilaowala on his love for Parsi Gara
‘There is no gender in the kitchen, we are all equals’ – Chef Anahita Dhondy
Anahita Dhondy doesn’t like being called ‘female’ or ‘celebrity’ chef, though she fits both definitions. Over a couple of rushed phone calls and food orders, we talk to this 28-year-old on why there aren’t enough women chefs in India. By Devika Chitnis, yourstory.com The chef’s coat, hair tied back, shuffling pots and pans in a… Continue reading ‘There is no gender in the kitchen, we are all equals’ – Chef Anahita Dhondy
Nehru’s son-in-law Feroze, a crusader, who exposed corruption in his party’s government
It is because of a private member’s bill introduced by Feroze Gandhi in 1956 that it is possible for media to report Parliament proceedings. New Delhi: He was just 48 when he passed away on 8 September 1960. But the inscription on Feroze Jehangir Gandhi’s gravestone at the Parsi cemetery in Allahabad best describes how… Continue reading Nehru’s son-in-law Feroze, a crusader, who exposed corruption in his party’s government
Parsi priest has a savage warning for people using mobile phones during temple visit
While the tweet is a way to deter the use of mobile phones in religious places, it also has a humorous take to it. It did not take long for the post to go viral with many complimenting the priest for his sense of humour. In over a day, the tweet has received over 1400… Continue reading Parsi priest has a savage warning for people using mobile phones during temple visit
