Members of the city-based Parsi community will meet Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray over the Metro-3 project’s alignment that passes below three of its fire temples in south Mumbai. According to the community, the metro work will allegedly disturb the ‘holy fire’ and ‘wells’ in such temples. The community has also started an online signature… Continue reading Mumbai Parsis to meet Uddhav Thackeray for help
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Kayani Bakery’s cakes and bakes causing a ‘sugar rush’ since 1955
It’s early in the afternoon, definitely past the unusual office rush-hour, but no one seems to have informed people on East Street. There is serious traffic jam here. Apart from the vehicles, there seems to be a jam of people as well. The parking slots are full, but somehow, that has not discouraged the people… Continue reading Kayani Bakery’s cakes and bakes causing a ‘sugar rush’ since 1955
Zubin Mehta to Lead Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in New York at Carnegie Hall for Final Tour Concerts
Zubin Mehta returns to Carnegie Hall with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) this fall, following a recent announcement that he will be retiring from his post as Music Director of the IPO in 2019 after 50 years in the position. Three back-to-back concerts in Carnegie Hall‘s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage celebrate his legacy and… Continue reading Zubin Mehta to Lead Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in New York at Carnegie Hall for Final Tour Concerts
Bohemian Rhapsody: will the Freddie Mercury biopic be a whitewash?
The Queen frontman’s Zanzibarian roots are often forgotten when discussing his life. But he didn’t hide from his Persian heritage – and neither should the movie There is a sweet black-and-white photograph of Farrokh Bulsara from 1946 in a pram in the garden of his Indian parents’ home in Zanzibar, then a British protectorate. When… Continue reading Bohemian Rhapsody: will the Freddie Mercury biopic be a whitewash?
A photographer’s love letters to Mumbai
She is best known for writing films such as Mississippi Masala, The Namesake, and Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay. She also directed the National Award-winning film Little Zizou. Since 1977 Taraporevala has photographed India’s western city of Mumbai in which she grew up. Published on BBC These photographs celebrate the odd and the everyday and provide a… Continue reading A photographer’s love letters to Mumbai
Hrishi K In Conversation with Sooni Taraporevala
Sooni Taraporevala was on the air with Radio host Hrishi K of 94.3 FM radio station in Mumbai. She discusses her upcoming exhibition and book launch. Click here to listen
Khushru Jijina recognized as ‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2016-2017’
Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Housing Finance Limited Managing Director Mr. Khushru Jijina has been recognised as the ‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2016-2017’ under the ‘Business Leadership (Finance)’ Category. Nominations for this highly coveted award include individuals who have made the most impact and contributions over the past year within their specific category.… Continue reading Khushru Jijina recognized as ‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2016-2017’
Parsis protest Metro line alignment, cutting through an ancient Fire Temple
Contractors of the underground Metro III rail project on Thursday morning arrived to inspect the 187-year-old Wadia fire temple (Atash Behram) at Princess Street in south Mumbai. However, they were met by a group of protesting Parsis, who did not allow them to take any measurements. On Monday, TOI had reported the alignment map showed… Continue reading Parsis protest Metro line alignment, cutting through an ancient Fire Temple
Parsis Of Sri Lanka: Denizens From A Land Far Away
In British colonial times, enterprising Parsis looked further south, and set their sights on Sri Lanka, bringing home a good many Parsi families. Parsi Pioneers Gathering of Parsis outside Parsi Club, c.1940s. Those were the days when there were about 200 Parsis here before the Swabasha policy in the 1950s spurred many to migrate. Image… Continue reading Parsis Of Sri Lanka: Denizens From A Land Far Away
