For a culinary tapestry as rich and diverse, Parsi cuisine has for a long time remained circumscribed by stereotypes, identified largely by the dhansak-sali boti routine popularized by Mumbai’s iconic Irani cafés and Parsi eateries. Of course, more recently, speciality Parsi restaurants have been opening doors outside Mumbai, Irani café classics have begun making routine… Continue reading Parsi food is more than dhansak
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Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2017 Announced
Parsi Khabar is delighted to inform that registration for 2017 Iranshah Udvada Utsav is open. Per an email from our dear Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor We just launched the edition of “IUU-2017′ yesterday and you will now find all the details on our website iuu.net.in . You can now download the registration form and even pay… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2017 Announced
The Bombay Blackwood: A Class Apart
Queen Anne, Empire, Elizabethan, Louis XVI… these are familiar terms for aficionados who are passionate about antique furniture. Rare and often priceless pieces of furniture from these styles – ranging from the early 18th to 20th century CE are coveted across the world. But did you know that Bombay was home to its own style… Continue reading The Bombay Blackwood: A Class Apart
Dan Boman named 2017 American Culinary Federation Western Region Pastry Chef of the Year
Dan Boman, CEPC, Named 2017 American Culinary Federation Western Region Pastry Chef of the Year St. Augustine, Fla., March 3, 2017—Dan Boman, CEPC, chef instructor, Art Institute of Phoenix, was named 2017 American Culinary Federation (ACF) Western Region Pastry Chef of the Year at the ACF Central and Western Region Culinary Salon held at Joliet… Continue reading Dan Boman named 2017 American Culinary Federation Western Region Pastry Chef of the Year
Tata Steel & Gwalior’s Chambers of Secrets
This could well have inspired an Indiana Jones sequel – with a twist. Connecting hidden and lost treasures buried deep underground, to a modern day conglomerate with factories across the world. As hard to imagine as it may be, the fact is that one of the largest private sector steel companies in India, Tata Steel… Continue reading Tata Steel & Gwalior’s Chambers of Secrets
Percy Bahmani: Parsi Powerlifter
Why this veteran has set his hopes for a dying community on a weightlifting competition. Percy Farhad Bahmani runs a farm in Dahanu. But his calm exterior hides a great love and passion for martial arts and weight lifting. For the last 16 years, he, along with a dedicated group of Parsis have been gathering… Continue reading Percy Bahmani: Parsi Powerlifter
Vispi Kasad Does India Proud at America’s Got Talent in Los Angeles
Vispi Kasad is a martials arts guru based in Navsari, India. He was recently invited by Tyra Banks, the host of America’s Got Talent to perform at their live show in Los Angeles. Below is the video of Vispi performing his act. Vispi & Team India: Dangerous Blindfolded Sword Chopping Scares Judges – America’s Got… Continue reading Vispi Kasad Does India Proud at America’s Got Talent in Los Angeles
Dadar Parsi Colony: Who To Know In Mumbai’s Only Unwalled Baug
Strange things are afoot in Dadar Parsi Colony. This summer, for the first time in 89 years, the well at the Rustomji Faramna Agiary on Dinshaw Master Road ran dry. Then the BMC tried to separate the area from its northern neighbour Five Gardens in a re-warding plan. Just this week, we learned that the… Continue reading Dadar Parsi Colony: Who To Know In Mumbai’s Only Unwalled Baug
The Roda I know
dentsu X’s Divya Karani on media veteran Roda Mehta (ex-O&M), the AAAI’s Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for 2017 I have had the fortune of working with some very tall men. Roda is one of them. I joined O&M to work with Roda. And then did my best to keep out of her way. Why? I… Continue reading The Roda I know
