Adil Jussawalla is one of the most recognisable voices in Indian Poetry in English — and as a former journalist, editor and translator, he has worn many hats. Through the independent small press Clearing House, Jussawalla helped publish some of the most landmark poetry collections in the country. After his second collection, in 1976, he… Continue reading Adil Jussawalla on poetry, mortality, and his recent prolific output after years of absence
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Garda Legacy in the Toronto Police Department
The newest police dog has the skills to sniff out firearms and illicit drugs, much like many of her four-legged colleagues, but also has the additional gift of helping to heal members of the Service family. The Garda family and Constable Alexander Watts with the newest police dog, Garda Garda, a one-year-old Springer Spaniel… Continue reading Garda Legacy in the Toronto Police Department
Piroj Wadia: So Long, Farewell, It’s Hard To Say Goodbye!
The last time I spoke to Piroj was two days before Nina Goel, her friend called me from Piroj’s mobile phone to inform me of her hospitalization and to tell me that Piroj would not be able to send in her weekly column for The Daily Eye (www.thedailyeye.info), as she wasn’t well; but that she… Continue reading Piroj Wadia: So Long, Farewell, It’s Hard To Say Goodbye!
How I travelled 185+ countries | Meher Heroyce Moos
Our dearest friend Meher Heroyce Moos was recently a TEDx speaker in Ahmedabad, India. Watch Meher Heroyce Moos discuss about the 3 C’s and many other things that distinguished this solo traveler from the rest. She explains how networking and voracious reading habits helps in travelling and much more. For more than five decades,… Continue reading How I travelled 185+ countries | Meher Heroyce Moos
Yeh Ballet
Our dear friend Sooni Taraporevala informs us of Yeh Ballet, a lovely virtual reality short film she recently completed. Sooni writes… Yeh ballet kya cheez hai? What is this thing called ballet Amir asks in the beginning of the film. Manish who had saved and gifted himself modern dance classes around the same time, also… Continue reading Yeh Ballet
Zoroastrians Flock to Sacred Temple for Annual Pilgrimage
Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire temple at Pir-e Sabz or Chak Chak village in central Iran. Article on Iran Front Page News Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire… Continue reading Zoroastrians Flock to Sacred Temple for Annual Pilgrimage
Return To Roots 2017 Trip Applications Open
Parsi Khabar has been associated with the Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program since its inception in 2013. Over the last three trips over 45 Zoroastrian youth from all over the world have had an opportunity to participate in these tours. Young adults between the ages of 22-35 spend about 14 days in India experiencing Zoroastrian… Continue reading Return To Roots 2017 Trip Applications Open
A cause(way) that linked Mumbai’s islands
While the government struggled to collect funds to construct a causeway for better connectivity in the island city, one Parsi family took it upon itself to construct the Mahim Causeway. Before 1845, getting to Bandra from Mahim was nothing like what it is today. The lack of any land route meant taking a ferry between… Continue reading A cause(way) that linked Mumbai’s islands
New Jandakot Western Australia MP Yaz Mubarakai Speaks About his Election
Yaz Mubarakai… “I am proud of my Indian heritage and each day I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to build a life with my family here in Western Australia, and now even more so in representing the people of Jandakot.” Click image or this link to watch video.
