Days after the late British rocker Freddie Mercury’s greatest champion, his mother Jer Bulsara, passed away quietly in her sleep in the UK, a wave of grief has hit Dadar’s Parsi Colony, where the extended Bulsara family continues to live. “I cannot believe Jer kaki is no more,” Jehangir, Freddie’s second cousin, told mid-day at… Continue reading Old relatives from Mumbai pay tribute to Jer Bulsara
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Zara Heeramaneck: Preserving a collector’s dream
Eighteen-year-old Zara Heeramaneck has been passionate about art conservation since childhood. Her home at Kemps Corner also boasts of artefacts from across the world. ic/Suresh Karkera Article by Aparna Shukla | Mid Day Zara Heeramaneck was in her early teens when she first visited the 62-year-old Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum in Grant Road. Enamoured by… Continue reading Zara Heeramaneck: Preserving a collector’s dream
Edward Talkies: Small Talk with Fred Poonawala
Edward Theatre is seeking a cultural revival after surviving a dark tunnel of the single screen’s demise Slated to open towards the end of the month, the Goethe Institut’s ambitious Poets Translating Poets Festival, which will be staged across the city, brings to spotlight one of the oldest gems in the city –The Edward Theatre… Continue reading Edward Talkies: Small Talk with Fred Poonawala
Arm Wrestling “Panja” and Parsis: A nod to a great legacy
A recent arm-wrestling competition at the Parsee Gymkhana provided a window into a storied past involving physical culture and strongmen With one shaky hand steadying the other, Peshoton Patrawala removed an envelope of fading photographs from under his shirt. “I was Mr Best Developed in 1956, then Mr Bombay in 1965,“ the 84-year-old said, as… Continue reading Arm Wrestling “Panja” and Parsis: A nod to a great legacy
Jimmy Engineer Conferred The Peace Ambassador Medal In Beijing
Renowned Pakistani artist and social worker Jimmy Engineer was awarded “The Peace Ambassador’s Medal” in Beijing. According to a message received here Wednesday, “The Peace Ambassador’s Medal” was bestowed upon Jimmy Engineer by Mr. Li Ruo Hong, the Chairman China World Peace Foundation in a simple but impressive ceremony. The ceremony was held at the… Continue reading Jimmy Engineer Conferred The Peace Ambassador Medal In Beijing
Los Angeles Welcomes A New Atash Kadeh
A new Atash Kadeh is born in the world ! Los Angeles welcomes its second Dar-E-Mehr as the Zoroastrian Association of California inaugurated a brand new ground-up Atash Kadeh at their center in Orange, California. The opening ceremony for the Atash Kadeh began on Sunday, November 13 at 9:00 am. The first Boi was offered… Continue reading Los Angeles Welcomes A New Atash Kadeh
Toronto’s Fred Mirza Volunteers On 74th birthday making Santa Claus Fund boxes
“What better way to pass time?” Mirza has been holding down the mystery warehouse where Santa Fund boxes are packed and organized since September. He says the operation becomes “more high tech” with each passing year. by Laura BeestonStaff Reporter, thestar.com “The brains behind these operations have thought of everything now,” he tells me, “The… Continue reading Toronto’s Fred Mirza Volunteers On 74th birthday making Santa Claus Fund boxes
FEZANA’s Statement on the US Presidential Elections 2016
On Tuesday, November 8th, Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States of America. The reverberations both within the United States, Canada and globally have led to everything from demonstrations to a sense of urgency among many nations to understand how Mr. Trump’s administration will affect them. FEZANA, which represents the collective… Continue reading FEZANA’s Statement on the US Presidential Elections 2016
Dubai Pravasi Yatra 2016: A Resounding Success
The Dubai Pravasi Yatra, one of the most awaited events of the year 2016, turned out to be a grand success with participation ranging from 70 international delegates to 600 local residents at various programs held from 7th to 11th October, 2016. The event was held under the auspices of WZCC, an organization that values… Continue reading Dubai Pravasi Yatra 2016: A Resounding Success
