Our dear friend Jimmy Mistry announces his latest business venture When visionaries in real estate come together — with the legendary Mr. Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani and Pune’s growth leader Mr. Sagar Agarwal of Krisala Group — it’s more than a partnership. Thrilled to introduce Della Racecourse, Pune — a 40-acre masterpiece that’s all set to… Continue reading Della Resorts joins Hiranandani JV for Pune project worth Rs 1,100 cr
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The Silversmith’s Puzzle: A Mystery by Nev March
Terrific praise for The Silversmith’s Puzzle by Nev March: “Packed with historic detail and local color. A leisurely, decorous period mystery, gracefully told.” —Kirkus Reviews “Oh, what splendid novels Nev March writes! Rich, rowdy, and romantic, old-fashioned yet fresh, peacock-bright with color but brainy, too: these are books for the adventurer and the historian alike…Thrilling… Continue reading The Silversmith’s Puzzle: A Mystery by Nev March
Beacons of Parsi heritage
A new book on a historic well, a freshly reopened museum and the reinstallation of the Parsi Gate on Marine Drive give us three reasons to celebrate Mumbai’s Zoroastrian community THE CHRONICLER OF MUMBAI: Journalist and author Bachi Karkaria at the Parsi Gate on Marine Drive | Photographs by Mandar Deodhar Article by Priya Pathiyan… Continue reading Beacons of Parsi heritage
A Sociological Survey of Rural Parsis in South-Gujarat: Dr. Cashmera Percy Bhaya
A Microscopic Study, With Compiled Data on the Parsis by Dr. Cashmera Percy Bhaya Article By Yezdi Farokh Motiwalla, Ex- Vice Chairman, Poona Parsee Panchayat Trust. Dr. Cashmera Percy Bhaya’s “A Sociological Survey of Rural Parsis in South-Gujarat: A Microscopic Study – With Compiled Data on the Parsis”, self-published in 2024, which is not for… Continue reading A Sociological Survey of Rural Parsis in South-Gujarat: Dr. Cashmera Percy Bhaya
The Moment of the Banyan by Armin Wandrewala
“Imagine never hearing `Saalo Ghelsappo” again! Lawyer and author Armin Wandrewala’s recently released novel, THE MOMENT OF THE BANYAN, (Vakils Feffer & Simons P Ltd) ensures you will! Our declining numbers are also resulting in the decline of our stories, cuisine, language! Armin decided, some years ago, to pen a novel to document these, weaving… Continue reading The Moment of the Banyan by Armin Wandrewala
Mumbai’s iconic Taraporevala Aquarium to be reopened
Mumbai: The iconic Taraporevala Aquarium at the picturesque Marine Drive in Mumbai – which has been shut since the Covid-19 pandemic – is being revived and will be transformed into a world-class tourism spot. Located on the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Marg aka Queen’s Necklace or Marine Drive, the Taraporevala Aquarium (also spelled Taraporewala Aquarium)… Continue reading Mumbai’s iconic Taraporevala Aquarium to be reopened
Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala On Reviving Parsi Gara, A Timeless Indian Textile Tradition
Ashdeen Lilaowala is bridging centuries of craftsmanship with contemporary style and making slow, meaningful fashion relevant again. By Alfea Jamal | Travel+Leisure Asia Photo Credit: Ashdeen Lilaowala Delicate, detailed, and deeply symbolic, Parsi Gara embroidery is more than just a textile tradition—it’s a visual language that tells stories of migration, memory, and meaning. Leading its… Continue reading Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala On Reviving Parsi Gara, A Timeless Indian Textile Tradition
Proud recreation of the Parsi past
Who were the dynamic duo of collectors who contributed rare finds to the city’s only centre dedicated to Zoroastrian history and culture? We find out more at the re-opening of the FD Alpaiwalla Museum Recreation of the “lifestyle room” of a wealthy Parsi merchant, with some artefacts belonging to the Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy family. Pic/Ashish Raje… Continue reading Proud recreation of the Parsi past
India’s biggest strength is its diversity, says businessman Lord Karan Bilimoria
Entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria praised India’s inclusivity and diversity at the Rising Bharat 2025 Summit, highlighting the success of minority communities like Parsis. There is no limit to what any minority can achieve in India, said entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria, responding to a question on how he sees Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Sabka Sath, Sabka… Continue reading India’s biggest strength is its diversity, says businessman Lord Karan Bilimoria
