Taking the dazzling textile tradition of the culturally-rich Parsis to a wider audience, young designer Ashdeen Z Lilaowala dons several hats. Article By Janani Sampath | The New Indian Express An author and curator, Lilaowala, who is a graduate in Textile Design from National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, was in the city recently, to… Continue reading Ashdeen Lilaowala: I am Floored by the City’s Love for Saris
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The Travelling Parsi by Kamal F. Sunavala
The book was an accidental baby. But being pro-choice (for books, at any rate) the author would not abort it, and raised it with love, satire and laughter. When the book was ready, it was sent off into the big bad world, where it is currently battling demons, sex fiends, annoying teenagers, vacuous celebrities, genuine… Continue reading The Travelling Parsi by Kamal F. Sunavala
Towers of Silence: Official Trailer
‘The Towers of Silence’ explores the fundamental question faced by every small community, namely how to preserve one’s traditions in a rapidly changing and modernizing world. The film focuses on the story of the ten-year-old Dinshah Magol and the decision he has to take between following his fate in becoming the priest of his Zoroastrian… Continue reading Towers of Silence: Official Trailer
Baby, Come and Save Us
Kaiyan Mistree and Shireen Havewala are not very different from other young professional couples living in Mumbai. He is an architect and she is a banker. They are both serious-minded 20-somethings. He is communicative, and she is measured; he is robust, and she is trim. They get on well together. They met through common friends,… Continue reading Baby, Come and Save Us
Parsis : A Community and a battle for survival
In her spartan office, Dhun Daraius Bagli is answering the third call in half an hour. The query is the same. So is her answer. “Sorry, we are full for December,” says Bagli, putting down the receiver. Bagli manages the Parsi Dharamshala at Parsi Anjuman near Delhi Gate — the hub of the community’s activities,… Continue reading Parsis : A Community and a battle for survival
Beheroze Shroff: Decade of African diaspora
Beheroze Shroff, a Bombay soul now exploring foreign shores, was fascinated by the vibrant history of the African diaspora. What we gained out of it are some exceptional documentaries On December 10, 2014 the United Nations will launch the Decade for People of African Descent (Jan 2015-Dec 2024). By Eunice de Souza | Times Of… Continue reading Beheroze Shroff: Decade of African diaspora
Parsis debate priest’s organ donation appeal
While most support it, a small section of orthodox Parsis are in opposition claiming the body belongs to god. By Jyoti Shelar | Mumbai Mirror A Parsi high priest’s appeal to donate organs has the community debating yet again – while a majority are in favour, a small section questions the right to donate parts… Continue reading Parsis debate priest’s organ donation appeal
Ratan Tata to bring XPrize Foundation to India
Backed by Tata, the US-based non-profit XPrize Foundation plans to make an announcement on 11 December about its India operations Mumbai: Axiom Research Labs Pvt. Ltd-owned Team Indus, led and co-founded by Rahul Narayan from Bengaluru, is no stranger to the US-based XPrize Foundation. The team has already built a land rover for the moon,… Continue reading Ratan Tata to bring XPrize Foundation to India
Master of the Field: Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Soldiering with Dignity
This book is a revised and updated edition of Sam Bahadur’s approved biography, written by his trusted military assistant. Many biographies tend to be anecdotal and chronological, and this one is no exception. The chapters, The Early Years, Move to Delhi…. Prelude to War, The War, and The Aftermath, substantiate the same. Reviewed by Khushwant… Continue reading Master of the Field: Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Soldiering with Dignity
