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Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa

The celebrated author’s passing in December 2024 marks the end of an era December 25 holds significance for many reasons. However, in 2024, it brought the sorrowful news of another star fading from the already struggling intellectual and literary horizon of an increasingly materialistic society. The passing of Bapsi Sidhwa — a celebrated novelist, impactful… Continue reading Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa

A Parsi ceremony in Hong Kong delivers a universal message

I don’t think I’m alone in having an ambivalent attitude toward religion. My ambivalence is captured perfectly in an International Baccalaureate examination question titled: “Is organized religion a force for good or evil in the world?” The answer, of course, is both, although your essay would need to be a little more expansive in order… Continue reading A Parsi ceremony in Hong Kong delivers a universal message

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Murzban F Shroff on his new book, Muses Over Mumbai: This is fiction born out of reality

One of the city’s most discerning writers is back to doing what he does best. Murzban F Shroff’s new book, Muses Over Mumbai, is a deliciously layered tribute to the metropolis, with its flaws, eccentricities and everything in between Fiona Fernandez | Mid-Day Nana Chowk skywalk is the backdrop for one of the stories in… Continue reading Murzban F Shroff on his new book, Muses Over Mumbai: This is fiction born out of reality

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Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95

Dr. Rustom Soonawala, a distinguished gynaecologist noted for his work in women’s health and family planning, passed away at 95. His invention of the polyethylene IUD and significant contributions to infertility treatments were groundbreaking. Respected for his dedication, he was a medical advisor at Breach Candy Hospital and remained active in the profession until recently.… Continue reading Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95

A Memorial to Pestonji Nowroji Kharas in Bastar village honours tragic love, vengeance

Every New Year’s Day, the remote village of Kutru in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, comes alive with a poignant ritual that relives the tragic love story of a Parsi couple and the vengeance of a wild buffalo. Villagers gather at a grave in the village to honor Pestonji Nowroji Kharas, a Mumbai-based businessman killed by a buffalo… Continue reading A Memorial to Pestonji Nowroji Kharas in Bastar village honours tragic love, vengeance

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Famous Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa dies at 86; A look at her literary legacy

Bapsi Sidhwa, a globally celebrated author and a prominent voice in cultural and partition literature, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86. Her death is a loss not just for the Zoroastrian (Parsi) community, but also for literary groups of India, Pakistan, and around the Globe. MSN News Early life… Continue reading Famous Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa dies at 86; A look at her literary legacy

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Maharukh Chichgar & Mahazarin Variava: Parsi mum, daughter team up for rare Bharatanatyam debut

A Parsi mother-daughter duo is set to perform their ‘arangetram’ together after years of training in Bharatanatyam. Arangetram, a Tamil word, which means ‘ascent to the stage’, marks a dancer’s graduation to a professional performer on stage. When motivational speaker Maharukh Chichgar, 58, takes the stage at Surat’s Rang Bhavan on Jan 13, it will… Continue reading Maharukh Chichgar & Mahazarin Variava: Parsi mum, daughter team up for rare Bharatanatyam debut

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