The below article appeared in the print and online edition of Inside43 Two Centuries of Service From a shop that opened almost two hundred years ago in Ooty, until today, the Parsi community has contributed to this district in the most remarkable way. Homi Dhunjeebhoy chronicles their remarkable history of entrepreneurship and public service The… Continue reading Two Centuries of Service: Parsi and Zarathushti Presence in Ooty
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Marine Line’s Sodawaterwala Agiary Commemorates 150th Anniversary on Zoroastrian ‘All Souls Day
On Monday, the Sodawaterwala Agiary celebrated its 150th anniversary, coinciding with the Zoroastrian ‘All Souls Day,’ a day observed on the Fravahar Roj, during which the community prays for the souls of their departed, and on which the agiary was originally founded by the Amaria family. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press Journal Sodawaterwala… Continue reading Marine Line’s Sodawaterwala Agiary Commemorates 150th Anniversary on Zoroastrian ‘All Souls Day
For India’s Tata Group, the philosophy behind ‘sky burial’ lights the way
Zoroastrian family’s business empire stands out for its philanthropic practices Ratan Tata speaks during an interview with Nikkei in Tokyo in 2017. (Photo by Keiichiro Sato) SATOSHI IWAKI, Nikkei staff writerSeptember 1, 2024 10:12 JST NEW DELHI — I recently had the opportunity of being in touch with Indian business tycoon Ratan Tata again after… Continue reading For India’s Tata Group, the philosophy behind ‘sky burial’ lights the way
In Mumbai, for his supposedly last show at NCPA, Zubin Mehta said he may not put down the baton soon
The 88-year-old maestro was recently in Mumbai to once again conduct the Symphony Orchestra of India. Globally celebrated conductor Zubin Mehta was greeted with a standing ovation as he walked to the podium at Mumbai’s packed Jamshed Bhabha Theatre recently. His movements seem to have slowed down considerably with age but the familiar enthusiasm and… Continue reading In Mumbai, for his supposedly last show at NCPA, Zubin Mehta said he may not put down the baton soon
Britannia & Co: Restaurant Why This 101-Year-Old Iconic Eatery Has Mumbai’s Heart
Britannia & Co is more than just a restaurant; it is a living testament to the city’s vibrant history and cultural diversity. The restaurant has offered patrons a taste of Parsi and Iranian cuisine since 1923 and has more than stood the test of time. The cafe’s owner, Boman Kohinoor was as much of a… Continue reading Britannia & Co: Restaurant Why This 101-Year-Old Iconic Eatery Has Mumbai’s Heart
‘Jaan-e-Mumbai’: The slim Persian book that came to be the first urban biography of the city
Mahomed Ghyasoodeen’s account, published in 1817, remains a prototype for the numerous biographies of the city that continue to be written 200 years on. Article by Murali Ranganathan | Scroll “View from Apollo Gate, Bombay”. | R Prera after JM Gonsalves, from Views at Bombay, Bombay, 1831, hand-colored lithograph. In public domain, Yale Center for… Continue reading ‘Jaan-e-Mumbai’: The slim Persian book that came to be the first urban biography of the city
Dr Bhabha’s collectibles go under the hammer; fetch a fine purse for NCPA
Maestro Mehta too said that he was grateful to the Bhabha family for generously contributing their family heirlooms for the cause of art. The NCPA is the perfect institution to trust to put these funds to good use, considering their work with both art and underprivileged children Article By Yogesh Pawar | Hindustan Times MUMBAI:… Continue reading Dr Bhabha’s collectibles go under the hammer; fetch a fine purse for NCPA
Time and Talents Club: Ninety years of giving with grace
Among the most iconic institutions gifted to Bombay, the Time & Talents Club stays robust and relevant. Its firm humanitarian resolve engages with philanthropy and entertainment in wonderfully equal measure Eat from here so others eat too,” she said. That was my grandmother, who would buy copies of everybody’s favourite cookbook to distribute. Our 1971… Continue reading Time and Talents Club: Ninety years of giving with grace
Diana Pundole Creates Motor Racing History
In a historic achievement for Indian motorsports, Diana Pundole from Pune has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Indian woman to win a national racing championship title. The 28-year-old, who is not only a dedicated athlete but also a mother of two, clinched the championship in the MRF Saloons category… Continue reading Diana Pundole Creates Motor Racing History
