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Rare, raw & exhilarating: Shiamak Davar’s Selcouth is a visual treat

Selcouth, according to Shiamak Davar, means ‘rare,’ and the performance his group put on under that name is certainly that. Rare, as in rarely has something as ambitious and accomplished been seen on the Indian stage. By Anil Dharker Contemporary dance has now been around for over four decades. Brought in by lone pioneers like… Continue reading Rare, raw & exhilarating: Shiamak Davar’s Selcouth is a visual treat

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Cooking with Perzen Patel

The blogger and entrepreneur who runs Bawibride.com cooks her grandmother’s prawn curry recipe just in time for Navroze Mamaiji’s secret Perzen Patel is exactly the kind of woman I never want to bring home to my mother. At 26, she whips up home-style Parsi favourites and traditional bhonu (celebratory) fare for her small catering business.… Continue reading Cooking with Perzen Patel

Burjorji Jamaspji Padshah: The Man Behind the Formation of the Tata Group

Burjorji Jamaspji Padshah was born in Bombay on May 7, 1864 in a high talented family, hailing from Navsari. He was the fourth son of Jamaspji Padshah who died prematurely in 1880, leaving him at the age of 16 in charge of his business which included a horse-stable at Byculla, Bombay. Burjorji’s father was Jamsetji… Continue reading Burjorji Jamaspji Padshah: The Man Behind the Formation of the Tata Group

Zubin Mehta talks about his ‘lasting marriage’ to the Israel Philharmonic

In this day of peripatetic music directors who juggle multiple appointments in various corners of the globe, most conductors are unable, or unwilling, to forge permanent relationships such as were commonplace in the symphony orchestra world several generations ago. By John Von Rhein Chicago Tribune Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra stand in blithe… Continue reading Zubin Mehta talks about his ‘lasting marriage’ to the Israel Philharmonic

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The Power of Cultural Influences and Inspirations for Success: ZAGNY

In celebration of 40 years, ZAGNY has invited an elite group of prominent Zoroastrians who are innovators, leaders and trail-blazers in their respective field of Music, Academics, Social Change, Culinary Arts and Finance. These leaders will come together to share their stories of struggle and success for one special, thought-provoking evening. Join us and learn… Continue reading The Power of Cultural Influences and Inspirations for Success: ZAGNY

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Threads of partnership

Friends and collaborators Bina Rao and Villoo Mirza are bound by their passion for handlooms Bina Rao of Hyderabad-based Creative Bee foundation and Villoo Mirza of SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association), Ahmedabad, have for been friends for years, bound by their passion: handlooms. By Sangeetha Devi Dundoo | The Hindu A vegetable-dyed kalamkari jacket adorns… Continue reading Threads of partnership

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