Western classical music has historically struggled to find a place in India, a country that has its own vibrant tradition of classical music. By Khushita Vasant | WSJ Khushroo N. Suntook, chairman of Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts, has been trying to change that. In 2004, after attending a concert in London, Mr. Suntook… Continue reading India’s Only Symphony Orchestra
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Firoz Rustomji Batliwala: Remembering the Poet on his Death Centenary
The following article was sent to us via email. It is written by Marzban Giara The music maestro who composed the Parsi anthem Chhaiye Ame Jarthosti to the tune of Good Bye My Blue Bell byMarzban Jamshedji Giara How many of us know that he also composed the popular songs such as Khudavind O Khavind,… Continue reading Firoz Rustomji Batliwala: Remembering the Poet on his Death Centenary
Parsi Youth Porus Shroff Selected To Train at Manchester United
First Parsee boy from Bombay to get selected to train at the prestigious Manchester United Football Club in UK!!! KENKRE TRAINEE PORUS SHROFF MAKES IT TO MAN–U Airtel Rising Starts received 20000 boys from 16 different centres all over India. 3 boys per centre were called to Bangalore for a 1 week final selection done… Continue reading Parsi Youth Porus Shroff Selected To Train at Manchester United
To the Batliwalas and forgotten Rustoms
During the late 70s, it was not important to personally know a Batliwala, Daruwala or Rustom to have some knowledge of the sudra (long muslin shirt) or China silk skull caps, sali boti and patra ni machchi. But thanks to Bollywood movies like Khatta Meetha, we were all familiar with these trappings of a Parsi… Continue reading To the Batliwalas and forgotten Rustoms
‘Flat’ lure for Parsi youths to marry
Now, this is one reality bait that realty-savvy Parsis will not be able to ignore! Surat Parsi Panchayat has neatly packaged its ulterior designs of encouraging young Parsis to get hitched in a ‘get married and step into your own home’ realty deal. It is allotting flats to newlyweds and that too seven days before… Continue reading ‘Flat’ lure for Parsi youths to marry
Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry: A quiet billionaire
Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry, 82, is the world’s most reclusive billionaire. For a man with an estimated wealth of almost $10 billion (Rs 55,000 crore), he is surprisingly invisible, rarely seen or heard in the public space. One of India’s most successful and powerful businessmen, he controls a construction empire that operates across India, West Asia… Continue reading Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry: A quiet billionaire
For Ahmedabad Parsis, festivities go on after a week after Pateti
So what if the Parsi New Year ‘Pateti’ was celebrated last Saturday (August 18)? The mood in the Parsi community is still continues to be that of celebration. Published in DNA India And as part of celebrating Pateti, the community has organised a two-day new year celebration in the city, beginning Saturday. Organised by Parsi… Continue reading For Ahmedabad Parsis, festivities go on after a week after Pateti
Parsi enclave wins UNESCO award
A good-hearted initiative by the Parsi community to preserve its old architecture while securing the housing needs of poor members has earned it international recognition. By Bella Jaisinghani | TNN Conservation architect Vikas Dilawari’s restoration of Sethna Buildings in Tardeo has won the Award of Distinction in the 2012 Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage… Continue reading Parsi enclave wins UNESCO award
Delkash Shahriarian Launches 'Cricket for Girls' Program
The Cricket League of New Jersey (CLNJ) Youth program and DreamCricket Academy announced their support of Delkash Shahriarian’s plans to launch a ‘Cricket for Girls’ program starting this Fall. Delkash is a member of the USA Women’s cricket team. The program will kick off with a free two-hour clinic for girls conducted by Delkash at… Continue reading Delkash Shahriarian Launches 'Cricket for Girls' Program
