Lord Bilimoria, founder of the Cobra Beer company, has an innovative idea of how to create jobs and he should know: his firm is growing Article by Andrew Cave | Telegraph UK Help for small businesses, better access to bank funding and immigration will feature high on the political agenda ahead of the Queen’s… Continue reading Lord Bilimoria: Beer emperor’s plan to boost small firms
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Vintage Tune: Homi Dastoor
Author at 91, Homi Dastoor wants you to get to know Chopin’s mistress to truly appreciate his nocturnes On the Friday evening we meet him at his Pali Naka apartment, Homi Dastoor, 91, has a request. “Speak up. My hearing is suffering.“ Article By Yolande D’Mello | Mumbai Mirror It’s only half the truth. His… Continue reading Vintage Tune: Homi Dastoor
Dear Najmaji, I have a plan to save Parsis
The below is an article written by Farrukh Dhondy. Unlike the Dodo, we are not being killed and eaten. Parsis are probably the only species on Earth who are doomed to extinction through our own prejudices. I only offer my services. “Hush little baby don’t you cry In time you’ll learn As the pages… Continue reading Dear Najmaji, I have a plan to save Parsis
Time to Call him Aapro Modi
Our regular reader Rusi Sorabji sends us the note below. This is on the occassion of Narendra Modi taking the oath of office as the Prime Minister of India on Monday May 26, 2014. Rusi writes: Remember when Narendra Modi addressed Parsis on 24 April, 2011 at Udvada, & Vada Dastur Kurshedjee Kekobad wished that… Continue reading Time to Call him Aapro Modi
When Russi Mody made for a three-credit course
Very rarely does one person offer such instructional and inspirational value to a bunch of students It is not very often in the life of management students that by virtue of where you study, what you study and when you study, a hugely eminent business personality around you becomes the subject of study! Article by… Continue reading When Russi Mody made for a three-credit course
Mehli Mehta Music Foundation
At the forefront of music education in the city, the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation (MMMF) invites you to join its Adult Choristers group for an exciting new year of music, commencing June 19, 2014 with a one-year, 40-week structure. The fresh term will start on Thursday June 19, 2014 and end on April 27, 2015.… Continue reading Mehli Mehta Music Foundation
Dr. Mehroo Bengalee Mumbai University’s first lady VC, dies at 84
TNN reports: As sunlight would stream in through the rose window, it would illuminate the face of a prominent figure seated in the first row of the Neo-Gothic convocation hall of Mumbai University. That dignified figure would be Mehroo Bengalee, the varsity’s first woman vice-chancellor who would never miss a graduation ceremony even well past… Continue reading Dr. Mehroo Bengalee Mumbai University’s first lady VC, dies at 84
