One hundred and sixty-four years ago the British decided to conquer Sindh. Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Maitland (who as captain of HMS Bellerephon in 1815 had the honour of transporting Napoleon Bonaparte to the remote island of St Helena) was ordered to land an invading force at Karachi. Article by Ardeshir Cowasjee published on February… Continue reading The Life of Behram Sohrab H.J. Rustomjee
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In Conversation with Dinshaw Tamboly
Below is a candid interview with Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly. He speaks to Parsi Times. Parsi Times Reporter Mehrzaad Mogrelia speaks with Mr. Dinshaw K. Tamboly, Chairman of the WZO Trust Funds, and brings P.T. Readers a glimpse of the man behind the glorious efforts of the Organisation. P.T.: Can you tell us something about your… Continue reading In Conversation with Dinshaw Tamboly
Lord Karan Bilimoria named Birmingham University Chancellor
LONDON: Prominent Indian-origin entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the UK’s prestigious University of Birmingham. Lord Bilimoria, the 52-year-old India-born founder of Cobra Beer, will take up his role at an installation ceremony in July, making him the seventh Chancellor of the university. “I am honoured and humbled to have… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria named Birmingham University Chancellor
In Search of Kersasp ‘Kish’ Ardeshir Dadabhai Naoroji
Good friend of Parsi Khabar, Dinyar Patel referred us to Simon Buck who sends us the following appeal Eastside Community Heritage, a charity based in East London, are in search of anyone with memories or further information, on Kersasp Ardeshir Dadabhai (K.A.D) Naoroji. Often known by his nickname as ‘Kish’ Naoroji; he worked for… Continue reading In Search of Kersasp ‘Kish’ Ardeshir Dadabhai Naoroji
Cyrus Todiwala named 2014 BBC Food Personality of the Year
Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL was named Food Personality of the Year at last night’s BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards. The judges said: “Cyrus is as passionate about the catering industry as he is about curry. His approach to teaching and sharing his passion on and off the screen is undoubting …… Continue reading Cyrus Todiwala named 2014 BBC Food Personality of the Year
Classically, Zubin
After a recent performance at Carnegie Hall, New York, Zubin Mehta speaks about his links with Israel and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Article by Vibhuti Patel | The Hindu ‘Political Views Test the Harmony’, punned the New York Times’ headline in a recent Arts-section lead story that ran — with the subhead ‘Conductor of Israel… Continue reading Classically, Zubin
SH Kapadia to see action as mediator between ‘renegade’ Parsi priests and BPP
ROW OVER ‘RENEGADE’ PRIESTS: Bombay Parsi Punchayet says Sarosh Kapadia is also Parsi, will click with community while pointing to depleting coffers and huge litigation costs. The Supreme Court on Monday recommended mediation in the ‘renegade’ Parsi priests issue and suggested the name of former Chief Justice of India Sarosh Kapadia. While the first mediation… Continue reading SH Kapadia to see action as mediator between ‘renegade’ Parsi priests and BPP
