We are proud to announce that our very own Shirin Kumaana-Wadia shall be holding her first solo exhibition of photography at The Viewing Room in Mumbai, India. The exhibition runs from December 6th to December 28th, 2013. The Preview and Opening Reception is slated for Friday December 6th, 2013 at 7:00 PM. We would like… Continue reading To Eternity And Back: Shirin Kumaana-Wadia
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Active marketing important in publishing: Author Cyrus Mistry
Marketing holds tremendous importance in the publishing industry and ensures a book doesn’t become a sinking stone, says Cyrus Mistry, the reticent author of “Chronicles of Corpse bearer.” “Like all other industries, marketing plays a very crucial role in the publishing world as well. Even though good research, story line and editing are the primary… Continue reading Active marketing important in publishing: Author Cyrus Mistry
Cyrus Todiwala’s jardaloo ma murghi
“This Parsee chicken dish will please everyone,” says Cyrus Todiwala, one half of The Incredible Spice Men and the chef behind Café Spice Namasté in London. “It’s not too hot, and it signifies friendship. We serve this at happy occasions, weddings and celebrations. You shouldn’t have too much trouble cooking it, so it makes the… Continue reading Cyrus Todiwala’s jardaloo ma murghi
Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month
Position ma puncture — If you have any doubt about what this phrase could possibly mean, think like your favourite Parsi. If that doesn’t work, wait for Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month. Averil Nunes presents a preview. Review by Averil Nunes | DNA India Book: Parsi Bol… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month
Kayhan Irani’s Book Reading in London
Good friend of Parsi Khabar and a fantastic artivist, Kayhan Irani will read from her upcoming works, in London. TREE OF SEEDS A narrative of migration and memory. A young woman and her brother sail from Iran to India, via Yemen. Found on the docks of Aden, they are taken in by a… Continue reading Kayhan Irani’s Book Reading in London
Charges Against BPP Chairman: Is the World Congress in Jeopardy ?
Four Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) Arnavaz Mistry, Khojeste Mistree, Jimmy Mistry and Yazdi Desai filed a complaint with the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Mumbai against BPP Chairman Dinshaw Mehta on November 13, alleging financial misappropriation in the transfer of tenancy rights regarding office premises owned by the BPP at Dady House,… Continue reading Charges Against BPP Chairman: Is the World Congress in Jeopardy ?
Bakewell: UAE’s Only Parsi Bakery in Dubai
Here is a short video report on Bakewell Bakery of Dubai, UAE. It is the only Parsi bakery in the UAE, and has been run for a few decades now by Rustom Sorab Wadia, originally of Bombay, India “Bakewell” – the brainchild of Rustom Sorab Wadia, took birth as a “Hot Bread Shop and Confectionery”… Continue reading Bakewell: UAE’s Only Parsi Bakery in Dubai
