We are saddened to inform the passing away of Bhicoo Manekshaw. She was one of the best known names in the world of gastronomical delights. Her cookbooks on Parsi cooking are some of the best around. Regular reader of Parsi Khabar, Raghu Karnad passed along this sombre news. Raghu says “she will be missed as… Continue reading Bhicoo Manekshaw Passes Away
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The Lord Family: Parsi Musicians in Hindi Movies
The Human Factor is a documentary that shall premiere at the 2013 New York International Film Festival. The screening is on May 01, 2013 at the Tribeca Cinemas Independent filmmaker Rudradeep Bhattacharjee’s documentary, The Human Factor showcases the Lords, a family of Parsi musicians who were a part of the orchestras of several big Bollywood… Continue reading The Lord Family: Parsi Musicians in Hindi Movies
Parsi Punchayet dangles carrots to lure children into priesthood
The title of the article by DNA India sets a very negative tone. That’s our opinion here at Parsi Khabar. To save the community’s rituals from becoming extinct, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) has decided to first save those who perform them, the priests. By Ashutosh Shukla | DNA India With more and more children… Continue reading Parsi Punchayet dangles carrots to lure children into priesthood
Parsis offer better benefits for more priests
The dwindling number of priests within the Parsi community has set the alarm bells ringing as the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), the community’s apex body, has introduced a first-of-its-kind financial welfare scheme to attract more members to take up the profession. By Mugdha Variyar, Hindustan Times Under the ‘Mobed Amelioration Scheme’, which was launched this… Continue reading Parsis offer better benefits for more priests
Shiamak Davar: The Mumbai/New York Photo Project: Music and Dance
In the sixth edition of the Mumbai/New York photo project, Nisha Sondhe photographs some of the musicians and artists building bridges between the two cities. In Mumbai, one of India’s leading choreographers, Shiamak Davar, recalled his own struggle after deciding to take up dance. Coming from a family of educators, Mr. Davar had studied… Continue reading Shiamak Davar: The Mumbai/New York Photo Project: Music and Dance
Dinshaw Vimadalal: Cathedral School Alumni
Below is some more information on the “most eligible Parsi” these days…a.k.a Dinshaw Vimadalal. From Seventh Heaven….a site for Cathedral School Alumni Mexican Cathedralite Just had this, hot on the wire, from Willie in Canada: Dinshaw Vimadalal belonged to the 1960 CBS bunch, was a Prefect, outstanding athlete and astounding on the parallel bars !… Continue reading Dinshaw Vimadalal: Cathedral School Alumni
Lonely Community Elders Beware: BPP Press Release
We were all told in our youth that relationships are pre decided in heaven and that we are born in a family and continue in that family till our very end. Unfortunately today we are facing a situation where relationships are being created in hospitals and homes for the aged, where asset seekers are lurking… Continue reading Lonely Community Elders Beware: BPP Press Release
