Laughter in the House shows us a community that can laugh at itself Long ago, in an interview with Bachi Karkaria, the late Adi Marzban said, “All this longhaired discussion on Miller and Bartok…how does their work apply to India? I give people what they want — healthy laughter and a few hours enjoyment.”… Continue reading Laughter Club
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Sr citizen dies as Tardeo bldg flooring caves in
A 78-year-old polio afflicted woman, who was lying on her bed at her second floor flat in Soonawala building in Tardeo, died on Tuesday morning after the flooring gave way and she fell to the ground floor, smashing the first floor’s ceiling as well. She was rushed to Bhatia Hospital but died there, said the… Continue reading Sr citizen dies as Tardeo bldg flooring caves in
A Chief Justice of India who breathes integrity
By the time the 38th Chief Justice of India, SH Kapadia, hangs up his cloak and collar on September 29, he would have added yet another landmark verdict in the form of an ‘opinion’ in deference to the Presidential reference raising the core issue: Whether all the natural resources can (have to) be allocated by… Continue reading A Chief Justice of India who breathes integrity
Straight, Honest Parsimoney
The Parsi reputation for diligence and trustworthiness warms their businesses By Arti Sharma | Outlook India Compass Card Honest, straightforward Parsis will tell it like it is, whether you want to hear it or even if you don’t Shy and reserved By and large, Parsis are non-combative. Are known to be polite and courteous. Not… Continue reading Straight, Honest Parsimoney
India’s Only Symphony Orchestra
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
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
