Directed by Oorvazi Irani Story and Screenplay by Farrukh Dhondy, Produced by Sorab Irani "THE K FILE” (Running Time: 9 Minutes 24 Seconds) AN ENTERTAINING SHORT FEATURE FILM ON THE 26/11 JAILED TERRORIST “KASAB” – AN INDIAN DILEMMA – NOW ON YOUR VERY OWN COMPUTER SCREENS Online Movie Launched: 28th May 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEg7fGT5pLQ The film… Continue reading “THE K FILE” MOVIE
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The Ghost Who Talked: Ardeshir Irani Ardent Dream Or The story of India’s First Talkie
Indian cinema, having found its voice in silent reels, was still enjoying its burgeoning, hypnotic pull, when sound turned it on its head in the year 1931; in a stroke, its euphoric silence was relegated to a past age. The man who initiated the revolution was an enterprising 46-year-old Parsi by the name of Ardeshir… Continue reading The Ghost Who Talked: Ardeshir Irani Ardent Dream Or The story of India’s First Talkie
Dire demographics of Parsi-Zoroastrians
Between 1951 and 2001, when the country’s population increased by 185%, the number of Parsi-Zoroastrians fell by 37.7%. This probably explains why no other community in India watches its demographics as closely as the Parsi-Zoroastrians. While the country measures its demographic milestones in decennial censuses, the Parsis have an annual count that is keenly studied… Continue reading Dire demographics of Parsi-Zoroastrians
BPP Trustee Yazdi Desai Clarifies against Charges of Defamation
The following email is circulated via email… CLARIFICATION BY YAZDI DESAI, BPP TRUSTEE An article was published in the Parsi Times dated 19th May 2012, and subsequently circulated widely on the internet, stating that “Yazdi Desai and Anahita Desai have been arrested and now released on bail by the Court”. This statement is misleading and… Continue reading BPP Trustee Yazdi Desai Clarifies against Charges of Defamation
Thread Bare: The Art of Kusti Weaving
An unusual book on the weaving of the sacred thread worn by the Parsis adds to the craft revival stories in India Few, even among textile conservationists, would imagine a book deconstructing kusti, (pronounced ‘kasti’), the sacred thread worn by the Parsi community. It is certainly not a topic that dots fashion conversations these days.… Continue reading Thread Bare: The Art of Kusti Weaving
Lord Bilimoria’s Speech at the House of Lords On the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of ZTFE
House of Lords – Thursday 24 May 2012 Opening speech by Lord Bilimoria to move the motion: “That this House takes note of the contribution made by minority ethnic and religious communities to the cultural life and economy of the United Kingdom, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Zoroastrian… Continue reading Lord Bilimoria’s Speech at the House of Lords On the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of ZTFE
Ratan Tata India’s most powerful CEO, Cyrus Mistry debuts at No. 15
Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata heads the ET-Corporate Dossier ranking of India Inc’s Most Powerful CEOs for the fourth year running. Set to retire by the end of the year, Tata will leave a vacancy at the top, just as former Infosys chairman NR Narayana Murthy dropped off the list of Most Powerful CEOs only… Continue reading Ratan Tata India’s most powerful CEO, Cyrus Mistry debuts at No. 15
