One of the biggest worries of the Parsi community has now been spelt out in numbers. In 2010, 38% of Parsi marriages registered in the city were interfaith marriages, a figure that has shot up by seven percentage points in just one year. By Aarefa Johari, Hindustan Times According to a report by community magazine… Continue reading 38% Parsi marriages in city were interfaith in 2010
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Bejan Daruwala Moves to Ahmedabad
This Wednesday, Mumbai’s popular and most flamboyant astrologer- numerologist, the Ganesha-loving, Christ-believing, Allah-revereing Parsi Zoroastrian Bejan Daruwala relocates to Ahmedabad, his hometown. His family has said, “Enough is enough, come back and put your feet up”. Here he is in conversation with Carol Andrade What are the prospects for the ADC? “According to the New… Continue reading Bejan Daruwala Moves to Ahmedabad
Peenaz Masani: The Ghazal Queen
It is refreshing to speak to ghazal exponent Penaz Masani who is steeped in tradition, says Monarose Sheila Pereira Padmashree recipient Penaz Masani is a ghazal singer who has carved a niche for herself. She performs in India and abroad and her mellifluous voice leaves the audience spellbound. She is blessed with a glorious voice,… Continue reading Peenaz Masani: The Ghazal Queen
Actress debarred from agiary revives gender bias debate
An incident last week at an agiary (Parsi fire temple) in Andheri has restarted a debate in the community about bias against women who marry non-Zoroastrians. By Manoj Nair | DNA India While there is a deep divide among orthodox and liberal Parsis over whether a distinction should be made between men and women whose… Continue reading Actress debarred from agiary revives gender bias debate
Sorabji’s book gives in-depth account of aunt’s struggle
In the early 1880s, Cornelia Sorabji became the first woman to be ever granted admission into the University of Bombay. Defying expectations, she scored a first class in her exams, and when the University’s Convocation Hall was inaugurated in 1887, she was the first to be awarded a degree. By Aarefa Johari, Hindustan Times On… Continue reading Sorabji’s book gives in-depth account of aunt’s struggle
Arzan Khambatta’s art exhibition
Metal magic and colourful characters were what it was as Tarana Khubchandani presented Arzan Khambatta’s creations at this art do. It was a sunny and breezy Sunday soiree with guests admiring what could be termed as ‘steel magnolias’ that Arzan had articulated in sculpture. Besides the buzz at the bar everyone was in for a… Continue reading Arzan Khambatta’s art exhibition
Majestic Bakery: A slice of heaven
This humble bakery is also home to such delights like the charming little glass cakes. As I cruised down the busy MG Road, Pune, a tantalising smell tempted me to slow down. By Lakshmi Nair | Deccan Herald The aroma of freshly baked bread and buns, mixed with the crisp early morning air, made me… Continue reading Majestic Bakery: A slice of heaven
