An art of Persian storytelling that saw stories of magic, warfare and adventures. An art that was immensely popular in India in the 16th century, but witnesses a slow death. But thanks to people like Mahmood Farooqui, the art form still seems to be living in little pockets in the country. He shares with Expresso… Continue reading Stories from the Persian crypt
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Cyrus Sahukar In Conversation
Cyrus Sahukar is an MTV VJ and actor whose claim to fame was Semi Girebaal, a spoof on Simi Garewal. He is funny , witty and a deadly Parsi -Punjabi combination. His brief stint with cinema began with ‘Rang de Basanti ‘and he was recently seen in ‘Dilli 6’ and ‘Aisha.’ Cyrus Sahukar in a… Continue reading Cyrus Sahukar In Conversation
Neville Wadia, T20 and World Records
Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid… rethink your national Twenty20 priorities. For all those who thought the shortest format of the game is only a young man’s cup of tea, well, it’s just got a 65-year-old Mumbaikar a Guinness World Record entry. By Sandeep Narayan / Mumbai Mirror Parel village resident Neville Wadia is, officially,… Continue reading Neville Wadia, T20 and World Records
Parsi Biceps on View
The Parsis in Mumbai are known for their gusto in everything — be it their food or their festivals. This closely-guarded community which calls Mumbai its home is assumed to be in its decline. By Priyanka Borpujari / Mumbai Mirror However, in reality, this community looks far from being in a decline when it celebrates… Continue reading Parsi Biceps on View
Wadias: Built Oldest Surviving UK Warship
India has been shamed in front of the world, thanks to crumbling bridges and cracking ceilings at the Common Wealth village. But, about 200 years ago the same Indian hands built for the British empire a warship which still stands tall. By Ashish Vashi / Times News Network The oldest surviving British warship — HMS… Continue reading Wadias: Built Oldest Surviving UK Warship
This Parsi cook’s secret lies in her grandma’s recipes
Enter Aban Pardiwalla’s home on Pedder Road, and Kylie and Kinky scramble forth to greet you. After the ceremonial sniffs, the Lhasa Apsos ease out, allowing us to concentrate on the talk. “I am a bit nervous,” admits Pardiwalla as we settle down for a chat. Dishing out traditional Parsi specialties from her kitchen to… Continue reading This Parsi cook’s secret lies in her grandma’s recipes
Minority Rapport: Chef Kaizad Patel
Third generation Parsi chef Kaizad Patel is in town to help Delhiites nurture a taste for Parsi food “At a Parsi wedding no one remembers who the bride or groom was, but everyone remembers who the caterer was,” smiles Kaizad Patel, a third-generation Parsi chef, who is hosting a Parsi food festival at Made in… Continue reading Minority Rapport: Chef Kaizad Patel
