Former Atomic Energy Commission ( AEC) chairman and one of the guiding lights behind India’s first nuclear test, Homi Nusserwanji Sethna, died on Sunday at his Walkeshwar residence after a prolonged lung ailment. He was 87 years of age. Sethna passed away on Sunday night, surrounded by some of his family members, around 11.15pm. His… Continue reading Homi Sethna, Nuclear Legend Passes Away
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Desperate measures for a fading Indian faith
What do musician Freddie Mercury, the Tata family who own Corus and Jaguar, and the conductor Zubin Mehta have in common? They all descended from migrants who fled Iran more than a 1,000 years ago. They are called Parsis and settled in India where they have prospered while maintaining their religion and traditions. But… Continue reading Desperate measures for a fading Indian faith
Freddie Mercury: Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Humble Showman
Freddie Mercury chose a stage name in perfect harmony with his voice. The mercurial rock star and lead singer of Queen was born Farrokh Bulsara on the East African island of Zanzibar on Sept. 5, 1946. The Bulsaras were Parsi — a group with ties to ancient Persia. Both his parents were from India. by… Continue reading Freddie Mercury: Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Humble Showman
Commander Firdosh Mogal Dies While Saving Indian Navy Colleague
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS): An Indian Navy commander died in the sea off Mumbai on Monday while trying to rescue his colleague who was swept away by the sea. The incident happened when one of four sailors working on the hull of submarine Shankush, a Shishumar class submarine, got swept away. The officer, Commander Firdosh… Continue reading Commander Firdosh Mogal Dies While Saving Indian Navy Colleague
A Wish List for 1380 Yz
The following is an article by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram on Frashogard.com On 16th June, 632 AD, Yazdegard, son of Shaharyar ascended the throne of Iran as the 29th King of the Sassanian dynasty. As was the custom in those days, the Imperial Calendar was reset, with the year of the new King’s ascension to… Continue reading A Wish List for 1380 Yz
A Date With Parsis
The new saviours of a 3,500 year-old faith are hip and tech-savvy. Parsi-Zoroastrian youngsters are using Facebook, speed dating, and paintball competitions to meet, make merry and perhaps marry. By Janaki Viswanathan / Mid-Day Can we not have that piece of art in the frame, please? We are apolitical," requests 27 year-old Tashan Mistree, referring… Continue reading A Date With Parsis
The Story of the Taj Mahal Hotel
The Taj Mahal Hotel was founded, according to legend, after Jamsetji Tata was refused entrance into a European-owned hotel which displayed a sign forbidding entry to dogs and Indians. He vowed to build a luxury hotel that would be open to Indians and where Indians could entertain and be entertained without being insulted. There is,… Continue reading The Story of the Taj Mahal Hotel
