An interview by Malavika Sangghvi On the eve of his concert in Mumbai and the release of his autobiography The Score Of My Life, classical music maestro Zubin Mehta talks to Malavika Sangghvi about what the city was like when he was growing up hereIn India, there is a growing tendency to look upon Western… Continue reading I want to conduct in Kashmir: Zubin Mehta
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Ring in the Symphony
By Anil Dharker Zubin Mehta will be in Mumbai again this month and whichever orchestra he brings with him and whatever music they play, the frenzy is always the s ame. For a lot of Mumbaikars (and they are not all Parsi), western classical music begins and ends with the letters Z and M. In… Continue reading Ring in the Symphony
Parsi Landmarks of SoBo
Clamber on for a tour of three Parsi landmarks in the heart of SoBo, each with an interesting story to tell. Mithila Mehta gets you the details Cusrow baug and its interiors The Parsi community in the city is famed for its trademark dhansaak-rice, liberal use of the word dikra, and of course, steel tycoon… Continue reading Parsi Landmarks of SoBo
Parsis too seek reservation in govt jobs
All these years they have never asked for any favour from the government. In fact, they favoured the government by building hospitals, colleges and research institutions in the city. However now, the Parsis also want a share in the reservation pie. With the campaign for the Bombay Parsi Punchayet elections-to be held over three weekends… Continue reading Parsis too seek reservation in govt jobs
Zubin Mehta in Conversation
Interview by Noopur Tiwari Sunday, September 28, 2008: (Zurich) : NDTV’s Noopur Tiwari got talking to music maestro, Zubin Mehta about his personal life, his Indianness and his love story with Israel. Here are some snippets from the interview.NDTV: Zubin Mehta is one of the greatest conductors of western classical music of all times. He… Continue reading Zubin Mehta in Conversation
Alls Well: Bhikha Behram Well in Fort Mumbai
The Parsi community may not be the biggest in terms of numbers, but when it comes to culture and heritage they have plenty to offer. The Bhika Behram Well in Fort, a Grade I heritage structure, is one such monument. The vast expanse of Cross Maidan was a matter of concern for travellers who came… Continue reading Alls Well: Bhikha Behram Well in Fort Mumbai
Zubin Mehta: The Scores of My Life
Zubin Mehta, one of the greatest conductors of western classical music of all times has come out with his autobiography titled The Scores of My Life, published by Roli books. In the book, he writes about India, his younger days, his family and friends, his musical journey, his love for hot chillies and more. Here… Continue reading Zubin Mehta: The Scores of My Life
