The Indian government has a big job on its hands. It is accused today of ‘overseeing’ the decline of tigers. Another iconic creature, the vulture, is also on the brink of extinction and the government is now under pressure to do more to help. Three species of vulture have crashed in number by 99 per… Continue reading Vultures on the brink
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Sooni Taraporevala to direct Little Zizou
John Abraham has added another feather to his hat with his presence in the directorial debut of the internationally acclaimed photographer and screenplay writer, Sooni Taraporevala. The film titled Little Zizou is in the post-production stage and is being produced by Indian Films. The director of film, Sooni, who also happens to be a close… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala to direct Little Zizou
Adaptable cooks
Indian Parsis, originally from Persia, absorbed various cultures’ cuisines and made them their own On a cool, gray San Francisco morning, Niloufer Ichaporia King, the author of My Bombay Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Parsi Home Cooking, was driving to the Alemany Farmers’ Market, an outdoor venue offering an incredible selection of moderately priced fruits and… Continue reading Adaptable cooks
Jeroo Mulla: Change Through Films
Interview by Mahafreed Irani for DNA India. Jeroo Mulla is the head of department of Social Communications Media at Sophia Polytechnic. She has taught film appreciation for the last 24 years. She also served on the Film Censor Board of India as an Advisory Panel Member from 1987-90. DNA spoke to her on the eve… Continue reading Jeroo Mulla: Change Through Films
Jeroo Mulla: Change Through Films
Interview by Mahafreed Irani for DNA India. Jeroo Mulla is the head of department of Social Communications Media at Sophia Polytechnic. She has taught film appreciation for the last 24 years. She also served on the Film Censor Board of India as an Advisory Panel Member from 1987-90. DNA spoke to her on the eve… Continue reading Jeroo Mulla: Change Through Films
Bombay central
by Haseena Jethmalani in the Indian Express. Come December and I await invitations from our Parsi friends with bated breath. For me, it’s more about the food, though the bhonu is to die for and the badam pak better than any tiramisu in Italy. I find the Colaba Agiary simply charming and have some beautiful… Continue reading Bombay central
Boeing partners with Tata for plane parts
Airplane maker creates partnership with India’s Tata to make more than $500 million in aerospace components. Boeing and Tata have formed a joint venture for $500 million in aerospace components. Boeing Co., the world’s second-largest commercial jet manufacturer, said Thursday it created a joint venture with Tata Industries Ltd. to make more than $500 million… Continue reading Boeing partners with Tata for plane parts
