This fascination with the British monarchy is not just limited to Bomanbehram, 75. Every Zoroastrian Parsi and Irani home, it is said lightheartedly, has a portrait of the queen, be it Victoria or Elizabeth. The community often referred to Elizabeth as “Aapri Rani” (our queen). Written by Benita Fernando | Indian Express The late Boman… Continue reading Portraits, memorabilia: When ‘Aapri Rani’ Elizabeth lived in Parsi homes & memory
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Century-old Parsi Dharamshala: A point of convergence for Kolkata foodies
Did you ever have Sali Marghi — tender chicken wrapped in fiery masala and topped off with shredded fried potato? Sali Marghi is an age-old recipe that has been a traditional one in Parsi households. Or, perhaps, Patra Ni Machcchi? Does this sound familiar? The dish is every seafood lovers’ dream come true. Medium sized… Continue reading Century-old Parsi Dharamshala: A point of convergence for Kolkata foodies
Arzan Nagwaswalla talks about being a Parsi cricketer in India
Emerging pacer Arzan Nagwaswalla opens up on representing Parsi community for India in cricket and answers of questions on Cricket in general.
Farishte Irani wins Copywriter Of The Year at Cannes Festival 2022
Indian creative professionals have made the industry proud, yet again. They bagged top ranks at the Lions Creativity report, which was released yesterday. The annual report is a definitive ranking of creative excellence in branded communication, and provides insights, analysis and interviews with Lion-winning creators. The full report can be accessed at the Lions’ insights… Continue reading Farishte Irani wins Copywriter Of The Year at Cannes Festival 2022
Story of 2 Perseverant Parsi Women and their Unexplored Persian Bistro
King’s Persian Bistro is a unit of Badshah Cold Drink Annexe located opposite Victory Theatre, Camp. An unusual duo of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Roshan and Firoza Pithawala joined hands with the owners of Badshah Cold Drink some 12 years back. The owner Mr. Bahram Pashtani Zadeh was impressed with the determination of the Pithawala ladies.… Continue reading Story of 2 Perseverant Parsi Women and their Unexplored Persian Bistro
Sir Dorabji Tata pioneered many firsts in the concept of modern industrialization
August 27 is Sir Dorabji Tata’s 163rd birth Birth Anniversary. Jamshedpur, Aug 26: Sir Dorabji Tata was the elder son of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata and Hirabai Tata. He was born on August 27, 1859, in Bombay (now Mumbai). Sir Dorabji Tata completed his primary education from Proprietary High School in Bombay. At the age of… Continue reading Sir Dorabji Tata pioneered many firsts in the concept of modern industrialization
Lord Karan Bilimoria’s Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
My Lords, I was in Boston yesterday and at lunchtime, Boston time, I came out of a meeting with one of my Harvard Business School professors, looked at my phone and saw the sad news about Her Majesty. Some of my earliest memories going back to my childhood are of seeing the photographs, which are… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria’s Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Composer Profile: Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji
Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji was born Leon Dudley in Essex, England. He was an English composer with a mixed race background, born to a Parsi father and an English mother said to have been of Spanish and Sicilian descent. Sorabji decided to change his name to connect more with his Parsi heritage. He developed his musical… Continue reading Composer Profile: Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji
Maharashtra govt wants to bring vultures back to life
State forest department and Corbett Foundation to take conservation measures to remote villages; seek to highlight the many threats to the bird The poster that seeks to raise awareness about vulture conservation The Maharashtra forest department and The Corbett Foundation have joined forces to raise awareness about the conservation of vultures in the state and… Continue reading Maharashtra govt wants to bring vultures back to life
