Category: Bombay

A meeting on September 22, 1852, between friends of Framjee Cowasjee collected sizeable fund which was used used to construct a memorial institute to further Cowasjee’s ideals. Article written by Shaun Vaz | Indian Express ON the evening of September 22, 1852, a number of friends and admirers of the late businessman and philanthropist Framjee… Continue reading Almost 150 yrs later, Cowasjee’s noble cause still prevails

There’s nothing quite like observing a creature in its natural habitat. Fortunately for us, India is one of the few places a particularly rare specimen are still fairly common. So, for the avid naturalist, here are a few tips for spotting and luring in that ever so endangered species–the Parsi. Article Published on Homegrown.in They… Continue reading Portraits, Dreams And Quirks Of Nine Young Parsis In Mumbai

UPDATE: An earlier version of the article stated that it was Rohinton Mistry who was taught by Moti Dalal of Sunrise building. It is now corrected to Firdaust Kanga, who was a student of Moti Dalal. The error is regretted. Just how Italian are the four Pasta lanes of Colaba is really the question When… Continue reading Meher Marfatia: Whose lane is it anyway?

Former director of the British Museum is in the city to re-kindle his love for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralaya, and learn more about the Parsis’ relationship with fire After successful collaborations in the past, it looks like the British Museum and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralaya (CSMVS) have more to look forward to.… Continue reading Digging up the past: Neil MacGregor

When the Bharda High School building was established in the 19th century, its neo-classical facade looked out on the vast expanse of the Bombay esplanade. Sea breeze streamed through the louvered windows of its grand hall, up the majestic central staircase and through the wrought iron grilles crowning its wooden doorways. “You could see all… Continue reading Parsi School Buildings to Get an Architectural Facelift

Colonial class to Boutique Boulevard, the seaside strip of Breach Candy still spells midtown magic Speak of symmetry and serendipity. After 26 years of growing up on Hill Road, Bandra, I’ve spent a ditto span of the next 26 discovering the delights of Warden Road, Breach Candy. Article By Meher Marfatia |Mid-Day Christened with geographic… Continue reading Sophocles and sizzlers at Scandal Point

The  culturescape of Mumbai is one that is vast and diverse and there are many elements – old and new,  that make the city as you know it today. Some of these aspects are such that add character and depth to the personality and vibe of Mumbai, One such feature which the city possesses are… Continue reading This Duo is Documenting Mumbai’s Fast Disappearing Irani Cafes

Our dear friend Hoshaang Gotla writes in to inform us of an excellent initiative he is putting together with the Xtremely Young Zoroastrians, a program he founded. On the occasion of XYZ’s Foundation Day (Ava Roj Deh Mahino, ie. Monday, 23 May 2016) we would like the Xtremely Young Zoroastrians to dedicate the month of… Continue reading XYZ is MAD