What could a Parsi knight and a Cross-crowned fountain on the grounds of the city’s first Anglican Church possibly have in common? Article by Meher Marfatia | Times of India To answer this riddle about Sir Cowasji Jehangir and St Thomas’ Cathedral, turn the pages of an almost 100-year-old book.Dinshah Wacha’s Shells from the Sands… Continue reading Mapping Mumbai: Gardens With Something To Tell
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How BMC completely lost the plot: Wadias Demand Land Back
The BMC is on the verge of losing a 40-acre parcel of land worth Rs 1,300 crore in Aarey Colony. The city corporation obtained the tract from the FE Dinshaw Trust in 1972 and reserved it in 1993 to provide housing to those who do not own a home in the city. The municipal corporation… Continue reading How BMC completely lost the plot: Wadias Demand Land Back
Marzban Colony: Springing forth from history
The Marzban Colony in Agripada, south Mumbai, gets a new lease on life Article by Meher Mirza | DNA India The story of ‘The Lal Chimney Compound’ begins in the 19th century, with Mancherji Marzban, who was a many-splendoured man. In 1892, he was elected to become an Executive Engineer of the Bombay Municipal Corporation… Continue reading Marzban Colony: Springing forth from history
Requiem For A Bird: Documentary on the Towers of Silence
Requiem for a Bird currently stands as a last chance to document the singular relationship of the Parsi and the vultures. The two have been linked through death for centuries, with the bodies of the Parsi faithful brought to a Tower of Silence, and as final act of generosity, laid out for consumption by the… Continue reading Requiem For A Bird: Documentary on the Towers of Silence
Cafe 792 Opens in Dadar Parsi Colony
Be it cold cuts, set lunches or quick bites, Café 792, tucked inside Dadar’s leafy Parsi Colony, offers a variety of delicious chow, especially when you are on the go. We treaded on a gravel-laden path one afternoon, on the rear side of the quaint Dina Manzil. The café’s name (Cafe 792) was hand-painted on… Continue reading Cafe 792 Opens in Dadar Parsi Colony
The Khada Parsi Statue: In Animation
Sandwiched between the famous Byculla flyovers is the 152-year old cast iron statue of Shet Cursetjee Manockjee. The long forgotten 40 feet tall statue, once known to be a famous landmark, is back in its glory after a two year long restoration project.. Fondly called the Khada Parsi (Standing Parsi Man). More here: garimagupta.net If… Continue reading The Khada Parsi Statue: In Animation
Farrokh Khambata’s JOSS to Open in Santacruz Mumbai
Long after shutting down Joss at Kala Ghoda, owner Farrokh Khambata will now open an outpost at Santacruz (W). Launching in place of Two One Two All Day, next to the Mini Cooper showroom, the Pan Asian restaurant will open to the public on August 5. We’ll be there on opening day, hoping to see… Continue reading Farrokh Khambata’s JOSS to Open in Santacruz Mumbai
