It’s not just the members, horses, trainers and jockeys who make things happen at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. There are many others who play vital roles in their own capacity. Sadly, limelight eludes them, though they deserve the laurels. One of them is Dara Bhesania, the supervisor in the judge’s box. This 71-year-old Parsi Zoroastrian’s… Continue reading Dara Bhesania: Life at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Category: Bombay
Yazdani Bakery Fights Inflation and Globalization
The nearly century-old bakery, set amid crowded streets lined by massive stone Victorian-era buildings near the city’s Stock Exchange, looks like a gingerbread house and stands out in sharp contrast to the other shops, which mainly sell electronics goods. Irani mans a drawer filled with soiled rupee notes and dispenses quick change and chatter with… Continue reading Yazdani Bakery Fights Inflation and Globalization
Out with the Old
A similar situation exists across the 120-foot Road at Parsi Colony where as many as 45 out of 225 four-storey building plots have been cleared. A multi-storey building, complete with a swimming pool, is coming up at Dosal Mansion, a beautiful and sturdy bungalow on Jame Jamshed Road. Residents from neighbouring buildings had raised objections… Continue reading Out with the Old
Redevelopment doesn’t enthuse all
Sporting a fresh court of paint, a group of 70-year-old cessed buildings at Dadar and Churchgate are enjoying a new lease on life. Even as incentive floor space index (FSI) lures landlords and tenants to embrace reconstruction schemes enmasse, some fiercely proud property owners are sparing no costs to hang on to their inheritance. “I… Continue reading Redevelopment doesn’t enthuse all
Mumbai’s Parsis do a Dhoom 2
Big boys like playing with their favourite toys and while they are at it, their girlfriends are keeping a watchful eye on their men who for one day seem to be paying a lot more attention to other beauties – their bikes. “I am engaged but my finacee doesn’t mind my having a girlfriend,” he… Continue reading Mumbai’s Parsis do a Dhoom 2
Parsi youths come together
Mumbai, December 10: The message was clear. The Parsis are here to stay and pave way for their next generation through their innovative Parsi Resource Group (PGR) programme. At least, that was the idea which over 1,500 Parsis wanted to get across to the public who feels they are a dwindling lot. Brainchild of architect… Continue reading Parsi youths come together
BMC has no permit, says heritage panel
The three heritage structures on Hill Road, Bandra, portions of which were to be acquired by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its road-widening project, may find the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) coming to their aid. MHCC chairman Sharad Upasani told DNA that the BMC has not yet sought its permission: a pre-requisite for… Continue reading BMC has no permit, says heritage panel
