Category: Books

Lately I’ve been very caught up with the idea of immortality. Not the Jack Sparrow and Fountain of Youth kind of course, but the kind that makes someone unforgettable to more than their immediate generation. And the most potent experience of this attempt to make someone immortal is when the immortal almost rises, phoenix-like before… Continue reading A Book Reading of “Zenobia Mistri – A Teacher Par Excellence” by Shireen Isal

City writer Murzban F Shroff in his third book, crafts a collection of stories that can be read in five minutes It is difficult to imagine how the world can change in a minute. But on November 8, 2016, when news of demonetisation broke – through an unscheduled televised address – the world did change… Continue reading Short cut to fiction: In Conversation with Murzban F Shroff

A new book revisits the untold, illustrious life of a renowned academician, Zenobia Mistri, who steered a French revolution in Bombay When the late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and veteran scientist, said he wanted to be remembered as a “good teacher”, it might have seemed strange that a man with… Continue reading Tracing the journey of a Parsi who brought French Revolution in Bombay

We are happy to provide a downloadble copy of the Ahya Yasa Nemangha. This book is a study of the Gathas of Prophet Zarathushtra containing the Text with Literal Translation into English, and an accompanying Commentary. The author Shirin Dara Contractor has provided this book as a free download for all readers, and is exclusively… Continue reading Ahya Yasa Nemangha: The Gathas

Behramji Malabari (1853-1912) was a social reformer, journalist, poet, travel writer/ethnographer and vital catalyst of change, who did much to shape the national reform discourse in late-19th century Western India. Born in Baroda and raised in Surat, Malabari moved to Bombay at age 15 and the metropolis became the central site of his myriad investigations… Continue reading Our Parsi Rich Have Fallen on Evil Days: A Sharp Account of the Community in the 19th Century

After suffering a stroke in her 20s, Dina Pestonji, who grew up in Willowdale, had a long road to recovery ahead. That road included penning a book, Surviving Myself: How an Eating Disorder, a Car Accident and a Stroke Taught Me to Love My Life and Start Living It. It helped her deal with long-standing… Continue reading Toronto author builds new life after a stroke, eating disorder

Dina Pestonji wanted to inspire women through her book, Surviving Myself A Toronto woman has written a book about her struggles with an eating disorder, recovering from a car crash and two strokes, hoping her challenges will inspire other women. Article by Lisa Xing | CBC Despite having plenty of love and affection from her… Continue reading Dina Pestonji: How this woman overcame 2 strokes at 29, ran half-marathon 10 months later