Category: Books

Celebrated poet Keki N. Daruwalla talks about his newest collection “Fire Altar” and his interest in history and myth Article by B. Bhattacharya | The Hindu Not all historians are trustworthy. Cambyses, the son of Cyrus the Great and the king of the Persian Empire in the 6th Century B.C., was at the receiving end… Continue reading Keki N. Daruwalla: Setting the Record Straight

There’s almost nothing on earth I enjoy more than a disgruntled Parsi. Or, well, a Parsi in a good mood. Or a Parsi celebrating his/her 95th birthday. Or a Parsi after his/her fourth whisky, at a funeral. Because through all of life’s many celebrations and disappointments, through life’s many moods, theirs is just the same.… Continue reading The levity and longevity of mealy-mouthed Parsis

Reticent author Cyrus Mistry on Saturday beat off stiff competition from five other writers to become the fourth winner of the $50,000 DSC prize for South Asian literature on Saturday for his book “Chronicles of a Corpse Bearer”. The prize, is given to the best work or translations of a work on or about the… Continue reading Cyrus Mistry wins DSC Prize for 2014

Reclusive writer Cyrus Mistry, whose book Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer  has been nominated for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, prefers the classics to the contemporary —  books as well as movies. In an interview with Amrita Madhukalya, he talks about moving to Kodaikanal from Mumbai and the two titles he is working… Continue reading Parsis walk from outside to take my story forward: Cyrus Mistry

Marketing holds tremendous importance in the publishing industry and ensures a book doesn’t become a sinking stone, says Cyrus Mistry, the reticent author of “Chronicles of Corpse bearer.” “Like all other industries, marketing plays a very crucial role in the publishing world as well. Even though good research, story line and editing are the primary… Continue reading Active marketing important in publishing: Author Cyrus Mistry

Position ma puncture — If you have any doubt about what this phrase could possibly mean, think like your favourite Parsi. If that doesn’t work, wait for Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month. Averil Nunes presents a preview. Review by Averil Nunes | DNA India Book: Parsi Bol… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month