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The Parsi Nose Project: A Photographic Ode to an Indian Minority

Within the intricate tapestry of India's history, one finds the compelling narrative of the Parsis, a community whose origins trace back to Persia, or modern-day Iran. The community traces its history in the region to the 8th century when seeking...
Remembering Sam Tata

Remembering Sam Tata

Remembering Sam Tata, the photographer who was equally at ease on the street and in the studioBetween taking portraits...

The Dancing Line: Revisiting Shiavax Chavda

The Dancing Line: Revisiting Shiavax Chavda

A Retrospective of paintings & sketches of the Master WHAT: ‘The Dancing Line – revisiting Shiavax Chavda’, a Retrospective of paintings & sketches of the master. WHEN: Tuesday October 24th...

A photographer’s love letters to Mumbai

A photographer’s love letters to Mumbai

She is best known for writing films such as Mississippi Masala, The Namesake, and Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay. She also directed the National Award-winning film Little Zizou. Since 1977...

Sooni Taraporevala: To Bombay, with love

Sooni Taraporevala: To Bombay, with love

Sooni Taraporevala’s Mumbai series gives a fascinating glimpse into the character of an ever-changing city and its peopleThere’s something captivating about an old man in a vest, sitting on a...

Vintage Rusi: A Short Film

Vintage Rusi: A Short Film

Vintage Rusi is a short film made for the 2005 kala Ghoda arts and street festival in Mumbai. With Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal , Bapu Malcolm and Beezan Charna in leading roles. It was directed by Ashok...

Quiltessence by Anahita Cowasji

Quiltessence by Anahita Cowasji

Anahita Cowasji's Quiltessence is a house of individually designed and crafted home textiles, woven and block printed, hand embroidered and textured into pieces of intrinsic value and beauty. Born...

Jazeel Mistry Heads To LA For The Golden Try

Jazeel Mistry Heads To LA For The Golden Try

‘Impossible’ is a word that does not feature in his dictionary. Perseverance, dedication and focused approach are among the best attributes of Jazeel Mistry, a young man from Howick in East Auckland...

The Bombay Blackwood: A Class Apart

The Bombay Blackwood: A Class Apart

Queen Anne, Empire, Elizabethan, Louis XVI… these are familiar terms for aficionados who are passionate about antique furniture. Rare and often priceless pieces of furniture from these styles -...

Astad Deboo To Perform in New York

Astad Deboo To Perform in New York

The legendary Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer Astad Deboo returns to New York for two performances this month. Astad Deboo | Eternal Embrace May 25, 2017 - May 26, 2017 La Mama Theatre|...

Unique Baby Zarathushtra Art Print

Unique Baby Zarathushtra Art Print

Our good friend Delzin Choksey informs us about a beautiful art print she has recently introduced. And just in time for Navroze, it is on sale on ETSY in the United States. To purchase in India see...

Echoes of history

Echoes of history

City physician and history aficionado Dr. Farokh Udwadia recalls the power and glory of the Achaemenid Empire For more than one hundred summers, the Cama Institute has been the go-to venue for...

Paris call for Astad Deboo

Paris call for Astad Deboo

As part of Namaste France festival, contemporary dance icon Astad Deboo will collaborate with Manipuri drummers at France’s Opéra Bastille He turns 70 next year, but there’s no stopping Astad Deboo....

Pheroza Godrej: Mumbai’s art queen

Pheroza Godrej: Mumbai’s art queen

One of Mumbai's leading art historians, Pheroza J Godrej, updates Ornella D'Souza about her commitments as editor, collector, curator and member on various cultural boards Article by by Ornella...

A peek into Parsi life

A peek into Parsi life

Three exhibitions will present a narrative of the community’s cultural ethos and the spread of Zoroastrianism Article byPooja Singh | Live Mint A portrait of 17th century Parsi trader Rustom Seth....

Rishad Daroowala: Helicopter Photography

Rishad Daroowala: Helicopter Photography

Sitting inside helicopters, sea planes, and even commercial airliners with his camera at the ready, Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Rishad Daroowala has captured some truly stunning aerial views...

Ashdeen Lilaowala: Keeping the Gara flame alive

Ashdeen Lilaowala: Keeping the Gara flame alive

His thought is intensive. His vision is artistic. His sensibility is detailed. His fashion unfolds history. Ashdeen Lilaowala has not only preserved the culture of Gara embroidery but revived it...

In conversation with Cyrus Oshidar

In conversation with Cyrus Oshidar

In this episode of Talking Point, Exec Lifestyle chats up Cyrus Oshidar. Touted as one of the 10 most influential people from advertising world in India, Oshidar is credited for his inputs in giving...

When Astad Deboo Made A Fort Dance

When Astad Deboo Made A Fort Dance

The celebrated contemporary dancer's performance was part of the One World Retreat, a three-day event to promote the cause of the Indian Head Injury Foundation. Astad Deboo, the celebrated...

Dilnavaz Mehta: Bring Up The Rare

Dilnavaz Mehta: Bring Up The Rare

Bring up the rare A forthcoming show of rare collectibles, curated by art historian Dilnavaz Mehta, is a lesson on India's lesser-known stories By Reema Gehi | PuneMirror Art historian Dilnavaz...

Buildings through the veteran lens

Buildings through the veteran lens

Catch the last day of photographer Aspi Patel’s show, Architecture Beyond Platitude, at the Jehangir Art Gallery, where he captures graphical patterns in architecture from across the world Article...