Soli Sorabjee in the Indian Express Rising intolerance October 11, 2005 The rise of intolerance is alarming. Some years back, Zairus Banaji, because of his critical remarks about Narender Modi, was pushed out of the auditorium in Ahmedabad by Modi loyalists. Any criticism of Sonia Gandhi and her style of functioning by any Congress person… Continue reading SOLI LOQUIES: Rising intolerance
Month: October 2005
SOLI LOQUIES: Women in society
Soli Sorabjee in The Indian Express Women in society September 11, 2005 There was a time when no less a person than Thomas Jefferson, the principal architect of the US Constitution, believed in the need to ”exclude from our deliberations women, who, to prevent deprivation of morals and ambiguity of issues should not mix promiscuously… Continue reading SOLI LOQUIES: Women in society
SOLI LOQUIY: Judiciary and Parliament
Soli Sorabjee in The Indian Express. Judiciary and Parliament August 28, 2005 The Supreme Court judgement dealing with minority educational institutions has evoked severe criticisms. What is amazing is the level of ignorance and constitutional illiteracy exhibited. One patent fallacy is that Parliament is supreme whereas it is the Constitution which is supreme. The task… Continue reading SOLI LOQUIY: Judiciary and Parliament
SOLI LOQUIES: Discrimination in criminal justice
Soli Sorabjee, a brilliant and eminent jurist in India writes a monthly column in the Indian Express. The first of the colums appeared in August and is titled Discrimination in criminal justice August 14, 2005 Discrimination in criminal justice systems was discussed at the recent session of the UN Sub-Commission on Human Rights in Geneva.… Continue reading SOLI LOQUIES: Discrimination in criminal justice
Parsi Recipes on the Net
Parsi cuisine is unique and rich in tradition. Like most Indian cuisine it is labour intensive, but the results are mouth-watering. GourmetIndia.com has a small section on Parsi Cuisine that can be found here. As their site informs us Parsis are a fun loving community and celebrate every possible festival with equal fervour. They eat… Continue reading Parsi Recipes on the Net
Bapsi & Fali S. Nariman celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
‘I taught him to dance, he taught me to drive’ Delhi Newsline – Delhi,India … ”Since the Parsi calender moves back one day every year, we celebrate our wedding on October 8 and October 21 every year,” says Bapsi Nariman. … Read entire article at Indian Express
Guinness Record for letter writing
In this day and age of fast communication via email, blogging, et al, it seems there are still some people who do it the tried and trusted old fashioned way. Behram Dastur is one such person. The Indian Express informs us that “Chief executive of Bombay Parsi Punchayet sets world record for writing maximum number… Continue reading Guinness Record for letter writing
Parsi creates world record
Guinness record for 70-year-old letter writer … World Records. A few months back, the chief executive of Bombay Parsi Punchayet had no idea he was even eligible. ”Last year … Read on at Mumbai Newsline – Mumbai,India
Vultures spotted after 3 years
Calcutta Telegraph – Calcutta,India … And Parsis feared what would happen to their dead. They needn’t worry anymore. … Worried also were Parsis, who leave their dead to be eaten by vultures. …
