By Bachi Karkaria, Jug Suraiya’s Second Opinion (January 4) may be dead-on in blaming India’s ersatz modernity for what happened in Mumbai , but it is way off the mark in also damning the city’s migrant nature. As a theory, it may be impeccable to argue that morality and ethics, a sense of right and… Continue reading Migrants are Mumbai’s shapers, not its shame
Month: January 2008
Parsi Bike Rally in Mumbai
Watch out for the Parsi bikers as they criss-cross through the city on January 6 for peace. Organised by the Parsi Resource Group, the rally will begin from the Dadar Parsi Gymkhana. The registration fee is Rs 200 and includes lunch, T-shirt and cap. Click here for more info
Britannia Restaurant
Berry berry good The eatery still maintains its worth with a menu card right out of Iran. You’ll never know what the fuss is about until you actually eat here. This 83-year-old Parsi-Irani eatery is worth its wait in barberry berries. Why them? Because they are the imported ingredients that go into making what Britannia… Continue reading Britannia Restaurant
Architect Jimmy Mistry: The high of creativity
Maverick architect Jimmy Mistry is an accidental architect who loves the freedom that hospitality design offers him. There are some things you don’t want to know about your architect. Such as a passion for bikes, for instance. When you’re looking for an architect to design your home, or office, you don’t want someone who’ll necessarily… Continue reading Architect Jimmy Mistry: The high of creativity
Tata Pulls Ford Units Into Its Orbit
LONDON — When Ratan Tata visited the home of the designer Ralph Lauren last autumn, the two auto enthusiasts spent much of their time in the garage, admiring Mr. Lauren’s extensive car collection, including the Batmobile-esque 1955 Jaguar XKD. Now Mr. Tata is poised to take over Jaguar itself. Tata Motors said Thursday that it… Continue reading Tata Pulls Ford Units Into Its Orbit
Godrej is all set to unlock greater value in Mumbai
The Godrej business group recently commissioned a London marketing agency to redesign its brand image. The aim was to dust down the dowdy Godrej of Almira cupboards to something smarter befitting New India. Though the sprawling Godrej empire is vast (sales last year totalled an estimated Rs246.57 billion), the group seemed to lack the sparkling… Continue reading Godrej is all set to unlock greater value in Mumbai
Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata
After celebrating his 70th birthday on Friday, Ratan Tata would in the normal course of affairs be facing mandatory retirement from the Tata Group. Two years ago, however, India’s most respected and acquisitive conglomerate extended to 75 the age until which non-executive directors could serve, giving the man who has transformed it over the past… Continue reading Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata
UP Parsis Have only One Mobed
The Parsi community is facing a unique problem. With only one Parsi priest left in the state, the community is facing difficulties in performing religious rituals. Such is the situation that now they have to depend on audio cassettes to perform various rituals. For the population of about 300 in the state, the community has… Continue reading UP Parsis Have only One Mobed
Wish You a Great New Year 2008
Shirrin, Mehernaaz and Arzan, the three contributors at Parsi Khabar wish all our readers a very happy, healthy, prosperous, peaceful and safe New year 2008. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers for their continued support during 2007. We hope to bring new thoughts, ideas and articles in the coming… Continue reading Wish You a Great New Year 2008
