Friend of Parsi Khabar and freelance writer Shernaaz Engineer interviews Nadir Modi. Nadir Modi, well-known legal eagle, and has been assiduously involved with community activities for aeons. He is certainly no stranger to anyone even remotely connected with Parsi matters, although he has preferred to shun the spotlight. A man of his eminence could have… Continue reading NADIR MODI: Nobody can ‘Remote Control’ me
Month: September 2008
JIMMY MISTRY: “I’m not eyeing the BPP with ambition”
Friend of Parsi Khabar and freelance writer Shernaaz Engineer interviews Jimmy Mistry. Jimmy Mistry should have had an identity crisis by now, because he’s so many different things to so many people. To some he is the flashy guy who flaunts his fancy cars and goes over-the-top with his extravagance! To others he is a… Continue reading JIMMY MISTRY: “I’m not eyeing the BPP with ambition”
The journey of the holy fire
India’s western coastline boasts of vast stretches of untouched beaches dotted with gently swaying palm and coconut trees. It is also home to several imposing forts that have been witness to several invasions and migrations over the years. The pastOne of the most fascinating tales of immigrations is that of the Parsis, who came to… Continue reading The journey of the holy fire
Life, as Mehr Jesia knows it
As India Couture Week walks its way across Mumbai ramps, 80s icon Mehr Jesia talks about life after modelling, why she’s happier at 40 and why ‘in her time’, models were so much more professional She doesn’t read books, no, not even Chetan Bhagat. She doesn’t pick up magazines either — she is clueless about… Continue reading Life, as Mehr Jesia knows it
Wedding trousseau, the Parsi style
Women display Parsi wear at the exhibition on Friday. Picture by Bhola Prasad Jamshedpur, Sept. 19: After wearing saris of Bengal, Orissa, Maharashtra and south India to your relatives’ weddings, if you want something unique then head for the Parsi Association Hall at Sakchi. Mumbai-based Parsi community is organising a two-day exhibition in the city… Continue reading Wedding trousseau, the Parsi style
Avesthagen and Mallika Sarabhai present “And They Came to India”
Avesthagen Limited, India’s leading Life Sciences Company brings to you, in association with Mallika Sarabhai and Darpana, an original dance theatre performance celebrating the historic journey of the Parsis titled “And They Came To India”. Of the many different people who have migrated to India over the centuries, one group that stands out for its… Continue reading Avesthagen and Mallika Sarabhai present “And They Came to India”
Age, ailments won’t deter these Parsis from voting
Inspiration: The participation of Cawas Boman Dadiseth and Barjor Nagolwalla in the Parsi Panchayat elections will further the cause of the elderly, who are lonely and uncared for. PIC/Alisha Coelho Here’s inspiration for all those who feel lazy and apathetic to exercise their right to vote. Cawas Boman Dadiseth (86) and Barjor Nagolwalla (76), who… Continue reading Age, ailments won’t deter these Parsis from voting
