Month: February 2011

Sorabji’s book gives in-depth account of aunt’s struggle

In the early 1880s, Cornelia Sorabji became the first woman to be ever granted admission into the University of Bombay. Defying expectations, she scored a first class in her exams, and when the University’s Convocation Hall was inaugurated in 1887, she was the first to be awarded a degree. By Aarefa Johari, Hindustan Times On… Continue reading Sorabji’s book gives in-depth account of aunt’s struggle

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Arzan Khambatta’s art exhibition

Metal magic and colourful characters were what it was as Tarana Khubchandani presented Arzan Khambatta’s creations at this art do. It was a sunny and breezy Sunday soiree with guests admiring what could be termed as ‘steel magnolias’ that Arzan had articulated in sculpture. Besides the buzz at the bar everyone was in for a… Continue reading Arzan Khambatta’s art exhibition

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What next, Karan?

The founder of Cobra beer has become a minority partner in UK, exited USA and downsized in India The Karan Bilimoria sitting across the table at House of Ming in Delhi’s Taj Mahal Hotel is not the same brimming-with-plans businessman he was a couple of years ago. Mention the apparent drop in energy levels, however,… Continue reading What next, Karan?

Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation

Zubin Mehta, a renowned Indian conductor of western classical music — who commutes between the major music centres in Europe, the United States and Israel — remains emotionally attached to the country of his birth, particularly the diversity of its nature. By By Corina Kolbe | IDN It was logical therefore that his eyes lit… Continue reading Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation

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