In celebration of 40 years, ZAGNY has invited an elite group of prominent Zoroastrians who are innovators, leaders and trail-blazers in their respective field of Music, Academics, Social Change, Culinary Arts and Finance. These leaders will come together to share their stories of struggle and success for one special, thought-provoking evening. Join us and learn… Continue reading The Power of Cultural Influences and Inspirations for Success: ZAGNY
Month: March 2014
Threads of partnership
Friends and collaborators Bina Rao and Villoo Mirza are bound by their passion for handlooms Bina Rao of Hyderabad-based Creative Bee foundation and Villoo Mirza of SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association), Ahmedabad, have for been friends for years, bound by their passion: handlooms. By Sangeetha Devi Dundoo | The Hindu A vegetable-dyed kalamkari jacket adorns… Continue reading Threads of partnership
Chemould Prescott Road: Moulding modern art for decades
India was still taking its first steps as an independent nation when a young Maqbool Fida Hussain was struggling to find avenues to display his art in the city. He met by chance a young Parsi couple who ran a frame-making business at Princess Street in south Mumbai. By Sukhada Tatke | The Hindu Soli… Continue reading Chemould Prescott Road: Moulding modern art for decades
We cannot allow ourselves to be broken: Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
A woman stood at the heavenly gates, Her face was scarred and old. She stood before the man of fate for admission to the fold. “What have you done,” St Peter asked, “To gain admission here?” “I’ve lived in India, sir,” she said, “For many and many a year.” The pearly gates swung open wide,… Continue reading We cannot allow ourselves to be broken: Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal