Chandrapur: Even as their community members celebrated ‘Navroze’ in Mumbai on Monday with fervour, the new year was not that boisterous for ‘Gundevias’, the only Parsi family residing in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts in East Maharashtra. Mahiyar Gundevia (65), who lives with his wife Minnie in his ancestral home at their farm in Rajura, said… Continue reading Navroze low key for lone Parsi family in East Maharashtra
Month: August 2014
Power of Three: Parsis who shaped Modern Indian Art
An upcoming exhibition thrives on nostalgia, exploring the relationship between two gallerists and a collector who shaped the destiny of modern Indian greats. Passionate collector Jehangir Nicholson (right) found perfect partners in astute businessman Kali Pundole (left) and dreamer gallerist Kekoo Gandhy It’s the triumvirate – Parsi-only, as their community loves to say – that… Continue reading Power of Three: Parsis who shaped Modern Indian Art
Sooni Taraporevala: 10 Tips For Screenwriters
DearCinema organized IndieTalk with renowned screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala on July 19 in Mumbai. This is what the writer of films like Salaam Bombay!, The Namesake and Mississippi Masala had to say: Some people say: only write what you know. Some people say: write what you don’t know. I say: write what you don’t know… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala: 10 Tips For Screenwriters
New documentary explores the Parsi community
Unique to India, there is no other community like the Parsis. Divya Cowasji and Shilpi Gulati, postgraduates from TISS and documentary filmmakers, get the community to share their most sacred spaces and tongue-in-cheek jokes in front of the camera, painting a delightful world in their new documentary, Qissa-e-Parsi. Kanika Sharma takes a dekko “We’ve been… Continue reading New documentary explores the Parsi community
Dossabhai Oliaji: RIP
We are sad to inform the passing away of Dossabhai Oliaji one of the legends of Parsi Hospitality. Good friend and reader of Parsi Khabar Zarir Oomrigar informed us of this sad news. Image Link: http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/1517406/ Generations of Parsis have enjoyed his hospitality at the Duke’s Hotel in Devka. The name of the town became… Continue reading Dossabhai Oliaji: RIP
Who Are the Yezidis: Are they Zoroastrians ?
The article below is an edited and abridged version of the original article that apepared in the Deen Parast. We thank Soonu, good friend and regular reader of Parsi Khabar for editing the article. THE YEZIDIS OF KURDISTAN – ARE THEY REALLY ZOROASTRIANS ??? by Noshir H. Dadrawala This article uses academic sources and… Continue reading Who Are the Yezidis: Are they Zoroastrians ?
Wadia Group: Two centuries and beyond
Perhaps India’s oldest conglomerate, the Wadia Group traces its roots back to at least 200 years before the country’s independence. The group’s journey from 1736 till date Article by P.R. Sanjai & Madhura Karnik Live Mint A file photo of the Wadias (from left) Neville Wadia, Maureen Wadia, Jeh Wadia, Nusli Wadia and Ness… Continue reading Wadia Group: Two centuries and beyond
Godrej group: Unlocking entrepreneurship
The Godrej group’s journey, from making locks and safes to selling processed food and property under the third and fourth generations of owners Article by Madhura Karnik | Live Mint Pirojsha Godrej, brother of Godrej group founder Ardeshir Godrej. The duo launched the world’s first soap made without using animal fat, which was later named… Continue reading Godrej group: Unlocking entrepreneurship
Parsi New Year Celebrations in New Delhi and Hyderabad
Parsis in Delhi come together to ring in New Year There were 275 guests expected, with Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptulla as chief guest, and Rohinton Fali Nariman, newly appointed judge to the Supreme Court, to be felicitated that evening. Article by Anumeha Yadav | The Hindu On Monday, the 10 days of Muktad,… Continue reading Parsi New Year Celebrations in New Delhi and Hyderabad
