This book is a revised and updated edition of Sam Bahadur’s approved biography, written by his trusted military assistant. Many biographies tend to be anecdotal and chronological, and this one is no exception. The chapters, The Early Years, Move to Delhi…. Prelude to War, The War, and The Aftermath, substantiate the same. Reviewed by Khushwant… Continue reading Master of the Field: Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Soldiering with Dignity
Month: December 2014
Rohinton Mistry Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the Times Litfest
We still don’t know how to make him talk, but if you want to hear Rohinton Mistry sing, give him a lifetime achievement award. The lawns of Bandra’s Mehboob Studios turned into a makeshift Texas for a while on Sunday evening when Mistry , after receiving his award at the Times Litfest, belted out a… Continue reading Rohinton Mistry Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the Times Litfest
Dilnavaz Mehta: Bring Up The Rare
Bring up the rare A forthcoming show of rare collectibles, curated by art historian Dilnavaz Mehta, is a lesson on India’s lesser-known stories By Reema Gehi | PuneMirror Art historian Dilnavaz Mehta, who has previously curated seven exhibitions of uncommon collectibles tracing India’s splendid history, is in the process of putting together a new edition… Continue reading Dilnavaz Mehta: Bring Up The Rare
Parsi Punchayet senior executive quits in frustration
Cawas Panthaki was trapped in crossfire between warring factions of the trust: Sources Bombay Parsi Punchayet’s (BPP) senior executive B officer Cawas Panthaki resigned from his position recently and is currently serving a three-month notice. According to sources in the Punchayet, Panthaki was embittered because he was trapped between two combative factions of the trust.… Continue reading Parsi Punchayet senior executive quits in frustration
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal: In Conversation
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal, an actress of repute and the power behind the wildly successful Vagina Monologues in India; speaks candidly at a recent event in Mumbai. For the second guest of the day in this session of Jam with Sam, we have the indomitable Mahabanoo Mody-kotwal. A prolific actor, director and producer in theater, film and… Continue reading Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal: In Conversation
Ignored by state parties, Parsis in Jharkhand look to PM Modi
Largely ignored by political parties as a vote bank, the Parsi community in Jamshedpur has reserved their votes for a candidate who can bring a Central government scheme, that promises to save their community, to Jharkhand. Launched by the previous UPA regime in 2013, Jiyo Parsi – a scheme to revive the dwindling Parsi community… Continue reading Ignored by state parties, Parsis in Jharkhand look to PM Modi
