What would you make of “Manchu Macbeth” and “Hamlet no Omelette”? Shakespeare with a delicious twist, yes. But dramatically different too was the fact that these Gujarati spoofs were stirred up in Parsi General Hospital before regaling cosmopolitan audiences every Navroze night on March 21. The remarkable theatre-for-charity tradition was introduced by Dr Jehangir Ratanshah… Continue reading Operation Theater at the Parsee General Hospital
Month: March 2015
Orange County Temple at heart of Zoroastrian Community in Los Angeles
The three sheets of papers taped to a window, spelling ZAC, give little indication of the growing temple housed in a former church on Walnut Avenue. The Zoroastrian Association of California Center, or the ZAC Center, has been the group’s home since 2010, a community center in which the 400 members can pray, meet and… Continue reading Orange County Temple at heart of Zoroastrian Community in Los Angeles
The NavroZYNG Boat Party Ran Foul of the Cops
The Mumbai police brought an illegal boat party spread across three boats near Gateway of India to a screeching halt around midnight on Friday. By Vijay Kumar Yadav, Hindustan Times Colaba police officers raided the three boats and arrested four boat crew members, who allegedly organised the party for 236 Parsis on the occasion of… Continue reading The NavroZYNG Boat Party Ran Foul of the Cops
When Astad Deboo Made A Fort Dance
The celebrated contemporary dancer’s performance was part of the One World Retreat, a three-day event to promote the cause of the Indian Head Injury Foundation. Astad Deboo, the celebrated contemporary dancer and choreographer, took the audience’s breath away when he twirled on the parapet of the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur during a fundraiser for… Continue reading When Astad Deboo Made A Fort Dance
The Original Shippers: Cowasjee’s of Karachi
There is an old sign from the Colonial era that reads ‘Cowasji’ outside the brick structure of the Cowasjee building in Karachi’s port area, Keamari. Inside, 86-years-old Cyrus Cowasjee’s office still maintains its rather vintage design and interior. There are portraits of several generations of Cowasjees adorned on the walls: his father Rustom Faqir Cowasjee,… Continue reading The Original Shippers: Cowasjee’s of Karachi
Jamsetji Tata’s residence wins UNESCO honour
“A good conservation job is like a root canal,“ says architect Vikas Dilawari.“It does not happen quickly and requires many sittings.“Recently , one such root canal took Dilawari 10 years. His hair went from black to grey as he healed the Esplanade House, the opulent home of industrialist Jamsetji Tata built in 1885. Article by… Continue reading Jamsetji Tata’s residence wins UNESCO honour
What goes into authentic Parsi cuisine ?
Last month, London’s Bombay-styled cafe Dishoom beat top restaurants such as Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Spanish tapas bar Barrafina and other highbrow eateries to became UK’s top restaurant as voted by Yelp reviewers. Look closely at their menu and you will find dishes such as akuri, keema par eedu and bun maska featuring on… Continue reading What goes into authentic Parsi cuisine ?
