Zubin Kanga goes where few pianists dare- expanding the possibilities of his instrument in the process. In his Dark Twin concerts, themes of media intrusion, climate change and multiple personalities are explored by Australian and European composers. Zubin is in the studio to demonstrate, playing from this multimedia project alongside electronics composer Ben Carey. They… Continue reading Pianist Zubin Kanga: Dark Twin
Month: May 2015
Seattle Music Community Stunned by Untimely Death of Darius Minwalla
The Seattle music community was shaken yesterday when news began to spread, first by phone calls and text messages, and then across social media, that Darius Minwalla died Wednesday at the age of 39. By Sean Nelson | The Stranger The loss was as unexpected as it was untimely, and has left a resounding sense… Continue reading Seattle Music Community Stunned by Untimely Death of Darius Minwalla
Farthest Field An Indian Story of the Second World War
Raghu Karnad the author of “ Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War” writes in about the new book. It features stories about Parsi soldiers in World War 2. Three young men gazed at him from silver-framed photographs in his grandmother’s house, ‘beheld but not noticed, as angels are in a frieze… Continue reading Farthest Field An Indian Story of the Second World War
Narendra Modi to Visit Udvada in December 2015
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is likely to visit Gujarat in December. He will be visiting Udvada in south Gujarat to attend a function of Parsi community. District administration and local BJP cadres have started early preparations in this regard. To develop Udvada as heritage place, the government has approved Rs 20 crore grant, of… Continue reading Narendra Modi to Visit Udvada in December 2015
Jehangir Sabavala’s last six works now at Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai
Family of painter donates his easels, brushes, palettes to CSMVS The family of the late master painter donates his final six paintings, study material and archives to the museum for maintenance and public display Article by Reema Gehi | Times of India The family of celebrated modernist painter Jehangir Sabavala has donated the last of… Continue reading Jehangir Sabavala’s last six works now at Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai
Khada Parsi Statue to Get a Protective Barrier and CCTV
Protection Against Beggars, Drug Addicts et al for Iconic Statue Article by Chaitanya Marpakwar | Times Of India Almost a year after it was restored at a cost of nearly Rs 1 crore, the BMC has decid ed to install a high-grill around the icon ic Khada Parsi statue standing at the traf fic intersection… Continue reading Khada Parsi Statue to Get a Protective Barrier and CCTV
XYZ Xtremely Young Zoroastrians Summer Camp in Mumbai
The Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) a Parsi non-government organisation (NGO), has organised a week-long educational summer camp for Parsi children. The camp started on Monday, May 18 and will go on till the end of the week. The camp is open to children between the 5 to 15 years of age Set to have various… Continue reading XYZ Xtremely Young Zoroastrians Summer Camp in Mumbai
