A new exhibition titled Parsi Silk and Muslin From Iran, India and China, opens from October 11, 2015 at the East West Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. The exhibition has been co-curated by the phenomenal duo Pheroza J Godrej and Firoza Punthakey Mistree and is part of East West Centre’s Arts programme. The exhibition will focus… Continue reading Parsi Silk and Muslin From Iran, India and China
Month: September 2015
Ferzad Palia: In Conversation
Business Lounge with Ferzad Palia The man behind VH1, Comedy Central and Colors Infinity on censorship and the virtues of being thrown in at the deep end Article by Uday Bhatia | Live Mint In 1998, as part of a vocational course in his first year of college—studying advertising and marketing at the HR College… Continue reading Ferzad Palia: In Conversation
Parsi matrimonial courts: India’s only surviving jury trials
“There was a time,” says Adi Nariman Mogrelia wryly, “when most of the divorces were caused by triangles.” “I mean there was another man or woman in the picture. Now it is different. The media, novels, TV, these things have made women more aware of their rights. So we are now seeing more divorces in… Continue reading Parsi matrimonial courts: India’s only surviving jury trials
Exit Poll: Election for Bombay Parsi Panchayet Trustees 2015
The elections of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet are upon us. On October 18, 2015 the community in Mumbai will elect 5 new Trustees, to join the two who’s terms continue for a little more time. In the fray are novices, veterans, professionals, entrepreneurs all with a mandate to serve the community. Below is an exit… Continue reading Exit Poll: Election for Bombay Parsi Panchayet Trustees 2015
Khushnoor Jijina: Mixed Martial Arts in India
Even though MMA or mixed martial arts bouts have been taking place throughout the world since the 1900s, the sport has only recently gained massive popularity in the West with organisations like UFC and Pride promoting fights in a huge way. Article by Avinash Bali | Askmen.com In India however, it’s a different story. To… Continue reading Khushnoor Jijina: Mixed Martial Arts in India
Zarine Kharas Honoured as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
JustGiving co-founder and chief executive Zarine Kharas has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list for her contribution to business and charity in the United Kingdom. Article by Howard Lake | UK Fundraising She has been made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to business and charity. She… Continue reading Zarine Kharas Honoured as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Daara Bahadur Patel: Know Your Candidate
The upcoming elections for the position of Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat are nearly upon us. At Parsi Khabar we are hoping to provide an unbiased platform to the candidates to put forth their thoughts, ideas and a little bit about themselves so that the discerning voter can make up their mind and exercise… Continue reading Daara Bahadur Patel: Know Your Candidate
