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 Minoo Nalawalla: Know Your Candidate
Month: September 2015
Mumbai’s pillar: The Parsi Community
After the decay of the Armenian dynasty what followed was with gradual rise a community that is well known today as the Parsis. The Holy faith introduced by their prophet, Zarathustra is recognized as Zoroastrianism and is recorded as one of the older, If not the oldest religion in the world, dating back to as… Continue reading Mumbai’s pillar: The Parsi Community
Actor Behzad Dabu Recounts his Journey with “Disgraced”
Behzad Dabu follows in the footsteps of his parents Binaifer and Navroz who both are theater personalities in Syracuse NY and his maternal grandfather the legendary theater personality Yazdi Karanjia of Surat India. In Disgraced, Chicago-based actor Behzad Dabu portrays Abe, the 22-year-old nephew of successful Manhattan lawyer Amir. Abe’s request for his uncle to… Continue reading Actor Behzad Dabu Recounts his Journey with “Disgraced”
Xerxes V. Dastur: Know Your Candidate
In our effort to highlight and introduce the various candidates in the elections for the Trusteeship of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet, we wrote to Xerxes V. Dastur and asked him some questions via email. Here are Xerxes’ responses. We thank him for taking the time to answer these in detail. Q. If elected, you will… Continue reading Xerxes V. Dastur: Know Your Candidate
Neighbors
I had gone to stay with my daughter in one of the Mumbai suburbs. I casually inquired about her neighbors. I had not seen her visiting any of her neighbors or any neighbors coming over to visit us. “Where is the time to visit anyone?” she countered. “Also, entertaining anyone after a full day’s teaching… Continue reading Neighbors
As Parsi Punchayet poll nears, `political potboiler’ promises action, intrigue
Forget Bihar elections.The real rough and tumble of political battle starts right here in Mumbai as Parsis head for the polls to elect trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) on October 18. The previous elections werre held seven years ago. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times of India As one commentator recently remarked: “It’s… Continue reading As Parsi Punchayet poll nears, `political potboiler’ promises action, intrigue
Magician Zenia Bhumgara to receive the prestigious Merlin Award
Mumbai Teenager, Magician Zenia Bhumgara to receive the prestigious Merlin Award (The Oscars of Magic) Mhelly Bhumgara writes in to inform us “…..my daughter Magician Zenia Bhumgara , 1st year BMM student of Jaihind College Mumbai, will be receiving the Prestigious Merlin Award on 21st Sept 2015. The International Magicians Society Newyork gives this award… Continue reading Magician Zenia Bhumgara to receive the prestigious Merlin Award
