The Indian Subcontinent is dominated by three religions: Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. But just there are thousands of dialects, there are also many different religions. This week we bring to the show someone who grew up with Arjun on the mean streets or Palm Harbor, Florida: his close friend Freya Motafram. Freya is from one… Continue reading American Desis: In conversation with Freya Motafram
Month: January 2016
Arzan Khambatta Creates Memorial to Indian Naval Ship Vikrant
“THE LEGEND” A sculpture dedicated to the Mighty VIKRANT made from the original parts of the Legend itself. Inaugurated by Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, PVSM, AVSM , NM, ADC, Flag Officer Command-In -Chief, Western Naval Command & Mr. Ajoy Mehta, Municipal Commisioner MCGM on 25th January 2016. Nearly 15 months after it was scrapped and… Continue reading Arzan Khambatta Creates Memorial to Indian Naval Ship Vikrant
Three Parsis Awarded Padma Awards in 2016
Construction tycoon Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry, Architect Hafeez Contractor and founder of Gharda Chemicals, Dr. Keki Hormusji Gharda are the three Parsis who have been announced as awardees of the Padma Awards, the civilian awards bestowed by the Government of India. Pallonji and Hafeez were awarded the Padma Bhushan the third highest civilian award, and Keki… Continue reading Three Parsis Awarded Padma Awards in 2016
Meher Mistry In Lead Role in Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’
Meher Mistry: Destiny’s child Dadar girl Meher Mistry on how she turned princess for the lead role in Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’ When Meher Mistry walks in for a chat at a cosy café in Mumbai’s Bandra area, great vintage hairdo and pashmina stole in place, it is hard not to be reminded of… Continue reading Meher Mistry In Lead Role in Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’
7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress to be held in 2019 in United States
The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, in a recent website update informs: FEZANA wishes a Happy NewYear 2016 to all Zarathustis globally in North America and around the world. 35 young adults sponsored by FEZANA participated in the 6th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand December 28, 2015 to January… Continue reading 7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress to be held in 2019 in United States
Fali Vakeel: ‘The last of the Mad Men’ bids adieu to Advertising
Mullen Lowe Lintas group vice chairman Fali Vakeel calls it a day with a lot to cherish “A lot has changed, hasn’t it?” we asked Fali Vakeel, as we settled into our bar stools at the Bombay Gymkhana. He was kind enough to meet us on 7 January 2016, a week after his ‘official’ last… Continue reading Fali Vakeel: ‘The last of the Mad Men’ bids adieu to Advertising
Rishad Daroowala: Helicopter Photography
Sitting inside helicopters, sea planes, and even commercial airliners with his camera at the ready, Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Rishad Daroowala has captured some truly stunning aerial views of everything from Manhattan to Glacier National Park. Helicopter Photography: Top Tips and Stunning Photos by Rishad Daroowala Rishad is an undeniably talented photographer in many regards—he’s… Continue reading Rishad Daroowala: Helicopter Photography
Zarathushti Wedding Ceremony in Australia shows love must overcome fear
Cronulla couple Rutty Talati and Tristan Harley were married according to the rites of the Zoroastrian religion, one of the world’s rarest faiths.The multi-cultural aspects of the marriage included the wedding rite of a religion that was founded more than 3500 years ago and has gone from the world’s dominant faith to one of its… Continue reading Zarathushti Wedding Ceremony in Australia shows love must overcome fear
Aapro App to be Launched Soon
Mumbai-based model-actor plans to launch a dating and social connectivity app in association with a Pune tech firm exclusively for single Parsis to mingle; reformists ask why not for all Article By Apoorva Puranik |Mid-Day If the government’s $1.6 million programme to arrest the decline of numbers in the Parsi Zoroastrian community, by offering… Continue reading Aapro App to be Launched Soon
