The World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce Middle East Chapter is organizing the Dubai Pravasi Yatra from October 7 – 11, 2016. Meher Bhesania, the powerhouse Zarathushti in Dubai informs us about this exciting event which combines a travel and tourism program for the Zoroastrian community and a Leisure cum Commerce meet and greet for businessmen… Continue reading Dubai Pravasi Yatra 2016
Month: April 2016
The ancient Persian god that may be at the heart of ‘Game of Thrones’
The sixth season of HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones,” starting this weekend, will likely bring into focus an important historical element from the fictive universe of George R. R. Martin’s novels, upon which the television show is largely based: the legend of Azor Ahai. by Ishaan Tharoor, washingtonpost.com (To be clear, WorldViews is as… Continue reading The ancient Persian god that may be at the heart of ‘Game of Thrones’
Iconic Kekee Manzil on Bandstand Bandra Up For Sale?
UPDATE: From a friend who knows the family, we have been informed that the information below is not accurate. The house is NOT FOR SALE. We are thrilled to hear that. May Kekee Manzil continue to live on in its glorious form. While watching Fan the other day we were struck by two of… Continue reading Iconic Kekee Manzil on Bandstand Bandra Up For Sale?
Hilla Poncha: Meet Zubin’s Jabra Fan for the last 80 years
There were still 20 minutes to go for the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to commence, and the city’s nattily dressed, high profile audience – Shireen Gandy, Adi Jehangir, Smita Chrishna, Pheroza Godrej – were still making their way to Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA. But Hilla Pocha was there well before time, waiting for Zubin Mehta to… Continue reading Hilla Poncha: Meet Zubin’s Jabra Fan for the last 80 years
Intricate embroidery: Ashdeen Lilaowala’s new Parsi traditional wear series
Textile designer Ashdeen Lilaowala has adapted the traditional Parsi gara in a contemporary style. Ashdeen Lilaowala’s collection of saris, lehengas and blouses usually have customers admiring the resplendent embroidery they boast. This is no ordinary style, though. It is of the traditional Parsi gara, which Ashdeen has spent a decade researching. “Parsi gara embroidery started… Continue reading Intricate embroidery: Ashdeen Lilaowala’s new Parsi traditional wear series
Nani Palkhivala and The Constitution of India
On 16-1-1920 was born a child in Bombay whom his parents christened Nanabhoy. It was not an earth-shattering event at that time. In later years, he was known as Nani Palkhivala—a household name, not only amongst lawyers, but throughout the length and breadth of our country. What was the constitution of this man who became… Continue reading Nani Palkhivala and The Constitution of India
Marketing isn’t for the faint hearted says Marriott’s Khushnooma Kapadia
It wasn’t easy trading her stellar grades in finance for a role in communications. Khushnooma Kapadia’s passion for marketing and media led her to abruptly switch (all for good reason as she would later discover) from an outperforming job at Arthur Anderson to a career in hospitality. As the marketing head of Marriott India, her… Continue reading Marketing isn’t for the faint hearted says Marriott’s Khushnooma Kapadia
