If in the last seven months, you’ve missed the fatoush at Colaba’s 58-year-old Irani café, your wait’s over. And there’s a bonus: extra Continental and Parsi dishes, and possibly, a new name The lady who smiles on a signboard that reads ‘Piccadilly’ opposite Electric House on Colaba Causeway has been smiling so since 1957. Diners… Continue reading Colaba’s Piccadilly is now Persepolis
Month: May 2016
The Ninety First Symphony: Homi Dastoor’s Musical Journey
The Ninety First Symphony is a beautiful documentary on Homi Dastoor’s Musical Journey. Readers of Parsi Khabar are familiar with Homi’s work which was featured here and here. His wonderful book “Musical Journeys: A personal introduction to Western Classical Composers” is a beautiful read for those who love Western Classical music. The Ninety First Symphony is a documentary… Continue reading The Ninety First Symphony: Homi Dastoor’s Musical Journey
Nagpur Parsis succour for parched Latur
Carrying the initiative taken by the staffers of Nagpur Central Railway, the members of Nagpur Parsi Gymkhana are now taking arduous efforts to quench the thirst of people from parched lands. Article by Manka Behli | Times Of India They know that there is a limit to how much the government can do and are… Continue reading Nagpur Parsis succour for parched Latur
Adi Godrej: Beef ban, prohibition are hurting economy
Adi Godrej first to speak out: Beef ban, prohibition are hurting economy Clever democratic leaders make sure disadvantages are minimised, advantages maximised, says Godrej chairman. INDUSTRIALIST Adi Godrej, chairman of the $4.1-billion Godrej Group, with diverse interests in fast moving consumer goods, real estate, consumer durables and furniture, Wednesday said the beef ban and liquor… Continue reading Adi Godrej: Beef ban, prohibition are hurting economy
Parsis on Indian Stamps
1st March, 1958 – 50th Anniversary of Steel Industry, Jamshedji Tata – Steel Plant 15th April, 1959 – Sir Jamshetjee Jeejeebhoy (1783-1859), Philanthropist – Death Centenary. 26th January, 1962 – Bhikhaji Cama (Patriot) – Birth Centenary 4th September, 1963 – Dadabhoy Naoroji (Parliamentarian ) Commemoration 7th January, 1965 – Jamsetji Tata… Continue reading Parsis on Indian Stamps
Petition: Secure the future of Persian GCSE and A-level qualifications
100,000 signatures are required for the UK Parliament to pay attention to Secure the future of Persian GCSE and A-level qualifications Sign and share with anyone you know. ZTFE President Malcolm Deboo writes… It is with great disappointment that we have to inform you of the examining body OCR’s plans to discontinue Persian GCSE and… Continue reading Petition: Secure the future of Persian GCSE and A-level qualifications
Once upon a Hill Road
An arterial road in Bandra is as deep-steeped in general lore as it is in personal memory for someone who grew up on this street I am the Resurrection and the Life’ affirms the inscription on the life-size marble statue of Christ at the entrance to St Peter’s Church in Bandra. I have just stepped… Continue reading Once upon a Hill Road
A legacy lost and found
An ongoing exhibition in the Capital showcases works by and on Parsis and their rich contribution to films, poetry, arts, and children’s literature Article by Rana Siddiqui Zaman | The Tribune They have a sizeable presence in India. Nearly 75,000 out of a total population of 1.35 lakh globally. Yet, art lovers have barely seen… Continue reading A legacy lost and found
The Parsi in history, imagination, life and culture
A series of events in the capital seeks to demystify the fast-dwindling community who migrated to India more than a millennium ago. By Shailaja Paramathma VoN, viewsonnewsonline.com In the Zoroastrian faith, a spiritual force called “Fravashi”, is a guardian angel watching over every man, woman, child, plant, animal, and even the sun and the moon.… Continue reading The Parsi in history, imagination, life and culture
