Navsari often referred to as the “Dharam Ni Tekdi” Parsis has many of the traditional customs and practices that have over time been forgotten in other cities and town. The Ghee Khichri ritual on Bahman Mahino and Bahman Roj is one of them. Boys go from house to house, asking for rice, dal, oil, ghee… Continue reading Ghee Khichdi Ritual in Navsari: A News Report
Month: June 2016
When Little Zizou Gets to Meet Zinedine Zidane
Sooni Taraporevala’s debut film saw her son idolising Zinedine Zidane. Now, almost a decade later, he meets the footballer. An elated mother recalls. Article by Sooni Taraporevala | Mumbai Mirror In 2005 when I wrote the film Little Zizou, my son Jahan who played the role was 11 years old. A footballer himself, he idolised… Continue reading When Little Zizou Gets to Meet Zinedine Zidane
Tiraz Balaporia Joins JWT as VP & Executive Business Director
J Walter Thompson has hired Tiraz Balaporia as vice president and executive business director. Balaporia joins from Havas Worldwide, where he was the senior vice president. At JWT, he will be based out of the Gurgaon office and will report to Babita Baruah, senior vice president and head at JWT North. The agency spokesperson refused… Continue reading Tiraz Balaporia Joins JWT as VP & Executive Business Director
Mr. Alpaiwalla’s Legacy: India’s Parsi Museum
Housed in a quiet corner of the Kharegat Parsi Colony, the Alpaiwalla Museum of Mumbai opens its doors willingly to all curious visitors. And there can be no better guide than Ms. Nivedita Mehta, the curator, who took me through each exhibit in detail and entertained all my queries, patiently. Article by Sarita Ramamoorthy The… Continue reading Mr. Alpaiwalla’s Legacy: India’s Parsi Museum
Jal Edulji Amrolia’s gift to the Ancient India & Iran Trust Library
We were sad to hear last week of the death on 12 May of Jal Amrolia, a long-standing friend of the Ancient India and Iran Trust. Jal Edulji Amrolia was born in Zanzibar on 22nd August 1929 to Tehmina and Edulji Amrolia, one of three siblings with two sisters Khurshed and Sheru. Article by Ursula… Continue reading Jal Edulji Amrolia’s gift to the Ancient India & Iran Trust Library
Homi K. Bhabha awarded Humboldt prize
Literary and cultural theorist Homi K. Bhabha, Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language and director of the Mahindra Humanities Center, has won a Humboldt Research Award for his academic contributions. Article By Jill Radsken | Harvard Staff Writer The honor celebrates Bhabha’s entire body of work in the humanities, and… Continue reading Homi K. Bhabha awarded Humboldt prize
Santhome: The Parsi locality in Chennai where you are welcomed with hugs
For about a century, since dropping anchor in Chennai, the Clubwala family has been credited with founding several institutions in the city. “Hugging,” says 87-year-old Mani Clubwalla, is one she would like to take credit for. Article by Kamini Mathai | Times of India When Mani and her husband first moved to the city in… Continue reading Santhome: The Parsi locality in Chennai where you are welcomed with hugs
Farrokh Khambata To launch restaurant called Jaan in Dubai
Farrokh Khambata is getting ready to test international waters with an Indian progressive restaurant called Jaan, housed in a 31st floor penthouse By Phorum Dalal |Mid-Day When we met Farrokh Khambata a year-and-half ago, it was a day before he launched SoBo’s much-loved Joss in Santacruz. The ever-smiling restaurateur exuded nervous excitement. When we met… Continue reading Farrokh Khambata To launch restaurant called Jaan in Dubai
Sophocles and sizzlers at Scandal Point
Colonial class to Boutique Boulevard, the seaside strip of Breach Candy still spells midtown magic Speak of symmetry and serendipity. After 26 years of growing up on Hill Road, Bandra, I’ve spent a ditto span of the next 26 discovering the delights of Warden Road, Breach Candy. Article By Meher Marfatia |Mid-Day Christened with geographic… Continue reading Sophocles and sizzlers at Scandal Point
