Why this veteran has set his hopes for a dying community on a weightlifting competition. Percy Farhad Bahmani runs a farm in Dahanu. But his calm exterior hides a great love and passion for martial arts and weight lifting. For the last 16 years, he, along with a dedicated group of Parsis have been gathering… Continue reading Percy Bahmani: Parsi Powerlifter
Month: July 2017
Vispi Kasad Does India Proud at America’s Got Talent in Los Angeles
Vispi Kasad is a martials arts guru based in Navsari, India. He was recently invited by Tyra Banks, the host of America’s Got Talent to perform at their live show in Los Angeles. Below is the video of Vispi performing his act. Vispi & Team India: Dangerous Blindfolded Sword Chopping Scares Judges – America’s Got… Continue reading Vispi Kasad Does India Proud at America’s Got Talent in Los Angeles
Dadar Parsi Colony: Who To Know In Mumbai’s Only Unwalled Baug
Strange things are afoot in Dadar Parsi Colony. This summer, for the first time in 89 years, the well at the Rustomji Faramna Agiary on Dinshaw Master Road ran dry. Then the BMC tried to separate the area from its northern neighbour Five Gardens in a re-warding plan. Just this week, we learned that the… Continue reading Dadar Parsi Colony: Who To Know In Mumbai’s Only Unwalled Baug
The Roda I know
dentsu X’s Divya Karani on media veteran Roda Mehta (ex-O&M), the AAAI’s Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for 2017 I have had the fortune of working with some very tall men. Roda is one of them. I joined O&M to work with Roda. And then did my best to keep out of her way. Why? I… Continue reading The Roda I know
Phil Shroff: From Dreams to Reality
When I moved to New York, one of the first dozen Parsis I must’ve met included Phil and Dhun Shroff. And over the years as I got to meet them more and more and get to know them better, I was always intrigued by this immaculately and (always) fashionably dressed amazing couple, who in their… Continue reading Phil Shroff: From Dreams to Reality
SOAS awarded £5million gift to create world-leading Institute of Zoroastrian Studies
SOAS University of London has secured a £5 million donation to create the world-leading SOAS Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies. The donation will enable the creation of the SOAS Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies, a resource dedicated to enhancing the research, learning and teaching in the field of one of the world’s oldest… Continue reading SOAS awarded £5million gift to create world-leading Institute of Zoroastrian Studies
Cdr Kavina: India loses 1971 war hero; declassified CIA files reveal impact of his Operation Trident
Cdr Kavina passed away in Australia last week, Indian Navy attended funeral Article by Manu Pubby | The Print The Karachi harbour attack by a group of three small missile boats of the Indian Navy — stretched to their endurance limits and virtually unprotected against air strikes — was a turning point of the 1971… Continue reading Cdr Kavina: India loses 1971 war hero; declassified CIA files reveal impact of his Operation Trident
