Boman Desai authored a book titled “Trio: The Schumanns and Brahms” Below is a review by Kirkus “A novel that explores the complex relationships among classical composers Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann and the latter’s pianist/composer wife, Clara. When Schumann, then a young law student, first meets Clara Josephine Wieck, she’s a 9-year-old child. She’s… Continue reading Boman Desai : Trio: A Novel Biography of the Schumanns and Brahms
Month: August 2017
Mani Clubwala: 70 years ago today in Pakistan
Yes, it was the day India got its Independence. But in Karachi, for 18-year-old Parsi teenager Mani Mehta, August 15, 1947, was the day of her engagement to Jehangir Clubwala, a young executive from Mumbai with a promising career in Parry and Co. “I remember there were people out on the streets of Karachi celebrating… Continue reading Mani Clubwala: 70 years ago today in Pakistan
Sohrab Homi Fracis: In Conversation
Sohrab Homi Fracis speaks to Radio talk show host Fred Tromberg interviews author Sohrab Homi Fracis about his topical new immigrant novel GO HOME. The discussion is wide-ranging about GO HOME, Nu Skin, Parsis, xenophobia, Campion School, IIT, University of Delaware, Deadheads, Florida, my transition to writing, etc. on the Fred Tromberg show!
The Liar’s Weave By Tashan Mehta: A Book Review
This clever period novel about a Parsi boy born without a future (almost) wins you over Tashan Mehta’s first novel almost wins you over; almost. It all boils down to the kind of reader you are. Of course, when I say, Tashan Mehta’s first novel The Liar’s Weave almost wins you over, I am talking… Continue reading The Liar’s Weave By Tashan Mehta: A Book Review
Sam Bulsara: Jiyo Parsi – The subject is delicate, but needed to be tackled
Sam Balsara, Chairman and Managing Director of Madison Worldwide, spearheaded the creation of the campaign with his core team, including daughter Lara Balsara Vajifdar, Executive Director at Madison World. Mr. Balsara and his team also worked on the earlier Jiyo Parsi campaign. He says that the agency researched deeply and met several Parsis before finaliing… Continue reading Sam Bulsara: Jiyo Parsi – The subject is delicate, but needed to be tackled
Dr. Jimmy S. Daruwalla Awarded Public Service Medal by Singapore Government
Zubin Daruwalla, in a Linkedin post informs us about his father the late Dr. Jimmy S. Daruwalla being awarded the Public Service Medal by the Singapore Government on the National Day of Singapore this year. Zubin Daruwalla writes On behalf of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS), Rotary Club of Raffles City (RCRC), Parsi Community… Continue reading Dr. Jimmy S. Daruwalla Awarded Public Service Medal by Singapore Government
Of Salvador Dali, Air India and Ashtrays
`In return, Señor Dali would like a baby elephant’ Air India might be struggling to stay afloat at this moment and piece its art collection together, but once upon a time it had legends such as Salvador Dali on its roster Article by Reema Gehi | Times of India A few weeks ago, shortly… Continue reading Of Salvador Dali, Air India and Ashtrays
K RUSTOM Is The King Of Ice Cream Sandwiches
K Rustom opened its doors to the public in Churchgate in 1953. Since then it has been a favourite amongst ice-cream lovers partly, because of a spectrum of delicate flavours and partly because it is one of the last places in Mumbai that serves the ice-cream sandwich. Run by the same family for the last… Continue reading K RUSTOM Is The King Of Ice Cream Sandwiches
Artist Jimmy Engineer Proud of his Pakistan Movement Paintings
World renowned Pakistani artist, social crusader and peace activist Jimmy Engineer has reiterated that he is genuinely proud of having painted different aspects of Pakistan Movement showing on huge canvasses in colours the sufferings and sacrifices of millions of Muslim men, women and children and their migration to the newly created Motherland amidst hopes and… Continue reading Artist Jimmy Engineer Proud of his Pakistan Movement Paintings
