The dancer is revolutionary in many ways, one being his ability to make his body do what he wants it to At 71, Astad Deboo has one hell of a back bend. In his new performance Liminal, and the forthcoming Interconnect, the dancer’s spinal column does a lot of work. “I am working much more… Continue reading Astad Deboo’s Astonishing Back-bends
Month: November 2018
10 Indians in the 1920s-30s went on cycling expeditions; 7 succeeded
October 15, 1923 was yet another mellow Monday morning in Bombay, but the city’s central district of Grant Road was ablaze with blaring music. The erstwhile Bombay Weightlifting Club had organised a send-off for six of its young members — Adi B Hakim, Gustad G Hathiram, Jal P Bapasola, Keki D Pochkhanawala, Nariman B Kapadia… Continue reading 10 Indians in the 1920s-30s went on cycling expeditions; 7 succeeded
Zoroastrians Soar at the 2018 Parliament of World’s Religions in Toronto
Two weeks ago, over 8000 people gathered in Toronto for the 7th edition of the Parliament of World’s Religions. The Zoroastrian flag was flown by under the aegis of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA). Zoroastrians participated as speakers at the Opening ceremony, Plenery Sessions, Taskforces, and more than two dozen panels… Continue reading Zoroastrians Soar at the 2018 Parliament of World’s Religions in Toronto
Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates 2nd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
The 2nd Salgreh of Zoroastrian Association of California Atashkadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor on November 13th. The day started with Zerkxis Bhandara doing Chowk and with the Bui ceremony. In the evening a one kg pure Sandalwood Hama Anjuman Machi was offered to the holy fire which was followed by a Hama Anjuman… Continue reading Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates 2nd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
Freddie Mercury – The Early Years
In the countdown to the cinema release of Bohemian Rhapsody, this short film looks at the early years of Freddie’s life including his birthplace of Zanzibar, his schooling and first musical endeavours in India and his move to London. Directed by Simon Lupton. Freddie Mercury; lead singer of Queen and solo artist in his own… Continue reading Freddie Mercury – The Early Years
Parsee General Hospital: Hong Kong couple may not invest Rs 162 cr in new hospital
Some community members say charity commissioner’s nod was not taken for deal. BD Petit Parsee General Hospital’s (PGH) bid to beat financial blues by opening a new hospital for all on its premises has hit a rough patch with a Hong Kong-based philanthropist couple saying they would withdraw their pledge of donating $22.5 million (around… Continue reading Parsee General Hospital: Hong Kong couple may not invest Rs 162 cr in new hospital
A Persian Popinjay. A Review of the Film Bohemian Rhapsody
The Demands of the Narrative The film opens with a close-up of star Rami Malek’s eye, a circlet of pale blue-grey iris clearly visible around a wide black pupil. The actor probably chose to eschew the tinted contact lenses that would have given him Freddie’s chocolate eyes because he found them uncomfortable. But I like… Continue reading A Persian Popinjay. A Review of the Film Bohemian Rhapsody
