Capers to thrillers, Parsi plays have enjoyed great runs at the 59-year-old Tejpal Auditorium in Gowalia Tank. Tracing the journey of this drama genre here, ahead of Navroze week The young guard takes forward a tradition: Veteran actor Bomi Dotiwala clowns with Vistaasp Gotla at Tejpal Auditorium. The director’s variety revue on Navroze day (August… Continue reading Naatak nights on Tejpal heights
Month: August 2019
Our Mobeds – Our Community’s Lifelines
Our dear friend, mentor and community leader Dinshaw K. Tamboly shares some thoughts on the occasion of Parsi New Year 2019 Dinshaw K. Tamboly writes…. At the outset, on the auspicious occasion of celebrating our Shenshai New Year (YZ1389) I take the opportunity to extend sincere greetings to all our community members. I am very… Continue reading Our Mobeds – Our Community’s Lifelines
Dadar Athornan Institute marks 100 years, struggles to stay afloat
The school estimates that it will be required to spend Rs 2 lakh per head for boarding, lodging and educating each student and has sought donations from both Parsis living in India as well as abroad, apart from corporates and organisations. Written by Srinath Rao, Sanya Runwal | Indian Express Athornan Institute has 25 students… Continue reading Dadar Athornan Institute marks 100 years, struggles to stay afloat
Mumbai Muktad Diaries 2019
During the recent 10 day farvandian/muktad days I posted some observations on social media. Below is a compilation of all the posts. Many of the images were in black and white, but a lot of people requested I also post the color images. So in those cases I have posted both. Batliwala Agiary, Tardeo, Mumbai… Continue reading Mumbai Muktad Diaries 2019
Navroze Mubarak 2019: Happy New Year 1389 Y.Z.
On this the first day of the “navu varas” new year 1389 Y.Z. we all at Parsi Khabar wish you and your families and loved ones a very Happy New Year. May this be the year when we find the best in all of us as individuals and as a community globally and locally. Our… Continue reading Navroze Mubarak 2019: Happy New Year 1389 Y.Z.
DHANSAK & CO. – FIRST ZOROASTRIAN CLOTHING LINE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
Today is the official launch of Dhansak & Co. – the first Zoroastrian streetwear brand! The clothing brand includes premium quality, limited-edition t-shirts, hats and phone cases created by young Toronto-based Zoroastrians Tanya Hoshi and Anaheez Karbhari, featuring Zoroastrian images and cultural references. The business was first announced at the 7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress… Continue reading DHANSAK & CO. – FIRST ZOROASTRIAN CLOTHING LINE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
Twenty decades of Mumbai Samachar
While the print media across the world has been showing signs of fatigue, Mumbai Samachar, a Mumbai-based newspaper, is celebrating its decades of success in the field of printing; a testimonial to the power of print. Nilesh Dave, editor of the daily, walks us through the ups and downs of Mumbai Samachar’s decades-long journey. Aultrin… Continue reading Twenty decades of Mumbai Samachar
