Today, a very dear friend, philosopher, guide and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford turns 70. In a small intimate gathering at the beautiful ASHA Center in the Forest of Dean, Zerbanoo’s life was celebrated at a beautiful lunch event. Like most people I had heard of Zerbanoo, but had never met her in person till that day… Continue reading Happy 70th Dear Zerbanoo
Month: May 2020
“Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism” Review: Portrait of an Independent Mind
A member of the British House of Commons at a time when Indians in India couldn’t vote, he argued that the empire was impoverishing his homeland. By Tunku Varadarajan | Wall Street Journal When the British government announced in 2014 that it would install a statue of Mohandas Gandhi in London’s Parliament Square, there were… Continue reading “Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism” Review: Portrait of an Independent Mind
Zanzibar’s forgotten religion
A CRUMBLING TEMPLE for an ancient religion lies hidden from the street, just beyond the fields of Mnazi Moja. All but forgotten, its doors are rarely opened; the once prominent Zoroastrians have all but disappeared from Zanzibar. Their fire temple, now falling to ruin, was once a place where worshippers gathered to celebrate their god,… Continue reading Zanzibar’s forgotten religion
Virginia Tech Names Negin Forouzesh 2020 Graduate Student of the Year
Negin Forouzesh, a doctoral candidate in the computer science department in the College of Engineering, has been honored as a 2020 Graduate Student of the Year for her excellence in research, teaching, and service. After finishing her master’s degree in her native country of Iran, Forouzesh decided to pursue her post-graduate studies at Virginia Tech.… Continue reading Virginia Tech Names Negin Forouzesh 2020 Graduate Student of the Year
Rayomand Banajee: Motorsports Post Lockdown in India
From roaring engines, cheering spectators to online racing and limiting crowds at actual racing events, motorsports is in for some changes post the COV-ID-19 lockdown as the fraternity is eagerly waiting for the next racing season to begin. The lockdown which is currently on across the globe has had an impact on various sports. And,… Continue reading Rayomand Banajee: Motorsports Post Lockdown in India
