The prodigal son has returned. The government on Friday announced Tata Group as the winning bidder for Air India, clearing the way for the cash-strapped Maharaja going back to the founder exactly 68 years after India had nationalised its private airlines in 1953. The Tata’s wholly-owned subsidiary Talace Pvt Ltd put an enterprise value (EV)… Continue reading Return of the prodigal son: Air India back in founder Tata fold after 68 years
Month: October 2021
Leeya Mehta: A Story of the World Before the Fence
Leeya Mehta’s A Story of the World Before the Fence is a collection of poems which traverse time, space, and human emotion. Over the span of eighteen poems, Mehta, an award-winning poet, weaves together disparate peoples, locations, times, and events to blur the lines that separate while revealing the subtle yet profound bonds which tie… Continue reading Leeya Mehta: A Story of the World Before the Fence
Mahtab Bamji —Multiple prestigious awards winning nutritionist who loves social work
Her walk is sprightly, her voice comes through as firm, but is caring and her commitment and contribution to nutrition studies and the health of the downtrodden is solid. Meet, Dr Mahtab Sohrab Bamji, former Director-Grade Scientist of the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, bestowed with the Living Legend of the International Union of… Continue reading Mahtab Bamji —Multiple prestigious awards winning nutritionist who loves social work
They Helped Build Modern India but Are Shrinking as a People
Parsis have supported many of the country’s institutions and nurtured business and the arts. But their numbers have dwindled at an alarming pace. Khurshed Dastoor, a Parsi priest, at his house in Udvada, India, one of the few still occupied in the neighborhood. Credit…Atul Loke for The New York Times They Helped Build Modern India… Continue reading They Helped Build Modern India but Are Shrinking as a People
Jeannie Naoroji, the woman who shaped the Indian fashion industry passes away at 96
Naoroji, who was considered by many as the first lady of contemporary Indian fashion, passed away in Mumbai on Sunday night. Sujata Assomull speaks to industry stalwarts about her lasting legacy. This past Sunday, the Indian fashion industry lost one of its makers. Jeannie Naoroji, was choreographer, model whisperer and mentor to many in the… Continue reading Jeannie Naoroji, the woman who shaped the Indian fashion industry passes away at 96
Mazda Multimedia presents: Ahura Support
MAZDA Multimedia presents: Ahura Support Ahura Support is a secular registered charitable trust working with differently abled individuals and their families. They work towards bettering the lives of individuals with developmental or congenital disorders, most of who are mentally challenged. At their Day Care Centre and Residential Home, they endeavour to maximise opportunities for these… Continue reading Mazda Multimedia presents: Ahura Support
