Rati Cooper was a legendary educator and teacher at the Rajkumar College in Rajkot. Over the decades she taught and made an impact on thousands of students who studied under her. Rati passed away a few years ago. On 15th August, 2022 the Old Boys of the Rajkumar College honored the memory of Rati Cooper… Continue reading Rati Cooper’s Memory Honoured at Rajkumar College Rajkot
Month: August 2022
Ba Humata Lecture Series: September 2022
The September 2022 Ba Humata Lecture series Honors Asho Zarathushtra With the Special Theme of Communion in Religion a Zarathushti Perspective The Zarathushti Prayers Please Join Us For This Amazing BaHumata Super Special with the BaHumata Super-Stars Speakers: Mobed Zarrir Bhandara (USA) Dr. And Professor Farzaneh Goshtasb, PhD (Iran) Ervad Xerxes Panthakee (United Kingdom) Rashna… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: September 2022
Ashdeen Lilaowala On His Homecoming, Preserving Zorastrian Culture And The Demand For Gara Beyond The community
Ashdeen Lilaowala is best known for his research and revival work on the Parsi Gara. A craft bequeathed upon us by the Zoroastrian community, discovered during the 19th century period of India-China trade. To understand the history and cultural depth of this intricately precious embroidery, Ashdeen spent the early years of his career travelling across… Continue reading Ashdeen Lilaowala On His Homecoming, Preserving Zorastrian Culture And The Demand For Gara Beyond The community
Don’t be routine: Zubin Mehta
It’s a marvellous thing that the great Indian conductor Zubin Mehta will be wielding the baton for that illustrious group the Australian World Orchestra at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on 31 August and on 2 September at the Concert Hall of the Opera House. The performance will be of the Tone Poems of Richard Strauss, those… Continue reading Don’t be routine: Zubin Mehta
Adille Sumariwalla takes over as President of Indian Olympic Association
Adille Sumariwalla replaces Narinder Dhruv Batra, who resigned last month citing personal reasons. The Indian Olympic Association has co-opted Adille Sumariwalla as the President of the association till fresh elections are held, on Saturday. In a letter addressed to the International Olympic Committee, Sumariwalla wrote, “ The erstwhile President of the IOA, Dr. Narinder Dhruv… Continue reading Adille Sumariwalla takes over as President of Indian Olympic Association
This new Colaba boutique is as exquisite as the Parsi Gara saris on display
Ashdeen is textile designer Ashdeen Lilaowala’s first store in Mumbai, its racks filled with hand-embroidered clothing inspired by the traditional Parsi Gara. Article By Nicole Newby | Architectural Digest India Talib Chitalwala After setting up a successful flagship store in New Delhi, textile designer and “Bombay boy” Ashdeen Lilaowala has brought his exquisite Parsi Gara… Continue reading This new Colaba boutique is as exquisite as the Parsi Gara saris on display
120-year-old Masina Hospital gets ₹22 crore facelift
The historic Masina Hospital—city’s second oldest healthcare centre, is all set to complete the ₹22 crore revamp of its patient facility in the next two months Masina Hospital at Byculla, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, August 22, 2022. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO) Article by Somita Pal | Hindustan Times Mumbai: The historic… Continue reading 120-year-old Masina Hospital gets ₹22 crore facelift
Dara’s Theme and other dramatic tunes
Parsi naataks miss the rich sonic texturing lent by the late greats, Kersi Mistry, Dara Mehta and Sarosh Bhabha Music director Kersi Mistry (extreme left) in rehearsal with members of his troupe. Pics Courtesy/Meher Marfatia, Laughter in the House: 20th-Century Parsi Theatre Article by Meher Marfatia | Mid-Day Their repertoire has gone largely undocumented, more’s… Continue reading Dara’s Theme and other dramatic tunes
Zubin Mehta interview: ‘Sometimes I have had to be tyrannical’
As he returns to the Proms podium at 86, the conductor discusses politics, passions, and why he has long avoided Elgar’s Cello Concerto Article By Ivan Hewett, | The Telegraph UK Zubin Mehta before a concert with the Belgrade Philharmonic last year CREDIT: Shutterstock For more than 60 years, Zubin Mehta has been at the… Continue reading Zubin Mehta interview: ‘Sometimes I have had to be tyrannical’
