This book explores how theatre enabled Parsis to negotiate the growing challenges of colonialism In ‘The Colonial Public and the Parsi Stage’, Rashna Darius Nicholson is particularly interested in exploring how theatre impacted the life of Parsi women. Murali Ranganathan Parsi theatre company at Ramprakash Theatre, Jaipur, 1880. In 1969, when the last vestiges of… Continue reading The Colonial Public and the Parsi Stage : Book Review
Month: August 2023
Lawyer Dara Irani passes away at 67
Dara Irani, a noted lawyer from Pune cantonment and former president of Poona Parsi Panchayat, passed away due to multi-organ failure on Sunday. He was 67. Irani is survived by his wife, two daughters and two grandsons. Article in Times of India He was suffering from cancer of the bile duct and non-alcoholic cirrhosis. Irani’s… Continue reading Lawyer Dara Irani passes away at 67
‘We are compatible souls. Never quarrel, never argue’: Zubin Mehta in Conversation
A Western classical music colossus and a pioneer pharmaceutical chemist cherish their enduring friendship that spans concerts and continents Maestro Zubin Mehta rehearsing with the Symphony Orchestra of India, ahead of the opening night concert this weekend at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar Few personalities require as little introduction. Globally feted icons, they are both… Continue reading ‘We are compatible souls. Never quarrel, never argue’: Zubin Mehta in Conversation
Dr. Yazdi Italia Conferred Award by Gujarat Government for his work in Prevention and Control of Sickle Cell Anemia
Dr. Yazdi Italia, Ph.D. is a Translation Scientist. Since 1978, He is one of the pioneers and Ex. Hon. Director (2006 – 2012) of India’s first Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program of Government of Gujarat. This program was awarded Prime Minister’s Award as a model project for all India level. He is co-investigator for many… Continue reading Dr. Yazdi Italia Conferred Award by Gujarat Government for his work in Prevention and Control of Sickle Cell Anemia
Raian Karanjawala on his friends Ratan Tata, Arun Jaitley, and Rupert Murdoch
His relationship with these luminaries deepened over decades, as Karanjawala was by their side through good times and bad. Article by S N Thyagarajan | Money Control Raian Karanjawala and his eponymous law firm is known for representing some of the biggest companies and personalities in both political and commercial courtroom clashes. Karanjawala is also… Continue reading Raian Karanjawala on his friends Ratan Tata, Arun Jaitley, and Rupert Murdoch
Ba Humata Lecture Series September 2023
The Ba Humata Lecture Series continues on Sunday, September 3, 2023 with the theme “In Life, Focus On The Blessing Not On What One Is Missing” Ref: Yasna 47.6, 48.3 and Related Verses of the Gathas and Zarathushti Prayers. Speakers: Ervad Cawas Desai (USA) Ervad Arzan Zarolia (UK, India) Huafrid Billimoria (India) Dr. Mickey Mehta… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series September 2023
BPP Trustees Petition Law Commission on UCC Concerns
Dear Friends, Happy to inform you that your BPP Board Of Trustees were invited on ‘Khordadsal’ – August 21 to personally visit Delhi and discuss concerns on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a consultative process set up by the 22nd Law Commission Of India with their Hon’ble Chairman – Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi (Retd.)… Continue reading BPP Trustees Petition Law Commission on UCC Concerns
