Month: August 2023

Koolar & Co. : Matunga’s hidden gem: Parsi cafe weaves tales of history, cinema and Irani flavours

Nestled within the heart of Matunga, Koolar & Co stands as a living testimony of history. The cafe’s deep-rooted bond with the silver screen, the essence of Parsi culinary heritage, and the narrative of Irani migration are interwoven seamlessly, embodying a rich and captivating heritage. Koolar & Co. in Matunga (East) is an Irani restaurant… Continue reading Koolar & Co. : Matunga’s hidden gem: Parsi cafe weaves tales of history, cinema and Irani flavours

Mumbai’s Britannia & Co. Restaurant Celebrates 100 Glorious Years

The classic Mumbai Sundays are incomplete without a visit to the iconic Irani cafe located at Ballard Estate, Britannia & Co. Restaurant. Between the bustling city and colonial charm of Mumbai, this restaurant is known for its delicious Parsi food and is one of the busiest places. This year, they have completed 100 years, and… Continue reading Mumbai’s Britannia & Co. Restaurant Celebrates 100 Glorious Years

Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice

The Centre has revamped Jiyo Parsi scheme to arrest the declining population of Indian Parsis. For every 150 Parsis born in a year, there are 600 deaths. SHUBHANGI MISRA Senior citizens playing cards at Cusrow Baug | Shubhangi Misra | ThePrint Text Size: A- A+ Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi: There was something unsettling about Navsari.… Continue reading Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice

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Observing Pateti: A Day Of Reflection And Repentance In Parsi Community

Pateti signifies the final day of the Parsi Calendar year before Navroz, the Parsi New Year. “Pateti” originates from the Iranian term “Patet,” signifying repentance. Ashutosh M Shukla Patet Pashemani | Similar to many Parsis, when Hanoz Mistry visits the Fire Temple today, his prayers go beyond the routine, incorporating personal supplications. Alongside his customary… Continue reading Observing Pateti: A Day Of Reflection And Repentance In Parsi Community

Rati and Riah Forbes: Creating deep-rooted impact for vulnerable communities

Forbes Marshall’s Rati and Riah Forbes are working to improve the lives of underserved communities, and learning how to be more strategic with their personal giving By Benu Joshi Routh | Forbes Magazine Left-Rati Forbes, director, Forbes Marshall; head, Forbes Foundation with Riah Forbes, digital initatives, Forbes Marshall. Image: Neha Mithbawker for Forbes India Rati… Continue reading Rati and Riah Forbes: Creating deep-rooted impact for vulnerable communities

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At 86, Zubin Mehta reflects on his career, Mahler and the ‘Mehta Sound’

Zubin Mehta walks onstage more slowly than he did in his youthful, dashing days and is helped by a cane. He conducts sitting down. Sunday afternoon at Walt Disney Concert Hall, his arm movements lacked ostentation and could barely be seen from behind. What hasn’t changed is the Mehta Sound, something so bold and individual… Continue reading At 86, Zubin Mehta reflects on his career, Mahler and the ‘Mehta Sound’

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