Maestro Mehta too said that he was grateful to the Bhabha family for generously contributing their family heirlooms...
Month: August 2024 Articles
Time and Talents Club: Ninety years of giving with grace
Among the most iconic institutions gifted to Bombay, the Time & Talents Club stays robust and relevant. Its firm...
Diana Pundole Creates Motor Racing History
In a historic achievement for Indian motorsports, Diana Pundole from Pune has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Indian woman to win a national racing championship title. The...
When will a Parsi play cricket for India again?
As Farokh Engineer, one of India’s cricketing greats, steps into Parsee Gymkhana on Friday afternoon, the sea-facing club bears a near deserted look, with just a handful of youngsters in whites...
City Finds: A Look At The Best Of Mumbai’s Parsi Architecture
City Finds: A Look At The Best Of Mumbai’s Parsi Architecture During the 17th century, the Parsis established themselves in Bombay, where they achieved notable prominence. Their rich culture...
Everyone knows who Parsis are, but how many know about their culture?
The team of passionate academics helming the TISS-Parzor course on Parsi culture say it’s the first of its kind anywhere in India, and critical for a country that has been enriched by the minority...
Diaspora dreams of Parsi delicacies
From the Swiss Alps to Down Under, Parsi home chefs guarding a rich culinary tradition in distant lands speak to Sunday mid-day In bustling cities and quiet suburbs, far from their homeland,...
Music is music; I don’t know what to make of labels, says Zubin Mehta
Octogenarian maestro Zubin Mehta is in Mumbai for the second consecutive year to conduct the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) at the NCPA, which will be held over two successive weekends. Although...
Dr. Zeryab Setna Conferred the Hilal-E-Imtiaz One of Pakistan’s Highest Civilian Honors.
Pakistan’s Renowned gynecologist, Dr. Zeryab Setna, has been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest honors. This accolade recognizes Dr. Setna’s remarkable contributions to women’s...
TISS-Parzor offer 10-month course on Zoroastrian heritage
MUMBAI: Two reputed institutes TISS and Parzor have devised an online certificate course on Zoroastrianism that has been thoughtfully developed to explain Parsi culture. Apart from burnishing the CV...
TISS PARZOR Launch Academic Programme on Parsi Zoroastrian Culture and Heritage Studies
Our dear friend and mentor Dr. Shernaz Cama writes in… I write to announce our TISS-Parzor Academic Programme. We are truly grateful for your support and faith in us. We will be glad if you will now...