Month: August 2024 Articles

Farrukh Dhondy: “Writing fiction is never a purely logical process”

On his hometown, Pune, religion as wilful human delusion, and the different strands that inspired his new novel, Tibetan Gospel Did Tibetan Gospel emerge from a fascination with belief and scepticism? Or was it simply the current world political...

Diana Pundole Creates Motor Racing History

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?

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...

Diaspora dreams of Parsi delicacies

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,...