On how India’s first openly gay poet, Hoshang Merchant has created an entire tradition of interdisciplinary literary and cultural criticism Article by Saikat Majumdar | Hindustan Times In his exquisite hybrid of memoir and literary criticism, Partial Recall, Arvind Krishna Mehrotra mourned that English India has become a nation without a literary memory – very… Continue reading The critic as artist: Hoshang Merchant
Month: September 2024
Stone-eating Lichen that threaten Iran’s ancient Persepolis
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Persepolis features colossal sculptures and intricate stone reliefs of ancient Persian kings, nobles and deities AFP Ruins of the stone Gates in Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran’s most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny… Continue reading Stone-eating Lichen that threaten Iran’s ancient Persepolis
Parsi cemetery tells tales of Rawalpindi’s rich past
Established in 1890, the historical landmark awaits authorities’ attention Article by Qaiser Shirazi | Tribune Pakistan Rawalpindi, a city with a rich history spanning over centuries is home to numerous ancient landmarks that narrate tales of its past. Among these is the Parsi cemetery, located behind the bustling jewellery market on Murree Road, also known… Continue reading Parsi cemetery tells tales of Rawalpindi’s rich past
Madagascar’s Enigmatic Rock-Cut Architecture may have been of Zoroastrian origin
An international team of researchers found an enigmatic rock-cut architecture at Teniky, a site in the remote Isalo Massif in southern Madagascar, that has no parallels on the island or the East African coast. The research was initiated under Guido Schreurs, associate professor at the Institute of Geological Sciences at the University of Bern in… Continue reading Madagascar’s Enigmatic Rock-Cut Architecture may have been of Zoroastrian origin
Religiographies on Zoroastrian Esotericism: Special Issue
We are happy to share a new publication by our dear friends Mariano Errichiello, Daniel J. Sheffield and Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw Vevaina Special Issue: “Zoroastrian Esotericism” edited by Mariano Errichiello, Daniel J. Sheffield and Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw Vevaina Contents New Perspectives on the Study of Esotericism and Zoroastrianism Mariano Errichiello, SOAS University of London Francesco Piraino, Giorgio… Continue reading Religiographies on Zoroastrian Esotericism: Special Issue
Minority Generosity: The Ruttonjees, a Parsi family, exemplify the diversity of Hong Kong benevolence
Along with other great philanthropic families in Hong Kong history, the Ruttonjees have left an indelible mark on the city. Their legacy has been amazing acts of giving and the establishment of vital charitable foundations. Through their generosity, their footprint on the social fabric is wide, deep-rooted and continues to this day. The story of… Continue reading Minority Generosity: The Ruttonjees, a Parsi family, exemplify the diversity of Hong Kong benevolence
Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family in a vanishing community
To mark this week’s anniversary of the partition of India and Pakistan, a writer recalls her encounters with two sisters from the Zoroastrian community whose lives were divided forever in 1947. Refugees in search of shelter in Junagadh during the partition of India and Pakistan, on September 24, 1947 in Gujarat India [File: Shukdev Bhachech/Dipam… Continue reading Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family in a vanishing community
