Bapsi Sidhwa, a globally celebrated author and a prominent voice in cultural and partition literature, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86. Her death is a loss not just for the Zoroastrian (Parsi) community, but also for literary groups of India, Pakistan, and around the Globe. MSN News Early life… Continue reading Famous Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa dies at 86; A look at her literary legacy
Month: January 2025
Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2024 A Grand Success
The 4th Edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav was held from December 27-29, 2024. The Utsav built on past three editions in 2015, 2017 and 2019. Below is a day by day report shared by Delaveen Tarapore. Day 1: A Grand Celebration of Parsi Culture and Heritage Udvada, December 28, 2024 – The first day… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2024 A Grand Success
Maharukh Chichgar & Mahazarin Variava: Parsi mum, daughter team up for rare Bharatanatyam debut
A Parsi mother-daughter duo is set to perform their ‘arangetram’ together after years of training in Bharatanatyam. Arangetram, a Tamil word, which means ‘ascent to the stage’, marks a dancer’s graduation to a professional performer on stage. When motivational speaker Maharukh Chichgar, 58, takes the stage at Surat’s Rang Bhavan on Jan 13, it will… Continue reading Maharukh Chichgar & Mahazarin Variava: Parsi mum, daughter team up for rare Bharatanatyam debut
Small, But Mighty: Niloufer Mavalvala On The 18th NAZC 2024 Houston.
Small, but mighty! With that remark and fanfare, we concluded the 18th NAZC in Houston. There was plenty of entertainment and food. Old friends reunited, and new friendships were formed. Beautiful people wore magnificent clothing. Many were dressed to the tee. Gentle and compassionate reminders of why we are a beloved community. The three things… Continue reading Small, But Mighty: Niloufer Mavalvala On The 18th NAZC 2024 Houston.
