On July 26, 1875, just over 1,200 citizens voted in the first elections to the Bombay Municipal Corporation. The 64 councillors elected then were drawn almost entirely from the city’s elite, reflecting a restricted electorate limited to a small group of tax paying citizens. Article by Pratip Acharya | Indian Express A century and a… Continue reading How Mumbai’s corporators evolved from colonial elites to elected representatives
Month: February 2026
This traditional Parsi wedding in Mumbai carried ritual and revelry to a historic racecourse
For the Zoroastrian wedding ceremony, Sanaya Irani wore a custom Ashdeen ivory gara sari while Varaz Printer opted for a Kaizad Wadia ivory dagli Article by Thea Mulchandani | VOGUE India While catching up with friends at Bombay Gymkhana, gemologist Varaz Printer heard the name Sanaya Irani come up in conversation. Curious, he looked up… Continue reading This traditional Parsi wedding in Mumbai carried ritual and revelry to a historic racecourse
Zubin Mehta Says He Canceled Concerts in Israel Over Netanyahu Policies
The musical director of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra from 1981 until his retirement in 2019, the maestro said he is not able to divide his musical endeavors from politics, and urged musicians to take a stand on contentious issues Article by Shay Ringel |Haaretz Conductor Zubin Mehta, who served for several decades as the musical… Continue reading Zubin Mehta Says He Canceled Concerts in Israel Over Netanyahu Policies
A century in the capital: How Delhi’s Parsis mark 100 years of community, faith and philanthropy
The Parsi community shares a deep-rooted relationship with Mumbai (then Bombay), where much of its history unfolded. Concentrated largely in older neighbourhoods such as Colaba, Parsis were among the city’s earliest builders and traders. “Several streets were named by Parsis, who were instrumental in shaping the city. There was a time when the community’s population… Continue reading A century in the capital: How Delhi’s Parsis mark 100 years of community, faith and philanthropy
