A hundred and ten years ago, Parsi businessman Bejan Dadabhoy Tata, a distant relative of the founder of one of India’s oldest corporate houses, sailed from Mumbai to Shanghai to further his company’s trade. When his company withdrew from China, he stayed on, turned entrepreneur, raised children and built a house. A century later, the… Continue reading Found & lost: Tata villa in Shanghai
Category: History
‘Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: The Man and His Times’
The army headquarters had recommended that the Republic Day parade in 1972 be cancelled but the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi wanted the pageant to take place to celebrate the Indian Army’s stupendous victory in the 1971 War against Pakistan. Article Published on OutlookIndia.com This and several other anecdotes find mention in a new book… Continue reading ‘Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: The Man and His Times’
Mumbai Samachar: Going strong at 192
On July 1, Mumbai Samachar, the city’s second most circulated Gujarati paper, will reaffirm its position as the oldest surviving newspaper in Asia. When copies of the Mumbai Samachar (MS) hit the stands on July 1, the newspaper will be making history rather than just recording it. At 192 years and running, it will reaffirm… Continue reading Mumbai Samachar: Going strong at 192
Jamshed Nasarwanjee Rustamjee Mehta: The Real Father of Karachi
‘Ownership’, as defined by Oxford English Dictionary is ‘the act, state or right of possessing something’. In Urdu, it translates into Milkiyyat, while in Sindhi the alternative is Maaliki. When someone, something or some place is considered abandoned or ownerless, the Sindhi people often say: Adaa! Hinjee maaliki keeran waaro keer kon’hay. Article By Akhtar… Continue reading Jamshed Nasarwanjee Rustamjee Mehta: The Real Father of Karachi
Homi Bhabha’s iconic home on the block today
Mehrangir on Malabar Hill, the bungalow where the father of India’s atomic energy programme, Homi Bhabha, once lived, will go under the hammer on Wednesday afternoon. Article by Nergish Sunavala & Nauzer K Bharucha | Times of India Property market sources said they expect the property to fetch in excess of Rs 300 crore against… Continue reading Homi Bhabha’s iconic home on the block today
The Tradition of Indo-Persian Literature
The recent removal of Persian, Arabic and Pali from the list of subjects in UPSC exams has given rise to the question of the validity of these languages. Article by Rana Safvi | DNA India The reason for this I fear is the growing ignorance of Persian influence on our literature and history. Considering Persian… Continue reading The Tradition of Indo-Persian Literature
In Search of Kersasp ‘Kish’ Ardeshir Dadabhai Naoroji
Good friend of Parsi Khabar, Dinyar Patel referred us to Simon Buck who sends us the following appeal Eastside Community Heritage, a charity based in East London, are in search of anyone with memories or further information, on Kersasp Ardeshir Dadabhai (K.A.D) Naoroji. Often known by his nickname as ‘Kish’ Naoroji; he worked for… Continue reading In Search of Kersasp ‘Kish’ Ardeshir Dadabhai Naoroji
The Tatas of Shanghai: A Fascinating Story
Mesmerized by the tale of the Tatas bilateral relationship with a city that was once known as the Paris of the East Inchin Closer explores a personal story, which highlights scintillating Shanghai during an era of change. Article Published on INCHIN CLOSER The 1930-40’s were a time when the two neighbours were at the height… Continue reading The Tatas of Shanghai: A Fascinating Story
Decoding Religion: Zoroastrianism
Ancient Persian faith perseveres today despite declining populations, limited presence on campus In an effort to further understand UTD’s diverse popluation, what follows is part one in a four-part series exploring lesser-known religious communities, their traditions and their presence on campus. Article By Dene Betz | The Mercury Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s most… Continue reading Decoding Religion: Zoroastrianism
