Architect Dinyar Wadia has been selected as one of the 2014 Inductees into the New England Design Hall of Fame. This award was created to honor the work of professionals who have made a significant imprint on residential design in New England. Their body of work represents the pinnacle of design, and their impact often… Continue reading Dinyar Wadia Inducted into New England Design Hall of Fame
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Architect Cyrus Jhabwala Passes Away
Parsi Khabar is sad to hear about the passing away of Cyrus Jhabwala. Below is a write up by Ram Rahman. The architect who designed the Delhi Parsi Dharamsala, the Bhiwandiwalla Hall & the Dar-E-Meher.Husband of the Oscar winning Ruth Prawer & son of the pioneering Trade Unionist Savaxshah Jhabwala of Burn Bastion Rd &… Continue reading Architect Cyrus Jhabwala Passes Away
Zubin Mehta: In Conversation with the New York Times.
Zubin Mehta is an Indian-born conductor who has directed many of the world’s finest orchestras. He is the music director for life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the chief conductor of the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Interviewed by Kate Murphy | NYTimes READING “The White Tiger,” by Aravind Adiga, an Indian author. This… Continue reading Zubin Mehta: In Conversation with the New York Times.
A candid chat with restaurateur Farrokh Khambata
He gave Mumbai its first taste of Oriental cuisine, especially the Burmese dish of Khow Suey. With Joss, his first restaurant at Kala Ghoda, finding a new home in the western suburbs last month, Farrokh Khambata has once again won hearts. The owner of Catering & Allied, which runs four restaurants in Mumbai — Joss,… Continue reading A candid chat with restaurateur Farrokh Khambata
Sarosh Zaiwalla: the first non-white lawyer to start a practice in London
The head of a trail-blazing City law firm found that aiming high works Sarosh Zaiwalla has represented some of the most powerful people in the world, from members of the Gandhi family to the Tchenguiz brothers. He famously hired – and then let go – Tony Blair when the former Prime Minister was a jobbing… Continue reading Sarosh Zaiwalla: the first non-white lawyer to start a practice in London
Well-known hotelier Jehangir Cama dies at 76
Leading hotelier Jehangir Cama, 76, passed away at a private hospital in Ahmedabad on Monday evening. Cama, chairman of Cama Group, was admitted to HCG Medisurge Hospitals at Mithakali for the past 15 days for lung infection, diabetes and triple-vessel coronary artery disease. According to hospital sources, Cama died around 5.30pm and his body was… Continue reading Well-known hotelier Jehangir Cama dies at 76
In Conversation with Khushru Pocha: Just Call for Blood
Khushroo Poacha, Founder – Indianblooddonors.com “Help each other One to One. Do not depend on our Leaders”.- Mother Teresa KHUSHROO POACHA, an office superintendent with the Indian railways, has kept his day job while running Indianblooddonors.com. He’s an unlikely innovator with a mission: to prove that making a difference and sustaining an enterprise isn’t… Continue reading In Conversation with Khushru Pocha: Just Call for Blood
Pirojsha Godrej – Name build on his billionaire’s family
Pirojsha Godrej the scion of the Godrej Properties is the genius behind the Godrej Properties outstanding reputation for quality and innovation. Having degrees from Wharton and Columbia University of Concentration in Real Estate, Master of International Affairs and MBA is the youngest MD and Chief Executive Officer in the group when he was given… Continue reading Pirojsha Godrej – Name build on his billionaire’s family
Judges should not shirk cases, says Fali Nariman
Coming down on judges who excuse themselves from hearing certain cases, senior Supreme Court advocate Fali S Nariman said on Sunday that judges should not ‘shirk’ cases. “When they recuse themselves from cases, judges ought to give reasons publicly on why they are recusing. Otherwise the media publishes many reasons, which the judges have to… Continue reading Judges should not shirk cases, says Fali Nariman