Shayan Bisney pens a wonderful article about Fali Nariman, who passed away recently. “I am very proud to say that my oldest friend hit 95 and lived his life to the fullest.” Shayan Bisney with Fali S Nariman “I have seen many Sundays,” Fali Papa, as his family fondly called him, would say on a… Continue reading Up-close with a legend: A tribute to Fali Sam Nariman
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Fali S. Nariman: A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise
Fali S. Nariman (1929-2024): A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise From defending business giants to championing human rights, Nariman shaped India’s legal landscape, inspiring generations to fight for a just society. Article by Indira Jaising | Frontline Fali S Nariman was instrumental in shaping legal landscape post Independence and was a part of landmark… Continue reading Fali S. Nariman: A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise
Indian law, after Fali S Nariman
Indira Jaising writes: Indian law, after Fali S Nariman The thinking of generations of lawyers has been shaped by the cases Fali Nariman argued Written by Indira Jaising | Indian Express Fali Nariman belonged to a group of illustrious men (notice, no woman in his generation) from the High Court of Bombay, who held high… Continue reading Indian law, after Fali S Nariman
Khurshed Batliwala: Meet IIT Bombay graduate who left high paying job to become a monk
Education Meet IIT Bombay graduate who left high paying job to become a monk due to… Khurshed Batliwala completed his studies at IIT Bombay but rather than teach people math, he decided, more than 20 years ago, to help people teach meditation and find happiness. Article by Riddhima Kanetkar | DNA India Every year, many… Continue reading Khurshed Batliwala: Meet IIT Bombay graduate who left high paying job to become a monk
In War and Peace – The Life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, MC
in 2003 UNESCO’s PARZOR Project produced “In War and Peace” a documentary abou tthe life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Directed by Jessica Gupta, the documentary travels back in time through Sam’s rich and unique life through a conversation with his grandson Jehan, bringing the past to life. The film has been an… Continue reading In War and Peace – The Life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, MC
Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry
Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry Born in 1940, pursuing medicine for most of his adult life, turning to art in his twenties and acquiring cultish respect in whatever form he turned to, Patel died Friday. Article in the Indian Express Friends, eminent artists say Patel would paint the… Continue reading Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry
Remembering the Rich Life Feroze Gandhi Lived Before His Untimely Death
Feroze Gandhi was a freedom fighter, prominent parliamentarian and crusader against corruption. This piece traces the various threads in his rich life, including his joining the Nehru family, before his untimely death 63 years ago. Feroze Gandhi, whose 111th birth anniversary falls today, was a freedom fighter, prominent parliamentarian, journalist and above all, a crusader… Continue reading Remembering the Rich Life Feroze Gandhi Lived Before His Untimely Death
Meet Naval Tata, the father of Ratan Tata, Jimmy and Noel Tata; know about his wife Simone Tata,
At age 13, he was adopted by Sir Ratan Tata, marking the beginning of a journey that intertwined his destiny with the illustrious Tata family. JRD Tata was the cousin of Naval tata/ Source: Tata/ India Times Naval Hormusji Tata, a name etched in the annals of India’s industrial and philanthropic history, was much more… Continue reading Meet Naval Tata, the father of Ratan Tata, Jimmy and Noel Tata; know about his wife Simone Tata,
Raian Karanjawala on his friends Ratan Tata, Arun Jaitley, and Rupert Murdoch
His relationship with these luminaries deepened over decades, as Karanjawala was by their side through good times and bad. Article by S N Thyagarajan | Money Control Raian Karanjawala and his eponymous law firm is known for representing some of the biggest companies and personalities in both political and commercial courtroom clashes. Karanjawala is also… Continue reading Raian Karanjawala on his friends Ratan Tata, Arun Jaitley, and Rupert Murdoch
