If there was one picture that could be called priceless it’s the one we’ve carried here, of two celebrated and brilliant men, conductor Zubin Mehta and scientist Yusuf Hamied, childhood neighbours and now best friends, from the late thirties to the present day. “This photograph taken over the years from 1938 to the present day… Continue reading Zubin Mehta and Yusuf Hamied: A Photo is Worth A Thousand Words
Category: Individuals
The Life of Behram Sohrab H.J. Rustomjee
One hundred and sixty-four years ago the British decided to conquer Sindh. Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Maitland (who as captain of HMS Bellerephon in 1815 had the honour of transporting Napoleon Bonaparte to the remote island of St Helena) was ordered to land an invading force at Karachi. Article by Ardeshir Cowasjee published on February… Continue reading The Life of Behram Sohrab H.J. Rustomjee
Cyrus Todiwala named 2014 BBC Food Personality of the Year
Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL was named Food Personality of the Year at last night’s BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards. The judges said: “Cyrus is as passionate about the catering industry as he is about curry. His approach to teaching and sharing his passion on and off the screen is undoubting …… Continue reading Cyrus Todiwala named 2014 BBC Food Personality of the Year
Classically, Zubin
After a recent performance at Carnegie Hall, New York, Zubin Mehta speaks about his links with Israel and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Article by Vibhuti Patel | The Hindu ‘Political Views Test the Harmony’, punned the New York Times’ headline in a recent Arts-section lead story that ran — with the subhead ‘Conductor of Israel… Continue reading Classically, Zubin
Mr. Marwari – Have you met Mr. Tata ?
In the past 12 years of pavement pounding and boardroom hustling, I have had the honour of doing business with the biggest companies in India. Nothing compares to the experience of dealing with Tata companies. For me personally, coming from a traditional Marwari (trader) family, this is special – it helps me juxtapose my Marwari… Continue reading Mr. Marwari – Have you met Mr. Tata ?
Jamshed R. Ghadiali Honoured By Free Masons of New York
Jamshed R. Ghadiali Honoured by The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York On April 16, 2014 Jamshed R. Ghadiali, former Vice President of ZAGNY, was honoured at a special “Homecoming” by Service City Geba Lodge. He received a great welcome back to his lodge after the… Continue reading Jamshed R. Ghadiali Honoured By Free Masons of New York
Celebrating Sheryar Ookerjee
What is remarkable is the ability of a community to laugh at itself and allow others to laugh at them: Ookerjee has done just that in his book Altamount Road and Other True Stories. Article by Eunice de Souza | Mumbai Mirror I’ve just received, courtesy The KR Cama Oriental Institute, Sheryar Ookerjee’s book Altamont… Continue reading Celebrating Sheryar Ookerjee
