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Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation

Zubin Mehta, a renowned Indian conductor of western classical music — who commutes between the major music centres in Europe, the United States and Israel — remains emotionally attached to the country of his birth, particularly the diversity of its nature. By By Corina Kolbe | IDN It was logical therefore that his eyes lit… Continue reading Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation

Deena Mistri, former principal of BVS Parsi High School, dies

Deena Mistri, the great-granddaughter of the founder of Bai Virbaijee Soparivala (BVS) Parsi High School, and its former principal, passed away on Thursday at the age of 85. She had taught there for 55 years. Mistri started teaching English in 1951 and became the first woman to teach the secondary classes at the time. Her… Continue reading Deena Mistri, former principal of BVS Parsi High School, dies

Three Eminent Parsis Bestowed Padma Awards 2011 by Indian Government

Homai Vyarawalla, Late Dr. Keki Byramjee Grant and Dadi Dorab Pudumjee were amongst the 128 Indians bestowed with the Padma Awards. More about Homai Vyarawalla here. Legendary photographer Homai Vyarawalla was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for her outstanding work as a photo journalist spanning decades. Late Dr. Keki Bryamjee Grant, eminent cardiologist was awarded the… Continue reading Three Eminent Parsis Bestowed Padma Awards 2011 by Indian Government

Dr. Ratan Marshall Passes Away

Eminent Parsi scholar Dr Ratan Marshal, who turned 100 in October last year, passed away on Sunday morning. He was not keeping well for the past three days. Marshal was the first to chronicle the history of Gujarati journalism from the 19th century. In this mammoth research, ‘Gujarati Patrakaratvano Itihas’ — in 1950, Marshal talks… Continue reading Dr. Ratan Marshall Passes Away

The Pioneering Parsis of Karachi

UPDATE: It has been brought to our attention that the article below was originally authored by Farishta Dinshaw and published on Vohuman.org. The original article is now available here. We regret the original oversight and error in attributing the author’s name correctly. The influx of Parsis into Karachi increased after the British takeover. Many of… Continue reading The Pioneering Parsis of Karachi

Afshin Irani: How a Young Irani Girl Stumped Obama

Afsheen Irani, a Mumbai college student, asked the one question everyone wanted to ask the most powerful man in the world. ‘Why is Pakistan so important an ally to America so far as America has never called it a terrorist State?’ By Abhishek Mande for Rediff.com As Afsheen Irani from Mumbai’s HR College uttered these… Continue reading Afshin Irani: How a Young Irani Girl Stumped Obama

Villie M. Appoo Makes Her Mark as CEO of Illinois Girl Scouts

Villie M. Appoo, the current CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois assumed  her postion in 2009 and later formed a Senior Leadership Team that successfully led the merger of two legacy councils, the Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council and the Girl Scouts of Shagbark Council. The merger, however, was contentious. Nevertheless, at the… Continue reading Villie M. Appoo Makes Her Mark as CEO of Illinois Girl Scouts

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Shiamak Davar: India’s Most Successful Choreographer

On June 7, 2005. India is playing host to Bill Clinton and the sleepy town of Lucknow is a stop over. On the menu is the finest Awadhi cuisine and the best dancer India can find to entertain a former U.S. President.  After the performance, Clinton says to the lead choreographer and dancer, “The world… Continue reading Shiamak Davar: India’s Most Successful Choreographer

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