She worked for an organisation that firmly believes – Have feet, will dance. But, she proved that even those without feet, can still dance! While we find peace in giving a few hours of our schedule to those less privileged, Kainaaz Mistry has made her career by teaching dance to those who are differently-able, underprivileged… Continue reading Kainaaz Mistry: Teaching Dance to the Physically Disabled
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Out of India: The Tata Group and Ratan Tata
Under Ratan Tata, the business group that bears his name has transformed itself from an Indian giant into a global powerhouse Published in The Economist [print edition] March 03, 2011 RATAN TATA is as different as can be from the popular image of a business titan: he is a natural gentleman who lives austerely, litters… Continue reading Out of India: The Tata Group and Ratan Tata
Peenaz Masani: The Ghazal Queen
It is refreshing to speak to ghazal exponent Penaz Masani who is steeped in tradition, says Monarose Sheila Pereira Padmashree recipient Penaz Masani is a ghazal singer who has carved a niche for herself. She performs in India and abroad and her mellifluous voice leaves the audience spellbound. She is blessed with a glorious voice,… Continue reading Peenaz Masani: The Ghazal Queen
What next, Karan?
The founder of Cobra beer has become a minority partner in UK, exited USA and downsized in India The Karan Bilimoria sitting across the table at House of Ming in Delhi’s Taj Mahal Hotel is not the same brimming-with-plans businessman he was a couple of years ago. Mention the apparent drop in energy levels, however,… Continue reading What next, Karan?
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
