Like most of today’s generation, you must have been introduced to her photographs in those boring history textbooks. Homai Vyarawall , 97, a Gujarat-born photographer, captured some of Delhi’s greatest 20th century moments. By Mayank Soofi / Hindustan Times Vyarawalla worked for journals, such as Current, Onlooker, The Illustrated Weekly of India and Time-Life .… Continue reading Lady With The Lens
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The Tatas Without Ratan
He’s packing his bags — again. December 2012, when he turns 75, is the third scheduled retirement for Ratan Tata. The Tata Group has been at this inflection point twice earlier, and stepped back both times. In 2002, when Tata was to retire at 65, the Tata Sons board promptly redesignated him non-executive chairman, which… Continue reading The Tatas Without Ratan
MIT Astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala Wins MacArthur Grant
MIT quantum astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala was announced Sept. 28 as one of 23 winners of the coveted 2010 MacArthur Fellowship, also known as a genius grant, and will receive a $500,000 “no strings attached” award over the next five years. By Sunita Sohrabji / India West “I had always known of the MacArthur fellowship and… Continue reading MIT Astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala Wins MacArthur Grant
Freddie Mercury: Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Humble Showman
Freddie Mercury chose a stage name in perfect harmony with his voice. The mercurial rock star and lead singer of Queen was born Farrokh Bulsara on the East African island of Zanzibar on Sept. 5, 1946. The Bulsaras were Parsi — a group with ties to ancient Persia. Both his parents were from India. by… Continue reading Freddie Mercury: Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Humble Showman
Parsi Theater Personality Silloo Mahava R.I.P.
The following is a write-up submitted by Dr. Arnavaz Havewala Silloo Aunty, as she was affectionately, was a well-known actor.She has acted in several English Movies – ‘TRYING TO GROW’ Produced by BBC and a Documentary Movie “THE LAST DANCE” Directed by Mr. Akshay Roy(which was shown on NDTV 24 X 7 for three consecutive… Continue reading Parsi Theater Personality Silloo Mahava R.I.P.
Noshir Dadrawala Reminisces about Jamshed Guzder
Jamshedji Nusserwanji Guzder’s passing away did not come as a surprise to those who were observing his deteriorating health over the last few years. Whenever I used to meet his daughter in Poona, I used to ask about his health and she would always respond with a sad shrug. By Noshir H. Dadrawala My memories… Continue reading Noshir Dadrawala Reminisces about Jamshed Guzder
We want to break free
India’s Independence month has another little-known first. It was in August 1907 that Madam Cama defiantly unfurled the first Indian flag to the world and inspired a generation of Parsi firebrand women patriots It became an irony the British took time to digest. A community, which was small, yet known for its loyalty to the… Continue reading We want to break free
