JAMSHED GUZDER : LAST OF THE SETHIAS Jimmy Guzder, as he was popularly known, may not have been Parsi aristocracy but was certainly the last of the Parsi Sethias. With Lady Jehangir’s demise, the rule of the aristocracy over the community ended. Neither Boman-Behram nor Dr. Nellie Noble who filled her shoes were from the… Continue reading OBITUARY: JAMSHED GUZDER
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Shaimak Davar Ties Up With Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Shiamak Davar ties up with American dance guru and takes his academy to new professional high. Shiamak Davar is in an ebullient mood. It is the Parsi New Year today. And he has a navroze gift for himself; an exciting new plan for his Shiamak Davar Dance Academy, for Mumbai, for all people who can… Continue reading Shaimak Davar Ties Up With Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Succeeding a success
IF INDIA were a nation of gamblers, the betting on who will succeed Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata group, would be furious. Since Tata Sons, the holding company for India’s second-biggest conglomerate, announced last week that it was seeking Mr Tata’s replacement, there has been a whirl of speculation about whom it will appoint.… Continue reading Succeeding a success
Bhikaiji Cama – Indian Independence Movement Figure
"This flag is of Indian Independence! Behold, it is born! It has been made sacred by the blood of young Indians who sacrificed their lives. I call upon you, gentlemen to rise and salute this flag of Indian Independence. In the name of this flag, I appeal to lovers of freedom all over the world… Continue reading Bhikaiji Cama – Indian Independence Movement Figure
Homai Vyarawalla: National Photo Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 10 days from now, we will witness India’s first national photo awards as part of commemorating 50 golden years of the photo division, a media unit of the ministry of information and broadcasting. By Ashleshaa Khurana / Times of India Among the four recipients of the lifetime achievement award’ is India’s first woman photojournalist… Continue reading Homai Vyarawalla: National Photo Award for Lifetime Achievement
Tata for Now. But What About Later?
Can the Tata Group be led by a non-Tata? That is the question the group’s chairman, Ratan Tata, has refused to answer for the public even though the leader of India’s second largest conglomerate is nearing retirement with no obvious successor. By Eric Bellman / Wall Street Journal This week the group announced that the… Continue reading Tata for Now. But What About Later?
Reminiscing About Behram Contractor
Every Saturday morning, as I am doing now, the great Bombay writer Behram Contractor would hunch over his typewriter and punch out his weekly column. It was a special edition of his daily column, which was called Round and About, by Busybee, Contractor’s writing name. By Aakar Patel / The News Pakistan He wrote for… Continue reading Reminiscing About Behram Contractor
