From unlikely parties like the AIADMK to the various rebels and activist-independents contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the top brass of every major political party is scanning the list of candidates, scouting for possible partners in the eventuality of a fractured verdict. That’s why, as 2,376 candidates ready for the crucial election to the Brihanmumbai… Continue reading Independent, but serious contenders
Category: Individuals
Being Boman Irani
From playing the eccentric Dr Asthana in Munnabhai MBBS to the boisterous Lucky Singh in Lago Raho Munnabhai, Boman Irani has played characters everyone can relate to. In a chat with CNN-IBN’s Anuradha SenGupta, the actor says he feels it’s important to pick roles that are not meant to be successful but become successful because… Continue reading Being Boman Irani
From Parsi Priests to Profits: The TATA Story
Like his devout Zoroastrian ancestors, Ratan Tata avoids conspicuous consumption. Yet he has guided his company through India’s economic boom to revenues of more than £10bn a year and his takeover of Corus will make it the fifth largest steel manufacturer in the world. The chances are most Britons have never heard of the Tata… Continue reading From Parsi Priests to Profits: The TATA Story
Air Marshal Fali Homi Major is New IAF Chief
The Government today appointed Air Marshal Fali Homi Major, PVSM, AVSM, SC, VM, ADC, presently Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, as the next Chief of the Air Staff with effect from the afternoon of March 31, 2007. The present Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi, PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar,… Continue reading Air Marshal Fali Homi Major is New IAF Chief
The Israel Philaharmonic and Zubin Mehta
The NYTimes carries a piece on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Israel Philaharmonic. Zubin Mehta, the legendary Parsi Conductor is the Director for Life at the IPO. The current music director, Zubin Mehta, a Zoroastrian from India, is beloved for conducting a concert during the Persian Gulf war of 1991, when Saddam… Continue reading The Israel Philaharmonic and Zubin Mehta
Wing Cdr Hoshang K Patel
I came across a wonderful interview with Wing Commander (Retd) Hoshang K Patel. He talks about life in the Air Force and over Burma. Here is an excerpt. Image copyrights bharat-rakshak.com Wg Cdr Patel recollected the days when he joined the Indian Air Force. His primary education was in a village school in Nargol, Gujarat… Continue reading Wing Cdr Hoshang K Patel
Indian of the Year: Ratan Tata
Think India, think Tata. The visionary business house that grew up with independent India, driving down new highways, providing the nation its morning cup of tea and adding that vital pinch of salt to the Indian cuisine. The Rs 80,000-crore company also provides for the steel in India’s business spine, just as Tata Consultancy Services… Continue reading Indian of the Year: Ratan Tata
Astad Deboo Awarded Padma Shri
The phone hasn’t stopped ringing at the Antia residence in Parsee Colony for a couple of days. Not that anybody minds. After all, one of their kin, noted choreographer Astad Deboo, has just been conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in the country. “There is definitely jubilation in the family… Continue reading Astad Deboo Awarded Padma Shri
Cdr Kurush F Morris United States Navy
CDR Kurush F. Morris Commanding Officer USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) Commander Morris was born in Mumbai, India and migrated to the U.S. at the age of 5 with his parents. Upon graduating from high school in New Jersey, he attended S.U.N.Y. Maritime College in Bronx, NY, graduating in 1988 receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business… Continue reading Cdr Kurush F Morris United States Navy
