Past the Parsi hostel for women in Worli, through a narrow opening almost down a rabbit hole, lies the once-slum colony of Mayanagar. The birthplace of the Dalit Panthers in the 1970s has now been gentrified; there are apartments with lifts. A bright yellow crane at the entrance, however, indicates that work is still in… Continue reading Left & write: Kobad Ghandy is finally adjusting to life outside prison
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Zend and the midnight concert at Yazdani
Here’s an entertaining story about Yazdani Bakery and Zend Meherwan Zend that was told to me by the blustery Irani baker who passed away on Sunday. He was my friend. And I knew him from when he was a much younger man. Strapping, with a roaring voice, as crusty as the crackling Brun that Yazdani… Continue reading Zend and the midnight concert at Yazdani
Co-owner of Fort’s Yazdani Bakery, Zend Meherwan Zend, dies at 86
Food historian Kurush Dalal recalls Zend as the baker who wasn’t afraid to experiment and wished to give his customers quality products. Sitting behind the cash counter or instructing staff by the woodfire oven, Zend Meherwan Zend was synonymous with Yazdani Bakery. He was a regular at the iconic bakery in Fort, even after being… Continue reading Co-owner of Fort’s Yazdani Bakery, Zend Meherwan Zend, dies at 86
Dance pioneer Astad Deboo dies in Mumbai at 73
He once said there was a time when most Indians saw his style as ”too western” while westerners found that it was ”not Indian enough”. Contemporary Indian dancer Astad Deboo, renowned for marrying Kathak and Kathakali into a unique form, died in Mumbai on Thursday, his family said. He was 73. ”He left us in… Continue reading Dance pioneer Astad Deboo dies in Mumbai at 73
A Film on the life of Nani Palkhivala
Nani – The Crusader The film introduces Nani to a generation who never knew him and provides an excellent account of the manifold contributions of this great son of India to the law, business and polity. Click here to watch the film: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2726146585
Dolly Dastoor: On her 80th birthday, she’s the one giving a gift
We are thrilled to share this article about our amazing friend, philosopher, mentor and guide Dr. Dolly Dastoor. Truly one of a kind. Dr. Dolly Dastoor’s contribution to the field of dementia care has been generous. During her decades as a clinical psychologist, she developed a now-standard assessment tool, brought innovative and compassionate design to… Continue reading Dolly Dastoor: On her 80th birthday, she’s the one giving a gift
The transformer: Zerbanoo Gifford on turning 70
It was a toss-up between a Women’s Forum and a Global Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum. Something special was being planned for Zerbanoo Gifford’s 70th birthday on May 11 since the last one year. Article By Farida Master The social entrepreneur and founder of ASHA Centre in the Forest of Dean, England wanted it to be… Continue reading The transformer: Zerbanoo Gifford on turning 70
