Veteran journalist Russy Karanjia, the powerful and dynamic editor of the fearless tabloid Blitz, passed away in Mumbai today. He was father of Rita Mehta, editor of Cine Blitz, and brother of noted film journalist B K Karanjia. Karanjia’s longtime associate and friend Olga Tellis, editor of Asian Age, Mumbai, said that Karanjia was running… Continue reading Veteran journalist Russy Karanjia passes away
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Why Blame Ratan Tata for the Nano?
That is the title of a wonderful article by Govindraj Ethiraj. It is the only sensible arguement I have read amongst all the people who are gunning for Ratan Tata for creating more traffic and chaos on Indian roads. Ratan Tata is chairman of Tata Motors. He is passionate about cars. Not just driving or… Continue reading Why Blame Ratan Tata for the Nano?
Dr. Keiki R Mehta Awarded the Padma Shri
A regular reader Minoo Naval Unwalla tipped us off to the news that Dr. Keiki R Mehta, one of India’s leading opthalmologists was awarded the Padma Shri this month. From Dr. Mehta’s website… Dr. Keiki R. Mehta is India’s leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, a pioneer in Intraocular implants,Glaucoma and Phacoemulsification who has won many Gold… Continue reading Dr. Keiki R Mehta Awarded the Padma Shri
How to turn a Nani into a Nano
By Bachi Karkaria Apro Ratan has allowed the masses to have an ‘apri gaadi’. So we don’t need Meddling Mamata’s permission to continue the rah-rah, and explain why it caught everyone’s imagination so dramatically. The size-surprise did not come only from the Nano’s physical dimensions. What’s more amazing is the way this new chit of… Continue reading How to turn a Nani into a Nano
Jamsheed Choksy appointed to National Endowment Council in the US.
IU professors Jamsheed Kairshasp Choksy and David Michael Hertz are two of three Hoosiers nominated this year to the council, which is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Hertz is being reappointed. President Bush also selected Marvin Bailey Scott, of Indianapolis, for the remainder of a six-year term expiring in 2010. Their nominations… Continue reading Jamsheed Choksy appointed to National Endowment Council in the US.
Architect Jimmy Mistry: The high of creativity
Maverick architect Jimmy Mistry is an accidental architect who loves the freedom that hospitality design offers him. There are some things you don’t want to know about your architect. Such as a passion for bikes, for instance. When you’re looking for an architect to design your home, or office, you don’t want someone who’ll necessarily… Continue reading Architect Jimmy Mistry: The high of creativity
Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata
After celebrating his 70th birthday on Friday, Ratan Tata would in the normal course of affairs be facing mandatory retirement from the Tata Group. Two years ago, however, India’s most respected and acquisitive conglomerate extended to 75 the age until which non-executive directors could serve, giving the man who has transformed it over the past… Continue reading Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata
