In a lucid interview with Forbes India, Bhabha talks about the role of humanities in modern society, the lack of public debates and why we distance the ‘other’ Within the circles of literary theory, he is arguably as talked about as his atomic scientist namesake. Homi K. Bhabha is the Anne F. Rothenberg professor of… Continue reading The Human Factor – An Interview with Homi Bhabha
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Kainaaz Mistry: Teaching Dance to the Physically Disabled
She worked for an organisation that firmly believes – Have feet, will dance. But, she proved that even those without feet, can still dance! While we find peace in giving a few hours of our schedule to those less privileged, Kainaaz Mistry has made her career by teaching dance to those who are differently-able, underprivileged… Continue reading Kainaaz Mistry: Teaching Dance to the Physically Disabled
Bejan Daruwala Moves to Ahmedabad
This Wednesday, Mumbai’s popular and most flamboyant astrologer- numerologist, the Ganesha-loving, Christ-believing, Allah-revereing Parsi Zoroastrian Bejan Daruwala relocates to Ahmedabad, his hometown. His family has said, “Enough is enough, come back and put your feet up”. Here he is in conversation with Carol Andrade What are the prospects for the ADC? “According to the New… Continue reading Bejan Daruwala Moves to Ahmedabad
Peenaz Masani: The Ghazal Queen
It is refreshing to speak to ghazal exponent Penaz Masani who is steeped in tradition, says Monarose Sheila Pereira Padmashree recipient Penaz Masani is a ghazal singer who has carved a niche for herself. She performs in India and abroad and her mellifluous voice leaves the audience spellbound. She is blessed with a glorious voice,… Continue reading Peenaz Masani: The Ghazal Queen
Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation
Zubin Mehta, a renowned Indian conductor of western classical music — who commutes between the major music centres in Europe, the United States and Israel — remains emotionally attached to the country of his birth, particularly the diversity of its nature. By By Corina Kolbe | IDN It was logical therefore that his eyes lit… Continue reading Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation
No more an option to stay quiet: An Interview with Dastur Khurshed of Udvada
No more an option to stay quiet says Dastur Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor. High Priest of Iranshah The below is an interview by Teenaz Javat who interviewed Dastur Khurshed, the Vada Dasturji of Udvada. This appeared in the FEZANA Journal December 2010. With a warm hug in a ranch-style house in the leafy neighbourhood of… Continue reading No more an option to stay quiet: An Interview with Dastur Khurshed of Udvada
Zoroastrians – Keep The Faith: Different Drummers
Rohinton Rivetna, Tenaz Jamsetjee and Shazad Mehta of Chicago were recently interview on TV for the program Different Drummers. This was featured on CBS TV a couple of weeks ago.
