The Shedde family has a special relationship with Mrs Ewing, that started at the raddiwalla. We lived in a modest chawl in Santa Cruz during my childhood, and moved to a three-bedroom apartment when I was in primary school. Article by Meenakshi Shedde | Mid-Day Gulshan Ewing, former editor of Eve’s Weekly and Star &… Continue reading Gulshan Ewing: When life gave Amma lemons, she grew lemon trees
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Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Living History India has a wonderful overview on the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai that were designated a World Heritage side by the United Nations. Many of these buildings were built by eminent Parsis of that generation. And today many of the leading citizens who made the designation happen are also Parsis.… Continue reading Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
World Central Kitchen – a fundraiser by Niloufer Mavalwala
Our dear friend and award winning cookbook author Niloufer Mavalwala writes in… Blogging is all about storytelling. Instead of people being the center of attention on my blog food is the star. Recipes unfold the story it holds within each picture. We all have a story to share.It just unravels in many different ways. Here… Continue reading World Central Kitchen – a fundraiser by Niloufer Mavalwala
Theft attempt at Bhikha Behram well
Caretaker of SoBo Grade I heritage site raises alarm after spotting signs of break-in and attempt to pry open the donation box. An unsuccessful theft attempt was made at the heritage Bhikha Behram Well (Parsi Bavdi) near Cross Maidan opposite Central Telegraph Office (CTO) in South Mumbai on Saturday morning. The thieves were apparently aiming… Continue reading Theft attempt at Bhikha Behram well
Power Of Love featuring The Global Lockdown Choir | Shayan Italia | Delraaz Bunshah | A Zoroastrian Parsi Initiative
Power Of Love featuring The Global Lockdown Choir | Shayan Italia | Delraaz Bunshah | A Zoroastrian Parsi Initiative THE POWER OF LOVE is a heartfelt global music initiative stemmed by the Indian Zoroastrian Parsi Community dedicated to those away from their loved ones during the lockdown period. Arranged, Produced, Performed on Piano and Sung… Continue reading Power Of Love featuring The Global Lockdown Choir | Shayan Italia | Delraaz Bunshah | A Zoroastrian Parsi Initiative
Sam Balsara: Lessons From My Life
Our dear friend and legendary ad man Sam Balsara of Madison World in a fantastic conversation with Michael Menezes of EEMA.
Astad Deboo Shares a Message
Legendary artist and India’s greatest contemporary dancer and our dear friend Astad Deboo shares a short message during the current COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Armene Modi Awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal
We are thrilled to learn that our dear friend Armene Modi has been awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal Albert Schweitzer Medal awarded to Armene Modi for her academic excellence and extensive service in education and literacy. The presentation was made today at the World Literacy Summit 2020. “In the firm belief that issues of poverty… Continue reading Armene Modi Awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal
Gulshan Ewing: Obituary
RIP, Gulshan Ewing My first meeting with Gulshan Ewing was brief when I walked into the office of Femina to see the editor, Dr K D Jhangiani for a cover picture. Gulshan was the ultra glamorous, Assistant Editor of the most popular women’s magazine in India, Femina, that had just announced the first Miss India… Continue reading Gulshan Ewing: Obituary
