A bright blue lamppost in the gallery feels like it’s been brought in off the street and given a fresh lick of paint. Look a little closer and you’ll see tiny people at the base and within the lamp. That’s when the light goes off in your head: this is a maquette for something meant… Continue reading The Architectural, Spiritual and Personal: Karl Singporewala at SOAS Gallery
News and Updates
140-Year-Old Ripon Club At Kala Ghoda Faces Eviction From Landlords; Court Hearing Scheduled On November 24
After a furore over the proposed sale of the Sanjan sanatorium, Parsis have raised concerns about the future of another community Institution – the 140-year-old Ripon Club on Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press Journal Eviction Notice From Landlord Trust The Parsi-only club, located on two floors of N… Continue reading 140-Year-Old Ripon Club At Kala Ghoda Faces Eviction From Landlords; Court Hearing Scheduled On November 24
Nadir Godrej — the Renaissance man
On a rainy afternoon in Mumbai, inside the executive dining room at Godrej Industries Group’s sprawling Vikhroli headquarters, water droplets on the glass windows blur the view outside — a single chimney, all that remains of the company’s old chemicals factory, once the heart of its manufacturing, and now a quiet reminder of the group’s… Continue reading Nadir Godrej — the Renaissance man
Nilufer Shroff Honored by ACUA with the Outstanding Professional Contributions Award
Congratulations to our dear friend, Nilufer Shroff, on her Outstanding Professional Contributions Award! Parsi Khabar is delighted to share that our dear friend Nilufer K. Shroff has been recognized by the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) with the Outstanding Professional Contributions Award — a prestigious honor celebrating exceptional leadership and service in the… Continue reading Nilufer Shroff Honored by ACUA with the Outstanding Professional Contributions Award
The women who made Parsis India’s one of the most progressive community
They were few, but far ahead of their time. In a country still grappling with child marriage and female illiteracy, Parsi women were already walking into universities, laboratories, and courtrooms. From unfurling India’s first flag in Europe to capturing its freedom on camera, these women didn’t just make history—they rewrote it. The women who made… Continue reading The women who made Parsis India’s one of the most progressive community
Now reopened, the Parsi Museum in Mumbai offers a compelling insight into Zoroastrianism
Pheroza Godrej, co-curator of the Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum, gives AD a special tour of the Parsi Museum in Mumbai. Recently restored with great discernment, the Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum, better known as the Parsi Museum, in Mumbai offers a glimpse into the heritage of the Parsis of India and Zoroastrians of Iran. Built with… Continue reading Now reopened, the Parsi Museum in Mumbai offers a compelling insight into Zoroastrianism
Ratan Tata’s sisters speak up: “Future of the Tata Trusts troubled him the most”
Sisters of the late industrialist Ratan Tata have voiced distress over the turmoil at Tata Trusts, describing last week’s removal of Mehli Mistry as a retaliatory action by other trustees. In their first media interview, Shireen Jejeebhoy, 73, and Deanna Jejeebhoy, 72, discussed their relationship with their late brother, and their concerns about the current… Continue reading Ratan Tata’s sisters speak up: “Future of the Tata Trusts troubled him the most”
WZO Trust Suspends Auction Of Sanjan Parsi Sanatorium After Donor Steps In
The move follows widespread backlash within the Parsi community, which had launched online campaigns and social media groups opposing the auction of the loss-making property. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press Journal The WZO Trust Funds has decided to suspend the auction process for the Sanjan Parsi Sanatorium after a donor came forward to… Continue reading WZO Trust Suspends Auction Of Sanjan Parsi Sanatorium After Donor Steps In
The last tables of Karachi’s Parsis still tell stories of faith and family
KARACHI: The aroma of sizzling Patra Ni Machi — fish wrapped in banana leaf and slathered with green chutney — drifted through a quiet home in Karachi’s Parsi Colony earlier this month. Inside the kitchen, 63-year-old Gulnar Cowasjee moved with the precision of memory, wrapping and plating each piece just as her grandmother had once… Continue reading The last tables of Karachi’s Parsis still tell stories of faith and family
