Prof. Pithawalla, who has been teaching at the GLC for 46 years, says lax attendance, poorly-paid teachers are among its sore spots Prof. Homiar Pithawalla has been witness to the peaks and troughs at one of Mumbai’s iconic institutions, the Government Law College (GLC). As a teacher at the GLC, Asia’s oldest law school, for… Continue reading Fall from glory: Prof Pithawala holds up a mirror to India’s oldest law college
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Metro 3 vs Parsis: MMRCL compares Parsi beliefs to Sati
The massive battle put up by the Parsi community to save two of their sacred Atash Behrams from Metro III is now drawing to a close, as final arguments on both sides ended yesterday in the Bombay High Court. While the final judgment is expected soon, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), in their… Continue reading Metro 3 vs Parsis: MMRCL compares Parsi beliefs to Sati
Tata Group history is also the history of Indian industry
The history of a behemoth that is also the history of Indian industry T.R. Doongaji hails from Nagpur, the place where Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata started his first venture, Empress Mills, in 1877. When he was around six years old, Doongaji’s cousin would take him to the fire temple where, before entering, he would ask him… Continue reading Tata Group history is also the history of Indian industry
Blessed By The Light: Zubin Balaporia Exhibition at BARO
Zubin Balaporia’s photography exhibition explores how he listens to his pictures Contemporary Design Store BARO will host photographer Zubin Balaporia’s first Photography Show titled “BLESSED BY THE LIGHT”. The show will feature 30 framed Photographs and a selection of Digital images (on iPad) that can be ordered for print. Framed Photographs and Prints can be… Continue reading Blessed By The Light: Zubin Balaporia Exhibition at BARO
From Zarathustra to British Aristocracy: The Paisley of Persia
Resembling a teardrop, fashion’s famed Paisley motif earned its western name from the Scottish town of Paisley, a center for textiles where paisley designs were produced. The distinctive almond-shaped pattern has had a long and varied history involving luxurious Scottish shawls, sumptuous couture and the swinging sixties. But its Iranian origin is one of the… Continue reading From Zarathustra to British Aristocracy: The Paisley of Persia
A Brown Kitchen: India meets Persia in seductive Parsi pickles
A first cookbook is like a first love, the first boy that you meet and fall in love with. You might not end up spending your life with him, but you might always remember the relationship fondly. That is exactly how I feel about Niloufer Ichaporia King’s “My Bombay Kitchen.” It was the first cookbook… Continue reading A Brown Kitchen: India meets Persia in seductive Parsi pickles
Russy D Sumariwalla: Towards a Planet-wide Culture of Non-Violence
From times immemorial, humankind, in its brief history on planet Earth, has caused and experienced for itself unimaginable horrors and carnage. Violence is commonly used to settle disputes or to gain advantage over others. This is amply documented and evident even today as I write. Not only have we humans annihilated the lives of hundreds… Continue reading Russy D Sumariwalla: Towards a Planet-wide Culture of Non-Violence
India’s Birthing Project
Amid its fight against a surging demographic, India has taken up the responsibilities of a depleting community — the Parsis — nestled in the middle of its diverse cultural smorgasbord. Article by Bharbi Hazarika / The Post The 4-year-old government-mandated Jiyo Parsi scheme has so far resulted in the wails of 160 Parsi babies enlivening… Continue reading India’s Birthing Project
Parsi Gara: Using History For a New Story
How Ashdeen Lilaowala keeps traditional oriental embroidery craft distinct without adapting to the millennial culture Seated in the plush, spacious, newly launched store of textile designer and author Ashdeen Lilaowala, one can’t help but notice how this space like his oeuvre of work is an amalgamation of influences. Article by Chirag Mohanty Samal |The Voice… Continue reading Parsi Gara: Using History For a New Story
