Ashdeen Lilaowala dives into his fabulous family archives and has come up some “Vintage Tales” Childhood memories never fade away. In fact, the talented tend to preserve these precious recollections by either penning a short story or creating an artistic impression. It also means a lot to those who live, work and dream fashion. This… Continue reading Ashdeen Lilaowala on his love for Parsi Gara
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‘There is no gender in the kitchen, we are all equals’ – Chef Anahita Dhondy
Anahita Dhondy doesn’t like being called ‘female’ or ‘celebrity’ chef, though she fits both definitions. Over a couple of rushed phone calls and food orders, we talk to this 28-year-old on why there aren’t enough women chefs in India. By Devika Chitnis, yourstory.com The chef’s coat, hair tied back, shuffling pots and pans in a… Continue reading ‘There is no gender in the kitchen, we are all equals’ – Chef Anahita Dhondy
Nehru’s son-in-law Feroze, a crusader, who exposed corruption in his party’s government
It is because of a private member’s bill introduced by Feroze Gandhi in 1956 that it is possible for media to report Parliament proceedings. New Delhi: He was just 48 when he passed away on 8 September 1960. But the inscription on Feroze Jehangir Gandhi’s gravestone at the Parsi cemetery in Allahabad best describes how… Continue reading Nehru’s son-in-law Feroze, a crusader, who exposed corruption in his party’s government
Parsi priest has a savage warning for people using mobile phones during temple visit
While the tweet is a way to deter the use of mobile phones in religious places, it also has a humorous take to it. It did not take long for the post to go viral with many complimenting the priest for his sense of humour. In over a day, the tweet has received over 1400… Continue reading Parsi priest has a savage warning for people using mobile phones during temple visit
Tales of yore retold with parsi embroidery
What: Vintage Tales by Ashdeen Where: 85 Lansdowne, 85B Sarat Bose Road When: September 7 and 8; 11am-7.30pm Ashdeen Z. Lilaowala travelled back to the decade-old “studio culture” among the Parsis to bring to life Vintage Tales, the festive line that he is getting to Calcutta. The designer chatted with t2 ahead of his showing… Continue reading Tales of yore retold with parsi embroidery
WZCC and Parsi tycoons help entrepreneurs for interest-free loans up to Rs 25 lakh
Raise a crore with help from top Parsi businessmen to provide interest-free loans to promising entrepreneurs from the community, keep target of Rs 5 cr Article by Arita Sarkar | Mid-Day Tavadia’s battery pack is easy to install in bikes Parsis at the top of the business world are now extending a helping hand to… Continue reading WZCC and Parsi tycoons help entrepreneurs for interest-free loans up to Rs 25 lakh
Hollywood framed for a father
Maxie Cooper’s art exhibition, Now Showing, reels back in tribute to her movie mogul father Keki Modi and the golden cinema years he brought Bombay Brothers Sohrab Modi (extreme left) and Keki Modi with their wives Mehtab and Ellen It was irony heaped on irony. Four years ago, the last poster tore away from the… Continue reading Hollywood framed for a father
Empowering Mobeds and XYZ Get Together to Create a Fun Day of Activities
In the words of Mark Twain, synergy is the bonus that is achieved when we work together harmoniously. With exactly this in mind, the Empowering Mobeds(EM) and Xtremely Young Zoroastrians(XYZ) programmes collaborated together to create a memorable Sunday for the lovely kids, who are the future of our community across 2 centres in Mumbai today.… Continue reading Empowering Mobeds and XYZ Get Together to Create a Fun Day of Activities
North American Mobed Council Awards Distinguished Scholar Awards
We are thrilled to inform that two of our very dear friends and eminent Zarathushtis in North America have been presented the Distinguished Scholars Award by NAMC. At the last North American Mobed Council (NAMC) Annual General Meeting in Washington DC, it was unanimously decided to confer the Distinguished Scholar Awards to Mobed Dr. Jehan… Continue reading North American Mobed Council Awards Distinguished Scholar Awards
