Despite their dwindling population, the Parsis strive to preserve the legacy of their rich, robust and wholesome cuisine by even using social media to popularise it among food lovers around the world. Article in Hindustan Times “Rich, pure, wholesome, rustic and robust. That’s Parsi cuisine to me. It is unique. It’s spicy, sweet and sour.… Continue reading The British, Portuguese and French influence on Parsi cuisine in India
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Discover The Chinese Roots Of This Traditional Parsi Embroidery
Chinese Roots And Silk Routes “People tend to forget that it is not just a craft, but also a visual identifier of the Zoroastrian community and its achievements,” says Ashdeen Z. Lilaowala of eponymous label Ashdeen, who has been working for over a decade to contemporise the Parsi gara. Article by Tina Dastur | VERVE… Continue reading Discover The Chinese Roots Of This Traditional Parsi Embroidery
Still Chuckling After All These Years
Parsi revue Laughter in the House 2 is a cornucopia of guilty pleasures One would perhaps not have imagined the Bee Gees song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ to be as felicitous to the boulevards of Ballard Estate, as it may have been to surviving in the rough streets of New York in 1977. The disco beats of… Continue reading Still Chuckling After All These Years
New Innings of JSA’s Former Senior Partner Berjis Desai
Following in the footsteps of Jyoti Sagar, J. Sagar Associates’ Senior Partner Berjis Desai retired from the firm on March 31 this year. Having followed the firm’s retirement policy, the senior partners have walked the talk. In 2013, Jyoti Sagar, the founding partner retired from the firm, giving away all his equity. Although Jyoti continues… Continue reading New Innings of JSA’s Former Senior Partner Berjis Desai
Motorcycle Diaries
My journey into the two wheeler world began in 1948 when my youngest uncle Shapoor bought a war- surplus Matchless 350 cc, with a rigid frame. I don’t remember if it had shock absorbers at the back, but there were definitely none in front. Due to the large extended families of the time, there was… Continue reading Motorcycle Diaries
Jamsheed Marker: Indians were furious we managed to secure the Americans first
Sitting with, and listening to, Jamsheed Marker is a fulfilling experience. History, diplomacy, anecdotes about politicians, music, culture, and a lot of cricket — he enlightens his audience in many ways. At 94, he possesses a remarkable memory and speaks coherently even though his physical weakness has bound him to a wheelchair. Article by Syed… Continue reading Jamsheed Marker: Indians were furious we managed to secure the Americans first
When Pakistan census officials came to my home, they didn’t know what a Parsi was
A policeman, an army ranger and a government schoolteacher come to the home of a Parsi married to a Christian. If you think that sounds like the beginning of a joke, you are partially right. Article by Lynette Viccaji | Dawn My driver informed me that the census team had arrived. It was a dry,… Continue reading When Pakistan census officials came to my home, they didn’t know what a Parsi was
Parsis and Indian Classical Music: The secret history
The Parsis are associated today solely with Western classical music. The Swar Sadhana Samiti’s annual festival this week reminds us that this tiny community also led the way in promoting Hindustani music in Mumbai. Article by Sumana Ramanan | Mumbai Mirror In a small room in Jer Annex, a building around the corner from Kyani,… Continue reading Parsis and Indian Classical Music: The secret history
Maneck Dalal: Air India’s Legendary London Head Passes Away
Our dear friend Meher Heroyce Moos draws our attention to the passing away of Maneck Dalal, who headed Air-India in London for many years and was a truly amazing person. Maneck Ardheshir Dalal OBE & Regional Director Air India, UK for several years was handpicked by JRD Tata himself. He was known to many as… Continue reading Maneck Dalal: Air India’s Legendary London Head Passes Away
