The back story to Dadabhai Naoroji’s insistent demand for swaraj or self-rule. Article by Dinyar Patel | Scroll.In In 1892, when he became the first Indian elected to the British House of Commons, Dadabhai Naoroji expressed rosy optimism about how India’s various political demands could be achieved through Parliament. By 1895, however – when… Continue reading Meet the man whom Mahatma Gandhi called ‘the Father of the Nation’
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Hormazd Narielwalla: becoming a UK citizen before Brexit feels bittersweet
The artist on how discarded tailoring patterns, a lost garden of his boyhood in India and his new British citizenship inspired a very personal new exhibition When I was a boy, I used to visit a beautiful community garden in my hometown of Pune, India. I thought of this garden during the EU referendum. I… Continue reading Hormazd Narielwalla: becoming a UK citizen before Brexit feels bittersweet
Shiavax Jal Vazifdar sworn in as Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court
Justice Shiavax Jal Vazifdar, Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, was Saturday evening sworn in as permanent Chief Justice of the High Court by Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki at Raj Bhawan. Talking to the media after taking oath, the Chief Justice said the decision on the demand for a separate… Continue reading Shiavax Jal Vazifdar sworn in as Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court
Dadi Balsara: Billionaire who stayed at Taj Mansingh Hotel for 36 years
The curious story of Dadi Balsara, the Parsi billionaire who stayed at Taj Mansingh Hotel for 36 years Article by by Poulomi Das, businessinsider.in Taj Mansingh Hotel situated in Lutyens Delhi towards the southwest of India Gate is one of the rare examples of Mughal architecture in the city. Constructed entirely out of pink Dholpur… Continue reading Dadi Balsara: Billionaire who stayed at Taj Mansingh Hotel for 36 years
Niloufer Mavalvala’s Art of Parsi Cooking Book Launched in London
Notting Hill’s famous cookbook shop “Books for Cooks” was a hive of activity last night as Niloufer Mavalvala hosted the launch for her first cookbook, “The Art of Parsi Cooking: Reviving an Ancient Cuisine”. Article posted on Austin Macauley’s website Food bloggers, family and friends alike all stopped by to get their hands on… Continue reading Niloufer Mavalvala’s Art of Parsi Cooking Book Launched in London
Uncrowned Queen of Parsi Cuisine: Tanaz Godiwalla
India is a melting pot of diverse cultures and religions. Amongst all these diverse people lies a little group that I belong to, called the Zoroastrians. Though Zoroastrians are in a dwindling minority, our achievements speak louder than words. Therefore I will be bringing to you, some of the people of my community – some… Continue reading Uncrowned Queen of Parsi Cuisine: Tanaz Godiwalla
Kaizin Pooniwala: Celebrating Two Sides Of The Same Coin
Give her a paintbrush, and she can paint the most evocative painting; give her a bike and she will ride the world on her sleeves. This isn’t a line from any song; this is Kaizin Pooniwala’s reality – a courteous introvert by appearance and a painter and biker by passion. Like her name, Kaizin’s one… Continue reading Kaizin Pooniwala: Celebrating Two Sides Of The Same Coin
Oldie But A Goodie: Creamy Kulfi and Fresh Chhaas at Parsi Dairy Farm
Ten-second Takeaway A much-loved Mumbai favourite, Parsi Dairy Farm has been proudly standing on Princess Street in Marine Lines since 1916, which makes it a century-old establishment here. Article by Bhavika Govil, lbb.in What Do We Have Here? Parsi Dairy Farm began its journey selling milk, and the best milk around at that, out… Continue reading Oldie But A Goodie: Creamy Kulfi and Fresh Chhaas at Parsi Dairy Farm
Jame Jamshed and Parsi Times Under Same Management Now
The coming together of the Parsi community’s oldest newspaper—Jam-e-Jamshed— and its youngest one — Parsi Times — have created a stir in the community. Members have not taken kindly to this development as the 5-year-old weekly, seen as pro-establishment (read Bombay Parsi Punchayet), will now be controlling the 184-year-old paper. Article By Jyoti Shelar |… Continue reading Jame Jamshed and Parsi Times Under Same Management Now
