In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. This was a historic step taken be UN Member States in accelerating the global struggle and strive towards gender equality and the empowerment of women around the world. March 14 to 24… Continue reading FEZANA And The 60th Commission On The Status Of Women (CSW)
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Hormuz Javat: 13-year-old Zoroastrian priest keeps tradition alive
When Hormuz Javat was 8 years old, he faced a pretty serious decision: did he want to begin training as a Zoroastrian priest? He’d have to begin soon because the training took four years, building up to his ordination at age 12. Hormuz is a Parsi, a follower of the Zoroastrian faith. His ancestors fled… Continue reading Hormuz Javat: 13-year-old Zoroastrian priest keeps tradition alive
Sooni Taraporevala: India’s 10 Best Contemporary Photographers You Should Know
Sooni Taraporevala, a fantastically talented photographer, screenwriter and film maker was featured in a list of the Top 10 Photographers of India. “…….India has a legacy of cultural variety and deep-rooted artistic expression. Staying true to that history, the nation is fast producing a generation of photographers rooted in the diversity of the country and… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala: India’s 10 Best Contemporary Photographers You Should Know
The Parsi Cemetery of Hong Kong
A recent work trip to Hong Kong gave me an opportunity to visit the famed Parsi Cemetery in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. This is one of three cemeteries that were founded by the The Incorporated Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hongkong, Canton and Macao. The other two are in Macau, and modern day Guangzhou, previously called… Continue reading The Parsi Cemetery of Hong Kong
Arresting Developments: A photography exhibition by Parhad Goghavala
What: ‘Arresting Developments’ a photography exhibition by Parhad Goghavala on the windows of Bombay When: 31st Jan – Feb 20; 11 am to 7 pm. Where: Gallery 7, G3 Ground Floor, Oricon House, 12/14 Rampart Row, K Dubash Rd Kalaghoda, Mumbai 400001 ‘Arresting Developments’ by Parhad Goghavala Arresting Developments is a collection of images of… Continue reading Arresting Developments: A photography exhibition by Parhad Goghavala
American Desis: In conversation with Freya Motafram
The Indian Subcontinent is dominated by three religions: Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. But just there are thousands of dialects, there are also many different religions. This week we bring to the show someone who grew up with Arjun on the mean streets or Palm Harbor, Florida: his close friend Freya Motafram. Freya is from one… Continue reading American Desis: In conversation with Freya Motafram
Arzan Khambatta Creates Memorial to Indian Naval Ship Vikrant
“THE LEGEND” A sculpture dedicated to the Mighty VIKRANT made from the original parts of the Legend itself. Inaugurated by Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, PVSM, AVSM , NM, ADC, Flag Officer Command-In -Chief, Western Naval Command & Mr. Ajoy Mehta, Municipal Commisioner MCGM on 25th January 2016. Nearly 15 months after it was scrapped and… Continue reading Arzan Khambatta Creates Memorial to Indian Naval Ship Vikrant
Three Parsis Awarded Padma Awards in 2016
Construction tycoon Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry, Architect Hafeez Contractor and founder of Gharda Chemicals, Dr. Keki Hormusji Gharda are the three Parsis who have been announced as awardees of the Padma Awards, the civilian awards bestowed by the Government of India. Pallonji and Hafeez were awarded the Padma Bhushan the third highest civilian award, and Keki… Continue reading Three Parsis Awarded Padma Awards in 2016
Meher Mistry In Lead Role in Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’
Meher Mistry: Destiny’s child Dadar girl Meher Mistry on how she turned princess for the lead role in Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’ When Meher Mistry walks in for a chat at a cosy café in Mumbai’s Bandra area, great vintage hairdo and pashmina stole in place, it is hard not to be reminded of… Continue reading Meher Mistry In Lead Role in Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’
