The new role builds on years of Amaria’s work across the newsroom, producing eye-catching, high-impact journalism Washington Post (Courtesy of Kainaz Amaria) By WashPostPR An announcement from Investigations Editor Peter Wallsten, Deputy Investigations Editor Dave Fallis, Deputy Investigations Editor Eric Rich and Narrative Accountability Editor Kelley Benham French: We are thrilled to announce that Kainaz… Continue reading Kainaz Amaria named Visual Enterprise Editor for Investigative
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Bahrom Firozgary: Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career
Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career Bahrom Firozgary, MD, used to play college basketball Bahrom Firozgary, MD, has loved sports for as long as he can remember. He grew up in Houston watching and playing a number of different sports, but as his height climbed to 6-foot-9, he says basketball chose him. He… Continue reading Bahrom Firozgary: Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career
Short stories about Mumbai: Murzban Shroff
Short stories about Mumbai: A woman is outraged when she sees a stark-naked sadhu on Marine Drive An excerpt from the story ‘Mental About Mumbai’ in ‘Muses Over Mumbai’, by Murzban F Shroff. Published in Scroll Murzban F Shroff. | Via Author’s Instagram page. It was an angry woman, Kitayun Alwa, who stepped onto Marine… Continue reading Short stories about Mumbai: Murzban Shroff
Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa
The celebrated author’s passing in December 2024 marks the end of an era December 25 holds significance for many reasons. However, in 2024, it brought the sorrowful news of another star fading from the already struggling intellectual and literary horizon of an increasingly materialistic society. The passing of Bapsi Sidhwa — a celebrated novelist, impactful… Continue reading Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa
A Parsi ceremony in Hong Kong delivers a universal message
I don’t think I’m alone in having an ambivalent attitude toward religion. My ambivalence is captured perfectly in an International Baccalaureate examination question titled: “Is organized religion a force for good or evil in the world?” The answer, of course, is both, although your essay would need to be a little more expansive in order… Continue reading A Parsi ceremony in Hong Kong delivers a universal message
Murzban F Shroff on his new book, Muses Over Mumbai: This is fiction born out of reality
One of the city’s most discerning writers is back to doing what he does best. Murzban F Shroff’s new book, Muses Over Mumbai, is a deliciously layered tribute to the metropolis, with its flaws, eccentricities and everything in between Fiona Fernandez | Mid-Day Nana Chowk skywalk is the backdrop for one of the stories in… Continue reading Murzban F Shroff on his new book, Muses Over Mumbai: This is fiction born out of reality
Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95
Dr. Rustom Soonawala, a distinguished gynaecologist noted for his work in women’s health and family planning, passed away at 95. His invention of the polyethylene IUD and significant contributions to infertility treatments were groundbreaking. Respected for his dedication, he was a medical advisor at Breach Candy Hospital and remained active in the profession until recently.… Continue reading Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95
A Memorial to Pestonji Nowroji Kharas in Bastar village honours tragic love, vengeance
Every New Year’s Day, the remote village of Kutru in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, comes alive with a poignant ritual that relives the tragic love story of a Parsi couple and the vengeance of a wild buffalo. Villagers gather at a grave in the village to honor Pestonji Nowroji Kharas, a Mumbai-based businessman killed by a buffalo… Continue reading A Memorial to Pestonji Nowroji Kharas in Bastar village honours tragic love, vengeance
Famous Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa dies at 86; A look at her literary legacy
Bapsi Sidhwa, a globally celebrated author and a prominent voice in cultural and partition literature, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86. Her death is a loss not just for the Zoroastrian (Parsi) community, but also for literary groups of India, Pakistan, and around the Globe. MSN News Early life… Continue reading Famous Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa dies at 86; A look at her literary legacy
