Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry on the Parsi theatre tradition we lost Lavish backdrops, melodramatic flourishes, high-pitched singing, complex tableaux and opulent floats — it combined European techniques with local contours to create a theatre form that became India’s first commercial venture What interests me about the Parsi theatre movement between 1840-1930 is that even though it’s… Continue reading The Parsi Theatre Tradition We Lost
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Prayer meeting held in London for Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group, was widely recognised for transforming the group into a global business powerhouse. Article in the Eastern Eye Lord Karan Bilimoria, patron of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), led the meeting and shared his reflections on Tata, with whom he had worked since 2002. (Photo credit:… Continue reading Prayer meeting held in London for Ratan Tata
133-year-old Mumbai’s Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee school wins two honours in quick succession
Under the ‘My School, Beautiful School’ scheme, Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution, Charni Road, clinches third prize in Mumbai Division D Ward for Private & Unaided Schools, earning Rs 11 lakh. EducationWorld also recognizes the school with the Vintage Legacy Co-Ed Day School Award for 2024-25. Article by Bella Jaisinghani | TNN 133-year-old Mumbai’s Byramjee… Continue reading 133-year-old Mumbai’s Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee school wins two honours in quick succession
Tata leadership to remain in the family: Noel Tata
Noel Tata is the new chairperson of Tata Trusts A day after the death of India’s most globally-recognised tycoon Ratan Tata, his half-brother Noel Tata has been named as the new chairperson of Tata Trusts, the group has announced. Tata Trusts is the company’s philanthropic arm which holds a majority stake of 66% in Tata… Continue reading Tata leadership to remain in the family: Noel Tata
Rawalpindi Zoroastrian Cemetery: A Reflection of Parsis’ past glory
During the British rule, Rawalpindi was home to people from various religions. There were Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus, Christians and even Zoroastrians. However, many left the city but their identity marks can still be seen in the shape of their worship places and other sites. One such site is that of the Zoroastrians, commonly known as… Continue reading Rawalpindi Zoroastrian Cemetery: A Reflection of Parsis’ past glory
Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86
The patriarch of a powerful family, his Tata Group put an indelible stamp on Indian life while acquiring British brand names like Tetley Tea and Jaguar. Ratan Tata outside his home in Mumbai in 2021. He preferred to stay out of the limelight and projected a public image of a shy loner. Credit…Atul Loke for… Continue reading Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86
Harking back: As Parsis dwindle in Pakistan, will we ever have a better balance?
The telephone rang early in the morning. At the other end was a very old school days friend who was in a Karachi hospital. “I have a high fever and the doctors say its Covid”. A few hours later he was no more. Everyone who knew Adi Cowasjee admired his friendly disposition. He was kind… Continue reading Harking back: As Parsis dwindle in Pakistan, will we ever have a better balance?
Spenta Wadia Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences USA
Spenta R. Wadia was recently inducted as an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, USA at a function in Boston in September 2024. Spenta R. Wadia is the Founding Director of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Bangalore, where he is the… Continue reading Spenta Wadia Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences USA
Obituary: Ratan Naval Tata (1937-2024): A Gentle Giant, A Guiding Light, Forever in Our Hearts
With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Ratan Naval Tata, a visionary leader, a compassionate human being, and a beloved son of the Parsi community, on October 9, 2024 in Mumbai India. Throughout his 86 remarkable years, Ratan Tata embodied the timeless values of his Parsi heritage and the teachings of the Zoroastrian faith,… Continue reading Obituary: Ratan Naval Tata (1937-2024): A Gentle Giant, A Guiding Light, Forever in Our Hearts
