Burjorji Jamaspji Padshah was born in Bombay on May 7, 1864 in a high talented family, hailing from Navsari. He was the fourth son of Jamaspji Padshah who died prematurely in 1880, leaving him at the age of 16 in charge of his business which included a horse-stable at Byculla, Bombay. Burjorji’s father was Jamsetji… Continue reading Burjorji Jamaspji Padshah: The Man Behind the Formation of the Tata Group
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Sarosh Zaiwalla: He Fired Tony Blair and…
His clients include everyone from Saddam Hussein to the Gandhis… He’s saved millionaire tycoons Robert and Vincent Tchenguiz from going to jail, sued the UK government and won, and fired Tony Blair. Meet Sarosh Zaiwalla, the first Asian to set up a City law firm in London, 30 years ago. Zaiwalla set up his… Continue reading Sarosh Zaiwalla: He Fired Tony Blair and…
Dhun Bugli: Portrait of a life less known
At the cusp of Old and New Delhi stands Delhi Parsi Anjuman, complete with North India’s only fire temple, a canteen that offers Parsi food by Dhun Bugli, one of the 750 Parsis in the city, writes Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty Down the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, towards Dilli Gate, having just passed the Maulana Azad… Continue reading Dhun Bugli: Portrait of a life less known
Zubin Mehta talks about his ‘lasting marriage’ to the Israel Philharmonic
In this day of peripatetic music directors who juggle multiple appointments in various corners of the globe, most conductors are unable, or unwilling, to forge permanent relationships such as were commonplace in the symphony orchestra world several generations ago. By John Von Rhein Chicago Tribune Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra stand in blithe… Continue reading Zubin Mehta talks about his ‘lasting marriage’ to the Israel Philharmonic
The Power of Cultural Influences and Inspirations for Success: ZAGNY
In celebration of 40 years, ZAGNY has invited an elite group of prominent Zoroastrians who are innovators, leaders and trail-blazers in their respective field of Music, Academics, Social Change, Culinary Arts and Finance. These leaders will come together to share their stories of struggle and success for one special, thought-provoking evening. Join us and learn… Continue reading The Power of Cultural Influences and Inspirations for Success: ZAGNY
Threads of partnership
Friends and collaborators Bina Rao and Villoo Mirza are bound by their passion for handlooms Bina Rao of Hyderabad-based Creative Bee foundation and Villoo Mirza of SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association), Ahmedabad, have for been friends for years, bound by their passion: handlooms. By Sangeetha Devi Dundoo | The Hindu A vegetable-dyed kalamkari jacket adorns… Continue reading Threads of partnership
Chemould Prescott Road: Moulding modern art for decades
India was still taking its first steps as an independent nation when a young Maqbool Fida Hussain was struggling to find avenues to display his art in the city. He met by chance a young Parsi couple who ran a frame-making business at Princess Street in south Mumbai. By Sukhada Tatke | The Hindu Soli… Continue reading Chemould Prescott Road: Moulding modern art for decades
We cannot allow ourselves to be broken: Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
A woman stood at the heavenly gates, Her face was scarred and old. She stood before the man of fate for admission to the fold. “What have you done,” St Peter asked, “To gain admission here?” “I’ve lived in India, sir,” she said, “For many and many a year.” The pearly gates swung open wide,… Continue reading We cannot allow ourselves to be broken: Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
“Flex, Feroze !”
A Parsi tradition is back in the spotlight Alittle-known fact about the Parsi community is that they are also great connoisseurs of the body. One winter’s evening every year, hundreds of them throng a dusty mid-town baug in Mumbai to celebrate the community’s most able, muscular bodies at the Annual Zoroastrian Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Championship.… Continue reading “Flex, Feroze !”
