Pt. Jal Balaporia, senior exponent of the Gwalior gharana passed away in Bombay at the age of 86. He was admitted to the Parsee General Hospital over a month ago.Jalsaheb, as he was popularly known was a student of the late Sitaram Pandit and Hari need buy essay Gangadhar Moghe and Ghanekar.He performed all over… Continue reading Pandit Jal K Balaporia Passes Away
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Patuck College: Mumbai's innovative school for the poor
From Newsx.com In our Good News section, we have a heartwarming story that makes schools a welcome prospect instead of a scary one. Even as the youth of the nation engages in heated debates about the relevance of their school and college curricula, one Mumbai school is leading the way in providing hands on training… Continue reading Patuck College: Mumbai's innovative school for the poor
Amitav Ghosh on Navsari
Amitav Ghosh the famous Indian writer was recently in Navsari for the Conference organized to celebrate the 140th Anniversary of The First Meherjirana Library in Navsari. He has some interesting observations in a diary article he wrote on his blog titled: Navsari – Home of Indian Zoroastrianism & Hub of the China Trade One of… Continue reading Amitav Ghosh on Navsari
Legend of gorgeous garas
Think of family heirlooms, and usually the first thing that comes to mind is a priceless necklace or some antique timepiece. By Shazman Shariff | Deccan Herald But surprisingly, in some cases, rare pieces of breathtakingly beautiful hand-embroidered sarees are treasured and valued as passionately, and are admired by future generations with a strong longing… Continue reading Legend of gorgeous garas
Two Parsis Amongst Gallantry Awards 2013 Winners
On the occassion of the 64th Republic Day of India, celebrated on January 26, 2013; the President of India announced the names of 359 military personnel for the various Gallantry Awards given out to members of India’s Armed Forces. Two Parsis amongst that list are MAJOR GENERAL KHURSHED MANECK BALSARA, VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL IC-34436X,… Continue reading Two Parsis Amongst Gallantry Awards 2013 Winners
Zubin Mehta Talks About Ratan Tata
It is a month today since Ratan Tata retired as chairman of Tata Sons. Mr Tata tweeted last week that he is enjoying his retirement and the time he spends with his beloved dogs. Legendary maestro Zubin Mehta has an old connection with the Tata family. Ratan Tata and Mehta were at the same school.… Continue reading Zubin Mehta Talks About Ratan Tata
An Appeal for Medical Costs for a Young Parsi Priest
Dear Fellow Zoroastrians I am writing this email to you all as a plea for financial help l help for a young. parsi boy in coma in hospital in Mumbai. Cherag Soli Desai is my moms cousin Soli Desai’s son who is 23 years old. On the night of Dec 16th 2012, he met with… Continue reading An Appeal for Medical Costs for a Young Parsi Priest
Chaiye Hame Zarathoshti Mimics Nazi Era Anthem ?
UPDATE: On further research… The original tune is the Blue Bell March by Theodore F. Morse and Edward Mullen composed in 1904. Kavi Firoz Rustomji Batliwala composed Chaiye Hame Zarthosti. More on Firoz Batliwala here in an article on his death centenary last year. It would be interesting to find out which song came first.… Continue reading Chaiye Hame Zarathoshti Mimics Nazi Era Anthem ?
Adi Burjor Godrej Awarded Padma Bhushan 2013
Adi Burjor Godrej is the Chairman, The Godrej Group, Godrej Industries, India He got a Master’s in Management, from MIT, US. Formerly, served as Chairman and President of industry associations and government-appointed development councils. President Designate, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Expertise: management development, international trade, consumer products, agricultural input industries. Interests: water skiing, windsurfing,… Continue reading Adi Burjor Godrej Awarded Padma Bhushan 2013
