They are ready to lay down their lives for the country, often shed blood for it. But when it comes to repaying our war heroes, the country cuts a sorry figure. By Nauzer K Bharucha | TNN Take the instance of Squadron Leader (retired) Parvez Jamasji, who flew hundreds of sorties into East Pakistan during… Continue reading Parvez Jamasji: Maharashtra gives Rs 111 a month to 1971 war hero
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Alexander the not so Great: History through Persian eyes
Alexander the Great is portrayed as a legendary conqueror and military leader in Greek-influenced Western history books but his legacy looks very different from a Persian perspective. By Prof Ali Ansari Institute of Iranian Studies, St Andrews University | BBC.co.uk Any visitor of the spectacular ruins of Persepolis – the site of the ceremonial capital… Continue reading Alexander the not so Great: History through Persian eyes
The Lens and Life of Homai Vyarawalla: Rubin Museum of Art New York
Homai Vyarawalla (1913-2012) was India’s first female photojournalist. This exhibition, the first on Vyarawalla outside of India, will present her photography from the late 1930s to 1970, and narrate her extraordinary life with a biographical film and ephemera from her career. Homai Vyarawalla; Indian (1913 – 2012) ; Jawaharlal Nehru caught by the camera at… Continue reading The Lens and Life of Homai Vyarawalla: Rubin Museum of Art New York
Behramji Merwanji Malabari (1853 – 1912)
A Tribute to Behramji Merwanji Malabari (1853 – 1912) on the occasion of his death centenary By Marzban Jamshedji Giara He was born at Vadodara on 18th May 1853. His father’s name was Dhanjibhai Mehta who was in the service of the Gaekwar government. As his father died, his mother remarried her relative Merwanji Malbari.… Continue reading Behramji Merwanji Malabari (1853 – 1912)
Where Vultures Dare
Soon there shall be 150, yes, 150 vultures at Doongerwadi . This is not a Gustad Gossip story. It is true. Just as we thought that BPP had abandoned its vulture aviary project (for the uninitiated, to breed vultures in captivity), the Chairman and Khojeste Mistree have achieved a minor miracle. By Berjis Desai |… Continue reading Where Vultures Dare
BPP Chairman Responds to Reforming Parsi Matrimonial Law
The below is a response from Mr. Dinshaw Mehta, Chairman of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat. This is in response to an Article to ‘OVERHAUL MATRIMONIAL LAW’ appearing in your esteemed newspaper dated 17th June, 2012. In the context matter, I would like to clarify certain points as the picture given in the above referred… Continue reading BPP Chairman Responds to Reforming Parsi Matrimonial Law
Sam Balsara: Advertising Has Become A Cut-Throat Dog-Eat-Dog Business
Sam Balsara of Madison Communication speaks to Merril Diniz For those students who want an exciting, challenging and creative career, Sam Balsara, the doyen of advertising advises them to not look at remuneration alone. An alumnus of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Sam Balsara took over Madison Communications in 1988 and went on… Continue reading Sam Balsara: Advertising Has Become A Cut-Throat Dog-Eat-Dog Business
Shapoor Mistry seen within the Shapoorji Pallonji Group as a 'big picture strategist'
Reclusive Indian-born Irish tycoon Pallonji Mistry, 82, officially bequeathed the chairman’s role of the $2.5-billion Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SPG) to eldest son, Shapoor Mistry, 47, in early June. The change of guard was in keeping with the way the low-profile diversified conglomerate and its promoters go about their task – without ceremony and any announcement… Continue reading Shapoor Mistry seen within the Shapoorji Pallonji Group as a 'big picture strategist'
Shooter Turns Saviour
On a serene fishing trip with his father, the last thing city shooter Kynan Chenai expected was to be in a situation that required him to save three lives. “It was an instinctual reaction,” says Kynan, who managed to save one of the three people caught in the strong currents of a river on the… Continue reading Shooter Turns Saviour
