Here lies the old-world charm of home-baked bread and earthy chai. “Khosh aamadi! Ke khoshaamad maraa ze aamadanat. Hezaar jaan e geraami, fedaa ye aan qadamat” (Welcome! For your presence has affirmed my being. May a thousand beloved hearts be bestowed at your feet), said a friendly old Iranian gent warmly placing his hand on… Continue reading Bun maska at Kyani
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Ratan Tata: The Nano Heads Overseas
India’s cheapest car, the Nano, is heading overseas, says Tata group head Ratan Tata. After introducing its now famous so-called $2500 car, the Nano, to the streets of its home country, India’s Tata group is preparing to take the stylish little four-seat bubble of steel and glass to the world market. By Hamish McDonald |… Continue reading Ratan Tata: The Nano Heads Overseas
Shahnaaz Irani at Nizam’s Kitchen in Texas Celerates Cuisines of Hyderabad and Karachi
Nizam’s Kitchen may be the newest kid on the block, but the establishment, located on bustling Highway 6 near Kirkwood, has garnered a faithful following since throwing open its doors on January 16 this year. Walk in to the cheerful eatery, and you’re warmly welcomed by the very personable proprietress Shahnaaz Irani, who leads… Continue reading Shahnaaz Irani at Nizam’s Kitchen in Texas Celerates Cuisines of Hyderabad and Karachi
Negativity and creativity never go together, says author Russi Lala
The first time I met Russi Lala, he gave me a copy of his book Celebration of the Cells: Letters from a Cancer Survivor, saying "that should keep you out of mischief for a few hours." By Dibeyendu Ganguly | Economic Times I hadn’t heard that phrase since my schooldays and I’d never expected to… Continue reading Negativity and creativity never go together, says author Russi Lala
Pallonji set to quit after six decades
Reclusive billionaire Pallonji Mistry has relinquished board seats in some of his companies as a precursor to possible change of guard in the 147-year-old Shapoorji Pallonji Group, regarded as one of the most valued private enterprises in India. By Reeba Zachariah | Times of India Pallonji, who has been at the helm of the group… Continue reading Pallonji set to quit after six decades
Bachi Karkaria: Readymoney vs Parsimoney
Rustom Readymoney switched off the engine of his Tata Indica, swung out his pale hairy legs and locked the door, going round the car thrice to check that all the doors were indeed secure. At preci-sely the same moment, Peston Parsimoney roared in on his Royal Enfield and joined his old schoolfriend and fellow card-player… Continue reading Bachi Karkaria: Readymoney vs Parsimoney
Need for a Facility for Mentally Challenged Parsi Children and Adults
Below is a letter by our dearest friend and neighbor Dr. Katayun Palia to the Editor of Jame Jamshed. Dr. Palia talks about the need for a residential facility for mentally challenged Parsi children/adults. Dear Ms. Engineer, This is further to a letter published in your newspaper ("A Tribute to Jimmy Shroff ", Jam-e-Jamshed,… Continue reading Need for a Facility for Mentally Challenged Parsi Children and Adults
Parsi Cyclists played to enjoy : Cricket and Parsis
Sledging can be fun. As long as the right spirit and right humour is there, sledging can add up to the fun of the game. Parsi Cyclist was a team whose players were never short of a fun-foul word. It is as if that was their only vocabulary. Yet these words, though jeering, were said… Continue reading Parsi Cyclists played to enjoy : Cricket and Parsis
The Cyrus Cylinder And A Dream For The Middle East
Recently we pointed to the TED Talk about The Cyrus Cylinder. Today we come across Jacob L. Wright’s commentary and reaction to that TED talk, and in a larger scenario: The Cyrus Cylinder And A Dream For The Middle East In a recent TED lecture that is well on its way to becoming one of… Continue reading The Cyrus Cylinder And A Dream For The Middle East
