This humble bakery is also home to such delights like the charming little glass cakes. As I cruised down the busy MG Road, Pune, a tantalising smell tempted me to slow down. By Lakshmi Nair | Deccan Herald The aroma of freshly baked bread and buns, mixed with the crisp early morning air, made me… Continue reading Majestic Bakery: A slice of heaven
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Kersi Dubash attire attracts customers
A weeklong dazzling variety of Indian saris, shalwar kameez, jewellery and bags in an exhibition by Kersi Dubash of Nazakat Collection at Jacaranda Guest House, continued to attract a large number of visitors especially women interested in good taste of dressing in capital. By Mahtab Bashir | Daily Times Pakistan Displaying a wide range of… Continue reading Kersi Dubash attire attracts customers
What next, Karan?
The founder of Cobra beer has become a minority partner in UK, exited USA and downsized in India The Karan Bilimoria sitting across the table at House of Ming in Delhi’s Taj Mahal Hotel is not the same brimming-with-plans businessman he was a couple of years ago. Mention the apparent drop in energy levels, however,… Continue reading What next, Karan?
Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation
Zubin Mehta, a renowned Indian conductor of western classical music — who commutes between the major music centres in Europe, the United States and Israel — remains emotionally attached to the country of his birth, particularly the diversity of its nature. By By Corina Kolbe | IDN It was logical therefore that his eyes lit… Continue reading Of Zubin Mehta, Berlin Musicians and Nature Conservation
Genome decoded, now Parsi ills can be tackled
Parsis are known to be prone to cancer. Soon, we may know what causes it. For the first time, scientists have sequenced the entire genome of a Parsi woman (74) suffering from an heritable form of breast cancer. Researchers say, the exercise will help in finding variations in DNA. Once matched with DNA of other… Continue reading Genome decoded, now Parsi ills can be tackled
Poona Parsee panchayat allowing encroachments
Members of the Parsi community in the city are a worried lot. Many fear properties worth Rs 1,500 crore belonging to the community might be acquired by the government or taken over by land grabbers. Worse, there are those who say the charitable trust that controls these estates is trying to sell off prime properties… Continue reading Poona Parsee panchayat allowing encroachments
High rate of cancer puts Parsis under microscope
Neville Wadia was only a child when his parents sat him down and told about the deadly disease that plagued his community. By Andrew Buncombe | The Independant “I was seven years old and my father’s brother, who was living in Australia, got cancer. So it was all explained to me,” said Mr Wadia, a… Continue reading High rate of cancer puts Parsis under microscope
Parsi Cricketer at the World Cup: Zubin Surkari
Zubin Surkari is only the second Parsi cricketer to represent his country in a World Cup. Farokh Engineer the flamboyant wicketkeeper of the Indian cricket team was the first one, during the inaugural Prudential World Cup in 1975. Zubin represents Canada in the current World Cup being held in India. From Cricinfo.com Zubin Surkari is… Continue reading Parsi Cricketer at the World Cup: Zubin Surkari
No more an option to stay quiet: An Interview with Dastur Khurshed of Udvada
No more an option to stay quiet says Dastur Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor. High Priest of Iranshah The below is an interview by Teenaz Javat who interviewed Dastur Khurshed, the Vada Dasturji of Udvada. This appeared in the FEZANA Journal December 2010. With a warm hug in a ranch-style house in the leafy neighbourhood of… Continue reading No more an option to stay quiet: An Interview with Dastur Khurshed of Udvada
