By PUSHPA CHARI for the Hindu Where have the old Parsi garas gone, with their bewitching stitches and magnificence? How does one describe the sheer perfection of Parsi gara embroidery in which birds take wing with the delicacy of a Japanese Haiku, weeping willows, tendrils and cranes twist and bend with infinite grace and fields… Continue reading Parsi Journeys: The Gara, Lost Crafts
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City of Thieves by Cyrus Mevawalla
Cyrus Mevawalla a.k.a Cyrus Moore is a UK-born Parsi whose first book was recently published in the UK. City of Thieves abstract: Nic Lamparelli works for a leading US investment bank in London. Starting at the bottom, he rises rapidly through the ranks to reach the pinnacle of his profession. Even at the top, he… Continue reading City of Thieves by Cyrus Mevawalla
High Court says no to plan for redevelopment of Kappawala Agiary
In a major victory for the Parsi community in the city, the Bombay high court recently dismissed an application seeking to commercially exploit a portion of the Kappawala Agiary (fire temple) at Tardeo. Justice Nishita Mhatre upheld the order of the charity commissioner, which had denied permission to the Seth Shapurji Sorabji Kappawal Charitable Trust… Continue reading High Court says no to plan for redevelopment of Kappawala Agiary
Cavas D Tamboli: A Calcuttan with a Different Vision
Cavas D. Tamboli, known to his college friends as Dilip, achieved exceptional heights in his career. He did it without the help of eyesight. Born to a Parsee family in Gujarat, Tamboli lost his eyesight when he was a little more than a year, the result of a fall down a flight of stairs. The… Continue reading Cavas D Tamboli: A Calcuttan with a Different Vision
Burial grounds at city centres may become envy of land sharks
Located conveniently between Kolkata’s biggest cemetery and largest morgue, a bone-collecting firm is doing brisk business illegally, an online tabloid reported. And there are many others as well who have hit a goldmine stealing dead bodies in the shadow of the night. But somewhere, these body snatchers seem to have missed the point. “Don’t publish… Continue reading Burial grounds at city centres may become envy of land sharks
Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa Invited to Oxford Round Table
Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa will travel to Oxford in a few weeks to share deep thoughts about constellations. The instructor from Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch will join the Oxford Round Table July 26-31 to discuss reconciling science, humanities and religion. The Oxford Round Table at the University of Oxford in England is a forum that… Continue reading Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa Invited to Oxford Round Table
Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
Farming the Parsi way CHETHALAYAM: In the wilderness, the lone Parsi farmer of the district (may be of the entire state) lives a lonely life. Enjoying the comfort of wilderness that creeps into his farm gradually, Yazedy Palia is a contented man. Located about 15 km from Sulthan Bathery, the 50-acrefarm looked like an extension… Continue reading Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
100 Km Walk by Parsi Youth in New Zealand
The following a report by four Parsi youngsters who walked 100 km in suport of an Oxfam Charity Oxfam Trailwalker is an annual fundraising event organised and promoted by Oxfam New Zealand. The trailwalker challenges teams to walk or run 100kms through Taupo in central New Zealand in 36 hours. That’s not all, teams must… Continue reading 100 Km Walk by Parsi Youth in New Zealand
Breeding Vultures: The Other Side of the Story
GUWAHATI, India—The outcome of captive breeding of vultures has come under suspicion as the endangered bird has proven lazy in reproduction and more significantly, they are monogamous birds, implying the need for more favorable conditions for mating and nurturing their babies. As the vultures in the sky are increasingly missing, the government and non-government agencies… Continue reading Breeding Vultures: The Other Side of the Story
