This update was sent out by ZAGNY: The Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York Please join us for a screening of Tenaz Dubash’s documentary film, “Crisis in Faith: Zoroastrians Today” followed by a brief question and answer session. Sunday, April 27th, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Anthology Film Archives 32, 2nd Avenue (at the intersection… Continue reading NYC Screening of “Crisis in Faith”
News and Updates
Zoroastrian helps keep the traditions of ancient religion alive
An interview with Dr. Farzana Irani. Irani was born and raised in India, where she graduated from medical school. She immigrated in 1978 to Albany, where she is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Niskayuna. She and her husband, Khushru, live in Loudonville. They have three sons: Khoozan, 25; Perzan, 23; and Farzad, 19. What is… Continue reading Zoroastrian helps keep the traditions of ancient religion alive
Bhicoo Manekshaw:Recipe of youth
Bhicoo Manekshaw, elegant with her short, elegantly set silver hair, finger nails neatly manicured is 85 years and proud to be so. One of the best-known names in the world of gastronomical delights, she arrives before 11 every morning at her son-in-lawrestaurant Basil and Thyme at the Santushti complex. She oversees the menu for the… Continue reading Bhicoo Manekshaw:Recipe of youth
Persian Day Parade In NYC
The Persian Day Parade was held in NYC to celebrate Navroze. The parade was organised by the Iranian-American association. Continue here for more pictures and a detailed report.
Khada Parsi may stand elsewhere
Away from the noise and pollution in Byculla, BMC plans to shift the century-old statue to Five Gardens The landmark Khada Parsi statue may find a new home at Five Gardens near Dadar. The statue now stands between two flyovers in Byculla.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to shift the century-old statue of Shet Cursetjee… Continue reading Khada Parsi may stand elsewhere
One Last Creak
The vestibule of a middle-aged building at Princess Street creaks with the sounds of broken bones. It also sings with the prattle of restless patients. Who knew a Parsi bone-setter saw so much action. Even in this day of multi-syllabic specialisations and sleek machines, large numbers (old and young, modern and classic) with sprains, dislocations… Continue reading One Last Creak
Shernaz Patel returns to TV
Tell Shernaz Patel that everybody thought that she had given up acting and she laughs. “That’s a huge misconception. It’s just that I haven’t been offered too much work. I try to take up whatever suits me,” she said. Right now, her centre of focus is a new show Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain (on NDTV… Continue reading Shernaz Patel returns to TV
Cyrus Todiwala: Master Chef in conversation
To understand the implications of these changes, I sit down to discuss the situation over a very hot lamb vindaloo with Cyrus Todiwala, late one afternoon at Cafe Spice Namaste, his Indian restaurant in east London. I chose to meet Todiwala for several reasons. At 51, he is slightly older than his London contemporaries and… Continue reading Cyrus Todiwala: Master Chef in conversation
A conversation with Kekoo Gandhi
We explore the avant-garde Progressive Art Group as veteran art collector Kekoo Gandhy unearths its history Many art veterans believe that the formation of the ‘Progressive Art Group’ is one of the most significant moments in the history of Indian art. The group boasts of people including MF Husain, SH Raza, KH Ara, FN Souza… Continue reading A conversation with Kekoo Gandhi
