As the tricolour is hoisted to mark the 60th anniversary of India’s independence, it is well worth acknowledging the contributions of the Indian diaspora across the world in keeping the tiranga aflutter in far-off lands. Take Hong Kong, for instance. Strikingly, Indians and persons of Indian origin do not account for a large critical mass… Continue reading Parsis Remembered in Hong Kong On Independance Day
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Parsi Khabar Turns 2 years today
Two years ago today, the first post went up on Parsi Khabar. And since then it has been an interesting ride for all of us here at Parsi Khabar. 605 posts over two years averages to just under one a day. We are thankful to all out regular readers and subscribers. A lot of you… Continue reading Parsi Khabar Turns 2 years today
Of Parsi and modern Hindi theatre
PATNA: When it comes to setting standards in theatre, every Bihari Hindi theatre artist or director invokes the lessons learnt at the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. Ironically, contemporary practitioners of Bihari theatre have reservations about NSD performing plays based on Parsi theatre tradition. Why and how has it happened? “To say the… Continue reading Of Parsi and modern Hindi theatre
Distilling the Muslim World’s First 20-Year-Old Whisky
An almost 150-year-old brewery in Pakistan is preparing to bring the Muslim world’s first 20-year-old single malt whisky to the market. Murree Brewery, however, can only sell to non-Muslims, who comprise 3 percent of Pakistan’s population. The heart of the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi is dotted with paradoxes. Amidst the foliage of the Jinnah National… Continue reading Distilling the Muslim World’s First 20-Year-Old Whisky
Panchgani: A Few Stray Thoughts
A Few Stray Thoughts Farzana Contractor | Saturday, July 21, 2007 12:55:37 IST I know from time to time, I wax eloquent about my second home, which is Panchgani, but this time I won’t. I am miffed. No fault of poor Panchgani though, just that I haven’t been able to get there and the monsoon… Continue reading Panchgani: A Few Stray Thoughts
‘After Superman, it’s Bo-Man’
When ABN-Amro recently flew down the versatile Boman Irani for a chat with VJ Cyrus Sahuhar, the talent behind “Piddhu The Great” and “Simi Girebaal”, the duo broke into the most entertaining conversation Sudhish Kamath eavesdropped into. Cyrus Before we start, first, I would like to give you this (hands over a potato)? Boman: Is… Continue reading ‘After Superman, it’s Bo-Man’
Denying industry speculation that Gharda Chemicals and Godrej…
Denying industry speculation that Gharda Chemicals and Godrej Industries may go for an out-of-court settlement brokered by leaders in the Parsi community, sources close to the agrochemicals major said the company is hoping for a solution from the Bombay High Court, where the dispute currently rests. Though founder Keki Gharda refused to comment, “The matter… Continue reading Denying industry speculation that Gharda Chemicals and Godrej…
Vultures in Europe ‘attacking humans for the first time’
The silly season is hardly upon us and we have already had not one but an impressive three fearsome, flesh-eating creatures in the news guaranteed to put thousands of holidaymakers off their swims and country walks. There was that great white shark spotted off the beaches of Cornwall – a hardy perennial of the imaginary… Continue reading Vultures in Europe ‘attacking humans for the first time’
Naqsh-E-Rustom In Danger Due to Railway Track Construction
Despite all oppositions made so far by Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) against construction of Isfahan-Shiraz railway only in 500-meter distance of Naqsh-e Rostam historic site, based on latest reports some measures have been undertaken for marking the railway path according to its original route. Based on earlier agreements between authorities of… Continue reading Naqsh-E-Rustom In Danger Due to Railway Track Construction
