There are two Mr Modis I know in Gujarat. One spells his surname with an ‘i’, the other with a ‘y’. Narendra Modi is a familiar household name. He is the Chief Minister of a ‘Vibrant Gujarat’, his political constituency’s ‘Hindu Hriday Samrat’ and the BJP’s man-in-waiting. After more than five years in power, he… Continue reading Modi, Mody & Co
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Being Boman Irani
From playing the eccentric Dr Asthana in Munnabhai MBBS to the boisterous Lucky Singh in Lago Raho Munnabhai, Boman Irani has played characters everyone can relate to. In a chat with CNN-IBN’s Anuradha SenGupta, the actor says he feels it’s important to pick roles that are not meant to be successful but become successful because… Continue reading Being Boman Irani
From Parsi Priests to Profits: The TATA Story
Like his devout Zoroastrian ancestors, Ratan Tata avoids conspicuous consumption. Yet he has guided his company through India’s economic boom to revenues of more than £10bn a year and his takeover of Corus will make it the fifth largest steel manufacturer in the world. The chances are most Britons have never heard of the Tata… Continue reading From Parsi Priests to Profits: The TATA Story
Air Marshal Fali Homi Major is New IAF Chief
The Government today appointed Air Marshal Fali Homi Major, PVSM, AVSM, SC, VM, ADC, presently Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, as the next Chief of the Air Staff with effect from the afternoon of March 31, 2007. The present Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi, PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar,… Continue reading Air Marshal Fali Homi Major is New IAF Chief
The Israel Philaharmonic and Zubin Mehta
The NYTimes carries a piece on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Israel Philaharmonic. Zubin Mehta, the legendary Parsi Conductor is the Director for Life at the IPO. The current music director, Zubin Mehta, a Zoroastrian from India, is beloved for conducting a concert during the Persian Gulf war of 1991, when Saddam… Continue reading The Israel Philaharmonic and Zubin Mehta
Wing Cdr Hoshang K Patel
I came across a wonderful interview with Wing Commander (Retd) Hoshang K Patel. He talks about life in the Air Force and over Burma. Here is an excerpt. Image copyrights bharat-rakshak.com Wg Cdr Patel recollected the days when he joined the Indian Air Force. His primary education was in a village school in Nargol, Gujarat… Continue reading Wing Cdr Hoshang K Patel
Indian of the Year: Ratan Tata
Think India, think Tata. The visionary business house that grew up with independent India, driving down new highways, providing the nation its morning cup of tea and adding that vital pinch of salt to the Indian cuisine. The Rs 80,000-crore company also provides for the steel in India’s business spine, just as Tata Consultancy Services… Continue reading Indian of the Year: Ratan Tata
Astad Deboo Awarded Padma Shri
The phone hasn’t stopped ringing at the Antia residence in Parsee Colony for a couple of days. Not that anybody minds. After all, one of their kin, noted choreographer Astad Deboo, has just been conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in the country. “There is definitely jubilation in the family… Continue reading Astad Deboo Awarded Padma Shri
Corus deal: Lord Bilimoria chips in for Tatas
In a boost to Tatas’ bid for Corus, UK lawmaker of Indian origin, Lord Karan Bilimoria asked shareholders of the Anglo-Dutch steel maker Corus to keep in mind the reputation of Tatas before voting on any rival offer, reports CNBC-TV18. Bilimoria, Co-Chairman of the Indo-British Partnership, has said that the Tatas have a reputation going… Continue reading Corus deal: Lord Bilimoria chips in for Tatas
