Heads of UNESCO’s national commissions in ten countries sharing the Norouz tradition will get together in Tehran in April 2007 for a final review of Norouz file to be sent to UNESCO for inscription in World Intangible Heritage list. Tehran, 13 December 2006 (CHN Foreign Desk) — With the completion of Norouz dossier for world… Continue reading Heads of UNESCO National Commissions to Finalize Norouz File
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Out with the Old
A similar situation exists across the 120-foot Road at Parsi Colony where as many as 45 out of 225 four-storey building plots have been cleared. A multi-storey building, complete with a swimming pool, is coming up at Dosal Mansion, a beautiful and sturdy bungalow on Jame Jamshed Road. Residents from neighbouring buildings had raised objections… Continue reading Out with the Old
Redevelopment doesn’t enthuse all
Sporting a fresh court of paint, a group of 70-year-old cessed buildings at Dadar and Churchgate are enjoying a new lease on life. Even as incentive floor space index (FSI) lures landlords and tenants to embrace reconstruction schemes enmasse, some fiercely proud property owners are sparing no costs to hang on to their inheritance. “I… Continue reading Redevelopment doesn’t enthuse all
Mumbai’s Parsis do a Dhoom 2
Big boys like playing with their favourite toys and while they are at it, their girlfriends are keeping a watchful eye on their men who for one day seem to be paying a lot more attention to other beauties – their bikes. “I am engaged but my finacee doesn’t mind my having a girlfriend,” he… Continue reading Mumbai’s Parsis do a Dhoom 2
Perizaad Zorabian gets married to Boman Irani
Saturday was a big day for actress Perizaad Zorabian as the actress got married with her longtime boyfriend Boman Irani. No not the actor Boman but an estate developer based in Mumbai. The couple got married in a typical Parsi way. The wedding reception which happened at Taj Lands End was a very private affair.… Continue reading Perizaad Zorabian gets married to Boman Irani
Parsi youths come together
Mumbai, December 10: The message was clear. The Parsis are here to stay and pave way for their next generation through their innovative Parsi Resource Group (PGR) programme. At least, that was the idea which over 1,500 Parsis wanted to get across to the public who feels they are a dwindling lot. Brainchild of architect… Continue reading Parsi youths come together
Some Christmas”magic” may have done a disappearing act
The below posted article is something that we completely detest. People with no intellectual prowess to actually research and educate the readers are now columnists in newspapers. The only reason we carry this article is because we want the world to know how wrong the article is. Please read it with a pinch of salt… Continue reading Some Christmas”magic” may have done a disappearing act
Parsees protest redevelopment on Tardeo agiary land
Members of Parsi community fear that the sanctity and ambience of the Kappawala agiary in Tardeo may soon be lost. Reason: An age-old structure in its compound that is the house to the priest of the agiary, four tenants and a lessee may be soon converted into a multi storey building. “According to our high… Continue reading Parsees protest redevelopment on Tardeo agiary land
Lover of Life, Singer of Songs: The Very Best of Freddie Mercury
Album: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs: The Very Best of Freddie Mercury Solo (Hollywood) Why we care: Queen’s late, great rock god (who would have been 60 this year) didn’t have a prolific career sans his regular mates, but his solo work was as powerful as it was compact. A Parsi hunk born Farrokh… Continue reading Lover of Life, Singer of Songs: The Very Best of Freddie Mercury
