A new, fascinating volume of essays explores how people make sense of their religions in the fast-changing city of Mumbai, whether in a chawl, high-rise or kaali-peeli While it is widely known that Muslims participate in Ganpati utsav, a chapter in the book compares how the engagement is different in Bhendi Bazaar and Govandi. “In… Continue reading Michael Stausberg: ‘Many cab drivers said that they “worship” their taxis. Is this religion?’
Category: Mumbai
Reverse Orientalism, Slander and the Origins of Bombay’s Once Fashionable Capitol Cinema
The theatre, now closed, began its life as the Gaiety for the upper crust of Bombay to see plays. The Victoria Terminus (today Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) is the undisputed highlight of any tour of Mumbai. Few note, however, that this site – intimately bound with the comings and goings of tens of thousands of travellers… Continue reading Reverse Orientalism, Slander and the Origins of Bombay’s Once Fashionable Capitol Cinema
Who was Muncherji Cowasji Murzban?
The Esplanade area was still a blueprint when Muncherji Cowasji Murzban arrived in Bombay in 1863 MUMBAI: The Esplanade area was still a blueprint when Muncherji Cowasji Murzban arrived in Bombay in 1863. A protégé of Sir Bartle Frere, the governor of Bombay who pulled down the ramparts of the old fort to make way… Continue reading Who was Muncherji Cowasji Murzban?
Rustom Baug in Byculla celebrates centenary year
Built by Bai Jerbai Wadia in memory of her late son, the residential colony, continues to be a ‘self-contained’ thriving community centre for 330 families Rustom Baug boasts of a library, gymnasium, canteen, kindergarten and club house, where families meet and residents gather to celebrate festivals and cermemonies. By Linah Baliga | Hindustan Times Parsi… Continue reading Rustom Baug in Byculla celebrates centenary year
Carrom and camaraderie in the colony
With Rustom Baug just hitting a century, we revisit other Parsi enclaves founded by the community’s visionaries It’s a privilege I haven’t had. Of living in a baug, that quaint yet quintessential bastion of Parsidom, whose clusters house over half of the approximately 37,000 members of my community left in the city their ancestors brilliantly… Continue reading Carrom and camaraderie in the colony
Rustom Baug Is 100 Years Old
Well done, bawa! Rustom Baug smashes a tonne Byculla’s 32-building Parsi housing enclave set to celebrate 100th birthday with year-long events planned by grateful residents Buildings are being lit up at Rustom Baug. Pics/Atul Kamble The landmark Rustom Baug Parsi Colony in Byculla East marks a historic 100 this year. Celebrations begin for the residential… Continue reading Rustom Baug Is 100 Years Old
Turmoil for Residents of Hong Kong House in Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari Mumbai
The below is an article by esteemed journalist Nauzer K. Bharucha on the happenings at HongKong House in Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari, Mumbai. WHEN PARSI FAMILIES ARE BULLIED BY THEIR OWN IS THE N M WADIA CHARITIES A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE? Some wealthy, influential Parsis controlling Parsi charitable trust properties cannot be allowed to get away with… Continue reading Turmoil for Residents of Hong Kong House in Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari Mumbai
