“Imagine a world within a world.” That is how Hormuz Bana describes the centuries-old community where he lives in Mumbai — and which is in danger of vanishing. Article by Rhea Mogul | CNN Located below the Eastern Express Highway, this storied enclave is everything that most of Mumbai is not: idyllic, languid, and devoid… Continue reading One of India’s richest minority groups enjoys some of Mumbai’s best rents.
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Glimpses of Kekoo Gandhy’s Mumbai
Kekee Manzil – The House of Art chronicles a micro-history of the city anchored in a century-old family home Filmmakers Behroze Gandhy and Dilesh Korya’s documentary, Kekee Manzil – The House of Art offers a glimpse into the interiors of a heritage home, shedding light on its iconic residents Kekoo and Khorshed Gandhy. Kekoo established… Continue reading Glimpses of Kekoo Gandhy’s Mumbai
Theft attempt at Bhikha Behram well
Caretaker of SoBo Grade I heritage site raises alarm after spotting signs of break-in and attempt to pry open the donation box. An unsuccessful theft attempt was made at the heritage Bhikha Behram Well (Parsi Bavdi) near Cross Maidan opposite Central Telegraph Office (CTO) in South Mumbai on Saturday morning. The thieves were apparently aiming… Continue reading Theft attempt at Bhikha Behram well
Three parties show interest in reviving Parsi Lying-In Hospital
BPP, hospital’s managing committee invite tenders In an attempt to give a new life to the defunct and dilapidated Parsi Lying-In Hospital (PLIH) in Fort, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) and the hospital’s managing committee have jointly invited tenders from healthcare companies. Three parties have already shown interest to construct, equip and operate the hospital.… Continue reading Three parties show interest in reviving Parsi Lying-In Hospital
Mumbai Metro 3 affects iconic J. N. Petit Library
Percy Wadia, a staff member of the library told the Free Press Journal that they have around 3, 000 members as the regular visitors to the library before the Metro work began. Jamshetjee Nessarwanjee Petit Institute and Library at Fort (JN Petit Institute) is witnessing fewer visitors due to the ongoing Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ (Metro-3) work. Article… Continue reading Mumbai Metro 3 affects iconic J. N. Petit Library
Three prime Parsi baugs told to cough up over Rs 35 crore for lease renewals
The city collector has issued demand notices to the city’s largest private landlord, Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), for various properties, including prominent residential baugs built by industrialist Nusli Wadia’s family in the last century. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | TNN Land leases of three landmark Parsi enclaves- Rustom Baug and Jer Baug at Byculla, and… Continue reading Three prime Parsi baugs told to cough up over Rs 35 crore for lease renewals
Dadar Athornan Institute marks 100 years, struggles to stay afloat
The school estimates that it will be required to spend Rs 2 lakh per head for boarding, lodging and educating each student and has sought donations from both Parsis living in India as well as abroad, apart from corporates and organisations. Written by Srinath Rao, Sanya Runwal | Indian Express Athornan Institute has 25 students… Continue reading Dadar Athornan Institute marks 100 years, struggles to stay afloat
The Secrets of Saher Agiary in Mumbai
Meher Mirza takes us on a walk around the delightful Saher Agiary. Mumbai has lost so many of its memories under highways and malls that I am loath to share the few pockets that remain, but I shall gird my loins and do it anyway. There is a little lane that wriggles upwards from Breach… Continue reading The Secrets of Saher Agiary in Mumbai
Migrated but kept the Apartment ? Parsis must give ’em up
Is it fair to keep low rent, charity apartments in prime localities of the city locked while the tenants have migrated to the US or Canada? The Bombay Parsi Punchayat (BPP), the city’s biggest private landlord which controls over 5,500 flats meant for the ParsiI-rani community, does not think so. It has been issuing eviction… Continue reading Migrated but kept the Apartment ? Parsis must give ’em up
