Few people in the world preserve and maintain their cars as well as the Parsis. The Parsis, one of the oldest communities in modern India, particularly those residing in and around Mumbai, are renowned for their impeccable upkeep of vintage cars from a bygone era. Among them is a 1957 Fiat 1100 Elegant owned by… Continue reading This Indian Fiat 1100 owned by Anosh and Fram Dhondy has done over 9 lakh kms
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Why is Indian Parsi Community Obsessed with Classic Cars?
The Indian Parsi community is typically known for having a deep passion for automobiles, in general, and classic vehicles, in particular. If you want to experience the true passion for classic cars in India, then you must pay a visit to the lovely Indian Parsi community. This video encapsulates the essence of what it means… Continue reading Why is Indian Parsi Community Obsessed with Classic Cars?
Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
Percy Hakim, 85, legendary swimming and water polo coach, mentor to a legion of Mumbai swimmers and water polo players, passed away on Sunday. He was cremated at Shivaji Park on Monday morning Percy Hakim Article by Hemal Ashar | Mid-Day There is a bright light in heaven above and a recognisable face, looking down,… Continue reading Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
Dinsha Mistree in Conversation with Rahul Gandhi
Our dear friend Dinsha Mistree moderated a Q&A with Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress at Stanford University. The New Global Equilibrium: Talk by Rahul Gandhi at Stanford University Mr. Gandhi offered his unique perspective on the changing world order and India’s crucial role within it. Following his talk, Mr. Gandhi engage in a… Continue reading Dinsha Mistree in Conversation with Rahul Gandhi
Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2023
The June Ba Humata Lecture will be on the theme “ DISCIPLINE IS A SENSE, NOT A FENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG: VohuKhashtra Gatha” Speakers: Mobedyar Bomi Damkevala (USA) Ervad Ardavan Solan (Pakistan) Kimia Ziafat (Canada & Iran) Darius Mistry (New Zealand) Moderated by: Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD On Sunday, June 4, 2023 8:00 AM… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2023
Comic books capture interest of a wide range of audiences, from children to adults: Amar Chitra Katha CEO
IANS: How was the project conceived? Vyas: Our content team has a long wish list of titles for new content. Based on our bandwidth, certain projects take priority. The story of Ardeshir Godrej had also been on our wish list. When we were approached for this collaboration, we knew that it would make a wonderful… Continue reading Comic books capture interest of a wide range of audiences, from children to adults: Amar Chitra Katha CEO
The Defunct Jalna Tower of Silence
Below is a video of the Towers of Silence in Jalna, Maharashtra. The video commentary is in Marathi and it talks about the total abandonment of the Towers of Silence and many other Zoroastrian properties in the city.
