The telephone rang early in the morning. At the other end was a very old school days friend who was in a Karachi hospital. “I have a high fever and the doctors say its Covid”. A few hours later he was no more. Everyone who knew Adi Cowasjee admired his friendly disposition. He was kind… Continue reading Harking back: As Parsis dwindle in Pakistan, will we ever have a better balance?
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At a Time When the Battles of India’s Future Will Be Fought in its Courts, We Will Miss Fali Nariman
He was a liberal in the constitutional sense of the word, defending the fundamental rights of citizens against an overbearing state. Fali Nariman (1929-2024). Photo: X/@RahulGandhi Article by Indrani Jaising | The Wire Fali Nariman is no more and the legal profession will never be the same again. While there is no need to fear… Continue reading At a Time When the Battles of India’s Future Will Be Fought in its Courts, We Will Miss Fali Nariman
Aapro Fali: The Parsi Community’s Pride and Constitutional Authority With a Twinkle in His
“Aapro Fali”, the Parsi Community’s Pride and the Constitutional Authority With a Twinkle in His Eye Fali Nariman always had time for good causes, even for reporters looking for free advice. Fali Nariman (1929-2024). Photo: X/@RahulGandhi Article by Bachi Karkaria | The Wire We Parsis love to lay personal claim to our greats. Even all… Continue reading Aapro Fali: The Parsi Community’s Pride and Constitutional Authority With a Twinkle in His
Fali S. Nariman: A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise
Fali S. Nariman (1929-2024): A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise From defending business giants to championing human rights, Nariman shaped India’s legal landscape, inspiring generations to fight for a just society. Article by Indira Jaising | Frontline Fali S Nariman was instrumental in shaping legal landscape post Independence and was a part of landmark… Continue reading Fali S. Nariman: A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise
Indian law, after Fali S Nariman
Indira Jaising writes: Indian law, after Fali S Nariman The thinking of generations of lawyers has been shaped by the cases Fali Nariman argued Written by Indira Jaising | Indian Express Fali Nariman belonged to a group of illustrious men (notice, no woman in his generation) from the High Court of Bombay, who held high… Continue reading Indian law, after Fali S Nariman
Relationships: Finding Balance In A Digital Age
Our dear friend and contributor Havovi Govadia gives us something to think about… Some old photographs landed in my WA messages. My Sister-in-law wrote that she couldn’t recognize some faces so would I be kind enough to enlighten her? I labeled the old long forgotten familiar faces and sent them back to her. This simple… Continue reading Relationships: Finding Balance In A Digital Age
Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood
In a leafy neighborhood of central Mumbai, classic “Parsi-style” bungalows with their deep porches and balconies adorn the streets, a historic Parsi school has been recently renovated and at the Dadar Athornan Institute, 14 students dressed in T-shirts and skullcaps are immersed in learning the sacred scriptures and rituals of the Zoroastrian faith. Article by… Continue reading Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood
