The Asian Women Awards (AWA) in the UK have long been a beacon of recognition for Asian women who have made significant strides in their careers, personal causes, and communities. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the AWA continues to shine a spotlight on...
MJ Bhumgara: In early 20th century, a Parsi cricketer from Surat was a star in Los Angeles
Parsi cricketer MJ Bhumgara, a personal friend of KS Ranjitsinhji, was recognized as a proficient 'twirler' spinner in the cricketing world of early 20th century California.Article by Avijit Ghosh | TNN NEW DELHI: USA cricketers with an India connection have enjoyed a...
In Chennai: A temple, a baug and a way of life
Zarine Mistry, a resident of Sterling Road, shares insights into the Parsi community in Chennai, highlighting Anjuman Baug's significance. Additionally, the article mentions Delkhush Delicacies, operated by Mahiyar and Zavera Shroff, known for their popular Parsi...
The past is a strange country: The paintings of Katayun Saklat
Stained glass designer Katayun Saklat’s paintings, with their disconcerting details, give a dark twist to sweet nostalgia At first glance, Katayun Saklat is just another kindly, elderly lady with a thatch of grey hair. But she is much more than that. She is one of the...
Imagining Zoroaster’s Domestic Life
How did medieval Zoroastrians imagine the family of Zoroaster, the founding figure of their religion?Unlike founders of many other religions about whose time and place we can reach a certain degree of certitude, there has been and still is much scholarly debate over...
The Literary and Archaeology story of the arrival of the Parsis in India and their dispersal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in collaboration with Museum Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to a lecture titledThe Literary and Archaeology story of the arrival of the Parsis in India and their dispersalbyDr. Kurush DalalonMonday, 18th January...
Apart from the Serum Institute of India, these are all the companies the Poonawallas own
Take a gander at all the businesses the illustrious Poonawalla family owns and manages in the country and beyondThe Poonawalla family is among the wealthiest Indian business clans in the world, with Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, Founder of Serum Institute of India (SII) -- the...
Timeless Mahindra: Tracing the roots of Mahindra to the new Thar by Adil Jal Darukhanawala
No matter how much you know about Mahindra or how many Mahindra vehicles you've owned, it's only when you read Adil's Timeless Mahindra that you'll realise the ocean of information you missed out on exploring.Article by Arpita Mahendra | Financial ExpressIf you are...
Zend and the midnight concert at Yazdani
Here’s an entertaining story about Yazdani Bakery and Zend Meherwan Zend that was told to me by the blustery Irani baker who passed away on Sunday. He was my friend. And I knew him from when he was a much younger man. Strapping, with a roaring voice, as crusty as the...
