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Peril at the Exposition by Nev March: Book Review Peril at the Exposition by Nev March: Book Review Captain Jim Agnihotri and his new bride, Diana Framji, return in Nev March's Peril at the Exposition, the follow up to March's award-winning, Edgar finalist debut, Murder in Old Bombay. 1893: Newlyweds Captain Jim Agnihotri and Diana Framji are settling into their new home in Boston, Massachusetts, having fled the strict social rules of British Bombay. It's a different life than what they left behind, but theirs is no ordinary marriage: Jim, now a detective at the Dupree Agency, is teaching Diana the art of deduction he’s learned from his idol, Sherlock Holmes. Everyone is talking about the preparations for the World's Fair in Chicago: the grandeur, the speculation, the trickery. Captain Jim will experience it first-hand: he's being sent to Chicago to investigate the murder of a man named Thomas Grewe. As Jim probes the underbelly of Chicago’s docks, warehouses, and taverns, he discovers deep social unrest and some deadly ambitions. When Jim goes missing, young Diana must venture to Chicago's treacherous streets to learn what happened. But who can she trust, when a single misstep could mean disaster? Award-winning author Nev March mesmerized readers with her Edgar finalist debut, Murder in Old Bombay. Now, in Peril at the Exposition, she wields her craft against the glittering landscape of the Gilded Age with spectacular results.
Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday in Bangalo Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday in Bangalore The Bengaluru chapter of the World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) is hosting a ‘Winter Bazaar’ on Saturday.Article on Deccan HeraldThe organisation was created for networking, enhancing trade, and rejuvenating the Zorastrian (or Zarathushti) entrepreneurial spirit. It is chaired by Cyrus Bharucha and has members from various fields.The bazaar will bring a slice of old Parsi Bombay to Bengaluru through food and lifestyle items from Sir Ratan Tata Institute, Women’s India Trust, and Gara embroidered products by designer Zenobia Daver, says Sanaya Patel, secretary, WZCC Bengaluru chapter.The institutes employ women and train them to support themselves. A revivalist, Zenobia is special because “she is connected to Gara embroidery in its authentic form, which has been passed down for generations,” informs Sanaya. Zenobia will also conduct a workshop on the embroidery.The bazaar will also have traditional Parsi food — dhansak, sali murghi, eeda chutney pattice, lagan nu custard, mawa cakes, and more.Baked goodies like almond nougats, florentines, chiffon cakes, jams, Parsi pickles, Anglo-Indian pickles, burgers, hot dogs, and artisanal cheese will also be on the menu.About eight years old, the group aims “to set up an environment where artisans can thrive and createecosystems of sustainability”, Sanaya says.“The bazaar aims to provide small businesses with a platform to not only grow their trade but also to make the public aware of it.
Feasting marks Parsi Sanjan Day 2022 There was par Feasting marks Parsi Sanjan Day 2022 There was particular excitement in the community as many got to go to Sanjan and visit the the Stambh after the COVID-induced break of two years. Members of Parsi community attending a programme at Sanjan | FPJ On Tuesday, over 700 members of the Parsi community gathered at the Sanjan Sthamb (memorial) in Sanjan to commemorate Sanjan Day. The day saw several people from Mumbai besides those from other parts of India. There was particular excitement in the community as many got to go there after the COVID-induced break of two years. “It was a good day and a good event we had. Many were happy to meet each other as it was also like a community get-together. There were motivational talks, prayed for the future of our community and worshipped the memorial. Different priests conducted prayer services and they had come from different villages. We also had a vegetarian feast,” said Shahrookh Bharucha who was happy about his visit to Sanjan after two years. “It is at Sanjan where the good king gave us asylum of sorts. It is wonderful what India has given us. It has been so hospitable to us and accepted us. It has let us practice our faith with our rules, which we could not in Persia for which we fled. This is what we come and commemorate. It was nice to be there. We were very happy,” said Anahita Desai, trustee of Bombay Parsi Punchayet which owns the space where the Sthamb stands.
Bun maska and berry pulao: The history of Mumbai&r Bun maska and berry pulao: The history of Mumbai’s Irani cafes Mumbai's Irani cafés are an iconic part of the city's social fabric, but over time, they have rapidly decreased in number. An homage to days of old, these cafés represent all that is cosmopolitan about Mumbai, carrying forward a centuries long tradition of inclusivity, simplicity and indulgence. Written by Mira Patel Indian Express While there were once over 300 cafes in Bombay, today, fewer than 25 remain. A hot cup of chai with a bun maska or a bowl of Dhansak with steamed rice on a lazy Sunday afternoon. If you are in Mumbai, this would be a familiar sight at the iconic Irani cafes of the city. Clad in unassuming yet recognisable décor and enveloped by the smell of freshly baked bread, these cafes symbolise Mumbai’s cosmopolitan nature, providing people from all walks of life with a place to relax, socialise and indulge. Littered across the city, but most common in the commercial Fort district, Irani cafés are steeped in nostalgia but are now fast disappearing. While there were once over 300 cafes in Bombay, today, fewer than 25 remain. History of the Irani community in Bombay Until the 1947 Partition, India and Iran shared a common border and the two countries had deep cultural, political, and economic ties.
Rustomjee: A rising Mumbai developer hits the stoc Rustomjee: A rising Mumbai developer hits the stock market Before the end of November 2022, the real estate company would list on India’s stock exchanges at a market value of Rs. 5,600 crore Over a decade ago three builders were slugging it out for a large parcel of land close to the business hub of Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Article by Vishal Bhargava | MoneyControl The land had many small old buildings where apartment owners organized themselves and engaged with builders for redevelopment. Small old buildings were to go and tall new buildings were to come up. Two of the three builders were heavyweights. Presentations and bids were to be made. One heavyweight remarked to the owners: “You are asking me, the best developer in Mumbai, to make a presentation to you?” The other heavyweight found the expectations of apartment owners to be inflated and folded. The third builder was a middle-aged Parsi man with a modest development record. He cajoled, charmed, acted nimbly and won a land parcel that would later be worth its weight in gold as Mumbai’s economic geography moved northwards. The name of the developer was Rustomjee and that entrepreneur was Boman Irani. A worthy trade-off Since then, the handsome man has aged rapidly. But it appears to have been a worthy trade-off given the business growth. Beforerust the end of November 2022, that real estate company would be listed on India’s stock exchanges at a market value of Rs. 5,600 crore.
Bapsi’s Crow Eaters and the art of moralising Th Bapsi’s Crow Eaters and the art of moralising The debate that art should work only as art to entertain, called Art for Art’s sake, or that art should have some didactic purpose has converted into one in the writings of Bapsi Sidhwa. In her fiction, these two have been skillfully combined into one that one is amused by the narrative and characters along with the absorption of some much-wanted learning as well. As a writer, she spreads her powerful message for the youth, especially her community, to keep attached to moral, social, and civic values to achieve viable and higher standards of culture and civilisation. Sidhwa, a Parsee, counts on her community’s traditions and cultural values in an attempt to preserve her culture in a Muslim-majority country. Still, her message is not restricted to the Parsi community alone because the news of literature is for every reader, generally and globally.Article by Dr. Zia Ahmed | Daily TimesSome of the values discussed by the writer about her community are avowedly the source of inspiration for every human being. For example, her story in Crow Eaters records the tradition of planting a tree by the couple as soon as they get married. This way, the narrative communicates the significance of plants and trees in human life. With one tree planted at the time of the wedding, the couple becomes not only the symbol of love but also a source of a healthy environment for a long-lasting time.
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Peril at the Exposition by Nev March: Book Review Peril at the Exposition by Nev March: Book Review Captain Jim Agnihotri and his new bride, Diana Framji, return in Nev March's Peril at the Exposition, the follow up to March's award-winning, Edgar finalist debut, Murder in Old Bombay. 1893: Newlyweds Captain Jim Agnihotri and Diana Framji are settling into their new home in Boston, Massachusetts, having fled the strict social rules of British Bombay. It's a different life than what they left behind, but theirs is no ordinary marriage: Jim, now a detective at the Dupree Agency, is teaching Diana the art of deduction he’s learned from his idol, Sherlock Holmes. Everyone is talking about the preparations for the World's Fair in Chicago: the grandeur, the speculation, the trickery. Captain Jim will experience it first-hand: he's being sent to Chicago to investigate the murder of a man named Thomas Grewe. As Jim probes the underbelly of Chicago’s docks, warehouses, and taverns, he discovers deep social unrest and some deadly ambitions. When Jim goes missing, young Diana must venture to Chicago's treacherous streets to learn what happened. But who can she trust, when a single misstep could mean disaster? Award-winning author Nev March mesmerized readers with her Edgar finalist debut, Murder in Old Bombay. Now, in Peril at the Exposition, she wields her craft against the glittering landscape of the Gilded Age with spectacular results.
Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday in Bangalo Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday in Bangalore The Bengaluru chapter of the World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) is hosting a ‘Winter Bazaar’ on Saturday.Article on Deccan HeraldThe organisation was created for networking, enhancing trade, and rejuvenating the Zorastrian (or Zarathushti) entrepreneurial spirit. It is chaired by Cyrus Bharucha and has members from various fields.The bazaar will bring a slice of old Parsi Bombay to Bengaluru through food and lifestyle items from Sir Ratan Tata Institute, Women’s India Trust, and Gara embroidered products by designer Zenobia Daver, says Sanaya Patel, secretary, WZCC Bengaluru chapter.The institutes employ women and train them to support themselves. A revivalist, Zenobia is special because “she is connected to Gara embroidery in its authentic form, which has been passed down for generations,” informs Sanaya. Zenobia will also conduct a workshop on the embroidery.The bazaar will also have traditional Parsi food — dhansak, sali murghi, eeda chutney pattice, lagan nu custard, mawa cakes, and more.Baked goodies like almond nougats, florentines, chiffon cakes, jams, Parsi pickles, Anglo-Indian pickles, burgers, hot dogs, and artisanal cheese will also be on the menu.About eight years old, the group aims “to set up an environment where artisans can thrive and createecosystems of sustainability”, Sanaya says.“The bazaar aims to provide small businesses with a platform to not only grow their trade but also to make the public aware of it.
Feasting marks Parsi Sanjan Day 2022 There was par Feasting marks Parsi Sanjan Day 2022 There was particular excitement in the community as many got to go to Sanjan and visit the the Stambh after the COVID-induced break of two years. Members of Parsi community attending a programme at Sanjan | FPJ On Tuesday, over 700 members of the Parsi community gathered at the Sanjan Sthamb (memorial) in Sanjan to commemorate Sanjan Day. The day saw several people from Mumbai besides those from other parts of India. There was particular excitement in the community as many got to go there after the COVID-induced break of two years. “It was a good day and a good event we had. Many were happy to meet each other as it was also like a community get-together. There were motivational talks, prayed for the future of our community and worshipped the memorial. Different priests conducted prayer services and they had come from different villages. We also had a vegetarian feast,” said Shahrookh Bharucha who was happy about his visit to Sanjan after two years. “It is at Sanjan where the good king gave us asylum of sorts. It is wonderful what India has given us. It has been so hospitable to us and accepted us. It has let us practice our faith with our rules, which we could not in Persia for which we fled. This is what we come and commemorate. It was nice to be there. We were very happy,” said Anahita Desai, trustee of Bombay Parsi Punchayet which owns the space where the Sthamb stands.
Bun maska and berry pulao: The history of Mumbai&r Bun maska and berry pulao: The history of Mumbai’s Irani cafes Mumbai's Irani cafés are an iconic part of the city's social fabric, but over time, they have rapidly decreased in number. An homage to days of old, these cafés represent all that is cosmopolitan about Mumbai, carrying forward a centuries long tradition of inclusivity, simplicity and indulgence. Written by Mira Patel Indian Express While there were once over 300 cafes in Bombay, today, fewer than 25 remain. A hot cup of chai with a bun maska or a bowl of Dhansak with steamed rice on a lazy Sunday afternoon. If you are in Mumbai, this would be a familiar sight at the iconic Irani cafes of the city. Clad in unassuming yet recognisable décor and enveloped by the smell of freshly baked bread, these cafes symbolise Mumbai’s cosmopolitan nature, providing people from all walks of life with a place to relax, socialise and indulge. Littered across the city, but most common in the commercial Fort district, Irani cafés are steeped in nostalgia but are now fast disappearing. While there were once over 300 cafes in Bombay, today, fewer than 25 remain. History of the Irani community in Bombay Until the 1947 Partition, India and Iran shared a common border and the two countries had deep cultural, political, and economic ties.
Rustomjee: A rising Mumbai developer hits the stoc Rustomjee: A rising Mumbai developer hits the stock market Before the end of November 2022, the real estate company would list on India’s stock exchanges at a market value of Rs. 5,600 crore Over a decade ago three builders were slugging it out for a large parcel of land close to the business hub of Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Article by Vishal Bhargava | MoneyControl The land had many small old buildings where apartment owners organized themselves and engaged with builders for redevelopment. Small old buildings were to go and tall new buildings were to come up. Two of the three builders were heavyweights. Presentations and bids were to be made. One heavyweight remarked to the owners: “You are asking me, the best developer in Mumbai, to make a presentation to you?” The other heavyweight found the expectations of apartment owners to be inflated and folded. The third builder was a middle-aged Parsi man with a modest development record. He cajoled, charmed, acted nimbly and won a land parcel that would later be worth its weight in gold as Mumbai’s economic geography moved northwards. The name of the developer was Rustomjee and that entrepreneur was Boman Irani. A worthy trade-off Since then, the handsome man has aged rapidly. But it appears to have been a worthy trade-off given the business growth. Beforerust the end of November 2022, that real estate company would be listed on India’s stock exchanges at a market value of Rs. 5,600 crore.
Bapsi’s Crow Eaters and the art of moralising Th Bapsi’s Crow Eaters and the art of moralising The debate that art should work only as art to entertain, called Art for Art’s sake, or that art should have some didactic purpose has converted into one in the writings of Bapsi Sidhwa. In her fiction, these two have been skillfully combined into one that one is amused by the narrative and characters along with the absorption of some much-wanted learning as well. As a writer, she spreads her powerful message for the youth, especially her community, to keep attached to moral, social, and civic values to achieve viable and higher standards of culture and civilisation. Sidhwa, a Parsee, counts on her community’s traditions and cultural values in an attempt to preserve her culture in a Muslim-majority country. Still, her message is not restricted to the Parsi community alone because the news of literature is for every reader, generally and globally.Article by Dr. Zia Ahmed | Daily TimesSome of the values discussed by the writer about her community are avowedly the source of inspiration for every human being. For example, her story in Crow Eaters records the tradition of planting a tree by the couple as soon as they get married. This way, the narrative communicates the significance of plants and trees in human life. With one tree planted at the time of the wedding, the couple becomes not only the symbol of love but also a source of a healthy environment for a long-lasting time.
RTI: The old Parsi haunt jazzes it up with gourmet RTI: The old Parsi haunt jazzes it up with gourmet fare The popular Hughes Road institution has been a city landmark since 1929; and the cuisine on offer has had a dedicated clientele. Now, winds of change are beginning to waft into the kitchen, where Parsi women who found employment in the past, were taught to prepare French pastries by Sheramai Tata, a cousin of late Naval Tata(L to R) Arzaan Sabawalla, HOD- Food Divison, Head Chef and Hooma Billimoria- HOD Cake & Confectionery Dept, at RTI's Gourmet near Babulnath, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) Article By Anjana Vaswani | Hindustan TimesMumbai: Rati Patwa, 74, has been making the journey from Makhdoom Baba dargah, in Mahim West, to Babulnath mandir, and back, every day six days a week for 37 years. If she alights at a different bus stop, she’d be lost, she said with a laugh. That’s pretty much how many city residents would feel without the puffs and pastries that Rati and a team of some 50 others, prepares every day, to line the counters at Sir Ratan Tata Institute, also called RTI. The popular Hughes Road institution has been a city landmark since 1929; and the cuisine on offer has had a dedicated clientele. Now, winds of change are beginning to waft into the kitchen, where Parsi women who found employment in the past, were taught to prepare French pastries by Sheramai Tata, a cousin of late Naval Tata.
Dear Friends With a very heavy heart have to info Dear Friends With a very heavy heart have to inform that our dear *Dadi Mistry*, passed away today morning at 9.45 am. • former President of *The Delhi Parsi Anjuman*; • husband of Nergish, • father of Armeen & Bella, • father-in-law of Navdeep & Margarita • grandfather of Shahryar (married to Taara), Maneck (married to Rachel) Meherab, Daraius Bhavani & Chaitanya • Great grandfather of Kersi Shahryar Shroff • brother of Shahrukh & Katu, May his soul RIP🙏🙏 *_Funeral today at 4.15 pm at our Delhi Parsi Aramgah._* Our deepest condolences to the entire family. In grief President, Vice President and Trustees The Delhi Parsi Anjuman

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