The Oriental Institute Exhibits at Google Arts & Culture The Oriental Institute was founded in 1919 by James Henry Breasted with the financial support of John D. Rockefeller Jr., and was originally envisaged as a research laboratory for the investigation of the early human career that would trace humankind’s progress from the most ancient days of the Middle East.
Read moreSumptuous Benarasi silks are no strangers to embroidery and embellishment. But when the famed handloom weaves of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, meet a 200-year-old needlepoint technique that originated in China and was popularised by the Parsis in India, the resultant oriental-Benarasi narrative can only result in a match made in collaborative heaven. Or a Kashi-meets-Cusrow-Baug hybrid, if you please. Heritage textile
Read moreJamshed Kotwal presents PAPRI PAPETANA LAGAN Parsi Fun Songs Enjoy!! Jeejeebhoy Jamshedji Kumarano Kaklaat Modern Laila Majnu Nakhrali Najoo Bolni Bolni Sweet Homai Laine Kaachni Katli Full list of all songs on the CD CDs available at Faredoon Burjor, Zoroastrian Studies, Sukhadwala Shop (Near Banaji AtashBehram), Parsiana, Jamshed Kotwal – +91-98921-10325 or write to kotwalmelody@yahoo.com Papri Papetana Lagan
Read moreFor those in India – This is to inform you that the two concerts with Maestro Zubin Mehta and the Isreal Philharmonic Orchestra which took place in Mumbai on April 17th and 18th will be telecast on the DOORDARSHAN National channel on September 3rd and 4th between 8 and 10 pm. The programme is titled “Zubin Mehta in Concert :
Read moreA painter : Creative limitation at his official job and his artistic talent inspired him to paint. He painted part time. 9 to 5 p.m. job with L&T gave him an opportunity to pursue his painting skills. He had his maiden show with 16 paintings on theme of Divinity at the Taj Art Gallery, Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai in 1983.
Read moreHoused in a quiet corner of the Kharegat Parsi Colony, the Alpaiwalla Museum of Mumbai opens its doors willingly to all curious visitors. And there can be no better guide than Ms. Nivedita Mehta, the curator, who took me through each exhibit in detail and entertained all my queries, patiently. The museum is named after Mr. Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla, a
Read moreThe works of artists Farshad Engineer (above) and Naomi Haveliwala (below) were displayed for the community members at the Karachi Parsi Institute. PHOTOS: COURTESY THE ARTISTS KARACHI:Two young Parsi artists, Farshad Engineer and Naomi Haveliwala, showcased their talent for community members at the Karachi Parsi Institute on Saturday. Engineer, 21, has been painting traditional art pieces since he was 15
Read moreFilmmaking For Beginners Course by Oorvazi Irani This Course is specially designed to address young filmmakers who have a passion for cinema and want to make their first beginnings. I feel there is a need in today’s times for a special mentor who cares and can help you start this journey on a right note. Also today every individual
Read moreHarvard Prof. Homi K. Bhabha wins Humboldt Research Award Bhabha has won the Padma Bhushan, in 2012. Harvard literary and cultural theorist Homi K. Bhabha, Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language and director of the Mahindra Humanities Center, has won a Humboldt Research Award for his academic contributions. The honor celebrates the Indian American Bhabha’s
Read moreThe Parsi piano man to bring Western Classical notes to Bengaluru This 23-year-old musician who has performed across the world, now hopes to bring his Western Classical notes to the city. Neville Z Bharucha A Steinway pianist at 23, Neville Z Bharucha has spent considerable time in the West – earning his chops at the Trinity College in London and
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