Were he with us, puckish humour and wacky wit intact, Parsi theatre’s finest writer-director Adi Marzban would have been 101. Generations of ardent fans agree no Navroze celebration was complete without watching his wonderful plays. With the community set to celebrate New Year this week, Meher Marfatia treads her way through the legend’s haunts in a delightfully stage-struck Bombay, not
Read moreIndia’s most celebrated music conductor, Zubin Mehta was in town to launch the paperback edition of his autobiography, The Score of My Life. Anil Dharker, founder and director of Literature Live and the moderator for the evening was a little worried when he came to know about the launch of the paperback edition of The Score of My Life by Zubin
Read moreSustaining Parsiana’s high-quality journalism is quite a task given the declining numbers of people interested in the Parsi way of life. “The Parsi community is such a marvel that it does not need the protection of anyone. It finds its way and protection by its wisdom, intelligence and ability,” proclaimed Mahatma Gandhi in 1931. Yet, as per the 2001 census, their numbers had halved to about
Read moreA Keynote Speech by Jimmy Engineer (Celebrated Award-Winning Pakistani Artist, Author, Humanitarian
Read moreThe Australian World Orchestra (AWO) will tour India in October 2015 at the invitation, and under the baton, of internationally renowned Indian conductor, Maestro Zubin Mehta. The tour has been made possible with the support of the Australian Government. The AWO will perform two concerts in Mumbai on 25 and 26 October, one concert in Chennai on 28 October and
Read moreAs lead vocalist and bass guitarist of the four-member electro-pop band ‘Best Kept Secret’, Behram Siganporia qualifies as one of Bengaluru’s pin-up rock stars. The 29-year-old, who performed at billionaire industrialist Gautam Singhania’s 50th birthday bash last month, has an international musical tour and a new album with Universal Music coming up. Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/49224314.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
Read moreDear Friends, There have been many developments since the Hon’ble Finance Minister of India announced the Everlasting Flame (EF) Programme 2016, in his Budget Speech. We are delighted that with the support of the Government of India, the world will come to recognize the importance of Zoroastrian civilization and culture as well as its contribution to world history. Our EF Programme
Read moreThe 2016 Rhythms of One World International Festival http://www.faf.org/main/special-highlight-the-rhythms-of-one-world New York City, USA – June 20 to 26, 2016 Geneva, Switzerland – June 27 to July 3, 2016 Sydney, Australia – July 3 to 10, 2016 In 2016, come join us in a global celebration commemorating the signing of the UN Charter, “We
Read moreHis thought is intensive. His vision is artistic. His sensibility is detailed. His fashion unfolds history. Ashdeen Lilaowala has not only preserved the culture of Gara embroidery but revived it successfully making his Gara creations extremely coveted. I fell in love with his beautifully embroidered and contemporary chic sarees when I spotted them on the runway. His eye for design and
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