The play is well-worth seeing. The apostasy trial scene is riveting. Mughal India. The imperial court, a place of opulence and excess; music, drugs, eunuchs and harems. Two brothers, whose mother’s death inspired the Taj Mahal, are heirs to this Muslim empire. Now they fight ferociously for succession. Dara, the crown prince, has the love of the people – and
Read more“Do Not Fence Me In” In the October Issue Of the Fezana journal The main issue was Demographics The main being (We all the reason) “Tear down this wall” And let the “fresh air in” Closing the blinds As well as the drapes Is not doing anybody By stuffing the mind As well as the soul If one wishes For
Read moreInterview: Syncing With Sound Designer Sanaya Ardeshir aka Sandunes One of the hottest acts to emerge over the last couple of years, Sandunes needs no introduction to lovers of electronic, garage and dub step. The young Mumbai based music producer, composer and synth player draws her influences from the London underground with a unique South Asian feel. Not to mention
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Read moreASHDEEN hand embroidered saris are inspired by centuries of craft and craftsmanship of the Orient and Persia. The label is designed by Ashdeen Z. Lilaowala. Ashdeen creates spectacular saris, apparel and accessories for clients around the world. They evoke an aesthetic of the traditional Parsi garas and kors. In his contemporary creations- flying cranes, fluttering butterflies and dancing birds
Read moreKetty Shroff stood first in her MA in Awesta Pehlavi from Mumbai University Ketty Shroff, 71, with husband Cyrus at Bhatia hospital in Grant Road. Ketty, who pursued MA in Awesta Pehlavi, language of Zoroastrian scriptures, and stood first, suffered a heart attack after the convocation As a young girl, Grant Road resident Ketty Shroff, 71, always wanted to be
Read more8 CCTV cameras to keep a watch on Khada Parsi statue In a bid to safeguard the Khada Parsi from drug addicts and thieves, the BMC is set to install eight CCTV cameras and a circular fence around the statue. The Khada Parsi statue in Byculla. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar One of only two such cast-iron statues in the world the
Read moreWill the Parsi community survive, asks Farrukh Dhondy at JLF Farrukh Dhondy’s latest project is a film he has written on the survival of the Parsi community in India. Entitled ‘The Faith of Zarathustra’, the 75-minute feature film has been helmed by debutant director Oorvazi Irani. “It is not the kind of film you can make with Amitabh Bachhan or
Read moreIranian director Bahram Beizaii to present “Ardaviraf’s Report” at Stanford University Source: Tehran Times Prominent Iranian playwright and director Bahram Beyzaie will stage reading performances of his latest play “Ardaviraf’s Report” at Stanford University on January 24 and 25. Playwright and director Bahram Beyzaie The play is Beyzaie’s theatrical rendition of an ancient Zoroastrian text that chronicles the journey of pious Ardaviraf to the
Read moreIran League will hold competitions for 1.Western Vocal and Instrumental Music on 14/02/2015 at 2 p.m. 2. Elocution on 21/02/2015 at 2.30 p.m. No age limit Venue: Gamadia Girls High School, Princess Street, Dhobi Talao, opp/. Parsi Dairy Farm; MUMBAI For details and form contact Iran League office Tel. +91 22 22005381 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Courtesy :
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