Category Archives: Arts & Culture

Brilliant Art Exhibition in Delhi – Hormazd Sholapurwalla

Triumphant Success! “Between Yesterday and Tomorrow” Art Exhibition Stuns Delhi with Rare Masterpieces and Contemporary Brilliance Opulent Art Gallery proudly announces the triumphant success of “Between Yesterday and Tomorrow,” an exclusive exhibition of fine arts and artefacts. The event, held from January 18th to 27th at the prestigious Travancore House in India’s capital, New Delhi showcased a stunning confluence of

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UNESCO recognizes ceremony of Mehrgan as shared intangible cultural heritage of Iran, Tajikistan

TEHRAN – The ancient festival of Mehrgan, celebrated in Iran and Tajikistan, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The joint recognition was announced today during the 19th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Paraguay. Mehrgan, which coincides with the autumn equinox, is a

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Khambat to Canton

The Mumbai Research Center of The Asiatic Society Of Mumbai invites you to the Parsi Artistry Salon by Tinaz Nooshian, editor and textiles chronicler. Join her for an illustrated talk on the trading acumen and artisanship of the Zoroastrians of India as you sail in imaginary clippers from Gujarat to China, in the company of Bombay’s risk-taking Parsi merchants. Browse

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NEXT- Woman Life Freedom – Short Film – Bardia Samia

NEXT is a powerful short film written and directed by the talented Bardia Samia. The film dives into the harsh realities of life under an oppressive regime in Iran. It tells the story of two sisters, one outspoken and the other scared to break the rules, as they try to figure out whether one person can make enough of a

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Making Music from the Heart: In Conversation with Fali Pavri

Born in Mumbai, trained in Moscow and London, Fali Pavri is the Associate Head of Keyboard and the Professor of Piano at the Royal Conservatoire, of Scotland. He joined a New Acropolis Culture Circle audience in Mumbai through a video conference call, from Glasgow, where he both spoke and played for us, passionately, from his heart. Here are excerpts from

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Getting to Know Ardeshir Irani

The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society Of Mumbai invites you to a talk titled Getting to Know Ardeshir Irani and will be delivered by Dr. Narendra Panjwani. The event starts at 5 PM on Friday, 8th November 2024, with tea at 4:30 PM at the Durbar Hall. Ardeshir Irani created India’s first talkie, ALAM ARA, in 1931, choosing

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Dikra, Rani toh papa ni!

If you know which iconic character said this dialogue, tell us in the comments below, haan! Now, let’s dive into the filmy life of our beloved ‘apro’ Bomi Dotiwala. Born and raised in good ol’ Bombay, Bomi wasn’t your regular banker! During the day, he donned his suit at UCO Bank, starting from the age of 19, but by night,

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Hoshnar Kaikobad’s Nature Masterpieces: A Stunning Painting Exhibition

  Step into the world of Hoshnar Kaikobad’s stunning nature-inspired paintings at the Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai! The exhibition will be open from October 1st to October 7th 2024, between 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM, showcasing breath-taking pieces that are also available for purchase. Hoshnar’s love for nature comes alive in every stroke, capturing the magic and healing essence of

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Launching Online Certification Program on Culture & Heritage Studies

The Grand TISS PARZOR Online  certificate Program on CULTURE and Heritage Studies Launch is Here!! Be a part of our Online Launch Tomorrow- 18th September. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81246751494?pwd=6x1enLDmRtXRgoKkCjKCLcZfEHIDNW.1 Meeting ID: 812 4675 1494 Passcode: 172427

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Invitation to Join Us at Kanoon – Persian Cultural Center of Atlanta

Greetings to you. I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to cordially invite you to participate in the enriching events and programs hosted by the Kanoon – Persian Cultural Center of Atlanta and our affiliate, the Georgia Young Iranian Society Organization (GISO). Our mission is to celebrate and promote the rich heritage of Iranian/Persian culture and

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