The British-parsi writer on religion, his hometown of Pune, and the various strands that inspired his new novel 1 Did Tibetan Gospel emerge from a fascination with belief and scepticism? Though I was brought up to be a good Zoroastrian, I determined at an early age to abandon all belief in religions as wilful human delusions. I had a lifelong
Read moreDear Friends, please consider registering for this event to meet our contributing poets via You Tube! We #Lopa Basu, and I look forward to welcoming you!THERE IS NO COST TO REGISTER Feroza Jussawalla
Read morePerveen Tayabali’s latest novel Roxanne. The novel has a special resonance for those familiar with the social life in Mumbai, particularly the Parsi community ‘At the dawn of the millennium, the Tarapore family living in Mumbai, find themselves in straitened circumstances. Roxanne, a teacher, is engaged to Dins and lives with her parents Hilla and Burjore, and younger sister Dilly.
Read moreGentle Excellence & Whispers of Wisdom: Farrokh Jijina (1959-2025) Shernaz Cama & Freny Daruwalla Farrokh was always a gentle, quiet presence at Parsiana, but WhatsApp messages at 6 am to confirm a quotation, a date, or an insignificant reference, as a Senior Editor showed an inborn desire for excellence in his work. He came to know of his cancer
Read moreIn this insightful episode, celebrated author Murzban Shroff takes us on a journey through the soul of Mumbai as captured in his latest book, Muses Over Mumbai. With a deep passion for storytelling rooted in social realism, Murzban shares how his work is shaped by extensive research, real-life experiences, and an unwavering commitment to capturing the city’s evolving
Read moreMultiple award-winning, Mumbai-based author, Murzban F. Shroff, recently released his latest book, titled ‘Muses Over Mumbai’, a collection of 17 stories underlining the belief that Mumbai lives through the characters inhabiting the city, gaining immense international praise from literary greats including Booker Prize winner – Salman Rushdie, Pulitzer Prize Laureate – Robert Olen Butler, Sahitya Akademi Award recipient – Amit Chaudhuri,
Read moreWASHINGTON: Bapsi Sidhwa, an internationally acclaimed author and literary icon, passed away in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. She was 86. Celebrated for her poignant novels, she made an invaluable contribution to global literature. Her departure marks a profound loss for the literary world, Pakistan, India and the Zoroastrian community worldwide. Sidhwa, best known for her collaborative work with Indo-Canadian filmmaker
Read moreFeted for their numerous literary works and achievements, celebrated authors – Murzban Shroff and Farrukh Dhondy, will add to the excitement with their participation in the ‘Literature Live’ segment in Mumbai’s LitFest, which will bring together 125 authors from 13 countries, over 3 days, starting 15th November, 2024. The festival boasts of an impressive roster of authors and speakers, including Gulzar,
Read moreRenowned poet and former IPS officer Keki N Daruwalla, an inspiration to many young writers and poets, died at a Delhi hospital on Thursday night. Renowned poet and former IPS officer Keki N Daruwalla, an inspiration to countless young writers and poets who looked at him as a mentor, died at a Delhi hospital on Thursday night after a prolonged
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