Once upon a time, an architect was busy designing buildings with bricks of clay in bustling cities like Bombay and San Francisco. After a solid run, he took a detour to Pondicherry, where he stumbled upon actual clay and had a “this is it!” moment. Architecture was out, and pottery was in. Now, instead of designing with bricks, he designs
Read moreWe are delighted to announce the release of the inaugural session of the Zoroastrian Alliance for Lawyers (ZAL), titled “Dialogues: Faith, Ethics & Law.” This pioneering session features eminent legal professionals, Adv. Rashna Jehani (Founder, Jehani Legal) and Adv. Khusnuma Nagwaswalla (Partner, Agram Legal Consultants, Mumbai), who engage in a compelling conversation on the interplay between faith, ethical values, and
Read moreIn a modest Parsi household in Andheri, where the pagri-clad patriarch passed away last month, there are no portraits of the departed, only ones painted by him. Propped on a narrow cot is a six-decades-old painting of a young girl named Firooza, alongside two landscapes evoking Google Maps: Naval Jijina‘s signature aerial views from the 1960s, conjuring the sensation of
Read morePolymath doctor brings his work to Delhi to inspire junior doctors Dr Farokh Udwadia (Express photo by Praveen Khanna) For years, Dr Farokh Udwadia has sat by the bedside of his patients at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, holding hands, listening and talking to them. “That bond often wins battles because it is about the
Read moreAshdeen Lilaowala is bridging centuries of craftsmanship with contemporary style and making slow, meaningful fashion relevant again. Photo Credit: Ashdeen Lilaowala Delicate, detailed, and deeply symbolic, Parsi Gara embroidery is more than just a textile tradition—it’s a visual language that tells stories of migration, memory, and meaning. Leading its revival is designer Ashdeen Lilaowala, who, through his eponymous brand, is bringing
Read moreFairness and transparency were the hallmarks of the Nanavatty duo Distinction: Lt Gen Rostum K Nanavatty served as the GOC-in-C of the Northern Command. Photo courtesy of Lt Gen Nanavatty WHEN and how did Lt Gen Rostum Kaikhushru Nanavatty learn to “shoot straight”? He imbibed that quality and other outstanding ones from his father, Kaikhushru Nanavatty. The senior Nanavatty
Read moreInterdependence and community wellbeing are attributes associated with the Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community. Individuals of our community, who have established a presence in their respective fields, have always stepped forward to create opportunities for others. Mission of WZCC Amongst various welfare-oriented trusts and institutions in our community, the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) aims at acting as a
Read morePirojsha Godrej wins in Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure category at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year TY Awards 2024 Hearty congratulations to Pirojsha Godrej for being recognized as the winner in the Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure category at the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to his visionary leadership and
Read moreTriumphant 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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