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Cyrus Mistry’s New Short Stories Reveal the Cruelty of Ordinary People
Best known for his book about the marginalized community that deals with the dead, award-winning author Cyrus Mistry released his long-awaited collection of short stories this week. Article by Shanoor...
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An Open Letter to BPP Sr Executive Mr Pheroze Patel
From time to time, Parsi Khabar will publish letters it receives from readers on community matters. Below is one such letter sent to us by a regular Parsi Khabar reader Arzan J. Ghadially. Open...
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This monsoon, make bombils “boomla” Parsi-style!
The way Parsis enjoy Bombay Duck is distinct from other communities. Article by Ismat Tahseen, TNN Says Pervin Marzban Bilimoria who loves to cook the fish, “Vinegar is the trick here. It must be...
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Bhabha museum was planned near Gateway of India: Gerson da Cunha
Reacting to demands for Homi Bhabha’s bungalow to be converted into a museum, author and social worker Gerson da Cunha says it was already planned at Old Yacht Club, Anushakti Bhawan Article by Varun...
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PARZOR Exhibition in Chennai
Preserving the grand ethnic culture Parzor Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that works towards preserving the Parsi culture, will be organising a crafts exhibition for the first time in...
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Ban on Priests: An Open Letter By Dinshaw Tamboly
Published herewith is a letter received from good friend of Parsi Khabar; and ex-BPP Trustee Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly. July 14, 2014 Trustees, Bombay Parsi Punchayet, Mumbai. Ladies & Gentlemen, Re:...
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Pirojsha Godrej – Name build on his billionaire’s family
Pirojsha Godrej the scion of the Godrej Properties is the genius behind the Godrej Properties outstanding reputation for quality and innovation. Having degrees from Wharton and Columbia University of...
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Vaccine Billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla Joins Race For London’s Grosvenor House...
Cash-rich pharma billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla who got wealthy making low-cost vaccines that his Serum Institute of India sells around the world, has put in a $937 million bid for London’s Grosvenor...
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BBC: Mumbai’s Disappearing Irani Cafes
Mumbai’s grand old Parsi cafes have long been a symbol of the city’s diverse cuisine and culture. They were first opened in the 19th century by settlers moving to India from Iran and most of them are...
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Royapuram: Wheel of time takes the sea away
In the 1970s, Ajit Diaz’s family was among the very few non-Anglo Indian families to make Royapuram their home. Article by Serena Josephine M | The Hindu What he vividly remembers about this north...
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Jiyo Parsi Workshop: Family Life in the 21st Century
Dear friend of Parsi Khabar, Dr. Shernaz Cama informs Dear All, I would be grateful if this Notice could be given wide publicity. It is the 1st in a series of Workshops in the Advocacy section of Jiyo...
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Farrokh Khambata’s JOSS to Open in Santacruz Mumbai
Long after shutting down Joss at Kala Ghoda, owner Farrokh Khambata will now open an outpost at Santacruz (W). Launching in place of Two One Two All Day, next to the Mini Cooper showroom, the Pan Asian...
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In Conversation with Khushru Pocha: Just Call for Blood
Khushroo Poacha, Founder – Indianblooddonors.com “Help each other One to One. Do not depend on our Leaders”.- Mother Teresa KHUSHROO POACHA, an office superintendent with the Indian railways, has...
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Feud with the Wadias begins to pinch Bombay Parsi Punchayet
Feud with the Wadias begins to pinch – Parsi Punchayet runs out of funds, stops two grants With the Wadias unhappy over the administration of Parsi colonies freezing Rs 120 crore in banks, the...
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Parsis and their cars
Why are Parsis into cars? Why do their prized possessions enjoy a unique brand equity in India? We meet a few Parsis to learn about their passion for their mechanical mistresses. From the archives:...
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Khojeste Mistree & Yazdi Desai Respond to Dinshaw Tamboly
From Khojeste Mistree & Yazdi Desai to Parsi Times This case goes much beyond just banning 2 Renegade Priests……. Khojeste Mistree and Yazdi Desai, BPP Trustees In recent days, some members of the...
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Jamsheed Kanga and Homi Khushrokhan on the Banning Priests Controversey
From Jamsheed Kanga & Homi Khushrokhan to BPP Jamsheed G Kanga Homi R Khusrokhan To: The Chairman and Trustees of...
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Joss Opens in Santacruz, Mumbai
The much-loved South Mumbai landmark Joss will re-open in the ’burbs. But the restaurant has changed more than its location, as its menu will now take on a surprising, multi-sensory approach to dining...
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Banning Priests Controversey: Dinshaw Tamboly Further Clarifies
From Dinshaw Tamboly to Parsi Times with c.c. to BPP July 28. 2014 Editor, Parsi Times, 102, Vikas Building, 11, Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai 400 001. Madam, This is in response to the write up by...
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Noshir Dadrewala on the Banning Priests Controversey
Noshir H. Dadrawala writes I have read with interest the response of sitting BPP trustees, Mr. Khojeste Mistree and Mr. Yazdi Desai to the open letter written by former BPP trustee Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly...
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