During a recent short trip to Pattaya, we made it a point to visit ‘Khao Chee Chan’, a mountain about which we had heard so much but were not able to visit on our previous trips. This mountain has a massive Buddha carved on it in pure gold with laser which can be seen many […]
Bazaar Gate Street: or the area from Bori Bunder to Horniman Circle, is named after one of the three Fort gates. It was situated at the north end of the street, leading into the old Fort. This gate had two smaller gates, known to the natives as Teen Duwarza. The gate was pulled down in […]
Chomp With Rajastani Mutton Laal Maas Ingredients: 750 grams Mutton (cut into 1 inch pieces); 6-8 Kashmiri red chilies (soaked); ½ cup Yogurt; 2 tsp Cumin powder; 2 tsp Coriander powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 4 tbsp Ghee; 2 Black cardamoms ; 3-4Green cardamoms; 1 inch stick Cinnamon; 3-4 Cloves; 1Bay […]
Q) I will be shifting to Mumbai from Pune in another couple of months. I am worried how my six year old Beagle will take to the new place. She has lived in a large house with a compound all her life. In Mumbai I will be staying in an apartment. What can I do […]
Q.: I’m suffering from sciatica with numbness in the legs since the two years. Can homeopathy help? Dr. Batra: Sciatica is usually a symptom of a prolapsed inter-vertebral disc. Follow certain simple preventive measures: ensure a good sitting posture, especially at work; use a chair with the right height and support for the work you […]
From 17th to 20th November, 2016, over 130 celebrated writers and thinkers from 30 countries will converge at Mumbai’s international literary festival, ‘Tata Literature Live! – The Mumbai LitFest’. Held simultaneously at Mumbai’s top two cultural venues – the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA, Nariman Point) and Prithvi Theatre (Juhu), the fest will […]
Mumbai’s landmark restaurant, Gaylord situated at Churchgate will mark its 60th anniversary on 16th November, 2016. The iconic restaurant has stood the test of time and continues to attract Mumbaikars to feast at its outlets (bakery, restaurant and bar). One of the city’s oldest fine-dining restaurants, Gaylord has earned the loyalty of its patrons as […]
Iranian and Zoroastrian members of the ‘National Movement of Iranian Resistance-India Branch’ (NAMIR), held a gathering to pay homage to ‘International Day of Cyrus The Great’ on 29th October, 2016 in Pune. The event commenced by singing the Iranian National Anthem, followed by observing a minute’s silence in respect of Cyrus the Great. Stories were […]
A day that could be a turning point in your life… Skills for Life”… developing an attractive and dynamic personality. This was the theme of an interesting workshop which was conducted by Jiyo Parsi counsellor, Binaifer Sahukar held a personality workshop ‘Skills For Life’ at the Gamadia Boy’s Hostel on 16th October, 2016. The highlights […]
‘A Vision of Elvis – The Best Elvis Presely Tribute Show’ presented Raell Padamsee’s Numero Uno Productions at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre on 6th November, 2016, was a smashing hit with the audience grooving and dancing in the aisles. Amongst the rock and rollers were Diana Penty, Anaita Shroff Adajania, Nauheed Cyrusi, Kayzone Irani, Sabira Merchant, […]
Fire is the purest, grandest, and noblest emblem of Thy divinity, Ahura Mazda. It is the sublimest symbol of the faith of Zarathustra. Fire is the image made by divine hands, incomparably more sublime than any image graven by human hands. It is unsurpassed and unequalled by any in the language of symbology. Fire is […]