Byculla During the late 18th century, Byculla was an extension of Mazagaon, one of the seven islands that originally formed the city of Bombay. The famous ‘Byculla Club’ opened in 1833 and Byculla railway station was completed by 1857. During this time, the first mills opened in Byculla. Up until then, the area was used […]
Tag: Volume 06 – Issue 45
TechKnow With Tantra: GBoard – Google’s Smart Keyboard
GBoard, the smart keyboard from Google has been upgraded. In addition to the basics like predictive text, swipe, multiple language support, etc., GBoard allows you to Search Google and share, right from your keyboard! For example, when you type a mail or text or Whatsapp on your phone, sometimes, you need to give directions and […]
The Metaphysics Of Avestan Prayers
The word ‘Metaphysics’ implies something that goes beyond the physical matter of our observation and experience. Avestan Prayers are Manthric compositions which have a tremendous effect on the mind, thinking, psyche, emotions, consciousness and everyday life. Manthra is a path towards salvation, a secret and sacred key towards peace and bliss, particularly in present times […]
Chomp And Cheers: Grilled Fish In Lemon Butter Sauce And Cherry Tiramisu
Grilled Fish In Lemon Butter Sauce: Ingredients: 90 ml White Wine; 125 ml – (1/2 cup) Fresh Cream; 20g Butter; 300 gms Boneless Fish Fillets (Basa or Pomfret); Salt to taste; Black Pepper to taste; 20 ml Lemon Juice; 10 gms Chopped Parsley; Oil-olive oil if possible; Flour to dust. Method: In a bowl, add […]
Alternative Materials For Wooden Furniture
Plywood has for long been the material of choice when it comes to making wooden furniture for our homes. It is cheaper than quality solid wood furniture (like teak, sal, etc.), and is also easily available at local dealers. However, in recent times, a few alternatives to plywood have gained popularity because of their cost-effectiveness as […]
The Novotel Experience In Goa
Goa serves as the perfect break from daily routine, to put your feet up and just have fun! Unwind over a siesta, take a walk along the beach, or soothe your mind at the balcony with a hot cup of coffee and a book! So if you’re planning a Goa retreat which comprises pampering yourself […]
Fashion Wear By Dilnaz Karbhary
Dilnaz Karbhary started her career at the age of 19 with one of the India’s leading fashion designer, ‘Tarun Tahiliani’, learning under him for over 16 years heading Tahiliani’s Women’s Wear Couture Business line. In 2010, she launched her own clothing line specializing in women’s wear, called ‘Dilnaz’, which focuses on providing comfort and quality […]
Parkinson’s Disease And Homeopathy
Our community is blessed with a large number of seniors, but with age, come ailments, as physical strength and the immune system start taking a bow. A lot of times, people above the age of 65 witness physical unsteadiness – a form of ‘trembling’, without any apparent cause, slowing down of the pace of their […]
The Bullmastiff
Bullmastiffs are a fairly recent breed, with their ancestry being traced back to 1860. At that time in England, the gamekeepers were having difficulty keeping the estate and game preserves free from poachers. The gamekeepers experimented with different breeds looking to the Old English Mastiff, but he wasn’t aggressive or fast enough; and the Bulldog […]
Cowasji Patell Agiary Celebrates 237th Salgreh
The pleasant morning of 21st February, 2017, had the Thane Zarthostis rejoicing in pride to celebrate the 237th Salgreh of the Seth Cowasji Patell Agiary, organized by the Trustees of the Thana Agiary Fund. The Agiary building came alive with rich floral torans and bouquets marking the main entrance and adorning the frames in the […]
Ride The Wild Winds
Our Community’s love for vehicles is one of its greatest unifying factors! There are various stages of this patronisation – right from hobbyist, to an enthusiast, to being passionate about it, to downright obsessive! 19th February, 2017 saw a spirited bunch of likeminded motorcycle enthusiasts converge on Marine Drive, Mumbai for a ‘togetherness bike ride’! […]