3rd All-Parsee TT Tournament

3rd All-Parsee TT Tournament

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Sporting stalwarts from the Parsee community came together for the two-day table-tennis extravaganza at Parsee Gymkhana. PT special correspondent and organising secretary of the tournament Hoshang K. Katrak reports.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Parsee Gymkhana bagged three prestigious titles – Singles, Doubles and Teams at the TT event held on the 29th and 30th October, 2016, which…

Film Review: Chaar Sahibzaad­e – Rise Of Banda Singh Bahadur

Film Review: Chaar Sahibzaad­e – Rise Of Banda Singh Bahadur

Taking off from the 2014 epic ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’ which delineated the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh — the last Sikh guru, and the martyrdom of his four sons, this sequel takes place in the 18th century, partly in Punjab and partly in Nanded (Maharashtra) with ascetic Madho Das transforming into warrior Banda Singh Bahadur —…

Film Review: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

Film Review: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

Forget the much hyped and touted technology of (the faster) 120 frames per second in acclaimed director Ang Lee’s latest film. It’s not so much about the Iraqi War as it is about relationships — on and off the battlefield. It’s 2004. Private Billy Lynn (Debutant Joe Alwyn) seems unaffected by the adulation he’s received…

MAMI Glimpses

MAMI Glimpses

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The 18th edition of Mumbai Film Festival kicked off with delegates, media and filmmakers from all over the world assembling at one or the other of the seven venues spread across the city. Our film critic Hoshang K. Katrak reports.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Dog Days (China, 95 min); Dir. – Jordan Schiele: An Abba-type Chinese song…

Oh Lord, Thank You For The Music!

Oh Lord, Thank You For The Music!

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Ace musician and composer Kersi Lord bid us farewell last Sunday. PT Special Correspondent and friend Hoshang K. Katrak pays a warm tribute…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Born on Valentine’s Day in 1935, the lover of music passed away on 16 October at the Lilavati Hospital where he was admitted earlier this month for a lung infection….