Lest the viewer forget what the film is all about, the opening words – ‘definition of an aphrodisiac’ also serve to reassure that he is in the right auditorium. Raghuvir Rao (Rajkumar Rao) is an enterprising but unsuccessful entrepreneur. In the hope of turning his business around, his cousin, Devraj (Sumeet Vyas) takes him on…
Let There Be Light! Dear Readers, The effervescent Festival of Lights is upon us, as our nation comes alive in the merry five-day festivities – namely Vak Baras (Vagh Baras being a misnomer); Dhan Teras, Kali Chaudash, Diwali and finally, New Year. Each day commemorates different attributes, via deities, that lead to one’s evolution and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose…
On October 20th, 2019, 83-year-old, Indian-born, Zoroastrian superstar Music Conductor, Zubin Mehta, took the stage for an emotional final performance as Music Director of the Israel Philharmonic, in Tel Aviv, retiring after 50 years with the Orchestra. Having conducted over 3,000 concerts to a global audience for half a century, Mehta, who underwent treatment for…
Diwali is the five-day festival of light, celebrated by millions across the world. The festival coincides with the Hindu New Year and thus also celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali also commemorates Lakshmi, the Divinity of wealth and prosperity. Five Days of Festivity: The five days…
Last week, the nation hosted the royal Dutch couple – King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima – over a five-day visit, to boost economic and political cooperation between the Netherlands and India. Why this proved extra exciting for our Community is because the elegant Queen Maxima donned a specially tailored, pink Gara, as she attended a…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Bends 21 Iron Rods at 90 Degrees In Just 1 Minute! Youths Perform Daredevil Stunt On 9-LAYER BED of 5,600 NAILS!![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Bollywood superstar, Akshay Kumar planned the Kudo World Tournament at Indoor Stadium, in Surat, to encourage martial arts, this week. Over 5,000 Kudo players from several countries across the world participated…