The Iranian Museum of Graphic Design is the first museum in Asia that is dedicated to graphic design. Placed in ‘Arbab Hormoz Mansion’ in Tehranpars, Tehran, the collection of this museum holds everything related to the history of Iranian graphic design. It houses collections of works from famous graphic designers from Iran and abroad from…
The Art Of Giving (Back) Dear Readers, It is said that the real essence in the art of living lies in its core component – the ‘Art of Giving’. The one race that is known to have embodied just that, and gone on to become synonymous to the concept of Charity, is us, the Zoroastrians…
Based in Surat, Behnaz Todiwala is the Art Director and Founder of the globally renowned Utkarsh Dance Academy LLP, dedicated to preserving India’s cultural heritage through Classical and Indian Folk dances, for the past 25 years. A Bharatnatyam connoisseur, staunchly committed to the practice for 39 years now, Behnaz Todiwala is a Gold Medallist in…
Raell Padamsee’s ACE Productions premieres a tribute show featuring some of most popular and classic hits of two great music legends – Elton John and Whitney Houston. Directed by music theatre personality Karla Singh, the ‘Elton John & Whitney Houston Tribute Show’ will feature four of Mumbai’s brilliantly talented singers – Siddharth Meghani, Shahriyar Atai,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]14th April, 2018 marks the death anniversary of one of our Community’s leading stalwarts – Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy. In honour of his greatness and unparalleled philanthropy towards our Community and our country, Dara Khodaiji presents a tribute to Sir Jamsetji’s long-standing vision towards education…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . On 14th July 1783, one of the greatest…
The NCPA presents the Artie’s Festival which will celebrate its 20th edition this month over two days – Tuesday, 21st November (Experimental Theatre) and Wednesday, 22nd November (Tata Theatre) at 7:00pm. The Artie’s are a group of internationally-renowned musicians who come together based on their passion for chamber music and the will to share it…
Situated within the premises of Khareghat Colony, the Alpaiwalla Museum is probably the only Zoroastrian museum in the world that houses rare artefacts and collection but had been shut, due to much needed repairs. However, the Government of India (GOI) has stepped in to renovate and restore this ground plus one storey structure owned by…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you our monthly column promoting Western Classical Music by leading connoisseur, Khushroo Suntook, Chairman of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). Mr. Suntook re-acquaints you to the joys of this unparalleled form of music and invites us to relive its melodic splendour by taking us on a journey…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Associated with Cosmic Heart Gallery, artist Natasha Lalla has showcased her works nationally at various solo and group exhibitions, art festivals, including the India Art Festival and the Jaipur Art Summit, as well as Internationally, in New York, Chicago and USA. Parsi Times Arts writer, Razvin Namdarian reviews her solo show, ‘Parallel Realities’…
The Bombay Institute Of Deaf Mutes (BIDM) at Mazgaon held a drawing and colouring competition which was conducted at the Experiment In International Living, Bombay Center. Held under the leadership of Community Chairperson of the Bombay Chapter, Dr. Lily K Mistry, the competition’s theme was ‘National Integration’ and saw a hundred and forty participants divided…
Panthaki Baug Welfare Committee organised a series of art based competitions on 13th November, 2016. Behroz Dumasia won the first place in ‘Free-hand Rangoli’, followed by Monaz Siganporia while Delnaz Batliwalla won ‘Stencil Rangoli’ followed by Farzana Moghul. ‘Diya Decorating’ had a blend of all age groups but Pakzaad Daruwalla won the competition with Beroz…