Raell Padamsee’s Ace Productions presents a tribute show to the two stalwarts of Indian theatre – Padmabhushan Girish Karnad and Padmashri Alyque Padamsee, in the iconic ‘Broken Images’, in a whole different avatar. Shabana Azmi will deliver an on-stage stellar dual performance in a story about two sisters – an intellectually brilliant paraplegic and a…
45 years after ‘Gupt Gyan’, the first sex education Hindi film was released, debutante director Shilpi Dasgupta comes up with a film centred around a sex clinic. A few years ago, we had well-made flicks on the subject – Vicky Donor and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. Sonakshi Sinha plays the protagonist Babita (Baby) Bedi, who inherits her…
This film, which lost out to last year’s Cannes winner, ‘Shoplifters’, is a riveting tale of love, sacrifice and life in North-west China, near Mongolia, at the turn of the century. Local gangster Bin (Liao Fan) is reluctantly pushed to the helm of affairs after his boss is bumped off by rivals. Bin’s moll Qiao (Zhao…
According to our Zoroastrian Religion, Spenta Mainyu represents the Good Force and Angre Mainyu the Evil Force. May times we find ourselves in a somber or negative state of mind which leads to negative instances happening to us – as we are surrounded by negative energy, outside or even within. It is there important for…
Close on the heels of India’s Independence Day, Police Inspector Cyrus Boman Irani was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service on 25th July, 2019, by the Governor of Maharashtra, C. Vidyasagar Rao, in the presence of the CM Fadnavis and other dignitaries. The function was held at the Director General of Police Maharashtra HQ,…
On 1st August, 2019, the Supreme Court (SC) ended the 27-year-old dispute by ruling that the holy, century-old, Grade-II Atash Adaran (fire), at Pestonji Aslaji Doongaji Agiary in Bharuch, Gujarat, could be relocated to the Shirinbai and Khurshedji Hormusji Doongaji Daremeher, at Kopar Khairane, in Navi Mumbai. This would be the first time in twenty…
The International Human Rights Council (IHRC), the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights, has assigned Merzin Pardiwala, as the President of the Crime Prevention Department, in keeping with his long-standing dedication as an active IHRC council member devoted to helping victims of domestic violence, hit and run cases, as also…
[26th to 30th July, 2019; From 10:00 am to 8:00 pm] . The much-awaited Books and Garage Sale by WSD (Welfare of Stray Dogs) is back! The (Welfare of Stray Dogs) (WSD) is a leading animal welfare NGO that sterilizes and immunizes stray dogs, and also conducts Adoption Program for abandoned pets and pariahs; On-Site…
At a meeting held on 20th July, 2019, the Pune chapter of the World Zarathushti Chambers of Commerce (WZCC), established its very own ‘Youth’ and ‘Women Entrepreneurs’ Wings, under the able leadership of Tehmasp K. Bharucha, Chapter Chair, WZCC, Pune. The membership of WZCC consists of various categories of members belonging to different age groups,…
Pants and trousers are often neglected when it comes to ensuring a good fit. While the jacket receives most of the attention, a well-fitting pair of trousers is a piece of art. While some legs are easier to fit properly than other, certain aspects of a nicely fitting pair of pants can be achieved by…
Panthaki Baug’s Golden Jubilee celebratory events continue for senior citizens every month with great fun and entertainment! Under the aegis of Panthaki Baug Welfare Centre, an evening of fun and games was organised for the golden oldies on 21st July, 2019. With ‘Monsoon Olympic Games’ being the celebratory theme this time, the enthusiastic participants were…