Dear All, To me, memories of Iran is complex blend of nostalgia. I still remember Iconic Irani cafes established in the early 20th century by Persian immigrants are legendary in Mumbai for their nostalgic ambiance bun maska berry pulao and mawa cakes. Key historic locations include Kyani & Co. in Marine LinesSassanian in Marine LinesCafe Military in Fort and Koolar & Co. in Matunga… Also remember our close friend Ambaji Venkatesh Shinde (1917–2003) was a legendary Indian jewelry…
Addendum – Mehmood & Leela Chitnis Connection Good Morning,Mehmood’s father Mumtaz Ali and Leela Chitnis were both pivotal early-era artists associated with Bombay Talkies the legendary Indian film studio founded by Himanshu Rai and Devika Rani in 1934. While they worked together on specific films their primary connection is their status as foundational talents who helped establish the studio in the 1930s and…
Hope you all are keeping warm and safe in the Bomb snow storm. Good Morning, When we took comedian Mehmood to meet well known actress Leela Chitnis in Connecticut nursing home, she didn’t recognize him due to her old age and memory loss. Well, Mehmooddidn’t disappointed. He started singing Kangan (1939), Bandhan (1940), and Jhoola (1941) songs were a series of highly…
Good Morning, The Great Blizzard of 1888, also known as the Great Blizzard of ’88 or the Great White Hurricane (March 11–14, 1888), was one of the most severe recorded blizzards and deadliest blizzard in American history. The storm paralyzed the East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine, as well as the Atlantic provinces of Canada… “Hope we will not face…
Dear All, As you may know, In the 1942 film Basant, the iconic Madhubala, then known as Baby Mumtaz, made her debut as a 9-year-old child artist, showcasing her talent not just in acting, but also through singing in her own voice. She played the daughter of the main character, Mumtaz Shanti, and performed version songs such as “Mere Chote Se Man Mein Choti Si…
Since IH is celebrating Valentine’s Day on Monday 23, I am presenting… A meaningful Valentine’s Day tribute to Madhubala.As you may know, she was born on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 1933) Good Morning, Do you know, based on historical evidence there is no solid proof that a slave girl named Anarkali who loved Prince Salim actually existed. She is largely considered a…
Good Morning, As you may know, our India Home advocates for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrant rights, focusing on culturally competent services, affordable housing, and language access. They engage in policy advocacy, including traveling to Albany for state-level advocacy days to protect funding for senior centers and ensure access to services… Though it was a freezing cold, proud to mention that our…
Dear All, Who will forget these two melodic and appropriate old songs on this special ‘Valentine’s Day..?’ Not me… JVK. …and this one too. Happy Valentine’s Day..! Stay warm, with regards, Jayant. Sharing is Caring…
Please note: My earlier article was IH Advocacy – ‘A Mission to Albany’ then‘Nipper – The Dog’ and now ‘Domestic Cats’ as ‘One story leads to another’Hope, you will enjoy it with interest… JVK. Good Morning, As they say, “Domestic house cats make excellent companions due to their independent yet affectionate nature, low-maintenance care, and adaptability to smaller living spaces like apartments. They provide significant emotional support, helping…
Good Morning,When our son Saleel did PharmD from St. John’s University, he started working inEllie Lilly, Albany sector. One day he told me “Daddy, I want to take you to a place where you will be surprised.” Guess what, being I am a diehard music lover, he took me where world’s largest ‘Nipper’ dog statue of the giant monument of the RCA recordcompany’s mascot fixture in quiet area of Albany. Well,…
