{"product_id":"the-tatas-freddie-mercury-other-bawas-an-intimate-history-of-the-parsis","title":"The Tatas, Freddie Mercury \u0026 Other Bawas: An Intimate History of the Parsis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eAuthor: Coomi Kapoor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"119\"\u003ePublisher: Penguin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eISBN: 9780143459811\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"181\"\u003ePages: 362\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eRelease Date: 24-04-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"279\"\u003ePackage Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.0 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eThe Parsis: The Ancient and Modern World of Zoroastrians\u003c\/em\u003e by Coomi Kapoor offers a fascinating and intimate look at the history and contributions of the Parsi community in India. With only around 50,000 members remaining in India, the Parsis are a small but influential group whose impact on the country is immense. From their arrival in India between the eighth and tenth centuries, the Parsis have shaped India's history across every field—be it science, business, the arts, or politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eKapoor, a senior journalist and Parsi herself, brings together the lives and legacies of iconic figures like Dadabhai Naoroji, Homi Bhabha, Sam Manekshaw, and Farrokh Bulsara (aka Freddie Mercury). This revised and updated edition weaves a rich tapestry of their extraordinary contributions—from the pioneering work in nuclear physics by Homi Bhabha to the business acumen of the Tata and Godrej families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eBeyond individual achievements, the book explores the Parsi community’s deep cultural and historical roots in India, from their influence on the country’s commerce to their role in the development of iconic products like tanchoi silk and chikoos. Kapoor’s engaging narrative brings to life a vibrant community, offering a poignant exploration of what it means to be Parsi in India today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PENGUIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50089539174704,"sku":"Prakash_9780143459811","price":479.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71q8JGciyZL.jpg?v=1756208244","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-tatas-freddie-mercury-other-bawas-an-intimate-history-of-the-parsis","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}