Quotes
So they say
“Even where homosexuality is legal (as in Turkey), official censure can be fierce. A former minister for women’s affairs, Aliye Kavaf, called it ‘a disease;’ the interior minister, Idris Naim Sahin, cited it (along with Zoroastrianism and eating pork) as an example
of ‘dishonor, immorality and inhuman situations.’”
The Economist , Feb 4, 2012, submitted by Simin J. Patel
“Today the problem is that many of the young people would like to go for non-litigation matters... They prefer to draft documents. Economic circumstances are such so I am not blaming anyone. But I want younger people to join... the judiciary so that they can
serve the country and the people.”
Sarosh H. Kapadia, Chief Justice of India, The Free Press Journal, February 22, 2012
“My poems have sometimes dealt with failure — my own and the failures of others. But it’s news to me that I’ve led a life of ‘splendid failure.’ I’ve come to believe in balance and yes, it’s precarious, but why should I pity myself if and when I think I’ve attained it?”
Adil Jussawalla, poet, The Times of India, January 7, 2012
“There is no scope for a full-time career in theater for those who need to earn a living. That is why there is no professionalism in this field. Very often actors who are committed are not talented and vice versa.”
Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal, thespian, Afternoon Despatch and Courier,
February 23, 2012
“From the beginning, I was crazy about Hindi films. While
my family danced to La Bamba,I performed to Ek, Do, Teen.
My mother thought I was picked up from the road. They never understood where the filmy keeda (worm) came from.”
Ayesha Devitre, hairstylist-turned scriptwriter,
Mumbai Mirror, February 5, 2012
“A good teacher and interested parents can make a huge difference in motivating a child to practice an instrument. It is easier to motivate children when they play together in ensembles and when they sing together in choirs.”
Saker Mistri, executive committee member, Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, The Free Press Journal, January 22, 2012
“I am hoping that this area (National Centre for the
Performing Arts, outdoor café) will become one where people can sit and discuss theater, a place where younger people can showcase their talent for free. This is different from other restaurants.”
Khushroo Suntook, chairman, National Centre for the Performing Arts,
Business India, February 5, 2012
of ‘dishonor, immorality and inhuman situations.’”
The Economist , Feb 4, 2012, submitted by Simin J. Patel
“Today the problem is that many of the young people would like to go for non-litigation matters... They prefer to draft documents. Economic circumstances are such so I am not blaming anyone. But I want younger people to join... the judiciary so that they can
serve the country and the people.”
Sarosh H. Kapadia, Chief Justice of India, The Free Press Journal, February 22, 2012
“My poems have sometimes dealt with failure — my own and the failures of others. But it’s news to me that I’ve led a life of ‘splendid failure.’ I’ve come to believe in balance and yes, it’s precarious, but why should I pity myself if and when I think I’ve attained it?”
Adil Jussawalla, poet, The Times of India, January 7, 2012
“There is no scope for a full-time career in theater for those who need to earn a living. That is why there is no professionalism in this field. Very often actors who are committed are not talented and vice versa.”
Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal, thespian, Afternoon Despatch and Courier,
February 23, 2012
“From the beginning, I was crazy about Hindi films. While
my family danced to La Bamba,I performed to Ek, Do, Teen.
My mother thought I was picked up from the road. They never understood where the filmy keeda (worm) came from.”
Ayesha Devitre, hairstylist-turned scriptwriter,
Mumbai Mirror, February 5, 2012
“A good teacher and interested parents can make a huge difference in motivating a child to practice an instrument. It is easier to motivate children when they play together in ensembles and when they sing together in choirs.”
Saker Mistri, executive committee member, Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, The Free Press Journal, January 22, 2012
“I am hoping that this area (National Centre for the
Performing Arts, outdoor café) will become one where people can sit and discuss theater, a place where younger people can showcase their talent for free. This is different from other restaurants.”
Khushroo Suntook, chairman, National Centre for the Performing Arts,
Business India, February 5, 2012
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