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“It is economical; people who have lived in these spaces retain their social, cultural, behavioral character, that is, talking to
neighbors across the balcony; and it’s safer. Moreover, restoration does not tax the local infrastructure with regards to water supply, drainage, car parking, etc.”

Vikas Dilawari, conservation architect referring to Marzban Colony which opted for conservation over redevelopment,
The Times of India, July 8, 2012

“The alternative would have been demolition and redevelopment. But we’re old-fashioned that way.”

Muncherji Cama, one of the trustees of Marzban Colony, The Times
of India, July 8, 2012

“I will be getting married to a non-Parsi later this year. I’ve
had enough of them (Parsi girls). The girl I was dating didn’t want to stay with my parents. She wanted a separate house. With my salary it’s not easy to get a house in Bombay without the help of the Punchayet and my application for a new house is pending for the last three years.”

Nauzer Golwalla, 30, who earns Rs 30,000 per month, Business
Standard, July 7, 2012

“While the boys go for looks, girls are more practical.
Therefore, we have to counsel the boys about not being too critical before the session.”

Dilkhush Reporter, model, one of the heads of the Zoroastrian Youth for the Next Generation (ZYNG), Business Standard, July 7, 2012

“Majority of the people here live more than comfortably. But there are also people here who are genuinely poor. And of course there arepeople who think they’re poor because they think they deserve more charity from the Punchayet.”

Katy Engineer, a resident of Khareghat Colony, Business Standard , July 7, 2012

“There is a lot of talk about the web eating into TV’s market. However, the web isn’t competition, it’s complementary. For one, the Internet makes the shows more popular. Also, the TV
viewing experience is far superior to that on the Internet.”

Ferzad Palia, senior vice president and general manager, English GM and Entertainment, Viacom 18 Private Limited, Mid Day, July 15, 2012

“When you ride the horse, your mind is on that task. You have to move as one and you become very aware of your horse’s mood. Once
we get on a horse, we know exactly how he’s feeling.”

Mehernosh Patel, businessman, Mumbai Mirror, July 16, 2012



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