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The Parsis of South Bombay

Posted by delhiparsi on 14 December, 2008

By Aakar Patel, in The News

“No Indian community internalised the civilising mission of the British as did the Parsis. Only 50,000 remain, mainly in South Bombay, the most disciplined and cultured part of India. In South Bombay, the cutting of lanes by drivers is punished, jumping a red light is impossible, parking is possible only in allotted areas, roads are clean, service is efficient, the restaurants are unmatched – civilisation seems within reach. South Bombay has some of the finest buildings in India, many of them built by Parsis…

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One Response to “The Parsis of South Bombay”

  1. Keshav said

    It’s unfortunate that he feels Hindus are such terrible people, but Kudos to the Parsis who did/do a lot for Mumbai.

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