Lion Daara B Patel, Secretary – General of Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) was bestowed with the ‘Lifetime Pharma Ratna Award’ for his invaluable contribution towards the Indian Pharma and Healthcare Industry, at the fourth Pharma Ratna Awards, organized by RDM, on 25th November, 2019 in New Delhi. RDM has successfully organised series of three…
On 18th December, 2019, in a major development in the Tata Sons-Cyrus Mistry case, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ordered the restoration of Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Group and has ruled N Chandrasekaran’s appointment as Executive Chairman as illegal. The Tribunal added that the order of restoration of Mistry would…
For all of us who have been patiently awaiting the third edition of the grand ‘Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019’, it’s finally here!! Commencing Friday, 27th to 29th December, 2019, IUU2019 has a gala experience in store for you! Living up to its reputation, IUU2019 is the world’s largest Zoroastrian platform for Zaroastrians to come together…
On 18th December, 2019, Mumbai’s Godrej Baug (Malabar Hill), was awarded a certificate under the Swachh Bharat Mission, for its conscientious Waste Management efforts towards effectively reducing its waste by segregating and recycling it, in a ceremony held at the Baug itself, at 10:30 am. The certificate was awarded by Prashant Gaikwad, Assistant Commissioner, MCGM…
Marking its 193rd Salgreh on 17th December, 2019, the Godavara Gamadia Agiary – a Grade II-A heritage structure – located at Fort, which was in a dilapidated condition and had therefore been shut for renovations, was reopened to the community. A Jashan was performed by Panthaki, Er. Firdaus Pavri and Er. Rohinton Pavri at the Agiary…
On 10th December, 2019, Pune-based humanitarian and CEO of the famous Ruby Hall Clinic, Bomi Bhote, was felicitated with the ‘Healthcare Transformation Leaders’ Award 2019’, by the Government of India, in Delhi, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. One of the community’s foremost dynamic business leaders, Bhote was recognized with the national award for creating an…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#bfd9f5″ css_class=”boxed”] Us Bawajis are known for our legendary love for good food! Taking it a step further, Hyderabad-based 22-year-old Danishi Bhagat, recently made it to Masterchef India’s Top 40 Contestants, in its sixth season. She was among the Top 60 in 2016, and was back fighting for the prestigious title, a second…
The Jiyo Parsi scheme, a GOI initiative launched in December 2013, has successfully added over 200 babies via the consistent efforts of Team Jiyo Parsi – which include financial reimbursement for fertility treatments, financial assistance for childcare and elderly support, advocacy through workshops, events and advertisement campaigns, all culminating into awareness within the community and…
During the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Lion Tarachand Hospital at Sion, Mumbai, held on 11th December, 2019, Dr. Aspi Raimalwala was felicitated by District Governor Lion Kamlesh Dalal, for outstanding contribution to the hospital and to the society’s underprivileged.
By Udvada Reporter and Social Activist, Shahin Mehershahi, Manager, N M Wadia Parsi Dharamshala, Udvada . In keeping with the accelerated pace of robberies and burglary attempts taking place in Udvada, on 10th December, 2019, yet another failed attempt was made at the Sea View Kapadia Bungalow, located on Gymkhana Road, in Udvada. This bungalow,…
A search spanning over ten years, for novel biological markers to identify specific diseases and cancers, using blood samples from Parsi community members, is expected to receive a boost through a financial grant from a US-based non-government foundation. Bangalore-based, biology life sciences firm – Avesthagen Limited – announced the acceleration of its ‘Avestagenome Project’®. This research…