Head of Department Of Management Studies Of Wilson College, Dr. Zuleika Homavazir, was recently conferred ‘The Best Professor in Management’ award by BBC Knowledge and ‘The Women Of The Future Award’ by WOTFA. At the launch of the 10th edition of her HOPE (Help Our People Elevate) initiative, Dr. Zuleika was highly appreciated by the…
Adi Godrej, the 76-year-old patriarch of the 120-year-old Godrej Group, was recently felicitated with the most prestigious Lifetime Achievement recognition at the Economic Times Awards, 2018. Referring to his achievements as a “Rs 32,000-crore journey of business with integrity”, the jury celebrated his inspiring five-decade-long entrepreneurial journey, which begun with a turnover of Rs. 10…
Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited (PCHFL) recently received an upgraded rating of AA+ (Stable) by ICRA (an affiliate of Moodys) on 4th September, 2018. A subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, PCHFL received the upgradation from AA (Positive) for its Long-Term Bank Lines, Non-Convertible Debentures Sub-Ordinate (Tier-II) Bonds, financial services with increasing diversification of its…
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) organized a session on ‘Transfer of Risks and Risk Mitigation’, providing members insights into insurance, on 31st August, 2018. The event was conducted by GM, K M Dastur Reinsurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., Maneck Dastur, who holds over four decades of experience in the insurance sector. He spoke about important aspects…
The 145th Salgreh of the Jamshedji Dadabhoy Amaria (Sodawaterwalla) Agiary at Marine Lines was celebrated with a jasan performed by Panthaky, Er. Pervez Karanjia and Er. Kayomarz Kerawalla on 4th September, 2018. Attended by Trustees of the agiary, Anahita Desai and Aspi Sarkari, the function continued with a religious talk by Er. Karanjia on the…
Community members in Ahmedabad observed a condolence meeting to pay respect to Ex-President of Federation of Zorastrian Youth Association (FOZYA) and Ex-Trustee of Ahmedabad Parsi Punchayat (APP), Porus Jehangirji Karanjawala, at Sanatorium Hall on 25th August, 2018. Jointly organized by Mohudawala Trusts and Gamir Trust, the meet commenced with a jasan, followed by nineteen community…
LCB (Lions Club of Bombay) Host, celebrated Teachers Day by felicitating teachers from various NGOs, school and colleges, at a grand ceremony held on 5th September, 2018. Various teachers received recognitions included former Principal of Alexandra Girls English Institution, Freny Mehta; Principal of Bai Bengali Girls High School, Kashmira Balsar; and others. Addressing the gathering,…
The Zoroastrians of Nagpur, observed the Holy Parab of ‘Farokh Fravardin’ (Fravardin Mah, Fravardin Roj) by offering floral tributes to each and every grave at the Parsi Aramgarh, on 4th September, 2018. Initiated by Cyrus Major, on behalf of the Nagpur Parsi Gymkhana, over twenty-five volunteers led by President, Shiraz Doongaji, commenced offering flowers on…
The ‘Know Your Religion’ religious classes, organised at M J Wadia Agiary hall, next to Hilla Towers, witnessed over thirty children attending to pray and learn about our Zoroastrian religion and scriptures on 30th September, 2018. The class credits its success to Er. Ramiyar Karanjia and his group of dedicated teachers; Trustees of M J…
As a part of their Guides curriculum, Std VIII students of Bai MN Gamadia Girls’ High School visited the Lady Hirabai Jehangir Health Unit, Tardeo, on 24th August, 2018. The students spent time with the residents, who shared their stories, experiences and imparted insightful life lessons. The visit concluded with the students entertaining the residents,…
. On 17th August, 2018 the Zoroastrians of Bahrain celebrated Navroze at a function held at Elite Crystal Hotel, Juffair in the evening. It turned out to be a night filled with fun and games!