Resident of Mumbai’s Godrej Baug and an earlier writer with Parsi Times, Mehrzaad Mogrelia made his debut as an author with ‘A Quest Called Life’, launched on 29th June, 2020, across all platforms. The book comprises a series of free-verse poems that attempt to give a voice to the influence that certain emotions, moments and people have on…
On 30th June, 2020, the London Post published that the Haringey Liberal Democrats, a Political party in London, England, should honour Sir Dadabhai Naoroji MP, who is considered to be the first Indian and non-white person elected to the House of Commons, according to opposition Lib Dem Councilors. Born in Gujarat and educated in Mumbai,…
On 26th June, 2020, the Assistant Commissioner, E-Ward, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) wrote in a well-deserved commendation, praising Dr. Vispi Jokhi, CEO of Masina Hospital, on the excellent service and compassion shown by the hospital staff under his brilliant leadership. Under the Epidemic Act, Masina Hospital, like all others, was made to compulsorily…
A wreath laying ceremony was organised by the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, in Nilgiris district, Coimbatore, on 27th June, 2020, to commemorate and honour the 12th death anniversary of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw. As per an official release, Lt. Gen. YVK Mohan, Commandant DSSC, laid a wreath at the final resting place of…
The UK’s Royal Mail has honoured Indian-and-Zoroastrian-born, legendary rock star, Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) and his iconic band – Queen – in its latest postal stamps, releasing a set of 13 special stamps. These include all four members of Queen – Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon – and depict some…
Squadron Leader Parvez Jamasji (Retd.), who was awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, passed away at the age of 77, on the night of 25th June, 2020. The former Air Force officer was a resident of Dadar Parsi Colony in Mumbai and succumbed to a brief illness. He is survived…
Former BPP Trustee, as also the former Bombay Municipal Commissioner, Jamsheed G. Kanga, passed away in the early morning hours of 25th June, 2020. He was an upright and dynamic IAS officer with an unblemished track record of service to both – the country and the community. His professional excellence was matched by his friendly…
The United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) has announced that Indian-origin, Freddy Vachha will become its newest leader, succeeding Richard Braine. Vachha has been UKIP’s London Regional Chairman since 2016 and becomes the sixth leader of the party. At the leadership announcement, in front of Churchill’s statue, in Parliament square, 61-year old tax consultant Freddy Vachha…
In addition to spearheading efforts to develop a vaccine to fight COVID-19, the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by number of doses produced and sold globally, will provide ten million doses of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, which helps to prevent severe pneumonia, every year to lower-income countries for the next decade….
As part of a restructuring plan, Noel Tata could soon be inducted as a Director on the Board of Tata Sons, the holding company of all Tata Group firms. The move comes after he was appointed a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust in 2019. A final decision is yet to be made and a…
On 20th June, 2020 the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) held its 33rd Annual General Meeting, marking the last AGM for outgoing President, Homi D. Gandhi, completed two fruitful terms as President, as he handed over the baton to Arzan Sam Wadia, who had been serving as the Vice President hitherto. He resigned…