The morning of 9th June, 2020, marked the passing of 75-year-old Byram N. Jeejeebhoy – the descendant of philanthropists Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy and Byramjee Jeejeebhoy; and great, great grandson to Sir Jeejeebhoy Jamshedji or Sir JJ, after who is named the ‘JJ Hospital’, the ‘JJ School of Arts’ and more recently, the ‘JJ Flyover’. One of…
The much adored and respected Bapsi Nariman, wife of Senior Advocate – Fali S. Nariman, and mother of Supreme Court Judge – Justice Rohinton F. Nariman, passed away on 9th June, 2020, in New Delhi, at the age of 89. A culinary genius, a successful author and an independent woman, Bapsy was cherished and loved…
Soli Sales-Tax, the lover of Rustom Baug’s Faridafuiji, invited himself with his friends – Banu Batak and Loveji Lambo – for dinner at China Garden. Soli Sales-Tax: Is it a garden? Will I get authentic Chinese food there or like the Chinese that I take home from Ram Bharose Hindu Hotel Nana Chowk? Banu Batak: You…
In its continuous endeavour to increase green economy in the township of Jamshedpur, Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Limited (TSUISL) has introduced another initiative to maximise the use of E-vehicles in its operation. The first set of Electric Vehicle (Tata TIGOR E-vehicles) have been deployed in its operation on 29th May, 2020. These will…
Ontario-based author, Tanaz Bhathena, will be releasing her latest book titled, ‘Hunted By The Sky’, on 23rd June, 2020. Set in a world inspired by medieval India and Zoroastrian and Hindu mythology, this will be the third book she has written. Tanaz Bhathena writes books for young adults. Her sophomore novel, ‘The Beauty of the Moment’,…
English E.Teach is an educational NGO that creates and disseminates animated English digital content based on the Maharashtra Govt. textbooks, for underprivileged children. Their videos are made page by page to match the textbook the vernacular medium children have to study. For over eight years, they have been providing free content to over 41,000 Municipal and Zilla…
Nisaba Godrej has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of Godrej Consumer, succeeding Vivek Gambhir, who recently resigned from the said positions, citing personal reasons. He will step down from both of his positions on 30th June, 2020. Nisaba, who currently serves as the Executive Chairperson of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), will…
Have you had a chance to visit IranShah and experience the bounty of its Sacredness? What is your fondest experience of visiting Iranshah and Udvada? What emotions, sensations and feelings rush through you while standing in front of Iranshah? How did you learn about IranShah; was it at home, school or through self learning? What…
Unbounded is Thy abundance, O Bountiful Lord. Thou art never tired giving from it. Many million hearts cry out to Thee daily to give them what the world gives them not and Thou, in Thy mercy, dost help them to their share of Thy bounty. We rise hungry in the morning. Thou dost not suffer…
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[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Veera is a published Author (‘Endured’ and ‘#LoveBitesLifeHacks’) and Columnist; a passionate Educator and Counsellor; Poet and Philosopher… but most of all, a lover of all things literary. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] If the almighty ever played a sport or game, He would undoubtedly give Magnus Carlsen, or our very own Viswanathan Anand, a run for their…