In the early hours of 22nd February, 2020, five unidentified and armed thieves broke into the bungalow of elderly Parsi couple – Rohinton (73) and Homai Taraporewala (70) – in Bwada Village of Vangaon, in Dahanu Taluka (Palghar District), looting them of cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs. 7 lakhs. The attackers poisoned their two watchdogs…
gaam (Gujarat), aimed at supporting and perpetuating its legacy, as also our priceless and timeless heritage. It was launched on 24th December, 2017 at the second Iranshah Udvada Ustav (IUU), and its dynamic, interactive website was launched at IUU’s third chapter on 27th December, 2019. The Initiative strives to ensure that Udvada gaam is given its…
Dear Readers, Despite our small numbers, Parsis have been hailed as the pioneers of modern India. We form one of the most successful minority and migrant groups in the world – less than 0.005% of India’s population. Even so, we command unparalleled respect by all, as our achievements stand out as tall and glowing examples…
The Zoroastrian Dentists Organization (ZDO) celebrated its 66th Anniversary on (DATE) with an exciting scientific meeting at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, with Chief Guest, legal luminary Dr. Ervad Burjor Antia, senior partner, Mulla & Mulla Solicitors. Other dignitaries present included Dinshaw Mehta – Ex-BPP Chairman; Dr. Framroza Antia – renowned dental surgeon; Dr. Firoze…
84-year-old London-based Ervad Rustom KaiKhusroo Bhedwar, the much-loved and respected Honorary Life Member and Trustee of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), passed away at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow (London), on 20th February, 2020, confirmed Malcolm Deboo, President, ZTFE. Born on 24th March, 1935, Er. Rustom Bhedwar had been facing health issues over the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#0c0b75″ background_color=”#c1e1f7″]3rd March, 2020 marks the birth anniversary of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, regarded as the legendary ‘Father of Indian Industry’. The founder of India’s largest and most reputed conglomerate – the Tata Group, his pioneering efforts contributed greatly to India’s industrialization. An exceptional entrepreneur, his practice of infusing compassion in business, remains…
February 23, 2020, marked the 13th Convocation ceremony of Tanya Computer Centre, dedicated to the cause of Computer Education for the Blind, founded by Tanya Balsara, a visually impaired visionary, who has personally taught 250 blind students into becoming computer literate, with most of them now employed in the Public Sector. Speaking on the occasion,…
The book Pioneering Parsis of Calcutta, written by Prochy N Mehta and published by Niyogi Books, was launched by Aveek Sarkar, Vice Chairman and Editor Emeritus of ABP Group, at the Olpadvala Memorial Hall, on 18th February, 2020 at the Olpadvala Memorial Hall in Kolkata. The book cover – with the image of a Parsi…