[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Er. Dinshah Aspi Anklesvaria is a practicing priest and a Human Resources professional, working with the house of Tatas. He commands over thirteen years of experience in the hospitality and culinary sector in various capacities and expertise in the areas of Human Resources and Training. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] The Pandemic’s Side Effects: The world over,…
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…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Something special awaits each of us every day, all that one needs to do is recognise those wonderful moments, cherish them, be grateful and keep moving forward with a positive attitude. It is all about being real, humble, kind and touching the lives of others. The manifestation of this essence is our…
– Tribute By Kersi Randeria – It has been my privilege and a joy to have had a colleague and a friend, in Zarir Bhathena – a true Parsi and a thorough gentleman. At around 11:00 pm on Wednesday, the 24th of June, I received a call informing me that Zarir was no more. Even…
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…
OPEN LETTER TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BPP By Arzan J. Ghadially Subject: Clarity Requested on the Increased Service Charges of Rs. 750 per month, since 2017. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Dear Trustees, I would like to draw your attention to an article authored by Mr. Phiroze Amroliwalla published in ‘Parsi Junction’ dated June 14, 2020,…
BPP Trustee Kersi Randeria Rubbishes False Claims By Phiroze Amroliwalla And Shares Facts . Over the last week, I have received a number of queries and requests from community members as regards the malicious and unfounded lies being spread about me, by a certain Phiroze Amroliwalla, in a Sunday-rag which surely qualifies as the torch…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Since time immemorial, the ethereal beauty of stained glass has mesmerized us all. A popular craft over centuries, it was mostly associated with medieval cathedral windows, but its elegance continued to capture the loyalties of artists, and today, a good number of contemporary artists create and employ its magnificence to adorn more…
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