One of Mumbai’s most popular restaurateurs, Boman Kohinoor, the senior partner of the iconic Parsi-Irani café, Britannia & Co, (Ballard Pier), passed away at the age of 97, on 25th September, 2019, at the Parsee General Hospital, having been admitted here for over two weeks in the ICU. The much-celebrated eatery was set up in…
On June 4th, 2019, the Parsi Community mourned the loss of our most pious, cherished and globally revered Dasturji of the Bhagarsath Anjuman, Vada Dasturji Kaikhashru Navroji Dasturji Meherjirana, the 17th Dastur Meherjirana. Born on 16th January, 1927, he passed away at 2:55 am, at D N Mehta Hospital in Navsari, Gujarat, after being hospitalized…
On 9th May, 2019, the Community lost our much cherished and celebrated Dentist, Dr. Arnavaz Havewala, as the result of a tragic accident that took place on April 28, 2019. Dr. Havewala, aged 63, and her daughter, Hera, 24, were involved in a terrible accident in the lift of the Bhau Daji Lad Museum, located…
On 8th March, 2019, Rati Cooper – one of our Community’s foremost educators, based in Lahore, passed away at the age of eighty-nine. Popularly known as ‘Miss Cooper’, Rati Cooper brought about a huge difference in the lives of thousands of students who had the good fortune to study under her passionate zeal comprising wisdom…
President of the Cricket Club of India (CCI) and owner of Selvel, 63-year-old, Kekoo Nicholson passed away on 26th February, 2018, at Parel’s Global Hospital after suffering from a liver ailment. As a mark of respect, CCI held a meeting in memory of Nicholson, where members shared memories of their association with him. Vice-President Premal…