SodaBottleOpenerWala, Mumbai’s much adored Bombay-Irani Café and Bar chain presents yet another ode to the city with a tribute to one of the oldest communities: The Dabbawalas. Last month, SodaBottleOpenerWala unveiled a comic book on dabbawalas at Palladium, Mumbai, titled ‘Dabbawala’ – the true Superheros of the city, by artist Abhijit Kini. The brainchild of Chef and singer Anaida…
Surat’s Seth Rustamji Dhanjibhai Tarachand Parsi General Hospital, which was established in 1920, and in extensive need of restoration, will be renovated and revived by Tata Trusts, after Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, accepted the request of the Surat Parsi community for funds to renovate and expand the medical facility which had fallen…
On 22nd June, 2019, Indian Women’s Rugby Team – led by Pune-based Vahbiz Bharucha – won the nation’s first-ever international Rugby 15s match, finishing third after beating Singapore with a 21-19 score, to secure the Bronze Medal in the Asia Women’s – Division 1 Rugby XVs Championship, held at Southern Plains Sports Field, Manila, from June 19…
On 18th June, 2019, the Chairman and Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Puchayet (BPP) called for a condolence meeting to pay tribute to the memory of two of our Community’s most cherished and respected High Priests – Vada Dasturji Dr. Kaikhusroo Minocherji JamaspAsa, the High Priest of Anjuman Atashbehram, Mumbai; and Vada Dasturji Kaikhusroo Navroz…
A banker with a passion and talent for writing, Meher Master’s words and thoughts connect with people on a deep, human level. As a published writer and an ‘enhancement’ enthusiast with a resolve to nurture life experiences, Meher shares her thoughts on Father’s Day! While mothers are front-facing (conducting the day-to-day parenthood activities like ensuring…
Weak and erring is man and weak and erring I am. Great are my infirmities and shortcomings and imperfections. Thou art my maker and Thou knowest my weaknesses. Weak are my resolutions. Cure me of my weakness. Let me know my weakness. Look mercifully upon my weakness and frailty. Let not my weakness be the…
Would it be right to say that Comedy King Diniyar Contractor is no more? One could turn philosophical and say that he is no more in body on the stage of planet earth. But, even this would be incorrect, because the body of his work on stage and screen will continue to entertain and inspire…
ZTFE (Zoroastrian Trust Funds of England) life member, Rohinton Minoo Kalifa (or Ron) OBE, was appointed by Chancellor Philip Hammond, on 31st May, 2019, to the Court of The Bank of England as a Non Executive Director. Commenting on the appointment of Ron Kalifa, Brad Fried, Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors, said,…
FEZANA UN-NGO Committee has appointed Sabrina Bilimoria as the Youth Representative to the United Nations. Sabrina graduated from the University of Michigan in 2017 with a BA in International Studies and Psychology – with an academic focus on Human Rights, International Law, and Social Psychology. Her honors thesis analyzed the impact of democratic reconstruction on…
Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, is being lined up to be the next President of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), at a crucial time for the business lobby group, as Britain prepares for Brexit. Lord Bilimoria, a vocal remain supporter and a campaigner for a second referendum, became the frontrunner to succeed John Allan,…
Lions Club of Byculla (LCB) and Lions Club of (Bombay) Queensway (LCQ) came together to donate Audiology equipment to KEM hospitals – ENT Dept. Tehmasp Munshi, President of LCB and Roshan Master, President of LCQ carried out the twinning project to raise funds for the four sophisticated pieces of equipment which will help detect early…