Ratan Tata, the pride of the Parsi Community, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Manchester for his contribution to innovation and philanthropy. The UK university said the award was recently presented to the 82-year-old, Tata Group Chairman Emeritus, in Mumbai, during the India tour of President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Dame…
Ratan Tata who created waves on social media after joining Instagram, last October, and garnering over 1.2 million followers in no time, has been putting his online influence to great use by highlighting crucial issues that need attention. He recently posted a powerful 3-minute video about a new initiative that helps the sanitation workers. His…
On 15thFebruary, 2020, Mumbai’s Masina Hospital inaugurated the ‘Masina Wellness Center’ to provide comprehensive services for mental healthcare, in the presence of Jaithirth Rao – Ex-CEO of MphasiS; Dr. Pheroza Godrej – art historian, environmentalist and author; and Dr. VihangV ahia – Psychiatrist, Breach Candy Hospital. Equipped with one of the finest mental health set-ups…
On 17th February,2020, the Parsis of Lucknow got together urging the administration to free their properties of encroachments and help in its preservation. Lucknow resident and President of Avadh Girls’ Degree College, ZarineViccajee, whose family was one of the first Parsi settlers here, said, “Parsis have contributed to the country’s development and continues to do…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] ‘PT Bright Spark’ is Parsi Times’ endeavour to promote and encourage our youth in their enterprises and efforts towards achieving greatness, by sharing inspirational achievements and journeys of their peers who are well on their way to becoming the Youth Icons of our community! In this issue, PT presents our dynamic Bright…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] ‘PT Bright Spark’ is Parsi Times’ endeavour to promote and encourage our youth in their enterprises and efforts towards achieving greatness, by sharing inspirational achievements and journeys of their peers who are well on their way to becoming the Youth Icons of our community! In this issue, PT presents our dynamic Bright…
Housing: Seeking Justice! As a 95-year-old member of our Parsi Community in Mumbai, I feel outraged when I see some blatant injustices that have been going on. There is an urgent need for the leaders of our community to address this sorry state of affairs. Today, it is commonplace to see crorepatis and the super-rich…
On 14 February, 2020, Dr. Prochi Fali Madon was felicitated with the prestigious ‘Professor I C Verma Lifetime Achievement Award’, at the 45th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG), held in Chennai. Dr. Prochi shares her expertise as an Honorary Consultant Geneticist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, in the…
– Praises Tata Group’s Ethical Business Practices – On 17thFebruary, 2020, M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India, released a commemorative postal stamp and a coffee table book at the Commemorative Function of ‘100 Years of Jamshedpur’, at the Tata Auditorium – XLRI, where he was presiding as the Chief Guest. Also present were Jharkhand’s…
On 15th February, 2020, Dr. Cyres Mehta, the nation’s foremost eye surgeon, globally distinguished for his path-breaking achievements and research in eye care, was felicitated with the eminent ‘International Hero Of Indian Ophthalmology’ and ‘Star Of India’ Awards, by the prestigious All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), for the third year running, at the All India Eye…
The Kirk MacDonald Generations Quartet featuring rising star, clarinetist – Virginia Macdonald, carries international acclaim with all leading players on the international Jazz scene – Kirk MacDonald (Saxophone); Neil Swainson (Bass); Terry Clarke (Drums) and Virginia MacDonald (Clarinet). Just 24-year-old Virginia MacDonald has already established herself as a renowned musician. Toronto-based Saxophonist, prolific composer and multiple Juno Award…