A Dadar Parsi Colony resident’s four-year-old attempt at using photos, anecdotes, municipal records, memories and sketches to the iconic neighbourhood in a book speaks of public participation in conserving the cityscape. The houses in the enclave, says Engineer, comprise an interesting mix of cottage-style villas and apartments to accommodate more families. Some structures also have… Continue reading Kayomi Engineer: Want to have every single building in Parsi Colony sketched for archival value
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‘We took a huge risk’: the Indian firm making more Covid jabs than anyone
Adar Poonawalla, chief executive of the Serum Institute of India, on vaccines, regulation and what comes next Adar Poonawalla, 40, is the chief executive of the Serum Institute of India (SII), the Pune-based, family-owned vaccine manufacturer that is producing more Covid-19 vaccines by dose than any other in the world. For now it’s the Oxford/AstraZeneca… Continue reading ‘We took a huge risk’: the Indian firm making more Covid jabs than anyone
Keeping the historic Parsi Gara alive
Besides admiring the artistic craftsmanship and creative nuances, what comes to mind when we think of Gara and Zardozi- too expensive and rare, right?. Meet sisters and designer duo- Kainaz and Firoza who are not just reviving the historic craft but making them accessible to the millennials- who are so inclined towards western brands. Article… Continue reading Keeping the historic Parsi Gara alive
Naoroji’s ‘Drain of Wealth’ Approach: Guiding Indian Nationalism
Beyond brief by-rote study of history at school about the ‘Grand Old Man of India’, not many Indians are aware of the true depth of the achievements of Dadabhai Naoroji. Mathematics prodigy at Bombay’s Elphinstone College, expatriate business representative in London, the first Asian to be elected to the House of Commons as MP in… Continue reading Naoroji’s ‘Drain of Wealth’ Approach: Guiding Indian Nationalism
The Parsis who pedalled across the world
‘The Bicycle Diaries’ details how 12 cyclists set out as global explorers from 1923 to 1942 Last November, tired of being cooped up at home, travel enthusiasts Bakcen George, Allwyn Joseph and Ratish Bhalerao decided to ‘work from cycle’. Carrying their devices and basic necessities, the trio cycled from Mumbai to Kanyakumari — a journey… Continue reading The Parsis who pedalled across the world
Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman : Priest at Heart Jurist by Profession
Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on July 07, 2014. Nariman’s retirement is due in August this year. He is no ordinary Judge. Article by Vineet Malik Justice Markandey Katju (Ret’d), on his blog revealed that, Nariman was trained as a learned Parsi priest at a… Continue reading Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman : Priest at Heart Jurist by Profession
Ba Humata Webinar February 2021
Ba Humata invites you to their monthly webinar for February 2021 THEME: BUILDING HAPPINESS WITH THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (Ashem Vohu) On Sunday, February 7, 2021 8:00 AM Pacific Time 11:00 AM Eastern Time 9:30 PM Indian Time 4:00 PM GMT The Second Webinar Features The Following Global Zarathushti Icons: Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor from… Continue reading Ba Humata Webinar February 2021
Parsi-Owned — Bawas And Their Bikes
Parsi-Owned — Bawas And Their Bikes But don’t go asking if they’re for sale. Chances are, you’ll be chased away with colourful language BY Kartik Ware | PHOTOS Kaizad Darukhanawala Zend is a consummate Commando fan and rightly waxes eloquent about his great motorcycle. He informs us of how Norton ditched their iconic Featherbed frame… Continue reading Parsi-Owned — Bawas And Their Bikes
Former international cricket umpire Piloo Reporter honoured
Former international umpire Piloo Reporter was on Monday honoured for his service to Indian cricket by the Cricketers Foundation here. The 82-year-old, who stood in 14 Tests and 22 ODIs in a career spanning 28 years, was handed an amount of Rs 75,000 by the foundation. He was invited by former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan… Continue reading Former international cricket umpire Piloo Reporter honoured
