IMC Chamber of Commerce and lndustry has organized a book launch and discussion on “Honour Bound: Adventures of an Indian Lawyer in the English Courts” authored by Mr. Sarosh Zaiwalla, Senior Partner at Zaiwalla & Co, Solicitor and International Arbitrator and Mediator from London The event is scheduled on Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020, at 5… Continue reading Sarosh Zaiwalla’s Book Launch and Discussion on ‘Honour Bound : Adventures of an Indian Lawyer in the English Courts’
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Five defining trends of luxury hospitality: Natalia Jimmy Mistry
The new generation travelers thrive on experiencing new and innovative services and the best form of this for them, is to explore the local culture writes Natalia Jimmy Mistry. Luxury hospitality continues to be one of the biggest, most lucrative and fastest-growing of all hospitality sectors. Whether it is unforgettable, personalized service, fine food and… Continue reading Five defining trends of luxury hospitality: Natalia Jimmy Mistry
Digital Zoroastrian at the British Library
The British Library is fortunate in having an unparalled collection of over 100 Zoroastrian works ranging from the oldest, the ninth century Ashem Vohu prayer written in Sogdian script discovered by Aurel Stein in Central Asia in 1907, to, most recently, manuscripts collected especially for the Royal Society in London during the late-nineteenth century. Although… Continue reading Digital Zoroastrian at the British Library
Karachi’s first elected mayor Jamshed Nusserwanjee remembered
Celebrating the 134th birth anniversary of Jamshed Nusserwanjee (1886-1952), a philanthropist and the first elected mayor of Karachi, speakers at a gathering on Sunday stressed the dire need to understand and acknowledge the contributions of various non-Muslim communities, especially Parsis. The Karachi Theosophical Society, a forum founded in 1896, organised the gathering at the auditorium… Continue reading Karachi’s first elected mayor Jamshed Nusserwanjee remembered
Bawas Got Talent: One for the community
Bawas Got Talent is a chance for the Parsi community to showcase their skills in the performing arts The Parsi community may be small and dwindling in number but that hasn’t proved to be a deterrent while they try to make a mark in the performing arts. From theatre to music and dance, they have… Continue reading Bawas Got Talent: One for the community
Meher Marfatia: The adventure lies in finding out
ONCE UPON A TIME book launch on Saturday February 8, 2020 at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival Four years after Meher Marfatia started an essay series in this paper that explored the forgotten bylanes and people of Bombay, a book will preserve these stories for posterity. Mumbai, as a city, can surprise you. The more… Continue reading Meher Marfatia: The adventure lies in finding out
The Global Iranshah Initiative
The ‘Global Iranshah Initiative’ is a worldwide endeavor of love and devotion to our holiest of holy, Pak Iranshah, in Udvada gaam (Gujarat), with an aim to support and perpetuate its legacy and our priceless and timeless heritage. The global initiative was officially first launched on 24th December, 2017 at the second Iranshah Udvada Ustav… Continue reading The Global Iranshah Initiative
In Kolkatta Dharmashala stands, but not many travellers as the community shrinks
A leftover of time but living testament to the Parsis in Kolkata. “Manackjee Rustomjee Dharmashala for Parsi travellers” — the inscription in an old-fashioned font on the doorway transports one to the days when accommodation wasn’t pre-booked online and travel itself was fraught with uncertainties. Article by Bishwanath Ghosh | The Hindu The building itself,… Continue reading In Kolkatta Dharmashala stands, but not many travellers as the community shrinks
Yazdi Karanjia Awarded Padma Shri
Our dearest friend, mentor and legendary theater artist Yazdi Naoshirwan Karanjia has been conferred the Padma Shri Award in the list of names that were announced on the eve of Republic Day 2020 in India. Yazdi Uncle as he is widely known is a legendary theater artist. In his 80’s, he continues to regale crowds… Continue reading Yazdi Karanjia Awarded Padma Shri
