INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY -MARCH 8, 2019 The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 is “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change.” The theme focuses on innovative ways in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women, particularly focusing on innovation and technology. Trends show that women are under-represented in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering,… Continue reading Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate For Change
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Hosi Mehta Shares Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds!
Our dear friend Hosi Mehta, Co-Chair of the FEZANA Welfare and Critical Assistance Committee, Chicago resident, business owner, and all around good guy, shares his life story. Mehta describes his childhood in India, moving to the United States and returning to India with his American bride. He explains why he decided his family should return… Continue reading Hosi Mehta Shares Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds!
5 Ways Parsi Cuisine Evolved In India
From Malvani and Gujarati to English, find these influences in Parsi food The Parsis of India are people from the Zoroastrian community that migrated from Persia (now Iran) in the 7th century and made the west coast of India their home. As the community moved from its place of origin and integrated with the local… Continue reading 5 Ways Parsi Cuisine Evolved In India
Dinaz Vervatwala : A tale of grit and determination
Ever wondered what it takes to make it big in life? A bit of inspiration, zeal to not drift, the magic potion of immense hard work and of course some incredible courage. Meet Jamshedpur-born Dinaz Vervatwala, a true example of grit and determination. Born to a middle class Parsi family and studied at Sacred Heart… Continue reading Dinaz Vervatwala : A tale of grit and determination
Short cut to fiction: In Conversation with Murzban F Shroff
City writer Murzban F Shroff in his third book, crafts a collection of stories that can be read in five minutes It is difficult to imagine how the world can change in a minute. But on November 8, 2016, when news of demonetisation broke – through an unscheduled televised address – the world did change… Continue reading Short cut to fiction: In Conversation with Murzban F Shroff
Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, a Swadeshi who tried to make India a manufacturing hub
On Jamsetji’s 180th birth anniversary, ThePrint’s Remya Nair remembers the industrialist who set up India’s most well-reputed business empire. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata was the founder of the entity that went on to become Tata Sons, an Indian conglomerate that now employs more than 7 lakh people and has a total revenue of more than $110… Continue reading Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, a Swadeshi who tried to make India a manufacturing hub
Down memory lane with Shelley Subawala’s magic from Grandma’s kitchen
Nostalgia is a definitive by-product of grandmothers’ cooking, triggering memories of food made with love, intuition and authority. It pales the experience of swift and perfunctory ease of “ordering in” from a dozen options at the swipe of a finger. Tapping on the same sentimental value and her Parsi heritage, Gurugram-based Shelley Subawalla, 43, has… Continue reading Down memory lane with Shelley Subawala’s magic from Grandma’s kitchen
Meherangan Celebrated with a Great Gusto by the ZAC Community
On Thursday, 28th February in the evening the Zoroastrian Association of California celebrated the Meherangan festival, sponsored by Hootoxi and Ervad Dr. Ardaeviraf Minocherhomji, and well attended by over fifty people. The evening started with a Jashan performed by Ervads Zarrir and Zerkxis Bhandara along with present NAMC president Dr. Ardaeviraf Minocherhomji and the past… Continue reading Meherangan Celebrated with a Great Gusto by the ZAC Community
Baby Zarathushtra Swag from Crispy Doodles
Delzin Choksey the gifted artist behind Crispy Doodles, brings us new artwork just in time for Jamshedi Navroze. Delzin writes… Get your favorite Baby Zarathustra swag just in time for Jamshedi Navroze. This year we’ve added an adorable fridge magnet and stickers too. And for a limited time save 15% when you order one of… Continue reading Baby Zarathushtra Swag from Crispy Doodles
