Run-up to the inauguration, however, has been marked by a debate among Parsi-Zoroastrians about the rules of entry into the fire temple Today, Zoroastrians from Navi Mumbai will inaugurate their first fire temple, 11 years after it was conceived. There are between 300 and 400 Zoroastrians in Navi Mumbai. In the absence of a local… Continue reading Controversy over entry rules at new Navi Mumbai fire temple
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5 Questions with Food and Travel Writer Meher Mirza
Meher Mirza is one of the guest speakers at the Gather event organised by BARO, Bombay Perfumery, and Paper Planes. The event, amongst other things, also celebrates the release of the new issue of Gather Journal (an independently published food magazine), a copy of which can be purchased from here. Article by Shivani Shah |… Continue reading 5 Questions with Food and Travel Writer Meher Mirza
Nishka Lulla launches the newest e-commerce fashion portal GetNatty.com
9th May 2018, Mumbai: If dressing up is something you love, it’s time to check out the recently launched fashion platform, GetNatty.com . This e-commerce portal houses India’s most talented, upcoming fashion designers and caters to style savvy shoppers. GetNatty.com is an address that showcases, discovers and sells fashion forward clothing and accessories that have… Continue reading Nishka Lulla launches the newest e-commerce fashion portal GetNatty.com
Cyrus D Mehta Wins Who’s Who Legal Awards 2018 Corporate Immigration Lawyer of the Year
Our good friend and eminent immigration lawyer has been selected as one of the recipients of the Who’s Who Legal Awards for 2018. From Who’s Who Legal Awards website: Each year Who’s Who Legal presents awards to the individuals and firms that have performed exceptionally well in our research. After an in-depth assessment of our… Continue reading Cyrus D Mehta Wins Who’s Who Legal Awards 2018 Corporate Immigration Lawyer of the Year
5 Questions with Archeologist and Food Writer Kurush Dalal
TCS: There’s something about “gymkhana grub” that a certain generation will remember with great fondness. Your mum Katy ran kitchens for a few clubs herself – what are your memories of the food then? KD: Katy ran kitchens at the Freemasons Hall, The Elphinstone Cricket Club, The PVM Gymkhana; and the Ripon Club. I also… Continue reading 5 Questions with Archeologist and Food Writer Kurush Dalal
Mobeds move online under new programme
After breaking away from the Jiyo Parsi programme in February, Jiyo Mobed will debut on Sunday in its new avatar as ‘Empowering Mobeds,’ through a workshop Article by Gaurav Sarkar | Mid Day After parting ways from the Central government-supported Jiyo Parsi, Jiyo Mobed programme in February, the first-ever ‘Empowering Mobeds’ programme is all set… Continue reading Mobeds move online under new programme
Parsis say no to flight path over Tower of Silence
Airports Authority of India may now have to revise the path flights will take to the Navi Mumbai airport. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) may have to alter the flight path for the Navi Mumbai International Airport as the Parsi community has refused to allow aircraft to fly over the Tower of Silence at… Continue reading Parsis say no to flight path over Tower of Silence
Elderly Parsis to act as baby-sitters: Jiyo Parsi
Jiyo Parsi programme will help slowdown the decline of Parsi population. In what might be viewed as a winwin for Parsis of all age groups, the Jiyo Parsi programme, currently in its second phase, will rope in senior citizens (60 years and older) to take care of Parsi children up to the age of 10.… Continue reading Elderly Parsis to act as baby-sitters: Jiyo Parsi
Dadar Parsi Colony on Instagram
It is impossible not to be taken up by the verdant beauty of Dadar Parsi Colony, and it may so happen that the next time you are sauntering through its lanes or driving past its parks, you may take a few shots on your smartphone. And, if you are posting your pictures on Instagram, then… Continue reading Dadar Parsi Colony on Instagram
