Charity Commissioner to issue second show cause notice Mumbai: The BD Petit Parsee General Hospital (PGH) in Cumballa Hill has invited the ire of the Charity Commissioner for not treating non-Parsi patients under schemes for the poor. While the Parsi community is known for charity without differentiating between communities, the 105-year-old hospital is one of… Continue reading Parsee General Hospital rapped for refusing poor non-Parsis
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Christians, Parsis discuss Metro threat to structures
The controversy over the proposed underground metro rail tunnels at Jagannath Sunkersett Marg in Girgaum has brought together Christians and Parsis for the first time to discuss the project at a joint meeting on Sunday. Article by Nauzer K. Bharucha | TNN Fr Anthony Fernandes of the ancient St Teresa’s Church in Girgaum said it… Continue reading Christians, Parsis discuss Metro threat to structures
Milind Deora meets Mumbai Metro brass over Parsis’ fire temple issue
A delegation of Parsis led by former south Mumbai Congress MP Milind Deora on Friday met senior officials of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) to express concern about the rail tunnel affecting the sanctity of the community’s ancient fire temples and wells in south Mumbai. Article by Nauzer K. Bharucha | TNN “We have… Continue reading Milind Deora meets Mumbai Metro brass over Parsis’ fire temple issue
The Shoonyam Quotient by Dr. Mickey Mehta
Our dear friend and India’s finest health guru Dr. Mickey Mehta recently launched a new book titled “The Shoonyam Quotient: The Light of Life” published by Penguin Books, India. The book is available on Amazon India and on Amazon.com The Shoonyam Quotient: Today life is led on the circumference; barely aware of the space within-and… Continue reading The Shoonyam Quotient by Dr. Mickey Mehta
Parsi woman contests Raj-era personal law
Encouraged by Muslim women’s successful fight against triple talaq, a Parsi woman has moved the Supreme Court questioning the validity of many provisions of Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, alleging that these made estranged couples of her community go through a torturous exercise to get divorce. Article by Dhananjay Mahapatra | TNN Naomi Sam Irani… Continue reading Parsi woman contests Raj-era personal law
Dwindling population in Navsari, Mecca of Parsis
Navsari, once a sleepy town with magnificent buildings, sprawling lawns and wide roads but is fast turning into a ghetto Kersi K Deboo’s eyes light up when he starts talking about the Parsi connection of Navsari, a small city located 37 km south of India’s textile capital, Surat. “Navsari is the Mecca of Parsis. It… Continue reading Dwindling population in Navsari, Mecca of Parsis
Arun Jaitley, Mukesh Ambani spotted at the Karanjawala wedding in Delhi
“It was a wedding laced with affection and not with power. Everyone who walked into the various functions was treated with equal affection and love, and that’s what set it apart,” says Suhel Seth about the recently concluded wedding of Tahira Karanjawala to Jatin Mongia in Delhi, which saw the power elite of the country… Continue reading Arun Jaitley, Mukesh Ambani spotted at the Karanjawala wedding in Delhi
Theater: Class Act by Meherzad Patel
Meherzad Patel’s The Class Act promises plenty of laughs this weekend While city folk maybe in splits now with the Bangalore Comedy Fest, those who wish for more laughs could check out Meherzad Patel’s The Class Act by Silly Point Production this weekend. “Are you ready to be part of the craziest acting class?” asks… Continue reading Theater: Class Act by Meherzad Patel
Rustom Sidhwa Marg And The Man Behind The Name
‘It is tragic only a few remember the fearless crusader, let alone recall his services to nation’ Named after Rustom K Sidhwa, former member of the Constituent Assembly and the first Parliament after Independence, the road connects the Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road to the Perin Nariman Street Article By Meenketan Jha | Indian Express The… Continue reading Rustom Sidhwa Marg And The Man Behind The Name
