‘Impossible’ is a word that does not feature in his dictionary. Perseverance, dedication and focused approach are among the best attributes of Jazeel Mistry, a young man from Howick in East Auckland (now based in Australia), who is on a mission to realise his dreams in Hollywood as an actor, producer and director. Jazeel is… Continue reading Jazeel Mistry Heads To LA For The Golden Try
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How Rita Kapadia traveled from Computer Science to kitchen science
Many of us have had careers that meandered down winding paths. Rita Kapadia, of East Street, has followed a path filled with ones and zeros as well as halves and quarters. She began her career in the corporate world at IBM in the field of computer programming. After many years she moved on to support… Continue reading How Rita Kapadia traveled from Computer Science to kitchen science
Guess who’s coming to dinner? Zoroastrian priest changed by daughter’s interfaith marriage
Jal Panthaky is a Zoroastrian priest, with a love of life and a staunch dedication to his faith. He is both a proud father and a deeply spiritual man. But neither of these are static roles. Recently, his devotion to his religion and to his children collided; he felt moved to examine the tenets of… Continue reading Guess who’s coming to dinner? Zoroastrian priest changed by daughter’s interfaith marriage
Homyar Nasirabadwala: Being A Parsi Priest in Hong Kong
Homyar Nasirabadwala, one of the few full-time Parsi priests working outside India, talks about his community, traditions and making sure the dhansak is right In a small, air-conditioned room in Hong Kong’s busy Causeway Bay area, behind a framed, larger-than-life portrait of Parsi merchant Jamsetji Jeejeebhoy, there is talk of dhansak. Article by Bhavya Dore… Continue reading Homyar Nasirabadwala: Being A Parsi Priest in Hong Kong
The Successors: Isphandyar Bhandara
CEO Murree Brewery, Isphanyar Bhandara is powering Pakistan’s only alcoholic beverage company into unchartered waters as he diversifies into the non-alcoholic beverage industry. Click here to watch the entire episode.
Parsis In The Deccan: Trusted traders with quirky sense of humour
Known for their quirky sense of humour and love for food, Parsis are regarded as honest businessmen. Parsis in the twin cities have made a mark in the fields of automobiles, confectionary, software and in the good old days even minted their own currency known as the Pestonshahi Sicca. The biggest name in the world… Continue reading Parsis In The Deccan: Trusted traders with quirky sense of humour
Punjab Chief Justice Shiavax J Vazifdar leads esprit de corps
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice S J Vazifdar manifested exemplary goodwill by proceeding ‘on leave’ on Monday. The move paved way for the high court’s senior-most judge Justice Surinder Singh Saron to be appointed as chief justice just days before his retirement. Sources in the high court said, Justice Saron, who is… Continue reading Punjab Chief Justice Shiavax J Vazifdar leads esprit de corps
Zinia Lawyer: Storming the male bastion
THERE’S been a solitary instance in the history of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) when a lady member was elected to its managing committee. Interestingly, Zinia Lawyer, of London Pilsner fame, has decided to storm the male bastion this year and has entered the fray for a seat in RWITC’s boardroom. Eleven candidates,… Continue reading Zinia Lawyer: Storming the male bastion
Masina ties up with Apollo to start new 300-bed hospital
Masina Hospital, one of Mumbai’s old est charitable health institutions, has signed an agreement with the Chennai-based Apollo to set up an allnew 300-bed hospital. The new hospital, which will be cobranded Masina-Apollo, will be built on four-acre land available within the sprawling Masina campus in Byculla.The existing hospital, which is run out of a… Continue reading Masina ties up with Apollo to start new 300-bed hospital
