The following is the keynote address delivered by Nadir Godrej at the Awards Gala at the conclusion of the Global Annual General Meeting of the World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce, hosted in Hong Kong on Saturday December 17th, 2016. A new millennium was about to dawn Seventeen years ago. An organisation was then born But… Continue reading Nadir Godrej: Keynote Address at WZCC Global AGM in Hong Kong
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Fate of Rs 22 Lacs in Cash in BPP CEO’s Cupboard
The Mumbai Samachar asks about the status of the Rs 22 lacs that was found in the BPP CEO’s cupboard. The community is aware that cash of more than Rs. 22 lakhs was found in September 2014 in late CEO Mehli Colahs cupboard which on an unanimous complaint of all the then seven Trustees was… Continue reading Fate of Rs 22 Lacs in Cash in BPP CEO’s Cupboard
132-year-old Ripon Club plans partial sell-off to cut rising losses
Although the 132-year-old Ripon Club has endured the vicissitudes of time and fortune, a part of the good old Parsi bastion may suffer partial eclipse. A controversial proposal to surrender or sell off a portion of the institution in Fort will be decided during the club’s EGM on Thursday, even as some members continue to… Continue reading 132-year-old Ripon Club plans partial sell-off to cut rising losses
The Parsis fighting to stop their culture dying out, and why it appears doomed
The birth and death notices in Parsiana tell a stark story. The June edition of the Mumbai-based magazine for Parsis lists two births and 46 deaths in the city. Perhaps June was not a typical month, but India’s most illustrious minority are aware of the numbers – for every Parsi born, four die – and… Continue reading The Parsis fighting to stop their culture dying out, and why it appears doomed
ZYNG Speaks Up.
‘We will continue ZYNG’ing’ For 7 years ZYNG has served society and our community, working tirelessly for the positive growth of our community youth. We are now the largest youth body of our community anywhere in the world, encompassing more than four thousand youth between the ages of 15 – 40. Despite what some say… Continue reading ZYNG Speaks Up.
Bombay Parsi Punchayet cuts ties with youth wing ZYNG
The Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) is the talking point once again in the community after its board of trustees cut ties with its youth wing Zoroastrian Youth for Next Generation (ZYNG). Article by Ashutosh Shukla | DNA India ZYNG was formed in December 2009 by former board of trustees of the BPP. Back then, ZYNG… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet cuts ties with youth wing ZYNG
Miracles and Legends in Zoroastrianism: Desk Calendar 2017
Background about Persiart7: Persiart7 is an initiative undertaken to create awareness amongst community members and others about various important and interesting aspects of our history and religion. As we dig deep, we come to realize that there are abundant stories and personalities which can inspire today’s generation. Our first creation was a Desk Calendar, 2016,… Continue reading Miracles and Legends in Zoroastrianism: Desk Calendar 2017
Dishoom Opens in Edinburgh
Our dear friend Meher Marfatia informs us about the opening of Dishoom’s first outpost in Edinburgh. Meher writes… The sparkling thespian actors of my Laughter in the House are gracing the walls of a leading new restaurant opening in Edinburgh next Sunday the 5th!! What’s more, they are a permanent decor component and not just… Continue reading Dishoom Opens in Edinburgh
A Walk In Karachi’s Katrak Colony
Parsi influence on Karachi’s architecture is immense. Parsi businessmen and philanthropists commissioned some of the most remarkable structures in Karachi especially at the turn of last century. People still don’t hesitate to spend lavish sum of money on buildings in present day Karachi but the city suffers from our collective lack of aesthetics and sense… Continue reading A Walk In Karachi’s Katrak Colony
