Of problems with IT heads, co-pilots and finding magic in each client And for my third Sunday at the office, a few stray thoughts and a few general observations and a few points of view (all my own work): Like how do you really say Havas without everyone bringing out the desi jibes about nether-region… Continue reading Havas Worldwide’s Rayomand J. Patell: A Peek at his week
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Sharmine Panthaky To Head Orchard Advertising’s Mumbai Operations
Orchard Advertising has got in Sharmine Panthaky as vice president and branch head of its Mumbai office. Prior to this she was national head – retail and customer engagement at Interspace Solutions. Kaizad Pardiwalla, COO, Orchard Advertising, said, “Sharmine joins us having had rich experience in business development and leading many national and multinational client… Continue reading Sharmine Panthaky To Head Orchard Advertising’s Mumbai Operations
Kersi Dubash Brings Sari Exhibition to Islamabad
Indian trader, Kersi Dubash is in town once again with an exquisite collection of apparel dominated by timeless ‘saris’ that are sure to arrest the attention of Islamabad’s middle and elite classes. The exhibition also features gold-plated silver chromium jewelry from Jaipur, heavily embellished velvet clutches by designer Sarod Jalan, and trendy metallic ‘batwas’ ideally… Continue reading Kersi Dubash Brings Sari Exhibition to Islamabad
Parsiana Magazine: A Window Into A Vanishing Culture
Sustaining Parsiana’s high-quality journalism is quite a task given the declining numbers of people interested in the Parsi way of life. “The Parsi community is such a marvel that it does not need the protection of anyone. It finds its way and protection by its wisdom, intelligence and ability,” proclaimed Mahatma Gandhi in 1931. Yet,… Continue reading Parsiana Magazine: A Window Into A Vanishing Culture
Parsis skipped their Sunday dhansak to vote
Punchayet Elections Witness Lower-Than-Expected Turnout Article by Nergish Sunavala | Times of India Serpentine queues marked the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) elections on Sunday , but for once they were a source of jubilation. “I never knew there were so many Parsis,“ said Villoo Shroff, a member of the community that numbers just 40,000 in… Continue reading Parsis skipped their Sunday dhansak to vote
Election unlocks Bombay Parsi Panchayet’s 200 Crore Assets
Appointment of new trustees at Bombay Parsi Punchayet will end the charity commissioner’s stay on its properties The Parsi community voted on Sunday to choose new trustees and chairman for the 350-year old Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), which had been hit by infighting and allegations of embezzlement. Article by Jyoti Shelar The election of new… Continue reading Election unlocks Bombay Parsi Panchayet’s 200 Crore Assets
Parsi Punchayet poll today, development of community, not religion, main agenda
Seven years ago, when the city’s dwindling Parsi community last went for votes to choose the elected representative for its chief administrative body — the Bombay Parsi Punchayet – religion was at the forefront of all campaigns. But this time around, as the Parsis go for elections on Sunday, they have something completely different on… Continue reading Parsi Punchayet poll today, development of community, not religion, main agenda
Palghar farmhouse of IAF veteran burgled
The Palghar farmhouse of a retired Indian Air Force officer was allegedly burgled early Sunday . Among the valuables stolen is his US passport which is a priced possession on the grey market. Article by Sandhya Nair | Times Of India Squadron Leader Boman Irani (76), who is a Indo-Pak war veteran, retired from the… Continue reading Palghar farmhouse of IAF veteran burgled
After poll drive on WhatsApp, Parsis all set to vote today
There’s a picture of a spacious flat doing the rounds on Par si Whatsapp gro ups. The floor is li ned with gold bars, stashes of 1000-rupee notes and silver trays. A drooling Alsatian can be spied in the background. “The cleanup will start only after the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) election is over,“ reads… Continue reading After poll drive on WhatsApp, Parsis all set to vote today
