With the impending Parsi Punchayet elections….here is advertising guru Sam Balsara’s take. Spot on ! Click image to see enlarged copy.
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Pervin Todiwala: The story of Café Spice Namasté
Our dream is have a Todiwala collection with our sons, bringing together their creative aspect into the business. They would take this business into a new dimension – says Pervin Todiwala Interview By Gina McAdam | Global Woman How did the idea of Cafe Spice came to you? We were working in a much smaller… Continue reading Pervin Todiwala: The story of Café Spice Namasté
Nisaba Godrej: The ‘ovarian lottery’
Why you don’t need to wait till you’re a grandparent, to start passing it forward Disclaimer: I’m not a philanthropist. Not by the conventional definition anyway—that to fit (and foot) the bill, you have to be wrinkled, wear glasses and play bridge. Article by Nisaba Godrej | Live Mint Why then am I writing this?… Continue reading Nisaba Godrej: The ‘ovarian lottery’
250th Anniversary of the Navsari Atashbehram
Over the weekend the Navsari Atashbehram celebrated the 250th Salgreh (anniversary) of its establishment. Navsari is all decked up to celebrate 250th anniversary of one of the oldest religious places of Parsi community in the country. The Navsari Atash Behram – fire temple – will be completing 250 years on Saturday and Parsis in large… Continue reading 250th Anniversary of the Navsari Atashbehram
The Freddie Mercury connection
Freddie Mercury, the late lead singer of rock band Queen, was given the name Farrokh Bulsara, sometimes reflected as Faridoon Bulsara, at birth and was Parsi. These are some Parsi facts and beliefs. Freddie Mercury, the late lead singer of rock band Queen, was given the name Farrokh Bulsara, sometimes reflected as Faridoon Bulsara, at… Continue reading The Freddie Mercury connection
Navsari Atashbehram Celebrates 250 Years
The Navsari Atashbehram celebrates 250 years this weekend. Celebrations are planned all over the weekend. The Atashbehram holds a special place in our hearts. My maternal grandparents hail from Navsari and we have two ancestral homes in Navsari. My mom Behroz, sister Mehernaaz, myself and now my two year old niece Ava have all been… Continue reading Navsari Atashbehram Celebrates 250 Years
Vote With Care 03: Parsis For Harmony
With the impending Parsi Punchayet elections….here is advertising guru Sam Balsara’s take. Spot on ! Click image to see enlarged copy.
Vancouver Withdraws from Hosting 2017 North American Zoroastrian Congress
The Zoroastrian Society of British Columbia (ZSBC) has regrettably had to withdraw from hosting the 2017 North American Zoroastrian Congress. The Board of Directors thanks Mrs. Katayun Kapadia, President, and Mr. Bomi Patel, FEZANA Congress Chair, for their support and valuable advice during this whole period of our decision making. More importantly, ZSBC’s Board appreciates… Continue reading Vancouver Withdraws from Hosting 2017 North American Zoroastrian Congress
Iyanah Bativala Curates Kids in Focus Exhibition at Max Mueller Bhavan
If you happen to be in town with some time to spare, we recommend you hop over to Kala Ghoda’s Max Mueller Bhavan Gallery to catch Kids in Focus. The one-of-a-kind photo exhibition has on view the work of children from Salaam Baalak Trust. The exhibition will showcase over 80 photographs taken by the children… Continue reading Iyanah Bativala Curates Kids in Focus Exhibition at Max Mueller Bhavan
