Two Parsi-owned bungalows, which are part of two housing societies in the prime Perry Cross Road area off Carter Road in Bandra (W), will be razed and redeveloped by Supreme Universal.The early 20th century bungalows, Gladhurst and Kavas Lodge, are on land belonging to Wavelash and Sunbeam societies. Article by Nauzer K Bharucha | TNN… Continue reading 2 Parsi bungalows in Bandra’s Perry Cross Road to make way for luxury towers
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The many stories hidden in Royapuram’s heritage landmarks
Hidden behind Royapuram’s Indo-Saracenic facades and historic places of worship are stories of a neighbourhood shaped by the people who once called it home Article by Elsa Sunny | The Hindu In the early 20th Century, Chennai’s Royapuram underwent a transformation that made it look distinct from the rest of Madras. With the sea on… Continue reading The many stories hidden in Royapuram’s heritage landmarks
Historic Dadabhai Naoroji Portrait to Go on Display at UK’s National Portrait Gallery
A historic portrait of Dadabhai Naoroji — the Parsi nationalist leader who became Britain’s first Asian MP — is set to go on public display at the National Portrait Gallery in London from September 2nd. For more than 70 years, the painting hung at the India Club on the Strand, until the restaurant lost its… Continue reading Historic Dadabhai Naoroji Portrait to Go on Display at UK’s National Portrait Gallery
India likely to play a key role in the next industrial revolution, says Sir Ron Kalifa
SIR RON KALIFA VC & HEAD OF FINANCIAL INFRA, BROOKFIELD India should aspire to be the country that the world will trust when a new economic order takes shape, said Sir Ron Kalifa, Brookfield’s vice chair and head of financial infrastructure. Article in Economic Times India He said the rules of the global economy are… Continue reading India likely to play a key role in the next industrial revolution, says Sir Ron Kalifa
The Sound Not Meant to be Music
One of the smallest religious communities in Pakistan, the Zoroastrians, are more commonly known by their South Asian name, Parsis. By the most recent estimates from community leaders, there are perhaps 900 of them left in Karachi, with a few dozen more scattered across Lahore, Quetta, and Islamabad. They built much of the physical and… Continue reading The Sound Not Meant to be Music
Marespand Dadachanji’s Restoration Magic Wins Big at Pebble Beach
Yashvardhan Ruia’s 1929 Mercedes-Benz 630K has taken First Prize in the “Automobiles of Royal India” class at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, one of the most coveted stages in the world of classic and vintage motoring. The win carries a special significance for us: the car behind this honour was brought back to life… Continue reading Marespand Dadachanji’s Restoration Magic Wins Big at Pebble Beach
London Mobed Builds Free App to Bring Zoroastrian Calendars and Prayers Into One Place
A London-based Mobed and technology entrepreneur has launched a free web app that brings together all three Zoroastrian calendars alongside daily prayers with audio and English translations, gaining over 200 installs in its first four days without any advertising spend. Varun Balsara, who serves as a practising Mobed in London and co-founded the technology company… Continue reading London Mobed Builds Free App to Bring Zoroastrian Calendars and Prayers Into One Place
Rustomjee Launches Chairman’s Office Trainee Program for Young Parsi Graduates
An important announcement for our Zoroastrian youth. Rustomjee is inviting applications for its Chairman’s Office Trainee Program, an immersive opportunity for young Parsi graduates and postgraduates to work closely with senior leadership, gain real hands-on exposure, and contribute to strategic and cross-functional initiatives from within the Chairman’s own office. As a trainee, you’ll support key… Continue reading Rustomjee Launches Chairman’s Office Trainee Program for Young Parsi Graduates
534 Births Since 2014-15 Reflect Success of Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Kiren Rijiju
As many as 534 births have been reported in the Parsi community since 2014-15, as the government’s Jiyo Parsi scheme continues its efforts to help stabilise the community’s declining population. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju shared the figure in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Monday, noting that a total of Rs 37.43… Continue reading 534 Births Since 2014-15 Reflect Success of Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Kiren Rijiju
