Email from Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, sponsor, Tenth World Zoroastrian Congress to seven trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet November 28, 2013 The Trustees Bombay Parsi Punchayet 209, Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road Fort Mumbai 400001 Dear Madams/Sirs, Sub : Postponement/Cancellation of 10th World Zoroastrian Congress I have given lot of thought and consideration to the arguments… Continue reading Cyrus Poonawalla Tries to Broker Peace: World Congess
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Aircel likely to elevate COO Kaizad Heerjee to CEO’s position
Aircel, a debt-ridden mobile phone operator, is likely to shortly elevate chief operating officer Kaizad Heerjee to the chief executive officer’s position, two people aware of the development told ET. The company’s former CEO, Sandip Das, left the company about eight months ago to join Reliance Jio Infocomm, the mobile broadband venture of billionaire Mukesh… Continue reading Aircel likely to elevate COO Kaizad Heerjee to CEO’s position
Prince Charles Visits the Godrej Mangroves
The HRH Prince Charles was recently in India. Below is a small write up by Dorab E. Mistry of UK. Dorab Mistry writes: I am sending you 2 remarkable photographs of HRH Prince Charles visiting the GODREJ mangroves during his recent trip to Mumbai. As you know, mangroves are nature’s protection against floods and storms.… Continue reading Prince Charles Visits the Godrej Mangroves
Parsis and the Art of Automobile Maintenance
The intense relationship that the community shares with its cars explains the premium they command in the second-hand market By Lhendup G Bhutia | OPEN In 1970, an American economist named George Akerlof published a paper on information asymmetry. Titled ‘The Market for Lemons: Quality Uncertainty and the Market Mechanism’, it examined the market impact… Continue reading Parsis and the Art of Automobile Maintenance
To Eternity And Back: Shirin Kumaana-Wadia
We are proud to announce that our very own Shirin Kumaana-Wadia shall be holding her first solo exhibition of photography at The Viewing Room in Mumbai, India. The exhibition runs from December 6th to December 28th, 2013. The Preview and Opening Reception is slated for Friday December 6th, 2013 at 7:00 PM. We would like… Continue reading To Eternity And Back: Shirin Kumaana-Wadia
Active marketing important in publishing: Author Cyrus Mistry
Marketing holds tremendous importance in the publishing industry and ensures a book doesn’t become a sinking stone, says Cyrus Mistry, the reticent author of “Chronicles of Corpse bearer.” “Like all other industries, marketing plays a very crucial role in the publishing world as well. Even though good research, story line and editing are the primary… Continue reading Active marketing important in publishing: Author Cyrus Mistry
Cyrus Todiwala’s jardaloo ma murghi
“This Parsee chicken dish will please everyone,” says Cyrus Todiwala, one half of The Incredible Spice Men and the chef behind Café Spice Namasté in London. “It’s not too hot, and it signifies friendship. We serve this at happy occasions, weddings and celebrations. You shouldn’t have too much trouble cooking it, so it makes the… Continue reading Cyrus Todiwala’s jardaloo ma murghi
Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month
Position ma puncture — If you have any doubt about what this phrase could possibly mean, think like your favourite Parsi. If that doesn’t work, wait for Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month. Averil Nunes presents a preview. Review by Averil Nunes | DNA India Book: Parsi Bol… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia’s Parsi Bol to hit the stands next month
Kayhan Irani’s Book Reading in London
Good friend of Parsi Khabar and a fantastic artivist, Kayhan Irani will read from her upcoming works, in London. TREE OF SEEDS A narrative of migration and memory. A young woman and her brother sail from Iran to India, via Yemen. Found on the docks of Aden, they are taken in by a… Continue reading Kayhan Irani’s Book Reading in London
