Adi Burjor Godrej is the Chairman, The Godrej Group, Godrej Industries, India He got a Master’s in Management, from MIT, US. Formerly, served as Chairman and President of industry associations and government-appointed development councils. President Designate, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Expertise: management development, international trade, consumer products, agricultural input industries. Interests: water skiing, windsurfing,… Continue reading Adi Burjor Godrej Awarded Padma Bhushan 2013
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Mahrukh Tarapore Awarded Padma Shri 2013
“Mahrukh Tarapor is one of the most widely respected museum professionals in the world,” said former Metropolitan Museum of Art director Philippe de Montebello, noting her “diplomatic skills, knowledge and energy”. The Indian-born, American scholar whose fields of expertise include the arts of India, South Asia and the Islamic world, received a Ph.D from Harvard… Continue reading Mahrukh Tarapore Awarded Padma Shri 2013
Deena Mistri Campus: A Film by Jamsheed Mistri
Jamsheed Mistri, a sixth grader from Covington Elementary School in the Los Altos School District submitted the film below as part of a submission to the LASD Film Festival 2013 Deena Mistri Campus was launched in 2012.The campus is being built in Korangi, an impoverished area of Karachi which would serve children who would otherwise… Continue reading Deena Mistri Campus: A Film by Jamsheed Mistri
The Chikoo Festival of Dahanu
Percy Jamshedwala writes: We used to have Discover Dahanu Festival since last two years, usually the source of the funds being individual participation fee & canadian pharmacy funds from INTACH, Chapter Dahanu. This year we decided to approach MTDC for some financial help, so has to have a little better event and to promote Dahanu… Continue reading The Chikoo Festival of Dahanu
Zubin Bhathena Rocks With Spud In The Box
A new Indian alternate rock group has been doing the rounds of Indian cities the past few weeks. Spud in the Box is a six piece Alternative Pop-Rock band formed in March 2011 in Mumbai. It involves the musical energies of Vivaan Kapoor on drums, Zubin Bhathena on bass, viagra from canada Rohan Rajadhakshya on… Continue reading Zubin Bhathena Rocks With Spud In The Box
Zubin Mehta: Music master digs Freddie Mercury
Zubin Mehta chats about passionate Israelis, frustrating politics, his Israeli son and his love for Queen’s lead singer Maestro Zubin Mehta is a known entity in these parts, jetting in and out for the last 50 years to work with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, where he is titled the Musical Director for Life. By Jessica… Continue reading Zubin Mehta: Music master digs Freddie Mercury
Lessons to be learned at a Parsi wedding
A Parsi wedding is cause for celebration. To start with, it suggests that the community’s population may increase, and given their diminishing numbers, any Parsi nuptials call for applause. Then, and almost as important, for the guest it means a Parsi lagan na bhonu, a wedding dinner fit for a king. So when a friend’s… Continue reading Lessons to be learned at a Parsi wedding
Cyrus and Lyla Guzder: A Parsi Couple's Healing Touch to Vidarbha's Farmers
As debt-ridden farmers continue to kill themselves in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region due to "government apathy", a Parsi couple from Mumbai has provided a healing touch to around 25 widows and their children in bringing their broken lives back on track. Published at Daijiworld.com Cyrus Guzder, 76, and wife Lyla, 70, have spent over Rs.10 lakh… Continue reading Cyrus and Lyla Guzder: A Parsi Couple's Healing Touch to Vidarbha's Farmers
Young Professionals Norouz Retreat
Zoroastrian Youth of North America (ZYNA) will be kicking off the NEW YEAR 2013! Join us, in the BIG APPLE, for a celebration filled with festivities, friendship and fellowship. This will be a networking social retreat geared towards established professionals (ages 25-45) who want to network. The new generation of Zoroastrians will be able to… Continue reading Young Professionals Norouz Retreat
