The Godrej group’s journey, from making locks and safes to selling processed food and property under the third and fourth generations of owners Article by Madhura Karnik | Live Mint Pirojsha Godrej, brother of Godrej group founder Ardeshir Godrej. The duo launched the world’s first soap made without using animal fat, which was later named… Continue reading Godrej group: Unlocking entrepreneurship
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Parsi New Year Celebrations in New Delhi and Hyderabad
Parsis in Delhi come together to ring in New Year There were 275 guests expected, with Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptulla as chief guest, and Rohinton Fali Nariman, newly appointed judge to the Supreme Court, to be felicitated that evening. Article by Anumeha Yadav | The Hindu On Monday, the 10 days of Muktad,… Continue reading Parsi New Year Celebrations in New Delhi and Hyderabad
Administrator appointed by HC to safeguard estate of Purvez Dalal in Rs 200 crore dispute
Two sides-‘heirs’ and ‘confidantes’-are in tussle over properties of Purvez Dalal, who died in 2011. In a dispute pertaining to two wills, both of which list properties worth around Rs 200 crore and involve a practicing advocate of the Bombay High Court, the HC has appointed an administrator to safeguard the estate. Article by Sunil… Continue reading Administrator appointed by HC to safeguard estate of Purvez Dalal in Rs 200 crore dispute
All that Mawa drama
An age-old Parsi eatery announces that it’s going to shut down. Soon, media houses start speculating about the reasons and publish reams of stories glorifying the outlet and its rich history. In no time, people start queuing up outside the restaurant — as early as 5 am — to devour that final batch of Mawa… Continue reading All that Mawa drama
Doongerwadi pallbearers threaten strike fearing non-payment of bonus
UPDATE: The article below appeared in the Mumbai Times on August 10. Further to that, as per an email communique, the issue has been resolved. BPP Chairman Dinshaw Mehta mentioned that two payments had been made. The financial condition of the BPP continues to be the same overall, due to the stay imposed by the… Continue reading Doongerwadi pallbearers threaten strike fearing non-payment of bonus
Ame Chhaiye Parsi: Traditional Music Comes Alive
Below is a write up sent by Parsi Khabar reader and well known community figure Marzban Giara. Let us welcome Yezdezerdi 1384 with a round of lilting music in our homes, colonies and baugs. AME CHHAIYE PARSI a new music album of monajats- songs of joy and peace produced by Bapsy and Marzban Giara was… Continue reading Ame Chhaiye Parsi: Traditional Music Comes Alive
Chinese excavations likely to redefine Zoroastrianism’s origin
Zoroastrianism was the state religion of the ancient Persian Empire. Its founder, Zoroaster, or Zarathustra, is thought to have been born in what is now Northeast Iran or Southwest Afghanistan. A 2004 survey by the Zoroastrian Associations of North America put the estimated number of believers worldwide at between 124,000 and 190,000. Now, archaeologists in… Continue reading Chinese excavations likely to redefine Zoroastrianism’s origin
