Feud with the Wadias begins to pinch – Parsi Punchayet runs out of funds, stops two grants With the Wadias unhappy over the administration of Parsi colonies freezing Rs 120 crore in banks, the Punchayet does not even have money to give priests their monthly perks Article by Jyoti.Shelar Times of India The… Continue reading Feud with the Wadias begins to pinch Bombay Parsi Punchayet
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In Conversation with Khushru Pocha: Just Call for Blood
Khushroo Poacha, Founder – Indianblooddonors.com “Help each other One to One. Do not depend on our Leaders”.- Mother Teresa KHUSHROO POACHA, an office superintendent with the Indian railways, has kept his day job while running Indianblooddonors.com. He’s an unlikely innovator with a mission: to prove that making a difference and sustaining an enterprise isn’t… Continue reading In Conversation with Khushru Pocha: Just Call for Blood
Farrokh Khambata’s JOSS to Open in Santacruz Mumbai
Long after shutting down Joss at Kala Ghoda, owner Farrokh Khambata will now open an outpost at Santacruz (W). Launching in place of Two One Two All Day, next to the Mini Cooper showroom, the Pan Asian restaurant will open to the public on August 5. We’ll be there on opening day, hoping to see… Continue reading Farrokh Khambata’s JOSS to Open in Santacruz Mumbai
Jiyo Parsi Workshop: Family Life in the 21st Century
Dear friend of Parsi Khabar, Dr. Shernaz Cama informs Dear All, I would be grateful if this Notice could be given wide publicity. It is the 1st in a series of Workshops in the Advocacy section of Jiyo Parsi. As can be seen, we are adopting a holistic approach to change the often negative perceptions… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Workshop: Family Life in the 21st Century
Royapuram: Wheel of time takes the sea away
In the 1970s, Ajit Diaz’s family was among the very few non-Anglo Indian families to make Royapuram their home. Article by Serena Josephine M | The Hindu What he vividly remembers about this north Chennai locality is its tranquil surroundings, large houses and carnival-like atmosphere during Christmas. “The four Mada Church roads make the Royapuram… Continue reading Royapuram: Wheel of time takes the sea away
BBC: Mumbai’s Disappearing Irani Cafes
Mumbai’s grand old Parsi cafes have long been a symbol of the city’s diverse cuisine and culture. They were first opened in the 19th century by settlers moving to India from Iran and most of them are family run businesses. But today they are slowly dying out. So are they in danger of disappearing altogether?… Continue reading BBC: Mumbai’s Disappearing Irani Cafes
Vaccine Billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla Joins Race For London’s Grosvenor House Hotel
Cash-rich pharma billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla who got wealthy making low-cost vaccines that his Serum Institute of India sells around the world, has put in a $937 million bid for London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. The 494-room property, located in the Mayfair area and managed by J.W.Marriott, is owned by the Sahara India Group whose controversial boss… Continue reading Vaccine Billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla Joins Race For London’s Grosvenor House Hotel
