In an article about India’s 61st Independance Day, there is mention of Ratan Tata. This has been bolstered by “reverse colonisation” as Indian entrepreneurs and businessmen began acquiring landmark western conglomerates, outbidding their more established rivals from developed economies. In March, Rattan Tata, who heads the US$29 billion (Dh106.43bn) Tata Group, is one such “Indian… Continue reading Freed Giant Emerges from Chaos
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Parsi Cola
A reader sent us a tip about Parsi Cola, a soft drink that is famous in Iran and other parts of the Middle East. [image copyright] It even merits its own Wikipedia entry Here is another picture of the cola in a plastic bottle. The photographer actually thought it was a typo :) [image… Continue reading Parsi Cola
ZOCHILD Day 2008
The 6th ZOCHILDAY is scheduled for Sunday, 30th November, 2008. Events have been planned at Shanmukhananda Hall and at Cama Baug, Khetwadi. If interested in participating, forms for registration will be available from the following ;- S.S.C. Schools : Mrs. Silloo Commissariat – 23075591 I.C.S.E. Schools : Mrs. Perin Bagli – 23517909/23510446 Baugs : Mrs.… Continue reading ZOCHILD Day 2008
Mumbai Parsi Panchayat election heats up
With the new challengers unveiling their panel, the war for elections to the Bombay Parsi Panchayat is already heating up. For a community which believes in maja ni life this crowd of Parsis was pretty serious. The occasion: The unveiling of new panel of reformists to contest elections to the Bombay Parsi Panchayat – a… Continue reading Mumbai Parsi Panchayat election heats up
Parsis set to exercise their franchise for BPP polls
The Parsi community is all set to witness a change this October, as its members will exercise their franchise for the first time in 350 years since the Bombay Parsi Panchayat was established. From October 4 to 14, all Parsis over 18 years of age will vote for seven trustees of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat… Continue reading Parsis set to exercise their franchise for BPP polls
Ratan Tata to be awarded with Doctor of Science
President Pratibha Patil will confer Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) on top industrialist Ratan Tata at the 46th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology here tomorrow. Patil, who will deliver the convocation speech, will also present President of India Medals as well as gold medals to the meritorious candidates of the institute.… Continue reading Ratan Tata to be awarded with Doctor of Science
Parsee at the forefront of Vegan cuisine in USA
Parsis are as far from veganism as can be. We are complete meat eaters and there are no restrictions on what we cannot eat. Therefore it is with interest that I come across this snippet about a Parsi who helped organise the vegan movement in the US in the 1960's. To help win recognition for… Continue reading Parsee at the forefront of Vegan cuisine in USA
Friendship Day celebrations turns unpleasant for Jimmy Mistry
The Friendship Day celebrations hosted by the Parsi community on Sunday turned sour for the organisers with residents objecting and the police fining the revellers for flagging off a car rally from Shivaji Park at Dadar. It was ironical that the Additional Commissioner of Police, (Crime Branch), Deven Bharti flagged off the car rally later… Continue reading Friendship Day celebrations turns unpleasant for Jimmy Mistry
The Harbour That Gave the Name ‘Bombay’ to Mumbai
Mumbai harbour has been the gateway to the world for commerce and travel since the British took control of the island city from the Portuguese in 1660s. However, the group of seven islands acquired the name ‘Bombay’ from the Portuguese, the first Europeans to set their foot on these islands. In 1508, the Portuguese explorer… Continue reading The Harbour That Gave the Name ‘Bombay’ to Mumbai
