From the 1880s until his passing in 1904, Jamsetji devoted himself to three transformative ideas: establishing an iron and steel company, generating hydroelectric power, and founding a world-class educational institution. Jamsetji Tata and the founding story/ Source: Tata Group The journey of the Tata Group, India’s foremost industrial conglomerate, is a testament to the visionary… Continue reading Founding story of Tata: How did Jamsetji Tata pioneer the making of Tata with Rs 21,000 only?
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Remembering the Rich Life Feroze Gandhi Lived Before His Untimely Death
Feroze Gandhi was a freedom fighter, prominent parliamentarian and crusader against corruption. This piece traces the various threads in his rich life, including his joining the Nehru family, before his untimely death 63 years ago. Feroze Gandhi, whose 111th birth anniversary falls today, was a freedom fighter, prominent parliamentarian, journalist and above all, a crusader… Continue reading Remembering the Rich Life Feroze Gandhi Lived Before His Untimely Death
Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the state civil contractor of erstwhile Baroda State. He owned a brick factory and built many of the city’s architectural delights, including the iconic dome at Maharaja Sayajirao University’s Faculty of Arts. Written by Aditi Raja The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the… Continue reading Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
Parsis carry Middle Eastern & South Asian genes, says study
A recent study by a team of researchers in India shows that the Parsis’ maternal genes connect them to both Middle Eastern and South Asian populations. Undertaken by scientists from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow, and the department of archaeology at Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, the study also revealed… Continue reading Parsis carry Middle Eastern & South Asian genes, says study
Meet the 3 generations of the family behind the iconic Parsi Dairy Farm
Gen-next of Parsi Dairy Farm writes a new chapter of success as their newly revamped flagship outlet on Princess Street opens to the public tomorrow. Step into a realm where tradition meets modernity as we bring you an exclusive sneak peek into the resplendent transformation of Parsi Dairy Farm’s flagship store on Princess Street. Join… Continue reading Meet the 3 generations of the family behind the iconic Parsi Dairy Farm
Meet Naval Tata, the father of Ratan Tata, Jimmy and Noel Tata; know about his wife Simone Tata,
At age 13, he was adopted by Sir Ratan Tata, marking the beginning of a journey that intertwined his destiny with the illustrious Tata family. JRD Tata was the cousin of Naval tata/ Source: Tata/ India Times Naval Hormusji Tata, a name etched in the annals of India’s industrial and philanthropic history, was much more… Continue reading Meet Naval Tata, the father of Ratan Tata, Jimmy and Noel Tata; know about his wife Simone Tata,
Omim Debara dies due to Cardiac Arrest
Eminent social activist Omim Maneckshaw Debara passed away on Thursday morning due to cardiac arrest. Debara retired as chief engineer of VST and passionately worked for various causes, including those concerning the environment, communal harmony, interfaith, heritage, and preservation of water bodies. Article in Deccan Chronicle He was the president of COVA, secretary of Forum… Continue reading Omim Debara dies due to Cardiac Arrest
The Colonial Public and the Parsi Stage : Book Review
This book explores how theatre enabled Parsis to negotiate the growing challenges of colonialism In ‘The Colonial Public and the Parsi Stage’, Rashna Darius Nicholson is particularly interested in exploring how theatre impacted the life of Parsi women. Murali Ranganathan Parsi theatre company at Ramprakash Theatre, Jaipur, 1880. In 1969, when the last vestiges of… Continue reading The Colonial Public and the Parsi Stage : Book Review
Lawyer Dara Irani passes away at 67
Dara Irani, a noted lawyer from Pune cantonment and former president of Poona Parsi Panchayat, passed away due to multi-organ failure on Sunday. He was 67. Irani is survived by his wife, two daughters and two grandsons. Article in Times of India He was suffering from cancer of the bile duct and non-alcoholic cirrhosis. Irani’s… Continue reading Lawyer Dara Irani passes away at 67
