When Apro Ratan goes, can doom be far behind? By Bachi Karkaria / TNN Bomsie surveyed the pall of gloom which hung over Mumbai’s Dadar Parsi Colony. "Eh, Kawsie," he said, "Soo thayech soo, sala? Wotthehell is happening? Why are all the bawajis going around with faces longer than a college admission queue when our… Continue reading Ta-Ta to TATA
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Sign Petition to Save Bahrot Caves
The Bahrot Caves near Sanjan, Gujarat, India hold a special place in the heart of all Parsis. This is where the Iranshah fire was hidden for 12 years while Sanjan was attacked. These caves are today in a completely dilapidated and deplorable state. Dr. Homi Dhalla, the founder president of the World Zarathusti Chamber of… Continue reading Sign Petition to Save Bahrot Caves
Racing against time to preserve India’s Parsi past
High in the hills of western India, Homi Dhalla looks around the Bharot Caves complex, pointing out the cracked and crumbling stone in the roughly-hewn rocks. By Phil Hazlewood (AFP) "If we wish to save these caves, the world community has to stand up and do something about it now before it’s too late," he… Continue reading Racing against time to preserve India’s Parsi past
Ray of hope for dwindling Parsi community
Young Parsis today visit the fire temple in much larger numbers and more often than they did 30 years ago. This may not seem noteworthy to most people, but for Zoroastrians, a community, which is likely to be wiped out in less than 100 years at its present rate of growth, this simple act assumes… Continue reading Ray of hope for dwindling Parsi community
Parsis’ emotional connect with Tatas
In Indian family businesses, there is no dearth of successors. The Tatas, however, are an exception. As there’s no heir apparent to Ratan Tata after he retires in December 2012, a search committee has been formed to find one. The hunt has fuelled speculation with the names of several global CEOs doing the rounds. By… Continue reading Parsis’ emotional connect with Tatas
Noshir Gowadia Convicted for Selling US Military Secrets to China
A former B-2 bomber engineer who marketed and sold his stealth expertise to China is facing life in a federal prison following his conviction for bartering U.S. military secrets. By Associated Press. Noshir Gowadia, 66, was found guilty Monday on charges that he designed a cruise missile component for China and pocketed at least $110,000,… Continue reading Noshir Gowadia Convicted for Selling US Military Secrets to China
Homai Vyarawalla: National Photo Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 10 days from now, we will witness India’s first national photo awards as part of commemorating 50 golden years of the photo division, a media unit of the ministry of information and broadcasting. By Ashleshaa Khurana / Times of India Among the four recipients of the lifetime achievement award’ is India’s first woman photojournalist… Continue reading Homai Vyarawalla: National Photo Award for Lifetime Achievement
