Cavas D. Tamboli, known to his college friends as Dilip, achieved exceptional heights in his career. He did it without the help of eyesight. Born to a Parsee family in Gujarat, Tamboli lost his eyesight when he was a little more than a year, the result of a fall down a flight of stairs. The… Continue reading Cavas D Tamboli: A Calcuttan with a Different Vision
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Burial grounds at city centres may become envy of land sharks
Located conveniently between Kolkata’s biggest cemetery and largest morgue, a bone-collecting firm is doing brisk business illegally, an online tabloid reported. And there are many others as well who have hit a goldmine stealing dead bodies in the shadow of the night. But somewhere, these body snatchers seem to have missed the point. “Don’t publish… Continue reading Burial grounds at city centres may become envy of land sharks
Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa Invited to Oxford Round Table
Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa will travel to Oxford in a few weeks to share deep thoughts about constellations. The instructor from Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch will join the Oxford Round Table July 26-31 to discuss reconciling science, humanities and religion. The Oxford Round Table at the University of Oxford in England is a forum that… Continue reading Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa Invited to Oxford Round Table
Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
Farming the Parsi way CHETHALAYAM: In the wilderness, the lone Parsi farmer of the district (may be of the entire state) lives a lonely life. Enjoying the comfort of wilderness that creeps into his farm gradually, Yazedy Palia is a contented man. Located about 15 km from Sulthan Bathery, the 50-acrefarm looked like an extension… Continue reading Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
100 Km Walk by Parsi Youth in New Zealand
The following a report by four Parsi youngsters who walked 100 km in suport of an Oxfam Charity Oxfam Trailwalker is an annual fundraising event organised and promoted by Oxfam New Zealand. The trailwalker challenges teams to walk or run 100kms through Taupo in central New Zealand in 36 hours. That’s not all, teams must… Continue reading 100 Km Walk by Parsi Youth in New Zealand
Breeding Vultures: The Other Side of the Story
GUWAHATI, India—The outcome of captive breeding of vultures has come under suspicion as the endangered bird has proven lazy in reproduction and more significantly, they are monogamous birds, implying the need for more favorable conditions for mating and nurturing their babies. As the vultures in the sky are increasingly missing, the government and non-government agencies… Continue reading Breeding Vultures: The Other Side of the Story
Jehangir Palkhivala: Yoga – A Reason To Smile
Mickie Sorabjee, a regular reader and friend of Parsi Khabar sent us a tip to a great article on Uppercrust.com How many are privileged to be nurtured by Yogacharya B.K.S.Iyengar himself? To be simultaneously blessed by Sri Aurbindo and Mother of Pondicherry? To inherit the legal virtuosity of father Behram Palkhiwala and Uncle Nani? Meet… Continue reading Jehangir Palkhivala: Yoga – A Reason To Smile
