By Meher Marfatia in DNA India Who hasn’t smiled at quaint “By Order” instructions written in coloured chalk at Irani restaurant entrances? But walk to your corner café today. The interior will likely wear a special festive feel. It’s March 21. Spring Equinox – Nauruz. Or Navroze, as Parsis call it. How they pronounce or… Continue reading Irani or Parsi, what’s the difference?
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Zubin Antalia Wins Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver Contest
ubin Antalia from Mumbai has won the inaugural Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver contest, beating 32 other competitors from across the country. Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver 2009 is a nationwide search for India’s best young driving talent. This competition tested the competitors’ knowledge of traffic rules, awareness of road safety along with their real-world driving skill.… Continue reading Zubin Antalia Wins Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver Contest
The Typology of A Parsi Fire Temple
The following is compiled from various sources for The Informal Adult Classes on Zoroastrian Religion & History, by Keki B. Shroff, Toronto, Canada DADGAH, AGIARY & DAR-E-MEHR TERMS EXPLAINED There is seldom any confusion regarding the terms Atash Bahram and Atash Adaran because the distinction between the two grades of fire are self-evident in the… Continue reading The Typology of A Parsi Fire Temple
High Court Relief for Bombay Parsi Panchayat
It came as a major relief for the newly-elected trustees of the Bombay Parsee Punchayet (BPP) when Bombay High Court on Tuesday stayed an order passed by the charity commissioner, directing prosecution and removal of the trustees. On March 9, charity commissioner NV Deshmukh had passed an order stating that he would initiate action against… Continue reading High Court Relief for Bombay Parsi Panchayat
Norooz Celebrations in Dubai
What is Norooz? Norooz, the Iranian new-year holiday, is celebrated on the first day of spring – according to the Persian calendar – and goes on for 13 days. The holiday is commemorated by spring cleaning and the purchasing of clothes. On the first day of the Iranian New Year people dress up in their… Continue reading Norooz Celebrations in Dubai
Dilshad Patel : I can play anyone
Dilshad Patel is one hell of a performer. With a cheerful laugh she says, "I can play anybody you want, between 22 and 26 years. I would call that my screen age." Patel, the latest entrant into Bollywood has a scrumptious role in Sooni Taraporewala’s Little Zizou. She plays the daughter of Boman Irani who… Continue reading Dilshad Patel : I can play anyone
WZCC Confers Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year to Dr. Villoo Morawala-Patell
Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year; Dr. Villoo Morawala-Patell, Conferred Upon By The World Zarathusthi Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) at Houston,Texas, USA Submitted by sukhmani on March 12, 2009 – 09:42 Dr. Villoo Morawala – Patell, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of AVESTHAGEN LIMITED has been awarded as the, “Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year” for her… Continue reading WZCC Confers Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year to Dr. Villoo Morawala-Patell
