Iranfara reports on growth of mold and plants at the Tomb of Cyrus. See more pics and read text (in Farsi) here.
Author: arZan
For some Parsis, the wait just got longer
Several Parsi families that were allotted flats by former trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) this year have now been put on the waiting list again. On Friday, they were present at the Charity Commissioner’s office to put forward their case in the presence of the commissioner and BPP trustee Rustom Tirandaz. “I was… Continue reading For some Parsis, the wait just got longer
Out of this world: Bombay Theosophical Society
The Bombay Theosophical Society turns 129 today. Kareena N Gianani pays a visitBlavatsky Lodge at Grant Road doesn’t quite echo the enthusiasm of its ex-president and a much-respected speaker, Keki Palkhiwala. A longstanding member of the Bombay Theosophical Society, Palkhiwala is upbeat about the 129th anniversary celebrations to be held today. But, after more than… Continue reading Out of this world: Bombay Theosophical Society
Capt Cyrus Cama becomes first Indian to commander the A380.
Article suggested by Percy Kavarana Indian to command world’s first double-decker aircraft MUMBAI: The world’s first double-decker aircraft A380 may not have had its maiden commercial flight in India, but it sure does have an Indian commander in its cockpit. The super jumbo completed its first anniversary of commercial flying recently and a few months… Continue reading Capt Cyrus Cama becomes first Indian to commander the A380.
The Roots of a Name: What is Barack?
This is an article I read on a email newsgroup. The original author is Parviz Varjavand Tonight was a very special night as Barack Obama became the president of the United States of America. May the Barack be with him and stay with him. Barack is not an Arabic word but a Moarrab word. What… Continue reading The Roots of a Name: What is Barack?
44 Parsis allotted houses at new board’s first meet
The newly-elected Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) trust allotted houses to 44 Parsis at its first board meeting held on Tuesday. The new trustees were of the view that 44 of the 90 cases that were given provision of allotment of houses by the former trustees needed to be considered first. Chairperson of BPP Dinshaw Rusi… Continue reading 44 Parsis allotted houses at new board’s first meet
He willed for street kids, but sons came in way
Before his death in March 2007, Dr Shapoor Behram Badshah, a rich Parsi living in Germany, wanted to do something for the welfare of Mumbai’s street children. He executed a will, which provided for the construction of a hospital, a prayer hall and a shelter home for the homeless kids. Badshah’s will stated that a… Continue reading He willed for street kids, but sons came in way
