Our dear friend and contributor Havovi Govadia sends us another beautiful memory about times, places and people of yore. To read all of Havovi’s previous articles on Parsi Khabar click here In my youth, I would often hear the refrain “The Parsis of old were very bold”. From my grandparents and other seniors I would… Continue reading Multi-Faceted Sapal Balaporia
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Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2022
The October 2022 Ba Humata Lecture Series is on the theme “Life is a sample of our example: The Zarathushti Prayers” Speakers: Professor Emeritus Dr. Coomi Vevaina (India) Houman Farvahari (Iran) Ervad Fravash Turel (Hong Kong) Shazneen Munshi (United Kingdom) Moderator: Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD On Sunday, October 9, 2022 8:00 AM Pacific Time 11:00… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2022
Buy Vs Rent: In Conversation with Boman Irani
On this episode of #PaisaVaisa, Anupam meets the real estate giant Boman Irani- President-Elect, CREDAI and Chairman & MD at Rustamjee. Boman shares his thoughts on the real estate market, its development over the years, and the importance of being an aware customer. He further discusses buy vs rent, factors investing property decisions, and how… Continue reading Buy Vs Rent: In Conversation with Boman Irani
Victim To Victory Co-Authored by Feritta Khambata
Our dear friend and amazing artist and singer Feritta is part of a series of authors in a new book titled Victim to Victory. Feritta writes… Today is my book launch on Amazon!!!!!! The messages of support I have received have been amazing! My vision has always been to have positive impact, to the make… Continue reading Victim To Victory Co-Authored by Feritta Khambata
Modi govt likely to ‘scrap’ Minority Affairs Ministry
The Centre is likely to scrap the Ministry of Minority Affairs — established by the UPA government in 2006 — and merge it with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, sources in the government told DH. All schemes being implemented by the ministry will continue after the merger, they said. Article By Ajith Athrady… Continue reading Modi govt likely to ‘scrap’ Minority Affairs Ministry
175 years after Parsis flocked to Karachi, glimpses of the community’s fading history
On April 22, 1847, Parsis from across India assembled in Karachi as the foundation for the city’s first Tower of Silence was laid. Article by Ammad Ali | Scroll Photos of long-time Parsi residents of Karachi. | Ammad Ali On the spring morning of April 22, 1847, when the Siberian migratory birds were singing a… Continue reading 175 years after Parsis flocked to Karachi, glimpses of the community’s fading history
First Zoroastrian Family to Appear on Television Game Show Family Feud Canada
The Irani family from Mississauga, Canada will be appearing on the Canadian-version of the popular game show Family Feud. It features two families who compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win up to $30,000. Tanya Hoshi, the team captain, is accompanied on the show with her cousins Delara… Continue reading First Zoroastrian Family to Appear on Television Game Show Family Feud Canada
Tata Administrative Service: Here’s the book review on six-decade old journey of leadership programme
The story of Tata Administrative Service provides valuable insights into the changing business environment in India The book explores the journey of TAS over the past six decades, and examines where it succeeded, faltered or even failed, while explaining the reasons thereof. By Amitabha Bhattacharya The Tata Administrative Service (TAS), as the name suggests, was… Continue reading Tata Administrative Service: Here’s the book review on six-decade old journey of leadership programme
Streetwise Kolkata: Parsi Bagan Lane, a neighbourhood that played important role in freedom struggle
What is less well known is the lane’s association with the development of psychoanalysis in the subcontinent. Article by Neha Banka | Indian Express Parsi Bagan Lane in Kolkata. (Express Photo by Shashi Ghosh) Not very far from the Sealdah railway station in Kolkata and just a short walk from the 108-year-old Raja Bazar Science… Continue reading Streetwise Kolkata: Parsi Bagan Lane, a neighbourhood that played important role in freedom struggle
