Over the past one year alone Marzy Parakh has raised over Rs 2 crore for relief initiatives like distributing ration kits, cooked meals and reimbursing hospital and medicine bills of the needy in various states. Mumbai: Thirty-year-old hotelier and Worli resident, Marzy Parakh, has been spearheading a drive to help those who are in need… Continue reading Marzy Parakh: Angels of Mumbai: Hotelier lends helping hand to needy during crisis
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Meet Arzan Nagwaswalla, the first Parsi to represent the Indian cricket team in over 50 years
It’s widely believed that Nagwaswalla was picked on account of being from Gujarat since Jay Shah has pushed for players from his backyard Players coming out of Gujarat have had it good over the last few years, and the ‘talented’ Arzan Nagwaswalla is the latest to benefit. And that he happens to be the first… Continue reading Meet Arzan Nagwaswalla, the first Parsi to represent the Indian cricket team in over 50 years
Zoroastrianism: History, Religion and Belief An Online Course by Sarah Stewart and Céline Redard
Zoroastrianism has had a profound influence on major world religions. Its history tells the story of imperial culture, persecution, and migration. Utilising a rich visual repository of artifacts, paintings, and texts, this four-week course will take you through the story of Zoroastrian religion, history, and culture. The three first weeks draw inspiration from an exhibition… Continue reading Zoroastrianism: History, Religion and Belief An Online Course by Sarah Stewart and Céline Redard
New startup Della Leaders Club set to raise $7 million in maiden round
Newly launched startup Della Leaders Club (DLC), the world’s first technology-enabled global platform for CEOs and entrepreneurs with nearly 2,000 members, is set to raise $7 million (Rs 52 crore) in its first funding round in the next few weeks. DLC’s founder, Mumbai-based entrepreneur Jimmy Mistry, is in talks with several investors to raise funds… Continue reading New startup Della Leaders Club set to raise $7 million in maiden round
2021 Global Virtual Graduation Ceremony
With graduation ceremonies being cancelled or turned virtual around the world, students have not been able to truly celebrate their well-deserved achievements. As a community, please join us to celebrate the Zoroastrian youth triumphs from around the world at the first Global Zoroastrian Graduation Ceremony. July 18th 2021 8:00 AM Pacific | 11:00 AM Eastern| 3:00… Continue reading 2021 Global Virtual Graduation Ceremony
India’s first woman architect – a tribute to Perin J. Mistri
For many Indian women, the 1930s was a fundamental time, particularly in the political domain with their increasing participation in Independence movements. The advent of the Art Deco style (then simply known as ‘modern’ or ‘style moderne’) in Bombay[1] at the same time, ushered in a short-lived but significant era in Mumbai’s architectural and modern… Continue reading India’s first woman architect – a tribute to Perin J. Mistri
Coomi Kapoor: The Tatas, Freddie Mercury & Other Bawas: An Intimate History of the Parsis
Bombay’s first rioters and go-getters Spurred by the events of the now infamous Ratan Tata versus Cyrus Mistry controversy, Coomi Kapoor explores the history of the Parsi community through its most prominent names, and how they transformed cities with their entrepreneurial genius Jane Borges | Mid Day Bombay was once synonymous with the Parsis. And,… Continue reading Coomi Kapoor: The Tatas, Freddie Mercury & Other Bawas: An Intimate History of the Parsis
Jim Sarbh on playing Homi Bhabha: Role is special because of shared Parsi heritage
Jim Sarbh honoured to pay tribute to India’s brightest scientists as he plays Homi Bhabha in Rocket Boys; Ishwak Singh steps into Vikram Sarabhai’s shoes. First look of Jim Sarbh as Homi Bhabha in the web series Bollywood has had more than its share of biopics on athletes, war heroes and freedom fighters, but little… Continue reading Jim Sarbh on playing Homi Bhabha: Role is special because of shared Parsi heritage
Parsi body’s plea in Gujarat HC: Order reserved
The Gujarat high court on Friday heard the petition filed by a Parsi religious body and reserved its order on the demand to permit them to dispose of the bodies of those who died of Covid-19 according to their religious tradition and not to force them to cremate the bodies. The Surat Parsi Panchayat Board… Continue reading Parsi body’s plea in Gujarat HC: Order reserved
