In a significant order, the Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) board to give a hearing to five high priests and trustees of two Atash Behrams and several litigants—Parsis—who challenged the Mumbai Metro 3 project route as it runs under the two Consecrated fires at Princess Street junction… Continue reading Mumbai Metro 3 project: HC directs MMRC board to meet Atash Behrams’ high priests, petitioners
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Mobeds move online under new programme
After breaking away from the Jiyo Parsi programme in February, Jiyo Mobed will debut on Sunday in its new avatar as ‘Empowering Mobeds,’ through a workshop Article by Gaurav Sarkar | Mid Day After parting ways from the Central government-supported Jiyo Parsi, Jiyo Mobed programme in February, the first-ever ‘Empowering Mobeds’ programme is all set… Continue reading Mobeds move online under new programme
Parsis say no to flight path over Tower of Silence
Airports Authority of India may now have to revise the path flights will take to the Navi Mumbai airport. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) may have to alter the flight path for the Navi Mumbai International Airport as the Parsi community has refused to allow aircraft to fly over the Tower of Silence at… Continue reading Parsis say no to flight path over Tower of Silence
Dadar Parsi Colony on Instagram
It is impossible not to be taken up by the verdant beauty of Dadar Parsi Colony, and it may so happen that the next time you are sauntering through its lanes or driving past its parks, you may take a few shots on your smartphone. And, if you are posting your pictures on Instagram, then… Continue reading Dadar Parsi Colony on Instagram
Parsi Gate At Marine Drive Mumbai to be restored soon
The Parsi Gate, a heritage structure located just opposite Taraporewala Aquarium at Marine Drive, will soon be restored by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The place is used by Parsi people to offer prayers to water. Article by Bhagwan Parab | Asian Age The Parsi Gate structure has two pillars of Malad stone with concrete… Continue reading Parsi Gate At Marine Drive Mumbai to be restored soon
Dadar Parsi Colony: A Photo Tour
My first encounter with Dadar was back in 2004 when I used to travel from Churchgate to Dadar during the evening rush hour. Most of my journey would go in planning my exit strategy from the crowded local train. Dadar has since been synonymous with crowd and chaos and something that should be avoided at… Continue reading Dadar Parsi Colony: A Photo Tour
Bombay Parsi Punchayet okays Parsi General Hospital deal that kicked up row
The Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) has endorsed the tie-up between B D Petit Parsee General hospital and Gurgaon-based Medanta chain of hospitals. As reported by TOI last November, a Hong Kong-based Parsi businessman is donating Rs 150 crore to rescue the financially-ailing hospital at Breach Candy, which is meant exclusively for Parsi patients. However, several… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet okays Parsi General Hospital deal that kicked up row
