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With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Rata With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Ratan Naval Tata, a visionary leader, a compassionate human being, and a beloved son of the Parsi community, on [date]. Throughout his 86 remarkable years, Ratan Tata embodied the timeless values of his Parsi heritage and the teachings of the Zoroastrian faith, leaving a legacy of kindness, integrity, and inspiration that will endure through the ages. GarOTHMAN BEHEST - 1 Born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, Ratan Tata came from a lineage of pioneering industrialists who believed that success meant nothing if it did not benefit society. Raised by his grandmother, Lady Navajbai Tata, after his parents’ separation, he learned the importance of humility, compassion, and selflessness early on. Though his education took him to the United States—Cornell University and later Harvard Business School—his heart remained firmly rooted in the teachings of asha—truth, righteousness, and purity. As Chairman of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata transformed the Tata Group into a global powerhouse. Yet, it was his deep empathy for people, his unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, and his passion for making the world a better place that defined him. He often said, “What I want to do is leave behind a world that is better because of what we have done.” It was this sense of purpose that made him not just a business leader, but a true guardian of the Tata legacy. Under his leadership, Tata’s journey included notable acquisitions like Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel, which placed India on the world map. But more than these milestones, Ratan Tata will be remembered for the warmth he brought to every interaction, his genuine interest in the well-being of others, and his refusal to see profit as the only measure of success. His belief in the power of kindness, empathy, and charity reflected the Zoroastrian creed of Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta—good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. (...cont'd in comments) #RatanTata #TataLegacy #BusinessIcon #Philanthropy #IndianIndustrialist #ParsiPride #ZoroastrianHeritage #Zarathushti #Leadership #Innovation #TataGroup #Inspiration #RememberingRatanTata #ParsiCommunity #ZoroastrianValues
Madagascar’s Enigmatic Rock-Cut Architecture may Madagascar’s Enigmatic Rock-Cut Architecture may have been of Zoroastrian origin An international team of researchers found an enigmatic rock-cut architecture at Teniky, a site in the remote Isalo Massif in southern Madagascar, that has no parallels on the island or the East African coast.The research was initiated under Guido Schreurs, associate professor at the Institute of Geological Sciences at the University of Bern in Switzerland.Researchers have documented many newly discovered archaeological structures, including terraces, stone walls, stone basins, and rock-cut structures in various sizes, shapes, and forms constructed in the late first/early second millennia AD.Archaeological excavations and field prospecting at Teniky reveal a much larger and more important archaeological landscape than previously known.Surprisingly, the closest stylistic parallels to this architecture can be found thousands of kilometers away, in present-day Iran, specifically in the Fars region. The rock-cut niches at Teniky show similarities to those known from various sites throughout Iran, dated to the first millennium or older and related to Zoroastrian funerary practices.A series of four circular rock-cut niches. Photo: G. Schreurs et al.The recently discovered rock-cut niches and carved sandstone walls were constructed in the late first millennium/early second millennium, roughly the tenth to twelfth century AD, according to radiocarbon dating of charcoal found during excavations.
Religiographies on Zoroastrian Esotericism: Specia Religiographies on Zoroastrian Esotericism: Special Issue We are happy to share a new publication by our dear friends Mariano Errichiello, Daniel J.
Minority Generosity: The Ruttonjees, a Parsi famil Minority Generosity: The Ruttonjees, a Parsi family, exemplify the diversity of Hong Kong benevolence Along with other great philanthropic families in Hong Kong history, the Ruttonjees have left an indelible mark on the city.
Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family i Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family in a vanishing community To mark this week’s anniversary of the partition of India and Pakistan, a writer recalls her encounters with two sisters from the Zoroastrian community whose lives were divided forever in 1947.Refugees in search of shelter in Junagadh during the partition of India and Pakistan, on September 24, 1947 in Gujarat India By Anam Zakaria | Al JazeeraShe walked out of her bedroom a few minutes after I arrived, the pallu of her sari draped, as always, across her right shoulder, Gujarati in style. Shireen* smiled at me as she slowly made her way to the couch, her short grey hair resting on her neck. For the next few hours, we sat in the lounge, amid remnants that each told their own story. An over 60-year-old grandfather clock from England, her father’s rocking chair from old Lahore, a table carved by woodworkers in Bombay (now known as Mumbai) several decades ago. Shireen rested her hands, etched with fine lines, in her lap and I noticed her fingers. I could visualise a young version of her joyfully playing the piano, a career abruptly halted by the partition of British India in 1947.“We really belong to both places,” she began. “We belong to the undivided subcontinent. When I was required here, I was here. When I was required there, I was there and I would keep coming and going.”“Although it wasn’t ever easy to come and go,” Amy*, added from beside her.“No, it has never been,” Shireen agreed softly.It
Zubin Karkaria Featured in Arabian Business 100 Mo Zubin Karkaria Featured in Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Leaders 2024 Zubin Karkaria the founder and CEO of VFS Global is featured as one of the 100 most inspiring leaders in the Arabian Business Top 100 list.Welcome to the Arabian Business Inspiring Leaders List, where we spotlight the visionaries who have redefined the business landscape of the Middle East. From driving economic innovation to shaping industries and fostering creativity, this list recognizes those at the pinnacle of leadership and influence.In a region steeped in history and brimming with opportunity, these leaders stand out not only for their business acumen but for their ability to push boundaries, redefine industries, and chart bold new courses. The Arabian Business Inspiring Leaders List isn’t just a roll call of success stories; it’s a testament to resilience, foresight, and the sheer will to transform both companies and communities. These figures aren’t just leading – they’re trailblazing.Name: Zubin KarkariaDesignation: Founder and CEOCompany: VFS Global GroupIndustry: Outsourcing and technology servicesZubin Karkaria is the founder and CEO of VFS Global Group, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. VFS Global, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and Zurich, Switzerland, is a portfolio company of Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
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With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Rata With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Ratan Naval Tata, a visionary leader, a compassionate human being, and a beloved son of the Parsi community, on [date]. Throughout his 86 remarkable years, Ratan Tata embodied the timeless values of his Parsi heritage and the teachings of the Zoroastrian faith, leaving a legacy of kindness, integrity, and inspiration that will endure through the ages. GarOTHMAN BEHEST - 1 Born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, Ratan Tata came from a lineage of pioneering industrialists who believed that success meant nothing if it did not benefit society. Raised by his grandmother, Lady Navajbai Tata, after his parents’ separation, he learned the importance of humility, compassion, and selflessness early on. Though his education took him to the United States—Cornell University and later Harvard Business School—his heart remained firmly rooted in the teachings of asha—truth, righteousness, and purity. As Chairman of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata transformed the Tata Group into a global powerhouse. Yet, it was his deep empathy for people, his unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, and his passion for making the world a better place that defined him. He often said, “What I want to do is leave behind a world that is better because of what we have done.” It was this sense of purpose that made him not just a business leader, but a true guardian of the Tata legacy. Under his leadership, Tata’s journey included notable acquisitions like Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel, which placed India on the world map. But more than these milestones, Ratan Tata will be remembered for the warmth he brought to every interaction, his genuine interest in the well-being of others, and his refusal to see profit as the only measure of success. His belief in the power of kindness, empathy, and charity reflected the Zoroastrian creed of Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta—good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. (...cont'd in comments) #RatanTata #TataLegacy #BusinessIcon #Philanthropy #IndianIndustrialist #ParsiPride #ZoroastrianHeritage #Zarathushti #Leadership #Innovation #TataGroup #Inspiration #RememberingRatanTata #ParsiCommunity #ZoroastrianValues
Madagascar’s Enigmatic Rock-Cut Architecture may Madagascar’s Enigmatic Rock-Cut Architecture may have been of Zoroastrian origin An international team of researchers found an enigmatic rock-cut architecture at Teniky, a site in the remote Isalo Massif in southern Madagascar, that has no parallels on the island or the East African coast.The research was initiated under Guido Schreurs, associate professor at the Institute of Geological Sciences at the University of Bern in Switzerland.Researchers have documented many newly discovered archaeological structures, including terraces, stone walls, stone basins, and rock-cut structures in various sizes, shapes, and forms constructed in the late first/early second millennia AD.Archaeological excavations and field prospecting at Teniky reveal a much larger and more important archaeological landscape than previously known.Surprisingly, the closest stylistic parallels to this architecture can be found thousands of kilometers away, in present-day Iran, specifically in the Fars region. The rock-cut niches at Teniky show similarities to those known from various sites throughout Iran, dated to the first millennium or older and related to Zoroastrian funerary practices.A series of four circular rock-cut niches. Photo: G. Schreurs et al.The recently discovered rock-cut niches and carved sandstone walls were constructed in the late first millennium/early second millennium, roughly the tenth to twelfth century AD, according to radiocarbon dating of charcoal found during excavations.
Religiographies on Zoroastrian Esotericism: Specia Religiographies on Zoroastrian Esotericism: Special Issue We are happy to share a new publication by our dear friends Mariano Errichiello, Daniel J.
Minority Generosity: The Ruttonjees, a Parsi famil Minority Generosity: The Ruttonjees, a Parsi family, exemplify the diversity of Hong Kong benevolence Along with other great philanthropic families in Hong Kong history, the Ruttonjees have left an indelible mark on the city.
Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family i Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family in a vanishing community To mark this week’s anniversary of the partition of India and Pakistan, a writer recalls her encounters with two sisters from the Zoroastrian community whose lives were divided forever in 1947.Refugees in search of shelter in Junagadh during the partition of India and Pakistan, on September 24, 1947 in Gujarat India By Anam Zakaria | Al JazeeraShe walked out of her bedroom a few minutes after I arrived, the pallu of her sari draped, as always, across her right shoulder, Gujarati in style. Shireen* smiled at me as she slowly made her way to the couch, her short grey hair resting on her neck. For the next few hours, we sat in the lounge, amid remnants that each told their own story. An over 60-year-old grandfather clock from England, her father’s rocking chair from old Lahore, a table carved by woodworkers in Bombay (now known as Mumbai) several decades ago. Shireen rested her hands, etched with fine lines, in her lap and I noticed her fingers. I could visualise a young version of her joyfully playing the piano, a career abruptly halted by the partition of British India in 1947.“We really belong to both places,” she began. “We belong to the undivided subcontinent. When I was required here, I was here. When I was required there, I was there and I would keep coming and going.”“Although it wasn’t ever easy to come and go,” Amy*, added from beside her.“No, it has never been,” Shireen agreed softly.It
Zubin Karkaria Featured in Arabian Business 100 Mo Zubin Karkaria Featured in Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Leaders 2024 Zubin Karkaria the founder and CEO of VFS Global is featured as one of the 100 most inspiring leaders in the Arabian Business Top 100 list.Welcome to the Arabian Business Inspiring Leaders List, where we spotlight the visionaries who have redefined the business landscape of the Middle East. From driving economic innovation to shaping industries and fostering creativity, this list recognizes those at the pinnacle of leadership and influence.In a region steeped in history and brimming with opportunity, these leaders stand out not only for their business acumen but for their ability to push boundaries, redefine industries, and chart bold new courses. The Arabian Business Inspiring Leaders List isn’t just a roll call of success stories; it’s a testament to resilience, foresight, and the sheer will to transform both companies and communities. These figures aren’t just leading – they’re trailblazing.Name: Zubin KarkariaDesignation: Founder and CEOCompany: VFS Global GroupIndustry: Outsourcing and technology servicesZubin Karkaria is the founder and CEO of VFS Global Group, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. VFS Global, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and Zurich, Switzerland, is a portfolio company of Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
The overlooked Gandhi: a legacy for our times Afte The overlooked Gandhi: a legacy for our times After 64 years since September 8, 1960, when Feroze Gandhi bid farewell to the world, not many remember him.
Heartbreak High's Ayesha Madon on her turn to pop Heartbreak High's Ayesha Madon on her turn to pop music, her fave Parsi dish and more Welcome to Chit Chat, where we ask your favourite celebs, up-and-coming artists and internet-famous creatives a bunch of silly questions for fun, and a handful of prying ones. (Supplied: Yasmin Suteja)The world knows her best as the drama-prone lead of the smash-hit Netflix Heartbreak High reboot, but Ayesha Madon is now re-introducing herself as a pop star.Her singing voice, reminiscent of Ariana Grande, is no surprise to anyone who has followed the 26-year-old's career, which was kickstarted by her role in Fangirls, the smash-hit Australian musical by Yve Blake. In the original production, Madon played Lily, a young and ultra-passionate fan of a boy-band member known simply as Harry.Heartbreak High's surprising season twoPhoto shows Three teens perch behind a car, bent over and spying on someone. They all are lowering their sunglasses for a closer look.Netflix's reboot of the 90s classic is celebrated for its diverse characters and plots. Its cast discuss how season two engages with criticism that it's "too woke".Five years and a Netflix show later, Madon stands on the other side of fame. It's not always a positive, as detailed in 'Eulogy', a raw pop track in which she addresses her insecurities, imagining what trolls and friends alike would say at her funeral.Chatting with ABC Entertainment, Madon talks about melding humour with honesty in her music, plus her secret past life in the Scouts, the Parsi breakfast dish she's perfected to a fine art, and more.Your

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