Category: BPP Elections

Friend of Parsi Khabar and freelance writer Shernaaz Engineer interviews Nadir Modi. Nadir Modi, well-known legal eagle, and has been assiduously involved with community activities for aeons. He is certainly no stranger to anyone even remotely connected with Parsi matters, although he has preferred to shun the spotlight. A man of his eminence could have… Continue reading NADIR MODI: Nobody can ‘Remote Control’ me

Friend of Parsi Khabar and freelance writer Shernaaz Engineer interviews Jimmy Mistry. Jimmy Mistry should have had an identity crisis by now, because he’s so many different things to so many people. To some he is the flashy guy who flaunts his fancy cars and goes over-the-top with his extravagance! To others he is a… Continue reading JIMMY MISTRY: “I’m not eyeing the BPP with ambition”

Inspiration: The participation of Cawas Boman Dadiseth and Barjor Nagolwalla in the Parsi Panchayat elections will further the cause of the elderly, who are lonely and uncared for. PIC/Alisha Coelho Here’s inspiration for all those who feel lazy and apathetic to exercise their right to vote. Cawas Boman Dadiseth (86) and Barjor Nagolwalla (76), who… Continue reading Age, ailments won’t deter these Parsis from voting

Dear Community Member, The Parsi community is on the threshold of change with adult franchise being allowed for the first time. As a candidate for the Bombay Parsee Punchayet Trusteeship, I would like to outline my background, my thoughts, and my pledges and how, if elected, I propose to bring about a change in the… Continue reading BPP Candidate: Jimmy Rusi Mistry

My Dear Fellow Zoroastrians, I consider it my good fortune to have been born a Zoroastrian, and to be part of our small but wonderful community. However I am deeply saddened about the several issues which are dividing our community into so many groups, while what our community needs the most today is UNITY. I… Continue reading BPP Candidate: Danesh Nejadkay

To be eligible to vote you need to make sure that you are registered with the BPP. They have a nifty website BPPVoterList.org You can search for your name by various criteria. Make sure your name shows up. Also make sure that you have picked up your registration certificates from the BPP offices. We were… Continue reading Are you ready to vote for the BPP Elections

Below is a brief resume and introduction to Noshir Dadrawala. • Appointed by the Planning Commission, Government of India, as a member of Expert Group on Voluntary Organizations in India .. • CEO of Tata & Ford Foundation supported ‘Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy’ Noshir is an internationally sought expert on charity management. • Visiting… Continue reading BPP Candidate: Noshir Dadrawala

Nearly 22 years ago Arnavaz took her first step to serve the poor by working in the Parsi Ward of J.J. Hospital. The ward was an abandoned, desolate out-house with just 20 beds for accommodation. It was in such a dilapidated condition, that even destitutes were wary of habitation there. Today the ward is a… Continue reading BPP Candidate: Arnavaz Jal Mistry

Honourable Members and Voters of my Pars! Zoroastrian Community, I would like to introduce myself to my dear community members. 1. My name is ERVARD TEHMASP RUSTOMJI MOGUL, professing and preaching Zoroastrian religion and performing ceremonies as per Zoroastrian religion and tenets and also practicing as an Advocate at the Bombay High Court and other… Continue reading BPP Candidate: Ervad Tehmasp Rustomji Mogul