Ahmedabad’s newest ready to drive Shivranjani cross roads flyover in Satellite area will be named after Parsi Gujarati Bangladesh war hero the late Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw, in recognition of his contribution to the nation. Chief Minister Narendra Modi appealed Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for Manekshaw’s name in his public speech at Groundbreaking ceremony of three… Continue reading Ahmedabad Flyover to be named after Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw
Month: September 2008
Zoroastrianism on BBC: Heaven and Earth
And Then They Came To India: Dance Theatre
Histories and memories always had the best stories to tell. Stories that were inspirations and eye-openers, stories made of realities and half-truths. And stories that could unfurl in movements and melodies. Such a story, it is, of the Parsi community in India and danseuse Mallika Sarabhai lost no time in unearthing the potential for a… Continue reading And Then They Came To India: Dance Theatre
BPP Candidate: Jimmy Rusi Mistry
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
Singapore Parsis Perform at Fashion Show
THERE may be only about 200 Parsis in Singapore, but the ethnic group of Persian origin is making its presence known. Fourteen women from the Parsi Zoroastrian Association will present a fashion show this weekend at the Colourful Heritage event at Fort Canning Park. They are one of 13 ethnic minority groups residing here who… Continue reading Singapore Parsis Perform at Fashion Show
BPP Candidate: Danesh Nejadkay
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
Are you ready to vote for the BPP Elections
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
A House in a Baug
by Manoj R Nair – Mumbai Mirror – 02 Sept, 2008. Bombay Parsi Punchayet will allot more than 70 flats of the trust to members of the Parsi-Zorastrian community who are on the wait-list for houses Last week, the office of the charity commissioner asked the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), the apex representative body of… Continue reading A House in a Baug
BPP Candidate: Noshir Dadrawala
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
