Jamshedji Nusserwanji Guzder’s passing away did not come as a surprise to those who were observing his deteriorating health over the last few years. Whenever I used to meet his daughter in Poona, I used to ask about his health and she would always respond with a sad shrug. By Noshir H. Dadrawala My memories… Continue reading Noshir Dadrawala Reminisces about Jamshed Guzder
Month: August 2010
We want to break free
India’s Independence month has another little-known first. It was in August 1907 that Madam Cama defiantly unfurled the first Indian flag to the world and inspired a generation of Parsi firebrand women patriots It became an irony the British took time to digest. A community, which was small, yet known for its loyalty to the… Continue reading We want to break free
OBITUARY: JAMSHED GUZDER
JAMSHED GUZDER : LAST OF THE SETHIAS Jimmy Guzder, as he was popularly known, may not have been Parsi aristocracy but was certainly the last of the Parsi Sethias. With Lady Jehangir’s demise, the rule of the aristocracy over the community ended. Neither Boman-Behram nor Dr. Nellie Noble who filled her shoes were from the… Continue reading OBITUARY: JAMSHED GUZDER
Understanding the Ratan Tata DNA
It is India Inc’s most closely watched succession and there is speculation on who will, or can, fit into the shoes of the Tata group chairman Ratan Tata when he lays down office in December 2012. A five-member committee has been appointed for the hunt. Names that have popped up include Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s… Continue reading Understanding the Ratan Tata DNA
On new year, Delhi Parsis talk change
NEW DELHI: There are 734 Parsis in the NCR Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. And about half of them turned up to celebrate Navroze, the Parsi New Year, at Delhi Parsi Anjuman on Thursday evening. One piece of statistics must be haunting them in the past 18 months, the community had one birth, 21 deaths and… Continue reading On new year, Delhi Parsis talk change
Shaimak Davar Ties Up With Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Shiamak Davar ties up with American dance guru and takes his academy to new professional high. Shiamak Davar is in an ebullient mood. It is the Parsi New Year today. And he has a navroze gift for himself; an exciting new plan for his Shiamak Davar Dance Academy, for Mumbai, for all people who can… Continue reading Shaimak Davar Ties Up With Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Noel smiles as clan calls grow in support of his ascent
The man who would be king smiled a lot and said very little. But it was clear as day on Wednesday that Noel N. Tata will have to spend the next few months under media limelight amid the cloying affections of supporters who want him crowned as the next chairman of the Tata business empire.… Continue reading Noel smiles as clan calls grow in support of his ascent
Pune Parsis Mark New Year with Festivities
The city’s 8,000 strong Zoroastrian community is all set to bring in the Navroze or the Parsi New Year on Thursday with customary fervour "The 10 days before Navroze are marked by prayers for the departed, at Agiaries in the city. The 10th day is called Pateti, which was on Wednesday," said businesswoman Persis Katpitia.… Continue reading Pune Parsis Mark New Year with Festivities
Parsis in Bangalore celebrate New Year today!
The Parsi community is one of the most peace loving and god fearing communities. Pateti which falls on today is the first day of the first month of the Zoroastrian year. And it is a time for celebration with close friends and family for Parsis. By Lavanya Srinivasan / MyBangalore Though small numbers camouflage their… Continue reading Parsis in Bangalore celebrate New Year today!
