Deceased textile magnate’s niece unearths documents of sale of about 2,300 sq m of his land in Andheri (East) twice — once for a throwaway price, and another time for Rs 18 crore — after he died in 2005 Yet another of what seems to be a land grabbing scam cracks open in the city,… Continue reading P D Zilla and the case of the Unappropriated Land
Month: November 2011
Kersi Dubash unveils Nazakat Collection of exquisite saris
Indian designer Kersi Dubash under his brand name ‘Nazakat Collections’ unveiled on Friday a wide range of Indian saris, Banarsi cotton, antique Parsi Gararas, Garara borders and Garara Shalwar Kameez suits, Tancholi, French chiffons, Lucknow saris, chicken and shalwar kameez suits, Kantha saris and pure cotton saris, ladies formal sherwani and Khaddi suits from Jaipur.… Continue reading Kersi Dubash unveils Nazakat Collection of exquisite saris
Zoroastrians Stepping Forward
We are happy to inform about a new initiative by a group of Zoroastrian youth. Behrose Taraporewalla informs: Zoroastrians are known for their humanitarian work around the world. However there has never been a concerted effort by our community to focus on a global issue—this is our first step toward global action —Zoroastrians Stepping Forward.… Continue reading Zoroastrians Stepping Forward
Kurshetji murder puts spotlight on Parsis
The Adi Kurshetji murder case of May 2003, which culminated in the conviction of the accused on Friday, has exposed the soft underbelly of the Parsi community. By Nauzar Bharucha | TNN With an increasing number of aging Parsis living a lonely existence in sprawling apartments, they have become easy targets for such attacks. In… Continue reading Kurshetji murder puts spotlight on Parsis
Yazdgerd: Next Generation Scholars of Zoroastrianism
We are happy to learn that a project that we had heard of, is finally taking off. Yazdegard.net is a website that looks to impart and disseminate scholarly research and work on Zoroastrianism, done by the new crop of Zoroastrian scholars at various universities worldwide. Our good friend Dinyar Patel is one of the contributing… Continue reading Yazdgerd: Next Generation Scholars of Zoroastrianism
Innovator Educator Jamshed Bharucha Inaugurated As 12th President of The Cooper Union
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ushered in a new era for the esteemed 152-year-old institution with the inauguration of its 12th president, cognitive neuroscientist Jamshed Bharucha. The ceremony took place in the historic Great Hall on October 18, 2011. The academic procession crossed from the institution’s LEED Platinum academic building… Continue reading Innovator Educator Jamshed Bharucha Inaugurated As 12th President of The Cooper Union
