The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence by Adil Dalal Awarded the Prestigious 2014 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award. Author Adil Dalal was presented with the prestigious 2014 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award for his work “The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence” by Dr. Kenneth Snyder, Executive Dean & Chief Administrative Officer of Utah… Continue reading Adil Dalal Awarded the 2014 Shingo Award
Month: May 2014
Let wealthy Parsis repair community building: HC
In an observation that could ‘corporatise’ the restoration of dilapidated structures in the city, the Bombay High Court has asked a Parsi community trust to approach business houses controlled by the community to help repair its decaying building. The court noted that if this project works out fine, similar help could be extended to other… Continue reading Let wealthy Parsis repair community building: HC
Tata’s Steel Man Russy Mody Passes Away
Management guru Russy Mody who was known for his man management while he headed Tata Steel and was awarded Padma Bushan died at the age of 97 at his Alipore home in South Kolkata on Friday night around 11.30pm. By Debasis Konar | TNN Mody’s associated with Tata Steel lasted for about five decades. He… Continue reading Tata’s Steel Man Russy Mody Passes Away
300 trucks of Mud dumped at Doongerwadi kicks up a storm
Four trustees of Parsi Punchayet allege the ‘debris’ was loosely dumped without finding out if it is fit for plantation, and poses a threat of landslides during monsoon; BPP chairman rubbishes allegations. Doongerwadi, the sacred Parsi land at Malabar Hill, is once again mired in controversy. Around 300 truckloads of debris from a construction site… Continue reading 300 trucks of Mud dumped at Doongerwadi kicks up a storm
Zubin Mehta and Yusuf Hamied: A Photo is Worth A Thousand Words
If there was one picture that could be called priceless it’s the one we’ve carried here, of two celebrated and brilliant men, conductor Zubin Mehta and scientist Yusuf Hamied, childhood neighbours and now best friends, from the late thirties to the present day. “This photograph taken over the years from 1938 to the present day… Continue reading Zubin Mehta and Yusuf Hamied: A Photo is Worth A Thousand Words
The Life of Behram Sohrab H.J. Rustomjee
One hundred and sixty-four years ago the British decided to conquer Sindh. Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Maitland (who as captain of HMS Bellerephon in 1815 had the honour of transporting Napoleon Bonaparte to the remote island of St Helena) was ordered to land an invading force at Karachi. Article by Ardeshir Cowasjee published on February… Continue reading The Life of Behram Sohrab H.J. Rustomjee
In Conversation with Dinshaw Tamboly
Below is a candid interview with Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly. He speaks to Parsi Times. Parsi Times Reporter Mehrzaad Mogrelia speaks with Mr. Dinshaw K. Tamboly, Chairman of the WZO Trust Funds, and brings P.T. Readers a glimpse of the man behind the glorious efforts of the Organisation. P.T.: Can you tell us something about your… Continue reading In Conversation with Dinshaw Tamboly