Ultra orthodox in the community are debating if scriptures allow renting of a non-Parsi womb. Article by Jyoti Shelar | Mumbai Mirror Parsis are considering the option of surrogacy under the government funded Jiyo Parsi scheme to boost the community’s dwindling population. While a high priest who was consulted on the idea has given a… Continue reading Parsis consider surrogacy to boost population
Month: February 2015
Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014: Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla
Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Chairman and Managing Director, Serum Institute Of India, who pioneered the development of affordable life-saving vaccines and is counted among the largest vaccine manufacturers worldwide was named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), a key architect of India’s self-reliance… Continue reading Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014: Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla
Ratan Tata: I have a dream of an India where everyone has equal opportunity
If the last decade saw the IT revolution in India, this one is well on its way to witnessing the startup revolution. The Indian startup ecosystem has never been more vibrant and abuzz with opportunities and expectations. Today, not only has starting up become an integral part of our culture, but new age entrepreneurs have… Continue reading Ratan Tata: I have a dream of an India where everyone has equal opportunity
Zubin Mehta to perform with over 100 musicians in Chennai
Western classical music maestro Zubin Mehta will perform with over 100 musicians of the Australian World Orchestra (AWO) in Chennai in October this year. This programme has been made possible in part thanks to funding support announced by the Australian Government. The Australian Minister for the Arts George Brandis QC announced that the government will… Continue reading Zubin Mehta to perform with over 100 musicians in Chennai
Majestic Talkies Ajmer: Closing the first and the oldest Cinema of Rajasthan
Closing the first and the oldest Cinema of Rajasthan Maj. (Rtd.) Noshir K. Marfatia writes: With tears in my eyes and a very heavy heart I have to inform all that we are closing the first and the oldest Cinema of Rajasthan after completion of 86 years of entertainment to the public of Ajmer. In… Continue reading Majestic Talkies Ajmer: Closing the first and the oldest Cinema of Rajasthan
A Legendary Life: Dr. Rustom P. Soonawala
A legendary life RUSTOM P Soonawala’s 86 years have had no effect on his boundless energy (he has just returned from inaugurating and working in hospitals in Dubai, Delhi, Kolkata and Jaipur) and healthy crop that remains untouched by colouring agents, but in the stories of miracles and chapters in medical history he continues to… Continue reading A Legendary Life: Dr. Rustom P. Soonawala
Zoroastrian Stree Mandal’s Cookbook for a Cause
For those who have decided to get into kitchen and try their hand at cooking delicious food, without picking up recipes from YouTube and other apps, they can opt for the Zoroastrian Stree Mandal (ZSM) cookbook to learn cooking the traditional way. Along with yummy food you can also add the credit of donating some… Continue reading Zoroastrian Stree Mandal’s Cookbook for a Cause
Reviving Parsi Drama
Apart from saving the Parsi community from extinction, theatrewallahs must take the onus of saving their rich cultural heritage as well! We’re talking about the revival of Parsi-Hindi rangmanch. Parsi theatre, inspired from Persian culture, flourished during the postIndependence years. It included musicals and epics, which were based on social, moral and political issues.Though virtually… Continue reading Reviving Parsi Drama
8 CCTV cameras to keep a watch on Khada Parsi statue
In a bid to safeguard the Khada Parsi from drug addicts and thieves, the BMC is set to install eight CCTV cameras and a circular fence around the statue. One of only two such cast-iron statues in the world the other being in Cires in Chile the Khada Parsi in Byculla has been under… Continue reading 8 CCTV cameras to keep a watch on Khada Parsi statue
