GetNatty, a young Gujarat-based platform for designers with original creations, to hop on the digital wagon An exhibition is nothing less than a congregation of artists, and the pride you associate with wearing something bought from one is nothing short of feeling like you are sporting a work of art. The ordeal of shoving, nudging… Continue reading Kaizad Hansotia Co-Founder of GetNatty Provides Platform for Indian Fashion Designers
Month: July 2016
Cricketer Freddy Sidhwa Has a Dream Run at Lord’s
Septuagenarian Sidhwa’s dream feat at Lord’s Left-arm spinner defies age to take the prize wicket of McCullum Although in his seventies now, Freddy Sidhwa continues to be active on the UAE’s domestic cricket circuit, and he has proved yet again that players with an undying passion and devotion for the game don’t have to give… Continue reading Cricketer Freddy Sidhwa Has a Dream Run at Lord’s
Westminster Service Honours Parsi/Irani Soldiers in United Kingdom
A service was held in remembrance of the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Somme 1916-2016. Many Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives during this devastating war and 19 Parsi soldiers died on the battlefield of Somme. This article by FIROZA PUNTHAKEY MISTREE appeared first in the Jam-E-Jamshed and was forwarded to us via email by… Continue reading Westminster Service Honours Parsi/Irani Soldiers in United Kingdom
Indian Census Shows 18% Decline in Parsi Population
An alarming 18% decline in Parsi population since 2001 census has community worried. Below are two articles. The first is by dear friend and the Director of the UNESCO PARZOR Project Dr. Shernaz Cama. Dr. Cama writes Dear Friends, I have just received the Census results of 2011 and while we expected the 10 percent… Continue reading Indian Census Shows 18% Decline in Parsi Population
Meher Marfatia: Whose lane is it anyway?
UPDATE: An earlier version of the article stated that it was Rohinton Mistry who was taught by Moti Dalal of Sunrise building. It is now corrected to Firdaust Kanga, who was a student of Moti Dalal. The error is regretted. Just how Italian are the four Pasta lanes of Colaba is really the question When… Continue reading Meher Marfatia: Whose lane is it anyway?
Todiwala’s Café Spice Namaste Wins UK’s National Recycling Award
Café Spice Namaste, Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala’s flagship restaurant, won a coveted National Recycling Award for Waste Prevention (Commercial Category) at a ceremony held at the London Hilton Park Lane on 6th July. The awards, sponsored by Materials Recycling World, are the UK’s largest celebration of recycling and waste management excellence across British industry, requiring… Continue reading Todiwala’s Café Spice Namaste Wins UK’s National Recycling Award
Zoroastrian Cooperative Bank staff strike work over transfers
Work at the Zoroastrian Cooperative Bank came to a standstill from Tuesday till Thursday as its employees observed a pen-down strike against transfer of 37 staffers. Union members claimed the workers were “inconvenienced” as they were shifted from their present branches along the Central, Western and Harbour lines. Union leader Tukaram Pawar said these workers… Continue reading Zoroastrian Cooperative Bank staff strike work over transfers
Quetta Parsis: The Untold Story
In the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful mountains, Quetta’s Parsi Colony is picture-perfect. The lush green trees sway in the breeze. There is a rare feeling of trust: instead of the common elevated walls demarcating boundaries of houses, there are flimsy grills with open, inviting doors. by Adnan Aftab | The Dawn To… Continue reading Quetta Parsis: The Untold Story
Uthamna Service on WhatsApp
Our dear friend Yazdi Tantra informs us of new enhancements to the very unique Uthamna Announcement service that he has set up Yazdi writes The hugely popular Uthamna SMS Service, is now on Whatsapp – mainly for those outside India who wish to subscribe. Just add the telephone number +919892219340 to your contact list and… Continue reading Uthamna Service on WhatsApp
