Dr. Shernaz Cama needs no introduction. Over the years she has done amazing work that has enhanced the community’s standing in the society and helped highlight and preserve the glorious history and traditions for the future generations. Dr. Cama is also a friend and mentor to Parsi Khabar and we cant be more thrilled to… Continue reading Inspirational Woman: Dr. Shernaz Cama
Month: September 2016
Dr. Zarir Udwadia: Battling Drug-Resistant TB, and the Indian Government
IT is doubtful when he wrote a letter to a medical journal about patients in Mumbai afflicted with an untreatable form of tuberculosis that Dr. Zarir Udwadia was seeking to become the source of controversy himself. But instead of provoking an all-out attack on the disease, as he had hoped, the letter set off a… Continue reading Dr. Zarir Udwadia: Battling Drug-Resistant TB, and the Indian Government
Freddie Mercury: Asteroid named after late Queen star to mark 70th birthday
An asteroid has been named after Freddie Mercury to mark what would have been the singer’s 70th birthday. The Queen frontman has had his name attached to Asteroid 17473, which was discovered in 1991 – the year he died. Queen guitarist Brian May told a gathering of 1,250 fans at Montreux Casino in Switzerland that… Continue reading Freddie Mercury: Asteroid named after late Queen star to mark 70th birthday
Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim visits 81-yr-old coach Khorshed Bhathena in Mumbai
Australian Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer and sister visit their 81-year-old coach Khorshed, who trained them in the late 1970s It was a different homecoming of sorts for former Australian Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Michael Klim and his elder sister Anna Eagle. On Saturday, the brother-sister duo invited 81-year-old coach Khorshed Bhathena, to the launch party… Continue reading Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim visits 81-yr-old coach Khorshed Bhathena in Mumbai
Freddie Mercury’s House Awarded English Heritage Blue Plaque
On the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary of Freddie Mercury (Fred Bulsara), his home was awarded the English Heritage Blue Plaque. Per a news release forwarded via email by Malcolm Deboo, President of ZTFE… FREDDIE MERCURY AWARDED ENGLISH HERITAGE BLUE PLAQUE – New plaque marks family home of Queen frontman – – Beloved musician… Continue reading Freddie Mercury’s House Awarded English Heritage Blue Plaque
History of the Famous Parsi Batasa: In Conversation with Cyrus Dotivala of Dotivala Bakery in Surat
WZCC Global President (and dear friend of Parsi Khabar) Edul Daver recently spoke with Cyrus Dotivala of the legendary Dotivala Bakery of Surat. The interview is published below with Edul’s permission. Cyrus Dotivala recently visited the new New York Dar-e-Mehr with his uncle Dinyar Wadia who coincidently is the architect of fame for the Building.… Continue reading History of the Famous Parsi Batasa: In Conversation with Cyrus Dotivala of Dotivala Bakery in Surat
Uncovering Shanghai’s Parsi Past: Mishi Saran
Q&A With Author Mishi Saran on Uncovering Shanghai’s Parsi Past sixthtone.com | Sep 2nd 2016 “Who says nationality is the sole barometer of belonging?” asks Indian novelist Mishi Saran. The peripatetic author has a point. Born in the north Indian city of Allahabad, and still an Indian citizen, Saran has also lived in Switzerland, Indonesia,… Continue reading Uncovering Shanghai’s Parsi Past: Mishi Saran
