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Month: March 2020 Articles
Zane Commissariat: Virus in the Wind (Corona parody of Candle in the Wind)
Check out Zane Commissariat spending his time at home in a creative manner, and also sending a strong message to...
The Nature of Coronavirus versus Seasonal Flu
THE NATURE OF CORONAVIRUS VERSUS SEASONAL FLU SIMPLY EXPLAINED BY VISPI KANGA Here is a little more information on the virus that may help explain a few things that people don’t understand and feel...
Theatre legend Yazdi Karanjia felicitated for keeping Parsi theatre alive in state
“There are just 67,000 Parsis left in the world, but they give an impression of a million because people like Yazdi Karanjia have dedicated their lives for a good cause,’’ said actor and theatre...
The history of Karachi’s Homi Katrak Chambers
If you head to Clifton after passing Sind Club and Frere Hall in Karachi, you’ll come to a traffic signal at Lilly Bridge, with a piece of history on its left: Homi Katrak Chambers. This stunning...
Meet the Messman Sisters who cake-started their entrepreneurial journey with Theobroma
Meet the two sisters who cake-started their entrepreneurial journey with Theobroma Sisters Kainaz Messman Harchandrai and Tina Messman Wykes, the Founders of Theobroma, are a ‘batch made in heaven’!...
Bidding for the revival of Fort’s Parsi Lying-In hospital ‘compromised’
The plan to revive the dilapidated Parsi Lying-In Hospital has run into a disagreement — among the trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. While BPP chairman Yazdi Desai has alleged that the bidding...
The billionaire ‘vaccine king’ taking on the coronavirus
He may not be a household name but from his baronial-style boardroom overlooking his family’s horse stud farm in western India, Cyrus Poonawalla oversees a global vaccine empire that touches...
Agiaries, other religious sites, must be fire-safe
This has evinced shock and anger in the tiny, enterprising community not just in Mumbai but elsewhere too. Community members claim they know of at least three to four more cases where priests have...
This heartfelt film offers a brief history of modern art in India
The iconic Bandra mansion owned by gallerist Kekoo Gandhy gives the name to a new documentary by his daughter, Behroze Independent film ‘Kekee Manzil: The House of Art’ also showcases...
Parsi Lying-In hospital must serve people once again
The plan to revive the dilapidated Parsi Lying-In hospital has run into problems once again, among the trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP). The BPP has alleged that the bidding process for...
How Parsis shaped India’s taste for soft drinks
A bottle of Pallonji’s raspberry soda comes with this helpful disclaimer: “Contains no fruit.” Electric red in colour, and syrupy sweet to the taste, the raspberry soda is a...
A Tribute to Mrs. Scylla R. Vatcha A Woman of Substance.
Our dear Dinshaw K. Tamboly writes a beautiful obituary on his association with Scylla R. Vatcha who passed away last week. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die; dear Scylla donned...
Quiet Navroze celebrations observed in Karachi
KARACHI: “Yes, we are celebrating Navroze, but quietly in our homes, no functions, no gatherings,” said well-known rally driver Tushna Patel, who also happens to be a proud member of Karachi’s Parsi...
COVID-19 hits Navroz celebrations in Mumbai
This year, the traditional festivities, which include a lavish bhonu of Parsi delicacies and a visit to the agiary, were toned down, in keeping with advisories to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in...
Jamshedi Navroz Mubarak 2020
Parsi Khabar wishes you, and your loved ones, family and friends a very happy, prosperous and healthy Jamshedi Navroze 2020. These are trying times like the world has not see in modern day. COVID-19...
Vahbiz Dorabjee on Navroze celebrations: To curb Coronavirus, it will be a simple affair
Vahbiz Dorabjee says, “Every year is usually a nice lavish celebration for us, but right now due to the home quarantine implement to curb the ongoing coronavirus, we are being safe and taking...
6th Return to Roots 2020 Kicks off in Mumbai India
18 youth from USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Pakistan and India gathered today morning at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion in Colaba, Mumbai for the start of the 6th Return To Roots Trip. RTR had its first trip in...
Adar Poonawalla takes bite of cookie business
Billionaire vaccine maker Cyrus Poonawalla’s son Adar has made his maiden investment in India’s food service sector by acquiring a stake in Sweetish House Mafia, a cookie speciality cafe, founded by...
Serum Institute: Indian company 1st to test coronavirus vaccine on animals, human trials expected in 6 months
The vaccine candidate developed by Serum Institute of India (SII), in partnership with American Biotechnology firm Codagenix, has progressed to the pre-clinical tests phase, i.e. the animal trial...
Mumbai: Daughter of dentist killed in BDL lift mishap gets BMC job
Ten months after Dr Arnavaz Havewala was killed in an accident at the Bhau Daji Lad museum, her daughter posted as house officer in the dental department at Sion hospital Article by Arita Sarkar |...