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Month: April 2021
Zoroastrian Co-op Bank sees change of guard; Yazdi Tantra is new Chairman
An expert in Information Technology Yazdi B Tantra has been elected unopposed as the new Chairman of Multi State Scheduled Bank- Zoroastrian Cooperative Bank in the recently held election. He replaced Homai A.Daruwalla who is now elected as the director on the board. Besides, Phillie D. Karkaria has been elected unopposed as the Vice-Chairman of… Continue reading Zoroastrian Co-op Bank sees change of guard; Yazdi Tantra is new Chairman
India’s Mini-Craze for Bicycling Around the World
In the 1920s and 1930s, a dozen adventurous young riders went on the ultimate journey. In 2017, Anoop Babani, Goa-based former journalist, was recuperating from a cycling accident when he encountered a book from 1931, With Cyclists Around the World, written by three Indians who, in the days before widespread paved roads and satellite communications,… Continue reading India’s Mini-Craze for Bicycling Around the World
Hemin Bharucha appointed as Country Director, India at London & Partners
Based in Mumbai, Bharucha is the Mayor of London’s chief representative in India and leads the teams in India with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, according to a statement. London & Partner on Friday announced the appointment of Hemin Bharucha as Country Director, India. London & Partners is London’s international trade, investment, and promotion agency… Continue reading Hemin Bharucha appointed as Country Director, India at London & Partners
Zarathushtra: The Man And The Message by Meheryar Rivetna
Meheryar Rivetna, an active member of the library committee of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston (ZAH), has written and published a book Zarathustra: The Man And The Message. The book aims to dispel the myths pervasive in the Zoroastrian religion. Meheryar provides historical context of how the religion changed from the founding principles of the… Continue reading Zarathushtra: The Man And The Message by Meheryar Rivetna
A paradox revealed through portraiture
A photograph taken seven years before her passing says much about the life, times and character of the trailblazing Meherbai Tata The much-loved wife of Dorabji Tata and daughter in-law of Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata group, Meherbai Tata was a woman of personality. A participant in the ornamental theatrics of being imperial… Continue reading A paradox revealed through portraiture
Goodbye, Mehli Irani !
Former Mumbai batsman passes away in Dubai at 90; will be known for his long club cricket journey that spanned generations Mehli Irani at the Bombay Gymkhana. Pic/mid-day archives It seems only yesterday that I visited Mehli Irani’s home in Byculla to interview him for a piece I was doing on him playing the Dr… Continue reading Goodbye, Mehli Irani !
Fire Retardant Attire For Mobeds
The following update is put out by Empowering Mobeds & WZO Trusts Saturday October 24, 2020 was indeed a dark day, not only on account of the Pandemic but more so that Er. Zahan Meherzad Turel, all of 14 years young, a shining star of our Mobedi clan, suffered severe (48.5%) burns injuries whilst performing… Continue reading Fire Retardant Attire For Mobeds
Ba Humata Lecture Series: April 2021
The April 2021 Ba Humata lecture shall be on the topic: From Humata to Hvarashta: To Protect and Heal the Earth (Spentomad Gatha 48.12) The lecture is scheduled for Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM Pacific | 11:00 AM Eastern | 3:00 PM GMT | 8:30 PM Indian Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83408826220 Meeting… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: April 2021
