The BMC has barred the Parsi practice of letting the bodies of community members dying of Coronavirus decay naturally saying traces of the virus could spread through pallbearers Most Parsis are opposed to the burial or cremation of the bodies of community members dying of COVID The Centre’s stand in the Supreme Court that it… Continue reading Covid-19: Bombay Parsi Punchayet backs usual funeral; priest says can’t silence rules
Month: January 2022
Ardeshir’s: Pune’s own soda drink that’s quenching thirst for 137 years
Ardeshir’s flavoured soda, now christened Ardy’s, still packs nostalgia along with quality ‘old fashioned goodness’ in its glass bottles. Written by Ruchika Goswamy | Indian Express The soda company has been a household name in the camp for four generations – from patrons reminiscing of simpler times over an orange soda to the infamous raspberry… Continue reading Ardeshir’s: Pune’s own soda drink that’s quenching thirst for 137 years
Zerbanoo Gifford: Remembering Bishop Desmond Tutu
Our dear friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford pays tribute to the great humanitarian of our times, Bishop Desmond Tutu, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his work fighting the inhuman apartheid regime. This iconic figure dedicated his life to the fearless and relentless fight against all forms of injustice… The death of… Continue reading Zerbanoo Gifford: Remembering Bishop Desmond Tutu
Diwan Bahadur M M Mullan: Father of Balaghat
Our dear friend and contributor Havovi Govadia writes in… A notice was put up on our community WA group. The Municipal Corporation of Balaghat and the Mullan Trust had invited the Parsis of Nagpur to come to Balaghat to celebrate the 153rd. birth anniversary of Diwan Bahadur M. M. Mullan on 25-10-2021. The Nagpur Parsis… Continue reading Diwan Bahadur M M Mullan: Father of Balaghat
Noted advertising and theatre personality Burjor Patel dies at 91
Patel was the former vice-president of marketing, Khaleej Times Article By Nithin Belle | Khaleej Times Eminent advertising and theatre veteran Burjor Patel has passed away early Tuesday morning. The former Khaleej Times advertising director was 91. Family sources confirmed Patel died due to old age and had no major ailments. He joined Khaleej Times… Continue reading Noted advertising and theatre personality Burjor Patel dies at 91
