Dhun Baria, the feisty reformist who was also orthodox in certain ways, “was a real contradiction,” said Noshir Dadrawalla, her friend and former Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) trustee. The community grapevine started buzzing with the news of Baria’s death early Sunday morning. Article by Hemal Ashar | Mid-Day Dadrawalla added, “Most Parsis may remember her… Continue reading Dhun Baria: Such a gutsy contradiction
Month: October 2022
Multi-Faceted Sapal Balaporia
Our dear friend and contributor Havovi Govadia sends us another beautiful memory about times, places and people of yore. To read all of Havovi’s previous articles on Parsi Khabar click here In my youth, I would often hear the refrain “The Parsis of old were very bold”. From my grandparents and other seniors I would… Continue reading Multi-Faceted Sapal Balaporia
Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2022
The October 2022 Ba Humata Lecture Series is on the theme “Life is a sample of our example: The Zarathushti Prayers” Speakers: Professor Emeritus Dr. Coomi Vevaina (India) Houman Farvahari (Iran) Ervad Fravash Turel (Hong Kong) Shazneen Munshi (United Kingdom) Moderator: Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD On Sunday, October 9, 2022 8:00 AM Pacific Time 11:00… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2022
Buy Vs Rent: In Conversation with Boman Irani
On this episode of #PaisaVaisa, Anupam meets the real estate giant Boman Irani- President-Elect, CREDAI and Chairman & MD at Rustamjee. Boman shares his thoughts on the real estate market, its development over the years, and the importance of being an aware customer. He further discusses buy vs rent, factors investing property decisions, and how… Continue reading Buy Vs Rent: In Conversation with Boman Irani
Victim To Victory Co-Authored by Feritta Khambata
Our dear friend and amazing artist and singer Feritta is part of a series of authors in a new book titled Victim to Victory. Feritta writes… Today is my book launch on Amazon!!!!!! The messages of support I have received have been amazing! My vision has always been to have positive impact, to the make… Continue reading Victim To Victory Co-Authored by Feritta Khambata
Modi govt likely to ‘scrap’ Minority Affairs Ministry
The Centre is likely to scrap the Ministry of Minority Affairs — established by the UPA government in 2006 — and merge it with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, sources in the government told DH. All schemes being implemented by the ministry will continue after the merger, they said. Article By Ajith Athrady… Continue reading Modi govt likely to ‘scrap’ Minority Affairs Ministry
