Stone carvings valued at more than US$3 million handed back after investigation into private art collection The artefacts were ripped from a seventh century tomb Article by Cyril Ip | South China Morning Post Two stone carvings were presented to the Chinese consulate in New York, after an investigation found they were stolen from a… Continue reading Looted relics worth US$3.5 million on loan to New York’s Met museum returned to China
Month: May 2023
All Pune Parsee Indoor Sports tournament held in Pune
To beat the heat and make summers more enjoyable JJ Building Sports Committee along with the Zoroastrian Youth Association of Pune had for the 1st time organised an All Pune Parsee Indoor Sports Tournament. As expected by their head Cyrus Malegamwala they received an overwhelming response of over 140 participants for games ranging from Table… Continue reading All Pune Parsee Indoor Sports tournament held in Pune
Collegium Clears The Appointment Of Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwala As Bombay HC Judge
The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud has recommended a Parsi lawyer for appointment as a Bombay High Court judge, while declining to consider an objection by intelligence bureau (IB) that he was a junior to an advocate who wrote an article expressing concern over alleged lack of free… Continue reading Collegium Clears The Appointment Of Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwala As Bombay HC Judge
Remembering Sherna Gandhy
Bachi Karkaria writes about her friend Sherna Gandhy the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer. Of forgetting and Remembering Twice in as many months, I have returned from the Worli crematorium’s prayer hall. Since it was established by a Parsi Zoroastrian trust, we… Continue reading Remembering Sherna Gandhy
Memoirs of a Parsi daughter: Book review |
THE STORY OF MY LIFE by Dosebai Cowasjee Jessawalla SPEAKING TIGER ₹799; 344 pages Article by Shabnam Minwalla | India Today In 1842, Meheribai, a widow, enrolled her daughter in Mrs Ward’s Seminary in Bombay. The decision-coming as it did when “there was a general desire to keep the fair sex in ignorance”-invited fear and… Continue reading Memoirs of a Parsi daughter: Book review |
Who was Muncherji Cowasji Murzban?
The Esplanade area was still a blueprint when Muncherji Cowasji Murzban arrived in Bombay in 1863 MUMBAI: The Esplanade area was still a blueprint when Muncherji Cowasji Murzban arrived in Bombay in 1863. A protégé of Sir Bartle Frere, the governor of Bombay who pulled down the ramparts of the old fort to make way… Continue reading Who was Muncherji Cowasji Murzban?
Barjor Mehta Appoined as new President of CEPT University in Ahmedabad
CEPT University has announced the appointment of Mr. Barjor Mehta (FA UG ’74), an alum and former director of the School of Planning, as the President and Acting Director of the University for a period of five years with effect from January 20, 2024. Mr. Mehta currently holds the position of Lead Urban Specialist at… Continue reading Barjor Mehta Appoined as new President of CEPT University in Ahmedabad
