The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the state civil contractor of erstwhile Baroda State. He owned a brick factory and built many of the city’s architectural delights, including the iconic dome at Maharaja Sayajirao University’s Faculty of Arts. Written by Aditi Raja The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the… Continue reading Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
Month: September 2023
Parsis carry Middle Eastern & South Asian genes, says study
A recent study by a team of researchers in India shows that the Parsis’ maternal genes connect them to both Middle Eastern and South Asian populations. Undertaken by scientists from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow, and the department of archaeology at Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, the study also revealed… Continue reading Parsis carry Middle Eastern & South Asian genes, says study
Meet the 3 generations of the family behind the iconic Parsi Dairy Farm
Gen-next of Parsi Dairy Farm writes a new chapter of success as their newly revamped flagship outlet on Princess Street opens to the public tomorrow. Step into a realm where tradition meets modernity as we bring you an exclusive sneak peek into the resplendent transformation of Parsi Dairy Farm’s flagship store on Princess Street. Join… Continue reading Meet the 3 generations of the family behind the iconic Parsi Dairy Farm
Meet Naval Tata, the father of Ratan Tata, Jimmy and Noel Tata; know about his wife Simone Tata,
At age 13, he was adopted by Sir Ratan Tata, marking the beginning of a journey that intertwined his destiny with the illustrious Tata family. JRD Tata was the cousin of Naval tata/ Source: Tata/ India Times Naval Hormusji Tata, a name etched in the annals of India’s industrial and philanthropic history, was much more… Continue reading Meet Naval Tata, the father of Ratan Tata, Jimmy and Noel Tata; know about his wife Simone Tata,
Omim Debara dies due to Cardiac Arrest
Eminent social activist Omim Maneckshaw Debara passed away on Thursday morning due to cardiac arrest. Debara retired as chief engineer of VST and passionately worked for various causes, including those concerning the environment, communal harmony, interfaith, heritage, and preservation of water bodies. Article in Deccan Chronicle He was the president of COVA, secretary of Forum… Continue reading Omim Debara dies due to Cardiac Arrest
