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Month: February 2024 Articles
Ba Humata Lecture Series: March 2024
The March 2024 Ba Humata lecture is on the theme “THE QUALITY OF LIBERALITY IS THE TOTALITY OF IMMORTALITY” Yasna...
Churchgate’s Bhikha Behram Well Gears Up For 300th Birthday With Revamp Plans
Among the plans are a project to do up the compound, a small museum, a photo gallery, an arch, and a new drinking water fountain for the public who may want to drink the spring water from the well....
A forgotten link of Govadia heritage
Going back to the roots: an emotion in motion A forgotten link of Govadia heritage Article by Adil J. Govadia Our large 3-tiered family haveli (bungalow), built way back in 1887, is located in a...
At a Time When the Battles of India’s Future Will Be Fought in its Courts, We Will Miss Fali Nariman
He was a liberal in the constitutional sense of the word, defending the fundamental rights of citizens against an overbearing state. Fali Nariman (1929-2024). Photo: X/@RahulGandhi Article by...
Aapro Fali: The Parsi Community’s Pride and Constitutional Authority With a Twinkle in His
“Aapro Fali”, the Parsi Community’s Pride and the Constitutional Authority With a Twinkle in His Eye Fali Nariman always had time for good causes, even for reporters looking for...
Fali S. Nariman: A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise
Fali S. Nariman (1929-2024): A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise From defending business giants to championing human rights, Nariman shaped India’s legal landscape, inspiring generations...
Lawyers, judges turn out in large numbers to bid farewell to Fali Nariman
An institution in himself: Lawyers, judges turn out in large numbers to bid farewell to Fali Nariman Nariman was laid to rest at around 11:24 AM, near his friend, colleague and another stalwart from...
Indian law, after Fali S Nariman
Indira Jaising writes: Indian law, after Fali S Nariman The thinking of generations of lawyers has been shaped by the cases Fali Nariman argued Written by Indira Jaising | Indian Express Fali...
Khurshed Batliwala: Meet IIT Bombay graduate who left high paying job to become a monk
Education Meet IIT Bombay graduate who left high paying job to become a monk due to… Khurshed Batliwala completed his studies at IIT Bombay but rather than teach people math, he decided, more...
Eminent jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman Passes Away
Eminent jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman passed away. He was aged 95 years. The veteran jurist was awarded the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2007. A distinguished...
Ervad Tehemton Mirza Appointed as Vada Dasturji at the Iranshah Atashbehram
Udvada gets dual high priests after eight years Newly ordained Ervad Mirza speaks to mid-day about challenges that have plagued priesthood in recent years Article by Gaurav Sarkar |Mid Day Gujarat’s...
The rocky road to success with Architect Behzad Kharas
Our dearest friend and brilliant architect and designer Behzad Kharas in a candid conversation with Nukul Jain about his upbringing, family, business and ambitions.
Farita Khambatta: From Tragedy To Thriving, How Did She Do It ?
Our dear friend Farita in a candid conversation with the Brainz Magazine From Tragedy To Thriving, How Did She Do It? – Exclusive Interview With Farita Khambatta As you get to know Farita Khambatta,...
Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Fined Rs 43.30 Lakh by Reserve Bank Of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Thursday that it has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 43.30 lakh on Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd for violating the rules. The penalty was imposed on the...
With bonfires and hope, Iran’s minority Zoroastrians celebrate Sadeh and the end of cold winter days
Around the fire, people listened to bands playing music, theological lectures as they milled about eating and celebrating. Iranian Zoroastrian youth set fire to a prepared pile of wood in a ceremony...