It is said that sometimes creative writers turn out to be good intelligence officers, as both need curiosity, observation, imagination and constant questioning to find answers. That was true of Keki. Keki Daruwalla was ill on July 9 when our Sahitya Akademi held an online event to honour him by arranging a discussion of its… Continue reading Keki Daruwalla, the Sensitive Intelligence Officer Who Wrote Poetry
Month: September 2024
Full Time Priest for Delhi Parsi Anjuman
The Delhi Parsi Anjuman is seeking to employ a full time main Priest who will administer and manage our Dar-e-Meher. The Priest would be required to perform all religious ceremonies including daily Boi, Jashans, Navjotes, Wedding Ceremonies, Funeral prayers, and organise the annual Muktad prayers as required by the Parsi community of Delhi. The Anjuman… Continue reading Full Time Priest for Delhi Parsi Anjuman
Poet Keki N Daruwalla passes away at 87
The Delhi Parsi Anjuman is deeply saddened to inform you that Keki N. Daruwalla, distinguished member of our Delhi Parsi Anjuman passed away on 26th September 2024. A police officer by profession, he was a renowned author and was the Zoroastrian Member of the National Commission for Minorities from 2011 to 2014. The Uthamna prayers… Continue reading Poet Keki N Daruwalla passes away at 87
Varun Balsara Co-Founder of Nova Technologies Group on the Immigrant Founders Podcast
Our dear friend and young Zarathushti entrepreneur and co-founder of Let’s Level Up speaks about his journey on the Immigrant Founders Podcast. Check out the short clip on Linkedin and listed to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts It was the darkest day of my life.-I sat on my bed,-staring at the ceiling,-and… Continue reading Varun Balsara Co-Founder of Nova Technologies Group on the Immigrant Founders Podcast
7th Return To Roots 2023: Annual Trip Report
We are happy to inform that the Annual Trip Report of the 7th Return To Roots Trip to India in December 2023 is out. The report will give you a detailed flavor of the trip and insights from the RTR Fellows who attended the 15 day life-changing journey through Zoroastrian India. The report has been… Continue reading 7th Return To Roots 2023: Annual Trip Report
How Madam Bhikaiji Cama became the first Indian to raise the tricolour abroad
Born into privilege, Madam Cama could have enjoyed a life of ease. Instead, she founded the Paris Indian Society to support revolutionaries in exile and became the first Indian to hoist the tricolour flag on foreign soil. It was Bikaji Cama who brought VD Savarkar’s words back to India through his smuggled book, The First… Continue reading How Madam Bhikaiji Cama became the first Indian to raise the tricolour abroad
Diana Pundole: Steering the wheels of destiny
Diana Pundole recently became India’s first female national racing champion in the saloon category at the MRF National Car Racing Championships Article by Kalyani Sardesai | New Indian Express It was Diana Pundole’s birthday just two days before the MRF National Car Racing Championships. But the ace racer had no plans to party. “I was… Continue reading Diana Pundole: Steering the wheels of destiny
