LONDON: Prominent Indian-origin entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the UK’s prestigious University of Birmingham. Lord Bilimoria, the 52-year-old India-born founder of Cobra Beer, will take up his role at an installation ceremony in July, making him the seventh Chancellor of the university. “I am honoured and humbled to have… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria named Birmingham University Chancellor
Category: Education
Celebrating Sheryar Ookerjee
What is remarkable is the ability of a community to laugh at itself and allow others to laugh at them: Ookerjee has done just that in his book Altamount Road and Other True Stories. Article by Eunice de Souza | Mumbai Mirror I’ve just received, courtesy The KR Cama Oriental Institute, Sheryar Ookerjee’s book Altamont… Continue reading Celebrating Sheryar Ookerjee
The Everlasting Flame Exhibition SOAS London UK
The Everlasting Flame Zoroastrianism in History and Imagination Kirdir inscription at Naqsh-e Rajab. Photograph – Khojeste Mistree One of the world’s oldest religions, Zoroastrianism originated amongst Iranian tribes in Central Asia during the second millennium BCE and spread to Iran where it became the principal faith until the advent of Islam. Central to the religion… Continue reading The Everlasting Flame Exhibition SOAS London UK
Meet Headmistress Parvin Rabadi of Mama Parsi School in Karachi
Parveen Rabadi left Lahore in 1974 to join the Mama Parsi Girls’ High School in Karachi – little did she know that the love and affection of being part of the school’s legacy would not let her go back. By Noman Ahmed | The Express Tribune “It has been a very challenging journey but now… Continue reading Meet Headmistress Parvin Rabadi of Mama Parsi School in Karachi
Vistasp Karbhari officially named President of University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has named Dr. Vistasp M. Karbhari president of The University of Texas at Arlington effective June 1. The Board unanimously approved the appointment at a special called board meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Karbhari was named lone finalist for the position at a Board of Regents meeting… Continue reading Vistasp Karbhari officially named President of University of Texas at Arlington
Patuck College: Mumbai's innovative school for the poor
From Newsx.com In our Good News section, we have a heartwarming story that makes schools a welcome prospect instead of a scary one. Even as the youth of the nation engages in heated debates about the relevance of their school and college curricula, one Mumbai school is leading the way in providing hands on training… Continue reading Patuck College: Mumbai's innovative school for the poor
Jamshedi Navruz: A Detailed Explanation of the Calendars
Jamshedi Navruz, March 21st and thereabouts: Zarathushtis have been celebrating Navruz, which falls around March 21st since time immemorial, since our Peshdad King Jamshed celebrated it first and which is known as Jamshedi Navruz! Jamshed Padshah celebrated this day as the New (nav) Day (ruz) because it is the Spring Equinox when the time of… Continue reading Jamshedi Navruz: A Detailed Explanation of the Calendars
