Dhun Mehta hollered a greeting as he passed by the compound of our office on the morning of June 26, 1975. Were we aware, he inquired, that prominent opposition leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan, Morarji Desai, Jyoti Basu, LK Advani and others had been arrested, censorship imposed and a state of emergency declared in the country?… Continue reading How two men refused to bend to press censorship during the Emergency
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Ambedkar and Bhathena: An unlikely friendship that stood test of time
Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas Even great men need friends who are not overawed by their greatness, who tell them like it is and stand by them through thick and thin. In Naval Bhathena, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar had one such friend. The… Continue reading Ambedkar and Bhathena: An unlikely friendship that stood test of time
Mahabaleshwar Parsi Gymkhana set to reopen with halt on commercial activities
Satara district collector Santosh Patil has ordered reopening of the Parsi Gymkhana property in Mahabaleshwar and halted commercial activities on the premises, which would violate the govt lease terms. The order, issued on Aug 28, directed that the 41,200 square metre govt-leased property (C.S. no. 233) be handed back to Parsi Gymkhana Trust, but only… Continue reading Mahabaleshwar Parsi Gymkhana set to reopen with halt on commercial activities
Luxury Watches & Legacy | Aviva & Hormuz Pundole on 117 Years of C.T. Pundole
CT Pundole & Sons, India’s oldest watch retailer, has marked 117 years of trust, tradition, and expertise. In a city that has changed dramatically over the decades, CT Pundole has remained a consistent benchmark of quality and reliability. Why CT Pundole Stands Out From luxury wristwatches to the largest collection of wall clocks in India,… Continue reading Luxury Watches & Legacy | Aviva & Hormuz Pundole on 117 Years of C.T. Pundole
Parsi Community Seeks Government Intervention To Preserve Central Bank Of India’s Identity
The bank, hailed as the country’s first Swadeshi bank wholly owned and managed by Indians, is considered as much a Parsi institution as the Tata companies, although it is now government-owned. Parsis are planning to appeal to the government to protect the distinct identity of the Central Bank of India, established on December 21, 1911,… Continue reading Parsi Community Seeks Government Intervention To Preserve Central Bank Of India’s Identity
Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher: All you want to know about 178-year-old fire temple in Secunderabad
The Seth Viccaji Meherji and Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher is the oldest Parsi Fire Temple in Secunderabad. It was consecrated on 12th September 1847. It celebrated its 178th anniversary on 30 July 2025. Article By Beyniaz Edulji | NewsMeter The Agiary or Fire Temple compound has residential quarters and commercial shops too. The Trustee, Captain… Continue reading Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher: All you want to know about 178-year-old fire temple in Secunderabad
Poona Parsee Panchayat seeks minority status for Parsi students in admission forms – Hindustan Times
The Poona Parsee Panchayat on July 22 made a formal appeal to educational authorities, requesting the explicit inclusion of the Zoroastrian-Parsi community under the minority category in admission forms and policies across institutions. Pune: The Poona Parsee Panchayat on July 22 made a formal appeal to educational authorities, requesting the explicit inclusion of the Zoroastrian-Parsi… Continue reading Poona Parsee Panchayat seeks minority status for Parsi students in admission forms – Hindustan Times
