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Come Sunday and the 500-odd Parsis in Kolkata will get together for a special workshop on problems faced by the community, one of the smallest in the country. This is an initiative by Jiyo Parsi, an effort by the ministry of minority affairs to arrest the decline in the population of Parsis in India. The… Continue reading Kolkatta Parsis To Discuss Survival Issues at Sunday workshop

For about a century, since dropping anchor in Chennai, the Clubwala family has been credited with founding several institutions in the city. “Hugging,” says 87-year-old Mani Clubwalla, is one she would like to take credit for. Article by Kamini Mathai | Times of India When Mani and her husband first moved to the city in… Continue reading Santhome: The Parsi locality in Chennai where you are welcomed with hugs

Adi Godrej first to speak out: Beef ban, prohibition are hurting economy Clever democratic leaders make sure disadvantages are minimised, advantages maximised, says Godrej chairman. INDUSTRIALIST Adi Godrej, chairman of the $4.1-billion Godrej Group, with diverse interests in fast moving consumer goods, real estate, consumer durables and furniture, Wednesday said the beef ban and liquor… Continue reading Adi Godrej: Beef ban, prohibition are hurting economy

1st March, 1958 – 50th Anniversary of Steel Industry, Jamshedji Tata – Steel Plant   15th April, 1959 – Sir Jamshetjee Jeejeebhoy (1783-1859), Philanthropist –  Death Centenary.   26th January, 1962 – Bhikhaji Cama (Patriot) – Birth Centenary   4th September, 1963 – Dadabhoy Naoroji (Parliamentarian ) Commemoration   7th January, 1965 – Jamsetji Tata… Continue reading Parsis on Indian Stamps

Through a gateway leading off Cunningham Road stands the Hatworks Boulevard, one of the few colonial era mansions that have survived the turn of the century. The structure, now home to about 12 businesses, is named after the Imperial Hatworks, a hat-and-headgear-making factory started by England-trained master hat-cutter Nadir Maneckjee. Article By Chetana Divya Vasudev… Continue reading Nadir Maneckjee: The Hatter of Bangalore

Known for his love for Queen Elizabeth and the royal family, owner of Mumbai’s Britannia restaurant Boman Kohinoor is excited about the #WillKat visit to the city this month. This is Boman Kohinoor, the 93-year-old owner of Britannia Restaurant in Mumbai. The 93-year-old told us it would be an honour to host them at his… Continue reading Will the Royal family visit Britannia?

June 8, 1998 marked the 50th anniversary of Air India’s maiden international flight – a milestone in the history of Indian civil aviation. His Highness, the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, Rajpramukh of Saurashtra, looked at his watch. The golden dial caught the light and the bejewelled hands indicated the hour. The time has finally come!… Continue reading The Story of Air India’s Very First International Flight