Category: Individuals

We are extremely saddened to hear about the passing away of Ambassador Jamsheed Kekobad Ardeshir Marker today June 21, 2018. He was one of the most illustrious Zarathushtis of the 20th Century and rose to become one of the most beloved diplomats of Pakistan and a man loved and respected all over the world. I… Continue reading Ambassador Jamsheed Marker Passes Away

Our Thoroughbred Owner of the Month, Soli Mehta,is 69  years old. He has been in horse racing for morethan 40 ye ars, but not until very recently has he owne d ahorse capable of taking down the big money in a Stakesrace. He is originally from Bombay (now known asMumbai). As a child, raised in… Continue reading Soli Mehta: Thoroughbred Owner of the Month

A very special bequest was made to Highgate RSL during our March meeting, with the presentation of the military sword belonging to BRIG Dosoo Gimi, by his daughter, Kamal Plank, on behalf of her Mother. BRIG Gimi played a significant part in the history of the Indian Armyduring the tumultuous post- War years, with a… Continue reading Brigadier Dosoo Gimi’s Military Sword Bequeathed to HighGate RSL

Phiroz Mehta was born on 1st October 1902 in Cambay, India. There were 5 generations of the family in the house where he was born at the time. His father was the chief superintendent of the Ceylon Wharfage Company in Ceylon, as it was then known. At the time he was well known throughout Colombo… Continue reading Phiroz Dorabji Mehta

Our dearest friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford pens this beautiful obituary on the passing away of her beloved mother Kitty Irani. The last of those who studied under the famous child psychologist Madame Montessori has died peacefully  in London. Kitty Irani nee Mazda was the third and  youngest child of Khan Bhadur Mazda and his… Continue reading Kitty Irani: In Memoriam

“It is all like a dream now…” I stand in the thicket and look over the board to read an article written about my grandmother.  The bulletin is full of clippings on the great Mrs. Bhandari. For some strange reason, the journalists who had the opportunity to meet her ended the article in the same… Continue reading Abode in Amritsar

Our dearest friend and mentor Aban Marker-Kabraji recently won the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award. Below is an interview that Aban did in 2012 on various issues. Aban spoke about the youth of Pakistan must pay attention to the environmental threats, like diminishing water resources and take action to combat them. Are you willing to take matters into… Continue reading Aban Marker-Kabraji on the Afia Salam Show

We are happy to report that our dear friend Russi Ghadiali of Singapore received the Long Service Award from the Inter Religious Orgaisation Singapore on the 69th IRO Day (69th Anniversary) Rustom has served IRO for over 30 Years and is the longest serving member and served as its President for three terms. Below is… Continue reading Russi Ghadiali Award Long Service Award by IRO in Singapore

A total absorption in her work coupled with frequent walks is Ratamai Peer’s mantra for sound health at 91 Article by Parinaz Madan and Dr Dinyar Patel published in the Parsiana, re-published with permission. It is not uncommon to spot a group of children huddled around Ratamai Peer wherever she goes. Peer, aged 91, is… Continue reading The evergreen educator: Ratamai Peer