Commodore Medioma Bhadha (Retd.) writes of a letter exchange between his brother Colonel Jehanbux Bhadha (Retd.) and himself, where Jehanbux speaks about his days as a Paratrooper in the Indian Army and stories of life then. Cdr. Medioma Bhadha (Retd.) writes…. I had sent a copy of Marzban Giara’s book, Valiant Parsis to my brother,… Continue reading Jehanbux Bhadha Reminisces about Life as a Paratrooper in the Indian Army.
Category: Individuals
Farhang Mehr Passes Away
As per a communique from FEZANA…. FEZANA announces with great sorrow the passing away of Farhang Mehr. Farhang Mehr passed away in southern California in the early morning on March 4, 2018. Farhang Mehr was a leading Zoroastrian figure in Iran and later in the United States where he made his home since the early… Continue reading Farhang Mehr Passes Away
Mourning CCI to recall happy times with late president Kekoo Nicholson
Kekoo Nicholson, president of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), passed away last morning at Parel’s Global Hospital of a liver ailment Kekoo Nicholson, president of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), passed away last morning at Parel’s Global Hospital of a liver ailment. He was 63. He had been ailing for sometime, and in… Continue reading Mourning CCI to recall happy times with late president Kekoo Nicholson
Tehmi Bhandari: The Grand Lady of Amritsar
UPDATE: Shirin Bhandari the author of the piece below reminds us “This was originally published in 2004, my grandmother died in 2007 at the age of a 101.” “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… Continue reading Tehmi Bhandari: The Grand Lady of Amritsar
Homai Vyarawalla: The trailblazer who became India’s first woman photojournalist
Homai Vyarawalla, India’s first woman photojournalist, is best known for documenting the country’s transition from a British colony to a newly independent nation. The BBC chronicles her life and career through a rare collection of her work. Published on BBC Image caption Ms Vyarawalla with her constant companion, the speed graphic camera Ms Vyarawalla was… Continue reading Homai Vyarawalla: The trailblazer who became India’s first woman photojournalist
Narges Kakalia Named One of Leading Woman Lawyers of New York City
Our very dear friend Narges Kakalia has been named to the inaugural class of the Leading Women Lawyers in New York City. Narges, more power to you in the years to come. Mintz Levin is pleased to announce that Narges M. Kakalia has been named to the inaugural “Leading Women Lawyers in New York City”… Continue reading Narges Kakalia Named One of Leading Woman Lawyers of New York City
Rustom Sidhwa Marg And The Man Behind The Name
‘It is tragic only a few remember the fearless crusader, let alone recall his services to nation’ Named after Rustom K Sidhwa, former member of the Constituent Assembly and the first Parliament after Independence, the road connects the Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road to the Perin Nariman Street Article By Meenketan Jha | Indian Express The… Continue reading Rustom Sidhwa Marg And The Man Behind The Name
