Sitting with, and listening to, Jamsheed Marker is a fulfilling experience. History, diplomacy, anecdotes about politicians, music, culture, and a lot of cricket — he enlightens his audience in many ways. At 94, he possesses a remarkable memory and speaks coherently even though his physical weakness has bound him to a wheelchair. Article by Syed… Continue reading Jamsheed Marker: Indians were furious we managed to secure the Americans first
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Maneck Dalal: Air India’s Legendary London Head Passes Away
Our dear friend Meher Heroyce Moos draws our attention to the passing away of Maneck Dalal, who headed Air-India in London for many years and was a truly amazing person. Maneck Ardheshir Dalal OBE & Regional Director Air India, UK for several years was handpicked by JRD Tata himself. He was known to many as… Continue reading Maneck Dalal: Air India’s Legendary London Head Passes Away
Dinyar Anklesaria: A Culinary Journey
If you happen to travel to Sacramento California and ask any one where one finds a good restaurant serving Parsi food, they will tell you not to miss the restaurant operated by Dinyar Noshir Anklesaria. Parsi Khabar invites our readers to submit articles for publishing. This article has been written by Aspi Ustad of Vancouver,… Continue reading Dinyar Anklesaria: A Culinary Journey
Tehmtan Andhyarujina: An Epitome Of Decency And Uprightness
A cliché that is often employed when marking the demise of an eminent personality is that the event represents “the end of an era”. In many cases the use of such language is symptomatic of unimaginative, even lazy, journalism. But there are occasions when the phrase acquires an undeniable aptness and resonance. One such occasion… Continue reading Tehmtan Andhyarujina: An Epitome Of Decency And Uprightness
Bar grieves loss of legal giant: Tehmtan R Andhyarujina passes away
UPDATE: Due to a technical glitch, an earlier version of this article linked to a picture of Mr. Nariman. The error was on our part and we are sorry for this mistake. Former solicitor general of India Tehmtan Andhyarujina passed away on Tuesday. He was 83 years old. He practiced law for six decades and… Continue reading Bar grieves loss of legal giant: Tehmtan R Andhyarujina passes away
The First Indian Woman to Go to Antarctica has Visited 180 Countries in 50 Years
A fantastic article on our dear friend and mentor Meher Heroyce Moos When you look at Meher Moos, affectionately called “Magellan” Moos, you see an elegant 72-year-old woman with rosy cheeks, salt-and-pepper hair and gentle wrinkles that gather when she smiles. What you cannot see is that these wrinkles have many a story to tell… Continue reading The First Indian Woman to Go to Antarctica has Visited 180 Countries in 50 Years
From Rs 20,000 to Rs 100-crore Business: The journey Of Jimmy Mistry
Education is very crucial, but the lack of it should not be an obstacle to chasing your dream. Engineering dropout Jimmy Mistry has always been a firm believer in self-learning and on-the-job training. He started out as a designer when he was just 19, without any formal degree in design and architecture. by Aparajita Choudhury,… Continue reading From Rs 20,000 to Rs 100-crore Business: The journey Of Jimmy Mistry
