Category: Individuals

Jamsheed Marker : Eminent Parsi, The First Amongst Equals

IT is unthinkable to talk about the cricket history of the sub-continent and not mention the contribution of the Parsi community to the game which we on both sides of the divide so passionately follow. Article by Qamar Ahmed | The Dawn, Pakistan The Parsees were the first to learn the game by the sailors… Continue reading Jamsheed Marker : Eminent Parsi, The First Amongst Equals

Lawyer Cyrus Mehta Featured in Who’s Who Legal Worldwide

Cyrus Mehta has been ranked No. 2 among the most highly regarded immigration lawyers in the world by Who’s Who Legal – Corporate Immigration Law Legal Marketplace Analysis: Corporate Immigration 2014 Practitioners from firms of all sizes across the world have been selected for inclusion this year, reflecting the global scope and varied nature of… Continue reading Lawyer Cyrus Mehta Featured in Who’s Who Legal Worldwide

Field Marshal Manekshaw’s Run in with B M Kaul: Military Tales

The Indian armed forces are slated to be very busy this year with over 25 exercises, manoeuvres and confidence-building measures scheduled with friendly countries and potential adversaries alike. Article by Mandeep Singh Bajwa | Hindustan Times A flotilla from the Eastern Fleet is to join US and Japanese forces in the Malabar wargames, which so… Continue reading Field Marshal Manekshaw’s Run in with B M Kaul: Military Tales

How Adar Poonawalla is boldly changing course of the family business

Ensconced in Serum Institute of India’s baroque boardroom, gazing down upon the greens of the Poonawalla Stud Farms, it’s easy enough to forget that the company makes vaccines for scary diseases like rabies, tetanus and measles right next door. But then again, that’s the Poonawallas for you. The family has built a Rs 4,000 crore… Continue reading How Adar Poonawalla is boldly changing course of the family business

Pervin Todiwala – the First Lady of Britain’s Indian food scene

Pervin Todiwala, good friend of Parsi Khabar is the subject of a lovely article by Zoe Perrett over at Culinary Adventures of the Spice Scribe.   This post was penned with Mothers’ Day in mind. Growing up motherless, I never had to concern myself with leaping out of bed at the crack of dawn to… Continue reading Pervin Todiwala – the First Lady of Britain’s Indian food scene

Bejon Desai: Obituary

  Parsi Khabar is saddened to hear about the passing away of Bejon Desai. Bejon Uncle was the grandfather of my dear friend Behzad Kharas and from what I have known of him, Bejon Uncle was an amazing person, and a real educator in all senses of the word. Our condolences to Mahrukh Aunty, his… Continue reading Bejon Desai: Obituary

Ratan Tata Conferred Knight Commander Rank by Queen of England

The Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday conferred the rank of Knight Commander (KBE) on former chairman of the Tata group Ratan Tata. The KBE is one of the highest honours given by the queen to civilians. Article by Kounteya SInha | TNN It commonly appears on the Diplomatic Service and Overseas list but can also… Continue reading Ratan Tata Conferred Knight Commander Rank by Queen of England

Coffee on canvas: Jimmy Engineer

Jimmy Engineer’s innovative collaboration makes coffee beans an integral part of inspiring paintings. Author: Nithi Kaveevivitchai | Bangkok Post Few people can resist the aroma of coffee beans as they’re ground to make our favourite espresso, cappuccino or latte. But there are times when even the best baristas might be unaware of other novel applications… Continue reading Coffee on canvas: Jimmy Engineer

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