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Homi Battiwala to head cola marketing at PepsiCo India

He takes over as Executive Vice President – Colas, Hydration & Mango Based Beverages. He will head the marketing responsibilities for Pepsi and Diet Pepsi which were hitherto handled by Sandeep Singh Arora, who has moved on PepsiCo India has appointed Homi Battiwalla as Executive Vice President – Colas, Hydration & Mango Based Beverages. Homi… Continue reading Homi Battiwala to head cola marketing at PepsiCo India

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Jinnah Award: For Ardeshir Cowasjee, recognition of a lifetime of wit, fight and philanthropy

The Jinnah Society has presented its 11th Jinnah Award to columnist and philanthropist Ardeshir Cowasjee in recognition of his outstanding and dedicated services to the country. The ceremony was held at the head office of Oxford University Press on Tuesday with former ambassador Jamshed Marker as the chief guest. A dapper Mr Cowasjee arrived in… Continue reading Jinnah Award: For Ardeshir Cowasjee, recognition of a lifetime of wit, fight and philanthropy

Three Parsis Amongst List of 129 Padma Awardees for 2012

The Indian Government announced the 2012 list of awardees for the highest civilian awards that the country bestows upon individuals. Dr. Noshir H. Wadia Padma Bhushan An eminent Neurologist from Mumbai Dr. Wadia is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan award bestowed by the Indian Government in 2012. More on Dr. Noshir H. Wadia… Continue reading Three Parsis Amongst List of 129 Padma Awardees for 2012

Remembering Homai: Dinyar Patel Reminisces about Vyarawalla

Dinyar Patel, editor at Yazdgerd and good friend of Parsi Khabar has penned a personal note on the passing away of Homai Vyarawalla. "Homai Vyarawalla, India’s first woman photojournalist, passed away onSunday at the age of 98. Vyarawalla is a significant figure for anystudent of modern Indian history: pick up any book covering Indianpolitics for… Continue reading Remembering Homai: Dinyar Patel Reminisces about Vyarawalla

First Indian Woman Photo-Journalist Homai Vyarawalla Dies

First Post: India’s first woman photo-journalist, Vyarawala captured a nation in transition A picture of Jawaharlal Nehru, smoking and helping Ms Simon— wife of then British High Commissioner to India— light up a cigarette, showcases a different side of India’s first Prime Minister. It was taken by India’s first and for a long-time, only woman… Continue reading First Indian Woman Photo-Journalist Homai Vyarawalla Dies

New tricks from the Todiwalas in London

Arguably the industry’s most iconic Indian chef, Cyrus Todiwala has won more awards than Jamie Oliver has opened restaurants. He has published three cookbooks, advised Government and cooked for numerous celebrities, royalty and heads of state, not to mention his MBE and OBE received for outstanding services to hospitality. By Kerstin  Kühn | Caterer and… Continue reading New tricks from the Todiwalas in London

Innovator Educator Jamshed Bharucha Inaugurated As 12th President of The Cooper Union

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ushered in a new era for the esteemed 152-year-old institution with the inauguration of its 12th president, cognitive neuroscientist Jamshed Bharucha.  The ceremony took place in the historic Great Hall on October 18, 2011. The academic procession crossed from the institution’s LEED Platinum academic building… Continue reading Innovator Educator Jamshed Bharucha Inaugurated As 12th President of The Cooper Union

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