Dr. Navroze S. Kotwal is a qualified orthodontist but his true passion lies in writing Urdu ghazals. Which is rather unusual, we don’t know many Parsees … Dr. Navroze S. Kotwal is a qualified orthodontist but his true passion lies in writing Urdu ghazals. Which is rather unusual, we don’t know many Parsees who have… Continue reading Parsi orthodontist who writes Urdu poetry!
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Fire Chief Meherwanji Passes Away
The Mumbai Fire Brigade turned up to say goodbye to their former chief at the Doongerwadi yesterday For scores of firemen of the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the death of L. S. Mehervanjee came as a shock. The former fire chief died on Tuesday evening after a long illness. His body was taken to the Tower… Continue reading Fire Chief Meherwanji Passes Away
A Parsi who was a fire fighter! …
A Parsi who was a fire fighter! L. S. Mehervanjee, who passed away on Tuesday at 81 of illness following a paralytic stroke, was one of Bombay’s most famous Fire Brigade chiefs. I knew him well, although he was the Fire Chief before my time, between 1978 and 1983. And I knew him because Mehervanjee… Continue reading A Parsi who was a fire fighter! …
India’s Bilimoria appointed to the House of Lords
Indian born, Cobra Beer founder Karan Bilimoria is now entering a more political role in the UK. A promoter of Indo-British ties, Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea has the India story on top of his agenda in his new role, reports CNBC-TV18. Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea that’s the new title for the founder and Chief Executive… Continue reading India’s Bilimoria appointed to the House of Lords
It’s a life-changing moment: Lord Bilimoria
Life’s turned a full circle for Karan Bilimoria, CEO of UK-based £80-million Cobra Beer. Growing up in the family house at Marredpally in Andhra Pradesh, Bilimoria was deeply influenced by great grandfather D D Italia, who was a Rajya Sabha member. Now, straddling a century and geographies apart, Bilimoria is in the Upper House too,… Continue reading It’s a life-changing moment: Lord Bilimoria
The ‘SAP’ of life
Standing in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, Alan Sedghi, president and MD, SAP South Asia, was mesmerized and deep in thought……. ……Born in Tehran, Sedghi claims that he had a fairly average childhood. His father was a renowned doctor, who gave up his profitable practice for the sake of charitable work. Sedghi completed… Continue reading The ‘SAP’ of life
Indian market is booming: Bilimoria
Describing India as a booming market, NRI entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria has said that British businessmen should engage more in that country. “I am passionate about what’s happening in India where the opportunities are huge. India is a booming market. I wish British businessmen engage themselves more in India,” he said. The 44-year-old Bilimoria said… Continue reading Indian market is booming: Bilimoria
No affairs for me, vows Boman Irani
Actor Boman Irani, who describes himself as a ‘boring old Parsee’, rules out any romantic hanky-panky. ‘No affairs for me. It is so wonderful to have a family to come home to, to sit with them, pull each other’s legs. To lose all of that for what?’ Boman asks. All set to play Shabana Azmi’s… Continue reading No affairs for me, vows Boman Irani
Khorshed Italia: The grand dame of CP
Khorshed Italia knows Delhi like no other. After all, she has been here for 84 years IF living could blunt life, Khorshed Italia would be a rusted relic. If wrinkles could scar the mind, her memory would be unhinged. But Italia has not lived for 84 years to be branded a bore. She has tales… Continue reading Khorshed Italia: The grand dame of CP
