Sustaining Parsiana’s high-quality journalism is quite a task given the declining numbers of people interested in the Parsi way of life. “The Parsi community is such a marvel that it does not need the protection of anyone. It finds its way and protection by its wisdom, intelligence and ability,” proclaimed Mahatma Gandhi in 1931. Yet,… Continue reading Parsiana Magazine: A Window Into A Vanishing Culture
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AirAsia unveils aircraft with JRD Tata livery
JRD Tata was a visionary who established civil aviation in India for the benefit of its people, Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata said on Saturday after unveiling an AirAsia India aircraft with JRD Tata livery. The livery of AirAsia India’s fourth aircraft, unveiled at a function Hyderabad on Saturday and dedicated to the founder… Continue reading AirAsia unveils aircraft with JRD Tata livery
Wadia Group: Two centuries and beyond
Perhaps India’s oldest conglomerate, the Wadia Group traces its roots back to at least 200 years before the country’s independence. The group’s journey from 1736 till date Article by P.R. Sanjai & Madhura Karnik Live Mint A file photo of the Wadias (from left) Neville Wadia, Maureen Wadia, Jeh Wadia, Nusli Wadia and Ness… Continue reading Wadia Group: Two centuries and beyond
Godrej group: Unlocking entrepreneurship
The Godrej group’s journey, from making locks and safes to selling processed food and property under the third and fourth generations of owners Article by Madhura Karnik | Live Mint Pirojsha Godrej, brother of Godrej group founder Ardeshir Godrej. The duo launched the world’s first soap made without using animal fat, which was later named… Continue reading Godrej group: Unlocking entrepreneurship
Pakistan’s Institute of Business Administration names centre after Ardeshir Cowasjee
In memory of Ardeshir Cowasjee, one of Pakistan’s most renowned columnists, social activist, and philanthropist, the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has launched the Ardeshir Cowasjee Centre for Writing. Source: The Tribune, Pakistan Pending its formal inauguration early next year, a soft opening was held in the newly completed Student Centre at the main… Continue reading Pakistan’s Institute of Business Administration names centre after Ardeshir Cowasjee
JRD Tata: The father of commercial aviation in India
Hardelot is a beach town in the north of France. It is in the Pas de Calais, a region along the English Channel where the distance to Britain is short and, unlikely as it may seem, this is why it has a link to the development of commercial aviation in India. Author: Vikram Doctor |… Continue reading JRD Tata: The father of commercial aviation in India
Sorabji N. Pochkhanawala And His Wild Ambition: Barons of Banking
In 1910, a young Parsi assistant accountant with the Bank of India in Bombay had the far-fetched idea that he could set up a bank of his own. When news of this alarmingly ambitious enterprise reached his Manager, H.P. Stringfellow, he sent for the young man seeking confirmation of such vaulting intent. Article source: BusinessWorld… Continue reading Sorabji N. Pochkhanawala And His Wild Ambition: Barons of Banking
