Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas Even great men need friends who are not overawed by their greatness, who tell them like it is and stand by them through thick and thin. In Naval Bhathena, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar had one such friend. The… Continue reading Ambedkar and Bhathena: An unlikely friendship that stood test of time
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VFS Global earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, ranks in top 1 per cent for sustainability
The company secured an 88-point score from the sustainability ratings platform VFS Global, a global leader in trusted technology services provider for governments and diplomatic missions, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it among the top one per cent of companies assessed globally for business sustainability. The company secured an 88-point score from… Continue reading VFS Global earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, ranks in top 1 per cent for sustainability
Meet Ella Wadia, Jinnah’s great-great-granddaughter, who just made her Le Bal debut in Paris
At the world’s most exclusive debutante ball — an event often described as the Met Gala for teenagers — a young woman carried a name deeply familiar to South Asia. Ella Wadia, the great-great-granddaughter of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, made her Le Bal des Débutantes debut this weekend in Paris. Article in The… Continue reading Meet Ella Wadia, Jinnah’s great-great-granddaughter, who just made her Le Bal debut in Paris
Rasna Group, Partners Celebrate Parsi Heritage and Community Service in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Rasna Group, in association with Rasna Foundation and the Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trust, the CSR arms of the Rasna Group, today concluded a two-day commemorative ceremony in Ahmedabad honouring the rich traditions, cultural legacy, and community service of the Parsi community. The event, held at the Persepolis Pavilion, Karnavati Club, brought together religious leaders,… Continue reading Rasna Group, Partners Celebrate Parsi Heritage and Community Service in Ahmedabad
Uran tehsildar puts on hold transfer of Bhiwandiwala trust land to BJP MLA
The Uran tehsildar has put on hold the change of ownership of land from the name of Khan Bahadur Hormasji Maneckji Bhiwandiwala trust to BJP Uran MLA Mahesh Baldi. Rahul Mundke, sub-divisional officer, Panvel, confirmed this to TOI Article by Umesh Parida | TNN TOI had earlier reported that the LT Marg police in Mumbai… Continue reading Uran tehsildar puts on hold transfer of Bhiwandiwala trust land to BJP MLA
South Mumbai flat allotment halted after trustee objections; Bombay Parsi Punchayat under scrutiny
Bombay Parsi Punchayat faces internal dissent over a flat allotment to a family allegedly owning multiple properties. Three trustees publicly opposed the decision, citing eligibility concerns, leading the chairman to halt the allotment pending further discussion. This controversy highlights ongoing issues of favoritism in community Article by Nauzer K. Bharucha | Times of India The… Continue reading South Mumbai flat allotment halted after trustee objections; Bombay Parsi Punchayat under scrutiny
Kolkatta’s oldest agiary not lost to fire, believers call it a miracle
Call it divine intervention or simply a miracle. A nearly two-century-old fire temple, the city’s oldest, survived a devastating inferno that consumed over 100 shops surrounding the structure on Ezra Street in central Kolkata.The agiary, or fire temple (listed as Rustomjee Cowasjee Church in KMC records), established in 1839 by Parsi businessman, shipbuilder, and philanthropist… Continue reading Kolkatta’s oldest agiary not lost to fire, believers call it a miracle
From Dadar Parsi Gymkhana To Five Gardens, Zervaan Bunshah’s Fast And Funny Guide To Mumbai
Know Mumbai through Zervaan Bunshah’s quick, grounded guide as he revisits Dadar Parsi Gymkhana, Five Gardens and Bombay Scottish, offering an insider’s take on the city’s pace, people and everyday culture. When people talk about Mumbai, the rush and movement often take centre stage. But for actor and creator Zervaan Bunshah, the city’s charm lies… Continue reading From Dadar Parsi Gymkhana To Five Gardens, Zervaan Bunshah’s Fast And Funny Guide To Mumbai
Bachi Karkaria: Gutted Ezra Street agiary was our personal hotline to Ahura Mazda
My growing-up years were inextricably linked to the Banaji agiary — physically, too, because our rambling 120-year-old house shared a wall with it. My mornings were infused with the fragrance of sandalwood mingling with the mundane aromas from our kitchen. The house was part of the same Trust which included an identical but longer, verandah-bordered… Continue reading Bachi Karkaria: Gutted Ezra Street agiary was our personal hotline to Ahura Mazda
