FEZANA is saddened to announce that scholar and author Pallan Rustomji Ichaporia passed away on February 22, 2020 at a nursing home in Oklahoma City. Husband of late Hutoxi Ichaporia, he is survived by his children Burjor Ichaporia, Farida Ichaporia and Mani Hagood of Oklahoma City, Aban Boman of Phoenix, AZ and Rashna Ichaporia of… Continue reading Pallan Ichaporia: Obituary
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Peshawar’s Zoroastrian cemetery vulnerable to land grab
THE boundary walls of the historic Parsi graveyard located in Peshawar Cantonment are under threat of encroachment as it has become a safe haven for drug addicts and junkyard for the people residing around it. A local resident claiming anonymity told this scribe that some individuals, apparently the gunmen of land grabbers, late in the… Continue reading Peshawar’s Zoroastrian cemetery vulnerable to land grab
Design Thinking by Jimmy Mistry at ISME, ISDI, ISDI WPP and DICE Hospitality
Our dear friend Jimmy Mistry was invited to give a talk and lead an interactive discussion titled “Design Thinking” as a management tool to the students of ISDI and ISME Mr. Jimmy Mistry, CMD, Della Group delivered a knowledge session on “Design Thinking” as a management tool at ISME, ISDI, ISDI WPP and DICE Hospitality… Continue reading Design Thinking by Jimmy Mistry at ISME, ISDI, ISDI WPP and DICE Hospitality
Ervad Rustom Kaikhushroo Bhedwar: Obituary
Malcolm Deboo, President of ZTFE informs us…. It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved Honorary Life Member & Trustee Ervad Rustom KaiKhusroo Bhedwar, passed away at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, this morning around 9.16am, Mah Meher, Roj Dae-pa-Adar, Thursday 20th February 2020. Ervad Rustom was 84 years old. He was… Continue reading Ervad Rustom Kaikhushroo Bhedwar: Obituary
Tanya Balsara: Computer Literacy More Important For The Blind
Our dear friend Lara Balsara, Tanya’s sister also informs us I am happy to inform you that yesterday we had the 13th Convocation of Tanya Computer Centre, founded by my sister Tanya who is visually impaired. As you probably know the Centre is dedicated to the cause of Computer Education for the Blind and we… Continue reading Tanya Balsara: Computer Literacy More Important For The Blind
Three parties show interest in reviving Parsi Lying-In Hospital
BPP, hospital’s managing committee invite tenders In an attempt to give a new life to the defunct and dilapidated Parsi Lying-In Hospital (PLIH) in Fort, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) and the hospital’s managing committee have jointly invited tenders from healthcare companies. Three parties have already shown interest to construct, equip and operate the hospital.… Continue reading Three parties show interest in reviving Parsi Lying-In Hospital
A reborn Persian Empire captured Rome’s lands—and its emperor
Inspired by their powerful ancestors, the Sassanian dynasty restored Persia to imperial glory, ruling lands that stretched from Turkey to Pakistan. By Miguel Ángel Andrés-Toledo | National Geographic Alexander the Great conquered Persia in 331 B.C. and ended the Achaemenid Empire founded by Cyrus the Great. For the next five centuries, the Iranian plateau became… Continue reading A reborn Persian Empire captured Rome’s lands—and its emperor
Sooni Taraporevala’s Netflix debut, Yeh Ballet proves that talent has no boundaries
A coming-of-age film about two male ballet dancers, Sooni Taraporevala was so inspired by these boys that she told their story twice Take a closer look at the films that have dominated box offices in recent times, and you’ll spot class struggle being a common theme. Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite (2019) took home four awards… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala’s Netflix debut, Yeh Ballet proves that talent has no boundaries
Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India at Jamshedpur.
Our dear friend and eminent Parsi historian Marzban Giara writes… Lord Chelmsford the Viceroy of India visited the Tata Steel plant in 1919 after the First World War. Sakchi Village in Bihar was named Jamshedpur in memory of its enterprising and foresighted founder Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata and the Kalimati railway station as Tatanagar. During the… Continue reading Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India at Jamshedpur.
