Behram Palkhivala, the younger brother of Nani Palkhivala, passed away last Friday (27th July). Not many lawyers know of the enormous role he played in the writing of Kanga and Palkhivala’s “Law and Practice of Income-tax”. Article by Arvind P Datar | Bar and Bench After the death of Nani Palkhivala in 2002, the Palkhivala… Continue reading Remembering Behram Palkhivala (1926-2018)
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Spenses: In The Age Of Colas, This Parsi Family Survives In Biz Of Fizz
When the Parsis first landed in India sometime in the 7th century to escape persecution in Iran, they promised King Jadhav Rana that they would sweeten the Indian community as sugar sweetens milk. That was nearly 1,200 years ago in Sanjan. If that was in Gujarat, in Secunderabad’s Sardar Patel Road, the Iranis have lent… Continue reading Spenses: In The Age Of Colas, This Parsi Family Survives In Biz Of Fizz
Famous ballet teacher Tushna Dallas dies at 76
She is survived by her husband Feroze and daughters Khushcheher and Mahzeebar. The funeral took place on Monday. Article by Pooja Pillai | Indian Express Renowned ballet teacher Tushna Dallas, who counted among her students many of India’s leading contemporary dancers, passed away in Mumbai on Monday. She was 76. Dallas had been ill for… Continue reading Famous ballet teacher Tushna Dallas dies at 76
Dr Cyrus Poonawalla nominated for Nobel Prize
Founder of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, Serum Institute of India, Dr Cyrus Poonawalla has been nominated from India for the prestigious Nobel Prize, said Dr Parvez Grant, Managing Trustee of the Ruby Hall Clinic. He was speaking at a felicitation event of Dr Cyrus Poonawalla who was recently conferred an honorary ‘Doctor of Humane… Continue reading Dr Cyrus Poonawalla nominated for Nobel Prize
Parsee General Hospital transfer deal triggers row
MUMBAI: The 106-year-old Parsi General Hospital’s plan to allow Medanta Group of Hospitals to use a portion of its 10-acre Breach Candy property worth an estimated Rs2,000 crore is snowballing into a controversy within the Parsi community. TOI has learnt that Medanta will be allowed to operate a new hospital within the premises for up… Continue reading Parsee General Hospital transfer deal triggers row
University of Leiden Seeks PhD candidate in Iranian Studies-History of Religions
PhD candidate in Iranian Studies/History of Religions (2 positions of 1.0 FTE) University of Leiden – Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Centre for the Study of Religion Qualification type: PhD Location: Leiden – Netherlands Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students Funding amount: €31,624 to €40,430, £28,219.11 to £36,076.98 converted salary* gross per year.… Continue reading University of Leiden Seeks PhD candidate in Iranian Studies-History of Religions
Dr Cyrus F. Hirjibehedin Awarded RMS Medal for Scanning Probe Microscopy
We are thrilled to share the news that our very dear friend Dr. Cyrus Farokh Hirjibehedin is a 2018 Royal Microscopical Society Medal recipient RMS Medal Series 2018 Winners Announced After a difficult decision-making process, the RMS is proud to announce the winners for 2018, spanning all microscopy techniques and applications. A new series of… Continue reading Dr Cyrus F. Hirjibehedin Awarded RMS Medal for Scanning Probe Microscopy
New book traces history of Sikhs, Parsis, Bohra Muslims who made Shanghai home
New Book traces the history of Indians in Shanghai. The number of Indians living in Shanghai was possibly at its peak in 1936, at around 3,000. They were a mix of burly Sikh policemen and busy businessmen mostly from the Sindhi, Parsi and Bohra communities. Article by Sutirtho Patranobis | Hindustan Times A new book… Continue reading New book traces history of Sikhs, Parsis, Bohra Muslims who made Shanghai home
Intelligent Conservatism Can Improve Parsi Survival Prospects
This is the text of a talk given by Berjis Desai at the recently concluded 11th World Zoroastrian Congress in Perth Australia. Berjis is an eminent legal counsel, journalist and columnist residing in Mumbai India. The text of the article is published with his permission. 1. WHAT IS INTELLIGENT CONSERVATISM 1.1 While the Zoroastrian faith… Continue reading Intelligent Conservatism Can Improve Parsi Survival Prospects
