It is impossible not to be taken up by the verdant beauty of Dadar Parsi Colony, and it may so happen that the next time you are sauntering through its lanes or driving past its parks, you may take a few shots on your smartphone. And, if you are posting your pictures on Instagram, then… Continue reading Dadar Parsi Colony on Instagram
News and Updates
Justice Kathawala holds court till 3:30 am to hear pending matters before Bombay HC closes for summer vacation
As reported earlier, in the last week of April, Justice Kathawalla was hearing cases on April 23 till 11 pm. And on April 25 till midnight. Friday, the last working day for Bombay High Court, before it closed for summer vacation. Even when the Gothic precincts of the High Court fell silent and courtrooms were… Continue reading Justice Kathawala holds court till 3:30 am to hear pending matters before Bombay HC closes for summer vacation
In Coversation with Kaiyan K. Mistree
Our dearest friend Kaiyan K. Mistree recently joined ISPRAVA as its Head of New Business and Markets. Below is an interview with Kaiyan about his role and work at ISPRAVA Walk into the Isprava office and you’ll be met with wide smiles and probably some banter as well. The one person you’ll find with the… Continue reading In Coversation with Kaiyan K. Mistree
FEZANA Reports on a Successful 31st Annual General Meeting
The 31st Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America was hosted by member association California Zoroastrian Center at their Dar-e-Mehr in Westminster California over 4 days. Published on FEZANA website Over 70 official participants formed part of a larger group of friends attended this annual event held over the last… Continue reading FEZANA Reports on a Successful 31st Annual General Meeting
Soli Mehta: Thoroughbred Owner of the Month
Our Thoroughbred Owner of the Month, Soli Mehta,is 69 years old. He has been in horse racing for morethan 40 ye ars, but not until very recently has he owne d ahorse capable of taking down the big money in a Stakesrace. He is originally from Bombay (now known asMumbai). As a child, raised in… Continue reading Soli Mehta: Thoroughbred Owner of the Month
Noshir Dadrawala: BPP trustee steps down
Says the chairman humiliated him in front of staff members The internal bickering among the trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), city’s oldest and richest trust, continues. On Wednesday, Noshir Dadrawala, one of the seven trustees, stepped down from his post. Mr. Dadrawala alleged that the BPP’s chairman, Yazdi Desai, had humiliated him during… Continue reading Noshir Dadrawala: BPP trustee steps down
Parsis fear for Kolkatta’s first fire temple
The death of the last known trustee of Calcutta’s first Parsi fire temple, defunct and decrepit but listed as a Grade I heritage building, has raised concern in the community about land sharks laying their hands on the property. Article by Subhajoy Roy | The Telegraph Cursetjee Manackjee Rustomjee, who died aged 81 on April… Continue reading Parsis fear for Kolkatta’s first fire temple
A school of our own: Mama Parsi School in Karachi
I REMEMBER the wooden floor. It makes sense, as little children are closer to the floor, and I was at the time just that. It was my first foray into the world, my first time without my mother, without my twin brother and it began at the Mama Parsi Girls’ Secondary School. I don’t remember… Continue reading A school of our own: Mama Parsi School in Karachi
Brigadier Dosoo Gimi’s Military Sword Bequeathed to HighGate RSL
A very special bequest was made to Highgate RSL during our March meeting, with the presentation of the military sword belonging to BRIG Dosoo Gimi, by his daughter, Kamal Plank, on behalf of her Mother. BRIG Gimi played a significant part in the history of the Indian Armyduring the tumultuous post- War years, with a… Continue reading Brigadier Dosoo Gimi’s Military Sword Bequeathed to HighGate RSL
