The concept of the campaign was conceived and promoted by Parzor foundation, Bombay Parsi Punchayet, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and the federation of Zoroastrian Anjumans of India. Claiming to have succeeded in encouraging more births and more marriages, the Parsi community launched the second phase of the ‘Jiyo Parsi’ campaign on Saturday. The… Continue reading Boosting population: Jiyo Parsi phase II campaign launched
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Parsi community wants its people to have more babies to check declining population
The Parzor foundation along with Madison, which is private company, is counseling young Parsi couples to get married at young age and with proper family planning, get early babies. The Parsi community, which has been witnessing a decline in its population in India, is asking its people to have more babies. The Parzor foundation along… Continue reading Parsi community wants its people to have more babies to check declining population
Jiyo Parsi Phase II Launched with new Advertisement Campaign
Parzor Foundation and Madison BMB With Bombay Parsi Punchayat, TISS, Mumbai and Federation of Zoroastrian Anjumans of India launched the JIYO PARSI Campaign – Phase –II today in Mumbai. The Honorable Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi presided over a gathering of eminent personalities and released the campaign. Also present on the occasion was… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Phase II Launched with new Advertisement Campaign
Mumbai’s iconic Parsi Colony is being memorialised by Bollywood even as it’s being transformed
We have all been inside Jehangir Bulsara’s apartment in Parsi Colony in Mumbai’s Dadar neighbourhood. We have walked over its Italian tiles, enjoyed a meal in the spacious living room, stared out from its balcony and bounded down the wrought iron external staircase. Article by Aakash Karkare, thereel.scroll.in The apartment at Sohrab House, a three-storeyed… Continue reading Mumbai’s iconic Parsi Colony is being memorialised by Bollywood even as it’s being transformed
Book on Field Marshal Manekshaw launched at India House, UK
Even as the clouds of war threaten to loom on the Northeastern frontier, the India House in London paid a fitting tribute to the man who led India to victory in East Pakistan, with the launch of the book Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: The Man and His Times. connectedtoindia.com | Jul 27th 2017 High Commissioner… Continue reading Book on Field Marshal Manekshaw launched at India House, UK
Justice Pheroze Jagose Sworn in as New Zealand High Court Judge
The newest High Court judge has a Twitter feed, and a rich history as the son of immigrants. So the swearing-in ceremony for Justice Pheroze Jagose in Wellington on Thursday was culturally diverse, with references from Lady Gaga to the heritage of his father, a Parsi Indian descended from Persians. His mother is Irish. The… Continue reading Justice Pheroze Jagose Sworn in as New Zealand High Court Judge
The Birth of the University of Mumbai
On 18th July 1857, the University of Mumbai (then Bombay) was incorporated by an act of the Legislative Council of India. It was a culmination of the efforts of the prominent community members of Mumbai (Bombay) that led to the establishment of the University. Article by Akshay Chavan | Live History India In 1852, a… Continue reading The Birth of the University of Mumbai
Rayomand Banajee takes VW Ameo to Podium in National Drag Race
Rayomand Banajee racing a Volkswagen Ameo, stunned the competition with an unexpected third place finish in the Unrestricted Category at Round 1 of the MMSC FMSCI National Drag Racing Championship. What started as a fun filled suggestion from Sirish Vissa, Head of Motorsport – Volkswagen India, soon turned serious as the Volkswagen Motorsport team put… Continue reading Rayomand Banajee takes VW Ameo to Podium in National Drag Race
Jiyo Parsi Phase 2 to focus on counselling
The second phase will be launched on July 29 by the Union Minister of minority affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, who will be in Mumbai for it After a successful 20 per cent increase in the birth rate in the Parsi community after the launch of Jiyo Parsi scheme, the government of India will be soon… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Phase 2 to focus on counselling
