Author Murzban F. Shroff informs us of the recent launch of the e-book version of his novel, Waiting for Jonathan Koshy, on Amazon Kindle. The book has a five-star rating on Amazon, was a finalist for the Horatio Nelson Fiction Prize, and received high praise from two top-drawer authors: the Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen… Continue reading Waiting for Jonathan Koshy Now on Amazon Kindle
News and Updates
Remembering Dadabhai Naoroji on 100th Anniversary of his Death
Today June 30, 2017 marks the 100th death anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India, and one of the most influential leaders India knew. Dinyar Patel, Co-Chair of FEZANA’s Research and Preservation committee, and a leading research scholar on Dadabhai Naoroji’s life and work; has written this insightful article to commemorate this… Continue reading Remembering Dadabhai Naoroji on 100th Anniversary of his Death
Prof. Kaikhosrov Irani passes away
Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) announces with great sorrow that our beloved Prof. Kaikhosrov Irani (KD and Keku to his associates and close friends) passed away on June 29, 2017 at the age of 95. Condolences may be sent to his niece Zarine Weil, zbweil@comcast.com and Zarine’s son Darius Weil, darius.weil@gmail.com. At Prof.… Continue reading Prof. Kaikhosrov Irani passes away
Top surgeon dies 2 days after fire
Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kekoo Kavarana (76), who was battling severe smoke inhalation injuries, breathed his last at Breach Candy Hospital–a place where he operated and gave a new lease of life to patients over three decades–late on Saturday evening. His wife Feroza, who too was asleep in the house when a fire broke out… Continue reading Top surgeon dies 2 days after fire
Jiyo Parsi Idea Contest
ENRICH A MEMORY AND GET RICH YOURSELF Jiyo Parsi commemorates the 100th death anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji by inviting our Zoroastrian Indian viewers to participate in an Idea Contest on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/jiyoparsi Easy to enter, for Parsis in 3 age groups GROUP 1 – Age : 6 years to 12 years : Draw… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Idea Contest
50 Cups Of Coffee: Khushnuma Daruwala On Her New Book
Of Coffee & Bad Dates: Khushnuma Daruwala On Her New Book When Khushnuma Daruwala learnt that her friend had been on over 50 dates via matrimonial sites, she was shocked. From stalkers to men who turn up in tiny shorts to guys with mommy issues to guys who discuss their bowel movements, these stories are… Continue reading 50 Cups Of Coffee: Khushnuma Daruwala On Her New Book
Adil Jussawalla on poetry, mortality, and his recent prolific output after years of absence
Adil Jussawalla is one of the most recognisable voices in Indian Poetry in English — and as a former journalist, editor and translator, he has worn many hats. Through the independent small press Clearing House, Jussawalla helped publish some of the most landmark poetry collections in the country. After his second collection, in 1976, he… Continue reading Adil Jussawalla on poetry, mortality, and his recent prolific output after years of absence
Garda Legacy in the Toronto Police Department
The newest police dog has the skills to sniff out firearms and illicit drugs, much like many of her four-legged colleagues, but also has the additional gift of helping to heal members of the Service family. The Garda family and Constable Alexander Watts with the newest police dog, Garda Garda, a one-year-old Springer Spaniel… Continue reading Garda Legacy in the Toronto Police Department
Piroj Wadia: So Long, Farewell, It’s Hard To Say Goodbye!
The last time I spoke to Piroj was two days before Nina Goel, her friend called me from Piroj’s mobile phone to inform me of her hospitalization and to tell me that Piroj would not be able to send in her weekly column for The Daily Eye (www.thedailyeye.info), as she wasn’t well; but that she… Continue reading Piroj Wadia: So Long, Farewell, It’s Hard To Say Goodbye!
