Rejection of request to mediate is a blow to the community which has already spent over Rs 3 crore in litigation Former chief justice of India, Sarosh Kapadia, has rejected a request to mediate in the `renegade’ Parsi priests issue. Article by Jyoti Shelar | Mumbai Mirror The refusal comes as a blow to the… Continue reading Ex-CJI backs out of case against ‘rebel’ Parsi priests
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An extraordinarily ordinary man laid to rest: Russi Mody
It was the wish of Russi Modi, a former chairman and managing director of Tata Steel, to be laid to rest beside the tomb of his mother, Lady Jerby Mody, at the Parsee cemetery in the city, and so his ashes were laid here on Monday morning. By Debashish Sarkar | Hindustan Times It was… Continue reading An extraordinarily ordinary man laid to rest: Russi Mody
SH Kapadia to see action as mediator between ‘renegade’ Parsi priests and BPP
ROW OVER ‘RENEGADE’ PRIESTS: Bombay Parsi Punchayet says Sarosh Kapadia is also Parsi, will click with community while pointing to depleting coffers and huge litigation costs. The Supreme Court on Monday recommended mediation in the ‘renegade’ Parsi priests issue and suggested the name of former Chief Justice of India Sarosh Kapadia. While the first mediation… Continue reading SH Kapadia to see action as mediator between ‘renegade’ Parsi priests and BPP
Colaba Metro Wont Affect the Atashbehrams at Princess Street: MMRDA
There is a possibility of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) not disturbing the century-old Parsi fire temple at Princess Street near Dhobi Talao during the construction of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz metro rail. By Ateeq Shaikh| DNA India According to a senior development authority official, Kalbadevi, as well as south Mumbai as a whole, will… Continue reading Colaba Metro Wont Affect the Atashbehrams at Princess Street: MMRDA
Dr. Zinobia Madan and The Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Interview with BBC
Dr. Zinobia Madan spearheads the Jiyo Parsi Scheme that the Government of India has put together with UNESCO Parzor Project. Here she speaks to the BBC on the issue of raising the Parsi population. She also talks about what the miniscule Parsi community means to the politicians as a vote bank during India’s national elections.… Continue reading Dr. Zinobia Madan and The Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Interview with BBC
Ratan Tata Conferred Knight Commander Rank by Queen of England
The Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday conferred the rank of Knight Commander (KBE) on former chairman of the Tata group Ratan Tata. The KBE is one of the highest honours given by the queen to civilians. Article by Kounteya SInha | TNN It commonly appears on the Diplomatic Service and Overseas list but can also… Continue reading Ratan Tata Conferred Knight Commander Rank by Queen of England
Thousands willing to donate salaries to save Dr Homi Bhabha’s bungalow in Mumbai
Thousands of people are willing to shell out money from their pockets to preserve Dr Homi Jehangir Bhaba’s legacy. With Dr Bhabha’s sprawling bungalow, Mehrangir, situated in the posh Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai, scheduled to go under the hammer on June 18, the National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) is trying its… Continue reading Thousands willing to donate salaries to save Dr Homi Bhabha’s bungalow in Mumbai
