In this day and age of fast communication via email, blogging, et al, it seems there are still some people who do it the tried and trusted old fashioned way. Behram Dastur is one such person. The Indian Express informs us that “Chief executive of Bombay Parsi Punchayet sets world record for writing maximum number… Continue reading Guinness Record for letter writing
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Parsi creates world record
Guinness record for 70-year-old letter writer … World Records. A few months back, the chief executive of Bombay Parsi Punchayet had no idea he was even eligible. ”Last year … Read on at Mumbai Newsline – Mumbai,India
Vultures spotted after 3 years
Calcutta Telegraph – Calcutta,India … And Parsis feared what would happen to their dead. They needn’t worry anymore. … Worried also were Parsis, who leave their dead to be eaten by vultures. …
New Gurdwara opened in Washington DC
Gurdwara opened in Washington DC …. Allah from Holy Quran. Mr Bahram Pastakia from Zoroastrian faith (known as Parsi) offered prayer in ancient language. This was done … Continue reading at NewKerala.com
In heart of Karachi, India readies consulate for yr-end reopening
Newindpress – Chennai,India … Indian High Commissioner. It was subsequently negotiated with the Parsi owner of the house and handed over to India. This, along …
Gujaratis are best in biz
…. Next come Parsi-owned companies, with an m-cap share of 9%, closely followed by the Marwari and Bania communities, which account for a market cap of 8.4%. … Continue reading at Economic Times
Kenya goes bananas (and oranges)
Indian Express – New Delhi,India This is what is up for the November referendum. A brilliant Parsee lawyer, Pheroze Nowrojee, has questioned the legality of the proposed Constitution. So persuasive have been his arguments that there is every chance of the orange (''no'') prevailing and the nation rejecting the constitution. Continue reading at ExpressIndia
Modi takes lessons in tourism
Newindpress – Chennai,India … help. “On the other hand, there is Udwada, where the Parsis first settled in the 16th century,” the Chief Minister said. It …
Gujarat to be projected as prime tourist destination
NewKerala.com – Ernakulam,Kerala,India … shining examples” to offer in communal harmony, Mr Modi said the state plans to promote places like Uddawa in Surat district, where a huge Parsi community is … I think the article mistakenly puts Udvada in Surat District.
