Resident comes with photographs as proof as BMC turns a deaf ear to complaint Seventy-nine-year-old Phiroze Damania came to this newspaper office with a unique complaint and armed with photographs to prove it. He is a resident of the Sir Dorab Tata Building, Tata Blocks, Bandra, which is located on S. V. Road. The BMC,… Continue reading Wada-pav and haircut, right outside Tata Blocks,…
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Ties that bind
As for Zoroastrian boys planning to study in Pune at the junior college level, the soon-to-begin Seth Dadhbhoy PB Jeejeebhoy hostel for boys is the right place. Minoo Kabraji, rector of the hostel says, “We will have 34 students, of which 16 students have already been selected. Through this hostel, we aim to retain the… Continue reading Ties that bind
A year later, Wapiz continues to do its bit for Zoroastrians
Tomorrow, the World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthostis (WAPIZ) completes a year riddled with controversies. But not one without achievements though. “Of 54 anjumans (group of people heading the community) in India, 50 are with Wapiz,” said Khojeste Mistree, a founding member of the organisation. Wapiz, says Khojestee, was formed to oppose the idea of… Continue reading A year later, Wapiz continues to do its bit for Zoroastrians
‘Builders want temple land’
The World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthoshtis (Wapiz) on Friday warned that fire temple lands in the city were under threat from unscrupulous developers and said one of its main objectives would be to protect such properties. On the eve of Wapiz’s first anniversary on May 28, founder trustee Yazdi Desai said for the past… Continue reading ‘Builders want temple land’
Lord Bilimoria
The father was an Indian Army general; the son is to be a British Lord. Karan Bilimoria, 44, founder and chief executive of Cobra Beer, popular for washing down chicken tikka masala, has been elevated to the House of Lords, it was announced today. Bilimoria is the son of the late Lt General Faridoon (“Billy”)… Continue reading Lord Bilimoria
Shrinking flocks of vultures spoil ancient culture’s funeral rituals
Destruction of birds by a cattle drug presents the Parsis of India with a dilemma MUMBAI — Smack in the middle of the thicket of ultramodern high-rises that make up Malabar Hill, one of Mumbai’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, followers of an ancient religion are fighting to preserve funeral rites that go back thousands of years.… Continue reading Shrinking flocks of vultures spoil ancient culture’s funeral rituals
Drug ban could save vultures
Vultures in danger of being wiped out by a drug used to treat livestock in India have been given a reprieve after the Government called on companies to phase out the medicine. While perhaps not the most lovable of birds, vultures play a vital role in many countries as nature’s waste managers, disposing of carcasses… Continue reading Drug ban could save vultures
