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V. Victoria Shroff is humbled and grateful to be appointed K.C., King’s Counsel, for her contributions to the legal profession.  Being recognized with the KC designation is a tremendous honour and milestone for Shroff personally and for the practice of animal law.  She is likely the 1st animal law lawyer to receive this appointment. Only… Continue reading V. Victoria Shroff Recognized with Kings’ Counsel, in British Columbia for her pioneering work in animal law

Business in Vancouver has named Persis Ahrestani, Chief Financial Officer at Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, as one of the “40 under 40” business leaders for 2024. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. The following is an interview… Continue reading Persis Ahrestani Named in Business in Vancouver’s 2024 “40 Under 40” List

The December 2023 Ba Humata Lecture series shall be on the topic “CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR FUTURE GENERATION With reference to Yasna 28.2 & Yasna 29” Speakers: Mobed Saheb Zarrir Bhandara (USA) Mobed Saheb Zerkxis Bhandara (USA) Sanober Pardiwala (India) Natasha Mavalvala (Pakistan) Moderated by: Dr. Karishma Koka On Sunday, 3rd… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: December 2023

SANJAN: On Wednesday, a few hundred Parsis descended in Sanjan, a tiny town in south Gujarat, about 150-kms from Mumbai, to commemorate the arrival of their ancestors here about 1,300 years ago. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times Of India Following religious persecution in Iran, the Parsis first landed in Diu sometime in the 8th… Continue reading Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors

The presence of Parsis is etched in local places like Parsigutta and the Chenoy Trade Centre, which bear witness to their historical prominence in the city. Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher Article By Shrimansi Kaushik Express News Service HYDERABAD: Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher at Tilak Road is a pristine monument that recounts the contribution… Continue reading Parsi, pride, public, peril: The historical significance of Agiaries in Hyderabad and their problems

The fourth of November went down as a memorable day for the Parsi families of Ahmedabad.  On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the NGO ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ a grand function was organised at the Zorastrian Hall, Kankaria in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Brig. Jehangir Anklesaria( President Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat and Guest of Honour), Dr. Delnaz… Continue reading Parsis celebrate Silver jubilee function of ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ in a grand way in Ahmedabad