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The late-19th-century brownstones in the Landmark District of Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood are both protected and rapidly changing—sometimes all at once, as in the case of architect Hormuz Batliboi’s own home. Article by Jesse Dorris | Interior Design “It eschews the either/or paradigm of renovating a historic brownstone in favor of an and/also approach,” Batliboi says… Continue reading Architect Hormuz Batliboi Transforms an Empty Bed-Stuy Brownstone into a Family-Friendly Triplex

As Darayus Bhathena lands up at police station with injuries, his son says the wounds are self-inflicted and files a counter complaint, saying his father’s motive is the family bungalow. Article by Vinay Dalvi | Mumbai Mirror Environmental activist Zoru Bhathena, 44, who campaigned against the previous government’s decision to hack trees at Aarey Colony… Continue reading Zoru Bhathena who campaigned against decision to cut trees at Aarey, caught up in ugly property dispute with father

Three men represented the religion of “The Three Wisemen” at the Council on Foreign Relations of USA Zoroastrianism was represented at the council on foreign relations of USA luncheon held on 25th November at the San Diego convention center in California USA, which was attended by over 200 Scholars and Religious leaders. The president of… Continue reading Three Zartathushtis represented the religion of “The Three Wisemen” at the Council on Foreign Relations of USA

On 26th November, 2019, India’s leading performer and activist, Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal was felicitated with the prestigious “Karmaveer Puruskar Mahartna” in New Delhi, as part of a REX and UN joint inititaive.  Adding to the special nature of the award and occasion, Mody-Kotwal’s son, Dr. Kaizaad Kotwal, was also awarded the same award. The mother-son duo… Continue reading Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal And Son Dr. Kaizaad Kotwal Felicitated With Karmaveer Puruskar Maharatna Award

Fortune India’s new 2019 Annual ranking of India’s most powerful women in business who are making an impact by virtue of their business acumen and social and cultural influence. Meher Pudumjee A chemical engineer by training, Pudumjee joined Thermax in 1990 and took over as chairperson in 2004. Last financial year, she led the company… Continue reading Meher Pudumjee on 2019 List of Most Powerful Women in Business in India

We are very happy to report that our dear friend Yasmin Pavri was awarded the 2019 Susan Galligan Volunteer of the Year award by the New York City Hemophilia Chapter (NYCHC).Yasmin is a resident of Allendale, New Jersey, USA along with her husband Cyrus and kids Farah and Porus. The Pavri family are active members… Continue reading Yasmin Pavri Awarded the 2019 Susan Galligan Volunteer of the Year Award

For Kaizad Hansotia, the world is his address. Born and raised in Mumbai, Hansotia moved to Hong Kong because of the demands of his import-export business. This was followed by a move to London, before making Miami his home. Article by Reema Gehi | Mumbai Mirror “But I love Bombay; I try to visit every… Continue reading Kaizad Hansotia: India-born, Parsi cigar baron in the US who has been giving the Cubans a run for their money

Spenta F. Khambatta chairs the Welfare Committee of the legendary Parsi institution Karachi Zarathoshti Banu Mandal. She wrote in with some updates on the various activities she and her team at KZBM do.   Over the last decade or more the Zarathushtis in Pakistan have dwindled at an alarming rate. The majority are still in… Continue reading Karachi Zarathushtis are well cared for.

Our dear friend and eminent Parsi historian Marzban Jamshedji Giara sends us this interesting nugget… Tourists visiting Vadva village in Bharuch district see a horsefarm. 80 years old Noshir Homawalla has a hobby of keeping horses. A horsefarm spread over 2.5 acres and an eyecatching farmhouse has been maintained by him. A bachelor, he has… Continue reading 80 years old Noshir Homawalla rides on horseback 10 kilometres every day