Most Parsi matchmakers maintain Excel sheets or handwritten diaries of profiles and a collection of bio-datas. They don’t advertise their services at all; it is word of mouth or social media chatter that does the job. Article by Huzan Tata | Firstpost “Sima Taparia from Mumbai” is the phrase that went viral as soon as… Continue reading The world of Parsi matchmakers: Bringing together eligible singles to help preserve a shrinking community
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Soroosh Sorooshian Awarded American Meteorological Society’s Hydrologic Sciences Medal
The American Meteorological Society is pleased to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations of the weather, water, and climate community through its Awards and Honors program. Join us in congratulating the 2021 recipients who will receive their award or honor at the 101st AMS Annual Meeting. THE HYDROLOGIC SCIENCES MEDAL Awarded to Soroosh Sorooshian For ingenious,… Continue reading Soroosh Sorooshian Awarded American Meteorological Society’s Hydrologic Sciences Medal
Jiyo Parsi collating information about Matrimonial Services
We at Jiyo Parsi are collating information about Matrimonial Services. As a small Diasporic community we feel the need for our networking to expand globally bringing together our youth to make friends as well as possible partners. It would also help with networking about professional development and possible partners in the same profession or with… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi collating information about Matrimonial Services
US-based Zoroastrian priest killed in Iran, in apparent murder
Local prosecutor tells Iranian media that body of Arash Kasravi, who was visiting to deal with his father’s estate, found alongside those of two other men days after going missing A Zoroastrian priest who resided in the United States has been killed on a visit to Iran, the country’s judiciary said in local media reports… Continue reading US-based Zoroastrian priest killed in Iran, in apparent murder
Magical Mangroves
Consumer goods firm Godrej & Boyce along with WWF India on Monday launched a nationwide campaign for conservation of mangroves. The ”Magical Mangroves” campaign will span across eight states including Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal, the company said in a statement. The campaign aims to promote awareness on… Continue reading Magical Mangroves
The Shroff Family Donates Rs 5.78 crores to Parsee General Hospital
Pervin and Jal Shroff of Hong Kong have kindly sent a donation of Rs 5.78 crores to The B.D. Petit Parsee General Hospital (PGH) to cover the “preliminary and pre-operative costs” incurred for the aborted “Shroff Medical Centre.” In a Press note released to the Parsi Press today, PGH president Homa Petit noted, “As is… Continue reading The Shroff Family Donates Rs 5.78 crores to Parsee General Hospital
Who is Noel Tata? The man pipped to be inducted in Tata Sons Board
Who is Noel Tata? The man pipped to be inducted in Tata Sons Board Noel Tata, trustee and half-brother of Ratan Tata, may be inducted as Director on the board of Tata Sons. Reports say discussions on appointing Noel on board of Tata Sons have intensified, however, a final decision is yet to be made.… Continue reading Who is Noel Tata? The man pipped to be inducted in Tata Sons Board
