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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

The National Ethnic Press and Media Council Of Canada recently honoured and Awarded Adil D. Mama with their Medal for his many years of Distinguished and Outstanding Services to The People and the Government of Canada and was given all the rights, privileges and honours afforded as an Honorary Member of the Board of Directors.… Continue reading Adil Mama Awarded Medal of Distinction by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada