Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ CEO Villie M. AppooNamed “Most Intriguing” by Who’s Who Diversity in Color Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to share that Villie M. Appoo, Chief Executive Officer, was recently honored by the Who’s Who Diversity in Color with the organization’s Most Intriguing award. For… Continue reading Villie M. Appoo Named “Most Intriguing” by Who’s Who Diversity in Color
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In New York, New Temple Provides A Focal Point for Zoroastrians
“I think most of the human race subscribe to [the tenets of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds]. So when I heard that I said, ‘Hey, OK, so I’m a Zoroastrian.’” That realization from actor Morgan Freeman during an NPR interview in April came after Freeman finished filming “The Story of God,” a documentary… Continue reading In New York, New Temple Provides A Focal Point for Zoroastrians
Dolly Dastoor Elected as Trustee on the Board of Parliament of World’s Religions
Dolly Dastoor has been elected as a Trustee to sit on the Board of the Parliament of World’s Religions. This was announced in a recent communiqué by the Parliament of World’s Religions. She will be the only Zoroastrian on the Board. The trustees are elected for their work in the professional and interfaith field and… Continue reading Dolly Dastoor Elected as Trustee on the Board of Parliament of World’s Religions
Xerxes Desai, founder of Titan, dies
Desai played a key role in introducing India to its first quartz watch in the late 80s when he set up Titan Xerxes Sapur Desai, the man who founded Titan Co. Ltd and made it an internationally renowned Indian watch brand, is no more. The 79-year-old died in Bengaluru on Monday because of acute gastroenteritis.… Continue reading Xerxes Desai, founder of Titan, dies
The Eternal Flame of the Zoroastrians is Dying Out in Pakistan
KARACHI – With the emigration of its youth to safer and more prosperous countries, and a low birth rate, the eternal flame of the Zoroastrians, or Parsis as they are better known, is dying out after burning bright in Pakistan for almost a thousand years. That the age of splendor of the Parsis is fading… Continue reading The Eternal Flame of the Zoroastrians is Dying Out in Pakistan
Everlasting Flame: A News Report
NDTV Primetime did a TV segment about the Parsis, including an interview with Dr. Shernaz Cama, the Director of the PARZOR Foundation, and the Co-Chair of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program. NDTV…. “In this segment, we explore the Parsi community and their lasting influence on art, music, economy and technology. Mumbai and Gujarat being… Continue reading Everlasting Flame: A News Report
Tiraz Balaporia Joins JWT as VP & Executive Business Director
J Walter Thompson has hired Tiraz Balaporia as vice president and executive business director. Balaporia joins from Havas Worldwide, where he was the senior vice president. At JWT, he will be based out of the Gurgaon office and will report to Babita Baruah, senior vice president and head at JWT North. The agency spokesperson refused… Continue reading Tiraz Balaporia Joins JWT as VP & Executive Business Director
Homi K. Bhabha awarded Humboldt prize
Literary and cultural theorist Homi K. Bhabha, Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language and director of the Mahindra Humanities Center, has won a Humboldt Research Award for his academic contributions. Article By Jill Radsken | Harvard Staff Writer The honor celebrates Bhabha’s entire body of work in the humanities, and… Continue reading Homi K. Bhabha awarded Humboldt prize
Murree: The legendary Pakistani beer that wants to come to India
Murree, which sells around 90,000 hectolitres annually, has been looking beyond Pakistan. “Murree Beer is made from high quality Australian barley/malt and European hops. In my humble opinion, it tastes better than any Indian beer,” says Isphanyar M Bhandara. Bhandara, a Parsi, owns Murree Brewery, which is one of the subcontinent’s oldest public listed companies.… Continue reading Murree: The legendary Pakistani beer that wants to come to India
