Artwork of the Month: On 30 June 1917, Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Asian Member of Parliament died. Dadabhai Naoroji Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian Member of Parliament elected to the House of Commons. He was born in Mumbai in 1825, and pursued a career as an intellectual and campaigner for Indian causes. In 1855… Continue reading Art in the British Parliament: Dadabhai Naoroji
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Kawas M Nanavati Case: How An Affair Turned Friends Into Foes
This is a story involving an extra-marital affair that resulted in a murder. The trial of the murderer generated unprecedented media coverage and the circumstances in which the murder took place resulted in huge public sympathy for him. This is also one of the first cases through which the maverick lawyer, Mr. Ram Jethmalani, came… Continue reading Kawas M Nanavati Case: How An Affair Turned Friends Into Foes
Amitav Ghosh: Of Facts and Fiction
Author Amitav Ghosh shared unknown facts about the roots of trade between India and China and the role played by the Parsi community. Sharang Bhaskaran reports That the Parsi community was at the forefront of all major trade activities in India during the 18th and 19th centuries is a well known fact. But what many… Continue reading Amitav Ghosh: Of Facts and Fiction
Nagpur Parsis succour for parched Latur
Carrying the initiative taken by the staffers of Nagpur Central Railway, the members of Nagpur Parsi Gymkhana are now taking arduous efforts to quench the thirst of people from parched lands. Article by Manka Behli | Times Of India They know that there is a limit to how much the government can do and are… Continue reading Nagpur Parsis succour for parched Latur
The Story of God: Zoroastrianism
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman is an American television documentary series that premiered on the National Geographic Channel on April 3, 2016. The six-part series features actor Morgan Freeman who explores various cultures and religions, and their take on religion-related topics, particularly about their belief in a god or a higher power. Here… Continue reading The Story of God: Zoroastrianism
Parsi community lauded for role in nation-building
Indian High Commissioner Navtej Sarna lauded the Parsi community for its role in India’s freedom struggle as well as in post-independence nation-building. Sarna was speaking at an event held under the aegis of the Zoroastrian All Party Parliamentary Group, in association with the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), in the committee hall of the… Continue reading Parsi community lauded for role in nation-building
Compliance Complete Conference by CAP India a Grand Success
The spirit of philanthropy is alive, well and in able hands The Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP), one of India’s most credible and comprehensive sources for legal advice and resources related to the non-profit sector recently hosted a one-day conference in Mumbai on the sector’s compliance requirements. ‘Compliance Complete’, a thinktank on holistic compliance… Continue reading Compliance Complete Conference by CAP India a Grand Success
Shireen D Mistry Awarded Honorary MBE Presented by Prince William
Shireen D Mistry, former Head of Communications and Public Affairs of the British Deputy High Commission for Western India, was awarded an honorary MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge here today. “Her Majesty The Queen has approved the award of an honorary MBE to Shireen… Continue reading Shireen D Mistry Awarded Honorary MBE Presented by Prince William
Britannia’s Boman Kohinoor Meets British Royalty Kate and William
You made it happen! Will & Kate met him Take a bow, internet. You backed this 2-min video and gave 93-year-old ‘Britannia Uncle’ the chance of a lifetime Photo courtesy: The British Deputy High Commission Mumbai The Conde Nast Traveller reports It may take a while, but dreams do come true, Boman Kohinoor will tell you.… Continue reading Britannia’s Boman Kohinoor Meets British Royalty Kate and William
