Founder of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, Serum Institute of India, Dr Cyrus Poonawalla has been nominated from India for the prestigious Nobel Prize, said Dr Parvez Grant, Managing Trustee of the Ruby Hall Clinic. He was speaking at a felicitation event of Dr Cyrus Poonawalla who was recently conferred an honorary ‘Doctor of Humane… Continue reading Dr Cyrus Poonawalla nominated for Nobel Prize
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Karachi’s Parsi community hopes for change through elections
Present today only in hundreds, the Parsi community of Pakistan, especially in Karachi, yearn for positive change and an inclusive atmosphere for all minorities. This hope stems from the upcoming general elections. Time and again, members of the community have confessed to fleeing abroad in the face of the ‘insecurities’ that minorities face in the… Continue reading Karachi’s Parsi community hopes for change through elections
Pashan Dadyburjor’s futuristic concept to keep Parsi culture, history alive
“I was a little worried and baffled when my mother made an unusual request (rather demand) one day. When I asked her what it was, she said marry a Parsi only. Now I get where that comes from, given the fact that we have dwindling numbers within our community,” says 21-year-old Pashan Dadyburjor, who came… Continue reading Pashan Dadyburjor’s futuristic concept to keep Parsi culture, history alive
SOAS Shapoorji Pallonji Institute for Zoroastrian Studies Launch Event
On Wednesday 27th June, 2018, the SOAS Shapoorji Pallonji Institute for Zoroastrian Studies was officially opened. To mark this joyous occasion, a launch event was held in the Brunei Suite of the Brunei Gallery, SOAS University of London. Among the esteemed attendees was Mr. Shapoor Mistry whose generous donation in the name of his late… Continue reading SOAS Shapoorji Pallonji Institute for Zoroastrian Studies Launch Event
Ervard Xerxes V Dastur Elected as Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet
Parsi Khabar is happy to announce that our dear friend Ervard Xerxes V Dastur has won a very tight election for the lone seat of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet. In a hotly contested election that became a two way race between him and Anahita Yezdi Desai, Xerxes won by over 90 votes. Image courtesy: Rayomand… Continue reading Ervard Xerxes V Dastur Elected as Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet
Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the 71st Zoroastrian East Bombay Guide Group
As a part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, the 71st East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Guide Group of the Young Zoroastrian Society (YZS) staged the concert, ‘God’s World – Light the Passion, Share the Dream’ on 9th June, 2018 in Mumbai. The event commenced with Chief Guest and Chairperson of Zoroastrian Bank, Homai Daruwalla along with… Continue reading Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the 71st Zoroastrian East Bombay Guide Group
Noshir Dadrawala’s Contribution At International Center for Non-Profit Law
Noshir Dadrawala is known to most on our community as an eloquent speaker and a prodigious writer on religious and community related issues, or as a trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. Article published on Parsi Times However, few know of his professional attainments in addition to the above. On 9th June, 2018, Noshir completed… Continue reading Noshir Dadrawala’s Contribution At International Center for Non-Profit Law
