Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Housing Finance Limited Managing Director Mr. Khushru Jijina has been recognised as the ‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2016-2017’ under the ‘Business Leadership (Finance)’ Category. Nominations for this highly coveted award include individuals who have made the most impact and contributions over the past year within their specific category.… Continue reading Khushru Jijina recognized as ‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2016-2017’
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The Agas on the dynamics of giving
Anu Aga and her daughter Meher Pudumjee, of energy and environment engineering business house Thermax Ltd, are among India’s 100 richest people as per Forbes magazine rankings. The mother and daughter duo sees philanthropy as much more than writing out cheques for charity and personal involvement takes priority for both. In an interview, Aga and… Continue reading The Agas on the dynamics of giving
Dahanu’s Irani chikoo growers want to leave farming after 117yrs
There was a time when the humble chikoo with its grainy sweetness was as exotic as the bristly rambutan. Far from being native to India, the sapodilla or chico zapote–as it’s known in Spanish–hails from Southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.According to a 1995 Parsiana article, it was imported to India in the 1890s… Continue reading Dahanu’s Irani chikoo growers want to leave farming after 117yrs
Parsis in India: Bid to save one of the world’s most successful minority groups as population dwindles
Some 200 Parsis of all ages in festive clothes gather at Delhi Anjuman, a Parsi community centre, to celebrate Navroz, the New Year. It is the first day of the Persian year and Parsis across the world have celebrated it for centuries. Article by Murali Krishnan | ABC News Australia It’s a time to come… Continue reading Parsis in India: Bid to save one of the world’s most successful minority groups as population dwindles
Punjab Chief Justice Shiavax J Vazifdar leads esprit de corps
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice S J Vazifdar manifested exemplary goodwill by proceeding ‘on leave’ on Monday. The move paved way for the high court’s senior-most judge Justice Surinder Singh Saron to be appointed as chief justice just days before his retirement. Sources in the high court said, Justice Saron, who is… Continue reading Punjab Chief Justice Shiavax J Vazifdar leads esprit de corps
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Tweets Greetings on Parsi New Year
A fantastic gesture by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to wish the Parsis on New Year. This is a testament to the efforts of ZTFE and Zoroastrians in UK to help spread the message about Zarathushtra and the community in general. Hat tip: Hemin Bharucha and Tashan Mistree Byramji Happy Parsi New Year to… Continue reading London Mayor Sadiq Khan Tweets Greetings on Parsi New Year
Dr Shernaz Cama: Armchair criticism for Jiyo Parsi uncalled for
Advertisments encouraging Parsi couples to have more kids have been called ‘regressive’ Following criticism from several quarters on the government-backed Jiyo Parsi advertisements being ‘regressive’ and in ‘poor taste’, its creators have replied saying the shrinking community doesn’t need ‘armchair critics’. Article by Jyoti Shelar | The Hindu Dr Shernaz Cama, director, Parzor, a project… Continue reading Dr Shernaz Cama: Armchair criticism for Jiyo Parsi uncalled for
