ROW OVER ‘RENEGADE’ PRIESTS: Bombay Parsi Punchayet says Sarosh Kapadia is also Parsi, will click with community while pointing to depleting coffers and huge litigation costs. The Supreme Court on Monday recommended mediation in the ‘renegade’ Parsi priests issue and suggested the name of former Chief Justice of India Sarosh Kapadia. While the first mediation… Continue reading SH Kapadia to see action as mediator between ‘renegade’ Parsi priests and BPP
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Colaba Metro Wont Affect the Atashbehrams at Princess Street: MMRDA
There is a possibility of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) not disturbing the century-old Parsi fire temple at Princess Street near Dhobi Talao during the construction of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz metro rail. By Ateeq Shaikh| DNA India According to a senior development authority official, Kalbadevi, as well as south Mumbai as a whole, will… Continue reading Colaba Metro Wont Affect the Atashbehrams at Princess Street: MMRDA
Dr. Zinobia Madan and The Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Interview with BBC
Dr. Zinobia Madan spearheads the Jiyo Parsi Scheme that the Government of India has put together with UNESCO Parzor Project. Here she speaks to the BBC on the issue of raising the Parsi population. She also talks about what the miniscule Parsi community means to the politicians as a vote bank during India’s national elections.… Continue reading Dr. Zinobia Madan and The Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Interview with BBC
Ratan Tata Conferred Knight Commander Rank by Queen of England
The Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday conferred the rank of Knight Commander (KBE) on former chairman of the Tata group Ratan Tata. The KBE is one of the highest honours given by the queen to civilians. Article by Kounteya SInha | TNN It commonly appears on the Diplomatic Service and Overseas list but can also… Continue reading Ratan Tata Conferred Knight Commander Rank by Queen of England
Thousands willing to donate salaries to save Dr Homi Bhabha’s bungalow in Mumbai
Thousands of people are willing to shell out money from their pockets to preserve Dr Homi Jehangir Bhaba’s legacy. With Dr Bhabha’s sprawling bungalow, Mehrangir, situated in the posh Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai, scheduled to go under the hammer on June 18, the National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) is trying its… Continue reading Thousands willing to donate salaries to save Dr Homi Bhabha’s bungalow in Mumbai
Prince Charles Visits the Godrej Mangroves
The HRH Prince Charles was recently in India. Below is a small write up by Dorab E. Mistry of UK. Dorab Mistry writes: I am sending you 2 remarkable photographs of HRH Prince Charles visiting the GODREJ mangroves during his recent trip to Mumbai. As you know, mangroves are nature’s protection against floods and storms.… Continue reading Prince Charles Visits the Godrej Mangroves
After 23 Years World Zoroastrian Congress returns to Mumbai
The Parsi community laid the metaphorical building blocks that made the city of Mumbai. On December 27, the World Zoroastrian Congress — a conference that brings together Parsis from across the world to discuss its culture and the issues the community faces — will return to the city after a gap of 23 years. By… Continue reading After 23 Years World Zoroastrian Congress returns to Mumbai
Kaum Banegi Crorepati
An entire community’s hopes seem pinned on a man called Marzi Bhesania. Its networks have gone viral over this hitherto unheard of fellow-Parsi. By Bachi Karkaria | Times of India He’s not from swaggering Mumbai. He’s from Navsari, once booming centre of kaumi commerce and culture, but now as obscure as this guy who has… Continue reading Kaum Banegi Crorepati
Bombay Parsi Punchayet trustees cry Rs 45 lakh swindle, put chief in a spot
Four trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) on Wednesday filed a complaint with the joint commissioner of police against their chairman, Dinshaw Mehta, for misappropriation of funds, cheating and criminal breach of trust. By Ashutosh Shukla | DNA India The complaint was filed by BPP trustees Yazdi Desai, Khojeste Mistree, Jimmy Mistry and Arnavaz… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet trustees cry Rs 45 lakh swindle, put chief in a spot
