The final edition of Parsiana has rolled off the presses. Established in 1964, the semi-monthly magazine was a vital institution for the shrinking tribe of Parsis and Zoroastrians around the world. Its pages chronicled the stories, achievements, and roiling disputes of a lakh-strong diaspora which made its mark from Mumbai to Manhattan, from Navsari to… Continue reading As ‘Parsiana’ closes, Indian journalism loses a small but important voice
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Rayomand J. Patell Launches New Venture — Firestarter
Rayomand J. Patell, a senior creative professional with a career spanning three decades across advertising and technology, has announced the launch of Firestarter, a new integrated brand communication and technology agency in India. Firestarter is designed to serve both brand founders and decisive CMOs and CEOs seeking holistic creative and technological solutions. The agency positions… Continue reading Rayomand J. Patell Launches New Venture — Firestarter
When A Mobed Becomes the Victim: ₹17 Crore Share Fraud Rocks Mumbai
Mumbai police have filed an FIR against three individuals accused of forging a Parsi priest’s signature to transfer shares worth ₹16.9 crore. The complainant, Framroze Dadi Vaccha, 52, from Jogeshwari, alleged that the accused — Lohrasp, Dilbar, and Atush Kalyaniwala — illegally moved shares from a joint demat account originally opened with his late aunt,… Continue reading When A Mobed Becomes the Victim: ₹17 Crore Share Fraud Rocks Mumbai
Mahabaleshwar Parsi Gymkhana set to reopen with halt on commercial activities
Satara district collector Santosh Patil has ordered reopening of the Parsi Gymkhana property in Mahabaleshwar and halted commercial activities on the premises, which would violate the govt lease terms. The order, issued on Aug 28, directed that the 41,200 square metre govt-leased property (C.S. no. 233) be handed back to Parsi Gymkhana Trust, but only… Continue reading Mahabaleshwar Parsi Gymkhana set to reopen with halt on commercial activities
India is no longer seen as outsourcing destination: Lord Karan Bilimoria
With the India-UK Free Trade Agreement being signed, Bilimoria asserts that India and UK will soon be supporting each other to further develop digital infrastructure Article by Pushpita Dey | Indian Express India is no more an ‘outsourcing destination’ for advanced countries, believes Lord Karan Bilimoria, the founding Chairman of the UK-India Business. Also, with… Continue reading India is no longer seen as outsourcing destination: Lord Karan Bilimoria
Lord Karan Bilimoria Speaks about the Dinner at London’s Lord Mayor
On a linked in post Lord Karan Bilimoria writes: Last Friday was very special. We made history at Mansion House, the Lord Mayor’s home. The Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor Alastair King, and I co-hosted the first dinner ever to take place there for the Zoroastrian Parsi community, with a Parsi feast prepared by the… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria Speaks about the Dinner at London’s Lord Mayor
In a first, London’s Lord Mayor hosts Parsi dinner
The event acknowledged and celebrated the substantial contributions the Zoroastrian community has made to the British economy and culture. A historic Parsi dinner was held at Mansion House, the official residence and office of the Lord Mayor of London, last Friday evening. Article by Ishani Duttagupta | New India Abroad It was co-hosted by Karan… Continue reading In a first, London’s Lord Mayor hosts Parsi dinner
