The meeting, held on Tuesday at the office of a prominent law firm in Mumbai, saw Mehta offering Rs 2.9 crore to keep the sanatorium within the community. However, the WZO reportedly received higher offers ranging from Rs 12 to 15 crore, leading to the rejection of...
As ‘Parsiana’ closes, Indian journalism loses a small but important voice
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...
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...
Ba Humata Lecture Series: April 2024
The April 2024 Ba Humata Lecture shall be held on the theme “LOVE IS THE HIGHEST VIBRATION OF OUR DEEPEST REALIZATION”…Yasna 53.5 & Zarathushti PrayersSpeakersErvad Jal Panthaky (Canada)Mahshad & Farzan Tachakara (Iran, Canada & UK)Delshad Sidhwa...
Nikita B. Surty Wins 2024 Women In Energy in East Africa Award
Congrats to Nikita B. Surty as she wins the 2024 Women In Energy award for her dedication to transforming renewable energy in East Africa. Her journey showcases resilience and vision, aiming to redefine the sector. Under her leadership, Spenomatic Solar Home Solutions...
When many fell silent in difficult times, Fali Nariman was nation’s voice: CJI DY Chandrachud
The CJI was speaking at a full-court reference held at the Supreme Court today in honour of Fali Nariman, who passed away on February 21, 2024. Article by Debayan Roy | Bar And BenchChief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Thursday spoke about the impact that...
Cowas Jehangir On Being The Vanguard Of His Family’s Rich Legacy
Walking into Cowas Jehangir’s office building in the historic part of the city instantly transports you back in time. Old Bombay, in its golden age, would be the best way describe it. A lift of a bygone era slowly takes us up to an office, the walls of which bear...
A new book talks about the rich legacy of Zoroastrian fire temples in Udwada, Gujarat
An excerpt from ‘Iranshah: A Legacy Restored’, by Zarin Amrolia.Article by Zarin Amrolia | Scroll Iranshah Ātash Behram temple in Udwada, Gujarat. | Divya Cowasji. An evening walk through the town gives one an opportunity to stop and greet the mobeds (ordained...
Parsi history, humour and food flowed at Bawa Bhonu & Gupshup in Kolkatta
Own the Past brought the Parsi community of Kolkata together to celebrate their legacy, culture and food ahead of NavrozJaismita Alexander | Telegraph IndiaNoomi Mehta and Cyrus Madan, prominent figures in Kolkata's Parsi community, regaled the audience with humorous...
