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When Indore Was the City of Bicycles: Remembering N.C. Anklesaria & Company on World Bicycle Day

On World Bicycle Day, we look back at a charming chapter from Indore’s civic and commercial history, one in which the humble bicycle was not merely a mode of transport, but a symbol of aspiration, mobility, enterprise, and everyday life. At the heart of this story is N.C. Anklesaria & Company, which, in 1918, started… Continue reading When Indore Was the City of Bicycles: Remembering N.C. Anklesaria & Company on World Bicycle Day

Dadar Parsee Zorastrian Cricket Club Celebrates Century

There have been several tons scored at Dadar Parsee Zorastrian CC, but this one is of total commitment from pillars Masa Pithawala, Madhav Mantri, Naren Tamhane, and current Gen Secy Mangesh Bhalekar Article by Clayton Murzello | Mid-Day Massa [mister] Compton…” said an old West Indian spectator to England’s star batsman Denis Compton on the… Continue reading Dadar Parsee Zorastrian Cricket Club Celebrates Century

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Diana Pundole from Pune to Make History as First Indian Woman to Race a Ferrari Internationally

The 32-year-old from Pune will compete in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East, driving the Ferrari 296 Challenge across F1 circuits in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Diana Pundole, a 32-year-old racing driver from Pune, is set to create history as the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in an international… Continue reading Diana Pundole from Pune to Make History as First Indian Woman to Race a Ferrari Internationally

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Jiji Irani Cup: A Perfect Match: Parsis Celebrate Cricket, Culture & Bonding

This innings was built over 37 years, and many partnerships were stitched not only on the pitch, but also off it. Here, smiles matter more than the scoreboard and partnerships flourish not just between batsmen, but between cities, families — and sometimes, even hearts. FIle Photo: January 2025, Jiji Irani Cup. What began as a… Continue reading Jiji Irani Cup: A Perfect Match: Parsis Celebrate Cricket, Culture & Bonding

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From Dance Floors to Ironman Glory: The Journey of Burzin Engineer

Mumbai, August 26, 2025 – When Burzin Engineer crossed the finish line at the IRONMAN Tallinn triathlon, his words carried both relief and triumph: “Today’s accomplishment is not just mine, but for every Indian. After 18 months of crazy training and struggle, to finally hear those words ‘Burzin, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN’ was a dream… Continue reading From Dance Floors to Ironman Glory: The Journey of Burzin Engineer

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Farokh Engineer’s Parsi Pride: A Stand at Old Trafford

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in a historic moment for cricket and Parsi legacy, Old Trafford’s iconic B Stand was officially renamed the Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer Stand, making Engineer the first Indian cricketer to be honoured with a stand name at an overseas ground. In attendance were 87-year-old Engineer and West Indies legend Clive Lloyd, both… Continue reading Farokh Engineer’s Parsi Pride: A Stand at Old Trafford

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