– Expands Health Security Portfolio in India – To meet the growing demand for products in the health security space, Godrej Security Solutions (GSS), has launched a ‘UV Case’, which addresses the issue of sanitising daily objects, equipment and surfaces that come in contact with several people before entering a premise. GSS, a leading player […]
The Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC, Mumbai Chapter, will host a holistic development webinar titled ‘The Power within You’, comprising a panel of established entrepreneurs, mental and physical health experts, nutrition and life coaches for personal and professional growth, in conjunction with PRG (Parsi Resource Group). The webinar will be held on 9th July, 2020, from […]
– Deadline September 18, 2020 – Every year, the World Zarathushti Chambers of Commerce (WZCC) recognizes and felicitates entrepreneurs and professionals in the following categories: A. Global Outstanding Zarathushti Entrepreneur of the Year B. Global Outstanding Zarathushti Professional of the Year C. Global Outstanding Young Zarathushti Entrepreneur/Professional of the Year D. Global Outstanding Zarathushti Social Entrepreneur of […]
On 30th June, 2020, a small delegation of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials met with a few members of our community to discuss the relocation of the religious structure – ‘Parsi Gate’ (Marine Drive, South Mumbai) – for the coastal road tunnel work. It will be relocated about a kilometer away from its original place, […]
Resident of Mumbai’s Godrej Baug and an earlier writer with Parsi Times, Mehrzaad Mogrelia made his debut as an author with ‘A Quest Called Life’, launched on 29th June, 2020, across all platforms. The book comprises a series of free-verse poems that attempt to give a voice to the influence that certain emotions, moments and people have on […]
On 30th June, 2020, the London Post published that the Haringey Liberal Democrats, a Political party in London, England, should honour Sir Dadabhai Naoroji MP, who is considered to be the first Indian and non-white person elected to the House of Commons, according to opposition Lib Dem Councilors. Born in Gujarat and educated in Mumbai, […]
On 26th June, 2020, the Assistant Commissioner, E-Ward, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) wrote in a well-deserved commendation, praising Dr. Vispi Jokhi, CEO of Masina Hospital, on the excellent service and compassion shown by the hospital staff under his brilliant leadership. Under the Epidemic Act, Masina Hospital, like all others, was made to compulsorily […]
A wreath laying ceremony was organised by the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, in Nilgiris district, Coimbatore, on 27th June, 2020, to commemorate and honour the 12th death anniversary of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw. As per an official release, Lt. Gen. YVK Mohan, Commandant DSSC, laid a wreath at the final resting place of […]
The UK’s Royal Mail has honoured Indian-and-Zoroastrian-born, legendary rock star, Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) and his iconic band – Queen – in its latest postal stamps, releasing a set of 13 special stamps. These include all four members of Queen – Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon – and depict some […]
Squadron Leader Parvez Jamasji (Retd.), who was awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, passed away at the age of 77, on the night of 25th June, 2020. The former Air Force officer was a resident of Dadar Parsi Colony in Mumbai and succumbed to a brief illness. He is survived […]
Former BPP Trustee, as also the former Bombay Municipal Commissioner, Jamsheed G. Kanga, passed away in the early morning hours of 25th June, 2020. He was an upright and dynamic IAS officer with an unblemished track record of service to both – the country and the community. His professional excellence was matched by his friendly […]