Parsi Times is delighted to report, that in the field of Respiratory Medicine, from among 5,000 doctors globally, reputed pulmonologist and our community’s much respected Dr. Zarir Udwadia, has been recognized as among the world’s prestigious top 2 per cent, as per the latest Stanford University report, which ranks scientists and doctors amongst the top […]
The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Oxford University and British firm – AstraZeneca, named Covidhield, could well be available in India within a couple of months – by January 2021, said Adar Poonawalla, the CEO pf Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) Adar Poonawalla said on 4th November, 2020. The vaccine is currently undergoing Phase […]
On 11th November, 2020, the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing in the case of alleged mismanagement and oppression of minority investors at Tata Sons Ltd., for a week, following a request from investment firms – Cyrus Investment and Sterling Investment – as the advocate on record, was unwell. The apex court was expected to take […]
Construction giant, Shapoorji Pallonji has bagged the contract for the construction of the proposed ₹600 crore Telangana State Secretariat Complex, outbidding L&T. The Telangana State government sanctioned Rs. 617 crores for the construction of the new Secretariat complex on September 10, 2020. The bids were submitted to the Commissionerate of Tenders and in the meeting […]
‘Canada Beyond The Blue’ (Canada BTB) is a peer-led, non-profit organization with chapters across Canada, dedicated to strengthening and supporting families of its law enforcement officers. The Zoroastrian community in Canada and across the world congratulates Dilnaz Garda, from Toronto, for being recently elected as the new President of Canada Beyond The Blue. A statement put out by the […]
On the eve of October 29, 2020, the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) India Region held its 17th Annual General Meeting virtually, via Zoom, in keeping with the necessary measures called for by the ongoing pandemic, for the well-being of its members. The AGM was ably compered by the dynamic Behroze Daruwalla, Hon. Secretary […]
Problems, Suggestions, Solutions And Action (By Teams: WZO Trusts and Empowering Mobeds) . The Cause: The recent incident of a young Mobed performing the Boi ceremony being severely burnt due to the Jama worn by him having caught fire by flying embers, has made it essential to review safety norms in the interest of our […]
For those families who could not visit Udvada due to the ongoing pandemic, during the summer vacations, to pay homage to our Pak Iranshah, now have the opportunity to visit after a good seven months, to seek His divine blessings in these trying times! Further, those who intend to spend a couple of days during […]
Trailblazing entrepreneur and Founder of Della Adventure and Resorts, Jimmy Mistry, was felicitated by the Governor of Maharashtra – Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, at a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan, honouring Corona warriors, by Bhamla Foundation, alongside Asif Bhamla – President, Bhamla Foundation and Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur. Mistry was honoured for […]
Parsi Times brings you the weekly schedule of WZCC’s Webinars which have been conducted through the pandemic and have greatly benefitted community members worldwide, with their insightful, informative and highly beneficial sessions, with speakers who are authorities in their respective fields. Tech-guru, Yazdi Tantra has been holding a series of Zoom Meetings online on Technology […]
Just days ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the Tata-Mistry case, slated for 3rd November, 2020, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group made public its proposal for a formal separation on 29th October, 2020, which the Tatas are mostly unlikely to accept. As per this proposal, the SP Group, which owns 18.4% stake in Tata Sons […]