Avesthagen Limited, with support from the Foundation for a Smoke Free World, New York, USA, is developing a systems biology-based approach for the early predictive diagnosis of tobacco related cancers such as lung, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colon, prostate and bladder cancers to achieve cessation of smoking. Researchers at Avesthagen Limited are studying how […]
Earlier this week, Adar Poonawalla, Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, said that an approval for SII’s vaccine by the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) was at least six months away, as the organisation is focussed on following due processes ensuring its safety and efficacy. “Once […]
After US rapper, Kanye West, who said he was running for President, recently termed vaccines, “the mark of the beast”, our very own Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest produces of vaccines, responded on Twitter saying that Kanye’s views were “irresponsible and borderline dangerous”, on 10th July, 2020. “They want […]
– 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 […]