The 176th anniversary of Bai Avabai Ardeshir Wadia (or Idawala) Agiary was celebrated on 2nd July, 2019 (Roj Behram, Mah Bahman), with a Hama Anjuman Maachi and Jashan. Presiding over the function were Chief Guest, High Priest of the Navsari Bhagarseth Anjuman Atash Behram – Vada Dasturji Keki Ervad Cavasji Meherjirana; and Managing Trustee of […]
On 22nd June, 2019, Firuza Hoshedar Elavia was felicitated was conferred an Honorary Doctorate for ‘Excellence in the Field of Management’ at the 3rd Global Business Leadership Business Forum, which recognizes top business professionals of the year. With over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services Sector, Firuza works currently as Vice President – […]
Adding yet another prestigious feather to the Community cap, Pune-based Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Founder and Chairman of Serum Institute of India, was recently felicitated with the ‘Degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa’ by the prestigious University of Oxford, UK, at a glittering annual ceremony held by the Universoty, called the ‘Encaenia’. It may add an […]
On 21st June,2019, Pune’s chapter of the World Zarthusti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) held a Members’ Nite as part of its regular networking meetings, attended by over fifty members and guests, at Hotel Shree Panchratna. Tehmasp Bharucha, Chapter Chair, Pune, and Director, WZCC-India, gave a warm welcome to all and spoke about the WZCC Global […]
Surat’s Seth Rustamji Dhanjibhai Tarachand Parsi General Hospital, which was established in 1920, and in extensive need of restoration, will be renovated and revived by Tata Trusts, after Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, accepted the request of the Surat Parsi community for funds to renovate and expand the medical facility which had fallen […]
Authored by finance journalist Deepali Gupta, and published by Juggernaut Books, ‘Tata vs Mistry: The Battle for India’s Greatest Business Empire’ has been reviewed as methodical and researched literature, providing insights into the inner workings of this sensational corporate war. As the story develops, it takes readers to the heart of one of the Indian […]
Ronnie Screwvala and Meghna Gulzar, who are working together on the biopic of one of the most celebrated Indians, our very own Sam Manekshaw – the first Field Marshal of India and honoured with the Padma Vibushan award – have finally decided on who will play this real life hero In reel-life – the talented […]
Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) – the Community’s premiere organisation which has successfully been promoting familiarity, camaraderie and unity amongst Zoroastrian youngsters through entertainment, learning and community service, for nearly five years now – will hold the third edition of its flagship event – LAFA – on 14th July, 2019, at Mumbai’s J B Vachha School. […]
Last week, PT shared with our readers the oncoming launch of Jiyo Parsi’s (JP) latest initiative – the ‘Parsi ShaadiApp’ – yet another brilliant endeavor which received very welcoming and appreciative feedback from our Community, as the ‘need-of-the-hour measure’. Since 2013, Jiyo Parsi, under the vibrant leadership of Dr. Shernaz Cama (Director, PARZOR) and a […]
Zubin Karkaria, founder and CEO of VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has been named a Global Game Changer, at an awards ceremony in London. He was presented with the honour by Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland, at the Indian Awards event held in the UK […]
The Gamadia Colony Recreation Centre (GCRC) held its annual Dae Mahino Jashan on June 09, 2019, at the Centre, commencing at 5:00 pm, followed by Humbandagi and distribution of Chashni and refreshments for all present. GCRC Secretary, Ardeshir Doctor thanked all the members for their continuous support.