Mumbai-based author, Murzban F. Shroff (author of Breathless in Bombay; Waiting for Jonathan Koshy, and Fasttrack Fiction), is set to publish his fourth book, ‘Third Eye Rising’, (with New York based literary publisher – Spuyten Duyvil), comprising ten full-length stories, exploring the neurodiversity of India through two of the country’s most significant aspects – family […]
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Binaisha Surti Hosts AIR’s ‘Sports Magazine’
Parsi Times is delighted to share that our very own Reporter and the community’s budding sports personality, Binaisha M Surti, is hosting ‘All India Radio’ (AIR) – ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel’s popular show ‘Sports Magazine’. Do join her and tune in at 9:15 am IST, 19th January, 2021 (Tuesday) for a fun filled episode with […]
WAPIZ Facilitates Navjotes Of Two Brothers
10th January, 2021, marked the long-awaited, auspicious Navjote ceremony of brothers – Aspandiar and Auriya Nowroze Attaie, thanks to WAPIZ facilitating the occasion, held at the Cama Baug (small otla) and graced by twenty-five well-wishers, including WAPIZ CEO – Anahita Desai and Trustees; donor Soonu Hoshang Buhariwalla, ZCBL’s Chairperson – Homai Daruwalla; Arnavaz Mistry and […]
Jehan Daruvala To Drive For All-Indian Team In 2021 F3 Asian Championship
The toast of all racing enthusiasts in the nation and the community, Mumbai’s Formula 2 racer Jehan Daruvala will be part of the Mumbai Falcons, who will compete in the F3 Asian Championship, that starts on January 29, 2021, in Dubai. The Mumbai Falcons are the first Indian team to compete in the championship. Former […]
SII Despatches First Batch Of Covishield Vaccines
Marking India’s entry into a decisive phase against the anti-coronavirus fight, it was indeed a moment of great pride for the nation and our community, as three trucks loaded with the Covishield vaccine were despatched for the airport from vaccine maker – Serum Institute of India’s facility in Pune, as part of the very first […]
Tata Group To Invest Rs 3,500 Cr In Tata Cliq
The Tata Group is planning to invest an additional Rs. 3,500 crore equity capital in its e-commerce venture – Tata Cliq, which is owned by Tata UniStore – as the platform sees strong growth. The Group has increased the authorised share capital of the company from Rs 1,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore. In its latest regulatory […]
SII To Price First 100 mn Vaccine Doses At ₹200 each
Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, will be selling the first 100 million doses of its Coronavirus vaccine Covishield to the Union government at a special price of ₹200, as per CEO, Adar Poonawalla, after which prices would be higher. The vaccine will be sold on the private […]
Vatchagandhy Dar-e-Meher Celebrates 164th Salgreh
On 30th December, 2020, (Sarosh Roj), Seth Sorabjee Bomanji Vatchagandhy Dar-e-Meher celebrated its 164th salgreh with much fervour. The Agiary was adorned with lights and flowers. In the morning, a thanksgiving Jashan, organised by the Trustees, was performed by fifteen mobeds, while the evening Jashan was performed by the Agiary staff. After the evening Jashan, Er. Darayesh Katrak […]
The WZO Trusts: Succession Planning Completed
For any welfare institution to survive and function at optimal efficiency and effectiveness, it is very essential that succession planning of Trustees has to be planned well in advance, keeping paramount in mind the interest of the institution and those they serve. The value of leadership is measured by the succession planned. There can be […]
Media Personality Tehmina Kaoosji Champions Platform For Women
Malaysia-based, independent broadcast journalist – Tehmina Kaoosji – the new face of Money Matters (a financial talk show focusing on economics and business) recently produced and hosted, ‘Tea With Tehmina’ – an online talk show that solely focuses on women’s issues, from sexual harassment to mental health. The show also highlights women entrepreneurs and lighter issues including […]
Bala Sisters Stand Tall As Medicos Abroad
Parsi Times congratulates the Bala sisters Dr. Sharmin Sarosh Bala and Dr. Natasha Sarosh Bala, from Mumbai’s Malcolm Baug, for having once again done brilliantly in their respective fields in Medicine. Dr. Sharmin Bala (MBBS. MD. PhD) completed her Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Otago, New Zealand, in the midst of the pandemic, […]