Legendary Indian physicist, Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, revered as ‘The Father of Indian Nuclear Program’, was known for his path-breaking contributions to Quantum Theory and Cosmic Radiation. October 30th marks the birth anniversary of this scientist, who was also a renowned architect and a philanthropist, in addition to being the first Chairman of The Atomic […]
Ratan Tata, one of the most prolific industrial leaders, a true patriot and nation builder is no more. Aged 86, he breathed his last on 9th October, 2024, a sorrowful day not only for the house of Tata and the corporate world, but for the entire nation, and even beyond. India mourns for her ‘Anmol […]
– Khushroo Mehta Er. Hoshang Nariman Bhandara, served as the Panthaki at the Panchgani Agiary for twelve years, from 2012 till his passing, on 21st February, 2024. He was known for being meticulous about his duties serving the Padshah Saheb, especially at the Panchgani Agiary, looking into minute details of the Agiary and its huge […]
14th April, 2024 marked the passing of revered community icon, Minoo Shroff – former Chairman of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, and former Managing Director of Raymond, one of India’s leading textile and clothing brand. He passed away peacefully at his home in Mumbai at the age of 95. Born in Mumbai to Jerbai and Rustomji […]
14th April, 2024 marks the death anniversary of our community’s highly respected and leading visionary and philanthropist – Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy – the first Knight of Bombay, the first Indian Baronet, the true pride of the Parsis. He will be eternally remembered for his great philanthropy towards our community and our country, as also his […]
The nation’s legendary legal icon and the community’s pride – veteran senior Supreme Court lawyer and eminent jurist – Fali Sam Nariman, passed away in his sleep, early morning, on 21st February, 2024, at age 95. He was buried at the Parsi Aramgarh the next day and the Uthamna was held at the Delhi Parsi […]
On 8th September, 2023, the world of Orthodontics bid a sorrowful farewell to Dr. Keki Minocher Mistry – a towering luminary and visionary, the greatly revered Founding Father of the Indian Orthodontic Society, who left an indelible footprint on the landscape of dentistry in India and beyond. Born on 25th December, 1935 in Mumbai, Dr. […]
Piloo Reporter, former international cricket umpire and the first among neutral empires, passed away on 3rd September, 2023, at age 84 in Thane, Mumbai, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. He was ailing from cerebral contusions and was bedridden for a while. He is survived by his wife and daughters – Farzana Warden and Khushnuma Daruwalla. In […]
Former Indian first-class cricketer, Russi Cooper (Rustom Sorabji Cooper), passed away at the age of 100, at his residence in Kemp’s Corner, South Bombay, on the morning of 31st July, 2023. He had celebrated his 100th birthday on 22nd December, last year, becoming the longest-living, first-class player in the world. A right-handed batter, Russi Cooper […]
By Dara M. Khodaiji Our glorious Parsi community has birthed a large number of most inspiring stalwarts in every field of human endeavor, be it arts, science, humanities, law, defense of the country, and even politics. They have left behind footprints of inspiration for our youth to follow. JRD Tata – as much the […]
When Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry passed away one year ago, on 28th June, 2022 the nation lost a foremost torchbearer and a true trailblazer. The erstwhile Chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Pallonji Mistry, who breathed his last at the of 93 in his Mumbai residence, was one of India’s leading Industrialists, having fortified and built […]