On 27th August, the birth anniversary of Sir Dorabji Tata, the Parsi community and the nation pay tribute to a visionary whose courage and compassion helped shape the soul of modern India. The illustrious son of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, Dorabji carried forward his father’s dream with a rare blend of determination, sacrifice and faith in […]
When you speak of icons who changed the course of a nation, through enterprise, vision, ethics and humanity, few names resonate with as much power and deep pride as Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, lovingly known as JRD or ‘Jeh’. Born on 29th July, 1904, he was more than a titan of industry, he was a […]
30th June marks the 202nd Birth Anniversary of one of the community’s greatest stalwarts – Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, First Baronet, a visionary whose entrepreneurial daring and unwavering philanthropy transformed Bombay’s skyline and the lives of countless Parsis. From founding one of India’s earliest cotton mills to championing girls’ education and spearheading pioneering healthcare institutions, Dinshaw […]
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 […]