Adil J. Govadia As per a report published in 1939, titled, ‘Bangalore-nu Dakhmu Ijwani Aaje Thaili Pavitra Kriya’, the entire fifteen acres Dokhma property located at Hebbal Village, in Bangalore, was originally purchased by Seth Ratanshah Nasserwanji Toddywalla and his siblings, and donated to the Bangalore Anjuman, in the memory of their late parents – […]
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Ace Cinematographer, Motorcyclist – Navroze Contractor Passes Away
Reckoned as amongst one of the best cinematographers worldwide, as also one of India’s greatest motorcyclists, 79-year-old Navroze Contractor passed away on the morning of 18th June, 2023, in an unfortunate accident in Bangalore, when he was out riding with his motorcycle group. A dynamic personality, Navroze Contractor was a dedicated family man, alongside being […]
TechKnow With Tantra: Areo from Google
‘Areo’ is a single app for food delivery and home services, available in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, bringing the city’s top food and home services right to your door. Food delivery from your favorite restaurants, providers and chefs; Home services from local electricians, painters, cleaners, plumbers; Beauty parlours, Chores and Cleaning, Repairs and Installation and […]
The Iconic IISc Turns 110
Established on 27 May, 1909, 110 years ago, in Bangalore, the Indian Institute of Science or IISc, was conceived in the 1800s by India’s foremost businessman and philanthropist – our own, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. The then British Government in India passed a vesting order that established the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru on 371 acres of […]
Bangalore Agiary Celebrates 93rd Salgreh
The Bai Dhunmai and Cawasji Dadabhai Dar-E-Meher in Bangalore celebrated its 93rd Salgreh on 16th January, 2019. Attended by over forty community members, the celebrations commenced with a jasan in the Havan Geh, followed by Humbandagi led by Er. Faredoon Karkaria, after which he briefed the gathering on the history of the Agiary, sharing that […]
Navroze Celebrations In Bangalore
The Bangalore Zoroastrian Association (BZA) celebrated Parsi New Year on 17th August, 2018, with a fascinating performance by illusionists Mhelly Pearl and Zenia Bhumgara, who enthralled the audience with their captivating magic and mind reading tricks, leaving the audience in splits. The evening concluded with a delicious Navroze spread which was appreciated by all. […]
IASAP (Pune) Organises 15th APC
The Pune Chapter of Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP), organised its 15th two-yearly ‘Administrative Professional Contest’ (APC) on 19th August 2017, at Hotel Royal Orchid Central, Pune. APC is held on a league basis by all its Chapters – Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad, commencing with a written test, […]