‘One day, Sai Baba, the saint of Shirdi, started grinding 7 different types of grains. As he ground just those 7 grains, the flour which yielded, was manifold. His followers were amused and the ladies of the village were wondering if Baba would give them some flour for their homes. Then Baba called out to […]
The Pandemic’s Side Effects: The world over, the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of lakhs, while adversely affecting the health of millions and impacting the lives of billions! A massive global unemployment crisis has arisen as economies across the world experience recession-like symptoms. As a result, millions of people have either lost their jobs […]
On 26th June, 2020, the Assistant Commissioner, E-Ward, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) wrote in a well-deserved commendation, praising Dr. Vispi Jokhi, CEO of Masina Hospital, on the excellent service and compassion shown by the hospital staff under his brilliant leadership. Under the Epidemic Act, Masina Hospital, like all others, was made to compulsorily […]
A wreath laying ceremony was organised by the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, in Nilgiris district, Coimbatore, on 27th June, 2020, to commemorate and honour the 12th death anniversary of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw. As per an official release, Lt. Gen. YVK Mohan, Commandant DSSC, laid a wreath at the final resting place of […]
The UK’s Royal Mail has honoured Indian-and-Zoroastrian-born, legendary rock star, Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) and his iconic band – Queen – in its latest postal stamps, releasing a set of 13 special stamps. These include all four members of Queen – Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon – and depict some […]
Legendary cricketing hero, Rustom Cooper, 97, fondly known as ‘Russi’… has carved his own matchless niche in the industry, having created new records by becoming India’s oldest living, first class cricketer, after Vasant Raiji passed away. He is also now, the only living Indian cricketer to have played in the Pentangulars. The Pentangular League was […]
– Tribute By Kersi Randeria – It has been my privilege and a joy to have had a colleague and a friend, in Zarir Bhathena – a true Parsi and a thorough gentleman. At around 11:00 pm on Wednesday, the 24th of June, I received a call informing me that Zarir was no more. Even […]
On 20th June, 2020 the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) held its 33rd Annual General Meeting, marking the last AGM for outgoing President, Homi D. Gandhi, completed two fruitful terms as President, as he handed over the baton to Arzan Sam Wadia, who had been serving as the Vice President hitherto. He resigned […]
OPEN LETTER TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BPP By Arzan J. Ghadially Subject: Clarity Requested on the Increased Service Charges of Rs. 750 per month, since 2017. Combined Request To Public And Veterans, From All Ranks Of The Army By Cdre Medioma Bhada This is our combined request to the public and the veterans alike […]
BPP Trustee Kersi Randeria Rubbishes False Claims By Phiroze Amroliwalla And Shares Facts . Over the last week, I have received a number of queries and requests from community members as regards the malicious and unfounded lies being spread about me, by a certain Phiroze Amroliwalla, in a Sunday-rag which surely qualifies as the torch […]
Born in 1938 in Kolkata (then Calcutta) to Homai and Rustam Saklat, Ketayun’s paternal grandparents lived in Kashmir, her father being the very first Parsi to be born there. He relocated to Calcutta in 1928 after his marriage working with Singer Sewing Machine Company. Ketayun’s mother, Homai, a homemaker, was a fabric-painter. Katayun schooled at The […]