On 28th December, 2020, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine maker by volume, announced the launch of the world’s most affordable Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) in India that aims to provides protection against 10 variants of pneumococcus bacteria causing pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections in children. SII has priced pneumococcal […]
Hello and Welcome 2021! But, just to be clear – we do have great expectations of you! While 2020 was undeniably a challenging year for us all, the reality is that most of us had found ourselves stuck in our lives, even prior to it. There is always something. Yes, life is, indeed, a roller-coaster […]
Since the beginning of time, humans have followed some form of organized worship. This is well illustrated by the fact that some believed in the souls of their ancestors, some worshipped the earth and its munificence, some followed some pagan gods but what is universal in all these is that they all shaped their lives […]
STIR FRIED CHILLI CHICKEN Ingredients: 2-3 Tbsp Oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3-4 red and green chillies, chopped 1 cup boneless chicken (cut into bite sized uniform pieces) 2 tsp chilli sauce 4 tsp tomato puree A dash of soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 7-8 basil leaves 2-3 Spring onion greens chopped Method: In a […]
As the year draws to a close, most of us reflecting back on the year that introduced us to the ‘new normal’ cannot help but wonder what tidings 2021 will bring. Yes, we’ve struggled and faced challenges and even great loss. But whatever’s happened, it’s important that this year ends on a positive note, so […]
If there was ever a year in living memory that we could term ‘annus horribilis’, it would inarguably be 2020. No astrologer even remotely predicted this! In fact, most predictions were au contraire, on how wonderful this year would be. Sadly, there’s been immense loss of life and livelihood. But despite the gloom, what has […]
On 23rd December, 2020, BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai put in his papers to the BPP Board, announcing his resignation from his post, as the frontman of the community’s apex body. Having suffered a stroke earlier this year in April, he is yet to make a complete recover. With his full recovery taking longer than anticipated, […]
‘There is nothing uglier than an unrighteous and foolish majority’ – Mehmet Murat ildan, Author of the two-act play, ‘Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’. About two and a half months ago, BPP Trustee Kersi Randeria had requested all his colleague trustees to give a thought to and plan for the elections to fill the vacancy caused by […]
I invite you to join me as I journey through the wonderful teachings shared in a Khordeh Avesta, which was printed in 1902 – more than a 100 years ago! Authored by Dinbai Sohrabji Engineer, the teachings, stories and notes in this book speak about the various powers of our prayers, while sharing anecdotes of […]
My Christmas tree – all decked and adorned – stands tall in its place, as it has all the years. This year it looks a bit weary and tired, with the ornaments hanging heavy; it seems to have dulled their shine. It seems to know what the past couple of months have rolled in. A […]
Celebrating The True Essence Of Christmas 2020 Dear Readers, There’s precious little that hasn’t been redefined to fall in line with the new normal, as we live through the globally disruptive novel coronavirus pandemic. The world’s most celebrated festival – Christmas – is no exception. But while the superfluous symbolism of Christmas will be greatly […]