As Investors, we like to think that every decision to buy or sell a particular investment has a logic to it. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. As investors, we are inherently vulnerable to biases that lead us to illogical and irrational investment decisions; Biases are part of human behavior and we are prone to […]
As per the latest news reports, Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer – Serum Institute of India (SII), shared that the Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine, whose results of Phase I, II trials have appeared safe, will be called ‘Covishield’ in India. He said that SII has sought an official approval from the Drug […]
Some people may be born with a silver spoon, but Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy (JRD) Tata was born to greatness, on the 29th of July, 1904. He was and continues to reign as the most renowned Zoroastrian on the planet. His was not a story of simply carrying on the family name and business… he, quite […]
I don’t know how many of you out there love the monsoon as much as I, but the onset of this season somehow always brings a smile to my face… born in August on the day, supposedly when Mumbai was hit by one of the worst deluges in years. Perhaps the first sounds I heard […]
The most powerful aspect of Bertrand Russell’s critique of religious belief is his claim, ‘Religion is based on fear’, and that ‘fear breeds cruelty’. Fortunately, the religion of Zarathushtra is not based on fear of the Divine, but on love and friendship with Ahura Mazda, through Asha (truth, purity and righteous conduct). The Zoroastrian religion […]
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 […]
14th July, 2020 (Roj Ardibehest, Mah Asfandarmad) marked the auspicious centenary of the Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher, situated at MG road in Secunderabad. Despite it being a major milestone year, in keeping with the restrictions of the pandemic, there were no public celebrations and occasion was toned down for this landmark monument. […]
On 28th June, 2020, the Zoroastrian community in Auckland celebrated the end of the Lockdown with a Khusahali-nu-Jashan, at Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall, overlooking the breath-taking waterfront in Auckland, New Zealand. Around 165 Zathostis turned up to count their blessings in rejoicing the end of the pandemic, which had brought life to a […]
After US rapper, Kanye West, who said he was running for President, recently termed vaccines, “the mark of the beast”, our very own Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest produces of vaccines, responded on Twitter saying that Kanye’s views were “irresponsible and borderline dangerous”, on 10th July, 2020. “They want […]
Starting today, I invite you to join me, as I journey through the wonderful teachings shared in a Khordeh Avesta, which was printed in the year 1902, yes more than a 100 years ago! The author of these teachings, stories and notes was Dinbai Sohrabji Engineer. This book throws lights on the various powers of […]
Allow me to start with the story of Fluffy, a truly special Golden Retriever who I had the privilege of treating for most of his life. He had been found tied to the gates of the Bombay SPCA, a gift to anyone who might care to have him. Severely malformed hips made walking terribly painful […]