. Vispi Irani is a Bharucha Baug resident and an avid volleyball enthusiast. Professionally he works as a Director at Ahura Constructions, a Stocks Consultant with Kotak Securities, providing consultancy services globally. . PT: What inspired you into taking this noble action during the floods? Vipsi: During the 2005 floods in Mumbai, my 6-year-old son […]
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, […]
The Parsi Ambulance Division (PAD) celebrated Independence Day at its Headquarters in South Mumbai, on 18th August, 2017. Attended by its members, a flag hoisting ceremony was held in the morning. Established in 1904, Parsi Ambulance Division has been giving free ambulance service for the past 113 years within the municipal limits of Mumbai and […]
Lions Club of BSH (Bombay South Hill) held an Installation and Induction Ceremony on 7th July, 2017 in Mumbai celebrating ‘100 Years Of Successful Sailing To Serve Humanity’. The Club inducted eight new members for its year 2017-2018 in a ceremony conducted by Induction Officer and Guest of Honour for the eve, Lion Viraf Mistry; […]
Experiment in International Living (EIL) Mumbai Centre held its 4th General Meeting on ‘Safety Measures Against Fire’ on 19th July, 2017, in Mumbai. Secretary and Past Community Chairman, Viraf Mistry, invited professionals from the Fire and Securities Association of India (FSAI) to speak on fire safety and precautions. EIL thanked National Chairman, Kulin Munim, Community […]
Mandapeshwar Caves: Built in the 8th century, Mandapeshwar Caves (also known as ‘Dahisar Caves’) is a rock-cut shrine dedicated to lord Shiva, in the suburb of Borivali, Mumbai. The name of the cave Mandapeshwar means ‘Hall of Lord’. Built on the banks of the Dahisar River, Mandapeshwer caves have sculptures depicting mythical tales of Hindu gods […]
Mahakali Caves: Located in the eastern suburb of Andheri, Mumbai, Mahakali Caves (previously referred as Kondivite Caves) are a group of nineteen rock-cut caves built between 1st century BC and 6th century AD. Beautifully carved out of solid black basalt rock, the caves form two rows – four caves from the 4th – 5th century AD on […]
Parel-based Palcare is a recently established Palliative Care center in Mumbai that treats people with terminal illness, primarily cancer, set up by Pheroza Bilimoria in December 2015, with help from the Tata Trusts and industrialist Anand Mahindra. Palcare, which comprises a team of fifteen, including doctors and nurses, and is currently treating two hundred and […]
The felicitation function of Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor, on his prestigious appointment as member to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) representing Parsi Zoroastrians, hosted by the Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust (MEJMT) Dadar, Mumbai, on 2nd July, 2017, witnessed an overwhelming turnout! Nearly forty trusts and associations across Mumbai, including Colaba, Byculla, Lalbaug, […]
Chhota Kashmir: Chhota Kashmir is a garden with a small lake nestled within Aarey Milk Colony, an extended forest area of Borivali National Park, at Goregaon in Mumbai. Offering boating facilities and place to relax, Chhota Kashmir is a scenic retreat from the chaotic hubbub of the city. This place was a venue for many film […]
Mani Bhavan: Located at Gamdevi, South Mumbai, Mani Bhavan is a two-storey building, which served as Gandhiji’s Bombay head-quarters for seventeen long and eventful years (1917-1934). Owned by Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri, Gandhi’s friend and host during that period, the building attracts tourists globally view the room Gandhiji occupied; the Picture Gallery, Library Hall and the […]