. On 6th September, 2018, the Indian Supreme Court, in a landmark verdict, put an end to Section 377 that criminalises homosexuality in India. In a unanimous verdict, the five-judge bench of the Supreme Court – headed by Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, along with legal luminaries Justices Rohinton F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, […]
The 4th of September marked the Birth Anniversary of one of our Community’s greatest legends – Dadabhai Naoroji (born on 4 September, 1825). Having earned the title of the ‘Grand Old Man of India’, Dadabhai Naoroji was perhaps one of the greatest leaders of our nation, having known to have influenced among many others, Mahatma […]
Addressing the dangers of invariably checking your phone when it rings or beeps, the ‘Driving Detective’ app automagically detects when you are in a moving vehicle and switches to ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode, silencing alerts for the duration of the drive. Normal operation is restored after you exit the vehicle and move away from it. Driving Detective […]
A tribute to the unforgettable voices of some of the most legendary powerhouse women vocalists of the era gone by – the Lady Day – Billie Holiday; First Lady of Song – Ella Fitzgerald; and the Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin. A journey through timeless soul stirring, ballads including ‘Embraceable You’ and ‘I Never […]
The ‘Know Your Religion’ religious classes, organised at M J Wadia Agiary hall, next to Hilla Towers, witnessed over thirty children attending to pray and learn about our Zoroastrian religion and scriptures on 30th September, 2018. The class credits its success to Er. Ramiyar Karanjia and his group of dedicated teachers; Trustees of M J […]
As a part of their Guides curriculum, Std VIII students of Bai MN Gamadia Girls’ High School visited the Lady Hirabai Jehangir Health Unit, Tardeo, on 24th August, 2018. The students spent time with the residents, who shared their stories, experiences and imparted insightful life lessons. The visit concluded with the students entertaining the residents, […]
Originally planned as a seven-minute short (by the director’s own admission), former Google executive Aneesh Chaganty has helmed a rather impressive film in his debut feature outing. The title alludes to a father’s frantic hunt for his missing 16-year-old daughter. It was a happy threesome until David Kim’s (John Cho) wife passes away after a […]
‘Go Green Wellness Treats, To Connect With 7 Billion Heart Beats’!!! . Celebrating his 50-something Birthday, our 30-something-looking health guru, India’s Wellness Maestro, Dr. Mickey Mehta, shares his Ten Commandments: Mickey Mehta’s initiative for a Disease-Free world. Mickey Mehta’s Wellness Revolution for Human Evolution Mickey Mehta says: ‘Let wellness be the Religion No. 1’ Mickey Mehta says: ‘Medicine Cures, Nature heals!’ Mickey Mehta says: ‘Sleep […]
What a wonderful place the world would be if everyone worked in harmony and everything went as planned. Instead, we subsist as modern day warriors, living from situation to situation, planning and expecting things to work as per plan. When they don’t, we worry, oblivious to how worry takes over our mind, making us fret […]
Cricket India B Wins Quadrangular Series: A comprehensive all-round show in the batting, bowling and fielding departments helped the Manish Pandey led ‘India B’ win the final of the Quadrangular Series by a massive nine wickets margin against ‘Australia A’ at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India B proved to be the best side […]
. It was a pleasant late morning in Vienna. After visiting the famous Schonbrunn Palace, doing a step or two to the tune of the Emperor Waltz there in the crowded ballroom, and after buying a souvenir, a beautiful cup and saucer with the portrait of Empress Elizabeth Sisi, we were on our way to […]