The residents of Parsi Colony in Lulla Nagar, Pune, have begun an online petition on 18th October, 2023, in protest against the issue of power cuts which have been taking place for several years. The petition seeks to resolve the erratic supply of electricity in the Lulla Nagar area, requiring a minimum of 5,000 signatures […]
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Pune’s Kayani Bakery In ‘World’s 150 Most Legendary Dessert Places’ – Ranked Among India’s Top 6 Dessert Places –
The iconic, Pune-based Kayani Bakery, popular the world over for its shrewsbury biscuits, has found its place in the list of the ‘World’s 150 Most Legendary Dessert Places’, by Taste Atlas – a global food guide, that researches thousands of flavours, dishes, and local eating and drinking places. Located in Pune’s Camp area, on East […]
SII Becomes India’s Most Valuable Unlisted Company, Overtaking NSE, As Per Burgundy Private Hurun
Headed by Adar Poonawalla, Serum Institute of India (SII), one of the first companies worldwide to launch COVID-19 vaccines, has become India’s most valuable unlisted company, overtaking the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India, alongside companies like Swiggy, BYJU’S, Razorpay and Dream11, as per the Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 list. Headquartered in Pune and valued […]
Dr. Purvez Grant Appointed Advisor To NCM
Pune-based Dr. Purvez K. Grant, Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic, has been appointed as Advisor to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Govt. of India. Known for his outstanding medical expertise, philanthropic endeavours and dedication to community service, Dr. Grant was considered the apt choice for this prestigious position. He was felicitated on this […]
Daman’s Newly Renovated Merwanji Navroji Manekji Dar-e-Meher Holds Khushali-nu-Jashan
The Shree Daman Vapi Parsi Jarthosty Anjuman organised a ‘Khushali nu Jashan’, at the recently refurbished Merwanji Navroji Manekji Dar-e-Meher, in Daman, on 15th July, 2023 (Roj Shehrevar, Mah Asfandarmad; 1392 YD). The extensive restoration of the Dar-e-Meher was facilitated by the munificence and generosity of donors – Dadachanji Group of Companies, represented by Kairus […]
Dr. Coomi Vevaina Bestowed ‘Professor Emeritus’ By Christ University, Pune
Dr. Coomi Vevaina, PhD, the Founder-Director of the Global Tipping Point Summit (GTPS) was honoured with the prestigious designation of ‘Professor Emeritus’, by Christ University, Pune, in recognition of her meritorious contributions to scholarship and her distinguished career. This esteemed rank is awarded to very select professors on retirement and they retain this honorary title […]
COVID Deaths In The Community
At least 178 community members have passed away since onset of the coronavirus pandemic (March 2020) in India. Parsiana compiled the death statistics from 11 major Indian locations where significant Parsi populations exist. 105 deaths have been registered in Bombay, obtained from Worli Prayer Hall, where a large number of Covid-19 victims are cremated, though […]
WZCC Pune Holds 15th AGM
The World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce, Pune (WZCC) held its 15th AGM in Pune on, 14th September, 2019, at Hotel Shree Pachratna. The meeting was chaired by Tehmasp Bharucha, Chapter Chair, WZCC-Pune, and attended by good number of members from Pune and Mumbai. The Guest of Honour, Capt. Percy Master, Regional Director and Chairperson, WZCC-India […]
WZCC Pune Establishes Youth And WE Wings
At a meeting held on 20th July, 2019, the Pune chapter of the World Zarathushti Chambers of Commerce (WZCC), established its very own ‘Youth’ and ‘Women Entrepreneurs’ Wings, under the able leadership of Tehmasp K. Bharucha, Chapter Chair, WZCC, Pune. The membership of WZCC consists of various categories of members belonging to different age groups, […]
WZCC Pune Holds ‘Members Nite’
On 21st June,2019, Pune’s chapter of the World Zarthusti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) held a Members’ Nite as part of its regular networking meetings, attended by over fifty members and guests, at Hotel Shree Panchratna. Tehmasp Bharucha, Chapter Chair, Pune, and Director, WZCC-India, gave a warm welcome to all and spoke about the WZCC Global […]
Young Rathestars Visit Gujarat And Pune
With a firm belief in the adage, ‘Happiness to those who help others’, every year, the committee members of ‘Young Rathestars’ of Dadar, Mumbai, reach out to provide help and support to poor Zarthosti families living the hinterland of Gujarat for decades, in the talukas of Mandvi and Mangrol of the Surat District as well […]