Parsi Times presents the conclusion of the 5-part series on the entry, settlement and rise of the Parsi community in India, by Adil J. Govadia Setting a shining example of ideals and social commitment, our Parsi ancestors believed, ‘an ounce of practice is better than a ton of preaching’. Their committed work-principles and ethics, coupled […]
We thank all our participants for the overwhelming response to our Jamshedi Navroz 2024 Contest, ‘My Most Inspiring Parsi Person / Personality’. Heartiest Congratulations to our following Top 5 Winners! [Winners are requested to email us at: editor@parsi-times.com to collect your gifts.] Contest Winner: Freyana Farhad Wadiwalla (Sharjah, UAE) Salute To Field Marshal Sam […]
Well known for his compassion towards community (stray) animals, the community’s and the nation’s most loved and respected philanthropist, industrialist and visionary, 86-year-old Ratan Tata is all set to launch the ‘Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital’ – his long-awaited, ‘pet’ project – a state-of-the-art, day-and-night animal hospital in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, as per news reports (TOI). […]
Last week, the Mumbai Police tracked down an anonymous caller who issued a threatening call for Ratan Tata, warning him of the same fate as Cyrus Mistry. The call was traced to an MBA holder who, it was revealed during investigation, was suffering from schizophrenia, as per an ANI news report. The caller asked the […]
In Support Of Our Entrepreneurs Dear Readers, Our community is known and respected for having produced some of the nation’s and the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. At one time, the word ‘enterprise’ was considered synonymous to Parsis in the business context. We proudly lay claim to one of the world’s greatest industrialists – our very […]
Known for his kindness and active welfare efforts for our community (street) animals, business magnate, Ratan Tata – Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group, recently put out a fervent appeal for all to watch out for these animals during the rainy season. A simple humane act could make a huge difference to these animals who have no […]
The rapid spread of fake news and fraudulent schemes surrounding cryptocurrencies found a new target in business magnate, Ratan Tata – Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group. On 27th June, 2023, clearing the rumours of his investments in cryptocurrency, Ratan Tata made it clear that he has no associations with cryptocurrency of any form. Tata took to […]
Pride of our community and globally revered industrialist, Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, recently enjoyed a joy-ride in the custom-built, 72V Nano EV. Referring to this as a ‘moment of truth’, the Pune-based Electra EV expressed their hope in gaining insights from Tata’s feedback after his car ride. “It is a moment of truth for Team […]
Backed by industrialist Ratan Tata, a Pune-based energy distribution start-up, Repos Energy, has shared plans to manufacture and sell nearly 3,200 Mobile Petrol Pumps (MPP) this year. Established three years ago, the start-up plans to get on board over 1,200 operators from across the country during FY 2020-21. The start-up possesses a fleet of 320 […]
Tata Group Chairman Emeritus, and pride of our community, Ratan Tata on 20th April, 2020, while sharing his views in a virtual panel discussion on the ‘Future of Design and Construction’ described the unorganised sprawl of Dharavi in the heart of Mumbai, where experts most fear the spread of the Coronavirus, as a “wake-up call,” […]
On 20th October, 2019, PM Narendra Modi unveiled the book, ‘Bridgital Nation: Solving Technology’s People Problem’, authored by Tata Group Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran and co-authored by Roopa Purshothaman, in the presence of Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata, in New Delhi. Modi commended the efforts of the authors and mentioned the ethos and relevance of the book in current […]