Educator, Prof. Dr. Zarine Bhathena was recently appointed as the Principal of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans College on 1st October, 2018. In her long and fruitful career spanning 32 years, Dr. Zarine has been the Head of Microbiology Department of Bhavan’s College, teaching undergraduate and post graduate students, and having guided12 students for their M.Sc and […]
Ex-film actress, Ruxana Sarosh Irani (alias Vaishali), and founder of 48-year-old dance institute, Vaishali Nritya Niketan, was felicitated with the ‘Thane Gaurav Award’ at Gadkari Rangayatan Auditorium on 1st October, 2018. Honoured by Cabinet and Guardian Minister, Eknath Shinde and Mayor Of Thane, Meenakshi Shinde, Ruxana was recognised for her achievements and awards in the […]
At the recently held ‘Mayor’s Breakfast of Compassion’, California, USA, on 27th September, 2018, hosted by the city of Laguna Niguel Interfaith Council that witnessed world religious leaders, the Zoroastrian faith was represented by Er. Zarrir Bhandara. Attended by over two hundred local people, with US Senator for California, Pat Bates; Mayor, Elaine Gennawey and […]
Just after the devastating floods in Kerala, Commodore Medioma Bhada was contacted by his naval friends in Cochin to organize skilled workmen for a project undertaken by the Rotary Club of Cochin to help rebuild the flood ravaged areas of Alwaye and Parur. Comm. Bhada, being a member of WAPIZ, approached WAPIZ to undertake this […]
In a recent survey conducted by Education Today in the category of Girl’s Schools, Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls’ High School, at Bandra was declared ‘Third Best School of Mumbai’, ‘Fourth Best School of Maharashtra’ and ‘Tenth Best School of India’. Providing and maintaining remarkable standards of education for over the past fifty years now, […]
. Reader’s Query from Rayomand Irani: What are the signs of depression in a senior pet? Romeo is a 10-year-old Grey hound and has had a near-personality change over the past year, from a very jumpy, people-loving and full of excitement pet to one that has become moody and prefers to stay by himself. He […]
. Having been a Tour Director with the world famous ‘Make My Trip’ portal, at Success Tours, Shahrookh is responsible for product development, costing and operations. Apart from escorting Fixed Departure Group tours to various international destinations he has also escorted MICE (groups for various Multinationals) including Danone (Netherlands); John Deer (Russia and Prague); Mahindra […]
Thou, Ahura Mazda, art the sovereign lord of thy creation. Every head bows and every knee bends, upon earth and in heaven at the mention of Thy name, O King of Kings. Vouchsafe that our gracious king may trustfully place himself under Thy guidance and, with the help of his wise councillors and able administrators, […]
Golden Star Thali Restaurant opp. Charni Road Station (E) is once again holding its much-in-demand ‘Navratri Rasoi Utsav’ from 10th to 24th October, 2018 between 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. You just can’t miss the sumptuous thali which showcases the best of Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisine offering unlimited […]
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Mystery Rating: 4/5 140 minutes Director: Sriram Raghavan The mystery/thriller genre in Hindi films has been largely under-utilised and barely exploited, save for the odd ones such as B R Chopra’s ‘Hamraaz’ or ‘Ittefaq’. But even in these, the suspense unfolded in the dying (pun intended) moments of the films. Officially inspired […]
Dear Readers, As Parsi and Irani Zarthostis, we are at an interesting crossroads in India today. Our stand as a ‘Minority Community’ has never felt as minuscule as it does now. Of course, I am referring to the ongoing and increasingly uphill battle that we have been fighting with MMRCL for months now, to protect […]