India’s 26/11 has been invariably, and universally, compared to 9/11 of the US – the moral bankruptcy of the perpetrators and their handlers, the meticulous planning, targeting of the commercial capital cities, the suddenness and viciousness of the attacks, and above all – the resilience of the peoples of the affected countries. ‘Hotel Mumbai’, inspired […]
Tag: Volume 09- Issue 33
TechKnow With Tantra: Porter – Mini-Truck Booking App
If you need to move goods from one place to another within the city and are tired of tempowalla’s tantrums and tricks, try ‘Porter’ – India’s largest marketplace for intra-city logistics. Porter is a fast, reliable and economical mini-truck booking app, providing you savings over 30%! Having a vast fleet of vehicles to choose from, […]
Health Insurance – A Non-negotiable Product In Your Financial Plan
In last ten years or so, major developments have taken place in medical science in India. If we compare medical facilities available a few years back, there’s been a vast improvement. Many corporate houses have entered this field and brought world class medical facilities at our doorsteps. This development has definitely benefited the average Indian, […]
Blasphemous It Is To Term Non-Zoroastrians As Darvands
All flesh is one and whole mankind shares its oneness. Flesh in its make knows no degree of purity and righteousness. Religion imparts not exclusive holiness to its adherents. Purity of thought and purity of words and purity of deeds, regardless of caste or colour or creed, make men and women holy or unholy, righteous […]
Utkarsh Dance Academy Celebrates Silver!
Surat-based, globally renowned Utkarsh Dance Academy LLP, founded by Behnaz S. Todiwala, celebrated its glorious Silver Anniversary, by proudly presenting ‘The Poetry of Dance’, at Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium, in Surat, on 16th November, 2019. The grand show was attended by community leaders, VVIPs, media and over 1,100 attendees, who were thrilled by the presentation and the skills […]
LCB And XYZ Celebrate Children’s Day
The Lions Club of Bombay (Host), along with the support of the XYZ Foundation and its spirted tots, celebrated Children’s Day on 23rd November, 2019 at the Alexandra Girls’ English Institution, with a unique event which showcased the artistic and literary skills of children aged between 11 to 13 years, as also felicitated achievers. Club […]
Special Court Grants Parsi Couple Divorce
A Parsi couple from Vyara town in Gujarat, 65 kms from Surat, was granted divorce by the Special District and Sessions Court on 26th November, 2019, by the Principal District Judge of the Parsi District Matrimonial Court, R K Desai, who was aided by five delegates from within the community. A collective decision to grant […]
Adil Nargolwala Completes Ultraman Triathlon
New Delhi’s Adil Nargolwala completed the Ultraman Triathlon, which was held from 23rd to 25th November, 2019, in Delhi. He completed 10K Swim, 424K Cycle, 84K Run in 34.15 hours with a total elevation of 6,000 feet! The Ultraman Triathlon is a three-day, 515 km (320 mile) multi-sport race and one of the toughest endurance events, which tests […]
2019 American Academy of Religions Meet In San Diego
On 25th November, 2019, Er. Arda-E-Viraf Minocherhomjee, President – North American Mobeds Council (NAMC), and Er. Zarrir Bhandara joined Homi D Gandhi, President – FEZANA, at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Religion and Foreign Policy (RFP) Program, at the luncheon discussion on ‘Religion and Foreign Policy: Bridging the Divide during the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting’, at […]
From the Editors Desk
Dear Readers, Despite the week going down as one of the most unpredictable-yet-highly-amusing events in the history of Maha(hahaha!)rashtra Politics, it’s been an admirable week for the community – brimming with fabulous achievements, by some of our vibrant and self-motivated community members, as they further the proud Parsi legacy of greatness… deservedly recognized across multi-arenas […]
Ratan Tata Posts Social Media Appeal To Adopt Abandoned Dog
The gem of our Community, Ratan Tata’s legendary love for dogs this time saw the tycoon taking to the internet, on Instagram, to share a post on November 24, appealing for the adoption of a nine-month-old Labrador puppy – Myra! Needless to say, the post went greatly viral, winning over the hearts of most social […]