Ratan Tata, the pride of the Parsi Community, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Manchester for his contribution to innovation and philanthropy. The UK university said the award was recently presented to the 82-year-old, Tata Group Chairman Emeritus, in Mumbai, during the India tour of President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Dame […]
Ratan Tata who created waves on social media after joining Instagram, last October, and garnering over 1.2 million followers in no time, has been putting his online influence to great use by highlighting crucial issues that need attention. He recently posted a powerful 3-minute video about a new initiative that helps the sanitation workers. His […]
On 15thFebruary, 2020, Mumbai’s Masina Hospital inaugurated the ‘Masina Wellness Center’ to provide comprehensive services for mental healthcare, in the presence of Jaithirth Rao – Ex-CEO of MphasiS; Dr. Pheroza Godrej – art historian, environmentalist and author; and Dr. VihangV ahia – Psychiatrist, Breach Candy Hospital. Equipped with one of the finest mental health set-ups […]
On 17th February,2020, the Parsis of Lucknow got together urging the administration to free their properties of encroachments and help in its preservation. Lucknow resident and President of Avadh Girls’ Degree College, ZarineViccajee, whose family was one of the first Parsi settlers here, said, “Parsis have contributed to the country’s development and continues to do […]
Mumbai’s 20-year-old Naasha Pithawalla from Malcolm Baug, continues to be a dominant force in Indian Skating. She received much kudos nationally when she became the fastest skater in India in January, 2016, at the young age of 15, setting the National record of 28.25 seconds for 300 m. In August, 2018, she finished 6th at […]
Ahmedabad’s Kaazvin Kapadia set an extraordinary precedent of academic achievement, after having completed her dual Bachelors’ Degrees simultaneously – in Social Work and Law, from Gujarat National Law University. The daughter of Firdose and Jennifer Kapadia, Kaazvin graduated with Honors for a being among the top 10% of her batch, comprising 180 students pursuing the […]
Housing: Seeking Justice! As a 95-year-old member of our Parsi Community in Mumbai, I feel outraged when I see some blatant injustices that have been going on. There is an urgent need for the leaders of our community to address this sorry state of affairs. Today, it is commonplace to see crorepatis and the super-rich […]
On 14 February, 2020, Dr. Prochi Fali Madon was felicitated with the prestigious ‘Professor I C Verma Lifetime Achievement Award’, at the 45th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG), held in Chennai. Dr. Prochi shares her expertise as an Honorary Consultant Geneticist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, in the […]
– Praises Tata Group’s Ethical Business Practices – On 17thFebruary, 2020, M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India, released a commemorative postal stamp and a coffee table book at the Commemorative Function of ‘100 Years of Jamshedpur’, at the Tata Auditorium – XLRI, where he was presiding as the Chief Guest. Also present were Jharkhand’s […]
On 15th February, 2020, Dr. Cyres Mehta, the nation’s foremost eye surgeon, globally distinguished for his path-breaking achievements and research in eye care, was felicitated with the eminent ‘International Hero Of Indian Ophthalmology’ and ‘Star Of India’ Awards, by the prestigious All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), for the third year running, at the All India Eye […]
The Kirk MacDonald Generations Quartet featuring rising star, clarinetist – Virginia Macdonald, carries international acclaim with all leading players on the international Jazz scene – Kirk MacDonald (Saxophone); Neil Swainson (Bass); Terry Clarke (Drums) and Virginia MacDonald (Clarinet). Just 24-year-old Virginia MacDonald has already established herself as a renowned musician. Toronto-based Saxophonist, prolific composer and multiple Juno Award […]