Ratan Tata Awarded Honorary Doctorate By Manchester University, UK

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 […]

Masina Hospital Inaugurates State-of-the-art ‘Masina Wellness Center’ For Mental Healthcare

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 […]

Lucknow Parsis Numbers Appeal To Preserve Legacy

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 […]

Kudos Kaazvin For Double Degrees!

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 […]

Dr. Prochi Madon Felicitated With The Prof. I C Verma Lifetime Achievement Award

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 […]

VP Naidu Launches Postal Stamp And Book Commemorating 100 Years of Jamshedpur

– 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 […]

Dr. Cyres Awarded‘International Hero Of Indian Ophthalmology’ and ‘Star Of India’

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 […]

NCPA Presents Kirk MacDonald ‘Generations’ Quartet Ft. Virginia MacDonald

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 […]