Dear Readers, Despite our small numbers, Parsis have been hailed as the pioneers of modern India. We form one of the most successful minority and migrant groups in the world – less than 0.005% of India’s population. Even so, we command unparalleled respect by all, as our achievements stand out as tall and glowing examples […]
The Zoroastrian Dentists Organization (ZDO) celebrated its 66th Anniversary on (DATE) with an exciting scientific meeting at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, with Chief Guest, legal luminary Dr. Ervad Burjor Antia, senior partner, Mulla & Mulla Solicitors. Other dignitaries present included Dinshaw Mehta – Ex-BPP Chairman; Dr. Framroza Antia – renowned dental surgeon; Dr. Firoze […]
84-year-old London-based Ervad Rustom KaiKhusroo Bhedwar, the much-loved and respected Honorary Life Member and Trustee of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), passed away at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow (London), on 20th February, 2020, confirmed Malcolm Deboo, President, ZTFE. Born on 24th March, 1935, Er. Rustom Bhedwar had been facing health issues over the […]
. The Tata Group of industries which encompasses several business sectors and operates in over 80 countries throughout the world today, is believed to be India’s best-known global brand, within and outside the nation. The massive success of the Tata Group is the result of the vision and mission of Jamsetji Tata. Every year, on […]
February 23, 2020, marked the 13th Convocation ceremony of Tanya Computer Centre, dedicated to the cause of Computer Education for the Blind, founded by Tanya Balsara, a visually impaired visionary, who has personally taught 250 blind students into becoming computer literate, with most of them now employed in the Public Sector. Speaking on the occasion, […]
The book Pioneering Parsis of Calcutta, written by Prochy N Mehta and published by Niyogi Books, was launched by Aveek Sarkar, Vice Chairman and Editor Emeritus of ABP Group, at the Olpadvala Memorial Hall, on 18th February, 2020 at the Olpadvala Memorial Hall in Kolkata. The book cover – with the image of a Parsi […]