The Iranian government has allocated a sum of 200 billion rials (about USD 4.7 million) to develop tourism infrastructure at the UNESCO-designated Pasargadae, after President Ebrahim Raisi visited the Achaemenid site earlier in October, as per a senior tourism official. The Pasargadae complex, as a magnificent World Heritage site, has a high tourism potential in […]
Tag: Volume 11 – Issue 30
WZCC Holds 18th India Region AGM
WZCC India Region held its 18th AGM on 30th October, 2021, at a glittering event at Mumbai’s West End Hotel. This was their first in-person in nearly two years, and saw the hall brimming with WZCC’s dynamic senior officials and members, their guests and other dignitaries – who were all delighted to be physically present […]
Defending Champs Parsee Gymkhana Retain Talim Shield Title
A Brief History: Padmakar Talim and Ramesh Donde were dear friends of Manohar N. More – all pioneers of the Public School in Dadar. On 6th October, 1947, Padmakar suffered a severe appendicitis attack and passed away. Hurt deeply by his friend’s death and wanting to keep his legacy alive, Manohar More wished to institute […]
Dubai’s 99-Year-Old Tehemten Mehta Wows All In Fitness Challenge!
In his centenary year, 99-year-old long-time Dubai resident, Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta wowed one and all with his fitness levels, participating in the fifth edition of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, which was held on October 29, 2021. Rejecting the sedentary lifestyle, Tehemten Mehta joined the annual celebration of fitness and wellness by flexing his […]
The Community Pays Homage To Yazdi Desai
Yazdi Desai ‒ An Extraordinary Man In Extraordinary times Yazdi Desai served the community for 22 years, selflessly devoting time energy and money to the cause of the poor, those in need of help and those who were in difficulty… they all turned to him in their time of despair. A beloved husband, a faithful friend, […]
Yazdi H. Desai: A Tribute
When we heard the news about the passing away of Yazdi Hosi Desai, the words of the American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly – Kinky Friedman, came to mind. Friedman famously said, “Find what you love and let it kill you. Let it drain you of your all. Let […]
Former BPP Chairman And Community Service Stalwart – Yazdi Desai Passes Away
On 2nd November, 2021, the community lost one of its foremost ‘Rathestars’ in the passing of former BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai – a man who’s heart truly beat for the community… a man who prioritized the welfare of his beloved Parsi/Irani Zarthosti community over all else… a man who dedicated his life to serving those […]