Centre Seeks More Time From Guj HC To File Reply
Next Hearing To Take Place On June 9; Parsi Trust’s Petition Says Burial Or Cremation Of Parsis Succumbing To Covid-19 Is Against Their Religion The Central government on Thursday sought time from the...
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As Jiyo Parsi scheme delivers, community sees record births
The work from home norm during Covid-hit 2020 delivered some good news for the Parsi community which saw a record 61 births, assisted through the Centre’s Jiyo Parsi scheme aimed at arresting a decline...
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Doyens of medical service: Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College in Pune...
The hospital had played a crucial role during the 2009 Swine flu outbreak and even now, before PMC could upgrade its hospitals with ventilators and tertiary care, Sassoon was the only government...
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Jamsetji Tata tops global list of top 10 philanthropists from last 100 yrs
Hurun Research and EdelGive Foundation today released the 2021 EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century, a ranking of the world’s most generous individuals from the last 100 years Jamsetji...
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When the British asked the French to jail Madame Cama
When the British asked the French to jail Madame Cama, the ‘mother of Indian revolution’ For decades, the British government surveilled the Parsi freedom fighter. Article by John O’Brien A postal stamp...
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Godrej locks its history in Amar Chitra Katha in outreach to youth
The challenge, Godrej says, was to reach a younger audience and children who might have had very little association with the brand It is not the first time the history of the Godrej family is being...
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Sisters in struggle
Madam Cama first fluttered the Indian flag to the world in August 1907, paving the path for Bombay Presidency’s feistiest women patriots Bhikaiji Cama, the early catalyst for free India. Pic...
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Streetwise Kolkata: Parsi Bagan Lane, a neighbourhood that played important...
What is less well known is the lane’s association with the development of psychoanalysis in the subcontinent. Article by Neha Banka | Indian Express Parsi Bagan Lane in Kolkata. (Express Photo by...
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Modi govt likely to ‘scrap’ Minority Affairs Ministry
The Centre is likely to scrap the Ministry of Minority Affairs — established by the UPA government in 2006 — and merge it with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, sources in the government...
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Buy Vs Rent: In Conversation with Boman Irani
On this episode of #PaisaVaisa, Anupam meets the real estate giant Boman Irani- President-Elect, CREDAI and Chairman & MD at Rustamjee. Boman shares his thoughts on the real estate market, its...
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Streetwise Kolkata: Parsee Church Street, named after Kolkata’s 183-year-old...
A significant part of the lane and the larger neighbourhood’s documented history starts during the 19th century when the Parsi and Jewish communities began settling here. Written by Neha Banka | Indian...
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Minister of Minority Affairs Smriti Irani Meets with Community Leaders in Mumbai
Over the weekend, Minister of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Mrs. Smriti Irani met with leaders of the community, Vada Dasturjis and other mobeds and heads of various Parsi Irani Anjumans of...
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Gujarat’s Legendary ‘Walking Mango Tree’ at Sanjan Village Where Parsis First...
Mango lovers all around the country wait impatiently for the mango to sweeten their tongues as summer approaches, but in Gujarat, Sanjan hamlet in Umargam taluka of Valsad district holds a special...
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Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the state civil contractor of erstwhile Baroda State. He owned a brick factory and built many of the city’s architectural delights, including...
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Tata & Godrej: Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create...
Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai Taj The Trees, a luxury hotel in Mumbai, is a melange of two iconic legacies coming together for the first time,...
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Parsi Wells in Navsari become Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
News 18 Gujarat has a video segment on the topic Parsi’s foresight, wells became rainwater harvesting tanks The segment is in Gujarati, but explains the historic nature of the wells in Parsi Mohollas...
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Nani Palkhivala and the Indian Constitution Review
In 1998 Rediff spoke to Nani Palkhiwala, India’s greatest constitutional expert and one of the great legal minds in history. 27 years later as India is in the midst of yet another general elections,...
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In Chennai: A temple, a baug and a way of life
Zarine Mistry, a resident of Sterling Road, shares insights into the Parsi community in Chennai, highlighting Anjuman Baug’s significance. Additionally, the article mentions Delkhush Delicacies,...
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Two Centuries of Service: Parsi and Zarathushti Presence in Ooty
Two Centuries of Service From a shop that opened almost two hundred years ago in Ooty, until today, the Parsi community has contributed to this district in the most remarkable way. Homi Dhunjeebhoy...
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Historic 1980 Rock Concert by ‘The Police’ in Mumbai Was Organised by Parsi...
Did You Know? Historic 1980 Rock Concert by ‘The Police’ in Mumbai Was Organised by Parsi Ladies In 1980, Parsi ladies from the Time and Talents Club organised a concert with the rock band The Police...
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