Monthly Archives: June 2009

Iran’s ancient water system registered on UNESCO World Heritage List

  Iran’s ancient water system of canals, tunnels and waterfalls in Shushtar was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the UNESCO website reported on June 26.   Read more …. Iran’s ancient water system    Courtesy : K.F.Keravala  

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Financial Help for Economically Poor Students

Financial Help for Economically Poor Students > 80% scorere in SSC If you have come across any bright students coming from poor financial background who have finished their 10th standard this year (April 2009) and scored more than 80%, please ask them to contact the NGO-Prerana (supported by Infy foundation). The NGO is conducting a written test and those who

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Repairs to 104 yr old Fire Temple at Hyderabad

Dear Members, Have received an appeal from the Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Fire Temple located at Tilak Road, Hyderabad. The 104 year old fire temple is one of the 3 fire temples of Hyderabad and is in need of extensive repairs. Attached is a scanned copy of the appeal.  Appeal_Hyderabad Agyari Request All Members to contribute towards this cause. You

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Food Pilgrimage to Udvada

Kunal Vijaykar (Foodie – Times Now)  travels to Udvada, a place around 250 kms away from Mumbai, which is of religious significance for the Parsi community. They say every Parsi should, once in a lifetime,  go to Udvada. Foodie goes to the place on a food pilgrimage. Part I – The Parsi Dhabha – Urvaksh Hoyvoy – Click Here Part

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Appeal for Donations

APPEAL FOR DONATIONS MANCHERJI JOSHI MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND c/o. Mrs. Zareen Jimmy Engineer 623, Marker Mansion, Lady Jehangir Road, Parsi Colony, Dadar, Mumbai-400 014. Our Fund was established in 1969; has made steady progress. Our financial year ended 31.3.2009. Educational Aid Disbursed was Rs. 18,00,900/- to 698 students (Last year Rs. 13,90,000/- to 593 students) who are poor and deserving

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EDUCATIONAL HELP

Mancherji Joshi Memorial Education Fund and Seth Sorabji Pestonji Katpitia Trust Invites application from Parents/Guardians of poor and deserving Parsi and Iranian Zoroastrian Students, studying in Schools from K. G. to Standard 10th, College, Post Graduate studies in any other specialized colleges or in any Vocational institutions for their fees, etc. Application Forms can obtained from the following Committee Members,

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Noshir Dadrawala

Noshir Dadrawalla has been invited by The International Center for Not-For-Profit Law (ICNL) to join their Advisory Council. Click Here for Noshir’s brief profile For 4 Quick Facts about Noshir, Click Here

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