Posted on 31 July, 2009 by yazdi
# Begun in June 2008, Tata SCIP is a career transition management programme for professionals # Tata SCIP is not a job. It is an intermediary programme aimed at developing alternative talent pools in traditional/non-traditional formats and facilitating career transitions # Tata SCIP II, once again focuses on women professionals who have taken a career [...]
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Posted on 30 July, 2009 by yazdi
FIRE TEMPLE BLESSINGS by Aban Bana In our Zoroastrian religion, the ten day period between Astad Roj of Asfandarmad Mahino and the last day of the five gathas is reserved for the Muktad, the ceremonial prayers in memory of our departed relatives and friends. All the Atash Behrams and Agiarys and places of worship set [...]
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Posted on 29 July, 2009 by Support
Came across this initiative called “Footprints” (attached are posters) - which is accepting old yet wearable sports shoes to encourage sports for underprivileged athletes in municipal schools around Mumbai. Some shoes are being gifted to projects which involve education through sports (Oscar Project). The volunteers for this project will be at various locations this [...]
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Posted on 29 July, 2009 by yazdi
Our Programs are suitable for: All Professionals – to upgrade skills with next generation technology to achieve excellence at their workplace. Professionals returning to work after a time gap who need to upgrade skills; and Freshers who need practical guidance for Office Management Skills to steal an edge over competition as they prepare themselves for [...]
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Posted on 29 July, 2009 by Support
Attached is the Shehnshai Calendar for the up coming year 2009-2010. It is a pdf file requiring Adobe Reader to open it, and is best printed out on a color printer. Shehnshai Calendar_2009-2010 Courtesy : Sarosh Manekshaw
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Posted on 29 July, 2009 by yazdi
The Pune Chapter of World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) organized a very interesting Networking Meeting on 22 July, 2009 wherein 5 WZCC members from Pune Chapter made presentations on their own businesses, the challenges they were facing and solicited suggestions from the 50 members present. It was interesting, stimulating and useful to all those [...]
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Posted on 27 July, 2009 by yazdi
by Aban Bana There was a time when Parsis were praised by all other communities in Mumbai for their genteel ways and impeccable manners. The Parsis were synonymous with good breeding and fine etiquette. But the times, they are a changing. Yes they are, and I can give you a few examples to support my [...]
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Posted on 27 July, 2009 by Support
Friends The 25th anniversary celebration of ZAGBA was a smashing sucess by all counts, even if the fire alarm went off in the middle of the Jashan, But due to the calm handling of the situation by everybody concerned, the Jashan went on and ended only 10 minutes later than the scheduled time. It was a [...]
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Posted on 27 July, 2009 by Support
The Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Trust has been in the forefront for creating awareness about Cancer by funding medicines , machines , technology , setting up hospitals , ICU’s and holding medical camps in the interiors of the country…amongst other initiatives.. It has been working closely with the Tata Memorial Hospital for almost 26 years now and many patients have [...]
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Posted on 27 July, 2009 by Support
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme- Educational Resource One of the most important functions of The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is to implement the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme. The Scheme provides scholarships to outstanding children in the age group of 10 to 14 years, studying either in recognized schools or belonging to [...]
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