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Ardibehesht Yasht by Dasturji Dr Firoze M Kotwal
Mehli Mehta Foundation – Newsletter
Parsi Community in India
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FEZANA Presentation at the United Nations CSW
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LAUNCH OF MY BOOK, “JOY, AWE AND TEARS” & “IN CONVERSATION”
TWO EVENTS: LAUNCH OF MY BOOK, “JOY, AWE AND TEARS”, IN MUMBAI ON 4TH FEBRUARY AND THE “IN CONVERSATION”, ON 27th FEBRUARY AT THE NCPA, ON MY FORTY YEARS OF ARTISTS’ MANAGEMENT
Thank you – and thank you again! – Mumbai! For your warmth, hospitality, generosity and immensely positive energy. Thank you, artists from the dance community in my beautiful hometown, who embraced me – and my book, “Joy, Awe and Tears” – not once, but twice, in the course of my stay. You were there for me, in spite of your busy schedules – how exhilarating is the dance scene in India! – showing a sincere and keen interest in all that I recounted of my forty years of artists’ management. My conversation with the noted contemporary dancer, Uttara Asha Coorlawala, covered a gamut of issues: my very personal experiences in managing Indian artists in Europe, from the giants to young and upcoming musicians and dancers, the joy, awe and tears (as the title of my recent book so aptly suggests); the situation of the Indian classical performing arts – it’s scope, audiences and organisers’ reactions – on the ground in Europe and, finally, an overview of the challenges of an impresario (for Indian artists), a fascinating but all too rare and under-represented profession in both India and the west.
Thank you, Uttara Asha Coorlawala, Gauri Sharma Tripathi and Tarini Tripathi; Smt. Padma Tripathi and Smt. Darshana Jhaveri for the beautifully organised book launch. Thank you too, Swapnokalpa Dasgupta, Head of Dance, NCPA, for following this up with the “In Conversation”, at the NCPA. And, finally, my gratitude to all the artists and friends present at the events. I come away, uplifted and deeply moved by all the positive and beautiful vibes that you have showered on me. Your warmth and appreciation have touched me to the core.
My book, “Joy, Awe and Tears” is available at www.parsiana.com in India (link: JOY, AWE AND TEARS – My Association with Sargam (parsiana.com) and, in person, in the Parsiana bookshop in Fort, Mumbai. On amazon in the UK (link: https://amzn.to/3gDNeF0) & Continental Europe (link: https://amzn.to/3LF8Xuw ). At www.fezana.org (Link: https://fezana.org/product/joy-awe-and-tears-my-association-with-sargam-by-shireen-isal/ ) in Canada and USA. It is also available directly from me, the author, in the UK and Europe (shireen@associationsargam.com).
Photos: of – and taken by – the above-mentioned organisers and attendees at both the book launch and NCPA talk.
Medical Appeal – Havovi Rohinton Bharucha
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT
The WZO Trust Funds requests donors, friends and well-wishers to extend timely financial support towards medical treatment of Mrs. Roshan Bharucha resident of Dadar, Mumbai who is suffering from a very rare disease called MYELODYPLASTICITY SYNDROME (MDS) which is a rare type of blood cancer for which stem-cell transplant is required.
The applicant is a widow having a young son and daughter aged 27 & 26 years.
The applicant’s husband passed away in 2018 on account of Liver Cancer and Cirrhosis with Hepatitis C which he was suffering from since 2010. During this period the family had spent Rs,3,500,000 for his treatment.
Ever since the applicant was diagnosed with MDS in 2019, she has already spent close to Rs.1,100,000 so far. The Mediclaim amount of Rs.500,000 has also been exhausted.
The estimated cost of treatment to be undertaken at Nanavati Hospital, which will be spread over a few months is as follows:
- If the Donor Is a family Member:
Treatment | Cycles | Cost | Total |
7 days Immunotherapy, followed by 23 days of oral medication and monitoring. | 3 | 800,000 | 2,400,000 |
Stem Cell Transplant | 2,000,000 | ||
Total | 4,400,000 |
- If the Donor is NOT a family Member:
Treatment | Cycles | Cost | Total |
7 days Immunotherapy, followed by 23 days of oral medication and monitoring. | 3 | 800,000 | 2,400,000 |
Stem Cell Transplant | 5,000,000 | ||
Total | 7,400,000 |
Upon request of the family, WZO Trust Funds have undertaken to collect donations on their behalf towards the medical treatment.
It is requested that cheques may be sent in the name of:
THE WZO TRUST FUNDS
and sent to Trust Office at:
C-1, Hermes House, 3rd Floor,
Mama Parmanand Marg,
Opera House,
Mumbai 400 004.
Donations can also be sent directly into the bank account of The WZO Trust Funds through NEFT / RTGS as under:
Name of Bank | DEUTSCHE BANK |
Branch Address | DB House,
Hazarimal Somani Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 |
Account Title | THE WZO TRUST FUNDS |
Account No. | 400004256780019 |
Account Type: | Savings |
IFSC Code | DEUT0784PBC |
It may be noted that:
1) IFSC Code (DEUT0784PBC) is common for all Branches of Deutsche Bank in India. For example, if Khar Branch or any other Branch gets displayed while keying inputting this IFSC Code, please go ahead and complete the online transfer
2) After doing online remittance please inform us by e-mail on admin@wzotrust.com, and quoting your PAN details.
Donations to The WZO Trust Funds are eligible for exemptions under Income Tax Sec. 80G(5)
We look forward to receiving support from community members for this very urgent and deserving medical case.
Very Sincerely,
Dinshaw K. Tamboly
Chairman.
Merzban ‘Bawa’ Patel adjudged Best Grassroots Coach at Sportstar Aces Awards 2023
Renowned hockey coach Merzban Patel won the Sportstar Aces Award 2023 for the Best Grassroots Coach at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday.
Better known as Bawa, Patel has dedicated more than 40 years of his life to grassroots coaching in hockey.
He has produced several renowned players who have gone on to represent India at the international level and also won laurels around the world.
“It is unbelievable that I am standing here among so many legends, being only a talent spotter. Forty-five years of my life I have sacrificed everything for the sake of hockey. I achieved everything that I have without the help of sponsors, without any help from the corporates, without any help from any big individuals. Despite not having any sort of academy, I have just trained on a matti ground. In spite of this, we have been able to produce so many players. I can assure you I will be producing more players in the next five years; that is my job. I would also like to thank the Odisha Chief Minister for supporting the game of hockey to this level where India is holding a World Cup,” Patel said.
The list includes former India captain and Asia Cup gold medallist Viren Rasquinha, Japan’s national team coach Jude Menezes, Gavin Ferreira, and 2011 Asian Champions Trophy winner Yuvraj Walmiki.
Adrian D’Souza and Suraj Karkare are also his former pupils. Patel is recognised across the country as one of the most prolific guides in the sport.
The septuagenarian is the co-founder of the Bombay Republicans Club (launched on Republic Day by the late B K Mohite), which participates in Mumbai tournaments and the local league.
He also set up hockey training at the Children’s Academy (Malad), and Our Lady of Dolours (Marine Lines) and their teams compete in inter-school tournaments.
Without a formal degree or diploma in hockey coaching, his forte is talent-spotting and giving exposure to young players on the Republicans’ teams. It earned him the prestigious Dronacharya Award in 2019.
Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, former India hockey captain M. M. Somaya, chess great Viswanathan Anand, former India football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia, Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and Olympians Anjali Bhagwat and Aparna Popat are the members of the Sportstar Aces 2023 jury.
The event is supported by IDFC First Bank, Indian Oil, India Cements, United India, Ramaiah University, Experimenta Science Center GD Naidu Charity, Finolex Pipes, LIC, BPCL, Samsonite, Big Basket, Nippon Paint, CRICHQ, Wordswork, NewsX and Casagrand.