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The First complete Zoroastrian-Parsi Mitochondria Reference Genome: Implications of mitochondrial signatures in an endogamous, non-smoking population

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          Press Release – 15 June 2020     Avesthagen releases “The First complete Zoroastrian-Parsi Mitochondria Reference Genome: Implications of mitochondrial signatures in an endogamous, non-smoking population” – The study unravels mitochondrial signatures linked to persian origin, longevity and associated health con-ditions     Avesthagen Limited, with support from the Foundation for a Smoke Free World,

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Vada Dasturji (K.N.Dastur Meherjirana) writeup frame

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Vada Dasturji (K.N.Dastur Meherjirana) writeup frame, instead of his photo as per his wish. Inaugurated in the hall of Navsari Atash Behram.

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Remembering Prof. Rumy Mistry

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Prof Rumy Mistry was a Senior Member of Baroda University. One of the first supporters of Parzor, his work for his country and community remains remarkable. As a long-standing Trustee of the Baroda Parsi Anjuman, he was the force behind the creation of BUZY – the Baroda Youth League. His work with the Federation Of Zoroastrian Anjumans Of India gave

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A Unique webinar on design with Mr. Ratan Tata, Mr. Jimmy Mistry and Mr. Peter Rich

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A rare and unique opportunity listening to the legendary Mr. Ratan Tata (Chairman Emeritus – Tata Sons) discussing architecture and design alongside Mr. Jimmy Mistry (MD, Della Group) and Ar. Peter Rich (Peter Rich Architects, South Africa) stressing on the key focus areas for designers to rise to in addressing the challenges posed by COVID – 19. Watch the complete

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Yoga & Breathing Exercises By Mickey Mehta

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India’s holistic health guru Dr. Mickey Mehta shares some of his tips on yoga, meditation and breathing exercises for everyone who is homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

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CORONA VIRUS AND YAZD, IRAN – URGENT help needed

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 Dear All, You must have seen Homi Gandhi’s email appeal, if not it is below my letter for your reference. I am working closely with him to help all Iranians. Since this last week the situation at Yazd, Iran is critical and many are affected by the Coronavirus. We at Parzor have been in touch with Mr. Sepanta Niknam, President

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Maj Gen (retd) Naozar B Patel, Hyderabad

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https://www.harmonyindia.org/people_posts/hair-raising-tales/ Moustaches have always fascinated me; since I was a boy, I had dreamt of wearing one! Therefore, I was thrilled to be told while undergoing training at the Indian Military Academy that I was being commissioned into the Madras Sappers. Apart from being an elite group in the Indian Army, they were also known to sport the most impressive

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FREDDIE MERCURY CLOSE

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  ‘Freddie Mercury Close’ was officially unveiled on February 24, by Freddie’s sister, Kashmira Bulsara, and the Mayor of the London Borough of Hounslow, Councillor Tony Louki. Personally I would have preferred ‘Freddie Balsara Close’. (Balsar is a small town in Gujarat.). But then Fareydoon Balsara never wanted to be known as a ‘desi’. LONDON — A street in the

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