Most Parsis from Nargol and the surrounding areas held large agricultural properties until the land reforms introduced by the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act in the late 1950s. Under this Act, tenanted land was required to be transferred to existing tenants, albeit at a compensation equivalent to 100 times the annual land tax. During the British regime, strict legal

I had a teacher at Hyderabad by the name Mrs Freny.This was in the year 1978-79.Later she was at Mumbai In the meanwhile I understand she was abroad for a few years as a teacher.The last I knew her telephone no was 912224117721. Her telephone is no more a valid no.Would you please help me to trace her or give infor about her

Can you help me trace aspi jassawala. He was staying in dadar parsi colony. He cleared ssc from dpya school in 1971. Later I heard he was working in fariyas hotel colaba/ lonavala. I understand after that he has shifted abroad maybe Australia. Second guy is hormuz lillawala. Staying at dadar captain house. Passed ssc from dpya school in 1971.

Dear Friends, I attended Don Bosco Matunga, Mumbai and finished my SSC in 1976. Until about 1973-74 I had a close and dear friend by the name of Sharon Cama until I was about 10 years of age. I think his father worked for Esso, the US corporation. He had one or two older siblings in the same school. He

I am Dr Ashwin Garg, presently working as Associate professor, Radiology, at HIMSR, New Delhi. I am writing to you as an alumnus of Grant Medical College (GMC) and Sir J J Hospital, Mumbai. My colleague, Dr. Sharad Ghatge ( presently working as Professor, Radiology in Grant medical College), and I (both GMC DMRD alumni) are currently documenting the history of the Department

We are seeking information regarding Mumbai High Court and Parsi community stalwart, Advocate Sohrab Jehangir Chiniwalla, whose last address was Ranjit Villa, Dadji Sheth Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400 007. We believe he passed away in the 2000s and want to connect to any close friend or family member. Please contact Navaz Merchant at navmer11@gmail.com

My name is Sarvar Taraporewala , and I belong to the Taraporwala family. I am writing to kindly request your assistance in tracing and understanding my paternal family history. Here is what I know so far: My father was born and raised in Pune, India. My mother is an Iranian Zoroastrian, and I am very interested in connecting the Parsi

I am looking for any relative or person that knew Mr Jehangir Kaikuhroo Gora. Mr Gora was a family friend who lived in our house in Darjeeling for many years, he died there over 20 years ago, and I do not know if he had any close relatives. Any information would be very greatly appreciated, as I would like to speak

He was a Dadar madressa alumni. Never a practicing priest but a keen photographer. In fact he was a batch mate of Ramiyar Karanjia (he would be able to vouch for him) and the son of a venerable priest who worked at the Dadar Framna agiary for many years. He just disappeared from his home in Dadar after his parents’