Homi Jehangir Bhaba is still called as the Father of Indian Nuclear Research. One of the greatest scholar and researcher of the Nuclear Physics of the world, Bhaba ensured that India is on the right path of achieving success in the field of science and technology. Today, we need the determination and commitment like him to excel more in the
Read moreMahtab Bamji, a noted scientist, has been selected to receive the Living Legend Award of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences ((IUNS). In a communique, the IUNS said the award will be presented at its General Assembly to be held at the IUNS-ICN in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 18. The IUNS Council presents Living Legend Awards to individual members
Read moreFrom JRD Tata to Sam Manekshaw, these 15 Parsis played a key role in shaping modern India The Parsi community has been at the forefront of many social and economic reforms in India. Their history in India can be traced back to the 8th century when they migrated from Persia (Iran) to the Indian shores to avoid persecution from Arab
Read moreAccording to several accounts written by Parsis, the All India Women’s Conference wanted to pay homage to Cama during her birth centenary, and keep her memory alive in post-Independent India Named after Bhikaiji Cama who was referred to as the “Mother of the Indian Revolution”, the Madame Cama Road stretches along the Mantralaya, the seat of the Maharashtra government, before
Read moreNorth America – 2000 Outstanding World Zarathushti Award Kaikhosrov D. Irani World Zarathuhsti Award for Humanitarian Service and/or Philanthrophy Mobed Mehraban Zaratoshty World Zarathushti Award for Excellence in Business and Profession Dr. Jamshed J Irani World Zarathushti Award for Performing Arts, Painting and Literature Zubin Mehli Mehta World Zarathushti Youth Award for Outstanding leadership Kerman Yazdi Jasavala International Design Competition
Read moreCdr Kavina passed away in Australia last week, Indian Navy attended funeral The Karachi harbour attack by a group of three small missile boats of the Indian Navy — stretched to their endurance limits and virtually unprotected against air strikes — was a turning point of the 1971 war with Pakistan. The war, which led to the liberation of
Read moreCommemorating 100 years of the death of Dadabhai Naoroji — observed on 30 June — we take stock of a collection of letters the Grand Old Man of India exchanged with his contemporaries “…It is a mistake his not giving his Parsee names at large. I took him for an Englishman until I saw he was K.D Cooper…I always denounce
Read moreFEZANA is saddened to announce the passing away of Dhunmai Dalal. Dhunmai Dalal was a long time resident of Southern California and had held various positions and roles at the Zoroastrian Association of California and at FEZANA, besides being Co-Chair of two North American Congresses, in 1985 and in 2014. FEZANA joins Zarathushtis all over the world in offering condolences
Read moreDadabhai Naoroji Passed Away Hundred Years Ago But Here’s Why You Need To Know About Him Dadabhai Naroji was a great nationalist leader. A Parsi by birth, he is popularly known as the ‘Grand Old Man’ of India. Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of his death. Here are some interesting facts about the great life of this remarkable son of the
Read moreIndia must recall legacy of early nationalists like Dadabhai Naoroji in the age of hyper-nationalism Remembering one of the most influential leaders of the early Indian National Congress on his 100th death anniversary. June 30 provides an opportune moment for reflection on the early phase of the Indian nationalist movement, and how we remember and commemorate it. This day, 100
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