Sam Billimoria is on page 99 of Who’s Who in America in 2023 as a distinguished listee. There are distinguished listees, elite listees, and lastly listees.A very large part is due to “Zoroastrian Legacy” which was very unique to the publishers. They had never seen that influence on America, and not surprisingly never ever heard of Zoroastrianism, till Sam gave
Read moreThe late Areez Pirojshaw Khambatta, Founder and Chairman of Rasna Group, has been awarded the Padma Shri (Posthumous), 2023, for his work in Trade and Industry in Gujarat. One of the highest civilian awards in the country, the award comes in recognition of his lifelong work towards nation building. The award was accepted on his behalf by his wife Persis
Read moreA moment of pride, humility and love! Padma Shri Coomi Nariman Wadia🌻 ============ Music Conductor Coomi Nariman Wadia Awarded The Padma Shri Image: Twitter India’s first female conductor of choral music, Coomi Nariman Wadia pursued her passion when it was rare, even in western countries, for women to choose this profession. Interestingly, she celebrated 50 years in this field
Read moreIt is perhaps Mumbai’s most famous statue in honour of a man described as the ‘Lion of Bombay’. Every day, thousands of tourists admire the imposing statue of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta outside the municipal headquarters building at CSMT in south Mumbai. On April 3, 1923, the bronze statue was unveiled by Governor of Bombay George Lloyd to commemorate the services
Read moreCongratulations to Major General Zubin A Minwalla, Indian Army, on being conferred the prestigious ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
Read moreOn the eve of India’s Republic day, two Parsis are amongst those who are conferred the Padma Awards. The Padma Shri awards are conferred to Areez Khambatta (posthumously) and Coomi Nariman Wadia Areez Khambatta was conferred in the field of Trade and Industry and Coomi Wadia in the field of Arts. Parsi Khabar congratulates the family of Late Areez Khambatta
Read moreFEZANA is saddened to hear about the passing away of Byram Avari, the leader of the Parsi community in Karachi and Pakistan and one of it’s greatest businessman. Byram Uncle’s contribution to the community we’re tremendous and his presence shall always be missed. Garothman Behest to his ruvan and many condolences to his family and friends. With deep sorrow we
Read moreThe African National Congress leader became the first democratic speaker in the country’s National Assembly in 1994. Frene Ginwala, feisty feminist, astute political tactician and committed cadre of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress, has died at the age of 90. In a country blessed with exceptional leaders, Ginwala must surely count among the best. Typically for her, but
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