Category Archives: Professionals

Ms. Bachi Daruwala

“I can and I will”– Here’s the story of a woman who believed that nothing was impossible if one had put his or heart to it. She’ll remain an inspiration to generations of hospitality professionals for her exceptional work and life.  If ever there was a woman in the hospitality industry who consistently re-created herself and pushed towards excellence; it

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Movement for sports and healthcare-Dilshad Patel

I have been immersed in the field of Movement Therapy since 2007. As discussed, I’m currently based in the US to further my training and education. However, I will be in India from June 7th-July 13th this year. I will be conducting educational/experiential workshops at various spaces in Mumbai to spread awareness of movement therapy and it’s benefits. In 2010, I founded

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Mahzarin Banaji elected to National Academy of Sciences

Mahzarin Banaji has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars. Established by an Act of Congress, signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the NAS is charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology. Scientists are elected by their

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Trainer Pesi Shroff achieves rare milestone

Former ace jockey Pesi Shroff, who reluctantly hung up his boots in October 2004 after facing health-related issues and immediately graduated to becoming a horse-trainer, achieved a rare milestone of saddling 1000 winners when he led in Khartoum to the winner’s enclosure at the Mahalaxmi Race Course here on Sunday. Shroff began his glorious 23-year long career as a teenager in the

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Mr. Khushru Jijina conferred with the ‘Entrepreneur of the year 2018″

Mr. Khushru Jijina felicitated at Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2018 Mr. Khushu Jijina, Managing Director, Piramal Finance and Piramal Housing Finance recipient of multiple national awards has added yet another feature to his cap with the Entrepreneurship award from APEA, a prestigious Asia region awards platform. Mr. Khushru Jijina was conferred with the ‘Entrepreneur of the year 2018 in the financial services

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Khushru Jijina recognized as ‘Visionary in Real Estate Financing’ award by NDTV Property Awards

In yet another accolade received for consistent outperformance, Mr. Khushru Jijina, Managing Director, Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Housing Finance Limited has been honoured with a special category jury award – ‘Visionary in Real Estate Financing’ award by NDTV Property Awards, one of the most credible industry recognitions for the real estate sector. The award recognizes Piramal Finance’s contribution towards real estate sector as

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Sarosh Zaiwalla gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Sarosh Zaiwalla, founder and senior partner of the internationally renowned law firm Zaiwalla and Company LLP has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL) in the UK. The biggest BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) lawyers’ society in the UK representing over 2,000 members, SAL constitutes partners in high profile city firms, leading

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Dr Peshotan Katrak receives Australia Day honours

Dr Peshotan Katrak – Rehab Physician and head priest receives Australia Day honours Dr Katrak was honoured for his significant service to rehabilitation medicine, to medical education and to the Zoroastrian community in Sydney as their high priest. Born in Mumbai in 1944, he received his MD from Mumbai University, MRCP in London and then completed training in the specialty of

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Dr Nergis Mavalvala becomes first recipient of Lahore Technology Award

Fumbling, stumbling, grumbling, lost in the world of physics and walking on the unplanned paths, Professor Nergis Mavalvala from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was able to solve the centuries old mystery about gravitational waves. “I used to repair bicycles and did hours long chemistry concoction in Karachi. My first forays of research were in college time when I got to

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The 101 on Fitness Trainer Sohrab Khushrushahi’s Sohfit

The best gym in Mumbai could very well be your playground. At least that’s what fitness trainer and self-confessed enthusiast Sohrab Khushrushahi believes. He launched Sohfit in October with the clear objective of making your average gym workouts fun. Who? Khushrushahi gave up a thriving career practicing law, for his love of fitness. He left the glassy confines of leading

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