Category Archives: Professionals

Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala On Reviving Parsi Gara, A Timeless Indian Textile Tradition

Ashdeen Lilaowala is bridging centuries of craftsmanship with contemporary style and making slow, meaningful fashion relevant again. Photo Credit: Ashdeen Lilaowala Delicate, detailed, and deeply symbolic, Parsi Gara embroidery is more than just a textile tradition—it’s a visual language that tells stories of migration, memory, and meaning. Leading its revival is designer Ashdeen Lilaowala, who, through his eponymous brand, is bringing

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Father, son led from the front

Fairness and transparency were the hallmarks of the Nanavatty duo Distinction: Lt Gen Rostum K Nanavatty served as the GOC-in-C of the Northern Command. Photo courtesy of Lt Gen Nanavatty   WHEN and how did Lt Gen Rostum Kaikhushru Nanavatty learn to “shoot straight”? He imbibed that quality and other outstanding ones from his father, Kaikhushru Nanavatty. The senior Nanavatty

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WZCC’s Unique Internship & Mentoring Programme Launched

  Interdependence and community wellbeing are attributes associated with the Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community.   Individuals of our community, who have established a presence in their respective fields, have always stepped forward to create opportunities for others.   Mission of WZCC Amongst various welfare-oriented trusts and institutions in our community, the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) aims at acting as a

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Pirojsha Godrej wins in Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure

  Pirojsha Godrej wins in Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure category at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year TY Awards 2024 Hearty congratulations to Pirojsha Godrej for being recognized as the winner in the Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure category at the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to his visionary leadership and

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Brilliant Art Exhibition in Delhi – Hormazd Sholapurwalla

Triumphant Success! “Between Yesterday and Tomorrow” Art Exhibition Stuns Delhi with Rare Masterpieces and Contemporary Brilliance Opulent Art Gallery proudly announces the triumphant success of “Between Yesterday and Tomorrow,” an exclusive exhibition of fine arts and artefacts. The event, held from January 18th to 27th at the prestigious Travancore House in India’s capital, New Delhi showcased a stunning confluence of

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Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala | The Man Behind Every Comeback Story

Welcome to House of Glory! In this exciting episode, we’re honored to host Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, a leading sports orthopedic and the Chief Medical Officer for the Indian team at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Dr. Padiawala has dedicated his career to advancing athlete care and has become a key figure in sports medicine in India. Join us as he shares

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India Mourns the Loss of Hanshi Percy Bahmani Pioneer of Gojuryu Karate and Technical Director of Kudo

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hanshi Percy Bahmani, a senior Karate teacher and a true pioneer of Cojuryu Karate in India. He lost his battle with a serious heart attack on October 2, 2024, at the age of 71. Hanshi Percy dedicated his life to martial arts, beginning his journey in Cojuryu Karate in

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Rising from the Ashes: Jansher Banaji’s Unstoppable Journey from Loser to Legend

Jansher Banaji’s story is a powerful testament to resilience. Raised in Pune, he faced significant challenges early on, struggling academically and dealing with harsh labels of “failure” and “loser” from peers. Despite setbacks, including failing in school and eventually dropping out of 11th standard, Jansher’s spirit remained unbroken. With the unwavering support of his mother, Yasmin Banaji, and the life

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Coffee, Courtrooms, and a Runaway Elephant: The Untold Adventures of Legal Legend Fali Nariman

On January 27, 2024, I had the privilege of sharing an exclusive conversation with India’s legendary legal figure, the remarkable 95-year-young Fali Nariman. The aim was to uncover lesser-known aspects of his life beyond his well-documented legal career. Known not just for his courtroom brilliance but also for his warmth, humor, and humanity, Mr. Nariman captivated us with stories from

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