Bombay Parsi Punchayet is the apex body representing the interest of the Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian Community in India. It renders several social services to members of the community and represents the interest of the Community before the appropriate Governments and other Government & non-government agencies.
Tracing its activity roots from 1673, the Punchayet in its various phases has now been rendering services for over 351 years.
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The Bombay Parsi Punchayet organised a ‘Condolence Meeting’ to mark the passing away of Padma Vibhusan late Shri Ratan Tata Ji on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Rustam Baug Lawns between 5:30pm and 7 pm.
A galaxy of reputed professionals who knew and worked alongside Ratan Tata Ji spoke at the Condolence meeting and shared their sincere eulogies. The Condolence meeting was attended by well over 700 people who came there to mourn the demise of a great leader and by their presence express their deep sense of commiseration at the loss of a high-minded, valiant and an inspiring person who lived his life in pursuit of Zoroastrian Values of excellence, service, charity and humanity.
The honored speakers at the Condolence meeting were Shri Gopalakrishnan, Shri Tehmton ‘Donn’ Doongaji, Shri T.V.Narendran, Shri Adi Engineer and Shri Phillie Karkaria. The speakers narrated their fond memories of working together with late Ratan Tata ji. The event was maturely anchored by Burges Taraporevala. The proceedings took the shape of an event to celebrate modesty , humility and contributions of a life well lived.
The Bombay Parsi Panchayet Chairman Shri Viraf Mehta handed over a narrative scroll of honour, posthumously to his two neices Leah & Maya Tata who were present at the event, to mark the life and many contributions of Shri Ratan Tata Ji.
May his soul rest in peace and spiritually progress.
Photographs taken at the meeting and the video-recording of the event are posted here on the web-site for public viewing.
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Collectively we can contribute to mitigate the circumstances of the underprivileged brethren of the community. Zoroastrian philanthropy has always been a reaffirmation of its religious traditions as it has also been a means of self-preservation of our small and worthy community. Your contributions are critical to our survival and progress.
Longest serving Lady Chairman & second longest serving Lady Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet.
Educational Qualification : Qualified Physiotherapist
Other associations & affiliations and offices held:
Trustee at Bombay Parsi Punchayet since 2009.
Chairman at BPP from 29/12/2020 to 03/01/2024.
Executive committee member of the Dadar Matunga Parsi Zoroastrian Association.
Executive committee member of the Patuck Poly Tech.
President of the V.D. Theosophical Lodge and a life member in the Blavatsky Lodge.
Chairman of the Ladies Committee of the Parukh Dharamshala.
Member of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay main.
On present Board till 2027.
Executive Committee Member of SEC (School for the Education of the challenged).
Joint Honorary Secretary of the Byramji Jeejeebhoy Home.
Physiotherapist and a Social Worker.
President of the Sr. Citizens of 5 Gardens, Dadar, Wadala & Matunga.
Executive Committee Member of MEJCRA (In Dadar)
[ Mancherji Edulji Joshi Colony Residents Association ]
Longest serving Lady Chairman & second longest serving Lady Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet.
Educational Qualification : Qualified Physiotherapist
Other associations & affiliations and offices held:
Trustee at Bombay Parsi Punchayet since 2009.
Chairman at BPP from 29/12/2020 to 03/01/2024.
Executive committee member of the Dadar Matunga Parsi Zoroastrian Association.
Executive committee member of the Patuck Poly Tech.
President of the V.D. Theosophical Lodge and a life member in the Blavatsky Lodge.
Chairman of the Ladies Committee of the Parukh Dharamshala.
Member of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay main.
On present Board till 2027.
Executive Committee Member of SEC (School for the Education of the challenged).
Joint Honorary Secretary of the Byramji Jeejeebhoy Home.
Physiotherapist and a Social Worker.
President of the Sr. Citizens of 5 Gardens, Dadar, Wadala & Matunga.
Executive Committee Member of MEJCRA (In Dadar)
[ Mancherji Edulji Joshi Colony Residents Association ]
Youngest Chairman of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet
Educational Qualification :
Masters of Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.
H.S. C. through St. Xavier’s College
I.C.S. E. through St. Mary’s School (ICSE)
Work Experience:
Pashupati Advani Stock Brokers
Sales Trader
2003 – 2004
Enam Securities
Sales Trader
2004 – 2006
CLSA India Pvt. Ltd
Head of Trading
Vice-President
2006 – Present
Community Service:
Bombay Parsi Punchayet
Chairman
2015 – Present
Other Associations & Affiliations & Offices Held
Zoroastrian Youth for the Next Generation (ZYNG) – Founding member
World’s Largest Parsi/Irani Youth Group with over 5000 members
Youngest Chairman of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet
Educational Qualification :
Masters of Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.
H.S. C. through St. Xavier’s College
I.C.S. E. through St. Mary’s School (ICSE)
Work Experience:
Pashupati Advani Stock Brokers
Sales Trader
2003 – 2004
Enam Securities
Sales Trader
2004 – 2006
CLSA India Pvt. Ltd
Head of Trading
Vice-President
2006 – Present
Community Service:
Bombay Parsi Punchayet
Chairman
2015 – Present
Other Associations & Affiliations & Offices Held
Zoroastrian Youth for the Next Generation (ZYNG) – Founding member
World’s Largest Parsi/Irani Youth Group with over 5000 members
Partner of V S Dastur & Co. Chartered Accountant and Director
Educational Qualification : Chartered Accountant
Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Passed the Final Exams for the Institute at the First Attempt before the mandatory Articleship period was over (1991-194)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Hansuram Rijhumal College of Commerce of Economics, Mumbai (H.R.)
First Class, (1986-191)
Indian Secondary Certificate Examination (I.C.S.E)
Greenlawns High School, Breach Candy, Mumbai
First Class (1986)
Other Associations, Affiliations and Offices Held :
Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet.
Chairman of the Mumbai Chapter of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce. (WZCC)
Board Member (India) of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce. (WZCC)
International Board Member of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce. (WZCC)
President of the Bombay Parsee Association.
Trustee – The Ripon Club.
Chairman of the Managing Committee – The Ripon Club.
President of the Sir Ness Wadia Pavillion, Rustom Baug.
Honorary Treasurer of the Rustom Baug Association:
Advisor to XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians).
Chairman – The Excelsior Theatre & Office Premises Co-operative Society Ltd.
Director of Various Private Limited Companies.
V S Dastur & Co. and D J Jasavala & Co. Chartered Accountants.
Partner of V S Dastur & Co. Chartered Accountant and Director
Educational Qualification : Chartered Accountant
Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Passed the Final Exams for the Institute at the First Attempt before the mandatory Articleship period was over (1991-194)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Hansuram Rijhumal College of Commerce of Economics, Mumbai (H.R.)
First Class, (1986-191)
Indian Secondary Certificate Examination (I.C.S.E)
Greenlawns High School, Breach Candy, Mumbai
First Class (1986)
Other Associations, Affiliations and Offices Held :
Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet.
Chairman of the Mumbai Chapter of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce. (WZCC)
Board Member (India) of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce. (WZCC)
International Board Member of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce. (WZCC)
President of the Bombay Parsee Association.
Trustee – The Ripon Club.
Chairman of the Managing Committee – The Ripon Club.
President of the Sir Ness Wadia Pavillion, Rustom Baug.
Honorary Treasurer of the Rustom Baug Association:
Advisor to XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians).
Chairman – The Excelsior Theatre & Office Premises Co-operative Society Ltd.
Director of Various Private Limited Companies.
V S Dastur & Co. and D J Jasavala & Co. Chartered Accountants.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from St. Xaviers College.
Schooling done at Queen Mary School.
Trustee of World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthoshtis (WAPIZ)
Trustee of Sodawaterwala Agiary.
Trustee of Amroli Agiary, Surat.
Trustee of Atashbehram & Atash Adarian Machi Trust.
Member of the Ladies Committee of Parukh Dharamshala.
Committed Social Worker.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from St. Xaviers College.
Schooling done at Queen Mary School.
Trustee of World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthoshtis (WAPIZ)
Trustee of Sodawaterwala Agiary.
Trustee of Amroli Agiary, Surat.
Trustee of Atashbehram & Atash Adarian Machi Trust.
Member of the Ladies Committee of Parukh Dharamshala.
Committed Social Worker.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (RETD)
Educational Qualifications : B. COM, L.L.B from the University of Mumbai
As an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), have over thirty-five years of meritorious service across departments of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (erstwhile Central Board of Excise & Customs), such as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the Marine and Preventive Wing, the Central Excise department, and Customs Mumbai.
In addition to Tax collection and dealing in Finance & its legal implications my duties also involved, detection of economic offenses and have been responsible for detection of various cases of Tax evasion as well as seizure of smuggled contraband goods like Gold, Silver, Foreign Currency, Narcotic Drugs, & Psychotropic Substances, etc.
Recipient of:
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (RETD)
Educational Qualifications : B. COM, L.L.B from the University of Mumbai
As an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), have over thirty-five years of meritorious service across departments of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (erstwhile Central Board of Excise & Customs), such as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the Marine and Preventive Wing, the Central Excise department, and Customs Mumbai.
In addition to Tax collection and dealing in Finance & its legal implications my duties also involved, detection of economic offenses and have been responsible for detection of various cases of Tax evasion as well as seizure of smuggled contraband goods like Gold, Silver, Foreign Currency, Narcotic Drugs, & Psychotropic Substances, etc.
Recipient of:
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Law
MBA (Human Resources Management) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Advance Management Program Coca-Cola Wharton
Doctorate in Philosophy (Cause Honors)
Work Experience:
Currently CEO, ‘The Firm’ a boutique Business Management Consultancy.
1979-84:Godrej & Boyce : GM (HR)
1988-1994 : GE Appliances
Jan 94 to May 98:MArks & Spencers ToysRus
1998-2005:Director Coca Cola India
2005-2015:Group President (Essar)
Other Affiliates:
National Institute of Personnel Management.
National Human Resources Development Network.
Advisor (H. R. Katha).
Independent Director – Aqua Soil.
Coach to several under 40 CEOs of large corporations.
Key Note Speaker.
Writer, Doodler, Social Media opinion maker
Chairman & Trustee – Namvar Irani Foundation
Business & Performance Consultant to several large corporations.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Law
MBA (Human Resources Management) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Advance Management Program Coca-Cola Wharton
Doctorate in Philosophy (Cause Honors)
Work Experience:
Currently CEO, ‘The Firm’ a boutique Business Management Consultancy.
1979-84:Godrej & Boyce : GM (HR)
1988-1994 : GE Appliances
Jan 94 to May 98:MArks & Spencers ToysRus
1998-2005:Director Coca Cola India
2005-2015:Group President (Essar)
Other Affiliates:
National Institute of Personnel Management.
National Human Resources Development Network.
Advisor (H. R. Katha).
Independent Director – Aqua Soil.
Coach to several under 40 CEOs of large corporations.
Key Note Speaker.
Writer, Doodler, Social Media opinion maker
Chairman & Trustee – Namvar Irani Foundation
Business & Performance Consultant to several large corporations.
Dear HumdinsYesterday on 16th November,
Trustees of the BPP signed
Respected Trustees of Pestonji Kalabhai Vakil ...
Reference in my speech is to the 'esoteric' fire within each ….
15 November 2023 - we the Parsis will once again celebrate ...
'Aevo pantao yo ashahe, vispe anyaesham apantam ...' (Yasna 72.1)
The path of Asha is the path of Righteousness. One alone is the path,
it is the path of Righteousness. All other paths are non-paths
Noit avao zaothrao paiti-vise yao mavoya franghuharenti ...dravaoscha muuraoscha, araoscha.... (Aban Yasht, 93—)
I will not accept the offerings offered to me by the wicked, cruel, selfish persons.
Sevishto bavahi yatha mazdao (Afrin-i-Spitaman Zartusht, 2—)
May you God-like spread most benefits.
Kerdar bed chan Ahura Mazda khoday pa damane khish. (Afrin-i-Buzorgan 3—)
May you be as beneficent amongst those around you, as Ahura Mazda is in his creation.
Atcha toi vaem khylima, yoi im frashem kerenaon alt5m, mazdaoscha ahuraongh45, 5moyastr5 barana ashaehit.. (Gatlta Ahunavad, Yasna XXX.9—)
May we be surely like those (of our predecessors), who made this World prosperous. May the chosen leaders of Mazda be helpers and supporters (of the world).
Vainit ahmi ninane tallish aratitim (Yasna LX.5—)
May generosity prevail over stinginess in this house.
Dayao me .... frazantim azo-bujem.(Atash Ny5ish, 5— = Yasna LXII.5-)
Grant me a child … who would relieve distress. ashaimarn vanghuhish fravashay6 yazamaide frazant5ish
(Fravardin Yasht, 134—)