Gavashni : Issue 02, June 2014

Enterprise Dubai

Issue 02

June, 2014

FOR ZOROAS TRIANS ACROSS THE WORLD

Welcome Note Knight Grand Cross for Ratan Tata Enterprise Dubai - Business Contest Regional News

Enterprise Dubai

Issue 02

June, 2014

FOR ZOROAS TRIANS ACROSS THE WORLD

Gavashni

Welcome Note Knight Grand Cross for Ratan Tata Enterprise Dubai - Business Contest Regional News

Enterprise Dubai

Issue 02

June, 2014

FOR ZOROAS TRIANS ACROSS THE WORLD

Community Progress ...

Gavashni

Welcome Note Knight Grand Cross for Ratan Tata Enterprise Dubai - Business Contest Regional News

Community Progress ...

Gavashni Newsletter for the Zoroastrian community in the Gulf region

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Newsletter for the Zoroastrian community in the Gulf region

Newsletter for the Zoroastrian community in the Gulf region

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Ratan Tata an Inspiration Her Majesty the Queen of England confers the Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) on Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons

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Musings on Avan Yazad Parab A day of prayers to Avan, the divinity presiding over water

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Enterprise Dubai - 19th – 21st December 2014 A must visit event, so ensure you make the time for it

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Youth Speak How growing up in the gulf region has shaped our Zoroastrian Youth. Read more in the article

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Success Stories on Entrepreneurs in Gulf cities Our Entrepreneurs in Bahrain, Dubai and Muscat share their stories

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Regional News Round up on Dubai and glimpses of cultural and social activities conducted by our community members in the gulf region

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WZCC News A special report by WZCC International Director, Roomi Sarkari

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10th World Zoroastrian Congress A pictorial view

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News from EZY Team The Emirates Zoroastrian Youth (EZY) Team is doing splendidly well. We bring you a report from Urvaksh Tantra

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Life’s lessons and inspiration Short stories with a moral by Jasmine Tavadia.

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Spice is the variety of life From the pot to your palate, great recipes anyone can follow by Firdaus Irani

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Children’s Corner Give the kids ’Spot the difference quiz’ and keep their minds ticking

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Member’s Corner Congratulatory messages to new born babies, navjotees and newlyweds.

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Forever in our thoughts

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Enterprise Dubai - Business Contest Turn your ideas into business and participate in the contest.

Total prize money Rs. 7 lacs

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Editorial Team Director, Gavashni Meher Bhesania Senior Executive, Advertising & Administration Firdaus Irani Our Overseas Contributors Manizeh Mistry - Bahrain Rumi Bhathena - Doha Kaiomarz Mistry - Kuwait Gooloo Mehta - Kuwait Cashmera Bhaya – Muscat Our Regional Contributors Firdaus Irani Gool Navdar Hoshedar Cooper Jasmine Tavadia Roomi Sarkari Urvaksh Tantra Website Administration Yazdi Tantra, On-Lyne Computers Co. Mumbai, India Design Colour Power, Dubai, UAE Picture Courtesy Pages 3, 4, 6, 12, 15,20, 21, 22, 25 Disclaimer The Publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for error or omissions contained in this newsletter, however caused. The opinions and views contained in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the publishers. Readers are advised to seek specialist advise before acting on information contained in this newsletter which is provided for general use and may not be appropriate for the readers particular circumstances. The ownership of trademarks is acknowledged. No part of this newsletter or any part of the contents thereof may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without the permission of the publishers in writing. An exemption is hereby granted for extracts used for the purpose of fair review.

Enterprise Dubai

Issue 02

June, 2014

FROM THE EDITORIAL DESK

FOR ZOROAS TRIANS ACROSS THE WORLD

Dear Members, Welcome Note

We are pleased to present the 'Second Issue' of Gavashni containing interesting articles, opinion pieces, news items, recipes etc.

Knight Grand Cross for Ratan Tata Enterprise Dubai - Business Contest Regional News

We hope you enjoy this issue.

Enterprise Dubai

Issue 02

June, 2014

FOR ZOROAS TRIANS ACROSS THE WORLD

Community Progress ...

Gavashni

Welcome Note Knight Grand Cross for Ratan Tata Enterprise Dubai - Business Contest Regional News

Community Progress ...

Gavashni Newsletter for the Zoroastrian community in the Gulf region

Click here to see the issue

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Newsletter for the Zoroastrian community in the Gulf region

You all know, this is a momentous year for the Zoroastrians in Dubai, as we are hosting the ‘Enterprise Dubai’ event from 19th to 21st December 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. So please save the dates and be there. Your presence will add a new dimension to the event.

The prime objective of hosting this event is - Dubai has won the bid, to host World Expo 2020, so Enterprise Dubai will focus on opportunities that Dubai will offer to businessmen and professionals in the next 7 years leading up to the Expo 2020.

Standing behind the event are 40 speakers of repute including Royalty, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and many large organizations, so let’s hear first hand on areas of growth and opportunity from them. An opportunity like this will not come back. The event could prove to be a turning point in your lives in the near future.

Mega competitions are aslo included. There is bumper prize money of Rs. 7 lacs, for the Business competition so turn your ideas into business and participate in this global contest. Existing business owners/partners are also eligible to participate if they have an idea for starting a new product or service line.

There are loads of other prizes also to be won in other competitions. For the first time ever, you will witness Dubai in a new expression like never before. On the evening of 19th December 2014 there will be a Bridal Fashion Show and a Musical Revue. Famous stage artists are being flown all the way from India and other parts of the world. The opening ceremony will be mesmerizing. Gala Awards ceremony will also take place. On 20th December there will be a comedy play in the evening.

On 21st there will be a breakfast show at the Burj Park, sightseeing tour of Dubai and the Dhow Cruise. The evening will be free for those who wish to spend some time on their own; otherwise they will have two options either to go on a tour to the Global village or on Desert Safari.

The World Zoroastrian Congress 2009 that we hosted was a big success.

Let’s join our hands together and make this event even more memorable for our community and the Indian Diaspora.

Best Wishes, Meher Bhesania

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Ratan Tata An Inspiration Queen confers Knight Grand Cross on Ratan Tata CEO Forum and the British Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Group. As Chairman of Tata Sons, UK benefited from significant inward investment from Tata companies.

Tata are now the largest manufacturing employer in the UK. The KBE is one of the highest honours given by the British queen to civilians.

It commonly appears on the Diplomatic Service and Overseas list but can also be given to Britons based abroad or in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals.

Tata successfully guided one of India’s oldest business empires through rough seas.

I am deeply touched and feel greatly honoured to receive the recognition so graciously bestowed on me by Her Majesty the Queen of England.

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atan Tata on 10th April 2014, became the first Indian to be awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) since India became a Republic in 1950.

British high commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan conducted the honours for Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. The high commissioner presented Tata with the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. UK said recently “Tata has been awarded an honorary GBE, one of the highest civilian honours conferred by the UK, in recognition of his services to UK/India relations, inward investment to the UK and philanthropy”.

Speaking after the ceremony, Sir James said “Ratan Tata’s leadership, vision and integrity will remain the gold standard for generations of aspirational British and Indian business people. His contribution to the deep ties that exist between the UK and India has been invaluable”.

Queen Elizabeth II conferred on Tata the honorary award of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2009. Tata is a member of the UK-India

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The former chairman of Tata group - under whose leadership the group’s revenues grew to around Rs 475,721 crore in 2011-12 from Rs 10,000 crore in 1991 retired on Dec 2012 after a 50-year run at the helm. Cyrus Mistry took over as the new chairman.

The Tata group is highly popular in UK. Iconic British car brands Jaguar and Land Rover became part of the Tata group in 2008. The company employs over 16,000 people at its manufacturing facilities in the UK, including 3,500 engineers at its two product development centres.

Around 78% of Land Rovers are exported to 169 countries, while Jaguar exports 70% of its products to 63 countries around the world. Tata Limited was established in London in 1907 to be Tata group’s representative in Europe. Tata companies have operations and a 60,000-strong workforce spread across Europe Tata’s association with UK academia also dates back to the establishment of the Sir Ratan Tata Department at the London School of Economics. Subsequently called the Department of Social Sciences, it was set up to research the causes of poverty.

Its first lecturer, Clement Attlee, went on to become the British prime minister who gave India its independence and also set up the British National Health Service.

Tata has maintained close links with the London School of Economics through a research collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

In 1920, the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge moved to its current Trumpington Street site thanks to a donation from Sir Dorabji Tata, an alumnus of the institution.

Tata International Social Entrepreneurship Scheme (ISES) began in 2008 as a twomonth social internship programme for international students from the University of California, Berkeley, USA, and the University of Cambridge, UK. In 2010, the London School of Economics joined hands with Tata ISES to enable its students to be part of the programme.

The students are selected for an eightweek summer internship at different Tata community initiatives in India.

Tata said “I am deeply touched and feel greatly honoured to receive the recognition so graciously bestowed on me by Her Majesty. It has been a privilege to endeavour to have our enterprises

contribute positively to the growth and standing of the United Kingdom. I am also deeply appreciative of the support we have always received personally from David Cameron and his government, through good and bad times. This support and faith have been of immeasurable value throughout”.

Indeed a great honour for a most gracious and honourable man ... No one could have deserved this more ...

He added “But none of what we have been able to achieve could ever have been possible without the unflinching trust, commitment and dedication of the people within our enterprises in the UK. I admittedly have been most closely associated with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) where I have witnessed at close quarters the tremendous leadership and the impressive spirit of the workforce working together to achieve the goal we have set - ‘to restore these two venerable English brands to their earlier glory’. To all these wonderful people I owe my most grateful thanks”.

Inspirational Quotes - Ratan Tata None can destroy iron, but its own rust can! Likewise none can destroy a person, but its own mindset can!

All of us do not have equal talent, Yet, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our Talents.

Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because a straight line even in an ECG means we are not alive.

I don’t believe in taking right decisions. I take decisions and then make them right.

So always believe in your ability and efforts.

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Musings on Avan Yazad Parab Avan Yazad Parab – is the day of prayers to Avan, the divinity presiding over water.

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van Yazad Parab – is the day of prayers to Avan, the divinity presiding over water.

It is said that each day and month of the Zoroastrian Calendar is dedicated to the divine being who either presides over the natural creation or a human attribute.

When the day and month dedicated to the particular divine being coincides it is celebrated as “Parab” or a festive day by Zoroastrians.

‘Ardvi Sura, is the Yazad (Angel) of the waters. She is also described as ‘Anahita’, meaning undefiled, unpolluted or untainted.

It is also the name of a mythological river in Iran. Her home is in the starry regions.

One of the five Nyashes and one of the longest Yashts is dedicated to her. Also the 65th chapter of the Yasna is dedicated to her. The tenth day of each month and the eighth month of the year are dedicated to her.

She is of noble origin, courageous, strong, beautiful and glorious. Her duty on this earth is to guard Ahura Mazda’s holy creations. Several beings have supplicated and sacrificed unto her for various boons, including victory in battle and sovereignty of nations, health of the body, wisdom of the mind and riches.

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In accordance with the traditional custom followed by the Zoroastrians on Avan Ruz Avan Mah they visit the sea, river or a well with flowers, Dal-ni-pori coconut, dried dates, turmeric, betel nut and rice which are offered as gifts to the water. They do the kusti ritual and recite the Ava Yasht from the Khordeh Avesta.

A beautiful picture depicting the Zoroastrians praying near the sea and worshiping Avan Ardvisur can be seen above.

19th - 21st December, 2014 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai “Connecting the Leaders of Today with Tomorrow”

Enterprise Dubai offers a rare opportunity to evaluate all the exciting opportunities available in Jobs, Career and Business in thriving Dubai and the UAE. Enterprise Dubai can change your life. The event is structured carefully and offers more for less with leisure, pleasure, entertainment and sightseeing included. So don’t miss this life time opportunity!

Registration Fees (From 15th June, 2014) Adults

875/- (US$ 245) (Two days) AED 1040/- (US$ 295) (Three days) AED

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ë

Majestic opening with Festival of Lights, Sound and Sand art

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Meet the Royalty and world renowned speakers and network with global diaspora

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Explore business opportunities that Dubai as World Expo city 2020 will offer

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Exchange ideas for setting up offices in Dubai/UAE and hold B2B Meetings

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Talk to Recruitment companies if you are looking out for a job in Dubai

*** Children 4 - 12 Years AED 550/AED 735/-

(US$ 150) (Two days)

(US$ 205) (Three days)

(Includes free entry to all sessions, Breakfasts, Teas, Coffees, lunches, dinners,

Participate in various Competitions and win Bumper Prizes:

sightseeing and entertainment programs)

For Hotel Booking Contact: Crowne Plaza, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai Hotel Front Desk Tel: +971-4-3311111 Aed.325/- (per day) - Single/Double occupancy (2 Adults + 2 Kids) Aed.780/- (per day) - One Bedroom Apt. (3 Adults + 2 Kids) Aed.1400/- (per day) - Two Bedroom Apt.

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Business Contest – Prize Money Rs. 7,00,000/-

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Masters of the Home Kitchen – Prize money Rs. 50,000/ & Consolation Prizes

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Who wants to be a Millionaire – All cash prizes

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Cricket Quiz hosted by renowned wicket keeper Farokh Engineer & mega gifts

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Delicious Food, Glittering Fashion Show, Comedy Play and much more…

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Gala Awards ceremony - Zoroastrian Ratna Awards & Legendary Service Awards

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Exhibition on trade and culture

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One full day Sightseeing (Burj Khalifa, Gold souk, Abra water taxi ride,

(4 Adults + 2 Kids) (Registration mandatory before Hotel Booking)

Contact Details: www.wzcongress.org/enterprisedubai/

Dubai Museum, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, The Palm and Dhow Cruise)

Email: enterprisedubai2014@gmail.com Tel: +971 50 4590258 | +971 50 5158659 +971 50 5505174

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Desert Safari or visit the Global Village (at nominal cost)

Event Organized by: WZCongress, Dubai

Shop till you drop at the DUBAI GOLD SOUK

Relax and enjoy the Exotic Enjoy the DESERT SAFARI DHOW CRUISE

Have fun at the GLOBAL VILLAGE

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Youth Speak Let's read what the second generation Zoroastrians have to say about their feelings of growing up in the Gulf region, away from their motherland.

Zoran Saher

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hey say ‘good upbringing is like a priceless jewel. You don’t realize its value until others compliment you for it.’ And how better could I describe Oman, than famously calling it as the Gulf’s best kept secret. Weather it’s the pristine beaches, the serene mountains, or the gorgeous landscape all across Muscat city, Oman exhibits natural beauty like no other. Looking back at my life, I don’t think there’s been a more significant ingredient than my upbringing in the Middle East, in making me the person that I am today. Having lived in Oman for 18 extraordinary years, has given me the ability to be a part of a culture, which caters itself in providing one with the best possible comforts and luxuries of life. However, being privileged to receive premium education all throughout my schooling years in Muscat, constructively diversified my outlook towards society, as those profound experiences gave me the courage to differentiate between ‘passion’ and the ‘determination to succeed’.

Having been taught the importance of morals & humility at an early age, allowed me to perceive every obstacle as an opportunity, in every phase of my life thereafter.

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Dilkhush Karkaria

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aving stayed in Dubai since the time I was three, I have seen this country grow and develop at every turn. From my formative years growing up in Sharjah to now, working in Dubai, this nation has provided me with opportunities time and time again.

It has molded me in to the person I am now.

I would consider Dubai my first home, having spent more time here than in my motherland, India. There are some certain distinct things here that can’t be replicated any place else. There was always a safe environment while growing up, something that isn’t always available everywhere.

I have seen Dubai’s glittering skyline build up over the years and if that isn’t symbolic of Dubai’s rise in the world, I don’t know what is.

Kaizad Masalawala

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ubai babies- that’s what they call us eh? I could barely just walk when my parents moved here, and since then this was all we knew. Yes, Mumbai will always be there, but my roots have developed here. As I grew, Dubai grew around me too. The city is a far cry from what it was growing up, and I have fond memories from the yesteryears! Having been to an ‘O’ Level school and a CBSE school, I feel it was advantageous that I was exposed to both ways of learning. It’s great that you have such a variety of curricula to choose from. There was no dearth in the range of extra-curricular activities, and more so even now. But the likes of cricket, drama, swimming, table tennis, satiated my needs. Some real lasting friendships sprung from these great years too! I also believe it was wonderful growing up having active community members bringing us together ever so often. Dubai being as multicultural as it is gave me an opportunity to live life without blinkers on – to understand and appreciate different people and cultures and being tolerant towards them. I was fortunate to have an aviation school here which gave me a good start to a career I wanted to pursue. Like any other place, realistically, there are pitfalls, but it’s all about taking it in your stride, isn’t it? A place like Dubai has its arms outstretched to help and guide one – it’s all about stretching out yours and letting it guide you…

Avan Edibam Living in Dubai has been a dream come true… My mom always said that Dubai is truly the ‘Best of both worlds’ where East meets West. Although I spent my entire life outside India, my mother never let me lose touch with my roots.

In Dubai, parents can pick and choose from a plethora of children development centers. From arts and drama to mastering a musical instrument, from ballet to mastering every kind of sport, from do it yourself activities to the latest gaming and technology platforms.

I learnt how to play musical instruments, won Gold medals in Ice Skating competitions and being a part of the lovely Zoroastrian community in Dubai, we were able to organize and participate in plays, talent competitions, dances and shows.

I owe the success of my career solely to my parents, who pushed me to study and work at the same time. By the time I had graduated from the American University in Dubai with majors in Computer Systems Management, I had also completed 4 years of Software engineering and programming with NIIT and was well versed in Oracle and a host of languages such as XML, Java, etc. I also managed to work full time in a law firm during my final 3 years in University. You could see Dubai emphasizing a great deal on developing its youth, with no exceptions between the expats and locals. Not only did opportunities present themselves but we as expats were given the means to grab and maximize them.

As a result I was headhunted by Emirates Airlines even before I graduated, and so began my career in the Aviation and Airline Industry. Today, I work as the Head of Business Development for a Global airline solutions provider – ISA. I’m confident that with Dubai winning the Expo2020, many other opportunities will be presented for talented professionals to grab them and change their lives!

During this journey, I met and married a wonderful, honest, intelligent man who I share two adorable twin sons with. The quality of life, excellent education, financial security and my new family, all this would not have been possible in India. As I recount all the great experiences I’ve had in my life, the great people I’ve met or the fairytale life I’ve led, I am in awe and pure gratitude to my parents, but mostly thankful that we were able to live it, in this magical kingdom called, Dubai!

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Success Stories on Entrepreneurs in Gulf cities Our Entrepreneurs in Bahrain, Dubai and Muscat share their stories

Dr. Nozer Bamboat

Firoze Jal Vandrewalla

A devout Zoroastrian, Dr. Nozer Bamboat believes in the trinity of “Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds” that symbolise the purest essence of life. This trinity to a large extent helped Dr. Nozer in shaping his ideals. He is known for his giving nature and has balanced the wheel of fortune with an astute business mind and a generosity of spirit.

We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, selfdiscipline, and hard work. Firoze Vandrewalla is one fine example of all these virtues wrapped into one.

Dr. Nozer’s grandfather (Late Dr. Ratansha D. Bamboat); his uncle (Dr. Khurshid R. Bamboat) and his father (Dr. Minoo R. Bamboat) were all dentists, so dentistry runs in the family. This was a big factor that inspired young Nozer to dream of becoming a dentist someday. As a teenager he would assist his father in his practice even before he joined the dental college.

With 22 years of experience and most being patient oriented practice in Dubai, Dr. Nozer has set up a modern private practice by the name of BAMBOAT DENTAL CLINIC that carries out all routine dental procedures and specializes in Implantolgy and Aesthetic dentistry.

His business is a big legacy. It looks like there will be a 4th generation of dentists that will keep the family name riding high.

Dr. Nozer is also an Honorary consulting dentist at The B.D.Petit Parsee General Hospital, Mumbai, India.

His advice to youth is: “Remember, there are no mistakes in life; only lessons to be learnt, and struggle always evolves into strength.”

Dr. Nozer Bamboat can be contacted at: Bamboat Dental Clinic, P.O.Box:215489, Dubai, U.A.E. Cell: +97150-6506482 Email- nbamboat@eim.ae

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It all began when Firoze made up his mind to use his Mechanical Engineering background and start his own small business to create new and innovative types of Shelving & Material Handling after 15 years of experience with Multi National companies such as Godrej, Khimji Ramdas and Al Serkal Shelves.

Thus Al Mawakeb Trading Co. L.L.C. was born in 1997. It’s a Total Storage and Material Handling Solutions Provider. The company’s vision is to satisfy all the clients with appropriate Storage & Material Handling Solutions tailor-made for their requirements.

Over the years there has been a steady growth in the client list of satisfied customers, all due to new and innovative products and lines being introduced every year to meet the philosophy of client satisfaction.

The company goes by the brand name “WINGS” (giving flight to new ideas). It offers the best of solutions to clients in contrast to the general standard Shelving provided by others. From concept to completion the company works with clients to turn their vision into reality. As the CEO, Firoze travels a lot to meet up with suppliers and visit Exhibitions in USA, UK, Germany, India, Russia, China, so that he can introduce new concepts and ideas to the local community. He was the first to introduce Automated Drive-In System in the Middle East in 2005 with his first order of Pallet Runner. They now have more than a dozen machines working with special machines that run at -28°C in cold stores. His advice to youth is: “The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going so keep pursue your dreams and never give up.”

Firoze Jal Vandrewalla can be contacted at: Al Mawakeb Trading Co. LLC Al Ghusais 4, Behind Eppco Petrol Station, P.O. Box 22845, Dubai, UAE. Tel / Fax: 04 2671900, Mobile: 050 6287990 www.wingsproducts.com

Ferzin Irani IF YOU ARE A FASHION CONSCIOUS MORDERN WOMAN OF THE 21ST CENTUARY, THIS STORY WILL FASCINATE YOU.

Escale characterizes high-end designer wear with a quintessence of sophistication, intended for women with elegance and flair.

This fashion line is aesthetically strong and sensual with attention towards little nuance in understanding the shift that the modern woman does not like to spend hours in the dressing room.

Seasonal collections from Escale present a unique sense of balance and proportion which harmonizes to party wear, daytime or lounge dressing.

Escale also creates bespoke designs for life occurrences and more conventional events like the races.

For Escale, fashion and social responsibility is the hallmark of its identity.

Escale is the conception of lead designer Ferzin, who gained her industry knowledge in fashion design at Esmod, France’s leading fashion university.

With fluent knowledge of the French language, well travelled around the world and understanding cultural metaphor of today’s forward thinking confident woman, the idea of Escale was initiated in 1998 when she lived in England and France.

Taking cues from her travels, and a fascination with both east and west, the lead designer draws her inspiration from world over.

Since then the idea of Escale designs has matured and formed into an international brand with a large number of successful and confident women forming the core clientele of this brand. Escale is progressively reaching out to women across a wide spectrum keeping in mind the clients’ satisfaction with unique and creative designs.

Nowshir Engineer Nowshir Engineer is a man who does not do things in halves. "My mission is to make EMDI Institute of Media & Communication, the undisputed leader in the events management industry," he says of the business he founded in 2002 with the express aim of training young professionals in the fields of Event Management, Media, Design and Innovation. Employing a unique blend of innovation, flexibility and technology, the Institute is now a global education provider – having its centres in UAE (Dubai), Africa (Uganda) and India (Mumbai, Thane, Delhi, Indore, Bhopal) with over 7000 alumni.

A venture of the Greycells Education Group, EMDI offers a new model of education – where Industry meets academia in order foster a breed of enterprising students. With courses for both students and working professionals – EMDI has a global track record of over 12 years of operations, training 1000 students annually across its centres.

EMDI is the regions only specialized institute focusing on the Creative Industry through a combination of full time and part time postgraduate and under graduate diploma courses spread over the weekdays/ evenings and weekends. All the courses are based on practical hands-¬-on delivery using an Experience Transfer Approach to training.

Student’s benefit from the advanced bespoke systems, which include access to the best professionals, lecture specific presentation material, books and video recording of sessions for review. As a result of this success, EMDI has a list of accreditations by industry and academia. It was recently awarded Best Business Communication School in 2011 in India and was a finalist at the TECOM Pearl Awards in Dubai, UAE EMDI methodology of training: • Innovative curriculum & experience transfer approach • 100% industry faculty model • On the job training at live events • Vocational training leading to employability skills • Earn while you learn concept • Curriculum comparable with leading global institutions & follows best practices imparted via industry input Nowshir Engineer can be contacted on Tel: 04 3671146 or Mobile: 050 6453359

Ferzin Irani can be contacted on Mobile: 050 8997043

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Jehangir Jal Sethna - Muscat “Life is like the ocean. It can be calm and still or rough and rigid but in the end, it is always beautiful.”

The story of Jehangir Sethna is somewhat similar to this statement.

It’s a story of grit and determination of a person who believes in the saying - “a clay pot sitting in the sun will always be a clay pot. It has to go through the white heat of the furnace to become porcelain.”

Jehangir's professional life started by doing what is necessary, then the possible; and is now doing the impossible. He says, “When I take on a project, I believe in it 100%. I really put my soul into it. I will die for it. That’s how I am.”

Born in 1957 in the city of Mumbai, Jehangir completed his Civil Engineering Degree from VJTI, in 1980 in Mumbai and soon thereafter came to Dubai and worked as a Project Engineer for two years. In 1982 Jehangir went to Oman and worked there for 18 years in major construction companies and finally resigned from his post as the Group General Manager.

The decision to resign and to start on own with no financial support was a major change. The first seven years were quite challenging and required a lot of focus and hard work to meet the company’s objectives and goals and to also compete with other seasonal players in the market. But Jehangir whose gaze is always upward, looks inward, reaches outward and moves forward is a success story today. His Company incepted in 2001 is a prestigious company in the market. It competes with all tender board grades 1 construction companies and is currently aiming for joint venture projects with Indian companies who are listed on stock exchange as Oman infrastructural growth for the next decade is very promising and enormous.

Jehangir Sethna can be contacted at: Omanian Traders Co. L.L.C P.O.Box 2395, Ruwi, Postal Code 112, Oman.

Tel No: 0096824701857/0096824701507 Fax: 0096824701473 Mobile: 00968 99340205 www. omaniantrad.com

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Jehangir Postwalla - Bahrain Jehangir Postwalla is a successful businessman from Bahrain.

He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunications and then completed his MBA in Marketing and Finance. He is a security systems specialist by training and profession and has been active in this field for nearly 25 years.

In 2001, he established the FERMAX Middle East Co. in Bahrain.

The primary aim of the company was to distribute commercial security products like intercommunication and access control products through dealers around the Middle East, West and South Asia. The company has since established offices in UAE, Turkey and India. Company now represents a number of leading products in the field of security and communications. Currently it is looking at expanding into wholesale warehousing, distribution and support of a wider range of commercial and professional security products in the whole region and has received considerable investor interest in this project.

Jehangir has expertise in a wide range of security and communication equipment including CCTV systems, (analogue, IP, thermal, explosion proof,) video management and video analytics, covert surveillance, intercommunications, access control, physical access control devices such as barriers, fencing, electronic perimeter security, alarms, sensors interface, integration to BMS/ PSIM, radios and communication including tactical radios, HF, VHF UHF, wireless transmission systems, security scanners, RCIED jammers, explosive/narcotics detection, X-ray and encryption devices.

Apart from product distribution and support, his business portfolio includes system design, consultancy and project management of contracts with Government institutions, industry, big corporate, law enforcement and defense.

He shares a keen interest in architecture. Following this passion, in 2006 he started a contracting company to leverage on the construction boom in Bahrain then. Though the boom was short lived, the company has since grown from strength to strength focusing instead now on interior design and fit out contracts in the corporate, retail and hospitality sector. He is married with 3 children. The family lives in Bahrain since 1993.

Jehangir Postwalla can be contacted on Mobile: +973 39449813

Regional News - Dubai Better Times Ahead!!!

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he most significant stories that have turnaround the fortunes of Dubai are evident from the following indicators.

Dubai continues to be on the path of progress.

• In 2013 Dubai International Airport handled a record 66.4 million in passenger traffic. This made it the 4th busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic by global airport body. As of January 2012, it is the 6th busiest airport in the world by cargo traffic.

• Flydubai handled 10.7 per cent of passenger traffic in Dubai.

• Dubai has scaled new heights as it transforms itself into a regional and international events hub for business, entertainment and sports.

defying stunts atop Burj Khalifa being one of the more recent films shot in Dubai.

• The UAE economy is recovering from previous headwinds, driven by a pickup in trade, tourism and public spending, supported by higher oil prices.

• The Arab Spring has diverted tourists, businesses and financial capital into Dubai, while significant headway has been made in debt restructuring in the Emirate’s government owned entities.

• Dubai has completed the longest driverless metro network in the world, spanning 74.695 kilometers, which has been a great boon to commuters,

• With affordable rentals and its ability to attract top class talent from the rest of the world, it continues to be a magnet for organizations looking to set up their international or regional headquarters in the heart of one the most promising markets.

• Worth noting is a recent decision, by the UAE cabinet to accord full parity to GCC companies vis-a-vis their national counterparts in setting up branches in the UAE. This could be a game changer in attracting investments into the UAE from member GCC countries.

• Dubai won the bid after competing with three other countries – Turkey, Russia and Brazil and will host the World Expo 2020.

• Dubai emerges as a film-making hub with the filming of “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” showcasing Tom Cruise’s death-

• Dubai relentlessly continues to develop its world class infrastructure and its excellent connectivity to all parts of the region and the globe.

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Regional News - Bahrain By – Manijeh Mistry

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t was a beautiful evening – a little warm, but peaceful with the trees swaying in the gentle breeze. The atmosphere of peace and calm was gradually punctuated with “ aavo-ji, “kem cheo” and “hello-hi” as several families turned up on 23rd May 2013 to enjoy our little get-together.

What a wonderful way to meet and enjoy, a Gambhar in the garden. In true Parsi style the highlight of the evening had to be FOOD! The aroma of mouth-watering home-made snacks and peals of excited laughter echoed throughout the park as everyone got into the spirit of the fun and games and attacked the food with gusto. We had some curious by-standers watching and enjoying the event almost as much as us. The celebration was all the more enjoyable as we welcomed back Mahabanoo after her long illness.

In November, Food packets were donated to needy laborers by the executive committee on behalf of BZA.

The month of December brought the families from Bahrain together for a picnic “Ramva Chalo Jee” at Asry Beach. All the young and not-so-young wanna-be Tendulkars and Dhonis were enjoying a game of cricket, while the not-so-athletic ones sat under the shady trees and chatted. Percy and Manijeh Mistry were congratulated on their daughter Friya’s recent wedding in Mumbai.

June brought sad news – the passing away of the last one of our founding members, Mr Esadvaster Bamji in Washington D.C., USA. On 18th August, Navroze was celebrated with dinner at the Terrace Garden Restaurant. The event involved a lot of fun, games and laughter and of course the usual singing of “Chhaiye Hamey Zarthoshti” which was emotionally moving.

In September we met at the Aramgah to offer prayers and flowers and light agarbattis at the graves as we paid respects to the departed souls on Farvardin Mahino Farvardin Roj. In October, a Jashan Ceremony was performed by Ervad Kaizad Sanjana, at Percy & Manijeh Mistry’s Villa. This was followed by masaala-ni chai and chasni and then the “Octoberfest” with chhantopaani and snack party on the lawn.

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On 14th February, some of the executive committee members went and signed a document for peace and religious tolerance, a peace initiative undertaken by the Kanoo Cultural center. This was our small way to appreciate and show support for the ruling family and the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, for all the religious freedom we are offered in the country.

Our February meeting was an extended lunch at the Tropicana Hotel where we bid farewell to our long-serving VicePresident, Mr Tehmten Sherdiwala, and recognized his services to the community by awarding him a memento.

Jesmeet and Smriti Doctor and Huma Vachha and Michael were congratulated in advance for the imminent addition to their respective families and for the to-be “vadhaaro” in the community. Cyrus and Mehru Vesuvala were congratulated on the forth-coming wedding of their daughter Sasha. Several members children were congratulated for their academic and other achievements.

Looks like our community members in Bahrain are cohesively prospering and doing well in preserving and sharing our beautiful Zoroastrian Religion and social commitments!

Feroze and Freny Irani welcomed Zoroastrians in Muscut for a festive celebration of Navroze at their residence.

Seen in the picture is Freny Irani near the Haft-Seen table

On 21st March, Jamshedi Navroze was celebrated with a sumptuous dinner at Caesar’s restaurant.

25th March, Ava Mahino Ava roj, brought us out to the Asry beach once more; this time it was to celebrate Ava Ardesur nu parab. All of us did our kasti and laid afloat in the sea, our traditional offerings of coconuts, flowers, rice, saaker and the “daar-ni-pori”. It goes without saying that we enjoyed the yummy daar-ni-poris as we chatted for a while.

The AGM is scheduled on 2nd May.

Regional News - Doha By – Rumi Bhathena The whole of Friday 6th September 2013 was a very hot day but that did not put a damper to the ‘Curry Chawal Cachumbar’ Party that was attended by 76 members in a private hall in Doha. The high attendance was the biggest hit for QZC. The entire cooking was done in the kitchen of the sprawling villa of Rumi Manecksha. This event created a lot of enthusiasm and led to many more functions leading up to Jamshedi Navroze on 20th March 2014. Just like last year, the setting of Haft-Seen table took place at Rumi Manecksha residence. The splendour of the spread awed every guest.

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WZCC - ME News News from the desk of WZCC - ME International Director, Roomi Sarkari

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ast December was a significant month for all Zoroastrians worldwide as two important events took place in Mumbai.

1. The Global AGM of WZCC at the Taj – Land’s End Hotel, on 26th December, 2013.

2. The 10th World Zoroastrian Congress 27th to 30th December, 2013.

WZCC Directors, Chapter Chairs and WZCC members /guests all congregated from around the world for the AGM at the Taj Lands End, a first-rate hotel, with beautiful grounds and great service.

Interesting talks and panel discussions took place from morning to evening.

The key note address was delivered by the Global President, Mr. Minoo Shroff.

He said in today’s scenario there is a deceleration of employment and job opportunities are not that many. Hence the key to Success, especially for the youth is “Entrepreneurship”. He mentioned that although “funding” was available from various sectors e.g. “Venture Capital Scheme” of BPP; unfortunately there are very few takers. He then added that “WE” Women Entrepreneurs Wing, launched

by WZCC about two years ago, has got off to a very good start. The Awards ceremony took place in the evening. The Chief guest, Mrs. Meera Sanyal spoke on how small scale business has developed in far-flung villages by people who earlier were simply written off. However, the most touching point was when she brought in the wisdom of Zoroastrian Religion in terms of the Avesta Prayers.

The WZCC awards for 2013 were conferred on: Outstanding Professional of the year – Mr. Behruz Sethna from USA Outstanding Young Professional/ Entrepreneur of the year – Mr. Kobad Bhavnagri from Australia.

The next GLOBAL AGM of WZCC will take place in Dubai on 18 December, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and will coincide with the mega event - Enterprise Dubai taking place from 19th to 21st December 2014.

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The AGM will start at 2.00 p.m and will include interesting talks by leading personalities from around the world and a glittering WZCC Awards Ceremony.

Sumptuous dinner will be served at the pool side. All WZCC members from Dubai are invited to attend the AGM and join for dinner if they have registered themselves for the Enterprise Dubai event. The dinner will be served on complimentary basis offering a chance to our local members to network with international members and share their knowledge on how Dubai will progress in the next seven years leading up to Expo 2020.

WZCC – ME organized a trip to Kenya The high point of the programs held last year, was the trip to Kenya by 21 members and their families from Dubai from 15th to 18th October, 2013. The trip was enjoyable and everyone returned with happy memories.

Message to Youth It was encouraging to see Firdaus Irani start his business last year. This gives a sense of hope and achievement to WZCC whose sole objective is to promote entrepreneurship. Hope the trend continues so that we see some more members becoming businessmen especially now that the economic scenario in Dubai is offering better opportunities with the announcement of the World Expo in 2020.

Our WZCC members should examine their prospects and take advantage of this period and venture out on their own and set up businesses in various fields.

Further, I urge our youth to take active part in ‘Enterprise Dubai’ event and extend their support to this once in a life time program that is being organized for the benefit of our community. In a way this program is a tribute to UAE's Ruling family and the country’s visionaries who have kept Dubai in the fore-front.

The ‘Business Contest” is yet another program for people to turn their ideas into business and participate in the contest. I request all our members to take advantage of this contest which carries prize money of Rs.7 lacs sponsored by WZCC India. This contest is open to existing businessmen also if they wish to start a new product or service line.

We all know - it takes a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction, but nothing ventured nothing gained !!!

MUMBAI 27TH TO 30TH DECEMBER 2013

The 10th World Zoroastrian Congress was held in Mumbai from December 27-30, 2013. The theme was “Zoroastrianism It provided a good platform to discuss the history, culture, traditions, and religion, as well as the socio-economic problems of the community. The Congress has been taking place since 1960 and has reminded Zoroastrians of their rich legacy.

There were Zoroastrians from around the world in attendance, and it was very heartening to see many representatives from North America, UK, Singapore, UAE, Hong Kong, Australia, Iran and elsewhere at the Congress.

Meher Bhesania Chair of 9th World Zoroastrian Congress took part in panel disscussions and made an interesting presentation on Enterprise Dubai and invited all Zoroastrians to attend the event from 19th to 21st December 2014 in Dubai.

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, The Minister of Dr. Esfandiar Ekhtiyari, Vada Dasturji of Iranshah, Dasturji Khurshed Dastur, and many distinguished members of the Zoroastrian community were present.

The next Congress will be held in four years in Singapore.

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Emirates Zoroastrian Youth (EZY)

The EZY Team is doing splendidly well. We bring you a special report from Urvaksh Tantra. has had a fruitful and entertaining past few months, hosting number of successful events. We kicked off by reviving an EoldZYafavourite community event, The Fancy Dress Competition.

The event was open to contestants of all ages and loads of fun was had by a houseful crowd, entertained by lovely flower girls, cartoon characters and even the Pied Piper himself.

Due to the lack of an image to represent us, we held a Facebook logo competition for our patrons. Several creative submissions were made and the winner was picked based on the number of Facebook “Likes” received. The winning logo is designed by Kaizad Pithawalla who was rewarded generously with a cash prize.

This was followed by the EZY BBQ at Zabeel Park. It was the perfect way to bring in the winter season, as the Parsi youth spent an action packed day playing classic picnic games like Dog and the Bone and Tug of War. In the true spirit of supporting our committee, a scrumptious BBQ menu was served up by the Parsi owned Kebab Bistro restaurant.

The turn of the year brought the much anticipated EZY Treasure Hunt. Once again, the event was open to the entire Parsi community and a strong attendance ensured a memorable time was had by all. Teams of 4 were put to the test as activities requiring physical prowess and mental fortitude were completed with precision and gusto in order to acquire the winning prize.

The year continued creatively with our next event, EZY Kidz Art, aptly held during the Dubai Art Season. An art competition for children aged 3 - 18years that hopes to discover our very own Pesi Picasso and Claude Monaz. The competition was held at the newly opened Parsi owned Café Funkie Town at Jumeirah Lake Towers.

Numerous events are in the pipeline for the rest of the year and we are confident this will be our most dynamic year yet!

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Life’s lessons and Inspiration Short stories with a moral by - Jasmine Tavadia A Farmer and his Donkey

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nce upon a time, a farmer’s donkey fell into a well that the farmer had accidentally left uncovered. The donkey brayed and brayed whilst the farmer tried to figure out how to get the animal out of the deep hole. However, the sides were too unstable to lower someone down with a rope to tie around the donkey, and as the donkey was panicky and thrashing about, he was concerned that he or one of his farm hands might get injured and stuck down the hole too.

as he tired and began to understand the hopelessness of his situation, he began to give up and become quiet.

It was then that the donkey realized the dirt was a gift. With each scoop of dirt that fell into the well, the donkey shook off any that landed on it and then took a step up onto the top of the pile of dirt forming at the bottom of the well. More dirt, another shake and another step up.

Finally, the farmer decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, so it just wasn’t worth retrieving the donkey. He invited his neighbours to come and help with shoveling dirt into the well.

Several shovel loads later, the farmer and his neighbours looked down the well and were astonished at what they saw. The donkey was standing on top of all that dirt that had been dropped on it, looking right back at them. Pretty soon, the donkey simply stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off, much to everyone’s amazement.

As the animal felt the dirt falling, the donkey, being a donkey, kicked and kicked. When that didn’t seem to help, he brayed and brayed. He kicked up a fuss and made a terrible commotion, but no one came to help. The donkey cried, but

The message of this story is timeless, as many of us have found ourselves stuck in a situation that we just didn’t know to get through. The metaphorical dirt gets poured over our heads, and we can either get buried by the problems, or we can shake

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the dirt to the ground and rise above the circumstances.

We always have the choice to be victim or victor. So if it feels as if you are in that well with no chance of being freed, think of the donkey that refused to accept that his circumstances were beyond his control; he didn’t give up and he didn’t give in.

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up.

Moral: Shake it off and take a step up!

A witty tale of Akbar & Birbal

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ne day Emperor Akbar and Birbal were taking a walk in the palace gardens. It was a nice summer morning and there were plenty of crows happily playing around the pond. While watching the crows, a question came into Akbar’s mind. He wondered how many crows were there in his kingdom.

Since Birbal was accompanying him, he asked Birbal this question. After a moment’s thought, Birbal replied, “There are ninety-five thousand four hundred and sixty-three crows in the Kingdom”.

Amazed by his quick response, Akbar tried to test him again, “What if there are more crows than you answered?” Without hesitating Birbal replied, “If there are more crows than my answer is - some crows are visiting from other neighboring kingdoms”.

“And what if there are less crows”, Akbar asked. “Then some crows from our kingdom have gone on holidays to other places”.

Moral: There is always a way if you think with ease.

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Spice Saga Culinary practises in Parsis carry a wide imprint of different foods.

Savour the recipes offered by - Firdaus Irani Method: Place Bananas, mangoes or guavas, yogurt and milk in a food processor or juicer and puluse until finely crushed . Divide muesli between 4-6 glasses and top with banana mixture. Garnish with mint leaves

Oven baked Salmon with Tomatoes and Onion Serves 4 Ingredients : • 800 gm Tomato preferably different varities • 2 pc Onion red large

Chutney ma athela Bheeda

evenly. When ready to serve, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.

• 2 cloves Garlic

Serves : 4 Ingredients :

Left over Bheeda :

• 2tbsp White wine vinegar

Heat the left over bheedas in a pan and crack an egg with sunny side up. Your favourite “Bheeda par edoo” is ready to eat.

• 2 1/2 tsp Coarse sea salt

• 500grams Bheeda ( Okra ) small size • 1 pc Red onion - finely chopped • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste

• 50 ml Olive oil

• Back pepper coarsely ground • 600 gms Salmon fillet

• 150 gms Green Chutney

• 65 gm Leaf spinach and Green Onion

For Dressing :

Method:

Coriander leaves - finely chopped Green Chutney: • Small bunch Coriander leaves • 4-5 stems Mint leaves (finely chopped) • 100 grams Finely grated coconut • 2-3 pieces Green chillies • Pinch - Salt & Sugar & 1 tbsp lemon juice • Grind everything in a mixer until the chutney blends well Method: Wash the Okra and wipe it dry using a kitchen towel. Slit them into 4 lengthwise (not separating them completely). Marinate them using the green chutney and allow it to settle for 5 mins. On low heat fry the finely chopped onion till light brown and add the ginger garlic paste along with some salt to taste. Then add the marinated Okra in the pan and cook it covering the pan with a lid on low heat for 10 mins. Toss in between to make sure they get cooked

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Healthy Smoothie Serves 4 Ingredients : • 3-4 Bananas • 1 can (410g) mangoes or guavas drained • 250 ml yogurt • 100ml milk • 250ml muesli • A handful of mint leaves

Preheat oven to 200 degrees centigrade.

Cut large tomatoes into thick slice leave cherry tomatoes whole. Chop garlic . Put everything in an oven proof dish. Add oil, vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

Bake in the centre of oven for 10 minutes.

Cut the salmon into four pices and season to taste using remaining salt and peper.

Place the salmon on the top of tomatos and onion in the dish and bake for further 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakingSprinkle the leaf spinach over the top of the salmon and serve with brown rice, white rice or boiled potatoes.

UAE Kids Corner Spot The 7 Differences Between Two Pictures

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Member’s Corner – by Gool Navdar Congratulatory messages to new born babies, navjotees and newly weds

Welcome To Our World Congratulations to the proud Parents and Grandparents Born - 16th Oct 2013 - Shavir Bharucha (Son of Bianca and Neville Bharucha)

Navjot Mubarak Hearty congratulations to the Navjotees!

22nd December 2013 – Zidane Dhamodiwalla, son of Jamshed and Delna Dhamodiwalla 24th December 2013 - Naomi and Roxanne Dubash, daughters of Shernaz and Diniyar Dubash 27th December 2013 - Urvaksh Bhandari, son of Shiraz and Kerman Bhandari

Naomi and Roxanne Dubash, with parents Shernaz and Diniyar Dubash

Zidane Dhamodiwalla

Wedding Bells Congratulations to the Newly weds!

16th January 2014 - Neville and Benaisha Kotwal 14th February 2014 - Shazneen Irani and Zarksis Daroowala 28th February 2014 - Sasha Vesuvala and Raman Sharma

Neville and Benaisha Kotwal

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Meher Vesuvala, Raman Sharma, Shasha, Cyrus and Varun Vesuvala

Forever in our thoughts

Adarbad Jamaji 6th January, 2014

“ Whoever you hold in your hearts Is forever your part Their loving memories are part of us Even eternity cannot do us part ” Fondly remembered by his family members

Khurshed Pardiwalla 14th February, 2014

“ There comes a time for all of us When we must say Goodbye But memories of those we love Live and never die ” Fondly remembered by his daughter Shirrin Sarkari, son-in-law Roomi Sarkari and grand Children Okhshan and Nasha

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19th -21st Dec, 2014

Enterprise Dubai presents

BUSINESS CONTEST IDEA, INNOVATE & IMPLEMENT

A business competition that honors the best and brightest innovators and entrepreneurs.

So turn your ideas into business and participate now.

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First Prize - Aed 30,000/- (US$ 8,000/- or Rs. 5,00,000/-) Second Prize - Aed 12,000/- (US$ 3,000/- or Rs. 2,00,000/-) Rules of the Contest: • Competition open to individuals or teams not exceeding 3 persons with new ideas for starting a business.

• Competition is also open to existing company Owners/Partners with new ideas for starting a new product line or service.

• Minimum age of the applicant should be 18 years.

• The idea can be in any sector. No industry will be favored over any other. All businesses must be for profit.

• All applications must be the original work of those making the submission.

The idea should be new/innovative.

• The application should be sent latest by 31st July 2014 to enterprisedubai2014@gmail.com • Four finalists from a total of 30 applicants (first-come, first-served basis) will be selected to make a presentation in person at the event in Dubai.

• A panel of world renowned CEOs/Entrepreneurs/Financial Experts will judge the competition on 19th December 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai • Two winners will be selected and prizes will be offered in cash to the first and second winner.

Enterprise Dubai is a mega event taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai from 19th to 21st December, 2014 For more details visit: www.wzcongress.org/enterprisedubai/ For queries write to: enterprisedubai2014@gmail.com