WZCC – North American Regional Meeting Report
2023-04-03 00:00 UTC
Plant Visit
WZCC North American Regional Meeting on April 27, 2017, started with a tour of Coating Industries, Inc. and J.R. Manufacturing, L.P. owned by our local fellow Zarathushtis and WZCC members, Mrs. Aban Rustomji and her son Mr. Arish Rustomji. Over 50 participants from across USA and Canada were present.

NETWORKING SESSION Sunday, 13th Apr. 2019 A presentation by the Teenpreneurs
2023-04-03 11:51
After the meet and greet session, the AGM proceedings continued seamlessly.
Guest speaker for the evening : Farida Irani who talked about Bowen Therapy – A holistic health plan The session closed with a talk by Dilshad Jalnawala

What You Eat and How You Eat Could be Killing You…and what you can do to stop it!
2023-04-04 00:00
The Houston Chapter of WZCC and ZAH are delighted to invite you to a talk on “What You Eat and How You Eat Could be Killing You…and what you can do to stop it!”
Dr. Rasi Wickramasinghe, is a Stanford and Johns Hopkins educated Comprehensive Heart and Vascular Specialist. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardio Vascular Medicine, Intervention Cardiology and Echocardiography. His clinical interests are heart disease prevention, minimally invasive treatment of coronary artery disease, minimally invasive heart valve replacement, heart disease management, etc. He is a very entertaining speaker, blending humor and knowledge
Attending this presentation probably will be the most important decision you will ever make if you are truly concerned about your health and have felt helpless to do something about it. It could well turn out to be the Turning Point in your Life!

FRIDAY, September 14, 2018 (No Charge) at Zarathushti Heritage & Cultural Center
Light Refreshments 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Talk 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Q & A 8:15 PM – 8:30 PM
ClickHere for the flyer and RSVP ASAP for headcount.
Hoping to see you all,
WZCC & ZAH

Ervad Dr. Parvez Bajan : Philanthropy – The Best Virtue According to Zoroastrianism.
2023-04-05 00:00
On October 24, 2019, a joint event with North American Mobed Council (NAMC) was organized at the newly opened Shahi Darbar Restaurant. Ervad Dr. Parvez Bajan spoke on Philanthropy – The Best Virtue According to Zoroastrianism. Ervad Bajan is a sixth-generation priest and serves as head priest of the Seth B. M. Mevawala Fire Temple, Mumbai, which has been managed by his family since the enthronement of the fire in 1851. Ervad Bajan at the age of 65, earned a doctorate in a rare subject, Avesta-Pahlavi, the language of the Zoroastrian scriptures. With the courtesy of NAMC, Ervad Bajan was on a lecture tour starting in Chicago, then Houston and ending with 3 talks in Southern California.
Ervad Bajan addressed an audience numbering 40+ including businessmen and professionals, about the virtues of philanthropy. He gave some examples from Zarathushti prayers that emphasize the importance of charity in our daily lives. Quote: “……May charity overcome greediness….. etc.”
He also pointed out what our basic prayer clearly spells out that “He who gives assistance to the poor acknowledges the kingdom of God.”
Ervad Bajan went on to deliver two more lectures at the Bhandara Atash Kadeh in Houston over the weekend.
WZCC- Houston Chapter thanks NAMC for making this event possible.

WZCC – 19th INDIA REGION AGM
2023-04-07 00:00
In Conversation with Winners of ‘Mrs India She is India Pageant’
An Interactive Workshop for Women
Organized by ‘WE’ – Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC

On Saturday 15th September, 2018, WZCC-WE (Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC) brings to you an exciting opportunity to meet and talk to the winners of ‘Mrs India She is India Pageant’. Here is your chance to get close and personal with these go-getters – so make sure you reserve your seats right away!
The details are as follows.
Date : Saturday 15th September, 2018
Time : 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: YWCA, 18 Madam Cama Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001.

Registration:
5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Session I
Introduction
“Achieving Excellence in the Professional and Glamour World.” Q&A Session
5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Mrs. Delnaz Balsara Sharma – 1st Runner-up Mrs. India She is India and Mrs Beautiful Skin. Delnaz has achieved excellence not only in the insurance, banking and social service sector, but has also made a name for herself in the world of fashion and modelling. She started her career with the British Consulate as Visa Support Executive. After two years, Delnaz joined J P Morgan and later moved into the insurance sector and was associated with reputed companies like Religare, Reliance and Kotak. She has been associated with several NGOs like Save the Child, Sopan, Green Peace, WWF and Habitat for Humanity.

Break for Tea and Snacks
6:15 p.m. To 6:45 p.m.
Networking

Session II
“Prioritizing your Priorities” Q&A SessionVote of Thanks
6:45 p.m. To 7:45 p.m.
Dr Neha Tyagi won the title Charity Queen at the Mrs India She is India Pageant 2018. Neha is a pathologist by profession, working as Chief of Lab and Consultant Pathologist in Dr Lal Path Labs, Sehgal Neo Hospital, New Delhi. She completed her MBBS from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra and specialized in MD Pathology from the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun where she topped the University. Neha is a well-known speaker in medical conferences with more than 10 research publications to her name. Neha is also a social activist associated with Go Green Project, NGO Chotti Chotti Khushiyan (for abandoned girls) and Sai Vridhashram.

The fee for participation inclusive of tea and snacks is Rs 350 /- for WZCC/WE Members and Rs. 400 /- for Non-Members. Cheques to be made in favour of WZCC, Mumbai and sent to WZCC, 8 R N Gamadia Polyclinic, Gamadia Colony, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007. If you are unable to send the fees, you could bring cash / cheque to the venue of the programme.
We look forward to seeing you!
For further details and registration please contact:

Ms. Homai Mehta
jjccmumbai@gmail.com
98208 26367

Ms. Dolly Dhamodiwala
dolzeen@gmail.com
9920368979

Ms. BehrozeDaruwalla
behroze@frenaus.com
9619201951

Ms. VillieDaruvala
villied@gmail.com
9820076993

Ms. Percis Dubash
pdubash3@yahoo.com
9820131150

Ms. VeeraMundroina
veera.mundroina@gmail.com
9769801389

Ms. Zarine Khan
wzccindia@on-lyne.com
022-23532522 / 9619165444

We look forward to your early response and seeing you in large numbers.

Best Wishes,
Mrs. Homai H. Mehta
Chairperson- WE – Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC

AN EVENING WHERE ME (MIDDLE EAST) BECAME ‘WE’
2023-04-08 00:00
WZCCME arranged a Member’s meeting on 12th February 2016 at the Dubai Creek Club, to introduce the Super Six – the new WZCCME Team. Mr. Alan Gordon (Head of Marketing, Majid Alfuttaim) was invited as a speaker. He amazed the audience by showcasing how Dubai will grow in the next few years and how mega events have played a major role in fueling the growth story of Dubai. RJ Vineet Sharma of Suno 102.4 FM gave an entertaining twist to the evening by taking the audience on a musical journey of 100 years of Bollywood.
click here for more details

Yoga through various stages of a Woman’s life
2023-05-06 00:00
Yoga through various stages of a Woman’s life, a workshop on Yoga for Women organised by WE – Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC, on 11th June, 2016 in Mumbai

WZCC NY Chapter Webinar - "PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP"
2023-06-04 13:00 - 14:00
Dear WZCC Participants,

WZCC-NY CHAPTER WEBINAR THIS SUNDAY 4TH JUNE, 2023
“PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP” – 1 to 2:00 PM EST
Youth Moderator Mr. Porus Pavri
Featuring Panelists Tamina Daruvala and Farzana Cama
Please see the full Event Announcement at,
WZCC-NY Panel, June 4, Physical and Psychological Aspects For
Entrepreneurship, 1-2:00 PM EST
https://mailchi.mp/3f0c3a8f5cd3/wzcc-ny-june-4-entrepreneurship-physical-psychological?e=66307d44b7
Zoom link at,
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84341999471?pwd=RjgwaXRwMHpzMXlZMEV
XZnhud0dLZz09
Meeting ID: 843 4199 9471
Passcode: 052527l
Thank you and All the Best,
Natalie Gandhi
WZCC-NY Co-Chair

CYBER SECURITY FOR SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESSES
2023-07-15 08:00 - 17:00
Speaker: Porus Mehta
Information Security Evangelist
Founder – Techknowconsultant Academy

WZCC London Conclave Wed 26th July 2023
2023-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
************BREAKING NEWS*******************
Latest additions announced to the SIZZLING July line-up:
– Javid Canteenwala- CFO, Compagnie Financiere Tradition, previously CLS Group, UBS, Barclays, KPMG
– Dr Karishma Koka PhD – Our very own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist from Cambridge University, and Founder of Ba Humata
Simply The Best!
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Optional meet and ‘Khadraas Club’ dinner on Friday 28 th July 7pm at Café Spice Namasté- Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala’s London restaurant. Tickets at £60 available to book shortly. Special Menu and booking link to follow- Watch this space!
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Optional Day Trip Excursion outside London on Sunday 30th July 2023- Book now!
– An escorted coach trip with expert guide to Royal Windsor, tour of Windsor Castle and lunch;
– Then on for a tour of the beauty, history and modern-day enterprise of the University city and spires of Oxford.
Tickets at £105 are available here: https://www.wzcc.co.uk/wzcc-day-trip
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Wed 26th July – Day Pass Tickets now available at £100 each Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, Harrow
4pm onwards – Conclave Inauguration
Shernaz Engineer- WZCC UK Chapter Chair, Founder Director Verity Appointments
Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, DL- Founder of Cobra Beer, Chairman of the Cobra Beer Partnership Limited, Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, Chancellor of the University of Birmingham
Keynote:- Building a Home-Grown Champion
Sam Balsara- Chairman at Madison World
Inaugural Dinner and networking- Catered by Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE, DL

Day Pass Tickets make these Inspiring Conversations in Inspiring Locations even more accessible to WZCC friends and colleagues.
Book a Day Pass now for a unique experience. Registration is via Website link:
https://www.wzcc.co.uk/blank
We look forward to meeting you at these iconic venues across London for enjoyable presentations, discussions and networking.

WZCC London Conclave 26th to 29th July, 2023
2023-07-26 08:00 - 2023-07-29 17:00
WZCC London Conclave
To be held in London from Wednesday 26th July, 2023 to Saturday 29th July, 2023. This Conclave will be a very meaningful event allowing Global Members to network, exchange rich ideas and avail of business opportunities.
The concept of this Conclave is totally different from Conclaves held in a single Hotel venue. WZCC will engage Members and guests in discussions, networking and presentations at many iconic venues across London to truly experience the wonderful Culture, heritage and dynamism of London – the heart of Business, Trade & Commerce and Economy.

Attached is the latest update of the Conclave, looking forward to meeting you in London.
************BREAKING NEWS*******************
Latest additions announced to the SIZZLING July line-up:
– Javid Canteenwala- CFO, Compagnie Financiere Tradition, previously CLS Group, UBS, Barclays, KPMG
– Dr Karishma Koka PhD – Our very own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist from Cambridge University, and Founder of Ba Humata
Simply The Best!
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Optional meet and ‘Khadraas Club’ dinner on Friday 28 th July 7pm at Café Spice Namasté- Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala’s London restaurant. Tickets at £60 available to book shortly. Special Menu and booking link to follow- Watch this space!
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Optional Day Trip Excursion outside London on Sunday 30th July 2023- Book now!
– An escorted coach trip with expert guide to Royal Windsor, tour of Windsor Castle and lunch;
– Then on for a tour of the beauty, history and modern-day enterprise of the University city and spires of Oxford.
Tickets at £105 are available here: https://www.wzcc.co.uk/wzcc-day-trip
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And finally- Tell your Friends!…..
DAY PASS TICKETS Released for the WZCC Conclave- London 2023
Inspiring Conversations in Inspiring Locations
WZCC is delighted to announce the release of Day Pass Ticket options for the Global WZCC Conclave in London- Wed 26 th July evening to Sat 29 th July evening 2023.
While Early Bird tickets have sold out, other options are now available to access this totally unique, useful and enjoyable landmark in the global Zarathusti calendar!
A limited number of full 4-day Conclave tickets are available priced at £500 each, to include the closing Conclave Awards Night Dinner at the St James Court Hotel on 29 th July. The full
Conclave Agenda is attached. Registration is via Website link: https://wzcc.co.uk Additionally, for delegates who are unable to attend the full 4 days of events, Day Pass
tickets are now available on a per-day basis. These tickets include all the events and lunches/ dinners for the relevant day as shown below.
Wed 26th July – Day Pass Tickets now available at £100 each Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, Harrow
4pm onwards – Conclave Inauguration
Shernaz Engineer- WZCC UK Chapter Chair, Founder Director Verity Appointments
Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, DL- Founder of Cobra Beer, Chairman of the Cobra Beer Partnership Limited, Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, Chancellor of the University of Birmingham
Keynote:- Building a Home-Grown Champion
Sam Balsara- Chairman at Madison World
Inaugural Dinner and networking- Catered by Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE, DL
Thursday 27 th July – Day Pass Tickets now available at £150 each
Tower Suites, Tower Bridge, London
10am Innovation and Entrepreneurship Zubin Karkaria- CEO VFS Global
Tea
11.30am Panel on Women in Business
Lead- Zarin Patel- Non Executive Director at HM Treasury, National Trust Group PLC, Hays plc,
Anglian Water Services Ltd, Pets at Home, previously BBC CFO and Executive Director, and Panellists
To Be Confirmed shortly
Including Working Lunch
Travel to House of Commons, reception at the River Terrace
House of Commons
Global Trade and Industry:- Britain Open For Business
Government Ministers TBA
Led by Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, DL- Founder of Cobra Beer, Chairman of the Cobra Beer
Partnership Limited, Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, Chancellor of the
University of Birmingham
Tea
Evening Boat trip and dinner on the River Thames
Including Personal Branding interactive sessions (Table to Table)
Professor Zubin Sethna- Professor of Entrepreneurial Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Regent’s University London
FRIDAY 28 th July– Day Pass Tickets now available at £100 each
Tower Suites, Tower Bridge, London
9.30am From Shipping to Shipping Services and Beyond Capt. Percy Master- Global President WCC, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Master Marine Services Pvt Ltd
10.30am My journey of a start-up and beyond Zar Amrolia – Chairman XTX Markets , previously Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs MC- Javid Canteenwala- CFO, Compagnie Financiere Tradition, previously CLS Group, UBS, Barclays, KPMG 11.30am Coffee
11.45pm Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, DL- Founder of Cobra Beer, Chairman of the Cobra Beer Partnership Limited, Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, and Ministers TBA
1pm LUNCH and Networking with the UK Chamber of Commerce
2.30pm Entrepreneurship, Risk and Wealth Creation Panel:
-Darius Kumana- Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer at Wrisk
-Jehaan Kotwal- CEO JFK Transporters Pvt. Ltd.
-Jeroo Doodhmal- Founder, Pip & Henry -Sustainable Footwear Brand for Kids
-Navaz Sethna- Director at Kumon Maths and English Study Centre
-Ruzbeh Bacha- Founder & CEO, CityFALCON – FinTech
-MC- Perses Sethna, Vice President WZCC, CEO PRT Partners Ltd, previously Product Development Director BT Global Services
3.30pm Tea
4pm WZCC Strategy Session
Capt Percy Master – Global President WZCC, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Master Marine Services Pvt Ltd and Panellists TBA
Evening- No events- Kept open for delegates’ own arrangements
Optional meet and dinner at 7pm at Café Spice Namasté- Chef Cyrus Todiwala’s restaurant (Tickets
available at £60 to book shortly. Special Menu and booking link to follow.)
SATURDAY 29 th July –Day Pass Tickets now available at £100 each
Lords Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood, London
10am My Innings with FinTech, Private Equity and the wonderful world of Payments Sir Ron Kalifa- Chairman of Network International, formerly Vice Chairman and CEO Worldpay Group
11.30am Learning from the Gathas about running a business the Zoroastrian way Dr Karishma Koka PhD – Zarathushti Neuro Scientist from Cambridge University and Founder, Host
of Ba Humata
11.50am My journey in the hospitality industry Cyrus Todiwala- OBE, DL, Proprietor of Café Spice Namasté and Celebrity television chef Networking
With Faroukh Engineer – former cricketer. 46 Test matches for India, first-class cricket for Bombay and Lancashire County Cricket Clubs
-Exclusive Tour of Lords
-Light lunch at Lords
-Adjourn after lunch
-Gala Awards Night Dinner- Available to full 4-day Conclave ticket holders only
-Optional Day Trip Excursion outside London on Sunday 30th July 2023
**Tickets at supplementary price of £105 are available here: https://www.wzcc.co.uk/wzcc-day-trip
– A coach trip to Royal Windsor, tour of Windsor Castle and lunch;
– Then on for a tour of the beauty, history and modern-day enterprise of the University city and spires of Oxford.
Day Pass Tickets make these Inspiring Conversations in Inspiring Locations even more accessible to WZCC friends and colleagues.
Book a Day Pass now for a unique experience. Registration is via Website link:
https://www.wzcc.co.uk/blank
We look forward to meeting you at these iconic venues across London for enjoyable presentations, discussions and networking.

WZCC London Conclave Wed 27th July 2023
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00
************BREAKING NEWS*******************
Latest additions announced to the SIZZLING July line-up:
– Javid Canteenwala- CFO, Compagnie Financiere Tradition, previously CLS Group, UBS, Barclays, KPMG
– Dr Karishma Koka PhD – Our very own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist from Cambridge University, and Founder of Ba Humata
Simply The Best!
**********************************************
Optional meet and ‘Khadraas Club’ dinner on Friday 28 th July 7pm at Café Spice Namasté- Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala’s London restaurant. Tickets at £60 available to book shortly. Special Menu and booking link to follow- Watch this space!
***********************************************
Optional Day Trip Excursion outside London on Sunday 30th July 2023- Book now!
– An escorted coach trip with expert guide to Royal Windsor, tour of Windsor Castle and lunch;
– Then on for a tour of the beauty, history and modern-day enterprise of the University city and spires of Oxford.
Tickets at £105 are available here: https://www.wzcc.co.uk/wzcc-day-trip
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Thursday 27 th July – Day Pass Tickets now available at £150 each
Tower Suites, Tower Bridge, London
10am Innovation and Entrepreneurship Zubin Karkaria- CEO VFS Global
Tea
11.30am Panel on Women in Business
Lead- Zarin Patel- Non Executive Director at HM Treasury, National Trust Group PLC, Hays plc,
Anglian Water Services Ltd, Pets at Home, previously BBC CFO and Executive Director, and Panellists
To Be Confirmed shortly
Including Working Lunch
-Travel to House of Commons, reception at the River Terrace
-House of Commons
-Global Trade and Industry:- Britain Open For Business
-Government Ministers TBA
-Led by Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, DL- Founder of Cobra Beer, Chairman of the Cobra Beer
-Partnership Limited, Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, Chancellor of the
-University of Birmingham
-Tea
-Evening Boat trip and dinner on the River Thames Including Personal Branding interactive sessions (Table to Table)
Professor Zubin Sethna- Professor of Entrepreneurial Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Regent’s University London

Day Pass Tickets make these Inspiring Conversations in Inspiring Locations even more accessible to WZCC friends and colleagues.
Book a Day Pass now for a unique experience. Registration is via Website link:
https://www.wzcc.co.uk/blank
We look forward to meeting you at these iconic venues across London for enjoyable presentations, discussions and networking.

WZCC London Conclave Wed 28th July 2023
2023-07-28 08:00 - 17:00
************BREAKING NEWS*******************
Latest additions announced to the SIZZLING July line-up:
– Javid Canteenwala- CFO, Compagnie Financiere Tradition, previously CLS Group, UBS, Barclays, KPMG
– Dr Karishma Koka PhD – Our very own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist from Cambridge University, and Founder of Ba Humata
Simply The Best!
**********************************************
Optional meet and ‘Khadraas Club’ dinner on Friday 28 th July 7pm at Café Spice Namasté- Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala’s London restaurant. Tickets at £60 available to book shortly. Special Menu and booking link to follow- Watch this space!
***********************************************
Optional Day Trip Excursion outside London on Sunday 30th July 2023- Book now!
– An escorted coach trip with expert guide to Royal Windsor, tour of Windsor Castle and lunch;
– Then on for a tour of the beauty, history and modern-day enterprise of the University city and spires of Oxford.
Tickets at £105 are available here: https://www.wzcc.co.uk/wzcc-day-trip
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FRIDAY 28 th July– Day Pass Tickets now available at £100 each
Tower Suites, Tower Bridge, London
9.30am From Shipping to Shipping Services and Beyond Capt. Percy Master- Global President WCC, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Master Marine Services Pvt Ltd
10.30am My journey of a start-up and beyond Zar Amrolia – Chairman XTX Markets , previously Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs MC- Javid Canteenwala- CFO, Compagnie Financiere Tradition, previously CLS Group, UBS, Barclays, KPMG 11.30am Coffee
11.45pm Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, DL- Founder of Cobra Beer, Chairman of the Cobra Beer Partnership Limited, Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, and Ministers TBA
1pm LUNCH and Networking with the UK Chamber of Commerce
2.30pm Entrepreneurship, Risk and Wealth Creation Panel:
-Darius Kumana- Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer at Wrisk
-Jehaan Kotwal- CEO JFK Transporters Pvt. Ltd.
-Jeroo Doodhmal- Founder, Pip & Henry -Sustainable Footwear Brand for Kids
-Navaz Sethna- Director at Kumon Maths and English Study Centre
-Ruzbeh Bacha- Founder & CEO, CityFALCON – FinTech
-MC- Perses Sethna, Vice President WZCC, CEO PRT Partners Ltd, previously Product Development Director BT Global Services
3.30pm Tea
4pm WZCC Strategy Session
Capt Percy Master – Global President WZCC, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Master Marine Services Pvt Ltd and Panellists TBA
Evening- No events- Kept open for delegates’ own arrangements
Optional meet and dinner at 7pm at Café Spice Namasté- Chef Cyrus Todiwala’s restaurant (Tickets
available at £60 to book shortly. Special Menu and booking link to follow.)

Day Pass Tickets make these Inspiring Conversations in Inspiring Locations even more accessible to WZCC friends and colleagues.
Book a Day Pass now for a unique experience. Registration is via Website link:
https://www.wzcc.co.uk/blank
We look forward to meeting you at these iconic venues across London for enjoyable presentations, discussions and networking.

WZCC London Conclave Wed 28th July 2023
2023-07-29 08:00 - 17:00
************BREAKING NEWS*******************
Latest additions announced to the SIZZLING July line-up:
– Javid Canteenwala- CFO, Compagnie Financiere Tradition, previously CLS Group, UBS, Barclays, KPMG
– Dr Karishma Koka PhD – Our very own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist from Cambridge University, and Founder of Ba Humata
Simply The Best!
**********************************************
Optional meet and ‘Khadraas Club’ dinner on Friday 28 th July 7pm at Café Spice Namasté- Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala’s London restaurant. Tickets at £60 available to book shortly. Special Menu and booking link to follow- Watch this space!
***********************************************
Optional Day Trip Excursion outside London on Sunday 30th July 2023- Book now!
– An escorted coach trip with expert guide to Royal Windsor, tour of Windsor Castle and lunch;
– Then on for a tour of the beauty, history and modern-day enterprise of the University city and spires of Oxford.
Tickets at £105 are available here: https://www.wzcc.co.uk/wzcc-day-trip
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SATURDAY 29 th July –Day Pass Tickets now available at £100 each
Lords Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood, London
10am My Innings with FinTech, Private Equity and the wonderful world of Payments Sir Ron Kalifa- Chairman of Network International, formerly Vice Chairman and CEO Worldpay Group
11.30am Learning from the Gathas about running a business the Zoroastrian way Dr Karishma Koka PhD – Zarathushti Neuro Scientist from Cambridge University and Founder, Host
of Ba Humata
11.50am My journey in the hospitality industry Cyrus Todiwala- OBE, DL, Proprietor of Café Spice Namasté and Celebrity television chef Networking
With Faroukh Engineer – former cricketer. 46 Test matches for India, first-class cricket for Bombay and Lancashire County Cricket Clubs
-Exclusive Tour of Lords
-Light lunch at Lords
-Adjourn after lunch
-Gala Awards Night Dinner- Available to full 4-day Conclave ticket holders only
-Optional Day Trip Excursion outside London on Sunday 30th July 2023
**Tickets at supplementary price of £105 are available here: https://www.wzcc.co.uk/wzcc-day-trip
– A coach trip to Royal Windsor, tour of Windsor Castle and lunch;
– Then on for a tour of the beauty, history and modern-day enterprise of the University city and spires of Oxford.

Day Pass Tickets make these Inspiring Conversations in Inspiring Locations even more accessible to WZCC friends and colleagues.
Book a Day Pass now for a unique experience. Registration is via Website link:
https://www.wzcc.co.uk/blank
We look forward to meeting you at these iconic venues across London for enjoyable presentations, discussions and networking.

WZCC-India Region 20th Annual General Meeting
2023-09-30 18:00 - 21:00
The President – India Region takes pleasure in inviting you to WZCC-India Region 20th Annual General Meeting
To be held on Saturday, 30th September 2023 at 6.00 p.m. At
“The Banquet Room, West End Hotel”,
New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020.
followed by cocktail and dinner.

Miniutes of the meeting Download
ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 2022-2023- B/S AND INCOME & EXPENDITURE
Balance Sheet Download
Income & Expenditure Statement Download
R.S.V.P.
Tel : Ronnie 9619165444 / 022-23532522
Email : wzcc@wzcc.org

Central Florida Chapter - Gahambar Invitation - Oct 21st 2023
2023-10-21 12:00 - 15:00
WORLD ZARATHUSHTI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER

Hello friends and families!
It is our great pleasure to present to you the full schedule and list of food stall offerings for our annual SATUM PRAYER and GAHAMBAR in Loving Memory of our Dear Soli Dastur, which will be held on October 21 , 2023.
Your participation, as always, is greatly appreciated and this year’s event will be a terrific chance to meet up with old friends and make some new ones!
WHERE: SpringHill Suites by Marriott (Orlando International Airport), 5828 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
WHEN: Saturday, October 21st, 2023, at 12:00 PM
Friends requiring discounted accommodations @ $99.00 a night plus tax at the Wingate By Wyndham, should contact dinyarmehta@aol.com or call 407-284-0810 at the earliest.
RSVP for the Gahambhar by October 14th, 2023 via filling out this RSVP Form

The Program

12:00 AM Welcome
12:05 AM Satum Prayer
12:40 PM Vote of Thanks
12:50 PM 2 Games of Lucky 5 Bingo & Live Auctions
1:30 PM GAHAMBAR Lunch

Super Silent Auction – Open until end of luncheon
Menu

Sarya
Gajar Meva nu Achaar
Bhinda Papeta
Sali Marghi
Pulao & Masala Daal
Kachumber
Rotli
Lagan nu Custard

BINGO GAME Jaldi 5 – Two Games
First Five numbers win
Tickets will be sold at the door/event (pay in cash or by cheque) $10.00 each or three tickets for $25.00
Food Stall
Pre Order Items by filling out this RSVP Form
Payment by check (to WZCC) or cash
Please order by October 14th, 2023.
Pick up your order at our Food Stall Counter. If you have any issues or need assistance please call Zenia Shroff at (720-419-4330)
We Encourage you to pre-order food items.

Curry Masala $18.00 a packet
Vindaloo Masala $12.00 a packet

. Mawa Cakes $12.00 box of 6pcs
. Daar ni Pori $15.00 each

Rotli $21.00 for 30
Chicken Cutlets $12.00 box of 6pcs
Bhakra $15.00 per dozen

DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME
As you all know, Gahambar’s are a volunteer effort by members of our community who very willingly giving their time, energy and resources. We would welcome your generous donation in support of these stellar get togethers. Donations may be made out to: WZCC and sent to our Treasurer: Dinyar Mehta c/o The Wingate By Wyndham, Orlando International Airport , 5750 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
RSVP LINK – https://forms.gle/JzAhhsoCTVw93aDq5
Please contact Afsaan Kermani (407-803-3226) if you have any issues with RSVPing.
Best Regards-
WZCC Central Florida Board

My Entrepreneurial Journey From Devlali, India To Oklahoma, USA
2023-10-22 21:30 - 23:30
Save the Date – October 22, 2023
12 Noon New York Time
Wzcc Ny Chapter Proudly Presents
The Spotlight Series Featuring
Ronnie Irani
“My Entrepreneurial Journey From Devlali, India to Oklahoma, Usa”
In Conversation With Edul Daver
Introduction by Farah Randelia
Synthesis and Closing Remarks by Natalie Gandhi, Wzcc Ny Chapter Chair
ZOOM INFORMATION TO JOIN:
Topic: WZCC Spotlight Ronnie Irani
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: 12 Noon New York; 09:30 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi;
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83548010482?pwd=UnBGN1FNMURmOFhmSlRlQU1MUE1iQT09
Meeting ID: 835 4801 0482
Passcode: 676057

Ronnie K Irani is Founder & CEO of RKI Energy Resources, LLC a privately held energy company headquartered in Oklahoma City. Ronnie will talk about his entrepreneurial journey which started in 1973 when he hopped on a train in Devlali to go to Mumbai for his BSc. By 1977 he was on his way to Oklahoma to do his BS and MS in Petroleum Engineering followed by an MBA. After 25 yrs of building a successful career in NYSE based companies and realizing that he had good instincts and insights in finding oil and gas he decided to retire from the public company arena and try his hand on the private side. In 2005 he founded his own oil company, RKI Exploration & Production. Over the next decade he struck oil, or should we say Gold, selling RKI in three tranches in 2015 for $3.5 Billion.
Ronnie likes to say, “ONCE YOU COMMIT, THEN PROVIDENCE MOVES ALSO”. It does not just happen, and Ronnie will highlight his challenges, risks along the way and unique mix of skills which allowed him to shine and succeed.
Ronnie and his wife Shahnaaz, who is also from Mumbai, have been married for 40 years, have two lovely daughters Roxanne and Natasha, and consider Oklahoma as their permanent home.
Ronnie has received numerous institutional, professional and business awards, from lifetime achievement awards, living legend and Oklahoma Hall of Fame Awards. He recently received the 2023 Honorary Doctorate from University of Oklahoma.
In appreciation of institutions, organizations, communities and people who supported and enabled him he has given back to make a difference in the lives of many. Ronnie created and funded the Ronnie K Irani Center for Energy Solutions in the College of Engineering at OU; RKI Center for Creation of Economic Wealth in Price College of Business; RKI Center for Data Analytics and AI at Oklahoma City University. Ronnie is very passionate about working closely with students to become successful entrepreneurs and leaders.
Please do attend this fascinating Spotlight Series presentation and come prepared with questions.
Ronnie will undoubtedly thrill us, inspire us, and motivate us to greater heights.

The WZCC BC Vancouver Chapter had of our second meeting for 2023-2024 on 15 Oct0ber 2023 .
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00
At the Arbab Rustam Guiv Dar-e-Mehr. The speaker was Rob Gawthrop of tune FINANCIAL; topic was STRATEGIES FOR INSURANCES AND ESTATE PLANNING. We thank Homi Italia our Treasurer for requesting this speaker.
The very informative session was attend by 12 individuals with 1 person on Zoom. We thank ALL who attended and the speaker and also the volunteers who looked after the refreshments under the leadership of Board Member Arian Sasani.
We acknowledge with gratitude Sorab Vesuna of Minuteman Press for the generous donation of the BANNER, and cash donation from 1 member.
We also extend our deepest thanks to our dear Kayras Irani, President of the ZSBC for the use of the Dar-e-Mehr premises and facilities to WZCC BC at no cost.
We hope more will attend our next session, the Speaker will be AURASH YAZDGARDIAN on an income tax related topic.
Reported By: Firdosh Mehta

The WZCC BC Vancouver Chapter - Effective Tax Strategies
2023-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Arbab Rustam Guiv Dar-e-Mehr
The WZCC BC Vancouver Chapter & our Youth Wing had of our THIRD meeting for 2023-2024 on 26 November 2023 at the
Arbab Rustam Guiv Dar-e-Mehr. The speaker was Aurash Yazdgerdian, CPA
Topic was Effective Tax Strategies
The very detailed informative session was attended by 9 individuals with 11 person on Zoom.
We thank ALL who attended and the speaker and also the volunteers who looked after the refreshments under the leadership of Board Member Arian Sasani.
We acknowledge with gratitude Sorab Vesuna of Minuteman Press for the generous donation of the BANNER.
We also extend our deepest thanks to our dear Kayras Irani, President of the ZSBC for the use of the Dar-e-Mehr premises and facilities to WZCC BC at no cost.
We hope more will attend our next session, in the first half of 2024.
Published links:

Owning Canadian residential real estate – recent federal and BC developments (bccpa.ca)
CPABC-in-Focus_Mar-Apr-2023.pdf (bccpa.ca)

WZCCME EVENT - 'TALK ON EMERGENCE OF CHAT GPT' - 26TH NOVEMBER, 2023
2023-11-26 12:15 - 16:15 | Utsav hall, India club
Past Event on 29.10.2023

Spotlight on Vistasp Karbhari
2024-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
Vistasp M. Karbhari is a Professor in the Departments of Civil Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he served as the 8th president from 2013 to 2020. He is internationally known for his research on processing and mechanics of composites, durability of materials, infrastructure rehabilitation, and multi-threat mitigation, for which he has received awards and is a fellow of numerous professional organizations. As an administrator and higher ed leader he is known for his work and advocacy for access and attainment in higher education as well as for enhancing excellence and has been honored by numerous organizations for his contributions including as a Fellow of Complete College America.

“Operation Tekchem”
2024-04-27
Dear Member,
Many Members have fond memories of WZCC programs which were held on earlier occasions at Leslie Sawhny Training Centre, Deolali. Since there is an increasing demand from the Members to have such a program once again, WZCC India Region has decided to hold an event at the Centre. This event will be held at the same venue covering two days, Saturday 27 th and Sunday 28th April 2024.
The overnight stay includes a visit to the award-winning Gargoti Museum, the only Museum in India that displays the mineral treasures of the earth (details attached). The program “Operation Tekchem” will be expounded by Maj. Gen. Cyrus Pithawalla, AC, VSM, a former General officer of the Indian Army. He was awarded India's highest peacetime decoration for gallantry, the Ashok Chakra, in 1981, and by virtue of this, he is one of the most decorated flag officers in the history of the Indian Armed Forces. His session will be a first-hand account of action of neutralizing nine hard core insurgents in Manipur. This is a tale of leadership, discipline & decision making.

Itinerary
Saturday, 27 th April, 2024
– 6.30 a.m. sharp – Members will leave Sethna Agiary, Tardeo, (opp.Bhatia Hospital)
(Members will need to assemble at the coach site 15 minutes prior to departure)
– 6.50 a.m. sharp – At Dadar (opp. Dadar Parsi Gymkhana) (Members will need to assemble at the coach site 15 minutes prior to departure)
10.45 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. Visit to Gargoti Museium (on Nashik-Shirdi Highway)
– 1.30 p.m. Reach Leslie Sawhny Training Centre, Deolali.
– 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Lunch
– 3 p.m. onwards members get free time
– 7.15 p.m. onwards – Assemble in the Leslie Sawny Training Centre garden for networking and dinner.
Sunday, 28 th March 2024
– 8.00 a.m. – Breakfast
– 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. – Program “Operation Tekchem” (Coffee break 11.15 a.m. to 11.35 a.m.)
– 1.15 p.m.to 2.15 p.m. – Lunch
– 3.00 p.m. – Departure for Mumbai.
The cost for this trip will be Rs. 5000/- – per head (Rs 5600/- for Non-Members) which will include full lodging/ boarding at the Leslie Sawhny Centre, Deolali, (including Tea/Coffee, one Breakfast, two lunches, one Dinner) to & fro transportation by A/C bus, visit to Gargoti Museum and packed breakfast and mineral water on the bus on 27 th April, 2024.
The cheque for the same can be made in favour of “WZCC – India” or you can
send the payment by NEFT as per details given below:-
Beneficiary Name: – WZCC – India
Account No: – 50100344822970
Bank Name: – HDFC Bank Ltd.
Branch: – Tardeo, Wadia Street
IFSC Code: – HDFC0000544
Please inform after you have completed the payment by NEFT.
Please note that since the Leslie Sawny Centre has limited lodging facilities, only a total of 25 persons can be accommodated on a first come first served basis,
(double & Triple sharing Non-A/c rooms). Do NOT miss this opportunity. Do inform us at the time of making the payment whether you are Veg or Non-Veg.
All members are requested to confirm their participation with Mr Ronnie Shrof on 9619165444 / 23532522, email. wzcc@wzcc.org and arrange to make payment
latest by 15 th April, 2024. Only after making payment your name will be registered.
Warm regards,
Sincerely,
Behroze Daruwalla
President – India Region

The Gargoti Museum is a museum in the town Sinnar near Nashik Maharashtra that
houses a collection of natural mineral and gem specimens collected by K. C. Pandey
over 40 years. The word "goti" refers to a Marathi word meaning stone or pebble. This is
India's first and only gem, mineral, and fossil museum. It also houses the largest and
finest collection of Indian zeolite minerals and crystals in the world.
The Gargoti Museum houses the largest & the finest collection of Indian zeolite minerals
and crystals in the world. It is divided into two galleries namely Deccan Plateau Gallery
and Prestige Gallery. There are 2 floors in the museum and has vast collection of
minerals and crystals. It is located 32 km from Nashik on Nashik-Shirdi highway in a
town named Sinnar.
The museum's displays include:
⚫ Natural Crystals
⚫ Zeolites, Minerals
⚫ Gem Stones
⚫ Precious Stones & Metals
⚫ Semi-Precious Stones & Metals
⚫ Fossils
⚫ Statues
⚫ Handicrafts
Deccan Plateau Gallery
This section displays zeolite minerals and crystals excavated from the Deccan region of
India, mainly Maharashtra and surroundings states.
Exhibits include:
1. Zeolite, mineral, and crystal specimens
2. Fossils of shells, extinct dinosaurs, and mammoths
3. Finest quality of statues carved out of precious/semi-precious stones
4. The fluorescent mineral display Prestige Gallery
This section displays rare finds from India and around the world.
This includes –
1. Gem, precious/semi-precious stones
2. Precious/semi-precious metals
3. Rocks from Moon and Mars
4. The best of Indian zeolite minerals
The Prestige Gallery, designs are inspired by the Indian Parliament & Monument and showcases a glimpse of the spell bounding treasures of Nature.

"WE" Wing Global Webinar - Nawaz Merchant - Motherhood and Me-hood- Can women really be true to both?
2024-05-11
Link: Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 916 9954 6355
Password: 354880

CONDOLENCE MEETING – MR MINOO R. SHROFF – GLOBAL PRESIDENT EMERITUS – WZCC
2024-05-15
Given below is the link for the Condolence Meeting of Mr Minoo R. Shroff which was held yesterday.
CLICK HERE

Barbeque and Networking- where every flame tells a story
2024-06-08 17:00 - 21:30
The WZCC Toronto Chapter organized a barbeque-cum-networking event on Saturday 8 th June
2024 at the Zoroastrian Society of Ontario in Toronto. The overall event feratured several
activities like fun games, informal networking and sumptous barbeque dinner featuring both
vegetarian and non-veg delicacies and witnessing a grand turnout of 62 members from across
the community.
The event commenced with formal registration process where each attendee was given a name
tag so that other attendees can recognize them and learn more about them as individuals and
what they do professionally. The informal networking during registration set the tone for the
evening, transitioning into the first segment of the evening- Speed Networking. The second
segment was something many attendees had heard and participated in for the first time and was
hailed as the best part of the evening- Human Bingo. ‘Attendees were given 25 minutes to
complete this activity and the one to complete it first won a special prize sponsored by WZCC
Toronto Chapter. There was also a door prize giveaway, the winner for which was chosen by
spinning a wheel of numbers.
The final segment was the one that everyone had been waiting for- the barbeque dinner which
was enjoyed by one and all. Informal networking once again took precedence where the
attendees discussed a little more about some potential business ideas and how they can leverage
the WZCC platform to launch and promote their ideas while devouring the burgers and tandoori
chicken, fresh off the grill.
Overall, all the members who attended the event had a gala time and everyone is excited for
future events as well as the biggest event hosted by the Toronto Chapter- the WZCC Conclave
2025 to be held in the vibrant city of Toronto from April 29 th – 3 rd May 2025.
Our Lovely Chefs

Speed Networking underway

The Lucky Draw prize winner receiving a wireless Bluetooth speaker from
Dilnavaz Shroff, Global Director and Cyrus Patel, Chapter Chair and Director.

WZCC/ZEN | Spotlight on Adil Malia on Sunday, 16 June 24
2024-06-16 11:00
Please join us in the next WZCC Spotlight in the series from the Zoroastrian Education Network on
16 June 2024 at 11 AM EST, 4 PM London, 8.30 PM IST, 11 PM Singapore
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83366370402. Passcode: WZCC

WZCC Mission – Defines PURPOSE
Provide an opportunity for those who seek to create intellectual, economic and social value beyond resources controlled and maximize the nexus between the three values for sustainable development for the good of the Zarathushti and other communities.
Adil Malia: CEO ‘The FiRM’ – a boutique Business Management Consultancy
Adil holds a degree in Commerce, a Bachelor’s degree in Law, a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He has attended the Coca-Cola Wharton School ‘Advance Management Program’ and has been bestowed a ‘Causa Honoris’ Doctorate in Philosophy by Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India .
With over 4 decades of Top Management Corporate experience in India and overseas, working in Godrej , GE, Marks & Spencers, Coca-Cola and Essar, Adil has served at Board Levels in areas of Leadership, HR, Marketing, Business Management Consulting and Advisory services. Adil is a Business Coach to some of the well recognised CEOs in India. Adil is fond of music and plays the Mohan Veena. He is also a TedX speaker.
Adil has won several national and international awards – including the HR ‘Grand Master’ award at the ‘WHR Congress’. He was ranked first amongst the list of top 110 Influential Global leaders by ‘People-Hum’, a global ranking organisation for professionals. He is an Independent Director on several companies and is one of the 7 elected Trustees on the Board of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet.
Adil is an active member of the WZCC for the last 10 years now.
Topic: WZCC/ZEN Spotlight on Adil Malia
Time: Jun 16, 2024 08:30 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 833 6637 0402
Passcode: WZCC

“Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: A Type of Large Language Model”
2024-06-22 10:30
WZCC-Chicago invites you for a special webinar on
“Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: A Type of Large Language Model”
by Mr. Vispi Nevile Karkaria
DATE: Saturday June 22, 2024
TIME: 10:30 AM CDT, 11:30 AM EDT, 8:30 AM PDT, 9:00 PM IST, 4:30 PM UK Time, 1:30 AM Australia Time
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88232848767?pwd=RNKhlVzOTfZJu4yaykvB27BBmagIRi.1
Location: Online webinar
ChatGPT is like you Digital Companion for Smarter Interactions and Productivity. The points to be covered are:
1. Smart Helper: ChatGPT understands and communicates like humans, making it useful for tasks and conversations.
2. How It Works: It learns from vast amounts of text, using neural networks to recognize patterns and provide coherent answers.
3. Practical Uses: It assists with questions, suggestions, writing, and casual conversations, simplifying daily tasks.
Advanced Technology: Powered by large language models, ChatGPT excels in understanding and generating human-like text.
RSVP Information:
Kindly email your interest to
attend this webinar to
wzcc.chicago@gmail.com

Unleash the Power of Wealth
2024-08-03 17:00 - 19:00
Farhad Captian
Co Founder Confiance Finvest
Farhad has over two decades of experience in financial services and wealth management. He has completed his MMS, Finance and is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
His vision is to empower clients to make prudent financial decisions, achieve financial goals and stay financially independent.
Venue:
Bellisima Banquets
534, BCMA, SVP Road, Opera House,
Opp Sukh Sagar, Mumbai: 400 007
Date: Saturday, 3rd Aug ’24
Time: Registration @ 4:30pm,
event Starts @ 5pm followed by High Tea
Entry Fee: INR 200 to be paid via G-Pay to Rashna or Veera
RSVP: Veera @ 9137110735 Rashna @ +91 98199 95230

Spotlight - R. Gopalakrishnan & Harish Bhat on JAMSETJI NUSSERWANJI TATA - Sunday 27th October, 2024 at 7.00 p.m. IST
2024-10-27 19:00 - 21:30
Spotlight – R. Gopalakrishnan & Harish Bhat on JAMSETJI NUSSERWANJI TATA
DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE CONVERSATION WITH EX-TATA SON DIRECTORS.
Please join us on Sun, 27 Oct 24 at 7 PM IST, 1.30 PM UK, 9. 30 AM EDT in the next WZCC-ZEN – Spotlight
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83413516327
Meeting ID: 834 1351 6327 Passcode: WZCC

Inaugural Session and and a Grand Evening followed by a talk by Rohan Oberoi
2025-01-11 18:30 - 23:00 | Westend hotel, 45, 45, Anandilal Podar Marg, next to Bombay hospital, New Marine Lines, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, mumbai, 400020, India
