Beyond business and bounties

Hong Kong based centenarian Rusy Shroff exemplifies the business acumen and largesse of his enterprising forebears
Parinaz Gandhi

"My forefathers left India for Shanghai, Canton and Hong Kong…not because of  lack of opportunities but a sense of adventure and travel. I am always thankful to them for making this very bold decision,” conveyed Rusy Shroff who was brought to Hong Kong as a toddler and, currently as the eldest Zoroastrian in the Special Administrative Region, will be celebrating his 100th birthday on roz Srosh, mah Spandarmad (July 29, 2017) according to the Shahenshahi calendar, and August 23 as per the Gregorian calendar. "I still come to the office every morning for around two hours and then in the afternoon......



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