Hon’ble Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani held an interactive meeting with the heads of Parsi and Irani Anjumans across India, at the Mancherji Joshi Memorial Hall, Dadar Athornan Institute, in Mumbai, on 30th October, 2022. This initiative was organized by Vada Dasturji of Iranshah Udvada, […]
England-based brother-sister duo – 16-year-old wicketkeeper-cum-batsman Kayan and 12-year-old right arm, leg spinner Saisha Ranina – have displayed extraordinary talent in the community’s top-favourite game of Cricket and represent one of the leading cricket clubs in the United Kingdom – ‘Old Northamptonians’, and also play County Cricket for ‘Northamptonshire CCC’! Having developed their distinct styles, […]
In 1886, the very first Indian cricket team that toured England comprised only Parsis, paving the path for future generations to follow. Globally, our community stands proud of engendering the nation’s cricketing heritage. Then and now, us bawas have played the game with pure passion, pride and intense energy. Keeping the Parsi flag fluttering high, […]
– PG Tour of United Kingdom 2022 – . The original 1886 tour between the Parsis and the English was noteworthy as the first ever team from India to tour England, comprising an all-Parsi team! Our Parsi Team, led by Dr. Dhunjeeshaw Patel, had never played international cricket, while England had played seven series against […]
Zerbanoo Gifford has the unique distinction of being one of our community’s most dynamic, admired, respected and loved trailblazers – and a renowned champion of women’s equality across the world. An award-winning Human Rights campaigner, Zerbanoo is also an author and the founder of the magnificent ‘ASHA Centre’ in Britain, which works for the […]
Padmashri and Arjuna Awardee Diana Edulji, Former Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team “Congratulations to Parsi Times, editor Anahita Subedar and the entire team on its 11th Anniversary. I am an avid reader and look forward towards all the informative articles every Saturday in PT. It is extremely great to see the ‘Sports Section’ […]
Genevieve Dubash: A passionate animal lover since childhood, generous Genevieve has cared for community animals her whole life. Her passion culminated into the establishment of ‘AWARE’ (Animal Welfare And Rescue Efforts) Foundation, an ashram housing and caring for over eighty dogs and cats, in Ganeshpuri, Maharshtra. “I’m blessed to be born in a family of […]
The two Mumbai-based, teenaged Razmi brothers – 19-year-old Rayaan and 16-year-old Shahyan, have been the toast of the Snooker and Billiards circuit, with their outstanding performances and wins, doing the fraternity and the community very proud! Rayaan recently made history with his excellent skills at the recently held 2021 National Championship (Sage university, Bhopal) by […]
The hearts of cricket enthusiasts and fans in the community and across the world were brimming with pride when Team Parsee Gymkhana (PG) clinched its third championship title, making history with its fearless brand of cricket, by becoming Mumbai’s first club to win three back-to-back tournaments across different formats. They grabbed a mammoth 298-run victory […]
Iconic veteran theatre producer and actor who ruled Parsi, Gujarati and English theatre for decades, and renowned advertising personality, Burjor Patel passed away on 4th January, 2022, due to old age. The much acclaimed, former Khaleej Times Advertising Director was 91. Perhaps the only attributes which could compare to his awe-inspiring talent and remarkable personality, […]
Team Parsee Gymkhana (PG) had a magical season, emerging as the dominating and leading club in Mumbai’s cricketing arena by winning three back-to-back titles in a row, in all three formats of the game, making history as the first club from the city to do so and becoming the most successful team of Mumbai. Team […]