As we step into the bright days of the Spring season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our readers for the overwhelming response to our Jamshedi Navroz Special edition. Your continued engagement, appreciation and support motivates and inspires us to uphold and enhance the quality of content we bring you – be it news, infotainment, or the causes we champion.

This month also marks a historic milestone for our community – the glorious tricentenary or 300-year-salgreh of our Bhikha Behram Well. A cherished symbol of faith and resilience, this sacred well has sustained generations with its blessings. Built in 1725 by philanthropist Bhikha Behram, it remains a source of solace and communal pride. Its continued existence in the heart of Mumbai is a symbol of our unwavering faith, heritage, and unity. As we celebrate this milestone, let us reflect on the timeless values of service, perseverance, and gratitude that have shaped our community for generations.

With Navroz behind us and the mercury already rising, survival becomes increasingly difficult for our street animals and birds. Simple acts of kindness make all the difference – placing bowls of water at street corners for our four-legged friends and small dishes of water and grains on balconies or window sills for birds can provide relief and rejuvenation to their dehydrated and exhausted bodies. In extending our compassion to these innocent beings, we not only ease their suffering but also embody the spirit of compassion and generosity that defines us as a community.

As we navigate this season, let’s keep things cool by staying hydrated, shielding ourselves from the scorching afternoon sun, and eating mindfully. All the same, let’s keep the warmth alive with small yet meaningful gestures like caring for our elderly, community service and staying connected with loved ones. In a world that’s heating up, a little compassion goes a long way in keeping things cool!

Have a lovely weekend!

– Anahita