Ervad Shahren Balaporia, son of Urviz and Hoshedar Balaporia, was ordained as a Martab on May 14, 2016 (Roj Hormazd, Mah Dae) at the Bai Motlibai Wadia Adaran. The Martab ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushroo Kanga. Parsi Times wishes Er. Shahrenall the very best.
The summer camp of Homavazir’s 11th CBDA (Central Bombay District Association) Scout Group was held at Bahadurji Sanatorium Deolali, from 1st to 4th May 2016. 25 cubs, scouts and scouters in smart uniform boarded the Tapovan Express from CST station and reached the camp site in Deolali where they took their positions around the flag […]
The collar of your shirt frames your face, especially when you wear a tie. Are you choosing the right style of collar that will best compliment your face? The following are three vital tips, based on your face-structure, that will help select the apt collar for you, especially during those formal occasions which call for […]
Dr. Arnavaz Manekji Havewala, MDS, has been chosen to deliver a presentation on her case study, ‘The Role Of The Human Papilloma Virus In Oral Carcinomas – A Review With Case Report’ at the 30th International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), to be held in Vienna, Austria, from the 28th to the […]
Contributed by PT Reader Freny Kelawalla This is my prayer to thee my Lord, Strike, strike at the root of peneary in my heart, Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might Give me the strength […]
Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi. Thou art the fountain of goodness, Ahura Mazda, and whatever is good in the world proceeds from Thee. Thy goodness extends to the good and evil alike, for Thy desire […]
Celebrating The Spirit Of The Zoroastrian Woman Lady Hirabai Cowasjee Jehangir In continuation of our ‘Daughters Of Mashyani’ series, which celebrates twenty distinguished Zoroastrian ladies who made a huge impact on our community and society, this week, Parsi Times brings you Lady Hirabai Cowasjee Jehangir whose contribution to the field of education and arts, is […]
Rhim Jhim Ke Tarane’, a variety revue will be performed by the scouts and guides of various companies under The East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides (EBBSG) District Association, a Not for Profit Association. In keeping with its motto to ‘Do your Best’, ‘Be Prepared’ and ‘Look Wide for Service’, along with a love for […]
Merwanjee Cama Park’s oldest resident Homi Mehta celebrated his 99th birthday on June 23. Hoshang K. Katrak reports. With 24 hours still to go for Midsummer day, the warmth in Cama Park was palpable. And as impromptu efforts were being made by the senior citizens of the society to celebrate the grand old man’s birthday, […]
Celebrating the life of one of India’s eminent solicitors, the BPP held a public condolence meet for Dadi Bejonji Engineer on 17th June, 2016, at Walchand Hirachand Hall of Indian Merchant Chambers, Churchgate. Present in huge numbers were prominent members of our community, in addition to the wife of Dadi Engineer- Silloo Engineer, were Adi […]
Completing a notable ninety-nine years, Sir JJ Girls’ High School’s Grand Old Lady, Nergish Kaikobad Bamji, celebrates her centenary today! Born to Bachubai and Kaikobad Bamji on 2nd July, 1917 (Mah Dae, Roj Ashishwang), she grew up to achieve greatness, just like Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the founder of the school, where she served with love, […]