All India Radio (AIR) Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai channel brings to you its popular show – ‘SPORTS MAGAZINE’ hosted by our community’s very own dynamic youth icon and Parsi Times Reporter – Binaisha M. Surti. Don’t forget to tune in at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 13th April, 2021, for an exciting second episode, in continuation […]
Ahmedabad’s ‘Sunamai And Firoze Davar Charitable Trust’ recently held a free Covid-19 Vaccination drive for Senior Parsi / Irani Zoroastrians as well as those above the age of 45 from Ahmedabad city. The vaccination drive was held at Parsi Sanatorium in Navrangpura. Pic Courtesy: Nirmal Harindran, Express
Media Partner: Parsi Times After graduating in Commerce from the Byramjee Jeejeebhoy College of Commerce (BJCC), I went on to complete my Masters in Commerce from Mumbai University. I was appointed the position of ZTFE’s Resident Priest in 2014 and came to the UK that November. I am honoured to represent the Zoroastrian Community in […]
On 21st March, Jamshedi Navroz, most people get up late, eat breakfast and head to the Atash Behram to say their prayers. However, on 21st March this year, Dr. Ashish Contractor, Jamshid Pandole and I met at 3:45 am in the early morning darkness and began cycling with a group of friends – heading to […]
On April 4th, 2021, the vibrant members of the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) kept the age-old tradition alive of visiting the sea and praying to revere Ava Yazad, by reciting prayers and offering sugar and milk to the waters. The group met at Sunset Beach (Huntington Beach) in CA. It was heartwarming to see […]
In a major victory for the Tata Group, on 26th March, 2021, the Supreme Court upheld the ouster of Cyrus Mistry as the Chairman of Tata Sons, setting aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order restoring Mistry as the Executive Chairman of the $100 billion plus conglomerate. The verdict was pronounced by a […]
Expected Launch By September, 2021 Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume and the biggest Covid-19 vaccine maker, is looking to launch the ‘Covovax’ vaccine – developed in partnership with American vaccine developer Novavax, by September 2021, announced CEO Adar Poonawalla, on 27th March, 2021. Adar added that the Covid-19 vaccine […]
‘Ardeshir’s Aces’, XYZ’s international group from its Karachi chapter, is one of its newer groups which was birthed during the lockdown, in July 2020, during the lockdown. This small but enthusiastic group has conducted some fun and amazing events in a short period! In December 2020, ‘Ardeshir’s Aces’ conducted an Xmas Hamper project, pleasantly surprising […]
In keeping with the surge of the novel coronavirus across Gujarat, the Surat Parsee Panchayat (SPP) decided to support and protect the senior community members residing in Surat. Along with the support of the Surat Municipal Corporation authorities, the SPP arranged for the free vaccination of 90 senior Parsi beneficiaries, including 5 bed-ridden patients, in […]
Fun ‘n’ Games with Tambola… and much more! The online efforts and initiatives taken, especially through the lockdown and the ongoing pandemic, by ‘Jiyo Parsi’ – a GoI undertaking, which supports our community’s efforts in arresting the declining Parsi population and aids in its increase – are commendable! Recognizing the increasing need during these times […]
All India Radio (AIR) Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai channel brings to you its popular show – ‘SPORTS MAGAZINE’ hosted by our community’s very own dynamic youth icon and Parsi Times Reporter – Binaisha M. Surti. Don’t forget to tune in at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 6th April, 2021, for an exciting episode with former captain […]