On 22nd February, 2017, the Managing Council of the National Society of the Friends of Trees (NSFT), jointly with St. Xavier’s College, felicitated Dr. Pheroza J Godrej, President Emeritus – Friends of the Trees, with the distinguished ‘Vruksha Ratna Award’. She was also presented with an oil-painting of a magnificent rain tree, painted by acclaimed […]
The morning of February 26, 2017, had the vintage car and motorcycle enthusiasts getting together to attend VCCCI’s Annual Vintage and Classic Event. This well begun Sunday morning had our old timer cars and motorcycles lovers congregating at the now regular venue – Horniman Circle at Fort in South Mumbai. For enthusiasts and spectators alike, […]
On 27th February, 2017, India’s leading performing artists and the pride of our community, Astad Deboo and Dr. Shiamak Davar, added yet another feather in the community’s cap when they were invited to meet Queen Elizabeth II in her Buckingham palace, in connection with the ‘UK-India Year Of Culture Launch’ event aimed at strengthening the […]
21-year-old Parsi Canadian soldier, Rushad Bharda, honoured as hero for having saved a jammed 18-wheel tractor trailer and driver from being struck by an oncoming GO train at a railway crossing on Kerr Street in Oakville on 28th February, 2017.
Jashna Kelawala was awarded the prestigious ‘Prof. H K Trivedi Gold Medal’ at the 65th Annual Convocation 2017 Of Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, for excellence in Financial Economics in her Masters in Commerce (M.Com) examination. Jashna was felicitated by Gujarat University Chancellor and Governor Of Gujarat, OP Kohli, President Of Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India […]
Navsari: ‘Team Muskuraahat’ is a recently established initiative aimed at saving victims of tobacco addiction, by employing the unique style of blending art and social service. The six core crusaders of this nearly one-year old venture – Yezdi Contractor, Monaz Contractor, Aspi Sipoy, Kashmir Vakhariya, Parvin Gandhi and Firoz Kapadia – have already successfully assisted […]
In an effort to boost the Ahmedabad’s dwindling Parsi population, currently comprising only 1,400 Parsis as of today compared to 2,600 Parsis a few years ago, the community plans to build a residential complex near the Parsi Sanatorium. One of the main reasons for this rapid population decline is the death-rate being higher than the […]
Homavazir’s 11th CBDA Scout group held its annual ‘Parent’s Day’ on 12th February, 2017 at the JB Vachha High School, Dadar, with Navroz Siganporia as their Chief Guest, who was presented an impressive Guard of Honour by the cubs and scouts. The programme commenced with the cub and scout prayer song and flag break, followed […]
The pleasant morning of 21st February, 2017, had the Thane Zarthostis rejoicing in pride to celebrate the 237th Salgreh of the Seth Cowasji Patell Agiary, organized by the Trustees of the Thana Agiary Fund. The Agiary building came alive with rich floral torans and bouquets marking the main entrance and adorning the frames in the […]
Our Community’s love for vehicles is one of its greatest unifying factors! There are various stages of this patronisation – right from hobbyist, to an enthusiast, to being passionate about it, to downright obsessive! 19th February, 2017 saw a spirited bunch of likeminded motorcycle enthusiasts converge on Marine Drive, Mumbai for a ‘togetherness bike ride’! […]
The second Gambhar honoring Prof. Firoz and Sunamai Davar, organized and financed by their daughter and current APP Trustee, Prof. Armaity Davar, was held on 5th February, 2017, by The Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat (APP) at the Lalkaka Hall, Parsi Sanatorium Grounds. Attended by over five hundred humdins, a delicious menu of ravo, akuri, papdi papeto […]