The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) celebrates 30 years of its founding in 2017. To mark the occasion, FEZANA has announced a competition to design a logo for the organization, which will become the official logo of FEZANA to be used for all official and digital platforms including social media, business cards, […]
Dadysett Aatash Behram at Fanaswadi, Mumbai was packed on the eve of 4th December, 2016, for the inauguration of a Shrine dedicated to Behram Yazad, located in the renovated hall, next to the Aatash Behram, organised by the Trustees of Dadysett Charity Trust. “This is the first Fire Temple in India where such a glorious […]
Parsi Times caught up with Shiamak Davar’s ‘Special Potential Batch (SPB)’ students who are gearing up for ‘CONFIDANCE’, a show that gives students with special potential a platform to train and perform as professionals. Catch them live at St. Andrews Auditorium, Bandra on 17th December, 2016. Book your tickets on ‘bookmyshow.com’
Zochild Day, which empowers children with a platform to showcase their talents and make new friends, celebrated its 14th edition on 27th November, 2016 at NCPA’s Jamshed Bhabha Theatre. It commenced with Chairman Founder Sensei Vispi Kapadia hoisting the Zochild and Indian flag, followed by Zubin Sanjana from Salsette paying tribute to the inspiration behind […]
Animal welfare organisation, World For All (WFA) successfully conducted the successful adoption of 74 stray dogs and cats at their sixth annual Adoptathon held on 26th and 27th November 2016, at Bandra’s St. Theresa’s School grounds. The event was patronized by animal lovers, activists and celebrities who supported the cause for animals, including Soha Ali […]
On 20th November, 2016, Dr. Mickey Mehta was invited as guest speaker by ‘Medicina Alternativa’, a four day international conferences on holistic health / life sciences and integrated medicines, affiliated to ‘The Open International University for Complementary Medicines’. In his three hour long impromptu presentation he spoke of the theory of karmic debt cleansing, understanding […]
On 29th November, 2016, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) decided to peacefully part ways with its seven-year old youth wing, ZYNG, via a majority vote based on the motion proposed by Trustee Noshir Dadrawala and supported by Chairman Yazdi Desai and Trustee Kersi Randeria. Since this was trustee Zarir Bhathena’s first meeting after his recovery […]
Udvada’s Iranshah Atash Behram celebrated its salgreh in accordance with the Fasli Calendar on Thursday, 24th November, 2016 (Roj Adar, Mah Adar). A jasan ceremony was performed by Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor and six other Dasturs at 9:30 am. Around four hundred and fifty devotees paid their homage to the Holy Fire and enjoyed delicious […]
Asia’s largest short film club, ‘Shamiana’, founded and run by Cyrus Dastur, held a successful screening of numerous ‘Oscar Nominated Short films’ to a packed audience of over six hundred people at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) in Ahmedabad on 19th November, 2016. Having a strong presence across multiple cities of India, Shamiana has now […]
The 86th Humbandagi took place at the Bhikha Behram Well on 24th November, 2016 (Ava Roj) at 5:30 pm. This was followed by a speech on Shahnameh writer, Firdowsi Toosi by Er. Darayesh R. Katrak, where he highlighted the fact that had it not been for Firdowsi and his writings, we would have been in […]
On 20th November 2016, XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) inaugurated its Thane chapter with founder Hoshaang Gotla, volunteers and members. He addressed a meeting with over 20 parents who attended registered their children as XYZ members so they can also partake in the numerous events conducted by XYZ. XYZ, which has centres all over Mumbai and […]