Frazan Adil Kotwal, from Pune, is a Dastur who has received global accolades for his talent as an Opera singer (baritone), at the young age of twenty-three! His extraordinary talent has been praised by top international opera critics as being in “possession of a fine voice, artistic sensitivity, ability to communicate in his music-making and personal […]
Ervad Harvesp Dastur, son of Mahanaz and Dasturji Cyrus Noshirwan Dastur completed his Martab ceremony on Roj Ashishvangh, Mah Adar. The ceremony was performed at Seth Dadabhai Naoshirwanji Modi Atashbehram, Surat, under the guidance of Er. Faredoon Turel and assisted by Er. Harvesp Sanjana. Twelve year old, Ervad Shareez Sidhwa, son of Zubin and Dilnaz […]
When you look into the eyes of any animal, you see a friend who gives unconditional love and will ask for nothing else in return. Parsi Times Reporter, Binaisha M. Surti locks eyes with many such beautiful creatures aboard ZYNG’s trip to the animal rescue shelter at Karjat. Zoroastrian Youth of Next Generation (ZYNG) organized […]
Established on 9th June, 1820, Tarapore Parsi Jarthosti Anjuman celebrated its 196th anniversary on 16th May, 2016 (Roj Ardibehest, Mah Dae). Jasan ceremony was performed by Er. Pallonji P. Dastoor, Er. Sohrab P. Dastoor, Er. Zarir M. Dastoor and Er. Jal F. Bhesadia. Humbandagi by priests and devotees was followed by a small speech by […]
The ‘Blessing Bag’ initiative by Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) has picked up immense momentum in the past one week, thanks to the tremendous efforts put in by the motivated XYZ kids and support from Parsi Times. Thirty XYZ children have already made one hundred and fourteen ‘blessing bags’ and are all set to hand it […]
The 169 year old CP Powala Agiary located at Icchapore near Surat underwent renovation for its maintenance in 2015. The Trustees had put in an appeal in Parsi Times and the donations from our generous readers expedited the renovation successfully. 1st May, 2016 saw the newly renovated Agiary inaugurated with Jasan and humbandagi from 10am to 11 […]
Just as the rains rejuvenate the parched, barren land into a garden-in-bloom, so does a dynamic, young generation make the community blossom! HPY (Holiday Programme for Youth) has been facilitating the bloom in our community by enriching it with the steady growth of a spirited, groomed and confident youth, for the past three decades. Every […]
The past two months witnessed much buzz anticipating the big day – HPY’s big bash on the 4th of June, 2016, celebrating its 30th or Pearl Anniversary – with a fab musical play ‘That One Month’, by Meherzad Patel, followed by dinner by Joss, at the Jamshedji Bhabha theatre, NCPA. Thus embodying the very […]
On 4th June, 2016, ACC Limited’s current ad ex-employees organized the annual Dae Mahino Jasan at Cama Baug (Big Otla) which was performed by Er. Keki Raoji. The jasan was followed by housie, lucky draw and dinner, which was catered by N. Dalal caterers. The annual jashan that brought all the employees together, was made […]
Dadar Parsee Youths Assembly High School has secured 100% results in the SSC Board Exams for the 16th year in succession! All 159 students secured a minimum First Class, with 108 students scoring Distinction and 28 students achieving above 90%! Two Parsi high-scorers include Ruzan Mehernosh Tata (93%) and Rustom Adil Makoojina (92.4%). Amusingly, a […]
On the auspicious Roj Daepadin, Mah Dae (1385 Y.Z.), 5th June, 2016, SAZCOWAN (Salsette Zoroastrian Colony Welfare Association) organized a Dae Mahino Jashan for the residents in the community hall. The hall was packed and there was a delightful rendition of the Humbandagi after the Jashan. The evening then got into entertainment mode with housie […]