Spectacular achievement is always preceded by painstaking preparation. Parsi Times Reporter Binaisha M. Surti brings you all the fun, enjoyment, entertainment and laughter that took place at the Tejpal Auditorium. The Nowroze Baug Play Centre presented its 69th Annual Cultural Programme – ‘Nowroze Baug Got Talent’ on 28th May, 2016, sponsored by The WZO Trust. […]
The Dae Mahina nu Jasan was performed on Saturday 28th May, 2016, at Bai Avabai Ardeshir Wadia Agiary near Dhobi Talao. The Jasan was performed by Panthaky Shahvir Mehli Dastur and other mobeds. Established on 28th August 1843, the structure is in need of extensive reconstruction. Managing Trustee Godrej N. Dotivala, on behalf of co-trustees, […]
HPY’s ‘one month’ concludes with a spunky evening full of smiles, experiences and polished talent. Parsi Times Reporter Khushnuma Dubash gives you an account of the memorable Sunday evening. The Valedictorian function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) was held on 29th May, 2016 at J.B. Vachha High School, Dadar. This year, the programme […]
The dynamic XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) organised a weekend get-away to River Gate Resort, Karjat on 28th and 29th May, 2016. Over hundred XYZs, with families and friends, attended the overnight trip, organized by Shahazad Enterprises. The participants were accommodated in air-conditioned cottages and enjoyed numerous adventure-sports activities like flying fox, zip line and commando […]
Farzeen Percy Harver of Bombay International School, Mumbai, scored a noteworthy 96.33% (578/600) in her ICSE Board Examination, 2016. At par with extra-curricular activities, Farzeen has also been adjudged the ‘Best Athlete’ in her school for three consecutive years from 2012 -2014, and a keen debate enthusiast. When asked about her key to success, Farzeen […]
On Saturday 28th May the residents of Navazbai Contractor Baug, Mahim organized an eve of entertainment to bring together the young and old of the colony. Members from both age groups participated in fancy dress and dance competitions. Even children were innovative, especially a brother and sister duo – Thea and Mikhail Bharucha, who turned […]
The concluding event for the summer vacation at Cama Park, Andheri, was held on 29th May, 2016. Teenagers took the center-stage as the function kicked off with 250 members and their guests standing in obeisance. Young Percy Amaria played the Zoroastrian anthem ‘Chaiyye Hamey Zarthosti’ and a couple of Bollywood songs on the keyboard. This […]
Parsi Times congratulates TaronishBajan of Delhi Private School, Sharjah, for securing94.4% (472/500) in her CBSE examinations, 2016. She topped her school in Economics and Marketing, with a total of 98% in each! Taronish is all set to join Middlesex University in Dubai and pursue Human Relations Psychology. We wish her all the best!
On Saturday 28th May, 2016 Air India and Indian Airlines’ serving as well as retired staff and their guests got together to witness their 70th annual Dae Mahino Jasan. It was held at the Cama Baug (Big Otla). Performed by Ervad Dinyar D. J. Modi and Firoze Navdar, merriment followed the jasan, with Farokh Gotla […]
In December 2015, around the time when the Iranshah Utsav was held in Udvada, Australia was awarded the host nation for the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress (Adult) for the year 2018, as decided by the Global Working Group Meeting. The specific date and place where the 11th WZC will congregate has now been announced as […]
Celebrating The Spirit Of Zoroastrian Women Foreword By Dinshaw Tamboly: Whilst the cliché ‘Behind every successful man there is a woman’ has been abundantly bandied about, what has always been more relevant is the fact that ‘the seed behind every inspired act has been planted by a woman and led to its fruition by her […]