Business tycoon and the community’s Kohinoor with a heart of gold – Ratan Tata – is known for his love and compassion towards stray dogs. He has often come forward and shared posts to help strays find a loving home. This week, he was once again trending on Social Media platforms as he shared a […]
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Protecting Parsi Heritage – MoC Visits Navsari
In keeping with the tireless efforts of PARZOR Foundation and the community over years, Ministry of Culture has shown considerable interest towards the restoration and reawakening initiative in Navsari. Earlier this week, Navsari hosted Shri Raghvendra Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Culture & CEO, Development of Museums and Cultural Spaces (CEO-DMCS), who visited Parsi heritage sites, […]
Parsi Community Cite Bombay HC Nod To Muslims
On 14th June, 2021, the advocate representing the Surat Parsi Panchayat submitted before the Gujarat High Court that the Bombay High Court had ordered the authorities to permit burial in cases of deaths from Covid-19 for Muslims. The Parsi religious body from Surat has been objecting to compulsory cremation of bodies of Covid victims who […]
HPY 2021 Concludes With Bumper Finale!
The 34th valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) was held online on 5th June, 2021, with over 195 well-groomed teenagers, set to enter a new world full of opportunities. Through their 10-day exciting adventure camp, the youngsters emerged confident, participating in competitions and building special memories, and by the end of it, […]
Meet The 8WZYC Marketing Team!
The 8WZYC’s Marketing Subcommittees aim to encourage participation from global Zoroastrian communities and publicize information and excitement surrounding London 2023! This includes hosting fundraisers, social events and interacting to highlight Congress information via social media platforms. Here’s what the dynamic Marketing Subcommittee members say… ARIANA DOOMASIA: This Congress provides the opportunity for greater community involvement […]
Ek Chai Zindagi Ke Naam!
Chai for Cancer (CFC) is an 8-year-old global non-profit organization, providing cancer patients with life-saving drugs and care, by spreading awareness and fund-raising campaigns. Based on the simple association between cancer and a cup of tea, which is everyman’s drink, CFC deploys informal hangouts or ‘Chai Addas’ where patients, caregivers and supporters of the cause […]
FEZANA Talks Presents ‘A Walk Down Persis Lane’
On June 12, at 9:30pm (IST), FEZANA Talks presents ‘A Walk Down Persis Lane’, exploring the career of Parsi actor – Persis Khambatta – the stunning artist who turned heads as Lieutenant Ilia in the film ‘Star Trek’ (1979). The panel comprises award-winning screenwriter, photographer and filmmaker – Sooni Taraporevala; performing artist and producer – […]
XYZ Youth Celebrate World Environment Day
On 5th June, 2021, World Environment Day, the dynamic XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) kids across Mumbai celebrated the occasion with activities to make the planet greener, by sowing plants and sharing insights into these. While Shanaya Saklatwalla said chilli plants grew well in the sun, Zasha Patrawala shared curry leaves grew best during the monsoons, […]
Gypsum Furniture Discovered In Ancient Agiary In Central Iran
During the last week of May, 2021, a joint team of archaeologists from the universities of Isfahan, Tehran, discovered objects at an ancient fire temple or Agiary, in Vigol, located near Kashan. These include sets of gypsum furniture including an engraved table and chairs. Evidence suggests that the Gypsum furniture was once used for traditional […]
Philanthropist Adil Gandhy Donates Emergency Medical Equipment To Matheran’s Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Hospital
– Plans To Restore Hospital To Its Former Glory – Sometimes, a tragedy can prompt an avalanche of good. That’s exactly what happened when the loyal gardener Anil, who had been managing the Woodlands Bungalow in Matheran, succumbed to the deadly Covid 19 because of the lack of appropriate equipment and treatment which could have […]
Jerbanoo Irani Passes Away
– “She was, and always will be… A Star,” says son Boman Irani, in a Heartfelt Tribute – The community came together in mourning and to stand by one of our most cherished icons – actor Boman Irani, on the passing of his mother – Jerbanoo Irani, on 9th June, 2021. A grand old lady […]