Expected Launch By September, 2021 Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume and the biggest Covid-19 vaccine maker, is looking to launch the ‘Covovax’ vaccine – developed in partnership with American vaccine developer Novavax, by September 2021, announced CEO Adar Poonawalla, on 27th March, 2021. Adar added that the Covid-19 vaccine […]
‘Ardeshir’s Aces’, XYZ’s international group from its Karachi chapter, is one of its newer groups which was birthed during the lockdown, in July 2020, during the lockdown. This small but enthusiastic group has conducted some fun and amazing events in a short period! In December 2020, ‘Ardeshir’s Aces’ conducted an Xmas Hamper project, pleasantly surprising […]
In keeping with the surge of the novel coronavirus across Gujarat, the Surat Parsee Panchayat (SPP) decided to support and protect the senior community members residing in Surat. Along with the support of the Surat Municipal Corporation authorities, the SPP arranged for the free vaccination of 90 senior Parsi beneficiaries, including 5 bed-ridden patients, in […]
Fun ‘n’ Games with Tambola… and much more! The online efforts and initiatives taken, especially through the lockdown and the ongoing pandemic, by ‘Jiyo Parsi’ – a GoI undertaking, which supports our community’s efforts in arresting the declining Parsi population and aids in its increase – are commendable! Recognizing the increasing need during these times […]
All India Radio (AIR) Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai channel brings to you its popular show – ‘SPORTS MAGAZINE’ hosted by our community’s very own dynamic youth icon and Parsi Times Reporter – Binaisha M. Surti. Don’t forget to tune in at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 6th April, 2021, for an exciting episode with former captain […]
The community’s leading Tech-guru and entrepreneur, Yazdi Tantra, has been elected the new Chairman of the Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd (ZCBL) in the Board Meeting held on 30th March, 2021. He succeeds former Chairperson Homai Daruwala, who will now continue her association with the bank in the capacity of a Director. Phillie Karkaria, who was […]
Senior Advocate Zal Andhyarujina has joined the prestigious Fountain Court in London as a Door Tenant, as per news reports on 27th March, 2021. This makes him only the second Indian lawyer to join Fountain Court, after Senior Advocate Gaurav Pachnanda, in 2016. ‘Fountain Court Chambers’ is a leading set of commercial barristers at the heart of ‘Middle Temple’ – one of […]
India’s racing star and the pride of our community, Jehan Daruvala began his 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship campaign on a stellar note, clinching second place in race 1, during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, at the Bahrain International Circuit, over the weekend. He showed his mettle in the second race too, climbing from eleventh […]
A Costly Consent The tussle over the postponement of the March 14, 2021 Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) trusteeship election would qualify among the most tragic, wasteful and meaningless utilization of scarce community and judicial resources. The 10-week rescheduling to May 23 served nobody’s purpose. Not only was former BPP Chairman Dinshaw Mehta unable to achieve […]
After a long wait, finally, the ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) opened its doors to devotees on the auspicious 21st March – Jamshedi Navroze. Earlier, the premise was thoroughly cleaned and decorated with chowk by ZAC members Arnavaz and Farhang Poorvafadari, Dhun and Ketty Alamshaw, Fardoon Dungore, Jimy Colabewalla, Navaz Modi, Rooky Fitter, Ruzbe Daruwalla, Ers. Zarrir and Zerkxis […]
The XYZ Seniors conducted their first event for the New Year at Mumbai’s Chowpatty Beach. After converging at the beach at 7:30 am, they were divided into teams and given a list of fun tasks to solve. This was then topped by a delicious breakfast at Café New York following which, the group dispersed with […]