Republic Day Honours: Padma Shri Awards for Coomi Wadia And Areez Khambatta (Posthumous); Island Named After Lt. Col. Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore; Major Gen. Zubin Minwalla conferred Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

Parsi Times is delighted to share Republic Day honours in the form of the Padma Shri – one of the nation’s highest civilian honours – bestowed upon two of our exemplary community members; An island named after a Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardee; and an Indian Army brave-heart conferred the prestigious Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. […]

Jehan Irani Scores 3 Golds, 1 Silver In First Attempt At ICN (India)

Mumbai-based, 22-year-old Jehan Irani, won three Golds and one Silver in the prestigious ‘I Compete Natural’ (ICN) India, the Indian chapter of the body-building and fitness competition, which was held on 5th November, 2022, at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, in South Mumbai. Sixty participants from across India and other countries competed to win […]

PT Bright Spark!

Budding Geneticist Maheen Khambatta Maheen J. Khambatta recently graduated with a B Sc (Hons) in Genetics from the University of Sussex, UK. In addition to doing well in academics, Maheen chose to make the most of her time at University by partaking in multiple co-curriculars. She received the ‘Buddy Scheme Volunteer of the Year’ Award, […]

Parsi Pride Brigade

Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Shining and Successful Future to our Young Guns… Kudos Kenisha!!  16-year-old Kenisha Jilla from Hyderabad, studying at Villa Marie College, secured 96.2% in the Intermediate exams, standing fourth in her college. Daughter of proud parents Binaz and Raishad Jilla, Kenisha scored an excellent 10-on-10 GPA in her tenth […]

Parsi Pride Brigade

Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Shining and Successful Future to our Young Guns… Charming Chirag! Chirag Kersi Surti from Bhavan’s College (Arts stream) secured 79% in the HSC exams. A Mumbai resident, Chirag likes reading books and novels. In the future, he looks to pursuing a career in Digital Marketing. Kudos Kainaz! Kainaz Sharookh […]

Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Felicitated With Padma Bhushan 2022

Adding yet another proud feather to his cap and consolidating Parsi pride worldwide, Dr. Cyrus S Poonawalla, the Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of the globally renowned Serum Institute of India (SII), which produces the Covishield Vaccine, was felicitated by the Government of India with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award – one of the nation’s […]

Parsi Pride Brigade

Bravo Bezan! Bezan Cyres Mehta from Learning Tree Integrated Junior College secured 96% in his Class XII Boards. Residing in South Mumbai, the dynamic 18-year-old credits the guidance and support of his parents and grandparents for his success. His hobbies include driving sportscars and he’s passionate about Bodybuilding / Weightlifting. Bezan plans to pursue Medicine […]

Parsi Pride Brigade

Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Shining and Successful Future to our Young Guns… Clever Kiyona! 15-year-old Kiyona Adil Driver, from Walsingham House School, secured 97% in her ICSE Boards. Residing at Gamadia Colony with her proud parents – Ferzin and Adil Driver, Kiona is an artist at heart, drawing Mandalas, painting and sketching. […]