ગણતંત્ર શું છે અને ગણતંત્રનો અર્થ શું છે? ગણતંત્રનો અર્થ થાય છે જનતા માટે જનતા દ્વારા શાસન. 26 જાન્યુઆરીના 1950ના રોજ આપનો દેશ ગણતંત્ર દેશના રૂપમાં સામે આવ્યો હતો. આ દિવસ ભારતનું બંધારણ લાગુ કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું. ભારતનું બંધારણ લખાયેલું છે અને તે વિશ્વનું સૌથી મોટું બંધારણ છે. બંધારણનું નિર્માણ ભારતરત્ન ડો. ભીમરાવ આંબેડકરની અધ્યક્ષતામાં […]
The holy month of Shehrevar will commence from 12th January 2025, as per the Zoroastrian Shehenshahi calendar and 14th January will be observed as Uttarayana or Makar Sankranti or ‘Kite-flying’ day, particularly in Gujarat. During this festival, people savour Undhiyu which is tasty mix of winter vegetables and Chikki made with sesame seeds, peanuts and […]
By Firoze Jal Mehta It’s indeed a matter of great pride for our community, as the timeless, prestigious Fardunji Shapurji Parukh Old Age Home (Parukh Dharamshala), located in the heart of South Mumbai’s Khareghat Colony, enters its 150th year in 2025. Known for its immaculate planning and administration which ensures providing excellent care and facilities […]
The Yalda, Christmas and New Year festivities are over and we are already into the first week of a brand-new year 2025. Astrologers and numerologists have made their forecasts, but for most of us, stars may impel but they don’t compel. We have the choice to view most life situations as either a boon or […]
Adil J. Govadia History generally is defined as the ‘collective memories of a society’. The history of Parsi-Zoroastrians India is often debated. The narrative of the preservation of their religious identity as also the courageous voyage from Iran to India, is recognized and recorded… like the historical footprints of India’s early Parsi-Zoroastrian settlers, those little […]
– Also Announces ‘Ratan Tata Scholarships For Young Authors’ Documenting His Legacy – The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS) has shared that it has been granted personalized ‘My Stamps’ by the Department of Posts, Daak Bhawan, New Delhi, to honor the extraordinary legacy of visionary industrialist, nation builder and philanthropist – Ratan Tata. These […]
In a remarkable and exciting blend of camaraderie and behind-the-wheel adventures, 18 Parsis from Mumbai, Navsari and Dubai, participated in a unique automobile pilgrimage: ‘The Mystique Himalayan Drive 2024’, travelling through the enchanting landscapes of Sikkim and Bhutan. Belonging to diverse fields including architecture, engineering, transport and logistics, automotives, medicine, law, stocks, aviation and hospitality, […]
Swastika – The Bent Cross The swastika is India’s version of one of humanity’s most enduring, ancient symbols. The oldest known use of this symbol dates back to the end of the last Ice Age. A figurine carved with a recognizable armed plus sign dating to 10,000-13,000 BCE was found in Ukraine. How the ancient […]
The Cross Necropolis of Iran is Naqsh-e-Rustam. Another local name by which Naqsh-e-Rustam is known is ‘Salib’ (Arabic for cross). This ancient historical site in Fars province, Southern Iran, features four tombs of Achaemenid kings. The rock-cut tombs (Astodan), hewn into a cliff face, are believed to belong to Darius the Great and his successors, […]
In 1791-92, after Tipu Sultan’s invasion of Malabar region, Seth Hirjee Manekji Kharas first arrived in Tellicherry to explore business opportunities. He purchased a piece of land named ‘Pimole Mala’, renamed ‘Parsi Kannu’, on which was built a Parsi Aaramgah. Later, in 1797, Seth Bomanji Ratanji Captain built a Prayer Hall on the same premises […]
Adoption is not legal among Parsis in India. If a Parsi individual desires to adopt a child, the latter would not legally be considered ‘as if born to’ the adoptive individual or couple. Though the 2006 amendment of the Juvenile Justice Act 2000, now defines ‘Adoption’ under section 2(aa) to mean, “the process through which […]