We have this inherent love- hate relationship with silence. As humans, we carry large voids of passive disillusionment and disenchantment, that we subconsciously fill with large doses of noise, which does little or nothing to contribute to our life. Our world was a quiet place of tranquil existence, in and about nature. Humans were meant […]
The Bandra Fair is a week-long annual festivity that is being held this year in 2022 after two years (due to covid restrictions), from 11th to 18th September. Also known as ‘Mount Mary Fair’, it’s been observed at Bandra now for over three centuries, attracting thousands, rich or poor, Christian and non-Christian, to partake in […]
You can call them Teachers, Gurus, Mentors or Educators. We’ve all been blessed with their presence through schools, colleges, or when we were homeschooled or then, perhaps, on-the-job. The single most important factor that molded you and the education you received, was the person that taught you. Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs […]
Known and respected worldwide as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’, the legendary Dadabhai Naoroji was one of India’s greatest leaders – a multifaceted personality as a nationalist, statesman, educationist, economist, social reformer and parliamentarian. He is known to have influenced, among many others, Mahatma Gandhi, Mohamed Ali Jinnah and Sir Pherozeshah Mehta. He was […]
– PG Tour of United Kingdom 2022 – . The original 1886 tour between the Parsis and the English was noteworthy as the first ever team from India to tour England, comprising an all-Parsi team! Our Parsi Team, led by Dr. Dhunjeeshaw Patel, had never played international cricket, while England had played seven series against […]
Birthdays are special. In our childhood or senior years, most, if not everyone, looks forward to celebrating this day. Each birthday reminds us we’re getting older. However, it also commemorates important milestones in our journey. Birthdays provide us the excuse for extra celebration. Everyone, young or old, gets a day to feel extra special – […]
Today marks the Birth Anniversary of Sir Dorabji Tata (27th August, 1897), the firstborn of Hirabai and Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata – the visionary and Tata Group Founder. A key figure in the history and development of the Tata Group, Dorabji founded Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Tata Power, and Sir Dorabji Tata and Allied Trusts. He […]
The festival of Khordad Sal is considered very significant in our religious rivaayats and the religious texts because on this day (Roz Khordad, Mah Farvardin), the following important events took place, relating to our religion and our history: Prophet Asho Zarathushtra was born. Dadar Ahura Mazda created the first couple in the world, named ‘Mashya’ […]
On 10th August, 2022, a Blue Plaque was unveiled in commemoration of Dadabhai Naoroji, at his London residence (72 Anerley Park, Penge SE20), where he resided from 1887 to 1904. Representatives from English Heritage, the House of Lords, Indian High Commission, local government, the Zoroastrian community – notably the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), […]
In the year 2021 to 2022, we are proud to state that Masina Hospital has rapidly undergone changes – Upgrading and Modernizing its existing Departments and adding new specialties in tune with the latest technology and progress in modern medicine. On 18th November, 2021, the hospital inaugurated an exclusive Parsi Special Room facility, which includes […]
Saal. Zoroastrians observe Khordad Roj (day) of Fravardin Mah (month) as Khordad Saal. This is the sixth day of the first month (Fravardin) of the Zoroastrian calendar. The First Month: One often wonders why the new year begins with the month of Fravardin. Our most learned living scholar and High Priest, Dasturji Dr. Firoze M Kotwal explains: “We call Farvardin […]