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Jehan Bajan Ordained Navar
Er. Jehan Bajan, son of Er. Darayus and Havovi and grandson of Panthaky of Mevawalla Agiary, Er. Parvez and Bepsy Bajan (paternal), and Rati and Sam Kerawala (maternal), was initiated into Navari at Vatchagandhi Agiary on 13th May, 2018. The ceremony took place under the able guidance and supervision of Er. Asphandiar Dadachanji and assisted […]
Homavazir’s 11th CBDA Scouts’ Matheran Camp
The Homavazir’s 11th CBDA Scouts organised their Summer Camp to ‘Mount Pabhani’, in a small bungalow tucked away in the lush green Matheran forest, from 4 – 7 May, 2018. Collectively, thirty-three cubs, scouts, rovers and scouters participated in the daily camp activities that began with morning exercises, followed by flag hoisting, uniform inspection, varied […]
પારસી ટાઈમ્સને તેના બેસતા વર્ષની શુભેચ્છા
‘પારસી ટાઈમ્સ’ કાજે નવું વર્ષ આશામયી હો! ઉલ્લાસમયી હો! સ્વપ્નો સાકાર બને, લક્ષ્ય ભણી હરદમ કૂચ આગે ધપતી રહો, રાહ મંઝિલ તણી તવ સદા પુષ્પછાયી હો! સોનેરી સફળતા તમારા કદમો સદા ચૂમતી રહો! ‘પારસી ટાઈમ્સ’ કાજે નવું વર્ષ આશામયી હો! ઉલ્લાસમયી હો! ગુણોની સુવાસ તવ સદા સ્નેહની વચ્ચે રહો! જીવનમાં તમારા અન્ય કાજે લાગણી ધબકતી […]
Change Report On Cama’s Resignation ‘Set Aside’
On April 18, 2018, Assistant Charity Commissioner, CR Umredkar ‘set aside the Change Report’ on the case pertaining to the resignation of Muncherji Cama, that was filed by the majority of the previous Board of Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP). Cama’s status as a BPP trustee has been ambiguous, following his resignation as […]
Film Review: The Strangers: Prey At Night
‘Knock, knock, who’s there?’ This time-tested gag turns into a test of nerves as a family of four is stalked by three people in masks – Dollface, Pin-up Girl and the Man in a jute mask. ‘Based on true events’, the film opens to the 1981 hit single ‘Kids in America’ by Kim Wilde – […]
WZCC And WZOTF To Support And Promote Parsi Entrepreneurs
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce – India (WZCCI) and WZO Trust Funds (WZOTF) have announced a joint plan to support and promote Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian entrepreneurs, professionals and start-ups by funding selected projects in India with interest-free loans. Only the principal amount would have to be returned, over a pre-determined period. WZCCI and WZOTF invite […]
The Legacy Of Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust
Established in 1980, the Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust has flourished into one of the leading Trusts within Dadar Parsee Colony and Mumbai in our Community. Registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950, the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra State and Income Tax Act, 1961, the Trust issues an 80G certificate of exemption under the […]
Jamshed Ghyara Awarded ‘Karate Student Of The Year’
Jamshed Ghyara, a student of Sardar Dastur Hormazdiar High School, Pune, recently won the ‘Karate Student of the Year 2017-2018’ award at an event organized by Shito-Ryu Karate School, Pune, on 20th and 21st January, 2018. Supported by his family and coaches, Sensai Ashok Golani and Sensai Vijay Golani, Jamshed trains regularly at the Shito-Ryu […]
TPZA Organises Deolali Picnic
The Thana Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman organized a picnic to Deolali, from 16th to 18th February, 2018, with over forty-nine Parsis housed in the Neterwala and Bhadurji Sanatoriums. The group conducted a number of activities and local visits that concluded with a Machi ceremony offered at the Deolali Agiary.
TechKnow With Tantra: Life360 – Family Locator – GPS Tracker
‘Life360’ simplifies life in the digital world by connecting us to the people who matter most. Just download the app, give it appropriate permissions and you are set to go. Create your own groups, called ‘Circles’ of loved ones, friends, teammates —and chat with them with the help of ‘Family Locator’ for free. You can […]