There Is No Better Time Than NOW! Dear Readers, And just like that, the first half of the year is over! As we welcome the latter half of 2023, maybe we should take some time out to look back and take stock of all those resolutions and goals and ambitions that we started out […]
Tag: 01 July 2023 Issue
WZCC Partners With Goa Chamber of Commerce And Industry
On 17th June, 2023, the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) – one of India’s oldest Chambers of Commerce (Estb. 1908). In keeping with their like-minded vision, mission and objectives, the collaboration will lead to reciprocal benefit of their members, through […]
Ratan Tata Dismisses Crypto Rumours
The rapid spread of fake news and fraudulent schemes surrounding cryptocurrencies found a new target in business magnate, Ratan Tata – Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group. On 27th June, 2023, clearing the rumours of his investments in cryptocurrency, Ratan Tata made it clear that he has no associations with cryptocurrency of any form. Tata took to […]
Lions Club Of Byculla Donates Fresenius Hemodialysis Machine
Marking the 47th Charter celebrations, Lions Club of Byculla (District 3231-A1 Mumbai), donated a Fresenius Hemodialysis German Machine worth Rs.7,20,000/- to Shree Manav Sahay Seva Trust, which runs a full-time Kidney Dialysis Center in Palanpur, Surat. The Trust caters to financially underprivileged patients (PMJAY Card Holders) free of cost, suffering from chronic kidney failure, under the PM’s Jan Arogya Yojana scheme, […]
‘An Enchanting Ode To Parsi Cuisine’ By Chef Shezad Marolia, Nastur Daruwalla
Chef Shezad Marolia of Café Farohar, Udvada, accompanied by historian and columnist – Nastur Daruwalla, have been serving up an expertly crafted, delightful culinary experience, titled ‘An Enchanting Ode to Parsi Cuisine’, from 24th June to 1st July, 2023, at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel’s ‘Masala Kraft’ restaurant. Chef Shezad nurtures a deep passion […]
Activity High School Is Overall Winner At ‘Turbulence’ Inter-School Fest 2023
In an impressive display of talent and teamwork, students of Activity High School secured the top position at the much anticipated Inter-School Fest – ‘Turbulence’, which was hosted by J B Vachha High School, on 24th June, 2023. The event saw the participation of over twenty schools across Mumbai. Under the steadfast guidance and motivation […]
Wreath Laying Ceremony Honouring Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw At Wellington
A wreath-laying ceremony was organised by the Madras Regimental Center (MRC) and Station Headquarter, Wellington, in the Nilgiris, on 27th June, 2023, to commemorate the 15th death anniversary of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. On behalf of the tri-services fraternity, Lt. Gen. Virendra Vats, Commandant of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) laid a wreath at […]
Doveryai no Proveryai – Trust, But Verify!
The Russians have a commonly used phrase: ‘Doveryai no Proveryai’, meaning ‘Trust, but verify’! When dealing with an unknown person or stranger, you should take their talk on face value, but at the same time, verify what they are saying. Don’t blindly trust them, else they’d be able to manipulate and coerce you. The same […]
Get Ready For ‘Return To Roots 2023’!
After a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the 7th Edition of ‘Return To Roots’ is slated to take place this year-end, India. Tentatively scheduled from 22nd December, 2023 to 4th January, 2024, this trip will bring over 20 Zoroastrian youth, between 22 to 35 years of age, on a two-week trip to India. Established in 2012, Return […]
Implication Of The Proposed Uniform Civil Code On Parsis In India
The twenty-second Law Commission of India (June 14, 2023) has sought the views of religious organisations and the public, on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is despite the twenty-first Law Commission of India (August 2018) making it clear in that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), “is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage.” […]
Navsari’s Sorabji Barjorji Garda College Enters 78th Year
Sorabji Barjorjo Garda College, based in Navsari and one of the oldest educational institutions of the South Gujarat region, was established in 1945, when Parsi philanthropist – Sorabji Burjorji Garda, donated a generous sum of Rs. 2,00,000/- with the objective of imparting education to all students, without any distinction of caste or creed or nationality, […]