On 3rd July, 2021, the Gujarat High Court heard the petition filed by the Surat Parsi Panchayat (SPP) Board and Dr. Homi Doodhwala, and reserved its order on the demand to permit them to dispose the bodies of Covid victims, as per Parsi religious traditions, and not to force cremation of the bodies. They raised […]
Tag: 10th July 2021
California Parsis Celebrate Reopening With Gahambar
A Maidhyoshaem Gahambar was celebrated on 3rd July, 2021 at the ZAC Atash Kadeh. Attended by about 50 Zarthostis, the celebration began with a Jashan (sponsored by Dhun and Katy Alamshaw) and a Humbandagi led by Er. Zerkxis Bhandara. Er. Zarrir thanked the congregation and explained the importance of attending Jashans and Gahambars. When an attendee […]
Pearl Tirandaz’s ‘Good Deeds Project’ Reaches Out To Frontline Warriors
Our community’s vibrant and popular youth icon, Pearl Tirandaz, known for her dedication to community-cum-social-service, and founder of the inspiring ‘Good Deeds Project’ (GDP), continues to inspire and make a difference in the lives of many. The Good Deeds Project is Pearl’s way of giving back to society, where she also highlights motivating stories of good […]
Muncherji Nusserwanji Cama Passes Away
3rd July, 2020, marked the passing of one of our community’s leading personalities – Muncherji Nusserwanji Cama. Much respected philanthropist, former Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet and Director at the Mumbai Samachar, the nation’s oldest print newspaper, Muncherji succumbed to a brief illness in his 60s. He lived in South Mumbai and is survived […]