The Zoroastrian Volleyball Championship 2024 was organised on 13th April, 2024, by the Ava Baug Cricket Club, in Navsari. Sponsored by the Parsi Cultural Division of the S B Garda College Trust, Navsari, the day-and-night tournament comprised 9 teams, which were established via an auction conducted two weeks prior to the tournament. The teams saw […]
Adil J. Govadia In the 14th and 15th centuries ACE, Navsari was a thriving nerve center for all Parsi-Zoroastrians in India, considered to be the Dharam-ni-Tekdi (religious seat for Parsi priesthood). Although prosperous, flourishing and politically secure, the Navsari Parsis were unfortunately faced with various calamities, particularly the two vicious famines in 1630-31 and 1718-19; […]
The need of the hour is a ‘STOP GAP’ Shelter, says Anahita Desai ‘WAPIZ Helping Hands For Seniors’ project has yet again come to the rescue of senior community member – 74-year-old Aspi, and given him a new lease of life. Aspi lives with his 86-year-old widowed sister, Perin. Their niece is their primary caretaker. […]
Today, 20th April, 2024, is Roj Adar of Mah Adar. In other words, it is the Parab of Adar – the Divinity that presides over fire. Little wonder that Roj Adar of Mah Adar is the day when several Agyari and Atash Behram were consecrated and enthroned, including the Holiest of Holy, Iranshah! Consecration is an act or manner of making […]
Vispy Kharadi, the symbol of fitness, adding to the pride of the community and the nation, has been appointed the Brand Ambassador of the Fit India Movement by the Government of India. This prestigious appointment comes as no surprise, considering Vispy’s remarkable achievements and dedication to promoting health and fitness. A 13-time Guinness World Record […]