A hot Sunday morning had Jehaan Irani lounging on his balcony in his sudreh and shorts, watching Rusi uncle having a go at Saam Screwvala in the middle of the colony lane. ‘Having a go’ is perhaps putting it a bit mildly – the former was lobster-red in the face, possibly on the verge of […]
Ervad Dr. Ramiyar P. Karanjia (Religion): The Zoroastrian religion is a life enhancing, positive religion. Life is over and above everything, and we need to take every step to enhance it. It was indeed unfortunate, that over the past year, we weren’t able to visit the Agyari and attend the Muktad rituals. The Zoroastrian kasti […]
As per a recent survey held by a European research organization, the Iranian regime’s policy of discrimination and, in some cases, persecution of non-Shia Muslim groups may be having the effect of driving Iranians to other religions. It would look like the spiritual gap between Iran’s Shia ayatollahs and the citizens they rule, is growing […]
The F N Patel Agyari, located at Mazagaon (Mumbai), was recently renovated, thanks to generous contributions from various devotees and donors, including those overseas. A celebratory Jashan was performed on February 20, 2021 (Adar Roj – Meher Mah) in the morning. Trustees of the Agyari, as also former trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), […]
A year ago, when the pandemic struck, it changed our lives and those of our dogs’ too. We were all stuck at home and many dogs enjoyed the constant attention that they received. But this constant access to the family became a problematic basis for many pet-parents and I started to hear complaints… “My dog […]
The Bombay Parsi Punchayet performed a Jashan Ceremony in Memory of Late Arbab Maneckji Limji Hataria (Sant Musafir) at Wadiaji Atashbehram on 15th February, 2021 through the funds received from Zarthosti Brothers. The Jashan was performed by Er. Jimmy and Er. Sarosh, the sons of Er. Yezdi Panthaki, who was instrumental in convincing the Trustees […]
With over 30 million diabetic patients in India today, you should know that diabetes goes deeper than worrying about your blood sugar levels. It could lead to emotional strain, affect your quality of life and personal relationships. It’s therefore important to educate yourself about diabetes before selecting a treatment alternative. In ‘Diabetes Type 2’, which […]
My Dear Friends, Jamshedi Navroz Mubarak to you and all your loved ones! It has been a difficult year for our community members, who have had to deal with loss and pain, both – personally, as well as on the professional front. Much repair and relief is needed, even as life slowly re-adjusts to diktats […]
Meherbai’s Mandli had grown up on a staple diet of Hindi movies and Hindi film songs. They could sing any song from any era with great enthusiasm in their usual besura musicality. They had no gyaan of raag, soor or taal, but their love for music was unmatched! Meherbai Mangeshkar suggested a musical evening at her house and her ever-supportive husband […]
The sun had long set, I was rushing home, tired and full of the day gone by. There weren’t many people on the road. And then I saw a sight that made me pause – an old couple sitting on the side of a narrow footpath. The old man in a simple shirt and pant […]
Imagine that someone put hot coal in your hand! Instead of dropping the coal, you carry it around, and it continues to burn you. One day, you finally decide to let go. Your hand only now starts to heal. It may take time, but the constant pain that comes from carrying the coal starts lessening. […]