On 30th September, 2019, the specifics of this year’s MAMI Film Festival, from 17 – 24 October, were unveiled. Having teamed up partially with Netflix and with 190 films from 50 countries, spread across 14 categories – including the prestigious International Competition – this year’s carnival promises to showcase a diverse palette of cinema – […]
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Adil Mama Awarded Medal of Distinction by Canadian Ethnic Press And Media Council
Toronto’s Adil D. Mama was recently awarded by the National Ethnic Press and Media Council Of Canada, with their Medal of Distinction, for his years of outstanding services to the people and the Government of Canada. He was felicitated with all the rights, privileges and honours afforded as an Honorary Member of the Board of […]
Tech Know With Tantra – Hidden Camera Detector
In keeping with privacy concerns over hidden cameras, this app detects hidden cameras efficiently, provided you have a magnetic sensor in your phone. Start the app and move your phone close to the area where you doubt there’s a hidden camera – it could be a shower, flowerpot, lens looking part or changing room mirror. […]
ZAC’s LA Members Enjoy ‘Langan Nu Patru’ With ‘Jamva Chaloji’!
On August 24th, 2019, ZACLA (Zoroastrian Association of California, Los Angeles) members organized and reveled in the fun and rare opportunity to enjoy a ‘Lagan nu Patru’ in California, USA – a gala celebration in thirty years – all thanks to the ‘Jamva Chaloji’ event. Attended by 190 happy and satiated people who enjoyed traditional […]
Parsis Shine At 24th World Scout Jamboree (USA)
Scout participants Rayaan Dadiburjor and Rayan Deventri of Sethna Scouting Society and 6 IST participants Jehangir Foroogh of 32 West Bombay and Vistasp Pochara, Hoshedar Pochara, Khushroo Pastakia, Baeshaz Pastakia and Sohrab Sethna from Sethna Scouting Society, represented India at the 24th World Scout Jamboree, which was in West Virginia, USA, last month. The Jamboree […]
Meherbai’s Mandali Discusses
Masterclass For ‘Bawaji-na-Buchas’!
There was a special ‘Mandali organised by our 100% educated Parsi community, where Parsi bachelor ‘boys’ (at 45?) were given a masterclass on how to woo a Gori-Gori-Parsi-Ni-Pori, with a view to matrimony. It would be unfair to call it a Masterclass for Morons! Madam Mehernaaz: You ‘boys’ have come a long way since the […]
SPORTS ROUNDUP 21st September 2019 to 27th September 2019
CRICKET Virat Kohli Brings Victory For Indian In 2nd T20: An outstanding knock of an unbeaten 72 from India skipper and Man of the Match Virat Kohli helped India win the second T20 by seven wickets against South Africa, at Mohali. Batting first, South Africa scored 149-5 in 20 overs, as Quinton de Kock made […]
Gratitude Is My Sacred Duty
Let gratitude, my Lord God, be instinctive and natural with me. Let me have a grateful mind and a grateful heart. Let me never be poor and beggarly in returning and paying thanks where due. Let me never forget the least good that anyone has done to me. Let me never return evil for good. […]
Sethna’s 18th WM Scout Group Holds Annual Jashan And Prize Distribution
On 14th September, 2019, Sethna’s 18th West Mumbai Scout Group held its annual Jashan and Prize Distribution ceremony, at Cama Baug in Mumbai. The function started with a Jashan performed by the Group’s own boys, followed by a warm welcome extended by Group Leader Scout Capt. Lavji J. Mistry to the gathering of the Scouts […]
Boman And Zenobia Irani – A ‘Terrific Couple’, Says Rishi Kapoor
Yesteryears superstar and Bollywood’s much-loved ace actor, Rishi Kapoor, who is currently being treated in New York for a health issue, praised actor Boman Irani and wife Zenobia on Twitter, saying, “Terrific couple. Zenobia and Boman. What an actor he is and she – what a cook. She fed the entire ‘Kapoor & Sons’ film […]
WZCC Pune Holds 15th AGM
The World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce, Pune (WZCC) held its 15th AGM in Pune on, 14th September, 2019, at Hotel Shree Pachratna. The meeting was chaired by Tehmasp Bharucha, Chapter Chair, WZCC-Pune, and attended by good number of members from Pune and Mumbai. The Guest of Honour, Capt. Percy Master, Regional Director and Chairperson, WZCC-India […]