The primary functional Agiary of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the ‘Byramji Nowroji Javeri Dar-E-Meher’ in Kanpur, every year invites Behdin Pasbans, from Mumbai and Navsari, during the holy days of Muktad and Gathas to help offer religious prayers, in absence of Mobeds. Since 2013, the Behdin Pasbans have been devotedly taking care of the sacred […]
Spiritual consciousness is omnipresent, yet we are oblivious to it. It’s all around us, but few find it. Why? Because the monkey-mind needs to focus on our physical plane through which we can reach spiritual consciousness, especially in troubled times (vighna). This is where the lovable trouble-shooter Ganesha (vighnaharta) steps in. Ancient Indian literature, spiritually and historically refers to […]
King Circle: King Circle was born based on a development plan proposed by the Bombay Improvement Trust in 1911, suggesting that Dadar-Matunga Scheme and the gardens proposed, be laid out at the highest point of Vincent Road, East of Matunga Station. However, the circle which encompasses ‘Maheshwari Udyan’ garden, was given its present form in […]
Apollo Fish Fry Ingredients: 500 grams. Boneless Fish Fillet (Cut To Small Pieces Or Strips); Oil For Deep Frying; 2 tbsp. Corn Flour; 1 tbsp. Plain Flour; 1 tbsp. Oil For Seasoning; 1 Sprig Curry Leaves; 1 1/2 tbsp. Chopped Ginger; 1 1/2 tbsp. Chopped Garlic; 2 Green Chilies; 2 Onions Chopped; 1 tsp. Red […]
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WZCC Youth Wing Holds Speed Networking Evening The World Zarthushti Chamber of Commerce’s (WZCC) ‘Youth Wing’ is organising a ‘Speed Networking’ evening for all young Zoroastrian entrepreneurs and corporates, for all between 18 to 35 years of age, to expand business network and create professional opportunities, at Yiamas- The Experimental Space, Mumbai, on 1st September, […]
Health is happiness. It is the greatest blessing of life. With health, life has everything, without it, it has nothing. Health is the richest possession of man upon Earth. Blank and empty is life when it is bereft of health. Dead is the joy in life, where health is lacking. Nor birth, nor wealth, nor […]
‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ resembles the buddy films of the late 80s and early 90s — apart form the fact that the word ‘mother—–r’ is overused. The VFX too belongs to that era and to a large extent so does the script. The film starts with an AAA-rated bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) failing to protect […]
Known to spearhead smiles among the lesser privileged of our community, Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) was once again at the forefront of sharing happiness, bringing in the auspicious Parsi New Year amidst much celebrations, fanfare and philanthropy. ZTFI’s Feed-A-Family Program has been growing in popularity since its inception, but the Program’s ‘New Year […]
“The Parsis, the kind and talented lot.” That’s how we’re described in India. From Dadabhai Naoroji, to the Tatas, all the way to Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw and Supreme Court Judge, Justice Rohinton Nariman. Parsis occupy imminent positions in almost every field. We are hailed as ‘The Jewels of a Crown called India’. Growing up, […]
With respect to everyone’s beliefs, and with the main aim of shedding light on this topic, I share my knowledge and my beliefs on the concept of Organ Donation in order to provide clarity by doing away with any misinformation that may lead our Zarthostis to form opinions based on well-intentioned myths or worse, baseless […]