Godrej Baug organized its Annual Sports Meet at Priyadarshani grounds on 22nd January, 2017, where the youth and seniors, both performed with enthusiasm. Chief Guests Jyotsnaben Mehta (Comparator of Ward 219) accompanied by Nilesh Karle and Sunil Dhabale spoke about their involvement with Parsis and gave away prizes to the winners. The Godrej Baug Committee […]
CRICKET England Win 1st T20 In Kanpur: An all-round good effort by England helped them win the contest by 7 wickets against India. India managed 147-7 with Dhoni scoring 36 and Moeen Ali getting 2-21 in 4 overs. England started their innings with Skipper Eoin Morgan scoring 38 and Joe Root, 46, achieving their target […]
Director Sanjay Gupta has always shown a penchant for adapting, or taking inspiration from foreign films — his first directorial venture Aatish (1994) was based on the Hong Kong film ‘A Better Tomorrow’ (1986). Eight years later he remade Tarantino’s cult ‘Reservoir Dogs’ into the hugely successful ‘Kaante’. Now comes ‘Kaabil’ — part ‘Blind Fury’ […]
Raees is purportedly made on the life of liquor baron Abdul Latif — who had amassed a fortune dealing in liquor in dry Gujarat — although the film’s disclaimer declares it as a work of fiction. Set in the late 70s and 80s in Fatehpur, Gujarat, Raees Alam (SRK) is a myopic school-going boy whose […]
We dedicate a large part of our lives to food. Food is one of the most interesting elements of our lifestyle, on a personal and professional level. However, it stands to be true, that the one time when the importance of having food which suits you and encourages positive health, is when you are not […]
When we enter our car with our phones, we want everything to turn hands-free. Android Auto does just that. You can connect your phone to a compatible car display, or put your phone in a dock and use Android Auto directly from your phone screen. It works with any car which has compatible Bluetooth connection […]
Sassoon Dock Sassoon Dock was built in 1875 on reclaimed land, by the banking and mercantile company – David Sassoon & Co. The docks were owned by Albert Abdullah David Sassoon (1818–1896), son of David Sassoon. It is one of the oldest docks situated just off Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai, and one of the […]
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Almost a hundred residents both young and the not so young joined in singing the national anthem as the Tiranga was unfurled, celebrating Republic Day at Merwanjee Cama Park (Andheri), by our nonagenarian resident, Homi Mehta. As the sounds of patriotism filled the air, one could see moist eyes revelling in the moments that makes […]
At Godrej Baug, Chief Guest Capt. Minoo Wadia unfurled the Indian tricolour amidst the presence of the young and old, amid a cheerful vibe. Capt. Wadia urged the youth to keep the fervour of patriotism alive and spoke about Parsis’ contribution to India’s Freedom Struggle. Farhad Hozdar, President of the GBRWA, addressed the gathering stressing […]
India’s 68th Republic Day was celebrated on 26th January 2017 by The Salsette Zoroastrian Colony with the unfurling of the Indian flag by Pakzan and Pakzin Khodaiji, along with Zubin Sanjana. This was followed by a rendition of our National Anthem amidst slogans of Jai Hind and Vande Mataram! A minute’s silence was observed in […]