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. […]
For over thirty-five years now, Arnavaz Jal Mistry, one of the community’s foremost stalwarts known for dedicating her life to community service, has been ensuring that our less privileged brethren residing at J J Hospital’s Parsi Ward get to celebrate all the auspicious occasions. Continuing that noble tradition, Navroze was celebrated amidst much merriment and […]
One of the community’s most looked forward to events – the WAPIZ Sale, was successfully held over 24th – 25th February, 2024, at Cama Baug, under the leadership of Anahita Desai and team members. For over 13 years now, WAPIZ has been organising this sale, twice a year – before the two most auspicious occasions […]
By Avan Navdar Rustom Baug marked the conclusion of its long-standing, splendid centennial celebrations on 22nd December, 2023, at the Rustom Baug grounds. Draped in fine evening wear, residents and guests assembled at the spectacularly adorned venue, immersing themselves in an evening of sheer delight and collective jubilation. The festivities were inaugurated by the charismatic […]
Rustom Baug marked the conclusion of its long-standing, splendid centennial celebrations on 22nd December, 2023, at the Rustom Baug grounds. Draped in fine evening wear, residents and guests assembled at the spectacularly adorned venue, immersing themselves in an evening of sheer delight and collective jubilation. The festivities were inaugurated by the charismatic Dr. Mazda […]
Despite the indispensable role of Mobeds in the religious sustenance of the Parsi community, the vocation has been on the downslide, with reducing numbers opting for it. Past efforts to rectify the situation haven’t yielded the desired results. Reinforcing its efforts to resolve this situation, the Athornan Mandal convened a meeting on 8th October, 2023, […]
Sodarwaterwala Agiary, located at Marine Lines, celebrated its glorious 149th Salgreh since its consecration, on 3rd September, 2023, (Mah Fravardin, Roj Fravardin; 1393 YZ) with a Jashan. The preparations made the Agiary come alive, looking resplendent with its floral decorations and sacred energy. The Afarganyu was placed at the centre, surrounded by sandalwood, malido, fruits […]
The recently launched initiative for the community’s elderly – ‘WAPIZ Helping Hands For Seniors’ has been extending help to the needy and helpless silvers of our community. Headed by Anahita Desai and Karryesh Patel, the benevolent team has been making a huge difference in the lives of to our community’s unfortunate and underprivileged seniors. “It’s […]
In today’s critical times, when our miniscule community is battling the deadly Coronavirus, we hear tragic news daily of someone’s loved one passing away due to either lack of timely treatment or lack of availability of hospital beds or worse still, a lack of Oxygen. Constantly looking out for the welfare of the community, WAPIZ, […]
“My heartfelt congratulations to Parsi Times on its special 10th anniversary. Being one of the leading Parsi publications, it has played a vital role in producing high quality content for its readers. PT has always made a significant contribution in highlighting positive and great achievements of our dear community. On this wonderful milestone, I wish […]
Sazemane Jawanane Zarthoshty celebrated the Jashn-e Sadeh (the glorious event of Birth of Fire) at NM Petit Fasli Atesh Kadeh on 30th January, 2020, graced by Chief Guest, BPP Chairman, Yezdi Desai, accompanied by wife, Anahita Desai. Welcoming the Chief Guests, Hon. Administrator Darayush S. Zainabadi addressed the congregation in Persian, explaining the significance of […]