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 […]
The Bombay Parsi Punchayet Trusteeship Election, which will be held on 1st July, 2018, is expected to be contested by two main contenders so far – WAPIZ CEO and noted social worker, Anahita Desai and Chartered Accountant, Xerxes Dastur. Both are residents of Rustom Baug in Byculla. Sitting Trustee Muncherji Cama is reportedly, not going […]
. Parsi Times: Why have you chosen to contest in these elections? Anahita Desai: I have dedicated the larger part of my adult life towards community service – that has been and will always be my primary identity. So, I don’t blame those who say if I’m already working with such commitment without being a […]
The Bharucha Baug Education Association and Bharucha Baug Residents Welfare Association held an ‘Education Awards’ night at the grounds on 28th October, 2017. The event commenced with compere Hutoxi Aibara welcoming the audience and presenting a floral tribute to Chief Guest and BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai, wife, Anahita Desai, and BPP Trustee, Kersi Randeria. Committee […]
“This venture was initially started by two residents of the Gamadia Girls Hostel. On visiting the Agiaries, they felt that their contribution towards the maintenance of our holy places could prove to be useful. They approached WAPIZ for guidance to help them get started and help them with basic cleaning amenities,” said Anahita Desai, who […]
The Bombay Parsi Punchayet’s Athletic Coaching Camp at Rustom Baug concluded on 28th May, 2017 (started on 2nd May). It comprised over 80 participants split up into groups including ‘Tiny Beginners’, ‘Sprinters’, ‘Hurdlers’, ‘Jumpers’ and ‘Throwers’. Ten coaches and helpers explained and demonstrated the fundamentals and supervised the actions of the trainees. Well-wishers and past […]