On 22nd September, ‘Doa Bakhshidan’ (DB) – an organization dedicated towards the upliftment of the needy and providing humanitarian grants for the deserving underprivileged – celebrated its very first Anniversary and Fund Raising Event, at Cama Baug (Big Otla) – with an evening of fun, entertainment and dinner for all. The evening was graced by […]
On 29th September, 2019, the vibrant seniors of Panthaki Baug descended at the pavilion for an exhilarating eve of music and fun with Hutoxi Tavadia of ‘Tarana Musicals’, under the auspices of Panthaki Baug Welfare Centre. Organised by the Baug’s five dynamic enthusiasts – Zarin Jesia, Mani Elavia, Freny Siganporia and Ardaviraf and wife, Khurshid […]
An ancient Indian Mantra, ‘Satyam, Shivam, Sunderam’ can be translated as truth, divinity and beauty. There’s a strong relationship between the three because achieving excellence selflessly is equivalent to pursuing the truth, which in turn takes one nearer to the realisation of God. In fact, one can say that any selfless action (Nishkaam-Karma) performed with […]
The community’s annual, premier Sports, Cultural and Talent Festival, is back this year – WINGS’19. This November, founders and organisers of this much sought after extravaganza – Zaara Dastur, Anahita Karanjia and Jeyhaan Carnac – launch the fourth edition of their brainchild – Wings’19 – an All Parsi Sports and Cultural event, that will be […]
The Jiyo Parsi scheme, launched in December 2013, has successfully added 207 babies (as of 19th September 2019). Consistent efforts by Team Jiyo Parsi have paid off, with financial reimbursement for fertility treatments, financial assistance for childcare and elderly support, advocacy through workshops, events and advertisement campaigns, all culminating into awareness within the community and […]
Panthaki Baug’s dynamic darlings – Jouyan Panthaki, Pearlyn Siganporia and Gianna Mistry – represented their school in Karate and Judo Championships and won medals in their respective age categories at the Yudansha Kobujitsu Karate Doh Federation – India (YKFF) Championship 2019, held at the Dadar Athornan Institute, on 11th August, 2019, under Shihan Jehangir Shroff […]
On 25 August, 2019, the monthly celebrations for senior citizens continued in keeping with Panthaki Baug’s Golden Jubilee events, under the Baug’s Welfare Centre and the support of Parvez Driver. An evening of Housie was organised followed by a dinner in lagan-nu-patru to commemorate the Parsi New Year with seniors, which was sponsored by Veena […]
Four men drove into their residential baugs at different times, at night. Failing to find parking below their respective homes, they circled the colony twice to find the closest spot and that is when four expletives escaped their lips. But these were no ordinary men who buckled under pressure. Oh no, sir! They were men […]
Saal Mubarak! Dear Readers, For a New Year Special issue based on the theme, ‘Parsipanu’, it wasn’t easy putting my finger on the one element or ideology that best symbolised this word. I’ve been pondering, pouring through innumerable, delightful mails and letters sent in by readers, going through fabulous articles by our writers and columnists […]
[26th to 30th July, 2019; From 10:00 am to 8:00 pm] . The much-awaited Books and Garage Sale by WSD (Welfare of Stray Dogs) is back! The (Welfare of Stray Dogs) (WSD) is a leading animal welfare NGO that sterilizes and immunizes stray dogs, and also conducts Adoption Program for abandoned pets and pariahs; On-Site […]
Continuing with the Panthaki Baug Golden Jubilee celebrations, under the aegis of Panthaki Baug Welfare Centre, an evening of fun and games was organised for its senior citizens on 30th June, 2019. The seniors were introduced to new and unique games which kept them engrossed, excited and entertained through the eve. Needless to mention, a game […]