On 3rd June, 2017, eminent Parsi Acupuncturist, Dr. Rumi F. Beramji was conferred the highest honour of degree – the ‘Doctor Of Literature Honoris Causa’ through the Zoroastrian College under the OIUCM, at an international conference organized by All India Shah Behram Baug Society (for Scientific and Educational Research), an NGO in Special Consultative Status with […]
The world’s largest and fastest growing service club, Lions Clubs International, organized another leg of its centenary celebrations, with a ‘Community Legacy Project’ of refurbishing Colaba Police Chowky at Gateway of India, on 7th June, 2017. Inaugurated by International President 2017-18, Lion Dr. Naresh Aggarwal, the project was coordinated by District Governor Elect Lion Pradip […]
The 31st Valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) took place on 4th June, 2017 at the JB Vachha High School, where over a hundred and seventy just-out-of-school teenagers spent a month participating in entertaining and informative activities. Commencing on a pious note, Er. Firdosh Pavri invoked the blessings of the Almighty, followed […]
The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) organised its annual Dae Mah Jasan on 3rd June, 2017. Two jasans were performed, one at the Gymnasium, followed by the other at the Pavilion. Post the ceremony, residents and guests enjoyed games of Housie, followed by dinner. The CBUSWL committee thanked the residents, for participating […]
12-year-old Navroze Kudiyanewala, son of Mahafrin and Er. Farhad Kudiyanewala, was ordained Navar on 20th May 2017, at Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary, Jogeshwari. The ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushroo Kanga. The family thanks all the Mobeds and the staff of Agiary for their support.
11-year-old Meherzad Garda, son of Farida and Zubin Garda, was ordained Navar on 6th May, 2017 at Sethna Agiary, Tardeo, with blessings from late great grandmother, Shehernavaz Khandhadia. Meherzad learnt his prayers under the guidance of Er. Kersi Bhadha and Er. Jehan Charna, while the Navar ceremony was performed under the leadership of Er. Khushrveer […]
On 19th May, 2017, World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), Mumbai Chapter, and Holiday Program for Youth (HPY) conducted a program on entrepreneurship, at J B Vachha High School, Dadar, which had over hundred and seventy students participating. Four separate teams played a ‘business oriented game’ of devising, marketing and pricing a soft drink. The […]
Viraf Patel of Navsari and his team have for years been volunteering with WZO Trust Funds to distribute notebooks to Navsari’s Zoroastrian children and those of nearby villages, free of cost. This year, over five thousand notebooks were distributed on 4th June, 2017, from their showroom at Navsari. WZO Trust Funds express gratitude and appreciation […]
Happy Husrav! 17-year-old Husrav Sadri, a student of Jamnabai Narsee secured 98.5% in his ISC STD 12 examinations, and is all set to pursue a career in medicine. Fantastic Farhaan! 16-year-old Farhaan Cavina, a student of Jamnabai Narsee School secured 95.83% in the ICSE Board exams. Known for his extra-curricular achievements, Farhaan has represented Team […]
Housing It is a testimony to the humaneness of my colleague Trustees – Kersi, Noshir and Zarir – that community members in desperate need of housing come personally and plead their case before the trustees knowing fully well that this Board will relieve them of their anguish. In this regard seven applicants have been allotted […]
PT: How did your appointment as Parsi Member to the National Minority Commission (NMC) come about? Vada Dastur Khurshed: Honestly, I was as surprised as everyone else! In fact, I was abroad last month when I received a phone call from the H’ble Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, and he informed me […]