On 26th May, 2024, the members of XYZ’s Rustom’s Rockstars attended the evening Jashan ceremony held at Soonawalla Agiyari, at Mahim. Next, was an engaging religious lecture by Dr. Er. Parvez Bajan, on: ‘Gambhars – Religious Importance And Significance As Mentioned In Zoroastrian Scriptures’. This was followed by a Machi offered to the Padshah Saheb in Aiwishuthrem Geh, concluding […]
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. […]
In keeping with the overwhelming response received to PT’s coverage of WAPIZ rescuing the Contractor Baug siblings – Gershasp and Mitra, from their dishevelled and unhygienic conditions, the following is the update. Under the ‘Helping Hands for Seniors’ project by WAPIZ, which caters to the rescue and wellbeing of needy and senior citizens of the […]
On 26th January, 2024, the Parsi social media network was all abuzz with videos and pictures displaying the absolutely impoverished and helpless condition of a family comprising a brother and sister, Mitra and Gershasp – both senior citizens, residing on the ground floor, in Contractor Baug. Mitra was seen lying on the floor, unable to […]
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) celebrated a memorable pilgrimage trip to Iranshah Atash Behram, Udwada, which greatly resonated with community members as the trip was laced with much warmth and was a delightful experience. Meticulously planned and executed by ZTFI Trustee – Arnavaz Mistry alongside committee personnel – Shiraz Guard and Nevil Zaveri, […]
A Time To Rise And Shine… Dear Readers, It’s not just the population in our community that’s been on the decline… From being bequeathed a legacy of nation building, to having reduced ourselves to bickering over free-housing, we’ve descended much… From being known for our sense of humility, grace and gratitude, we have fallen prey […]
Pune-based Dr. Purvez K. Grant, Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic, has been appointed as Advisor to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Govt. of India. Known for his outstanding medical expertise, philanthropic endeavours and dedication to community service, Dr. Grant was considered the apt choice for this prestigious position. He was felicitated on this […]
Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) – the Community’s leading organisation which has successfully been promoting camaraderie alongside learning life-skills amongst Zoroastrian youngsters through entertainment, learning and community service, held its inter-group event – ‘XYZ LAFA – Literary Arts and Fine Arts Festival’, on 9th July, 2023. The event kicked off at 9:00 am with excited XYZ […]
On 17th June, 2023, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), the community’s leading non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the less fortunate community members, held a community picnic at Monteira Village in Karjat. A total of 45 community members came together to enjoy various fun activities together, which included boating, dancing, pottery, fun-filled […]
The 36th Valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) was held on 29th May, 2023, at Allbless Baug, where a batch of 110 dynamic young adults from Mumbai and across India, were readied to set out and explore the world ahead. The function marked the finale of the annual summer program, which spanned 7th […]
Recognised industrialist, winner of many beauty pageants and the reigning ‘Mrs. World International’; as also a community icon dedicated to community service, heading the non-profit ZTFI (Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India) – Yassmin Jal Mistry, was conferred the prestigious ‘Business Leadership Of The Year Award – 2023’ by GoI’s recognised body – the ‘National Achievers […]