Marking Gandhi Jayanti with meaningful environmental action, the Lions Club of Byculla launched its October Service Month on 2nd October, 2026, with a mangrove cleanup and awareness drive at the Godrej Mangroves in Vikhroli, Mumbai. Around 20 enthusiastic volunteers, comprising Lions Club members, families and friends, participated in the initiative, reflecting a commitment to environmental […]
The Lions Club of Byculla’s (LCB) third regular meeting turned into a memorable blend of service, fellowship and Bollywood when actor, director and producer Deepak Tijori joined over 80 members and guests at C.K. Nayudu Hall, CCI.With President Lion Daara Bahadur Patel away, the first Vice President, Lion Captain Percy Master presided over the meeting, […]
For over eight decades, Young Rathestars has been committed to supporting underprivileged members of the Parsi and Irani Zoroastrian community. Continuing this legacy, this year too, the Annual Grain’s Distribution of Mumbai took place at Palamkote Hall, Dadar on 2nd August, 2026, where essential household items and grocery kits were distributed to 450+ families to […]
Clean & Green Charitable Trust, Udvada, has been felicitated by Gujarat Finance Minister, Kanubhai Desai, for its sustained contribution to environmental conservation, sustainable development and community welfare. The honour was received by Trust President, Filly Bapuna on behalf of the organisation, which began its journey six years ago, following an initiative by Zarine Bharda. Supported […]
Continuing its longstanding commitment to education, Parsi Pragati Mandal (PPM) distributed books and stationery to around 120 Zoroastrian children studying and residing in Surat, on 7th June, 2026. The initiative was conducted with the support of the Surat Parsi Panchayat, which provided the premises of the Girls’ Orphanage for the event. PPM expressed its gratitude […]
Bringing immense pride to the global Parsi community, Sydney-based Noshir Irani has been conferred the prestigious Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), one of the nation’s highest civilian honours, in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, in recognition of his decades of exemplary voluntary work and unwavering community service. For the soft-spoken octogenarian, the honour […]
The Lions Club of Byculla celebrated a significant milestone in its journey of community service with a successful fundraising event held on 19th April, 2026, in Mumbai, led by Fund Raising Chairperson Lion Daara B. Patel. Entering its Golden Jubilee year, the Club reflected on five decades of dedicated humanitarian service spanning education, healthcare, diabetes […]
Stepping into its 100th year with purpose and compassion, Homavazir’s 11th CBDA Scout Group marked the occasion with a meaningful act of service on 12th April, 2026. The scouts visited the B D Petit Parsi General Hospital, spreading warmth and care among patients in the free wards. Demonstrating the true spirit of scouting, they distributed […]
For nearly four decades, Arnavaz Jal Mistry has stood as a steadfast pillar of compassion within the Parsi community, dedicating her life to service with humility, discipline and rare consistency. Long before community work became fashionable, she quietly immersed herself in causes that demanded patience, emotional strength and unwavering commitment. Whether caring for the elderly, […]
By Tinaz Mistry It’s rather poetic that World Kindness Day falls on 13th November and Children’s Day follows right after, on the 14th! It’s almost as if the universe is reminding us that kindness and children are deeply intertwined – one cannot thrive without the other. In an age where empathy often takes a backseat […]
Surat’s veteran medical practitioners Dr. Dhanjishaw D. Dumasia and his wife, Dr. Freni D. Dumasia, were conferred the prestigious ‘Dhanvantari Award’ on 2nd August, 2025, in recognition of their unwavering commitment and exceptional service to the field of medicine. Organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the award, also known as Manavta […]