A number of major Parsi organisations, including the Tata Group, Poonawalla Group of Industries, Godrej Group, and Shapoorji Pallonji Group, will organise a special screening of the film, ‘Sam Bahadur’, which pays tribute to the outstanding journey and legacy of our very own Sam Manekshaw, the first Field Marshal of the Indian Army, and the […]
In the intricate web of our bodies, there exists a silent hero – the lymphatic system. Often overlooked and underestimated, the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. Understanding its functions and the concept of lymphatic drainage could be the key to unlocking a path to vitality and improved […]
The 132-year-old Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution (BJPCI), a historical landmark and one of the city’s last remaining structures built in the Gothic architectural style, has been restored to its former grandeur under the guidance of conservation architect Vikas Dilawari. The restoration was supported by Virtusa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Virtusa Corporation – an […]
26th November, 2023, marks Roj Tir of Mah Tir, or the Parab of Tir, as per the Shahanshahi calendar. This auspicious day is observed as the feast of Tirgan. Since the Shahanshahi calendar is not intercalated, this festival of rain now falls during autumn. Regardless, it is a very special occasion to offer thanks to […]
The conservation and restoration of the sacred Doongerwadi’s large pavilion – the Jamshetji Rustumjee Sethna Mandap (constructed in 1938), was undertaken by siblings Cyrus, Dinshaw and Rashneh Pardiwala, in honour of their parents – Roda and Noshir Pardiwala. The refurbished pavilion was inaugurated on 16th November, 2023, with an auspicious Jashan ceremony followed by BPP […]
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated the 7th salgreh of its holy Atashkadeh with great religious fervor and Parsi gusto on 12th November, 2023. The preparations started a day earlier with deep-cleaning of the premises by volunteers Vira and Burjor Santoke, Dhun and Ketty Alamshaw, Jimmy Colabewala, Firoze Avari, Xerxes, Zane and Zara Commissariat, […]
I first visited Iran in 1995. On that memorable trip, I met for the first time a visionary and inspirational retired banker – Coovershah Mehta, with whom I instantly bonded and have since remained inseparably close friends, despite his age being much older than mine. Over the years, along with a few other dedicated volunteers, […]
By PT Reporter Khushroo P Mehta On the morn of Sanjan Day, 15th November, 2023, the glorious Sanjan Stambh, standing proud and tall, witnessed a 950-strong audience of Zarthostis who came to attend the celebratory Sanjan Day function. Two important announcements were made this year by Paricheher Daviervala which would prove excellent for Sanjan. For […]
Havovi Govadia Balaghat is a small township, 205 kms away from Nagpur, in Madhya Pradesh. Every year, on the 25th of October, the Municipal Corporation of Balaghat and the Mullan Trust celebrates the birth anniversary of Diwan Bahadur Manekji Mervanji Mullan. In 2019, Vijay Verma of the Mullan Trust contacted Shiraz Doongaji and extended an […]
Pioneering figure of Women’s Cricket in India, Diana Edulji created history by becoming the first Indian woman to be inducted into the prestigious ICC (International Cricket Council) Hall of Fame. Following a voting process conducted among existing Hall of Famers, media representatives and senior executives from FICA and the ICC, Diana Edulji was among the […]
This is the festive season and we love spoiling our loved ones with gifts and their favourite things! As one matures, we realise that there are a few gifts that are both – priceless and indispensable to our happiness. One such gift is the gift of friendship… on the occasion of the Festival of Lights, […]