Congratulations to our community’s two dynamic 12-year-olds – Xan Mahiyar Engineer and Jehan Zubin Mulla, on completing their Martab ceremonies on 1st January, 2025 (Mah-Amardad, Roj-Behram), at the Vachaghandhy, Agiary under the able guidance of Panthaki – Er. Hormuz A. Dadachanji. Er. Xan Engineer and Er. Jehan Mulla are both Class VII students of St. […]
Adil J. Govadia It is said that life is a school where civilizations have learnt to evolve and unfold, consciously or unconsciously. And though the lights of heart, mind and bodily perceptions are luminous, their glow relatively is dim as compared to the radiance of the soul which is intensely brilliant due the acquired wisdom […]
A Unique, Much-Needed Community Service Initiative – WAPIZ, the community’s frontrunning institution known for its dedicated community services catering to the needs of community members since decades, added yet another feather in its proud service cap, with the inauguration of a unique facility – The WAPIZ JEHANGIR DINSHAW PANDOLE SHELTER, on 17th December 2024. This […]
The holy month of Shehrevar will commence from 12th January 2025, as per the Zoroastrian Shehenshahi calendar and 14th January will be observed as Uttarayana or Makar Sankranti or ‘Kite-flying’ day, particularly in Gujarat. During this festival, people savour Undhiyu which is tasty mix of winter vegetables and Chikki made with sesame seeds, peanuts and […]
Renowned gynaecologist Padma Shri Dr. Rustom Soonawala, succumbed to a prolonged illness on 5th January, 2025, at the age of 95. He dedicatedly practised as a medical advisor at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital till a few years ago. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 1991 for his pioneering work in women’s health and […]
Iconic author, Bapsi Sidhwa, known as a founding figure of South Asian literature, passed away on 25th December, 2024, at the age of 86, in Houston, USA. Sidhwa was reckoned worldwide as a pioneering literary voice whose works transcended boundaries and bridged cultures. Best known for her globally bestselling novels, ‘Ice Candy Man’ and ‘The […]
By Firoze Jal Mehta It’s indeed a matter of great pride for our community, as the timeless, prestigious Fardunji Shapurji Parukh Old Age Home (Parukh Dharamshala), located in the heart of South Mumbai’s Khareghat Colony, enters its 150th year in 2025. Known for its immaculate planning and administration which ensures providing excellent care and facilities […]
On 25th December, 2024, the Pune-based Asha Vahishta Dadgah Saheb celebrated the completion of its 7th anniversary of enthronement of the Holy Fire. A thanksgiving huma-anjuman Jashan was performed by five Mobeds, followed by Humbandagi prayers by the gathered devotees. A contributory Maachi was also offered to the Dadgah Saheb in the Havan geh. As always, […]
The Yalda, Christmas and New Year festivities are over and we are already into the first week of a brand-new year 2025. Astrologers and numerologists have made their forecasts, but for most of us, stars may impel but they don’t compel. We have the choice to view most life situations as either a boon or […]
Media Partner: Parsi Times Making an impactful comeback after a hiatus of four years due to the pandemic, the fourth chapter of the Iranshah Udwada Ustav or IUU 2024 lived up to its promise of ‘bigger and better than ever before’… and then some! Proving yet again to be the perfect platform for the convergence […]
When any festival – big or small – comes along, can a true-blue Bawaji ever be far behind? (With due apologies to Shakespeare – I have this this bad habit of distorting his little gems into my, what I consider, humour. But coming back, even at Parsi nuptials, as soon as the couple answers in the […]