South Mumbai’s upcoming Cluster University is slated to be named ‘Dr. Homi Bhabha University’, after the notable alumnus of the Institute of Science, the lead college in the cluster. A formal notification is expected in a few months from the Centre. This very first cluster university in the state will include, in addition to the […]
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Diwali The Festival Of Lights
Diwali or the festival of lights is associated with Lord Ram’s life – in fact, the return of Ram to Ayodhya. The whole of Ayodhya was lit up with lamps and mashaals to welcome this divine king and his wife, Sita, after 14 years of Vanvaas (exile in a forest). Ever since, Diwali has been celebrated with gay abandon, […]
WINGS’18 – 4 Days To Go!
With over 200 Team Registrations and 250 Individual Registrations, thanks to the support of Media Partner Parsi Times, the Community is all abuzz about WINGS’18 – the Community’s premier Sports and Cultural 4-day extravaganza – which takes flight on 8th November, 2018 at the Rustom Baug Grounds. With new events such as 1v1 Football, Paintball and […]
A’bad Holds Successful Parsi Matri-Meet
Meet On 27th and 28th October, 2018, Ahmedabad held a Parsi Zarthosti Matrimonial Meet at Hotel Nalanda, which witnessed an overwhelming turnout of over one hundred and ten hopeful participants from not just A’bad, but also from Mumbai, Surat, Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Pune, Navsari and Jamshedpur. Conceptualized by Ahmedabad Parsi Punchayet Trustee (APP), Kety Daruwalla, and […]
Celebrate The X’mas Of A Lifetime With Farohar Travels’ – ‘Exotic X’mas Package’
Known to spearhead the evolution of travel philosophy by enriching the real holiday experience like never before, Farohar Travels (P) Ltd., headed by three avid bawaji travel experts and enthusiasts – Poras Saklatwalla, Jersheen Madan and Murad Shahuna – offers you the opportunity to gift your family, yourself and your loved ones the very best […]
Anaya Panthakey And Vaishta Cooper Spearhead Parsi Challenge At YKKY India Karate Championship 2018
The 3rd YKKF India Karate Championship 2018 was conducted at Dadar Athornan Institute, Dadar, Mumbai on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, with over 500 students participating from different schools and colleges. This championship was organized by Jehangir Shroff Fitness Academy (JSFA) under Shihan Jehangir Shroff – 6th Dan Black Belt (YKKF / NF / WKF), who […]
ZTFI Holds First Super Successful ‘Soulmates’ Event
Living up to its motto, ‘Community First’, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), known as the Community’s premier service-oriented organisation, started a new initiative aimed at assisting our single bawas and bawis to find their companions for life. Aptly named ‘Soulmates’, the initiative provides the crucial platform for our Community’s youngsters to meet and […]
The Three Greatest Zoroastrian Kings
. Darius The Great – Part I . After the death of Cyrus the Great, his son, Cambyses, ascended the throne in 529 BC The latter conquered Cyprus and extended his sway right up to Abyssinia, Libya and the Greek settlement of Tripoli. Cambyses had no children and hence, after his death, there was chaos. […]
WINGS’18 Set To Soar High In November!
. As the countdown to November 8, 2018 begins for WINGS’18, our community’s premier ‘All Parsi Sports and Cultural Event’ to kick off, Media Partner Parsi Times shares fun information about the past, and provides a thrilling heads up about what you can expect for this oncoming 4-day extravaganza! In association with the Sir Ness […]
GWG Proposes Scheme for Welfare of Senior Mobeds
The Global Working Group (GWG), at their annual meeting, has decided to extend financial support to senior Mobeds, who subsist in economically challenged circumstances. The Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hong Kong, Canton & Macao have also taken the initiative to channelize financial support from a foreign based corporate. GWG – ZCK HK will extend financial support to […]
Fly High With Wings’18!
Registrations Shut On October 25! Proud Media Partner: Parsi Times . The community’s premier Sports and Cultural Festival is back this year – WINGS’18! Organized by a dynamic team of our youngsters, the 4-day extravaganza, in its third consecutive year will be held at the Rustom Baug Grounds, starting the 8th November, 2018. With Parsi […]