. . Zoroastrians from across the globe get together today, all under one roof at our cultural and heritage center, Udvada, to be part of our community’s premier event, the Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2017… over three thousand fellow Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians will have their hearts and thoughts resonate the same emotion of ‘Parsipanu’! Organized by the […]
When the very first Iranshah Udvada Utsav was held in December 2015, Australia was awarded the host nation for the 11th (Adult) World Zoroastrian Congress for the year 2018, as decided at the Global Working Group meet. Brandishing the motto, ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’, four days, dated 1st to 4th June, 2018, will celebrate the coming […]
Return to Roots, the five-year old Zoroastrian youth-oriented global initiative is gaining momentum worldwide, with an increasing number of Zoroastrians showing an interest to participate in the movement which seeks to strengthen community identity amongst Zoroastrian youth the world over, by reconnecting them with our culture and past glories. Launched at the North American Zoroastrian […]
. Most communities see us as prosperous. But, that’s not entirely true. We have pockets of affluence, but, also larger pockets of want and mediocrity. We are seen as a fun-loving community with a great sense of humour. However, there are some who prefer to and destroy, rather than reason and nurture. As a community, […]
The Dadar Athornan Institute commemorated its 98th Annual Prize Distribution ceremony and the 100th birth anniversary of its Ex- Principal Late Er. Rustomji Noshirwan Panthaki, on 10th December 2017, at the Mancherji Joshi Hall, with Principal of JB Vachha High School, Bannu Makoojina as the Chief Guest. Attended by President of the Athornan Mandal, Vada […]
Weddings are coming, weddings are coming, Jewelers, caterers, couturiers are coming too, Designer dresses, shoes by Choo Antique sarees, Gold-rich kors, resplendent garas, Chocker sets and old-time vaaras Pagris and daglis fine. It’s time to wine and dine There are songs in the air, There’s joy everywhere ‘cause it’s the wedding time. Come September (Not […]
Fatigue has become a common phenomenon across age groups today. The word itself refers to a feeling of extreme tiredness as a result of mental and/or physical exertion or illness. In this competitive world we tend to constantly push our limits, living from deadline to deadline. We give ourselves little time to recoup mentally. Driven […]
Two years ago, TVS showcased its Akula (Shark, in Russian) concept motorcycle which enamoured enthusiasts with its aggressive stance. The wait is finally over. On December 6, 2017, TVS Motor launched its most advanced and expensive product till date – the TVS Apache RR 310. The RR 310 incidentally is also the first fully faired […]
In a path-breaking initiative by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, on 14th December, 2017, the Valsad Parsi Anjuman Trust, on the urging of the apex court, has reconsidered its earlier stand and taken a progressive step by allowing inter-married Parsi women, Goolrukh Gupta and her sister Shiraz Patodia, into the tower of silence to perform […]
In a letter dated 2nd December, 2017, Member of Parliament (MP) Poonam Mahajan has written to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to name Juhu airport after Bharat Ratna awardee, Late JRD Tata. Former Chairman of the Tata Group from 1938 to 1991, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, fondly known as JRD Tata, started civil […]
On Thursday, 7th December, 2017, the case of Goolrukh Gupta, came up for its first hearing in the Supreme Court. Goolrukh had married out of the Parsi Community and is currently fighting for her rights to continue practicing Zoroastrian and not be barred from entering fire temples and the Towers of Silence. A bench comprising […]