Textiles, Trust, Transformation: Celebrating Sir Dinshaw Maneckji Petit’s Enduring Legacy

30th June marks the 202nd Birth Anniversary of one of the community’s greatest stalwarts – Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, First Baronet, a visionary whose entrepreneurial daring and unwavering philanthropy transformed Bombay’s skyline and the lives of countless Parsis. From founding one of India’s earliest cotton mills to championing girls’ education and spearheading pioneering healthcare institutions, Dinshaw […]

Dr. Cyres Mehta Clinches Third Consecutive Honour As Leading Eye Surgeon

Dr. Cyres Mehta, the nation’s leading Ophthalmologist, reckoned globally for his genius and breakthroughs in the field of professional eye-care, was recently awarded the ‘Leading Eye Surgeon of Maharashtra’ for the third consecutive year, by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, on 15th June, 2025. The prestigious […]

WZCC’s Toronto Conclave 2025: Celebrating Legacy, Leadership, Community!

The Toronto Conclave 2025, a five-day international gathering of Zoroastrian professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, held from 29th April to 3rd May, 2025, concluded on a high note, leaving delegates inspired and deeply engaged. Celebrating the theme, ‘The Other Side of Business’, the event, which took place alongside the FEZANA AGM, focused on values beyond […]

Wisdom As The Path To Happiness

Parsi Zoroastrians following the Shahenshahi calendar are currently observing the Holy month of Bahman. In the pantheon of Zoroastrian Divinities, Bahman Amshaspand ranks next to Ahura Mazda and is the guardian of animals, particularly Goshpands like cow, goat, sheep etc. It is for this reason that devout Parsis abstain from eating meat throughout the entire month of Bahman or at least avoid […]

Navsari’s Ghee-Khichdi Ritual: A Spoonful Of Heritage, A Skyful Of Rain

The ‘Ghee-Khichdi’ ritual of Navsari is a unique cultural tradition celebrated by the Parsi-Zoroastrian community. Rooted in gratitude for the refuge received in India over a millennium ago, this ritual symbolizes prosperity, community, and the continuation of heritage. Though only around 120 years old, it reflects the community’s deep historical consciousness and evolving identity. This […]

Surat’s Renovated Seth Anti Dharamshala Re-Opens

The newly refurbished Seth Anti Dharamshala in Sayedpura, Surat, located beside the historic Modi Shahenshahi Atashbehram, has officially commenced operations under its renewed management, offering 24×7 boarding and lodging services for pilgrims and community members. Equipped with modern amenities, the Dharamshala offers a range of accommodation options including 2-bed, 3-bed and 4-bed rooms, a 10-bed […]