During the last week of May, 2021, a joint team of archaeologists from the universities of Isfahan, Tehran, discovered objects at an ancient fire temple or Agiary, in Vigol, located near Kashan. These include sets of gypsum furniture including an engraved table and chairs. Evidence suggests that the Gypsum furniture was once used for traditional […]
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Philanthropist Adil Gandhy Donates Emergency Medical Equipment To Matheran’s Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Hospital
– Plans To Restore Hospital To Its Former Glory – Sometimes, a tragedy can prompt an avalanche of good. That’s exactly what happened when the loyal gardener Anil, who had been managing the Woodlands Bungalow in Matheran, succumbed to the deadly Covid 19 because of the lack of appropriate equipment and treatment which could have […]
Jerbanoo Irani Passes Away
– “She was, and always will be… A Star,” says son Boman Irani, in a Heartfelt Tribute – The community came together in mourning and to stand by one of our most cherished icons – actor Boman Irani, on the passing of his mother – Jerbanoo Irani, on 9th June, 2021. A grand old lady […]
Jehan Strikes Second F2 Podium In Baku
Red Bull Racing Junior, Jehan Daruvala drove a good and consistent race to secure his second podium in the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship. The Indian racing sensation, in his first visit to the difficult street circuit, finished third in Race 2, at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend – June 6th, 2021, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Jehan […]
Centre Asks Gujarat HC For Time Regarding Plea To Allow Dokhmenashini For Covid Victims
– High Court Hearing Scheduled For 9th June, 2021 – On 27th May, 2021, the Central Govt. asked the Gujarat High Court for more time to file its reply to the Parsi petition seeking the right to perform Dokhmenashini (customary burial) for Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians who had succumbed to Covid. Currently, community members who have passed […]
Nagpur’s Good Samaritan Khushroo Poacha Launches ‘Oxygen Bank’ For Underprivileged
Last year, PT had reported how Nagpur’s good Samaritan, Khushroo Poacha, a Superintendent with the Central Railway (CR)’s Commercial Department (Nagpur), had hit upon a successful strategy during the challenging pandemic times, to feed thousands of poor and needy. Without resorting to support from any NGOs, donations, or even opening a bank account, Poacha used […]
Meherbai’s Mandli Holds A General Knowledge Quiz!
We all know, that to keep the brain razor-sharp and prevent dementia in old age, one needs to be aware, read more and have a good IQ. It was with this in mind, that Meherbai’s Mandli held a General Knowledge Quiz evening. Meherwanji requested everyone to listen to Meherbai as she explained the rules. Vikaji […]
From the Editors Desk
With Great Power Comes Great Irresponsibility!?! Dear Readers, An aspect that stands out during current times, which will also go on to leave an indelible mark (or should we say blotch?) on the history of mankind, in addition to the pandemic – is the abject collapse of leadership. At all levels – nationally, globally… or, […]
Letters To The Editor
Shocking And Unjust Behavior By BPP Trustees! With respect to the article of our trustee Mr. Kersi Randeria, in Parsi Times dated 29th May, 2021, we are shocked to learn that the BPP trustees are in favour of those 14% who have not paid their dues, and have asked the custodians to accept rent from […]
Dr. Mazda – Dahanu’s Flying Doctor, Takes His Final Flight
The morning of 27th May, 2021, marked the unfortunate passing of 62-year-old Dr. Behramshah Mazda, one of Dahanu’s most popular and cherished residents, famous as the ‘Flying Doctor’ in keeping with his weekly, Sunday-morning ritual of flying his ultra-light aircraft across the Dahanu-Gholvad shores. He passed away at the Mumbai Hospital after he had tested […]
WAPIZ Provides Life-Saving Oxygen Concentrators To 16 Baugs And Colonies
In today’s critical times, when our miniscule community is battling the deadly Coronavirus, we hear tragic news daily of someone’s loved one passing away due to either lack of timely treatment or lack of availability of hospital beds or worse still, a lack of Oxygen. Constantly looking out for the welfare of the community, WAPIZ, […]