Meherbai gave a ‘Nostalgia Party’ for her Mandli and even served nostalgic food, like Kumas, Saandhra, Popatji, Malido, Varadh-varaa, Taari-Na-Bhakhra, Khaman-Ladoos, which hardly anyone prepares these days. Keki Khadro: Meherbai, I haven’t had breakfast today, so can we have an early lunch? Meherbai: You mean brunch? Keki: Brunch, punch, bunch, lunch – call it what you want! Keki’s Khadhri […]
As readers know, the khanar-pinar, farnar-harnar members of Meherbai’s Mandli were all over 80 years and yet enjoyed life to the hilt! This time, they decided to go for a day’s picnic to Alibaug by the Ro-Ro ferry. As soon as everyone was on the boat, religious Rutty started doing her Kasti prayers in the Havan-Geh. She had […]
On 24th August, 2019, the members of ZAAZ (the Zoroastrian Association of Arizona) came together at the Delhi Palace Hotel in Phoenix (USA) to celebrate Navroze, amidst much music and merriment. The evening started with prayers led by the youngest members of the community, followed by a welcome note given by committee members to the […]
On the morning of 27th April, 2019, Surat’s Parsi Gymkhana was aflutter with little Zarthostis who had flocked there to partake of the annual summer ‘ZWAS Kids Fun Camp’ held by the Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat (ZWAS). Commencing auspiciously with a Humbandagi, the 50 merry campers were divided across three age groups (5-7; 8-10; […]
The WZO Trust Funds’ 9th Annual Summer Camp kicked off with twenty-six enthusiastic Zoroastrian campers, aged nine to fourteen years, from Navsari and nearby villages, setting up camp at the Kilad Camp Site, developed by South Dang Forest Department in Taluka Vansda, Dist. Navsari, from May 4 to 8, 2019. Day-1 saw the excited campers […]
. The residents of the Bai MN Chenoy Agiary Housing Complex in Hyderabad held a Bollywood Night and Antakshari competition on 16th June, 2018. Organized by Fram Desai, 15 members from six to sixty years of age participated in the event, regaling with old and recent Bollywood melodies and dances, which garnered loud applause. Judges […]
Every year, the Liaison Committee (part of BPP) organises its Summer Camp for children from financially weaker backgrounds. Conducted by Chetna Batty, this year’s Summer Camp was organised at the Cama Convalescent Home, Bandra, from 11th to 20th May, 2018 and saw fifty children attending it. The camp commenced with a medical check-up by Dr. […]
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The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) organised a ‘Housie Eve’ on 7th October, 2017, with numerous stalls serving home-made delicacies. Filled with fun, cheer and prizes, the overall event with its games, food and beverages was arranged and managed by the residents, as also a dance performance by the Cusrow Baug children […]
Make It Happen! Dear Readers, I’m sure most of us must have set foot into our navu varas, amidst much fanfare and celebrations, as we absolutely must – fun, food and laughter is the hallmark of our Community! It’s always lovely to be showered with warm greetings by our family and friends on New Year […]
Known to spearhead smiles among the lesser privileged of our community, Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) was once again at the forefront of sharing happiness, bringing in the auspicious Parsi New Year amidst much celebrations, fanfare and philanthropy. ZTFI’s Feed-A-Family Program has been growing in popularity since its inception, but the Program’s ‘New Year […]