The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) buzzed with merriment and activity as members celebrated the auspicious occasions of Jamshedi Navroze and Avan Yazad Parabh with much traditional fervour. The festivities commenced on March 17th with a community-wide cleaning of the Atashkadeh (fire temple) and the Center, displaying great Parsipanu – with members from age 9 […]
Continuing the tradition of setting the Haft-seen table at the Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School, the Zoroastrian staff and students welcomed the ‘year of the blue whale’, on 20th March, 2024, with a lavish table arrangement of Navroze’s seven symbolisms as also other items celebrating Spring and Ahura Mazda’s gift to us. The occasion […]
Navroze is special for us all, but especially for that thread of our community that believes in boisterous fun and loud living – our fabulous Irani brethren. Within them, we have the Yazdegardis, the Jamshidi, the Esfahani and many more. They truly are a breed (and bred) apart – with deep Aryan roots and rich […]
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Coomi Kaajwali was one of the last match-makers in the Parsi community. She was excellent in fixing up the perfect matches – so much so that not one couple of hers had divorced over the years. In fact, like fairy-tale endings, ‘they all lived happily ever after’. On a sultry Sunday, after a lunch of […]
In a world that often prioritizes physical health and external achievements, it’s easy to overlook the importance of mental well-being. However, mental health is not just a fleeting concern – it’s a crucial aspect of our overall health and quality of life that deserves attention every day of the year. As we embark on the […]
Kashmira Shaw Raj is a professional Taichi and Qigong practitioner and teacher, commanding nearly two decades of successful practice. She is also a clinical psychologist, psychic and healer as well as the co-Founder of ‘The Tai-Qi Touch’, which offers classes for adults and children. For details, Email: kash.shaw@gmail.com Gazing at the sea after a long […]
It is rather strange, I must admit, to see the hourglass turned, to see the school system through the eyes of an adult. Did we sound quite that garbled as children? No wonder the teachers didn’t listen to a word we’d said! I doubt we sounded like human speech. In any case, speechlessness appears to […]
As we journey through life, our bodies undergo countless transformations. Amidst the whirlwind of changes, there’s one silent shift that often goes unnoticed until it makes its presence known: the gradual weakening of our bones. Yes, as the years pass, our once sturdy skeletal framework can become fragile, leaving us vulnerable to fractures and osteoporosis. […]
As we tiptoe (or stumble) into our 40s, it’s like we’ve stumbled upon a treasure trove of wisdom while looking for our reading glasses. Suddenly, we find ourselves gazing into the mirror, contemplating our journey thus far – complete with its share of belly laughs, embarrassing moments, and the occasional, “What was I thinking?” memory. […]
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