By Firoze Jal Mehta It’s indeed a matter of great pride for our community, as the timeless, prestigious Fardunji Shapurji Parukh Old Age Home (Parukh Dharamshala), located in the heart of South Mumbai’s Khareghat Colony, enters its 150th year in 2025. Known for its immaculate planning and administration which ensures providing excellent care and facilities […]
The torrential downpour which took place in Mumbai on the night of 22nd September, 2020, caused a minor landslide at Khareghat Parsi Colony, at Pedder Road in South Mumbai. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC) D ward Assistant Municipal Commissioner (AMC) Prashant Gaikwad confirmed with the Free Press Journal that, as a precautionary measure they had asked […]
The Jiyo Parsi scheme, a GOI initiative launched in December 2013, has successfully added over 200 babies via the consistent efforts of Team Jiyo Parsi – which include financial reimbursement for fertility treatments, financial assistance for childcare and elderly support, advocacy through workshops, events and advertisement campaigns, all culminating into awareness within the community and […]
Situated within the premises of Khareghat Colony, the Alpaiwalla Museum is probably the only Zoroastrian museum in the world that houses rare artefacts and collection but had been shut, due to much needed repairs. However, the Government of India (GOI) has stepped in to renovate and restore this ground plus one storey structure owned by […]
On 12th June, 2016, ZYNG organized a fun-filled Zumba Marathon for all youngsters at Khareghat colony. Conducted by instructor Roshan and his team, fifty participants clapped in rhythm and danced to catchy Latin and Bollywood beats, keeping the energy levels at an all-time high. The evening concluded with a prize distribution ceremony awarding the best […]