As children, we learnt about our five senses viz. Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch. We learnt that we need all five senses to function in our day to day lives. But as children, we were never taught about our sixth sense – the inner sense or the inner world which exists within each one […]
Dear Readers, As we make the most of this fabulous festive season, what stands out clearly is that us bawas have surely mastered the two main aspects of life – ‘The Art of Living’ and ‘The Art of Giving’. Repeatedly have we proven that the real essence of the art of living lies in its […]
Banaji Atash Behram’s Varasiyaji or the holy albino bull, passed away on 7th January, 2025. The funeral was held at the Doongerwadi, Mumbai. The community expresses gratitude for his noble services in the line of our faith and religion. Garothman Behest to his noble soul.
The 26th Special Olympics was held by Lion’s District 3231 A1, on 3rd January, 2025, at PDP Park, Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai, garnering participation from over 1200 specially-abled children from 30 schools, displaying their talents. The event was attended by Chief Guest, District Governor Lion Viraf Mistry; Guests of Honour, 1st Vice District Governor Lion […]
For seventy-six years now, on 1st January, every New Year’s day, the villagers of Kutru village, in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, commemorate a memorial dedicated to Bombay-based Parsi businessman – Pestonji Nowroji Kharas, who was tragically killed by a wild buffalo in 1948, as part of an unfortunate tale of love and vengeance. The village comes alive […]
The community’s leading personality, Surat-based stage veteran and motivational speaker, Maharukh Chichgar has teamed up with her daughter, Mahazarin Variava, to perform a rare duo Bharatnatyam debut, also known as an ‘Arangetram’, after years of dedicated training and practice. ‘Arangetram’ is a Tamil word, which literally means ‘ascent to the stage’, marking a dancer’s graduation […]
Congratulations to our community’s two dynamic 12-year-olds – Xan Mahiyar Engineer and Jehan Zubin Mulla, on completing their Martab ceremonies on 1st January, 2025 (Mah-Amardad, Roj-Behram), at the Vachaghandhy, Agiary under the able guidance of Panthaki – Er. Hormuz A. Dadachanji. Er. Xan Engineer and Er. Jehan Mulla are both Class VII students of St. […]
Adil J. Govadia It is said that life is a school where civilizations have learnt to evolve and unfold, consciously or unconsciously. And though the lights of heart, mind and bodily perceptions are luminous, their glow relatively is dim as compared to the radiance of the soul which is intensely brilliant due the acquired wisdom […]
A Unique, Much-Needed Community Service Initiative – WAPIZ, the community’s frontrunning institution known for its dedicated community services catering to the needs of community members since decades, added yet another feather in its proud service cap, with the inauguration of a unique facility – The WAPIZ JEHANGIR DINSHAW PANDOLE SHELTER, on 17th December 2024. This […]
The holy month of Shehrevar will commence from 12th January 2025, as per the Zoroastrian Shehenshahi calendar and 14th January will be observed as Uttarayana or Makar Sankranti or ‘Kite-flying’ day, particularly in Gujarat. During this festival, people savour Undhiyu which is tasty mix of winter vegetables and Chikki made with sesame seeds, peanuts and […]
Renowned gynaecologist Padma Shri Dr. Rustom Soonawala, succumbed to a prolonged illness on 5th January, 2025, at the age of 95. He dedicatedly practised as a medical advisor at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital till a few years ago. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 1991 for his pioneering work in women’s health and […]