Centuries ago in Europe, a great artist was engaged by his rich patron to paint the most elaborate mural for a grand cathedral – the subject of the painting being the life of Jesus Christ. The artist laboured for years on end and everything was almost complete on this artistic interpretation of spirituality, except the […]
Dear Readers, Parsis celebrate all festivals with much fervour, but Christmas holds a special place in our hearts. Not surprising, as Christmas essentially celebrates the ‘spirit of giving’ – which underlines the very essence of our community known for its philanthropy. Christmas is a time for giving, and as we reach out to family and […]
The Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary, at Mahim in Mumbai, organized a Jashan ceremony recently, performed by Er. Jehangir Dastoor and Er. Adil Desai, to a packed audience of devotees. This was followed by a collective Humbandagi. Dr. Jasmine Tavadia welcomed Chief Guest Er. Rooyinton Peer, alongside the Trustees and Panthaki Er. Kersasp Sidhva. Hanoz […]
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, flew in from the capital to Mahabaleshwar, on 15th December, 2024, to attend the last rites of 35-year-old sports enthusiast and online trader, Raiyan Banaji, whose sudden and untimely death shocked the community, after he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest, in Lisbon, Portugal, post a […]
Established on 19th May, 1974, the Khareghat Colony Youth Association (KCYA), at Mumbai’s Hughes Road, marked its Golden Jubilee this year. Starting out with modest facilities like a single room in Parukh Dharamshala housing a table tennis table and a card table, lacking amenities for children and sports. But thanks to the initiative taken by […]
15th December, 2024, saw not just Secunderabad’s Parsi community, but all communities, thoroughly enjoying the Winter Fest, organised by the Zoroastrian Club, at the Parsi Dharamsala (a heritage building), making it a resounding success. The atmosphere was charged as the funfair offered innumerable fun experiences for all ages, including a live band with carol singing […]
One of Mumbai’s youngest fire temples, the Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary, located in Mumbai’s Godrej Baug, celebrated its 25th anniversary on 14th December, 2024. Built by the magnanimous Jokhi family, the Agiary serves hundreds of families living in and around Godrej Baug. There was much excitement in Godrej Baug with residents decorating the entrances of […]
Dr. Mehraban Puladi, President of the Anjoman-e-Mobedan, the highest religious authority for Zoroastrians in Iran, paid a visit to the holy Bhikha Behram Well in Mumbai, on 16th December, 2024, as part of his religious and cultural tour where he will visit Zoroastrian religious sites in India. Accompanying him was Saloumeh Gholami, Professor of Zoroastrian […]
On the 100th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Mohammed Rafi, inarguably one of India’s greatest singers, Hoshang K Katrak pays a tribute to the celebrated singer and explores his enigmatic relationship with the father-son composer duo – Sachin Dev Burman and Rahul. As the nation celebrates the maestro’s 100th birth anniversary on 24th December, my thoughts […]
Having proven her winning proficiency as a veteran marathoner and sprinter, Khurshid Mistry recently dove into the swimming arena, and not surprisingly, has been tasting much victory here as well!! Having bagged an impressive three gold medals in her age category, at the ‘National Masters Swimming Championship, 2024’, organized by the Nashik District Aquatic Association, […]
Today, 21st December, 2024, marks the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere. The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of the Earth’s poles reach their maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere of the globe. Today marks mid-winter as also the shortest day and […]