Globally renowned scholar of Avestan language, Fellow of the British Academy and a Zartoshty Brothers Professor of Zoroastrianism at SOAS, University of London, Dr. Almut Hintze recently visited Mumbai and shared her views on different aspects of her field of study, on two occasions in the city – at the Royal Yacht Club on 29th […]
Dear Readers, The pleasantly cold wave that has graced Mumbai over the past week has brought in much relief to us all. It gets quite nippy, especially in the baugs and the burbs, but we’re good with that because it’s a welcome change from the usual sweat and grime. Just like the rains were a […]
The Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP) concluded its 53rd Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on 30th November, 2024, amidst much insightful discussion and a review of the past year’s achievements. IASAP’s mission is to empower secretaries and administrative professionals through education, networking and advocacy. After welcoming members and Past Presidents, a one-minute […]
The Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat (APP) organized a matrimonial meet at the Parsi Sanatorium on 7th and 8th December, 2024, garnering attendance from 15 female and 52 male participants, from across India. The meet commenced with a Humbandagi led by APP Trustee, Kety Daruwala. APP President, Brig. Jahangir P. Anklesaria, VSM welcomed the participants and emphasized […]
Calling Zoroastrian Entrepreneurs Tigers Den is your chance to showcase your business at the WZCC Conclave in Toronto, in April next year! The stage is set for Zoroastrian entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses to an audience of over 100 global delegates and a panel of seasoned investors and business owners, on 30th April, 2025. Whether […]
– From Tardeo To Udwada – On 7th December, 2024, 51-year-old Viraf Randeria embarked on an extraordinary and unforgettable divine quest with his nephew, 25-year-old Kaiwan Randeria – a 200 km walk from Tardeo (South Mumbai) to the most holy, Pak Iranshah Atashbehram in Udwada, Gujarat. “It took us 5 days to complete, and every […]
Within a radius of 150 sq. kms of Belgaum (Karnataka), there are six Parsi Aaramgahs and two fully functional Dar-e-Mehrs with residential quarters for priests and sprawling open spaces and gardens. In the early 20th century, the townships of Hubli, Belgaum, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga and Bijapur had a good Parsi population, with an Aaramgah in […]
In a remarkable and exciting blend of camaraderie and behind-the-wheel adventures, 18 Parsis from Mumbai, Navsari and Dubai, participated in a unique automobile pilgrimage: ‘The Mystique Himalayan Drive 2024’, travelling through the enchanting landscapes of Sikkim and Bhutan. Belonging to diverse fields including architecture, engineering, transport and logistics, automotives, medicine, law, stocks, aviation and hospitality, […]
We are currently observing the month of Amardad as per the Zoroastrian Shahanshahi calendar. Amardad (Avesta Ameretat) represents Ahura Mazda’s quality of eternity. Amardad is also the seventh Amesha Spenta (Bounteous Immortal) presiding over vegetation. The Hamkara or co-workers of Amardad are Rashe, Ashtad and Zamyad. Rashne (Avesta Rashnu) is invoked as Raast or truthful, and along with Ashtad (Avesta Arshtat), […]
The Dadar Athornan Institute (DAI) celebrated its much-anticipated Annual Day, on 8th December, 2024, at the Institute’s M Joshi Hall, which was packed to capacity with family members of the boys studying here and well-wishers from the community. Gracing the occasion were President of the Athornan Mandal, Vada Dastoorji Khurshed Kekobad Dastoor; Guest of Honour […]
Behram-Bawa fancied himself to be a great singer, actor and shaayar (poet). He even called himself Baiju-Bawra since he had grown up on a staple diet of Hindi films, thanks to his cinema-crazy family, who saved money by eating less food so they could see more movies! Behram even bunked school and college to see […]