Community Engagement Is Community Empowerment Dear Readers, Being born in the Parsi community is a privilege. We’re blessed with a platform that commands respect and admiration… not to forget the unparalleled benefits inherited from our visionary forefathers, known for their legendary industriousness and philanthropy. There are Trusts that cater to all our needs, like they […]
In the scorching summer heat, XYZ’s group – ‘Jamshed’s Giants’ (JG) from Byculla, took to the streets to execute their ‘Beat The Heat’ mission – aimed at showing gratitude to ground-workers, who toil tirelessly under the blazing sun, by giving them refreshing home-made beverages. Much planning went into this activity as volunteers, with the support […]
WZO Trusts is pleased to share with their Donors, Friends, Well Wishers and Community Members, the following Summary of Funds Disbursed in India, for various welfare activities undertaken, during the course of Financial Year – April 2023 to March 2024. Parsi Times catches up with Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly, Chairman – WZO Trust Funds… PT: WZO Trust […]
Esteemed educator – Rati Dady Wadia was felicitated with a special award for her outstanding lifelong contributions in the field of Education and Social Service, by Ahmedabad-based NGO, Wishwa Bharti Sansthan, during its annual literary function – the Juhi Mela – which was held in Mumbai, on 30th March, 2024. Dr. Usha Upadhyay, the head […]
Two leading personalities of Parsi heritage – Lisa Bandari and Dr. Ricardo Tavares – were recognised at the UK-Portugal Business Awards, recently hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade, in Portugal. This event was designed to reward and publicly recognise the entrepreneurial efforts of companies that have either chosen the UK as an […]
On 5th April, 2024, Nikita B. Surty was conferred the prestigious Women In New Energy (WiNE) 2024 Award for her dedication to transforming renewable energy in East Africa, on the occasion of SolarQuarter’s East Africa Leadership Night 2024, which unites the most distinguished experts from the East Africa solar industry for an evening of celebration and […]
14th April, 2024 marks the death anniversary of our community’s highly respected and leading visionary and philanthropist – Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy – the first Knight of Bombay, the first Indian Baronet, the true pride of the Parsis. He will be eternally remembered for his great philanthropy towards our community and our country, as also his […]
Adil J. Govadia The grand scale and proportion of a majestic edifice remains unmatched in its magnificence and religious stateliness Seth Mancherji Bomanji Panthaky, Seth Faramji R. Desai and Seth Jehangirji Bomanji Mistry were the first known Parsis to have travelled by road to the Nagpur vicinity from Navsari, under extremely dangerous and life-threatening conditions. […]
By Special Correspondent Hoshang Katrak ‘Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties’, the late Raj Singh Dungarpur would have remarked had he witnessed the finals between holders Parsee Gymkhana (PG ) and Navsari ‘A’. With some of the best players from the community participating in the six teams – two from Navsari and one each […]
The Holy month of Adar has commenced. Adar is the Divinity that presides over fire. A number of fire temples across India will celebrate their Salgreh (Anniversary) this month. The devout will flock to different Atash Behram and Agyari to offer gratitude and seek divine blessings! Recently, I was talking to a few friends who […]
Dr. Adil Malia 5th March, 2024, marked the launch of the renewed initiative: ‘Centre for Avesta-Pahlavi Studies’, at the Kalina campus of Mumbai University (MU), inaugurated by our H’ble Minister of Women & Child Development, and Minister of Minority Affairs – Smt. Smriti Irani. Indeed a historic day of pride for the Zoroastrian community – thanks […]