Parsi Times presents the concluding part of our popular series highlighting some of Mumbai’s prominent statues, by Dara Khodaiji Mumbai is adorned with some brilliant displays of statues of the British, Parsis and great Indians, at various locations. These speak of the history of our nation and our city… in stones, marbles and bronze. Continuing […]
Hyderabad’s famous Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher has been facing an unprecedented sewage blockage crisis, as the original sewerage line, laid over a century ago, has been unlawfully blocked by a restaurant which shares its compound wall. Built in October 16, 1904, the 119-year-old Agiary holds historical, cultural and architectural significance and has housed generations […]
Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians are ethnically of Persian (Iranian) origin. Parsis who came to India about 300 years after the fall of the Sasanian Empire (around 10th Century AD) trace their ancestry back to the province of Khorasan, known in ancient times as Parthia. While Parsis appear to have moved to India, our Irani Zoroastrians […]
On 15th October, 2023, Pune’s Diana Pundole made history at the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2023, at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai, by becoming the first female driver to score a double in a single round at the MMSC (Madras Motor Sports Club) National Four-wheeler Racing Championship, in the MRF […]
On 8th September, 2023, the world of Orthodontics bid a sorrowful farewell to Dr. Keki Minocher Mistry – a towering luminary and visionary, the greatly revered Founding Father of the Indian Orthodontic Society, who left an indelible footprint on the landscape of dentistry in India and beyond. Born on 25th December, 1935 in Mumbai, Dr. […]
There’s No Winners In War Dear Readers, Even as the world is still reeling under the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the unprecedented and sudden attack by Hamas on Israel, last Saturday, left us all in shock and disbelief. Even for those aware of the long-standing military tension between Palestine and Israel in the Gaza […]
Surat’s athletic champ, known for his physical agility and fitness, Yezdi Noshir Dapotawala, yet again deserves much kudos on having completed his second extreme endurance event – the Ironman 70.3, which concluded at Valsad, on 8th October, 2023. Yezdi secured fourth place, in his age category from 30 to 60 years. 52-year-old Yezdi’s passion and […]
WZCC India Region’s 20th AGM, held in Mumbai on 30th September, 2023, saw a packed audience comprising members, senior officials, guests and other dignitaries. Conducted ably by Zerick Dastur, Hon. Secretary, India Region, the AGM was also streamed online, thus garnering greater inclusiveness from other global chapters. Behroze Daruwalla – President, India Region, welcomed the […]
The Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation (OZCF) and the Place of Worship Advisory Committee recently announced the commencement of construction on Phase 1 of the Atashkadeh project, in preparation for a future consecrated Atash-e-Adaran fire. Inaugural consecration Jashan and Baj ceremonies held on 24th September, 2023, were conducted by 16 Mobeds, and attended by over 300 […]
Mahuva Parsi Anjuman, celebrated its 213th Salgreh on 1st October, 2023, (Mah Ardibehest, Roj Sarosh; YZ 1393). The Dadgah building was inaugurated in the year 1910, thanks to the munificence of donor Ardeshir Patel (Andheriwala). The salgreh Jashan was performed by Er. Firdaush Karkaria (Panthaki of Malesar Behdin Anjuman, Navsari) and Er. Keki Dastur. After […]
Designed to bring about visible and effective changes in education, the annual Global Tipping Point Summits (GTPS), were first conducted in August 2020, as the brainchild of Founder Director – Dr. Coomi S. Vevaina, who also serves as Professor Emeritus, Christ University, and has been the former HOD – English, Mumbai University. With over 200 […]