In the shadows of society’s ever-evolving landscape lies a formidable adversary: Substance Addiction. This psychological labyrinth extends its tendrils into countless lives, leaving a trail of broken dreams and strained relationships. Substance addiction is a complex and multifaceted psychological phenomenon that affects millions, worldwide. There is a strong need for the understanding of the intricate […]
Keep The Faith! Dear Readers, The fact that we live in quite interesting times is not lost on anyone. There’s an overwhelming increase in the number of gut-wrenching crimes across the world. There’s a lot more chaos going on in the world, than we have ever known or experienced. Most news headlines leave us shocked, […]
The community’s Tech-guru of the community, as also the Chairman of the Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd (ZCBL), Yazdi Tantra recently conducted a most informative webinar exploring the comprehensive world of Artificial Intelligence for Money Life, titled ‘AI (Artificial Intelligence) Thoughts For The Layman’. He brought the audience up to speed with the developments in the […]
At a recent function, WZO (India) felicitated 68-year-old ultra marathon runner – Pervin Batliwala. WZO (India) President – Kersi Limathwalla informed this was in continuation to the organisation’s commitment to recognize achievers in the community. Having started her journey as a runner in 2006, Pervin has achieved much in a short time. She has run […]
Over three decades after his passing, rock legend Freddie Mercury, born Parsi as Farrokh Bulsara, had his collection, titled, ‘Freddie Mercury: A World of his Own’, auctioned at Sotheby’s Auction, in London, by Mary Austin, his former companion and closest friend. This marks the first of six auctions of the belongings of the lead vocalist […]
Senior Advocate Firoze B. Andhyarujina has been included in the panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators of the H’ble Bombay High Court. Designated Senior Advocate by the HC in 2001, Adv. Andhyarujina [B.Com. (Hons.), LL.B., LL.M. (Miami, US)], is mainly engaged in litigation practice concerning tax matters and company law. Through his academic career, Andhyarujina has […]
Often, we travel to places not because we have chosen them, but they seem to have somehow chosen you! Now Rajasthan has often piqued my curiosity… an ancient land filled with antiquity and tales, historical figures, valiant Rajputs, heroic Maharajas and noteworthy queens. It’s a place that captures the quintessential spirit of India, with its […]
On 10th September, 2023, which marked ‘Suicide Prevention Day’, ZTFI (the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India), the community’s leading non-profit org., committed to various community causes for over 14 years now, organised the first chapter of its new event, ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ – an evening dedicated to the mental wellbeing of community members. Held at […]
Dr. Kaiwan M. Randeria Dr. Kaiwan M. Randeria is an Orthopedic Surgeon, holding a Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery. He aims to increase awareness about bone health, which has been adversely affected in keeping with today’s unhealthy lifestyle and nutritional issues. [Connect with him at: drkaiwan94@gmail.com ] We have all had the occasional back-ache. While […]
It was a rekindling of the ‘Parsis of Bhavnagar’, reconnecting to their roots in the historic, royal city of Bhavnagar, thanks to the invitation extended by Princess Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil – the convenor of Nilambaug Palace as well as INTACH – Bhavnagar. (History: The Parsis’ arrived in Bhavnagar, in abundance from South-Gujarat, over 130 years […]
Sunday, 17th September, 2023, will be observed as the Parab of Ardibehesht. Ardibehesht – the second month of the Zoroastrian calendar – celebrates Divine Truth, Righteous or Divine Order and Healing. Ardibehesht is an Amshaspand (Archangel) or Amesha Spenta (Bounteous Immortal) that presides over the energy of fire. Adar Yazad is a Hamkara or helper of Ardibehesht. This is why many fire temples were consecrated in this […]