Marking the 47th Charter celebrations, Lions Club of Byculla (District 3231-A1 Mumbai), donated a Fresenius Hemodialysis German Machine worth Rs.7,20,000/- to Shree Manav Sahay Seva Trust, which runs a full-time Kidney Dialysis Center in Palanpur, Surat. The Trust caters to financially underprivileged patients (PMJAY Card Holders) free of cost, suffering from chronic kidney failure, under the PM’s Jan Arogya Yojana scheme, […]
Chef Shezad Marolia of Café Farohar, Udvada, accompanied by historian and columnist – Nastur Daruwalla, have been serving up an expertly crafted, delightful culinary experience, titled ‘An Enchanting Ode to Parsi Cuisine’, from 24th June to 1st July, 2023, at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel’s ‘Masala Kraft’ restaurant. Chef Shezad nurtures a deep passion […]
In an impressive display of talent and teamwork, students of Activity High School secured the top position at the much anticipated Inter-School Fest – ‘Turbulence’, which was hosted by J B Vachha High School, on 24th June, 2023. The event saw the participation of over twenty schools across Mumbai. Under the steadfast guidance and motivation […]
A wreath-laying ceremony was organised by the Madras Regimental Center (MRC) and Station Headquarter, Wellington, in the Nilgiris, on 27th June, 2023, to commemorate the 15th death anniversary of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. On behalf of the tri-services fraternity, Lt. Gen. Virendra Vats, Commandant of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) laid a wreath at […]
The Russians have a commonly used phrase: ‘Doveryai no Proveryai’, meaning ‘Trust, but verify’! When dealing with an unknown person or stranger, you should take their talk on face value, but at the same time, verify what they are saying. Don’t blindly trust them, else they’d be able to manipulate and coerce you. The same […]
After a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the 7th Edition of ‘Return To Roots’ is slated to take place this year-end, India. Tentatively scheduled from 22nd December, 2023 to 4th January, 2024, this trip will bring over 20 Zoroastrian youth, between 22 to 35 years of age, on a two-week trip to India. Established in 2012, Return […]
The twenty-second Law Commission of India (June 14, 2023) has sought the views of religious organisations and the public, on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is despite the twenty-first Law Commission of India (August 2018) making it clear in that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), “is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage.” […]
Sorabji Barjorjo Garda College, based in Navsari and one of the oldest educational institutions of the South Gujarat region, was established in 1945, when Parsi philanthropist – Sorabji Burjorji Garda, donated a generous sum of Rs. 2,00,000/- with the objective of imparting education to all students, without any distinction of caste or creed or nationality, […]
The year was 2000. We decided to travel to South Africa and spent almost three weeks there. Apart from Jo’berg, we visited Durban and Cape Town amongst other places, meeting and mingling with a lot of people. One fascinating story always stayed with me… it is about a woman with great supernatural powers. Standing upon a hill, […]
On 17th June, 2023, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), the community’s leading non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the less fortunate community members, held a community picnic at Monteira Village in Karjat. A total of 45 community members came together to enjoy various fun activities together, which included boating, dancing, pottery, fun-filled […]
14-year-old Er. Raamin Sanjana successfully completed his Martab ceremony, at the Malcolm Baug Agiary, by performing the Vandidad Ceremony, under the guidance of Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Farzad Ravji, on Ram Roj – Dae Mah, 1392 YZ. The son of proud parents Er. Zubin and Kaneeza Sanjana and grandparents Er. Bomi and Freny Sanjana as […]