The last few years have transformed the way we work. With remote jobs, freelancing and hybrid setups becoming the norm, many of us now spend long hours working from home. While working from home offers flexibility, it also comes with challenges – lack of focus, blurred work-life boundaries and reduced productivity. What many don’t realise […]
Dear Readers, Beneath the surface of our vibrant and accomplished community lies a growing concern… while Parsis today are considered among the most educated, proficient and globally connected communities, many of our young adults tend to feel increasingly disconnected from community life, institutions and even each other. That’s why initiatives like the Holiday Programme for […]
A remarkable initiative dedicated to preserving the migration stories of the Zoroastrian community has gained widespread recognition in the United Kingdom, with the Zoroastrian Stories of Migration Project currently featured at the Stories of Harrow exhibition, at Headstone Manor & Museum, in London. Led by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), the project forms […]
The Salsette Colony Grounds hosted the first season of the Salsette Volleyball Premier League (SVPL) on 23rd and 24th May, 2026, organised under the Salsette Welfare Association (SWA). The brainchild of volleyball enthusiast Parvez Sidhwa, this professional franchise-based league celebrates sporting talent while nurturing community camaraderie. Months of meticulous planning culminated in a spectacular two-day […]
On 30th May, 2026, over hundred community members across continents logged in to the Zoom meet organised by the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) – a special conversation between India’s eminent legal virtuoso and author – Berjis Desai, who also represents our community at the National Commission for Minorities and is a prominent […]
Internationally acclaimed homeopathic physician, academician and researcher Dr. Farokh J. Master (MD, PhD) was awarded the prestigious Scroll of Honour by the House of Lords in recognition of his role as an honorary faculty member at the London College of Homeopathy, UK. Dr. Master was also presented with a medal during World Homeopathy Day celebrations, […]
Surat’s historic Sir J J Adajan Agiary recently celebrated its 199th anniversary, bringing together community members in a spirit of devotion, gratitude and fellowship to celebrate two centuries of the Agiary’s service as a place of worship and spiritual solace. The occasion was marked by a Jashan ceremony conducted by the Agiary’s Panthaky – Er. […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
On 31st May, 2026, the 39th edition of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY), held at the BJPC Institution, concluded on a high note, as it gave a resounding send off to its latest batch of enthusiastic young participants. Celebrating a month filled with friendship, discovery, laughter and personal growth, the bright sparks walked away […]
The Sasanians of ancient Iran (224–651 CE) went by land as far as Greece in the West and North-western India, in the East. By the 6th century, and well before the Arab invasion, they sailed to India’s western shores for trade, proceeding even further eastwards to China. In fact, Iranian contact with India goes much […]
By HOSHANG KATRAK (PG’s TT Secretary and Team Manager) Returning to the prestigious Mumbai City District First Division Interclub Table Tennis tournament after a year’s gap, Parsee Gymkhana (PG) – which had dominated the First Division by winning the men’s and women’s gold titles for five consecutive years till 2024 – wasted little time in […]