The community’s leading personality, Surat-based stage veteran and motivational speaker, Maharukh Chichgar has teamed up with her daughter, Mahazarin Variava, to perform a rare duo Bharatnatyam debut, also known as an ‘Arangetram’, after years of dedicated training and practice. ‘Arangetram’ is a Tamil word, which literally means ‘ascent to the stage’, marking a dancer’s graduation […]
January (Lucky No. 6; Lucky Card: Lovers): Enjoy the rainbow of happiness, success, victory and satisfaction. Celebrate quality time with your family. You are advised to work towards clearing any confusions festering in your mind. Remember, as you sow, so shall you reap. February (Lucky No. 11; Lucky Card: Justice): Good sleep is an absolute must for […]
Dear Readers, There’s always something magically motivating about new beginnings… A new year, a new day, a new job, a new relationship, a new start… these present us the beautiful and hope-laden promise of second chances and realising new potential. A new beginning is the best ingredient that delivers delicious success unto our plates, provided […]
For thirteen years, the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) has been a beacon of spiritual unity, thanks to the visionary leadership of Er. Zarrir Bhandara and his son, Er. Zerkxis Bhandara, alongside the former ZAC President Vira Santoke. In December 2011, ZAC started a weekly religious practice of Humbandagi with the belief: ‘The community that […]
Celebrating its centennial year, the JB Vachha High School launched a commemorative volume titled, ‘Brick By Brick… Thought by Thought… the J.B. Vachha High School’, authored by Armin Wandrewala, with cover by Vyoma Parikh. The book encapsulates the history of JBV, as also the history of the Dadar Parsi Colony and the Dadar-Wadala-Matunga area, since […]
Mobed Mehraban Pouladi, President of Council of Iranian Mobeds, on his first official voyage to India, visited the Iranian Zoroastrian Anjuman (IZA) office in Fort, Mumbai, on 22nd December, 2024, amidst several IZA trustees and Irani Zoroastrian community members, at the IZA office. President of IZA, Khodaram Irani (WIBS Bakery), welcomed and introduced Mobed Pouladi, […]
This year’s Masquerade at the Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana (DPCG) was truly magical, captivating an impressive crowd of 700+ people of all ages. As guests entered the beautifully manicured lawns, the cool weather set the tone for an unforgettable evening to welcome the New Year. The stage came alive with stunning lighting and masks were […]
Iconic author, Bapsi Sidhwa, known as a founding figure of South Asian literature, passed away on 25th December, 2024, at the age of 86, in Houston, USA. Sidhwa was reckoned worldwide as a pioneering literary voice whose works transcended boundaries and bridged cultures. Best known for her globally bestselling novels, ‘Ice Candy Man’ and ‘The […]
By Firoze Jal Mehta It’s indeed a matter of great pride for our community, as the timeless, prestigious Fardunji Shapurji Parukh Old Age Home (Parukh Dharamshala), located in the heart of South Mumbai’s Khareghat Colony, enters its 150th year in 2025. Known for its immaculate planning and administration which ensures providing excellent care and facilities […]
On 25th December, 2024, the Pune-based Asha Vahishta Dadgah Saheb celebrated the completion of its 7th anniversary of enthronement of the Holy Fire. A thanksgiving huma-anjuman Jashan was performed by five Mobeds, followed by Humbandagi prayers by the gathered devotees. A contributory Maachi was also offered to the Dadgah Saheb in the Havan geh. As always, […]
The Yalda, Christmas and New Year festivities are over and we are already into the first week of a brand-new year 2025. Astrologers and numerologists have made their forecasts, but for most of us, stars may impel but they don’t compel. We have the choice to view most life situations as either a boon or […]