Dear Readers, Matchmaking assumes that much more importance in sustaining a community like ours, whose numbers are dwindling faster than the botas (mutton nuggets) disappearing from the dhansak-dal at a Sunday lunch! It’s a daring dance – one lovely Bawi musters the courage to flash a coy smile at a strapping Bawa, as they clutch […]
Parsi Pragati Mandal (PPM) reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing young minds by distributing books and stationery to 120 Zoroastrian children studying and residing in Surat, on 15th June, 2025. Hosted at the city’s Girls’ Orphanage premises, with the generous support of the Surat Parsi Panchayat, the drive aimed to strengthen educational resources and uplift the […]
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 ] As an Orthopaedic surgeon, I encounter numerous patients with musculoskeletal issues, and […]
‘Shahriar – Phoenix of the Desert: Reborn out of Darkness’ is the biography of one man’s extraordinary journey from desert poverty to military valour, battlefield blindness and resilient renewal in a foreign land, authored by his own children – Bahram and Shahin Bekhradnia. Rendered beautifully in an idiosyncratic but most appealing style, describing an environment […]
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 […]
In a vibrant fusion of wellness and history, the Navsari Municipal Corporation (NMC) celebrated the 11th International World Yoga Day, on 20th June, 2025, by hosting yoga camps at seven of the city’s most treasured heritage sites. Under the banner of ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, the event drew hundreds of participants to Parsi […]
Are We Prepared For The Future Of Our Clergy And Religious Institutions? African American revolutionary, Malcolm X famously said: “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” He emphasized the fact that proactive steps taken today, shape the outcomes and opportunities of tomorrow. Benjamin Franklin, put it a bit differently by asserting: “By […]
Renowned homeopath Dr. Farokh J. Master (MD, PhD) has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Society of Homoeopaths (UK), becoming only the second Indian recipient of this prestigious distinction. The accolade was conferred at the Society’s Annual General Meeting in London, following a worldwide nomination and rigorous selection process. Founded in 1978, the Society […]
30th June marks the 202nd Birth Anniversary of one of the community’s greatest stalwarts – Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, First Baronet, a visionary whose entrepreneurial daring and unwavering philanthropy transformed Bombay’s skyline and the lives of countless Parsis. From founding one of India’s earliest cotton mills to championing girls’ education and spearheading pioneering healthcare institutions, Dinshaw […]
In this age of constant connectivity, the idea of a social media detox has gained significant traction. With countless anecdotes and testimonials from people swearing by its benefits, the concept has become a buzzword in conversations about mental health. But does temporarily or permanently stepping away from social media truly help your mental well-being, or […]
Dear Readers, When was the last time you truly felt ‘being Parsi’ – not just in name, but in spirit? Was it over a steaming plate of dhansak on a Sunday? Or while arguing passionately over which bakery makes the best mawa cake? Beneath all our quirks and our obsession with the Queen’s English, thrives […]