Oftentimes, those people struggling the most are the ones nobody worries about. They are functioning. Showing up. Responding to messages. Meeting deadlines. Smiling in conversations. From the outside, their lives appear stable and sometimes even admirable. Perhaps, that’s why their distress goes unnoticed… because we still tend to imagine anxiety and depression in obvious ways: […]
Dear Readers, There’s an old saying that when everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot. This sentiment feels especially relevant today. For a community as numerically small and geographically scattered as ours, survival has never depended on numbers alone, but on organisation, cooperation and the willingness of individuals to think beyond […]
Sydney’s Parsi community turned back the clock on 4th July, 2026, as Natak Mandali staged its acclaimed production, Bombay Talkies, before a packed audience at the Performing Arts Centre, Pacific Hills Christian School. For one memorable evening, the venue was transformed into a bustling Mumbai Irani café, complete with Bun Maska, Chicken Patties and steaming […]
For generations of Mumbaikars, a visit to K. Rustom & Co., near Churchgate Station, has been synonymous with nostalgic wafer-ice-cream sandwiches and cherished memories. However, the city’s 73-year-old culinary landmark has found itself at the centre of controversy after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended its licence over serious hygiene and food safety […]
Navsari-resident, Jamshid Ratanshaw Marolia, was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Commerce (Accountancy). An Assistant Professor at S. B. Garda (Arts) & P. K. Patel College of Commerce, affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Dr. Jamshid Marolia completed his doctoral research titled: ‘A study on the influence of visual merchandising practices […]
Parsi legal professional Roy Colabawalla has created history by becoming the youngest President of the UK’s Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and the first person from Warwickshire to be appointed to the prestigious position. A partner and Head of Corporate at the award-winning Birmingham law firm Sydney Mitchell LLP, Roy Colabawalla succeeds Sandi Procter after serving […]
Taronish Cooper is an accomplished architect and designer whose ability to blend innovation with aesthetics has earned him a reputation for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Founder of the design studio ‘Design It’ (2016), he brings a decade of professional expertise, combining technical excellence with remarkable creativity to curate spaces that are functional and […]
The Federation of Parsi Zoroastrian Anjumans of India (FPZAI), the apex body representing Parsi Anjumans and Punchayets across the country, successfully convened its two-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 4th and 5th July, 2026, at the Banaji Atashbehram Hall, in Mumbai. Hosted by the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, the AGM witnessed the participation of representatives from […]
Today, 11th July, 2026, is Roj Hormazd of Mah Aspandarmad or Spendarmad, according to the Zoroastrian Shehenshahi calendar. Aspandarmad is the twelfth and last month of the Zoroastrian calendar, dedicated to Spenta Armaiti – the feminine Divinity that presides over Mother Earth. ‘Spenta’ has been variously translated as increasing, growing, good, holy and benevolent; while […]
– Anahita Desai, Hoshang Jal & Adil Malia A Decision That Will Affect Generations – Please Read Before You Decide Dear Fellow Humdeens, Over the past two weeks, many of you may have read BPP Chairman Viraf Mehta’s proposal to convert Leave & Licences to Tenancies in Dinshaw Mehta’s Parsi Junction. This proposal will permanently […]
-By Sanaya Shroff Discover why one heartfelt hug could be the simplest prescription for better mental health, stronger relationships and a happier, healthier life… When was the last time someone gave you a hug that seemed to make the world pause for a moment? Perhaps it was your mother embracing you before an important exam, […]