Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Chairman of Godrej Properties, was recognized for his outstanding contribution in the ‘Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure’ category, at the prestigious 26th EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2024 – a program recognizing entrepreneurial excellence, held on 14th March, 2025. This honor reflects his visionary leadership, steadfast commitment to sustainable development, and […]
Parvez Wadia, a 34-year-old cyclist and fitness coach from Mumbai, achieved an extraordinary feat – cycling from the crown of India, Kashmir, to the southernmost tip, Kanyakumari. Covering a staggering 3,666 kms in just 14 days (from 2nd – 15th March, 2025), his journey stands as a testament to sheer determination and endurance. Braving extreme […]
A Gujarati Monajat (devotional song) titled, ‘Bandagi Saambhal’, was released on 7th March, 2025, by singer and music composer, Kaizad Patel, on the YouTube platform: Bombaysargam (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=481JDdSnLnE ). A heartfelt musical tribute dedicated to Ahura Mazda and Prophet Zarathustra, this soulful prayer reminds one of the power of true devotion, emphasizing how sincere prayers […]
The Zoroastrian Community of New Zealand ushered in the observance of the auspicious Parabs through a Jashan and celebratory Ghambar, on 2nd March, 2025, at the Foroud Shahlori Dar-be-Mehr, in Auckland, New Zealand. The Jashan, performed by dedicated Mobeds – Er. Khushroo Master, Er. Bakhtiyar Engineer, Er. Kaizad Engineer and Er. Behzad Karkaria – provided […]
Mobed Mehraban Firozgary, esteemed Zoroastrian priest and scholar, passed away on 7th March, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. He was greatly respected for his unwavering dedication to the spiritual and cultural preservation of the Zoroastrian community in Iran. For over four decades, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Tehran Anjuman […]
Khurshid Mistry continues to make waves in the swimming world, winning accolades in quick succession, with her relentless pursuit of excellence. A former veteran marathoner and sprinter, she had to discontinue her pursuits on foot due to a knee injury. But she has resurfaced to conquer and set higher benchmarks in aquatic challenges – having […]
For the third consecutive time in the past five years, Team Clean and Green Udvada Trust (CGU), successfully undertook a comprehensive cleanup project in Udvada, in collaboration with ‘Return to Roots’ (RTR) – a Zoroastrian youth program, designed to strengthen community identity and foster connections among Zoroastrian youth globally through collective excursions which explore religious, social, […]
This week marks a historic milestone for Mumbai’s Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community as the revered Bhikha Behram Well completes 300 years. The historic tricentenary was celebrated with a gala thanksgiving celebration on 21st March, which also marked the most auspicious Jamshedi Navroz. To commemorate this momentous occasion, a series of tributes, including a special commemorative coin, […]
– Adil J. Govadia – East India Company, which began developing Bombay in the 18th century, invited Parsis to the city from Navsari and Surat to mainly work as interpreters. They took to Parsis essentially because of their flair for spoken languages like English, French and Portuguese, often addressing them as ‘Dou-bhashas’, meaning those who know […]
‘Steel Man’ from Surat, the nation’s leading martial artist and strength athlete, Vispy Kharadi made history yet again by setting another Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Duration Holding Hercules Pillars (Male)’. Displaying unparalleled strength and endurance, Kharadi held the towering Hercules pillars, measuring 123 inches in height with a 20.5-inch diameter and weighing 166.7 […]
We have just celebrated the spring festival of Navruz and commenced Nature’s New Year as per the Fasal or Seasonal Calendar, on 21st March. However, as per the Shahanshahi (Royal) calendar, today (22nd March 2025) is Roj Ava of Mah Ava or the sacred Parab of the water Divinity which according to the Fasal calendar […]