Bringing immense pride to Navsari and the Parsi community, Mahafrin Shahrukh Desai has distinguished herself with an exceptional academic performance, securing three Gold Medals at the 59th Convocation of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU). A student of B P Baria Science Institute, Navsari, managed by the S B Garda College Trust, Mahafrin completed her […]
(Posting – Temporary, Integrity – Permanent) Dear Readers, Something wonderfully strange is happening in Mumbai. A government officer is doing his job. Firmly, fearlessly and without appearing intimidated by famous names, powerful businesses or celebrity status. And Mumbai, almost unable to believe its eyes, has rightly hailed Tukaram Mundhe as a hero. Since taking charge […]
Few things stir community pride quite like watching young talent carry the Parsi name onto the world stage. 12-year-old cellist, Liaan Daruwala and her 9-year-old sister, pianist Zoe Daruwala, have done exactly that, performing at some of Vienna’s most historic musical venues and earning international recognition at an age when most children are only beginning […]
-By Farah H. Kasad As we step into the New Year, many of us look to refresh our homes and lives. A new year brings with it the promise ofrenewal – a chance to clear what feels heavy and welcome what feels light. Though some believe that improving home energy requires major structural changes, the […]
Dear Readers, There are some losses for which life never quite prepares us. Losing a parent is one of them. I lost my father recently, and I’m discovering that grief does not arrive all at once. It comes in parts… in an empty chair, in a familiar song,in hearing something funny and instinctively wanting to […]
Young athlete Taronish Irani added another impressive achievement to his sporting journey, clinching gold at the Palm Beach 10K in Navi Mumbai on 16th August, 2026. Competing against 1,768 runners, Taronish finished first overall with an impressive timing of 36:03, outpacing strong competition from the Indian Armed Forces contingent. The victory was especially meaningful as […]
By CA Jehangir Bisney, Hyderabad The Parsi community of Secunderabad marked 15th August, 2026, with a memorable three-fold celebration encompassing India’s 80th Independence Day, the Parsi New Year and a solemn Jashan, bringing together patriotism, faith, achievement and fellowship. The day commenced at 9:00 am at the Zoroastrian Club, Secunderabad, where Commodore Aspi Cawasji, NM, […]
Rustomjee, one of the nation’s most eminent and respected real estate developers, is inviting young Parsi graduates and postgraduates to apply for its ‘Chairman’s Office Trainee Program’, offering an opportunity to gain first-hand experience working alongside the company’s senior leadership. Designed as an immersive 3-to-6 month training program, the initiative will enable trainees to contribute […]
The Cusrow Baug Super 6 tournament, held on 2nd August, 2026, brought together 45 enthusiastic participants for a lively morning of sport, friendship and community spirit. Organised by the Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League, the tournament saw players across age groups compete in a series of spirited matches, marked by healthy competition, teamwork […]
Understanding What Your Body Needs Beyond Your Daily Steps -By Dr. Shivam Chopra “I walk every day. I get my 7,000 to 8,000 steps in. So why do I still feel weak when I climb stairs?” That’s a question I hear quite often. Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise. […]
Two Mumbai-based Parsi doctors, late physician Dr. Jal Ratanji Patel and late radiologist, Dr. Jal Dhaybho-Koo, are set to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, for maintaining strict confidentiality about Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s advanced tuberculosis during the crucial years preceding the India-Pakistan partition. Pakistan’s Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, who […]